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It's all about value...
Because you are pursuing your graduate degree there is one thing we know about you already - you understand the value of education. You are among the very top percentile in the world to pursue this level of education, and whether earning your master's degree is motivated by a career move, a promotion or a passion for the exchange of ideas and high level thinking, earning a PLU master's degree is an investment in you and your life as a global citizen. PLU graduate programs provide an outstanding educational experience with lifelong value. You will graduate with a prestigious, accredited degree and will have mentors, peers and fellow alumni who will support you throughout your career.
At PLU our goal is to create a partnership that is financially feasible for you to pursue your studies. Financial assistance from PLU, federal and state financial aid programs, student resources, payment options and careful planning help make PLU affordable.
Financial Aid 101
As you look at graduate programs, there are four types of funding resources you should look into:
- Institutional Resources (scholarships, grants, fellowships from the university to which you are applying)
- Federal or State Resources (loans or grants)
- Outside Resources (non-profit organizations, foundations, etc. that fund graduate students)
- Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs (not an initial source of funding, but options for mitigating federal loan debt.)
If you'd like to download a single document that lists all PLU institutional resources, and gives information on federal student loans, outside resources and loan forgiveness programs, you can download the Financial Aid 101 document. If you have any questions about PLU institutional aid, you can contact us at email@example.com.
Institutional Funding
PLU Graduate Scholarships
To demonstrate PLU's commitment to graduate education, scholarship funds are available for the following programs:
- Master of Arts in Education with Residency Certification
Scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $20,000
- The Martinez Foundation Scholarship for New Teachers
Scholarships up $15,000 each for students of color
- Master of Arts in Education, Instructional Leadership
Scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $20,000
- Master of Arts in Education, Principal and Program Administrator Certification
Scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $20,000
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
One merit scholarship of $5000 per semester
Ten merit scholarships of $500 per semester
- Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
Merit scholarships of $2500 per semester
Merit scholarships of $500 per semester
Merit scholarships of $2000 for total program
- Master of Science in Marketing Research
Merit scholarships of up to $2500 per semester
Merit scholarships of $500 per semester
- Rainier Writing Workshop, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Scholarships ranging up to $10,000
- Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy
Two $10,000 scholarships
- Master of Science in Nursing, Care and Outcomes Manager
Scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $20,000
PLU Alumni Tuition Discount*
The PLU Grant provides a 10% discount on tuition for PLU graduates who enroll in a PLU master's level degree or approved master's level certificate program. Restrictions apply to those students who are also PLU employees. The discount begins immediately upon admission. *Please note that the 10% PLU alumni discount is not availible for the DNP program.
PLU School of Business Scholarships
The School of Business has scholarship opportunities available for graduate students (some are for both undergrad and grad students). Students who meet the minimum criteria for a specific scholarship are encouraged to apply. Applications, essays, and resumes should be thoughtfully designed and tailored to the individual scholarship. Only those applicants who meet the criteria will be considered.
Clifford and Lydia Arntson Award in Entrepreneurship Application
Gladys M. Knutzen Memorial M.B.A. Scholarship Application (Graduate)
Gundar King Endowed Scholarship Application (Graduate)
Murray-Danielson Management Award Scholarship Application
PLU Business Network Scholarship
Dr. John A. & Virginia Saffell Endowed Scholarship Application (Graduate)
PLU School of Nursing Scholarships for Continuing Students
The School of Nursing may offer limited scholarship opportunities for admitted graduate students who have successfully completed one year of the program. For more information, contact email@example.com.
PLU Graduate Fellowships
The graduate fellowship program offers graduate students an opportunity to participate in academic and administrative activities that will enhance their graduate education experience, as well as provide financial assistance. A limited number of fellowships are available for each program during the academic year. In general, fellowships involve a time commitment of five to fifteen hours per week, and can contribute $2,000 to $5,000 towards tuition.
To find out more, email: firstname.lastname@example.com
PLU International Graduate Student Scholarships
Full-time international graduate students can be eligible for between $4,000.00 and $7,500.00 in scholarship, renewable for the duration of the graduate program.To find out more, click here.
The Yellow Ribbon Program at PLU
Pacific Lutheran University is proud to partner with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to offer a total of 200 full-tuition, Yellow Ribbon Scholarships to qualified veterans or their dependents. PLU has rich history of working closely with the military community and is excited to provide greater access to private higher education through this important program.
The Yellow Ribbon GI Educational Enhancement Program is component of the Post-9/11 Act of 2008. This partnership between the VA and PLU offers qualified veterans or their dependents full-tuition scholarships to enter either undergraduate or graduate programs at PLU. In the coming academic year, PLU will offer unlimited Yellow Ribbon Scholarships for graduate students.
To find out more, visit: http://www.plu.edu/admission/graduate/yellow-ribbon-program.php
Federal and State Resources
Federal Financial Aid
With more than $60 billion earmarked for student loans, the federal government is committed to helping you attend graduate school. It all begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Why FAFSA?
To apply for federal and state financial aid, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). An analysis of your FAFSA determines how much you and your family can afford to contribute to your education. A variety of factors are taken into account: family income, total savings, family size, and the number of household members in college at the same time.
How to submit a FAFSA
You may submit the FAFSA in one of two ways:
- Complete the FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will be provided a confirmation number and an opportunity to create your own Personal Identification Number (PIN) which you can use immediately to sign your application. This is the recommended and most accurate way to complete the FAFSA.
- Request a paper FAFSA from the US Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Complete and mail the FAFSA using the envelope included with the form. This processing takes approximately two to four weeks.
When completing the FAFSA, be sure to indicate that you want the results of your analysis sent to PLU (use code 003785). Keep copies of everything you submit.
Which application to use
To receive financial assistance for enrollment in fall 2014 or spring of 2015 use the 2014-2015 FAFSA, for summer or fall 2015, the 2015-2016 FAFSA application will be availible on January 1, 2015.
- Apply for the Federal Application for Free Student Aid (FAFSA) PLU School Code 003785
- If you do not have federal PIN, Apply for a PIN - your federal signature
The information from your FAFSA application will be electronically sent to PLU's Office of Financial Aid. They will work with your Student Services Center Counselor to send you your Offer of Financial Aid.
Direct Loans
Direct Loans, from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, are low-interest loans for eligible students to help cover the cost of higher education at a four-year college or university, community college, or trade, career, or technical school. Eligible students borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education at participating schools. A maximum of $20,500 per year is available to most eligible registered graduate students. Loans are unsubsidized, meaning that interest will be accruing on the loans from the time of dispersal.
