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(WMC-TV) - The Memphis Firefighters Association is fighting a new kind of battle. Benefits are now at stake.
The firefighters' union is fighting for their pension by hiring their own team to look at the city's dire predictions in a report released Thursday.
"It's not nearly in as dire straits as they are saying, and basically the taxpayer is getting a hell of a deal on this system," said Thomas Malone with the MFA.
That was Malone's conclusion after getting back the report, which was paid for by the firefighters so their own actuary could look at the pension numbers from the city. The city says their numbers show a massive overhaul is necessary to avoid a future shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars. That the plan is not sustainable for the long haul.
"Firefighters just don't hire on just for the money. They hire on for the benefits for them and their family," said Malone.
The city's report blames the recession for the problem.
Malone says firefighters will leave if the city changes the way things are. Memphis city council member Myron Lowery just received the report, too.
'The more eyes and ears we have looking at this the better off we are, so I applaud the fire department for taking the time to spend the dollars to do this," said Lowery.
He says the firefighters' numbers are better than the city's, but the debate over pensions is not close to being over,
"Unions are here to protect their employees and to not give an inch," said Lowery.
The union and the city will meet next week to talk about the new numbers. The city council has the ultimate vote, but that is a long way off.
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Ocean Front Condo Surf Club 3 in Palm Coast
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2½
- sleeps 7
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Surf Club 3
- rates (USD) $ 2,000 - $ 3,600 / month
vacation rental description
Fifth floor ocean front luxury condo. Three bedroom-two and one half
bath.Gourmet equipped kitchen overlooking ocean.Master has king bed
with private bath,TV/DVD, his/her closets, #2 has queen bed and #3
has two twin beds. Large living and dining room with ocean balcony.
Dining sits 6 plus bar stools.Unit has W/D and all linens.
Surf Club has two large pools ( heated ),kiddie pool,hot tub,outdoor
grill and social hall with fireplace.Onsite management.Well equipped
exercise spa over looking the ocean,high speed internet and local
phone included. Unit is 10 mints from new grocery,20 mints from
historic St Augustine and one and half hours from Disney World.
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property availability
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Last modified on 04-16-2014 at 10:19 AM.
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faye gaston 352-258-6591
condo rental amenities
Underground parking with elevator, gated entrance with 24 hour
security guard.
Intracoastal dock and outdoor grilling area across the street is
part of Surf Club.
Area is quiet and very private with " no drive " beach.
activities and attractions in Palm Coast Atlantic Coast North
Civic auditorium approx 30 mints South with national events. Daytona
Race Way activities during season approx 45 mints South. TPC and
World Golf Village approx 45 mints North.
Major highways near by with easy access for visiting numerous
tourist sites.Such as Disney,Cape Kennedy,Sea World.
St Augustine is the oldest City in the Nation and offers many tours
including Spanish Fort overlooking Bridge of Lions and Harbour.
Deep Sea fishing charters are available as well as scuba diving on
off shore sunken ships. Also,best Outlet Mall in area with over 100
stores. Marineland 10 mints north with very nice children's programs
vacation rental rates
$2000.00 to 3600.00 plus sales tax of 10% and maid fee of 150.00
Monthly discount available for winter months Oct - Feb.
faye gaston 352-258-6591
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Top things to do in Palm Coast
- Visit Historic St Augustine
- Go to Marineland
- Visit Cape Kennedy and Disney
- Fine Dining at the Casa Monica
- Don't miss the two Outlet Malls
Top things to do on a budget
- Visit the numerous State Parks
- Stroll down St George St and take in the shops
- Watch the dolphins at Marineland for just $ 8.00
- Relax on the beach and get a tan
- Go fishing at the Intracoastal Dock across the street
Top things to do with a family
- Enroll the kids in Seacamp at Marineland
- See an I Max movie at World Golf Village
- Take a carriage ride downtown
- Visit the Old and possibly " haunted " lighthouse
- Take in the Alligator Farm.They have a lot more than alligators
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Seven Dolphins earn first team all-PFL honors
Whenever you win a conference championship, there are a lot people that deserve credit for the title.
On Tuesday, 21 Dolphins were honored as all-Pioneer Football League selections with seven earning first team honors.
Headlining the honors was linebacker Mike Klein, who was named PFL Freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
Running back Rudell Small, offensive lineman Leonard Payton and wide receiver Josh Philpart were unanimous first team selections.
"This was a very special team and this shows the respect they have across the conference," said JU head coach Kerwin Bell. "With 21 guys earning recognition, it shows that we were not just a one-man show. This was a complete team effort this season."
Joining the unanimous first team selections are J.J. Laster, offensive lineman Dustin Robinson, linebacker Joseph Fennell and defensive back Jordan Dewhirst.
Klein moved into the starting lineup midseason due to a season-ending injury to Layne McCombs and shined. He had 5.5 tackles for a loss, including 2.5 sacks, with 39 tackles – most of those coming in the last six games of the season.
Small and Laster were ranked Nos. 1 and 2 in the PFL in rushing yards all season, with Small becoming the first running back in program history to record three straight 1,000-yard seasons. It is Small's third straight first team honor.
Philpart led the team with 48 receptions and 800 yards with 12 touchdown receptions, the second highest single-season total in JU history.
Payton earned first team all-conference honors for the second straight year, with Robinson receiving his first honor after anchoring the front five of the highest ranked offense in the country.
Fennell was second on the team in tackles with 63 and recorded a career-high two interceptions to move up from his second team selection in 2009.
Dewhirst led a much-improved JU secondary having an impressive sophomore season after moving from linebacker in the spring. He led the team with four interceptions, eight pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
The second team featured tight end Chris Kuck, quarterback Josh McGregor, offensive linemen Kevin Halverson and Ian Osking, defensive lineman Bradley Burns and linebacker Will Perry.
JU placed seven on the honorable mention list – wide receiver Larry Thompson, defensive linemen Rolando Fines and Mike Mayoral, defensive backs Leonard Smith and Colby Walden, as well as return specialist Elliott Finkley.
