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If you happened upon a spider web with a struggling butterfly held fast in its grip, would you release it and let the spider go hungry? You might, but most likely you'd let nature take its course. There would be the sticky web to contend with, and the spider could be hiding nearby, primed to rush out and claim his prize along with a bit of your finger. Best leave the butterfly to its fate.
Decisions, decisions. We all have to make them and that's never easy. There are alternatives and repercussions to consider: If I turn left up here the distance will be shorter but the traffic will be heavier and the trip might take longer, but … what to do, what to do, and it doesn't get easier.
Would you throw your body in front of a huffing piece of heavy equipment bent on clearing the wooded area that shelters your favorite walking trail? Maybe nothing so drastic as that, but what would you do? Go door to door gathering signatures to submit to the town council or silently lament the loss of your walking trail but do nothing to save it?
If you could rescue only one of three drowning children, other than the closest one to you or your own kin, which would it be? Or maybe you'd pop all three onto your small raft before sinking into your own watery grave. A lot depends on ... well, a lot depends on a lot, doesn't it?
The tongue really is sharper than a double edged-sword, and more dangerous since you always know where to find it. How far can you be pushed before you feel a tongue-lashing coming on? Do you cut loose or weigh your options before your tongue comes into play? If all else fails, do you swallow your miff and trust your unresolved anger not to rile up your ulcer?
Ten years ago when I was feeling more than 10 years younger than I do today, I had to decide whether to let my back yard go native or do what I could to whip it into shape. A yen for order prevailed and I devoted time, strength and Herculean effort to rid the yard of a riot of monkey grass and the spiky roots of invasive bamboo, and I'm ever so glad I failed to complete the job.
It took the gifts of this highly irregular summer to make me admit that, but what if I had succeeded? There would be no orchid haze of blossoms hovering above row upon row of lush monkey grass crisscrossing my back yard today, and no impenetrable wall of giant bamboo sheltering me from harsh winds and abrasive noises.
With apologies to Bobby Burns, sometimes it's not all that bad when the best laid plans of mice and men go astray.
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Denmark is launching SMS stamps next month, with Sweden to follow. Germany has a similar system, but the text-message codes cost more than normal stamps.
A stylish smart phone from a new Danish company is carrying Android 2.2 Froyo and set for an October release. We have official pics
O2 is trialling super-speedy 4G mobile Internet connection in Slough, while TeliaSonera is offering lucky Scandinavians the first bite of the 4G cherry
Saab BioPower E100 concept car
No More Woof is a new doggie headset that claims to translate your pooch's inner thoughts into English, and you can order one for about £40 today.
Selfies are so 2013. Sweden's Social Democratic Youth League is bumping noggins for #wefie2014, a campaign aimed at bringing a sense of "we" to Swedish society.
Apparently, Apple phones just don't work. They make you suffer terribly. Once you get a Samsung, you perform a mating dance toward a mountain ram. At least that's what this new ad from Iceland says.
The popular movie and TV steaming service will be launching in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland in late 2012.
The Web retail giant has chosen London as a new base for developing and expanding its on-demand television and film services.
Billed as the "world's first intelligent robot lawn mower," the Indego autonomously avoids your garden gnomes and other lawn obstacles.

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Can Google's New Chromebook Help With Online Banking?
Can Google's New Chromebook Help With Online Banking?
Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 3:56 PM
release of the new Google Chromebook
had me thinking that this might be useful for online banking.
If you have a business bank account, you have to be extra careful with online banking since regulations don't require banks to reimburse you for money lost due to hackers. Regulations provide protection to consumer accounts, but not business accounts. Because of this,
Clark Howard has recommended
that small business owners buy a dedicated computer that's only used for online banking. When I heard news today of Google's new Chromebook, this had me thinking that it could be useful for online banking.
First, it's inexpensive. The current price is only $249.
Second, it has built-in security. According to
, "Chromebooks have multiple layers of security to keep you safe from viruses and malware." Hackers often exploit holes in old software versions. The new Chromebook shouldn't have this issue. According to Google, "With automatic updates, Chromebooks download security and software upgrades so you don't have to." Of course nothing is 100% safe. Hopefully, Google has designed this system to be as close to 100% as possible.
With the built-in security, you might not need to make it a dedicated computer for online banking.
One concern that I have about Chromebook is that some bank websites don't work well for non-IE browsers (those that are not Internet Explorer like Chrome or Firefox).
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Getting a Mobile Phone
Getting a mobile phone in Whistler is just as important as finding a job and finding a place to stay because it will make life a lot more easier instead of relying on email to communicate with all the new people and potential employers you will meet.
Mobile Phone Stores in WhistlerWSC Communications
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Mobile Phones in CanadaThere are two different systems for mobile phones in Canada - CDMA and GSM - and they operate on the 800, 850 and 1900 MHz frequency ranges. If you bring your own foreign phone to Canada, it might or might not work in the Canadian Network.
The wireless/mobile phone service available in your area may depend on which companies have a license in the province you are in. In British Columbia (where Vancouver is), the largest provider is Telus Mobility (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec (CDMA))
Here are some of the other largest mobile carriers in Canada:
Bell Mobility : Ontario & Quebec (CDMA)
Rogers / Fido-Microcell : Ontario & Quebec (GSM)
Virgin Mobile : Ontario (CDMA-PCS)
Sprint Canada : Ontario, Quebec (GSM or CDMA depending on the region)
Aliant : Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland & Labrador (CDMA)
SaskTel : Saskatchewan (CDMA)
If you bring a mobile phone from Europe and want to use it in Canada, you may need to have a phone compatible with GSM operators in the country. You will need to check:
• The frequency of your phone
• Whether or not your phone is unlocked to receive a new SIM card.
If your phone uses a different frequency, chances are will useless in Canada. It is quite hard to find places to unlock phones to enable them working with another operator, so consider getting this done in your home country. If you are lucky and your European phone is unlocked and can work on Canadian frequencies, you can buy a SIM card from Rogers, Fido and Sprint Canada for around CAD $20 and you will be set to go. SIM cards usually come empty so you will have to refill them with a prepaid card or get a monthly service plan.
These are links to information about pay-as-you-go plans for the major Canadian carriers. Most prepaid plans are not good as your credit expires after 30 days for most lower amounts, making them pretty similar to monthly plans.
