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Dan Bigman, Forbes Staff
I'm Managing Editor for Business News at Forbes
For all the huffing and puffing and blown around houses associated with Facebook's ugly IPO, there's a looming problem associated with the company that's getting lost. That's a pity, because over the next few years it promises to have a more profound influence over the fortunes of Facebook investors than anything else.
I'm not talking about mobile, or advertising or regulation. I'm talking about the company's dual-class share structure. As you likely know, founder Mark Zuckerberg set up the company so that Class-B shares (which he controls) carry ten times the voting power of the A-shares. That means he owns about 18% of the company, but controls more than 50% of the voting power.
It's the preferred setup of SuperFounders and Family Scions from Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Google to Zuckerberg's mentor, Don Graham at the stumbling, fumbling Washington Post Company to Silicon Valley newbies like Zynga and LinkedIn.
Thanks to this setup, what Zuckerberg says goes–right into the grave (he can name a successor to take control of the company in case of his death. See page 20/21 of the S1.) Because more than 50% of the voting power for the board of directors is held by one guy, Facebook listed itself under what's called the "controlled company" exception to corporate governance rules for public companies. That means no independent board members, no compensation committee, and no independent nominating function.
"This concentrated control," the company writes with delightful bluntness in the S1, "will limit your ability to influence corporate matters for the foreseeable future."
There's little evidence (at least that I can find) that these kind of companies underperform peers in the market, or even trade at a discount to single-share peers. But a study by Paul Gompers, Joy Ishii and Andrew Metrick found that while large ownership stakes in insiders' hands tend to improve corporate performance, heavy control by insiders weakens it. They tend to take on more debt, rather than dilute control through share offerings than single-share companies. Other studies found CEOs enjoy higher levels of compensation and shareholders enjoy less return on capital investments, while wasting cash and chasing goals that are personally important to those in control–not shareholders.
Overall, about 6% of US companies have this kind of structure, representing about 8% of the market's overall capitalization. Defenders say that it insulates those in control from having to react to short-term swings in the market so they can focus on the long-term. On occasion that works (Comcast), but often it doesn't (Washington Post, The New York Times).
In the case of Google, it allows founders Brin and Page to hold only 21.5% (as of last summer) of the economic share of the company but exercise 73% of the voting power. When they decided to shakeup their leadership team and put Page in charge, it was their decision in the end, no one else's. The jury is out on whether it is working, with shares off 6% so far this year.
At Viacom, according to research by investment bank Houlihan Lokey, 88-year-old Sumner Redstone controlled just 10% of the economic share of the company, but 79% of voting power. VIA.B shares are up 8.7% since 2007, just behind the overall Nasdaq's 9.9%. Shareholders in The New York Times company wish they were that lucky, down more than 75% since 2007. Yes, it's been a terrible time for media, but The Sulzberger Trust–which controls just 0.6% of the economic share of company–controls 90.1% of the voting and seem utterly unwilling to let anyone else take a turn at the tiller.
They're hardly alone. Owners with this kind of control are basically bulletproof. You can never get rid of them, no matter how they perform. They aren't subject to hostile takeovers, and almost never change the structure once they put in place (among all US public companies it happened only 159 times between 1995 and 2002 according to one study.) Why do investors put up with it? "The simple answer is that they don't have much choice," posits The New Yorker's James Surowiecki. "Investors these days are hungry for any kind of return…This makes investors willing to accept terms that they would once have found intolerable."
True enough, but Institutional Shareholder Services got it right back in February when they called the arrangement at Facebook "a governance profile with a defense against everything against hubris." ISS got it wrong when they said the Facebook IPO presented "a Hobson's choice: accept governance structures which diminish shareholder rights and board accountability, or miss out on what appears to be one of the hottest business models of the internet age."
Why's that wrong? Because of the way Zuckerberg has built his company, you aren't betting on his business when you buy FB. You're really just betting on him.
Google wouldn't be the company it is today if it was swayed by shareholders. Do you really think shareholders would put up with Google giving its mobile operating system away for free, with no immediate return on investment? Hell no, but their leadership thinks long term, and i think they will be around a whole lot longer and be a lot more influential for that reason.
the strange and distracting initiatives are what keep the company well rounded. you never know when two very different fields/projects can come together and form something amazing. this is the whole point of the google labs, to try things no one has thought of before
It's simple. Now that stocks are somewhat down, you can find 1 million reasons for it. Tomorrow you'd say that investors are concerned about Facebook's Blue color, or Menlo Park or Dublin offices or something else.
When stocks go up, you'll be the same person talking about how great FB is.
The simple fact is, there are so many things going against FB at this moment, from arm chair analysts leveraging this opportunity to Media trying to cash in on FB's popularity with negative articles. Yet, Facebook is still worth over 90 Billion dollars (still huge).
This just shows how solid the stock is and how strong the company is. Let the dust settle and FB get into the act, we'll see the same people finding reasons for why FB is the greatest thing to have ever happened to the mankind :P
I say if you don't like the structure. Don't invest! Problem solved. If you're investing in Facebook you're investing in Mark Zuckerberg and his team and you shouldn't want to interfere or inject your two sense into how he manage the business (or how he dresses) no matter how much stock you own!
These media companies are failing because they rely on ad revenue dictated by web-traffic volume. But the central location to share such media is through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Therefore, the traffic does not stay on the initial media source's website very long. People read the article, then they "share" in on Facebook or Twitter, and then the article gets the most attention and is actually discussed between thousands. The initial source of the media gets overlooked and takes the role of "temporary contributor" because of this.