Dayton's Steve Valentio was named PFL Offensive Player of the Year, while Drake's Dain Taylor was named PFL Defensive Player of the Year. Dayton's Rick Chamberlin was named PFL Coach of the Year while Davidson's Jonathan Carkhuff was named PFL Offensive Player of the Year.


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Intersecting Canal View - Gulf Access in Cape Coral
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Harbour Lights
- rates (USD) $ 1,550 - $ 2,750 / month
vacation rental description
Enjoy amazing views across the 200 ft wide Rubicon canal, with
Intersecting Canals viewable from almost every room. This second
floor 2 bedroom 2 bath condo also has a sprial staircase off the
screened lanai for easy access to the heated pool and boat dock area.
Master bedroom with it's beautiful view of the intersecting canals,
has a King size bed with large closet, 42" LCD HDTV, & Ceiling Fan
Private bath, vanity, and a private entrance with sliding glass
doors to the lanai.
Guest room has 2 twin size beds with plenty of closet space, 42" HDTV
and second bath just outside its door.
The Living Room includes a sofa, love seat, Recliner, 2 arm chairs
50" LCD HDTV Flat Screen TV with DVD-VCR player and ceiling fan.
The dining room comes with an expandable table with 6 chairs.
The Kitchen comes with Table and Chairs and all dishes and utensils for cooking and
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condo rental amenities
Elegantly decorated condo, with a large living area opening up
through sliding glass doors to your private screened lanai where you
can sip your morning coffee or afternoon drink as you take in
the beautiful view of the intersecting canals.
* 50" LCD HDTV Flat Screen Television, with DVD-VCR Recorder.
* Carpeted floors in Living and Dinning rooms, and both bedrooms.
* Tile floors in entryway, kitchen, baths, lanai and laundry room.
* A/C and ceiling fans
* Dishes
* Glasses
* Utensils
* Toaster
* Coffee machine
* Refrigerator with Ice Maker
* Stove w/ oven
* Microwave
* Dishwasher
* Washing Machine
* Electric dryer
* Cable TV
* VCR/DVD players
* Bed linen
* Towels
* Iron
* Patio Furniture
Covered parking with additional visitor parking.
activities and attractions in Cape Coral Gulf Coast South
Situated in the Country Club area of Cape Coral and a short 4 mile
drive to the Cape Coral Yacht Club and beach.
A quick car or boat ride takes you to FT. Myers Beach, Sanibel, and
Captiva Island. Spend your time boating, fishing, and biking at the
renowned J.N. Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bird Sanctuary.
Fourmile Cove Ecological Park also has walking trails, Kayak trails,
and rentals. You can fish right out the back door on the Gulf
Access Canal, or just relax by the heated pool and soak up the
sun!!! If you enjoy golfing there are numerous golf courses in the
area. You can tour the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford,
take in a play at the Barbara B. Mann Center for Performing Arts, or
check out the art exhibits at the William R. Frizzell Cultural
vacation rental rates
January 1st thru April 30th $2750 / month
October 1st thru December 31st $1950 / month
May 1st thru September 30th $1750 / month
Rates include cable TV Internet and electric service up
to $75.00 per month.
This is a NON-SMOKING unit
No Pets.
Minimum 90 day rental period.
A $1000 Booking/Security Deposit is required.
One time Cleaning Fee: $125.00 - All prices plus 11% Tourist Tax
Booking/Security deposit and cleaning fee is due within 10 days of booking your dates.
This condo is available to rent throughout the year.
Call for last minute discounts and long term (over 6 months) rental discounts!
Kevin Hausrath (716) 609-4261
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In this letter hundreds of civil society organisations, including Wetlands International, urge the Co-Chairs and Member States of the post-2015 Sustainable Development Framework process to have climate adequately reflected in their Goals.
The 2013 Warsaw Framework for REDD+ agreed upon at the last climate conference (COP19) was a positive step forward. However, there is unfinished business on REDD+ safeguards. Additional guidance is needed including an agreement on the types of information to be provided through safeguards information systems (SIS). This submission provides recommendations to be addressed this year in order to assist countries in implementing safeguards equitably and effectively, and in establishing their SIS.
The Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA): Building Resilient Nations and Communities, agreed by Member States in 2005, is coming up for revision in 2015. Wetlands International puts forward a set of recommendations for inclusion in the post 2015 Framework, summarised in this briefing, calling for increased attention to the need for integrated water and wetland management to reduce disaster risk.
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News Briefs
Date: January 23, 2013
by: Observer Staff
+ Half marathon yields temporary road closure
Runners in the Suncoast Half Marathon will make their way through the Lakewood Ranch community, traveling through parts of Summerfield, Riverwalk and all three sections of the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, Sunday, Jan. 27. Hidden River Trail will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5 to 8:30 a.m.
+ Serenity Creek Subdivision to expand
The Manatee County Planning Commission unanimously approved an expansion of the Serenity Creek Subdivision in East County.
The addition of 26 lots on .86 acres of land on the east side of Pope Road, south of State Road 64, serves as a corrective rezoning to add lots that were inadvertently left off the original rezone, said Rossina Leider, senior development review specialist for the project.
Single-family residential lots will increase from 85 to 111.
Leider said the expansion of Serenity Creek, a project by Meritage Homes of Florida, is a logical expansion of the previous Planned Development Residential (PDR).
Compatible to other projects in the area, the project sits on open space and is low density, Leider said.
Meetings & Agendas
• Manatee County School Board Workshop — 3 p.m. Jan. 24, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
• Manatee County School Board Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Jan. 28, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
• Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Meeting — 9 a.m. Jan. 29, at the Manatee County Administration Building, 112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
• Manatee County School Board Citizens Advisory Group Meeting — 6 p.m. Jan. 30, at the Professional Support Center, 2501 63rd Ave. E., Bradenton
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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Klauber, Mancini honored by AJC
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, in November.
