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Last week was event filled for Rockford College. On Monday, July 13th, Higher Learning Commission (HLC) officially extended our accreditation through 2015 – 2016. The accreditation announcement was the finalization of a process that began two years ago in preparation for the HLC visit this past February. In addition to affirming that Rockford College met all five of the HLC criteria, the reaccreditation validates the tremendous work of faculty and staff in numerous improvements over the past seven years. I applaud all involved for the leadership, commitment and hard work leading to this conclusion. The reaccreditation does require focus visits by HLC on our financial stability and assessment of student learning and campus programs in 2010 – 2011. We will prepare accordingly.
The state capital bill was signed by Governor Quinn on July 13th. The bill includes $300 million in funding for non-profit colleges and universities throughout the state. Do not be alarmed by the exclusion of Rockford College in last week's report in the Rockford Register Star. Rockford College will receive a generous portion of the allocation to independent colleges! There are a number of questions that must be answered before the details of this pool will be fully known and communicated. Questions of who is eligible; what will be the formula for distribution; what are eligible capital projects; and what will be the timing of funding – all are outstanding issues to be resolved. The Illinois Board of Higher Education and the state's Capital Development Board will address these questions and procedures in the coming days.
The third significant event of last week was the passing of the 2010 state operating budget by the General Assembly. The budget appropriates $220 million (out of a needed $400 million) for the Monetary Award Program (MAP). MAP is provided for students who demonstrate financial need. The $220 million will cover awards, at last year's level, for the first semester only. Governor Quinn has the opportunity to support MAP for the second semester from discretionary funds within the approved budget. While we would rather have the full year's funding clearly articulated within the budget, this is good news for Rockford College and our students given the options discussed in the General Assembly in prior weeks.
Have a great week!
The shift from basic English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching to more advanced instruction at Rockford College is at the crux of a name change for the ESL program here, which will now be called the English Language Institute (ELI) at Rockford College.
Christina Valiquette, director of the institute, says many learners in the program already know a language other than their native tongue, so the idea of English being a "second language" really does not reflect the diversity of the students.
"We live in a global society where intercultural communication and multiple language skills are critical, especially in the workplace," says Valiquette. "English is just part of the mix."
As part of its work, the institute takes the approach that the students first need to be taught how to learn and then language instruction follows, which emphasizes a difference between just studying the English language and efficiently acquiring the language, says Valiquette.
"Our students are autonomous learners in that they are taught strategies and habits to be effective language students. Since gaining true fluency in a language takes many years, we give them a solid foundation, momentum, and the awareness for continued learning."
The institute, which offers a range of full-time or part-time classes and language instruction resources, is one of the oldest and most established in the area, debuting in 1987. It serves about 70 students per year, including 30 in day classes and 40 at night, providing various levels of instruction with an emphasis on advanced skills. Classes are small – typically 10 or fewer students, offering individualized instruction which is important for success.
Rockford College also has long ties with Regents College in London and Kobe College in Japan, providing a pipeline for study tours and student exchanges. The college's Kobe-Regents Center for Global Education facilitates international education and works closely with the language institute.
International students typically have I-20 status from the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, which allows them to study in the U.S. as long as they are enrolled in a bona fide educational program. Many students in the Rockford College program have relatives or friends in the area, or were recruited here by local companies.
The college's ELI also offers customized programs for businesses whose employees may need help with specialized job-related language skills, and even offers training for supervisors on cross-cultural communication.
Other programs include Conversation Partners, an opportunity for community members to help international students by conversing with them in an informal setting, and Friendship Families where families invite students into their home on an occasional basis.
For more information, call Valiquette at 815-226-4138; firstname.lastname@example.com
Not to rush things, but the memo last week from Prof. Julie Luetschwager, interim dean of the college, reminds us that preparations for fall term are gearing up. The Pre-College Conference will be held August 14 and is intended for all faculty and staff. Major topics include a "state of the college" address by President Head; discussion of the Strategic Plan Phase 1 and II; work group reports; and assessment of student learning. You're asked to Contact Cathy Kight in the dean's office by July 31 to confirm your attendance, phone 815-226-4067.
The musicals will be directed by Prof. Jeff Hendry and the plays by Assoc. Prof. Deborah Mogford. Watch for more in the upcoming Common Destinies booklet listing all arts, cultural, and informational presentations in the coming year.
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Family: Husband, Marven, 3 children: Heather (Kyle), Aaron (Beth), and Brian (Lucy), Two wonderful grandchildren: Jack (3) and Grace (1)
Professional/educational background: I have worked in banking, travel, sales, and at the college in career services, the library, and the graduate office! I have also worked as a full time grandma!