In order to fix the problem, I think that media websites that you mentioned such as New York Times and Washington Post should focus on the "Adicle Concept." It's where the article IS the ad. Rather than being a nuisance readers by having ad banners take-up web-space and (virtually get ignored)by the traffic, media companies can publish articles to the web that advertise for companies so that the ads are being utilized most efficiently by drawing a genuine interest from the readers.
Plus, the readers will feel more close and personal to the website as they are not bombarded with ads. It makes them feel like they are a part of the website and not a part of a business revenue strategy. This would also help media websites not be cheated out of their contributions to the public as the "Adicles" are paid for by the companies that they are advertising. Furthermore, it helps all businesses involved have a chance to connect with the public by recognizing their "social responsibilities" and effects on society overall.
This entire concept turns ads into interests rather than nuisances!
What do you think of this idea, Dan?
Wow! Seems like Forbes is already on board with this concept! Kudos to you guys at Forbes, because that is the future of the media market if it desires to stay competitive with social media controllers such as Facebook and Twitter.
I predict that one day there will be no more ad-banners, instead readers will enjoy user-based content "endorsed" by companies in order to create more realistic and personal advertising. I believe this, because I am a reader myself, and I would become genuinely interested in content that relates to the business in a non-traditional advertising form. As I said before, ads are a nuisance while browsing.
It seems that "Advoice" is an upcoming platform at Forbes, so I look forward to participating when it is released.
However, just to clarify, I'd like to cite an example to see if my "Adicles" concept matches the "Advoice" concept. For instance, right now there is a Microsoft ad for WindowsAzure on the right side of the page. Instead of seeing this banner as a nuisance, there would be a headline displayed in the same place that the ad would normally be located, and the headline would link to the article that indirectly advertises the WindowsAzure platform.
The headline might say, "How this start-up company revolutionized its app-hosting process with Microsoft's new platform"
Then the article may go on to tell about how the quality assurance complications between the startup and its outsourced developers located in India reduced due to the "cloud platform" offered by WindowsAzure. "This platform helped Company X bring their app products to the market in 50% of the time, allowing them to surpass their competition. Yada yada yada yada…"
Microsoft would simply endorse the article and use it as a form of advertisement. No one can argue that word-of-mouth is the most effective advertising. If other app developers saw that the threads below such an article included "review-like" comments from companies that have struggled with the same problem and/or switched to WindowsAzure, then the entire "Ad" or "Article" (hence the name "Adicle") would become a genuine interest for readers rather than a nuisance. Yet, Microsoft would be simultaneously advertising their new product while avoiding their formal "nuisance approach" in the form of a banner.
Is this the same type of concept that Advoice will use? Or am I slightly off-course concerning the intentions of the new Forbes platform, "Advoice?"
I seem to remember reading this IPO was because of regulations not because FB wanted to go public. If it was upto the investors and banks, they would dismember the company if that's what was required for short term profit. They have no long term vision and should have very little say in the future direction of the company and its offerings.
If you don't like it….don't buy it. I wish everyone would quit crying about fb, especially the media. Time for a new story.


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While getting ready for tonight's Sabres-Penguins game, I can give you some news on the Bisons as it looks like their roster is just about set. Here's a quick rundown:
---We're less than six days from the season opener, next Thursday in Pawtucket. The home opener is April 11 against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The team will convene in Buffalo for a workout and media session Tuesday in Coca-Cola Field (closed to the public).
---It looks like there's a good chance mega Mets pitching prospects Matt Harvey and Jeurys Familia will both open the season in Buffalo, which would be a huge boon for the Bisons' hopes and exactly what manager Wally Backman has stated he wanted the organization to do when he was introduced here in November.
Harvey was the Mets' No. 1 pick in 2010 out of North Carolina but was rocked for three home runs Sunday by the Nationals in his first big-league chance. Work in progress.
---Adam Rubin at ESPNNY.com reports the rotation will include Harvey and Familia as well as holdover Chris Schwinden (8-8, 3.95 in 26 starts for Buffalo last season) and free-agent signees Garrett Olson and Jeremy Hefner.
---The Mets' cuts this week also give you some insight on the Bisons' lineup: Free agents Rob Johnson and Lucas May will share the catching duties. The infield will include the likes of Reese Havens at second, Jordany Valdespin at short, Zach Lutz at third and perhaps Josh Satin in a utility role along with veteran Vinny Rottino. There's also free-agent signee Matt Tuiasosopo and Josh Rodriguez, just signed by the Mets on Thursday.
The outfield should include Raul Reyes, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Matt Van Dekker and free agent signee Adam Loewen, the converted pitcher who had a big bat last year at Las Vegas (306-17-85). Fan favorite Val Pascucci, with 38 homers the last two years here, will split time at first and DH.
---Sorting out bullpen roles seems like it will be the big issue in the early going for Backman. Not many young prospects there. More of the veteran free-agent type, with the only familiar name being former Cleveland prospect Fernando Cabrera, who pitched here from 2004-2006.
---The Bisons are 1-4-3 this spring and continue their schedule Friday with a game against Memphis in Jupiter, Fla. On Saturday, they'll take a detour to Vero Beach to the old Dodgertown complex to meet New Orleans and wrap things up Sunday in at the Mets' complex in Port St. Lucie against Memphis.
---Mike Harrington

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Lots of people get hung up on wages and income. Are they going up, down, stagnating? Those things are important but often the big picture gets missed.
After all, we don't want higher incomes for their own sake. We want to be able to buy more stuff (food, health care, cars, vacations, video games, etc.). As long as we have this stuff, who really cares how many zeros our paycheck has?