Temples share the Torah
Twenty-three years ago, Temple Sinai received a Torah on loan when it organized a new congregation in Sarasota.


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Chart C
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Row 3: Turn the work, sl1k, k to 1sts before hole, k2totbl2, k1.
Row 4: Turn the work, sl1p, p to 1 sts before hole, p2to, p1.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until all sts on the heel have been turned and 20 (20, 22) sts remain.
Knit 1 round in MC and simultaneously pick up 16 (16, 16) sts on either side of the heel flap so that there are now 84 (84, 90) sts in total in the round.
Place 2 markers, one on each side of the heel where the border between the picked up sts and the sts for the top of the foot are.
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After every decreasing round knit one round without decreasing.
Continue decreasing until 64 (64, 72) sts remain on the needles.
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Decrease 8 sts evenly in the round.
Knit 5 rounds without decreasing.
Decrease 8 sts evenly in the round.
Knit 4 rounds without decreasing.
Decrease 8 sts in the round.
Knit 3 rounds without decreasing.
*Decrease 8 sts evenly in the round.
Knit 2 rounds without decreases.**
Repeat from * to ** until 16 sts remain in the round.
(K2to) 8 times.
Break yarn and pull the tail through the 8 remaining sts.
Weave in ends.
Repeat these directions for the second sock.
Use chart B and place the letter "R" 5 rows below the last CC round on the cuff and centered on the heel with CC yarn and duplicate stitch.
For sock 1 use chart C, CC yarn and duplicate stitch to place the eagle 5 rows below the first CC band on the foot and centered in front of the sock.
Repeat for sock 2, using chart D, instead.
Author's Note: Feel free to use intarsia to work the charts while you are knitting the sock, if you are so inclined.
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The food was very good in the restaurants but not so hot on the buffet. I did get tired of all the extra cost all over the ship. You had to pay for coffee at all the venues except the buffet. So while there was access to all sorts of nice spots to sit and enjoy the ship and people watch it cost you every time if you wanted a tea or coffee.
The entertainment was awesome. Loved the Blue Man group the best. It was good that you had to sign up for the shows, no lines and room to sit. No problem.
I may be alone on this one but I really missed the grand Foyer experience. The main customer service and excursion area was all business and no "WOW" that is typical of most great ships.
I absolutely hated the fact that we had to go through the casino to get to most places on the ship. I hate cigarette smoke it drives my nose crazy. The casino was way in your face.
It would have been nice to have someone explain the lights and how things worked. Other passengers helped us figure out the light tricks ( had to put your card in a slot to get the lights to work a good idea for conservation of energy but frustrating up front!)
I was glad I went, had a good time. But would not do it again and would not really recommend it to a friend. more of a floating Hotel than a Cruise ship.
And as usual with NCL constant extra charges and the hard sell.
We did visit a friend in the singles area and wow what a nice closet but not a room I would have been comfortable in for more than 5 minutes! Very tiny.
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The 76ers and Brett Borwn have agreed on a 4 year contract, reports Ian Thomsen of Sports Illustrated.
After a long search, the Sixers appear to have settled on the player development oriented Spurs assistant Brett Brown as their new head coach.
Whether or not you think the Sixers should hire him, Michael Curry has done many things well so far in his young coaching career.
We look at the possibilities if Sam Hinkie decides to not hire a coach for the upcoming season.
Marc Stein sent out a series of tweets at some ghastly hour of the night intimating the new Sixers head coach will be one of two people: San Antonio's Brett Brown or our dear hold friend Michael Curry
Sam Hinkie won't stop until all the rumors are proved false. He's apparently received permission to reach out to two Bulls assistants.
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Hey I think it's just cool that the Sixers and Spurs are agreeing on something. We must be doing something right!
The Sixers finally have a head coach. And he's a Spurs assistant. This is the best night of my life.
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Jerry has his heart in the right place, and the leadership skills to keep our city moving in the right direction as we try to make our way in this economy. Jerry owns a long-time successful business and is used to making difficult budget decisions every day. Jerry's experience on the City's Planning Commission also gives him the insight and experience to help guide our City. He's put in the time in so many ways to help our youth, our parks, and our city as a whole. He just brings so much to the table.
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Jerry not only has the most experience with city issues, he also has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. Last night was an amazing evening - and the love and passion that Jerry has for his community, his friends and his family were very evident. Jerry is far and above the most qualified candidate for Pleasanton City Council - and he will represent the people of Pleasanton with intelligence, passion and the utmost commitment.


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By Rachel Lynch
Hotel Milk is a love story, my love story. Well… maybe it's not love. Maybe it's lust. Anyways, it's raunchy, unnecessary and will most likely offend you. A big coffee table book to make your guests uncomfortable, what could be better?
-- Rachel Lynch
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Publish Date April 13, 2011
Dimensions Standard Portrait 94 pgs
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Category Arts & Photography
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Since its inception in 2003, the overwhelming majority of Next Generation Scholars' students (NGS) have come from low-income families – NGS utilizes a fee-for-service model for students from middle and upper income families. The revenue generated from serving students with privilege supports our work with low-income students.
Nearly all NGS students live in central and north Marin – areas with the highest density of residents living in poverty.
NGS actively recruits and serves an equal percentage of female and male students. Given the educational data regarding the significantly diminished outcomes for low income, young males of color, NGS places a high priority on recruiting males to balance the female participation.
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Phase II of the MOMS Partnership aims to:
- conduct a needs assessment of the mental health of mothers residing in New Haven, CT;
- provide on-site group intervention services (randomized by housing community) to improve signs/symptoms of depression/stress/trauma among mothers living onsite.
Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy
Behavioral: Case Management
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|New Haven Mental Health Outreach for MotherS (MOMS) Partnership
- Attitude toward seeking mental health treatment [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Self-report questionnaire which measure attitudes toward seeking mental health treatment
- Depressive and anxiety symptoms [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Signs/symptoms of depression and anxiety, as measured by self-report questionnaires
- Parenting stress [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Selt-report questionnaire which measures level of stress among mothers
- Gainful employment [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Measure of subject's ability to obtain gainful employment
- Cost [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Relative cost-effectiveness of our cognitive-behavioral intervention will be assessed using incremental cost-effectiveness ratios.
