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Springfield considers downtown camerasBy Susan Smallheer
Staff Writer | August 17,2013SPRINGFIELD Faced with recent downtown vandalism, Springfield is looking into installing security cameras in key locations on Main Street.
Two weeks ago, someone went on a vandalism spree; the targets were flower boxes planted along Main Street by businesses and organizations.
The mess and much of the damage was quickly cleaned up by the towns Department of Public Works, and the Springfield Garden Club came in with new plants to mask the damage.
But Town Manager Robert Forguites said Friday the most recent vandalism is only the latest incident to get the town thinking about security cameras.
When the police department was located in the town hall until a few years ago, there were cameras outside the town hall and the town parking lot.
The cameras are still there, Forguites said. But dont ask me if they are hooked up.
He told the Select Board earlier this week he had asked Police Chief Douglas Johnston to investigate buying, installing and running cameras in the downtown area.
It had been a discussion a few years ago when people would loiter in the downtown area at night, Forguites said.
There were people gathering in front of the Woolson Block and Penelopes, and we discussed it then and it never went anywhere, he said.
Likewise, neighboring Bellows Falls considered installing security cameras in the downtown area, but dropped the idea in the face of opposition.
But after the vandalism to Springfields downtown beautification effort, Forguites said, people were amazed that police couldnt catch the vandal via security cameras along Main Street.
The police chief said there were no cameras in the part of downtown that was struck. Johnston couldnt be reached for comment Friday.
Forguites said the town did not want monitoring 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but rather videotape that could be viewed in the event of a problem.
The question is how it would be set up and the costs, he said.
If its feasible, the town would also pursue grants to cover those costs.
As for the vandalism itself, Sandy MacGillivray, a member of the Springfield Garden Club and chairwoman of the civic beautification committee, said the generosity of John and Maureen McAveeney at Sunshine Acres allowed club members to replant the window boxes and planters.
The efforts of Public Works Department employees and two special citizens in promptly cleaning up the damaged areas while trying to save plantings are very much appreciated, MacGillivray said.
The club was encouraged by the communitys support through blogs and comments from people indicating that townspeople were also upset at the thoughtless vandalism and showing appreciation for Springfield Garden Clubs civic beautification projects, she said.
The club has received contributions from a number of concerned residents.
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So you have a website, congratulations! Now let's make sure it's doing what it is supposed to be doing for you. Read: selling your book or product. While websites will differ in color, layout, and target audience, there are a few things that need to remain consistent. Let's take a look at them.
1. Editing: Your website needs to be edited. There is no discussion on this topic at all. And don't self-edit. Hire someone to go through your site page by page and make sure you don't have any typos. Finding mistakes on your site is like finding typos on a resume. Doesn't bode too well, does it?
2. Website Statistics: do you know your site stats? Did you even know you can get them? Site statistics are part of every website design. If you don't have access to them make sure you get this. A good site stat service is Google Analytics, pretty comprehensive actually and easy to integrate into your site. You should know your traffic patterns and learn to read these reports (it's a lot easier than it sounds). This way you'll know what your site is doing and what it isn't.
3. Media Room: even if you have never had any TV or radio appearances, you should have a media room. The media room is a great place to list all of your accomplishments as it relates to the book. Also, a good place to put your bio, picture (both of you and the book cover), as well as media Q&A, and a host of other items (I'll cover the art and science of a good media room in an upcoming piece).
4. Website Copy: Your website isn't a magazine, people don't read, they scan. Make sure your site isn't so crammed with text that it's not scannable. Ideally your home page should have no more than 200 to 250 words. Also, make sure you have a clear call to action. You want your visitors to do something on your site, yes? Make sure they know what that is, clearly and precisely.
5. Store: Yes, you should have a place for people to buy on your site, even if it means sending them off to Amazon.com or somewhere else to make their purchase. One key factor though: don't make them hunt for it. Shorten the staircase. In other words, make it easy to find your stuff and then give them the quickest route to get there.
6. Design: I have two major rules in life: you should never cut your own hair or design your own website. Period. End of story. Why? Because much like editing our own books, we're just too darned close to our message to be able to do it justice. Also, most of us are writers, not designers. Hire someone, invest the money, you'll be glad you did. When you're designing, also remember that your homepage should only do one thing. Your website can sell a lot of things, including any consulting or speaking services you offer, but your home page should be focused in on one major item. Surfers spend an average of 1/50th of a second on a website, if they have to stop and try and figure out what your site is about they will leave. I call it surf shock or analysis paralysis. Don't make them guess what your site is about, or you will lose them.