A while back a great book called Myths of Rich and Poor picked up on the optimistic spirit of Julian Simon and explained that things are indeed getting better. And they're getting better for the poor, too.
Today's poor enjoy all sort of things, from medical care to luxuries like television, air conditioning, and ice (can you imagine how hard it was to get ice before refrigeration?) that weren't available even to kings in centuries gone by.
And, in terms of material conditions, America's poor compare very favorably to the middle class in much of Europe. (See also this study from Sweden's Timbro.)
This Ron Bailey article picks up the discussion:
- [T]he conventional wisdom in development economics has long been that to boost the prospects of the world's poor, one needs to boost their incomes. This is still true, but as World Bank economist Charles Kenny points out in a provocative article titled "Why Are We Worried About Income? Nearly Everything that Matters is Converging," income growth does not tell the full story.
Even though some of the world's poorest people are not earning much more than they were two generations ago, they're still living much better than they were. In fact, many quality of life indicators are converging toward levels found in the richer countries ...
So why is the quality of life for the world's poorest people improving, and in fact converging toward levels found in the richer countries? Because improvements become cheaper over time. Kenny notes: "Broadly, the results suggest that it takes one-tenth the income to achieve the same life expectancy in 1999 as it took in 1870.
How ironic that those who champion the efficiency seeking innovations that lower prices and improve living standards are often regarded as heartless. It's true that those folks might not be motivated by compassion in the conventional sense, but the end result seems pretty compassionate.


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System Environment - is a familiar operating system container with environment variables such as PATH, HOME etc. It is usually accessible via the os.environ mapping in Python and therefore in SCons too. SCons doesn't import any settings from System Environment (like flags for compilers, or paths for tools) implicitly, because it's designed to be crossplatform tool with predictable behavior. That's why if you rely on any system PATHs or environment variables - you need to extract it in your SConscripts explicitly.
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It took Tahlequah almost two months to endure two district losses last season. It took only two games — in two days — this year.
Tahlequah's stumble out of the season's starting gate continued on Tuesday in an 8-2 setback in the Tigers' home opener against Grove. Tahlequah fell to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in District 5A-3 on a cold and blustery day at Tiger Field.
"Give the credit to Grove. They flat out wanted it more," Tahlequah coach Nick Zodrow said following a game in which his team recorded nearly more errors (five) than hits (six). "We have to chew our players out and challenge them after we're down 5-0 for us to step up and start playing hard."
After Zodrow's stern message with his club already in a 5-0 hole through 2 1/2 innings, his club did respond with two runs. Logan Lewis and Austin Riley had back-to-back RBI doubles to get Class 5A No. 9 Tahlequah on the scoreboard, but that's the only offense the Tigers could conjure the entire day.
Offense wasn't an issue for Grove. The Ridgerunners (3-0, 2-0) jumped out on top in the first inning on Ty Morrow's lead-off triple to center field and Gibson Russ' sacrifice fly that followed moments later.
Grove padded its lead in the second frame on Kaden Livermore's two-run double to right-center field, and Justin Tesreau's sacrifice fly to center field.
From there, it was up to Russ to shut down the door on the Tigers. And that's exactly what he did.
Grove's right-handed hurler tossed a complete-game, six-hitter while recording eight strikeouts.
"He looks good," Grove coach Bret Bouher said. "He just believes. His confidence level is pretty high."
For good measure, Russ (2-0 on the mound this season) added a RBI triple to his stat line in Grove's two-run sixth inning.
With the victory, Grove pulled off a season sweep of Tahlequah after beating the Tigers 2-1 on Monday.
For Tahlequah, its second district loss comes only five days into March. The Tigers' second district loss last season didn't occur until April 17 at Booker T. Washington.
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"We don't want to look too far ahead, but we've got to start taking it one game at a time. But we've got to pretty much run the table to give ourselves a chance."
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Spring is just around the corner, but that means many people will soon be suffering from seasonal allergies again.
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CENTERVILLE — Effective immediately by the order of Centerville Mayor Jan Spurgeon the Centerville Police Department has enacted the Snow Emergency Ordinance. The ordinance will remain in effect until further notice from the Police Department.
During this time there will be no vehicle parking on any residential street or emergency snow route within the city limits. The parking ban for the square and all side streets for a one block radius will be from 12 a.m. until 6 a.m. Vehicles found parked on the city streets or on square district during the above mentioned hours will be subject to a citation and/or being towed at the owner's expense. Questions in regards to the parking restrictions should be directed to the Law Center at 641-437-7100 or City Hall at 641-437-4339.
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If you've got a great idea, don't dilute it. Simplicity results in better traction for your idea. You need to give people one idea at a time, so they can grab onto it, digest it, and see how it relates to them. Not only that, but the simpler the idea, the more likely it is for people to share and pass it on.
Think about the really successful online writers, like Seth Godin. He's made a career out of taking single concepts, focusing on them one at a time, and getting a bajillion hits to his blog as a result. Once people buy into his one-key-thing-at-a-time approach to ideas, they're then more likely to buy into him as a concept, and push his (more complex) books up the best-seller charts.
So, keeping things simple isn't dumbing down. It's providing people with an easy way-in. That's just good marketing. Much of marketing is to simply get people in the door – THEN you can give them a whole variety of reasons to say inside.
Most of the readers of this blog work in the information profession, like I do. This means we have a complex sell. Library services are myriad, but your promotion must be in bite-sized chunks. Libraries are complicated, but your marketing must not be. The secret to good communication is to market one thing at a time.
Here's an example of a poster promoting a library. In theory, it ought to be good. It looks okay, uses a nice font. But more importantly, it tells you about all sorts of amazing library services! What's not to like? How you can resist this?
