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[ November 19, 2014; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Tumult Hype is an HTML 5 authoring tool. WAIT, don't stop reading, there's no coding! It is a low-cost tool for creating websites, widgets, animations and mobile apps. It works via an intuitive what-you-see-is-what-you-get graphic editor. Content created with Hype competes with Adobe Flash for graphics, animation and interaction, but runs natively in your browser [...]
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[ October 15, 2014; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Please join EPICUG tomorrow evening, Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 PM in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. We will be discussing iOS8, Apple's month-old update to the iPhone/iPad operating system. Share tips, tricks and new apps you've discovered. All EPICUG meetings and events are free and open to the public.
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[ September 17, 2014; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 pm in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library, EPICUG will welcome Debbie Holmes from Estes Park Elementary School. Among other responsibilities, Deb is the volunteer coordinator of the Fifth Grade Tech Club. The Tech Club meets two mornings a month to introduce students to the variety interesting computer [...]
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[ May 21, 2014; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On May 21, at 7:00 pm in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Public Library, EPICUG will explore ways to provide internet services during emergencies, like the flood last fall. Jim Webb will lead discussion with EVARC [Estes Valley Radio Amateur Club] and the City task group responsible for the optical fiber. As well as [...]
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[ December 18, 2013; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Please join EPICUG for our annual Christmas Party, at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, December 18 in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Feel free to bring your family – everyone is welcome!
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The Town of Estes Park will sponsor electronics recycling services Saturday, December 7, at the Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride lot off Manford Avenue. The collection takes place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to conveniently and responsibly recycle old television sets, computers, cell phones, iPods and many other electronics. Read more in the [...]
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[ August 29, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Happy End-of-Summer! After the hot-weather hiatus, EPICUG will resume meetings starting this Thursday, August 29, and following with one meeting in September (26th) and then picking up a more frequent schedule in October. This month will be a bring-your-own-topic meeting. We'll briefly discuss upcoming programs, give a status report on iSenior, and then the floor [...]
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In May and June, EPICUG conducted an educational program at the Senior Center that Lee Lasson coined as iSenior. The 2-hour program is targeted toward senior citizens and the content is a basic introduction to the Apple iPad. Joe Calvin helped Lee with the presentation, and Christy Crosser [...]
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[ June 27, 2013; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 PM in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library, EPICUG will take a look at Xcode, Apple's development environment for creating applications for the Mac as well as for iPhone and iPad.
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Pakistani police say they have arrested seven members of a group linked to al-Qaeda, who are accused of planning a series of attacks in Karachi, the country's business hub.
Suicide vests, explosives and weapons were seized in a raid on the group's hideout on Sunday night in the Defence neighbourhood of Karachi, police said.
The men, who are said to belong to the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), were planning to attack important government buildings and senior government officials, Fayyaz Khan, a police officer, told the Reuters news agency.
"We have recovered three suicide jackets, four AK-47 rifles, four pistols and 15kg (33lb) of explosives," he said.
Lashkar-e-Jhangvi is blamed for two failed assassination attempts against Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's former president, and the beheading of Daniel Pearl, a Wall Street Journal reporter.
Khan said that Muhammad Shahzad, one of the detained men, had been involved in planning an attack on Musharraf, and another attack on Shaukat Aziz, the former prime minister.
The Sunni Muslim Lashkar-e-Jhangvi is one of Pakistan's several al Qaeda-linked groups that began by targeting minority Shia Muslims.
Pakistan's government has held it responsible for the lorry bombing of Islamabad's Marriott Hotel in September last year in which 55 people were killed.
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Attacks in Pakistan have increased over the past several months.
At least three people were killed in a suicide bombing in the city of Peshawar in the country's northwest on Sunday.
The attacker blew himself up outside the home of a brother of Mubeen Afridi, a spokesman for the Taliban-linked group Ansar Ul Islam, who was killed a day earlier.
But officials said all the victims of the attack were innocent passers-by.
Another 15 people were wounded in the attack on the outskirts of the city.
Another 15 people were wounded in the attack on the outskirts of the city.
Ansar-ul-Islam fighters operate in Khyber tribal district near the border with Afghanistan.
Ghayyur said police suspect that Lashkar-e-Islam, a rival group, could be behind Saturday's attack.
The government last year launched a major operation against groups in Khyber which sent their leaders moving into the mountains bordering Afghanistan, after the militants threatened to take over Peshawar.
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BEIJING (AFP) - China's central bank announced details Monday of a plan that reduces the amount of money rural banks must keep in reserve, a move aimed at stimulating the economy amid slowing growth.
In a statement posted on its website, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 0.5 percentage points for certain agricultural banks, as well as for financial leasing companies and auto financing firms.
