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Imagine a world free of genetic diseases, where parents control their offspring's height, eye color and intelligence. The science may be closer than you think. Genes interact in ways that we don't fully understand and there could be unintended consequences, new diseases that result from our tinkering. But even if the science could be perfected, is it morally wrong? Would it lead to eugenics and a stratified society where only the rich enjoy the benefits of genetic enhancement? Or would the real injustice be depriving our children of every scientifically possible opportunity?
Professor, Tufts University and Chair, Council for Responsible Genetics
Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor, Fertility Studies, Imperial College
Professor of Law and Philosophy and Professor of Genome Sciences & Policy, Duke University
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Professor, Tufts University and Chair, Council for Responsible Genetics
Sheldon Krimsky is the Lenore Stern Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences in the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning in the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. He is also an Adjunct Professor in Public Health and Family Medicine in the School of Medicine at Tufts University and a Visiting Professor at Brooklyn College. Krimsky's research has focused on the linkages between science/technology, ethics/values and public policy.
Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor, Fertility Studies, Imperial College
Robert Winston, Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London, runs a research program in the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology on transgenic technology in animal models, with a long-term aim of improving human transplantation. His research led to the development of gynecological microsurgery in the 1970s and various improvements in reproductive medicine, subsequently adopted internationally, particularly in the field of endocrinology and IVF.
Professor of Law and Philosophy and Professor of Genome Sciences & Policy, Duke University
Nita A. Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of biosciences and emerging technologies, particularly those related to neuroscience and behavioral genetics. She holds a joint appointment as Professor of Law at Duke Law and Professor at Duke University's Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, and continues to serve as a member.
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Lee M. Silver is Professor of Molecular Biology and Public Policy at Princeton University. He is also a founder and principal science advisor of GenePeeks, a personal genome company that helps people interpret their genetic information to reduce the risk of heritable disease in the next generation. Professor Silver holds a doctorate in biophysics from Harvard University. He is an elected lifetime Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a recipient of a National Institutes of Health MERIT award for outstanding research in genetics.
Tracking the voting patterns of audience members who voted in both the pre- and post-debate votes, the breakdown is as follows: 42% voted the same way in BOTH pre- and post-debate votes (18% voted FOR twice, 20% voted AGAINST twice, 4% voted UNDECIDED twice). 58% changed their minds (4.5% voted FOR then changed to AGAINST, 4% voted FOR then changed to UNDECIDED, 4.5% voted AGAINST then changed to FOR, 3% voted AGAINST then changed to UNDECIDED, 19% voted UNDECIDED then changed to FOR, 23% voted UNDECIDED then changed to AGAINST) | Breakdown Graphic
I am reminded of the movie Jurassic Park and this (rough) quote: "We were so busy trying to see if we could do it we didn't stop to think if we should." Human nature being what it is, the concept of 'designer babies' for the rich, even genetic disease cures (still only for the rich) will be taken too far and we will suffer the consequences of it in the long term.
Genetically modified to change nature..
Sure, why not? after all we live in, "A Brave New World"
I think it is necessary to differentiate between using genetic engineering to cure a known genetic disease, and using genetic engineering simply to try and "improve" people. The reason for this is that while our knowledge of the the human genome and its workings has grown exponentially over the past decade or so, we are far from completely understanding how we work. the potential for causing children to be born with horrible genetic defects is great enough that there appears to be little justification for taking that risk simply to fulfill the whims of parents.
In a society that has enacted strict laws regarding the care and ethical treatment of lab animals, laws based upon the idea that experimentation on animals must be limited to cases of great necessity for research, it seems strange that we would have no problem performing these sort of experiments on a human baby, simply to fulfill his or her parents desires.
In the cases of serious monogenetic diseases, where the genetic mutation is known and easy to correct, I see no difference between genetic engineering and conventional medicine, each one having its own advantages and disadvantages.
How sad it would be if we all were the same looking and thinking? H.
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Since his hire in 1979, Glen Raser has provided financial leadership to the College during a time when its operating budget grew by a factor of ten, and its endowment increased from $4 million to an all-time high of $125 million. In addition to distinguishing himself as the historian of all things financial at Messiah College—rarely forgetting an event or account number—Raser played a large part in two successful general ledger software conversions and has been instrumental in improving Messiah's financial situation. He loves Old Testament wisdom literature, his wife and children, a good noon-time walk around campus, and large servings of high-quality ice cream.
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Vermont Country Store names new CEOBy Bruce Edwards
Staff Writer | February 13,2013WESTON — The Vermont Country Store has promoted Chris Vickers to president and chief executive officer, the Orton family announced Wednesday
A veteran of the retail industry, Vickers joined the company in 2010 as chief merchandising and marketing officer. Previously, Vickers served as vice president of merchandising at L.L. Bean. He holds a masters in business administration from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree from Colby College.
"Chris has done an outstanding job bringing new expertise and focus to our business, particularly in Merchandising and Marketing," said Eliot Orton, chairman of the board of The Vermont Country Store. "He is a natural leader and personally embodies the core values of practicality, frugality, family and community that permeate everything we stand for."
Vickers said he was honored to be a part of the Orton family business, "with strong values, that creates a tremendous emotional connection with its customers."
He said last year was one of the best years in the company's history with the company "well positioned for future growth."
