text: University of Kentucky College of Secondary English Education Education Requirements for Program Graduate Record Examination scores, graded and on-site writing tasks, This B.A. includes completion of an approved plan in the academic verbal communication, quality of references, commitment to teaching, social specialty teaching of English. The approved major in the academic awareness, educational experiences with diverse learners 14-18 years specialties for teaching is entitled "English major for secondary old, and multicultural experiences. education," to distinguish it from the A&S major and minor. No Statement on Student Teaching certification is awarded with the B.A. Students desiring to go on to Master's with initial certification must apply to The Graduate School and There is no student teaching required for completion of the apply to the Secondary English Program Faculty in the spring of their senior Secondary English Education major. Student teaching occurs as year. part of the Masters in Education with initial certification. To receive the B.A. degree, students must: (1) complete the University Program Related Studies (3 hours) Studies Program; (2) complete at least 128 semester hours; (3) complete EDC 362 Field Experiences in Secondary Education ...................... 3 the requirements for one of the content area plans for secondary English education; (4) attain a grade-point average of at least 2.5 overall, in major, Content Area Plans (69-81 hours) in minor, and in support area; and (5) complete 100 hours of fieldwork with- Plan 1 (81 hours) adolescents through the required three hour course: English major for secondary education ................................ 33 hours EDC 362 Field Experiences in Secondary Education ........................... 3 Major in a certifiable foreign language ..................................... 30 hours English Support Area .............................................................. 18 hours In 1996, the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association published Standards for the English Language Arts. Plan 2 (69-72 hours) This document identified six English language arts: reading, writing, speak- English major for secondary education ................................... 33 hours ing, listening, viewing, and visually representing. In addition, it presented an English Support Area .............................................................. 18 hours expanded definition of literacy, which reflects the ways technology and *Any University Approved Minor ....................................... 18-21 hours society have changed and will continue to change the ways in which we *This minor must be planned with an appropriate departmental advisor if the use language to communicate and to think. In order to prepare students for student wishes to have it recorded on the UK transcript. the literacy demands of today and tomorrow, English language arts education will need to address many different types and uses of language, Plan 3 (72 hours) including those that have traditionally been given limited attention in the English major for secondary education ................................ 33 hours curriculum. One such example is spoken language. Being literate in English Support Area ........................................................... 18 hours contemporary society means being active, critical, and creative users not *Teaching English as a Second Language support area .... 21 hours only of print and spoken language but also of the visual language of film, *Completion of the Teaching English as a Second Language support area will television, photography and other media. Therefore, the content model qualify a certified teacher for the TESL endorsement. should reflect the study of language and literacy through speech, theater, Plan 4 (75 hours) writing, and media. The English education program prepares its pre-service English major for secondary education ................................ 33 hours teachers with such a model so that their students will succeed as effective English Support Area ........................................................... 18 hours language learners and users, equipped with the skills they need to become General Support Area .......................................................... 24 hours critically literate citizens, workers, members of society, and lifelong learn- ers. English Major for Secondary Education (33 hours) Continuous Assessment NOTE: Students should work closely with an advisor for the 1. All secondary education majors must be admitted to advanced requirements in this section. The UK English curriculum has standing after completing 60 hours. Advanced standing requires a 2.50 undergone significant revision. The total English Major for Sec- minimum GPA overall and review by the program faculty advisor for ondary Education should total 33-36 hours. Secondary English Education. Prerequisites 2. Because certification occurs through the Masters in Education ENG 331 Survey of British Literature I ................................................ 3 including certification (MIC), students should be aware that they will need to be formally admitted to the MIC program. Admission/Retention/ Select two (six hours): Exit regulations for all teacher certification programs are specified in the ENG 332 Survey of British Literature II ........................................... 3 section "Admission, Retention and Exit from Teacher Education Pro- ENG 334 Survey of American Literature I ....................................... 3 grams" on page 172 of the 2008-2009 UK Bulletin. ENG 335 Survey of American Literature II .......................................... 3 3. Oral and written communication skills of applicants for the MIC program in English Education will be assessed at the time of the interview, and through the entrance portfolio. 4. At the time of application to the English Education program at the Master's degree level, applicants are evaluated according to the follow- ing criteria: grade-point average, quality of work in the subject content area, – CONTINUED – 2008-2009 Series Secondary English Education • 2 Required Content Courses (24 hours) Non-native English Speakers: Literature Component (12 hours) 1. minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL Examination ENG 264 Major Black Writers or 2. oral English language score of 40 on the TOEFL Test of Spoken English, ENG 483G Studies in African American or or documentation of equivalent proficiency. Diasporic Literature (Subtitle required) General Support Area for Secondary English Education ENG 519 Introduction to Old English (24 hours) plus six hours selected with approval of advisor Select courses from at least four areas from the following sets. Courses NOTE: Because the UK English major has undergone significant may not be double counted with courses taken for University Studies or change, students should work with an advisor in making literature for the English Support Area. selections to fulfill the requirements of this section. Anthropology Critical Thinking Component (3 hours) ANT 515, ANT 516 Select one course with approval of advisor Art A-H 105, A-H 106, A-H 312 Composition Component (9 hours) Communications Required (6 hours): COM 101, COM 350, COM 451, COM 453, COM 482, COM 581 ENG 509 Composition for Teachers ................................................ 3 ENG 301 Style for Writers or History ENG 401 Special Topics in Writing (Subtitle required) or HIS 104, HIS 105; HIS 108, HIS 109; HIS 202, HIS 203 ENG 306 Introduction to Professions in Writing .............................. 3 For American Literature Emphasis HIS 461, HIS 462, HIS 463, HIS 465, HIS 466, HIS 576 or HIS 578, Select one (3 hours): HIS 579 ENG 210 History of the English Language ENG 211 Introduction to Linguistics I For Comparative Literature Emphasis ENG 310 American English HIS 230, HIS 371, HIS 386, HIS 511, HIS 519, HIS 520, HIS 528, HIS ENG 512 Modern English Grammar 529 EDC 575 Modern Educational Problems (Unclassified) For English Literature Emphasis EDC 777 Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (Subtitle required) HIS 554 or HIS 555 Journalism English Support Area for Secondary English Education ISC 161, ISC 341, JAT 250, JOU 101, JOU 204, JOU 301, JOU 303, (18 hours) JOU 409, JOU 410, JOU 531, JOU 535 A minimum of three hours credit are required in each of the four areas: Library Science journalism, theatre, speech and fine arts, which English teachers will be LIS 510, LIS 514, LIS 530, LIS 547 qualified to teach in Kentucky. In one of the areas, to be selected with Philosophy the aid of an advisor, a minimum of nine hours is required. Fine arts are PHI 100, PHI 120, PHI 130, PHI 260, PHI 270, PHI 310, PHI 317, PHI defined as courses in art and music. 