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By product:Creating a Windows Server 2012 R2 Failover Cluster using StarWind SAN V8 NEW
This document provides a step-by-step instruction on building a Windows Server 2012 R2 Failover Cluster with the help of the latest StarWind SAN V8. It contains all required information to get the system administrator comfortably through the process of installation to the point where it's all "up and running". Most of the steps are illustrated, so you won't find any difficulties with StarWind software.
Published: April, 2014
WD Integrates StarWind iSCSI SAN & NAS to Their WD Sentinel DX4000 NAS Appliance NEW
This document provides a brief overview of enhancements made by addition of StarWind iSCSI target to the Western Digital's NAS appliance - WD Sentinel DX4000.
Published: April, 2013
StarWind Benchmarking Best Practice NEW
The white paper provides the guidance for optimal configuration of network and disks in order to get high performing HA storage. The document describes in details how to test parameters that affect the overall SAN performance to a great extent.
Published: March, 2013
StarWind High Availability Best Practices NEW
This document is intended both for experienced and novice administrators of SAN storage. It provides basic recommendations regarding best-practice HA SAN configurations. In particular, this document describes setting of OS and networking, teaming and multipathing, synchronization and heartbeat channels as well as contains storage and HA device considerations. The information is illustrated with figures.
Published: February, 2013
Virtualization Reality: Why StarWind Virtual SAN Solutions Deliver Value When Compared to Microsoft NEW
This white paper describes five scenarios of use of the StarWind- and Microsoft-based technologies. It provides side-by-side comparison that illustrates the strength and limitations of both vendors. The document helps to dig deeper into the following features and capabilities: Shared Nothing Live Migration, Hyper-V Replica, SMB 3.0, Hyper-V cluster with SAS JBOD as shared storage, Scale-Out File Servers.
Published: December, 2012
Why Is 3-Way Synchronous Mirroring Better Than 2-Way?
This white paper describes the difference between 3-and 2-way synchronous mirroring - capabilities that are both available in the StarWind iSCSI SAN & NAS solution. The document outlines the advantages of the 3-node high availability storage cluster that provides cost efficiency, increased reliability, and higher performance compared to 2-node HA.
Published: August, 2012
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Best practices for backing up virtual servers with Veeam software and StarWind storage
This document describes how to use StarWind iSCSI SAN both as a production and backup storage. It also explains how to combine StarWind SAN with Veeam Backup & Replication in order to build a reliable storage infrastructure where a user can run virtual machines and ensure their safe backup.
by Luca Dell'Oca, vExpert 2011, VCP3/4/5, CISSP
Published: March, 2012
Top 10 SAN Tips and Lessons Learned From Virtualization
This white paper outlines 10 best practices for using SANs in a virtual datacenter.
by Brien M. Posey, Microsoft MVP expert
Published: February, 2012
Hyper-V Backup Plug-in: Total Backup for Your Hyper-V VMs
This white paper provides information about the Hyper-V Backup Plug-in delivered with StarWind iSCSI SAN 5.8. The document outlines the solution benefits and gives the detailed description of its most important features.
Published: January, 2012
The Revolutionary Solution: StarWind Native SAN for Hyper-V
This white paper describes in details the benefits of the recently released StarWind revolutionary product called StarWind Native SAN for Hyper-V. The document highlights the might of server virtualization consolidated with the shared storage.
Published: January, 2012
Creating the Ideal SMB SAN with StarWind and vSphere
This white paper outlines advantages of server virtualization and gives detailed description of features and benefits provided by the shared storage. The document describes how to build a cost-effective, reliable and powerful storage infrastructure using the StarWind iSCSI SAN solution and lists the hardware prerequisites. The white paper also gives the step-by-step instruction of how to connect vSphere to ISCSI SAN.
by vExpert David Davis
100% Storage Uptime: Overcoming vSphere's Single Point of Failure
This white paper mentions the advantages of virtualization and gives a short description of the components that help your system avoid downtime and stay 100% up and running. The document provides practical recommendations of how to build the replicated environment in order to ensure 100% uptime of your storage infrastructure.
by Microsoft MVP, VMware vExpert Greg Shields
iSCSI SAN for Education
This white paper provides an overview of how a SAN can help overcome limited IT budgets, being effective and inexpensive solution for educational institutions.
How to Increase VMware Application Availability with Shared Storage
The Essential Guide to Using Shared Storage with VMware to Achieve High Availability While Reducing Operating Costs
Hyper-V and High Availability Shared Storage
Hyper-V and High Availability Shared Storage by Microsoft MVP Russ Kaufmann
How To Build a SAN
The Essential Guide for Turning Your Windows Server Into Shared Storage on Your IP Network
Microsoft Server Clustering 101 Guide
This white paper discusses the steps to configure a server cluster using Windows Server 2003 and how to configure a failover cluster using Windows Server 2008
by Microsoft MVP Russ Kaufmann
SQL Server Clustering Guide
This white paper discusses the steps to configure a server cluster using SQL Server 2008 for high availability
by Microsoft MVP Denny Cherry
SAN Sizing Guide
The Essential Guide to sizing a SAN. Selecting the right number, size and speed of disks, RAID levels and SAN performance
The 2010 Guide to iSCSI Storage
The Essential Guide to iSCSI Storage and Why You Should Convert Your Windows Server 2008 R2 Into Shared Storage on Your Existing Ethernet / IP Network


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The NWHM and Good Housekeeping event was a spectacular success! Below are links to websites that have covered the event. Keep checking back for more information! Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the 'About Us Events' Category
Shine On Event SuccessApril 19th, 2010
Shine On EventFebruary 19th, 2010
Shine On: Celebrating 125 Years of Women Making their Mark
To purchase tickets, go to http://www.nycitycenter.org/tickets/productionNew.aspx?performanceNumber=5265#programs
Orchestra seats, plus access to the VIP cocktail reception: $1250
Grand Tier category A seats, plus access to the VIP cocktail reception: $750
Grand Tier category B: $450
Mid Mezzanine: $250
Rear Mezzanine: $75
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"We all live on in the future we make"August 26th, 2009
Senator Barbara Mikulski often refers to the male senators who support women's issues as "galahads." Edward Kennedy has been among those senators. He has was a champion for women and families, a strong advocate for Title IX granting women greater participation in college sports; and more recently a leader in passing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act that ensures equal pay for equal work. Read the rest of this entry »
Equality DayAugust 6th, 2009
August – the month of Equality Day:
Someday Equality Day greeting cards will be sent, and standard printed calendars will note the date.
August 26th: the day to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the past struggles for women's rights – the day to celebrate the progress made in gaining women's rights…also how much more has to be done.
When the National Women's History Museum is a central showpiece in our nation's capital it will be the focus for further reflection and advancements and speed understanding and further progress.
Go NWHM Go!
–By NWHM Board Member Judy Kaplan
Sojourner Truth Statue UnveilingApril 30th, 2009
On April 28, six NWHM Board Members and Advisors attended the dedication of the Sojourner Truth bust in Emancipation Hall of the new Capitol Visitor Center. She becomes only the 10th statue of a woman to stand in the U. S. Capitol building, out of 211 statues. Read the rest of this entry »

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This past weekend I attended the SisterSong's 2011 Let's Talk About Sex National Conference. The conference brought together organizations working on reproductive justice. This four-day... READ MORE
This post was originally published on July 11th, 2011, on the White Ribbon Alliance blog. With a population of nearly 200 million people, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, covering... READ MORE
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A listing of selected Museum artifacts that can be used to teach American history using object-based learning techniques. The selected artifacts represent a variety of historical eras and the list will grow over time. Want to suggest a new artifact? Click here to contact us.