I attended Augustana College, Rock Valley College and Rockford College.
Interesting fact about me: I hope to one day earn a degree! In art!!!
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The wonderful people I am working with!
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Mumford & Sons and Gandalf pretty much sound the same. They both talk in series of vague and blurry metaphors about nature, truth, and darkness to the point where you can't really understand what they're saying but you know somehow it's wise. See if you can differentiate between a Mumford & Sons lyric and a Gandalf quote.
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The LEGELLO: A Fully Functional LEGO Cello
Nathan Sawaya, a man best known for building the hell out of things with LEGO blocks, has created a fully functional cello out of the modular plastic bits. No word on what it sounds like, but if I had to guess, I'd say not good. But who am I to judge? I mean, BESIDES BEING THE GREATEST LEGO MASTER EVER?! Just saying, one time I built a Star Wars set and only had a few dozen pieces left over. L3333337!
Hit the jump for several more shots, a time lapse video of the build, and a LEGO guitar, just for the halibut.
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Thanks to Nicklearse, who says, "Celllllllllo ladies".
It may look real, but that's actually a 65,000 piece LEGO shuttle complete with launch pad and naked alien sluts, minus the naked alien sluts. It took two guys over 1,590 hours to complete and even has flashing lights and sound effects to simulate a launch. Part of the "Nasu ... / Continue →
This is a stunning 30,000 piece LEGO replica of the Star Wars Droid Control Ship. It took builder Paul Yperman two years and a small fortune in LEGO bricks to construct. However, it did not take a pyrotechnics license. Boooooooooooooooo!! FIREWORKS SHIP NEEDS MORE FIREWORKS... / Continue →
This handsome little devil (he reminds me of myself when I was that age) is LEGO Timothy, and his mom made him that awesome LEGO-inspired blanket with her own two hands. Good lookin', LEGO Timothy's mom! I am a big lego fan who likes to build things every day. Minifigures are... / Continue →


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Asparagus Eggs Benedict Recipe
This is a favorite springtime Sunday brunch item at our house. If I'm not in a time crunch, I will make a hollandaise sauce from scratch.
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- 12 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix
- 6 eggs
- 3 English muffins, split and toasted
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- Paprika
- Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside.
- Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 2-3 in. water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the dish close to the surface of the water, slip the eggs, one at a time, into the water.
- Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and the yolks begin to thicken. With a slotted spoon, lift each egg out of the water.
- To assemble, place 4 pieces of asparagus on each muffin half; top with a poached egg; sprinkle with cheese. Top each with about 3 tablespoons hollandaise sauce; garnish with paprika. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.
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Password overview
At SCS, as outlined below, you may have passwords for several different uses. Note that, for security reasons, you should keep your primary SCS Kerberos password unique. If you forget yours, see our page on getting a password resetOn this page:
- Your "main" SCS Kerberos ID and password
- Kerberos "instances," including:
- username/mail
- username/remote
- username/root
- Your SCS Windows domain ID and password
- Local Unix passwords on specific Unix hosts
SCS Kerberos ID & passwords
How to get one: Your main Kerberos password is created as part of the SCS user-account creation process. Download and fill out an SCS account application [.pdf format], have your sponsor sign it, and return it to the Help Desk, GHC 4203.When to use it: Your main SCS Kerberos ID and password give you access to Facilitized Unix hosts on which you have an account . They also allow you to obtain Kerberos tickets for AFS with kinit and to change local passwords you may have on Facilitized Unix hosts.
How to change it: You can either use the Instance Manager Tool or run the kpasswd command on a Facilitized Unix host to change your main Kerberos password
Kerberos instances & passwords
"Instances" can be considered named "children" of your main Kerberos identity, and each has its own password.How to get one: You can use the Instance Manager Tool to create instances yourself, if you wish.
When to use it: Use your mail Kerberos instance password to read e-mail via the SCS POP and IMAP servers. Use your ftp Kerberos instance password to login to our FTP servers. You may have additional instances with specialized uses, as described in the Kerberos documentation.
How to change an instance password: You can either use the Instance Manager or run the command: kpasswd <userID>/<instance> on a Facilitized Unix host (for example: kpasswd bovik/mail) to change Kerberos-instance passwords.
Note that if you forget the password for your mail or ftp instances, you can use the Instance Manager to change these passwords as long as you know your main SCS Kerberos password.
SCS Windows domain ID & password
How to get one: This ID and password are normally created when we process your SCS user account applicationWhen to use it:
- When logging in to Windows computers in the SCS Windows domain
- When connecting to pc_dist or mac_dist on monolith.scs.ad.cs.cmu.edu
- When accessing your your SCS Exchange email account
How to change the password: You can either use the Instance Manager Tool at https://webiso.cs.cmu.edu/instance or once logged into a Windows host using the current password, enter: CTRL-ALT-DELETE [simultaneous key-chord] to bring up a dialogue box with the "Change Password..." button.
