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Human Hamster Ball
As an incentive for our school's fundraising campaign, we had a "human hamster ball" for the assembly. Once inside, you can move it all over the room, but you're insulated from everything outside; voices are muffled, and things look blurry. You become focused on the sound of your own breathing as you concentrate on just keeping the thing upright.
Teens grow their very own version of this when they hit adolescence. The hamster ball – or "bubble," as I call it – is a major source of frustration for parents, because it narrows the teens' view to about two feet away from themselves. In other words, they're oblivious to anything that doesn't directly concern them.
To parents, this looks like self-centeredness in the extreme, and many fear they've raised the World Champion of the Me Generation. "It's like he doesn't even know the rest of the family exists!" they cry, as they stumble over his backpack in the middle of the room or face another accusation of, "You never told me that!"
The good news is that it's a normal stage in development, and there's a good reason for it. The bad news is, it's going to be around for awhile (we're talking YEARS, not months).
Just as the hamster ball occupant concentrates on his immediate surroundings, so teen-agers focus on what's going on inside themselves. Between the ages of 11 and 16, they will grow several inches taller, their body shapes will change dramatically, they will sprout hair in places they don't want to tell you about, and their faces will lose their childish roundness – and those are only the VISIBLE changes!
Mentally, they're able to think in more abstract ways, and they can lie awake long into the night pondering things like infinity or "what would happen if the earth were turned inside out?" Emotionally, they're all over the place: hyper and silly one moment, and raging in anger the next. They're as confused by it as you are! Spiritually, they're no longer accepting what they've been taught just because they're told to. They're searching for answers that make sense to them.
Teens will spend hours looking in the bathroom mirror – not so much out of vanity, but out of fascination at how different they look from just a few weeks ago. They're also comparing themselves to their peers, and many times they're not happy at how they measure up. Meanwhile, they've forgotten there's anyone outside the door, waiting for a turn in the bathroom. Self-absorption has become a means of survival.
This is why one of my students wanted to pray for his mom this week because she's traveling, but he couldn't tell me where she'd gone. Or when she'd be back. He did know she'd be leaving again on another trip. Soon. To somewhere.
Most teens don't mean to be inconsiderate; they're just unaware that there are people outside their bubbles. It takes a lot of reminding – and sticking your head inside their bubbles – to get them to look beyond themselves and see the dirty dishes in the sink, or the people waiting to walk through the doorway they're blocking, or the annoyed looks on people's faces because their voices are too loud.
The bubble isn't an excuse for rude behavior, but adults who understand and acknowledge its presence may have a little more patience as they deal with its consequences. Teens are often embarrassed to discover they've ignored someone else's needs. If they're gently reminded, they're likely to apologize and make things right.
For just a few minutes, the bubble will have thinned, letting light inside. Just don't get too used to it. . .
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3 Comments on "Human Hamster Ball"
October 27, 2011 at 11:57 pm
You just discribed your brother Nick to a "T"!! He never did grow out of his "bubble" Love you.
October 28, 2011 at 6:43 am
Excellent! Thank you so much, Sue. This is exactly what we needed right now, as Matt is just moving into this stage (as are all his friends). Very helpful.
October 28, 2011 at 7:55 am
That was excellent, Sue. We are experiencing the "bubble" in the mornings. Humor seems to work well in getting inside Misha's bubble and of course empathy. Mornings can be hard when it is 15 degrees outside!


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ATLANTA — A year ago at this time, when Trey Burke decided to come back to Michigan for his sophomore season, the star point guard immediately started talking about a national championship.
It was certainly a possibility — Burke's return put the Wolverines near the top of the preseason rankings — but expectations like that are still hard to live up to. That's why Michigan's run to the Final Four has been so rewarding.
"It was just a matter of putting all the pieces together — everybody understanding their role," Burke said. "Now that we're here, it's definitely surreal. It feels really good to be here. We're having a lot of fun."
After considering a jump to the NBA, Burke has made the most of another season in college. On Thursday, he was named national player of the year by The Associated Press — the first Michigan player to win that award since 1966. Now the focus turns to Saturday's national semifinal against Syracuse, when Burke will try to move the Wolverines to within one win of that NCAA title.
"My teammates and coaching staff, you know, they put me in this position," he said. "I wouldn't be able to receive those awards without them.
"It would be great to get a win on Saturday, to have the opportunity to play on Monday and cut down the nets would definitely be a great feeling."
When Burke first arrived at Michigan, he was immediately under pressure. Point guard Darius Morris had left after his sophomore season to go to the NBA, and Burke's performance as the replacement would go a long way toward determining if the Wolverines could take another step forward after reaching the NCAA tournament in 2011.
The result: a share of the 2012 Big Ten title — the school's first in 26 years.

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There's a change in atmosphere around the Haverhill High football team.
Going into last season, the Hillies were mired in a long losing streak. The team's seniors had barely experienced what it was like to win a football game.
But after a 4-7 season last fall — a record which could have been better with a couple of fortunate bounces of the ball — the team's expectations have risen significantly.
"We want to win the MVC Small (division)," said senior quarterback Tommy Morgan. "We learned how to win last year, and I think all eyes are on us to do some big things this year."
The buzz has been considerable around the Hillies in the pre-season polls. After a 42-12 win over Malden in this year's opening game Sept. 8, the Hillies were ranked 23rd in Eastern Massachusetts by the Boston Globe and received mention in ESPN Boston's poll.
Despite the early praise, head coach Tim O'Connor maintained this group of players has a lot to do to get better.
"It's still a work in progress," O'Connor said. "We've closed the gap on some of the upper echelon teams, but we've still got a long way to go. We're not even close to the caliber of the Central Catholics and the Dracuts yet, but we're getting there."
The Hillies had a chance on Friday to go 2-0 for the first time since 2006, but the team's multitude of mental mistakes contributed to the loss of its home opener to Tewksbury, 30-22.
How far the team goes will likely depend on the legs of workhorse running back Chance Brady. He ran for 1,641 yards last year and is well on his way to surpassing that mark this year, with 255 yards in the season opener and 125 in the Tewksbury game.


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Newberry women drop conference match to Mars Hill Lions, 8-1
Allison Kyzer earns her first win of the season
March 7, 2009
NEWBERRY, S.C. - The Newberry College women's tennis team dropped their first conference match of the season Saturday by losing to the Mars Hill Lions, 8-1.
Newberry's lone win came by way of senior Allison Kyzer (Saluda, S.C.) who defeated Jordan Dockery (6-1, 6-2). It was Kyzer's first victory of the season.
In other singles action, Autise Mortimer (Nassau, Bahamas) fell to Erika Pinate (5-7, 7-5, 10-5); Rebekah Crouch (Saluda, S.C.) lost to Patricia La Rovere (6-0, 6-1); and Lindsey Kyzer (Saluda, S.C.) dropped a match to Paola Aybar Jimenez (6-2, 6-2). Kelly Cheesborough (Harlem, Ga.) and Denise Williams (Blackville, Ga.) both lost their singles matches (6-0, 6-0).
In doubles play, Mortimer and Crouch lost to La Rovere and Pinate, 8-1; the Kyzer sisters lost to Adriana Borda and Kim Blythe, 8-1; and Cheesborough and Sam Armstrong (Barnwell, S.C.) fell to Dockery and Jimenez, 8-2.
