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What personality traits do people need to be successful at incentive planning? I took a close look at the incentive professionals I know, and have come up with a few characteristics that they have in common:
They're Relationship Oriented These are people who build solid relationships with their partners on the other side of the table, such as hoteliers, destination management companies, or event producers. The success of their careers stems from the value they place on these friendships.
More Than Likely, They Started Their Careers Somewhere Else Most of the people in this profession have talents that go far beyond negotiating group hotel rates and haggling over pillow gifts. More often than not, they fell into their careers by working first in marketing, or corporate communications, or as an administrative assistant who planned an occasional event. And they chose incentive planning because they enjoyed it.
They're Highly Creative These are folks who delight in experimenting with new ideas. They're the ones who will come up with concepts like a farewell awards banquet with a Roman theme where the company president is carted in wearing only a toga.
They're Detail Oriented As one incentive organizer said to me, "I'm anal retentive. You have to be in this business." They negotiate contracts, hire speakers and entertainers, plan banquets, book airfares, oversee audiovisual, even order flowers. They're also expert at putting out fires.
They're on Top of the Trends They must be, since each year they're expected to outdo the program they put on the year before. So they stay on top of the latest industry trends, incentive destinations, adventure travel options, etc., by joining industry associations such as the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives and Meeting Professionals International.
They Take Pride in Their Work One corporate incentive planner recently remarked to me, "I consider each incentive program to be like a movie that I produce. I write the scripts, get the props, create the scenery--and in the end produce a special feeling that can never be forgotten."
They're Number Crunchers While boundlessly creative when fashioning the frills and features of an incentive trip, incentive planners can instantly affix dollar signs to every event, pillow gift, and piece of audiovisual equipment. They know exactly how to get at the biggest bang for their company's buck.
They're Deal Makers They know when and how to battle for extra rooms or food and beverage. They possess industry relationships that can greatly enhance the value of an incentive program. They revel in the art of the deal, and they have the receipts to prove it.
They're Strong Under Fire Anything can happen during an incentive program: A participant can fall ill, or weather can wipe out out an event. Experience has taught incentive professionals always to prepare for the unexpected.
They're Energetic A typical incentive professional's success is built on 20-hour days spent on-site during events, chronic jet lag, and 4 a.m. pre-conference meetings--it's just another day on the job.


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Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper and record producer from California. Born in Ladera Heights, he rose to prominence as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future, and has rapped on and produced songs for nearly every Odd Future release. Okonma also creates all the artwork for the group's releases and said in an interview with radio presenter DJ Semtex, that he designs all the group's clothing and other merchandise as well. After releasing his debut album Goblin under XL Recordings, in April 2011, he signed a joint venture deal for him and his label Odd Future Records, with RED Distribution and Sony Music Entertainment. Following that he released his second studio album Wolf, which was met with generally positive reviews and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 selling 90,000 copies in its first week. Early life: Tyler Okonma was born in Los Angeles, California to a Nigerian father and a mother of African-American and white Canadian descent. He claims that he has never met his father, and spent his early life living in the communities of Ladera Heights and Hawthorne in southwest Los Angeles County. At the age of seven, he would take the cover out of an album's case and create covers for his own imaginary albums including a tracklist with song times before he could even make music. At the age of 14, Okonma taught himself how to play piano. In his twelve years of schooling, he attended twelve different schools, in Los Angeles and Sacramento areas. Music career: Bastard and Goblin (2009-2011): On December 25, 2009, Tyler self-released his first album, Bastard. The album was eventually ranked 32nd on Pitchfork Media's list of the Top Albums of 2010. On February 11, 2011, Tyler released the music video for "Yonkers", the first single from his second album, Goblin, which was released May 10, 2011. The video has received attention from several online media outlets. An extended version with a third verse can be purchased on iTunes. After the release of "Yonkers", Tyler announced that he had signed a one-album deal with XL Recordings. Tyler and fellow OF member Hodgy Beats made their television debut on February 16, 2011 when they performed "Sandwitches" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. On March 16, Tyler and Hodgy performed "Yonkers" and "Sandwitches" on the 2011 mtvU Woodie Awards, being joined by other members of Odd Future during "Sandwitches". Goblin was released on May 10, 2011. During an interview with Tyler for Interview, Waka Flocka Flame expressed his interest in collaborating with the Odd Future frontman to direct a music video for him. Wolf and Loiter Squad (2012-present): Tyler first mentioned the album in early 2010 saying that he would have an album titled Wolf. In early 2011 he told fans through his Formspring account that his third album would be called Wolf and it is scheduled to be released in May 2012. The album will continue Tyler's sessions with his fictional therapist, Dr. TC, as hinted by the title track on his first album, Bastard, in which Dr. TC says "this is the first of three sessions..." Tyler's third album Wolf, released on April 2, 2013, contains the instrumentals that Tyler has been making since the age of 15. In August 2011, Tyler said that the album will be more focused on beats and have less rapping. During the time fans have been in waiting for Wolf, Tyler performed several guest verses for other artists, notably "Trouble on My Mind" by GOOD Music artist Pusha T, "Martians vs. Goblins by Game (also featuring Lil Wayne), "I'ma Hata" by DJ Drama (also featuring Waka Flocka Flame and D-Bo), the title track from fellow Odd Future member Domo Genesis' collaboration album with The Alchemist, No Idols, and "Blossom & Burn" by Trash Talk (also featuring Hodgy Beats). Tyler also co-produced the song "666" from MellowHype's third album Numbers, which featured Mike G. Tyler won Best New Artist for "Yonkers" at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. In an interview with DJ Semtex, he confirmed that he will handle all the production on his upcoming album, except one song produced by Left Brain. This was how the production on Goblin was dealt with. Tyler initially announced in early 2011, after Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future