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Relax among the Florida sunshine at the Park Green's turtle pond, life-sized chess board or dog park.Conveniently located in Jacksonville's Southside neighborhood, St. Johns Town Center is easily accessible to I-95, I-295 and J. Turner Butler Boulevard and between Downtown and the beaches serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Amelia Island and South Georgia. From the management team at St. Johns Town Center, we hope to see you soon! Visiting Jacksonville? Check out Homewood Suites at St. Johns Town Center and stay at the best location in town.
Welcome to the St. Johns Town Center® representing the heart of shopping and dining in Jacksonville, Florida. The outdoor lifestyle mall is home to 150 of the hottest stores, many exclusive in the market, including Dillard's, Apple, Pottery Barn and Ann Taylor as well as shops in the palm-lined streets of the Luxury Collection such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Mayors. As much a fashion-forward shopping hotspot as a dining destination, the diverse palate is represented with exciting options as The Cheesecake Factory, The Capital Grille and Cantina Laredo. Relax among the Florida sunshine at the Park Green's turtle pond, life-sized chess board or dog park.Conveniently located in Jacksonville's Southside neighborhood, St. Johns Town Center is easily accessible to I-95, I-295 and J. Turner Butler Boulevard and between Downtown and the beaches serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Amelia Island and South Georgia. From the management team at St. Johns Town Center, we hope to see you soon! Visiting Jacksonville? Check out Homewood Suites at St. Johns Town Center and stay at the best location in town.
St Johns Town Center™ is open today from 10am to 9pm.// VIEW ALL HOURS
- Monday to Saturday
- 10am - 9pm
- Sunday
- 11am - 6pm
Mall Office:
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Shopping Line:
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Mall Security:
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- We offer free wireless internet to our shoppers at this Simon mall. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "Simon WiFi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks to get to the Simon Malls Wi-Fi landing page. All shoppers that choose to use the Wi-Fi network at this mall must agree to Simon Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions of Use prior to using this free service. If there are any issues or questions, shoppers and tenants should contact the Wi-Fi network technical support hotline at (888) 726-5930 for assistance.
- Order your travel money online for convenient home delivery. Did you know that some Simon mall locations also include retail Travelex stores for your convenience. Travelex is the world's largest retail foreign currency exchange specialist, with over 1000 stores around the world. We can provide you with over 75 foreign currencies as well as a Cash Passport that can be pre-loaded with either Pounds or Euros and includes chip & PIN technology, a must when traveling in Europe. To get started, visit Travelex now.
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Find the perfect gift at Guest Services, a gift card. What you give is what they get with the American Express® Simon Giftcard®. Now no fees after purchase and funds do not expire! Gift cards are available in any denomination between $20 to $500 and can be used at any Simon® mall and the millions of merchants that accept American Express Cards in the U.S.

Use only at US merchants that accept American Express Cards except cruise lines and casinos. Not for use at ATMs or for recurring payments. Not redeemable for cash. No fees after purchase. For more information, customer service, or Cardholder Agreement visit simongiftcard.com or call 1-800-331-5479. Issued by AEPCMC by license from American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc.

- Wolfson Children's Play Shore at St. Johns Town Center is located in front of Dick's Sporting Goods and is constructed of soft foam material for safety. It is designed around a seashore concept, complete with climbers, slides and tunnels creatively resembling sea life and beach items like a beach ball, a sandcastle, a manatee, coral, a sea turtle, a blowfish, a seashell, a clownfish, a sea anemone, a starfish, and a crab. The area also features a rubber-based floor designed to resemble sand and the ocean.
- Electric Vechicle Charging Stations are located behind Panera and Jos A. Bank.
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 Stay at St. Johns Town Center

 St. Johns Town Center's only onsite hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton St. Johns Town Center, offers 119 one- and two-bedroom suites just steps away from over 150 retailers and dining spots. The pet-friendly hotel also has an onsite swimming pool and fitness center, high-speed Internet, business center and meeting facilities.

 Stay near St. Johns Town Center
 Plan to stay overnight and get a great rate on a hotel room near the mall. Book online or call 1-800-916-1681 to make your reservation today!
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- The Simon Malls Mobile App can help you find your favorite stores, dining and entertainment options at the Simon Mall nearest you. You'll also be able to check out the latest deals and events available at your favorite mall right from your phone. And there are many more features designed to enhance your shopping experience including mall maps & gift card balance check. Download the free app from the App Store℠ for iOS powered devices or from Google Play™ for Android powered devices today. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
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Shoppers can look for and report lost items at the St. Johns Town Center Management Office located across from Maggiano's Little Italy, behind Pottery Barn Kids, or call (904) 998-7156.

- St. Johns Town Center features ample parking throughout the entire shopping center for our customers at no cost. Handicapped parking is also plentiful in each of our parking areas. In addition, The AmeriPark Valet at St. Johns Town Center is available year round for shoppers and diners at Maggiano's Little Italy, The Cheesecake Factory, The Capital Grille and J.Alexander's.

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 Thursday
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 Friday
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 Saturday
 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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- The AmeriPark Valet at St. Johns Town Center is available year round at stands at Maggiano's Little Italy, The Cheesecake Factory, The Capital Grille and J. Alexander's. The service is year round and available all day for shoppers and diners at St. Johns Town Center starting at $5.00.
Start Date: 4/22/2014
Get Your Paint On!
Saturday, May 17 at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Let your kids unleash their inner artist at our fun Tile Painting Party. They'll get to paint a fish
tile that'll be permanently installed in Kids' Wear at Nordstrom St. Johns Town Center. We'll
have refreshments, materials and an artist to help out—it's gonna be a blast!
Tickets are $50; each ticket admits one child and one adult to the Zoo on the day of the event,
and all proceeds will benefit the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, and The Cummer Museum
of Art & Gardens. Kids must be between the ages of 5 and 12, and accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited and reservations will be taken in the order received. Please pick at least two
session times when you RSVP. For special accommodations info or to RSVP by May 16, call
904.757.4463, ext. 196 or go online to jacksonvillezoo.org. On party day, check in at the Zoo
entrance. (All tiles become property of Nordstrom.)
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Noon – 1:00 p.m.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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St Johns Town Center's Personal Shopping Service
Start Date: 4/11/2014
Taste of St. Johns Town Center
Start Date: 3/6/2014
Restaurants from St. JohnsTownCenter are teaming up for Taste of St. Johns Town Center, an all-day family food festival featuring delectable tastes and beverage sampling. Jacksonville foodies will also enjoy free live music, entertainment and fabulous shopping.