But actually, this poster doesn't work. There's too much going on, it does not provide an easy way in. You're relying on people grabbing on to the part that relates to them, and then taking an action (coming to the Library) because of it – in most cases, that's too big a leap of faith. You're much better off dividing that list up into individual posters, and putting them in the most relevant areas for their specific target groups. So for example this message, even though it's only one useful thing instead of many useful things, is a much more powerful piece of marketing:
Then you make ANOTHER poster to cover another aspect of the original:
Or you can take multiple concepts but tie them together into one easily-digestible, relate-able, shareable package:
Finally, if you really want to put several library services into the same piece of promotion, you can do this and STILL have the one simple message for people to take away. In the example below, you're saying to people that the library is a welcoming place, that they can come in and use the wifi and enjoy the cafe, without being judged for not using the books and journals. But you're also listing all the other things they MIGHT do if they so desire. As I said above, much of marketing is to simply get people in the door – then you can give them a whole variety of reasons to say inside.
So remember, keep it simple. Market one thing at a time. It WILL yield tangible results.
(All of these posters are available on my Flickr account via an Attribution Creative Commons licence. Note that it's NOT a 'no-derivs' or 'non-commercial' license – in other words if you can find a use for these ideas, but want to change and adapt them to your own purposes, feel free to do so.)


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WR Patrick Turner didn't live up to the billing of being a third-round pick during his time with the Dolphins, but he is starting to make contributions for the Jets. Turner has moved up to the No. 3 receiver role the past two weeks with rookie Jeremy Kerley out.
In each of those two games, Turner has made a clutch catch late in the game. With the Jets trailing the Broncos in the final minute and facing a 4th-and-19, it was Turner who hauled in a 25-yard grab to keep the Jets alive. On the Jets' game-winning drive vs. the Bills, Turner made a 12-yard catch on 3rd-and-8.
One daily team observer referred to the 6-5, 220-pound Turner as a "poor man's (Plaxico Burress)." Turner has impressed the coaches with his blocking. "I thought (Turner) did a tremendous job," Rex Ryan said. When discussing Turner's blocking on a Shonn Greene run, Ryan said, "That blocking performance by him was probably the best we've had all year by a wideout, so I'm really encouraged by Patrick."
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"E Komo Mai, Nou Ka Hale" Welcome to Lokahi Treatment Centers (LTC) informational website. This site was created to give people the opportunity to experience LTC's vision and mission without leaving the comfort of their own home or office. Please enjoy all the LTC has created for you here, and we look forward to getting to know you a little better.
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When the crystal methamphetamine epidemic escalated on the Big Island of Hawaii in the late 1990's Dr. Jamal F. Wasan responded by founding Waikoloa Community-Based Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Recovery Program, now known as Lokahi Treatment Centers (LTC). He quickly learned that drug abuse was not an isolated problem and expanded LTC's services to create an integrated model to address related mental health and anger issues, as well.
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---- — BRENTWOOD — A Salem man shot and injured by police was found guilty this afternoon of charging toward the officers with a large knife.
Larry Minassian, 53, was convicted by a jury on reckless conduct and criminal threatening charges in Rockingham Superior Court.
Minassian was shot by three Salem police officers Jan. 6, 2011, after he suddenly charged them while carrying a knife more than a foot long.
Shortly before the incident outside his South Policy Street home, Minassian called 911 and threatened to kill himself.
When police arrived, Minassian was holding a Bible in one hand and the knife in the other. The knife's tip was pointed toward his stomach. Minassian refused to put down the knife, and the officers shot him in the torso, hip and left leg when he charged them.
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Heavy showers and thunderstorms turned deadly Thursday night and now are threatening to cause flooding along the chain of Catawba River reservoirs from the mountains down to Charlotte.
National Weather Service meteorologists say the rain is easing in the immediate Charlotte area, but concerns about flooding along the lakes is growing.
Meanwhile, the stormy weather is taking a toll in other ways. Carowinds theme park south of Charlotte was closed Friday morning when a tree, its root system possibly weakened by days of heavy rain, fell onto power lines. Elsewhere, officials in several towns are working to determine when July 4 fireworks displays that were postponed Thursday evening can be rescheduled.
Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the federal government to declare storm-struck portions of Stanly, Anson, Cabarrus, Union, Montgomery and Rowan counties as disaster areas. McCrory is scheduled to visit the western N.C. mountains on Friday to view additional flood damage.
A flash flood watch has been dropped for Mecklenburg and other counties east of the Catawba River, but the watch remains in effect through Friday for areas west of Charlotte.
Meanwhile, the endless stream of showers and storms turned deadly Thursday night, when a man in Cherokee County, about 50 miles southwest of Charlotte, was killed during a thunderstorm. The coroners office says the man was struck by a large tree limb during a thunderstorm.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until 9 p.m. Friday for areas in central Burke, central McDowell, northern Catawba, southeast Caldwell, western Iredell and southwest Alexander counties that are along and near the Catawba River or its reservoirs.
Chris Horne, a meteorologist at the Weather Services office in Greer, S.C., said water levels are above full-pond status in reservoirs from Lake James in Burke County down to Lake Norman. Flooding already is taking place in some areas near reservoirs in the foothills, and additional flooding is expected.
Duke Energy has issued an advisory for residents and business interests along the lakes, saying water levels are rising because of heavy rain in the mountains, near the Catawba Rivers headwaters.
Off-and-on showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the immediate Charlotte area Friday, with the greatest concentration expected before1 p.m. But scattered storms are forecast for the rest of the day and into the weekend. Meteorologists say the heaviest rain gradually is pushing westward, as high pressure over the Atlantic Ocean gradually strengthens.