The move, which takes effect on June 16, will "encourage commercial banks and other financial institutions to allocate more funds to areas of the real economy in need of support," the central bank said.
The State Council, China's cabinet, first announced the planned cut in late May but did not give details.
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Once upon a time, opportunity didn't matter for Jimmy Clausen. The right place was wherever he happened to be. The right time was whenever he happened to be there.
The quarterback prodigy from Southern California was a four-year starter in high school who never lost a game he started (42-0). He turned down Pete Carroll and Steve Spurrier to play for Charlie Weis at Notre Dame. He started as a freshman in high school, as a freshman in college and as a rookie with the Carolina Panthers.
But four years after a dreadful experience with the Panthers that derailed his NFL career, Clausen is recovering from shoulder surgery and starting over at the bottom. Opportunity and timing now mean everything.
As the Bears' fifth quarterback, Clausen, 26, is battling for an opportunity to battle for an opportunity to win a backup job behind Jay Cutler. He has a lot of catching up to do and little time to do it.
Clausen received precious few snaps in practice Wednesday at the Payton Center — working behind an offensive line of Charles Leno Jr., James Dunbar, Taylor Boggs, Ryan Groy and Cody Booth and throwing to Fendi Onobun, Micheal Spurlock, Josh Morgan, Ka'Deem Carey and Zach Miller.
Times have changed.
"I think that's how everything works in life — right place at the right time," Clausen said. "Everything is about timing and opportunities. And when you get that opportunity, you've got to flourish.
"I've been working hard, trying to get my shoulder 100 percent from surgery and waiting for my opportunity, and I have it now. I just have to keep grinding and keep competing."
A lot could hinge on how much Clausen shows while Jordan Palmer, the current No. 2 quarterback, recovers from a strained pectoral muscle that kept him out of OTAs last week and this week. Palmer said he expects to return for next week's minicamp.
"It's a nothing deal," Palmer said. "I'll be ready to go for minicamp. Just letting it breathe. It's frustrating because it's not a serious injury. Just letting my shoulder rest."
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Egyptian State TV said on Saturday a patient at a Cairo hospital who recently arrived from Saudi Arabia had tested positive for the virus.
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus has killed at least 92 people in Saudi Arabia, where the coronavirus was first detected in humans in 2012.
The virus which can cause coughing, fever and pneumonia, has spread from the Gulf to Europe and has been reported in Malaysia.
MERS is considered a deadlier but less-transmissible cousin of the SARS virus which erupted in Asia in 2003 and infected 8,273 people, nine percent of whom died.
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A Letter to Aspiring-Writer-Me from Debut-Novelist-Me
Guest on Jun 08 2014 | Filed under: Inspirations, Writing life
Please welcome Natalia Sylvester, debut author of Chasing the Sun. Natalia was born in Lima, Peru, and she came to the U.S. at age four. She grew up in South Florida and received a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Miami. A former magazine editor, Natalia now works as a freelance writer in Texas. Her articles have appeared in Latina Magazine, Writer's Digest, The Writer, and NBCLatino.com.
Here's what Seré Prince Halverson, author of The Underside of Joy, had to say about Natalia's debut novel Chasing the Sun: "An intimate, unflinching portrait of a marriage, examined against the suspenseful backdrop of a terrifying kidnapping. Natalia Sylvester writes masterfully about the many ties that bind and the sacrifices that may be necessary in order to truly free ourselves. Wise, lyrical, and intriguing throughout—this book stole me away, refusing my return until I finished the last page."
We are all embarking on similar journeys with a myriad of paths. There's no such thing as being ahead or behind someone; there's only you, then & now.
Of today's post, Natalia says that she's been reflecting a lot on the "Then & Now" of her publishing journey—"how so many things I thought would be different aren't, and how many of the things that are different have taken me completely by surprise. When we're on the verge of some new milestone or goal, I think it's important to look ahead but to also look back, because we should always mine our past for lessons we missed the first time around."
Connect with Natalia on Twitter and Facebook and on her blog.
A Letter to Aspiring-Writer-Me from Debut-Novelist-Me
Dear Past Me,
You should know, first and foremost, that time spent waiting—for creativity to strike, for an agent to offer representation, for an editor to buy your book and for it to finally make its way into readers' hands—will seem like little more than a blink once the book is out and The Dream you hoped would happen has happened, and you will wish you took time (the one thing you once wished would go faster!) to simply savor it all.
You should know things won't turn out exactly the way you hoped they would. Some will turn out better. Others, simply differently. The book you landed your agent with won't sell, and you'll have to start writing a new one. (There will be tears.) Somewhere along the way you'll change editors, or stress about cover concepts, or plans for book events will fall through, and you'll say to yourself, I know these are problems I am lucky to have. (But there will still be anguish.) UPS will knock on your door one day and you'll open it thinking the lotions and deodorant you ordered have arrived, only to realize it's your book, made real. (There will be more tears.)