Direct Stafford Loans include the following types of loans:
- Direct Unsubsidized Loans- With Direct Unsubsidized Loans, the borrower is not required to demonstrate financial need to receive a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Like subsidized loans, your school will determine the amount you can borrow (maximum of $20,500 per year). Interest accrues (accumulates) on an unsubsidized loan from the time it's first paid out. You can pay the interest while you are in school and during grace periods and deferment or forbearance periods, or you can allow it to accrue and be capitalized (that is, added to the principal amount of your loan). If you choose not to pay the interest as it accrues, this will increase the total amount you have to repay because you will be charged interest on a higher principal amount.
To find out more, visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate and Professional Degree Students
Graduate and professional degree students can borrow a Direct PLUS Loan to help cover education expenses.
- The terms and conditions applicable to PLUS Loans for parents also apply to PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students. These terms and conditions include a determination that you (the applicant) do not have an adverse credit history.
- Unlike parent PLUS applicants, you (the student applicant) are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, before you can receive a PLUS Loan, your school must have determined your maximum eligibility for Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans.
Additional loan types provided under the Direct Loan Program, include Direct Loans (for undergraduate and graduate students), Direct PLUS Loans (for parents), and Direct Consolidation Loans (to combine federal education loan debts into a single loan).
To find out more, visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
Federal Nursing Loans
Students accepted for admission into the PLU School of Nursing and enrolled at least half-time in the nursing program may be considered for a low interest, federally funded Nursing Loan. Federal Nursing Loans have a fixed interest rate of 5% and a repayment grace period of nine months after graduation (or less than half time enrollment, whichever comes first). For more information, click here.
Federal Grants
Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid.
Teach Grant Program
Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants of between $4,000-$8,000 per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. If, after reading all of the information on this fact sheet, you are interested in learning more about the TEACH Grant Program, you should contact the financial aid office at the college where you will be enrolled. By filing out the FAFSA, and applying to a teacher certification program, you are automatically considered for this grant. There is no separate application process.
In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students (see below for more information on high-need fields and schools serving low-income students). As a recipient of a TEACH Grant, you must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which you received a TEACH Grant. IMPORTANT: If you fail to complete this service obligation, all amounts of TEACH Grants that you received will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. You must then repay this loan to the U.S. Department of Education. You will be charged interest from the date the grant(s) was disbursed. Note: TEACH Grant recipients will be given a 6-month grace period prior to entering repayment if a TEACH Grant is converted to a Direct Unsubsidized Loan.
To find out more, visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
Washington State Conditional Loan Scholarships
A conditional loan scholarship is a loan that can be forgiven in exchange for teaching service in a designated shortage area. The Washington State Legislature approves funding each year and typically announces the number of available funds, if any, and loan conditions towards the end of July. There is no application process for the student to go through--if you are enrolled in a teacher certification program that meets the "Alternative Routes" designation--you will be considered. Amounts are between $4,000 and $8,000 and the higher amounts typically go to high need subject areas--STEM, SPED, and ELL. Similar to the Federal Teach Grant, the state requires the recipient to teach full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students.
To find out more, visit: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.102&full=true
Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs
Teacher Loan Forgiveness
If you are a teacher and also a new borrower (i.e., you did not have an outstanding balance on a Direct Loan or FFEL Program loan on Oct. 1, 1998, or on the date you obtained a Direct Loan or FFEL Program loan after Oct. 1, 1998) and have been teaching full-time in a low-income elementary or secondary school or educational service agency for five consecutive years, you may be able to have as much as $17,500 of your subsidized or unsubsidized loans forgiven. Your PLUS loans cannot be included. For more information, go to Teacher Loan Forgiveness. If you have a Federal Perkins Loan, see Perkins Loan Cancellation for teacher cancellation in that loan program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed in certain public service jobs and have made 120 payments on your Direct Loans (after Oct. 1, 2007), the remaining balance that you owe may be forgiven. Only payments made under certain repayment plans may be counted toward the required 120 payments. You must not be in default on the loans that are forgiven. For more information, go to Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Perkins Loan Cancellation and Discharge
The following Federal Perkins Loan Program cancellations apply to individuals who perform certain types of public service or are employed in certain occupations.
For each complete year of service, a percentage of the loan may be canceled. The total percentage of the loan that can be canceled depends on the type of service performed. Depending on the type of loan you have, and when that loan was taken out, you may be eligible to cancel part of or your entire loan if you have served as one of the following:
• Volunteer in the Peace Corps or ACTION program (including VISTA)
• Teacher
• Member of the U.S. armed forces (serving in area of hostilities)
• Nurse or medical technician
• Law enforcement or corrections officer
• Head Start worker
• Child or family services worker
• Professional provider of early intervention services
To find out more about any of the federal loan, grant, or loan forgiveness programs, go to: www.studentaid.ed.gov, or www.studentloans.gov.
Outside Resources--Scholarships & Grants
If you can take the time to research outside sources of funding, it can help you to limit the amount of federal loans you may need to take out. Here are a few resources that we find helpful. You may also look up our Lecture Series webpage, as PLU often hosts lectures around how to find outside scholarships, how to write grant proposals as an individual, etc.
Employee Benefits
Some employers will pay a certain percentage of a graduate degree.
Foundation Center Database
You may go to the UW T campus library to access the database for free, or you can subscribe for 20/month and search from home. Typically we do not recommend that you pay for sources of scholarship/grants, but this is the exception, as we feel it's a great resource. You can search for funders by category.
Even if you don't subscribe, there are many resources, webinars, etc. there to guide you in the search process.
foundationcenter.org and grantspace.org
King County Library--Redmond
Michigan State University Library
Word Docs with many Links for Scholarships
List of Scholarships for Service Members
List of Scholarships/Fellowships
Excel Doc with links for Scholarships/Grants/Loan Forgiveness for Medical, Dental, or Mental Health professions
List of Scholarships for Medical, Dental, or Mental Health professions
Service Member/Veteran's Benefits
The Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-911 GI Bill offer benefits to service members or their dependents. In addition, there are many non-profit groups who offer scholarships or grants to service members or dependents as well.
List of Scholarships for Service Members
Other Scholarship Databases
There are outside resources we have identified that benefit those looking into PLU Graduate or Doctoral programs:
The Washington Nursing Commission offers a list of scholarships
Click here for a link to the WNC scholarship page
or Download the WCN Scholarship document
Excel Doc with links for Scholarships/Grants/Loan Forgiveness for Medical, Dental, or Mental Health professions
List of Scholarships for Medical, Dental, or Mental Health professionsAmerican Association of Colleges of Nursing
A comprehensive list of outside scholarships and loans may be found at the The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)website.
Military direct-commissioning programs for the nurse-corp:
If you or your spouse has served in the military post 9/11, you may be eligible for full tuition scholarship through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Washington State Higher Education Board
The Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board has a loan repayment program for those entering the Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Service Administration:
HRSA Advanced Education Traineeships
Grant-funded stipends from the Health Resources and Services Administration intended for students who plan to seek employment in areas that "will substantially benefit rural or underserved populations, or help meet public health nursing needs in state or local health departments."