The loss puts the Newberry College women's tennis team at 0-4 overall and 0-1 in the SAC. The scarlet and gray return to action on Wednesday, March 18 in a home match against Augusta St at 2 pm. Next up for Mars Hill (3-3, 1-1 in the SAC) will be a road match against Limestone at 2:30 pm.


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Mulberry bag and iPad stolen in Quedgeley burglary
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A MULBERRY handbag, an iPad and a laptop were just some of the items stolen from a house in Quedgeley.
Offenders broke into the premises in Hillcot Close between 10.30pm on Monday, February 24 and 7.30am on Tuesday, February 25.
Once inside they took a number of items including a silver/grey Dell E4310 laptop, iPad and Mulberry case and a brown Mulberry satchel-type handbag and its contents.
The keys to a silver Mercedes C Class car were also taken but the vehicle was not.
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Newtown's annual Memorial Day parade will kick off today at 9 a.m.
The parade, organized by American Legion Post 440, will start at the Commons West Building on Newtown-Yardley Road. The parade will turn into the Newtown Cemetery for a graveside memorial service to Morell Smith. From there, the parade will go down Washington Avenue to Lincoln Avenue to Centre Street, where it will pause for memorial services at the Word War I monument in front of the .
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The menu features pizza with 10 available options, including the classics: pepperoni, sausage and mushrooms.
But there are also other items that include salads, breadsticks and sandwiches.
Owned by Dave Schreiber and his son, Dave Schreiber Jr., Rosaria's Pizza opened last week.
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Having played rugby since the age of 6, rugby was a huge part of Matt's upbringing, starting out at Chesterfield Rugby Club, playing Scrum Half. He played for NLD U16 Schools, Leicester Tigers EPDG, Nottingham Academy, NLD U17 Development Team, and NLD U18 two years running, earning a Midlands Trial the second year. Matt then went on to play for Nottingham Academy and Nottingham Rugby 2nd Team for 3 years before injury stopped him from playing.
After his injury Matt then moved into coaching more permanently, coaching Nottingham Academy, NLD U15, NLD U16, NLD U17 Development and NLD U18. During his time at Loughborough University he oached the Freshers and Development Teams whilst earning a 2:1 BSc in Geography. I
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The arrival of Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" signaled a new era for the whole family of distributions that use Ubuntu as a base. Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Mythbuntu, and other Ubuntu derivatives soon followed with new releases of their own projects.
The arrival of Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" signaled a new era for the whole family of distributions that use Ubuntu as a base. Kubuntu, Edubuntu, Mythbuntu, and other Ubuntu derivatives soon followed with new releases of their own projects.
Rather than confining you to a single Ubuntu option, this month's Linux Magazine DVD offers several Ubuntu alternatives on a single disc. To browse for your favorite *buntu, simply insert this disc into your DVD drive and then reboot your computer.
If your system does not boot to the DVD, try changing the boot order in the BIOS configuration menu.
When your system starts, you'll see a boot menu (Figure 1). Select Try Ubuntu without any change to your computer and press Enter to confirm. The Ubuntu desktop will appear on your screen.
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In the top left-hand corner of the Ubuntu desktop, you will see an additional Innotek VirtualBox icon that is not part of the standard desktop. Despite the padlock icon, you can still access the underlying software.
To launch the VirtualBox virtual machine, press the icon. Double-clicking the icon launches the program. The first thing you see is the Control Center, where you can manage individual virtual machines. The lower part of the window contains a list of pre-configured systems, including entries for Kubuntu 8.04 KDE 4, Mythbuntu 8.04, and Xubuntu 8.04. As the version number indicates, all three systems are based on packages for the latest version of Ubuntu.
To try one of the Ubuntu derivatives in a virtual machine, select an entry in the list and click Start. Ctrl+right arrow returns the host system to the foreground; however, the virtual machine keeps running. To return to a virtual machine, just click on the window.
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By Liz Cox Barrett Dec 30, 2008 at 09:20 AM
This, from today's Wall Street Journal, struck me as (unintentionally) funny: "Claiborne's CEO Crams Into Coach to Cut Costs" And... More
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Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, Gov. Sarah Palin's grandson, is born. People Magazine, according to MSNBC, has won the bidding war... More
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Did you read that Caroline Kennedy article in yesterday's New York Times, based on an interview the Times's Nicholas Confessore... More
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1) Media's Mixed Nuts I personally enjoyed cataloging how reporters handled Jesse Jackson's open mic moment. So prudish. Also, I... More
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For a 2007 New Yorker piece exploring how Picasso borrowed from Rembrandt, did Simon Schama borrow too much from an... More
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Another day, another "Editor's Note" in the New York Times prompted by rushed ClintonSenateSeatStakes (Caroline Kennedy) coverage. On December 10,... More
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A look at some of the Obamas-Vacation-in-Hawaii headlines so far (keeping in mind Charlie LeDuff's "don't be boring" mantra): ABC... More
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A reminder of what, generally, we stand to lose as newspapers close overseas bureaus and otherwise cut back on foreign... More
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The TriCityNews, an Asbury Park, NJ alt weekly with a print run of 10,000, "is prospering precisely because it ignores... More
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A new Taylor Lautner clip has surfaced online in anticipation of the Breaking Dawn Part 2 DVD release--and in it he throws a dog bowl at cast mate Nikki Reed. So far most of the revealed clips and behind-the-scenes shots from the DVD have featured romantic scenes with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. It's refreshing to hear Taylor is featured, too, and in one that sounds rather funny.
According to a report from Hollywood Life, although famous in the Twilight series of books, this particular scene never made it on to the big screen.
Nikki Reed's character Rosalie Hale made the mistake of offering Jacob Black--Lautner's character--a hot dog. She figured werewolves must like hot dogs--right? The mistake she made was serving it to him in a metal dog bowl.
After taking a big bite of his wiener, Lautner picked up the heavy dog bowl and flung it at the back of Nikki Reed's head, in what proves to be a hysterical scene.
This scene was one that was cut from Breaking Dawn Part 1. It seems the hype over Part 2's DVD release is even bringer older clips out of the proverbial woodwork.
You can check out Taylor Lautner, Nikki Reed and their humorous dog bowl scene by clicking on the Hollywood Life link above.
Do you think this scene would have made a good addition to Breaking Dawn Part 1 or is it clear to you why it was cut instead?
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Arizona Opera Performs Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice" for the First Time in its History
The sublime 18th-century opera features distinguished soloists, expert direction and elegant sets and costumes from New York's Glimmerglass Opera
Phoenix, AZ (March 13, 2012) — After the spectacular success of Aida, Arizona Opera is concluding its record-selling 2011–12 season with a work it's never before presented in its 41-year history—Christoph Willibald Gluck's 1762 masterpiece Orfeo ed Euridice. Based on the classic myth of a Greek hero's descent into the underworld to rescue his true love, this Italian opera features a groundbreaking score and sumptuous sets inspired by ancient Grecian temples.
"This particular work holds such an important place in the history of opera," said Arizona Opera General Director Scott Altman. "On this special occasion of an Arizona Opera premiere, we feel very fortunate to have assembled a world-class cast, design and production team."
Mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner and soprano Christine Brandes perform, respectively, the title roles of the mythological lovers Orfeo and Euridice. A frequent performer at New York's Metropolitan Opera, Goeldner recently performed opposite Anna Netrebko in the Metropolitan Opera'sAnna Bolena. In February, Ms. Goeldner debuted at London's Covent Garden, singing Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde, and recently she performed at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw as the Page in Salome. The New York Times has praised her voice as "excitingly radiant and agile" and Newsday applauded her "liquid plangent tones…crystal-clear diction and contained, but simmering, intensity." This is Ms. Goeldner's Arizona Opera debut.
Also making her Arizona Opera debut, Brandes has been lauded for her committed artistry to repertoire ranging from Handel operas to newly composed works such as William Bolcom's A View from the Bridge. She enjoys an active career in North America and abroad, performing at many of the world's most distinguished festivals and concert series in programs spanning from recitals and chamber music to oratorio and opera. In a recent review of Brandes onstage, Opera News remarked how "every word in both aria and recitative [is] infused with meaning, musical intelligence and vocal beauty."
The cast also includes soprano and Marion Roose Pullin Resident Artist Rebecca Sjöwall as the Goddess of Love Amore. In addition, a sizable chorus variously depicts nymphs, demons, Furies, spirits and heroes in Gluck's operatic version, which also includes ballet.
With Orfeo ed Euridice, the German-born Gluck (1714–1787) helped restore a natural simplicity and dramatic pacing to Italian opera, which during the early 18th century had fallen victim to stringent formula and excessively elaborate vocal writing. "I have striven," Gluck wrote, "to restrict music to its true office of serving poetry by means of expression and by following the situations of the story, without interrupting the action or stultifying it with a useful superfluity of ornaments." Unlike most Baroque operas, inOrfeo ed Euridice, the orchestra accompanies arias and dialogue alike.
Sets and costumes for Arizona Opera's Orfeo ed Euridice come from the critically-acclaimed 2007 Glimmerglass Opera production in Cooperstown, N.Y. With sets by John Conklin, one of the foremost scenic designers in the country, and costumes by Constance Hoffman, the Glimmerglass production was praised as "handsome" by the New York Times' music critic Anthony Tommasini. The original director of the Glimmerglass production, Lillian Groag, will direct the performances here in Arizona.
"Whenever I prepare a new production I ask myself why do this opera/play today? What is the meaning of this one?" said Groag. "[For me,] Orfeo ed Euridice seems to have to do with a failure of faith, the greatest sin in all theologies."
Choreography for Orfeo ed Euridice is by Keturah Stickann. Arizona Opera Principal Conductor Joel Revzen conducts all five performances. Performances are accompanied by English supertitles.
Performances of Orfeo ed Euridice are April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and April 15 at 2 p.m. at Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St. Performances are also April 21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m. at Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Ticket prices begin at $25 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets by calling 1-800-982-2787 or visiting online www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available through the Arizona Opera Box Office from 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at (602) 266-7464 in Phoenix or (520) 293-4336 in Tucson or www.azopera.org.
Production is generously sponsored by Mary Jo and David Christensen and Lewis & Roca.


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Why the Secretary Is Part of the Interview, Too
The way you handle yourself away from the hiring manager matters.
Hello. It is a pleasure to meet you. I'm glad we were able to find a convenient interview time so quickly.
Let me explain how this process works. You were waiting in the reception area for around five minutes. You arrived a little early and scored a few points for that. (You'd be surprised at how many applicants show up late for interviews and how many don't appear at all, so I appreciate your beating the clock.)
During that five-minute period, you were being observed by my secretary. That might not seem to have been an important stage in the selection process, but believe me, it can be. Why? Because after we've completed this formal interview and you've departed, I'll ask the secretary and perhaps the receptionist as well for their opinions. If they note that you seemed a little nervous, that's fine. If they say that you were quiet and polite, that's great. But if they report that you were rude, condescending, or unprofessional in any way, that's a problem. A very big problem. And you can bet that it will sit in the back of my mind when I review your answers to my structured interview questions.
I'm not expecting you to charm the staff. (Be a tad too familiar and that also sets off alarm bells.) I do, however, expect courteous, friendly, and respectful behavior. Most of us don't care for people who kiss up and kick down. That's why the way you treat my staff and, if we go to lunch, the server in the restaurant may be more important than your ability to write a great strategic plan.
And by the way, no one ever lost points for saying, "Thank you," to the secretary on the way out.
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'Biggest Loser' Going Strong, 'Mentalist' Hits New High, But 'Idol's' Still No. 1
February 11, 2009 4:36 PM
"American Idol" helped Fox claim the top spot Tuesday night, while new dramas on CBS and NBC's 100th episode of "The Biggest Loser" and "Dateline's" special interview with the mother of the octuplets helped the two networks land in second place.
"Idol" scored a 9.2 rating/24 share among adults 18-49 and 24.9 million viewers, according to national ratings from Nielsen Media Research. The lead-in helped give "Fringe" a 4.1/11 (9.8 million) for the night, giving the network an average 6.8/17 (17.6 million) for the night.
CBS began the night with a new "NCIS" (3.7/10, 18 million). At 9 p.m. a new "The Mentalist" scored a 4.2/10 (19.7 million), its biggest audience ever (up 20% from its post-AFC Championship airing in January), and matched its previous high in the demo for a Tuesday telecast. Without competition from "Law & Order," "Without a Trace" (3.4/9, 14.3 million) reached a high for the season, posting a 26% increase in the demo from last week. CBS tied with NBC for second with a 3.8/10, but trailed Fox by thousands of viewers to average 17.3 million.
NBC (3.8/10, 9.9 million) delivered a one-two punch of events, starting with the 100th episode of "The Biggest Loser" (3.7/9, 9.3 million). The weight-loss competition is up 28% from last year and has posted an average 19% increase over the last five weeks compared with the same time period last year, both up against "Idol." At 10 p.m. a special "Dateline" (4.0/10, 11.3 million), featuring Ann Curry's interview with octuplet mom Nadya Suleman, posted the newsmagazine's best Tuesday performance since January 2005 and the best on any night since Matt Lauer interviewed Prince William and Prince Harry in June 2007.
ABC finished fourth for the night with a 1.7/4 (4.3 million). The holiday-themed 8 p.m. hour featuring "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Valentine" scored a 1.5/4 (4.8 million). The 9 p.m. hour featured back-to-back episodes of "Scrubs" (2.0/5, 4.6 million and 2.0/5, 4.2 million). A special airing of "True Beauty" on a Tuesday posted a 1.6/4 (3.7 million).
The CW averaged a 0.9/2 (1.9 million) with new episodes of "90210" (1.2/3, 2.4 million) and "Privileged" (0.6/2, 1.4 million). Among women 18-34, the network averaged a 1.9 rating.


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Normally I just reach for a hot cup of chamomile tea or a bottle of Nighttime Nyquil when I want to relax, but it seems the choice has been narrowed down even further. I'm talking about the newest trend in mood altering beverages: the relaxation drink.
Yes, the new relaxation drinks are helping people chill out without the use of alcohol, codeine, or valium.
The Michigan-based products are known as Marley's Mellow Mood, Unwind and Drank, all of which can be found in Jackson.
"I like to almost call it the anti-energy drink," said Paul Fuegner, Marley Beverage Co. chief marketing officer. "It's not a slam to the energy drink, it's a complement to it. It's an alternative to all that hyped-up, amped-up energy, and … I think we all can use that in these crazy times."