7. Social content: make sure that you have something "social" on your site, whether it's a blog, forum or even your very own social networking page. The easiest and best of these is a blog, in my opinion.
8. Update often: search engines like sites that have a lot of fresh content, this will really help you with ranking in major search engines like Google. If you have a blog, you should plan to update it twice weekly at least.
9. Share and share alike: make sure that your content is easy to share. If you don't have sharing widgets on your site (Upload to Facebook, Tweet This!, Digg, Delicious, etc.) then get your designer to add it to the site asap. Most blogging software comes with this all ready to go.
10. Placement and remarketing: first off, make sure that you understand how people surf, meaning where their eye goes to when they land on a website. The first place is the upper left hand quadrant of a site, that's where your primary message should be. Then the eye goes to the center of your site. These two primary places are significant in conversion. You should have a clear message, and a clear call to action (whatever that action is). I also recommend funneling your visitors into a mailing list. You can do this via a sign-up on your home page and then an ethical bribe to encourage them to sign up. What's an ethical bribe? It's something you give them (of value) to get something - you might give them an ebook, a checklist or a special report. Just make sure it's something your readers want.
Bonus tip: Understanding Anchor Text
If you ask any Search Engine Marketing Expert they will tell you the importance of anchor text. So what is this exactly? It's the hyperlinked text that you click on to follow a link. Most people overlook this text, using words like "click here" or other nebulous terms. If used correctly, anchor text can really help with your site ranking. It's not that difficult to implement really, you just need to understand a few basic concepts.
First, anchor text should be descriptive. It should describe the link you're sending people to using keywords that reflect the page you're recommending.
Second, if you know the high-traffic keywords for your market you can use those as well to describe the link (but only if the keywords relate to the page you're sending visitors to).
Third, knowing where to use anchor text is almost as important as the text itself. All external links should be anchor text, but often web designers forget internal links (i.e. links leading to pages within your site) although they are equally as important. Your home page is also critical for anchor text links. If you have a blog (and you should) make sure that any article, website or blog you reference has anchor text in the hyperlink.
Creating these hyperlinks is easy, especially if you're using them in a blog. Most blog software has some very simple one-click anchor text creation widgets.
So take some time and go through your site, make sure that anything you have hyperlinked is anchor text. Stay away from nebulous terms like "click here" or "follow this link" because you won't get picked up by search engines that way. Make sure the text is focused and specific. How long can anchor text be? It doesn't have to be long, but if need be, it can be multiple words. Keep in mind that as long as the words are relevant to your topic, the anchor text verbiage is all that matters.
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Averging 100 on the road IS pretty impressive though.
LOL dude got paid and now hanging out at Taco Bell
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Hey i'm really glad i joined this group i just love poetry
Judith, how can I thank you enough. It is true that poetry is part of me, thanks to my mom and grandpa's "poetry gene"!
Oh my. Such a beautiful and evocative invocation for summer. Interestingly---I have had Beloved Trudy in my mind on more than one occasion when I was inspired to write. That is part of your essence, Trudy. Thanks to you both. Much needed tonight...xx000
Ellen, I enjoyed your poem, The Colors of Summer, not only for it's beauty but the meaning it conveys. Thanks so much for thinking of me when you wrote it!
The Colors of Summer
The sun is white light cascading in amongst the bright clouds.
The sky is a soft pale blue.
The wind softly caresses my very being.
Water gently passes from the very pores of my skin, translucent wetness that feels like mist rising in the bright hot heat.
The soft greens and blues and yellow of the Summer Solstice
And the mystical white heat of the lovely days…
Summer stretches its lenthly tentacles out before me in the grey soft lines of the summer's rain.
I swim and I taste the mint green of gentle herbs that grow in my Secret Garden.
How thankful can the human being become?
In the white heat of a soft summer breeze.
I am a witness of the seasons as they proceed through the time of my precious life.
Diabetes means nothing when the sun rises on another summer's morning.
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Thanks for the lovely poem and photo, Ellen. I'm always looking for an inspiration, a trigger for a poem. I would never have thought of ironing!
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SOFT clouds of steam rise up like so much primordial mist.
Soft white fields of blue Cornflowers rise in the heat of Electricity vibrating.
Who created this majestic work of art that lies spread before me in all its pristine glory?
Golden sun rising in the mist.
Blue on white floating , swirling its essence.
In my heart of hearts, souls march through the rising mist like soldiers lining up for battle.
In the rising mist I will challenge the course of action whose vibrations make you a slave to me.
YOU rise in the mist of dawn with aching countenance.
