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WARNING: DO NOT FLY ON JUNE 2!! I can predict with greater certainty than the Farmer's Almanac that on that day there will be some type of major weather event or unnatural occurrence which will lead to unprecedented delays. How do I know this? Because I'm flying on that day.
I think back to Christmas Eve 2010. As my daughters and I were enjoying our filet mignon and potatoes au gratin at my best friend Liz's house, I had my eye on the Weather Channel app on my phone. For those who don't know me, I am a weather junkie. Nothing excites me more than tracking a line of thunderstorms on Doppler radar. With my phone app, I can get my fix whenever I want. But this time I wasn't doing it for the sheer joy; there was talk of a blizzard arriving the day after Christmas- yes, the day my girls and I were supposed to fly to Florida. Santa wasn't the only one up all night; Jim Cantore, (the Weather Channel anchor) and I were up all night too. Around 5:00AM I made the decision that we needed to get out of New York asap. I called Jet Blue and rescheduled our flight for just a few hours later. That was the easy part. The hard part was dragging my daughters out of bed at the crack of dawn. I needed them to pack fast, and we needed to go!! They tried to convince me it was sacrilegious to fly on Christmas. I reminded them we're Jewish.
The next time I flew it was hurricane season. Now being a weather fanatic, I particularly love hurricane season so I can watch the Tropical Updates at 10 minutes before the hour. I track hurricanes from the time they're just a tropical wave off the coast of Africa. Hurricane Irene was no exception. The track was uncertain, but it seemed a pretty good bet it was going to make landfall in South Florida on the EXACT DAY Julie and I would be landing in West Palm Beach. But with hurricanes there's always that cone of uncertainty, so like an obsessed lunatic I watched that station until I was convinced the hurricane was going to miss Florida. We were able to go. We got "lucky".
It started as an ordinary flight. The pilot explained the flight plan was
altered slightly so we wouldn't run into the hurricane and we should have a
nice, easy, smooth flight. We were next for take-off. The plane was picking up
speed when suddenly it came to an abrupt halt. "Ladies and gentleman, we are sorry for the inconvenience but JFK has been indefinitely closed" HUH??? Good
thing Jet Blue has TV's so we were able to see on CNN that there had been an
earthquake in Washington DC.
I called my mother, "Ma, there was an earthquake."
"Ma, we weren't IN the earthquake, we're just delayed and I'm calling you because I don't know how long we're going to sit here. They've closed the airport"
Ma, Julie hasn't looked up from her Sudoku book. She's fine"
Then my phone lost the call. Not because of the service, but because the day before I dropped my brand new Blackberry in the toilet and was reduced to using an old phone which was only a notch above one by Fisher Price.
Anyway, we FINALLY got to Florida very late, and the next day I turned on the weather channel, curious as to where Irene was headed. Last I heard it was supposed to make landfall in the Carolinas, possibly veering off into the Atlantic. Well, that had all changed. Now it appeared, the hurricane was headed straight toward Long Island. As a matter of fact, the eye looked like it was going to pass over the very block I lived on in Massapequa, which happens to be by the water and an evacuation zone. SHIT!
"Ma, Julie and I have to go home! I have to prepare my house for the hurricane!"
And back home we went.
I'm not through. The next time I flew was the end of September. Gabby and I were going to visit my mother for the Jewish Holidays. It was a beautiful, sunshiny day. What could possibly go wrong? Let me make a long story short. There were severe thunderstorms surrounding us which were spawning tornados. All the flight paths ("highways in the sky" as the pilot put it) were closed. I didn't know they could close the air, but apparently they can. SIX HOUR DELAY!
So in the last three consecutive times I have flown, I encountered a blizzard, a hurricane, an earthquake and tornados. What are the chances of that? I'm not sure, but if I were you, I'd stay home on June 2.


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Austin — The Texas Historical Commission (THC) encourages Texans to nominate a historic business in their community for special recognition. The Texas Treasures Business Award pays tribute to Texas' well-established companies that are more than 50 years old. The award recognizes their exceptional historical contributions toward economic growth and prosperity to the state.
To be eligible, business must be involved in the same type of business as when originally founded, and have a continuous record of employee or corporate community service involvement. Examples include the Tip Top Café in San Antonio, the New Braunfels Smokehouse, Adams Extract & Spice in Gonzales, and the Mills County State Bank in Goldthwaite.