335, PHI 503, PHI 506, PHI 509, PHI 515, PHI 545 Journalism ..................................................................................... 3-9 Political Science Theatre .......................................................................................... 3-9 PS 101, PS 240, PS 439G, PS 442G, PS 545 Speech .......................................................................................... 3-9 *Fine Arts ...................................................................................... 3-9 Psychology *Although English teachers will not be certified in fine arts, they will be expected PSY 100, PSY 223, PSY 305, PSY 331, PSY 344, PSY 427, PSY 529, to participate on interdisciplinary teams to provide students with experiences in the PSY 533 arts and humanities. Sociology SOC 334, SOC 335, SOC 534 Teaching English As a Second Language Support Area Speech (21 hours) COM 181, COM 281, COM 287 EDC/ENG 513 Teaching English as a Second Language ............... 3 Telecommunications *EDC/ENG 514 TESL Materials and Methods ................................. 3 JAT 101, TEL 101, TEL 201, TEL 355 EDC 575 Modern Educational Problem (Unclassified) .................... 3 EDC 576 Modern Educational Problems (Unclassified) .................. 3 Theatre Arts ENG 310 American English ............................................................. 3 TA 126, TA 260, TA 330 ENG 512 Modern English Grammar ................................................ 3 Foreign Language Majors for Secondary Education (30 LIN 515 Phonological Analysis ........................................................ 3 hours) *Foreign Language majors will take EDC 636 Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages, K-12 instead of EDC/ENG 514. NOTE: The College of Education is currently suspending its undergraduate program preparing students for foreign language education. English Edu- TESL Prerequisites cation students with a parallel interest in teaching foreign language in the Native English Speakers: public schools should consult both with an advisor in the office of Academic 1. eight hours of foreign language study or the equivalent proficiency in Services and Teacher Certification in the College of Education, and an American Sign Language advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. 2. an introductory course in linguistics – CONTINUED – 2008-2009 Series Secondary English Education • 3 Students pursuing Plan 1, which includes a double major in Secondary CLA 511 Studies in Roman Philology (Subtitle required) English Education and a certifiable foreign language, must follow the foreign or language plans below. In Kentucky, foreign language certification is for CLA 512 Studies in Roman Philology (Subtitle required) ..................... 3 grades P-12. At the time of admission to the Masters in Education with initial CLA 230 The Hellenistic World and Rome certification, foreign language candidates will have to earn at least an to the Death of Constantine .......................................................... 3 "Intermediate High" in both oral language and written language proficiency CLA 135 Classical Mythology .......................................................... 3 on the ACTFL academic scale. CLA 210 The Art of Greece and Rome or French Major (30 hours) CLA 313 Studies in Roman Art (Subtitle required) .......................... 3 Prerequisites FR 101/102 Elementary French ....................................................... 8 Spanish Major (30 hours) FR 201/202 Intermediate French ..................................................... 6 Prerequisites Required SPA 101/102 Elementary Spanish (spoken approach) ................... 8 FR 204 French Culture: Readings and Conversation ...................... 3 SPA 201/202 Intermediate Spanish (spoken approach) ................. 6 FR 304/305 Introduction to French Literature I/ II ........................... 6 Required FR 306 Intermediate French Composition ....................................... 3 SPA 210 Spanish Grammar and Syntax ......................................... 3 FR 406 Advanced French Grammar and Composition .................... 3 SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish Conversation ................................. 3 FR 310 French Phonetics ................................................................ 3 SPA 312 Civilization of Spain FR 312 French Conversation I ......................................................... 3 or FR 350 Cultural Profiles of France .................................................. 3 SPA 314 Civilization of Spanish America ........................................ 3 FR 412 French Conversation II ........................................................ 3 SPA 313 Advanced Spanish Language ........................................... 3 FR 470G Studies in French Literature (Subtitle required) ............... 3 SPA 320 Literature, Life and Thought of Spain ............................... 3 SPA 322 Literature, Life and Thought of Spanish America ............. 3 German Major (30 hours) SPA 413 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Phonetics ............. 3 Prerequisites SPA 501 Spanish Phonetics, Pronunciation and Phonemics .......... 3 GER 101/102 Basic German ........................................................... 8 SPA 400-500 Studies in Literature .................................................. 3 GER 201/202 Intermediate German ................................................ 6 Russian Major (30 hours) Required GER 307 Intermediate German Composition Prerequisites and Conversation I ........................................................................ 3 RUS 101/102 Elementary Russian .................................................. 8 RUS 201/202 Intermediate Russian ................................................ 8 GER 308 Intermediate German Composition and Conversation II ....................................................................... 3 Required GER 311 Introduction to German Literature: Themes RUS 301 Advanced Intermediate Russian I ........................................ 3 (Subtitle required) ......................................................................... 3 RUS 302 Advanced Intermediate Russian II ........................................ 3 GER 312 Introduction to German Literature: Popular Forms .......... 3 RUS 305 Advanced Russian Grammar .............................................. 3 GER 317 History of German Culture ............................................... 3 RUS 306 Advanced Russian Grammar .............................................. 3 GER 319 Contemporary German Literature and Culture ................ 3 RUS 270 Russian Culture 900-1900 GER 415G Major German Authors or or RUS 271 Russian Culture 1900-Present ............................................. 3 GER 416G Genres of German Literature RUS 400G Russian Cultural Studies (Subtitle required) ...................... 3 or RUS 501 Structure of Russian ........................................................... 3 GER 420G Studies in German Literary and Cultural History ........... 3 RUS 502 Structure of Russian ........................................................... 3 GER 507 Advanced German Composition and Conversation ......... 3 Electives ...................................................................................... 3-18 GER 532 History of the German Language ......................................... 3 Latin Major (30 hours) Prerequisites CLA 101/102 Elementary Latin ........................................................... 8 CLA 201/202 Intermediate Latin ......................................................... 6 Required CLA 301 Latin Literature I (Subtitle required) ...................................... 3 CLA 302 Latin Literature II (Subtitle required) ..................................... 3 CLA 522 Roman Republican Prose (Subtitle required) ........................ 3 CLA 523 Roman Republican Poetry (Subtitle required) ....................... 3 CLA 526 Roman Imperial Prose (Subtitle required) ............................. 3 CLA 527 Roman Imperial Poetry (Subtitle required) ............................ 3 2008-2009 Series


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Former railroad tunnel for sale
For sale: one gently used railroad tunnel, natural air conditioning, excellent storage possibilities.