Storms on Thursday evening forced officials to postpone a number of Independence Day fireworks displays in several places, including Shelby and Morganton. The big display in Charlottes uptown was delayed 45 minutes as a strong storm moved through. City officials said Charlottes 311 information line received a number of calls from residents wondering why the fireworks hadnt started as scheduled at 9:30 a.m.
But the weathers impact was more serious elsewhere.
In Gaffney, S.C., 34-year-old Paul Terrell Littlejohn died when a large tree limb fell on him while he stood under an oak tree in his front yard.
The limb measured 3 feet in circumference and fell from approximately 25 feet, Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said. It is never safe to be outside during a thunderstorm, and this is absolute evidence of its unfortunate fury and fatal effects.
Authorities say winds gusted to about 40 mph when the limb fell about 7:30 p.m. Winds from the same storm blrew down trees about 20 minutes later to the north, near the town of Grover in Cleveland County.
In Caldwell County, northwest of Charlotte, more than 4 inches of rain fell Thursday, sending streams and creeks out of their banks. The U.S. Forest Service evacuated Mortimer Campground, on N.C. 90, after Wilsons Creek surged out of its banks. About 120 campers were affected.
Flash flooding also temporarily closed Powerhouse Road, about 3 miles north of Glen Alpine, and Jay Clark and Pax Hill roads north of Morganton.
At least four roads in Caldwell County were closed by flooding. The N.C. Department of Transportation said two roads were closed by flooding near Jefferson in Ashe County.
Flood warnings were in effect Friday morning for river flooding in parts of Burke, Caldwell and Watauga counties.
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Fedora hats were born in the late 1800's, as a fashion accessory to depict the upper-class. Early in the 20th century, the fedora hat really grew in popularity; eventually surpassing the then admired Homburg Hat as the signature men's hat of the times.
The fedoras popularity soared as it was prominently featured throughout 1940's cinema. Stylish fedora hats adorned the heads of movie's most famous detectives and gangsters, including classic characters like Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, the Blues Brothers, and Indiana Jones.
Fedora hats continue to grow in popularity today. From classic fur felt fedora hats, to summer straw fedora hats, and Panama Hats, all the way to trendy trilby fedoras, fedoras can dress up nearly any outfit.
History of the Fedora Hat
The fedora hat gets its name from a rather unusual place - a play named Fedora, which was written for a popular actress named Sandra Bernhardt.
Bernhardt's character in the play appeared in several scenes wearing a soft felt hat that became so popular among women and men that it eventually was known as a fedora.
Once the hat began to gain popularity, many men in cities such as New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles began to sport fedoras as part of their everyday attire. The fedora hat was usually made of felt and provided excellent protection against the elements.
The fedora's popularity continued to grow through during the 1930's and 40's and made the leap onto the silver screen when Gene Kelly wore one in his memorable movie "Singin' in the Rain."
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By ASHLEIGH LIVINGSTON
---- — PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh City School District officials have proposed a 2013-14 budget that maintains all current programs and calls for no layoffs.
The $39.4 million spending plan, which has not yet been adopted by the School Board, carries a tax-levy increase of 2.49 percent.
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Though the district reported last month that it anticipated a $1.2 million deficit for the coming school year, City School Superintendent James "Jake" Short told the board at a recent meeting that increases in revenue allow the school to close the gap without cutting programs.
Under the state's 2013-14 budget, the school will receive $591,586 more in state aid than was originally projected in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal.
"That delivered us from having to make any more of those dramatic cuts," Short said at the meeting.
In addition, he has proposed putting $665,000 toward the spending plan from the district's employee retirement reserve, a fund established to handle increases in Employee Retirement System costs.
Savings will also be realized through retirements, as the equivalent of one full-time secondary teaching position will be eliminated through attrition, and other retirees will be replaced at lower salaries.
Short said the increase in state aid also allows the district to reduce its use of fund balance from $1.9 million to $1.7 million.
"If we can slowly become less reliant on that fund-balance reserve, we then take away our potential fiscal cliff," he said.
During the public-comment portion at the start of the meeting, Bob Bunnell, a member of the Plattsburgh High School Gymnastics Support Group, urged the board to reinstate funding for the sport.
Eliminated last spring due to budget cuts, the PHS gymnastics team raised enough money to fund itself this school year.
Following Short's budget briefing, board member Fred Wachtmeister said he would support increasing the tax levy, which is well under the district's calculated 5.58 percent limit, as a means of restoring previously eliminated programs like gymnastics and field trips.
About $11,000 would be needed for gymnastics, said City School Associate Superintendent Jay Lebrun, while restoring field trips to their previous capacity would require another $26,500.
"We are, in essence, leaving some money on the table that would be able to be utilized for programmatic improvements," Wachtmeister said of keeping the levy at 2.49 percent.
Raising the additional $37,500 via taxes, he added, would put the district's total tax-levy increase at about 2.7 percent.
In addition, he advocated for restoration of previous cuts to the district's music, foreign-language and Odyssey programs.
Wachtmeister also expressed concern that some class sizes at Oak Street and Momot elementary schools are approaching their limits for next school year.
Short said the district may need to add up to three elementary class sections next fall, depending on how enrollment pans out; however, he likely won't know for sure until sometime this summer.
There is room in his proposed budget, he said, to add two class sections if needed, but adding a third would be difficult without additional funding.
While board member Dr. David Stone said he supported restoring gymnastics, field trips and Odyssey, fellow member Clayton Morris said he felt the primary concern should be ensuring funding for a third class section.
If, ultimately, it were not needed, Morris said, that money could then be used to restore programs.