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During World War II, the U.S. military needed to find accurate ways to guide missiles to their targets. Harvard University psychologist B. F. Skinner suggested that a missile nose cone be supplied with three compartments, each with a window. A pig...
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This Barbie doll is costumed and accessorized as a representation of The Virgin of Caridad del Cobre, Patron Saint of Cuba. The doll wears the ornate blue and gold robe characteristic of the Virgin in other depictions in religious cards, carvings,...
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Steve Richard Nicosia (b. 1955) played for eight seasons on four different teams, ending his career in 1985. As a rookie, Nicosia used this catcher's mask when he caught during Game Seven of the 1979 World Series. Later in his career, he set a San...
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During his thirteen seasons with the Boston Celtics, Bob Cousy (b. 1928) played in thirteen consecutive All-Star Games and earned two All–Star MVP awards, among many other accolades. This "Houdini of the Hardwood" introduced spee...
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General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North culminated in the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.
The Battle of Gettysburg was a critical turning point in the American Civil War. During the first three days of July 1863, over 172,000 men and 634 cannons were positioned in an area encompassing 25 square miles.
Civil War battle rattle used on smaller ships to call all hands to battle stations.
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allowed the two states to decide the issue of slavery by a popular ballot. The fight in Kansas was so intense that the state earned the nickname "Bleeding Kansas." John Brown bought 2,000 of these revolv...
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General Charles Conrwallis was so mortified by his defeat that he dispatched his second-in-command, Brigadier General Charles O'Hara, to surrender his forces. When O'Hara offered Cornwallis's sword to George Washington, Washington, in keeping with...
Uniform and hat of soldiers of the 1st Regiment of U.S. Sharpshooters, better known as Berdan's Sharpshooters. Mustered in 1861, this unit was commanded by Colonel Hiram Berdan.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a deal late Tuesday to ease portions of the so-called "fiscal cliff," according to the Huffington Post.
Concord's representative in the House, Niki Tsongas (D-Lowell), voted for the measure along with 171 other Democrats and and 85 Republicans.
The compromise was approved by the Senate at 2 a.m. Tuesday, and despite talk of rejecting it, the House ultimately passed the bill by a vote of 257 to 167.
Sens. John Kerry, D-MA, and Scott Brown, R-MA, both supported the measure in the Senate.
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She said it was his belief that we all had a "responsibility to this great country." She said in Washington today, though, partisan bickering is preventing finding solutions to serious challenges.
However, she said Obamacare is the number one issue consitituents talk to her about. Anthem New Hampshire is the only insurance provider for the state in the Obamacare exchange and, she said, it has excluded 10 hospitals from its coverage.
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I'm a designer with a remodel business; the goal is to save clients as much money as possible keeping the quality high end. I researched this faucet from $459 to $1400 - nearly the exact faucet with big name brands, similar look & functionality. Finding this particular faucet on "O", for a fraction of the price was truly a rewarding find. This faucet functions properly and looks elegant in a rustic stainless steel setting. Just because it's under $200, doesn't mean it's too "cheap". I love it when Overstock.com asks me what I want to save on today, don't you?
This faucet is fantastic. Solid Solid SOLID. We were concerned that the cross arm would be plastic or weak metal. In fact, the cross arm is thick, solid bronze and the whole faucet is extremely solid. The install was simple, maybe 5 minutes maximum on our brand new granite counter tops. We could not be more pleased. The whole this is solid like a rock and yet the flexible, industrial style (spring-ed) head provides all the flexibility anyone would want. I would highly recommend this faucet without hesitation. The finish on this faucet is beautiful and very consistent. Even the cross arm has the same finish. I don't think you will find a simpler, sturdier, more refined looking faucet for this price. Trust me, we shopped around and this was by far the cheapest (cost wise) we found and it turned out to be much sturdier and nicer than any of the faucets we encountered in the stores, installer showrooms, etc... If you want to go with the bronze look, you would be making a very bad decision to pass on this amazing deal on such an amazing faucet. My wife is as happy as a clam...
I looked at many faucets and I really wanted this design but not a high price tag. I was a little hesitant to order it in the oiled bronze, but I wanted something different then the stainless steel look. When it arrived, I was so glad I made the choice for the bronze. It is a really pretty faucet and it is great quality at a much more affordable price then other faucets of this caliber. It was really easy to install (I did it myself w/out my husband and I am very proud of that!), it has amazing water pressure and I think it looks clean and modern in the kitchen. You won't be disappointed in this faucet :)
I really like the way this looks in my kitchen, my husband installed it and said it was super easy, one of the easiest faucets he's ever installed. It easily reaches all of the corners of my 33" wide 10" deep sink. My only complaint is that I have noticed already on the nozzle some spots where the finish is chipping off. I've only had it installed a week and so its a little disappointing for this to be happening so soon. For the price I still think its a good faucet, but it may not last as long as some of the more expensive faucets.
I liked it at first. We've had it a few months. At first it worked great. Then the black thing that switches modes fell off and I can't figure out how to fix it. I'm surprised this has not happened to anyone else because it looks like it was barely on there.
We returned this faucet only because it was not the color that we were looking for
Love this faucet. Have brown granite sink and this faucet extension up over the counter so can see from several angles. It turns so can reach over the bar and use it. Very solid and durable. Love it!
Positives: (1) The scale of this faucet is pretty much a show-stopper. Very cool. Our sink is in the center of our kitchen island and this one piece of hardware completely changed the whole look of the kitchen. It's been in 2 weeks and lots of houseguests have commented on it unprompted. (2) The fact that the whole top (from the handle/lever on upwards) moves in full range gives you a lot of sink space when you don't need the water running. I.e., when I've got a sink full of stuff going on, I can completely move the faucet out of the way. (3) The flexible sprayer hose is very utilitarian/useful. (That said, I thought the height of the faucet would provide a longer reach on how far out you could pull the hose. It's not restrictive but not as long as I anticipated.) (4) The water pressure is significantly higher than the faucet it replaced. (5) At its Overstock pricing, this is a great value. Comparing it to the similarly priced offerings we saw at the big box stores, there's no comparison. (Don't get me wrong, it's not at all like the $1500 faucet I ogled but, hey, it's darn nice!) Negatives: The finish is much flatter than I expected. Our other "burnished" hardware in the kitchen has more of a mottled/richer finish with more patina. This finish is much more flat; more towards a black/brown. It blends nicely but don't expect it to have a real "burnished" effect.