A Tekoa, Wash., company is selling Sorrento Tunnel No. 41, where Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad trains once passed through a timbered hillside south of town. Asking price for the half-mile-long concrete tunnel and 54 acres of commercial property is $650,000.
"We think it's time for someone else to own it," said Don Parker, a partner in Prairie Grain Inc., which purchased the tunnel from the defunct Milwaukee Railroad more than 20 years ago.
A Coeur d'Alene real estate company is marketing the property for Parker and a business partner, pointing out its potential for enterprises that thrive in cool, dark places, like commercial mushroom production or wine storage.
Even on hot summer days, temperatures in the 21-foot tall tunnel stay at an even 50 degrees.
"You can feel the cold air coming out about 100 yards away," Parker said.
The tunnel was built in the early 1900s, part of the Milwaukee's Railroad's 2,300-mile route linking the commerce centers of the Upper Midwest with emerging markets in the Pacific Northwest.
Prairie Grain's partners bought the Sorrento Tunnel in the mid-1980s with plans to store 3 million bushels of wheat. Prairie Grain received state and federal licenses for the project, but then the market for new grain storage facilities dwindled in the region.
The Sorrento Tunnel stayed on the company's books as a nearly forgotten asset.
Over the years, Prairie Grain looked for potential buyers.
"We tried selling it to the Air Force," Parker said.
Government engineers came out to evaluate the tunnel as a potential missile storage site, but money dried up when the Cold War ended, he said. Others wanted to lease the tunnel to store medical waste or shredded tires.
Parker, 59, grew up in Tekoa, where he and his friends defied their mothers' orders and sneaked off to explore the hobo camps that sprang up along the tracks.
The Milwaukee Road had a railroad agent in town into the 1960s. When telegrams and messages came for the train, the agent stood by the tracks, holding the papers up on a long pole.
"If the engineer didn't grab it, the conductor did," Parker said.
Parker said he's confident that the tunnel could again be part of a viable commercial venture.
"I believe that it's the most unusual property that we've dealt with," said Thomas Tagen, the listing agent with Tomlinson North Idaho Sotheby's International Realty.
Tagen also has contacted companies that provide site locations for film studios.
"It would be an incredible asset for someone in the film industry. The tunnel itself has a deep psychological meaning, that's why you see so many films with tunnels," Tagen said. "There's an element of mystery and intrigue."
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Forget top hats and a white rabbit, 21st century magic has been transformed by a new generation of performers
Across the country something, well, magic, is happening. Those hackneyed shows that see the 'lovely' assistant cut in half, and Flopsy the rabbit dragged from a top hat have been conjured into an innovative new genre.
The result is that magic shows are now popping in the unlikeliest of venues, showcasing talented newcomers who use tricks and sleights of hand in a completely different way. From snapping doves in half to levitating Chihuahuas it's a whole new take on the traditional trickster.
One magician who gives his all in a performance, including shoving nails up his nose, is Pete Firman, who has entertained the world over coughing up live fish to removing his head from his body. He's at Edinburgh this year before touring the country, and has found a mash-up of comedy and unusual tricks is what keeps the crowd begging for more.
"I started out doing magic first, but I saw that the comedy circuit was a way to get good." explains Firman. "There is a real difference in pace that you pick up if you're coming on between comedy acts. People are used to the speed and get bored more easily so you have to go that much faster and work that much harder."
As far as Firman is concerned it's a style that has developed with a decided UK angle, and is representative of a nation for whom glittering backdrops and dramatic soundtracks just don't cut it. "In the US they were into very big and lavish magic acts, of the David Copperfield kind," he explains. "But that never really caught on over here. We don't take our magic so seriously, so I think it was only natural that people would start developing acts which combined comedy and magic."
With such European irreverence then, it's perhaps no wonder that we're now seeing touring acts such as Ali Cook snap live doves in half, and Swedish magician Carl-Einar Häckner mess up as many tricks as he completes with impeccable comic timing.
Perhaps the freshest aspect of these new shows is that they take place in pubs and clubs rather than cabaret or theatre venues. The informal appeal is such that they can combine with a medley of other diverse acts and add colour to a casual evening rather than dominate a grand stage.
Heading the current London billing for showcasing modern-day magic is club venue Madam Jo Jo's with its monthly magic night. It has proved so popular the club now dedicate two nights a month to celebrating contemporary conjurers in all their various guises.