Created in 2005 through legislation authored by Sen. Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio) and sponsored by Rep. Charles "Doc" Anderson (R-Waco), the program recognizes well-established Texas companies.
The Texas Historical Commission is expanding on the program, offering special recognition through a public display decal identifying the business as a Texas Treasure. Consumers will know when they spot the familiar Texas Treasures business icon that they are doing business with a well-established, Texas-owned-and-operated business that has long contributed to job growth. New recipients will be honored at a special ceremony at the State Capitol on Jan. 23, after which new applications will be accepted. Visit the THC website at www.thc.state.tx.us to download a nomination form. For more information, call (512)463-6092.

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The number of miles driven on Tennessee highways has fallen more than 3% for the year. That's the longest period of decline since the Department of Transportation began counting passing cars 30 years ago.
Commissioner Gerald Nicely blames higher gas prices through much of the year.
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As drivers log fewer miles, they're also purchasing less fuel. The 21-cent-per-gallon gas tax is the major source of funding for road construction in the state. Thus far, TDOT is $10 million dollars behind projections for the year.
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Authorities in northwest Missouri this week said they rescued a child who was abducted almost 13 years ago in Florida.
Investigators with the Livingston Countys sheriffs office in Chillicothe began looking into the childs background earlier this month after a school official raised concerns following the childs enrollment in an area school.
Authorities took custody of the child Wednesday. The child and the childs biological father, whom investigators had found in the southern United States, were reunited this week in Chillicothe.
Officials charged Sandy Hatte, 60, with felony child abduction. A sheriffs office news release described her as being somehow related to the family.
Hatte was being held in the Daviess/DeKalb County Regional Jail in Pattonsburg. Bond was set at $25,000.
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Yorkshire travellers are seeking out more unusual destinations when jetting off on holiday from Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Auditors reported no findings, but did list a few points the school district could improve upon during the upcoming school year in their management letter.
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Auditors recommended all school personnel be educated about the policy and that district officials monitor to make sure the policy is being enforced.
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Last year, Ryan Gray missed qualifying for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo after earning seven consecutive berths to the Las Vegas championships.
But this year, the former Texas Tech star is on pace to return to the National Finals. Gray came a step closer by winning the bareback riding title at the March 28-30 ABC Rodeo in Lubbock and the $1,207 check that came with it.
After all that, Gray, who has residences in Cheney, Wash., and the West Texas town of Petersburg, was ranked seventh in the April 1 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association bareback riding world standings with regular season earnings of $20,024. If Gray can finish within the top 15 when the season concludes on Sept. 30, he will qualify for the 2013 NFR.
Gray won the ABC Rodeo bareback title after turning in a score of 89 aboard a bronc named Movie Madness, owned by the Beutler & Son Rodeo Co., and he was among numerous world class competitors who cashed in at the Lubbock rodeo.
In barrel racing, for example, Lindsay Sears, a two-time world champion who has homes in Nanton, Alberta, and the West Texas community of Ropesville, finished sixth with a time of 14.42 seconds. Lee Ann Rust, a 2012 NFR qualifier, clinched the title after turning in 14.09.
In steer wrestling, 2009 National Finals qualifier Hunter Cure, another former Texas Tech star, shared the title with Cody Pratt. Both cowboys turned in a time of 4.0 seconds.
David Motes, the 1977 world champion who has 22 NFR qualifications, clinched the team roping heading title after he and partner Byron Wilkerson turned in a time of 5.3.
The Lubbock rodeo also drew potential world class competitors such as Billy Bob Brown, a Tarleton State student who won the tie-down roping title after turning in a time of 7.8 seconds. Other champions were bull rider Elliot Jacoby (a score of 90) and saddle bronc rider Tyler Corrington (83).
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The Walker County Fair and Rodeo was this weekend and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association show has drawn numerous world class competitors such as hometown superstar Joe Beaver.
Beaver entered the team roping competition and his wife, Jenna, signed up to compete in barrel racing.
Beaver has earned five world tie-down roping titles (1985, 1987-88, 1992-93) and three all-around gold buckles (1995-96, 2000) in the PRCA.