announced that they will get their own TV show called Loiter Squad. It wasn't until September 8, 2011 that the show was finally confirmed as a 15-minute live action show composed of various sketches, man on the street segments, pranks and music made by OF. Dickhouse Productions, the production partnership that created Jackass, is scheduled to produce the show. The show premiered on March 25, 2012. Tyler has also directed music videos, acted in two roles, and also done work as a graphic artist. On February 14, 2013, OFWGKTA uploaded a video to their YouTube account, which includes L-Boy skydiving and stating that Wolf will be released on April 2, 2013. The same day Tyler would reveal the three album covers via his Instagram. Through March and April Tyler will tour North America and Europe on the Wolf Tour. The first single from the album was released on February 14, 2013, titled "Domo23" along with the music video which features cameos from Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin and Taco Bennett. On February 26, 2013, Tyler performed the songs "Domo23" and "Treehome95" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Wolf was released on April 2, 2013 by Odd Future Records and RED Distribution under Sony Music Entertainment. It featured guest appearances by Frank Ocean, Mike G, Domo Genesis, Earl Sweatshirt, Left Brain, Hodgy Beats, Pharrell, Casey Veggies and Erykah Badu. The album was produced solely by Tyler, The Creator, except for the final track "Lone". Along with the lead single "Domo23", music videos were filmed for "Bimmer", "IFHY" and "Jamba". Upon release the album was met with generally positive reviews and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 selling 90,000 copies in its first week. On January 31, 2014, Tyler was reported to be recording with Mac DeMarco. Criticism: Tyler has been criticized for his use of homophobic slurs, in particular, his frequent use of the epithet faggot in his lyrics and on Twitter. He has denied accusations of homophobia, stating, "I'm not homophobic. I just say faggot and use gay as an adjective to describe stupid shit," and, "I'm not homophobic. I just think faggot hits and hurts people." However, he later said in an interview with MTV about the slurs, "Well, I have gay fans and they don't really take it offensive, so I don't know. If it offends you, it offends you. If you call me a nigger, I really don't care, but that's just me, personally. Some people might take it the other way; I personally don't give a shit." Despite making several remarks that were taken as homophobic, Tyler, The Creator was the first to openly show support for fellow Odd Future member Frank Ocean along with Russell Simmons after Ocean revealed he had a relationship with another young man. Tyler has also been criticized for his graphic depictions of violence against women and his misogynistic lyrics. Brent DiCrescenzo of Time Out Chicago writes that rape is a "predominant theme" of Goblin and Hermione Hoby of The Guardian writes that Tyler's "rape and murder fantasies (are) graphic enough to send the vomit rising along with the bile."The Fader tallied 68 uses of the term "bitch" over Goblin's 73 minutes. Responding to Canadian indie pop duo Tegan and Sara's criticism of his lyrics, Tyler tweeted: "If Tegan and Sara need some hard dick, hit me up!" A series of three commercials for Mountain Dew directed by Tyler created controversy in May 2013, accused of using "racial stereotypes" and "making light of violence against women." In the spots an energy drink-loving goat character called "Felicia the Goat" is consecutively being "scapegoated" in a diner, in prison and on the road. During the 60-second ad in prison, a battered white woman on crutches examines a police line-up consisting of several African American men and one goat, while the goat antagonizes the woman. Syracuse professor and social critic Dr. Boyce Watkins stated that the ad was "arguably the most racist commercial in history". PepsiCo pulled the ad and apologized. Tyler released a statement claiming that the ad was not meant to "spark a controversy about race" and that "it was simply an, again, admittedly absurd story that was never meant to be taken seriously." Legal issues: On December 22, 2011, Tyler was arrested during a show at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, and charged with "suspicion of vandalism" for alleged destruction of sound equipment belonging to the venue. He was released on $20,000 bail. On March 15, 2014, Tyler was arrested at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas for inciting a riot during his performance on March 13 at SXSW. He was charged with Riot-Class A Misdemeanor and his bond was set at $25,000. He was released on March 16. Feuds: In the song "Yonkers", Tyler disses numerous artists, such as rappers/singers B.o.B and Bruno Mars, and Hayley Williams, frontwoman of band Paramore. Tyler, the Creator also disses Bruno Mars in The Game's song "Martians vs. Goblins", in which he and Lil Wayne are featured artists. In response, B.o.B released a similar diss track, entitled "No Future" that also references Tyler's group, Odd Future. Ironically, Tyler praised the song, and initially did not think it was a diss track. Bruno Mars, in response to the verse "stab Bruno Mars in his goddamn esophagus," said, "Tyler has to wait in line if he wants to stab me...Tyler's definitely not the first guy that's said something like that to me and he's not going to be the last." Los Angeles rapper Hopsin also dissed him in his "Ill Mind of Hopsin 4" music video, released in July 2011. As a response, he was parodied in the "Martians vs. Goblins" music video. Tyler, The Creator and R&B singer Chris Brown feuded due to claims Brown tweeted on Twitter of Odd Future's music containing a "demonic" message. Tyler had made several sarcastic remarks via Twitter afterwards, leading to a heated feud between the two musicians. Before a live performance alongside Frank Ocean, Tyler, The Creator called out Chris Brown referring to Brown's savage beating of fellow musician Rihanna. Afterwards, Brown and Tyler cleared up the feud when Tyler tweeted that he is a fan of Chris Brown's song "Look At Me Now" featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. According to Tyler, The Creator there are things "his fans don't even know" about the feud. Tyler has also feuded with former collaborator Brandun DeShay. Prior to SXSW 2011, DeShay confronted Tyler through Formspring and said that he was going to "settle this" at SXSW. Tyler has since told fans that the only song they ever collaborated on was "Session", from Tyler's debut album Bastard. Tyler re-released the album one year after its initial release, replacing Brandun DeShay's verse with a new one by Mike G. Tyler has since said that any other song performed by the two of them were created by DeShay, and that he recorded verses over Tyler's songs without his permission. According to Tyler, DeShay hit him at one point. Tyler also disses DeShay in his song "Yonkers", by bragging about his own success and publicity. Through Formspring, Tyler has also said that he does not like Vince Staples, although he praised his rapping abilities. Vince has collaborated with several members of Odd Future, notably Earl Sweatshirt, Mike G, Domo Genesis & The Jet Age of Tomorrow. In 2011, Tyler said that he does not dislike Staples, but he dislikes the fact that people think he is a part of Odd Future when he is not actually in the group.