One day, during a conversation with your agent, you'll realize that your whole life you've been mispronouncing several imprint and author names. Let me save you the embarrassment: Liveright is "live-right," not "liver-ite." The L and the T in Jodi Picoult are silent, the K in Knopf is not. The "gh" in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is not an "f." When in doubt, just say HMH.
Looking back, the moments you're most proud of won't be your big successes; they'll be your biggest failures, and the fact that you kept going in spite of them. Remember this when you're ready to quit.
Getting a book deal might change your life in the long run, but day-to-day, you'll still have laundry piling up and you'll still have to scoop your dog's poop in tiny green bags, several times a day. It's never been more important to be happy with the simple things. They are the homes we live in daily, whereas launch dates and book deals are a dream vacation we take when we're lucky. Focus on making your home one you'll always love returning to.
Your book may be your whole world, but to the whole world it is a book.
Writing may be what you do, but it is not all you are. You'll be surprised where you find joy and inspiration: the coolness of the sand on a Sunday when you decide to start playing volleyball again, a slowly-cooked meal, a walk that takes a little longer than it should, just because.
About those negative reviews: Imagine you could change that one character or plot twist certain readers keep saying they didn't like. Then all your happy readers who loved that character or plot twist would be disappointed, and your unhappy readers would (perhaps) be satisfied. The two groups of readers would simply switch places; the negative reviews wouldn't magically cease to exist. Balance would be restored in the world.
Everything in publishing will take longer than you think it will. (This is probably a good time to take up knitting.)
Most days, seeing friends on Facebook and Twitter share news about their book deals will reaffirm your belief that this dream is not unattainable. It will be fuel and you will be grateful for the example they've set and the reminder that you're doing something right. But some days you'll hear a deflated voice ask "When is it my turn?" And it won't feel like jealousy; just like you've been left behind. On those days, congratulate them, genuinely and whole-heartedly, then step away from the computer. Get some fresh air, get some sun. Get lost in a random book written by a person you've never met, online or off.
There are few absolutes in life but one is this: you cannot do it all. Do what you can, do what you love, do it your best.
I am writing this letter today because you started something—a line, a paragraph, a page—years and years ago. Journeys are unpredictable and destinations can change, but what you alone hold in your hands right now is the beginning.
With love,
Along your writer's journey have you ever written or wanted to write a letter to your former or future self? What might you (or did you) say? Are there words of wisdom you can share?
49 Responses to "A Letter to Aspiring-Writer-Me from Debut-Novelist-Me"
Oh, boy, Natalia! If I could get my hands on a time machine (science fiction writers: please help), I'd send a letter back to June 4, 2009, to a very frustrated writer lost in longhand. What would I say to that past self?
Writing novels is like making pancakes. Though The first few might not work out (but they are yummy and enjoyed by the cook), eventually, when you get things calibrated, it is worth the effort. Very much like what you mentioned, Natalia, I've had to give up on earlier novels and it's the best thing I've ever done. Heck, I'd even give up the one I've spent the last 2 years on if moving on to the subsequent was the next step toward a successful publishing career (though I would not do so without seeking expert advice first). Sometimes, I think we can get too attached to writing as a noun and must discover that writing is a verb, too. I prefer the latter - it keeps me going, and makes for better calluses.
"I think we can get too attached to writing as a noun and must discover that writing is a verb, too." SUCH wise words, John. I'll have to remember that.
I love your pancake metaphor! It's absolutely perfect.
Thank-you Natalia and Kristan. The pancake analogy is one that came to me about a year ago when I was the breakfast cook (never a good idea). I messed up the first two, but made a wonderful batch. "If only writing novels could be like this." (I will add that one must not forget that whipping cream, syrup, and strawberry jam, make pancakes exciting and multidimensional.)
--congratulations on Chasing the Sun!
I can very much relate to feeling jealousy at others' successes--not a good feeling, not productive at all. For me, it is always better to immerse myself in writing and ignore the outside world than to maintain awareness of social media and such things.
Great article, very inspiring! :)
I'm so glad you found it inspiring! Best of luck on your writing journey ahead.
This is perfect, Natalia. Sometimes I feel like I'm so close... then comes the setback. And yet, even setbacks can lead to incredible compliments and excitement about my next project from readers, wonderfully generous and insightful conversations with writing friends and mentors about the path forward, and even an essay that is well-received. All of those have happened to me... In the past week! It's been a great reminder that every day I'm making memories. Today, starting a new week, I feel blessed. Why is it I have to constantly relearn that this is a journey, not a destination? Not sure, but I do.