Local Unix passwords
How to get one: On a Facilitized Unix host to initially set a local password you must be logged in as root. You can then run the command:
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To remove a local password the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files must be edited by hand. You will need local root access to do this. If you need assisitance with such an operation send email to email@example.com. Once this is done you will then need to use your SCS Kerberos password to login.
When to use it: Some Unix applications, for example, xlock and some graphical display managers, don't understand Kerberos and expect a local password. A local password also allows one to login to hosts that are off the network and thus can't talk to the Kerberos servers.
How to change your local Unix password: See "How to get one" in this section.
Related documentation
- Kerberos in SCS
- About Kerberos in SCS.
- How to choose good passwords
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- Encryption & password security
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February 25, 2013
Media Contact Jelena Bojic, Director of Community Relations
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Media are invited to attend the Canadian Heritage funding announcement on Friday, March 1, at 1 p.m., at Edmonton Operas production facility (15230-128 Ave.).
Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove) will make the announcement, which is the result of a grant application by the Edmonton Opera to the Ministry of Canadian Heritages Cultural Spaces program. The funds will be applied to the operas production facility, which became operational over the summer and consolidated smaller warehouse spaces into one 22,500-sq.-ft space, with adequate storage and set and costume build space.
All three levels of government have shown their support for this facility, led by the City of Edmonton, followed by the Province of Alberta and now the Government of Canada.
For interview availabilities and to confirm attendance, please contact Jelena Bojic, director of community relations, at email@example.com or 780-392-7837.
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There's no point having a sprawling landscape if you can't fill it with tons of shit to do in between the regular missions. GTAIV has the occasional stranger to help out in Liberty City. Just Cause 2 has a stack of things to blow up around Panau. And Far Cry 2 has, erm? <cough>. Anyway, Red Dead Redemption and its miles of dusty land between different towns and villages could've wound up a joyless trek to wander across. But, holy crap, there's so much stuff to do here that you need never be bored.
Above: Just a sample of the madness you can cause here
Rockstar has not only delivered a kick-ass take on the Wild West era but they've done it with a finesse that satisfies every need of anyone who has ever fantasised about being a cowboy. Unless of course, your visions are based solely on Brokeback Mountain, in which case you may be disappointed. There's cattle herding, duels, hunting, breaking in horses (not like that) and much, much more to keep you in the saddle for hours.
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You play as John Marston - a former outlaw who's being forced to hunt down his old gang members by shady government officials led by one Edgar Ross. How do you make a bad-ass do wet work for you? Kidnap his wife and kid. So he's fighting for the lives of his family, but let's get a gripe out of the way early on; while Marston's cause is a worthy one, he doesn't half go on about it. Every time he meets someone new he bangs on about his plight like a stuck record, which, in terms of story, leaves him fairly one-dimensional.
This might be unfair to say this as most lead characters these days are about as compelling as rock with a face painted on it. But when it comes to Rockstar and their previously soulful leads it's worth a mention.
GTA: Wild West
It all plays out like GTA except in 1911. You're sent on an initial, straightforward mission to get you used to the controls and how to move around the huge landscape. The story then branches off into separate areas and you'll soon find yourself working with/for various characters - like the Mexican army or simple ranchers - in the search for information regarding the whereabouts of your old chums. Red Dead Redemption takes you through superb little towns and villages that you can buy stuff from, play games in or simply shoot every one up.
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There's a morale system in place for John too; perform good deeds, like preventing a break-in or saving a woman from being kidnapped, and you'll increase your hero status. Take this path and you'll find cheaper items in stores and the police turning a blind eye to the odd stolen horse. Alternatively, you can take the bad boy route by robbing everyone at gunpoint and holding up shops like a Wild West mad man and get a rep as a feared outlaw.


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A 20-year-old Delta man who allegedly told Delta Opportunity School staff he would "take people out" if he had a gun was sentenced last week.
Anthony Gazzillo made the threats to staff members after he was asked to leave school property.
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Kissner, 48, has been charged with second degree murder in the death of his wife, Raelynn, in November 2010.
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North Carolina Big Sweep, the annual statewide cleanup of waterways around North Carolina, takes place on Saturday, October 1, from at 9 a.m. -- 1 p.m. this year. Cleanup efforts will take place on the French Broad River using canoes from the Asheville Outdoor Center to Jean Webb Park in the River Arts District. Other groups will clean trash from Carrier Park and along the roadways in the area.