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Apr 24 ThursdayBoulder, CO, US Fox Theatre
Apr 25 FridayFort Collins, CO, US Aggie Theatre
Apr 30 WednesdayGarden City, ID, US Revolution Concert House + Event Center
May 22 ThursdayGarden City, ID, US Revolution Concert House + Event Center
May 23 FridayGeorge, WA, US Gorge Amphitheatre
May 25 SundayShakopee, MN, US Canterbury Park
Jun 3 TuesdayAsheville, NC, US The Orange Peel
Jun 4 WednesdayPittsburgh, PA, US Stage AE
Jun 6 FridayNew York, NY, US Randall's Island
Jun 6 FridayBoston, MA, US House of Blues
Jun 9 MondayWashington, DC, US 9:30 Club
Jun 11 WednesdayPhiladelphia, PA, US Theater of the Living Arts
Jul 3 ThursdayOttawa, ON, Canada Unknown venue
Jul 8 TuesdayMontreal, QC, Canada Métropolis
Jul 9 WednesdayOttawa, ON, Canada LeBreton Flats
Jul 15 TuesdayEdmonton, AB, Canada Starlite Room
Jul 16 WednesdayEdmonton, AB, Canada Starlite Room
Jul 18 FridayPemberton, BC, Canada Pemberton Valley
Jul 22 TuesdayAmsterdam, Netherlands Paradiso Grote Zaal
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Surgery doesn't have to be a negative experience for children and their parents. Prepare yourself for your child's surgery. Parents who can control their worries and be as relaxed as possible send the message to their child that everything will be okay.
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Faculty Summer Language Programs
Summer 2014
Faculty and academic staff who may be interested in either learning a new language or increasing their level of proficiency in their research language have an opportunity to attend one of OIE's summer language institutes. Designed by our partner institutes, these programs are geared toward beginner and intermediate level proficiencies.
Classroom instruction takes place in the morning for three hours, Monday through Thursday, and is geared toward the appropriate competency level. One on one tutorials may be available within some programs.
All program fees include the following:
- Classroom Instruction
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- Housing (meals may be included dependent upon program)
- Cultural Activities & Excursions (may be included dependent upon program)
- Roundtrip Airfare from La Crosse
Prices are subject to change, depending on the strength of the US dollar.
Paris, France
Minimum Group Size: 2-4 participants
Paris is known for its famous buildings and works of art, its chic fashion scene and its modern literary, artistic, and intellectual ideals, and is a must for anyone wishing to experience the best of both contemporary and age old European culture. If you have limited time, make sure to go to the area north of the river, the Rive Droite, to see the tree-lined Avenue des Champs Elysees, running west from the Arc de Triomphe. East of the avenue is the Musee du Louvre, the Centre Georges Pompidou and a lively district of museums, shops, markets and restaurants. Immediately south of the Pompidou Centre on the Ile de la Cite is Notre Dame Cathedral. If you still have time, head west along the river and you will find the city's trademark, the Eiffel Tower. If you are intrigued by Paris' famous academic, artistic and intellectual enclave, the Saint Germain de Pres and Montparnasse districts are located just to the east.
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Frankfurt, Germany
June-July 2014 [TENTATIVE]
Frankfurt is often seen only as a transit hub or a business centre, but it's so much more. It boasts Germany's most spectacular skyline, mirrored in the Main River, and Europe's tallest office building. The city epitomizes modern Frankfurt; it's home to Germany's stock exchange and 400 banking institutions. It's also the country's most international town as more than a quarter of its citizens are foreign. Frankfurt throws more money at the arts than any other European city so you'll most likely catch a groundbreaking exhibition at one of its museums.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Minimum Group Size: 2-4 participants
July 5~20, 2014
Costa Rica is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Central America because of its comfortable lifestyle, peaceful democracy and overwhelming natural beauty. The country's Disneylike cast of creatures – ranging from howler monkeys to toucans – is populous and relatively easy to spot. The waves are prime; the beauty is staggering and the sluggish pace seductive. A peaceful oasis in a tumultuous region, this tiny nation draws 1.5 million visitors every year.
What's on tap? The question is what isn't? Active travelers can surf, hike, snorkel and spot wildlife for starters. The incredibly varied topography means you can cruise the cloud forest one day, visit an active volcano the next, and finish relaxing on a hot sandy beach. Adrenaline junkies have opportunities of zipping through canopy lines hundreds of meters long and riding the rough surf of the Pacific.
Application Procedures
Faculty attending a summer language institute may apply for UW-L's International Faculty Development Grant. Forms are available online at: http://www.uwlax.edu/grants/pages/sources/IDF.htm. Deadlines for submission are October 1st, January 1st, and April 1st.
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This apartment is in Lakeland.
Alexan at Lakeside Village Apartments has a Walk Score of 45 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
Nearby schools include Southwest Middle School and Resurrection Catholic School.
The closest grocery stores are Publix Super Market at Oakbridge Square, Advance Retail Merchandising and Riteway Food Brokers Inc.
Nearby coffee shops include Tea Largo Beverage Co., Tea Largo Beverage Co. and Starbucks. Nearby restaurants include Burger 21, SUBWAY® Restaurants and Grillsmith.
Alexan at Lakeside Village Apartments is near Publix Super Markets Headquarters, Florida Southern College and Southeastern University.
There are minimal bike lanes and the terrain is flat as a pancake. Alexan at Lakeside Village Apartments is somewhat bikeable, there is minimal bike infrastructure.
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Why dream about it? Live it! The Alexan at Lakeside Village is a brand new luxury community that is a stone's throw from fine dining, exquisite shopping and rich nightlife entertainment. Every conceivable amenity is at your request. Once here, you will be able to immerse yourself in a luxurious setting, only you could call home. After an arduous day at the office, blow off some steam in our 24 hour state of the art fitness center, prepare for a business meeting in hour state of the art business center or remain home and relax in your oversized bath tub. If getting outside your apartment is on your agenda, stroll next door and enjoy dinner at the Lakeside Village Shopping Center or take in a movie. The night is yours. Live it!
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AURORA — In 1959, a young Ron Kruse walked into the doors of a little retail store in downtown Aurora called Hayden's Sports and started his professional career.
Over 50 years later, Kruse has hung up his hat as the owner of Hayden's Sports Center in Montgomery, which he recently sold to BSN Sports, a national sporting goods distributor out of Dallas, Texas.
It all started with Kruse helping customers, stocking inventory, and decorating the storefront windows at Hayden's Sports on South Broadway. He had just been married the year before and needed a job. The young Kruse was hired on the spot that day in 1959.
"I think they needed a body," said Kruse, who is now 74.
"I just kept staying. I really enjoyed it," he said.
He added that his father was a salesman, and Kruse's plan was to follow his dad's footsteps, but he wanted to sell sporting goods.