FYI, I was right there with you on several of those mispronunciations. So thanks. I've had similar feelings when speaking to someone I respect in the biz, and they ask if I've ever read *insert big name from my genre*, and I have to admit I haven't. Worse still, they then listed off three more, all of whom I haven't read. Talk about feeling the opposite of well-read.
Congratulations on your HUGE milestone. Wishing you much success, for Chasing the Sun, and in chasing the next great idea--and the one after that. Don't be like me--enjoy "the journey" from here forward!
Thank you so much, Vaughn. And congratulations to you too on a week full of milestones worth celebrating! You're right about the journey vs destination: destinations seem so final, after all. Once you get there, what next? If we approach it as a journey we'll always be grateful to be heading somewhere, wherever that may be next.
Thank you for this, Natalia. Most writers have faced some of these vulnerabilities and will SO relate. You shared yours by sharing your letters with us. So beautifully too. Thank you!
Thank you, Debra! I'm grateful you found it inspiring; I myself found so much inspiration through posts on this site by others and am so happy at the chance to return the favor.
Thank you Natalia; it's good to look at the journey from another perspective, and this helped me see it "from the other side." Like Vaughn, I feel like I constantly have to relearn that it's a journey not a destination. And letters like this (and friends like you) really help along the way. Thank you!
The feeling is mutual, Julia. Friends like you have helped so very much along the way.
Heartfelt post, Natalia. Thank you.
Denise Willson
Author of A Keeper's Truth and GOT
Thank you, Denise!
Natalia - this is beautiful. Thanks for sharing! And congrats on Chasing the Sun - what a wonderful title!
Thank you so much, Ellen! The title was another surprise—not the original one by any means, but after many rewrites and revisions, it's the one that simply felt right.
This is so perfect and spot-on, Natalia, that it made me both tear up and laugh at different moments. I'm amazed you can be so thoughtful and wise immediately after the launch of your book. It's a year later for me, and I feel like some of these are lessons I'm still coming to terms with. Congrats on CHASING THE SUN. I simply can't wait to read it!
Thank you so much, Andrea! It's been a very fulfilling (and full) week, but I know I still have much to learn going forward! I'm grateful for friends like you who I know I can count on to share thoughtful advice and insights :)
And thank you so much for the warm congrats on CTS! xoxo
Natalia, this is lovely. I hope aspiring writers everywhere will find this, read it, print it out and refer to it often. xo
That's so sweet, Julie. I hope it helps others as much as advice from writers helped me along the way. Big hugs to you!!!
Thank you for this beautiful letter. So much resonates. I've not written a letter to myself but to my kids that I have not yet given to them ... and I must say it's about savoring the journey, the small moments of grace and beauty.
Congratulations on Chasing the Sun!
Thank you, Vijaya! I think we often find some of life's most poignant advice applies to all its journeys. I'm sure your kids will cherish that letter when they finally do open it.
Thank you so much, Vijaya! I'm sure your kids will cherish that letter when they finally do open it.
The letters I've written to my past ambitious writer I write to my now and future writer too. They say perservere, study, practice. Never mind rejection. It is the great motivator. Disapproving critics serve a useful function. Applaud them for it. They at least heard about the book, maybe actually read it, and their negativity is publicity that may attract more readers. Read this book about writing first, this one next, then this one. Do not resist reading about writing in any regard, for that has been your greatest handicap and weakness.
Thanks Poeticus
Couldn't agree more that rejection is a great motivator. Thanks for the reminder!
Past me, you have the right attitude, sir.
Continue to communicate with other writers, appreciate them, value them, and listen to them. You'll have to sift through a few emotions from time to time, but it will always be worth it.
Hey past me, do you remember that book you found with the gimmicky sounding title?
You know the one- Writing the Breakout Novel.
Pick that shit up and put the other book back. Follow the author to a website called- Writer Unboxed. Yeah, yeah I like the title too. Believe me when I say it will add a few more years to your writing education. Look- it's the route you're going to travel anyway. I'm just giving a chance to get there 2 years earlier. Oh yeah, remember the name Krissy Brady too. All I can say is, Uncanny Inspiration.
And definitely, follow the advice of Poeticus. In one night, the book called A Dash of Style will solve a problem you've been struggling with for 5 years. Make sure you thank Poeticus too. Book or not, it's still a good idea to mimic the dialogue of Poeticus for your one character.
You know the one.
"Continue to communicate with other writers, appreciate them, value them, and listen to them. You'll have to sift through a few emotions from time to time, but it will always be worth it."
Absolutely worth it. I'll never understand why writing is depicted as such a solitary effort. The real learning comes from community.