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District 751 of the Machinists said Friday that union members who'll be away on vacation during its controversial Jan. 3 contract vote with Boeing can obtain electronic absentee ballots that will be processed by an outside firm.
The absentee voting is a departure from the union's usual procedures. District 751's local leadership, which has vocally opposed voting on the current Boeing contract extension offer, got permission for the procedure from the Machinists' national leadership, which scheduled the voting on a day when many members will still be taking holiday time.
To obtain access to the portal where they can vote electronically, members must email a request to the union by noon on Jan. 2. They are instructed to provide their Boeing ID, as well as a picture of their driver's license or passport and a phone number.
"We will be utilizing an outside voting service to handle the actual absentee voting on January 3rd," said a statement on the District 751 website explaining how members can obtain the online ballot.
Boeing says it will build the planned 777X in its Puget Sound plants if the contract is approved, but otherwise will look at other sites.
Local Machinist leaders have adamantly opposed such a vote, arguing the offer is not much of an improvement over the one union members soundly rejected Nov. 13.
The new offer, which extends the current contract from 2016 to 2024, eliminates Boeing's proposal to lengthen to 16-plus years, from six, the so-called "zoom" period for moving to the top pay for a particular job classification.
But it retains Boeing's insistence on stopping accumulations in the Machinists' longstanding pension plan in 2016 and starting a defined-contribution retirement savings plan instead.
On Thursday, the Machinists' national leader told union members to take seriously Boeing's threat to build the 777X elsewhere, warning them not to expect further bargaining if they vote Jan. 3 to reject the company's proposed contract extension.
"I am duty-bound to inform the membership this vote will be the final vote on this proposed contract," wrote Tom Buffenbarger, international president of the union, in a message posted on the International Association of Machinists website. "The timeline for the Puget Sound area is expiring."
The national leadership is at odds with Puget Sound union officials at District 751.
Buffenbarger, who ordered the balloting, did not explicitly recommend a Yes vote by the 31,000 members covered by the proposed contract extension.
But the message highlighted what he said was $1 billion in improvements from the previous contract offer that Machinists rejected Nov. 13 by 2-to-1. "I believe this represents a 'significant' improvement worthy of the membership's consideration," he wrote.
The local District 751 Machinists leadership, by contrast, is denouncing the Boeing proposal as containing "massive takeaways."
On its own website, District 751 tells members, "You need to look at the facts of the economic destruction you would have to live under for the next 11 years, without any opportunity to change any provisions of the contract."
Buffenbarger also wrote that next Friday's vote should be "free from any coercive or disruptive circumstances," and seemed to restrict the local leadership's participation in the tally.
"No local lodge officers other than those specifically authorized by the IAM Constitution or District Lodge business representatives are to handle any ballots other than their own," his message said.
In past elections, the votes collected at the various District 751 union halls have been conveyed by volunteer members to the main union offices in Seattle for counting.
Buffenbarger's message, however, directs that "the ballot count be conducted at each voting location by the election tellers and in such manner that members may observe in a respectful environment." Only after counting at each polling site, said the message, will the results be communicated to District 751 President Tom Wroblewski, who will announce the result.
Buffenbarger's message makes no mention of the absentee balloting.
Some Machinists who oppose the contract proposal have suggested Boeing will come back yet again with an improved offer, since there are many advantages to building the 777X in Everett rather than creating a new plant elsewhere.
Buffenbarger's message cautioned members that the company has "serious offers and incentive packages" from other states.
"Some may believe this is a 'fake' play by the company. Your union, based upon information that indicates otherwise, must take the threat seriously," he wrote.


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Among other things - John dares to do what some people consider unspeakable - skate while not being beautiful.
Male skaters who are bald or don't have great bodies or faces seem to be as fair game as female skaters with bad hair or bigger legs or hips or who are unattractive.
Yes I know there are other things people don't like about him - but I have noticed some posters just be incredibly nasty about skaters they do not think are good looking - about their looks specifically.
Then again- as mentioned above - some posters are also nasty about the especially beautiful ones.
So I guess anyone who is below a 6 or above a 9 is a potential victim!
maybe we could ask the question, "what doesn't bring out the venom?"
naaahhh....on second thought we would all be bored to tears in about 3 posts.......
To think that fun is simple fun, while earnest things are earnest, proves all too plain that neither one thou truthfully discernest.
(Warren Zevon, in case you forgot!)
WTF are we gonna do for the next 2 1/2 years to fulfill the requisite hate and rage ???? (especially in between Full Moons??)
I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand
Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain
He was looking for a place called Lee Ho Fook's
Going to get a big dish of beef chow mein
Ah-ooooo, Werewolves of London
Ah-ooooo, Werewolves of London
If you hear him howling around your kitchen door
You better not let him in
Little old lady got mutilated late last night
Werewolves of London again
He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amok in Kent
Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair
You better stay away from him
He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
Ha, I'd like to meet his tailor
Well, I saw Lon Chaney walking with the Queen
Doin' the Werewolves of London
I saw Lon Chaney Jr. walking with the Queen
Doin' the Werewolves of London
I saw a Werewolf drinking a Piña Colada at Trader Vic's
His hair was perfect .......
Ah-ooooo.... Werewolves of London !