All in all, Beaver earned 22 qualifications to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. His tie-down roping qualifications were 1985-88, 1990-98, 2000-01, 2003-04 and 2006. His team roping qualifications were in 1997, 2000, 2002 and 2006.
In recent years, Beaver has served as a timed event sports commentator on the NFR television broadcasts.
Beaver also was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Colorado Springs, Colo., in 2002.
Stace Smith of Athens, who has been crowned as the PRCA's Stock Contractor of the Year for the past nine years (2004-12), supplied the livestock.
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The Professional Bull Riders will offer $100,000 to the winner of the Last Cowboy Standing, a Built Ford Tough Series tour stop that's scheduled for May 10-11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
After finishing No. 1, the champion will have the opportunity to earn an additional $80,000 if he can stay on a bounty bull in a promotion called the Monster Energy Money Bull Bonus.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.
The ticket prices range from $20 to $125.
For more information, visit www.pbr.com.
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hunterkelly149 weeks agohaha very nice! i like it a lot! my only problem is with the second line of text being in yellow. i don't know why but it seems off to me to have one caption in white and one in yellow. i personally think i'd look nicer if both captions were white and you left the tools on either side of them yellow. (:
beware1984149 weeks agoAgreed^ . Very nice just change the text color
Caddywompus149 weeks agoIt looks great, (I too agree with the text color) the only problem I see is using the exact p and f from the official logo. I would think Teefury would have trouble printing that.
I made the revision to the text, and I reworked the P and F a little. Would you guys think it is enough change? If not, any suggestions?
Chuffy149 weeks agoReally really liking the coloring and hi-lighting on the 'Construction' and bolt heads. It looks very professional, like you would see on the best (most expensive) toy packaging.
Can you get some hi-lighting on the other components? Don't over do it, but a few more shiny accents maybe around the edge of the red oval or something might give it extra depth.
Perhaps make the tools a bit chunkier, sort of kid friendly like a my first tool kit type of thing.
Overall a great idea, good colors. And on that shirt color it really pops. Good job :)
Ooh, definitely like the idea of the chunkier tools. I'll be trying out both your suggestions. Thanks.
PeggyRosina149 weeks agoYeah!!!! :D Id buy
Chuffy149 weeks ago
MisterPhame said: Here are some of the revisions based on some suggestions..What do you guys think? Better? Worse?
Better :)
The tools are a touch disproportional now. Google image search "Stubby Tools" (with safe search on!). You could even have pliers and a wrench.
Would hi-lighting the "P and F" text as well be overboard? Just saying because of how good "Construction" looks.
jellybean4149 weeks agoi agree with chuffy, the tools looked better thinner.
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Three women said guards performed multiple strip searches as a method to humiliate them while they were inmates at St. Clair County Jail. County officials deny the complaints and say such searches are strictly conducted according to state standards.
The women, Leticia Jackson of Belleville, Sandra Russell of O'Fallon and Teresa Hale of Belleville, are seeking a lawyer to represent them in a lawsuit against the county.
St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson said jail officials follow state standards regarding strip searches and no inmates are humiliated by guards.
"We're doing everything according to state standards and doing it with respect," Watson said. "Of course we don't like doing it anymore than they do. We do it for the safety of jail staff and inmates. We don't want somebody sneaking a shank in here and see an inmate stabbed and killed. We don't want staff getting killed."
Jackson, 33, said she was called derogatory names by a guard when strip searched at the jail while serving time for a misdemeanor conviction of driving under the influence in November 2012. Two guards in particular repeatedly strip searched the inmates during their shifts, according to Jackson.
"I know it was basically to bring me down a notch, to humiliate me," Jackson said. "It was to make fun of me, a power trip that they are basically God to me."
Jackson said one of the two guards taunted her during the searches because Jackson's father volunteered as a minister for inmates by calling her a "church girl" and asking "Why don't you pray now?"
"They made fun of me being a Christian," Jackson said. "That's why I feel like I was being raped, being violated."
County Jail Superintendent Phillip McLaurin said inmates are searched in a group when a large number of inmates are received at the same time. Other strip searches are performed individually. In Madison County, strip searches at the jail are conducted individually in a private shower area.
"Normally those searches come around based on fact that an inmate threatened suicide or other inmates identified the individual as having contraband in their possession," McLaurin said. "Nobody enjoys being strip searched. No matter whether it is with one person or 10 people, you feel uncomfortable."
