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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 259 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by DavidP Convenient Airport Location This is the place to stay the before or after a flight from Malpensa Airport. Its location right in the terminal removes all transportation hassles. The on-site restaurant, Il Cannetto, is a bit over-priced but excellent. June 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Travelguy2 Convenience The main feature is easy access to the airport. Right there. Packed, left room, at the terminal in one minute. Staff was nice. Of course, being next tot he airport you expect a bit of noise but still a good sleep. May 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by julieop only hotel within airport very pleased with service and amenities. May 30, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by TRX934 The Weirdest, Most Awkward Hotel The Weirdest, Most Awkward Hotel Hotel was built in what used to be a parking garage and still feels like such. Although brand new, it seems like nothing works and everything is broken. First room they gave me had a completely cracked window. In the second one, blinds and towel rack were hanging by a thread. Was there in January and they could not heat the place up. Needed coat and gloves to roam common areas or to walk from room to elevator (which felt like kilometres!). Front desk employees working with coats and hats jumping up and down to try to keep warm does not qualify as a "Warm Italian Welcome"! In-room heating stops when you remove your key and leave. Was away all day so room was freezing upon return and the night was not long enough to bring the temperature back to normal (14C is OK for camping but unacceptable for hotel room!). Was unlucky enough to be there when the hotel was hosting a conference of some sort. All resources were dedicated to the convention. This meant no access to the only dining room as it was reserved for convention attendees, tables and chairs from other common areas were removed and used for the convention. Going to the bar for a drink meant sitting at the bar (if a stool was free) as all tables and chairs had vanished! Check-in takes forever, while check-out is even longer. I could go on and on but in a nutshell I found this place to be the weirdest, most awkward Hotel ever! January 22, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by ItalyLover2014 No Noise! We never heard one plane taking off or landing. Amazing!! May 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TnCnJ14 Convenient for early flight out Hotel has great location at the airport, just above the train station(about 45mins by train to/from Milan Centrale Station). Long walk to room from lobby. Complimentary bottled water appreciated. Food at the main restaurant was very good, as well as the service personnel, however, we waited more than 30mins for our dinners. Menu items were a bit pricey. There is a lounge nearby offering pizzas and lighter fare for less, but we chose the menu with more options at the main restaurant. Staff was friendly, courteous, and spoke English well. Would stay here again, mostly for the location and wonderful bed after a long day of business or sight-seeing. May 27, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by swelch1188 good location i had reserved a non smoking room and although I was told it was non smoking - someone had been smoking in it. I called the desk to advise them 2 times but no one answered. When I went down to the desk to advise them of the situation, I was told I shuld have called. When I said I had and no one answered, I was told - "we were very busy then." Other than that big gaff, all else about the room was fine. The restaurant food was mediocre. June 16, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by SydneyRick Lack of competition makes for poor performance This airport hotel takes far too much for granted, and performs like a typical monopoly. They don't try to get their customers back, because they believe they will fill the hotel come what may. The rooms are tired, the staff abrupt, and if there was a reasonable alternative at Malpensa airport, I'm sure people would flock to it. All things considered, not a pleasant place to stay, and having stayed at Starwood group hotels on every continent, I can safely say that this hotel is the Group's worst. June 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by vancouver Milan airport Very accommodating and pleasant staff February 13, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by AviSen Yet Another Airport Hotel Being located near the hotel is the only advantage that this can provide. June 15, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by maxspeed159 Sheraton Malpensa on Business Convenient and close to the airport but facilities lack love and care... handles loose in bathroom, sauna out of order, pool closed, heat in corridors, carpets with huge stains or uneven, little or no staff at check-in... June 13, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by DavidS54 Convenient, comfortable and good value The hotel is perfectly placed after a long flight. It is just a short walk from the terminal and is right next to the train station. All the staff were helpful and pleasant, the room was comfortable and quiet, and good value. June 11, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by BeingSheffield Noise and faulty shower When I checked in I found that the television didn't work. A call to Services got me 11 local channels but nothing more. I was awakened at 5 AM and kept awake for over an hour by the sound of someone pacing about on the hardwood floors in the room next door. My room was on the main hallway where several branches of hallways converge on the first floor where the restaurants are. From 6 AM until I finally got up, I was kept awake by the conversations of people in the hallway. When I got into the shower there was only a trickle of water flow that went from red hot to ice cold with only the slightest shift on the control handle. May 9, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Shirley68 Convenient Hotel With Easy Accessibility to City I have stayed at this hotel several times and like it for its close proximity to the airport and easy accessibility to the city. Great experience consistent with the Sheraton brand. A couple of minor issues which can be improved. The free wifi service in the hotel public area cease to be available after checking out. Generally, other hotels would be able to provide a code for hotel guests (dining or stay-in) for such circumstances. Also, they don't provide currency exchange - one would need to get back to the airport to do so. May 26, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Luigi2012 INTERNET ACCESS It's a shame there is not free high speed internet access in the rooms. June 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mike46 Typical airport hotel and not more than 4 stars From Terminal 1 it is about a 10min walk to the hotel. As Platinum member, I got an upgrade as to what they call a junior suite. Actually it is more a slightly bigger room in a very unfortunate location, at least room 1170. If you are able to open the blinds, you look at the opposite room. Furniture is 80's style. No free water in the room and no welcome letter for platinum guests. You are not allowed to iron in the room, but staff was nice to let me iron in the crew lounge. The executive lounge is bright and has a good breakfast selection. May 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jbg75 Simply the best hotel in Munich I consider this hotel to be the best SPG hotel in Europe. Staff is amazing, the hotel is perfectly located, the rooms and the facilities are up to date. You always get your status recognized properly. The. Only thing the I would love to see is a truly dedicated line for platinum and gold SPG members because you have all the time to wait tourists to finish while you want as business traveller to do everything as fast as possible. GREAT HOTEL. November 24, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by SanDiegoJim Good and Bad Upon arrival about mid-day after travel we were advised it would be 30 euros for early check in…..a really bad start to our stay. If rooms were not available we would have checked our bags but to be stiffed for an early check in fee left a VERY BAD impression of the hotel since rooms were available to leave our luggage. A second staff member understood and checked us in without the fee. I was ready to never stay in a Sheraton again. The room was OK and most of the staff were fine. After check in we tried to have lunch. The dining room was jammed so we were sent away. A young lady in the bar moved tables and went out of her way to find a place for the four of us to sit. She saved the day. Lunch was slow, but good. Our second day we were able to have dinner in the main dining room and it was fine as was breakfast before our departure after a two nigh stayl May 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DCGuy2777 Best Airport Hotel I've stayed in many hotels, this is one of the best airport properties. It is literally connected to the airport. There is a small Carrefour store in the terminal around the corner from the hotel. I was able to check-in for my flight, go back to the hotel for breakfast, and not worry about missing my flight. If you are flying out of Milan, I recommend this property. December 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by kexxxey The hotel has comfortable beds Very cosy blanket and pillows, after hours and days of flights, when fighting a jet-lag there was nothing better than jump into a hotel bed and get a high quality sleep. Breakfast healthy options are great as well. February 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by carolynb The staff at this hotel are EXCEPTIONAL. I just want to personally say that my stay at this hotel put the icing on the cake on my trip. My son and I were on vacation to celebrate him receiving his Masters Degree and this trip was wonderful. I want to thank all of the customer service representatives, they are professional, courteous, and very attentive to your needs. You now have a valued Sheraton preferred customer in me. :) May 24, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ben2012 Cannot be this hotel on convenience if you are a frequent traveler The hotel is literally steps away from the terminal and the Malpensa express train station. Nice clean lobby with friendly staff. The rooms are spacious and clean, but the hallways are a little too dark. Very nice club lounge with great food and drinks. A must stay for anyone who frequents Milano. April 27, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Jdav9014 This Hotel Was a Disappointment We rarely stay at an airport hotel when traveling; but had been told by a colleague that the Sheraton was great and we had an early flight with a car drop off, so we booked a room the night before our flight. Many problems; 1. the airconditioning was inadequate, this was the major reason we left our hotel in Torino, the room and public access areas were hot, the windows not insulated. 