Another option, Wachtmeister said, would be to stick with a 2.49 percent tax-levy increase and use reserves to fund budget additions.
Board members Amelia Goerlitz and Robert Hall and Vice President Tracy Rotz said they would support such a move, as they wished not to increase the proposed levy.
Wachtmeister noted, however, that the board should make a firm decision before this summer about whether to fund gymnastics, a fall sport, so the team can plan accordingly.
Stone suggested using reserves to fund a third class section, as well as gymnastics and field trips.
"I would agree to increasing to make sure that we have that third teacher, and that's it," Morris responded. "I really don't think we should be adding anything else."
The board voted 5 to 4 to table adoption of a spending plan until its next meeting, set for Thursday, April 25, in the Duken Building on Broad Street. The board is expected to re-enter public session at 7:30 p.m.
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Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at the aparthotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or grab a snack at a coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Il Lugano Suite Hotel Amenities
- General
Located 2 blocks from the beach and providing complimentary beach-buggy transportation to the beach, this aparthotel is also 8 miles (12.9 kilometers) from Everglades Island Airboat Tours, and Port Everglades is within 6 miles (9.7 kilometers).
Amenities include business services and an on-site café (closed Mondays.) Coffee and complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the aparthotel, and there is a market with upscale beachwear and gifts. Breakfast is served daily for a fee.
A staffed concierge desk is present, and guests also have use of an outdoor swimming pool. Valet parking is available for a fee.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2008
- 24-hour front desk
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 15
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 104
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Smoke-free property
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Elevator/lift
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathrobes
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Stovetop
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Washer/dryer
- Microwave
- Minibar
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Separate sitting area
- Slippers
- Phone
- Dining
da Campo Osteria - Serves authentic Northern Italian fare and features panoramic views. Breakfast is served daily (surcharge). The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Lobby Lounge - Signature cocktails, beer, and wine.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
Il Lugano Suite Hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is Noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Valet parking fee: USD 27 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
Awards & Affiliations
- Details
- Il Lugano Suite Hotel is listed in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
- The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.


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ACT is an acronym for "American College Test". The ACT is a test to determine a high school graduate's preparation for college-level work. It covers four areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept ACT results.
If you're a junior or senior in high school and plan on taking the test June 13th, there's a free ACT Prep Course sponsored by the Milwaukee chapter of The Links, Inc. on six consecutive Saturdays :
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May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, and June 6
A continental breakfast will be provided at each session.
Please call Lisa Jones at (414) 418-9453 to reserve a spot.
The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 27th, 2009.
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Police commissioners could lead to 'postcode lottery' for policing
12:20pm Saturday 6th October 2012 in News By David Deans - Politics reporter
THE leader of the Welsh Greens says the police and crime commissioner elections could result in a postcode lottery for policing.
Pippa Bartolotti, who is based in Newport, said while one commissioner may be in favour in restorative justice, another next door could be in favour of lengthy prison sentences.
She says she is yet to see a meaningful manifesto from any of the candidates - her party has decided not to field one.
Ms Bartolotti said with the election date looming she didn't see how people will have the time to make a serious choice.
"This is a poor use of democracy. Policing and crime is likely to be a justice lottery," she said.
"One police commissioner near you may favour restorative justice, but in the region next door they may be more in favour of lengthy prison sentences."
Commissioners will have to produce crime plans, and Ms Bartolotti said they will have to rank the importance of domestic violence against, for example, rural crime.
"We urgently need to see what these candidates stand for, and how they would work with other agencies to prevent crime and promote the rehabilitation of offenders," she added.
A Home Office spokesman however said commissioners will be the most significant democratic reform of policing "in our lifetime."
"PCCs will give the public a real say in how their communities are policed and will use their mandate to cut crime," he said.
He added that any percentage of the public vote will give commissioners more democratic legitimacy then the current police authorities which watch over police budgets.
Two independents and former policemen - Chris Wright and Ian Johnston - are both planning to run in the November election against Hamish Sandison of Labour and Nick Webb of the Tories.
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2:03pm Sat 6 Oct 12
pinpong says...
Total waste of time and money. Nothing wrong with the current system. What next elected fire chiefs?
5:20pm Sat 6 Oct 12
On the inside says...
5:58pm Sat 6 Oct 12
Limestonecowboy says...
11:57am Mon 8 Oct 12
Cwmderi says...
I look forward to receiving leaflets from other candidates so that a comparison can be made as to their commitments if the were successful in their bid to become the New/First Police Commissioner for Gwent.
Like Pingpong, I too was not in favour of elected Police Commissioners but it is now legislation and therefore it is futile to bury our heads in the sand and hope that it will go away.
Whichever way people choose to vote we should all exercise our democratic right to cast our vote.
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Raises are returning to some companies, in a sign that the economy may be improving.
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Holy Family University is a private institution that was founded in 1954. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,139, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 47 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Holy Family University's ranking in the 2014 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 109. Its tuition and fees are $27,100 (2013-14).