Two local environmental non-profits are spearheading the cleanup efforts. RiverLink is organizing the floating cleanup, while Asheville Greenworks will lead groups on area roadsides. Dave Donnell of the Asheville Outdoor Center has graciously offered to host the cleanup orientation and lend canoes for volunteers to use to pick up trash in the water, and 1-800-Got-Junk is picking up collected trash.
North Carolina Big Sweep, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that plans and coordinates the statewide Big Sweep. North Carolina Big Sweep was founded as Beach Sweep in 1987 by Dr. Lundie Spence of the North Carolina Sea Grant College Program. In 1989, the public-private partnership officially became Big Sweep, the nation's first statewide waterway cleanup. Since its founding, North Carolina Big Sweep has had almost 290,000 volunteers and collected over 9.8 million pounds of trash from our environment in North Carolina.
"This cleanup is really important in North Carolina, because litter hurts our local economies, especially tourism and new business recruitment," said Chip Dodd, Big Sweep NC chairman. "Litter also contaminates our water supply and endangers people and wildlife."
Volunteers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Asheville Outdoor Center located at 521 Amboy Rd for cleanup orientation, receive cleanup supplies and then divide into teams to clean up the French Broad River.
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Chinto kata has a fascinating history and it is necessary to have some understanding of that history if we are to understand the kata itself. The creator of the kata was Sokon "Bushi" Matsumura (1809—1902) who played a huge role in the development of karate and who was also the chief bodyguard to three Okinawan kings. Matsumura is believed to have studied under Tode Sakugawa, Iwah, Ason, Kushanku and, crucially for the purposes of this article, he also studied under a shipwrecked Chinese martial artist who went by the name Chinto.
In this article we will be covering the basic principles of power generation and the use of impact equipment. In order to fight effectively it is vital that you can deliver powerful strikes. The ability to hit hard is by far the most important skill when it comes to the physical side of self-protection.
In this article I'd like to ask if karate really does contain any grappling? This is a potentially controversial subject as I found out when I wrote my book on the subject in the year 2000. The passing of the years has done little to diminish that controversy. Certainly there is a now a solid interest in this area of study within parts of the traditional community. However, there are many martial artists, from both the traditional and modern fraternity, that believe that such methods have never existed within karate.
In this article I want to challenge some of the commonly held beliefs about the Pinan / Heian series. Although frequently viewed as kata for children or beginners, it is my belief that the Pinan series represent a holistic and frequently brutal combat system. To establish why I believe that to be true, the first thing I want to call into question is the commonly accepted meaning of "Pinan".
What we refer to as "traditional" in the martial arts often isn't traditional at all. Mention traditional karate today and people immediately think of white gis, coloured belts and marching up and down the hall in lines. All of which are modern practises and none of which would be recognisable to founders of the art.
Iain Abernethy is a leading exponent of applied karate and kata application (bunkai). He has written five books and produced numerous DVDs on his unique approach to kata and traditional karate. Iain is also a member of the Combat Hall of Fame.
There are many differing views on the value of kata. Kata is regarded by some to be the very 'soul' of the martial arts. By others, it's regarded as a complete waste of time. To my mind, both views have merit depending upon what is meant by 'kata' and how it is approached.
The term 'guard' refers to the position in which the hands are held when fighting. There are many differing opinions on which is the 'correct' or 'best' guard position. So where should we hold our hands in order to effectively fight and defend ourselves? Should the hands be held high, as in boxing? Or should they be held lower, as in modern karate? Why all the variations? In this article I'd like to explore these questions, and in particular look at the use and evolution of the guard in karate.


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i'm having a tough time picking one of these offers because the terminology for insurance is different everywhere.
All rates in USD for a small compact car, like a toyota yaris, automatic transmission, for 1 week
1. Dollar - nissan tilda automatic, 192 base rate or 380 with SLI and LDW
2. Europcar - 406 with LDW, SLI and SLDW
3. Adobe - 513 for a hyundai elantra with LDW and supplemental protection plan..
Thanks gUYS!
Please advise on these car rental offers
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we recommend working with Solid Rent a Car simply because after several initial meetings with the southern zone manager, Diego Vindas and explaining our need for excellence, we have not had a problem with them nor a disappointed guest in over three years. You can look at the cars that they have available at their website at www.solidcarrental.com but DO NOT book through the website. Instead, write directly to Diego at email@example.com
Although he is generally not directly involved in the car rentals, he personally takes care of the guests at SFTS. The price that he quotes you is the price that you will pay.