2. no robes 3. low flow water in the sink 4. room layout had a wall against the side I hit my head in the middle of the night getting up, 5.bill service on tv not working, 6.no music radio stations; only local rubbish, 7.only 1 checkout line with long queue (so we left without checking our bill) 8. there was an odd buzzing from the electrical wires in the room 9. The main dining area was "cold and too large atmosphere"; wine prices outrageous, and a strange bonging noise all through dinner as if calling the waiters to the kitchen We would not return to the Sheraton on our many trips to Milan; and probably not in the states either considering our experience July 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Harrison Great hotel at Malpensa airport This is one of the best airport hotels in the World. It's location is great at the same building with railwaystation and next to the main airport terminal. Rooms are big and modern. Everything is prepared for easy and comfort stay. January 6, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by AllyKat Nice except for the couple screaming all night My husband and I spent our last vacation night in this Sheraton due to its excellent location in the airport. Around 3:00 a.m., we were wakened. We could hear a couple screaming. It wasn't loud, but a man was yelling as if the TV was on low. I called the desk multiple times to complain and asked that they find the source of the noise and stop it. They said they could not find anything, and after several of my calls, said they frankly did not believe me. Finally, after a couple hours, I put my ear to the window glass and that amplified the sound so I knew the yelling must be in a room above or below. I called the desk and told them. Finally around 5 a.m., we heard pounding on a door, then silence. The phone rang. "We found them. We told them to stop." The next morning I told the guy at checkout I had a complaint about the noise, and he became arrogant and disbelieving. No, there is not a manager to talk to until 9 a.m. (when our flight boarded!) Everything else was nice, but this was a terrible way to spend the last night of our European vacation. August 4, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Bill41 Poor customer servicw Have been a spggold member for about 6 years. Treated me like they didn"t care at all.Complained to Starwood and they said there was nothing they could do about the rude service,Doesnt say much about their preferred program. April 20, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Greg6200 Great Location, Wonderful Staff I travel to Milan/Malpensa often. I've had the opportunity to stay at several other hotels in the area but none can compare to the comfort and convenience of the Sheraton Malpensa. Its location with regards to the airport and the train station make it easy to get to where I need to be and the staff has always been first rate. It will always be my first choice when making reservations. May 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fredo1 Convenience can't be beat. The rooms are clean and confortable. The hotel is attached to Malpensa Airport from where you can go anywhere. There is a train that runs from MXP to the center of Milan. August 7, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by ritxirod HVAC ducts too noisy I could not sleep well due to an excesive noise from the HVAC duct. May 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Darek The best airport hotel The best airport hotel in my live - direct connection with terminal .Good breakfast March 12, 2013


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Traverse City Record-Eagle
---- — Soybeans aren't small potatoes in Michigan. April is National Soyfoods Month, with Michigan ranking 12th in soybean production out of the 31 soybean-producing states in the U.S. The Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee sends along these tips for adding soy to your diet, along with a recipe.
- For creamier oatmeal, replace half the cooking water with vanilla soymilk
- Substitute soy yogurt in place of milk in pancakes, muffins and quick breads
- Make healthy breakfast sandwiches with veggie sausage patties
- Add steamed edamame to soups, salads or puree them to make a dip
- Use crumbled soft tofu rather than ricotta cheese in lasagna
- Swap soy crumbles for some or all of the ground beef in pasta of sauce or chili
- Add roasted soynuts to your favorite trail mix
Beef, Tofu, Green Soybean Stir-Fry
1 T. soy oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 ½ c.)
1 large bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 c.)
1 box (10 oz.) frozen green soybeans
1 ¼ lbs. sirloin steak, fat trimmed, cut into strips
1 T. soy oil
½ t. minced ginger
1 T. cornstarch
1 to 2 T. soy sauce
2 T. water
1 t. soy oil
7 or 8 oz. firm, water-packed tofu, drained and cut into chunks or strips
Heat 1 T. soy oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add red pepper strips and broccoli florets. Cook, stirring constantly, until crisp and tender. Stir in green soybeans and cook one minute, or until green soybeans are no longer frozen.
Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl and cover. Set aside. Heat 1 T. soy oil in same skillet or wok. While soy oil is heating, make a paste of the ginger, cornstarch, soy sauce, water and 1 t. soy oil in a measuring cup or small bowl. Set aside.
Add strips of beef sirloin to hot soy oil. Stir and cook until almost done.
Add soy sauce paste mixture and stir well. Add vegetables back to wok or skillet and toss well. Add strips of tofu and toss lightly, until tofu is heated throughout. Serve over hot steamed rice or Asian noodles. Makes 6 servings.
Per 1-cup serving: 336 calories, 14 g fat (3 g sat fat), 39 g protein (9 g soy protein), 12 g carbohydrate, 255 mg sodium, 62 mg cholesterol, 7 g dietary fiber.

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With the winter months approaching quickly the Boy Scouts in Sarpy and Douglas Counties have launched a new Snow Corps program to help Wounded Warriors after snowstorms.
On Monday Mayor Jim Suttle along with representatives of the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council, and the U.S. Marine Corps announced the program.
The program connects boy scouts with Wounded Warriors in their neighborhood so they can help to clear driveways and sidewalks after a snowstorm.
Boy Scouts who are not yet involved, but would like to sign-up can visit: www.mac-bsa.org and click the "Community Service" link at the top of the page to register.
Wounded Warriors interested in enrolling should contact Craig Howell, Chief Service Officer in the Mayor's office at 402-444-5000.


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2010 Legislative Session Roundup: Indiana
Altaf Rahamatulla on April 6, 2010 - 1:53pm
Dealing with a $309 million mid-year budget gap and unemployment hovering above 9 percent, the 10-week Indiana legislative session primarily focused on budgetary and economic issues. Lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement to only consider bills with minimal to no cost, but still considered a broad range of bills, from property tax caps to energy efficiency initiatives.
Utilizing its reserve fund, the Legislature sought to avoid large education cuts similar to last year's legislative session. The state is making progress in addressing health disparities and defeated a bill that opposed federal health care reform. The Legislature also enacted a strong ethics package to tighten gift disclosure and limit the revolving door of legislators turning to the lobbying profession.
However, the state delayed an increase in unemployment payroll taxes and, despite crushing deficits, the legislature placed a constitutional amendment to the ballot to further cap property taxes. The Legislature failed to approve a bill to tighten restrictions on privatization of social services, while moving forward with a potential public-private partnership to fund a large infrastructure project. A law allowing gun owners to bring their weapons to work in their cars was also approved, while progressive energy efficiency, redistricting, and voting reform initiatives were defeated.
Tax and Budget: As of last month, state revenue was "$895 million less through the first eight months of the fiscal year than lawmakers thought when they wrote the two-year spending plan," marking a 10.5 percent dive in revenue from the previous year. Analysts now forecast that Indiana will likely spend its entire $1.3 billion reserve fund before the end of the biennial budget cycle in June 2011.
Having already cut $760 million from the budget last year, including a $300 million cut in public school funding and severely decreased spending on universities, state agencies, and public health programs, the Governor and legislature sought to avoid further budget reductions.
- Education: Following the announcement of steep education cuts, the Legislature made it a priority to find methods to expand revenue available to schools. HEA1367 will allow public schools to transfer funds to protect and maintain instructional programs. Schools will have access to "about $40 million statewide, out of various accounts, such as capital projects, transportation, and school bus replacement." Lawmakers estimate that these funds will save 1,600 jobs. The legislation also requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education to develop proposals to improve students' reading skills.
- Other Budget Cuts: The state approved reduced funding for foster parents who provide shelter and care for special needs children and is considering further cuts, including the elimination of the Indiana Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Board, the state's anti-smoking agency.
- Property Tax Cap: Gov. Daniels and conservative legislators successfully advanced HEA 1001 to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to restrict property taxes. The state currently employs a 1.5 percent cap on homes, 2.5 percent on rental property and 3.5 percent caps on business property. If this ballot measure is approved, property taxes would be capped at 1 percent for homeowners, 2 percent for farms and rental properties and 3 percent for businesses. The caps would cost the state $465 million in 2010 and $488 million in 2011. State Rep. Dennis Avery, one of the leading voices in opposition, stated, "There are going to be real problems. There will be an increase in the income tax. We'll continue to see fire stations closing. We'll see layoffs of policemen and other public safety officers." Matt Greller, Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, echoed this point and indicated the caps would cause massive budgetary problems as there will be less expenditures for critical programs and cities and towns will be left with limited ability to diversify revenue streams. Even the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau oppose the caps, objecting to different rates for different classes of property. Indiana voters will consider this measure on the ballot in November and recent polling indicates that it will likely pass by an overwhelming majority.