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|Study Start Date:
|September 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|August 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|August 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy
8-session Cognitive-Behavioral intervention based on Munoz et al's Mother Baby Manual, modified to meet the needs of mothers of children of all ages residing in public housing in New Haven, CT
Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy
CBT Group
Other Name: CBT Group
Active Comparator: Case Management
Case Management services to connect study subjects with appropriate behavioral health services in the community, based upon the Wraparound Milwaukee Model of Case Management
Behavioral: Case Management
Case Management
Other Name: Case Management services, based upon the Wraparound Milwaukee Model of Case Management
Detailed Description:
The purpose of this project is to expand and enhance the New Haven Mental health Outreach for Mothers (MOMs) Coalition beyond pregnancy and depression to include a broader definition of mental illness (depressive, anxiety, and substance use disorders), and a larger target population (low-income, racially and ethnically diverse, pregnant and parenting women) in the City of New Haven. Through this expansion, the Coalition will bring together the community of women, their families and advocates, healthcare providers, policy and agency leaders, and academics, to inform the development and conduct of public health approaches around the mental health of low-income, racially and ethnically diverse, pregnant and parenting women. The specific goals of this Phase I proposal are:
- To conduct a community-led needs assessment on the mental health of low-income, ethnically and racially diverse pregnant and parenting women in the City of New Haven.
- To provide randomized intervention services to improve signs/symptoms of depression/stress/trauma among mothers living in public housing in New Haven, CT
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|16 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- CES-D score >=16
- Child under the age of 18 (participant must be a mother)
- Resident of public housing authority complex in New Haven, CT
Exclusion Criteria:
- Positive for psychosis
- Active suicidal ideation
- Non-English or Spanish speakers
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Unwilling to accept randomization
- Moving within the intervention & follow-up period
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01665872
|Contact: Kia Levey, MSW
|(203) 764-8601
|Contact: Heather B Howell, MSW
|(203) 764-6615
|United States, Connecticut
|Yale School of Medicine
|New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06510
|Principal Investigator: Megan V Smith, MPH, DrPH
|Principal Investigator:
|Megan V Smith, MPH, DrPH
|Yale School of Medicine
|Study Director:
|Kia Levey, MSW
|Yale School of Medicine
Additional Information:
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Megan Smith, Assistant Professor, Yale University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01665872 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 13, 2012
|Last Updated:
|February 14, 2013
|Health Authority:
|United States: Federal Government (DHHS)
United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Yale University:
Public Housing
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Depressive Disorder
Behavioral Symptoms
Mood Disorders
Mental Disorders
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Article by: Gregg Glaser - Vodka. How does one begin to wrap one's mind around the subject of vodka? The simple word "big" is far too small to describe this behemoth of a spirit. Speaking with the people who sell vodka – the producers importers wholesalers retailers, bar and restaurant owners – and those who write about spirits for a living, reveals fascinating and sobering insights into this x-number of times distilled, x-number of times filtered, massively produced, hugely marketed, [...] Read More »
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In this presentation, Gino Marckx introduces the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is not a methodology, but a simple strategy for achieving personal productivity and a work/life balance.
The Pomodoro Technique was created in Italy, where Pomo d'oro means "tomato". It was named for a kitchen timer that was made to look like a tomato. The timer was used as a part of the technique which helped people focus on a single task for a set amount of time, reducing unproductive multitasking. In this presentation, Gino Marckx will introduce the tools and strategies for employing this valuable concept, and show how the Pomodoro Technique can be integrated into an agile framework.
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Justin Zang, music director of the University of Maine's Collegiate Chorale, has been involved in more than 400 performances as a student in the School of Performing Arts.
Zang of Wiscasset, Maine, is a third-year graduate student majoring in choral conducting and vocal performance, and expects to graduate in May.
Along with conducting the Collegiate Chorale, he is also a member of the Senior Skulls Honor Society; has worked with New Student Programs as part of Team Maine for the past six years; was the director of the UMaine Visitor Center for two years; and has been involved with many musical ensembles on campus, including Maine Steiners, University Singers and Black Bear Men's Chorus. He has also had lead roles in UMaine theater productions of "Hair" and "Sweeney Todd."
Zang has participated in so many performances that he estimates most of his time as a student was spent in rehearsals. He says music has always been one of his passions and he has been singing in choruses for 20 years.
"I thoroughly enjoy working with students, both young and old, to help them realize their potential in the musical community," Zang says. "There is no better feeling than creating music with a group of individuals that are searching for the special moment that only a musical experience can provide."
Zang initially wanted to be a music teacher, but grew interested in working with choirs after attending UMaine as an undergraduate. He then decided to enroll in graduate school for choral conducting.
"I came to UMaine because I felt at home here," Zang says. "I knew from the moment I set foot on campus that I could spend the next four, five, six or even seven years of my life here. This community of people on campus is like no other — friendly, compassionate and caring."
Zang says he has had the time of his life conducting the Collegiate Chorale and is proud of boosting the number of members from 35 to 95 in the past year.
"I never feel like I'm lost in a sea of students here," Zang says. "I feel like I make a difference on campus as an individual and that I contribute to the overall community aspect of UMaine."
One of Zang's proudest moments of his musical career occurred during his first year of graduate school. He was chosen by Distinguished Concerts International New York to perform at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City with Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre. Zang says there were 220 singers in the choir, and he was one of 20 to be individually invited by Whitacre and Distinguished Concerts International.
"UMaine has made the biggest impact on my life," Zang says. "It has helped me realize my potential, not only as musician, but as a human being.
"UMaine helped me realize that the only boundaries on success that exist are the ones that we build ourselves," Zang says. "As long as you're willing to have the determination to accomplish your goals, this university can help make your dream a reality through support of the staff, faculty and administration."