On speakoutwireless.ca there's a very good rundown of which plans are most cost-effective depending on your per-month usage.
Check out the rates for these different providers:
- Rogers Wireless
- Bell Mobility
- Telus Mobility
- Solo Mobile
- Fido
- Virgin Mobile
- 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless
- Petro-Canada Mobility
- President's Choice Telecom
Even if you have a mobile that should work in Canada, you need to make sure it is unlocked which means you can use other SIM cards on it and not just the ones used by your normal provider in your home country.


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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 03: Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by Thomas Keiser #90 of the San Diego Chargers in the third quarter during an NFL game at FedExField on November 3, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The AFC playoff picture is so murky, I half-expect Swamp Thing to be moseying around in it.
The Chargers, Jets, Dolphins, Ravens, Browns, Titans, Raiders and Steelers are all within 2 games of each other for the 6th seed with seven games to play. So, since head-to-head record is the first tiebreaker, this weekend's game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami is as big a meeting of 4-5 teams as you're going to find.
The Bolts and Fins have taken different routes to mediocrity. Miami started 3-0, but have dropped five out of six. San Diego has ping-ponged wins and losses, never being more than a game over or under .500 all season.
A week ago the Chargers arguably outplayed the Broncos for most of their 28-20 loss while the Dolphins lost to the previously winless Buccaneers. That's the biggest reason why the Dolphins opened as 2.5-point favorites, but the money moved the Chargers to a 1.5-point fave (by the way, moving a spread a full four points in the favor of the perceived underdog is in no way a common thing).
Let's take a look at three players who will have an impact Sunday in South Florida:
Thomas Keiser, OLB:
The Chargers have already lost three outside linebackers to injury (Melvin Ingram in training camp, Dwight Freeney and Larry English) and might not have Jarret Johnson again on Sunday. So it's looking like Keiser and Tourek Williams could both make their second career NFL starts at Sun Life. Against Denver it was Williams who made the momentum-changing play, sacking Peyton Manning and forcing a fumble to set up San Diego's first touchdown. However, Keiser is the more experienced of the two, having played in 16 games with 6.5 sacks. Keiser had a pair of sacks his last trip to Florida, dropping Chad Henne twice in Jacksonville. Miami's offense line is in utter chaos, and it wasn't any good before the whole Martin-Incognito controversy erupted. QB Ryan Tannehill has been sacked at least twice in every game this year, and has gone down 37 times total (in just nine games). Baltimore and New England got him six times each. Keiser needs to spend a lot of time in the Miami backfield, put Tannehill on the ground, and put the ball back in the hands of the Chargers offense.
Vincent Brown, WR:
Aside from being gouged by Drew Brees in New Orleans (and really, who DOESN'T get gouged by Drew Brees these days) the Dolphins defense has not given up an avalanche of points. In fact, they've been pretty good. Miami is second in the NFL with 12 interceptions and have a pretty good pass rush, with 13 different players recording a sack. They know about Antonio Gates and Eddie Royal, and Keenan Allen has turned enough heads to deserve attention. But, Brown is still flying under the radar. He's shown tremendous potential, and has certainly earned the trust of Philip Rivers, but Brown's big games have come sporadically. Against a good, multi-faceted defense, the Aztec 4 Life will have to come up large again and force Miami to deal with him. It'll help free up the rest of the pass catchers, and more importantly, help the Chargers run the ball effectively.
Mike Scifres, P:
It's been lost in the shuffle the last couple of weeks, but Scifres has been punting the ball extremely well, even by his standards. Remember in Washington when he stuck a pair of punts at the one yard line (the only good thing about the one from that game)? Last week he banged a 51-yarder with crazy hang time to help pin the Broncos deep in their own territory and neutralize Trindon Holliday. Sunday's game figures to be a low-scoring affair, and that means field position is at a premium. Scifres gives the Chargers a decided advantage in that area, which might make the difference the end.
Derek's Prediction:
Miami is having all kinds of issues off the field. The Bolts are having all kinds of issues in the Red Zone. The latter is a whole lot easier to fix. The Chargers won't cure all their goal line ills in one game, but they will do enough to get back on the right track, and back to .500, against a Miami team that just does not have enough offensive punch to hang with the Bolts.
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GAME NOTES: The Marquette Golden Eagles play host to the Butler Bulldogs in a Big East Conference battle at the Bradley Center on Tuesday night.
Butler is getting back to action after earning a 64-57 victory at Seton Hall last Wednesday. The Bulldogs had lost back-to-back games before that win, which improved them to 12-9 overall, although it was just their second triumph in nine league tests. They will visit Georgetown next.
Marquette has had a bit more success in league play this season (4-5). However, the Golden Eagles have lost two of their last three games and are currently 12-10 overall. They will take a trip to the East Coast to take on Seton Hall next.
The Bulldogs' only other conference victory this season came against Marquette, when they collected a 69-57 overtime win at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Jan. 18. The Golden Eagles still lead the all-time series, 15-13.
Khyle Marshall scored 13 points to lead four players in double figures in Butler's recent win over Seton Hall. The ability to get to the free-throw line really pushed the Bulldogs to victory, as they had an 11-4 scoring edge at the charity stripe.
Marshall (15.6 ppg, 5 rpg) is one of only two players averaging in double figures for the Bulldogs this season. Kellen Dunham (17.6 ppg) is the other, although he is connecting on only 39.3 percent of his total shots. Dunham had a rough shooting night against Seton Hall, knocking down 3-of-10 shots from the field to tally nine points. A lack of scoring depth has clearly hurt the Bulldogs offensive effort, as they are netting just 71.7 ppg and connecting on 43.9 percent from the floor, ranking eighth in the league in each category.
Marquette only managed to connected on 34.8 percent of its field goal attempts against St. John's last time out, which led to a 74-59 loss. The Golden Eagles also had twice as many turnovers (16) as assists (eight). Derrick Wilson scored 14 points for MU in the losing effort.
The Golden Eagles are also scoring far below the league average. They net just 70.5 ppg and are shooting at a 44 percent clip from the field. Marquette does do a solid job defensively, keeping foes to 65.2 ppg and less than 40 percent shooting. Davante Gardner (14.7 ppg, 6 rpg) has been plugged into the starting lineup a few times this season, but has been the team's top scorer primarily off the bench, a year removed from winning the Sixth Man of the Year award in the Big East. Jamil Wilson (11.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg) is the leading scorer among the regular starters, and the only other player averaging in double figures.