What's the issue?
An attorney with the state's American Civil Liberties Union believes the three female inmates might have a case.
At issue is state standards and court rulings restricting some strip search practices to preserve the privacy and dignity of the inmate, according to Ben Wolfe, the associate legal director with the ACLU.
The county's practice of performing strip searches of an inmate in front of other inmates "raises very serious questions both under state law and under the Constitution whether it was appropriate," Wolfe said.
Watson said strip searches are performed solely to ensure inmates do not possess drugs or weapons.
"With all the overcrowding, the number of inmates we bring through the jail in a year's time requires our people to be very professional to keep this under control," Watson said. "This place is run professionally. Nobody is out there wanting to humiliate somebody. They are doing their job because they have to get on to the next thing. They don't have time to aggravate inmates."
State officials believe the jail can house 418 inmates. On Thursday, the jail housed 537 inmates. A referendum in March will ask voters to pay for an expansion of the jail through a sales tax increase.
The complaints of the former inmates come on the heels of a federal lawsuit recently filed against the county from 29 male inmates at the St. Clair County Jail. Those inmates, representing themselves, seek $10 million alleging strip searches conducted in front of other inmates and guards violated their constitutional rights.
Russell, 48, said she was searched multiple times in front of other inmates as a method to humiliate her. Russell was serving 15 weekends related to a conviction of reckless discharge of a firearm.
The searches were performed with up to four other inmates present and none of the searches produced material banned in the jail, Russell said.
Russell said she understands the need to search inmates "once in a blue moon" but not repeated searches in a short time. She said jail guards once searched her and other inmates in the evening, then in the middle of the night, and again in the morning.
Hale, 42, said she felt violated when strip searched in front of other inmates while serving a 3-day sentence in jail for a misdemeanor conviction of driving under the influence.
"At the time I was thinking this is normal because it was the first time I had been in jail," Hale said of the searches. "Who was I to question anything? ... If the guards did something they should not be doing, they should be reprimanded just as I was punished when I did something I shouldn't have done."
Russell and Jackson said they both filed written complaints with guards at the jail, but never received a response. County officials never received any complaints regarding the searches, according to the county's response to a Freedom of Information Act request from the News-Democrat.
"Nothing was ever done from the complaints," Russell said. "Whatever they (the guards) wanted to do, the (supervisors) just let them do it. It's just unbelievable."
Watson said county officials have never received a written complaint from inmates regarding strip searches. Written complaints are sent to the proper person, Watson said, adding many complaints are "frivolous."
What are the standards?
A federal judge ruled in December that strip searching prisoners as a group was constitutional as long as the search was not intended to humiliate the prisoners.
The ruling, from U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert, dismissed a federal lawsuit from Timothy Headrick who alleged strip searches at St. Clair County Jail violated his constitutional rights. Headrick did not allege the intent of the searches was to humiliate him. He is not one of the 29 inmates in the current legal battle with the county.
The Illinois Department of Corrections has set standards that require searches "be performed in an area that ensures privacy and dignity of the individual." Searches should also not expose inmates "to the view of others who are not specifically not involved in the process."
Department of Corrections spokesman Tom Shaer declined to comment on whether department officials believed St. Clair County was adhering to the prescribed standards.
Wolfe, the attorney with ACLU, said those standards ensure the privacy of inmates is upheld.
"A serious case can be made if exposed to lots of other inmates and humiliated in that context," Wolfe said.
A class action lawsuit against the Cook County Jail in 2011 ended with a $55 million settlement for inmates strip searched prior to being convicted of a crime. Some of the inmates in Cook County faced misdemeanor charges.
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ATHENS - The UGA Performing Arts Center will present the State Ballet Theatre of Russia in two performances of "Cinderella" at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16 in the Fine Arts Theatre.
Great Bear Trio from Syracuse, N.Y., will be in Gainesville for a musicians' workshop and performance.
ATHENS - University of Georgia ecology professor John Pickering will share his knowledge about the often-unseen populations of moths in Northeast Georgia at the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society's next meeting, set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Sandy Creek Nature Center.
The Mountain Music and Medicine Show is scheduled to kick off a new year Jan. 5 at the Holly Theater in Dahlonega.