Ah-ooooo.... Werewolves of London !
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Usssssssova . And the "Venom Spitting" Award goes to Esta We all are amateurs.
P.S. I like Usova .Don't bite me Esta
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Patrick Chan Scores for falls.
I received negative rep due to my comments about Chan.
I think Brian Joubert gets crapped on alot. Granted his programs contain less choreography and transitions than other programs; but some have not seen the progress and improvement Baboo has made over the years.
Barbara Fusar-Poli/Margalio vs Anissina/Peizrat
No need to comment on MM's skating ability; I enjoyed both teams but Babs is just larger than life and I miss her sometimes
Johnny Weir gets huge venom
2004 Pairs and Ice Dance medalists-I will never get over Austin Power FD winning a gold medal
Carolina Kostner(I like her though)
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Furloughed From Work? A Survival Guide for Federal Employees
If you're losing your livelihood or significant income in the government shutdown, here's what to do.
Federal government employees are out of work, and so are numerous contract workers who count the government as a client. And then there are people like Steve Silberberg, 52, based in Boston and the owner of Fatpacking.com, which specializes in fitness backpacking adventures throughout the country.
"Since our destinations are primarily national parks and national forests, we can no longer operate," Silberberg says.
Surely Silberberg is exaggerating a little. Can't his operation go somewhere other than a national park or forest? Not as easily as one might think. First, his guided trips are typically 40 to 100 miles long, and although state parks are an option, hiking through a national park is part of the allure of his business. Silberberg also needs to apply for permits to lead his hikers (usually about 12 per trip) and camp in the parks and wilderness areas within national forests, and the permitting offices are closed. When they do open, he doesn't expect to get his permits quickly since the offices will likely be backlogged with paperwork.
If the shutdown continues and Silberberg has to begin refunding money – an early November trip in Arkansas is now in jeopardy – he figures three of his contract employees will lose $1,000 each. Silberberg expects he will lose $10,000. "I know this isn't much for many people," Silberberg says, "but I promise you, taking people backpacking is no way to start an invincible financial empire."
[Read: Furloughed Workers Feel the Financial Pinch.]
So if you're losing your livelihood or significant income in the government shutdown, what should you do? Here are some ideas.
Don't panic. Yes, every friend, family member and personal finance writer tells this to anyone in a bad situation (usually while they try to think of some useful advice), but there's a good reason not to freak out. First, the government shutdown may not last long; this could be a brief vacation of sorts for you.
Secondly, "making sudden financial moves based on fear and emotion usually leads to poor decisions," says Brent Pittman, a Los Angeles-based personal finance coach and blogger who writes OnTargetCoach.com.
And this isn't the time to raid your retirement account or take out a loan just yet, Pittman says, especially if it turns out that this shutdown is brief.
Long before you go that route, Pittman suggests taking inventory and looking at your emergency savings (assuming you have some) and considering what possessions you might be able to sell if you need to. In other words, if you're at all concerned, it might be time to have that garage sale you've put off for years. It's worth considering even if your bank account looks healthy for months to come. You could be productive and pad your account.
But whatever you do – whether it's collecting aluminum cans or enjoying a staycation – this is a chance to think strategically about your plan of action if things do go badly.
Get a little mad. Email or call your congressperson or the White House and explain that you aren't pleased that the shutdown is affecting you. You can find contact information by going to the following websites:
Do the obvious. In other words, this isn't the time to schedule an expensive getaway to Europe. If the shutdown lasts longer than a week and doesn't appear to be reaching a resolution soon, people "would need to behave just like the laid-off workers from our recent recession," says Mac Clouse, a professor of finance at the University of Denver. "Cut back on the discretionary spending, especially things like entertainment, luxury items, unnecessary car trips, high-priced food items and so on. Belt-tightening will be required."
[See: 10 Ways to Cut Your Spending This Week.]
Don't get a part-time job just yet. After all, you still have a job, and maybe you're in the position of working full-time but knowing your paycheck may be delayed. In any case, if you aren't working, check with your employer to see if working elsewhere temporarily will get you in hot water.


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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela had a way with words, but not quite like this. Cyclists traversing Johannesburg in the former South African president's honor wore T-shirts with one of his many inspiring quotations, along with a glaring typographical error in the word "freedom. Full Story
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A contested race for Ward 4 of Toms River Township saw current Councilman Al Manforti win against Dem. Challenger Eli Eytan.
The one-year unexpired term had about 1,000 votes separate the two men for a ward seat that represents neighborhoods such as downtown Toms River.
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: to be a sign of (something) : to show the existence of (something)
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Two state FFA officers are pictured, seated far left, Desiree Masterson, Spiro, southeast district vice president and Steven Vekony, far right, state FFA president from Byng. The two along with officers of Haileyville FFA chapter participated in the 2013 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Aug. 27 at the Southeast Expo Center. Haileyville officers attending were, Russell Turman, president, Erik McCoy, vice president, Spencer Blocks, secretary, Briley Cozad, treasurer, Bryer Stites, reporter, Jason Mayo, sentinel and Nathan Cato, advisor.