- Unemployment Insurance: In response to the weak economic climate, lawmakers approved SB23 to postpone a $400 million payroll tax increase by a year. While officials argue that the state's unemployment trust fund is in dire need of new funding, the tax delay is necessary to provide tax relief in a time of heightened economic uncertainty. There are also workers' rights provisions in the legislation that will augment enforcement and increase penalties against employers who intentionally misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying unemployment insurance taxes.
Health Care: Indiana took a positive step in addressing minority health disparities by passing SB387, which creates the Office of Minority Health. One of the office's first priorities is the development of a community-based health system.
While the Senate approved SCR 10, a bill attacking federal health reform, it did not pass the House. Despite failure of the bill in the legislature, the Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller joined other right-wing officials around the country in suing the federal government over the health reform bill. As PSN noted last week, these efforts are political stunts that lack legal ground and will only serve to waste taxpayer dollars during an economic downturn.
Privatization: Rep. Gail Riecken's efforts to limit the privatization of social services unfortunately failed this session. HB1003 came in response to the massive debacle the state experienced after granting IBM a $1.16 billion contract to oversee welfare services where thousands needing assistance, despite being qualified for help, were denied access due to implementation errors. While the bill passed out of committee, it never received a final vote on the House floor as conservatives pushed back against the initiative by arguing that the Legislature should give the state time to implement a hybrid public-private system touted by the Governor.
The state is also moving forward on another potential privatization scheme to finance the $4.1 billion Ohio Rivers Bridges project. SB382 would permit the Louisville-Southern Indiana Bridges Authority, the agency that oversees the project's development, to authorize the use of public-private partnership or tolls to fund the planned projects, opening the door to privatization of more state infrastructure. As PSN has detailed in previous work, privatization often leads to the loss of public control, transparency, proper government oversight, inability to set sufficient standards, policy driven by profit rather than public needs, increased costs, the eventual loss of public revenue, and inferior public services and unreliable provision.
Ethics: The Legislature made important headway on ethics as well by passing HB1001, which will require legislators who leave office after 2011 to wait at least one year before entering a lobbying practice, prohibits lobbyists from funding out-of state travel for legislators, and reduces the threshold for lobbyist reporting on gifts from $100 to $50, and requires legislative liaisons of agencies in the executive branch of state government and of state educational institutions to report annual expenditures.
Firearms: The Legislature approved a contentious gun rights bill, HB1065, that will allow gun owners to bring their firearms to work, providing they keep them locked in their vehicle. The bill gained notoriety the day following its passage, after an Indiana man opened fire in his office in response to a poor job review. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce urged Gov. Daniels to veto the legislation after the incident. Despite the tragedy and intense opposition, the Governor signed the bill into law last month.
Defeated Initiatives:
- Several energy efficiency initiatives ultimately did not pass this session. SB313 would have increased net metering opportunities by consumers who produce power through wind mills, solar installations, and other renewable energy sources to send excess electricity back to the grid in exchange for a credit on their utility bill. Another bill, HB1063, proposed that certain government buildings be constructed to achieve or exceed efficiency standards established by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
- Reform bills intended to impact the redistricting process ultimately failed as well. SB80 would have mandated that redistricting preserve traditional neighborhoods, protect minority voting rights, remain compact, respect county boundary lines, and prevent voter confusion. SB136 would have established a Redistricting Study Committee to create an independent commission to draw legislative and congressional district boundaries.
- HB1106, introduced by Rep. Kreg Battles, would have permitted any Indiana voter to cast an absentee ballot without providing a reason for needing to vote absentee but did not make it out of the House.
Capitol Watch Blog - Poll Watching
The Evansville Courier & Press - Gov. Daniels signs divisive guns-at-work bill into law
The Journal-Gazette - Lawmakers tout session; Daniels blasé
Kokomo Perspective - Indiana General Assembly week in review
The Ohio River Bridges Project of Kentucky and Indiana
Progressive States Network - Privatization During an Economic Downturn: Still Inefficient and Problematic


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|Great aunt Jennie
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Fesity Females seem to abound in my Danson family with my great grandmother Maria, great aunt Jenny and my aunt Edith fitting this description to a T and providing many a blogging tale.
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It was only many years later when I came to write up the Donaldson family history, that I stopped suddenly and thought - I have absolutely no proof that the Samuel Donaldson, born Kirkbean was the same person as the Samuel Donaldson who married 30 years later in Leith and was my husband's G.G.G.G.G. Grandfather.
I had another look at the ScotlandsPeople website (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/) and there were only 3 entries for a Saamuel Donaldson born in Scotland in the relevant period:
1729 - Samuel son of John and Jean
1725 - Samuel, son of James and Jean
1752 - Samuel, son of John and Janet
The traditional naming pattern can sometime be a clue to identifying the "right" person. However Samuel's firstborn son was named David (probably after his maternal grandfather), though second son was John. None of his five sons was called James, and none of his three daughtters named Jean or Janet.
Given that it was not compulsory to register births, marraiges and deaths, perhaps there is simply no record of Samuel's birth and no evidence to confirm the names of his parents.
So years of assumption and work on the backgournd history of Kirkbean came to nothing, though we did enjoy our holday there. And the lesson - don't jump to conclusions that can see you following a False Trail!
|Marriage entry for Samuel Donaldson in the Old Parish Records for South Leith , Midlothian, 1759


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When considering strategic decisions, N.C. State has an obligation to put our commitment to students first and provide these bright young minds with the best possible educational opportunities. This obligation, more than any other consideration, led the Natural Resources Foundation and the Board of Trustees for N.C. State's Endowment Fund to support the sale of Hofmann Forest.
We understand not everyone agrees with the decision, but we are confident that, over time, the benefits of this sale will be clear. Our decision to sell was made thoughtfully and strategically. The process was openly communicated to faculty, staff, students and other constituents of the College of Natural Resources, and there were multiple opportunities for opponents and supporters to present their views.
The Natural Resources Board, Endowment Fund Board and university leadership carefully considered the opinions presented but ultimately decided a sale provided the best outcome. When completed, this sale will preserve the legacy of the forest and allow for the continuation of the current uses of the land, including opportunities for research, while also providing outstanding new opportunities for students, faculty, staff and constituents.
When "Doc" Hofmann started the college, he emphasized a "new" way of teaching, using Hofmann Forest as a laboratory for hands-on learning. In the 1950s, forestry teaching moved to nearby Hill Forest, and our research and engagement programs have spread across the state and around the world.
Today, 98 percent of our forestry research is conducted outside of Hofmann Forest. As these changes occurred, Hofmann transitioned from a teaching and research site to a financial resource generating income as a commercial pine plantation.
Meanwhile, over the last decade, the annual income generated from the forest has fallen significantly while the risks, including fire and disease, remained. Given these realities, the sale of Hofmann Forest offers unmatched opportunities that cannot be ignored.
The private, nonprofit Forestry Foundation purchased the Hofmann property with private funds specifically to support the college. The donor's intent is reflected in the original deed gifting the forest from the Forestry Foundation (now known as the Natural Resources Foundation) to the Endowment Fund in 1977. The proceeds from the sale will remain in the N.C. State Endowment Fund, with CNR as the sole beneficiary of the proceeds.
The annual benefit is projected to be $6 million, three times the annual income from the forest in the last few years. A diversified endowment portfolio will also provide consistent income allowing the college to strategically plan for use of these funds.
In tight budgetary times, our obligation as academic leaders is to ensure we use available assets in ways that provide the greatest benefit for our students. The conversion of this asset will create unprecedented opportunities for the college and all its students.
The need for innovative natural resource and environmental professionals has never been greater. The legacy of this sale will be apparent in generations to come – in the students and faculty that help create a more sustainable future for North Carolina and the world.
Randy Woodson is chancellor of N.C. State Univeristy. Mary Watzin is the dean of the NCSU College of Natural Resources.


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By Alan Pergament
Channel 2 part-time meteorologist Mary Beth Wrobel will have her last day at the station on Saturday before leaving for a job outside of television on the West Coast.
The station's general manager, Jim Toellner, said that Wrobel has accepted a sales and marketing job in Seattle, Wash. In other words, Wrobel will be trading snow for rain.
She will be ending a lengthy career here as a popular meteorologist at both Channel 2 and Channel 4.
Wrobel joined Channel 2 as a fill-in weathercaster in December of 2009, about six months after she was let go by Channel 4 after nine years as the weekend meteorologist there.
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Visit Pentwater this July!