Zang says he has worked with many professors that have contributed to the person he is today, but has worked closely with Dennis Cox, his conducting mentor, and Elizabeth Downing, who hired him at New Student Programs. He credits Cox with helping him improve his skills as a musician and director and credits Downing with allowing him to become an effective leader.
After graduation, Zang plans to work with Bangor-area choirs, as well as UMaine enrollment management and New Student Programs to continue promoting the university.
"I want to share my experience with prospective college students and help them create a bright future for themselves like I feel I have here at UMaine," Zang says.
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Once upon a time, Santino Fontana just couldn't picture himself as a prince. Long story short, in a spin on a fairy tale ending, here he is playing the Prince in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella — which began previews Jan. 25 and opens March 3 at the Broadway Theatre — and he's having a ball.
"I had huge hesitations," admits Fontana, whose Broadway credits include Sunday in the Park with George and Billy Elliot. "When I got the offer, I said, 'The Prince? Me? Are you sure?' It's not something I'd normally be drawn to, to be honest. There are other things I'd rather do than play a boring, stereotypical Prince with the depth of a contact lens. But then I read the script, and it made total sense. This is another weird, random thing that I am totally right for. Several friends have called me and said, 'What are you doing?' I'm like, 'No, it's not the Cinderella you think!'"
As part of his magical makeover, Beane, who most recently co-wrote Broadway's Lysistrata Jones and Sister Act, has added depth to Cinderella's kingdom of characters. "Sure, the Prince is charming, witty, fair, kind, and everything I wish I were all the time, but he's also a complicated guy," Fontana says. "He's about to be King, so he's having this huge existential crisis." The Prince's first song is "Me, Who Am I?," an added number originally cut from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Me and Juliet. "Amidst vanquishing dragons and giants, he's basically trying to figure out what kind of king he should be and how he should rule. Luckily, Cinderella helps him figure things out, and it all ends happily ever after."Continued...


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Police are asking for your help finding a missing man out of St. Joseph County.
Douglas Wilcox is the owner of a home on the 21000 block of Sandybrook Lane which caught fire on Sunday. Crews responding to the fire were unable to locate Wilcox. They do not believe he was home at the time of the fire, and his vehicle was not there either.
Family members told police that they had not spoken to him since Saturday.
Wilcox is 62-years-old. He is 5'11" and 228 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He drives a 2003 Black Ford Taurus. Police believe his license plate is HW 6244.
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When Republican Trent Lott sat down for lunch with Democrat Tom Daschle on Monday afternoon, mere hours before voters shellacked President Obama and his party in the midterm elections, it was more than just two former Senate gladiators getting together to reminisce about old times
President Obama talks about the "really terrific public servants" who have lost their jobs this election.
Pete Rouse is no stranger to tough battles as Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle's (D-S.D.) top aide. He was part of the team that catapulted Daschle into his leadership post in 1994 and four years later helped negotiate the terms of former President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial.
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There is a term used widely on Capitol Hill, and it needs no explanation to the tens of thousands who work there serving the House and Senate. The term is "old bulls," and it is used to describe the most senior members of Congress.
He walks through Washington's Reagan National Airport, arriving as he does nearly every Monday from a weekend home in South Dakota. He makes his way unnoticed.
Sen. John Thune sits down with CNN's Dana Bash for a one-on-one interview.
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It's hard to believe that eight months have gone by and my first year in Congress is two-thirds complete.
A leading contender to serve as the top deputy to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is no longer under consideration for the post, as 17 top jobs at the department remain unfilled in the middle of the financial crisis.
The Obama administration is hosting a summit Thursday designed to cure a frustrated patient battling a persistent ailment: The United States and its rising health care costs.
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Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is a leading contender to become the next secretary of the Health and Human Services department, two senior administration officials told CNN. However, the officials stressed that President Obama is still checking out several other potential nominees for the critical job of shepherding his health-care reform plan through Congress.
President Obama is riding on high approval ratings, despite a number of failed high-profile nominations that have caused headaches for the young administration.
They say that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. The White House ought to send out a memo as a reminder.
The recent debate over the nearly $900 billion economic stimulus plan and revelations of tax problems by three Obama administration appointees have voters angrily jamming phone lines on Capitol Hill to air their frustrations to their elected representatives.
President Obama says there is 'no silver bullet' to fixing the economy.
Former Sen. Tom Daschle's decision to withdraw his nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services has observers buzzing about what the loss means to President Obama's health care agenda.
Mark Preston and Patricia Murphy give their take on the withdrawal of two Obama nominees.
President Barack Obama on Tuesday admitted he made a mistake in handling the nomination of Tom Daschle as his health and human services secretary, saying Daschle's tax problems sent a message that the politically powerful are treated differently from average people.
The White House insists that it was entirely former Sen. Tom Daschle's decision to withdraw his nomination, but some observers say he didn't have a choice.
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs answers questions about Tom Daschle's HHS withdrawal.
Sports fans argue that the National Football League is the toughest game outside of war. I would argue Washington politics is also a pretty rough arena.
HLN's Chuck Roberts breaks down Tom Daschle's withdrawal with NPR political editor Ken Rudin.
Former Sen. Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a statement Tuesday from the White House.
President Obama joined CNN's Anderson Cooper on Tuesday to discuss the withdrawal of Tom Daschle as health and human services secretary-designate and the state of the U.S. economy. Here is a transcript of the interview:
Nancy Killefer withdrew her nomination Tuesday to become the Obama administration's chief performance officer, citing unspecified problems with District of Columbia unemployment tax.
The appointment process which started out so smoothly for President Obama has turned into a problem.
All this week, we're taking aim at one word and one theme. It is something the president has promised and we're holding him to it: transparency. If it's more than an updated campaign slogan, the president might start by looking at his own Cabinet picks.
CNN's Campbell Brown questions tax issues that have surfaced with two of Obama's cabinet picks.