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---- — CORYDON — Wayne County Hospital welcomes Dr. Ashton Wickwire, D.D.S. to the Prairie Trails Family Dental Clinic. Dr. Wickwire will join Dr. John Scieszinski and begin practice on July 16. The public is invited to an open house at the Prairie Trails Dental Clinic on Wednesday, July 17 from 4-6 p.m. to meet Dr. Wickwire and tour the newly remodeled clinic. Refreshments will be served.
A 2013 graduate of the University Of Iowa College of Dentistry, Dr. Wickwire was recognized for her high academic performance. She is licensed by the Iowa Dental Board. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in Decorah, graduating Suma Cum Laude in 2009. She is a graduate of Lancaster High School in her home state of Wisconsin.
Dr. Wickwire has volunteered her time to numerous service groups including Give Kids A Smile, Iowa Mission of Mercy, Iowa City Free Dental Clinic, Adopt a Highway roadside cleanup, Big Brother, Big Sister Program and the Ronald McDonald House.
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|Good - 756 reviews
Located in Aurora, Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast is in the suburbs, minutes from Cherry Creek State Park, and close to Kennedy Soccer Complex. This hotel is within the vicinity of Town Center at Aurora and Aurora History Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 478 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless...
Overall Rating - Good - 756 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
The hotel was extremely run down. They seemed to be in the middle of remodeling, but still quite outdated for the price.
Mediocre 4.0
The other hotel attached to it was beautiful and made this hotel just look that much more upsetting.
The hotel was in the middle of repairs so there were exposed circuit panels and hanging exit signs off exposed wires. The room was clean but was not up to par if a 3.5 star hotel that I was expecting.I would not stay here again.
|Excellent - 166 reviews
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Inn & Suites offers comfortable accommodations, great rates and the perfect location for business and leisure travelers, due to its location near the Denver Technological Center, the new Gateway Corporate Business Park and just a short drive away from downtown Denver and the Denver International Airport. With well-appointed roo...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 166 reviews
Good 7.0
clean, comfortable room. Friendly, efficient check-in.
location, thought it was closer to Denver Airport due to 'Gateway' in its name.If you are expecting basic services, this hotel is sufficient. It's located 19 miles from the airport and doesn't have a shuttle service.
Good 8.0
The hotel was nice and 15 to 20 minutes from the things we wanted to do. There was a nice selection of food at breakfast and the staff was above average in attitude and helpfulness.
We had to park in an adjacent lot. We camped first half of vacation so had a cargo rack as well as roof pouch on car. The last night someone cut up cargo bag. Not hotels fault, but believe car would have been more secure in hotel lot.
|Good - 798 reviews
With a stay at Aloft Denver International Airport in Aurora, you'll be near the airport and close to Aurora Sports Park and Anschutz Medical Campus. This hotel is within the vicinity of The Children's Hospital and Aurora History Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 144 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Wired and wirele...
Overall Rating - Good - 798 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Loved the over all design of the hotel, very urban.
Shower door leaks bad, felt bad about the water mess.
Mediocre 4.0
It looked modern from the outside and the staff was quick to check in. The location was convenient.
The room felt dingy and dirty and it made my stay very uncomfortable.
|Okay - 356 reviews
With a stay at Crossland Denver - Airport - Aurora in Aurora, you'll be near the airport and close to Anschutz Medical Campus and The Children's Hospital. This hotel is within the vicinity of Aurora Sports Park and Aurora History Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 133 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Compli...
Overall Rating - Okay - 356 reviews
Poor 2.0
The bed was cheap and only a double. It was a smoking room. The extra pillowcases we were given were filthy.
Mediocre 4.0
The room is in need of a good cleaning. Walls were very dirty. Kitchenette was in bad shape. Cabinets were falling apart. Definitely needs a good makeover.
|Good - 893 reviews
With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora in Aurora, you'll be in the suburbs and close to Cherry Creek State Park and Town Center at Aurora. This hotel is within close proximity of Aurora History Museum and Kennedy Soccer Complex. Make yourself at home in one of the 248 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch LCD tel...
Overall Rating - Good - 893 reviews
Good 8.0
Friendly staff, clean linens, nice lobby for sitting and visiting
Carpet in room dirty and had stains. I like a light breakfast. Buffet ($15) too much. I ordered French Toast, very good but $8 too much. Would like option to buy single muffins, etc.
Okay 6.0
Good breakfast except that they forgot to give me breakfast vouchers. We had to ask for them
The bed was horrible. My husband and I fell to the middle of the bed and it was super bouncy. Needs to be replaced!!
|Excellent - 1273 reviews
Hotel with separate sleeping and living areas with a 42INCH HDTV, iron/ironing board, HSIA access, telephone w/ dataport & voice mail, featuring mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker w/ coffee, Enjoy our indoor heated pool & 24 hour fitness center, with two treadmills, stationary bike and stairmaster. Complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet, featuring freshly prepared...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1273 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Adrian was absolutely amazing. He and the rest of the staff took extra good care of us during our stay. I have never had an experience where the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were happy.
The only thing I didn't like was that there wasn't much room around the beds for clothes/suitcase/etc. Aside from that everything was perfect.Everything was clean wherever we went. The continental breakfast offered more than expected. I can't say enough good things about Adrian, Taja, and the rest of the staff. Adrian is an exceptional employee and perfect trainer. Did you know they don't put female guests directly near the elevator due to safety reasons? How thoughtful! The staff also does more than just check guests in and out. They are the concierge, barista/bartender, butler... I could go on and on with the things they do, and without complaint or attitude, I might add! The amenities are fantastic. We had stayed at a resort in Vail p...