"It's not a retro show – all of our acts are completely contemporary in style" explains Catia Ciarico of Madam Jo Jo's. "I think audiences are seeking alternative entertainment, and there is a new breed of magicians and tricksters coming through that have adopted the freedom of performance from the comedians on the comedy circuit and combined it with their own acts."
Acts include a singing painting, a modern-day Tommy Cooper, and a magic dragon who goes by the name of Piff.
With fast-paced shows often teaming everything from music to dance with magic acts, it seems today's performers are realising they must be multi-talented indeed to tempt jaded nine-to-fivers from their home sofas.
You certainly can't fault this latest round of performers when it comes to combining a plethora of impressive skills, for audiences it's a chance to sit fearlessly in the front row and enjoy a hybrid of Britain's best entertainment styles. More importantly, perhaps, the archetypal gentleman magician – him of the kohl-rimmed eyes and self-satisfied delivery – has been replaced with something far more audience-friendly.
"I have found that magicians often get in the way of the magic with their egos or their smugness," says John van der Put, whose alter-ego, Piff the Magic Dragon performs fortnightly at Madam Jo Jo's and elsewhere across the country. "When they don't, then magic can give the jaded and cynical a much needed day off. The big hair and wind machines seem to have died down, thank God, and the smart-alec Mr Quippy magicians of the 80's and 90's, have been replaced."
The replacements haven't only taken the form of comic talents. Whilst laughter is a proven addition to magic performances the recent revival in burlesque and retro chic has led to a similar revisiting of classic circus-style magic. High-end nightclub Cirque Du Soir, for example, currently entertains VIP guests with everything from sword swallowers to snake charmers. Whilst travelling performers at So & So Circus resurrect vaudeville magic alongside dance and acrobatics. What these acts are proving that the diversity of magic can suit any manner of different incarnations, whether that's contemporary eclecticism or yesteryear glamour.
So if you're looking for a different way to spend those sultry summer evenings, keep your eyes open for a night of magical talents. Because whilst there's plenty of wand-waving involved, these acts are unlikely to be disappearing anytime soon.
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France X Reader- Wrath WARNING! CONTAINS NAUGHTY WORDS, BAD POETRY, AND FRANCE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Every day. Every single day his hand would find his way to your backside. Every day you would threaten to knock his block off. In short, you were sick of it. 'Being the nice person I am, I'll give him one more chance' Grabbing a piece of paper, you started to write. "Ohonhonhonhon. What are you writing, mon cher _________?". You turned to the Frenchman behind you, trying to keep a poker face. "A poem" you answered flatly. France's face lit up."A poem for moi on St. Valentin? How romantic!" Resisting the urge to wipe that goofy grin off his face, you shoved the lined paper into his hands. "Just read it, dumbass." As you went back to your paperwork, France inspected the product of your work.Roses are redViolets are blueIf you touch my ass againI'm going to murder you.France chuckled quietly, w
France x Reader: Show Me Love"Love is a very beautiful thing [name]! If you want, I'll show you what it's like to fall in love
" He said. He then cupped your cheeks and gave you a kiss that wouldn't be forgotten in a long while.*You were lying down on your bed with the lights turned off, except the lamp post on your bedside table. Tissues all around the room and books that were scattered, your bedroom was a horrible mess. Nonetheless, you were too busy cutting up pictures of Francis and yourself to care about the damage you've done in your room."Francis
you jerk! How could you lie to me?" You angrily thought as you cut up another picture.When all the pictures were finally cut, you laid on your bed dejectedly. Your eyes were puffy and red from all the tears shed on a useless guy, you couldn't help but bitterly laugh at what happened with what was once a promising relationship.*Seven months ago, you were working in a quaint little bookstore when you first met him. At a glance, you could tell right a
Misery ~ France x ReaderOk, so maybe you weren't used to being touched. Maybe you weren't used to being the center of attention. Either way, the physical and emotional attention you received from France on a daily basis was WAY out of your comfort zone. It's not that you hated him, you just didn't enjoy the constant touching, groping, and the whispered "sweet nothings". You were friendly and polite to everyone, but when it came to France, your more aggressive side often reared it's ugly head. I am in miseryThere ain't nobody who can comfort me "Oh, _____!" The Frenchman exclaimed happily. You lifted your gaze up from your papers at the conference table and sighed. He smirked and strode over to where you were seated and set his hand on top of your papers."What is it now, France?""Ohhonhon, mon chéri, how are you on this beautiful day?"You opened your mouth to answer but stiffened as soon as you felt his nimble fingers trace up your arm. You scowled and smacked his hand
France X Reader - Falling StarsFrance X ReaderFalling StarsWhen you were just a little girl, your mind was filled to the brim with wonderful and beautiful ideas about what the twilight hour might bring. Naive thoughts of magic infected your mind and you often accepted the challenge of staying up until midnight to sneak a glance out of your window to see if any fairies or characters from your favourite shows would be playing in the soft moonlight. On the rare occasions your tiny body managed to complete the trial and you were able to stare out your window expectantly; you never saw a thing.Perhaps the odd nocturnal animal shuffled around in the shadows of trees hunting for food, or maybe you saw a bat or two soar into the darkened sky. Whatever you may have caught glimpses of, they were sadly not what you were searching and hoping for. Eventually, you grew out of such fantasies and the twilight hour became a regular time for you to be awake at. You had reached that age where you were mo
Sometimes When We Touch: France x ReaderSometimes When We TouchFrance x Reader"Ohonhonhon mon cherie(1) you look so beautiful today, how about tu serais mon fleur délicate?(2)"You sighed as you sat by yourself in a cafe, sipping your coffee as you watched your beloved boyfriend Francis Bonnefoy. You and Francis had been dating for three years, and yet he would still go around flirting with the women that passed by on the street. You were supposed to be meeting him at the cafe an hour ago and well, he didn't arrive. Mostly because he was busy flirting with the women across the street and had not seen you waiting for him.You frowned as you held your coffee mug in your hands. It was autumn and the winds were quite chilly, thankfully you wore warm clothing. Placing the coffee mug on the table you glared as you eyed the woman your French boyfriend seemed to be flirting with. You saw that the woman was very beautiful with her dark mahogany hair and fair skin. You pouted in jealousy, wondering to yourself why