At the time, Hayden's Sports was a small retail shop that occupied a few different storefronts over the years in downtown Aurora until it moved to Aucutt Road in Montgomery in the early 1970s. Hayden's Sports started in 1946 as Hayden and Sweasy, two former coaches, partnered to open the sporting goods store. The store slowly grew into more custom sales geared to local schools and youth leagues.
Eventually, Dick Hayden bought out Homer Sweasy, and proceeded to take Kruse under his wing until he retired at age 82.
"Dick Hayden was my mentor and my boss. (He was) the driving force (at Hayden's Sports) and was instrumental in giving me my start... He was like a second father to me," Kruse said.
Hayden grew the business from a small retail store into a large company that sold custom team apparel and sporting goods to much of the Midwest. At one point, stores opened up in Elgin, Rockford and Champaign. They stepped out of retail in the 1970s to focus on the school business, Kruse said.
"We were always kind of involved in the school business and youth leagues, and it just kind of grew from there," he said.
Kruse spent much of his time on the road during those years as a salesman for the business.
Kruse, of Aurora, became the general manager of Hayden's Sports in 1980, 14 years after purchasing stock in the company. Kruse then ran the company with Rod Carlson and Bud Smith until they retired about six years ago.
After growing the business to be one of the leading independent sporting goods distributors with over a dozen salespeople and three Midwestern offices in addition to their Montgomery headquarters, Kruse said he realized that the industry was changing once again.
"We determined that it would be smart to join a larger sports organization that could give us opportunities that we didn't have before, in order to stay up with the technology and marketing," said Kruse, who completed the deal with BSN Sports last fall.
Hayden's Sports is now BSN Sports, and while Kruse is retiring, his son, Dave, who served as the president of Hayden's will be a regional sales manager for BSN Sports.
BSN Sports chairman and CEO Adam Blumenfeld said of the acquisition, "Hayden's experienced sales professionals will combine forces with our own industry-leading sales force in the region — a 'flood the zone' approach that will directly serve the interests of the team sports needs (for the area)."
"I've known the people at BSN for years... They have outstanding marketing tools and a great product line. We are very pleased to be part of it," Kruse said.
As far as Hayden's Sports being a part of Aurora history, Kruse commented, "As we went into the school business, I was always amazed at how people would remember us in retail. The general public didn't realize we were still in business."
"We have had some wonderful employees over the years. It was the sales people and all of the staff that was outstanding. We've built tremendous relationships with the schools, and we hope that will continue," Kruse said.
BSN Sports is online at www.bsnsports.com.


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All northbound and southbound Caltrains were delayed from 10-90 minutes Friday, after a southbound train struck a car on Ravenswood Avenue in Menlo Park.
"MP collision appears to be non-fatal," tweeted @caltrain about the incident that happened at about 5 p.m. Menlo Park Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes.
Northbound and southbound trains were stopped on the tracks at 5:10 p.m.
"SB train from before 5:20 still holding at Redwood City. No NB 267 yet...," tweeted @caltrain at 5:39 p.m.
The southbound 264 is the one that hit the car. Firefighters were debating how to tow the vehicle away at 6:04 p.m. Ravenswood Avenue was closed to traffic.
According to tweets from people who were on the train that hit the vehicle, the train was stopped on the tracks for about 45 minutes. It resumed course again at 6:13.
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Groupware Technology Achieves Oracle Partner Network Specialization for the Oracle Exadata Database Machine
Jun 02, 2011 (04:06 PM EDT)
CAMPBELL, Calif., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Groupware Technology, Inc., a leading information technology solution provider and award-winning Platinum level member in Oracle Partner Network (OPN), announced today that it has achieved the OPN Specialization for Oracle Exadata Database Machine. Groupware is one of the first few OPN members to complete the stringent certification process to achieve the Exadata Specialization, which consists of seven pre-requisite specializations including Oracle Exadata and all the Oracle Database and Linux Specializations.
Groupware has achieved OPN Specializations including:
John Gray, group vice president, Technology Channel Sales at Oracle stated, "We congratulate Groupware on achieving OPN Specialization for Oracle Exadata. Groupware made an early commitment to the Exadata platform and, through their integration lab and consulting expertise, they are delivering enhanced value to our customers with end-to-end solutions for data warehousing, business intelligence and online transaction processing."
The company announced earlier this year that it had purchased and implemented an Oracle Exadata Database Machine in its state-of-the-art technology lab. Groupware's headquarters in Campbell, California is of the few places in the country where customers can assess and test the powerful unified server, storage and database software platform in a proof of concept environment. Achievement of the Oracle Exadata Specialization and the consulting team's hands-on experience with the database machine make Groupware uniquely qualified to deploy, manage and ensure seamless migration of customers' mission-critical database functions to the Oracle Exadata platform.
"We have the high-level database and datacenter infrastructure expertise to help customers realize significantly improved database storage performance and increased manageability in large scale data warehousing applications," said Mike Thompson, CEO and president of Groupware.
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Groupware Technology, Inc., headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leading information technology solution provider with offices in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. The company provides enterprise technology solutions to its customers in commercial, healthcare and government markets. Groupware specializes in storage, security, networking, enterprise systems and software. For more information, contact (408) 540-0090 or visit groupwaretechnology.com.
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Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle's partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle's growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more visit http://www.oracle.com/partners.
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Fall River inn with an outdoor pool
Situated in Fall River, this inn is close to Waverley Heritage Museum. Area attractions also include Bedford Place Mall and Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum.
Property Features
In addition to a restaurant, Inn on the Lake, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member features an outdoor tennis court. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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Inn on the Lake, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member features an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, audiovisual equipment, and small meeting rooms. 4 meeting rooms are available. This business-friendly inn also offers a rooftop terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests during limited hours. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Inn on the Lake, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is a smoke-free property.
- Airport transportation (complimentary)
- Free parking
- Total number of rooms - 39
- 24-hour front desk
- Audiovisual equipment
- Number of floors - 3
- Banquet facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
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- Event catering
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Dial-up Internet access - complimentary
- Rooftop terrace
- Designated smoking areas
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- Room service
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Free self parking
- Free guest parking during stay
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- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 4
- Outdoor tennis court
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Year Built 1972
- 24-hour business center
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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|Mystic falls. I was born here. This is my home. And mine. And mine. For centuries, supernatural creatures have lived amongst us. Vampires, werewolves, doppelgangers, witches, and even hybrids.