Creating beautiful details that delight my eyes, like the Cornflowers that bend their graceful heads so slowly.in the grey mist of early dawn
You give your art and life to stitch or sew for my delight.
With ethical dignity you rise in the mist to create lines in the soft pale cloth with which you color my existence.
Ellen Ng, May 28, 2014, While Ironing.
Here is a poem I wrote this year for the seventh grade poetry share at my school. For those of you who are curious, it is a pantoum. Enjoy!!!
Everything changed that day
The day that diabetes came into my life
I was terrified but calm
There wasn't a way out
The day that diabetes came into my life
I was taught to stick needles into my body
There wasn't a way out
And there still isn't
I was taught to stick needles into my body
It's old hat for me now
Because there still isn't a way out
I don't just survive; I thrive
It's old hat for me now
I have made my prison a home
I don't just survive; I thrive
I am living proof of "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"
I have made my prison a home
It is not a prison now
I am living proof of "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger"
Diabetes has not defeated me
It is not a prison now
I have accepted it and I can control it
Diabetes has not defeated me
And it never will
I have accepted it and I can control it
Diabetes does not define me
And it never will
Everything changed that day
Ghosts of Christmas past I: Grand Aunt Hazel
She had a drawer
A magic drawer
We could choose
One gift on Christmas Eve
I have a rattan trunk
It collects treasures all year
Like her drawer
And I send them off to
Far-flung places
For gifts of Christmas Present
Christmas Eve at her cozy home
Leontyne Price singing Ave Maria
Cousin Johnny concocting weird cocktails
Baby Lisa sitting in her Grampa's lap
Tasting rutabagas, mashed, for the first time
And liking them
Only her and my dad…..
And there was a gorgeous midnight service
Candles and folks from the
Minnesota orchestra
Joy and tears
Home and safe
Dad's Grasshoppers
Because they are green
Of Course……
Blessed night to all
From a Presbyterian Atheist…..
Calling all members of Poetry Club! April is National Poetry Month, and we'd like to highlight some new "No Sugar Added" style poems on this page
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China's almost $600 billion economic stimulus programme announced this weekend is designed to improve confidence in the country's infrastructure construction sector and should have a positive knock-on effect for steel and base metals.
Posted: Monday , 10 Nov 2008
China has unveiled an economic stimulus program which it says totals $586 billion. It is aiming to bolster domestic demand and help avert a global recession. According to Andrew Batson for the Wall Street Journal, "though the two-year package appeared to include some previously announced measures, its size was clearly designed to revive the fading confidence of Chinese businesses and consumers, and impress foreign governments. Asian shares rallied sharply early Monday on the Chinese announcement, with benchmark stock indexes in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai all jumping close to or above 5% in the early hours of trading.
"The announced sum of four trillion yuan represents about 16% of China's economic output last year, and is roughly equal to the total of all central and local government spending in 2006. New spending of even half that amount would be substantial next to China's six trillion yuan annual budget for this year."
The interest for the mining industry is that the plan includes spending in housing and infrastructure. In particular, there is hope for a turn round in the steel sector.
Macquarie Research had just analysed steel industry inventories in China and noted that "despite recent production cuts, steel mill inventories remain under pressure as end-user demand has collapsed. While the mills are lowering prices to clear inventories, the buyers' strike continues as traders await further price falls. Even more severe production cuts may be expected in the short term as mills struggle to clear inventories. This de-stocking is particularly severe as mills will try to work down stocks, not just to previous levels, but to even lower levels in the face of uncertain demand.
"Over the past week, the hot rolled coil price dipped to $419/t ex-vat, down by 1.5% from last week and cold rolled coil reported at $535/t ex-vat, down by 2.3% from last week."
However, Macquarie also reported that "index iron ore spot prices rallied last week for the first time in many months. The two main index providers, Platts and Metal Bulletin, both reported a small recovery. Platts' 62% Fe price rose to $60.00-60.50/t cfr, while the Metal Bulletin quote hit $61.55/t, both up 5% on the week. There appears to have been a rise in the volume of orders for the first time in a while, perhaps signalling an easing of the credit squeeze, which has hit demand in China.
Reported stocks of iron ore remain high, but current shipping schedules suggest a major collapse in Chinese iron ore imports in November and December; Vessel line-ups suggest a 20-25% reduction in Australian and Brazilian iron ore exports in November and December from levels of a few months ago; and Indian exports are down by 80% year-on-year.
Macquarie also reported that along with the major fall in global and Chinese aluminium prices, it was hearing "of a steep decline in aluminium raw material input cost including price drops in alumina, carbon anodes and thermal coal. As a result, we note some temporary relief on smelters' cost margins."