The aromas of the various cuisines will fill the streets and captivate the senses of guests, who will be invited to sample fares from local restaurants. Visitors will be required to purchase a $20 wristband from the mall office in order to enter the event. Each wristband has 10 taste tabs, which gets you a dish from participating restaurants inside the event. Taste tabs will double as "votes" for a restaurant's partner charity of their choice. The top 3 winning restaurants will receive a donation to their respective charities. Participating restaurants include but are not limited to: Seasons 52, Cantina Laredo, Maggiano's Little Italy, J. Alexander's, Mitchell's Fish Market, and more.
For more information please call the St. Johns Town Center Mall Management Office at 904-998-7156.
Warm up those vocals, ladies and gents! St. Johns Town Center will host 'Talent of the TownCenter' during Taste of St. Johns Town Center beginning at 5pm at the main stage on River City Drive. Local bands are invited to collect entry forms on the mall website and Facebook page which prompts each act to submit a music video 30 seconds to 3 minutes long.
A committee consisting of the mall staff, retailers and production team will pick the top 5 acts (can be a band or solo artist). During the event, the winner will be voted on and crowned "Talent of the TownCenter". The fabulous winner will be featured at events throughout the year, including the opening act at the popular Holiday Spectacular event.
See attached rules and regulations and entry form.http://www.simon.com/mall/st-johns-town-center/stream/taste-of-st.-johns-town-center-1102691 CharityConcertCulinaryMall Event March 6, 2014
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St. Johns Town Center Phase III Grand Opening
Start Date: 7/30/2013
Grand OpeningMall EventSpecial Shopping July 30, 2013
Grand Opening - October 2014
More information coming soon...
Phase III will be a dedicated pedestrian-only wing with attractive architectural features and customer-friendly amenities. The expansion will house an enviable collection of local and national brand retailers anchored by Northeast Florida's first Nordstrom.
St. Johns Town Center's newest retail component will be located on the southwest end of the property between Louis Vuitton and Brooks Brothers and will feature more than 158,000 square feet of retail space. The anticipated opening for the new wing is fall 2014.
Start Date: 11/2/2012
Chico's at St Johns Town Center™
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Mix & Match Buy One, Get One 50% Off
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Posted: 4/24/2014
Be Chic by Giving Event at BCBGMAXAZRIA
Posted: 4/22/2014
While we are celebrating our 25th anniversary and our summer collection, we are also honoring our heritage of bon chic, bon genre (good style, good attitude) by giving back. For every apparel item purchased in all BCBGMAXAZRIA retail stores between April 30th and May 3rd, one item will be donated to a regional charity that works to benefit women in need.http://www.simon.com/mall/st-johns-town-center/stream/be-chic-by-giving-event-at-bcbgmaxazria-1196311 Community April 22, 2014
Posted: 4/21/2014
Mayors Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Each stone is a paragon of beauty. Each facet epitomizes quality. Discover rare and extraordinary, fancy-cut yellow diamonds from Mayors' finest collection ever.http://www.simon.com/mall/st-johns-town-center/stream/mayors-fancy-yellow-diamonds-1174275 Shopping April 21, 2014
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Holmes County State Park5369 State Park Road
Durant, MS 39063
(662) 653-3351
"The beautiful hardwood forests of Holmes County State Park are home to an abundance of wildlife, and provide the scenic backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities. Built around two lakes covering 88 acres, the park offers such diverse excitement as fishing, camping and cabin rentals. Holmes County State Park offers easy access to the Interstate 55, which will bisect North and South Mississippi. The convenient location and diverse outdoor recreational amenities make Holmes County State Park a favorite retreat.
Park Directions
Directions to the Park
Google Map
Area Attractions
The following area attractions are located within a short drive of Holmes County State Park. The park staff will be happy to provide you with directions.
- Little Red Schoolhouse
- Hillside, Morgan Break and Matthews National Wildlife Refuges
- Natchez Trace Parkway
- Yazoo City Historical Homes
- French Camp Historic Distric (French
- Catfish Museum & Visitor's Center
Developed Camping
The 28 sites available for RV camping feature picnic tables and grills, water and electrical hook-ups, and a central sewage dumping station. A bath-house with hot showers is located in the developed camping area.
Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government building.
Monthly camping may be available. Please check with the park office for availability.
Tent Camping
The 12 site tent camping area features picnic tables, grills, and water in a hardwood forest setting located approximately one-quarter mile from the lakes.
Vacation Cabins
Holmes County State Park features 12 air-conditioned vacation cabins accommodating four to six persons, each furnished with bed and bath linens and basic kitchen equipment. Six rustic style cabins are located near the lake. Six duplex cabins are located in a wooded setting. Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government building.
Group Camp
Group camping for up to 100 is available in an air-conditioned dormitory featuring separate counselor's quarters and meeting rooms. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall, which seats 100. Campers must provide their own linens, towels, pillows, soap, and other personal items. Group Camp Meeting Room seats 25. The Group Camp Dining Room seats up to 100. The Old Group Camp seats up to 100. Reservations are required. Smoking is not allowed in any Mississippi government building.
Food Service
Full Food Service is available in Group Camp Dining Room. Call for menus and pricing.
Reservations are required.
Picnic Area/Shelter
The Park's three picnic areas are equipped with tables and grills and afford views of the water. Three large picnic pavilions are available for reservation, providing the perfect spot for family reunions, company picnics, and church or school outings.
Nature Trail
A system of interpretive nature trails winds through approximately four miles of the park, providing visitors with a close look at native plants, birds, and wildlife. An outdoor amphitheater located along the trail seats approximately 50 people and is available for use at no charge.
Several playgrounds are located throughout the Park.
Boat Launching
Holmes County State Park offers two fishing lakes, both well-stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. English Lake is equipped with a boat launch. Odom Lake has no boat launch area.
Holmes County State Park offers two fishing lakes, both well stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. Fishing is permitted with a fee. A Mississippi fishing license is required for all persons between the ages of 16 and 65. Licenses may be purchased from the park office for a nominal fee.
Fishing Information
Depth Map
Fishing Licenses Information
F-163423 (T) State Lake Regulations
Laundry Facilities
Laundry facilities are available in the campground area.
Skating Rink
The skating rink is Temporarily Closed. Please contact the park office for more information regarding the skating rink.
Day Use
A day use entry fee is charged on a per vehicle basis.