— Main Characters in Growing Pains
Mystic Falls is a picturesque town located in southwestern Virginia. Aside from the town's foundation in 1859 (in the series timeline) by the Founding Families, the town also has a long history of vampires, witches and werewolves, causing Mystic Falls to be an uncanny village with a dark secret. Many famous historical occurrences have taken place in Mystic Falls.
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The Founders Council is an association of the Founding Families, town people descended from the original settlers of Mystic Falls, as well as various municipal officials. Outwardly, it appears to be a civic organization dedicated to celebrating local history. Secretly, the council's mission is to protect the town from supernatural beings, especially vampires. Journals written by members of the Founding Families describing vampires and how to catch and kill them are passed down through subsequent generations.
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- Founder's Day Celebration (seen in Founder's Day)
- Mystic Falls Historical Society Volunteer Day (seen in Kill or Be Killed)
- Due to legal conflict, the town was named Mystic Falls, instead of Fell's Church in the novels.
- Mystic Falls is located between Lynchburg, Virginia and Charlottesville, Virginia according to the map on episode Rose.
- Mystic Falls is the place where vampires were created over a thousand years ago.
- Mystic Falls is the place where werewolves have resided for more than a thousand years.
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A tourist trap to some, a Varsity fried pie is one of my favorite sugary indulgences in the city
Nothing better than a naked dog and greasy rings; skip the drive up and go inside for the full experience..."what ya'll have?" Great for kids and super cheap!
A true gem in Atlanta. Whaddya have? Been going here since I was a kid.
I love The Varsity. It's an Atlanta tradition and the atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. Fast food at its finest and most unhealthy! Yummy!
I went to The Varsity for lunch this afternoon and the food was digusting! The double bacon cheeseburger I got was flat as a pancake. The White Castle mircowavable burgers you buy in the grocery store taste better! The fries I got with the meal were so soggy and greasy-it was digusting. After eating, my stomach was hurting me so bad. For the high volume service they have, they should have more bathroom stolls available because standing in line to use the bathroom is unacceptable. The Varsity is over priced and over rated. Do yourself a favor-stay away from this place-you're better off going to McDonalds and buying an extra value meal.
The burger I got had the texture and consistency of meatloaf and the bun was super thin. Hot dog I got was terrible. Overall my meal was pretty bad and the person I went with didn't like the food either.
Definitely DOES NOT live up the the hype and reputation. First visit will be my last.
Who doesn't love the Varsity – Who doesn't love the varsity. Always a home run every time I go here. Love the food, the feel of the place, everything
ramu – To quote my girlfriend when we sat down: "Ew. Let's leave."
I admit at first, I was worried too. It smelled like Chinese food in this place - yes, Chinese food. The waitresses were eating their lunch at the front of the restaurant when we walked in. Without standing up, one of them smiled and pointed to a table at the back.
The restaurant was empty, despite a handmade sign that said: "Line moves quickly!" Perhaps we mistimed our meal, showing up for breakfast at noon. Either way, the menu offers mostly breakfast foods including omelets, bacon, pancakes, and my favorite: eggs benedict.
I ordered the California eggs benedict and my girlfriend got the Crab eggs benedict. Within ten minutes our waitress delivered our meal. We were happily surprised. The plate was nicely made up. My eggs benedict had large, fresh slices of avocado and fresh grilled turkey. My girlfriend's eggs benedict had heaps of real crab meat, topped with capers.
The hollandaise sauce was buttery and rich and the eggs perfectly cooked. We noticed that my plate was garnished with a lemon wedge while my girlfriend's came with an orange slice. It was a small detail, but showed that they actually care about how they present their dishes here.
We repeatedly noted how tasty the food was, and how wrong we were to prejudge the experience.
Having said this, the place would probably have netted a higher score had the ambiance been nicer. Still, who am I - a tourist - to waltz into a place that is clearly liked by the locals and ask that place to change? If you are a tourist like me, you should be happy that a place like this exists at all. Two blocks from the Prescott Hotel on Post St. sits a great little place for breakfast.
A must visit!!! – OK Here's the REAL deal about the Varsity!
The food probably won't fill you up. The burgers are very thin, the hot dogs are small, etc. The fries are often soggy & cold. But for some reason, it just tastes good. Don't go in expecting a meaty, juice burger.. go in expecting greasy, McDonald's-esque meal and you'll be satisfied.
The atmosphere is wonderful. If you come to Atlanta, you have to visit! I've been going to the Varsity for years & years (raised here in Atlanta), and I love it. Especially before a sporting event!
Frosted Orange is a MUST HAVE. They are amazing!
The food is all very affordable. For two people, we eat for $15.
An Atlanta tradition – Nobody goes here for the vegan menu. Nobody goes here because they are trying to watch what they eat. They go here for a couple of greasy chili dogs and onion rings. And this place delivers it in spades.
Varsity I do not think So! – You cannot be serious? I have frequented the varsity on occasion as hoping that the quality of the product would improve like better quality Dogs.
I suppose if you live in a closet, listen to city search ad hype. and have never visited Chicago or NY, or Even Liverpool NY (best dogs) You would not know what a great dog is. i guess one pays for the show.
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Our Natick showroom services Natick, Wellesley, Weston, Sudbury, and Needham -- as well as Concord, Wayland, Dover, and Dedham.
We are located at 1 Worcester Street, Natick/Wellesley line on Rte. 9 West -- convenient for anyone along the Mass Pike and in the Western suburbs.
The showroom features two floors of new storage designs and closet concepts. Check out Lago, our new Italian inspired line, and see how we can convert areas of your home to elegant display and storage with our contemporary glass systems from EFI.
For more images and products, visit us on Facebook.
Giving Back to the Community
California Closets partnered with the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life – Needham, Wellesley and Dedham. We sponsored a raffle where people entered for a chance to win $7,500 in custom California Closets, with 100% of proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
The MetroWest Lifestyle
Living in MetroWest has its perks -- one of which is the great lifestyle section of our regional daily newspaper. Be sure to check http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/lifestyle for the latest news, tips, and feature stories on health, gardening, home decor, food, and cultural activities in our area.
Like all California Closets locations, we here at the Natick store have a strong commitment to excellence, and we take pride in helping people take control of the chaos and bring true organization to their home.