Without belaboring the point, the add-ons are a big scam in the car rental business and the "collision damage waver" is a hugely profitable add on for the company. Make sure that the credit card that you use to rent the car takes care of second-dollar coverage and then you are set for taking only the government mandated first dollar coverage. Diego will quote you a price including that and taxes.
His price may appear a bit higher than that quoted by some other companies but the sour taste that you get when you attempt to pick up your car will far out weigh you initial satisfaction of what is "apparently" a good rate over the internet.
That said, look over the other companies to see what they offer and if you decide to rent from them, please do. We are not in the rental car business and at times, our guests have had good experiences with other companies. We recommend Solid because I KNOW that Diego will not deceive you. -
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Thanks for the reply. I have emailed Diego and am awaiting his response.
Dollar car rental is offering SLI and LDW and TPP (total protection plan) for USD 460 which means I am completely free from any liability....with a few free options like GPS....
Lets compare when I get word back from Diego. -
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Great. Just be sure that the quote over the internet is the same that you will receive once you are in the rental car office.
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I would recommend Dollar.
Try to contact Mr.Sanchez, firstname.lastname@example.com, he will give you a good rate including taxes and insurance (my recomendation: Go with the Full Cover insurance) -
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I used Adobe last trip and found them very accommodating. They delivered the car to our hotel in Alajuela, they gave us an upgrade on our 4 WD, they allowed us to return the car 4 hours late at no extra charge. The service was great as was the car.
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Car rental car be a thorny issue. You should check and double check whether obligatory insurance is included in your quotation. This is $10-$15 daily approximately, depending on the vehicle model. Some companies are less than forthcoming about these charges which makes their prices seem more competitive. No credit car company can cover this insurance. Companies that get good reviews are: Adobe, Alamo, National, Service and Vamos. Economy and Europcar get very frequent poor reviews. There are other companies and often international names which provide rental, but they are not always directly part of the company, instead are run as a franchise and so the service you may have received in one country isn't always reflected. These companies tend to be more pricey too.
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I will be interested in hearing what you end up with akshay as I am in the preliminary stages of considering a rental car. I have a friend who told me to expect to pay $1000 for a rental car with the full coverage ...that seems like a lot of money for a one week rental. She claims she just gets the full coverage as it is better than getting the hard sale that you will get when picking up your vehicle. I am hoping she is wrong with the price. Please let me know how you make out. I know that when I purchased travel insurance they told me to not bother including the car rental in my insurance plan because CR will not honor their insurance coverage (bought in the US).
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If you are a competent consumer, you will be informed and have your documents ready. Paying more than triple what you should because "it is better than getting the hard sale" is simply foolish. Your major credit card will usually cover one of the mandatory insurances (CDW is usually covered; make sure your quote takes this into account; having a letter from your cc company takes 30 seconds to ask for and print out; have a verification phone number on the letter).
Our last rental (2012) was a small 4x4 from Solid in Liberia. We paid less than $500 for 16 days and had no troubles whatsoever. The additional insurance (the LDW, included in that $500) cost ~8/day.
Be educated. -
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The only thing to be aware of if you are going to use your credit card to take CDW is that the car rental company will usually ask for a much larger deposit than if you take their insurance policies, as they are dealing with an unknown insurer. As long as you have the credit card limit to make the deposit and still have vacation spending this is not a problem, but it is good to know in advance.
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saraincahuita...do you know what the usual deposit can run if you are counting on your cc for CDW coverage?
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I think each company is different. I'm renting with Solid in June - their deposit amount if I don't use my CC is $950, the amount of I do use my CC is $3000.
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Thanks, Tully. Can you give me an idea of what you are paying for a vehicle ( manual or auto) and for how long with Solid. Thanks.
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p.s. Our car was also manual (small car, more efficient, etc., according to my husband; but I think he just liked to drive manual). Was certainly better for getting up slopes in the Osa.
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sylvia3...I just called Capitol One to get a letter verifying insurance. They don't do that...said I can print out the coverage from the website. The coverage is for masterrental insurance which states that you must decline the collision/damage waiver offered by the rental company in order to have the cc cover...I am assuming this is the same as CDW...but cc reluctant to send me a letter as you said you were able to get in above posting.
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That would be fine; make sure there's a phone number (24 hour toll free, bank customer service) for the rental co. in case they have questions. We had the same print-out (plus a note from Chase, which was never looked at; we might be a tad obsessive).
As long as you have your ducks in a row, it shouldn't be a big deal.
I think it becomes a big deal mainly because people think they got a price (seemed like a bargain) on a rental website, and don't pay attention to the coverage needed, so are "blindsided" when they arrive for their car. Then they get snowed and end up paying far more than they need to, and feel that they have somehow been cheated or pressured.