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Holy Family University, a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree programs. As a Catholic University, Holy Family seeks direction and inspiration from the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, affirms the values of the Judeo-Christian tradition, and witnesses to the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. Holy Family University educates students to assume lifelong responsibilities towards God, society, and self. The following core values inform the University as it seeks to carry out its mission. FAMILY: Holy Family University welcomes and cares for students, faculty, and staff as members of a diverse but interconnected family. A community united by a common mission, the University promotes an atmosphere of mutual concern and attention to the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of all those whom it serves. RESPECT: Holy Family University affirms the dignity of the human person through openness to multiple points of view, personalized attention, and collaborative dialogue in the learning process and in the interaction among members of the University community. The University seeks to instill appreciation of and respect for differences so that its graduates can function successfully in multicultural contexts. INTEGRITY: Intent upon forming persons of integrity who recognize the importance of lifelong learning, Holy Family University advocates free and conscientious pursuit of truth and the responsible use of knowledge. It bases education upon a foundation in the liberal arts that highlights the humanities and the natural and social sciences. In keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church, concern for moral values and social justice guides the University in designing programs and activities. SERVICE AND RESPONSIBILITY: Holy Family University incorporates its motto, teneor votis ("I am bound by my responsibilities"), into curricular, co-curricular, and extra curricular programs. Reflecting this motto, educational experiences at the University apply theory to practice and course content to serving human needs. The University educates individuals to become competent professionals and responsible citizens. LEARNING: Holy Family University seeks to instill in its students a passion for truth and a commitment to seeking wisdom. It promotes values-based education, creative scholarship, informed and imaginative use of research and technology, and practical learning opportunities such as cooperative-education and internship programs. The University seeks to strengthen ethical, logical, and creative thinking; to develop effective communication skills; to nurture an aesthetic sense; and to deepen global, social, and historical awareness. VISION: Holy Family University envisions learning as a dynamic and fruitful exchange between traditional sources of wisdom and contemporary developments in knowledge. Throughout the teaching and learning process the University seeks to embody Christian philosophical and theological perspectives. It offers an education grounded in a Judeo-Christian worldview that serves as a foundation upon which to address contemporary problems and to build a vision for the future.
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|Year founded
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|Academic calendar
|2012 Endowment
When applying to Holy Family University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due September 1. The application fee at Holy Family University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 67.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
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|Fall 2012 acceptance rate
|Application deadline
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Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Holy Family University is 12:1, and the school has 71.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Holy Family University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76.3 percent.
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Student Life
Holy Family University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,139, with a gender distribution of 25.4 percent male students and 74.6 percent female students. At this school, 17 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 83 percent of students live off campus. Holy Family University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
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Holy Family University offers a number of student services including placement service and health service. Holy Family University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Holy Family University, 76 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Holy Family University.
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Paying for School
At Holy Family University, 84.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $13,994.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
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|$27,100 (2013-14)
|Room and board
|$12,930 (2013-14)
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Personalized Magic Carpets
Heather writes, "Since our children are little and have extra energy during our Family Home Evenings, I figured that maybe having a personalized Magic Carpet would help(at least for the lesson). I am so excited to use them on Monday Night(even though they have already tried them out)!
1 - I called around to a few of our local carpet supply stores and asked for the "discontinued carpet samples", they let me have them for FREE. (I did have to go back 5 times to keep checking-so worth it though!)
2 - In the corner there was a plastic name plate. I just used a really sharp box knife and got as close to the name plate as I could to cut it off.
3 - I got similar colored fabric(discounted home furnishing fabric-its thicker) to match the carpet. Cut 4 strips of fabric([2] 3-1/2 inch x17 & [2] 3-1/2 x 27 inch).
4 - Using your glue gun, glue along each edge attaching the strip of fabric. Press down on the fabric, to make sure it adhered. Do all 4 sides and then flip over.
5 - Hot glue front side edges. NOTE: I didn't sew any seams!
6 - Around all 4 sides cut 1/2 inch slits.
7 - Ruff it up by rubbing your hand across back and forth a few times (really fast).
8 - To personalize it for each family member, cut a 3 inch wood circle "button". Sand edges really well so its not too sharp.
9 - Cut ribbon pieces into 3 1/2 inch strips. Fold in 1/2 & glue to the back side.
10 - Finished back side of "button".
11 - Using a long thick needle and thin matching ribbon pull thru (using pliers) the carpet.
12 - Tie up the button, with double knots.
13 - Use a sharpie marker to write the family members' name.
14 - All done and ready to use! I will use these for Family Night but I'm also excited to use them for General Conference also.
Mar 26 2010 08:44:36 | Nancy
What a wonderful idea. I'm going to use it for all your ideas, plus for movie time for all the grandkids, when they visit.
Mar 26 2010 08:50:19 | Kim Sandling
Thank you very much! These are such a great idea! I really need to call some fabric stores now!
Mar 26 2010 08:56:36 | Jennifer Bradshaw
I love this! This is perfect for my 2 3-year-olds, both for conference and FHE. Thanks for sharing!
Mar 26 2010 10:07:38 | Marcie Clark
This would be great for lesson time in the nursery! We could even give them their magic carpet when the go to Sunbeams!
Mar 26 2010 12:03:10 | Jodi
Thank you. I am so excited to do this project. My son is very excited too. He even asked if I could put a small pocket somewhere on his to hold his treasures. Thanks again for the fun idea.
Mar 26 2010 12:52:51 | Sarah
That is SO cute! I can't wait to make one for my little energetic one! (and maybe she'll actually sit on it if Mommy and Daddy have one too!) Thanks for thinking of calling around and getting the free, discontinued samples- how thrifty! And I would've never though of that!!! Thanks again for sharing this idea!!!!!
Mar 27 2010 10:16:29 | Fabiana
Going to pass this on to my friend who is a kindergarten teacher. What a fabulous idea!!! Keep them coming, Heather.
Mar 27 2010 21:07:44 | Trystan Guy
This is an unreal idea! I have three little ones and one on the way and they are all under 5 and seem to have ants in their pants all the time!! This will encourage them to sit on the mat at least!! Even if they can't keep too still.
Mar 29 2010 12:39:13 | Annette
These would work great as prayer rugs to do with the activity days girls!