Rio Tinto today revised its estimate of iron ore shipments from the Pilbara region of Western Australia to between 170 and 175 Mt (100% basis) in 2008. As a result of the reduced demand from its customers and reduced shipments, the annualised run rate of iron ore production from its Pilbara mines will be reduced by approximately 10%.
Tom Albanese, Chief executive, Rio Tinto, said, "Operations continue to perform well but demand has continued to decelerate. This reduction is a prudent move to align production with revised customer delivery requirements in the light of the fourth quarter drop in Chinese demand. We believe this will be a short, sharp slowdown in China, with demand rebounding over the course of 2009, as the fundamentals of Chinese economic growth remain sound."
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Just the mention of the name 'Peninsula' conjures up images of indulging and sumptuous five-star luxury, marble finishes, sweeping staircases, high ceilings and an attentive concierge. Whether you're talking about the Peninsula Hotel in New York or Hong Kong, Chicago or Beijing, Beverley Hills or, in this case, Bangkok. Even its prime location on the west bank of the scenic Chao Phraya River is a luxury statement in itself.
For every little detail, from architectural and interior finishes to landscaping, amenities and service, goes far beyond mere necessities.
No stone has been left unturned in giving guests a whole new perspective of the word 'luxury' - from the moment you walk into the elegant and imposing lobby to check in, and reaffirmed when you are soaking your travel-weary bones in the foam bath of the marble bathroom, watching cable television and with a hands-free phone next to you.
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The average size of a room in the 39-storey building is 46 square metres, which counts among the most spacious in Bangkok. High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed views add to the luxury of space. There are only ten guest rooms and two one-bedroom suites per floor, all of which face the river. In fact, the building's unique and signature W-shape was conceived with this in mind. Views. Sweeping
To say that guest rooms are tastefully decorated and well equipped would be an under-statement. The decor is sumptuous, with a touch of the Orient. Special features include a valet box for shoe cleaning and early-morning newspaper delivery, mood lighting, and an oversized executive desk with a built-in silent fax machine (and personal fax number). High-speed Internet, a CD player, camcorder video playback facilities, electronic curtain buttons and a very sophisticated (but user-friendly) bedside control panel bring you all the electronic gadgetry your heart desires. All of which are standard features of the bottom-end Superior Room. And superior it is.
The impressive room features are matched by the choice of restaurants and bars, facilities and amenities. Seven different venues offer from traditional Thai food to Cantonese, Pacific Rim and a la carte to an international buffet (highly recommended), cake or ice cream at The Peninsula Boutique, and poolside snacks.
Banquet and conference facilities, business services and transportation options have the same classy Peninsula touch - the finest detail is attended to. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle boat services to The Peninsula Pier Lounge on the opposite bank, Saphan Taksin skytrain station and the River City complex.
An impressive 60-meter, three-tiered swimming pool with Thai 'salas' (little teak houses with a rooftop only) and sundeck areas provide the perfect setting for a lazy, sun-soaked time. A fully-equipped fitness centre, beauty salon, massage service and two floodlit tennis courts complete the picture.
To cross the river in one of the hotel's charming shuttle boats is part of the riverside experience, and takes less than ten minutes. And once you're on the other side, Bangkok offers some major attractions and all major shopping, nightlife and business areas just a short taxi ride away.
The luxurious Peninsula Spa - its 18 treatment rooms and suites making it the biggest hotel spa in Bangkok - offers a deeply personalised spa experience, featuring some of Bangkok's best-skilled therapists. Located in a new three-storey Thai colonial-style building adjacent to the hotel's Fitness Centre, the 1,774 square metre spa is part of the 'Peninsula Wellness' programme, and draws upon Eastern and Western wellness and relaxation philosophies that emphasize a back-to-basics approach.
A stay at The Peninsula will undoubtedly enhance your experience of the Thai capital, and make it a memorable one. You'll be comfortable, spoiled and pampered. And that would explain also why the hotel has so many regular (and famous) guests who come back for more.
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You don't own any shares of Apple, and you missed out on the Facebook IPO. Your neighbor seems to make a bundle buying and trading stocks online, but your familiarity with that concept starts and ends with the eTrade baby. So how does an investing newbie crack the stock market? We've got four tips that'll help you get started on the path to financial security...
The Basics of Investing in the Stock Market
Thousands of Americans buy common stock every day, but if you're not one of them, the whole process can seem totally daunting. Should you buy individual shares of stock, or stick to mutual funds? Before you put your hard-earned money anywhere, make sure you understand the following principles about stock market investing:
1. Keep Your Goals and Expectations in Check
Investment opportunities that sound too good to be true have a way of turning out to be, well, too good to be true. (Two words: Bernie Madoff.)