"Everybody is buying them," said Meezo Saleh, who manages Meezo Express, adding that he's tried the drinks himself and keeps a consistent supply. "A lot of people are liking the Bob Marley drink more than anything. It releases tension and it relaxes you. It really does the job."
Relaxation drinks all have the same purpose, but each is designed to suit a different taste.
Drank is carbonated and berry flavored. Unwind features three lightly-carbonated flavors: Goji Grape, Pom Berry and Citrus Orange. Lastly, Marley's Mellow Mood, which carries the name of reggae icon Bob Marley, comes in Peach Raspberry Passion Fruit Black Tea, Green Tea with Honey, Citrus Soda and Berry Soda.
Canada Dry Bottling Co. of Lansing is marketing and distributing all three. So far, the biggest response has been generated from the age 18-35 demographic.
"It really has started taking off a lot more than anybody anticipated," said James Decatur, Canada Dry director of sales.
"It's a convenient way to unwind after a long day," said Brian Breen, Canada Dry project manager, about Unwind, a 40-calorie drink with 10 grams of sugar.
How counterintuitive of the beverage industry, first it was uppers, now it's downers. I hope these people realize mixing energy drinks with relaxation drinks is bad for your body, because you know people are dumb enough to consume one of each in a day. The human body won't know if it's coming or going.
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Relaxation drinks are the newest wave in mood altering beverages
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Gary E. Tuttle, age 72, of Conneaut, Ohio, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3, 2012, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pa.
He was born April 11, 1940, in Conneaut, the son of G. "Eddie" and Marjorie O. (Lawrence) Tuttle.
Gary was well known for his ownership of White Turkey Drive-In. He was 11 years old when his parents opened this restaurant and was able to celebrate its 60th season in business this past summer. His joy came from connecting with his customers and being a part of a tradition for so many families. To many employees, he was a father figure that would offer advice and support to anyone in need. In addition, he owned and operated Gary Tuttle's Carpet Barn for 40 years and was a member of the National Guard.
Gary loved fishing in the Florida Keys and traveling the country in his motorhome. He was known for his witty straightforward personality and ability to socialize with anyone. He also loved to support children in need within Kelly and Bradd's classrooms. For the last three years, his greatest pride and joy came from being called "Papa."
Survivors include his wife, Peggy (Mason) Tuttle; his daughter, Kelly Rae (husband Bradd) Vito of Conneaut, Ohio; his grandson, Beckham Edson Vito; and a cousin, Mary Lou Vanaskey of Conneaut.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Calling Hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7th, at MARCY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 208 Liberty St., Conneaut. Private graveside services will be in East Conneaut Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to "Gary's Kids" in care of Andover Bank, to continue his tradition of helping area children in need. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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US Reps from Vt. and NY have dairy worker planBy LISA RATHKE
The Associated Press | April 09,2013SOUTH BURLINGTON — With immigration reform heating up in Congress, one congressman from Vermont and two from New York plan to introduce legislation in the U.S. House to expand a guest worker program to thousands of immigrants working illegally on the states' dairy farms.
Right now, dairy farms are ineligible for a temporary visa program aimed at seasonal workers. They say they have a hard time hiring dependable local workers to milk their cows so they rely on immigrants.
The legislation would create a three-year visitor program for those workers, which could be extended another three years, allowing them to be in this country for six, said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., who announced the legislation on Tuesday in Vermont with New York Congressman William Owens, a fellow Democrat. Republican New York Rep. Richard Hanna, also is on board, they said.
"You'd take this program out of the shadows and give some security to our dairy farmers who are the hardest working folks in Vermont and some clarity and legal status to the workers who are here working in the barns and getting this extremely important work done," Welch said.
The proposal is based on legislation introduced in the Senate in the past by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., now chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who will be key in making sure the farm labor piece is included in immigration reform, Welch said.
"He's at the chokepoint on immigration reform and this is an issue that he has taken to heart," he said.
An immigration bill in the Senate aims to overhaul the country's agriculture worker program to ensure that farmers and growers have a steady supply of labor. Farm workers who are already here would get a quicker path to legal status than other immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, and a possible new visa program would make it easier for foreign workers to come to this country.
On Tuesday, the Vermont Senate sent a bill to the House that would allow foreign workers, many of whom are on rural farms and say they have to rely on employers for rides to the grocery store of doctor, to get driver's licenses in Vermont.
Bringing up the dairy farmworker legislation now in the U.S. House makes it a priority, said Owens, who estimated there are thousands of illegal farm workers on New York farms. In Vermont, estimates put the figure at between 1,500 and 2,000.
"We have many farmers who unfortunately are forced into the position where they are unable to secure legal farm labor. This is a very serious problem," he said.
Owens and Welch aren't concerned about how the issue is addressed, but that it is resolved, Owens said.
"I made it very clear that I will not vote for an immigration reform bill that does not include a farm labor piece," he said.MORE IN This Just InRICHARD'S POOR ALMANACK: Vanessa Williams resigns from Miss America pageant after Bob Guccione publishes nude photos of her in Penthouse magazine and Hefner takes the high road; on this day in 1995, Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp discover a new comet. 0Rutland Herald content editor Rich Alcott uploads astronomic, historic and epigrammatic data... Full StoryDearest farm, with your well-worked fields full of food, I love you. Full Story
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During law school, Ms. Zaltsberg served as an associate editor of the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review, a student attorney in the Michigan Clinical Law Program, and as an executive board member of the Jewish Law Students Association. Ms. Zaltsberg worked as a McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Atlanta summer associate in 2007 and 2008.
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A fun, whimsical and distinctive design from Paul Gruer for Flambeau Lighting.
The striped shade complements the striped stem. A gold leaf finished finial tops this bold lamp. A star-shaped base with gold leaf finish supports a black and creme striped metal stem with a gold leafed finished, abstract blossom.
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This lamp is truly a work of art! It is beautifully detailed and very well made. I mainly purchased this lamp for decorative purposes; not as a main lighting source. Because of the solid metal shade this lamp does not illuminate a large area, but if you are looking for a stunning accent light this is perfect!
These lamps add a great deal of artistic flair to my black office desk. They are fabulous pieces of art and work nicely with my beige and black zebra patterned chair; red leather chaise; ivory and black rug; and black and white wall art. The on/off switch is difficult to reach and they don't offer great lighting but their whimsy and style outweigh any shortcomings. I thought about returning them.....but only for a split second. Stripes are high style and I just love that they're from a New Orleans artisan.
My new dressing room has plenty of recessed and overhead lighting so I didn't purchase this for any real illumination, but this lamp adds a perfect flair to my room. It's a funky accent piece and people love it.
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Money on the markets
A maturing market amid the mayhem
HUL shares gain 2.6 percent
Shares in Hindustan Unilever (HUL) gained 2.6 percent on Monday to close at 225.3 rupees and was among the top Sensex gainers even as markets ended flat.
The volumes stood at a little over 1 million shares on BSE.
Hurt by the pricing war in the detergent space, HUL shares had been struggling and lost more than 8 percent over the past two sessions.
The stock ended as the top gainer in the BSE FMCG index, which closed marginally higher and was among the few sectors that gained on Monday.