California Closets -- Life lives here.
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ALL meeting planners are faced with the challenge of determining whether to rent equipment on site, bring company-owned equipment, or purchase new equipment for a particular meeting. This can be a daunting task because it's technical and time-consuming. However, if you do it well, you'll have the right equipment at your meetings-at a fair price.
The first step is to determine if there's a real need for the equipment. New technologies lead to some wonderful toys that many presenters would love to use; however, your company should have a process that determines whether or not a purchase is justified. For example, when laser pointers first came out, they were expensive (to purchase or rent), and most presenters did not use them very effectively. They were fun, but not a very good use of conference dollars.
Ultimately, your analysis needs to be put in financial terms because it's the bottom line that speaks the loudest. Your accountants will tell you that most audio- visual equipment that costs more than $500 is depreciated over a five-year period. Computer equipment, because the the industry changes so quickly, is depreciated over a three-year period. So for tax purposes, your equipment has been "paid for" at the end of these time periods.
Purchase or Rent? Let's assume the need for certain equipment has been reviewed and approved. How do you decide whether to rent or purchase? There are advantages and disadvantages to each.
If you rent the equipment, you don't have to go through the hassle of packing it up, making sure it gets to your conference site safely and in working condition, paying shipping and customs fees, keeping it safe from damage or theft during the conference, and providing the technical crew to operate the gear.
But while it can be more convenient to rent than to purchase, one of the main drawbacks of renting is the high cost. The daily rate for audiovisual equipment is typically about ten percent of the value of the gear; for example, $5,000 video projector might rent for $500 per day. With a long contract you might get a discount (if you rent for nine days, you might only be charged for five or six days), but that's not guaranteed.
Another disadvantage of renting is that you won't know until the equipment shows up what condition it's in. The shiny black speakers you're expecting may look like they were used at a rock concert and fell off the truck on the way home. We recently rented some equipment that was so dirty when it arrived that the first thing we did was get a vacuum to clean off the dust. Most equipment arrives in good shape, but rough handling leads to frequent repairs and is one of the reasons for steep rental fees. Another reason is that clients naturally want only the latest equipment, which means the rental company must purchase new models on a regular basis.
Your next question might be: "If I've paid enough to have bought it, why didn't I?" Sometimes buying is the way to go: You'll know that the equipment is in good shape and you can use the gear again and again. However, don't forget the costs and responsibilities of ownership. You have to maintain it, store it, and ship it to your next meeting.
You'll also need a technical crew to set up and run the equipment. Most rental companies resist combining equipment. Don't expect that you'll provide most of the equipment and they'll provide the labor. When rental companies use the client's equipment, they may not want to be held responsible when something does not work.
At Safeco, we buy equipment that is light, small (doesn't cost much to ship), and fairly expensive to rent. Ideally, it's also something that we can use back at the office and that won't be outdated quickly. We typically bring our own laser pointers, dissolves, slide projector lenses, microphones, and lecterns (table top) to our meetings. And although we could justify purchasing slide projectors, stackers, and audio decks, this gear is too heavy and expensive to ship.
Another tactic when purchasing equipment is to split the cost between your department and others at the company that could use the equipment when it's not at a conference. An example of this might be one of the new portable data/video LCD projectors. A good one lists for about $9,000, which is costly. However, if several departments split the bill, then the savings over the rental fee should make the purchase cost-effective.
The decision to rent or to buy audiovisual equipment must be made carefully. There is a different equation for every company, but remember that while purchase price and rental fees are the most glaring costs, there are hidden expenses to consider as well.


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Global Classic Steel Storage Block
- Summary
Safely store and organize your premium Global Cutlery with this matching stainless-steel storage block. The angled design holds knives safely while ensuring the blades never come into contact with the steel block itself.
- Made of corrosion-resistant, hygienic, easy-to-clean stainless-steel.
- Holds up to 10 knives and a honing steel.
- Nonslip rubber base won't harm countertops while providing excellent stability.
- 5 1/2" x 10" x 11" high.
- Made in Japan.
- Use & Care
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
This item is shipped from our warehouse by UPS to arrive within five business days of our receiving your order.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Rush Delivery
For an additional charge of $15 per address, we can rush delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Return Policy
At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. If, within 30 days, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, please return the item for an exchange or refund of the merchandise value. View Full Return Policy.


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Different Types of Antidepressants and Depression Treatments
Depression is a condition that can easily be misunderstood since all of us have some periods of feeling sad. Depression is generally episodic in nature and comes and goes in phases. There are stretches of perfectly normal behavior that alternate with periods of gloominess. Sometimes an ailment as simple as a viral fever can cause certain symptoms to appear that may seem like depression.
Some behaviors that may indicate depression are as follows:
- A depressive mood that continues for more than two weeks
- Persistent symptoms like self loathing, low self-esteem, insomnia or too much sleep
- Gloominess that hampers daily functioning
If similar symptoms surface, professional help should be sought for treating depression.
The treatment of depression requires a continuous and long term regimen of antidepressants and similar medications. Antidepressants are drugs that fight depression. They work by trying to increase the supply of neurotransmitters, like dopamine, that are essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system. Antidepressants remove depressive feelings by elevating spirits and general mood.
The two major types of antidepressants are
- Drugs that block the chemical re-absorption of certain neurotransmitters that are related to sleep, depression and memory.
- Drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase to allow monoamines to accumulate.
Bipolar disorder needs a different type of treatment, since this condition is characterized by phases of manic and depressive episodes. Lithium, the lightest known metal, is used for managing the manic state, and antidepressants are used to control the depressive state. Physicians arrive at the appropriate combination of antidepressants and mood stabilizers based on trial and error.
Though antidepressants are the mainstay of depression treatment, natural remedies for depression are an option that is less toxic in nature. These natural remedies include talk therapies, psychiatric help, and self-help techniques amongst others. Some herbal and natural products have also proven to be extremely effective in treating depression naturally.
Food plays an important role in the overall effectiveness of a treatment. A healthy protein-rich diet helps in keeping the nervous system in good shape. Homeopathic remedies and herbal antidepressants have also shown positive results in treating depression.
While taking any medication for depression, it is helpful to keep certain things in mind.
- Patience - Try to give your medication at least three weeks to show effective results. In severe cases, you may have to wait up to eight weeks.