Excellent 10.0
the room was more like a suite, with definite areas; a sitting area, work area, bedroom, and bath. Spacious and well designed. Complimentary breakfast was excellent.
We could only stay one night; I would have liked to stay longer, it was so nice.
|Excellent - 234 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 234 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Near a wal-mart restaurants everywhere. Near the frwy and down town only 20min away
House keeping was a lil slow to get to my room but the hotel was sold outBreakfast was good.Monday threw Wednesday they serve dinner beer and wine.the staff was super friendly.
Excellent 10.0
The room was outstanding, large and very comfortable.
Didn't seem like there was enough parking, but that is the only knock.
|Okay - 189 reviews
With a stay at Extended Stay America - Denver - Aurora South in Aurora, you'll be in the historical district and close to Cherry Creek State Park and Town Center at Aurora. This hotel is within close proximity of Aurora History Museum and Kennedy Soccer Complex. Make yourself at home in one of the 138 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerato...
Overall Rating - Okay - 189 reviews
Poor 1.0
I liked the location and the staff that works afternoon and nights, I also very much like the location.
I was dirty out dated and never had any towels so we has to wash our own.We took pictures of every room we were put in at least point we were taken to 4 different room.
Poor 2.0
staff was freindly
just about everythingIt's a tired runned property under supplied please don't book me there again
|Excellent - 664 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 664 reviews
Excellent 10.0
This is a very nice hotel, I would certainly give it more than 3 1/2 stars! Staff is very friendly, room is very nice and comfortable, quiet. It was super clean.
No, I don't have a single complaint. I would recommend it to anyone!
Excellent 9.0
Cleanliness, ability to print boarding passes, big rooms and comfortable beds
Trash bins didnt have trash covers. There was no refrigerator in the room.
|Okay - 584 reviews
With a stay at Crestwood Suites of Denver Aurora in Aurora, you'll be close to Cherry Creek State Park and Town Center at Aurora. This hotel is within the vicinity of Aurora History Museum and Kennedy Soccer Complex. Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless I...
Overall Rating - Okay - 584 reviews
Mediocre 4.0
Proximity to other places.
Seemed like sketchy area and clientele. Musty smell, everything was out-dated. But the price was affordable.Wouldn't take my family here, but it was just ok for a one-night stay by myself.
Mediocre 4.0
The hotel itself smelled really bad the minute you walk in. Our original room was disgusting, it looked like the last guest just picked up and left and no cleaning was done what so ever. We changed rooms it was a tad better at least this time the floor was vacuumed but the restroom was disgusting. Staff did not act professional what so ever.
|Good - 51 reviews
Welcome to the Econo Lodge Denver International Airport, where we offer a complimentary shuttle to and from DIA which is only six miles from the hotel. Our warm, friendly staff is dedicated to your every need and comfort. All guest rooms offer FREE wireless high-speed Internet, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, coffee makers and cable television. Enjoy our...
Overall Rating - Good - 51 reviews
Excellent 9.3
Very clean room. Comfortable bed.
A little more than I wanted to pay for a hotel room.
Excellent 10.0
Very convenient to the airport and places to eat with a wide variety of choices Very easy to get to from downtown Denver. Reasonable price plus a great breakfast.
No.See above.
|Good - 113 reviews
The Timbers Hotel Denver, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is a bouttique style, contemporary Western-themed hotel, conveniently located just minutes from Denver International Airport (DIA) and within short distance from many favorite area attractions, including the Colorado State Capitol Complex, Coors Field, Pepsi Center, Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Natural H...
Overall Rating - Good - 113 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Close to all we wanted to explore. Rustic.
Older, the room had a weird smell. Nothing Febreez couldn't take care of though.
Poor 2.0
Room was very big.
Room was filthy and carpet had stains everywhere. The mattress on the pull out was so worn down you could feel every spring in the bed. The shower water was just a trickle. The free breakfast buffet was limited and terrible and the public bathrooms gross.I have no idea how this is rated a 3 Star hotel - I have stayed at a lot of hotels but never one this dirty or unkempt. We chose this hotel because they offered a choice between one or two beds - we had 2 adults and 2 teenagers. When we arrived we were told they had no two bed rooms left so they 'upgraded' us to a king and pull out. It would have been more comfortable to have slept in the car or on the floor. But there was no way anyone was laying on the floor or walking barefoot on the floor for that matter. The public bathrooms outside the restaurant were disgusting. Trash completely overflowing, no soap in the dispenser, sinks that wouldn't turn on and bugs. I would never sta...
|Okay - 85 reviews
With a stay at Extended Stay America - Denver - Aurora North in Aurora, you'll be close to Cherry Creek State Park and Town Center at Aurora. This hotel is within the vicinity of Aurora History Museum and Kennedy Soccer Complex. Make yourself at home in one of the 135 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and sto...
Overall Rating - Okay - 85 reviews
Mediocre 3.0
The staff was friendly and it was inexpensive.