Be prepared with printouts of your quotes (that have the correct prices; you can phone them, too, and make sure that there are NO misunderstandings. That's worth a couple of bucks.).
Have your paperwork.
Check the car thoroughly and record any (even minor) flaws (pics are helpful) with the agent.
Drive off and enjoy! -
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Thanks everyone...just emailed Diego at Solid to get a quote. Will look at Vamos for a comparison.
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Thanks, Tully. What type of vehicle for $300. We may want to scrap the private driver from the airport to our hotel on the first day and just get a car at the airport. Was thinking it would be great to have a private driver initially but all the extra fees added for picking up at your hotel for excursions etc is really adding up...the private driver is $160 one way from SJO to Lost Iguana..then $30 each way extra added to excursions for pick up at the Lost Iguana...may be better off with a car the whole 9 days...lots to think about and only one week to figure it out...uggghhh!!!
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It's a Suzuki Jimny with 4WD. Rented one a couple years ago from Solid and it was fine. Similar to a Suzuki Samuri.
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{And Finally} London...
14 comments:
- Anthea said...
What a treat these photos have been. Thanks Anna. x
- 10 August 2008 11:37 am
- All Things Bright and Beautiful... said...
Anna! Welcome back!!
Lovely to hear about all your adventures!! Hope Harry didn't miss you too much. He must be absolutely delighted to have you home.
I am not at all surprised that you stayed at the Haymarket. I was kind of hoping you would - looking forward to more pictures :-)
Hope you're having a fabulous weekend :-)
Felicity :-) - 10 August 2008 11:50 pm
- la la Lovely said...
Oh I heart London! Are these images from the hotel? IF so, WOW.. I have to go there. It reminds me a lot of your beautiful style! Thanks again for sharing all of your wonderful photos!
Trina xx - 11 August 2008 3:52 am
- Sarah said...
An absolute feast for the senses! I've so enjoyed reading about your holiday. Thank you for letting me travel vicariously through you. :)
- 11 August 2008 8:29 am
- Jen said...
So glad your back. Your trip looks amazing!
- 11 August 2008 8:41 am
- Georgie said...
I am going to be in London in a few weeks for a weekend and I am definitely going to squeeze in the Notting Hill markets - I can't wait! Your trip looked amazing!
- 11 August 2008 9:34 am
- Camilla @ Designalogue said...
WOW! Are all these pictures different 'room sets' in the hotel?
What a great idea!
As a fellow designer, dont you think it would be lovely to do a job like this, as you wouldn't have to compromise on clients tastes at all! - 11 August 2008 9:43 am
- porter hovey said...
Ohhh! Love that yellow chair!
- 11 August 2008 10:56 pm
- Monday through Sunday said...
I love it!!
- 12 August 2008 10:23 am
- katiedid said...
Anna! You take my breath away with your beautiful photos of your trip! I don't know which place is most beautiful....but I think St. Jean Cap Ferrat might be someplace I will have to visit! It looks like you had a wonderful trip. I hope it was as wonderful as it looks. :)
- 12 August 2008 11:56 am
- The said...
Love that the boho look is coming back! What a fabulous chair in spot #1
- 14 August 2008 5:08 am
- Alya said...
i've never heard of it.. thanks for the heads-up! ;)
- 24 August 2008 7:57 am
- Sam & Lou said...
I am so pleased you loved the Haymarket. One of my dearest friends is the General Manager there, Lisa Brooklyn. I will send her a link to your superb blog. Thank you for all your generous inspiration.
- 26 August 2008 2:29 pm
- julietk said...
Wondeful and on my doorstep :)
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I don't normally read band bios prior to listening to an album. I do this because I don't want any preconceived notions about a band or their music before I have a chance to formulate that all-important first impression. So sometimes I'm a little surprised when I read something in a bio that doesn't jive with what I'm hearing. You know, like when a bio points out that there are zero guitars or keyboards used on an album that is heavy as hell.
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The Nyack DC campus has forged a partnership with Central Union Mission, the oldest social service agency in Washington, DC. The "Campaign for Compassion," is a five-month effort, which began in November to encourage public service and support for Washington's poor, homeless, hungry, addicted and friendless.
More than 12,000 men, women, and children in the nation's capitol and the surrounding area are living in shelters, transitional housing, or on the streets. In light of the suffering of so many, Central Union Mission and Nyack DC will go into churches on what are called "Compassion Sundays" and challenge congregants on the issues of compassion and public service for the poor.