Tom Daschle apologizes to President Obama and the American people for making a mistake on his taxes.
Democratic senators stood behind Health and Human Services Secretary-designate Tom Daschle Monday after a closed-door session of the Senate Finance Committee on the former South Dakota senator's tax troubles.
As the Obama administration pushes his economic plan, it faces another distraction. CNN's Elaine Quijano explains.
Four prominent Democratic senators spoke out Saturday in support of former Sen. Tom Daschle, whose tax records have come under scrutiny since President Obama nominated him for a Cabinet position.
The Senate Finance committee will meet Monday to review the tax records of former Sen. Tom Daschle, President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services who, according to sources, didn't pay taxes on a car and driver he had been loaned.
President-elect Barack Obama on Friday announced Leon Panetta as his pick for CIA director and retired Adm. Dennis Blair for director of national intelligence.
President-elect Barack Obama has selected Leon Panetta as CIA director and Dennis Blair as director of national intelligence.
Tom Daschle, the new administration's point man on health care reform, calls flaws in health care "corrosive."
President-elect Barack Obama's point man on health care reform wasted no time in portraying a sense of urgency on the issue at his confirmation hearing Thursday.
To most Democrats and many Americans, the Bush/Cheney nightmare is over!
Tom Daschle says he is honored to be nominated as President-elect Obama's health care point man.
President-elect Barack Obama announced Thursday that he has chosen former Sen. Tom Daschle to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Former Sen. Tom Daschle will be announced Thursday as President-elect Barack Obama's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, a Democratic source said Wednesday.
Renewable energy advocates were upbeat Thursday as they met in Washington, D.C. to discuss upcoming energy policies expected under a new Obama Administration.
CNN's Brian Todd reports on the vetting of Sen. Hillary Clinton for secretary of state.
President-elect Obama is on track to nominate Sen. Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state after Thanksgiving, three aides on Obama's transition team told CNN Thursday.
President-elect Barack Obama's top choice for secretary of homeland security is Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, multiple Democratic sources close to the transition told CNN on condition of anonymity.
CNN's Anderson Cooper and panelists discuss potential candidates for the next Secretary of State.
A longtime friend of Barack and Michelle Obama's has been appointed as a senior adviser to the incoming president.
To the victor belong the spoils, and after eight years out of the White House, Democrats want to be spoiled with high-profile jobs.
Former Sen. Tom Daschle criticizes the anthrax investigation and defends Barack Obama's energy plan.
An intended recipient of one of the anthrax-laced letters sent in 2001's anthrax scare said Monday he was "very skeptical" of the government's investigation.
Former Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle is throwing his support to Sen. Barack Obama in the scramble for the party's 2008 presidential nomination, an Obama campaign aide told CNN.
Sen. Tim Johnson, who underwent brain surgery Thursday morning, is responding to word and touch, his doctor said.
A prominent Republican who had not been to Washington lately last week dropped into the capital, a city in the doldrums with both Congress and the president out of town. He was struck by one unexpected topic concentrating the attention of Republican insiders. It was not Iraq, Social Security or the Supreme Court.
What would New Year's Eve be without party favors?
Drawing the curtain on a decade as the Senate's Democratic leader and more than a quarter century in Congress, Sen. Tom Daschle bid farewell to his colleagues on the Senate floor Friday, saying he is approaching his future outside of Congress with "great optimism, hope and anticipation."
Harry Reid is the kind of adversary who might just wear you down.
U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan of North Dakota said Friday that he will remain chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee in the coming congressional session.
Business lobbyists are confident they will now be able to win congressional approval for legislation to end asbestos litigation, according to a published report.
In the wake of Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle's election defeat Tuesday, Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada said Wednesday that he has enough support among his colleagues to become the next Democratic leader.
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Republican challenger John Thune beat Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, adding a South Dakota Senate seat to GOP gains in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and the Carolinas.
Former GOP Rep. John Thune has defeated Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle after portraying the incumbent as an obstructionist who was out of touch with South Dakota voters.
Republicans were projected to increase their grip on the Senate with a strong showing across the South Tuesday, and the Senate's top Democrat was projected to lose his seat in South Dakota.
There are just 10 Senate races where party turnovers are considered possible, and just two where turnovers are considered likely.
They may be big names back home, but at this week's convention many top Republicans will cede the limelight to President Bush while busying themselves networking, raising money and energizing themselves for their own campaigns.
The last place you'd expect to hear a politician promoting a centrist initiative to seek bipartisan solutions is at a political party convention.
Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle spoke Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention. This is a transcript of his speech.
The chiefs of the CIA and FBI told senators Thursday that the current terror threat against the United States is at its highest level since the attacks of September 11, 2001, according to senators and congressional staff who were present at the closed-door meeting.
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One casualty of the war in Iraq and the way it has dominated the nation's attention is President Bush's legislative agenda.
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Three key storylines play out today: President Bush at the White House with Ariel Sharon. John Kerry in New York with Hillary Clinton. And the ongoing 9/11 commission hearings with George Tenet and Robert Mueller.
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The Senate has approved President Bush's nominee for housing secretary, Alphonso Jackson, despite threats from Democrats to block the nomination in protest of White House appointments of federal judges while Congress is out of session.
Democrats are eager to fight this election on the economy, education, the deficit -- but today they're stuck fighting each other over one of the most potent wedge issues around -- guns.
Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie delivers another broadside against John Kerry today at the RNC winter meeting in Washington. We can summarize it in a single tried and true phrase: "soft on defense."
After President Bush's State of the Union speech, a Democratic response was delivered by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota.
Senate Democrats and a handful of Republicans blocked a giant spending bill Tuesday, but Senate leaders from both parties said they expect the legislation to pass by week's end.
In response to President Bush's State of the Union address, two congressional leaders discussed Democratic priorities on topics including health care, the economy and national security.
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John Thune is set to announce Monday night whether he'll challenge Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle in November, and while nothing's certain until Thune says the word, top Republicans in Washington are confident he'll run.