Experts know that the secret to stock market success isn't sexy – it's investing regularly over a long period of time in growing companies and letting your returns compound over years. In fact, most experts advise that a reasonable long-term expectation for stocks is 4- to 5 percent over the rate of inflation. In other words, slow and steady might just win the financial security race. Or, as economist Paul Samuelson, the first American to win the Nobel Prize for economic science, said: "Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas."
2. Do Your Research
Investment guru Warren Buffett reportedly once said, "You don't need to be a rocket scientist. Investing is not a game where the guy with 160 IQ beats the guy with 130 IQ." That's good news for most of us non-MENSA members – but it doesn't mean you're off the hook when it comes to research. The fact is, your returns will be directly correlated with the effort you make to learn about the investments you make.
As tempting as it might be to invest in "a sure thing" touted by a friend, a broker or even a stranger at a cocktail party, that's a recipe for loss. If you don't have the time or inclination to research potential investments, find a trusted adviser for an agent. And if an adviser suggests an investment or strategy that you don't understand or feel comfortable with, hold on to your money until you're clear about the risk and rewards. Remember, it's your money and your risk.
3.Stay Within Your Comfort Zone
Speaking of risk and rewards, taking a long-term, objective view is essential to your success in the market. Buy and sell stocks only when you're comfortable with your reasons for doing so. Don't buy any securities that cause sleepless nights and stress.
Manage your investment risk by:
Don't Borrow Money to Invest. Even though most brokerage firms are happy to lend you money for investments, it's not a good idea for the newbie investor. While gains multiply, losses are also exaggerated. And lenders expect to be repaid.
Diversify Your Investments. This means giving up your chance of hitting the lottery in exchange for knowing you're not likely to completely lose all of your investment money.
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- Amanda Hyde
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A disgusting piece of neoliberal propaganda. This writer would have our public services gutted in the name of economic liberty for a few dozen rich people.
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Don't forget, public service employees pay taxes, too. We also work hard for less than stellar salaries, public service is not welfare. If you have a problem with how taxpayer money is spent, I suggest you address the able-bodied people collecting welfare while enjoying 52 weeks of paid vacation before you come down on public service workers.
- Pierre Neary
- May 13, 2013 - 16:47
Your argument doesnt hold water. What about the plane loads of NLer's flying back and forth to Fort McMurray? And "Have" means less services?
- Christopher Chafe
- May 13, 2013 - 13:52
Your sentence on studying an interest versus studying for employment hit the nail on the coffin concerning one major social disease affecting our province. If people "WANT" to work in a decent paying job/industry they have to study a career path that will give them such a lifestyle.


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Good news of course, but the old fashioned snob in me has been revolted by the pictures of them lounging around in tracksuits and then waving while wearing cheap grey suits - the look like a football team. And I'm sure we will be treated to a deluge of interviews with them when they return.
It is easy to say this from my warm safe home but I wish we had witnessed a bit more recalcitrance - stubborn resistance to and defiance of authority. More "just name, rank and number"; more refusal to wear anything but the Queen's uniform; more Britishness, less Blairism.


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EDIT: We raced the car a couple times in 2013 for the hell of it. I raced at the first VW/Audi points series last year at Woodburn Dragstrip and then I let wifey race it at Pacific Waterlands show. It was ok, but kind of boring for me.
Next up? Wife racing at Pacific Waterlands car show Sept 8, 2013. I took her down the strip for her first pass, her driving and giving her tips. She gradually worked her way down from 19.xx to 16.xx and won most of her races even! She had fun and thats what mattered most.


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Meet the Coordinators
Did we mention we're all student run?
AESOP is still an entirely student-run operation- top to bottom, inside and out. This means that while we work in conjunction with a faculty advisor, we are pretty much free to explore new trip ideas and keep the program fresh and student focused!
We are highly dedicated to making this the best AESOP yet! We have already started preparing for this fall and will work continuously throughout the summer in preparation for your arrival on campus in August. We look forward to meeting each of you and hope you are all excited about coming to Bates! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at email@example.com. We'll answer your questions as quickly as possible, but bear in mind that there are many of you and only a few of us, so please be patient!
Bryan Lehrer '15- Head Coordinator
Hometown: East Quogue, NY
What AESOP did you participate in as a First Year? Pemigewasset Wilderness
Wow. All I got to say is wow.