Nyack and the Mission will also offer special programs for emergency shelters, special programs for children, and schools, participating in a "Help for the Homeless Walkathon." Dr. Patricia Johnson, Associate Dean, who directs Nyack DC's new Certification Program in Community Development, which launches in February 2010, moderates a blog: "Compassion: A Conversation Blog" at http://missiondc.org/blog hosted by the Central Union Mission. "This is a natural for us in light of Nyack's core values," said Nyack's Dean, Dr. Richard Gathro.


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FMCSA 7-02 Friday, April 12, 2002 Contact: Dave Longo Telephone: 202-366-0456
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it is holding two free seminars for Mexican-domiciled carriers to learn about the new operating authority application process, safety audits, compliance reviews and the federal motor carrier safety regulations. This is another step the agency is taking toward safe implementation of the southern border truck and bus crossing provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
By sponsoring and conducting these seminars, to be held in each border State, the FMCSA is extending an invitation to all Mexican-domiciled motor carriers who currently operate or intend to operate in the U.S. Instructors will be federal and state commercial vehicle safety inspectors and will include members of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
The subjects to be addressed at the seminars will include:
The dates and locations of the two seminars being held in Texas are as follows:
April 15 in El Paso, TX 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hilton Camino Real Hotel 101 South El Paso Street Telephone: 915-872-4770
April 24 in Brownsville, TX 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four Points Sheraton Hotel 3777 North Expressway Telephone: 956-983-5959
For more information about these safety compliance seminars, go to http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ on the Internet and click on the listing showing seminar dates under the southern border heading. Times and locations of the seminars in California, Arizona and New Mexico will be announced when details become available.
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The District of Squamish and Province of British Columbia are listed as the first two defendants in a lawsuit filed by Coun. Bryan Raiser in connection with injuries he suffered when he fell down an embankment next to Highway 99 while riding his bicycle from a council meeting in 2009.
But they're not the key defendants in the case, which is set for a 10-day trial in B.C. Supreme Court beginning February 18, 2013, a lawyer representing Raiser in the case said on Friday (Nov. 2).
Peter Kiewit Sons Co. and the other contractors who were working on the Sea to Sky Highway Improvement Project when the mishap occurred are really the ones Raiser and his legal team believe should be held liable for the fractured kneecap and injured shoulder Raiser suffered when he and his bicycle careened off the road on Jan. 20, 2009, Robyn Wishart of the Vancouver law firm Slater Vecchio told The Chief.
"The primary defendant is not the government in this case. The primary defendant is the road maintenance company that essentially created a trap that Mr. Raiser fell into," Wishart said. "We have to sue the government, because they hired Kiewit to do the road project."
The suit, filed in August 2009 against the DOS, the Ministry of Transportation, Kiewit, Mainroad Howe Sound Contracting, Miller Capilano, Miller Paving Ltd. and others, alleges negligence on the part of the defendants for failing to properly maintain the highway, failing to take steps to ensure its safety and/or failing to warn those travelling on it through signage, lighting or the placement of barriers in the affected area.
The accident, which took place in the dark, occurred after Raiser had crossed the Mamquam Blind Channel Bridge and was bicycling "on a barricaded path along Highway 99… following traffic signage and diversions. The end of the path led the plaintiff off of the roadway, causing the plaintiff to fall into a ravine" and injure himself, the suit alleges.
Wishart said that while it's not considered proof of any sort of fault on the part of the defendants, the fact that barriers were erected in the area shortly after the mishap will likely weigh in Raiser's favour when the judge considers whether to find the defendants liable.
"It definitely strengthens Mr. Raiser's claim that he was injured because of the mis-marking of the sidewalk and road works where he fell down the cliff," she said. "It didn't have to happen. Six dollars' worth of caution tape would have prevented the accident from happening."
Lawyers for the defendants declined to be interviewed for this article. Wishart, though, said one of the factors that has been presented to her as a possible defence is that, being a a town councillor at the time of the incident, Raiser should have known there was construction in the area.
"I find [that] a weak argument against him — that even though he is obviously aware of the construction, he wouldn't be aware of the pitfalls created by the road construction in this case," she said.
Four years for a case of this nature to come to trial is not considered unusual, Wishart said. That's because you can't book a trial date until a response to the claim is made and the injured person has a chance to recover from his/her injuries. Raiser, for example, had to undergo surgery to repair his injured knee.
While Raiser has recovered from his injuries as much as he's going to, his injuries have limited his abilities somewhat, Wishart said.
"He's the type of guy who's not going to sit back," she said. "This type of injury really speaks for itself in terms of long-term consequences that he's suffered, but I'm sure he's going to remain as physically active and out in the community as he can."
The amount of monetary damages that Raiser is seeking is not specified in the statement of claim, which is typical for this type of case. If the court finds the defendants liable, the lawyers would then present case law from similar cases to determine the amount of damages.