Thank you for sharing this very inspirational post. I think it says a lot about the type of person you are that you didn't feel jealousy, just left behind, as others were getting published and you weren't there yet. For those who do get jealous, I think it's a normal reaction and people shouldn't feel bad if they feel that way. But if you can get to the point where you believe it will be your turn someday too and feel happiness for the success of others, it is a much better place to be in.
It was interesting to learn the book you landed your agent with did not sell. But you marched onward and succeeded. A testament to the art of perseverance. Maybe that first book will be raised now that you've published this one to much acclaim.
Sere's statement about your book is lovely. She and I live in the same part of California and I've had the pleasure of meeting her. She is such a nice lady and a fantastic writer.
Look forward to your continued success.
Isn't Sere wonderful?! I had a chance to meet her when she came to town for a book signing when The Underside of Joy had just launched. So grateful for her friendship and generous spirit.
Wow, super post! I enjoyed the part about cheering for fellow writers on their book deals. I am reaffirmed when I hear about others success and try hard not to be overly envious. There is a time and place for all of us. Thank you for this lovely letter.
Thank you, Suzanne. So true. And there's beauty in supporting one another when each turn comes!
Nicely said. Every once in a while I have to remind myself the path to publishing is darkest before dawn. You said it better.
Brenda Copeland, an editor who's very active on Twitter, once tweeted, "When you're ready to quit, you're closer than you think." I may be biased because I read this at just the right time, but I think she said it best ;)
Nice post. Always fun to hear from someone who has made that jump from "aspiring writer" to "debut novelist!" Congrats!
Such a beautiful post, Natalia--one published authors can relate to and aspiring authors can look forward to. Congratulations!
Excellent article = and fitting conclusion. Everything that has gone before, was before. The journey has just begun!
Thanks so much, Ellis. It definitely feels like a new beginning!
Natalia oh how this speaks to me, after feeling flat about my WIP and dreams. This letter encourages me to keep going, some days are diamonds and some just stones, except I like collecting stones. Thank you I am going to share it with my fellow fiction writing group.
Kate, I am so happy the letter resonated with you and helped motivate you—exactly my hopes when I wrote it. Best of luck with your writing!
Just Lovely. The past, present and future presented impeccably.
Enjoy the journey whatever happens, whenever possible.
Looks like Chasing the Sun worked and you caught it!
Thanks so much, Sherry!
This is wonderful, Natalia, whether published yet or not, we can all see ourselves at some point in what you've written.
And I like the reminder that we can't do it all, and that we can't please everyone. Kudos to you on your awesome journey! :)
Natalia, many congrats on your debut novel and thanks for sharing your down-to-earth wisdom. Getting Published is such a big dream, we can lose perspective. Yaay for pets and those little green bags ! :-)
Thanks so much, Janie! My pups always keep me grounded, and keep things in perspective ;)
Fantastic post! I love this line:
"Your book may be your whole world, but to the whole world it is a book."
It's far too easy to get so wrapped up and absorbed in your book that you lose sight of the big picture.
Thank you, Brian. Very true. Perspective is so important along the way so we don't lose sight of the small things that are in fact big victories!
This is so incredibly beautiful and inspiring (and, of course, true). Thank you for this, Natalia, and congrats again on your book release.


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Book your room at Helder Opera
Hotel in Paris (Opera - Department Stores) near Paris Opera
Located in the heart of Paris, this hotel is within walking distance of Opera Comique, Paris Opera, and Galeries Lafayette. Also nearby are Palais Royal and Louvre Museum.
Hotel Features
In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access, Helder Opera provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk.
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Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and climate control.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Helder Opera features tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available on request) is offered to guests. This Paris hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services, room service (during limited hours), and an elevator (lift).
- Computer station
- Number of floors - 6
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 22
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Airport transportation
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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- Room service (limited hours)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Satellite TV service
- Complimentary newspaper
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Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
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.
- No onsite parking is available.
No pets or service animals allowed
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1 per person, per night
- Breakfast fee: EUR 12 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night
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Jonathan Vilma, a New Orleans Saints linebacker, sued National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell for defamation in reports about the team's "bounty" program.
Vilma accused the commissioner of making false statements about him in reports about the bounties allegedly paid to players for intentionally hurting opponents during games, according to a filing in federal court yesterday in New Orleans.
"Goodell's statements forever falsely taint and permanently damage Vilma, in the eyes of NFL clubs, media, fans and sponsors, as a player who brazenly disregards NFL rules and intentionally attempts to injure his opponents," according to the complaint.
Vilma was banned in March for the 2012 season without pay for his role in the Saints' bounty program. His penalty was the most severe of the four players who were suspended. The league's investigation concluded that as captain of the defense, Vilma assisted then-defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in establishing and funding the program that offered money to players who knocked specific opponents out of a game.