Natalie Flake, a resident of Cleveland, will be making an appearance at Java Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 1349 Washington St. in Clarkesville to sign copies of her book, "Tears to Joy: Finding Hope in the Presence of Bipolar Disorder and Suicide."
If you've never tried the Zumba fitness craze, now is your chance.
Ever wanted to know a little more about the large birds you see swooping down from the trees? Was it a hawk or just a vulture? Are there owls in Northeast Georgia? How about falcons?
Aurora Theatre continues its 17th season with a new play that will have you laughing in the New Year.
On Saturday, Jan. 5, active.com is hosting the "Cocoa Loco 5K and Fun Run" to benefit the cancer fund of Claire Combs.
A cycling club around for more than 25 years in Gainesville plans to disband at the end of the year.
Enjoy a bit of the Highlands this weekend at Jamie Laval's Scottish Solstice Holiday Celebration.
Visitors can end the year and greet 2013 with a night of classic songs with a show and gala at the Holly Theater in Dahlonega.
If you're looking for a place to move your feet, two area events will help you start the new year by kicking up your heels.
Mark Pitts will bring his nationally recognized Elvis tribute show to the Habersham Community Theatre in Clarkesville for a New Year's Eve fundraiser from 8-10 p.m. Dec. 31.
Shake the cobwebs off those magic wands and dust off your glass slippers for Suwanee Performing Arts' 2014 Broadway in the Park production of "Cinderella."
"Women's Work," the new exhibit showcasing at Brenau University's Sellars Gallery, takes a new look at the idea of traditional female roles and tasks.
This weekend, hundreds of martial arts competitors ranging in ages and belt colors will converge on Riverside Military Academy's Curtis Hall Gym to push their limits in the Atlantic Pacific Tang Soo Do Foundation's national championships.
Monthly Friday night music will end July 25 as Cornelia closes its summer concert series.
A mix of northern and southern contra dance music will float out of the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association gym Saturday, July 26, as the three musicians of Free Association perform.
Jim McBride began writing songs at 12 years old but never dreamed of it becoming his career until 20 years later.
Not everyone can say they've lasted 50 years in the music business. But Gary Nicholson, who is in his mid-60s, can.
Putting the sizzle in the summer at Horizon is the world premiere of Darren Canady's "Right On," a soul-filled story with laughter, tears and a funky beat.
Two masters in the fields of photography and painting are the featured artists at the Bowen Center for the Arts in Dawsonville.
If you think you can take the heat, then register for the Hot Pursuit Summer 5-kilometer race held by the Hall County Sheriff's office on Saturday.
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Good value, pleasant experiencePosted Mar 21, 2014
Pros: Staff was pleasant and helpful. Hotel is new, so room (although small) was clean and pleasant.
Cons: Breakfast was only fair, and not included, so had we known, we would have eaten elsewhere. Didn't try any other meals though...
Location: Museum and House of Wonder are close by. Spice tour is a must. Good location to explore the shops and markets. Airport and ferry are close by.
Only stayed for a single night, but the hotel allowed us a late checkout so that we not only had the room up until our departure, but were able to shower and prepare for our long flight(s) home. Location is excellent, once you figure out where you are and the staff were most helpful and accommodating. We had an issue with the hot water switch and it was fixed within 20 minutes. Drinks on the rooftop are a pleasant experience, but breakfast was not included for us, and had we known we would have gone elsewhere, so check to see if breakfast is included.
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Lovely hotel, worth it for the rooftop alonePosted Jan 13, 2014
Pros: The rooftop
Location: Stone Town is small, so it's easy to walk everywhere.
We spent 2 nights here and loved it. Our room was basic, comfortable, clean and serene. Staff were friendly and helpful. The best part, though, was the rooftop. We went for sundowners each evening - the views are breathtaking, the staff is friendly, and food and drinks are excellent. Having this as our homebase was perfect.
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Expensive for what you get modern hotelPosted Jan 13, 2014
Pros: Comfortable Bed. Clean room. AC. Friendly staff
Cons: Overpriced.
Location: Central to stone town and all that it has to offer. Visit the nearby fish street food fair.