The hotel needs dramatic renovation. I understand that you get what you pay for but the hotel needs alot of work. The room: air conditioner leaked(carpet soaked ), toilet ran all the time unless manually fixed, bathroom exhaust fan squeaked loudly.Needs alot of renovation.
Mediocre 3.0
We found a crack pipe under the bed. I am not sure if the staff was upset about us finding a crack pipe or if it was becAuse their staff did not find it cleaning. Disappointed that for four days in the heat of the summer the po was closed.
|Good - 373 reviews
NEW! Flat-panel TVs with 30 channels of HD programming. Easy-access Plug-and-Play feature makes it simple to connect electronics. 100% Non Smoking Hotel The La Quinta Inn Denver Aurora is centrally located off I-225 at Mississippi Avenue (exit 7), close to Buckley Air Force Base, the Aurora Sports Complex, Medical Center of Aurora, Children's Hospita...
Overall Rating - Good - 373 reviews
Okay 6.0
It was a great location to the things we were there for. The young woman who checked us out was very friendly and the men who we're helping with breakfast were very helpful with extra seating and wee also very nice.
The room was musty and smelled like an old cigarette. Construction was right outside and they were working 24/7. Very loud.It was said that the entire hotel is non-smoking but I doubt that. Also, the woman who checked us in was a ball full of sunshine...not! She didn't say a word to us when we checked in at midnight.
Okay 5.0
Location was close to everything we needed
Overall is was a good stay
|Good - 87 reviews
Holiday Inn Express & Suites near downtown Denver! Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver - Aurora , easily accessible from I-25 and I-70, only 20 minutes from Denver International Airport (DEN) and less than a half-hour from downtown Denver. Our Aurora hotel provides a convenient location near attractions like the Denver Art Museum and Red Rocks...
Overall Rating - Good - 87 reviews
Mediocre 3.0
Front desk staff was very nice
I booked for two doubles and a pull out couch. Did not get the couch & staff said they didn't have those kind of rooms in the hotel. Overall conditions were poor and bathroom was filthy.
Excellent 10.0
The selection on the complimentary breakfast is great. Definitely we will come back to this hotel again.
The internet connection is unreliable and slow. Overall it is very pleasant stay.Everything is clean and staffs are very friendly.


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Online Master of Business Administration in Sustainability
The College of Adult Learning is proud to offer an innovative MBA in Sustainability degree. This program is a collaborative effort combining the prestigious USF MBA with the Master of Environmental Health. With so many companies looking to implement green initiatives to protect the environment, increase productivity, save money and increase net revenue, this MBA will strongly prepare you for real-world situations. The program is designed with a strong core of values to provide ethical leadership outcomes.
In addition to our regional accreditation, our MBA in Sustainability carries specialty accreditation from ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs).
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MBA in Sustainability program must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
- Possess a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Program Outline
36 credit hours total. All courses are three credit hours, unless stated otherwise.
- ACCT 515 – Managerial Accounting
- A study of relevant costs and cost behavior. Explores the manner in which financial and cost analysis can be of use to management in various decision-making and control processes.
- BUS 680 – Marketing Management
- Determine objectives and select strategies to reach marketing management objectives. Topics include: business philosophies, buyer identification, market segmentation, marketing environment, planning, marketing mix development, implementation, developmental marketing plan, and control issues.
- ECON 565 – Managerial Economics
- Aspects of microeconomic theory most relevant to business decisions are addressed. Objectives of the firm, profit and values; risk analysis decision making under uncertainty; demand theory; estimation of demand; production theory, empirical cost analysis; market structure, pricing, and output antitrust regulation; program evaluation and review techniques. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of statistic
- EHS 515 – Safety Compliance
- Focus on regulatory compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act; environmental health and safety; transportation and disposal of hazardous waste. Overview of basic equipment and techniques.
- EHS 530 - Occupational Health
- Focus on the recognition of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in the workplace; the recognition of common safety, fire and repetitive motion hazards in the workplace, and the evaluation and control of each. Evaluation methods, preventative measures; safety plans. Recommended Pre-req: EHS 515
- EHS 525 – Environmental Epidemiology
- Focus on environmental exposure and the effects on public health; hazardous waste in the air, water, soil, food, industries and homes; biological markers; exposure assessment.
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- Nature and scope of the finance function, the business environment, valuation theory, risk concept, analysis of financial statements, long-term and short-term financing, capital budgeting under certainty and risk, working capital management, capital structure, dividend policy, leasing, mergers and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: ACCT 515
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After the Bangladesh factory fire that killed more than 100 workers in November, retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. fired a supplier making clothes at the facility. Now that supplier has come forward to say it wasn't aware its clothes were stitched there, reports say.
Success Apparel said in a statement to Bloomberg that it placed an order with Simco, a Wal-Mart-approved supplier, to fulfill orders. Simco then doled out about 7% of the order to Tuba Group, owner of the now infamous Tazreen Design factory in Bangladesh, according to Success.


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What's everyones favourite movies? Mine are: Thor The Avengers Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure All the Harry Potter films Batman Begins
Just found out Chad and Avril got married, so happy for them!!! Does anyone know if she's going to change her name to Avril Kroeger?
I've finally finished my exams, I had the last one today! Now I get a nice three month break before sixth form :D
My parents finally agreed to let me go see Nickelback in Liverpool. We bought the tickets this morning. I can't wait!