'Player Safety'
"We have not yet reviewed the filing," Brian McCarthy, a spokesman for the NFL, said in an e-mailed statement. "However, our commitment to player safety and the integrity of the game is our main consideration. We recognize that not everyone will agree with decisions that need to be made."
Vilma is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages and a jury trial. The league itself isn't named as a defendant.
The NFL said Vilma offered $10,000 to any Saints player who knocked Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner out of the 2009 divisional playoff game and later pledged the same amount to anyone who took Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre out of the NFC Championship game the following week.
Vilma appealed the ban and said an arbitrator should hear the appeal instead of Goodell. He also asked the league to turn over witness statements and other documentation that linked him to the bounty program.
The league said Saints players were paid bonuses for other on-field efforts such as forcing turnovers. The payments, which came from a player-funded bounty pool, violate NFL rules about non-contract bonuses.
Stiffest Penalties
The penalties handed down in March by the NFL were the stiffest ever imposed on a team and its leadership. The Saints head coach, Sean Payton, was suspended for the entire season, General Manager Mickey Loomis was given a half-season suspension and assistant coach Joe Vitt received a six-game ban. The team was denied two draft picks and fined $500,000. Williams was suspended indefinitely for administering the program.
Vilma, 30, is an eight-year NFL veteran who played the past four seasons for the Saints after beginning his career with the New York Jets. He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2005, 2009 and 2010 seasons.
He was scheduled to earn $1.6 million in salary from the Saints in 2012.
The case is Vilma v. Goodell, 12-01283, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (New Orleans).
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As entrepreneurs, our tendencies are to get immersed in our own companies and bury ourselves in work. But beware of the risks of isolation. No matter what you've learned before, you can't know it all.
Take the time to glean information and advice from other successful entrepreneurs. Make it simple and easy. I recently brought in a number of successful entrepreneurs for a series of brown bag lunches with my executive team. These CEOs were gracious with their advice, taking the time to answer detailed questions about our approach and offering specific advice on what they would do if they were in our shoes. For instance, one CEO told us how to avoid the costly mistakes he made early on and essentially showed us how to leapfrog his learning curve.
As small business owners, many of us find the time to stay on top of the latest news and trends to try to foresee what may be relevant for our customers, but there is no substitute for firsthand advice. By tapping into your peer network and asking other successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants, and industry leaders to share best practices with you, you may learn a few tricks to overcome your challenges or a few creative approaches you hadn't considered before. Create a list of people who have worked at companies you admire. Get in touch with them and ask them for an hour of their time. Feed them a good lunch, ask them thoughtful questions, and I bet you'll walk away learning something you need for your business.
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XPO Logistics Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results
Second Quarter 2012 Results by Business Unit
- Expedited transportation: The Express-1 business generated total revenue of $25.7 million for the quarter, an 11.6% improvement from the same period last year. The improvement in revenue was primarily due to increases in the number of transactions and revenue-per-load. The company saw growth in its domestic, international and temperature-controlled businesses. Gross margin percentage was 20.0%, compared with 19.5% in 2011. The improvement in gross margin percentage reflects an increase in high-margin domestic business and a decrease in insurance claims, partially offset by higher rates paid to owner operators. Operating income was $2.4 million for the quarter, a 17.9% increase from the same period last year.
- Freight forwarding: The Concert Group Logistics (CGL) business generated total revenue of $16.5 million for the quarter, a 4.7% increase from the same period last year. Gross margin percentage increased to 11.0% for the quarter, from 10.6% a year ago, primarily due to higher volume with company-owned branches versus lower-margin agent-owned stations. Operating income was $128,000 for the quarter, compared with $399,000 last year, reflecting higher SG&A costs associated with investments in company-owned cold-starts in Charlotte, N.C., Atlanta, Ga., and Los Angeles, Calif.
- Freight brokerage: The company's freight brokerage business generated total revenue of $13.9 million for the quarter, a 107.5% improvement from the same period last year. The acquisition of Continental Freight Services on May 8, 2012, had a positive revenue impact of $3.6 million for the quarter. Excluding the acquisition, growth was primarily driven by increased volume at the company's brokerage cold-start locations and South Bend, Ind., operation. Gross margin percentage was 11.0% for the quarter, compared with 15.3% in 2011. The decline in gross margin was primarily due to lower-margin sales during the start-up phase of cold-start locations. Operating loss was $972,000 for the quarter, compared with operating income of $172,000 the prior year, reflecting cold-start costs partially offset by higher operating income from the South Bend operation.
Six Months 2012 Financial Results
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the company reported total revenue of $99.1 million, a 15.8% increase from the first six months of 2011.