When these teams last met the Bulldogs needed an extra session to defeat the Golden Eagles at home. Expect Marquette to earn revenge now that it is in Milwaukee where it has a strong track record this season (9-2).
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Reese Witherspoon To Be Honored By March Of Dimes
December 5th, 2012 1:58pm EST
Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon is to receive a special award from a parenting charity for setting a good example to other mothers.
The Legally Blonde star, who gave birth to her third child in September, will be honored by March of Dimes organization at a gala luncheon in California later this week.
Witherspoon will receive the group's Grace Kelly Award for being a good role model. The prize will be presented to the actress at the March of Dimes Celebration of Babies event at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday.
The 36 year old became a mother again in September when she gave birth to a son called Tennessee, her first child with second husband Jim Toth. She has two other kids, Ava, 13, and Deacon, eight, from her previous marriage to Ryan Phillippe.
March of Dimes was founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938 to combat polio and now works to help women through pregnancy and new motherhood.
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Over 20 years of award winning career as one of the most sought after international designers,
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Moderator Jill Culton Originally from Ventura, California, Jill Culton is a graduate from the California Institute of the Arts where she was one of only five women in the character animation class of 1990. Now, twenty years later, Culton has a thriving career in the field of computer feature animation. Having worked as an animator, character designer, concept artist, storyboard artist, Director and Executive Producer, Culton is one of the foremost talents in her industry today.
Culton began her professional career at Pixar Animation Studios on history's first computer animated feature, TOY STORY. There she spent nearly eight years along side others who pioneered the craft, honing her skills as an artist, animator and storyteller.
While working on TOY STORY 1 & 2, A BUG'S LIFE, and MONSTERS INC., Culton was drawn toward storytelling and mastered the art of blending comedic and emotionally powerful stories with appealing characters.
She served as a storyboard artist on A BUG'S LIFE and on both TOY STORY films. As a character designer on TOY STORY 2, she is credited with bringing to life the heart of that film, Jessie the cowgirl.
Subsequently, Culton served as a conceptual artist and head of story development on MONSTERS, INC. She is part of the select team that is credited with 'original story' on that film.
Culton made her Directorial debut at Sony Pictures Animation on the hit animated feature, OPEN SEASON. The film was number one in the box office three weeks in a row and paved the way for two straight to video sequels, the first of which Culton executive produced. She also Directed a special DVD short based on the OPEN SEASON characters, MIDNIGHT BUN RUN.
Culton is currently writing and directing at Dreamworks Animation Studios and is in pre-production on her next film.
Other opportunities that have helped to shape Culton's career as a filmmaker include: two years at ILM helping to set up that company's feature film unit, three years as an Animation Director on commercials for Acme Filmworks, she was a Directing Animator on Turner Feature Animation's CATS DON'T DANCE, and taught advanced animation at her Alma Mater, Cal Arts.
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Sep 2 If you follow me on Twitter, then you may have already seen the great list of the 100 most commonly misspelled words that I tweeted yesterday. YourDictionary.com put together the list and it's filled with words that most people have trouble spelling. I scrolled through the list and found several that often cause me to pause as my fingers fly across the keyboard. Accommodate and embarrass are two such words that always make me second guess myself. The best part about the list on YourDictionary.com is that most of the words include a helpful little clue so you can remember [Read more…]
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As a youth, the beauty of Islamic/Arabic calligraphy inspired Jamil Ahmed. His love for the art form followed down his ancestral line from his great grandfather. Much of his work is derived from the Sacred Qur'anic text. It is his conviction that Islamic art can help towards bridging misunderstanding about Islam and he is delighted to be a part of that bridging process.
The combination of European painting techniques and the Islamic calligraphic disciplines enriches his work and gives it this essence of "time and place" i.e. Islamic Art from the West in the 21st century. The majority of the Islamic artwork in the past originated from the Middle East and now, Jamil aspires to Europe and the West to produce future masterpieces.
Over the years he has produced numerous pieces of work mainly for private clients along with public exhibitions. His latest exhibition was at the recently opened 'The London Muslim Centre', which boasts around ten thousand visitors a week.
On seeing his artwork for the first time, many people who cannot read Arabic and who know little or nothing about Islam or Islamic art, are profoundly touched by it and amazed when the text of an artwork is explained to them. Some people find his work spiritually very uplifting, while others have commented on its immense beauty at first glance. His work has a touch of classic Islamic calligraphy fused with contemporary styles and goes far beyond the "decorative inscriptions" of the past.
He founded the website called jamilarts.com, which he uses as a brand name to promote his work. Jamil in Arabic means 'Beautiful', firstly it's his name, and it's more befitting for describing the work of art he produces and rightly so the theme of jamilarts - to produce beautiful looking artwork.
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Dormont police are warning drivers to be careful in the southbound lanes of West Liberty Avenue, near the Park Boulevard intersection.
Officer James Burke said the department has received complaints that a set of small utility covers, which normally are level with the road, have been coming loose and creating a potentially dangerous hazard.
The caps are only a few inches wide, but can cause damage if they are out of line when a car drives over them.
Burke said the utility covers are owned by Equitable Gas, and that the company has been contacted to correct the issue.
"The caps pop up sometimes, and we've had some people report tire damage," said Dormont Officer James Burke. "We just want to let people know to be careful going southbound near that intersection."
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This year, Porsche made its 24-hour comeback. XCAR spoke to some legends, past and present, about what made Le Mans their race -- and why they're back.
Porsche have released GTS editions of the Boxster and Cayman, the top spec versions available. Both have more power, adjustable rides and are pretty amazing. But which is best?
Porsche used to be pretty good when it came to Le Mans. It won everything, all the time. However, for one reason or other the brand hasn't been there since 1998. 2014 sees the 919 Hybrid racer hit La Sarthe, with someone well known behind the wheel... We took a look at the car, and the tech behind it.
If you had posters of cars on your bedroom wall when you were a kid, chances are Porsche's first supercar was among them.
Porsche has more overall victories at the greatest endurance race on earth than any other team. As it returns to Le Mans, we look back at its glittering history.
While the 911 is the king of the Porsche lineup, Porsche has been refining the drop-top Boxster for years. Is it now the brand's best sports car?