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I purchased this item Gourmetier #GS8895ACL, American Classic Single Handle Pull-Down Spray Kitchen Faucet, Oil Rubbed Bronze a couple of years ago for a remodel that was sidetracked but will be shortly underway. In the process I have made many purchases and it was brought to my attention that Big Box stores and discount retailers often sell merchandise that while brand name, is not the exact same quality as those same products purchased from higher-priced plumbing, electrical, and lighting retailers. While this may be true for some, not for all. I purchased the Gourmetier #GS8895ACL, American Classic Single Handle Pull-Down Spray Kitchen Faucet, Oil Rubbed Bronze American Classics faucet at O for such a low price...I have seen it anywhere from $300-900...I paid around $170 at O..I called the company whose information was enclosed. This product is manufactured by an American company, Kingston Brass, They assured me that if it is a Kingston Brass product,(which was clearly marked on the box and in the supplied literature) they only make a single high quality line, no matter who the retailer is and this would seem to be true. The faucet is very heavy, does not have any visible plastic or resin parts, and the supply lines are braided metal, NOT plastic. While it has not yet been installed, I am hopeful that it will work flawlessly for many years and I will report back once installed. If anyone needs parts, you can locate the items and parts here: http://www.kingstonbrass.com/GS8895ACL_p/gs8895acl.htm I am thrilled that O supplied me with a SUPER deal on a high quality faucet!!! thanks O!!!!!
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October 5, 2009
It's nice to know that in the event of a disaster, your school will be prepared. Colleges and universities nationwide already have contingency plans for situations such as fires, floods, and other on-campus emergencies. In anticipation of on-campus outbreaks of the H1N1 swine flu virus, colleges are also reviewing and tweaking their plans for dealing smoothly with infectious diseases on campus. While undergoing this process, one official on the University of Florida campus decided to do one better and prepare his college for another type of outbreak-a zombie attack.
The zombie attack disaster preparedness plan was initially posted on the University of Florida's e-Learning website along with response plans for other, more likely, disaster scenarios. The plan's author, e-Learning Support Services Manager Doug Johnson, composed it as a joke one night during a bout of insomnia while his office was working on strategies for handling a campus closure, then posted it to provide a bit of levity for fellow e-Learning staff members.
Highlights of the plan include humorous definitions of "zombieism" and "zombie behavior spectrum disorder," as well as a form for university employees to complete if they need to deal with undead coworkers. While it was removed from the University of Florida website shortly after discovery and publication by local media, The Gainesville Sun still has a copy available online.
While the University of Florida zombie attack plan was humorous in nature, zombies have been used to model disease outbreaks in serious contexts. Earlier this year, a group of Canadian graduate students modeled a zombie attack as a classroom exercise that is now slated for publication in the upcoming book Infections Disease Modeling Research Progress. Their zombie attack model could have useful implications for modeling and understanding the spread of other infectious diseases, including swine flu.
One of the jokes in Johnson's paper was an allusion to the field of Zombie Studies (which, sadly, is not yet a viable college major), but given the recent uptick in interest in zombies on college campuses, can it be long before zombies find their way into more standardized parts of the college curriculum? Perhaps we will soon see more eye-catching titles for college classes dealing with the undead.
October 8, 2009
From best dorm food to greatest contributions to the social good, regardless of the criteria you're using in your college search, there are likely lists available to help you find the best colleges to fit your needs. The latest college scorecard to emerge this college application season is the College Sustainability Report Card, an annual publication that grades public and private colleges and universities nationwide on eco-friendliness. For students who are passionate about the environment and want to attend a college that shares their concerns, this may be a useful list to check out.
The Report Card has been in existence since 2007, when it began grading the schools with the largest endowments on sustainability efforts. This year, it opened up its survey to other schools, promising to include any institution willing to pay $700 to offset the additional costs of research and reporting. The 2010 Report Card graded 332 schools, ranging from small private colleges to flagship state universities, with 26 schools earning the highest grade of A-. Over half of the schools surveyed earned a higher grade this year than last, despite budget cuts brought about by losses in endowments and state funding due to the recession.In addition to the overall grade, report cards for each institution also feature grades in the following categories: administration, climate change and energy, food and recycling, green building, student involvement, transportation, endowment transparency, investment priorities, and shareholder engagement. Some of these individual scores may be especially useful elements of the college search for students interested in becoming engaged in their campus communities and contributing to the greening of their colleges. Low scores can point to things students can help improve (such as implementing recycling programs on campus), and high scores in student involvement can indicate a community of like-minded individuals willing to collaborate to bring about change.
Beyond incorporating sustainability into the criteria you use in choosing a college, eco-minded students may also want to look into the opportunities for green scholarships available. These awards may point to additional ways to help the planet, and they can also help you pay for school at your green college of choice.
October 13, 2009
Agnes Jasinski
Most of you know what a college town looks like - a community dominated by the students, faculty and staff of the school that occupies the community there. While many students prefer to apply to the more insulated school environment that comes with a college town, others seek out educations in cities where there's more to the community than the college housed there. Something those students may not consider when filing their applications is whether that intended school has been a good neighbor or a stranger to that surrounding community.
A survey presented yesterday by Dr. Evan S. Dobelle, the president of Westfield State College, ranked 25 colleges based on just that. The survey, called "Saviors of Our Cities: A Survey of Best College and University Civic Partnerships", looked at schools' contributions to the towns and cities they're found in, and which had the best relationships with the residential and business communities in those locations. The top 25 schools were picked based on their positive impacts on their communities, including community service involvement. Another 100 schools were recognized on the survey's "Honor Roll" of friendly neighbors.
The best neighbors according to Dobelle's survey were the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California, tied for number one. Neither Westfield nor the two other schools Dobelle was once president at - Trinity College and the University of Hawaii - made the list. Dobelle, a researcher specializing in public/private partnerships, collected his data by sending the survey he composed to schools across the country for distribution in their communities. Some schools were then contacted for on-campus visits or interviews. The University of Pennsylvania was chosen based on its work with schools in West Philadelphia; the University of Southern California got high marks for working on a program that revitalized businesses in Los Angeles.
Other schools that ranked in the top 25 on Dobelle's list included Tulane University, Portland State University, and the University of Dayton. His specific criteria included real dollars invested, a quantifiable increase in positive recognition of the institution and the length of involvement with the community, among others. Dobelle first came up with the survey in 2006. As colleges are obviously closely linked to their communities in college towns, those schools weren't considered in the survey in favor of looking at urban universities' relationships with their towns and cities.
So what do you think? Should the "good neighbor" factor be included in a student's college search? Do you attend a particularly neighborly institution? Let us know your thoughts.
Colleges across the country have had to make sweeping budget cuts to cope with substantial endowment losses and reductions in state funding sustained as a result of the recession. In many places, these cuts have led to fewer instructors, larger class sizes, and fewer course offerings. In addition to potentially reducing the quality of instruction students receive (even as they see their tuition continuing to rise dramatically), these factors are also making it harder for students to graduate on time.
An Associated Press article details the struggles some students at state colleges are facing trying to finish their educational careers. Despite the limits placed on freshmen and transfer enrollment this year, upperclassmen in California, as well as other states facing large-scale financial difficulties, are finding it nearly impossible to get into the classes they need to complete their plans of study.
Some students are able to only enroll part-time, jeopardizing their financial aid eligibility, while others are spending money on classes that basically amount to filler, at least as far as education requirements are concerned. Still other students may be choosing to take a semester or more off from school when faced with the prospect of being unable to enroll in any of the classes they want or need to take. Even more frustrating for students who need to take specific courses to graduate is that along with overstuffing sections of popular classes, universities are more likely to cut sections and courses (and even departments) with low enrollments to conserve resources, potentially leaving even more students high and dry.