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Setting up an expensive, high-stakes race with national implications, former GOP Rep. John Thune of South Dakota announced Monday night that he will try to unseat the Senate's top Democrat, Minority Leader Tom Daschle, in November's election.
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Flying Wild Hog, the Polish studio behind the sci-fi shooter Hard Reset (AusGamers 7.5/10), has revealed their next project as a "total re-imagining" of Shadow Warrior, to be published be Devolver Digital of Serious Sam and Hotline Miami fame.
An official website currently features only a single image with a slain member of the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia.
Shadow Warrior was originally released in 1997, developed by Duke Nukem 3D creators 3D Realms on the Build Engine. Like Duke, the game featured a lot of tongue in cheek humour, and political incorrectness --most notably its heavy use of Japanese racial stereotyping. It's unknown if those elements will be revived of modernised for the new game.
The announcement also indicates that Blade Analyzer Pro, a peculiar software product that Devolver Digital launched on Steam Greenlight yesterday, is likely to be some manner of marketing for the Shadow Warrior game. The publisher describes the application as "the latest consumer software product from Zilla Enterprises' weapons division and is designed to identify and catalog all manner of swords, knives, and other blades of historical significance" --Zilla Enterprises being the primary antagonists of the original Shadow Warrior.
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About city :
A historic city with a modern face that is full of surprises, London is the biggest city in Western Europe, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. With a population of more than eight million (and 14 million in the London metropolitan area) London is one of the world's foremost cities in the fields of finance, culture, the arts, fashion, and cuisine. This global city is a trendsetter in various fields and attracts numerous tourists from around the world every year.
- By air : Londonis the best-connected city in the world by air, with the maximum number of flights arriving in this global city. Travelers can arrive in London from any of 6 airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Stansted, Luton, and Southend. All the airports are well connected to the city by bus or tube routes, with accessibility to nearby railway stations. For travelers arriving at Heathrow, the Heathrow Express tube line is the most convenient way to get from the airport to the city.
- By train : Travelers can arrive in London by train from mainland Europe or the other parts of the UK.The operator Eurostar runs trains from Paris and Brussels, along a high-speed rail line which crosses the English Channel under the sea via the Channel Tunnel, and arrives at St. Pancras International Station.
- By bus : Bus services (called coach services in the UK) run by National Express, Eurolines, Megabus, and Greyhound offer reasonable fares and convenient access to London from many destinations in Europe and across the UK. Most bus services arrive at Victoria Coach Station near Buckingham Palace Road and the Victoria railway station. All the bus operators allow online booking in advance, which is good way to get a ticket at a lower fare.
- By car : If you're fond of driving, you can always drive to London from mainland Europe or elsewhere in the UK. The M2 and M20 are the main motorways from the coastal towns of Folkestone and Dover (where travelers arrive from Europe) to London. From the shipping town of Southampton the main highway to London is the M3. From Scotland the main motorway to London is the M1, while the A1 is the highway from Scotland's capital Edinburgh to London. The M25 circular motorway surrounds the city of London.
- Getting around London : Once in London travelers will find a number of options, including trains, buses (including London's iconic red double-decker buses), and the London Tube that offer convenient ways to get around the city. The London taxis or black cabs are another option. Minicabs which can be pre-booked are another way of traveling around the city.
- Oyster Card : While in London, an easy way to pay for travel by bus and tube is the handy Oyster Card. Travelers can purchase an Oyster card and charge it up with a fixed sum. With every journey by tube or bus a sum is deducted. The fare on an Oyster card is less than the regular fare for that distance. When you leave the city you can hand back the card at an Oyster Customer Service kiosk and get a refund on the amount not yet used on your card.
The weather in London in summer is pleasant with temperatures ranging from 18 C to 30 C on very warm days. Summer evenings extend well into the night and are a great time to explore the city, as the mild weather is great for walking. In spring and autumn temperatures are chillier ranging from 11 C to 15 C. Winter in London gets very cold, and can be snowy, with daytime temperatures ranging from 2 C and 6 C, nighttime temperatures dip well below zero, though the Christmas lights brighten up the city. Be prepared for rainfall throughout the year, with peak rainfall occurring in August and November. While in London it is advisable to dress in layers and carry an umbrella or windcheater all year round.
Which is the best season to visit London ?
The summer months (May to July) are the best season to visit London as the weather is mild and evenings are longer, so you can make the most of the daylight hours to go sightseeing and enjoy the city's attractions.
In and Around London :
There's a great deal to see and do in London and this vibrant city offers many attractions for tourists with varied interests and across all ages.
Things to do :
- See historic monuments and modern buildings : London is home to both historic and modern attractions. Some of London's historic attractions are Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London,Tower Bridge, Marble Arch, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul's Cathedral, and Trafalgar Square. London's modern attractions include the London Eye, and eye-catching buildings such as the Gherkin and the Shard.
- Visit world-famous museums : London has numerous interesting museums and entryto many of them is free. From world famous art galleries to museums of science and history, to literary and cultural curiosities, London's museums are a delight. There are around 240 museums recognized by the British government in London. Some of the largest and best museums in London are: the British Museum known for its collection of historical artifacts including the Rosetta Stone, the National Gallery famous for its grand collection of art including the British masters, the National Portrait Gallery that features portraits of the leading figures of British history, the Victoria and Albert Museum that showcases the historical and industrial heritage of the nation, the Natural History Museum a delight for all ages with amazing exhibits including a giant dinosaur skeleton, The Science museum a great place to introduce young minds to the wonders of science, the Tate Modern that showcases the best of modern British art, the Tate Britain, and theNational Maritime Museumin Greenwich.
- Watch a play : From Shakespeare's Globe Theatre to the open air theatre at Regents Park, and
- Discover the Blue Plaques : Placed all over London by the organization English Heritage, these plaques commemorate the locations where great figures in history including scientists and writers lived, worked, and made their mark. There are more than 800 plaques across the city and they mark the contributions of writers such as Dickens and Kipling, musicians such as Mozart and Jimi Hendrix, and thinkers such as Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx.