France x Reader: Because I am French France x ReaderBecause I am French "I'm sorry this is so sudden, but I really don't love you."The words pierced his heart like a daggers. Francis dropped the small cube holding the shining jewel that would trap his girl in lifetime matrimony. However, this girl didn't respond for what he felt. Francis chuckled, not believing his girl. She had always been a tease."That's funny Raquel
" He smiled, "So, what is your answer ma'cheri?""No." She responded, "It should be pretty clear. I don't love you.""But! We have been together for three years! How can you not feel the same way I do?!""I'm sorry." She applied some lip gloss, "I was dating other guys
you'd understand, you're French."With that she left him. He stayed kneeling staring at the empty chair in front of him. I'm French? What is that supposed to mean? He thought. Frenchmen aren't like that
well, not him anyway. He had been afraid to love someone. Raquel was his first love, yet she broke her heart
Nurse?France x Sick!Reader- Murse??Nurse?France x Sick!ReaderMurse??"ACHOOO!"Ugh. This is the umpteenth time I sneezed today. It's also the worst one so far, leaving a dangling string of snot behind.God, this was disgusting.I grabbed some tissues and I blowed my nose in it, and threw it into the trash bin which was already full and totally filled with other balls of soggy tissue."Can this day get any worssseee?!" I shrieked out of frustration. Then the doorbell rang. "I guess it can.." I grumbled as I headed towards the door. "Who is it?!" I ask with a stuffy voice. "Mon amour? Are you okay? You sound a bit weird." A french voice replied. Oh my gosh. It was my co-worker and crush, Francis."What are you doing here?!" I replied, not answering his question. "Well," he began, "when you didn't come to work today, I was worried. So I asked the boss if I could check up on you. He said, 'Go ahead'."I facepalmed. Why does my boss have to be so nice?I unlocked the door and let Francis in. As soon as he stepped inside, he
France x Reader: All I GotFrance x Reader: All I GotRequest for MizureChanThe rain bombarded the window. It was hell outside, but inside it was warm. You sat on your couch, looking miserably at your unstarted cup of cocoa. Your eyes were red and your nose was runny. But you weren't sick. It was a simple matter, really--someone had just broken your heart, and their bonds to you. Your cellphone still had the text message he had sent you. "I'm breaking up with you. I found someone else who made me very happy last night. We can still be friends, right?"Outside you could heard a car door slam. You ignored it, trying instead to focus on your misery. A rap on the window, and someone called your name. You looked up. A man with long blonde hair and pools of blue eyes stood in the rain, begging to be let in. You stood and walked to the door, leaning into it for a minute, pondering whether or not you were to let this man in. He was your best friend, though. When you opened the door, he was soaked from head to toe. But
FrancexReader: Denial Will you go out on a date with me? Rolling your eyes at Francis, the French exchange student who had the hots for you (and no one else...even if every girl would die to date him), you quickly averted your eyes back to the paper and scrawled 'no' about 10 times before crumpling the paper up and throwing it directly at his head. Ignoring the teacher's normal monotonic lecturing, you watched Francis pick up the paper with his beautiful blue eyes and a smile on his face. You hated admitting it, but with the sunlight streaming in from the window that sat beside him and the angle you were looking at him from, he looked really cute. Mental kick 'Damnit _______! Get a grip!' You think angrily to yourself, using all your motivational strength from keeping your hand from making painful contact with your face for thinking such disgusting things. Something hit your arm and you noticed a piece of white paper laying beside your arm. Picking it up, you
France x readerSo this is my first Country x Reader. Belive me, I'm not a france fan but I got carried away ^^ Mild flirting, not that bad mind you thats why I haven't put a warning. Hope you like it!You were at your locker, rumaging through the pile of books, papers and files as you sorted out your bag for the school day. You threw the ones not needed back on the pile, minding the pictures you had blu-tacked onto the walls of your locker of you and your three best friends, Francis, Gilbert and Antonio. You didn't understand why people didn't like them, yes they were perverts but they were still a funny group to be around. You were considered the ''normal'' one out of them lot, considdering that you didn't have minds like them but their remarks still made you laugh.You smile as you look over the pictures and memories one more time untill you were snapped out of the trance by the voices of the ones you were thinking about.''Bonjour, Mon cher. My, arn't you looking Belle.'' Francis said. He always c
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|Good - 556 reviews
You're in for a treat at this spacious Vallejo hotel where the best the Golden State has to offer is right outside your door. Six Flags® Discovery Kingdom is our neighbor, which means that you simply have to stroll across the street for a day full of fun. Want something a little more laid back? Napa Valley is also nearby, so an afternoon of wine tasting is...
Overall Rating - Good - 556 reviews
Good 8.0
The 'Breakfast' area is WAY TOO SMALL and the choices were slim (scrambled eggs, toast/pastry, waffle, cereal & yogurt), no meats. Less than 10 tables.
Poor 1.0
Air conditioner in our room didn't work, booked a room with 2 beds and was given a room with 1 bed and a sleeper couch, toilet seat was broken, the hallways had no air conditioning and felt like you were in a saunaWe've stayed there for three years in a row and this will now be the last time.
|Excellent - 552 reviews
With a stay at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, you'll be convenient to Napa Symphony and Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park. This 4-star resort is within close proximity of Napa Valley College and Eagle Vines Golf Club. Make yourself at home in one of the 322 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed com...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 552 reviews
Okay 6.0
Rooms were clean and recently updated - nice design overall.
Located in an industrial office complex - certainly not what you would think of for wine country. Pictures make it feel intimate - that is not the case, it's massive with lots going on. Feels more like an Orlando resort than in wine country.
Okay 6.0
Excellent amenities. Beautiful spa.