Aside from analyzing every possible approach to fulfilling their degree requirements; petitioning professors, colleges, and department heads to grant exceptions in the wake of overflowing classrooms; and being sure to register as early as possible for next semester, there are few other options available to undergraduate students caught in this situation. However, students who are in the midst of their college searches can take steps to protect themselves against canceled classes and prolonged stays in college. A growing number of schools offer four-year graduation guarantees and accelerated degree programs, allowing students who can make the commitments required to avoid frustrations and minimize their time to degree.
October 15, 2009
Still trying to choose a college, or perhaps a college major? Now, more than ever, quality job prospects are likely to figure into that decision. Work opportunities that come with a generous salary and great potential for growth, yet allow you to have the quality of life you want are the holy grail of employment and it's understandable to want to tailor your college goals towards obtaining such a job. To help make your decision a little easier, Money Magazine and PayScale.com put together a list of 50 lines of work that come with all of the features mentioned above, entitled Best Jobs in America.
CNNMoney.com has the results online already, with the print version appearing in the November issue of Money. The full top 50 are listed in order (along with another 50 high-ranking jobs), with detailed descriptions available for the top ten, and additional lists of top paying, most job growth, and best quality of life also posted online. This year's top ten are Systems Engineer, Physician Assistant, College Professor, Nurse Practitioner, Information Technology Project Manager, Certified Public Accountant, Physical Therapist, Network Security Consultant, Intelligence Analyst, and Sales Director. The top ten best jobs primarily consist of careers that may appeal to students pursuing medical or technology degrees, but students with virtually any academic interest are likely to find something in the list appealing.
To arrive at their selections, Money and PayScale started with career fields in which the Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates growth 10% or more over the next decade and that require a college degree. They focused on jobs with median pay above $65,000 for workers with 2-7 years of experience and more than 10,000 positions nationwide and weeded out jobs that did poorly during the recession to arrive at a list of top 100 jobs. To arrive at the top 50 and top 10, data from a survey asking 35,000 workers to rate their jobs on quality of life (flexibility, stress, personal satisfaction, etc.) was used, along with data on current employment, long-term growth, pay, security, and projected openings. Finally, industry experts were interviewed to determine top 10.
Top jobs require different levels of training and candidates face different levels of competition. Many require additional training beyond a bachelor's degree, ranging from one-year certification programs to PhD and possibly post-doctoral experience. These top jobs are also not entry-level positions, so workers starting out in these industries may not see high pay or low stress immediately. So don't get discouraged if the career you want to pursue isn't on this list. Ultimately, the best job for you will be one you like to do and are able to do well. That's also good advice for choosing a college major.
October 16, 2009
I went to a flagship university. Almost everyone I knew came from a city or town I had heard of, because most were there for the same reasons I was - that home state tuition. Those few I met who came from neighboring states or even from as far away as one of the coasts were few and far between. Tuition was significantly higher for those students, making it difficult for many to justify private school costs at a public institution. Still, the school drew some semblance of an out-of-state population because of its research centers and reputation in certain fields of study.
An Inside Higher Education article today explores a tactic being used by flagship universities across the country to boost budgets and work toward replenishing nest eggs that had dwindled during a difficult economy. More and more state schools plan on working harder to increase out-of-state enrollment.
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst is hoping for a 15 percent boost in undergraduates outside of Massachusetts over the next decade. Rutgers University, where about 10 percent of the student population comes from outside New Jersey, wants to see its out-of-state numbers around 25 percent instead. In New York, the state's comptroller actually issued a report on the millions of dollars in lost revenue because of the State University of New York's low out-of-state enrollment numbers. The article points out that at state schools like the University of Vermont where out-of-state students outnumber in-state students, the demand for an in-state education is much lower.
So how will these schools lure more students from out-of-state, and get them to pay higher tuition costs? The first step is opening up more slots to out-of-state students. The president at the University of Colorado hopes the state lifts the cap on non-resident enrollment. And states like the University of California at Berkeley, a prestigious school that even Californian students must prove their academic worth to attend, will surely have less trouble finding out-of-state recruits based on reputation alone than lesser-known state institutions. Some state schools are looking into new merit-based scholarship programs targeting out-of-state students, but wouldn't that defeat the purpose of bringing more money into the school? The article suggests building relationships with out-of-state high schools, working alumni networks and even reaching out to top, non-resident students, to boost their out-of-state numbers.
Going to school in-state is still a good option to consider if you're worried about the cost of college. You can still be far enough away from your parents while enjoying home state tuition. Many state schools also reward students in other ways, including scholarships and grants for local freshmen, especially if you're pursuing a high-need field of study and plan on remaining in that state post-graduation. Conduct a college search on our site based on your own criteria to find the place that best fits your needs and has the qualities you find most important.
October 27, 2009
It may not be more difficult to get into the college of your choice these days. In fact, at least half of the nation's colleges are actually less competitive than they were over the last 50 years, according to an expansive research project published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
The effort, conducted by Caroline M. Hoxby, an economist at Stanford University, shows that only a small number of private colleges have become more competitive over the last several decades, and that a more substantial number are actually less competitive. The study looked at data from 1955 through today and focused on information on SAT scores rather than the anecdotal evidence we've come to accept on whether it's tougher to get into college. Hoxby claims that students' choices about where they go to college today are based more on the specific characteristics of that college, such as the study body or the resources available to them at a particular school, rather than its location and distance from home. That means some schools saw more applications - often smaller, private schools - while others - often larger, public institutions - have seen a decrease in applicants.
It also means students are spending more to go to college, or requiring more financial aid to do so, since they're going out of state for their educations. An article in Inside Higher Education today suggests that the typical student shouldn't be concerned about rising admissions selectivity, but rather another finding of the study - falling standards of achievement. Students are less prepared than ever to go to college, despite much attention on getting high school students thinking about higher education earlier and earlier.
So how do you explain recent data from reputable organizations like the National Association for College Admission Counseling that show declining acceptance rates at four-year colleges? Hoxby says her data looks at the big picture, which shows that traditionally selective private schools have and will remain selective as more students leave their hometowns for more elite institutions. But most students shouldn't focus on the idea that college is impossible to get into. Simply put, it isn't - according to this round of data, of course.
Check out our college search tool to find schools that fit your specific interests, whether you're hoping to attend school in a particular state or look for colleges with the programming you're interested in.
October 29, 2009
High school students face a lot of pressure when it comes to planning their future. There's a persistent idea that if you don't have your entire life mapped out by the end of 11th grade, you're somehow doomed to a life of vagrancy or doing whatever job your parents pick out for you. If you're a high school senior still uncertain about choosing a college major and setting career goals, a career Q&A that appeared in the New York Times earlier this week might help. It primarily offers advice to parents, but can also serve as a road map for high school students who are thinking about potential college majors and post-college careers.
Focus on Strengths and Interests: Rather than starting out by exploring careers and seeing which one you can fit into, begin by thinking about what you're good at and what you like doing. Maybe you're amazing at math and like to build things in your spare time, or maybe you get joy out of helping your classmates edit their English papers. Think about what you like doing and what environments you prefer to work in. Then begin looking for careers that play to those strengths. By focusing on both what you enjoy and what you excel at, you stand a much better chance of finding a major or a job you can enjoy doing.