Worship Services
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Villa 11259, Kata
THB 1,100 - 3,500/day
Located high on Kata Noi hill, looking directly along Kata Noi beach and out to the Andaman Sea, this newly completed, modern pool villa has it all, luxury, privacy, security and picturesque outdoor and indoor entertainment areas.
As soon as you enter the the estate you can feel the soothing effects of its surroundings. For many that is precisely the attraction. There is sun, privacy, peace, magnificent gardens, and stunning homes.
Villa Details
This 3-level, 5-bedroom pool villa is one of Thailand's ultra-elite vacation homes, ideal for discerning guests seeking privacy with incredible views, five-star facilities and service, and direct access to finest beaches in the area: Kata Noi and Kata beaches, which are just a few minutes away.
The property is orientated south, well positioned to avoid the direct heat of the tropical sun in the afternoon and features 5 bedrooms, a study/TV room, a top-of-the-range kitchen and separate maid's quarters.
Open walkways, waterfalls, wide staircases, large private balconies, incredible bathrooms, therapy room, sauna, purpose-built wine cellar and a lift are just a few features that make this wonderful villa very special indeed.
The infinity pool, sala and outdoor seating areas areas provide a feeling of complete relaxation and enjoyment, with sauna facilities, as well as services of visiting therapists, health drinks and salads.
The English-speaking resident maid and chef are efficient, and will meet with all your requirements, to make your stay a memorable one. The cuisine is Thai and Continental on request, recommended to be excellent!
Level Three
Entry into this Villa is on Level Three – at the top of the Three-level mountainside home. Level Three has the Master Bedroom and 2 Guest Bedrooms, privately located in separate wings overlooking the pool deck area on the next level.
Master Bedroom: King size bed, bed settee, air conditioning, 36″ Flat TV screen The room has a large balcony with full sea view en suite separate bathroom with walk-in shower, double basins, double separate WC's & jetted soak over Jacuzzi Tub. Total area is in excess of 50 sq meters.
Guest Suite 1: King-size bed, private shower room, with balcony and a panoramic sea front view.
Guest Suite 2: King-size bed, private shower room, with balcony and a panoramic sea front view.
Level Two
Connected by Elevator and a large wooden Staircase, this Floor has the Living Room, Dining Room, Bar, Study, back drop of a stone wall with waterfall, Koi Fish Pond, and Guest Suite No-3.
Guest Suite 3: King Size bed or 2 large single beds with separate en suite Bathroom with a jetted soak over jacuzzi tub, and private shower room and WC.
Study / TV media Room: 40 inch TV with a Bose Home Theatre Lifestyle Music System, which is distributed in the Living Room, Pool Deck, Sala Area & the Kitchen breakfast room. There is a garden for sunbathing and relaxing. The Study has a sofa bed if required as an additional sleeping area to sleep 12 with an adjoining bathroom with shower, single basin and WC.
Living and Dining Room: Open-plan with a bar and beautiful modern furniture with art on the walls. The dining table seats 10 and has a pantry next door. There is 47-inch 3D-LED TV with a Blu-Ray/DVD player.
Infinity Pool: 140 sq meter with deck and seating areas, sauna, powder room, and outdoor shower overlooking Kata Noi Beach. A few steps up from the pool deck is the sala with seating area for 12 and out door dining area, bar and BBQ facilities. Ideal for watching the stunning sunset views and spending the early evenings with a glass of wine.
Level one
Located on the East side is the Junior Suite with its private garden, a top-of-the-range fully fitted kitchen, a breakfast verandah boasting stunning sea views, a separate maids quarters, utility room and laundry.
Junior Suite: The 4th guest suite features a king-size bed and a separate living area with 40-inch TV, DVD player and B & O Music & Home Theatre System, a large divan which can be used as a single bed if required. The total area is in excess of 50 sq.m. The en-suite bathroom has a separate shower and WC area.
Villa Staff
Our staff is here to help you, and make your time with us a memory to treasure.Thailand is known for its wonderful hospitality where nothing is too much too trouble and the team serving this Villa are no exception. In fact exemplary in their desire to make sure you have a wonderful stay.
To ensure that guests have an enjoyable and relaxing stay, a member of staff will be on-site 24 hours a day. This Villa employes two full-time live in staff, plus a part time maid if necessary . A Chef is called in for Larger Parties and BBQ diners by the Pool side deck or the Sala at reasonable extra charge for the day. The swimming pools and gardens are regularly maintained by The Estate.
Grocery Shopping Service
At your request the staff will do your grocery shopping. The simplest way to handle this is to provide a float (we recommend a minimum of THB 3,000 for 4 people plus THB 500 per extra person). The villa maid will maintain a detailed account of expenditure and will ask for a top-up when necessary.
Airport Transfers
Airport pick up and drop off will be arranged by the villa staff and is included in the price. Please note that if arrival times of guests are staggered we may have to charge for additional journeys. We provide a driver and Minibus 10-11 seater included in the rates quoted, after hours by arrangement.Gasoline expense on the Villa Guests.
Restaurants & Shopping
If you choose to leave the luxury of your surroundings, then Kata boasts a great selection of excellent restaurants and shops, all just a gentle stroll away. The villa is ideally situated only a few minutes' walk from two of Phuket's premier white sand beaches, Kata and Kata Noi, and the bustling village style atmosphere of Kata.
Apart from great shopping, with everything from boutiques to street-side markets, Kata is recognized as having some of the best restaurants in Phuket. For spectacular sunsets we can recommend one of the hilltop restaurants above Kata, or the award-winning Mom Tri's Boathouse just down the road.
Services and Facilities – Rental Rates Include:
- Use of this fully furnished villa extending over 1215 sq.m
- 2 full time staff plus one part time staff or more for larger parties
- American or continental breakfast with fresh fruit every day
- Preparation of all meals when requested. Food costs plus 10 % Service Charge.
- We provide a driver and 10-11 seater minibus included in the rates quoted, after hours by arrangement. Petrol costs not included.
- Rooms and bathrooms cleaned daily
- Luxury toiletries in all bathrooms (shampoos, conditioners and shower gels provided throughout your stay)
- Towels changed every 2 days or on request
- Bed linen replaced twice a week or on request
- Air conditioning
- Infinity swimming pool
- Clean pool towels laid out
- Cable TV and wireless broadband
- High-fidelity interior and exterior sound system with separate volume and source controls for each area: Living Room, Pool Deck, Sala & Kitchen.
- Hair drier in every room
- Beds turned down at night
- Electricity (guests are asked to turn off the air conditioning when not in the room/villa – unnecessary use results in extra charges for electricity).