There was a water heater in our room that made a lot of noise. Line to check in was surprisingly long.
|Excellent - 274 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 274 reviews
Poor 1.0
have not been to the hotel
confirmation process is totally wrongCannot rate the hotel but the confirmation process as I have been charged for a reservation on a wrong date
Good 8.0
Good location out of the way. Bartender was really friendly and gave us a good tip for a restaurant close by. Free breakfast and a beautiful courtyard to enjoy it in. Free parking.
Breakfast was a free-for-all and might benefit from having someone oversee the lines. My husband thought the waffles were being made for us and accidentally stole a lady's waffle when she walked away to get other items - she wasn't very happy about that!We were in town for a Segway tour and decided to spend a night in Napa. Wine tasting and a quiet Italian dinner made this trip a memorable mini-getaway.
|Good - 413 reviews
Overall Rating - Good - 413 reviews
Good 8.0
Loved the location, room, and price!
Our room was non smoking, but it smelled strongly of cigarette smoke in our room as well as in the hallways of each floor.
Excellent 10.0
Your desk staff were excellent. They were professional, courteous, and efficient during check in and check out
The lobby was very crowded because there was a family reunion. There was not any seating available in the lobby or the restaurantMy room was well appointed. The bed, pillows and linens were comfortable. I even ordered pillows online when I returned home.
|Okay - 625 reviews
Find family fun at this Howard Johnson Inn and Suites Vellejo/Near Discover Kingdom ideally located off Interstate 80 near Six Flags Discovery Kingdom with shuttle service. Tour the Jelly Belly candy factory, or visit Napa Valley for world-renowned wine tastings just minutes away. After an exciting day, enjoy meals at Dannys Kitchen onsite. Start your mornin...
Overall Rating - Okay - 625 reviews
Mediocre 3.0
i liked that the room they had us stay in, was right in front of the pool. it made the stay for my little kids more enjoyable. I liked that the internet was free.
what i didn't like was the lack of communication the staff had with us checking in, running our card twice and over charging us without getting authorization. i didn't like that there was zero towels in the bathroom when 4 of us were staying in a room.The Pool is the only appealing part of the hotel, if only ONLY it was heated a little... very cold water, with lots of bugs and leaf floating everywhere. The location is okay for those who are trying to save some money for a couple nights on vacation. I wouldn't recommend it for families with small kids... the other guests are not kid-friendly. the halls smelled like pot, and cigarette smoke. the rooms smelled musky and bathrooms had mold in the corners. I like the fridge and microwaves, but hardly any counter space or bathroom space.
Poor 1.0
Leaving !
Rooms were disgusting ! Reeked of marijuana, stained , paint chipped, toilets leaking ! Come to find out they have a nice business section they dont tell you about ! My poor husband , I cried my eyes out
|Excellent - 282 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 282 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Friendly, helpful staff and very pleasant room.The breakfast included plenty of protein and fresh fruit, a nice surprise. The scrambled eggs were very good which isn't often the case at hotel, buffets, even at three star locations. The breakfast area was a little cramped for the number of guests on the morning we were there. The girl trying to keep it supplied was a bit overloaded but very responsive when I asked if certain items could be replenished. Overall if was better than most. They just needed another person in the kitchen and a bit more space.
Excellent 9.0
a room was avail. Comp breakfast
Location in prox to wineries was not great.Room was clean and spacious, had handicap fac for those in need.
|Good - 912 reviews
For your next trip to wine country, let this Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Napa Valley hotel take care of the details. Wireless Internet and a hot breakfast buffet are complimentary at this completely non-smoking lodging, just off Route 121, minutes from historic downtown Napa and a short drive from world-class wineries, restaurants and shopping. The hotel also...
Overall Rating - Good - 912 reviews
Good 7.0
Location to Downtown Napa and price (Considering location).
Little ambiance, though very practical and completely clean and 100% fine for all one's needs.
Okay 6.0
Great breakfast. Clean. Front Desk Staff was very busy, yet was very polite.
Bed was not as comfortable as I would have liked.Overall I would stay there again. It was the only good priced hotel in Napa for the night. It is close to downtown, and even had a wine tasting in lobby from 5:30 PM until 8 PM.
|Okay - 644 reviews
The Ramada Vallejo is conveniently centered between two of the most exciting tourist attractions in the world- San Francisco and Napa Valley Wine Country, both less than 40 miles away. Vallejo itself boasts Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, an exciting attraction with both land and sea animals along with some of the most exciting roller coasters in existence tod...
Overall Rating - Okay - 644 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Wonderful staff
Rooms were very clean..outside needed some cleaning.
Poor 1.0
Nothing at all
Called many time for extra towels and the just ignored us and then room was disgusting food underneath bed carpet stainsDo not go here
|Good - 20 reviews
The newly renovated Super 8 Vallejo/Napa Valley is located directly off Interstate 80 and Highway 37. Located minutes away from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Solano County Fairgrounds, Kaiser Permanente, California Maritime Academy, Touro University, Infineon raceway, Mare Island and gateway to the world renowned Napa Valley Wine Country and its beautiful win...
Overall Rating - Good - 20 reviews
Excellent 9.0
Shower could be cleaned a little better. Remote didn't work properly even agter replacing batteries.
Good 8.0
The price was great for the area, and the quality was better than I expected.
|Good - 779 reviews
Located in Napa, Silverado Resort and Spa is close to Black Stallion Winery and Darioush Winery. This 4-star resort is within close proximity of Andretti Winery and Scientopia Discovery Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 380 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable p...
Overall Rating - Good - 779 reviews
Poor 2.0
They put us in what appeared to be a subdivided condo more than a mile from the actual resort, and then charged a $45 resort ammenaties fee!
Excellent 9.0
The staff was fantastic - extremely friendly and helpful from the front desk to the cleaning crew. The grounds were spectacular and the location is perfect. Our suite was roomy and comfortable.