Research Potential Careers Now: Don't wait until your final year of college to decide whether or not you like the professions you found fascinating in high school. Look for opportunities to learn more about potential careers and the people who pursue them. Internships, volunteer experiences, and job shadowing can be great ways to do this. If you know any adults whose job sounds interesting, see if you can arrange to talk to them about it, observe them at work, or even help out after school. Consider reading books about careers you find interesting, as well, but be sure to balance glamorized or fictionalized accounts with real-world observations and experiences to avoid disappointment. Career exploration and research don't have to stop in high school, either. You don't need to go to college with a career plan set in stone, nor do you need to wait for your department or advisor to take the lead on preparing you for a career or showing you what options exist. Feel free to choose classes that interest you and find time outside of school to continue to learn about what people with your degree can do and take advantage of opportunities to gain exposure to and experience in fields you find interesting.
Don't Feel Forced: Finally, and most importantly, don't worry if nothing comes to mind right away, or you're still hearing nothing from your parents and teachers but "you're good at math! Be an accountant!" It's normal to be undecided for awhile or to change your mind later, and you likely have a lot more talents and interests than what you can recall immediately as a high school student. College students switch majors and adults switch careers and both groups do so successfully. So don't feel like you have to make a lifelong commitment to the first idea that appeals to you or those around you. If you keep your mind open and have some strategies in place, you'll eventually come across something that will stick.
November 2, 2009
Think getting admitted to the local public university is just a numbers game? Think again. State colleges are increasingly adopting a holistic approach to college admissions, especially at more selective flagship institutions. While applicants with high GPA's and standardized test scores are still likely to easily gain admittance, students more towards the middle of the pack may want to be aware of this growing trend in enrollment.
The holistic approach means that colleges are aiming to consider the whole applicant, not just his or her grades and test scores, in the admissions process. This information often includes such things as the student's background, the type of school he or she attended, and the student's employment and extracurricular activities. Participation in athletics, volunteering and community service, or school clubs could all work to a student's advantage under a holistic approach.
How schools collect this additional information about applicants varies, but it's likely to mean a longer and more complicated college application process. For many schools, this has meant adding sections to the application or asking for more, longer, or less formal application essays. For others, it could involve looking more closely at letters of recommendation or beginning to ask for them when they hadn't previously. College admission officials are also contacting high school counselors to ask questions about applicants that may not have been answered by their college application.
There are some significant benefits to this process. Students who have taken a less traditional path through high school may find their applications considered more favorably. Another upside of colleges looking more closely at the whole student comes with the question of "fit." Applicants admitted to institutions with a more holistic approach may find themselves happier at the college they ultimately attend, as their interests and their institution's focus may match more closely than if they'd been admitted based solely on the results of a formula.
If you are applying to a state college or a private college this year, you may want to take a holistic approach to your application, treating each section as if it's going to be read with a critical eye. Students who have little to show for their high school experience other than decent grades and test scores could potentially find themselves turned down by their top choice schools, but students who can demonstrate the full depth of their value could see big returns.
November 3, 2009
More private colleges than ever before are charging $50,000 a year or more in tuition and other fees, according to an analysis of College Board data done by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Last year, only five colleges charged $50,000 a year or more for tuition, fees, room, and board. This year, 58 did.
Most students receive some merit- or need-based scholarship or grant money to help cover some of those costs, but according to the Chronicle, the average scholarship and grant amounts at the highest priced schools was around $13,000 a year, leaving students and their families to fend for themselves when it comes to looking for outside scholarships, grants and student loans. Despite those staggering numbers, many of the most expensive schools haven't suffered in terms of declining enrollment, and have expansion and economic recovery plans in the works where the additional funding will come in handy.
Bucknell University, where tuition, fees, room, and board totaled about $50,300 this year, a 22-percent jump over the last six years, plans to hire more faculty and increase aid. And that school wasn't even in the top five most expensive colleges. Those honors go to Sarah Lawrence College ($55,788), Landmark College ($53,900), Georgetown University ($52,161), New York University ($51,993), and George Washington University ($51,775), in that order.
At the same time, many private colleges and universities are predicting a decrease in revenue and net tuition despite increasing enrollment rates and increasing tuition costs. The Moody's report "New Tuition Challenges at Many U.S. Private Universities" surveyed 100 private schools and found that nearly 30 percent experienced drops in net revenue and fees for the 2010 fiscal year. This suggests those schools are offering more in terms of financial aid. An article in Inside Higher Education today says some schools may have tried to compensate for a weak economy and projections of low enrollment levels (which for many private colleges turned out not to be the case) with more financial aid offered to incoming students. Most of the public institutions surveyed, however, expect increases in revenue, according to Moody's.
So what does this mean for private schools? The Chronicle suggests not much. Enrollments so far have supported high tuition rates (and rising median salaries among presidents at private colleges), and a ceiling hasn't yet been set. Does this suggest that students could be seeing $60,000 in annual costs to attend many of the top private institutions? Possibly. But that would mean financial aid would need to keep up alongside those rising costs. What do you think? How much is too much? If you're facing sticker shock, be sure to evaluate all of your options. If you're set on a school, look outside that college for financial aid assistance. Conduct a free scholarship search to see awards you may qualify for that could make a dent in your cost of attendance, and do your research with a college search so that you know exactly what you could be paying at that dream school.
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Atlus's penchant for stellar translation work is once again on display in Code of Princess, telling the tale of Solange Blanchefleur de Lux, the Princess of DeLuxia (that's a mouthful). Her family has been thrown out in to the street by Queen Distiny after a cadre of monsters stormed the surrounding village and Distiny's promise to rid the town of monsters has convinced the townspeople that the de Lux family has got to go. Armed with the DeLuxcalibur and some of the skimpiest armor around (what is the rule? The power of armor is inversely proportional to the amount of skin it covers?), Solange and her friends must defeat Queen Distiny and ultimately save the world. The game has a bit of an M. Night Shyamalan twist at the ending that is cool, but ultimately it's the cast of interesting characters that make the story great. From Solange's unflappable optimism to Zozo's monotone attitude, each character feels unique.
That uniqueness extends to gameplay as well. With over 50 characters to choose from, there is going to be someone for everyone. A lot of the characters are monsters that are fought throughout the game, but there are also a few bit characters who seem ridiculously out of place, but are just cool to play as, like Eluda the tavern owner. Her move set is incredibly limited compared to other characters but she can be terrifyingly powerful when set up correctly. Meanwhile, there are a number of joke characters, like the Old Man who has only two moves and cannot block or dash at all, making him a tremendous challenge to master. Most characters have a fair number of moves that range from simple presses of the B button to quarter-circle motions using the D-Pad or analog stick in combination with A or B. This control setup is repetitive but keeps things from being needlessly complex, and each character has different attacks resulting from these inputs. One of the reasons this succeeds, though, is due to the length of the missions players will be undertaking.
The story and post-game is composed of missions that are little meaty chunks of gameplay. There are 30 missions for the main story, and then another 30 bonus missions unlock as players progress. These missions don't take more than a few minutes to complete at a time, and all revolve around defeating a number of enemies and sometimes protecting a random villager. The short nature of these missions makes it easy to try out each unlockable character, and leveling them up allows players to allocate stat points to improve their hit points, attack power, attack speed, and defense. So while each character has the same move set, the moves themselves offer up enough variety to make each character feel at least somewhat different. The only downer here is that characters can only level up if a stage is completed. Failing at any point in the mission results in no gains which can be disheartening at times, as I ran into a few missions where Solange wasn't powerful enough for a boss fight. Taking her to some of the unlocked bonus missions remedied that, but the star rating system that indicates difficulty sometimes does not accurately convey how hard a mission can be (I'm looking at you, The Little Witch mission). There is also a store that carries a number of items that can be purchased to power up any of the characters. Some of the weaponry and armor is limited to who it can be used by, but the amount of items is large and can really help push a character in the 'broken' tier of power.