Stop by the chamber for information about what fun things there are to do here to make your vacation special. Even the locals may find something new! We look forward to your visit.
Pentwater Annual Miller's Scholarship
Pie Contest
Pentwater Farmer's Market
Mon & Thurs 10am-1pm
Village Green
More than 20 area businesses have signed up to participate in Pentwater Farmer's Market on the village green, which is now open Mondays and Thursdays between 10 am - 1 pm through Labor Day.
Pentwater Junior Sailing ProgramMon thru Fri in July, Village Launch Ramp Site
Guest Author at Storybook VillageJuly 3, 11am - 3pm
Carl Sams & Jean Stoick
New book premiere of I am Africa.
African themed activities with atlas & books.
Independence Bike Parade
July 4 at 10am - Charles Mears State Park
Encouraging all participants to decorate their bikes, strollers, wagons and pets in red, white and blue.
Meet at the park headquarters building at 9:45am where participants will be divided into the following groups: 0 to 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 to 9 years, 10 and up! Also this year there will be a pet category.
At 10:00am participants will be paraded throughout the park and past three judges. Prizes donated by local business will be distributed in each age division. This event is sure to be fun for the whole family!
JTS RV Celebrating 50 Years of Business!July 5, 9am-1pm at JTS RV
The Salty Cats
July 5, 7pm Village Green, Pentwater
Youth Tennis Clinic
July 7-11, 6:30-8pm, Tennis Courts at Pentwater Tennis Club
8 - 16 years old - Boys and Girls
Non-members $10
Call Walt Urick a 231-873-4279 or Coach Brown at 517-745-6113
Private lessons available June 9 through September 2
All levels of skill accepted.
To register or need more information call Deputy Tim Simmon at 231-873-6771 or 231-873-2121.
Robyn Smith & Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen
Children Art Lessons
231-869-3120 for more information
Each year the Pentwater Jr. Women's Club has a juried Art and Craft Fair. Artists from all over the country. The only food vendor is the Pentwater Service Club, a local group that supports our area through donations and services.
Buffet Style Dinner: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Baked Beans, Asparagus, Cole Slaw, Pie
Take Out Available
Games, Bingo, Raffles, 50/50, Silent Auction, Baked Goods, Puddle Jumper Classic Car Group, Crafts, Beverages
Adults - $11, Kids 5-11 - $6, Kids under age 5 eat free
Hosted by Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society
Potluck Lunch at 2pm
Johnson Park, 1 block west of stop light in Mears
Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
For more than 35 years the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has been one of Michigan's premier jazz ensembles, featuring some of the finest musicians in the area playing swinging original compositions and arrangements as well as traditional favorites. The band features one of Pentwater's own, Ted Craig, on trumpet.
1st Place - 50% of Daily Purse
2nd Place - 30% of Daily Purse
3rd Place - 20% of Daily Purse
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Old Town Hall, Fox Road at Morrison Street, Mears
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The Garden Club of Pentwater in collaboration with the Pentwater Arts Council will again feature many lovely gardens in Pentwater area along with artist demonstrations, both in the gardens and around the village.
Tickets with maps to the various gardens will be available from Garden Club members and at the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Office. On July 19, tickets with maps will be available at the top of the Village Green.
Cost: Adults: $10 each.
4pm - Annual Meeting for Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society
Swedish Church in the Oceana Historical Park
Getting Excited About ScienceJuly 22, 7pm Friendship Center
Meet the new Library Director, staff, and Trustees and see what's new at your library. At 7pm there will be a presentation detailing where we've been and where we're going. There will also be time for questions and feedback.
Expected adequate channel depths should attract dozens of Chicago to Mackinac racing sailboats and crews to overnight in Pentwater on Friday, July 25, and attend this year's Back from the Mac Party at the Pentwater Yacht Club.
"Everyone in the community is again invited to join in the fun, enjoy a great meal, listen and dance to a terrific band, and welcome the sailors," said party chair Laura Ellam. "Seeing all those sailboats rafted together in front of the PYC, against the backdrop of the channel entrance, is a real sign of summer. But so is enjoying charcoal grilled corn-on-the-cob that's dripping in butter!"
The popular West Michigan band "Mid-Life Crisis" again entertains between 8 p.m.-midnight, and features music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. "The band tells us our party is one of their most favorite gigs, and we are really happy to have them back this year."
Tickets go on sale at the Yacht Club at 5 pm on July 25. A dinner/entertainment ticket costs $20 ($6 for children ages 6-12). For those coming for the entertainment and cash bar between 8 p.m. - midnight, there's a $10 cover.
"This will be our 18th year of throwing this terrific party," said Ellam. "Stopping in Pentwater for the night and partying in our spectacular setting has become a real tradition for many of the race contestants."
This will be the 106th year of this annual race, affectionately known as "The Mac," and it begins on July 19. Some 350 boats, with hulls ranging between 30-80 feet in length, compete in multiple classes. Most boats typically take between 40-60 hours to complete the 289 nautical mile course depending on boat type and wind conditions. The boats returning to their home ports and stopping in Pentwater, will have traveled 160 nautical miles from Mackinac after competing in the race.
Skippers can find the latest Pentwater Channel depths posted at www.pentwaterchannel.org or www.pentwateryachtclub.com.
For more information, call the Yacht Club at 231-869-8921
Sponsored by the Pentwater Sportfishing Association, Oceana County 4-H, and supported by many local merchants.
Boat assignments start at 6:00 a.m., Village Marina, and boats return at 11:30 a.m. to the Village Marina for weigh-in and pictures. Fish are weighed, filleted and bagged for participants to take home later. Food, drink, ice cream and prizes are awarded to participants and boat skippers at the Eagles Club on Oceana Drive. Each youngster gets at least one bag of fish fillets to take home. Bragging rights, trophies, inland tackle and other prizes are at stake, so Let's Take-A-Kid Fishing!
231-425-7866 or www.pentwaterpsa.org
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50/50 Drawing, Appetizers, Cash Bar, Door Prizes
Cost: Free for members
$3 for non-members
Come mingle with your neighbors.
Sponsored by: L.A.S.S.I., Community Foundation for Oceana County and Gull Landing
Bring your dune and off road vehicle to the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Duners! Line up along the Lake Michigan Shoreline around 11am and be blessed at noon. Start your Summer Dune season off right!
DNR rules apply / 9 rod maximum limit $10.00 To Enter daily - Pay at weigh-in
A 2 person limit, up to 10 fish
Pay Out for: Big Fish, Most Fish, Mystery Weight
2nd Place - 30% of Daily Purse 3rd Place - 20% of Daily Purse
www.pentwaterpsa.org for more information.
Books, movies, CDs, puzzles and more will be available to buy.
231-869-8581 for more information.
Learn the basic commands, and proper leadership skills for your young puppy.
6 week class.
Call Pet Hollywood at 231-869-2300 or
West Shore Community College at 231-843-5510 for more information.
Buy and sell post cards at the Historical Park Transportation Museum. There are almost 3,000 Oceana County post cards available to look at. Reprints will be available for you to purchase. Meet at the Old Town Hall on Fox Road in downtown Mears for this event.
Call for more info: 231-873-2600
Bring your blankets, chairs, families, and friends every Thursday starting June 26 through August on the Pentwater Village Green at 8pm. Sit, relax, and enjoy the music as the band plays marches, show tunes, old-time favorites, patriotic marches and melodies. Each concert is closed with Good Night Ladies.
Golden Sands Golf Course
Help COVE drive out domestic violence by playing in the COVE Women's Benefit Golf Scramble to be held on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Golden Sands Golf Course in Mears, Michigan. Enjoy playing a 9-hole two-person scramble with breakfast and lunch provided and prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and last place teams. For only $40 you can enjoy golf and raise money for COVE.
To register contact Lynne Cavazos at (231) 869-5939 or
Join the celebration of Fashion. Craze, contemporary women's boutique of Pentwater, is proud to present the ninth annual "Fusion Fashion Show." The show will feature fresh new clothing and styling ideas for Summer 2014.
The event is free to attend and provided seating is limited.
For more information 231-869-2200 or www.crazemi.com
Musicians and music lovers are invited to a relaxing evening on Pentwater's beautiful Village Green listening to local musicians. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket every Tuesday evening all summer long on the Village Green.
Contact DeeDee Nelson at (231)869-4095.
First Wednesday of the month
Pentwater Township Library
For adults who wish to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves. Drumming invites a spirit of community and the enjoyment of making music together.