- Continuous monitoring - Never discontinue medication without explicit instructions from your consultant. In most cases the dosage of antidepressants will need to be tapered off slowly.
- Regular monitoring - Visit your consultant for regular monitoring. The nature of antidepressant medication makes it necessary to avoid over correction or under correction.
- Understand and manage side effects - Seek proper advice about the side effects of the drug. Regardless of how mild or temporary they may be, the side effects can prove to be bothersome in many cases.
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Russell Shaw: Ignoring the rational argument against contraceptionwww.catholicworldreport.com
Russell Shaw at Catholic World Report: "The outline—the blueprint, you might say—of the human capacity for fulfillment is found in basic human goods. These are the fundamental purposes for which human beings choose and act. Moral good and moral evil reside precisely in how we choose to relate to them. Obviously it isn't possible always to pursue all of them. But it is possible—and of the essence of moral goodness—that one never directly choose to act against any. Yet someone who understands what he or she is doing in an act of contraception unavoidably wills and acts against the human good of procreation, though very likely with some other good in view. And that, very briefly, is why contraception is wrong."
Donna Harrison: Some common contraceptives can kill embryoswww.nationalreview.com
Donna Harrison at National Review: "Is there any evidence that an embryo formed during the use of a certain kind of contraceptive drug or device might face an environment in which the embryo is likely to be damaged or destroyed? The answer depends on the kind of contraceptive drug or device used."
Atheist group vows to scrutinize Hobby Lobby president's public school Bible classwww.christianpost.com
Christian Post: "The Freedom From Religion Foundation of Madison expressed their intentions Wednesday in response to Mustang Public Schools approving a Bible class elective championed by Hobby Lobby President Steve Green."


text: Rains Ease Drought Conditions Some areas see one-category improvements Published on: Jan 17, 2013 Tweet Post to Your Wall. Email Story RSS Permalink Print Rains fell this week over portions of the South, Southeast, lower Midwest and portions of the Mid-Atlantic, easing drought conditions overall, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The drought still remains for more than 70% of the contiguous U.S., compared to 53% one year ago. Extreme and exceptional drought covers nearly 20%, compared to half that, nearly 10%, one year ago. More than 60% of the drought-stricken Plains remains in extreme to exceptional drought, compared to 2% one year ago. Some rainfall did appear this week in the region, easing drought conditions in Oklahoma and southern Kansas. The remainder of the region was unchanged.Some areas see one-category improvements Widespread rains in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas improved drought conditions. In Texas, some abnormally dry areas returned to normal and D2 and D1 conditions retreated. Four to six inches of rain reached northern Mississippi, also returning some areas to normal. Tennessee also saw relief. The upper Midwest narrowly missed out on rain that reached Southern Illinois and Kentucky, remaining unchanged for the week. Into the West, short-term precipitation accumulations during the last 60 days led to one-category improvements in northern portions of California, according to the David Simeral of the Western Regional Climate Center. Snowfall over Colorado has been minimal, leading to further deterioration, he notes. Simeral says in the 6-10 day outlook, there will be a high probability of below-normal precipitation, with exception of the Great Lakes Region. Temperatures will likely be below normal in many areas. Source: US Drought Monitor


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Rutherford received the award for being a top recruiter on National Membership Day 2009, according to the release.
"Sharon recruited eight new members and received a certificate from the NAHB Women's Council President in recognition for her efforts," the release says. "The eight new members also made Sharon the top recruiter for HBA of Greater Calhoun County as well."


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An overwhelming choice of tour professionals worldwide, the True Temper Dynamic Gold steel iron shaft with Sensicore has a penetrating ball flight and unmatched performance consistency.
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Thule 968XT Thruway 2-Bike Trunk RackThis Thule 2-bike trunk carrier is designed for those times when you can't hit the tarmac quick enough. Now updated with a wider base for even more stability.
- High-strength steel frame features a single pivot hub for easy set-up and removal
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This Web site has two main sections: The Lighthouse Online and Catmom.com.
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The first main section of this site contains articles and essays exploring many aspects of spirituality in the modern world. It also has a growing body of audio files and transcriptions of my channeling.
The second main section of this site contains articles about cat health and nutrition, including an article about clumping clay kitty litters that every cat lover should read.
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ALBANY - Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo congratulated five New York state hotels that were selected in the Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards in the "Top 20 Resorts in the Northeast" category.
The annual awards are selected by the publication's readers who choose the best in an array of categories including the best hotels, islands, cities, cruises and airlines.
New York state's winners of the Reader's Choice Awards are as follows:
-Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, the Adirondacks
-Lake Placid Lodge, Lake Placid, the Adirondacks
-Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, the Catskills
-Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, the Adirondacks
-The Sagamore, Lake George, the Adirondacks
"This year's Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards show that avid travelers are choosing Upstate New York as a top destination to stay and vacation," Cuomo said. "This recognition of the world-class accommodations in the Adirondacks and the Catskills is well deserved, and it will help further the momentum we are generating in the state's tourism industry. We want visitors to come to New York and experience all of what we have to offer. So pack your bags, book a room at one of our outstanding hotels and explore the Empire State."
As the fifth largest employment sector in New York, tourism supported 714,222 jobs and generated $17.39 billion in wages in 2012, according to the governor's office.


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The essential camisole is elevated with a flattering scoop neckline and a stay-put style that makes it the ultimate wardrobe or workout layer. Created by a former Pilates instructor of yarns with incredible stretch and recovery to stay put. Hip length. Nylon/spandex. By Tees by Tina. USA.
A return to retro glamour in soft, semisheer floral lace. Stretchy pullover bralette is highlighted by scalloped lace trim on the slender adjustable straps, bustline and underband. Nylon/spandex. USA. Coordinating Hanky Panky Retro Lace High-Waisted Thong is also available.
This is a retro-inspired camisole for romantics — an everyday basic with strategic stitching under the bustline for shaping and princess seams that follow your curves. Made in NYC, this is a camisole that knows how to channel glamour. Scalloped lace trim along the neckline continues to the back. Adjustable straps. Nylon/Lycra®. By Only Hearts. USA.
A beautiful bralette and your best warm-weather accessory. Soft Italian lace painted in sophisticated brights looks so pretty beneath low-cut tops and dresses. Flexible enough to wear a cupped bra underneath if you need more support. Nylon/elastane. Cotton/elastane lining. By Cosabella. Italy.