Code of Princess is a good-looking game. The 3D models almost come off as 2D in appearance and are animated beautifully. The colorful artwork of Kinu Nishimura also translates well into the game's visuals. The 3D feature isn't much to rave about, though it does make it easier to distinguish what plane the enemies rest on. Like Guardian Heroes, Code of Princess allows players to jump between lanes to avoid enemy attacks. Also like Guardian Heroes, this game can suffer from incredible amounts of slowdown when there are too many enemies on screen coupled with some of the magic effects. This results in single-digit frames on a number of occasions, and watching the credits is really depressing because it seems to show the game running at a perfect 60 frames per second. I want whatever hardware the game was running on when that gameplay footage was captured.
The audio ranges from dull to memorable. I got really sick of some of the music during combat just because I was constantly hearing the same tracks. But one song I could never get tired of was the theme of Marco Neko which played whenever I'd visit his shop. It had a weird, TV infomercial vibe about it that I was digging. The voice acting is spot on. Laura Bailey nails the perpetually perky Solange, and Michelle Ruff has just the right level of doom and gloom in her portrayal of Zozo the necromancer. The rest of the cast pulls off their characters well, which is typical for the studio that Atlus employs for their games.
There's local and online multiplayer for those who like to game in groups. Taking the game online is a bit of a challenge just because I wasn't able to find very many games. Even hosting games I rarely got someone to join in. Thankfully it is easy to start a game with CPU players to replace normal players, or it's possible to go for the glory and run the stages alone, though these stages are a lot harder thanks to the increased number of monsters.
Code of Princess is a solid effort from Atlus and Agatsuma Entertainment. Its bite-sized mission structure makes it a perfect portable game, even if the majority of missions don't have much difference to them. The sheer number of characters offer a bit of variety and challenge, though gradually this game will get to the point where it feels like a grindfest and it simply stops being worth it. I found myself having a great deal of fun with the game, and after taking about a good eight hours to get through the story I was still eager to try out the online mode and bonus missions. I recommend Code of Princess because it's something new to play on the 3DS, has an endearing charm much like Solange's infallible cheeriness, and is a great deal of fun for a good while. It's easy to see that this was a labor of love for Agatsuma Entertainment, and here's to hoping they can keep making games like this, for they don't come along often.
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My 21-year-old son has never known a world without The Simpsons. Fox's landmark animated show, which snagged its own half-hour sitcom slot back in 1989, has spoofed four sitting presidents, spanned 11 Olympics (summer and winter) and survived 22 "Treehouse of Horror" Halloween specials. It predates the World Wide Web, a united Germany and Forrest Gump. It has given us the Oxford English Dictionary-approved interjection "D'oh!" peddled literally billions of dollars worth of merchandise and aired more episodes than all but two American series (Gunsmoke and Lassie). Here's what all that means: The Simpsons has been around a long time—so long, in fact, that this 500th episode-inspired review may not be able to tell you anything you didn't already know about this show. And you've probably already made up your mind about Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Either you watch (and consider The Simpsons to be a cogent, witty and surprisingly warm-hearted satire of the American condition) or you don't (and think the cartoon is crass, lewd and morally impaired, not to mention the inspiration for even more egregious shows like South Park and Family Guy).To both camps, we have this to say: We couldn't agree more. [*Insert asterisk here.]Whatever you think about The Simpsons, there's no question it's become an indelible part of American culture—perhaps because in all its paradoxes, it resembles America itself. It's rebellious and conservative, wayward and moral, both woefully corrupt and whimsically cool. The Simpsons is like a funhouse mirror that may distort who we are, but there's enough of a resemblance that we instantly recognize ourselves in its crudely animated outlines.In the beginning, parents and pundits lambasted the show for its crude humor and lack of viable role models—while T-shirts featuring the grinning visage of Bart and the words "underachiever and proud of it" blanketed the country. The Simpsons was the family no one wanted to be but secretly wanted to visit, if only for a vacation of sorts. Their show for many (including a fledgling ministry that would soon be called Plugged In) was both a symptom and a cause of a steep decline in our culture. Others thought, "It's about time we all loosened up a bit!"Underneath it all, something else was happening. Homer and his clan, for all their many, many faults, loved and cared for each other—and still do. In some ways, now in the second decade of a new century, they seem almost counter-culturally old-fashioned. As our culture tries to now decide if family—any sort of family—is needed at all, Springfield's first fam holds together, never minding the pressures of school, work, politics, media and the occasional natural (or unnatural) disaster. Indeed, Homer and Marge have stuck it out for better than three decades through thick and thin, sickness and health, hair and no hair.We sometimes lament how traditional families don't have much of a face on television these days, and we're right to do so. But never at the expense of the Simpsons, a bright-yellow family of five that, for some Americans, has become shorthand for the nuclear family.But now we must come back to that asterisk inserted above. Because those Simpsons are nuclear in more ways than one. And their show is still (and increasingly so) edgy, rebellious, lewd and crude. Homer is in fact one of the worst dads … ever. Bart's still loud and proud when it comes to underachieving. Sexual double entendres scatter out across Springfield like so much fallout. Over-the-top animated violence and gore doesn't restrict itself to just The Itchy & Scratchy Show. Homer drinks beer like a dehydrated water buffalo. Patty and Selma smoke like Mr. Burns' nuclear power plant after Homer throws a wrench in the reactor. And Mr. Burns' lovesick assistant, Smithers, would do anything to start up a whole different sort of nuclear family with his usually oblivious boss. While gays and lesbians (Patty "outed" herself 16 seasons in) get something of a pass (Homer has even officiated a same-sex wedding), foreigners are, as London's Telegraph puts it, downright "weird, remote and funny" in Homer-land. And while Homer and Co. may wind up in church every Sunday—and when Homer decides to skip in one episode, his house nearly burns down by way of "judgment"—the overall tone of scores of episodes dealing with Christianity is skeptical at best, outright mocking at worst. (Note that creator Matt Groening is an equal-opportunity jokester in this arena. Hinduism, Judaism and Islam also have felt the searing heat of his sarcasm.)Many other potholes dot this primary-color landscape, and they're not all made of marijuana: Suicide, nudism, masturbation, bestiality, bullying and drug abuse are but a few. In short? Springfield's Simpsons does not exemplify an ideal family. Fox's Simpsons does not exemplify an ideal TV series. Neither was ever intended to. And thus, this show and its family may indeed be a symptom of a culture gone terribly wrong. Which makes it pretty hard at times to see that it's also a symptom of what we've done right.