When I heard Nickelback were coming back to the UK I was so excited, but my parents won't let me go see them because they're not playing anywhere near to where I live. Why can't they ever come to Cardiff? :(
Vote for Nickelback at the Juno Awards. http://junofanchoice.ca/
Have an awesome day! \m/
Did you know today is national corn chip day? Just thought I'd share that cos I wasn't really sure what else to blog about XD
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The feature film, "Otelo Burning", has been selected as the opening night film of the 2012 Bronze Lens Film Festival.
Film Synopsis
Shot in Durban and directed by Sara Blecher (Surfing Soweto), the film tells the story of a group of township kids who discover the joy of surfing. It's set in 1989, against a backdrop of brewing conflict between two political groups in Lamontville.
When 16-year-old Otelo Buthelezi takes to the water for the first time, it's clear that he was born to surf. But then tragedy strikes. On the day that Nelson Mandela is released from prison, Otelo is forced to choose between surfing success and justice. This is a beautifully made, insightful and entertaining film that captures a turbulent time in the history of South Africa.
The film opens Thursday, November 8, at the World of Coca-Cola, beginning at 8:00 p.m. (not Friday, as reported in an earlier version of this article)
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LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Seven billion walk the globe. What's more is that 50-percent of pregnancies are unplanned, making new contraception methods for couples all the more important. Now, there are several new contraception choices for men.
When Natasha Stump and her husband decided they didn't want to have any more kids Natasha's husband told her a vasectomy was out of the question.
"He's a man. He didn't want any pain," Natasha said.
But what if there were other options?
Researchers so far have found male birth control pills to be effective for some men and not others for unknown reasons. Side effects can include weight gain, acne, depression and possible heart problems. Still there are other promising forms of male contraception on the verge of getting approved.
"The testosterone gels and progestin gels, those combinations are probably the ones that hold the most promise as of now," Dr. Zamip Patel from Florida Hospital told Ivanhoe.
"Every day you use a small amount, you put it on the abdomen and also on the arms," Dr. Christina Wang, Lead researcher at Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute told Ivanhoe.
Doctor Christina Wang said the gel works much like female birth control without a lot of side effects.
"It delivers a constant level of hormones," Dr. Wang told Ivanhoe.
Before applying the gel…
"You can see that they are lots of sperm moving around," Dr. Wang said,
And after, the sperm on the slide barely move. Dr. Wang said it's also reversible, taking men three to six months to regain fertility. Non-hormonal contraceptives are also on the horizon, like therapeutic ultrasound commonly used to relieve injured joints with heat.
"We really think that men deserve to have more choices when it comes to contraception," Dr. James Tsuruta, Asst. Professor Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill told Ivanhoe.
Research led by Dr. Tsuruta showed by rotating high-frequency ultrasound around the testes, they could kill most of the sperm- cells in rats in just two 15 minutes sessions. Another set of researchers showed the technique also worked in primates and was reversible.
Finally, what about a reversible vasectomy? The procedure called Risug takes about 15 minutes with a doctor; is effective after about three days; and lasts for 10 or more years. It requires a one-time injection of a harmless gel into the duct that transfers sperm in the penis. The solution deactivates the sperm and is reversible with a second injection.
Risug is in advanced clinical trials in India, and could be widely available in the U.S in three years. Now the question remains if men will use it.
Researcher's eyes are also on a plant-based pill from Indonesia that could offer a natural non-hormonal option.
MALE CONTRACEPTION OF THE PAST: In the past, the typical male contraceptives included chemicals extracted from plants, as well as using heat to suppress spermatogenesis (the process of sperm cell development). These plant chemicals include Neem tree oil, papaya seeds, hemp seeds, and Gossyplium extracted from the cotton plant. These chemicals prevent sperms from fertilizing an egg by interfering with sperm concentration, motility and viability. (Source: http://malecontraception.nujigroup.com/)"THE PILL" FOR MEN: The "Bright" Pill, although still a molecule undergoing research, is a form of oral contraception for men used to inhibit sperm genesis. This pill would inhibit the synthesis of certain proteins in sperm development and would be able to stay inside the sperm when it gets ejected into the female reproductive tract. So far, it has only been proven to disturb sperm motility in experimental lab rats. (Source: http://malecontraception.nujigroup.com/)
HIGH HOPES FOR RISUG: RISUG stands for "Reversible Inhibition of Sperm Under Guidance." The drug both partially blocks the vas deferens and damages sperm cells that pass through it. Because of the electrostatic force created by this electrolytic substance, the sperm that are able to pass through have broken cell membranes, leaving the gametes incapable of attaching to an egg cell. RISUG is in Phase II trials in India and in February 2010 it was approved for trials in the United States. 60 mg has been deemed the therapeutic dose for injection, and no pregnancies have been reported in 1-3 years of study. (Source: http://malecontraception.nujigroup.com/)
WILL ULTRASOUND BE ULTRA EFFECTIVE? When ultrasound waves pass through an aqueous medium into the testes, they heat the testes and create an ionic exchange between the seminiferous tubules and the rest of the testes. This combined effect creates an unfavorable environment for sperm and the effect lasts for about 6 months until the human recovers. The process is painless and takes around 10-15 minutes, and it has been shown to be effective in dogs, cats, and monkeys, and humans in clinical trials. The major concern is that every patient has a different recovery period and there is no evidence that recovery will continue to occur after extended treatment. (Source: http://malecontraception.nujigroup.com/)
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The Best of New York City: Highlights for New York City Visitors
Planning a trip to New York City can feel a bit overwhelming -- there is so much to see and do, and it's virtually impossible to include every New York City activity during a single trip. I've gathered New York City's must-see and must-do experiences for you to make your planning a bit easier. From Broadway shows and top NYC attractions to great dining and exciting nightlife, you're sure to enjoy NYC!