HRSA Nurse Faculty Loan Program
Loans funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration grant are awarded to students enrolled in a full-time program of study specifically preparing them for careers as Nurse Educators. Following graduation, loan recipients may cancel up to 85% of the NFLP loan over four years for serving as a full-time nurse faculty member at a school of nursing.
HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program
Here is a list of several other outside scholarship sources for nurses:
The American Legion Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing Scholarship
Johnson & Johnson Scholarship Search Engine
Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization
National Student Nurses' Association
Pierce County Nurses Association
Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship Information
Washington Center for Nursing
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Marriage and Family Therapists
Many outside sources cover those in the healthcare industry, which includes mental health.
Click here for a database of healthcare scholarships, grants, and loan forgiveness programs.
Creative Writers
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has an ongoing commitment to support graduate students making extraordinary contributions to their fields of study and recognizes the importance of providing assistance to those striving for excellence. We are proud to announce two new graduate funding opportunities: the Graduate Arts Award and the Jack Kent Cooke Dissertation Fellowship.
The Foundation's new Graduate Arts Award is for up to $50,000 per year for up to three years to college seniors and recent graduates with significant financial need who will pursue a graduate or professional degree in the visual arts, performing arts, or creative writing. To be eligible, candidates must be nominated by the faculty representative at their undergraduate institution.
To find out more, visit: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/
Satisfactory Academic Progress--Federal Financial Aid Standards
When students accept financial aid at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), they also accept the responsibility for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). The policy at PLU is to allow students to continue to receive financial assistance as long as they are in "good standing". To do otherwise could cause a severe hardship on students who devote their efforts to achieving satisfactory progress.
This progress is based on the following criteria:
- The numbers of credit hours students enroll in per semester,
- Term and cumulative grade point average,
- Length of enrollment at PLU and,
- Any transfer courses accepted by PLU.
To find out more about Satisfactory Academic Progress standards, please click here.


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Using sweet sorghum to develop biofuels at OSU
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, United Sorghum Checkoff Program, Oklahoma Bioenergy Center and the South Central Sun Grant Program have taken note and funded the majority of the research of Danielle Bellmer, associate professor in Oklahoma State University's Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.
As a member of OSU's Biobased Products and Energy Center (BioPEC) and Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, Bellmer's research is focused on the development of biofuels from sweet sorghum.
"Sweet sorghum is a known high-energy, drought-tolerant crop with the ability to adapt to various climates and soil conditions," she said. "It's among the most efficient crops in processes of converting solar energy and rationing water use. Its high productivity, low input requirements andversatility make it an attractive feedstock for energy production."
Uniquely, sweet sorghum can potentially provide carbohydrates in three different forms: directly fermentable sugar, cellulose and starch.
"One potential issue is it has a relatively short harvest window," Bellmer said. "In order to make a process more economically viable, we would like to develop a dual feedstock system that could utilize complementary feedstocks such as sweet sorghum and sugar beets. We are currently working on processing options that could be used for both feedstocks."
Sweet sorghum grows very well in this region of the country, and development of this process could represent a great opportunity for Oklahoma to become involved in the biofuels market.
"The renewable energy arena could provide tremendous economic benefits to rural agricultural communities," she said. "Several years of test plots at various locations around the state show excellent carbohydrate yields over a wide range of environmental conditions."
For additional information about this and other research conducted by the OSU Biobased Products and Energy Center, visit http://bioenergycenter.okstate.edu.
Date: 1/7/2013

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NSA coughs to 1000s of unlawful acts of snooping on US soil since 2008
The NSA violated privacy laws thousands of times in the last five years by spying on US citizens, an internal audit by the super-snoopers has disclosed. The Washington Post reports that the intelligence agency also overstepped its legal remit since Congress gave it broad powers in 2008. Most of the violations involved …
Fetch my paintbox ...
... and colour me surprised.
Cue platitudes and excuses from Keith Alexander in 5 ... 4 ... 3 ...
Re: Fetch my paintbox ...
Just heard on the radio they're going to make a statement today.
Re: Fetch my paintbox ...
"Just heard on the radio they're going to make a statement today."
"We officially acknowledge that, unofficially, a few individuals working for numerous United States intelligence agencies may have overstepped their legal authority.
However, we can not officially acknowledge the unofficial activities due to 'national security' issues.
Therefore, we believe that the official investigation will reach a conclusion, one reached via closed-door negotiations to assure the America public of being secure against the threats against us. The negotiations and settlement will be officially classified, due to the sensitive nature of the NSA policies under investigation, but, rest assured, the interest of the American people will be taken into account and the proper precautions will be taken in the future."
Does that doublespeak sound about right?
Re: Fetch my paintbox ...
Quelle surprise!
In other news, the new pope is also catholic, just like the old one.
And park rangers have observed repeated patterns of arboreal ursine defecation
Re: Fetch my paintbox ...
I didn't know bears shit from trees.
Re: Fetch my paintbox ...
"I didn't know bears shit from trees".
He was probably thinking of the notorious pigeon bears of East Dakota.
Error Error Error
The really scary part of this is that these violations are at the consolidation and analysis center so they only reflect errors that escaped redaction at the collection centers, where the majority of the work gets done.
So what we're looking at here is a system that is so broken the presence of ~2500 constitutionally illegal procedures slip through the curtains to be reported, the rest are
squashed hidden suppressed corrected before they get reported to HQ.
Re: Error Error Error
> . . .
Most of the violations involved unauthorised surveillance of Americans and foreigners in the US. Problems arose thanks to clumsy operator mistakes, insufficient or inaccurate research, failures to follow the correct procedures and even typos.
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And no one mentioned Terry Gilliam's Brazil yet.
Re: Error Error Error
That would be 2776 errors out of how many queries? For an overall error rate of what? The Post inconveniently does not mention that, so the number is effectively meaningless. That number is undesirable, to be sure, but it certainly be more meaningful if put in a suitable context.
Re: Error Error Error
If you repeatedly fire a machine gun at random in a highly populated area, sooner or later someone will be killed. There is no need to put anything in "a suitable context". A criminal act is a criminal act, and thousands of criminal acts are A VERY BAD THING, no matter what "error rate" they are said to represent. If someone is doing something that is supposedly legal, but every now and then makes a mistake that results in an illegal act, that person has (broadly speaking) three main options:
1. Stop making ANY errors.
2. Stop the activity.
3. Go to prison.
By the way, how many people have been sent to prison for these "thousands of illegal acts"?
There is probably another court that gives them permission to ignore anything that this one tells them do that they don't want to.
If they just came out and said basically they do what they like with no oversight that would annoy me less.
"If they just came out and said basically they do what they like with no oversight that would annoy me less".