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To celebrate the show's 500th episode, the city of Springfield decides it's fed up with the family that made it famous and runs them out of town. The Simpsons wind up in the quaint-and-lawless Outlands. Then, one by one, as if they simply can't live without their neighborhood troublemakers, Springfield's citizens uproot and resettle in the Outlands too, re-creating their old metropolis by way of a Wild West-style motif.We're offered a nice thought or two about acceptance and neighborliness. But mostly the gags here center on flatulence, drugs, alcohol, homosexuality, masturbation, defecation, urination, drunken driving, physical abuse and underwear (or the lack thereof). Homer and Marge sneak back into town to find romance once again in their barricaded bedroom. "There's no sex like fugitive sex," he says, naked (but covered) in bed. They're caught. And Rev. Lovejoy suggests the family be crucified and buried. "Screw the bolder in tight" this time, he adds. Friends and foes alike force the Simpsons to participate in a "Simpsons go to hell" parade featuring a pitchfork-wielding demon. Someone suggests killing any Simpson they see wandering the street, trading their "pelts" in for a free soda. We hear "d‑‑n," "jeez" and a misuse of God's name.
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Updated Nov 15, 2012 - 4:51 pm
D-backs Hill and Montero garner MVP votes
Hill, who just completed his first full year with Arizona, received a seventh place vote and two tenth place votes. Zachary Levine, a writer for the Houston Chronicle, gave Hill the seventh place nod, while Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic and Troy Renck of the Denver Post voted him tenth.
Hill hit .302 with 26 homers and 85 runs batted in this season for Arizona. The eight-year veteran also hit for the cycle twice in an 11-day span in June, becoming the first player to hit for the cycle twice in one year since Babe Herman of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1931.
Montero, who hit .286 with 15 homers and 88 RBI, received a tenth place vote from Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey won the award, garnering 27 out of 32 first place votes. Ryan Braun of Milwaukee finished second, while Pittsburgh outfielder Andrew McCutchen finished third.
Posey led the National League with a .336 batting average and had 24 homers and 103 runs batted in for the World Series Champion Giants. He also became the first catcher to win the National League award since Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds in 1972.
- Beckett, Puig silence D-backs in series-clinching win for Dodgers: By The Numbers
- D-backs' Bolsinger struggles in first career start
- Ethier's HR propels Dodgers over Diamondbacks
- D-backs lose early lead, fall to Dodgers: By The Numbers
- Reserve outfielder Tony Campana supplies spark during D-backs' sluggish start
- Tim Kurkjian, ESPN MLB Insider - Thursday April 17Tim Kurkjian talks about the Diamondbacks' tough start to the season.
- Bickley Blast - Thursday April 17Bickley blasts Kevin Towers' philosophy and the need for an analytics GM.
- Derrick Hall, D-backs President and CEO - Thursday April 17Is it too early to make a change?
- Kevin Towers, D-backs GM - Wednesday April 16Can the D-backs weather the storm?
- Jay Franklin, Archie Bradley's agent - Tuesday April 15Archie Bradley's agent clarifies his comments he made while talking to Ken Rosenthal.
- Mike Bolsinger, D-backs pitcher - Tuesday April 15D-backs pitcher Mike Bolsinger talks about his MLB debut.
- Kirk Gibson, D-backs manager - Tuesday April 15D-backs manager Kirk Gibson talks about the team's pitching woes.


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PLACEBO and More Set for Wildside Festival at Centaur Theatre, Jan 3-13
Centaur's 16th Wildside Theatre Festival jumpstarts the New Year with 10 days of sensational, cutting-edge theatre! Curated by Artistic and Executive Director, Roy Surette, the festival features a potpourri of colourful characters including the hilarious Mr. Joe in the North American premiere of Placebo; the outrageous Miss Hiccup, who has been compared to an Asian Carmen Miranda; short women in search of margaritas, meringue and men; and two culturally challenged lovebirds in a spicy, Quebec meets India, Bollywood-style comedy.
This year's Wildside also features a musical adaptation of Rosmersholm and The Master Builder all rolled into one Norwegian Folk Rocking good time, and a work-in-progress where audiences can share their thoughts on the play in development with the writer, director and actors.
"Join us for what promises to be a fantastic fun-filled festival showcasing the creative talents of four amazing and diverse Montreal women creators, a brilliant Japanese director/performer/Fringe Festival favourite and a very funny clown guy making his return to Montreal following his acclaimed international work with Cirque De Soleil. I hope you'll come to the Festival bar and meet the artists, and please stay tuned for information on additional surprise performances," says Roy Surette, Artistic and Executive Director.
See four of the six plays with an affordable Wildside Theatre Pass. They sell out fast, so get yours now!
North American premiere
Mr. Joe works the front desk at a pharmaceutical test clinic. He prides himself on running a smooth-running waiting room but today he's told they won't start on time – a hard pill to swallow for a guy who likes to run a tight ship. The tension mounts and his attempt to maintain control breaks down in front of a room full of people. He embarrasses himself, goes berserk and becomes extraordinarily funny, and eventually befriends the entire audience. Come and join Mr. Joe in his waiting room and witness how he deals with a day that starts out totally wrong.
Joe De Paul made his clown debut in Cirque du Soleil's Dralion in 1999. He now lives in France and performs in circuses and cabarets around the world. He is delighted to present the North American premiere of Placebo in Montreal.
Presented and written by Joe De Paul Directed by Aline Muheim Bilingual show (English and French). Suitable for adults and kids 8+
Silent, except for a tiny case of the hiccups
Yanomi Shoshinz directed and performed in My Exploding Family by Japan's Osara Soup, the Montreal FRINGE show that won Centaur's pick for the 2012 Best Production – English Theatre Award. The Tokyo comedian returns to Montreal to perform her award-winning solo piece, A Day in the Life of Miss Hiccup. Shoshinz regularly performs in Japan, Canada and the United States and she has toured to Russia, Iran and several countries in Asia. She is praised at every stop for her originality and explosive energy.
Created, directed and performed by Japan's award-winning Yanomi Shoshinz Director's Award (The Capital Fringe 2012) | Best of Fest (The Winnipeg Fringe 2010)
Can you handle the spice?
What happens when a small-town Québécois meets a home-grown girl from India? Sparks fly! But there are cultural complications: Boy believes in the present, Girl in the future, and a blast from the past comes along to further complicate things. A comedy dance-theatre, Poutine Masala is a delightful story that will make you laugh and tug at your heartstrings. Trilingual (French, English and a dash of Hindi), this intercultural Bollywood-style love story features a talented cast of Québécois and Indo-Canadian actors.
Presented by Deepali Productions Story & Choreography: DeepaLi Lindblom | Script: Stéfan Cedilot | Direction: Olivier Berthiaume | Music: Mathieu Beaudet. Featuring: DeepaLi Lindblom, José Dufour, Ranjana Jha, Minoo Gundevia, Kathleen Aubert, Abhishek Kumar, Hashim Javed, Avi Bendahan, Karine Benchetrit, Catrine Demers, Francis Vincent and Marie-Hélène Dugal.
Will make your heart sing
Playwright Joanne Sarazen (of Jesus Jello and The Birth of Weza fame) and talented musician Shayne Gryn teamed up to create Nothing Ever Happens in Norway. Based on Ibsen's baddest bitches and blandest backwoods, Norway is a musical adaptation of Rosmersholm and The Master Builder all rolled into one Norwegian Folk Rocking good time. Presented by Processed Theatre, the Montreal-based independent company behind Reefer Madness, EDGES and Spelling Bee.


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Cheeky Cafe
Its a HOME away from your HOME.
What's better than a cozy, comfortable and lovely accommodation just about stone thrown away from the MRT station?
Cheeky House SYS Branch is located just right next door to Sun Yat Sen Memorial MRT station.