Seeing the counter bounce back, would you invest in it?
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Chris Kreider is the best High School Hockey Player in the country. How much will his level of competition affect his spot in the draft?
Jacob Josefson is one of the highest rated Swedish Forwards in the draft. Does he fit with the Sabres?
Peter Holland has seen his draft stock drop recently. How far will he drop? Could he be on the Sabres radar?
Zack Kassian is a big strong Forward in the OHL. He might be the most NHL-ready prospect and he may be a good fit with the Buffalo Sabres
Ryan Ellis led all OHL defensemen in points this season. He figures to be a top 20 pick in the NHL draft as well. How much will his size affect him in the NHL?
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I am writting this post today as a call to a the first dayers and true Bobcats everywhere...Unite! A plan to tank the season can not stand. I would not care if MJ himself was the consenses upcoming number one pick. The Bobcats have never tanked a season. Though bad decision after bad decision they have always fought and fought hard. Two owners, four head coaches, and three general managers they never tanked a season until now. Hardly any regional, local or national coverage to speak of yet they never tank a season. Now enters MJ the riverboat gambler who can't swim. He decides that all of the proud Bobcat tradition means nothing he needs a star to win. Afterall, Bob Johnson a man with infinitely more resources probably sold the team because he couldn't get a pick higher than two and a guaranteed star.
My question is what is a bonafied star. Monte Ellis was drafted in the second round and Jeremy Lin wasn't drafted at all. Greg Oden went number one as did Michael Olowokandi and Kwame Brown for that matter. How dare he ask the fans who have supported this team through thick and thin to just be patient and give up on winning basketball for a moment much less an entire season. All the while, he has a General Manager with a son on the team and a head coach with a son on the staff. Just support us with your time and hard earned dollars while we play out the string, it's only 66 games anyway(not a full season). Who cares, after we maybe secure that lotto franchise saving basketball messiah, you'll forget about the day the Bobcats became the worst sports franchise in history. Well I will not, winners never ever give-in and I am a winner. What are you MJ?
Tyrus Thomas for Andray Blatche
Gerald Henderson for Terrence Williams
Charlotte: DJ Augustin/Boris Diaw/Corey Maggette to the Lakers.
Lakers: Pau Gasol to Minnesota.
Minnesota: Derrick Williams/Martell Webster/Brad Miller to Charlotte.
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7 million drop in salaries this year, Maggette 10 million off the books, you get something for DJ, and a PR boom among the players for getting A.I. back in the league.


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Real Time Worlds boss Dave Jones has already said that new action-MMO APB won't be following the monthly subscription path trodden by other big online games, and this has been reiterated by the title's official FAQ, which once again side-steps further information on how the title will be funded.
Rumour has it that the game will be based on some kind of micro-transaction based model, Real Time Worlds holding back certain content from those that don't cough up extra.
APB will of course also be sold in traditional boxed form, before other charges come into play, and it sounds a bit as if the developers themselves can't yet decide how best to make money from the new game - set to be published by EA.
"Basically, you have to buy the client. It's a traditional game that you buy. We're not going the normal 'you have to subscribe to play the game every month' route. What we haven't said is which route we are going, and in some respects we're still looking," Jones tells us.
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Closer Watch: Nats, Sox, Mets
Setup role in store for Storen
Published: Jun 24, 2012
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Welcome to the latest episode of "As the Bullpen Turns." Today, we'll talk about recent news regarding the Nationals', Red Sox's and Mets' closing situations.
In short, for those of you waiting on Drew Storen and Andrew Bailey, there's been bad news. Meanwhile, Frank Francisco owners might need to pick up some injury insurance.
First, let's talk about Storen, who by all accounts is due back from an elbow injury around the All-Star break. However, according to manager Davey Johnson, Storen will be returning to a setup role once he's healthy enough to pitch.
That's because Tyler Clippard has taken the closer role and run with it. In Storen's absence, Clippard is 12-for-13 in save opportunities this season with a 1.95 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 10.9 K/9 rate.
Johnson is leaving the door open for Storen to "earn" his way back through a setup role. But by the time he does that we could be well into August – if he does it all. Clippard, after all, has a say in this, too, if he continues to pitch well. So if you're engaged in any trade talks that involve Storen, it's time to put those discussions on hold – or severely downgrade what you offer for him.
In Boston, the news is not quite as dim for Bailey, but he experienced a setback in his rehab that could further delay his return. The setback didn't have anything to do with his surgically repaired thumb, but his arm didn't feel right and caused the Red Sox to scale back his work.
This is not a good sign for a pitcher who has missed as much time as Bailey has because of arm problems. Bailey had been on pace to return in late July, but now it looks like that could be pushed back, allowing Alfredo Aceves a chance to provide saves for longer -- albeit with a 4.42 ERA.
As for Francisco, he experienced side soreness and was unavailable for Saturday's game. The Mets don't expect the injury to be serious, but we've seen many pitchers start out with that diagnosis only to land on the 15-day DL. (UPDATE: The Mets put Francisco on the 15-day DL with an oblique strain.)
Saves speculators should jump on Bobby Parnell, who could get a few opportunities while Francisco is down. Jon Rauch is another option, but recently the Mets removed him from his main setup role because of ineffectiveness. That would indicate Parnell is the favorite.
In other closer news, Matt Capps (shoulder inflammation) made an appearance in a non-save situation Saturday, but manager Ron Gardenhire said Sunday that Capps' shoulder didn't feel good afterward. Keep Glen Perkins on your roster until Capps is for sure back. ... Jose Valverde (wrist) could return to the closer role by Wednesday, which is a bit of a surprise. Keep Joaquin Benoit and Phil Coke on your rosters until there is more information available.


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There will be crafts for kids from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The Friends will be holding its annual meeting at noon, and there will be a presentation by Shana Stuart at 1 p.m. Stuart is the director of the Carnegie Libraries in Iowa Project, a database of the University of Iowa Libraries that is working to document the history of these libraries and their communities.
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This book picks right up where Legacy left off. Alera and Steldor get married and they are carrying on as King and Queen of Hytanica. All the while, Alera, though married to Steldor, still finds her heart belongs to Narian. As Steldor becomes more and more frustrated with Alera's avoidance of consummating the marriage, at least he has a Kingdom to look after to help occupy his time away from home and serve as a distraction to his marital shortcomings. You see, the evil War Lord of Cokqui is moving forces and it appears Hytanica will be imminently at war. But the man leading the war, is Narian. Will Queen Alera be able to sever her romantic ties and face him as her enemy?
Cayla Kluver wrote Legacy when she was only 14 years old! Both her parents are lawyers. In overwhelming support to jump start Cayla's writing career, her mother started a publishing company and first published Legacy. As they had both hoped, the story was picked up by a bigger publisher, AmazonEncore. Eventually, it attracted the attention of Harlequin Teen. Sporting a newly designed cover image, Legacy was republished June 28th, 2011. Its book one of The Legacy Trilogy. The second book Allegiance is set to be released at the end of February 2012. Sacrifice, the final installment of the trilogy also has a 2012 release date slated.