Yes, but it would rudely puncture the carefully-nursed illusions of "democracy", "freedom", "human rights", and "the rule of law". Which is more important - at least, to the people who matter.
Fetch me my Troll hat!
This is just a smear campaign, America is land of the free.......etc
Re: Fetch me my Troll hat!
agreed... Land of the Free, my ass! At least the UK admits where and how they limit their citizens rights. Long live the Socialist Elite!
Re: Fetch me my Troll hat!
"At least the UK admits where and how they limit their citizens rights. "
But, like the USA,, only when they'ce been found out.
E.g. spying rubbish bins in London.
Re: Fetch me my Troll hat!
"Land of the Free, my ass!"
"Ass", my arse.
Jail time?
And how many people are looking at 90years for this
Re: Jail time?
Here's a hint - it's probably a nice, round number ...
... which is one of the many things that makes this so fucking annoying.
Re: Jail time?
"And how many people are looking at 90years for this" -- Probably just the one ... Edward Snowden.
So they admitted 2000+ cases
presumably these are the ones they could be caught out on anyway.
I wonder what the *real* number is ?
Re: So they admitted 2000+ cases
[I wonder what the *real* number is ?]
It's probably like roaches - if you see one, you've got dozens.
One rule for one...
'"We're a human-run agency operating in a complex environment with a number of different regulatory regimes, so at times we find ourselves on the wrong side of the line," a senior NSA official told the Post in an interview.'
I wonder how the courts would view it if a multinational company said, "We are a human-run company operating under several legal systems in different countries, so at times we find ourselves on the wrong side of the line".
Or a car driver said "I'm a human driver, driving on a lot of different roads with a lot of different speed limits, so at times I find myself driving too fast".
Re: One rule for one...
Don't worry, the error prone, fleshy element in the equation will soon be eradicated: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/08/09/snowden_nsa_to_sack_90_per_cent_sysadmins_keith_alexander/
Re: One rule for one...
I think you mean the potentially ethical, "fleshy element in the equation will soon be eradicated:"
Well, I am glad this came out.
I'd been hoping that something cataloging the number of violations that occur within the NSA would come out. Now we at least get some smallish glimpse of the truth.
Keep in mind that these violations only concern American citizens, residents and travelers who are within the U.S. The rest of the world is a SigInt free-fire zone as far as the NSA is concerned. I don't overly mind that, since I as an American don't have many legal protections from snooping by foreign governments--that's just the world is. But if you are one of el Reg's many, many non-American readers, you can assume that there are no legal barrier between the NSA and whatever personal or work-related data you are working with.
You what?
"I'm a human firearms operator, firing at a lot of different targets so at times I find myself shooting people and US senators."
That's not going to get you off a murder charge, is it?
One week jail time per incident sounds quite reasonable, and 53 years in the slammer might concentrate the mind of the NSA's chief.
Re: You what?
However; "I'm a human missile operator and sometimes hit the wrong town" - does get you off a murder charge.
Re: You what?
missing by a town, that's understandable given the difficulties manually targetting these things. What do you expect them to do, create an Earth-spanning set of positioning satellites? Or maybe spend millions creating a way of navigating using spinning lasers?! While we're at it let's throw in bouncing radio waves too! Honestly, you people and your science fiction.
Next you'll be saying they should be prosecuted for bombing the next-but-one country during that Kosovo conflict a few years back. This is war, son, and people die in-theatre. Or, in that case, thousands of miles outside it.
Re: You what?
"I'm a human firearms operator, firing at a lot of different targets so at times I find myself shooting people and US senators."
That's not going to get you off a murder charge, is it?
That depends if you're a cop or not...
How on Earth did they over step their remit?
When their remit seems to be - do whatever the hell you want !
Bigger Gov
So, you big gov Socialist types think bigger government is a good thing, huh?
Re: Bigger Gov
You small gov NeoCon types certainly think bigger government is a good thing, at least when it comes to the military and espionage (both international and domestic)
Re: Bigger Gov
Conservatives support growing government too. They just want it to grow in a way that puts money into their programs. Don't ever buy that bullishit about the conservative platform being for smaller government, it isn't; their platform is greater control.
A study of their own policies prove it, it's just that the conservatives are also known for completely ignoring their own facts if it'll get them what they want.
This should be made a movie!
Once again, Snowden leaked documents that the NSA really wishes didn't exist. I am telling you....this is shaping up to be the best plot for a movie!
I see the Fnords
"The audit only covers figures from the NSA's Maryland headquarters"
I read this as "NSA's marketing headquarters"
" so at times we find ourselves on the wrong side of the line"
I read this as "so we often find ourselves"
"The FISC does not have the capacity to investigate issues of non-compliance, and in that respect the FISC is in the same position as any other court when it comes to enforcing [government] compliance with its orders"
And I read that last 'compliance' as 'non'compliance.
Is this what is meant by the phrase 'I see the fnords" I wonder?
Re: I see the Fnords
A Discordian is Prohibited from Believing What he reads.
Including the above sentence, on pain of pain.
-Mascoponi in situ.
Re: I see the Fnords
Yes, I believe that's likely what they were aiming at when exposing the fnords to the uninitiated.
It's a pity you had to tell everyone about your revelation though. I for one will miss your commentary when you're replaced with a duplicate Runcible Spoon... Runcible Spork!
logs 2,776 incidents of "unauthorized collection, storage, access to or distribution of legally protected communications"
Which particular meaning of the word "collection" is being used here?
Re: Meaning?
Collection, noun: The act or process of collecting a like type group of items or other works.
It looks like they're trying to collect the complete set.
Lies to the American people.
Lies to the courts.
Generating documents telling people how to lie to oversight bodies and other government agencies.
How do you know you are not being lied to Mr. Obama? Congress?
"In God we trust."
You are not God.
"In God we trust."
Only since 1953
Re: only since 1953
...which, if Eisenhower is to be believed, is roughly when the rot set in.
mea culpa
This just means that someone will get a good bollixing, the NSA will announce "Problem solved, it won't happen again" - and America will go back to watching FOX News and Reality TV.
Re: mea culpa
If they watch FOX News then they may actually see this NSA news as a top story. If they watch CNN or MSNBC then they will just be watching about Hanna Anderson and Lisa Robin Kelly. Of course, if the incompetent George Bush were President then these so called "News" orgs would be calling for his impeachment.
The Washington Post is a left leaning newspaper, but they at least seem to have some level of integrity.
Re: mea culpa
"...will get a good bollixing..."
Are you kidding me? With this administration? This is typical Chicago style tactics. The ends justify the means. What happened to the people that brought us the IRS attacking conservative groups? They got promotions. The one guy that was "let go" was retiring this year anyway. Too many rights being ignored with this administration. Wake up!
Re: mea culpa
The last lot were the same, if not worse.