Bring your own drum or percussion instrument.
Third Wednesday of the month
Registration is a must.
Enjoy an evening of Art as you stroll through downtown Pentwater. Pick up your stroll guide from one of our several downtown galleries.
Enjoy Pentwater this June! The fun continues in July.
May 2014 Newsletter
Join us to pay tribute to our Veterans. Our Memorial Parade starts at First Street with line-up at 9:30am by the Baptist Church. All Veterans, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are encouraged to participate. The Pentwater Band marches in the parade and play in Services. Our first Service will be held at Municipal Marina, second at the Village Green and third at Pentwater Cemetery. The Pentwater Cemetery is located ½ mile north of downtown.
Contact Nick Fekken at (231)869-5649 for more information.
Classic Bikes to Road Ready Machines
Peoples Choice Awards for Best Bikes of their Decade
Categories are: Pre 1950's,50's,60's,70's,80's,90's,00's and 10's.
Live music at the Village Pub Saturday Night!
Turnipseed Mercantile and The Channel Lane Inn
Visit www.pentwater.org or call 231-869-4150 for more information.
May 8 at 7pm
Pentwater Township Library
Sue Hopp Introduces Gene & Barb Davidson & Panel of Artisans Pentwater Artisan Learning Center
Mentoring and Partnership at the Artisan Center
A dream of Gene Davidson for many years, the Artisan Center became a reality in 2002. It has shops for wood and metal working and two classrooms for painting, drawing, pottery, glass, and other arts and crafts. In this program, a panel of artisans will share the many aspects of what the Center offers and include slides and displays along with artists demonstrating their craft.
May 18 at 2pm-5pm
Pentwater Yacht Club
Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at the door
Wine Tasting, Appetizers ad Silent Auction.
Proceeds to Benefit the PWC Scholarship Fund
Tickets are available at Hansen's Market (Hart), Michigan West Shore Realty (Pentwater), and Marilyn's Style (Pentwater).
Sponsored by Shelby State Bank and Fifth Third Bank
Presented by Pentwater Women's Club.
Call Donna at 231-869-5706 and Juanita at 231-869-4388 for more information.
May 23-25
Located at the yard of Bill & Ginny Lee, 9549 South Bay Lane, Pentwater. South end of Bass Lake
Proceeds benefit LASSI, providing veterinary care for the stray, abandoned, abused, neglected and injured companion animals of Oceana County.
For more information call 231-869-5580
Up To $3500.00 in Cash & Prizes
Award Value Based on a Minimum Entry of 60 Boats
Grand Prize (1) ~Salmon(6) ~Lake Trout(6) ~Brown Trout (6) ~Steelhead(6)
REGISTRATION: ----FRIDAY, MAY 23 - 4:00 till 8:00 p.m.
at Pentwater Municipal Marina (Early registration Pentwater Angler or Charlie's Marina)
Sat. & Sun., May 24 & 25 - Noon till 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 till 8:00 p.m.
Monday, May 26 - 10:00 a.m. to Start of Noon Whistle ~ Awards at 2:00 p.m.
May 24 at 9am - Noon
Bell Park, Pentwater
Bring the beautiful colors and fragrances of spring flowers home with you at Pentwater Garden Club's Annual Plant Sale. Stop by at Bell Park to select your favorites. Bell Park is located next to the Pentwater Village office.
For more information call Carole Hooper at (231)869-6035.
Cost: Adults- $7, Children (5-12)- $3, Children under 5yrs eat for FREE
3rd Wed - 6:30pm Ladies' Craft Night at the Pentwater Township Library
Last-Friday-of-the-Month Gallery Stroll - 5-8pm Downtown Pentwater
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Bring your children and family to meet the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 19th at noon on the Village Green in Pentwater.
We will have an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bonnet parade and contest, musical chairs, face painting, games, crafts, and more.
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RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. -- A group of area women are getting national attention for fixing neighbors roofs free of charge.
The Rutherford County Women Roofers are featured in a January issue of 'People' magazine. The magazine came out to North Carolina last fall. The article calls them "heroes among us."
They're getting a lot of attention for their spread but, when this group started 10 years ago it was never about fame and fortune but, about helping people right here in their community.
The oldest member of the group is 75, and the ladies say they do surprise some people.
"We stop traffic periodically. You can see people really slow down when the recognize that there are women up on the roof, " said roofer Nell Perry Bovender.
The idea for the group started during a service project back in 2002, when only two women showed up. Lori Herrick was one of those two women.
"After a full day of of working and cleaning and working on that roof, we decided why couldn't a group of women do this?"
Over the last ten year the women have roofed 67 homes. Conditions are often heartbreaking according to Bovender.
"I've been in mobile homes before that have leaked for so long that the ceiling and the insulation and the wiring have fallen in."
Last November, People magazine came calling.
"No i personally didn't think I would be sharing a magazine with JLo," laughs Herrick.
The ladies say they've had phone calls pouring in from across the nation. "We've heard from several people that we've encouraged them in their own efforts.
That's the best part," said Bovender.
The Women Roofer hope others will lend a hand to others in need.
"I think the biggest thing is that at the end of the day...You know, you've made a difference. And so it's very immediate," adds Herrick.
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Shelor is now open in Giles.
John Shelor scored 28 points and the Giles Spartans opened its season with a 53-43 win over archrival Narrows on Friday night at a packed William B. Patteson, Jr. Gymnasium.
Giles (1-0), which won just four games last season, was led by Shelor, who scored 18 points in the second half, including eight in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth.
He did much of his damage from the free throw line, making 15-of-20 from the charity stripe, including 8-8 in the final period.
"He is a very rounded player, we did what we could on him," Narrows head coach Chris Gautier said. "We ran a few guys in and out on him and tried to stay fresh, but you have got to give him credit, he got to the hole on us.
"He was 15-of-20. When you are getting to the line 20 times that means we have got to stop penetration a little bit better on him."
Giles also received nine points from Charlie Stephens and eight by Trenton Ray, while the most inspiring effort may have come from point guard Kyle Chafin, who broke his nose in a car accident on Thursday, but played while wearing a mask.
"He was in a car wreck on the way to practice yesterday and comes out and plays tonight, he hit a big free throw down the stretch," Giles head coach Seth Davis said. "That is our point guard, that is our floor general and without him we really struggle.
"He was able to pick it up tonight and I am really proud of that kid and I am happy for him that he was even able to be here."
Narrows (0-2) was led by Chandler Burton, who had 11 points, but was covered close all night long and made just 4-of-19 from the field.
"He can get hot at any point and when he does you are in trouble and we didn't let him tonight," Davis said. "Really we were in his face every shot he took, and that could go either way the next time.
"It could be 12-or-15-of-19 the next time, a really good player though."
Gavin Givens added 10 points for Narrows, which had to play much of the game without point guard Rodney Perdue, who picked three fouls in the opening quarter.
Narrows, which lost its opener earlier in the week to Eastern Montgomery, fell behind 7-0 on a driving layup by Shelor, and didn't get its first field goal until Perdue canned a shot with 2:17 on the clock to pull the Green Wave within 12-5.
"We got into a hole early, we did the same thing over at East Mont the first game of the year," Gautier said. "These kids battled back on the defensive end, but we have just got to find ways to score.
"That is going to be our focus in the coming weeks is finding ways to get the ball in the hole. Defensively, we are getting the job done."
Perdue picked up his third foul with 1:44 on the clock, and Will Patteson, who played admirably in his place, got three fouls in less than a minute in the third quarter, and both fouled out in the final period, scoring six points apiece.
The big issue in the last two games is we have played a total of 3 1/2 or 4 quarters in two games with our point guard," Gautier said. "Other guys have picked up the slack, but that is not their true position.
"They have done what they can do and I am proud of the effort they have given me there, but we have got to have (Perdue) on the floor."
Giles led by as many as 10 in the game, including 17-7 in the second quarter, and wound up taking a 22-17 lead at the break.
Burton was 2-10 in the opening half, and 2-9 after the break thanks to the defensive effort by the Spartans, led by the 5-foot-10 Stephens.
"Charlie played a great game all around," Davis said. "He is one of our shortest players, but down low he can hold his own, pound for pound he can go with anybody."
Gautier knows that Burton, who averaged 20 points a game last season, will be the primary target of defenses all year long.
"He is prepared for that, we have prepared him for that all year. He knew that was coming, he is going to get frustrated," Gautier said. "They are going to try and frustrate him night in and night out, everybody knows he is a big scorer and a big time player for us and he has to go into every game knowing that.