Apr 01 2010 12:14:49 | Tracy
Do you ever sleep at night? How do you turn your brain off? I find that creative people have trouble with that. This idea is DARLING!!!


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2-night New Years 2013 Package
From £290.00 Per room per night, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Enjoy New Years Eve in Hethersett at the deluxe 4-star Park Farm Hotel set in a quiet location amidst 200 acres of unspoilt countryside. The hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities.
Monday 30th December 2013 to Wednesday 1st January 2014
Monday 30th December:
Start the celebrations flowing with a welcoming drink on arrival before being shown to your bedroom. Relax in the hotel's leisure facilities or take a stroll around the farmland. (should you wish to take advantage of the hotel's beauty or hair dressing salon during your stay please ensure that you reserve any treatments well in advance). Tea and cake will be served throughout the afternoon in the conservatory. A sumptuous three course dinner will be served in the hotels restaurant followed by musical entertainment in the conservatory.
New Years Eve - Tuesday 31st December
After a full English Breakfast, spend the day at your leisure. Relax in the leisure centre, visit the fine city of Norwich for the January sales, ramble around the conservation, walk or take a trip to the North Norfolk Coast. Afternoon tea, sandwiches and home-made cakes will be served throughout the afternoon in the conservatory. Join your fellow guests for a glass of Kir Royale before taking your place for Chefs spectacular New Year's Eve seven-course dinner. Dance the night away with music from our resident DJ and welcome in 2014 with a glass of champagne at midnight. Bacon Rolls and Coffee will be served to those guests still awake in the early hours.
Wednesday 1st January 2012:
A leisurely full English breakfast will be served. We wish you a very happy New Year and safe journey home.
New Year's Eve Menu:
Seared Pigeon Breast on Parsnip Mash with Fig Crisp, Red Wine and Shallot Jus
Tiger Prawns and Seared Scallops on Cauliflower Puree with Saffron
Risotto and Parmesan Crisp
Carpaccio of Beef with Red Onion Jam and Watercress Salad
Goats Cheese rolled in Crushed Walnuts on a Red Pepper Confit
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Cured Salmon with Dill Dressing
Seabass Fillet on Fine Beans with Tiger Prawns, Mussels and
Beurre Blanc Sauce
Fillet of Beef topped with a Garlic Herb Crust on a Marsala and Morel Mushroom Sauce
Breast of Chicken filled with a Crayfish and Lobster Mousse on a Tomato and Basil Sauce
Pan fried Bubble and Squeak topped with Baby Spinach Leaves, Poached Duck Egg and a rich Tarragon Butter Sauce
Served with the Potato Dish of the day an Seasonal Vegetables
Pink Champagne and Raspberry Syllabub with Tuile Twist
Muscavado and Hazelnut Tart with Vanilla Seed Ice Cream
Cheese from Norfolk and Suffolk with Chutney and Soft Fruits
Coffee served with Home-made Chocolates
Available: 30 Dec 2013 to 1 Jan 2014Minimum stay: 2 night(s)
Offer Terms & Conditions: A 25% deposit is taken upon confirmation with the remaining balance due by the 1st November 2013. Full payment will be required on any bookings made thereafter. If you cancel from 1st November 2013 onwards, full cancellation charges apply. The hotel will contact you directly to arrange payment of the final balance around the 1st November. A single supplement of £30.00 per night, per room applies.


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By Dr. Larry Bridge for the SNAP
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 —
The overall truth about life is that stress is a major factor. Most everyone is affected, starting with the birthing process. The daily heat and trying to keep cool is stressful.
Our environment creates stress, the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the relationships we have increase the stress on our bodies. Most stress is of a chemical, physical or emotional origin which includes accidents, strains, postural deviations, diet, medications, environmental toxins, anxiety, finances, the economy, our jobs, the personal pressures we cause ourselves and accept from others are just a few of the stresses of daily life.
Many of the complaints that medical doctors treat are caused by stress and include headaches, fatigue, anxiety, back and neck aches, and it is no surprise that anti-depressants and pain medications are so widely prescribed in an effort to help alleviate these problems. Our bodies struggle to adapt to these stresses while trying to maintain normal nervous system function, but when our body is pushed to its limits our body revolts, and "pain" and "dysfunction" ensue.
The problem is that when we wait until "pain rears its ugly head" the damage has already been done. Research has shown that over 80 percent of all illness is stress related – from diabetes to cancer. We must remember that the nervous system controls and organizes all body systems and processes including the immune system, cardiovascular, hormonal, digestive, respiratory and musculo-skeletal systems, and the optimum way to address these issues is to balance the nervous system.
Chiropractic works with the spinal column which houses and protects the spinal cord and nerves that with the brain comprise the "central nervous system" and control all body function. The nerves exit between the 24 vertebrae or bones that make up the spinal column and when the bones are out of alignment (called a subluxation) nerve interference can occur and interfere with normal body function. Stress and disease also cause vertebrae to misalign and negatively affect the central nervous system.
Chiropractors are specialists of the nervous system and are trained to diagnose, detect and treat disorders and dysfunction in this system. Chiropractors perform "spinal adjustments" to correct disturbances of nerve function and remove interference in the central nervous system, to restore normal function and health.
A recent study at the University of Lund showed that long term chiropractic care of two or more years was shown to "re-establish a normal physiological state independent of age, sex or nutritional supplements", with some subjects producing higher than normal wellness values. These findings offer a scientific explanation for the positive health benefits reported by patients receiving chiropractic care.
To improve health, decrease stress, and alleviate pain see a chiropractor today for a natural approach and get back on the road to wellness and to a better life.


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