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began story of Lord Byron's. Two friends were to travel in Greece,
one was to die there: but before death having extracted an oath
of secrecy from his companion & was after his burial to appear
again & make love to his sister. Lord Byron in a letter dated
Venice stated that he knew nothing of the Vampyre story &
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all the London & provincial papers, the fragment at the end
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The article below is long but a good reference to support why unions are best practice. Nursing Journal Study Shows Nurses Unions Improve Patient Outcomes in Hospitals. Patients Treated for Heart Attacks Have Lower... Read More
- 2May 21, '10 by herring_RN Guidedid you see the date on this one from post #109 that concluded that with the union sponsored california ratios, nj would 14%, pa 11% fewer deaths. ratios also boost rn retention and increase time for patient care?
a major new study led by one of the nation's most eminent nurse researchers provides compelling new evidence that california's landmark rn-to-patient staffing law reduces patient mortality, assures nurses more time to spend with patients, and substantially promotes retention of experienced rns.
cna/nnu, sponsor of law, cites major gains for patient safety, rn shortage.
cna/nnu, the nation's largest organization of direct care rns with 155,000 members, sponsored the california law and has fought off repeated hospital industry attempts to erode it, including a well-chronicled fight with gov. arnold schwarzenegger who sought to roll back the law in late 2004.
the study, published today by the influential policy journal, health services research, was conducted by university of pennsylvania researchers led by linda aiken, rn, ph.d. , director of the center for health outcomes and policy research at the university of pennsylvania school of nursing. - http://www.calnurses.org/media-center/press-releases/2010/april/the-evidence-is-in-california-rn-to-patient-ratios-save-lives.html?print=t
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tens of thousands of nurses worked for years to achieve the safe staffing law. of course the union law also saves lives at non union hospitals.
- 1May 21, '10 by RN4MERCYQuote from WoodenpugDo you feel that way about the effectiveness of polio vaccine and whether or not it really prevents the disease, or whether the use of a parachute prevents injury among those who engage in the sport of skydiving?Sigh, it's been so long....
I was hoping for something with more current "evidence."
- 1May 22, '10 by WoodenpugCool, I know you both love unions. So how would this "stuff" actually convince anyone?
No evidence exist to support the original proposition. Those who follow, will find it easier to join a union. Others will think for themselves.
I directly stated why those studies were flawed and received no answer to my objections. Later the study is re-posted.
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Netflix is really serious about getting into the original movie-making game. Just days after announcing its first original feature film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend, the Internet streaming media service makes another announcement that bypasses the traditional theatrical release system.
Netflix has worked a deal with Adam Sandler to make four original feature films. Had this been inked during Sandler's hey day this would've been epic. However, given Sandler's rocky box office record as of late, it might not sound like the most savviest of deals. In Netflix's defense, it claims that 48-year-old comedian is still popular.
"People love Adam's films on Netflix and often watch them again and again. His appeal spans across viewers of all ages — everybody has a favorite movie, everyone has a favorite line — not just in the US but all over the world," said Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos.
A day before the Academy Awards reveal their nominations for the best in cinema the past year, we learn the worst. The Golden Raspberry Award aka the Razzies are here to remind Hollywood to "own their bad" for some truly awful films and performances. Leading the pack with a whopping eight nominations is Adam Sandler's ensemble comedy, Grown Ups 2. Following close behind with six nods a piece are After Earth, A Madea Christmas and Movie 43.
Sandler who's won "Worst Actor" honors the past two years for Jack and Jill & Just Go with It (2011) and That's My Boy (2012) is going for an unprecedented consecutive third win for his lead role in Grown Ups 2. A couple of years ago, Adam also picked up "Worst Actress" for Jack and Jill. That film made history by winning a record 10 awards that year.
Earning their first ever Razzie nod are some of the silver screen's most recognizable luminaries, including past Oscar nominees Johnny Depp and Naomi Watts. Jaden Smith, Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez also broke their Razzie cherry this year. On the complete opposite spectrum, Sylvester Stallone earns his staggering 31st nomination. The Razzies will be held on March 1, the day before the Academy Awards hand out the Oscars. Check out all the dishonorable nominations below.
check out the nominations in the major categories after the jump
Without a doubt, my favorite Adam Sandler movies have always included the adorable Drew Barrymore. Loved The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates. The two reunite once again for another movie and I predict it'll perfectly complete their romantic comedy trilogy. Blended also reunites them with their Wedding Singer director, Frank Coraci.
After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week.
Rounding out the cast are Joel McHale (Community), Wendi McLendon-Covey (Bridesmaids), Terry Crews (White Chicks), Kevin Nealon (Weeds) and Bella Thorne (Shake It Up). Blended was predominantly filmed in South Africa. It's scheduled to hit theaters on May 23, 2014. Expect huge Memorial Day box office receipts. Check out the trailer below.