"It is getting there. Our offense has got to run through our point guard and when he is not on the floor, it is hard to get that going."
Narrows was able to get as close as 33-29 in the third quarter, and pulled within 43-41 on a 3 by Patteson. The Wave's lone chance to take to tie the score was dashed when a short baseline jumper by Burton missed its mark with 2:18 on the clock.
Giles outscored the Green Wave 10-2 from that point, with Shelor going 6-6 from the free throw line. Stephens added three tosses and Chafin had one for Giles, which was 23-34 from the charity stripe.
"Shelor had a good game, but the man can only have a good game if people get him the ball in the right spots and I thought our guys did a great job of that," Davis said. "He got a little bit on his own, but this was a well-played team effort all across the board, that is how we won this game."
The Spartans returns to the court on Wednesday at Graham.
"This is a tough place to win, we haven't won here in three years at least and it is great to get one back, but we have got them again," Davis said. "They have got a great coach and a good team, it could go either way back at our house.
"We are looking forward to Graham now."
Narrows returns to action on Tuesday by hosting Montcalm.
"We are just offensively out of sync right now," Gautier said. "If we get that going, combined with the defensive pressure we are putting on the ball and in the halfcourt sets I think we will be fine."
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Giles......................................14 8 14 17 — 53
Narrows................................7 10 12 14 — 43
George Buchanan 1 1-2 3, John Shelor 6 15-20 28, Trenton Ray 2 3-4 8, Charlie Stephens 3 3-6 9, Kyle Chafin 1 1-2 3, Chad Randel 1 0-0 2, Luke Palmer 0 0-0 0, Korey Wilson 0 0-0 0, Wallace Woodbury 0 0-0 0, Jack Meredith 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 23-34 53.
Gavin Givens 4 2-2 10, Rodney Perdue 3 0-1 6, Will Patteson 2 1-2 6, Chandler Burton 4 1-2 11, Danny Stevers 1 2-2 4, Kelly Dent 1 0-0 2, Austin Lively 1 2-2 4, Tyler Evans 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 8-11 43.
3-point goals: GL 2 (Shelor 1, Ray 1); NR 3 (Burton 2, Patteson 1). Total fouls: GL 12; NR 23. Fouled out: Patteson, Perdue. Technicals: none. JV—Narrows 33-32.


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Health Care reform and a forward-looking energy policy are not competing subjects in need of Congressional action, but interlocking national priorities, said speakers at a Santa Rosa rally yesterday.
Sebastopol City Council member Kathleen Shaffer (left), spoke out strongly in support of the health reform plan endorsed by President Obama, and the much maligned "public option" within it.
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University of Evansville Men's Basketball Player, Colt Ryan, has been named to NCSA Athletic Recruiting's 2013 Athleader All-American Team. The Athleader All-American Team was chosen based upon nominations received from coaches, Sports Information Directors and Athletic Directors across the nation.
Only eight athletes were selected for the 2012-2013 inaugural year of this award. To be chosen for the All-American Team, athletes have to embody the characteristics of an Athleader; which is defined by not only exceling on the field, but by putting their team first, valuing their education and having a thirst for learning.
The "all-in" attitude of these players is made apparent through their all-out work ethic, as well as the legacy leave on the field, campus, and community. These athletes use these factors to lead by example and give back to empower others on their campus and in their community.
Ryan has been the definition of an Athleader during his time at the University of Evansville. As a Purple Ace, Ryan was a star on the men's basketball team and now ranks first all-time at UE in career points with 2,279 points.
When nominating Ryan for this award, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Sarah Solinsky said, "Colt is a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Representative who makes time for others, often receiving requests to participate in volunteer activities and he happily gave of his time."
In 2013,Ryan received the Ralph Coleman Scholar-Athlete Award for top male senior student-athlete at UE. During his career he was named the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Scholar Athlete of the Year twice, and was a 2-time MVC First Team All-Conference selection. Ryan was also named to the MVC Honor Roll for 3 years. During his senior year he volunteered for multiple organizations in Indiana, including Race for the Cure, Special Olympics, the American Red Cross, YMCA and more.


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You are invited to attend our Hatchett End-of-Year Awards Assemblies where student achievement will be recognized by grade level. The Third Grade assemblies will be held in the school cafeteria. We encourage students to dress nicely. We hope you can attend. Please refer to the schedule below:
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Grand Lucayan is situated on a south-shore beach. The resort is 5 miles from downtown Freeport, and across the street from Port Lucaya Marketplace's shops and restaurants.
8 Restaurants, Bars and Lounges
Attractions at Grand Lucayan include a serpentine pool, an infinity pool, heated lap pool, water sports, 1 golf course, 4 tennis courts offering Glam Slam surfaces, multiple restaurants, bars and lounges, and the 25,000-square-foot full-service spa and fitness center.
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Guestrooms feature chairs with ottomans, televisions with U.S. cable channels, large work desks with high-speed Internet connections, and convenience amenities such as in-room safes.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Grand Lucayan Amenities
- All-Inclusive Details
Guests can book rooms at Grand Lucayan for a rate that is either for the room only or for all-inclusive. All-inclusive rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
- General
The 25,000-square-foot spa and fitness center contains a beauty salon; a complimentary fitness center with cardio and weight machines, free weights, and exercise classes; and a health spa with women's and men's saunas, steam rooms, and spas offering massage, body treatments, hydrotherapy, and facials. The fitness center offers complimentary aerobics, spinning, Pilates, yoga, and other classes. Other hotel amenities include babysitting or child care, complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas and coffee in the lobby.
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- Swim-up bar
- Children's pool
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Full-service spa
- Health club
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Business center
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Casino
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 10
- Golf course on site
- Tennis on site
- Number of bars/lounges 2
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Wedding services
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
- Concierge services
- Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Total number of rooms - 519
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Free self parking
- Conference center
- Number of restaurants - 5
- Number of meeting rooms - 16
- Spa services on site
- Designated smoking areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis courts 2
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Furnished balcony
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Pillowtop mattress
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- First-run movies
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dining
Willy Broadleaf's - Located near resort's center in the Grand Lucayan, this large air-conditioned restaurant has sections decorated in African, Egyptian, Bahamian, East Indian, and Mexican styles. An American breakfast buffet is served each day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM. It serves an International dinner buffet.
Iries - Located in the shopping promenade next to the Grand Lucayan, this restaurant features air-conditioned hardwood-floor dining salons, each with decor honoring specific Caribbean island. Also, there is fountain-courtyard seating and a bar with inside and veranda seating. Specialties such as jerk pork, seafood paella, chicken curry, lobster, and fish, as well as steak, baby back ribs are served, as well as a nightly tasting menu. Bar menu includes conch fritters, chicken wings, curry chicken, jerk-pork wrap. Dinner only.
China Beach - Located on beachfront in resort's Grand Lucayan section, this is an air-conditioned dining room with black-ductwork ceiling, rose-and-black decor, and bamboo accents. It serves Pan-Asian cuisine including sushi bar, tempura, steamed grouper, roast duck, Singapore noodles, Sichuan prawns. Also, bar-menu items include chicken satay and Thai spring rolls. Dinner only.
China Grill - Part of China Beach building, it has a lunch menu featuring grilled seafood, hot dogs, and burgers.
Hammerheads - Located next to main pool in The Grand Lucayan section, this beach/pool bar has a swim-up section and is open late morning to early evening for juices, beer, tropical drinks.
Havana Cay - A ocean-view cigar bar is located in Manor House, the Grand Lucayan's colonial-style main building. Open evenings.
Plantation Café - Located in lobby of the Grand Lucayan's Breakers Cay tower, it serves coffee drinks, pastries, and sandwiches and is open early morning to late afternoon.
- Entertainment
Located next to the Grand Lucayan, the 39,000-square-foot Isle of Capri Casino offers slot machines, sports betting, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, blackjack, and craps 16 hours per day.
The casual, beachfront Prop Club restaurant/bar next to the Grand Lucayan includes a dance floor and provides nightly DJ music, with karaoke on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Recreation
The Grand Lucayan-hotel area includes a three-section, 600-foot-long serpentine pool with infinity edge and swimup bar. Adjacent is a 12-person spa tub. Secluded at the Grand Lucayan area's east end is a beachfront pool with infinity edge and 300-foot shallow shelf for lounge chairs. Adjacent is a 90-foot, two-lane lap pool and a 10-person spa tub.