It was easy for me to become a Steldor fan, in this novel and move towards being an Alera hater, instead of just tolerating her as I did in the first book. I detested the way she treated Steldor, when it was obvious how much he'd changed after they were married. He transformed into a caring and thoughtful man, plus he was so very handsome how could she continue to resist him? I was very touched when he even went as far as to give her a kitten to lift her spirits. It also aggravated me how most of everything bad happening in the story was a result of Alera's stupidity or carelessness. In the end though, Alera did manage to change for the better, nearly redeeming herself in my eyes.
Please don't let Alera ruin the potential of a enchanting read. There are so many other fantastic characters in this novel, and as readers, we are blessed to learn a more detailed history of quite a few from the last book. The elusive London's story is finally unveiled. It just made my adoration for his character blossom. Also, Steldor's father, Cannon found a path to my heart, quickly becoming another one of my favorites, with his fair and kind rulership of the Hytanican people.
This book had an engaging plot which revolves around Alera coming to terms with her arranged marriage to Steldor, while concurrently learning to deal with the affects and aftermath of a country at war.
Any reader who liked Legacy will LOVE Allegiance. If you like great story telling, an involved plot and strong world building, then don't miss out on this phenomenal story.
There is something so very captivating about this series. Its just plain old fantastic story telling. Even though this book is over the 400+ page length, it never felt like it was dragging - ever. I found it absolutely effortless to race to the end. Nothing about this story bored me, mostly I found myself totally immersed in this nail-bitting plot, wondering what would happen next.
World building was both intricate and phenomenal. Every time I read this book it felt like I was transported into a different time. The author is very young, but extremely talented and gifted. She has the ability to make me feel like I was right there in the midst of it all. The way she writes allows the reader to really get to know all the characters. There are so many, as I read I began to get the feeling like they were all a part of my family. I loathed some, loved others and was totally invested in all most every individual I read about. They made me laugh, cry and root for them all the way to the bitter end.
The ending was fair, not predictable and felt like it reached closer. The series could have ended with this book, but after reading the Prologue it looks like there is still a bit of strategy and war left to be played out. It is a rare book that has this type of effect on me, especially one in this particular genre - historical fiction/fantasy. It really shocked me how much I enjoyed reading this story. I'm almost sad its over. I can't wait for book three to see where the author will take this epic tale.


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Kokomo — The architect in charge of designing the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library's Main Library renovation said Monday work is on schedule for an early October opening.
Library officials think they'll get the keys to the building Sept. 10, and then spend the next three weeks moving in, which would put the opening around Oct. 4.
No date has been set for a public grand opening yet, however.
Also Monday, library officials learned they may have to cut about $800,000 from the library budget next year, due to the effect of property tax caps.
Library board president Susan Luttrell said board members will consider a number of options for reducing the deficit, but probably won't bring back fees to check out audio-visual materials.
"The fees really didn't bring us that much money," she said.
Other options include reducing the amount the library sets aside each year for future improvements.
Regular allocations to the Library Improvement Reserve Fund over the years allowed the library board to pay for the $3.4 million renovation without raising taxes or floating debt.
The library was scheduled to put $600,000 into LIRF this year and $330,000 next year, but those amounts were decided prior to anyone knowing the full impact of the tax caps.
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Hargrave helped lead the No. 1-ranked Washington University volleyball team to wins over four ranked teams at the WU/ASICS National Invitational last weekend as the Bears improved to 10-0 on the season. She led the Bears in kills in three of the four matches, posting double-digit kills in each match. Hargrave finished the tournament with 54 kills (4.15 per set) and a .287 attack percentage. She also had five blocks and 15 digs to help her earn all-tournament honors for Washington University.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Bob1212121212 Sheraton Waikiki from Gold Perspective Initial confusion re: the bedding. Email confirmation confirmed 2 double beds, but had to make 3 phone calls to switch room from a King to the confirmed 2 doubles. One lady on the phone sounded "burdened" by the request. Did not get name. Upon check in - great SPG Gold recognition. Derrick at the front desk was Fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure a great experience. Upon asking for the late 4pm check out - it didnt happen. I have never been denied it at any global SPG property so was a tad upset about that. We planned our time at the Sheraton with the assumption we would get the late check out. Spoke to Mgr Brian Chan and he offered an abbreviated late check out of 1pm but was disappointed I could not receive the 4pm entitled late check out. October 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bkbroome Great pool! This was my third visit to Sheraton Waikiki. I chose this over other properties mainly for the Club Lounge access (lovely spot for breakfast or to chill in the evening) and the pool. Having an adults only pool is a brilliant idea! The pool attendants were great too, especially Filippo. The rooms are basic but have what you need. It's a large hotel and you're always in a crowd once you leave your room. That said, the facilities are great and the staff is very friendly. Restaurants are ok but there are plenty of other options nearby. August 3, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by RP30 Great location and friendly staff I would stay here again as the location is one of the best and the hotel is right on the beach, which is a big plus. Secondly, the staff was very nice. The only bad thing that happened and I don't think the hotel was able to control, was a guest in our hall who kept smoking and the smell would come into our room every time. Although security was called in to investigate since the hotel is 'smoke free', I think the guest just ignored it and continued on. I spoke with Brian, the manager about the issue and he was very understanding and offered to move our room and also comped our resort fees due to the issue. I think the fact that the hotel had their manager and security looking into the issue really meant a lot to me and because of that, I would come back. July 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sherrie59 Exceptional Setting What an exceptional setting for Sheraton Waikiki right on the beach with stunning vistas.We recently stayed at this hotel and enjoyed the excellent facilities this hotel offers, such as from a swim from a well laid out pool straight on to the beach, Hammocks to rocking chairs to get you totally relaxed from the moment you step into this amazing hotel.It was never to much trouble for the guest services and Aloha Landing ..what an excellent idea, staff there were fantastic in helping you get to your destination without any worries. February 23, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Taiko2 Beware -We arrived early, just before lunch and were allowed into 1 of 2 booked rooms. -First shocker, we are forced to pay a 'resort fee' of $25 per room per night which includes parking and Wifi access. Not needed but we had no choice. -Pubik (k=c) hair in the shower and on the toilet were a real let down after running around all day. -Couldn't hook up to the WIFI, and several staff members were unable to assist. Several hours and tries later, a capable staff helped. -The free water we were forced to pay for ($25) was not in our room. August 13, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Eric1949 Resort Fees for Overnight Stay ! we were flying between DFW and Sydney with Layover in Honolulu arrived @ Hotel @9:00 pm with checkout @ 6:40 am, The Staff member at desk wanted to charge us a Resort Fee of approximately $35.00. Only after raising my voice was I able to get it removed. 