- Visit the Royal Parks and London Zoo : London has several green spaces within the city, which offer a refreshing break, jogging tracks, and even pubs and cafes to enjoy a leisurely snack. Some of the best-known Royal Parks are St James Park, Regents Park, Green Park, Hyde Park, and Kensington Gardens. London Zoo is near Regents Park and is well worth the visit to see its conservation efforts and collection of wildlife.
- Explore the London music scene : From Wembley Stadium to musicians playing at Tube stations, London has a lively music scene and caters to all tastes. From classical concerts to Britpop and alternative styles, you're sure to find a venue that provides music to suit your taste in London.
- Visit Wimbledon : The world's oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, Wimbledon known for its green grass courts, pristine white dress code, and strawberries and cream, is well worth a visit, whether you're a tennis aficionado or not. The Wimbledon Museum showcases the history of this grand tournament and at the entrance to Centre Court are inscribed the inspiring words of Kipling "If you can meet with triumph and disaster, and treat those two imposters just the same."
- Watch a football match : If you're a football fan, or just want to experience the thrill of watching a city live its passion, then grab a ticket for a football match and soak in the experience. London is home to more than 15 professional clubs and while many require advance booking to watch a match at the smaller ones you could show up at the football field and get a ticket on match days.
- Go skating : Ice skating is a popular London pastime in winter and you can find a number of rinks in London's Leicester Square, East End, and City areas. Around Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens you can roller skating and speed skating enthusiasts displaying their skills and join them for a rollicking ride.
London offers an immense range of accommodation options for celebrities, heads of state, and regular travelers ranging from luxury and boutique hotels to bed and breakfast options for travelers on a budget. Some of the best accommodation options in London are :
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Where to eat in London
London is one of the world's leading culinary destinations, where many famous chefs such as Gordon Ramsay have critically acclaimed restaurants. Some of the best restaurants in London are:
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Where to shop in London
A fashion center of the world, London is known for its range of large stores by leading retailers on Oxford Street and small
Universities/Colleges in London
London is one of the world's most sought-after academic destinations, with more overseas students coming to London than any other city worldwide. Some of the best colleges and universities in London are:
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE): Considered one of the best social sciences colleges in the world LSE is known for its neo-liberal slant and list of distinguished alumni that include Nobel laureates and heads of state.
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS): This world-famous institute offers liberal arts and law courses with a focus on the Asian and African continents.
London Business School (LBS): One of the world's most highly regarded MBA programmes is offered at this leading business school.
Imperial College London (ICL): A leading university in UK that offers courses in medicine, engineering, science, and business.
King's College: With three campuses located in central London, King's College offers many highly regarded courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Queen Mary, University of London: One of the largest colleges in the University of London, Queen Mary attracts students from around the world for its range of high quality courses.
Entertainment Options in London
London is one of the world's foremost entertainment destinations with plenty to offer for people of all ages. Some of the best known entertainment venues in Londonare:
Barbican Centre: The home of the London Symphony Orchestra which performs about 90 concerts every year, the Barbican is also a venue for theatre, film, and dance events.
Royal Albert Hall: Best-known for the BBC Proms, a festival of Western classical music, this grand hall hosts many excellent concerts through the year.
Royal Opera House: This venue, known for its fine acoustics, has hosted some of the world's best opera artistes in their full-throated splendor, and is considered one of the world's best opera houses.
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire: This concert venue seats around 1,300 people, and hosts a variety of cultural events around the year.
Southbank Centre: This venue has a royal festival hall which seats 3,000 people. Also in the complex are the Queen Elizabeth Hall that offers, theatre, jazz and pop music concerts, and the Purcell Room where poetry readings and chamber music events are held.
Old Vic: The place for theatre in London, this is not to be missed for fans of the theatre.
Sadler's Wells: Reconstructed on the site of a 17th century theatre, this venue offers a range of theatrical performances all year round.
Shakespeare's Globe: Watch a play from the pit in the new Globe theatre and be transported back the golden age of Elizabethan England as you experience true Shakespearean theatre.
Sports and Events in London
London has a range of sporting and cultural events throughout the year. Some of London's major sports tournaments and cultural events are listed below:
Major Sports Events in London
- London Marathon (long-distance running) –the London Marathon lets it runners take a run through the city, starting at Greenwich Park and ending at the Mall.
- Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship (tennis) - The third of the four tennis Grand Slam tournaments,the lawn tennis championships held every year in Wimbledon in July, is known for its keen competition between the world's best players, unmatched sense of history, and delicious strawberries and cream. Premier LeagueFootball– Watching a football match in Wembley Stadium is an experience not to be missed if you're a football fan in London.
- Oxford and Cambridge Boatrace– This historic boat race is held every year between students of these two leading educational institutions from Putney to Mortlake on the River Thames.
London has many venues for different sportsthat make upthe annual calendar of sporting events in the city.
Major Cultural Events in London
Chelsea Flower Show – this annual flower show is the place where celebrities mingle with the not-so-famous in the midst of floral beauty every year in May. Trooping the Colour – The official birthday parade of the Queen, the highlight of this ceremonial event has a grand parade where the Queen reviews her troops.
Notting Hill Carnival – A celebration of life in all its colors, this annual carnival held in August is a great way to see London loosen up and party. BBC Proms – held every year from mid-July to mid-September this series of concerts features some of the best new talents in Classical music.
Open House London Weekend – During theweekend of the third weekend of September many buildings (several hundred) which are not usually open to the public are thrown opened to everyone to view.
London Film Festival – Held every year from mid-October to early November, this festival of film introduces movie goers to the best of British and world cinema.
London Jazz Festival – This festival for Jazz lovers is held at various locations across the city.
Christmas decorations and New Year's celebrations – The Christmas lights in Covent Garden, Regent Street and Trafalgar Square are a sight to be seen, and the New Year's celebrations at Trafalgar Square are a great way to bring the curtain down on the New Year in London.
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