The Porsche Macan is the German sportscar maker's latest SUV. It's also super quick and rather good looking. Does that take the shine off the Range Rover Evoque?
Porsche brings us a plug-in hybrid that proves that you don't not need to sacrifice speed for efficiently all the time.
Mark Webber will race for Porsche at Le Mans this year. XCAR had a chat with him about the move from Formula 1 and how he first started racing.
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Scales Elementary School was opened in the fall
of 1977. Scales originally served a
student population in grades K-6.
Currently, Scales serves the student enrollment
in grades K-5. The students of Scales live
primarily in a residential area west of Franklin
Rd. The population and ethnic make-up of
Scales is reflective of the community and is of
an increasingly diverse cultural and social
background. Scales' leaders believe the
school is an extension of the community and
guided by democratic principles, dedicated to
enhancing the rights and privileges of citizens,
and laying a foundation for leadership.
Scales Elementary School
is proud to offer
additional enrichment
activities to
continually challenge
our student population.
During the school year,
students participate in
several after school
clubs. Classes are
often created based on
student interest.
Some of our classes from
previous years include:
"Cup-cakery", French and
Spanish, "Promethean
Professionals", "Mad
Scientist", "Big Time
Healthy", "Lego-Mania",
Irish Dancing and many
more! Students can
also choose to become a
part of our Destination
ImagiNation team, where
students work together
in teams on various
projects requiring
creative problem solving
skills. Those
teams compete and often
become recognized as
some of the top teams in
the state. We are very
proud of our students!
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Emergency Info
Lost & Found
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Parent Conferences
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Before and After School program
Trip Event
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We recognize that children learn at
different rates. Formal learning is greatly reduced if your child is
not in school. Legitimate excuses for absences are personal illness,
death in the family and religious holidays. All absences are
considered "unexcused" until a note is sent from home within 48 hours of
the absence. E-mail notes will suffice. If your child is to be
excused during the day for a medical appointment, please send a note
stating the time you wish to pick up your child. NO CHILD IS
PARENT ON THE EMERGENCY CARD) COMES TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. It is
the goal of SES to attain an average daily attendance of 98%.
NOTE: Elective absences due to family trips/vacations should be arranged in
advance by filling out a "Family Trip Request" form. Please see
our complete policy.
The only students who should arrive at
school before 8:00am are those enrolled in the YMCA Fun Company. When
arriving at school between 8:00 and 8:20, students will go to their
grade-level areas. All students must be in the classroom
by 8:30. Students not in the classroom by 8:30 will be counted tardy.
Bus riders are NOT counted tardy when their bus is late. Tardy students
should come to the office with a parent to sign a tardy
note before going to their classroom. Excessive tardies will be
considered unexcused and the principal may request a medical note, as
per district guidelines. Excessive tardies will result in disciplinary
action. Please see all of our school attendance policies at:
http://www.wcs.edu/ses/info.htm for more details.
Dismissal will begin at 3:35PM.
Students not picked up by 3:45 are taken to the front office
where a parent will have to pick them up. STUDENTS ARE NOT
Our primary form of communication
to our families will be through email. Please be sure to
clearly indicate your primary email address(es) on the emergency
card for each child. If there is any change during the school
year, please come into the office to make the adjustment to all
applicable emergency cards. We will also utilize the
school system's telephone notification system to relay important
information to all families. Parents should also sign
up for the county's district-wide e-mail group at
www.wcs.edu, which will be sent twice monthly with district
news and events.
All teachers have a classroom website and
their individual e-mail addresses and phone extensions can be found on
our school website at:
It is vitally important in times of
emergency that the school is in possession of information that will
enable us to promptly and directly reach the parents. Please be sure to
return a completed blue dismissal form with contact information. If
there are any changes through the year, please notify the office
immediately. In the event of an early dismissal during the school day
(such as inclement weather), we will follow the instructions as
provided by you on the dismissal form.
Illnesses: Because germs spread so easily from child
to child, we ask that you follow a few basic guidelines regarding
attendance. A child should not be in school if he or she has a
contagious illness (such as "pink eye", strep throat, etc.), head lice
or fever. Please do not send a student to school until he has been
fever free for 24 hours.
Any non-prescribed medication
to be dispensed must be discussed with the school nurse. Students who
need to take prescribed medication must have the appropriate form
available in the clinic, signed by the physician and parent before the
medication can be brought to school. The medication must be in the
original bottle, brought in by the parent, and be left in the clinic.
CLINIC: The school has an equipped clinic managed
by a full-time registered nurse and is prepared to deal with minor
accidents such as scrapes and abrasions. In the event of a sickness or
an accident needing further attention, the school will notify the
parents or designated person immediately.
Homework has many values. It can enrich
a child's understanding of daily classroom instruction. It ties the
home and school together. Parents are encouraged to talk to
their child about homework daily, and the
responsibilities of the child to complete and turn in the assignment.
If a student has been sick, he/she will have one day per day of absence to
make up missed work upon return to school, up to a total of 3 days. PLEASE NOTE: Absences due to family trips/vacations
should be arranged in advance by filling out a "Family Trip Request"
form. Please fill out this form if you are taking a family trip:
Trip Form
The school cannot assume responsibility
for student valuables (money, jewelry, cell phone, etc.) which might be
lost, damaged or stolen at school. If these items are brought, it is at
their risk and they must be responsible for the item.
Students are not allowed to bring
toys/electronic games to school. Student cell phones must be kept in
the "off" position and must be stored away at all times. We are working
to keep children focused on learning. Any exceptions to this policy
will be communicated to the parents by the teacher for that specific
Students arriving and leaving by bus will
use the cafeteria entrance. Students are to ride their assigned bus and
are to be picked up and delivered to their home address ONLY.
Students may only ride their assigned bus. If a child is to get off
their bus at a different address than usual, a note must be given to the
Click here to find out what bus
your child will ride.
Transportation changes:
If you need to have your child changed from a bus rider to a car rider
(or vice versa), please send a note to the teacher in the morning on the
day you wish to make the change. Parents are not to go to the buses and
take children off before they leave the school grounds. Students
cannot change buses. If, in an emergency, a child
needs to ride a different bus other than the one they normally ride, a
note from the parent needs to be brought to the principal to be signed.