- Laundry services (a small charge is made for personal laundry)
- Free use of large communal pool, flood lit tennis court and gym at the club house of the estate.
- Elevator for Guest Bedroom 3, Living Room, Dining Room and access to Pool Deck area .
Massage and Spa
A full range of Thai massages (hard, soft, full, half, head, neck, foot etc. are available in the villa; the house maid can arrange for professional masseuses from a local spa to visit the house at a convenient time. There are also a number of excellent Spas nearby in the 4/5 Star hotels, the Royale Mom Tri Spa is 3 minute walk from the villa . (Highly recommended)
The property is maintained by The Estate with staff on duty at their on-site office who are willing to help with any problems our villa staff cannot resolve.
At the heart of the estate lies the club house and the Terrace Cafe – where the prices are as good as the fare. The club house also includes a floodlit tennis court, a well-equipped gym, an enormous palm-fringed swimming pool, plus changing rooms and showers.
The management office is open 7 days a week and all maintenance staff i.e. electrical and plumbing personnel are standby, so guests have no problems. The estate is also extremely well-managed, totally secure , and efficiently maintained.
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Property Details
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms6
- ViewSea View
- TypeHoliday Villa
- Swimming PoolPrivate Pool
- Bedrooms Description4 king-size beds, 2 Large single beds,
- Dining Room1
- Living Room1
- Kitchen1
- Entertainment40 inch TV with a Bose Home Theatre
- InternetWiFi
- Service StaffClubHouse with Tennis Court & Gym 3 minute walk from Villa
- Distance BeachBeach Kata Noi is 3 minute walk from the Villa, Kata Beach is 5 minutes by car
- Distance Airport40 - 50 minutes drive
- Distance Phuket City20 - 30 minutes drive
- Distance Golf Course20 - 30 minutes drive
- Features5 Bedroom, Children Allowed, Fully-furnished, Luxury Villa, No Pets, No Smoking, Private Swimming Pool, Sea view villa
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Hey everyone!
I'm new to this and definitely enjoying it... my weighing plan is once per week so on the first day of Week 3 (yesterday) I weighed myself and was disappointed to see that my total weight loss for two weeks is 1 pound :-( Which is nothing because my weight fluctuates +/- 2lbs every week between 128 and 130. I'm dying for the day when I'll see 127.something because to me that will be real weight loss.
I've been really good about exercise -- following the program exactly "by the book"-- and not as good about diet. I'm pretty good about eating healthy food overall, but I have a problem with cheating -- eating a piece of chocolate here, having just carbs for one meal there, not quite drinking enough water -- and I find it really hard to work up the discipline to be super by the book with my eating. I'm afraid that's what's blocking my weight loss -- my body is fighting to hold on to its weight!
Anyway -- just looking for advice and encouragement ! Thanks!
I would set the scales away until you are fully engaged in BFL for 4 weeks, even better would be 6 weeks. BFL works, there are too many here that can show you that. Trust in the process, eat clean, do the workouts and the results will come.
You are answering your own questions by acknowledging the free day foods on non-free days. Make a list of the items you successfully do not eat and then on free day if you still want them, have them. For now challenge yourself to eat to plan all six days.
Eating is 80% of the success of BFL and remember that when you want to nibble.
Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right ~ Henry Ford
Michelle Simpson ~2009 Body-for-LIFE Champion 46+ Catagory
Try measuring your waist, thighs and arms instead of going by the scale. The only real weight I saw come off my body during the first few weeks was water weight- and 3-5 lbs at that. I decided not to even weigh myself until the end of the challenge (because Im nosey). I base it mostly on how my clothes fit. Scales are a downer!!!
Stacy Lynn
I am not even going NEAR a scale...
I am in week 2 and already I can feel a difference and see a tiny difference in my rear and my rings are looser...today for some reason I am letting go of a lot of water....
I know to you 127 seems like a dream...I'd do anything to be where you are. I used to be that weight...hope I can get close before Christmas..
good luck and STAY away from the scale....
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Making Sense of Intellectual Capital
Designing a Method for the Valuation of IntangiblesBy
- Daniel Andriessen, Professor of Intellectual Capital, Inholland University of Professional Education, The Netherlands
Peter Drucker has introduced us all to the knowledge era, where knowledge is the primary resource and intangibles (intellectual capital resources and assets) are now largely recognized as the most important sources of organizations' competitive advantage. With the recognition of the importance of Intangibles comes the problem of how to properly identify them and assign them a value within the corporation. This is an area of concern in 5 fields: 1) accounting and financial reporting, 2) performance measurement and management, 3) valuation in the finance field, 4) the Human Resources field in terms of management, strategy, and planning, and 5) Intellectual Capital. Over the past eight years, over 25 methods have been proposed for the valuation of intangibles coming out of these 5 fields. In this book, Andriessen evaluates 25 existing methods of intangible valuation according to highly developed criteria. In performing his evaluations, Andriessen synthesizes the state of the art research from these fields based on extensive research. He then presents his own method for valuing intangibles, which he began developing and testing as a Senior Manager at KPMG Knowledge Advisory Services in The Netherlands. He relates six case studies in which this method was tested in actual companies, carefully reviews the results of his tests, and then concludes by offering a new and improved method for valuing intangibles in his Weightless Wealth Toolkit, a complete step-by-step process for identifying, valuing, and managing Intangibles to help managers operate successfully in the Intangible Economy.
Academics, in the field of Intellectual Capital, such as the attendees at the McMaster World Congress on Intellectual Capital, professors and students in Knowledge Management MBA and PhD programs worldwide, Chief Knowledge Officers and other executives charged with valuing and managing Intellectual Capital and other intangibles. Secondary market: specialists in valuation of intangibles in finance, performance measurement and management in HR/Consulting.