If you want to stay in a modern hotel in Stone Town then look no further. Expect a smallish, but clean room with a comfortable bed. Ice fruit drinks and a cool wet towel are provided upon check in and most of the staff speaks fluent english. Someone booking here should know that the competing hotels in this price range (Jafarji and Emerson Spice) provide a different less modern experience. Also Maru Maru is much larger than the aforementioned, serving 44 rooms and thus lending itself to a less personalized visit. Skip the experience on the rooftop as the bar staff has no idea what the difference between a mojito and a daiquiri is.
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Memorable stay!Posted Jan 10, 2014
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A nice hotel in the historic district StonetownPosted Jan 9, 2014
This hotel was very nice and clean, has a restaurant and is in the middle of the historic district of Stonetown. Walking distant to restaurants, the port and market. The rooms are nice, clean with mosquito nets, and a nice hot shower.
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The staff makes this hotel very goodPosted Jan 5, 2014
Pros: As above. Great staff and rooftop. Forodhani Park is near for the night food market. Also right across the street from the old fort.
Cons: Should not have the misleading prices on the front door menu.
Location: Excellent location at the waterfront entrance to Stone Town. Easy access to that entire area by walking-watch out for the bicycles and motorcycles.
The staff is cheerful and extremely helpful. My husband has to use a walker and they gave him the help he needed with stairs. The elevator starts on the mezzanine and ends on the 3rd floor. The rooftop terrace is marvelous at sundown, but there are 2 short flights of stairs to get from the elevator stop. Because my husband can use a cane if he has a solid handrail, we were able to avail ourselves of this feature. The menu food is uniformly good, but the buffets are so so. The menu in front says all taxes included, but the reality is that for the restaurant, that only applies if you are paying for board and room, a considerably higher price. We ate most meals elsewhere. On the bar side the snacks are tax included and pretty good. We stayed 10 days.
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Pros: The bed was really comfortable. The rooftop was delightful. Location perfect.
This hotel is perfectly located right where you want to be, the bed was super comfortable and the roof top is delightful at sunset. However, for the price we paid we found the room to be pretty much a standard hotel room (good for sleeping and showering but nothing else) that you would pay a lot less for just about anywhere else. I guess we got hit with a high-season price tag.
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The Academy Awards are fast-approaching and, as usual, I haven't seen most of the nominated movies – partly by choice and partly because some of them haven't played here. However, three of the movies that we have seen this cycle, although not nominated for best picture, have been excellent: "The Butler," "The Book Thief" and "Saving Mr. Banks." I love to see a great story about real people portrayed on the big screen.
When Carole and I go to the show, I insist on staying until the screen grows dark and the house lights come up. Sometimes we're the only ones left. Last week, she became a bit impatient with my lingering. I think she was afraid that the attendants would sweep us up with the empty popcorn sacks.
I don't stay till the end to get my money's worth or to avoid being trampled in the rush for the exits. Nor is it chiefly to hear the film's theme music, although it's usually more meaningful after the story has been told. I remain to see the credits – the long list not only of the actors, but of the numerous people and places that had a part in making the movie.
In the making of any movie, there are hundreds of people involved – but only a few who are considered for Oscars. I'm still not sure what a "grip" is or what a "best boy" does. Why isn't there a "best girl?" What about those contributors who are not the "best," but just "above average?" And names like "Rip Torn" always arouse my curiosity.
The credits are an important reminder that it takes lots of people with different skills working together to make a good film – including many whose names never appear on the screen. Indeed, it requires a large cast of people to get almost anything done in our world – individually or collectively. Recognizing our interdependence fosters much needed humility and gratitude.


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About the Program
Mission Statement
The Master of Arts in Leadership at Azusa Pacific University offers current and emerging leaders a graduate degree by means of theoretically grounded and practically applied courses. The objective is to award degrees to adult participants who develop not only academically, but also in accordance with a set of comprehensive leadership competencies.
The M.A. in Leadership program is based on the following essential principles for effective leadership:
- Viewing transformational leadership as a liberating force in the development of human resources, as well as organizational goals
- Acknowledging that social science and biblical values are developed into an informed ethic of leading
- Recognizing that individual leadership styles and personalities relate to the achievement of organizational goals
- Developing communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution, change-strategy, and strategic-planning skills
- Identifying and creating opportunities for learning in order to become proactive, lifelong learners and agents of change
Program Goals
- Explore the process of human development as it relates to individual and organizational development.
- Apply human development concepts in order to creatively solve organizational problems and promote healthy organizational development.