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The Department of African and African American Studies is in the School of Arts and Humanities with such departments as History, Music, Latin American and Puerto Rican Studies, English, and Philosophy. Courses taken in African and African American Studies can fulfill the College's distribution requirement in historical studies, comparative culture, the arts, or literature (read more).
Faculty Spotlight
Mark Christian Professor and Chair of the Department of African and African American Studies has received the OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE award from CHOICE, the major reviewer of academic titles for libraries. The edited volume is titled Integrated but Unequal: Black Faculty in Predominately White Space (Africa World Press, 2012). On receiving his award Professor Christian stated: "I am pleased to receive recogntion for this book because it relates to the nuanced experiences of faculty of color in mainstream academia, and therefore in being acknowledged in this manner it shows that mainstream institutions are open to this kind of work."
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The Department of African & African American Studies congratulates all 42 graduating majors/minors for 2014. We wish you continued success in your chosen career paths going forward.
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Just wondering on second opinions. 33 in km2s or 33 in trail grapplers?
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I personally like the trails.
"Never ask a man if he's from Texas. If he is, he'll tell you. If he isn't, there is no need to embarrass him."
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Apples and oranges. BF Goodrich KM2S is an AT (which is comparable to Nitto's Terra Grappler) ... where the Nitto Trail Grapplers are classed as a MT and actually fall somwhere between an AT and a MT in terms of tread pattern, road noise, and wear.
I looked at both (and Terra Grapplers, and their pricier Toyo cousins, and even Kumho's offerings) and liked the price point and look of the Nitto Trail Grapplers. After running them for 10 months I can state that they are wearing well and I'm very happy with their performance on the road as well as in fields, on mud logging roads, and on hunting trails. I do rotate mine with -every- oil change ... and I check pressures at least once a month (and more frequently as needed to handle large temperature swings). I run 38psi up front and 35 in the rear.
Only about 1/3 of my driving is highway driving, the rest is city or back country stuff, with back country being weekend-ish only, and light. There's definitely hum to the Trail Grapplers at 65mph and higher but my truck is heavily sound deadened so I don't notice it unless the windows are down. If I didn't have as much sound deadening in the truck as I do it would bug me only on long trips. If I did more highway driving I'd be going with an AT for my next set ... but I'm actually going to be doing LESS highway driving, so I'm set. If road noise is relevant to you or if you do lots of highway driving I'd suggest that you stick with an AT.
Also, I'd rather give my money to the Japanese economy (via Nitto) than the French economy (via BFGoodrich, which is a trade name belonging to Manufacture Française des Pneumatiques Michelin -- yes, Michelin is a French company) ... since the French, our allies, seem to sit across from us at the UN table when the USA wants to do something, rather than alongside us.
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my bfg all terrains have a little over 10 000 miles on them and they havent disappointed. they are great! two of my friends have km2's and both of them love the tires. one has them on his hunting truck and the other has them on his tacoma which he beats to death off road. he is very happy with the tires.2007 Chevy
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Geocache hiders go to great lengths to make sure that caches are placed properly. This means that on private property, the hider first obtains permission from the property owner. Public property is a different matter. . .
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- Of, concerning, or affecting the community or the people: the public good.
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NOTE: "owned by all" is subjective. The State of South Carolina "Owns" public right of way however, it is governed by laws and designated agencies. Permission must still be obtained when hiding a geocache on "public" property. Laws regarding "public" right of way managed by the SCDOT can be read here.
Online Logs Used Against Us
- "Illegally parked, illegally peed, and then spotted the cache to save the day & got back to the car before it was towed."
- "Park closed from dusk till dawn, jumped the fence and got the FTF at 2:00am. TFTC!"
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House bill H 3777 seeks to encourage geocachers to obtain written permission before geocaching and letterboxing in S.C. cemetaries, archeological sites and historical sites.
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If you are interested in stopping the spread of anti-geocaching sentiment follow these guidelines:
Cache Owners
- Please continue to do your best to make sure that placements are proper.
- Be sure to include warnings like "Park is closed from dusk till dawn, do not try to find at night" directly on the cache page.
- If you see a log highlighting illegal activity, don't feel bad about writing the player a quick email requesting that they change their log.
- Alternately you can delete the log and send an email asking them to re-log it.
- Point them to this page as an explanation as to why.
- It might also be a good idea to post on the cache page a warning about the actions you will take if you hear of rules being broken in a search for your cache.
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- Be respectful of both public and private property.
- Follow the Geocachers' Creed
- Think to yourself: "If there were 100 random people from the local community watching me right now, what would they think about geocaching based on what they see?"