We had one of the small apartments overlooking the golf course. It was well-maintained and comfortable but a bit dated.
|Excellent - 231 reviews
Guests at our Benicia hotel are located close to the Six Flags® Discovery Kingdom, the perfect destination for thrill seekers and families. If you're looking for a hotel near San Francisco or a hotel minutes from Napa Valley, welcome to your home away from home. Our Benicia hotel features an unbeatable location, a great value and spacious rooms. Located off...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 231 reviews
Okay 6.0
Evening snacks.
A noisy tour group. Unsupervised teens.The windows were grimy. Very haphazard internet service. The 1-888 tech support could not be dialed from the room.
Excellent 10.0
Staff we encountered were polite and helpful. The Continental breakfast was excellent with the usual self-serve waffle maker, cereals and breads, but the scrambled eggs and the fried rice was unexpected and very good.
The pool is not heated. Parking lot could be resurfaced.
|Good - 225 reviews
River Pointe Napa Valley is a luxury 5 star resort that will suit any type of vacation. We offer studio, one-, and two-bedroom cottages. Guests enjoy room amenities such as an outdoor deck, fully-equipped kitchen, king/queen sized bed, sofa sleeper, and deluxe bathrooms. Additionally, on-site amenities include wine tasting, indoor/outdoor games, outdoor heat...
Overall Rating - Good - 225 reviews
|Excellent - 217 reviews
The Hilton Garden Inn Napa hotel in Napa, California is located in the heart of California's wine country. We offer comfortable accommodations, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere in the beautiful Napa Valley. Our Napa, CA hotel is just a few minutes from downtown and the historical waterfront * Spacious, newly appointed guestrooms with 37-inch LCD fl...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 217 reviews
Excellent 10.0
I was really nervous with the 2 1/2 star rating, but the price was so much better than the other hotels. It FAR exceeds the 2 1/2. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend to anyone traveling to Napa!The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgable. The rooms were fantastically clean and very nice. Needless to say, we were more than pleased.
Good 8.0
The bed was super comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
Just off of the freeway so not terribly scenic in the immediate area.
|Good - 101 reviews
When you stay at Union Hotel in Benicia, you'll be within the vicinity of Blue Rock Springs Golf Course. This hotel is within the region of Vallejo Baylink Ferry Terminal and Vallejo Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with se...
Overall Rating - Good - 101 reviews
|Good - 465 reviews
Overall Rating - Good - 465 reviews
Good 8.0
It seems a bit cheap to normally charge for wifi when most hotels (even the very cheapest) give it for free. They did end up offering it to us for free though which was nice.
Okay 5.0
Twice I requested that we not be placed in a room on the parking lot. I called two days before our arrival and requested again at check in. It was clear that we had least priority, as they put us in a room overlooking blacktop. It was noisy and ugly.


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Popular GEC channel Colors was every week trying hard to bring in something new to clinch one step on the TRP chart ratings. However, the channels and the shows numbers are decided every week through the TRPs.
Channel Star Plus has constantly been leading whereas Zee TV is on the second position. The first two positions seems to have been reserved for these two channel but the race is going on between Colors and Life OK. Colors channel was on the third position for many weeks but was last on 22nd week. It was observed that on 23rd week Colors channel's TRP had declined and it reached to the 4th position. It was because most of the shows were not doing well in the channel. But in 24th week the channel regained its 3rd position and its GVT has reached from 350 to 366.
The reality shows in the channel has gained tremendous increase in its GVT rating. Comedy Nights with Kapil has increased from 4.4 to 5.9 which is a great jump. Next is the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhlaa Jaa Season 7 whose TRPs in two weeks has climbed up to 5.6. Now one can say that these shows have played a major role to bring the channel to the 3rd position again.
Fiction shows on the channel has not shown much improvement in their GVT ratings but still the channel is doing well. But nevertheless the channel's fiction shows Beintehaa and Rangrasiya are slowly and steadily increasing their reach and attracting the audiences attention. Whereas shows like Sasural Simar Ka has recently taken the leap, Uttaran whose storyline will soon change is expected to come up with something interesting to keep their audiences hooked to the show.
Bani - Ishq Da Kalma has already gone off air and Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon is expected to go off air on 12 July.
The channel is trying hard and putting all the efforts to make channel better and better.
TellyBuzz wishes the entire team of Colors all the best.
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Dear Readers,
Rangrasiya Rocks!!
Congrats Sanaya Irani N Ashish Sharma on the 6month anniversary
rangrasia should focus on story not romance, it was amazing in the beginning, now its a wasted show. Actors are used as props for intimate scenes, for trp but Its story that brings trp.
Edited on:28 June 2014 at 7:13am
Rangraisya Rocks!!
The chemistry between Ashish harma & Sanaya Irani is a pleasure to watch.
LOL @'Rangrasiya (are) slowly and steadily increasing their reach and attracting the audience'. Please look at the TVMs before writing articles.. RR has always dangled below 2.5 TVM. In old TRP terms that means below 1.2
Edited on:27 June 2014 at 2:38pm
all the best to Rangrasiya and team. Good luck to Colors!
Happy day to you Sanaya Irani
Stay blessed n keep smiling
Love you Sanaya Irani <3
Beintehaa is the best show!
Beintehaa is an amazing show! Keep rocking Beintehaa!
Beintehaa is d best
Zain n Aliya kip rocking!!!!!!!!
Beintehaa is like slow and steady wins the race!! Harshad Arora and Preetika Rao rock!! U both hv long way to go!!
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The series, designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be presented by the Autumn Life Center for Geriatric Behavioral Health at OU Medical Center Edmond.
Dr. Shanantharam Darbe, medical director of the Autumn Life Center, will address issues from diagnosis to medical and behavioral interventions at 6 p.m. April 19.
Jerry Shiles, attorney with Parman & Easterday, will talk about how to preserve the family's health and protect one's wealth from catastrophic nursing home costs at 6 p.m. April 26.