The student will then give the note to the driver, notifying him/her of
the change. If a note is not sent to school, parents are to call the
front office to schedule the transportation change by 3:00pm.
For more information on
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Before and
After school care/Fun Company
Before and After school care
is provided here at Scales. This service is provided
through the YMCA Fun Company. Students may be
dropped off at the building as early as 7:00 a.m.
and must be picked up 6:00 p.m.
For more information on YMCA
Fun Company call 615-373-9622.
Messages for students may be taken by the
office when there is an emergency or when it is essential for the
student to receive information. Students will not usually be called to
the phone. Since our phones are constantly in use for school business,
students may not use an office telephone to call home. Parents are
encouraged to call teachers when they have questions. Teachers will
return calls when they have planning time and time-sensitive information
should not be left on voice-mail – please call the front office for
Teachers will schedule conferences by appointment if
needed. October's conferences will be done outside
of regular school hours. Your child's teacher will provide more
Williamson County Schools wants to make
sure every child in Williamson County gets the help they need to learn
and grow. Do you know a child who:
is between the ages of birth and 22 years?
· is growing and learning at a delayed rate compared to other kids
the same age?
has a hard time learning?
If so,
please call the Student Support Services office at (615) 472-4130 so
they can receive all the help they need
Students will participate in field trips with written parental
permission. We encourage field trips as an extension of classroom
activities. Parents may be requested to accompany their child's class
when help is needed and bus space is available. We hope you are able to
volunteer your time.
Fire and tornado drills are necessary for
the safety of the students and staff, therefore we practice them
throughout the year. We ask you to sign in at the office so that we
know exactly how many people are in the building.
According to school board policy, no
apparel, dress or grooming that is, or may become, potentially
disruptive to the classroom atmosphere or educational process will be
permitted. Neatness, cleanliness and self-respect make a desirable
learning environment for all students. The administration reserves the
right to determine appropriate dress as required.
Please note the
following standards for appropriate dress:
1) No tank tops, crop tops,
fishnet/see-through material or spaghetti straps.
2) No short skirts,
short shorts or short skorts.
3) No flip-flops, clogs, sneakers
with rolling wheels, platforms or wedge heel shoes. Students
participate in PE and/or recess each day and should consider wearing
tennis shoes each day.
4) No hats.
5) No low riding pants.
Underwear should not be visible.
6) No inappropriate
To ensure the safety of children, anyone
entering the school MUST sign in at the front office and
provide a photo ID. No one is permitted to go directly to a classroom.
Items to be given to a student must be left in the front office. In
order to assure quality time for your school-age child, we ask that
younger brothers/sisters not be brought to school while you are
volunteering in the classroom.
Scales has a "lost
& found" clothes table in the cafeteria. Please write your
child's name on all personal property and check the clothes table frequently.


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This classy dessert from Michel Roux is delicious, low in fat, and counts as one of your 5-a-day!
6-12 ripe pears, depending on size (preferably William or Conference)
1 orange, juice and pared zest
400ml/14fl oz Sauternes, or other medium sweet white wine
750ml/1¼ pints water
55g/2oz honey
200g/7oz sugar
2 lemons, juice only
1 vanilla pod, split
1 cinnamon stick, broken into short lengths
4 cloves
Using a small, sharp knife, score a zigzag pattern in the skin around the top of each pear, working downwards from the stalk. Leaving the zigzag skin at the top in place, peel the rest of each pear very thinly so as to preserve their shape.
Remove the core from the base using a corer or small melon baller. Cut the orange zest into thin strips.
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan big enough to hold everything, including the pears. Set over a medium heat until the liquid comes to the boil, then reduce the heat so that it is barely simmering. The cooking time will vary according to the ripeness of the pears. Very ripe pears will only take 5 minutes, much less ripe fruit will need up to 15 minutes. As soon as they are ready, turn off the heat.
Transfer the pears with their poaching syrup to a bowl and leave at room temperature until needed. Serve one or two pears on each plate with a little orange zest and some of the syrup.
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Me and my fiancee are having some problems with getting married in Romania , and that is because he was born at a naval base in the philippines but as the child of one american citizen , and was given an american report of bith abroad from the consulat there...the problem is , that the people at the city hall here say that he is a philipinno and not an american , so we would have to go through more paper work , even though we recieved an apostile from the state department , they would still say that we would have to ask the phillipino goverment for help..
I believe that those people are bad informed and don't know the laws or anything..
Could you please tell me if I am absurd or is it true that he is and was born as an american citizen ??
Of course , when he went to the US , he didn't have to go through the immigration office, beause he already was an US citizen...
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text: The violist Paul Neubauer's exceptional musicality and effortless playing distinguish him as one of this generation's quintessential artists. At 21 Neubauer was the youngest principal string player in the New York Philharmonic's history. He currently performs as soloist and with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and is Music Director of the OK Mozart Festival in Oklahoma. He recently released an all-Schumann recital album and recorded works that were written for him: Wild Purple, for solo viola, by Joan Tower, Viola Rhapsody, a concerto by Henri Lazarof, and Soul Garden, for viola and chamber ensemble, by Derek Bermel. In 2005, he premièred Joan Tower's Purple Rhapsody, a viola concerto commissioned for him by seven orchestras. He has appeared with over 100 orchestras, including the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, the National, St Louis, Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, and Bournemouth Symphonies, and the Santa Cecilia, English Chamber, and Beethovenhalle Orchestras. He gave the world première of the revised Bartók Viola Concerto as well as concertos by Penderecki, Picker, Jacob, Lazarof, Suter, Müller-Siemens, Ott, and Friedman. He has been heard on A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor and has been featured in Strad, Strings, and People magazines. Neubauer teaches at The Juilliard School.


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Over the weekend, veterans at the Martinsburg, West Virginia Medical Center received a special New Year's delivery to brighten their day - more than 600 new sets of sweatsuits.
The suits came from a program was started in 2007 by Frank Nauer and Phil Rusciolelli as a Knights of Columbus in Loudoun County effort to support the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg.
"A lot of the veterans get limited visitors after Christmas, they may not see friends or family for weeks or months. We find this cheers them up after the holidays, they look forward to our arrival," event organizer Frank Nauer said.
Over the years, the program has expanded dramatically.