Published: December 2003
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
"A most insightful knowledge navigation book on valuing intangibles. It is a very good state of the art overview 25 methods and also trying out its own refined model with illustrative cases. A recommended reading both for the practicioner as well as the researcher." - Leif Edvinsson, The world's first professor on Intellectual Capital and the worlds's first director of IC. Honorary Chairman Henley college KM Forum "Weaving a fascinating blend of sharp analysis and story telling Andriessen describes the journey of a passionate group of experts pursuing one of the most challenging and elusive riddles in modern business - how do intangible resources create value for the firm? This insightful and sweeping exploration of both the underlying questions and their numerous proposed solutions from other contributors in the field offers a wonderfully lucid overview of a complex subject. Andriessen's passion for methodologies that are coherent, rigorous and relevant is contagious. The Weightless Wealth Toolkit draws from the best available intangible valuation tools and methods but takes them to the next level, offering a powerful and original contribution. Whether you are new to the questions around intangibles or already well versed in the field, you will find this an indispensable reference and guide." --Verna Allee, author The Knowledge Evolution and The Future Of Knowledge: Increasing Prosperity through Value Networks. "In "Making Sense of Intellectual Capital", Dr Andriessen has produced one of the most synthesising books on this important but challenging topic. This book provides a very valuable overview and evaluation of the managerial tools available to managers when it comes to better managing their intangible assets. I highly recommend this book to any manger of a firm that is charged with extracting value from its intangibles." -- Goran Roos "I strongly believe, that Making sense of Intellectual Capital will be the compass for the intellectual academic community and the comprehensive guide for the practitioners that consider intangibles as the main resources to manage in the context of the knowledge economy. Andriessen is a perfect blend of an academic and a practitioner. As an academic he scientifically evaluates the 25 existing methods for managing and measuring intangibles. As a practitioner he also offers in his book his own method for valuing intangibles together with some useful practical applications. Excellent. The book really makes sense in the emerging field of intellectual capital, where converge many different contributions of innequal quality and relevance. Andriessen has done a great job that will please both academics and practitioners. This is an inspiring book, mainly of academic nature but with very practical and powerful messages to improve the value of businesses. Andriessen really challenges the Intellectual Capital conventional wisdom with new approaches and contributions." -- José Maria Viedma "In theory, practice and theory are the same; but in practice, they ain't". Daniel Andriessen deftly walks that fine line between theory and practice. His book is academic enough to provide a fundamental contribution to the science and understanding of the valuation of intangibles. Yet it remains practical enough, with its candor and honesty, to allow for effective implementation of his methods and ideas, manifested in his Weightless Wealth Tool kit. It demonstrates that measurement is not enough, that valuation is paramount in leveraging intangibles for strategic benefit. MAKING SENSE OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL is important reading for anyone who considers their intellectual capital to be strategic to their business." -- Howard Deane, Chief Knowledge Officer, KMPG LLP, Canada
- Table of contentsPreface and Acknowledgements xix1. Objective: Valuation and Measurement in the Intangible Economy 1.1 Introduction The Intangible perspective The transformation of the economy Seven characteristics of the Intangible Economy Drivers of the Intangible Economy The Intellectual Capital community Valuation and measurement of intangibles Value Valuation Four ways to determine value Objective and problem My objectives Problem to tackle Methodology Practicing management research as a design science Using the developing multiple case study Structure of the book 2. Methodology: The Science of Designing Practical Methods Introduction Making sense of the social world Distinctions make sense The world doesn't speak We know according to the way we are and the way we feel The social world does not sit still Social science Anything goes? How to test an empirical proposition How to test a practical proposition Bringing the two together Science follows its own rules Management research The subject of management research The scientific nature of management research My study The reflective cycle used in this study Difficulties in applying the reflective cycle The use of reconstructed logic 3. Legacy: Methods for the Valuation and Measurement of Intangibles Introduction What: Distinctions & definitions Intellectual Capital Intangible Assets Human Resources and Human Assets Reflection Why: Problems & consequences Improving internal management Improving external reporting Statutory and transactional issues Reflection How: Solutions & results Financial valuation methods Value measurement methods Value assessment methods Measurement methods Reflection Implications for the requirements of a new method 4. Design: Draft of a New Method Introduction Request for proposals Request Evaluation Iteration 1 Design Evaluation Iteration 2 Design Evaluation Iteration 3 Design Evaluation Iteration 4 Problem definition Requirements Design 5. Test: Trying Out the New Method Introduction Bank Ltd Context & problem definition Specific requirements & design Implementation & results Additions to the design Reporting to the client Evaluation & modifications Electro Ltd. Context & problem definition Specific requirements & design Implementation & results Reporting to the client Evaluation & modifications Automotive Ltd. Context and problem definition Specific requirements & design Implementation & results Evaluation & modifications Logistic Services BU Context & problem definition Specific requirements & design Implementation & results Reporting to the client Evaluation & modifications Professional Services LLP Context & problem definition Specific requirements & design Implementation & results Reporting to the client Evaluation & modifications Consulting Dept. Context & problem definition Special requirements & design Implementation & results Reporting to the client Evaluation & modifications Result of the tests The method and its requirements The success of the method 6. Lessons Learned: Contributions to Intellectual Capital Research Introduction Lessons about the method The application domain of the method The strengths and mechanisms of the method The weaknesses of the method Final modifications to the method Lessons about valuing intangible resources Valuing intangibles requires values Valuing intangibles requires a beholder Valuing intangible resources does not require money Valuing intangibles requires identification and demarcation Valuing intangibles requires diagnosis Valuing intangibles requires methods Lessons about practicing IC research as a design science Reconciling the rigor-relevance dilemma in IC research Determining the effect of the implementation Determining the contribution of the method The analyst versus the researcher Implications for future IC research Valuing and improving problem definitions Explaining and improving success-rate Explaining and improving the impact of numbers Epilogue Appendix A. Overview of 25 Valuation and Measurement Methods A.1 Balanced Scorecard (Kaplan & Norton) A.2 Calculated Intangible Value A.3 Citation-Weighted Patents A.4 Economic Value Added (Stewart) A.5 Holistic Value Approach HVA (Roos) A.6 Human Resource Accounting A.7 IC Audit (Brooking) A.8 IC-Index (Roos) A.9 Inclusive Value Methodology⢠(M'Pherson) A.10 Intangible Asset Monitor (Sveiby) A.11 Intangibles Scoreboard (Lev) A.12 Intellectual Capital Benchmarking System (Viedma) A.13 Intellectual Capital dynamic Value (Bounfour) A.14 Intellectual Capital Statement (Mouritsen et al.) A.15 iValuing factor (Standfield) A.16 Konrad Group A.17 Market-to-book ratio A.18 Options Approach A.19 Skandia Navigator (Edvinsson) A.20 Sullivan's Work A.21 Technology Factor (Khoury) A.22 Tobin's q (Tobin) A.23 Valuation approaches A.24 Value Added Intellectual Coefficient VAICâ¢(Pulic) A.25 Value Chain Scoreboard (Lev) Appendix B. Weightless Wealth Toolkit B.1 How to Use the Toolkit B.2 Phase One: Do Intake B.3 Phase Two: Identify Intangible Resources B.4 Phase Three: Carry out Value Assessment B.5 Phase Four: Perform Financial Valuation B.6 Phase Five: Develop Management Agenda B.7 Phase Six: Report Value Dashboard Glossary of Terms Bibliography About the Author Index


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Tanzania Breweries offers 31.9 million shillings in support of the MSABI group's efforts to provide clean and safe water in Tanzania. (Translation)
9 September 2010
Dar es Salaam, September 2, 2010:
As part of their project known as "NO WATER, NO LIFE", Tanzania Breweries have signed a contract of a total of 31.9 million shillings with the enterprising MSABI group.