All is not completely hopeless for Lindsay Lohan. If she's ever in doubt about making a legitimate comeback, all she needs to do is look at Robert Downey Jr. for inspiration. There once was a time when the 48-year-old actor was considered damaged goods after a string of drug arrests, rehab stints and box office bombs. Now, he's Forbes Highest-Paid Actor In Hollywood based on earnings from June 2012 til June 2013.
According to the publication, Downey Jr. raked in an astonishing $75 million over the past year. A massive sum bolstered by gigantic blockbuster hits like The Avengers and Iron Man 3. Both of those movies made over $1 billion at the international box office.
Coming in second place is everyone's favorite former stripper turned Hollywood A-lister, Channing Tatum. The 33-year-old new dad's runner up status was buoyed by the success of Magic Mike. Since he self-financed the flick, he laughed all the way to the bank with most of the film's profits. Check out the rest of the Top 10 below. There's a couple of surprises including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson making the cut.
With back-to-back box office disappoints courtesy of Jack & Jill and That's My Boy, it's only natural Adam Sandler film a sequel to his last hit. Grown Ups 2 reunites Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade back with Sandler. Once again the foursome act like adolescent teens at summer camp. I have to admit that I sorta enjoyed the first one and the trailer looks like the same sort of silly antics are in store. How else would you describe a deer peeing in Sandler's face?
As entertaining as that is, the trailer is all about the cameos. Taylor Lautner and his mob of angry frat boys force Sandler and the guys to strip down and cliff jump. It results with Spade yelling "I was inside you" to one of the guys. Andy Samberg pops up as a flamboyant male cheerleader. The former SNL comedian does his best Tawny Kitean impersonation, spreading his "cherry pie" all over a car windshield. Check out their appearances along with Shaquille O'Neal's below.
When two film stars click, there's this undeniable chemistry that attracts millions to the movie theaters. Naturally when that happens, movie studios are eager to put the stars together for another film. Sometimes though, lightning doesn't strike twice. Case in point, Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. While they sizzled in Pretty Woman, the same magic wasn't there for Runaway Bride.
One couple that seems to spark every time they work together are Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. The two were sensational in The Wedding Singer. Then followed that up with the equally charming 50 First Dates. Barrymore is the best thing that's ever happened Sandler. Without her, Sandler's films tend to go via the frat boy route. With Drew by his side, his projects turn into romantic comedy blockbusters.
Naturally, wooing the 38-year-old actress to his next project was of the utmost importance. His last two flicks That's My Boy and Jack and Jill were both commercial and critical flops. Reuniting with Barrymore couldn't have come at a more opportune time.
There used to be a time when Eddie Murphy and Adam Sandler could do no wrong at the box office. No matter what vehicle they starred in, it would undoubtedly become a bona fide blockbuster. But as they say, nothing lasts forever. The two veteran comedy actors find themselves on a list that no Hollywood actor wants to be on. To quote one of Murphy's movies, I'm sure he wants to be Trading Places with anyone else right now.
Also landing on the list are one-time rom-com queens Katherine Heigl and Sandra Bullock. All it takes is one box office bomb to bring down their dollar return average. Each lady had exactly that with One For The Money and All About Steve respectively. You can also add Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close to Bullock's less-than-stellar grosses. Find out below who ranks No. 1 on the list with a return of $2.30 for every dollar they were paid.
Adam Sandler's back with another movie, and this time he's not dressed up as a woman. In 'That's My Boy', Sandler's character as a teenager, fathered a son (Andy Samberg) in high school with his teacher. Years later, the man visits his son on the eve of his son's wedding (with some ulterior motives) and begins feuding with his son's bride (Leighton Meester).
"It's a hard R, which is extremely exciting, just in the fact that I don't know that Sandler has ever done a hard R before, not with Happy Madison," Samberg told MTV News. "The cut that I saw, which I loved, is what I thought the movie was going to be: the Happy Madison sensibility with a much edgier R-rating."
Other familiar faces in the film include, Susan Sarandon, Will Forte, Vanilla Ice, Ciara, Milo Ventimiglia, James Caan, Ana Gasteyer, and more. The release date has been set at June 15, 2012. Watch the RED BAND trailer below.


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About Cleveland
Cleveland contains 175 primary and secondary schools. One of the highest rated schools is John Hay Early College High School, which is rated 10. John Hay Early College High School has 325 students. Public schools in Cleveland are in Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School is close by and scores higher than Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Nearby Cleveland Community School scores lower, with a rating of 1.
School Districts Near Cleveland
- Cleveland Metropolitan School District
- Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
- Horizon Science Academy Denison Elementary School
- Villaview Community School
- Cleveland Community School
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