2nd, SPG recognition was lacking and room view faced a wall and parking garage March 26, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Bo123 Great location! Overall the hotel was good, not great. There are a few great things about it. Great = location, on the beach, next to shopping, very central Waikiki. Tourist hub for a lot of Japanese so the lobby is ultra bustling (some people think this is good, others hate it). Good = convenience, restaurants were good but a few are pricey, market in the lobby, Peet's, Ice cream, other shops, activities, pool tables in lobby, nice pool for kids and infinity view pool for adults. OK = rooms, standard rooms, beds are not very comfy and neither are the pillows Bad = SPG members don't seem to get anything extra, in fact I got a room in the back facing the other hotels with courtesy loading dock noises at 6am every morning. Very disappointed. Don't stay here if you don't face the ocean December 2, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by goldless63 no gold treatment at Sheraton Waikiki Check in was fast & very efficient. We are gold members (which turned out not to mean much at this hotel). We were told no club floor or preferred floor rooms left, but they would request housekeeping to replenish immensities daily as we are gold members, this did not happen until I phoned on 2nd day. Light bulb burnt out in bathroom upon arrival, I had to phone to have replaced. Every day we were harassed by people in the Orogold cosmetics shop in the lobby, very aggressive when you politely decline their samples, reminded me of Mexico, not impressed, we had make sure we stayed on the far side of hallway whenever coming/going from elevator. The room was very disappointing, very basic, actually the lack of a drawers is less than basic. The location and lobby are very nice but that's it, seems like you better be platinum to enjoy staying at this hotel, won't stay or recommend this hotel, other great options out there. March 15, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Nurse808 Not for R&R I came to Oahu for a high school graduation and I stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki because I had free reward nights. This hotel is not for R&R. I have never stayed in noisier hotel. Our first morning we were rudely awakened by the alarm clock which had been set for 3:30 a.m. NOT by us. The 2nd morning, the alarm clock next door went off at 4:00 a.m. and they did not turn it off. I had to call the front desk and 30 minutes later it was finally turned off. The 3rd night there were partiers next door with children screaming past midnight. No alarms this time but each morning we listened to the beeping from trucks and buses backing up. No good night's sleep here. You have to get to the pool early to get a lounge chair. The up-side here, The Club lounge. You can't beat the view from up there, it's serene, and the food was great. May 26, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Bobby47 The pool areas and the location of this hotel with its amazing views were its best features The views Oceanside were amazing and the cleaning, tour and bell desk staff were excellent. The reservation staff were obviously overworked as they were not customer focussed and in many instances unhelpful and bordering on rude. The staff members who served us in Rumfire ensured that no tip was left and that we would never return there to dine (strange as there were very few diners in there anyway). Some of the pool / beach team were really good and others could do with some of the same training. The rooms were very average and in need of updating to warrant the room rates charged. Holes in Curtains and sheets is not a good look. There are many improvements needed but as this hotel has a large volume of occupants due to its location it is not likely that anything will happen soon. July 20, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Alii Room condition/Concierge Bath tub shower was clogged with standing water while taking a shower. Resort fee card states exercise classes are available. However these classes are not available every day. Should be noted on card depends on day. Room was freshly painted and looked great, however still had strong fumes. Concierge was unable to provide information in a timely fashion. Requested information 24 hours in advance of desired activity time. No information given. Felt as if the Concierge did not have time to be bothered. July 25, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by GS808 "Service Charge" at The Edge of Waikiki I am a kama'aina, and was more than happy to pay a mandatory 18% tip for a party of 6 at The Edge of Waikiki restaurant at the Sheraton Waikiki. I was NOT happy that they called it a "Service charge" on the bill, with another line under it labeled "Tip", implying that the service charge was not the mandatory 18% tip. It was very misleading. If we didn't ask our waitress what the "Service charge" was, we would have given her an additional 18% tip. This is not a nice way to treat the guests who may not ask what the service charge was for, or for non-English speaking guests. The food and atmosphere were great, but it would be better for the restaurant to list the "Service charge" as "Tip" on the receipt and then label the second line as "Additional tip", as do other restaurants in Waikiki. June 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Red49 Great stay The Sheraton in Waikiki is a well run ,well placed hotel with friendly ,helpful staff. Highly recommended. June 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by MJA2 Great location and amenities Hotel offered a great view of Waikiki beach and the surrounding cityscape. The infinity pool and bar service offered in the pool is great and definitiely a highlight when you're looking ot relax and enjoy a beautiful view. Rum fire is a great location and night scene too for those looking to start/end the night in a nice location. The service (front desk, bell hop) was top notch- bags we're held for us both when we arrived and departed and everyone was very pleasant and professional. November 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Danielle9380 First time to Hawaii, loved it, will be back for sure My husband and I went to Hawaii for the first time in January/February. We stayed in Honolulu for 3 nights at the Sheraton Waikiki and absolutely loved it. They upgraded us as it was our first time there. Everything was great from start to finish. The only two complaints were in the infinity pool area, staff did not make a family with small young children in the pool/ deck area leave and second, our first night there the room next to us had an infant crying all night.They offered to move us the next day however the people checked out before we had to May 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by GERZ Service and facilities. Our expectations were passed , with all the facilities being excellent and the staff attitude , service , efficiency , manners and professionalism being first class. June 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jesse45 Private Business Owner Upon entering the hotel, the open air lobby makes it magical as the sand sculptures set the tone to make you feel like you're really in Hawaii. The room was beautiful seeing surfers, the ocean, mountains and often turtles. Both pools are my favorite as paddled into the ocean as well. Food quality was superb with great local artists daily at the Rum Fire. Wish the Sand Bar stayed open later to enjoy the outdoor evening breeze. Overall, great place and I will be back. December 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by spy212 A Real Fun Property From the moment that we have arrived, all staff have been very friendly and professional. They have been very helpful. The property is a bit aged, but well maintained. The rooms are spacious and clean. The restaurants serve up pretty standard meals that are well prepared. Everything was in order and nice for a very busy hotel. The only drawbacks were - two days the housekeeping staff did not refill our bottle water, and one day they did not get to place enough towels in the room. September 19, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Dissapointed2012 This hotel has a great location but..... Althought this hotel has a great location in Waikiki this also contributes to the over crowding! We couldn't even sit at either of the pools, we had to keep checking back to see if we could get a seat to sit and enjoy the facilities. When we arrived we waited in line for quite a while to check in,our room smelled of cigarettes and we had to move to another floor. We were told someone would bring us new keys but we ended up having to go back down to get them. Pretty dissapointing! July 25, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by ICDoc Sheraton Waikiki October 2012 xx02 suite is very nice. Bedroom view is of Diamond Head and evening bar music is easily heard and enjoyed. Sitting area view is of ocean. Both rooms have lanais which are great for sitting, viewing, snacking and just plain relaxing. Wi-Fi is spotty around the property. Wi-Fi is included in the daily extra charge but it is a 24 hour period. One must go through the sign-up hassle every day when the connection drops out. The connection should remain for the duration of the stay. October 21, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Aloha123 Leaning lounge staff! Stanley Rabut, great at remembering names and drink preferences!! Very attentive and courteous. On a different note, the SPG staff at the front desk could take some lessons from Stanley. They have poor communication skills, lack customer service skills, and have no issue letting members wait 45 minutes while they go "fix the problem"!!! If I were to recommend this hotel based just on the Leahi service, I would. My overall experience was less than satisfactory. December 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by BL041612 Great Honolulu Experience The hotel location is ideal. The kids could play in the pools and the parents could walk around and shop. The staff is amazing, June 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by lammy4you Definitely would come back We booked Club Level room at Sheraton Waikiki for a week in July so our our room was on the 30th floor with full ocean & diamond head views. Club Level was an excellent choice since we barely spent extra money on foods/drinks . People who works at Leah1 Club Lounge always