The MSABI group incorporates people of different ages from Ifakara. Through this investment, the MSABI group, in cooperation with Tanzania Breweries, will drill ten boreholes that will benefit ten schools in five villages. The project, which also involves installing rope pumps, will help develop local people's construction and maintenance skills. To ensure that the water pumped from the boreholes is clean and safe, a machine for measuring the quality of water will also be installed. In addition, two more schools will benefit from the installation of toilets, which will be accessible to more than 700 people.
TBL's investment will enable MSABI experts to get permission to work in five villages in the Morogoro province - namely: Mngeta, Namawala, Idete, Ifakara and Kiberege. Priority will be given to big institutions in the area, like schools and hospitals. It is expected that the locals will fully collaborate and contribute to the success of the project by providing sand and manual labour in order to complete the construction of the boreholes that will provide their area with clean and safe water.
The project is very important and a priority for Tanzania Breweries, considering the importance of water to the company and to the community in general. Tanzania Breweries will invest more than 3 billion shillings over a period of three years to ensure access to clean and safe water in the community.
Speaking at the signing of this contract in Safari, the Managing Director of the company Mr Robin Goetzsche said: "Tanzania Breweries are very pleased to begin implementing this project, that I trust will benefit the community in terms of their access to clean and safe water."
He continued to say: "The water scarcity forecasted for 2025 will have catastrophic results if we are not properly prepared. Private companies and organisations that deal with the provision of clean and safe water should cooperate with the government in order to ensure our protection from the catastrophe ahead of us."
Furthermore, the Water Project Manager of Tanzania Breweries, Mr Phocas Lasway, said: "Tanzania Breweries will provide financial aid in order to support the Government's efforts to avoid the imminent water catastrophe and to also educate people on how to use and manage water, especially rain water. We intend to revive the practice of harvesting rain water from our homes' roofs in order avoid wasting any water. In addition, we will help many people find employment and increase their income."
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The TBL group is listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Market, has around 1,300 employees and it represents the whole country in four beer industries, malt grain processing and eight beer distribution warehouses.
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17 April 2013
The Coca-Cola Co reported disappointing first-quarter numbers yesterday (16 April). Here, just-drinks takes a look at how each region has performed for the soft drinks giant.
US: Vitaminwater co-founder takes stake in Bodyarmor
18 January 2012
The co-founder of Vitaminwater has made a "significant" investment in US drinks firm Bodyarmor.
US: Jones Soda Co changes CEO - again
7 April 2010
Jones Soda Co has confirmed another change of CEO.
Focus - Drought fails to ignite Australian soft drinks market
25 November 2008
Drought conditions have made the last few years tough for Australian wine producers. But while one might have expected the extended hot and dry conditions to be a fillip for the soft drinks sector, figures from Canadean suggest they have made little impact. That said, there are some notable growth areas. Richard Corbett of Canadean assesses current trends.
US: Former Fuze man joins Purple Beverage
11 June 2008
A former executive at Fuze Beverage has joined Purple Beverage Company as vice president of operations and logistics.
US: Coca-Cola Bottling hit by rising costs
29 February 2008
A weak fourth quarter, rising costs and changing consumer drinking habits have all combined to see Coca-Cola Bottling report a fall in its full year earnings.
US: Coca-Cola Co. upbeat as figures climb in FY
13 February 2008
The Coca-Cola Co. has reported a healthy set of results for 2007, with both sales and profits heading north.
US: Coca-Cola Enterprises toasts 2007 for loss reverse
12 February 2008
Coca-Cola Enterprises has bounced back from 2006's net loss to post profit for last year.
Focus - Soft drinks makers reap superfruit dividend
8 February 2008
Growing consumer interest in the health-enhancing properties of exotic fruits has proved a significant boon for the soft drinks industry. Most of these superfruits end up in juice form, writes Shane Starling, providing soft drinks producers with a constant stream of new product opportunities at premium price points.
US: Coca-Cola prepares Honest Tea investment - report
2 January 2008
The Coca-Cola Co. is looking to invest in US-based soft drinks company Honest Tea, according to local reports.
US: Coca-Cola Enterprises ups 2007 FY target
12 December 2007
Coca-Cola Enterprises has raised its forecasts for this year, and believes 2008 should bring a high single-digit increase in revenue.
US: Reed's gets New Age distribution deal
28 August 2007
Reed's has entered into a deal with New Age Beverage to distribute its brands throughout Colorado.
US: CCE Q2 slips, but FY still set to rise
27 July 2007
Coca-Cola Enterprises has posted a slide in second quarter net profit, despite a lift in sales.
INDIA: India Tata Tea keeps friends and enemies close
19 July 2007
India's Tata Tea has shown an interest in acquiring more beverage brands to tap growing consumer demand for health drinks.
US: Coca-Cola's Glaceau unit to run Powerade
22 June 2007
The Coca-Cola Co. plans to put its sports drink brand and enhanced water brands under the same management.
US: Coca-Cola sees share coverage upped
31 May 2007
Coca-Cola has had its coverage raised.
US/SWISS: Coke, Nestlé scale back tea venture
28 March 2007
The Coca-Cola Co. is set to have more room to develop its own RTD tea brands in the US after the company said it would scale back Beverage Partners Worldwide, its venture with Nestlé.
US: Coca-Cola closes Fuze purchase
27 March 2007
The Coca-Cola Co. has completed its purchase of Fuze Beverage in the US.
US: Coke revamps North America business
12 March 2007
The Coca-Cola Company is to reorganise its North American business and create three specific units for its slew of brands.
US: Fuze rolls out PET bottles
9 March 2007
US soft drinks group Fuze Beverage has updated the look of its bottles for its domestic market.
US: Coca-Cola given okay to light Fuze
27 February 2007
The Coca-Cola Co. has received official approval for its planned purchase of Fuze Beverage.
UPDATE: US/EUROPE: CCE to axe 3,500 jobs
13 February 2007
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) chief executive John Brock has revealed that the "majority" of the company's planned 3,500 job cuts will be in North America. Brock was speaking as the world's largest bottler of Coca-Cola Co. products outlined a restructuring programme designed to boost its business in North America and Europe.