This is indeed an HOSTEL and its exactly like a HOME away from your real home, with full access of common areas, living rooms, kitchens, dining areas and etc, equiped with all type of electronic devices that you could make yourself at ease and simply just chill inside.
In this branch of Cheeky House, we have 3 rooms mainly decorated as:
Coral Blue En Suites
Mediterranean Double Bedroom
Country Style Double Bedroom
This is indeed an HOSTEL and its exactly like a HOME away from your real home, with full access of common areas, living rooms, kitchens, dining areas and etc, equiped with all type of electronic devices that you could make yourself at ease and simply just chill inside.
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- 24 hour security
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- Breakfast not included
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- Non Smoking
- Taxes not included
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Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Guesthouse InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
1) For reservation of just one night, there will be an extra cleaning charge of NT 150 per room
2) We do not accept the personal reasons to cancel the reservation. If you book your room through this website, please kindly read through the booking instruction, and please kindly confirm (MUST) to us the check-in time before you place the booking. Once the booking is done, it shall not be changed, nor shall be cancelled due to any personal reason
3) 1 to 4 years old child stay ( do not add single bed) we will charge Cleaning Fee NT150 per person, per night, child above 4 years old will be charge NT 350 per night but could request for an extra bed.
4) For balance due, we only accept Cash.
Check-in / Luggage Storage - 2:00pm to 8:00pm. after 12:00am do not offer check in service.
Day Earliest check-in time is 6:00am the latest check-in time is next day 12:00am.
If you Check-In after 8AM before 2PM, after 8PM before 10:30PM. we will charge Overtime Fee NT250. Other time then will charge NT 450.
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Taipei city is integrated by the MRT (mass rail transit). The Shan Tao Temple station is just 3 minutes walk from our hostel. With the convenience of the MRT, along with the taxi that is flowing every second on the streets, you are able to connect to almost any part of Taipei at affordable prices.
You may also opt for the bus services or take your journey to Huashan Cultura Park on foot which are also in the walking distance too.
From Taipei International Airport (Chiang Kai Shek International Airport)
Go to the Bus/Coach station at the Airport,
look for King Bu, departure per every 20-30 minutes.
** King Bus - take the bus that goes to Taipei Main Station, take the MRT to Shan Tao Temple MRT Station ( 1 stations away )
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We are located about 3 minutes walking distance from Shan Tao Temple MRT. just 1 station away from taipei main station!!
3 minutes walk - MRT Shan Tao Temple station
3 minutes walk - Famous Soya milk shop - 阜杭豆漿店
3-5 minutes walk - Huashan Park
10 -15 minutes walk - Taipei Main Station
1 station to Taipei Main Statin
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Distilled in 1999, and bottled in 2009. Aged for 9 years in a oak cask, cask number 8787 gave us a total of 217 bottles at 56.4% abv.
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Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Special Reserve
"Bright golden amber color. Aromas of buttery caramel corn kernels, honeyed date bread, and Provence bath soap follow through on a supple entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with oil texture and floral honey and delicate spice fade. A pleasant sipper." Silver Medal.
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Balvenie 12 Year Old Doublewood
"First nosing exposes dry scents of walnuts, grass and dark toffee. Entry is malty and vanilla—extract bittersweet; midpalate is silky, creamy, Sherry sweet, pruny and black raisin-like. Ends on a dark chocolate note that's chewy, medium-sweet and satisfying." Best Buy. 90-95 pts.
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Balvenie 14 year old Carribean Rum Cask Finished
A new addition to the permanent Balvenie range. Lovely bright gold color. Layers of sweetness (the characteristic Balvenie honey, along with vanilla fudge, nougat and rich toffee) peppered with dried spice and a hint of tropical fruit (papaya, guava, tangerine). Great viscosity with good grip on the finish. I really like the balance in this whisky—nice complexity too! A very solid effort and the price is right.
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About usBased in Uganda my husband and I used to own a tour company offering private and group safaris throughout East Africa, only in 2008 we decided to take a gamble and do something different. We sold the vehicles and began to develop 22 acres of wild land on the River Nile overlooking Murchison Falls National Park. After 3 years of mad digging, the laying of extensive foundations, living in a tent, driving in supplies and materials by overland truck and having a baby (!) we finally opened in December 2011.
We knew from experience there was a gap in the tourism market for mid range accommodation around Murchison so we have set out to provide just that - comfortable and affordable accommodation in a location that appeals to families, groups, couples and independent travellers. We have a strong team of thirty five local staff who are passionate about the area and their role in hospitality which makes the overall guest experience even more memorable.
Due to the unpredictability of the continent every day in Africa is a mini adventure (the good/the frustrating/the amazing). Needless to say we're looking for a couple with a brilliant sense of humour, are undaunted by the great outdoors, are well travelled, practical and sensible minded, wonderful hosts and keen to become part of our expanding business.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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A new adoption ban has local families upsetFargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- If you or a family friend has ever gone through the process of an international adoption, you know the roller coaster of emotions.
By: Kevin Wallevand, WDAY
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) -- If you or a family friend has ever gone through the process of an international adoption, you know the roller coaster of emotions.
With Russian President Vladamir Putin signing legislation that bans Americans from adopting Russian children, there is disbelief among those families who have traveled there to adopt.
Even during Christmas break, you will find Tabitha Roman and the other Moorhead High gymnasts at practice. It is part of the busy life of this 14-year old, an 8th grader at Horizon Middle School.
Marcus Roman/Tabatha's Dad: "Tabatha, that was meant to be, we knew that."
It has been a journey for Tabitha. Cared for at an orphanage north of Moscow, her life would change when Marc and Jeanne Roman would go through the long and sometimes painful process of adopting her. Now, 13 years later, they cannot imagine life without their beautiful daughter.
Marcus: "We hear from so many people that Tabatha is so lucky to have us and we do not look at it that way, we are the blessed ones because we have experienced her life."
And for Tabatha and her parents it is disheartening to think this adoption ban stems from squabbles between two super powers.
Tabatha Roman/Adopted from Russia: "I am so grateful it is amazing if i was not adopted I do not know where I will be."
With Putin signing the ban on adoptions, dozens of children in process of coming to the US, will be left in the orphanages.
"Don't get me started. It is so sad"
News that devastates even those who have completed adoption and are watching their babies grow up.
US Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has called on Putin to veto the bill.
Minnesota has the highest rate of international adoptions in the United States.
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Feb 29, 2012
While experts see many young people becoming nimble analysts and decision-makers because of their embrace of the networked world, they also warn that some constantly-connected teens and young adults will lack deep engagement with people and knowledge by being hyperconnected.
These are among the findings of an online survey of technology stakeholders and critics about the future of the internet who were asked whether the always-on connection to people and information among the younger generation (those under 35) will turn out to be a net positive or a net negative by 2020.
Opinion was divided on the impact of hyperconnectivity.
Some of those surveyed saw the positive side: The young are learning more and they are becoming more adept at finding answers to deep questions, in part because they can search effectively and access collective intelligence via the internet. Others saw the negative: Hyperconnected young people do not retain information; they spend most of their energy sharing short social messages, being entertained, and being too distracted to engage deeply with people and knowledge.
Read the full report, Millennials Will Benefit And Suffer Due to Hyperconnected Lives, on the Pew Internet & American Life Project's Web site.
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