Sweats for Vets started with a delivery of 40 sweatsuits and has grown to become a combined group effort from many organizations across Loudoun County.
Some of the groups include: Knights of Columbus Assemblies, The Town of Leesburg, Loudoun County High School and other local schools, VFW Posts, The Town of Purcellville, The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, The American Legion, Boy and Girl Scout troops, area businesses and local churches.
This year, Mayor Kristen Umstattd, as well as Mayor Bob Lazaro of Purcellville joined the group in bringing the donations to the VA Hospital.
"What really affected my daughter, Kendrick, and me when we helped deliver the sweatsuits to our disabled veterans was their universal kindness and good humor," Umstattd said. "Both of us thought this was probably the most meaningful experience that we've been able to share. Whenever they thanked us, we felt we were doing so little for them compared to what they sacrificed for us."
Mayor Lazaro echoed her praise for the program.
"The sweats for vets program has been warmly received by our heroes who are in the VA Hospital. We have been fortunate to have many generous families in the greater Purcellville area donate hundreds of sweat sets over the past several years to make this program a great success. Carolyn and I have been most fortunate to have the opportunity to say thank you to our veterans in person," Lazaro said.
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The death of Christ is often the biggest stumbling block for unbelievers. They cannot understand how this display of seeming weakness leads to eternal glory. But, as we have read, there is no glory without His suffering. When sharing the ...Read More
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Fresher Primary Teacher Jobs in Vibgyor High School Bangalore
VIBGYOR High Profile
VIBGYOR High has been created with a vision to provide dynamic learning environment, which stimulates the holistic development of learners. Our curriculum offers learning beyond traditional methods & integrates a progressive approach involving innovation, communication, problem solving and teamwork.
We are committed to providing an exciting, individualized environment, which stimulates intellectual curiosity; enhances creativity; builds self-esteem and confidence; fosters an appreciation for cultural diversity; and inspires a sense of social responsibility.
Job Title: Teacher
Education: ECCE/ D.Ed/ BEd
Job Description
- Must have good teaching skills for primary classess
- Must be skilled in activity oriented teaching using creative and innovative teaching techniques to encourage thinking and application of knowledge in day to day life.
- Responsible for the emotional & physical well-being of each & every student.
- Implementation of the program as per policies & philosophy of the school
- ECCE/ D.Ed/ BEd/ with 1-3 years of experience in any ICSE/ IGCSE school or any educational institute
- Freshers may also apply.
- Candidate must have excellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Dynamic, Presentable & Confident.
- Considerable patience.
- Computer Literate.
Experience: 0 – 3 Years
Location: Bengaluru/Bangalore
Website: http://www.vibgyorhigh.com
Vibgyor High School
58/1, Thubarahali, Behind Shriram Samruddhi,
Varthur (Marathalli)
BANGALORE,Karnataka,India 560066
Telephone: 91-80-42053101


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A Many, Louisiana man is free on bail, after his arrest on 30 counts of child pornography involving juveniles.
Sabine Parish Warden Joe Dewil confirms that 33-year-old Glenn A. Rainey, II was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center on the charges, but has since been released on $30,000 bond.
Dewil says the arrest is part of an ongoing investigation, and that no further details can be released at this time.
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20.Apr.2011 The Doctor and the cute overload
The eighth Doctor (Paul McGann); no companion this time (I couldn't decide between Charlie, from the audios, and Sam, from the EDAs.
Inspired in a Vampire Science (EDA #2) scene.Despite the infamous Doctor Who movie (The Enemy Within?) McGann is one of my favourites.
I also wanted to draw Sarah Jane but… it'll have to wait; I'm putting her drawing on top of my to do list.
Goodbye Sarah Jane, you will be missed badly.
16.Apr.2011 The Doctor and Romana
The fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward).
Click for bigger The scarf colours are not very accurate, my watercolours suck.
13.Feb.2011 Don't listen to the hippy nonsense
Third Mighty Boosh post in a row *FSM*
A quick drawing; Naboo, Howard and Vince; a pic from the Call of the Yeti episode.
13.Dec.2010 More frakking cute overload.
This is a Get Well Soon card for a friend; very Calvin and Hobess-ish
Here's the reference I used, one of my favourites.
21.Jul.2010 This are not the droids you're looking for.
Last month I read a Deadpool's amazing comic where he teamed up with Captain Britain. It has great cover and I wanted to draw my version (Here you can find the reference)
This one… is a silly idea (another silly idea, I don't know where they come from). Another Star Wars/Doctor Who crossover; a crappy sketch from an Episode VI, A New Hope scene.
24.May.2010 If we're going to die, let's die looking like a Peruvian folk band II
18.Mar.2010 The Jones
The Jones and the Griffon
From my Moleskine.
Henry Jones and his son, Henry Jones Jr (a.k.a. Indiana Jones), on The Last Crusade; and a Griffon.


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Almond loreGreek mythology tells of the beautiful princess Phyllis, who was left waiting at the altar on her wedding day by her intended, Demophon. Phyllis waited for years for him to return, but finally died of a broken heart. In sympathy, the gods transformed Phyllis into an almond tree, which became a symbol of hope. When the errant, remorseful Demonphon returned to find Phyllis as a leafless, flowerless tree, he embraced the tree. The tree suddenly burst into bloom, a demonstration of love not conquered by death. A similar legend is popular in Portugal.
Almonds in uneven numbers of three, five, or seven are given as tokens of good fortune and happiness for christenings, weddings and religious ordination ceremonies. A combination of shelled almonds and raisins are good luck symbols for Jews.
More About Almonds:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 16, 2008
City to conduct tour for Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
City of Kansas City Mo., Councilmembers and staff will hold a tour on Dec. 17 of current and future water projects with U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Dallas, chairwoman of the Water Resources and Environment subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
"We are pleased that Chairwoman Johnson can spend the day with us as we show her our overflow control plans along with the very important green solutions that will make Kansas City's plan the greenest in the United States," said Councilwoman Jan Marcason, 4th District.
Johnson has been a member of the U.S. House Transportation Committee since January 1993. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over water conservation, pollution control, infrastructure, and hazardous waste cleanup. Among other laws, this subcommittee also is responsible for reauthorizing the Clean Water Act.