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2 February 2007
This week, The Coca-Cola Co. snapped up niche US firm Fuze Beverage. The acquisition signals a realisation from Coca-Cola Co. that it needs to bolster its presence outside the carbonates market in the US. Dean Best reports.
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1 February 2007
The Coca-Cola Co. has bolstered its non-carbonates portfolio with the acquisition of US firm Fuze Beverage.
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Antiques expert Storm Syrrell heads to Europe to investigate the clandestine trade in religious artifacts. She dismisses superstitious tales of miraculous healings and divine omens. Yet when an obsessive Russian oligarch calls—just as her friend Harry Bennett vanishes—all assumptions must be cast aside. Storm seeks answers in a medieval monastery. There, the scarred visage of an icon provokes ever more startling questions. Is she prepared to confront both earthly and spiritual powers? Storm remains haunted by lessons in love and betrayal that lie just outside her grasp. But hesitation now holds mortal consequences.
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Injured workers (or dependents) that have not been properly compensated may wish to file a Claim for Compensation with the Division of Workers' Compensation. However, injured workers have the responsibility to ensure that their injuries have been reported to their employers in a timely manner. Please review the Process for Injured Workers before filing a claim. If you wish to file a workers' compensation claim, complete the Claim for Compensation and mail it to the Division (the address is included on the form). This form may also be obtained at any office of the Division of Workers' Compensation. The filing of a claim begins a contested case proceeding where an administrative law judge has the authority to decide the issues in dispute.
Workers' compensation is intended to be a streamlined benefits system, but many workers' compensation cases can be extremely complicated. For example, your workers' compensation case can affect your entitlement to social security benefits, Medicare benefits, or unemployment compensation benefits. Before you make any decisions on your workers' compensation case, you should read all the information available to you on this website, and/or consult with a lawyer.
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SEC Headlines – 7/28/11 Part Two
July 28th, 2011 01:29 PM║ Posted By: John Pennington ║ Permalink
║ Schools: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
Tags: Brandon Burrows, Louisville Kentucky, Mike Bobo, Rupp Arena
1. Florida's basketball coaches are building chemisty.
2. Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo says it's unnerving to lose players during the offseason.
3. Too bad then that UGA has lost another player. Redshirt freshman linebacker Brandon Burrows will miss the season after shoulder surgery.
4. John Calipari will coach his Dominican Republic National Team against a group of ex-Kentucky greats in a Rupp Arena exhibition game.
5. ESPN's Lee Corso is a fan of the Louisville-Kentucky football series.
6. South Carolina players are A-OK with high expectations.
7. This writer says Tennessee might as well aim high in its AD search because the school's got nothing to lose.
8. The major concern for UT's football team this fall? The defensive front seven.
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The eBox project integrates web server, proxy, DNS, LDAP, Postfix, OpenSSL, load balancing and more in their server, which should provide small and medium size businesses comprehensive network infrastructures, and is now available in version 1.0.
EBox is the jack-of-all-trades among open source servers. The box integrates numerous useful services that should help small to medium businesses in their network needs. It is based on Ubuntu, is under GPL and is now downloadable as version 1.0.
The eBox project sanctioned the product in their announcement as being "deemed good enough to deserve the 1.0 badge" based on the number of integrated components. Among them are DHCP and NTP servers, traffic shaping and load balancing, DNS and email servers and many more. The changelog points to bugs developers fixed so that modules can seamlessly interact.
Also among the new eBox features are a dashboard to centralize service data and the possibility to make and secure full configuration backups. Along with them are disk usage information and RAID status. A reporting function keeps admins continually informed and generates detailed summaries.
The project meanwhile doesn't want to rest on its laurels and presents a roadmap for future development and releases. Soon to come should be integration of the Asterisk telephony engine and a captive portal. Captive portals are familiar at airports and other locations as authentication devices: after wireless access, users land at a website and need to register (usually at a cost) to gain Internet access.
Ebox is available as Ubuntu packages, but you can also download as ISO and install it on Live CD for testing. A comprehensive user's guide describes the important configuration steps. Developers can also take a look at the developer's guide.
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UFA, Russia - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ryan Strome scored in the first period, and Canada beat the United States 2-1 to advance to the next round at the junior ice hockey world championships.
Jacob Trouba scored for the U.S. The Americans need to beat Slovakia at 5 a.m. today in Group B to move on. Former East Palestine resident J.T. Miller won five of 11 faceoffs and had three shots on goal for the Americans.
Canada faces Russia on Monday to determine which team gets a bye into the semifinals.
The 19-year-old Nugent-Hopkins was the first pick of the 2011 NHL draft by Edmonton. The center had 52 points in 62 games for the Oilers last season.
Slovakia stayed alive by beating Germany 2-1 on an overtime power-play goal by Peter Ceresnak. The USA faces Slovakia at 5 a.m. today. The Americans need to win to advance to the next round.
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Hiya. These look pretty good so far, but I agree that they could look more "finished". One of the biggest things I've had to learn when trying to get a piece of art to a finished point was patience. If you look at your art and think "this looks great, I can't see anything else that I want to fix or change," then awesome it's definitely finished. If you do see things you would like to change or improve then you're not finished. Don't put a time limit on it. Most of the pieces I work on now take closer to 30-40 hours of solid work to finish. I don't do it all at once but I take my time to make it as close to what I envision as I can.
That said, I have several suggestions for coloring in photoshop. First, do NOT use the Smudge tool. Instead, do all your blending with your normal brushes. This brings me to my second suggestion. Use 100% opacity and do not have it affected by pen pressure. Instead, make your Flow 80-90% and have it be controlled by pen pressure. This gives you a similar affect as you get with opacity but is slightly different. I find I have more control over my colors this way. When you do this, you can slowly blend between colors using your brush. In case you don't know the process of blending, aka rendering, you have two colors and you select one color and paint a stroke that overlaps both colors. You then select the color of this stroke and paint another stroke closer to one side. This gradually will blend the colors. I find I have much more control blending this way. It's a bit of work to do, but worth it in the end.
The problem when you use smudge is that the colors get "washed out". Basically everything moves towards brownish/gray muddy colors. The vibrance of the color is sapped from the piece. At any rate, I hope some of this made sense.


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The third comic pretty much captures how I feel on dressing for the job you want. I enjoy the work I do now, but seriously would love to never wear "business" clothes again. There always seems to be this idea that the only proper goal in a job is to advance to management. Even worse, if you do choose to advance to management, you've got to have a particular wardrobe and attitude that has been blessed by the old boys club.
Last year I was at a conference where someone felt the need to inform my boss they wouldn't hire me because I'm unkempt. While obviously they can make a hiring judgement based on appearances, that's rather short sighted. It turns out that my shoulder length hair outweighs my PhD in computer science in terms of my qualifications to work in big-data analytics. Fortunately my boss is reasonable and treated the interlude as a source of amusement.
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Yeah, I've been considering whether to look for a new job, and one of the key points is 'would I have to but my beard to get one'. I was just thinking this morning that if my facial hair outweighs (figuratively) my qualifications, ability and experience, I'm probably asking the wrong people. Maybe I should get a job solving problems like Maria?
Also, not going to wear a tie every day (some days I like to, for a change).
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Prior Learning Assessment
For many adults, getting a "jump" on earning college credit is critical to pursuing and completing a degree. Many adults with years of work experience can earn academic credit for the knowledge gained from some of those experiences. Through a process called "prior learning assessment" you can pursue many opportunities outside the traditional classroom or the online classroom to earn college credit and to accelerate your time to degree completion!
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The College Level Examination Program, or CLEP, is administered by the College Board and is the most widely accepted "credit by testing" program in the U.S. CLEP tests are administered in a testing center on the computer. Successful scores on a CLEP exam can be converted to credits in specific courses at many colleges and universities. The link above will take you to the CLEP site where you can review information about the tests and fees, register for an exam, and review credit policies relating to the program. Click here for contact information for testing centers at CALL institutions with a nationally recognized testing centers for CLEP.
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Military servicemen and women may be able to obtain college credit from the performance and training in the military through DANTES (The Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educational Support). DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) originally developed for the military, and now used by a variety of colleges and employers. Testing subject areas include Business, Physical Science, Humanities, Social Science, and Applied Technology. Follow the links above for more information about these programs.
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Health Buzz: NYU Langone Medical Center Reopens for Surgery
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Sandy-Damaged New York Hospital Reopens for Surgery
NYU Langone Medical Center in New York reopened its inpatient services and surgical units yesterday, as it continues recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy. In late October, the hurricane knocked out the medical center's power, and when the backup generators failed, its staff evacuated 322 patients, according to the Associated Press. More than 15 million gallons of water were pumped from the medical buildings on First Avenue, between 30th and 34th streets, reports AP, and total damage topped $1 billion. Outpatient facilities and many physicians' offices reopened in November, while the emergency room remains closed and has been replaced with an urgent care center. Specialty units, like those for maternity and pediatric care, are expected to reopen in mid-January. In the last two months, many surgical operations had to be farmed out to other hospitals or postponed, so opening the doors to surgical patients is a major step. "I think it's a little bit of a miracle on 34th Street that this happened so quickly," Senator Charles Schumer of New York told The New York Times.
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When she was 14 years old and a professional dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, Kathleen Rea checked in at 5'6" and 105 pounds—a weight required by her company. To comply, "I spent days and days starving myself," she says, "and then I would binge-eat, because I was so hungry this famished creature would overtake me."
Rea danced with a total of 14 girls, and seven had eating disorders. She struggled with hers for 10 years, until reaching what she describes as rock-bottom. "I was dancing a 40-hour work week, and required to be almost deathly thin," she says. "I slept on the bathroom floor because I thought my bedroom was too luxurious for what I deserved, and I would also sleep with a knife, almost ready to cut the fat off my thighs." At that point, Rea was binging and purging up to eight times a day. She knew continuing in such a way would lead to death, so she decided to seek help.
After entering therapy and gaining some weight, Rea's ballet company told her she had embarrassed the entire nation of Canada by looking "too fat" on stage. She was soon fired. As she adjusted to a new way of life, she knew she wanted to continue dancing in some way, so she began participating in improvisation workshops. That's when she realized the healing power of expressive arts therapy, and that dance didn't require flawless technique or the perfect body—just "an honest presence of body and soul in movement. [Read more: Inside the Life of a Pro Dancer: Health Hardships and Sacrifices]
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When you hear the term, "drink responsibly," you'll probably think about the connection between drinking and driving, writes U.S. News blogger Bonnie Taub-Dix. Around this time of year, that association could represent the difference between life and death.
Too much alcohol could also result in a date with the porcelain bowl if you're not careful or bring a throbbing headache the day after drinking. Whatever comes to your mind when you envision a hangover, it's not a pretty picture.
Heavily hitting the bottle could ruin a few precious vacation days, too. So instead of focusing on how to cure your hangover, you'll probably have a better time at that New Year's Day brunch by taking some simple steps to avoid going overboard altogether. Here's how you can still belt down a few without ending up down on the floor:
1. Prevent problems by pre-fueling. The meal you have before you drink could determine how drunk, or sick, you'll feel. Eating will help "coat your stomach" by slowing down the absorption of alcohol. Meals that include a mixture of protein, whole-grain carbs, and fat will do the trick. Combinations like almond butter on whole-wheat toast, cereal and milk, or cheese and crackers will help delay the absorption of alcohol and give you more time to enjoy a New Year's Eve party you'll remember on New Year's Day. [Read more: Happy Hangover-Free New Year!]


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Piaskowy Leads the Way for Valpo at Notre Dame Invitational
Friday, October 01, 2004Adam Piaskowy (Crete, Ill./Crete-Monee H.S.) led Valparaiso with a 79th place finish overall on Friday afternoon, as the Crusaders finished 24th as a team in the Gold Race of the Notre Dame Invitational held in Notre Dame, Ind.
Piaskowy turned in a time of 26:14 over eight-kilometers, marking a personal best for the senior.
Ben Radke (Crystal Lake, Ill./Prairie Ridge H.S.) was the second Crusader to finish, placing 152nd overall with a time of 27:37. Dennis Kabara (Chuka, Kenya/Meru H.S.) was four places behind Radke with a time of 27:39.
Jason Douthett (Highland, Ind./Highland H.S.) finished fourth for the Brown and Gold placing 179th overall with a time of 28:10. David Iott (Fort Wayne, Ind./Bishop Dwenger H.S.) rounded out the scoring with a time of 28:22 to finish 188th.
Notre Dame took the team title with 85 points, followed by Windsor with 93 and Calvin with 96 points. Valpo scored 695 for the day.
Valparaiso will return to action in two weeks, on October 16, when the Crusaders travel to Terre Haute, Ind. to compete in the Pre-NCAA Meet.
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