- Facilitate the use of change-agent skills in the areas of program design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Work with the design and development of strategies that promote personal development and enhance the functioning of organizations.
Areas of Emphasis
The master's in leadership program is designed for individuals in current leadership positions, those who aspire to be good leaders, and students eager to engage in more in-depth study of leadership. With admission to one of the program's four areas of emphasis, students receive a focused leadership education.
Students interested in Sport Management and Integrated Leadership apply for admission directly to this emphasis. All other students who are admitted to the program are admitted to the Leadership Development emphasis. At the time of admission to the program, or no later than completion of 9 units of study, individuals seeking consideration for the Organizational Leadership and Leadership Studies emphases must complete supplementary material. For the Organizational Leadership emphasis, this requires a statement of intent, including a professional résumé demonstrating at least five years of significant post-baccalaureate leadership experience, extensive supervisory oversight of other professionals, and demonstrated oversight of executive- level leadership tasks, including budgeting, hiring and employee development, organizational assessment, and strategic planning. Applicants for the Leadership Studies emphasis must document research skills and identify their intended research area. Decisions regarding admission to the Organizational Leadership and Leadership Studies emphases are made by the program director.
1. Leadership Development
The Leadership Development emphasis primarily focuses on emerging leaders looking for preparation for leadership in current and future endeavors and/or those interested in learning how to create leadership development programs. The ability to embrace one's leadership identity, capitalize on strengths, and increase emotional intelligence is at the heart of leadership development. Such leaders also have a commitment and ability to develop others to make important contributions.
2. Leadership Studies
Among those who study leadership are those whose interest is primarily research-oriented. Students in the Leadership Studies emphasis are eager to research the dynamics of good leadership, the nature of effective leader-follower relationships, the broad theories that inform thinking about leadership, and the scholarly work that informs this knowledge. While not without practical applications, this track focuses on furnishing students with the interdisciplinary tools necessary for further studies in leadership.
3. Organizational Leadership
The Organizational Leadership emphasis is designed to educate individuals who are in positions of significant leadership and seeking fresh tools to inspire and mobilize those they serve. Strategic planning, ethical decision making, effective communication, interpersonal conflict, working through teams to accomplish organizational goals, and accomplishing results in timely and meaningful ways are tasks that are required of today's leaders. With a focus on organizational behavior, participants learn to view groups from a leadership perspective. This emphasis educates students about organizations while capitalizing on the vast experiences that adults bring to the learning environment.
4. Sport Management and Integrated Leadership
This emphasis is designed for those seeking entry or advancement in the growing field of sport management, which includes areas such as athletic programs, community sports programs, health and fitness clubs, colleges and universities, sports administration or athletics, national or local sport governing bodies, professional sports franchises, sports entrepreneurship, sports facilities, athletics/performance consulting, and player development. Students explore a range of topics relevant to the industry, including the sociology of sport, legal issues in athletics, and facility and event management. Further coursework in athletic administration and leadership theory is enhanced by an internship experience in a sport managemement setting.
The M.A. in Leadership equips students in a variety of life and work applications. Leadership is enhanced when professionals are systematically able to develop and expand their competencies. This program is committed to teaching eight leadership competencies. These foci are taught in order to assist students in developing their level of performance in each of the following competency areas:
- Person of integrity and spirituality
- Mentor
- Strategist
- Change agent
- Educator
- Team builder
- Mobilizer
- Person of academic inquiry
About Our Students
APU is noted for its small classes and personal attention. Most courses do not exceed 25 students. The university has a diverse student body, representing all races, ages, and both genders. In this program, many students have an established background of leadership in various fields and industries. Others are more recent college graduates and emerging leaders, or are interested in approaching the field of leadership studies from a scholarly and research-based perspective.
Personalized Professional Opportunities
- Interaction between faculty and students provides a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional challenge and support. This interaction is achieved by way of class sessions and correspondence throughout the program.
- Mentorship and growth planning are encouraged.
- Above all, freedom is stressed within the course structure so that students may tailor their learning experiences to their individual and organizational needs. In addition, students are encouraged to apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to situations within their own organizations.
- Most students are working adults.
- Academic advising is highly recommended to determine the course load required for students to finish their preferred time frame.