It must be difficult to be an American citizen, having to choose between two near-identical sets of power-mad or just plain mad rulers when so many are fanatical about each of them.
Re: mea culpa
Erm... show me how it is different here in the UK?
Re: mea culpa
We have the Monster Raving Loony Party!
Sanest guys in politics.
caused by?
"Problems arose thanks to clumsy operator mistakes, insufficient or inaccurate research, failures to follow the correct procedures and even typos."
They missed out 'arrogance' - "we're the NSA and you ain't worth shit"
Re: caused by?
They missed "We really didn't think this would get out".
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Shocking Chart Shows Gold Will See "Astronomical Levels"
Today one of the most highly respected fund managers in Singapore sent King World News a shocking gold chart, and also spoke with KWN about why gold will reach "astronomical levels." Grant Williams, who is portfolio manager of the Vulpes Precious Metals Fund, also spoke about the remarkable events which are taking place around the world. Below is what Williams had to say in part I of this powerful and timely interview series.
Williams: "Eric, we've seen a lot of capitulation in recent days, and not just in the gold market. Hugh Hendry, who is a guy I have tremendous respect for, has thrown the towel in on being bearish and he's turned bullish. In his own words he said, 'This is probably the top of the market, but I just can't sit by and watch all these other people make all this money anymore.' And that's a really dangerous place for the market to be, when people are buying stuff because it's going up and because other people are making money. That's what happened in 1999....
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"So we're getting to extremes here, and there are a lot of smart people saying, 'You need to be very, very careful here. You need to be out of these markets, or ready to get out at a moment's notice.'
And I think the opposite of that applies to the gold market, where people have sold the gold market down. People are already out and others are recently trying to push gold lower to make a little bit more money. But if you are shorting gold down here, you need to be ready to cover your position and get long in a hurry because when it turns, there just isn't any physical gold around. So if you are short gold and you are trying to chase it, you are going to have to chase it a lot higher."
Eric King: "Grant, the paper claims on gold have now hit new all-time highs."
Williams: "It's an extraordinary phenomena. There are 69 people with a claim on every ounce of gold on the Comex warehouse (see chart below). But if you think about what it means, if you think about a coming time where, like the Bundesbank said, 'We want our gold back,' we are not talking about 3 or 4 entities coming in with claims on every ounce of gold, instead we are talking about (roughly) 70 people.
When this thing (the fractional reserve gold system) breaks, it's not as though they (central planners) can scurry around and find gold and keep a few entities happy. This is an astonishing 70 entities with claims to every ounce of gold. That's why I say once this thing breaks and people say, 'Dammit, I need my gold in my possession, somewhere where I have control of it,' when that happens, the only solution to this is going to be to reset the price of gold much, much higher in order to attract enough selling to fill those gaps.
At that point who knows what the high price of gold is going to be? Right now everybody appears to want to sell gold, so if you are buying gold you have been getting crushed. But if you flip that scenario around, Eric, and you get to the point where everybody wants to buy it, well, I'm telling you that the people who are hoarding it are not going to want to sell gold. They've been through the pain, they will be seeing the panic, and they are going to hold on to their gold at that point until we see astronomical levels."
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Shiraz On The Water
- Address:
250 W Schick, Hilton Indian Lakes Resort
Bloomingdale, IL 60108Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Shiraz On The Water
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.shirazonthewater.com/
- Phone: (630) 671-5013
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Contemporary American
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Shiraz Great Steaks and Seafood and Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort can accommodate up to 1,200 guests in a variety of locations.
- Private Party Facilities: Shiraz On The Water offers private dining space for 15 to 225 guests. Pre-set menus are recommended.
- Private Party Contact: Erich Ziegler 6306715013
- Special Events: Shiraz On The Water has the perfect combination of food, wine and ambience for any special occasion! Shiraz specializes in hosting parties for Bridal Showers, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and more! Book your special event by calling Erich Ziegler, Outlets Manager at 630-671-5013.
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Shiraz On The Water has the perfect combination of ambience, great food and wine for celebrating any occasion! Located within the magnificent grounds of Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort, Shiraz features contemporary American cuisine overlooking a unique water view.Continued
With signature menu items such as Wild Mushroom Flatbread, Atlantic Salmon and Passionfruit Creme Brulee, this intricate menu sets out to satisfy every guest. Our extensive wine list features over 800 labels from different regions around the globe, so we encourage you to explore and find the one that makes your heart sing!
Shiraz is a scenic view lover's paradise! The dome ceilings, ceramic floor tiles, exposed brick walls, and all around windows, make this dining spot truly unique. Relax in our trendy & vibrant lounge area.The contemporary design and overall ambiance of this restaurant visually sets it apart from any of the other local dining choices.
With signature menu items such as Wild Mushroom Flatbread, Atlantic Salmon and Passionfruit Creme Brulee, this intricate menu sets out to satisfy every guest. Our extensive wine list features over 800 labels from different regions around the globe, so we encourage you to explore and find the one that makes your heart sing!
Shiraz is a scenic view lover's paradise! The dome ceilings, ceramic floor tiles, exposed brick walls, and all around windows, make this dining spot truly unique. Relax in our trendy & vibrant lounge area.The contemporary design and overall ambiance of this restaurant visually sets it apart from any of the other local dining choices.
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- Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
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Shiraz On The Water reviews from OpenTable diners
21 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.1Service4
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelQuiet
scenic view (12)romantic (11)special occasion (11)good for groups (7)fit for foodies (5)great for brunch (4)neighborhood gem (2)great for outdoor dining (1)great for lunch (1)late-night find (1)kid-friendly (1)Show More
- Shiraz was disappointingJJKKMKDined on 11/15/2014We dined at Shiraz in 2013 and the food was excellent and the service attentive. We returned this year for a special date night and unfortunately, dinner was a disappointment. Our server did not seem familiar with the menu. She did provide us with our choices on sides/soup salad. I ordered a vodka and soda and was charged for the top shelf when I did not specify. The banana foster cheesecake was dry and the banana rubbery. Fortunately, I was able to remove the banana. The Prime Rib was excellent but the Rib Eye was tough. For the price, I am not sure if we will return.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/8/2014The filet was very tender and cooked perfectly (med rare). Bacon wrapped scallops (special) were very good. Service was exceptional. Will go back. A little pricey but you get your money's worth.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner date.dman6Dined on 10/29/2014Restaurant next to the water with nothing to complain about except the waitress wasn't sure completely about the drink list and what could be made. The meal was very well made. I enjoyed the crab cakes and the steak was done right! I'd go here again for the ambiance for a dinner date and/or possibly a business meeting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- brunchMMTRDined on 10/19/2014Went there for Sunday brunch and the experience was great. The food was very good, dining room well maintained, and our server was attentive to our table. Will definitely be back for another brunch and will try it for an evening meal.Special Features:
- Delicious!!!!Dinealot2Dined on 10/18/2014We have eaten at Shiraz before and it is always great food. The steak I ordered was perfect and the salmon my husband ordered was great as well. Salad and a side both come with the price of your entree. We were never rushed even though they were very busy and the evening was very enjoyable. Service was a little slow (not horrible) but looked like they were very full and only had 2 waiters.Special Features:
- not what I expectedOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 10/10/2014The "view" of the lake comes with traffic going by. Food is average and your can get better for the same price elsewhere. Decor is dated. I was expecting more based on reviews but don't expect too much from a golf resort restaurant in the burbs. Service was attentive but the place was also dead.Special Features:
- A very nice dinner!SaraDined on 10/10/2014Our visit to Shiraz was to celebrate my friend's bday. Everything was great, table window overlook pond, low noise level, great service. The food was very good. I ordered my filet rare & it was well prepared. Only gave food a 4 because there wasn't any seasoning on the steak, but the Cabernet Demi glaze assisted in improving the flavor. Lobster Mac & cheese was good; cocktails & Malbec good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/27/2014Shiraz has a very adequate menu but not overwhelming at the same time. We had a variety of items, steak, seafood, and pasta. All were very good. Would definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- hats off the the chef & our server!MRCIIIDined on 9/19/2014This is one of Bloomingdale's little secrets...been going there for years - the food is incredible and our server Vicki was a gem!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OkayGripperVIPDined on 9/16/2014Had dinner there later in the evening while staying at the hotel. There was no host/hostess on duty, so I went to the bar, and was seated. Although there were only three or four other occupied tables, the service was slow. My waiter was gracious and apologetic. The food, when it came, was tasty and worth the money.
- anniversary dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/8/2014My husband and I had the steak and pork chop. It was very good. Although I did find a fruit fly in my margarita. The waiter apologized and made a new one. I wish the pond was lit up at night. But overall a nice place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loved the food, service & ambience.omsterDined on 8/4/2014Overall everything was great. The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent.Special Features:
- TumbleweedDined on 8/1/2014Arrived with a restaurant.com coupon. It was lost between ordering and finishing. We were allowed the amount of the certificate regardless. We were a romantic party of two who had to ask for the oil candle to be lit on our table. Then a large party of OMG WHATEVER 20-something females (at least 6) were seated next to us and it was impossible to continue our meaningful conversation. There was a miscommunication; we both asked for cedar planked but one order was translated as pan seared. It was delicious regardless but it would have been nice to have had the order related back word-for-word in order to make sure. Therefore, we decided not to order dessert so that would not be misinterpreted.Special Features:
- The following 295 reviews are from the Shiraz On The Water reviews archive.
- ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/18/2014The service was outstanding! We were there for anniversary and they brought us out an anniversary dessert! That was so thoughtful and kind!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GreatOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/13/2014Had a good experience at Shiraz on the water. The food and experience were great.Special Features:
- Very nice dinner.WintyVIPDined on 6/14/2014Excellent food. We both had the cedar planked salmon which was excellent. Drinks way too expensive. We both had to send them back, as they were not made correctly. Eventually got them right. Other than that it was a nice quiet romantic dinner for my birthday with a nice view of the lake and fountain.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Mothers Day ChoiceTibicenCanicularisVIPDined on 5/10/2014We took a family group (ages 25 - 85) here on mothers day, and there was something for everyone. None of us tried any of the steaks, but all liked the various seafood choices. Very attentive service (especially since we were there on the early side and there were few others in the place).Special Features:
- Fisherman's Bisque!!!!!!MrsHarveyDined on 4/11/2014Definitely try the Fisherman's Bisque, also LOVED the warm steak and spinach salad!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just avoid itOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 3/29/2014Definitely a hotel restaurant with the quality of such. I ordered their Mojito in lieu of wine, and I definitely regret that. I don't know if there was any rum in it because it just tasted like simple syrup and the mint was not even muddled. I did pull a piece of it out to try and the mint was not fresh. I ordered the Ahi* Tuna, pan-seared. I don't think they know what that means because it came out lukewarm and cold in the center. Also should note that when my plate came out, it looked like prison food. Even the baked potato wasn't cooked properly. Thankfully we had a gift certificate because it was not worth what it was priced at. *Pretty certain it was not ahi since it was not the beautiful red color
- Excellent food and service.OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 2/27/2014Dining experience at Shiraz was wonderful. Food was excellent as well as our service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- romantic spotwac0411Dined on 2/14/2014I took my wife to Shiraz for valentines day. We enjoyed it very much. Food choice was excellent. Service was greatSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Valentine Day VisitBridgetDined on 2/14/2014We were seated quickly with no wait time. The waiter seemed very overwhelmed and was not attentive as needed. I ordered from the Valentine Day "special menu" but it fell short of my expectation. The waiter never explained to me that I ordered pasta until my dish was ready to be served. He originally explained to me that it was a chicken dish w/ spinach. My husband and two others dining with us sent there steaks back to be cooked "well done "as requested when ordering. We'll, my husband steak came back still very pink in the middle and he refused to send it back,it went to waste. He had lost his appetitte for it. We had to ask for the complimentary champagne and dessert the waiter never offered it.
- Would not go back for dinnerMalasadesDined on 12/31/2013I should start by saying we decided to go here because the weather was awful and did not want to drive far. The food was fine and our waiter was friendly, but the place felt dated and empty. Also, there was loud music coming from the bar below and an event across the hall.