The tour will begin with a briefing at the Water Department. The schedule is as follows:
• 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Water Department briefing, 4800 E. 63rd St., auditorium
• 10-10:20 a.m.: Green solutions briefing by Center Elementary School students, 8401 Euclid Ave.
• 10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.: Assembly at Center Elementary School, 8401 Euclid Ave.
• 10:50-11:05 a.m.: Rep. Johnson's media availability, 8401 Euclid Ave.
• 1-1:45 p.m.: Bus tour of Brush Creek from Plaza eastward and tour of Town Fork Creek, 55th Street and Bellefontaine Avenue
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Tour of Kansas City's water treatment plant, 9 Highway and Water Works Road, 1 N.W. Briarcliff Road
The morning schedule includes an all-school assembly at Center Elementary School where hundreds of young students wearing "Learn Green-Live Green" T-shirts will greet Johnson. At the school, she and other community partners will unveil plans for rain gardens, a community garden, green house and other green projects to be built on the campuses of the elementary school and Center Alternative School. These projects will be the first of those planned in the pilot Marlborough Green Project in southeast Kansas City where green solutions will replace gray infrastructure to capture and retain excess rain water.
"Rep. Johnson is going to be a key player as Congress addresses long-term infrastructure needs throughout the United States. We want to make sure everyone understands that water, sewer, and wastewater improvement projects are basic infrastructure needs. We cannot do this alone. We need partners," said Councilman John Sharp, 6th District.
Johnson represents Texas's 30th Congressional District, which is entirely within Dallas County and encompasses a large portion of the city of Dallas.
In 2007, Johnson was appointed by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James L. Oberstar to serve as chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment during the 110th Congress.
Media inquires should be directed to Greg Williams, legislative liaison for the City Manager's Office, (816) 513-1307.


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KNIGHTDALE — Town budget writers aren't quite ready to make the tough decisions. A proposed budget presented to the town's budget committee assumes that legislation under consideration in the General Assembly – which could cost the town as much as $575,000 – won't pass. If it does, town leaders say they'll decide then how to cut the budget.
Budget projections presented last week estimate Knightdale government will have about $80,000 less to fund operations during the next fiscal year.
Knightdale's Budget Committee is reviewing a drafted budget for FY 2013-2014 of about $14.78 million, down from $14.86 million this year. Several tax reform proposals – SB 394 being the most sweeping – eliminate taxes local governments depend on for revenue, and could cost Knightdale as much as $575,000 in tax revenues if signed into law.
"If that happens, we'll amend the budget by January, when (the proposed laws) would become effective," said James Overton, Knightdale finance director.
Taxes targeted for reform by legislators include the beer and wine tax, 1-cent food sales tax, utilities taxes and annual business taxes. Legislators have said lost revenue would be replaced by expanding sales taxes, but "there is no way to estimate how much revenue would be received from this new sales tax, as we don't have any prior history as basis for estimate," Knightdale spokesman Brian Bowman said in an email.
The drafted budget includes a 2-cent increase in the property tax rate and a 9 percent increase in water and sewer rates.
The 2-cent property tax increase brings the rate to 43 cents per $100 of assessed property value, and was approved by Knightdale voters in November through a bond referendum to help fund the forthcoming park on First Avenue.
The water and sewer rate increase brings the monthly bill to $72 a month from $68 a month for the average Knightdale family. The increase is the result of a deal Knightdale made with Raleigh in 2012, which will help Knightdale repay Raleigh by 2018 for debt it owes from a utilities merger in 2006.
Altogether, the average Knightdale homeowner is projected to pay an additional $97 more in additional taxes and fees this year.
The budget committee is expected to send the drafted budget to Knightdale Town Council in June. At its next meeting at 6 p.m. on May 6, the panel will review proposed budgets for the fire, police, and parks and recreation departments.
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Trade shows are great for promoting yourself within your preferred industry - you can make great contacts, get your product or service solid press and add to your brand's presence and value. Beware, though - sometimes trade shows aren't what they're cracked up to be. Trade shows can be costly and time consuming - if you aren't sure that a trade show is right for you, should you really shell out the cash on travel, registration fees and precious time spent away from your business? Peter Massey, a friend of the programme and one of the organisers from 100% Design, joined us last week at a club event.
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Modhesh is back on Dubai's streets, announcing the start of the Dubai Summer Surprises. Will you be spending during the sales this year?
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June 21, 2009 10:54 by Dana El Baltaji
It's bad enough that Dubai's summer heat feels like a personal assault, but add almost 10 weeks of Modhesh and his eternal ray of annoyance, and we have to cry foul. Dubai's summers are difficult, there's no question about it.
But with Modhesh and the heat comes the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), which began on June 11 and runs until August 14. This year, the theme is 'Surprising Dubai'.
Unfortunately, most of Kipp's readers aren't surprised at all by either DSS or Dubai. The majority of respondents to our poll, 64 percent, said that the shopping festival is "all hype and no substance." Meanwhile, the second largest majority, 24 percent, asked "Are you kidding? Have you forgotten the crisis?"
No, we haven't, and neither has Dubai.
According to data released by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), occupancy rates for hotels in Dubai fell to 73 percent in the first quarter of 2009, compared to almost 90 percent during the same period in 2008.
In early June, the DTCM asked hotels to reduce their room rates by up to 50 percent in a bid to attract tourists during the emirate's scorching summer.
The government's efforts, however, don't seem to be paying off as well as they should: only 9 percent of respondents claimed they will be taking advantage of the discounts and special offers.
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Well i think Dubaians are just used to complaining about everything!!!
a) for the ppl who said its too hot to go shopping now: i dont get it, do u shop in a street i never heard of?? arent all malls temp controlled? do u remember when u last went to the mall and shopped? im guessing last weekend, and i bet u bought something on discount.
b) for the 24% who are talking about the crisis, well you are still in dubai, the rents are down, even food is getting cheaper, so you have more disposable income. WHAT CRISIS!!! the festival is mainly about discounts! u will never find electronics, or clothes this cheap!
c)all hype no substance: well here you might have a point as most of the events are for kids, or are not announced properly. however we have to admit that the malls are more crowded, and there are always activities happening there… these activities might not interest us since we are always in a rush and dont have time to stop, but they are there.
d) i was surprised that not many are taking advantage of the discounts.
most of the ppl i know spend most their salaries in the first 2 weeks. the malls are packed with shoppers, the shops look as if theyve been hit by a hurricane.
for all the Dubaians spreading negative energy around, with the constant nagging about everything…even good discounts… stop for a second and think if uve benefited from any of the sales or stopped to watch any of the shows in the malls. now whats ur answer to that questions….
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Opportunity emerged when the previous owner of in the CVS/pharmacy shopping center on Broad Street in Riverton closed the eatery down.
On Dec. 23, Wilson opened Frankie's Home Cooking. The space was already outfitted with an industrial kitchen and ample tables and chairs. Wilson painted the walls a virescent green and installed taupe carpets.
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This coat is lightweight and works well with both casual and business casual clothes. I would recommend it to those looking for a spring/fall coat.
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By Kynthera
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The wool is very soft and comfortable, it will quickly become a favorite casual jacket.
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I travel to the northeast a lot. This jacket is perfect for the change of seasons. 40 to 60 degrees. I ordered a Large and it runs a little big. I can easily layer under the jacket with a shirt and sweater.Thanks Joseph A Bank. The sale price was unbelievably low.Jeremy
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By SirPurr
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I took a chance order this online since it was at a great discount. It looks and feels great when received. Will be looking forward to wear this next winter.
Not what I was expecting
By Jim in SF
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I was really surprised that this jacket was not of a much higher quality. It was marked down quite a bit, but from a fairly high price, so I was expecting something that would seem at least fairly high quality. Sadly, it was not. This jacket was very flimsy and looked very cheaply made, and on top of that it was very oversized. I'm a 46 regular and the XL was gigantic on me. All in all, a rare miss by Jos A Bank.
Excellent Jacket for cool season
By shashi
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The material and stich is perfect. Color is awesum. But be aware that compared to normal shirt you buy, the jacket should be bought for one less size. So if you buy shirt of Large size, order this of medium size. Other then this, you will admire this apparel.
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Great buy....great jacket.......just what I expected......I Love a deal...........
Classic wool bomber at a great price!
By Paul
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I haven't had the opportunity to wear this light-weight jacket yet, although very stylish and you know it will be warm enough for those coolest So Cal days or nights. It sits right at the waistline, which I wish it were a bit longer, but it is a classic bomber style jacket and does look great on. Can't go wrong with the price I got it at and the quality of a Jos. A. Bank product. Very satisfied and would Highly recommend.
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By rp
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Shipping prices seem a bit high until you receive your merchandise and see the care with which it was packed.
By J Sands
from Houston, TX
This jacket looks and feels GREAT! It's perfect for work but can be worn in a casual setting as well. The fabric is nice and smooth and the lining is very comfortable. This jacket is so nice I bought 2 extra and gave them to my co-workers. The only thing that this jacket won't do is keep you warm in extremely cold climates. If you get the chance to buy it at the Deal of the Day price DO IT!!!
Great looking at a good value
By Joe the gent
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Normally worn for an everyday or casual cool weather coat. Looks great in either casual dress or casual situation. Love the cut of the coat and the button closure sleeves.
Nice jacket but Xtra Lg was Xtra Huge!
By Coach T
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The wool jacket was just what I wanted but the XL was way oversized and I had to return. Delivery was fast, quality packaged, but as usual it was a hassle to return it to the store. For some reason I get an attitude from the sales people if I have to return something not bought at their store, or especially from online. Come on people, sometimes items just don't fit!
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By DD
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This is a great jacket that you can use for casual dress or even somewhat dressy. It is extremely comfortable and is a great option to have in your wardrobe.
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I purchased this as a gift for my husband. I wanted something dressy but casual and I liked the bomber style because it has more structure and looks better on a man. The jacket is lightweight but warm. I have never purchased anything from Jos. A Bank before but with the quality of the fabric and the great look I will be keeping my eye out for any more bargains that may be offered.
So glad I ordered this for my son!
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I ordered this jacket when it was on the deal of the day and boy did I luck out! It's a great jacket, my son loves it and it will last him for years. He's a high school junior and has the slender build of a baseball player so it's a little roomy but it's fine over sweaters and as he continues to fill out and move on to college it will continue to serve him well. Between this and the Weekender jacket he's covered.
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By Doug
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Nice jacket, very comfortable and looks good. Not for heavy weather, comfortable in upper 30s low 40s. Good price.
not bad at all
By luile cool
from Philadelphia, PA
This item is not bad at all. It is perct for spring and fall...
By Stasshu
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This is avery nice high casual jacket, it isd perfect for the weather now and in the fall This jacket is very classy and fit me perfectly.
Love This Jacket!
By Rev Will
from New York, NY
Light-weight with a look that blends easily with casual and dress clothes. The perfect spring or early-fall jacket.Make one in brown and I'll buy it as well!
Perfect Spring/Fall Jacket -- north
By Jack
from Michigan
Just the right weight for a northern state spring/fall jacket -- to wear with business casual! For those further south -- it could work all winter. Glad I grabbed it on sale too!
Too Large
By Eddie K
from Kingston, PA
Nice style jacket, just what I was looking for, but too large. I wear a large, this appeared as if it was an extra large. Returned it.
Great Quality Jacket for the Price
By Mando Man
This is a good quality jacket that I use for dressing up on casual meetings. The fit was a litte big on me 5'-8", I got a large because of my mid section. But other than that it looks real dressy. It is has a light weight liner for cool nights for above 50 degrees F.
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By Dan B.
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Great jacket! Perfect weight, not to heavy not to light. Excellent styling and quality, very pleased.
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I really like this coat, great fit; light wieght but warm.
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Great style and weight
Excellent jacket
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excellent weight, good fit, just right for early morning and evening cool temps. Appreciate the sale pricing. Very pleased.Received many compliments.
Great business casual jacket!
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Jacket is great! Pro's: lightweight yet warm enough to wear when temps dip down in the 30's; Business casual look and feel; good value; lots of pockets. Con's: Seems like a lot of fabric was used to make the arms...kind of feels bulky around the forearms.
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Delivery was great! Placed the order and had the product within a few days. No issues with the shipping and product arrived in great shape.
it is too koolllll
very nice for hanging ouside especially during this weather.
Perfect for early spring
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This is a great lightweight wool jacket. It is perfect for early spring or cool days of fall.I got a great price on it. I am really glad I have a really nice wool jacket that elicits many compliments. Go for it!
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