provide great service with a smile . We'd like to thank Stanley-our daily host at Leah1 & Rosemary-our house keepper for making our trip more pleasant & memorable. See you next year. Mahalo! August 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Queenmommy This hotel treats platinum members well My family stayed here for five nights and had a great time. We have stayed at this hotel numerous time and am glad to see management try to make improvements over the years. We did not get an upgrade to a suite so the room was a little small for 4. The best thing was access to club level. The food, drinks have improved. The staff is always very nice. The only thing I would suggest is to allow platinum members complentary access to beach chairs on the beach. August 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jen73 get ready to relax and enjoy the views The Sheraton Waikiki is our favorite place to vacation as it always means that we will enjoy a fantastic vacation. We take several nice vacations yearly, but our annual trip to the Sheraton Waikiki is the one that we look forward to the most for relaxation. We always know what to expect..... it is so nice to see the many familiar faces year after year. The joy of watching the waves and the sea turtles, right in front of the resort is fabulous. Thank you. May 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tigo808 Excellent Hotel Best in Waikiki The entire family had a fantastic time. Best location and pools in Waikiki. The hamburgers at RumFire are out of this World. The entire staff was friendly and very welcoming. Only wish we could have stayed longer. May 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TBK001 Outstanding We stayed at Sheraton Waikiki for 3 nights. The check in staff were amazing and, although I had to wait a few hours to check-in, they upgraded my room in recognition of the spg gold. The service was outstanding on every level and I appreciated the recognition for spg gold as most mainland north american spg hotels do not even use their member lines despite having them signed. Upon check-out a later check out could not be provided as they were sold out (not surprising) however the staff allowed us use of a hospitality suite for 30 mins later in the day so we could clean up after spending the day on the grounds and in the pools. With such a late flight, this feature was very much appreciated. Food was also outstanding! Only complaint is we couldn't get a room with 2 queen beds... the doubles were just a little small for a family of 4. July 24, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by mike1979 Great Location But Lacking in Room Quality This hotel is rated a 4 star hotel. From the outside, everything about the hotel is 4 star quality: Nice pools (awesome slide by the way), awesome lounge bar (RumFire), but the rooms definitely need improvement. We booked a City View room and got the 10th floor. As I walked into the room, it smelled very stale. The decor looks to have been remodeled, but the floor looks dated. Also, there was a seating bench in front of the bed that had traces of baby powder on there still. Plus in the bathroom, I saw a piece of hair still left in the tub. Their room service brochure looks like someone spilled water on it as it was crinkly in touch. It's these attention to detail things that disappoint me for a 4 star hotel. I do realize that there are so many rooms to clean and maybe not enough staffing, but that doesn't mean you should cut corners on making sure that a room is clean for the next guest. Rather than call housekeeping or the front desk to complain, we just decided to get our room serviced the next day, where we indicated that we wanted all the linens and bathroom towels changed. They did a good job then of making sure we got a clean set to use. But I still saw the powder on that bench seat. Overall, this is a decent hotel to stay at. Its located perfectly in Waikiki. I had a fun time with the pool slide. The drinks are so good there too. (Scorched Strawberry to be exact). I really just wished they paid more attention to the room cleanliness. June 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by 84Ryan Wonderful staff Just spent 7 days at the Sheraton Waikiki. I must admit, despite traveling to Honolulu as well as the outer islands frequently, I have never had the opportunity to stay in Waikiki. It is certainly a busy resort, but the staff were wonderful and the food/drink was excellent. While the view from my suite was unbelievable, the most spectacular views are seen from the Leahi Lounge on the 30th floor. I could just sit there for hours looking both East and West at Honolulu, Diamond Head and the ocean. I had a really fun time. May 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PKY1 Wonderful Stay I recently booked 2 rooms for 6 nights and 5 nights for my immediate and extended family to celebrate my child's birthday. This has been my 5th stay (my previous stay was 2 years ago) at the Sheraton Waikiki and by far the best! The rooms have recently and noticeably been refurbished. Also the previous restaurant on the 30th floor has been converted to the concierge lounge which is a great addition especially for platinum members. What I noticed that truly enhanced this visit was the great and serviced minded attitude of the entire staff. Everyone from the front desk, concierge desk, hospitality staff, room service staff, pool staff, etc was truly spectacular! I had a hard time figuring on who to give my staff recognition certificates to because everyone was great! Hawaii hotel and hospitality staff have previously gotten bad ratings from visitors for taking guests for granted (and deservedly so) but I was amazed at how the Sheraton Waikiki group is differentiated even from my previous stays. You all have won a loyal and appreciative guest for life! March 3, 2014


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UC Berkeley police shot a man carrying a gun in the Haas School of Business Tuesday afternoon. The suspect, described as a white male around 5' 8" tall in his 20s, was taken to Highland Hospital. No bystanders or police were injured and officials say there is no known connection to the Occupy Cal protests. No further details about the suspect have been released.
According to UC Berkeley Police Chief Mitch Celaya, a staff member riding the elevator spotted the gun in the man's backpack. After the man got off the elevator on the third floor, the witness notified her supervisor, who called 911 at 2:17 p.m. Three UCPD officers arrived at the third floor computer room at 2:19 p.m., where they found the suspect. At least four other students were in the room, according to police. Upon being approached by officers, the man pulled a gun from his backpack and "displayed it in a threatening manner," according to Celaya.
Haas School of Business spokesman Lyle Nevels said he was working on the fifth floor when he heard something was happening and headed downstairs to the computer lab, where he saw the suspect sitting at a computer terminal. Nevels said the man "didn't look out of place." It is not yet clear if anyone in the computer room knew the suspect, said Chancellor Robert Birgeneau during a 4 p.m. press conference.
According to witnesses, students dropped to the floor when police arrived and the suspect pulled the gun out of his backpack. Police told the suspect at least three times to "drop the gun," according to Celaya, before one officer, "fearing for his life," opened fire.
"It appeared the students' lives might be at risk," said Celaya.
The Haas School of Business building was evacuated and closed for a few hours while police conducted a crime scene investigation.
Birgeneau called the shooting "extraordinarily upsetting." Meanwhile, the Occupy Cal protest on campus has been peaceful, he said.
The Haas School of Business sent an email update early Tuesday evening, notifying the community of a meeting planned for Wednesday morning to provide updates on the shooting. The email read:
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,
As you may know, there was a shooting in the Haas computing lab earlier this afternoon. All of our community is safe. We do not currently know the identity of the suspect, who was taken into police custody.
We evacuated all buildings, sent students, staff and faculty home, and cancelled all day and evening classes for the rest of the day. Our buildings, with the exception of the computer lab, have now re-opened and you may enter to gather your belongings. Belongings left behind during the evacuation can be picked up at lost and found in the Haas mailroom S545.
We will gather as a community in the Bank of America Forum tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. Dean Lyons, senior members of the Haas community and counselors from the Tang Center will provide updated information and answer questions. Other than that, we will be open for business as usual tomorrow morning, and all classes will be held as scheduled.
Counselors from the Tang Center will be available and on site throughout the day tomorrow. Counseling and Psychological Services for Students are available 24/7 at 642-9494; Care Services for Faculty and Staff are available at 643-7754. Make sure you connect with friends and family so you get the support you need tonight.
The safety of the entire Haas community is of paramount importance to us. We will be discussing ways that we can enhance security while retaining our unique Haas culture and identity.
Warm regards,
Rich Lyons, Dean
Andrew Rose, Assoc. Dean of Academic Affairs
Jennifer Chizuk, COO / Sr. Asst. Dean
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