Elegant lace accentuates this alluring underwire push-up bra from Calvin Klein. Double hook-and-eye closure. Foam-lined cups. Adjustable straps with mesh wings. Nylon/spandex/poly blend. Imported.
Think tank! This style staple with a classic scoop neck is a great baselayer for sweaters, or it can go solo to yoga. Wide straps give good bra coverage. Created by a former Pilates instructor of yarns with incredible stretch and recovery to stay put. Hip length. Nylon/spandex. By Tees by Tina. USA.
Streamline your silhouette with the smooth cotton of Spanx's shapewear. This full-coverage panty stays put (no riding or slipping) with contour stitching over the hips. Traditional rise. Double-layer tummy control. Light to moderate slimming level. Cotton/spandex/elastane. By Spanx. Imported.
Lightweight and silky intimates that instantly make you feel prettier. These do it so well, you'll wear them to bed or just lounging about. Bralette is trimmed in stretch lace, with a hook-and-eye closure. Tap pants have an elastic waist. By Only Hearts. USA.
A juicy set in cranberry, fashioned in sensuously soft, lightweight mesh. Triangle cups have darts for smooth shaping. Adjustable straps. Hook-and-eye closure. Thong panty. Nylon/elastane. By Cosabella. Italy.
Paisley and lacy, this pretty panty features intricate lace over an entirely feminine silhouette. Regular rise. Nylon/spandex. Unlined. Cotton gusset. By Calvin Klein. Imported. Coordinating Calvin Klein Long-Line Bra is also available.
Sexy and sophisticated — that's the mood of this retro-inspired underwire, part of a return to glamour in lingerie. With luxurious lace and a pair of buttons at the front, the demi-cup projects a pinup sensibility. Natural fit with good support. Adjustable straps. Nylon/cotton. By Cosabella. Italy.
Proof that everyday doesn't have to be ordinary. The unlined bra gets a pretty lift with a play of patterns: mini ribs and floral lace. The classic shape is sheer but still entirely wearable thanks to underwire support. Picot-trimmed band. Nylon/elastane. By Calvin Klein. Imported.


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Thursday, April 24, 2014
It did not escape some people's notice that President Obama boarded a Boeing 747 to fly all the way from Washington to Illinois last week to give a speech on the necessity of saving energy.
The reason appeared to be so he could use alternative-fuel automobiles at the Argonne National Laboratory as a suitable background for photographs.
Surprised at the profligate waste? Don't be. He is, after all, the president who went on a golfing trip while blaming the Secret Service for canceling schoolkids' tours of the White House -- as if he didn't run the Secret Service.
However, the real source of cognitive dissonance about his energy speech is the emphasis he chose to place on "weaning the U.S. off oil use," as one headline put it, based on his statement that "The only way to really break this cycle of spiraling gas prices, the only way to break that cycle for good, is to shift our cars entirely, our cars and trucks, off oil."
The mind boggles. The president apparently is living in some alternate universe, because he is saying this when, in the real world:
• His administration's plans to put 1 million electric cars on the road have fallen short by 985,000 vehicles, because buyers cannot even be bribed with subsidies up to $7,500 to purchase them;
• North America's reserves of oil and natural gas are substantial enough to turn it into an oil-exporting region within five years and let it become "oil self-sufficient" by 2035, energy analyst Lawrence Solomon wrote in the Financial Post on March 15;
• The president himself has boasted that oil and gas production is soaring (as Investor's Business Daily reported Feb. 28, U.S. production of crude rose 14 percent in 2012 to reach 7.1 billion barrels a day), but Michael Conger, writing in the Washington Examiner March 16, said Obama "touts energy production his administration has hindered," noting that the Congressional Research Service reports that all our increased oil production since 2007 has been on nonfederal lands;
• In fact, offshore drilling is "the lowest in two decades" and output is down 11 percent on public lands (leases are down 44 percent from 2007, while permits and new wells declined 39 percent, Conger reported);
• Obama's State Department has not yet approved the Keystone XL pipeline, which would create thousands of jobs and bring 830,000 barrels of Canadian oil to Gulf Coast refineries a day, some for domestic use and some for export;
• The cost of using 40 percent of U.S. corn production for ethanol fuel additives is driving food prices higher while not displacing oil imports, says Mark J. Perry, an economics professor at the University of Michigan.
"Despite a 51-cent-per-gallon tax credit to companies that blend ethanol into gasoline, ethanol costs about 70 cents a gallon more than gasoline on an energy-equivalent basis. Instead of helping consumers, ethanol provides 27 percent lower fuel economy than gasoline," Perry wrote in a Jan. 16 report headlined, "Production of corn ethanol as an automotive fuel source should cease."
• And alternative methods of providing power are falling far short of expectations. Consider the sad tales of companies like Solyndra, which lost $500 million in public subsidies when its solar panel business failed. And solar isn't doing well abroad, either.
This week, blogger Walter Russell Mead cited a Wall Street Journal story in noting, "The world's top-selling producer of solar panels has defaulted on a $541 million bond payment. The Chinese firm Suntech hasn't posted a profit since the first quarter of 2011..."
That's what happens when you subsidize things the market is not ready to adopt. When solar and wind power and electric cars are profitable, they will sell.
In the meantime, we are spending middle-class taxpayers' money to enrich a few politically well-connected people (Solyndra's owners were big "bundlers" of Obama campaign checks).
Nevertheless, in his Argonne speech, Obama called for doubling down on such "investments," demanding a $2 billion fund come from offshore drilling revenues -- the same drilling he has blocked -- and spend the money on projects like the ones that have so far failed (along with Solyndra, there was Abound Solar, which lost $400 million in subsidy funds; A123 batteries, $279 million gone; and Fisker Automotives, $529 million flushed away).
The fear is growing that Obama's "wean us off oil" fantasies will lead to disapproval of the Keystone project (or its approval only under harsh permitting conditions that will force Canada to sell the oil to China instead), because its approval would make it harder to sell his alternative-fuel projects.
Is he so committed to his statist energy philosophy that he would let the national interest be sacrificed to wasteful "green" ideology? Keystone's fate will be a significant answer to that vitally important question.
M.D. Harmon, a retired journalist and military officer, is a free-lance writer and speaker. He can be contacted at: