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South Dakota is an interesting state that offers a lot of activities and attractions that couples and families can enjoy. There are a lot of things you can learn about South Dakota.
South Dakota is a favorite tourist destination not only during the summer season but especially during winter. Some of the popular attractions here include the 1880 Cowboy Town, Porter Sculpture Park, Chief Crazy Horse Memorial, Hugh Glass Monument and the Dinosaur Park as well as the Presidents Park, Skull and Bones of Hero the Circus Elephant.
It will really amaze you with everything it has to offer from thrilling winter activities to summer escapades and historical sites. Here are some trivia and facts about South Dakota:
You will find here a very magnificent view of the mountains bearing the sculpted faces of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington on Mount Rushmore.
You will find fossil remains of former life which dates back for so over a hundred of decades ago in one of the deepest woods in the area.
In the year 1877, Jack McCall got tried and convicted for shooting to death Bill Hickok. Jack was hanged about 2 miles upward in Yankton and buried in one of the graves here.
It is where miners struck gold in 1875. After so many years, Deadwood has retained most of the old sites used for mining in honor of its history and the former miners who earned glory here.
NBC's Tom Brokaw finished secondary schooling in Yankton High and later on pursued tertiary schooling in one of the prime universities here.
In South Dakota, the tallest tower lies in Bowdle.
South Dakota's Potato Capital is Clark, which is also the home of the world renowned contest here involving potatoes and wrestling matches.
In the year 1803, Louisiana Territory was purchased from France by then US President Thomas Jefferson. It was a successful transaction that multiplied the US property by two.
South Dakota is also the main residences of the Nakota, Lakota and Dakota tribes. It collectively makes up the Sioux group.
Jewel Cave is a popular attraction here also. It is one of the largest caves throughout the world. Its passages extend to over 120 miles. Its name was derived from the calcite crystals glittering once illuminated inside the cave.
You will find here the Wind Cave where there are map-like trails that extend to a great length of 82 miles. It houses a rare display of boxwork formations not seen anywhere else in the world.
Also popular here is the Crazy Horse Mountain attraction which will be the largest sculpture in the world.
Badlands National Park has the richest epoch Oligocene fossil beds in the world which dates back to about 30 million years ago.
Woonsocket is a prized town of South Dakota where you will find many pristine lakes. In the middle of this town, you will find the beautiful Lake Prior.
Harney Peak is also another attraction seen in the east. It measures 7,242 above sea level, one of the highest pinnacles ever.
You will find here Sturgis, the home of the yearly Black Hills Classic Motorcycle Rally. Also worth seeing is the Black Elk. It has a total land area of 9,824 acres where wildlife is highly preserved and maintained. It is okay for public viewing and visiting.
Hot Springs' Mammoth site has the biggest concentration of the Woolly Columbian Mammoth's bones that was even discovered in its original context form.
In Estes and Jim Creeks, near the town of Nemo, the 1st commercial sale for timber on US Federal forested land was authorized.


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The changes pulled down fine but git would complain when I tried to checkout my master branch again. What's weird about that was that git was saying that such and such a file "would be overwritten by merge." I wasn't trying to merge, just checkout the master branch (and then merge as a separate step.) 'git status' did not show any changes in the index (unsurprising) but I was basically stuck.
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DePaul wins 7th in row behind 24 points from Cleveland Melvin
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DePaul's Cleveland Melvin shoots over Maryland-Baltimore County's Chase Plummer in the second half. He led all scorers with 24 points. | AP
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DePaul coach Oliver Purnell was feeling the holiday spirit after DePaul's 69-61 win over visiting Maryland-Baltimore County on Saturday at Allstate Arena.
Asked what he wanted for Christmas, he smiled and said: "A win, and I got it."
Cleveland Melvin scored 24 points and the Blue Demons (9-3) extended their winning streak to seven games. Melvin, a Baltimore native, reached double digits in scoring for the 26th consecutive game. He added eight rebounds.
"He's such a terrific runner and he's at the point of our press so there are a lot of opportunities," Purnell said. "He's seeing (double teams) ... and there's going to be more and more of that. He's a big factor — he blocks shots, rebounds and scores."
The winning streak marks the longest for DePaul since the Blue Demons won nine straight during the 1993-94 season.
For much of the second half, DePaul held a double-digit lead until six straight points by the Retrievers (2-10) cut the lead to four with 11 minutes to play. DePaul's Moses Morgan then hit a jumper in the lane and added a free throw for a three-point play.
Jamee Crockett stole the ball and Brandon Young made two free throws, and Young found Melvin for an alley-oop to stretch the lead back to 11. UMBC never came closer than six points after that.
Crockett scored 11 points and Worrel Clahar chipped in 10 points and five assists for DePaul.
Aaron Morgan had 15 points to lead the Retrievers, Ryan Cook scored 13, and Brian Neller had 12 points. But UMBC made just 8 for 17 from the free-throw line and has now lost five straight following a Dec. 1 win against Towson.
"On the road, playing a Big East opponent, we turned the ball over way too much," UMBC coach Aki Thomas said. "But I did like our effort."
DePaul used a trapping defense and a deeper bench against UMBC. The Blue Demons' bench outscored the Retrievers 17-6 and they forced 20 turnovers. DePaul also committed 18 turnovers.
"We know what we got to do to win games," Melvin said. "We got to pressure the ball. That's who we are. We're a pressure team."
DePaul built its lead by closing the first half on a 15-7 run to take a 38-30 lead at halftime. The spurt was capped by a 3-pointer by Young just ahead of the buzzer.
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A gang of jewellery thieves who operated around Greater Manchester, stealing more than £1.8m worth of goods, has been jailed.
Greater Manchester Police's Force Robbery Unit unmasked and dismantled the group, which was using stolen cars to target high street jewelers.
The gang would typically target stores during busy trading hours when members of the public were on site, storming the premises armed with weapons such as samurai swords and crowbars and wearing balaclavas.
During one of the robberies, at the Fraser Hart Jewellers on Yorkshire Street in Rochdale on 7th July, an elderly woman who tried to intervene was threatened with a samurai sword.
Six men involved in the conspiracy are now behind bars following a Force Robbery Unit initiative dubbed Operation Exercise.
Dale Fitzpatrick, 28, of Seymour Avenue, Clayton, Paul James Smith, 26, of Devon Close, Brinnington, Stockport, Philip Clarke, 25, of Lymm Close, Bridgehall, Lewis Murkin, 26, of Daresbury Close, Bridgehall and Michael Stephen Bradbury (aka Rollings), 26, of Church View, Lymm, Cheshire, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit burglary at an earlier hearing.
All five have now been jailed at Minshull Street Crown Court.
Fitzpatrick was jailed for 10 years, Smith for nine years and four months, Clarke for four years, Murkin for four years and eight months and Bradbury for three years and eight months.
The conspiracy encompasses 12 separate offences of burglary and robbery.
Fitzpatrick asked for a further 49 offences to be taken into consideration, including burglaries at homes, businesses premises and theft of cars. Smith asked for a further 38 similar offences to be taken into consideration. The TICs bring the total of detected offences to more than 100.
Geoffrey Pearson, 34, of Nelstrop Road, Heaton Chapel, Stockport, was previously sentenced for his minor role in the conspiracy, and was jailed for 11 years, although this was for unconnected matters.
More than £1.8m worth of goods, including jewellery, cars and all the property stolen from the further offences that were taken into consideration, were stolen by the gang.
The conspiracy was smashed when members of the gang struck Alan Howard Hair and Beauty on Turncroft Lane, Stockport in September 2010 while it was under police surveillance.
Detective Inspector Chris Duffy, from the Force Robbery Unit, said: "These men were involved in a plot stretching at least four months to steal cars which would then be used to target high street jewellers.
"The mere fact the conspiracy involves more than 20 criminal acts shows just how determined and persistent these criminals were, and had it not been for my officers who locked them up and put them away for a long time, these men would undoubtedly be out there today committing more robberies.
"What makes it worse is that they were prepared to use weapons to frighten and intimidate innocent shopworkers into getting their hands on the jewellery. These robberies also happened in full view of members of the public and thankfully no-one was injured although one elderly woman was threatened with a Samurai sword. Make no mistake - the streets are far safer now these men are behind bars.
"For the vast majority of people, being confronted by weapon-wielding masked men is not something they ever have to experience. No-one should face this in their place of work, so today is a victory for all those shopworkers who came face-to-face with these criminals.
"I hope this case sends out a message to the criminal fraternity that no matter how long it takes, we will use all the resources at our disposal to disrupt your activities and send you to prison. We may even be watching you now, so if you are involved in this sort of criminal conspiracy, you can expect my officers to come through your door and you will be taken away in cuffs."
Greater Manchester jewellery thieves jailedby Mark Langshaw. Published Thu 25 Oct 2012 10:30
A gang of jewellery thieves who operated around Greater Manchester, stealing more than £1.8m worth of goods, has been jailed.


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Thank goodness for Adam Smith Institute Blog - When will they ever learn? and also Hayek's View of New Urbanism
I was asked to respond to a "Rural Housing Enabler" who wanted... here's my reply (with vast lifted parts from the above)
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I note you wish to meet to "work out the contextual information" for the "Housing Needs Survey for Affordable Housing".
It may help if I quickly set out my views which I think provide the missing "contextual information".
You are no doubt familiar with Hayek, and I would stress the best preparation you can do is to reread him.
As Friedrick Hayek said: "If we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognise that the desirability of a particular object is not sufficient justification for the use of coercion."
And this is the problem with the approach to planning that is being advocated: "a set of policies aimed at managing development with an eye for greater population density, thus encouraging more public transport, and fewer cars. To this end, they recommend that local governments pass strict land use controls, including urban growth boundaries, zoning laws restricting the construction of single-family homes...Under their philosophy, they're doing society a favour by enforcing a better way of living. In their view, we should be thanking them for saving us from ourselves.
Therein lies the problem with the planners. They don't trust people making their own choices with their own money. They want to make the decisions for us on how and where we should live our lives, and no matter how pure their motivations may be, their methods are simply atrocious. Only I know what's best for me. They only know what's best for themselves.
Ultimately, it comes down to this simple principle: I don't want to be forced to eat chocolate if I happen to prefer vanilla. And neither should you."
And more specifically "Affordable Housing" sounds familiar because we once called it Council Housing. When Lady Thatcher took office 35 percent of homes in Britain were state-owned and occupied at subsidised rents. Those lucky enough to qualify acquired the right to live there, a right they could pass on to dependents and heirs.
It froze labour mobility because someone moving out would forfeit their subsidised dwelling and go to the bottom of the housing list in the new area. Waiting lists were often over a decade long. The council homes had to be built cheaply, and were often poor quality. Indeed, they still blight many inner city areas even today. Together with rent controls, subsidised state rents destroyed the private rental market.
Lady Thatcher cut the Gordian knot by allowing tenants the right to buy at discounted prices, trading one benefit for another. It was politically astute and successful. As home-owners their outlook on taxation and the economy changed. Most of them began to maintain and improve what was now their property.
Mr Prescott is addressing the wrong problem with the wrong policy. The problem is not lack of affordable housing for those on low incomes, it is a shortfall in the supply of housing. We live longer, with more of us in single households. Yet the supply is constrained by planning (zoning) laws and 'banana' attitudes to the environment. (Bananas want to Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone). Not surprisingly, prices shoot up.
State-owned subsidised rents are not the answer. We've been there, seen that, learned the lesson. At least some of us did.
I hope that provides a little bit of help for you in setting out your survey.


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Ryder Cup teammates Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan and defending champion Jimmy Walker will share a tee time in one of the spotlight groups this week at the Frys.com Open, early Thursday and late Friday.
Billy Horschel earned $10 million for winning the FedEx Cup. Here's a complete list of the bonus earnings.
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An afternoon charge by Rory McIlroy came in conjunction with more steady play by Adam Scott, though it was Phil Mickelson�s theatrics just to get into weekend play that perhaps earned the crowd�s greatest enthusiasm Friday at The Barclays.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy will share a tee time with reigning Masters champion Bubba Watson early Thursday and late Friday at The Barclays to start the PGA Tour�s FedEx Cup playoffs.
The field is set for the 2014 FedEx Cup Playoffs opener, The Barclays, with the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup standings qualifying for the Aug. 21-24 event at The Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J.
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are set to share a tee time during the first two rounds of next week's PGA Championship at Valhalla -- where this year's three major champions also will be grouped together.
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Two holes-in-one Sunday. Two 61s this week. And yet Angel Cabrera � he of two major victories � had none of the above en route to winning the PGA Tour's 2014 Greenbrier Classic.
Seven more players punched their Open Championship tickets Sunday with George McNeill, Chris Stroud, Cameron Tringale, Billy Hurley III, Robert Karlsson, Michael Hoey and Victor Riu all earning invites via the Open Qualifying Series.
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Fine, you may say. Hubzu.com and homesearch.com are cheap, but who has ever heard of them?
Fair point. My counterpoint is this: Nationstar is owned by Fortress Investment Group (FIG), one of the savviest and best-connected private-equity firms on the planet. Altisource is run by Bill Erbey, a billionaire who has made his fortune in the real estate business over more than three decades. If these people see a future in online residential real estate, they have plenty of access to capital to try and overtake the brand recognition of Zillow. Zillow spends about $30 million a year on advertising. That's peanuts for the executives behind Nationstar and Altisource.
Many investors scoff at Zillow and Trulia, pointing out that they are not yet consistently profitable. Short interest at Zillow accounts for 45.5% of the float, while at Trulia its 30.7%. Indeed, one approach would be to short those stocks and simultaneously go long Altisource Portfolio Solutions and Nationstar.
Despite the skepticism, however, many sell-side analysts believe profits are more or less assured for Zillow and Trulia."This is where the online travel industry was over a decade ago," said Telsey Advisory Group's James Cakmak. No one disputes the viability of the online travel business any longer. Priceline.com (PCLN) earned $1.38 billion in the second quarter, up nearly 40% from a year earlier. I happen to think Cakmak is right in arguing online real estate will have similar success. But I also think the race to determine who will lead this industry is a long way from decided. Laugh at hubzu.com if you like, but the chance to buy a legitimate Zillow competitor plus another business 10 times as large for a quarter of the price sounds like a pretty good deal to me. -- Written by Dan Freed in New York. Follow @dan_freed
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Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to Las Vegas. Even if you don't gamble – and even if you don't know it – right now you are up to your neck in a high-stakes, no-limit poker game.
So let me start off by asking you a very simple question: Is your job important to you? Is it? Let's see a show of hands. Raise them high. Now look around the room. What do you think? Well, the answer should be pretty obvious.
New Report Shows U.S. Solar Industry Nearing 16 GW of Installed Capacity
The United States' solar market hit a major milestone in the second quarter of this year, with more than half a million homes and businesses now generating solar energy. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association's (SEIA) Q2 2014 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, the U.S. installed 1,133 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the second quarter of this year.
SPI to Feature Solar Heating and Cooling Symposium
On October 20 and 21, Solar Power International, the solar industry's most powerful, comprehensive educational conference and product exhibition, will offer its first-ever dedicated symposium on the solar heating and cooling (SHC) sector.
SEIA Commends Verizon Plans to Expand Use of Solar
Verizon Communications Inc., a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers, today announced plans to nearly double its capacity to generate clean, reliable and affordable solar energy. This year, Verizon will install 10.2 megawatts (MW) of new solar systems at eight Verizon facilities located in five states, including California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
New York Praised for Statewide Solar Initiatives
Saying it would enhance regulatory certainty and bolster the investment climate in New York's solar market, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today congratulated Governor Andrew Cuomo's decision to transition the state's multiple solar programs into the single, statewide NY-Sun Incentive Program.
SEIA Commends Kansas City Chiefs on Solar Installations
WASHINGTON, DC - Saying the team wants to be a "positive example" to its community, pro football's Kansas City Chiefs have installed 308 solar panels as part of a sustainability partnership with local utility, Kansas City Power & Light. Rhone Resch, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), applauded the venture:
Work Begins on $1 Billion Solar Power Plant Near Primm
Construction has begun on a $1 billion solar power generating station in the Mojave Desert that officials say will produce enough electricity to power about 80,000 California homes when it is completed in 2016. Executives with Arizona-based First Solar and Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources put the cost of the 250-megawatt project, dubbed Silver State South, at $1 billion during a Wednesday ceremony with federal Bureau of Land Management chief Neil Kornze.
REG-Scatec Solar and Norfund Sign Partnership Agreement to Develop and Invest in Solar Power Projects in Developing Countries
Scatec Solar, the integrated independent solar power producer, has signed a partnership agreement with Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, to jointly invest in solar power projects to be developed in all countries within Norfund's mandate.
Iowa's Largest Solar Farm Saves Farmers Money
Instead of using energy generated by coal-fired power plants, the solar farm will avoid about 2.1 million pounds of carbon pollution each year.
"Literally everybody benefits and I think in the long run even the utilities benefit because this just takes a bit out of their revenue stream," said Barry Shear, President of Eagle Point Solar.
Local Solar Energy Companies Have Enjoyed Growth in Recent Years. Will It continue?
Solar energy start-ups that have taken root in the Washington region in recent years are maturing into bona fide businesses, buoyed in part by economic forces and government policies that have made renewable energy more attractive to consumers.
Standard Solar was founded in Maryland 10 years ago, and its first residential customer was the head of the Solar Energy Industries Association. It has since installed systems on nearly 1,200 more homes of individuals without existing ties to the industry.
Jinko Power To Develop 100 MW Of PV Projects In Hengfeng, China
JinkoSolar Power Co. Ltd. has signed project investment agreements with the government of Hengfeng County in the province of Jiangxi, China, to develop 100 MW of photovoltaic power projects.
Jinko Power will own the projects and will manage the project investment and engineering, procurement and construction activities. It will also provide operations and maintenance services upon completion.
Today's decision by the U.S. government to challenge India's Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (National Solar Mission) local content requirement at the World Trade Organization (WTO) highlights a growing problem in the solar industry—the growth of localization barriers to trade.
Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching. The Baltimore Ravens will battle the San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans' Superdome for the The Vince Lombardi Trophy, but most of the fans don't know that there's another battle going on just beyond the gridiron: The Solar Bowl.
This Monday, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., opened one of the world's first solar-powered carousels to visitors. The Conservation Carousel, besides having very ornate, hand-carved animals, has a net-zero impact on the Zoo's energy consumption. It runs entirely off of its 162 solar panels. It even diverts excess power back to the zoo.
Walmart and Costco are famous for cutting costs to the bone and knowing a great value when they see one. That's why they are deploying massive amounts of solar on their facilities. In fact, they are America's top two corporate users of solar power.
You ever play that game Whac-a-Mole? That's kind of how I've felt over the last few months when separating fact from fiction about the solar energy industry in the U.S. We keep knocking down myths about solar, but they just keep popping up somewhere else.
Last year, while everyone was focused on a slow economic recovery, the U.S. solar energy boomed in all sectors -- residential, commercial property and utility-scale. And there are significant amounts of new solar energy coming with the advancement of several utility-scale projects.
Hola! Greetings from Cancun where I saw immediate differences in this year's global climate talks from the moment I stepped off the plane. Instead of cold, cloudy Copenhagen, I was greeted by warm sunshine and a beautiful setting surrounded by the rich blue-green waters of the sea and bay. Last year I needed a parka; this year I need sunglasses. I'm hopeful improved weather is a good sign of an equally improved outcome. Delegates have a constant reminder (and distraction) to work through our shared challenges towards solutions.
It's that time of year when many Americans are just returning from a summer vacation. During their travels, most of those vacationers probably passed by some of the many solar projects, large and small, being installed across the country. However, they probably didn't know that while they were on holiday, smart policies were at work speeding up deployment of solar projects. From PV farms to solar water heating systems, solar is having a record growth year and is creating stable, well-paying American jobs.
The end of a long winter and the welcomed start of spring bring the all-American sport back to life. The last season transitions to memory, baseball fans ponder the present condition of their teams and we all smile at the opportunity to go outside without a coat. Spring also brings another event, the release of SEIA's annual "U.S. Solar Year in Review".
Across the country, people will start tuning in today to see how well they've done filling out their brackets for the NCAA basketball tournament. When it comes to making their picks for energy, three out of four Americans have solar going all the way in their bracket.


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3 Things to Look For in a Hotel's Social Media Profile
These days, it's not uncommon for guests to check a hotel's social media profile in addition to visiting the hotel's website before actually booking a room. And since we frequent both hotel websites and hotel social media pages daily (sometimes hourly), here are 3 things we like to see a hotel talking about to all their "friends" and "followers":
3. Recent Postings and Interactions: There's nothing worse than clicking over to a hotel's Facebook or Twitter pages, which are advertised on the hotel's website, only to find that the last time someone updated the page was in 2012. Also a bummer? When a hotel does scheduled updates of the same old, regurgitated line: "Need a hotel in [Insert city]? Give us a call or visit our website to book!"
2. Reviews and Recent Posts: Most hotels have a "Reviews" section on their Facebook page. This is a good place to check out the recent guest reviews. Typically, these tend to be pretty positive but we also like to comb them for interesting anecdotes, observations and perhaps, most importantly, reactions or comments from the hotels themselves. Same goes for the "Recent Posts" sections which have posts from the hotel's followers.
Keep reading for the #1 thing to look for in a hotel's social media profile!
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Overshared on Social Media Recently: CitizenM's Dolly, a Fug Room and a Shoe Suite
Hotels love over-sharing whether it be on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Mind you, they only share the "positive" stuff but whatevs, we're suckers for it. Here's what we found to be kinda cool on the interwebs this week:
1. CitizenM's Dolly
Feeling lonely on your next stay at CitizenM Hotels? This doll may cheer you up. Or not.
Nice to give the discerned traveler a toy to cuddle in the lonely hotel room #citizenm #amsterdam pic.twitter.com/sWAXlaE9sj— Sibylle Tretera (@Sweet_Sib) September 15, 2013
2. W is for Wintour
Bow down. Anna Wintour graced the W London with her perfectly-dressed presence during London Fashion Week.
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Sydney's 1888 Hotel Was Made for Instagram
We've been eagerly awaiting the opening of Sydney's 1888 Hotel and we happily announce that their doors were flung open just a few weeks ago. A little late as the place was supposed to open in March.
Nevertheless, this hotel is a feast for the visual senses since the restored building marries vintage charm with edgy design and comfort. Named after the year that Kodak launched their first box and roll camera which, coincidentally, was the same year the building was built. Freaky!
With little doubt, the hotel's public spaces and rooms are an Instagrammers dream, 1888 is planning to attract even more "snap happy" guests with an Instagram contest.
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Overshared on Social Media This Week: Cocker, Barca, Pink Chairs and More
Hotels love over-sharing whether it be on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Mind you, they only share the "positive" stuff but whatevs, we're suckers for it. Here's what we found to be kinda cool on the interwebs this week:
Rocker Joe Cocker is still alive and hanging out at the Swissotel in Basel, Switzerland.
Check out who lately stayed @SwissoteBasel. Joe Cocker took a picture with our front office ladies. pic.twitter.com/JSHBKQpUcX— swissotel (@swissotel) September 11, 2013
Well, look who made an appearance in Apple's keynote yesterday to introduce their new class of iPhones? The W Barcelona, that's who!
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Let's Talk About Vine and Instagram Videos for Hotel Reviews
It has been said that 10% of all photos ever taken were taken in 2012. What of 2013, then? Will this be the year the same is said for videos, after the launch of Vine and, just yesterday, Instagram Videos?
Already we've noticed how the super-short films can play into travel marketing. Airlines figured this out nearly immediately but, as usual, hospitality is having a little rougher time adapting to the new social media medium. In-room hairdryers just aren't as dynamic as jet engines, you know?
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Coolest Hotel Instagram Of The Day Goes To...
The Midtown Manhattan classic property has kicked off their Drink of the Day specials at Henry's Rooftop Bar (which we'll be talking more about tomorrow!).
This cocktail, called The Hemingway Daiquiri is made with 1.5 oz of rum, 1 oz grapefruit juice, and fresh lime juice. It goes perfect with the stunning view of the NYC skyline.
Sounds refreshing, no? Now if only Mother Nature would make up her mind with this weather. We've had our April showers, time for the May flowers and mojitos!
[Photo: Instagram]
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Anna Wintour Departs The Mark in Splendor for Met Gala
Tonight's the night for New York Metropolitan Museum's star-studded, Met Ball. This year's theme is "Punk: Chaos to Couture".
An A-list crowd will be dressed in their finest frocks and suits and descend up the red carpet of the museum's steps to enter what can only be described as the fashion party of the year.
One such bold name will be Vogue's own editrix, Anna Wintour, seen departing from The Mark in a pink floral custom-made Chanel number and sporting her trademark bob.
If you want to a live stream of all the couture wear and stars (Katie Holmes is wearing Calvin Klein), just go to Vogue's website. It'll also be simultaneously streamed on the websites of Moda Operandi, Samsung, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
[Photo: Instagram]
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The Coolest Hotel Instagram of the Day Goes To...
We think the ketchup art, while potty-mouth language, does sum up this week in a nutshell, and yet, it makes us smile at the same time because we love the sassy!
This patron's burger from the hotel's King's Highway restaurant (an old Denny's), is accompanied by a tall can of Red Stripe beer, which we don't think we've ever seen before--upping the cool factor even more. The $12 Amigo burger comes with bacon onion marmalade, aged cheddar and butter lettuce. Foul-mouthed ketchup is free.
[Photo: Instagram]
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The Coolest Hotel Instagram of the Day Goes To...
...The W Hotel Bali!
Yesterday, we teased you a bit with how hotels are gearing up for Summer with heat-wave worthy cocktails. Well, there's a place that only really sees summer year-round and knows how to serve up some easy, breezy drinks to soak up the sun. Bragging about their near-perfect weather, the W Hotel Bali just posted an Instagram that will stir envy with all of their followers.
Rooftop bars are cool and very few hotels do them as well as a W, so why not showcase the super hot sun and tropical libations with an over-the-top fabulous shot? We really can't find an answer for that, and we're totally alright with it.
There has to be something that is retro chic about lounging around surrounded by all things paradise, not to mention it makes us want to head back to Bali as soon as we can. With a few warmer days here in the 'nifty fifty', there is a glimmer of hope that Summer is right around the corner and we can find our position at our favorite roof-top hangout. This snap from the tropical island has us hoping the the mercury rises quickly because we might need a healthy does of vitamin D.
[Photo: W Hotels Instagram Profile]
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The Coolest Hotel Instagram of The Day Goes To...
...The Four Seasons Washington, D.C.
We can't lie, we've been a bit jealous these past few days as we see kids of all ages galavanting around for Spring Break. Looking at Instagrams of tots having the time of their lives while we slog at work, longing for those days again.
So, when we saw this in-room tent at the tony Four Seasons Washington, D.C., we just wanted to jump in (and push everyone else under age 10 out) and play!
What comes with this "Camp Out" experience? The tent, hamburgers, and s'mores. And if you want, they'll bring up a Wii and video games, too. How cool is that?
Just makes you want to go all Tom Hanks in "Big", at least for a little while.
Rates for Four Seasons fun starts at a whopping $725per night (blame it on the cherry blossoms).
[Photo: Instagram/Four Seasons Hotels]
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The Coolest Hotel Instagram of the Day Goes To...
The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong gets into the Easter spirit by asking the age old question--which comes first--the chicken or the egg?
To be honest, we prefer not to get into such debates. Instead, we'll focus on the cute as hell eye candy brought to you front-and-center from the hotel's delectable Mandarin Cake Shop.
Sing it now, "rubber ducky, your the one..." What, you don't know this song? Gah! To the corner with ya!
[Photo: Instagram/Mandarin Oriental Hotels]
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Coolest Hotel Instagram Of The Day Goes To...
...Miami's Epic Hotel!
When this Kimpton hotel does a pool party--they do it up right, as you can see. Last night, this benefit party, called "A Sound for All The Senses" was for a cause--to support The Starkey Hearing Foundation. The DJ of the night was none other than "That Deaf Dj", aka Robbie Wilde. Wilde, who's been playing clubs for more than a decade, has been 90% deaf since age 11. He didn't let his disability detract him from his love of music, and he has soared to, well, epic heights in the DJ world.
Apparently his music not only inspires people to get on the dance floor, but groove in the pool as well.
So we say "Salute!" to Wilde and his wild, funky style! Looking for a place to party this weekend? Check out the Epic!
[Photo: Instagram/KimptoninFL]


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Anthropology in Practice is one of the best social science blogs out there ...
Source: Southern Fried Science Best of the Web 2010, November 30, 2010
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Kudos to the blog Anthropology in Practice for making it to the big board over at Boingboing for their three part series on coffee! Readers, just to let you know, you can submit Savage Minds to Boingboing anytime. Illustrated Man was pretty good, right? I really want one of these nerd merit badges!Source: Around the Web, August 7, 2010
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I used to let the shower wake me up, but my morning routine has changed. Coffee has changed me — in some subtle, some important ways.
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An interesting look at the history of coffee culture in the United States. I can imagine Don Draper sitting around conspiring to get us to tout the intricacies of higher quality processing and single origin brews.
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Medicare and the Federal Budget: Comparison of Medicare Provisions in Recent Federal Debt and Deficit Reduction Proposals
This brief provides a side-by-side comparison of Medicare provisions included in broad-based packages to reduce the deficit and debt put forward by the President and the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees. In addition, this brief summarizes Medicare provisions included in other deficit- and debt- reduction proposals released since January 2012 and describes recent activities that pertain to Medicare and the federal budget, including Medicare's role in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the fiscal cliff and sequestration.Issue Brief Read More
Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries, 2013 – 2030
This data spotlight, co-authored by researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Urban Institute, describes the income, savings, and home equity of current Medicare beneficiaries, considers variations by race, ethnicity and other demographic characteristics, and examines the extent to which income and assets are projected to be higher among the next generation of beneficiaries.Issue Brief Read More
Health Care on a Budget: The Financial Burden of Health Spending by Medicare Households
The Medicare program offers health and financial protection to nearly 50 million seniors and younger people with disabilities, though many beneficiaries still face significant out-of-pocket expenses. This analysis examines how much Medicare households spend on health-related expenses compared to other spending priorities and compared to non-Medicare households, the extent to which Medicare households' health spending as a share of household budgets varies by age and poverty level, and changes in Medicare households' health spending over time.Issue Brief Read More
Comparing Poverty Rates under the Official Census Poverty Measure and the Supplemental Poverty Measure
This interactive graphic illustrates how poverty rates among seniors in each of the 50 states change under two different Census Bureau measures of poverty: the official poverty measure and an alternative supplemental poverty measure, which takes into account health care and housing costs among other factors.Interactive Read More
Wide Disparities in the Income and Assets of People on Medicare by Race and Ethnicity: Now and in the Future
This report examines the income, savings, and home equity of current and future Medicare beneficiaries, focusing on racial/ethnic disparities. The report finds that these differences in the financial well-being of white, black and Hispanic beneficiaries persist across age, education level, marital status, and other demographic factors.Report Read More
An Analysis of the Share of Medicare Beneficiaries Who Would Benefit from an Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum under Traditional Medicare Over Multiple Years
This analysis examines the share of Medicare beneficiaries who would be helped over time if the program were to add a limit on out-of-pocket spending to traditional Medicare. This analysis was conducted jointly with the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in response to a request made during a Feb. 26, 2013 hearing of the House Ways and Means' Subcommittee on Health.Issue Brief Read More
A State-by-State Snapshot of Poverty Among Seniors: Findings From Analysis of the Supplemental Poverty Measure
This brief analyzes poverty rates among seniors in each of the 50 states under two different Census Bureau measures of poverty: the official poverty measure and an alternative supplemental poverty measure, which takes into account health care and housing costs among other factors.Issue Brief Read More
Testimony: An Overview of the Medicare Program and Medicare Beneficiaries' Costs and Service Use
Juliette Cubanski, Associate Director of the Foundation's Program on Medicare Policy, testified on Feb. 27, 2013 before the Senate Special Committee on Aging to provide an overview of the Medicare program and Medicare beneficiaries' costs and service utilization. Testimony (.pdf)Event Read More
Policy Options to Sustain Medicare for the Future
With Medicare expected to be a key part of Washington's ongoing debate about solutions to reduce the federal budget and national debt, this report serves as a compendium of policy options that may be discussed in upcoming budget debates. The report presents a wide array of options in several areas and lays out the possible implications of these options for Medicare beneficiaries, health care providers, and others, as well as estimates of potential savings, when available.Report Read More
The Story of Medicare: A Timeline
Written and produced by Foundation staff, The Story of Medicare: A Timeline serves as a visual timeline of Medicare's history, including the debate that led to its creation in 1965 and subsequent changes, such as the passage and repeal of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act in the 1980s, the Medicare Modernization Act in 2003, and the Affordable Care Act in 2012.Video Read More


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Well, Easter has passed and it is now time to fire up the grill. Yeah, I know a lot of you grill and BBQ all winter, but believe it or not, not everyone does.
For those of you who are not year-round grillers, go into your shed or garage, pull off the cover and bring that bad-boy out. Give it a good cleaning, treat it like a good friend, which it is, and it will reward you all season long. Doesn't really matter if it is gas or charcoal (way too short a column to get into that discussion), what matters is that you use it. Don't let it just sit there.
Now, believe it or not, you can cook other things on it, too. Not just burgers, steaks and chicken. Try grilling some veggies and you can even grill your fruits; you can even do pizza on the barbie! Let your mind wander.... What do you like to eat and chances are, you will be able to do a variation of it on the grill.
When the old Palisade Brewery first opened (Now the Palisade Brewing Co.), we did a BBQ cook-out to help draw some crowds and, oh yeah, they showed up. Everything we cooked that day had one of the beers and ales in the recipe - from Ale-Steamed Artichokes to a Red Truck Cheesecake to Palisade Fajitas!
For my "Recipe of the Week," I give you BBQ Chicken with an Ale Apricot Marinade. We used this recipe for the chicken for the Palisade Fajitas and then added some peppers (also cooked on the BBQ) and some other items listed on the bottom of the recipe.
In honor of the BBQ, this week's website of the week is from Barbeque U. Some people like this guy, some do not, but you gotta admit, BBQ is his passion! Check the whole site out and, of course, also try some of the recipes!
We are also looking at the last four weeks of Chez Lena being open this semester as they will be closing around mid-May. Their full menu is on our Facebook page, but here is a sampling:
Crispy crab and shrimp spring rolls with lemon-chili oil, avocado, pickled cucumber and sesame vinaigrette, $10.
Marinated grilled Red Bird chicken breast with asparagus, leek and shiitake risotto and crispy fried leeks, $11.
Pan seared U-20 scallops celery root and parsnip puree, compressed celery and blood orange beurre blanc, $13.
Petite Charlotte Chez Lena: chocolate ribbon sponge cake with citrus and white chocolate Bavarian cream, Earl Grey truffle and strawberry mirror glaze, $4.
Folks, it don't get much better than that! Open for lunch, from 11-1!
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2 lbs. cut up chicken
1 cup peeled and minced sweet onion (see if Vidalia are available)
1 cup chopped dried apricots
5 cloves peeled and crushed garlic
2 1/2 tsp. grated ginger
1-12 ounces bottle of Orchard Amber Ale
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. white pepper
4 oz. fresh orange juice (take the time, juice your own!)
1 tsp. salt (more or less to your taste)
Mix everything together in a sauce pan and simmer for a half hour. Turn off heat and let cool. Use a stick blender to puree everything but the chicken.
Place marinade and chicken pieces in a sealable bag and marinate for at least 1-2 hours, 3-4 if possible in refrigerator, turning the bag over a few times.
Grill on the BBQ and enjoy.
We did these and then shredded the chicken to be part of The Palisade Brewery Fajitas, with Ale Salsa, Roasted Garlic Sour Cream, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Red Peppers and Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese! Yeah, just a little tasty!


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- Freshwater and Marine Fish Aquaculture (catfish, tilapia, baitfish, pompano, cobia)
- Marketing and Production Planning
- Aquaculture Resources
- Licensing, Regulations
- Best Management Practices
Minimum Enrollment: 5 participants Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after May 3rd
Pompano Culture Workshop
June 3, 2013 | Cost: FREE Registration Required by May 20, 2013 to Attend A workshop on "Florida Pompano Culture in Recirculating Systems" will be held at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) at Florida Atlantic University in Fort Pierce, Florida on June 3, 2013, from 8:30 – 3:30.
The workshop will be free-of-charge and will cover the culture of Florida pompano including brood-stock maintenance and conditioning, spawning techniques, larviculture protocols, use of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for grow-out, and economic outlook for RAS culture of pompano. The workshop will also include an in-depth tour of HBOI's RAS hatchery and grow-out facilities which includes a demonstration commercial scale RAS that is designed to reuse the water in a 20,200 gallon culture tank.
Registration for the workshop must be received by May 20, 2013 in order to attend the workshop. There will be a one hour break for lunch on your own. HBOI has the Link Port Café on site that serves reasonably priced and tasty lunch selections. To make reservations for the workshop, call Jill Sunderland at 772-242-2506. The attendance will be limited to 40 participants. For travel information see below.
A research project to design and demonstration of commercial scale recirculating aquaculture system for pompano and this workshop was funded by a grant from the Aquaculture Review Council and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
AquacultureTeacher Workshop - For Florida Teachers Only
June 17-21, 2013 | By Invitation Only This workshop will introduce the Teach Aquaculture curriculum and provide a training opportunity for educators unfamiliar with the science of applied aquaculture (novice aquaculture teachers) in order to increase science education and literacy among Florida middle school, high school, and community college students. This workshop is open only to Florida high school and middle school teachers, and applications will be accepted February - April 2013.
Fish Culture Techniques
October 14-16, 2013 CANCELLED FOR 2013 -- please check back for 2014 dates | Cost: $395 This three-day beginner to intermediate level workshop highlights up-to-date techniques used in maturation, spawning, larval husbandry, and production of fresh water and marine food fish. Students will interact with HBOI and USDA scientists at the Harbor Branch aquaculture facilities and learn techniques through laboratories and classroom presentations.
Topics Include
- Overview of finfish aquaculture
- Site selection and facility design
- Water quality and monitoring
- Broodstock management
- Hatchery operations
- Live feeds culture and nutrition
- Biosecurity and health management
Minimum Enrollment: 15 participants Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after October 4th
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: Design, Engineering, and Operation
October 17-19, 2013 CANCELLED FOR 2013 -- please check back for 2014 dates | Cost: $450 Provides in-depth training on design, operation, and management of recirculating systems for culturing fresh and saltwater species. Topics cover design criteria and system construction, water reconditioning and management of water quality, solids removal, disinfection, biofiltration, hydraulics, pump selection and aeration. Provides practical considerations for stocking systems and developing feeding strategies.
Topics Include (click HERE to see a tentative agenda)
- Overview of recirculation systems engineering
- Water quality and monitoring system components
- Engineering design of individual unit processes
- System management
- Health management
- Economic and risk evaluation
Minimum Enrollment: 15 participants Late Registration: Add $50 to registration after October 6t h
Workshop Information
Please fill out the 2013 Registration Form and return it with your payment to:
Jill Sunderland FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute 5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Ph. 772.242.2506 Fax. 772.465.5743 email: email@example.com
Workshops cannot be held if minimum enrollment requirements are not met by the two-week deadline. Harbor Branch will decide to hold or cancel a workshop a minimum of two-weeks in advance. A late registration fee of $50 will be added to the workshop cost if registration is received 10 days or less before the start of the workshop.
Refund Policy
A non-refundable $25 registration fee is included in the cost for each workshop. Tuition refunds are issued if you cancel ten business days prior to the workshop start date. Otherwise, a 50% refund will be given. If Harbor Branch must cancel the workshop, then we will issue a 100% refund.
Limited campus housing is available for the following workshops:
- Fish Culture Techniques - October 14-16
- Recirculating Aquaculture Systems – October 17-19
You MUST be registered (paid) for a workshop before you can reserve on-campus housing. Harbor Branch is not within walking distance of grocery stores or restaurants. We highly suggest renting a car for your stay in Fort Pierce. The ACTED Classroom is located approximately one mile from campus housing. For more housing information and reservations contact, please contact email@example.com.
Travel Information
There are several hotels located within a 10-minute drive of Harbor Branch. Please click here for a complete list and for additional travel information.
Food Services
Coffee, beverage and snack breaks are included with the registration fees for all workshops. There is a cafeteria on campus that is open for breakfast and lunch.
Contact Us
Please contact Jill Sunderland for additional registration and workshop questions.
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Better keep that aging PlayStation Portable around if you want to play your old games. Sony has confirmed that North American PS Vita owners will not be getting the "UMD Passport program" that allows PSP games to be transferred to digital form for a small price.
The PS Vita is in for a bumpy launch. As if those expensive proprietary memory cards and pricey games aren't enough to turn a lot of people off, Sony goes ahead and delivers another blow.
Not getting the UMD Passport program isn't that big of a deal, but for core gamers, no backward compatibility is a deal-breaker. It's one of the reasons why Nintendo still dominates the dedicated handhelds space. Its DS and DS Lite supported legacy Game Boy Advance games along with new DS games. And its 3DS supports DSi and DS games along with 3DS games. That's quite a library of games to choose from, when you're a shopper.
This also isn't the first time Sony's stumbled on backwards compatibility. The original PlayStation 3 launched with PlayStation 2 support. The feature was eventually eliminated with the arrival of the PS3 Slim.
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UPDATE: Here's Sony's official response (via Giant Bomb). As expected, they're playing up the PS Vita's ability to upscale digital PSP games. It's not a comforting response to those of us who invested heavily in UMDs (I have a box of UMD games and movies).
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Book your room at The Krystal Suites, Penang
Suite, 1 BedroomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 1 infant)
Suite, 2 BedroomsMax Occupancy: 5 guests (up to 4 children, 2 infants)
Hotel with an outdoor pool, in Penang (Kampung Sungai Nibong)
This hotel is located in Penang (Kampung Sungai Nibong), close to RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru, Penang International Sports Arena, and Queensbay Mall. Also nearby are Snake Temple and University of Science-Malaysia.
Hotel Features
Recreational amenities at The Krystal Suites, Penang include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Other amenities include limo/town car service and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature kitchenettes, complimentary wireless Internet access, and refrigerators.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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At your hotel
The Krystal Suites, Penang features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This Penang hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and limo/town car service.
- Number of floors - 7
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Tours/ticket assistance
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 86
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Outdoor pool
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
In your room
- Television
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV service
- Complimentary newspaper
- Climate control
- Phone
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
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When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Effective June 1, 2014, a state tax will be imposed and collected at the property. The fee will be charged per room, per night. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Book a stay August 14 - December 31, 2014 for travel within the same period and receive 30% off admission tickets to Sanrio Hello Kitty Theme Park; Little Big Club, Johor Bahru; and Kidzania, Kuala Lumpur.
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"Our Lord Jesus Christ, suffering in the persons of a multitude of sick and infirm of every kind,
seeks relief at your hands." —Bishop Claude Dubuis, 1866
We, the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas are women religious serving within the Church as signs of God's presence in our world.
Entrusted as we are with the mission of embodying the love of the Incarnate Word, we bear in mind that, whatever the form of our ministry, it is by means of our own lives that we witness most convincingly to the presence of Jesus Christ.We share our gifts in ministries of prayer, healing and education.
Based in Houston, Texas, we directly serve those in need in El Salvador, Guatemala, Ireland, Kenya and the United States.
The Congregational Leader is assisted by four Council Members. Their responsibility is to help the Congregation live out its mission.
Villa de Matel
Villa de Matel is the Congregation's Motherhouse. Located in Houston, Texas, it serves as our home, place of worship and retreat, and a central gathering place.
Formation in our Congregation is a lifetime process. It is guided by the belief that when God calls a woman to dedicate herself to apostolic consecrated life, she is being inspired to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus, the Incarnate Word.
Affiliate - This is the first step. It is a time for more dialogue and discernment; a time for becoming familiar with our story and mission.
Pre-Novice - During this time you enter into a more formal relationship with the Congregation. You will live and participate in community for at least one year.
Novice - (2 years) This is a time in which you begin to live as a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word. It is a time to focus on solitude, quiet, prayer and the vows; learning more about the history of Consecrated Life; becoming familiar with the lives of the Founders; and studying the spirit, charism and mission of the Congregation. During a portion of this time, you will participate in ministry.
Annual Profession - (5 years) Upon completion of the Novitiate, you profess vows of chastity, poverty and obedience. These vows are renewed on an annual basis for at least 5 years. During this stage of initial formation you continue to integrate prayer, congregational life and ministry as a CCVI.
Perpetual Profession - This is the time you proclaim your commitment and vow chastity, poverty and obedience to live as a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word for the rest of your life.
Continuing Formation - Throughout her life, a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word seeks to deepen her relationship with Jesus, the Incarnate Word. She continues her spiritual, personal and professional development towards the fullness of her person.
CCVI: The acronym for the Latin phrase, "Congregatio Caritatis Verbi Incarnati," which means "Congregation of Charity of the Incarnate Word." It refers to the Sisters who comprise the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas.
Affiliate: The first stage of the process of becoming a Sister.
Annual Vows: The last stage of initial formation during which a Sister professes the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience on an annual basis.
Apostolate: The ministry or work of a Sister.
Associates: Dedicated lay women and men who, attracted by the charism and mission of the Congregation, meet regularly to share faith, friendship and commitment to their baptismal call to holiness.
Assembly: A gathering of the Sisters to share and reflect around congregational issues.
Chapter: The Chapter members elect the General Leadership and set the direction of the Congregation for the next four years.
Charism: It is the spirit of presence, a gift that is sensed in a group in ministry in the church.
Cloistered: Religious women who engage in ministry of prayer and solitude. They do not perform a public, apostolic ministry.
Congregational Leader: The Congregation's leader, formally known as General Superior.
Convent: The official residences of the Sisters.
General Council: Comprised of four Sisters elected to 4-year terms as advisors to the Congregational Leader.
Incarnate Word: God becoming human in Jesus Christ.
Initial Formation: The stages of the process of becoming a Sister.
IUSG (International Union of Superiors General): An international organization comprised of General Superiors of congregations of women religious throughout the world.
Ministry: The works or service a Congregation performs in the Church. Through these works the Congregation carries out the mission.
Mission: It is making Jesus known and loved in the world.
Novice: Formal stage of entering and preparing to live as a Sister.
Nuns: Religious women who take solemn vows and are usually cloistered.
Pre-Novice: The second stage of the process of becoming a Sister.
Sisters: Religious women who take simple vows and work in apostolic ministries. All of CCVI's are Sisters.
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The mission of The Children's Nature Institute is to educate children, families and communities through interactive experiences with nature and to inspire respect, responsibility and a connection to the natural environment.
In 1985, Harriet Bennish began leading nature walks for families with young children with her own toddler on her back. Naming the program Nursery Nature Walks, her goal was to get children started on a path of lifelong environmentalism by exposing them to nature from the very beginning of their lives. That same year, Harriet had a second child and passed the torch on to early childhood education specialist and nature lover Judy Burns Fishman, who over the next 17 years expanded the organization, creating several successful programs serving up to 15,000 people annually from the diverse communities of Southern California.
After the Los Angeles incidents of civil unrest in 1992, CNI's Board of Directors created the Nature Discovery Program to give at-risk youth in low-income neighborhoods of Los Angeles the opportunity to learn science, math and reading skills through experiences with the natural world. This three part program includes transporting children from academically low-ranking schools on Field Trips to local parks, beaches and mountains, thereby introducing underprivileged children to the environment in its natural state, many for the first time, as an educational resource.
In 2010, CNI made the mission-driven move to the Magnolia Place Family Center to be the "green arm" of a community initiative to strengthen communities and families, and create successful children by addressing core protective factors. CNI is the only environmental organization in this collaborative of 70+ partners and as such is the model for how environmental education, advocacy, and awareness are critical to integrated community development. Because of this move, CNI has developed a stream of place-based programs to add to the initiative's goals.


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Kimberly Bowers has a smile that lights up every room that she walks in to. This 31 year-old athlete from Davidson County has been involved with Special Olympics for 15 years, and according to Mary Anne Brown, the Special Olympics local coordinator for Davidson County, she deserves two awards: one for all of the great things she does with Special Olympics, and another for the smile that she always has on her face.
When Kimberly first got started with Special Olympics, she was very shy and wouldn't talk to anyone. She started out competing in gymnastics, but has branched out to compete in athletics, bocce, basketball and bowling. These days, Kimberly is an athlete representative for her local Civitan group, and is very involved in her community. Her favorite sport to compete in is athletics, especially the 100m and 400m walk events. Kimberly has been practicing her fast walking a lot lately as she prepares for the SONC Summer Games May 31-June 2.
Brown said that Special Olympics helped Kimberly to "build confidence, bring her out of her shell, and really blossom into the person that she is today."
Kimberly's most memorable experience with Special Olympics was traveling with her family to Ames, Iowa for the 2006 Special Olympics USA National Games. It was the first time she had ever been on a plane, and was a totally new experience for her. At the Games, Kimberly competed in athletics events, and brought home three silver medals. During the trip to Iowa, one of her highlights was meeting the founder of Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver!
When she is not participating in Special Olympics events, Kimberly loves to watch movies, listen to country music, and keep up with NASCAR racing. Kimberly was invited to speak at Richard Childress Racing for an event, and impressed everyone there with how much she knew about the drivers and the cars that they drove.
With all of her success in Special Olympics competition, as well as her involvement with her community, Kimberly is definitely deserving of the Special Olympics NC June Athlete of the Month.
Congratulations Kimberly on being named the 2013 SONC June Athlete of the Month!
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