Do you guys know how how lucky we are? We already all attend Bates, the darndest little school this side of the Mississippi *spoken in southern belle voice*. We have a beautiful campus, an amazing dining hall, intimate community, oh and one more thing—AESOP!
My name's Bryan and I couldn't be more happy to say that, alongside Katie and James, I'm one of the head coordinators of this year's AESOP program. Here's a bit about me and my AESOP history: I'm currently a senior, but I've been involved in AESOP since my earlier days at Bates. As a first-year I went on the Pemi backpacking trip and loved it so much that I led it as a sophomore with Katie. Last year I hopped on the coordinator train with Katie and James and now all of us are in the driver's seat, and man are we excited!
I originally hail from Long Island, NY but have moved around quite a bit since then (i.e. Texas). At Bates I'm an Environmental Economics major and in my free time I like to do a whole bunch of things. Formally, I'm quite involved with the Bates Outing Club and informally, you can find me doing anything from reading on the quad to climbing around at the bouldering wall.
This summer I will be spending June in Seattle doing a pre-career program (see the blog for an impending post about this). After the program is over, I'll be breaking free from the office and heading in more adventurous directions all throughout Washington. I've planned some nice backpacking trips as well as few nights stay in a mountaintop hut near Mt. Baker. It's possibly the most incredible and baffling human dwelling I have ever seen. I'm sure I'll be tempted to stay there forever, but the call of AESOP will have me eagerly running back to Maine come August. See you all in the fall! Ye-haw.
James Brissenden '15 – Head Coordinator
Hometown: Belmont, MA
What AESOP did you participate in as a First Year? Maine Coastal Chillin'
THIS IS GUNNA BE SWEEEEEET! So, I'm at Bates right now, nomming on a bucket of salty pretzels with my stuffed duck (named Cashew) thinking about you guys who are going to be at Bates in the fall for none other than AESOP. Small world?
I'm so pumped to meet, befriend, high-five and share my love of AESOP with all of you guys in a few months. It's just around the corner! But first…A bit about myself: My name is James and I'm a psychology major at Bates. I like to accomplish simple tasks within the amount of time left on the microwave clock. My mother calls me: "Sweetie pea." I play Ultimate Frisbee, Club Soccer and get out golfing whenever I can. The greatest decision of my life reined down upon me when I signed up for the Maine Costal Chillin' 1 AESOP trip. It was such a chillin' trip, I decided to lead it the following year with the help of my stunningly amazing friend Sarah. Now, as the head coordinator of AESOP, I have the honor of working with you guys, as well as the other coordinators, in order to make this year's AESOP better than waffles (the best food in the world.)
This summer I'm doing some event planning for a cute little start up company in Cambridge, MA. When i'm not driving around in the blindingly green company van, you can find me hiking some peaks in NH or catching up on Game of Thrones (I just finished the second season.) (And i'm freaking out.)
In the mean time… you guys keep killin' it and enjoy the rest of senior year and summer! Listen to some good music, eat some delicious snacks and don't forget to tie those shoes, because AESOP is coming!!!!!!
Katie Polio '15 – Head Coordinator
Hometown: Simsbury, CT
What AESOP did you participate in as a First Year? Grafton Notch
Hi everyone! My name is Katie and I'm so happy to say, welcome to Bates! I can't wait to meet and get to know you all, but in the meantime here are some tidbits about me:
I'm an Environmental Studies major and I spend most of my time playing frisbee on the Women's Ultimate team. I also like to do zumba, go for walks at Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, and spend hours in Commons.
My freshmen year I was on Grafton Notch and had an amazing time! I loved AESOP so much that I applied to be a leader with Bryan and we ended up leading Pemigewasset II together. You can tell we're pretty crazy about AESOP because we both applied to be Assistant Coordinators and are now Head Coordinators together with James!
This summer I'm splitting my time between the beautiful states of Maine and New Hampshire. During the week I'm in Freeport working for a woman who is passionate about seeing community wind projects thrive in Maine. I'll also be working on AESOP and playing frisbee in a summer league in Portland whenever I can. During the weekends I'll be exploring Maine and New Hampshire – spending time with my family and going hiking, swimming, biking, you name it.
We're all so excited to meet you in two months! So for now, enjoy the rest of your summer, soak up the sun, then pack your bags and come fall in love with AESOP!
Sasha Lennon '16 – Assistant Coordinator
Hometown: Cape Elizabeth, ME
What AESOP did you participate in as a First Year? Evan's Notch
Welcome to Bates! My name is Sasha and I can't wait to meet you guys! I am a studio art and psychology double major and involved in the Outing Club, Arts Society, and AESOP(!) here on campus. I grew up on the coast of Maine, and after a few childhood road trips with the fam I realized the amazing opportunities the New England outdoors has to offer. Backpacking, skiing, and sitting on the beach are probably my three favorite things, and Maine is a stellar place to do it all!