Fronting the resort is a 7.5-acre, 0.5-mile Atlantic Ocean beach, where a water-sports center rents snorkeling gear, windsurfers, kayaks, Hobie Cat sailboats, and personal watercraft. The center also offers parasailing, water skiing, kneeboarding, wake boarding, and banana boating as well as snorkeling and boating excursions. A 25-foot trampoline (surcharge) is anchored off the beach.
The resort includes two golf courses. The Lucayan Course features elevated tees, winding fairways, and numerous bunkers. The Reef Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and site of an annual PGA Champions Tour event, features links play. Also available is the Jim McClean School of Golf, with indoor and outdoor training facilities, computerized swing-analysis, and classes ranging from one hour to three days.
A tennis center (surcharges) offers four lighted courts with natural grass, artificial grass, hard court, and rubber surfaces.
Senses Spa & Fitness Center provides complimentary aerobics, spinning, Pilates, yoga, and other classes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Scuba diving nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Basketball on site
- Golf driving range on site
- Golfing on site
- Parasailing on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Sailing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Volleyball on site
- Water skiing on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Spa
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Steam room in spa
- Reflexology
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Number of treatment rooms 8
- Massages on beach
- Body treatments
- Manicures and pedicures
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Facial treatments
Grand Lucayan Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- 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.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old.
- 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.
- Breakfast fee: USD 15.25 for adults and USD 7.5 for children (approximately)
- Facilities fee: USD 7.50 per accommodation, per day
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CDC Responds to the Haiti Earthquake
UPDATE: This information is current as of December 29, 2010 2:00 PM ET
As an integral part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people, both at home and abroad by providing credible information to enhance public health decision making and improving health through strong partnerships.
Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, CDC pledged to help rebuild and strengthen Haiti's public health infrastructure and established the CDC Health Systems Reconstruction Office (HSRO), which has worked closely with the Haiti Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) and other federal and international agencies to assess and respond to the immediate public health needs in Haiti.
To maintain its commitment to MSPP, CDC is collaborating with other U.S. government agencies and international partners to support the Haitian government's response to the cholera outbreak that began in October 2010. CDC is working closely with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Pan American Health Organization, and other organizations to assist the MSPP in a concerted effort to control the outbreak.
When the Haiti earthquake struck, CDC was able to respond immediately through the preexisting infrastructure of the CDC's Global HIV/AIDS office in Haiti, which is part of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). PEPFAR has more than 100 care and treatment sites in Haiti, all with strong program support for health management information systems, which have been essential to ongoing earthquake and cholera response efforts.
CDC used the existing PEPFAR sites across Haiti to establish cholera treatment centers, one of the most pressing needs of the response. These centers typically require the construction of tents, specially designed "cholera cots," access to ample clean water, and numerous other needs that can be met quickly thanks to CDC's network of PEPFAR partner sites.
As the cholera outbreak continues throughout Haiti, CDC's top response priority is to save lives and control the spread of disease. In collaboration with MSPP and other partners, CDC Response Teams are working to help ensure that proper sanitation practices, appropriate clinical treatment, and adequate supplies are in place. They also are conducting fact-finding and intervention site visits to assess and improve conditions at hospitals and other community locations.
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Smile when the raindrops fall: the story of Charley Chase
Scarecrow Press, 1998 - Biography & Autobiography - 255 pages
At the age of ten, Charley Chase was singing and dancing on the street corners of Baltimore. Charley eventually became a local vaudeville attraction, but Baltimore could not contain the ambitious young man. After a brief, but memorable, stint in New York, Chase finally landed in Los Angeles in 1912. His timely arrival coincided with the birth of the film industry, and Charley Chase became a major force in the shaping of motion picture comedy. A human dynamo, Charley's talent and creativity seemed inexhaustible. As a writer/director/actor, Charley started out at Mack Sennett's Keystone Studios. Working with Fatty Arbuckle and Charlie Chaplin, Chase quickly became one of Sennett's top directors. Later, at other studios, he directed, then starred in his own series of funny and inventive two-reelers. Behind the scenes, Charley Chase was instrumental in shaping the careers of both Laurel & Hardy and The Three Stooges. Chase's personal life paralleled his film work. At first he was energetic and optimistic--as was the infant film industry itself. As the movie grew up, Charley got older too. Chase's career, marred by family problems and alcoholism, mirrored the decline of the short film. Includes photographs and a detailed filmography.
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Diego Tricarico
From Openwaterpediamarathon swimmer Pilar Geijo. Diego Tricárico and Geijo are a happily married couple who work extraordinarily well together, both on land and during arduous marathon swims. He coached his wife to a victory at the 2014 Maratón Hernandarias-Paraná in Argentina.
Relationship with Pilar Geijo
Geijo is the dominant ultra-marathon swimmer on the FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix circuit who is very skillfully supported by her husband Tricárico. "He knows me. He loves me. He knows what I want and I need."
"I always want to give her the truth. She needs to know exactly what is happening during the race and on the water," Tricárico explained in response. He rarely sits down during her races and is always vigilant. He watches her rivals and the dynamic conditions out on the water. He frequently gives hand signals and writes succinct messages on a white board.
Not only is the communication exact and informative, but it is always gentle when necessary and honest as required. Gentle, truthful, caring and loving. Exactly how a husband-and-wife should be and ideally how they should interact - both on land and out in the water. is the husband and coach of top professional marathon swimmer Pilar Geijo.
External links
- Pilar Geijo's Acceptance Speech At WOWSA
- Husband And Wife Sharing Swimming Goals
- Finding True Love In The Open Water
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- Open Water Swimming
- 1 + 1 > 2 In The Open Water Swimming World
- A Husband's Everlasting Love
- Navigating With The First Couple Of Open Water Swimming
- Marathoning Matrimony - A Deeply Emotional Embrace
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Fake KCA History: Part Two!
It's time for another chapter of Fake KCA History! Warning: The information you are about to read is 100 percent made up. But hey, it's fun to pretend! We wanna know what the Kids' Choice Awards were like way back in the day, when cave men and women roamed the Earth grunting at each other, "Me. Love. KCA." Seriously though, what was it like?! Here's the (totally fake) back story, continued...
Chapter Two: Trophies and Location, Location, Location!
The first couple of years, the KCA pioneers tried many locations for the awards. But they came across a few hiccups. The rainforest was too rainy, the desert was too dry, and the moon, well, the whole entire audience floated away!! So finally, they decided on sunny California, where the awards are still held today.
As for the KCA trophy, there was some trail and error there too. The first KCA award was a handful of slime, but that was just too messy. Then they tried moon rocks, rabbit's feet, giant eggs and even cacti (ouch!). But due to extreme weight, angry mother birds and potential for injury, they settled on the big orange blimp we know and love. And we agree, it's a lot easier to carry.
This has been the second chapter of the utterly made-up, completely false book of KCA History. We'll be testing you on this later... Just kidding!
Don't miss the real historic moments go down at the LIVE awards starting this Saturday night, March 23rd at 7:30/6:30c on Nick.com!


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Brittany Bracale, 20, was driving south on Prospect Avenue in the City of Plattsburgh shortly before 11 a.m. when she came upon a vehicle that was stopped near Prospect's intersection with Broad Street because the vehicle was out of gas, according to Plattsburgh City Police.
The driver of that vehicle waved Bracale on and she proceeded to the intersection but once she reached it and drove across it, the light had turned red, police said.
As her vehicle crossed the intersection, it was struck by a car driven by Barry Brault, 45, of West Chazy, police said.
Bracale was injured, police said, but CVPH Medical Center had no record of a patient with her name admitted recently.
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Oakley Rails London
It is said that all distances in London are measured from Trafalgar Square. Therefore it would be fair to say, "the centre of London was shut down….to have a snowboard competition!" Quite a beautiful thing to witness indeed! Even more beautiful again was that out of the 36 riders invited from around the world, 13 Oakley team riders were included. They were; Scott McMorris, Tyler Chorlton, Heikki Sorsa, Eero Ettala, Florian Burgel, Alex Evequez, Viktor Hjartson, Eiki Helgason, Gulli Gudmundsson, Marie France Roy, Aaron Bittner, Stu Edwards and Sam Cullum.
In the days leading up to the event, as riders arrived from all over the place, the Oakley UK team took on a seek-and-destroy schedule. Starting in Covent Garden at the London O-Store's very first signing session, Finland's Heikki Sorsa and Eero Ettala and the U.K's Scott McMorris and Tyler Chorlton pulled in the hardcore snowboard fans.