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In 2 years, 14 out of 8 drives failed. That's a 175% failure rate. Originally ordered 8. 4 were DOA, another quickly died. At that point I should have just returned the whole lot and gone with a different brand. Since then some of the replacements have also failed. The drives don't seem to be very good with reporting SMART statuses either, of the 14, only two of those did any kind of SMART reporting before failing.
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We've already seen the trailer, and now the full self-directed video for Grimes' "Genesis" is here. And it's fucking nuts. There's no real narrative here; best to think of it as a headlong plunge…   Read Story »
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Grimes is at the point in her hype-arc where a one-minute trailer for a forthcoming video is a perfectly farmable tract of online content. (That she's capable of making incredibly memorable videos…   Read Story »
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JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, engaged in breakneck shuttle diplomacy to coax Israel and the Palestinians back into peace talks, is flying to the West Bank on Sunday to have a third meeting in as many days with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
U.S., Israeli and Palestinian officials have declined to disclose details of the past three days of closed-door meetings, but Kerry's decision to fly from Jerusalem to Ramallah, West Bank, to see Abbas again before he leaves the region was an indication that the secretary believes there is a chance of bringing the two sides together.
There is deep skepticism that Kerry can get the two sides to agree on a two-state solution — something that has eluded presidents and diplomats for years. But the flurry of meetings has heightened expectations that the two sides can be persuaded to at least restart talks, which broke down in 2008.
In the past, Abbas has said he won't negotiate unless Israel stops building settlements on war-won lands or accepts its 1967 lines — before the capture of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem in a Mideast war that year — as a starting point for border talks. The Palestinians claim all three areas for their future state.
So far, there have been no public signs that the two sides are narrowing their differences.
Azzam al-Ahmad, an official with Abbas' Fatah movement who met with the Palestinian president Saturday night, was not optimistic.
He told the Voice of Palestine Sunday morning that no progress had been made in Kerry's efforts concerning the Palestinians demand that Israel freeze settlements in occupied areas, recognize the 1967 borders and release prisoners.
"Kerry is doing his best and we appreciate these efforts, but so far he didn't bring anything from the Israelis on our demands of the settlements freeze, recognizing the '67 borders and releasing the pre-Oslo prisoners," he said. He was referring to prisoners held since before the so-called Oslo Accords of the early 1990s, a peace effort that established the Palestinian Authority.
"President Abbas told Kerry he wants him to continue his efforts but we can't wait forever," al-Ahmad said.
Kerry has only uttered two words about his talks. "Working hard" is all Kerry would say when a reporter asked him at a photo-op whether progress was being made.
Despite the lack of readouts, there are several clues that the meetings have been more than routine chats.
Most of Kerry's meetings have lasted at least two hours and several of them were much longer. His initial dinner meeting Thursday night with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was clocked at four, and the one Saturday night in a hotel suite with the Israeli prime minister and his advisers lasted more than six hours.
After the meeting broke up past 3 a.m., Kerry took a pre-dawn stroll in Jerusalem with senior advisers. Kerry, the sleeves on his white shirt rolled up his arms, walked with a security escort to a park near the hotel, gesturing and talking with his top advisers on the Mideast peace process.
There were still more hints that Kerry's discussions might be gaining traction.
Legal, military and other officials accompanied Netanyahu at the meeting, perhaps an indication that discussions had reached a more detailed level.
Kerry canceled a visit to Abu Dhabi on his two-week swing through Asia and the Mideast because of his extended discussions on the Mideast peace process in Jerusalem and Amman, Jordan.
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Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
Did you know you can access the Native Plant Information Network with your web-enabled smartphone?
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From: Buda, TX
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Topic: General Botany, Plant Identification
Title: Clarification for botanical (Latin) names for Herbertia
Answered by: Nan Hampton and Joe Marcus
QUESTION:I am looking for a clarification of scientific names. In the classic wildflower book 'Wildflowers of Texas' the author, Geyata Ajilvsgi, attributes the plant Herbertia with the name Alophia drummondii, but your database and a few other internet sources give the plant Purple Pleat-Leaf this name. Ajilvsgi gives Purple Pleat-leaf the name Eustylis purpurea. Which is correct? and what is the correct scientific name for Herbertia?
First of all, there is no official authority for common names of plants. They can, and do, vary from region to region, culture to culture and language to language. However, the Latin or botanical name is meant to be the same and recognized everywhere—in any region and by any culture or language. Nevertheless, plant taxonimists, in their infinite wisdom, do often change the botanical names of plants. Renaming them isn't done, no matter what we might think, simply to irritate us who have learned the former Latin name! There are a number of reasons for name changes, but most have to do with new evidence coming to light which necessitates name changes in order to be in compliance with The Code. The Code is the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (Vienna Code) adopted by the Seventeenth International Botanical Congress, Vienna, Austria, July 2005 and published in 2006. The Code is available online and is the official document containing the rules governing the naming or renaming of plants.
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ITIS shows five unaccepted synonyms for the accepted Alophia drummondii (propeller flower). These synonyms are: Cypella drummondii, Eustylis purpurea, Herbertia drummondii, Nemastylis purpurea, and Tigridia purpurea. In our Native Plant Database we show three common names—propeller plant, purple pleat-leaf and pinewoods lily.
Herbertia lahue is the accepted name listed by ITIS for Herbertia lahue (prairienymph). There are no synonyms listed for this species. In our Native Plant Database we show two common names—prairienymph and herbertia. But then there is Herbertia lahue ssp. caerulea (prairienymph) with five unaccepted synonyms listed: Alophia drummondii, Herbertia caerulea, Trifurcia caerulea, Trifurcia lahue ssp. caerulea.
We can see how you could be confused! You can read the accounts from Flora of North America for Alophia drummondii, and Herbertia lahue which give us some insights into the confusion about the two names and gives us detailed descriptions of the two species. The explanation under the entry, Herbertia, says that the two names have been confused because of "an erroneous interpretation of the identity of the type species of Alophia (P. Goldblatt 1975)."
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