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2012 JDRF Ride To Cure Diabetes in LaCrosse, WI
On December 13th, I was notified by JDRF National, that I was recognized as one of the November 2013 JDRF Heroes Award recipients. Although this is a great honor and I am truly humbled to be recognized; I am not a hero nor am I "the" hero. This recognition made me think about the person that is my hero…my daughter Micheala.
On May 10, 2009, Micheala was diagnosed with a disease that there is currently no cure. At 4 years old, and even today at the age of 8, she looks and acts like a normal kid. She participates in sports, dance and various other activities. She goes to school and gets good grades then comes home and plays like any other kid. On the outside, she looks fine, but it's what is happening on the inside and behind closed doors that makes her different from the average kid.
Unable to produce her own insulin, Micheala has to account for every carbohydrate that she puts into her body by giving herself insulin through the use of an insulin pump. Any mistakes made in figuring her carbohydrate to insulin ratio can result in either high blood sugars or low blood sugars. Any blood sugar readings outside of her target range (80-120) has its own little side effects, which can range from frequent urination leading to dehydration or worst case scenario….death. It's a constant balancing act that requires priority status.
As most of you know, we decided that we were not satisfied with the idea that complications from Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) would someday be Micheala's fate. We decided to become active and do something about our situation, so we simply just got involved with Eastern Iowa JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).
We started a Walk to Cure Diabetes team, Pump Princess, in 2009 to raise money to fund research for the prevention, treatment and cure of T1D. In our first year, with the help of our friends and family, we were able to raise a few thousand dollars. Like most people, I wanted to make sure that the money that we were raising went towards research…after all, our mission was to cure our daughter. That is when I learned that JDRF allocates 82.5% of all funds raised to research. This motivated us to continue raising money for this great organization because JDRF has a plan to progressively create a world without T1D, which mirrors our goal.
We have continued to raise money for JDRF by increasing our fundraising efforts. We continue to participate in the Walk to Cure Diabetes, with this year marking our 5 year anniversary. My wife, Heather, has participated in the past two JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes, in which she fundraises then rides her bicycle 100 miles on a hot day in Lacrosse, Wisconsin to raise awareness for T1D research.. We have participated and contributed to the past 3 JDRF Gala events which raises incredible amounts of money for T1D research. In August 2012, I left an executive position to join the Eastern Iowa JDRF staff as a Development Coordinator, which has been completely life changing for me, as I get to meet incredible kids and adults that live with T1D. These people have become my family….my purpose for writing this letter.
In closing, I am writing you today because we need a cure for those that live with T1D. Your generosity can help us achieve this goal. Your donation will help fund the many different research efforts that JDRF is currently funding, including the beginning of Encapsulation human trials (which are scheduled to start in April 2014) or the current Artificial Pancreas Project trials (which have already had positive out of hospital human trial results).
I made a promise to my daughter, Micheala, in which I told her that I would do whatever it takes to eliminate T1D from her life……and that's what I plan to do.
Thank You again for helping us make Type One…Type NONE!
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Length of walk: 2 miles
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Comments from Txlilygrl
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|Jamaican Vacation
|Enjoyed your story. I will be taking my daughter to a nude beach this summer. Our first time. Your story has me wondering.
|2012-12-30 20:34:39
|Cousin Jim and Me
|Cousing Jim was and is not gay or a jerk. He was just a shy scared boy who had not yet learned how much girls really want sex. He was still a virgin, as was I, but I had dated more and had learned a lot from my grandpa. His family was strict and his dad would have disowned him if they had found out he had sex with me, his younger cousin. My dad would have shot him. He married after college and I married while in college. We are both single now and are still friends and I still have a crush on him.


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Food stop between Orlando - Ft Lauderdale
Traveled this streach several times and one of my favorites is Ralph and Rosies in Boyton Beach a block south of woolbright on us 1 . This place has some of the best thin crust pizza in florida. It's really a bar but there is lots of outdoor seating. Leave ft. lauderdale about 10am and you will hit them at lunch. If you need to leave earlier hit the road at 8am and you'll make it to dixie crossroads in titusville. This is a fried seafood lovers paradise and the signature dish of rock shrimp is broiled to perfection. You will need to take hwy 50 into orlando. Some natives consider this place a destination resturaunt.
There isn't too much around the halfway point,,most of the cities between sebastian and midway are very rural.