Freshmen year I went on Evan's Notch base camping trip where my group did day hikes in New Hampshire's White Mountains and hosted the occasional hot sauce-eating contest. Sophomore year I led Saddleback backing with my good friend Sacha-boy and could not have been happier hanging out with incoming freshmen in the rain as we hiked a section of the AT.
This summer I'll be working in Portland enjoying the yummy food and harbor seals, making sure I fit it plenty of time for the beach. I'll be here at Bates towards the end of the summer anxiously awaiting your arrival! Enjoy the your summer!
Jordan Cargill '16 – Assistant Coordinator
What AESOP did you participate in as a First Year? Climbing
Let me begin with an analogy. AESOP is to me as rice cakes are to Nat… and believe me Nat loves her rice cakes. She practically can't survive without them. BUT in all seriousness I love AESOP and I cannot imagine my Bates career without it as the backbone of my experiences. I'm super stoked to be an assistant coordinator and help give you an even better experience than I had (it will be tough but I believe we are up to the challenge)!
Anyways, a little about myself. I am a Sophomore Geology major with an affinity for anything that gets me into the woods. I love to ski, climb, mountain bike, backpack, fly-fish, canoe, swim, and pretty much whatever else that lets me explore the great north woods. I grew up in a small town in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, which is one of the greatest natural playgrounds in the northeast. Lucky for you guys there are several AESOP trips that go there! At Bates I'm a climbing director for the outing club and do as many trips as I can fit into my schedule. This summer I will be returning to the northern Presidential Range in the Whites for my third season of trail work with the Randolph Mountain Club. There I will spend three months playing in the mud, moving large rocks around, and having some crazy adventures with awesome people along the way.
Enjoy summer and I'll see ya at the end of August!
Nat Silver '16 – Assistant Coordinator
Hometown: Bennington, VT
What AESOP did you participate in as a First Year? ***cricket cricket cricket***
Hi class of 2018!! My name is Nat and I am sophomore. I am a double major in U.S. history and studio art. These days I spend a lot of time with my other coordinators getting ready for AESOP 2014 and we're getting pretty psyched. Last year I led an A.E.S.O.P trip and I realized that this program was one of the best things about Bates.You should all be pretty excited for your trips and that you get to spend the next four years in glorious MAINE!
The most important thing about me is that I'm from Vermont. My origins dictate most of my apparel, activities and eating habits. I often bring my own maple syrup to commons. Its necessary. Vermont is the bomb, but Maine is a close second. Jordan will say New Hampshire is the best but we all know THAT isn't true.
My favorite thing to do is ride my bike. The past few summers I have led bike trips for kids and this summer I'm hoping to do a few of my own. If I'm not on a ride, I love backpacking, climbing, nordic skiing, running and basically anything that gets me outside. This summer I hope to be outside as much as possible in VT and New England. I hope you all are looking forward to A.E.S.O.P and I can't wait to meet ya.


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Car Detailing
Why Do I Need My Auto Detailed?
Your automobile probably spends most of the time outdoors. As a result, your car is exposed to sunlight and other environmental hazards including the sun, dirt, smog and acid rain, that over time will deteriorate your auto's paint finish.
Dirt and grime rubbed in while washing and drying can also cause fine scratches that will eventually dull your autos surface. Detailing your auto restores your cars finish by removing the imperfections in the paint followed by applying a quality carnauba wax that restores your paints gloss and depth.
A good coat of wax will also protect your cars surface from the elements, including sunlight, bugs and bird droppings.
Interior Detailing Services
Dust, dirt, exhaust, and odors are absorbed by your car's interior surfaces. Eventually, that new car look and smell is gone. Visible soiling and discoloration accumulates on fabric, vinyl, and leather surfaces. To preserve and protect your car's interior from premature wear and tear, proper interior maintenance and protective conditioning treatments are recommended on an annual basis.
Exterior Detailing Services
Environmental pollution, corrosion, and the sun's ultraviolet rays attack your car's finish on a daily basis. Rust and metallic particles penetrate your car's surface leaving the finish feeling rough and gritty. This fallout is especially visible on white or light colored vehicles.
Swirls and surface scratches visible on dark colored vehicles are the result of improper washing, Rubbing, and abrasive polishing. Without a durable protective coating, the sun's ultraviolet rays and oxidation will cause your paint to look faded and chalky.