- New Year's Eve DinnerGaryJDined on 12/31/2013As usual, great food. However, services was very, very slow on New Year's Eve. But this was very unusual, based on our other dining experiences. So don't let this experience deter you. We each had a different cut of steak, and both we're delish.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Disappointing ExperienceRalphLGrossDined on 12/31/2013We made New Years reservations for 10. We were seated and drink orders were taken. That was the last thing that went right. Half the drinks were served and our waiter disappeared. One of us got up to find a waiter who brought the rest of the drinks and then disappeared again. This was a recurring theme all evening. Nothing improved despite our complaints to staff. We were seated at 7PM and didn't get our tepid food until 9PM. We had an 8PM event at the hotel. Some of us chose the special 5 course dinner. Big mistake! We finally left at 9:45 and some still hadn't been served everything we paid for. The gratuity was already added but totally undeserved. A manager never checked on us. Choosing Shiraz was my idea - turned out to be a bad idea
- On New Year's Eve, both ofMartyBDined on 12/31/2013On New Year's Eve, both of our meals were very good, and the ambience was unexpectedly impressive. We had made no plans before the day of, and did not want to travel in the middle of a snow storm. The service started out very attentive, but really drop off as more people came in to the restaurant. It appeared that they had minimal bussing staff on duty. All parts of the meal were of high quality.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Quiet atmosphere, lovely view,LeevihDined on 12/29/2013Quiet atmosphere, lovely view, very attentive staff for the brunch. Omelet station had great ingredient choices. The carving station and pasta station were favorites. Tried a little of most items offered and we were not disappointed. Would recommend this restaurant for brunch and plan to try their steaks and seafood in the near future.Special Features:
- Nice quiet, good foodjpudelekDined on 11/23/2013Steak salad was great. My husband said his only complaint is the food could have been little colder, but otherwise his prime rib and baked potato were good. A light sea salt coating on potato.Special Features:
- Great service, warm, friendlyElenaDined on 11/21/2013Great service, warm, friendly and Flat bread and Beet salad was AMAZING. Great food...forget you are at a hotel. Pretty holiday décor and view, Attentive wait staff,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Relaxing Sunday morningCarmanoochDined on 10/27/2013The staff at Shiraz was very nice. We made reservations for 11am and when we got there we were surprised that we were the only 4 people there....but found out we beat the rush for 12....Which was fine by us. We needed some quiet time--and well deserved. Our view was beautiful with the fountains and changing autumn colors. As usual we as a family enjoyed the breakfast foods, tried the other foods such as fish, chicken, beef and salad. Overall the experience and being with my family was great but I guess we were expecting more of a variety for the price.Special Features:
- Odd Seating ArrangementNinaJ52Dined on 9/28/2013This was the first time I had been to this restaurant. At first they sat us in what seemed like part of the entry way. We asked for a different table and they obliged, but it wasn't much better than the first. They said all the other tables were reserved for later times.....the food was very good, the service was fine, but the whole dining room seating is very unusual and not very inviting. Sorry to say I wouldn't go back there again.
- Great Find.OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/14/2013We would never have thought of looking for a restaurant in a resort complex unless we were staying there. Fortunately, friends of ours had received a gift certificate for Shiraz and invited us to join them. Even though we were not seated right by the windows, we enjoyed a beautiful view of the water, and the ambience was lovely. The food was excellent from the flat bread appetizer to the salad, seafood chowder, and petite filet. Service was outstanding. Shiraz is a great place for a special occasion, but I wouldn't wait for one to try it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service was extremely slowOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/24/2013Service was extremely slow . Waiter was nice but seemed to be serving majority of restaurant. Food was fair. Death by chocolate desert was great.Special Features:
- Very nice. Excellent food.WintyVIPDined on 8/24/2013Cedar planked salmon w/mango salsa was excellent as was my wife's filet medallions oscar. Service was good. Only issues was that the wine is too expensive. $9 for a glass of red wine, though it was a generous pour.Special Features:
- An under appreciated placeOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/10/2013I live 1 mile from Shiraz but only tried it because a was staying over night at the Hilton. I was there on a Saturday from 7:30-9:15. It was not very crowded and that's a shame. The service was perfectly paced. The setting was very nice and transitioned well from dusk to dark. The food was excellent. The presentation showed care was taken with each dish but it was not over the top. This place is a hidden gem that deserves more attention. I will be back!Special Features:
- Awesome dinnerAawdivesDined on 7/20/2013We went there during our night stay at Indian Lakes Hilton.i had the flat iron steak with mushrooms added. Wow !! The steak was cooked perfectly as ordered.it had at least 10 slices. The mushrooms were so juicy and there were too many to finish. The rice was very good too. My husband had the brown sugar pork chops and they were amazing. The server was very attentive. Our dinner was perfect. We ended with death by chocolate which was also very tasty.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We will return ....... 5 starsluvNitelifeVIPDined on 7/12/2013We had a very special evening. The ambiance, the fabulous view, service (excellent suggestions) and the short ribs and crab cake appetizer were excellent. The hotel has much to offer.....the outdoor music, beautiful waterfalls and ponds inside and outside, the Cave Bar and of course if you were to spend an overnight (which we didn't do) they have a gorgeous swimming pool, golf, etc.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great steak and atmosphereOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/27/2013celebrated a quick birthday dinner with girlfriend. the steak i ordered was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. girlfriend ordered pasta and portion was huge! we had to take half of it home. they surprised us with a slice of cake at the end. good place for a quiet and intimate dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was better than the venuedreinkerDined on 6/16/2013This is in a Hilton resort and the restaurant building is a bit dated but kept up fairly well and very clean. Windows overlook two ponds but only one fountain was working and that pond had considerable algae which did not enhance the view. The birds and ducks were active though and made it nice. The service was good and the food was the best part. I would go back just for the food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Everything I wanted!boriquaGDined on 6/15/2013I've lived in this area for 15 years and always wanted to go to Shiraz because it looked so beautiful at night as I drove passed. Finally made a reservation for my mom's 73rd birthday and was completely satisfied with my visit. The food was phenomenal, the service was great and they made me a fantastic Sangria even though it wasn't on the menu. Vicky, our server was so sweet! She came out with a plate that had Happy Birthday written in chocolate with a huge peice of Tiramisu, which by the way, was delicious. My whole experience overall was more than I expected and my only regret was not coming here sooner!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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By the time we awoke this morning, 'Amadeus Silver' had navigated the Rhine River from Germany into The Netherlands and moored near the John Frost Bridge at Arnhem. After breakfast, our group of 24 A&K guests boarded a waiting motor coach to embark on a tour of the city and a visit to the Airborne Museum "Hartenstein."
We were joined by Anneke Athmer, an expert local guide who was born and raised in the region. A short ride took us to a small, historic downtown section of Arnhem. Here, the last remaining medieval city gate still stands, dwarfed by modern office buildings and popular shops that have grown up around it. Anneke led us through cobblestone streets, pointing out structures of historic or architectural significance, including a huge Gothic cathedral undergoing renovation that dated to before the Reformation, and the Devil's House, a striking stone building with an entrance flanked by carved stone satyrs, mythical creatures perhaps easily mistaken for demons by residents of the era.
We then boarded the coach and wound our way along narrow streets through quiet residential neighborhoods on our way to the Airborne Museum "Hartenstein" in nearby Oosterbeek. En route we stopped for a visit to the Airborne Cemetery, last resting place for more than 1,700 of the Allied troops who parachuted into the area in September of 1944 as part of the ill-fated Operation: Market Garden, a battle dramatized by the film A Bridge Too Far. Set amid a quiet grove of oaks aflame in fall colors, much as they might have been some 69 years earlier, long rows of simple white headstones mark the graves of the predominantly British, Canadian and Polish soldiers who gave their lives in a daring attempt to bring an early close to World War II. We learned from Anneke that, today, local school children "adopt" a grave, placing flowers on it throughout the year in remembrance of those who died liberating Arnhem from five years of occupation.