Later that day, following the signing, the two U.K. pros (Scott and Tyler) hit nearly every landmark from the O-Store to Trafalgar Square in hope of capturing their first lifestyle advert. The day was rounded out with the official competition draw and gourmet pizzas for dinner, as the substantial Rail Storm structure received its final touches.
The following morning, and the dawn of the event, the international field of press and snowboarders were gathered in Trafalgar Square. From here the crowd was taken on a short walk down The Mall to view the UK premiere of "The Community Project" at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts. A very fitting start to the day, as it distracted the competitors' from their nerves, and pumped them up to ride.
Well in the end, Finland got their revenge on Sweden after closely following them through each group to finish second, and surprise, surprise the winners were the USA. All I recall is Eero stomping something ridiculous, and leaving them with the win, if only the U.S. would fall! But to no avail as the last rider for USA was Oakley's Aaron Bittner who had to have been the most consistent performer throughout the event and handled the pressure with ease!! The Finish team including Oakley's Heikki Sorsa and Eero Etalla took away 10 ounces of gold bars and the Swedes with 5 ounces! But the big congratulations goes to Oakley Inc's Aaron Bittner along with the USA's Eddie Wall and Mike Casanova, who took away 20 ounces of gold bars worth £17,000! Not a bad day at work!
Witnessing the centre of London covered in snow had to include a big celebration for such an achievement. Boy was it done with some style! London's super club was transformed as all sponsors involved occupied dedicated rooms for the after party, and have one guess who it was that again outshone the rest! Oakley UK invited their numerous UK rap and grime artists including, L-Star, Mr Mouth, Hindzy D, J2K, The Mitchell Brother and DJ Wonder to entertain the international guests!
Well now it's Monday, everyone looks like they had a good time! But it wasn't until the riders were boarding the airport shuttle buses that it became truly apparent! No one wanted to leave! With several riders saying it was the 'best' and 'most fun' they have had at an event! Praise that will stay with all the crew involved for a very long time!
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The Marsh http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0496350/
It's like Hallmark channel director FINALLY got to make his horror movie.
Again, I wonder if the actors have any idea how lame-ola these films are going to turn out.
$9m. Hmm...
And I've never seen such a nipply-shirt film. IDK what to make of it.
Women have nipples - so... when we make films do we hide them or let 'em pop because... well... women have nipples. Deal.
IDK. It was weird.


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Hi, this is my first post.
For the last few months I've been trying to increase muscle mass mainly in my upper body, but not succeding very well... I would say i'm deffo a hard gainer. I suffered from stress couple of years back and lost 3 stone in 3 months, then gradually put the weight back on. However after I became ill I started working from home and still currently do, this has had a big effect on my metabolism as i'm sitting at my desk pretty much all day. Because my metabolism is very slow I put on weight around my chest and belly VERY easily. So trying to bulk up was worrying for me as I dont want to get FAT. I understand you have to pile on the pounds to bulk, but i'm not interested in becoming a 'body builder' as such just want to increase chest and arms to be honest.
My current stats are;
height - 6ft
weight - 83 kilograms (182.983678 pounds)
arms - 14 inches
chest - 42 inches
waist - 37 inches
This is my typical diet:
Bowl of fruit 'n' fibre with semi skimmed milk and a banana
35 grams of Sci-MX ULTRAGEN WHEY PROTEIN
2 poached eggs on wholemeal toast
*** on workout days ***
35 grams of Sci-MX ULTRAGEN WHEY PROTEIN - before workout
35 grams of Sci-MX ULTRAGEN WHEY PROTEIN - after workout
Can of tuna and some salad
(on rest days - 35 grams of Sci-MX ULTRAGEN WHEY PROTEIN)
handful of mixed un-salted nuts
2 slices of cooked chicken breast or a carrot
(on rest days - 35 grams of Sci-MX ULTRAGEN WHEY PROTEIN)
Early Evening (7pm)
Chicken Breast, veg and brown rice or chicken stir fry with brown rice
Cup of tea and biscuit (yeah yeah i know...)
35 grams of Sci-MX ULTRAGEN WHEY PROTEIN
My training programme has been that on the Scoobysworkshop website http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/schedintermediate.htm
Have been following this for nearly 4 months (was lifting before then, but not properly as I found out!)
I've definately increased strength and have toned, but i'm not seeing any results in my arms they just dont seem to be growing!!!!!!!!
I have just started taking Sci-MX GRS-5 PROTEIN SYSTEM instead and it does say 2-3 doses maximum a day, as I was on 4 of the previous protein i'm not sure whether to cut back or ignore the message on the tub... Does anyone else take this protein? It does contain more calories, carbs and fat than my previous one... but I dunno what else to try, so many forums say different things, I just hoe someone can give me the answer...
Forgot to mention I also take Sci-MX creatine with breakfast and evening meal
What does your current workout routine look like?
You seem to be taking a HUGE amount of protein via supplements. Now, if your body is using this, great. However, I think you might benefit by replacing a serving or two with real food. Supplements are great, but they are just that; supplements.
I can say that at 6 foot and 182 lbs, you're not fat, and don't run the risk of getting fat unless you have a caloric surplus and aren't exercising.
You also only really need 5g of creatine per day. Some people like to do a 20g/day load for the first week or 2, but it doesn't make that much of an impact.
Last edited by wags; 08-20-2010 at 06:48 AM.
my routine is this one here, as i work from home and have 2 kids getting to the gym isnt an option, so found a nice home workout plan.
I find it hard to eat more than that shown above hence the extra shake. But will try.
Do you know much above this protein supplement Sci-MX GRS-5 PROTEIN SYSTEM?
Im quite new to this and the instructions arent great "2-3 servings a day", I presume morning, after workout and evening???
This along with some extra food do you think would be enough to see results?
Your current "Scooby" workout isn't very good. It has too many exercises for your upper body and it only has lunges for your lower body. That's not a good balance and your upper body is probably having a hard time recovering from that much volume. I know you don't want to hear it, and you'll probably ignore it, but not working your lower body with exercises like squats and deadlifts will slow down the progress in your upper body. I'd invite you to read more articles and posts on Wanna Be Big. You need a good abbreviated and balanced routine with a focus on increased strength.
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I have actually switched programmes to a 2 exercises per muscles group (monday-bicep/tricep, wednesday-chest/back, friday-shoulders/legs), 5 sets of 8 reps. As I did wonder if the 'Scooby' one wasn't good enough. I hear you about legs and will fit squats and deadlifts into my routine.
So cutting back to 3 shakes on workout days and 2 on off days, plus and eat more protein based foods. Is this the way forward to seeing results? Just amazes me nothing has changed much in 3-4 months
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If you're set on not going to the gym, you might want to check out the recent 'no gym home warrior' (or something like that) article that WBB recently published. However, you really need to either a) buy equipment for your home gym or b) get a gym membership. Personally, I've found that working out at home is great, but it's hard to get motivated and easy to slack off. When I go to the gym, I pound out my lifts and get s**t done.
Dude if i could get to a gym a would, trust me... but with 2 babies to take care of it's not an option. I have all the equipment pretty much here at home and am very good at motivating myself, mainly cause ive spent years trying to get in shape and now im as determined as ever.
Going back to my original post, my diet and protein supplements (taken on board WAGS advice and stripping a shake out of my daily intake) is this enough to see gains? I dont believe its my routine as I push myself every week to up the weight on each exercise. The only reason why I havent noticed mass must be down to the level of protein im taking in or calories consumed. (I did take on an extra protein shake purely cause its an easy calorie/protien fix, rather than cooking up some chicken)
You're not seeing gains because a) your routine sucks b) you're not actually doing it 100% or b) you're not eating enough (or a combination).
Are you tracking your calories? How many are you getting per day on average?
on average i worked out about 2642 - 2800 consumed a day
That'd be my first guess - you're not eating enough to see any real mass (or strength) gains. It's been said that there are no hard gainer, just undereaters. While this isa generalization, it is true enough in most cases. Try upping your intake by 500 cals, get your routine in order, and come back in 8 weeks and let us know how it goes.
I always thought I was a hardgainer myself. For reference, I started lifting when I was 5'-10" and 160lbs; I'm now at ~188 and leaner than when I started. I didn't see real mass gains till I was consistently eating 3600 cals/day. YMMV of course.
Ok will do thanks for your help.
Eat more.