If there is such a finding, provincial legislation requires that the cost of treating Raiser through B.C.'s Medical Services Plan would be paid directly to the Health Ministry. Raiser would collect only the amount deemed necessary by the court to compensate Raiser for his out-of-pocket expenses and pain and suffering, Wishart said.
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A Photographic Look at the New American West (Exhibition : 2008)
The images in this work of photofiction are a visual commentary on the contemporary American West and what Morris called "the transient ruins of [his] own culture." Architecture or other signs of man populate each photograph, yet all are devoid of the people that inhabit the landscape. Instead, the "inhabitants" appear on the facing page as elements in the accompanying fictional text. Morris' aim was to capture the lifestyle and landscape he recalled from his youth in Nebraska and that he saw dissolving around him.
A Photographic Look at the New American West. -- The landscape of the American West has long been a subject for photographers. The advent of photography in the mid-nineteenth century and the development of easier methods of photographic reproduction corresponded with the western expansion of the nation. Photographic documentation augmented the reports issued as part of the United States Geological Survey of the Territories and photography was capturing the wondrous archaeological discoveries being made, as well as capturing the vestiges of Native American culture. Civic boosters, hotel resorts and railway lines were using photography in promotional material to woo visitors to the western states. -- The post-World War II American West was a very different place. As the public claimed what was once open space for development the wilderness that characterized the west became increasingly scarce and therefore more precious. Remaining wilderness areas, such as the National Parks, provided photographic inspiration for photographers beyond the mere documentary, ornamental, or promotional. Images of the West became, in addition, a vehicle for personal expression, whether it was the awe-inspiring grandeur revealed by Ansel Adams, the bittersweet nostalgia expressed by Wright Morris, or the ubiquitous, scarring hand of man found in the work of Robert Adams. -- All of the works shown are from the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute Library.
CAI copy included in Library exhibition titled "A Photographic Look at the New American West" held February 27 - May 21, 2008
Item exhibited open [pp. 74-75]
Exhibition webpage: http://www.clarkart.edu/museum_programs/exhibitions_past_detail.cfm?EID=65
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New York : C. Scribner, 1946
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Snyder led the Toros from 2007-2010 and took them to the D-League Finals in the 2007-2008 season in his first season as coach. He coached in the 2009 NBA D-League All-Star Game in Phoenix, received the Dennis Johnson Coach of the Year award and reached the D-League semi-finals. In his final season with the team, he took the Toros to the D-League semi-finals.
Snyder compiled more wins and had more players get call-ups to the NBA than any other coach in the D-League. Some of those players saw action with the San Antonio Spurs such as Malik Hairston, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Marcus Williams, Curtis Jerrells, and Alonzo Gee.
While I was in Philadelphia to catch the Spurs-Sixers game last week, I caught up with coach Snyder to get his thoughts on coaching the Toros, the D-League, the Spurs, and more.
Jeff: Have you been keeping an eye on your former team now that you are with the 76ers?
Coach Snyder: Yeah. To coach the Toros and be with the Spurs, I had such a great experience with that organization. I want to see them do well and I follow them as much as I can.
When you took the job with the Toros, did you feel any added pressure following in the shoes of the late Dennis Johnson?
No I wouldn't call it pressure. I was certainly revered in that opportunity and aware of the tragedy that was his heart attack. But I think once basketball started, that was another thing.
You have a reputation as being a player's coach when you were in the D-League. Do you feel your time with the Toros and in the D-League was training for your current position?
I think it's great training for a lot of reasons. One of the things about the D-League is it's hard. I think if you understand that as a coach then the players are working hard and it's not an easy situation to "try to make it." You have an opportunity to go through that with them. There's a lot of really good things about that league - that's one of them.
While you were with the Toros you got an opportunity to coach some great players like Dwayne Jones and Alonzo Gee. How was it to work with them?
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This made me laugh today, in looking up the correct spelling of "wasabi" (I thought it was "wasabai") in my confession Tuesday post I came across this on Amazon.com on the Wasabi peas page--
Frequently Bought Together:
Customers buy this item (Wasabi peas) with The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection DVD ~ Little Rascals
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Is that bizarre? "Oh, I think I'll buy some hot wasabi peas AND the complete collection of the Little Rascals to watch while I eat them?" Who thinks this way? I keep trying to figure out the connection.
Just thought I'd share this interesting part of my day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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- Jessie Carty said...
oh yeah - that makes PERFECT sense :) we used to laugh at my MFA program how someone would order "My Life" by Lyn Hejinian and then it would suggest one of the other books on our reading list...guess where everyone was buying!
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