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SIKO KOUPELNY is the largest Czech supplier of many of the
leading bathroom brands, both domestic and foreign. SIKO is the
main customer in the Czech Republic for the manufacturers
Lasselsberger / Rako, Ravak, Jika, Laufen,
Roca, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Geberit, Kale, Vitra, and
Venus. In addition, our own SIKO-exclusive brands are an
important part of our portfolio:
Production of these lines is awarded to both domestic and
foreign manufacturers. In addition to wholesale customers, SIKO has
successfully cooperated with developers of commercial and
residential construction projects. Goods are also exported to
long-term customers in many countries in Europe (Slovakia,
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Hungary, Slovenia, Poland,
Russia, Ukraine and Moldova).
Siko has the largest bathrooms logistics center in Central
Europe. The total storage area at the headquarters in Čimelice,
including associated external storage, is almost 30,000 square
meters (it is an area equal to about 5 football fields). The
permanent warehousing available to SIKO KOUPELNY now totals nearly
100,000 pallet positions. This allows us to keep the bulk of our
product range in stock.
SIKO unique business model – SIKO KOUPELNY was the first in the
Czech Republic to implement the idea of displaying fully-equipped
bathrooms as much as possible in one store. With this unique
concept Siko has an absolutely exceptional position on the market
with bathrooms and bathroom equipment. In SIKO stores the goods are
well presented so as to provide consumers with the inspiration they
need. SIKO is proud of the fact that its promotional materials
feature photos taken in SIKO stores, and not taken from the
catalogs of manufacturers – this is true not only for all
advertisements in professional journals and newspapers, but also
for the presentation of bathrooms on this website. This is a real
invitation to visit the SIKO showroom...
SIKO KOUPELNY means:
THE BIGGEST MARKET KNOWLEDGE – since 1991
THE MOST SPECIALIZED – 50,000 items
THE BIGGEST INSPIRATION – 1,500 bathrooms displayed in all SIKO
THE MOST CUSTOMERS satisfied – over 500,000 per year
THE MOST AFFORDABLE – dozens of shops all over the Czech Republic
and Slovakia
SIKO offers goods in almost all price categories. This website
features only our best-selling types of products. Unfortunately it
is not possible on the Internet to get a good idea of all our
20,000 items available in stock, so this extract shows
approximately 3,000 of our best-selling products.
We are glad that you are interested in SIKO KOUPELNY – the
biggest retailer of bathroom fixtures in the Czech Republic. Our
website is unfortunately not yet available in the full English
version. Representatives of our export, sales and purchasing
departments speak fluent English and Russian. Please feel free to
contact us. We will be happy to give you advice and to help you put
together a new bathroom to suit your exact needs. We are your best
choice for bathroom fixtures in the Czech Republic.
Vision and Mission
KOUPELNY SIKO is a reliable and inspiring partner for all its
customers. We strive to be the single right choice for each
bathroom. We are a team of professionals and our general aim is to
build a company of European significance. Our mission is to inspire
everyone to create an oasis of comfort and relaxation in their
bathroom. We offer smart solutions with regard to the individual
customer's needs and abilities. Our unique feature is that we
have 20 years of experience in making bathrooms as if they were our
If you are interested in export of our products, please contact
our export manager, who will tell you about our special
export prices and terms.
Tel.: +420 739 387 377
E-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
If you represent a supplier and have an interesting business
offer, please contact our purchasing managers:
Mr. Pavlik
Tel.: +420 382 905 144


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Day 1
Morning departure. Afternoon cross Channel ferry, Dover - Calais. Travel to our hotel near Paris. Bed and continental buffet breakfast.
Day 2
We continue our pilgrimage to Lourdes. Evening meal provided on arrival.
Day 3
Full board and pilgrimage programme including Holy Mass, Blessed Sacrament and Torchlight Procession.
Day 4
Breakfast. Holy Mass and Stations of the Cross. Lunch. The afternoon is free for private devotions. After evening meal, we depart Lourdes and travel overnight through Spain to Fatima.
Day 5
We check into our hotel and freshen up before visiting the Basilica and Domain. Evening meal, bed and breakfast provided.
Day 6
Half board and pilgrimage programme including and excursion to Aljustrel.
Day 7
Breakfast, followed by Holy Mass with the day free for private devotions. After evening meal we return overnight to Lourdes.
Day 8
Lunch and dinner provided with today free in Lourdes.
Day 9
We depart after breakfast and travel to overnight notel near Paris. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 10
Channel crossing and return to departure points.
For a free colour brochure detailing all of our tours please visit our brochure request form page.


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