We next proceeded to the museum, located in the same house that served as headquarters for the 1st British Airborne Division during the fighting. On display throughout the three-story building were hundreds of pieces of period battle gear, including uniforms, weapons, photos and maps, as well as less obvious battlefield items such as a medic's kit and a typewriter used by army correspondents. For anyone interested in the history of the battle or World War II in general, the museum is a treasure trove of authentic memorabilia and detailed information.
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How did you make such a beautiful work of art out of wood using only your saw? Fretwork can be defined as creating intricate shapes and designs by cutting wood (this is a simplified definition). Fretwork can also be done using other materials such as metal. Fretwork may be done using any number of saws or even a knife. This beginner's guide will look at fretwork made using the scroll saw. Fretwork may seem simple enough on the surface but is far from simple. The tools, types of wood, patterns, and techniques are what form the, not so easy, art of fretwork. How do you get started and what do you need?
To do the simplest fretwork project you will need a pattern, wood, and a saw. Finding patterns may be as simple as going to your nearest hardware store and picking up a book. You may also find many patterns and books online. In my opinion using a pattern is the only way to get started. In the beginning, any solid inexpensive piece of wood will work. As you get more experience the type of wood will become a factor. Practice on inexpensive wood. The saw you choose is by far the most costly part of fretwork. When picking a saw, take your time and find the type of saw that seems the most comfortable, that will do the job. You may even want to try working on a friends saw before you purchase one. If this is not an option picking one up at a yard sale may be an option.
Let's go over safety. When using any power tool keep in mind that wood will jam, blades will break, and saws cut off fingers. Remember, (in my opinion) the more experience you have on a saw, the more likely you are to cut off a finger. As someone gets used to using a power tool, the danger of the spinning blade seems to get pushed to the back of there mind. At that point more risks are taken making the danger escalate. Please, always use power equipment such as saws in a safe manner. The saw blade is very unforgiving.
There are a few things to look at when choosing a scroll saw. Does the blade have quick release clamps? You will need to take the blade loose and thread it through the wood stock to make inside cuts on every project. Having quick releasing blade clamps is a must. You also want to make sure the tension adjustment mechanism is forward mounted for quick access. You may unhook the blade many times on one project. Once you look at a few patterns, seeing why will become apparent.
Blades are also an important part of the saw. There are two types of blades. Pin end and plain end blades. Plain end blades are flat blades with no pin in the end. They are more common then pin end blades. Pin end blades have pins in the ends of the blade and take less time to change. I always use plain end blades as they can fit into smaller spaces when threading them through the wood stock. Pin end blades won't fit through as small of spaces as they have pins to deal with. Even though there are only two types of blades there are many different blades. Some have more teeth per inch, deeper teeth, and some are thinner or thicker. The holders for the two blade types are different so you need to make sure what kind the saw has when you purchase it.
Having variable speeds on the scroll saw can be very handy. If you are cutting hard wood you will need a higher speed. If the saw only has one speed it can take forever cutting hard wood. With soft wood you will want a slower speed. If you have too much speed with soft wood it will cut way to fast and be hard to control. If at all possible, get a variable speed saw. If you are just starting out and don't want the added expense, a one speed saw will do.
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Dartmoor Zoo logo
|Date opened
|Dartmoor, Devon, England
|50°24′25″N 3°59′49″W / 50.407°N 3.997°WCoordinates: 50°24′25″N 3°59′49″W / 50.407°N 3.997°W
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|Date opened
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Dartmoor Zoological Park (originally Dartmoor Wildlife Park) is a 30-acre (12 ha)[1][2] zoological garden located near the village of Sparkwell, on the south-west edge of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon in the South West of England.
The zoo was opened as Dartmoor Wildlife Park by Ellis Daw in 1968 on farmland his family bought in 1948.[2][3]
Dartmoor Wildlife Park became the subject of local debate after a 2001 report by the Captive Animals Protection Society raised questions about the welfare of the animals and the conditions in which they were kept,[4][5] even though there had been no accidents in the zoo's 33-year history.[6] The group criticised the living conditions for the animals and the safety barriers, calling for the zoo's license to be revoked.[6] The council were reluctant to revoke the zoo's licence, due to concerns over the future of the animals,[6] but did charge Ellis Daw with 16 offenses after the zoo was investigated.[7] All but one of these charges were dropped, but Ellis Daw was found guilty of breeding Siberian tigers outside of an organised breeding programme, and of keeping them in poor conditions.[7] For this, Daw received a £200 fine and a conditional discharge, and the tigers were sent to a wildlife centre in the Netherlands.[7][8]
The zoo was forced to close to the public on 23 April 2006.[3] In August 2006, it was bought for £1.1m[1] by the Mee family consisting of Benjamin Mee, his wife, Katharine, son Milo and daughter Ella,[9] who reopened the zoo to the public in July 2007 after a major refurbishment.
Next to the house is a large block of granite on which is inscribed:
ELLIS BOWEN DAW - Born 15th September 1928 - FOUNDER OF DARTMOOR WILDLIFE PARK 29 JUNE 1968 - Here's to those who wish me well and those who don't can go to hell!
The zoo is home to animals including lions, tigers, jaguar, lynx, cheetah, bears, tapirs, capybara, raccoon, meerkats, agouti, coatis, reindeer, lechwe, Sika deer, parrots, owls, rheas, and falcons.[10]
In 2007, the story was the subject of a four-part television documentary, entitled Ben's Zoo, which followed owner Benjamin Mee and his staff as they revamped the park for the 21st century. It was shown on BBC Two in November and December of that year.
Although Ben's Zoo was followed by a second series, it was aired in several overseas locations and repeated several times on Nat Geo Wild throughout 2010 and 2011. There are no plans for a DVD release of the series.
Benjamin Mee, a former DIY columnist for The Guardian, wrote a book about his experience refurbishing and living at the zoo: We Bought a Zoo: The Amazing True Story of a Young Family, a Broken Down Zoo, and the 200 Wild Animals That Change Their Lives. It was published in 2008.[11]
In 2009, 20th Century Fox purchased the film rights to Mee's book and filming on We Bought a Zoo began in January 2011 under the direction of Cameron Crowe following a rewrite of the original adaptation written by Aline Brosh McKenna. The film, starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, was released in the U.S. and other major territories on 23 December 2011, and in the UK on 16 March 2012.
In the movie, the zoo is called Rosemoor Wildlife Park, and is situated in America, instead of Dartmoor Zoological Park in England. The story also differs in that Benjamin Mee buys the zoo after the death of his wife,[12] whereas in fact she died aged 40 of a brain tumour several months after the purchase.[9][13]
In June 2011, We Bought a Zoo was released in unabridged compact disc and audiobook format.
Also in 2011, Ellis Daw published his autobiography, From the Lamb to the Tiger, in which he recorded the history of the zoo during the time that he owned it.[11]


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