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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 762 reviewers.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Dess0417 Avoid during Mardi Gras I was so excited to stay here during peak Mardi Gras season. However, our trip turned into a disaster almost immediately after arriving in New Orleans. I expected delays because of the season, but I was not prepared for what I was greeted with. First, it took nearly an hour to make my way from the front of the hotel around the block to the back. The entire hotel entrance was blocked- no big deal, but some guidance would have been helpful. Instead I blindly followed other people trying to figure out how to get to the hotel. After sitting in a line that wrapped around the block an employee stopped at my vehicle and told me their parking was over filled and all Sheraton guest were being directed to another parking garage 6 blocks away. He asked another employee if the hotel was offering and type of shuttle back and was told "No". So he said I would have to carry our luggage from this garage almost a mile away. It took another hour to finally make my way to this other parking garage. I told the attendant I was from the Sheraton and he said he would take care of me. $40 was required up front to park. I gladly paid my fee, received my ticket and parked. I then lugged all my luggage and kids through 6 blocks of madness and made it to the hotel to check in. Check in went smoothly. We had a great time that evening. The following morning we prepared to check out. Checkout went fine and we prepared ourselves for the walk back to the garage- this time with all the same luggage AND beads from the parades. The walk back was horrible. People everywhere, parades in route that blocked us from getting to the garage and an added weight from the beads we were carrying by hand. When we FINALLY made it to the garage we loaded our car and attempted to leave. We made it down to the 3rd floor and were abruptly stopped. This parking garage had cars parked in the "up" lane and cars driving up the "down" lane and traffic was backed up all the way to the street (3 stories). So now we are stuck. They were way over full and steady letting more in. It took OVER 2 hours for them to clear cars out of the "down" lane so we could leave. When we finally made it to the exit, I handed over my ticket I was given the evening before and was told I needed to pay ANOTHER $40. I explained I paid the evening before and hadn't even been parked for 24 hours. The attendant then explains my ticket was only good until 1 pm that day and it was after 2 pm. I argued the fact we had been blocked in for over 2 hours, but it didn't seem to matter. So, I paid another $40 so I could get out of there. We were happy yo pay peak season prices to stay at the Sheraton, but I was very disappointed that they weren't better prepared to handle these parking issues or offer assistance to those inconvenienced by it. This experience in itself has completely turned me away from wanting to visit New Orleans again during Mardi Gras. I purposely sought out the Sheraton because of its location and reviews and expected so much more than what I received. February 24, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hardaways 2015 Mardi Gras Stay I absolutely love this hotel!!!!! This was my very 1st time visiting New Orleans and I must say that the staff at this hotel welcomed us with open arms!!!! I booked this hotel last August, and as my stay approached, I had questions. I called and spoke with Danina at the front desk about two weeks prior to my arrival, and she was the most courteous person I've ever had contact with! She answered ALL my questions and assured that our stay would be great!!! Upon check in, I happen to get her and she was even more amazing in person! Her customer service is the absolute best!!!!!! She even left us a gift in our room the last night of our stay!!! All of the hotel staff was great!!!!! The room was clean, full of ammenities, and our view of the river was to die for!!!!! To top it all off, there was a Starbucks on site!!!!!!! Everything was to be expected and more!!!!!! We would definitely stay here again, and we would definitely recommend this hotel to others!!!!! Splendid job Sheraton!!!!!! February 19, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by Tiffany217 I wish our first experience would have been better! 1. We had to pay extra when checking in due to having more then 2 people in a room. Was not aware of this until then and the manager seemed not to really care but only say it is what it is. 2. Above our shower starting leaking and flooding the bathroom as we were getting dressed making us late for the Extravaganza, took forever to even let us know the problem had be resolved. 3. Management/staff was not friendly at all EXCEPT for valet and bell hoppers. February 18, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by TEB1152 Great Sheraton Property I am an SPG Permanent Platinum member, and I have more than 800 nights in SPG properties over the last ten years. The Sheraton New Orleans is as good as any and better than most. We had a great room on a high floor overlooking the Mississippi. We found the Club breakfasts to be outstanding... the selection of food was excellent and well presented. The staff in the Club was attentive to every request, and each seemed genuinely pleased that we were enjoying our stay. The staff at Reception and the concierge were gracious and welcoming. This was our first trip to New Orleans and, to be honest, we approached it with a bit of trepidation because of Katrina reporting. We were overwhelmed by the friendliness, the politeness, and the courtesy of the citizens as well as the hotel staff. New Orleans is a great place to visit, and we cannot wait to return to both the city and the Sheraton New Orleans. February 13, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Baw57 3 room changes We booked this hotel 4 months in advance by phone as we were attending a conference at the hotel and coming in a few days early. We could not get the discounted rate for the first night so we were told to make two reservations. When we arrived the lady at check in said we can have the standard room with king bed the first night but the next 5 nights would be two double beds, which we were not happy with. The next day we asked to upgrade to a suite in order to get king bed at a cost of $100 extra a night. We took it as we really wanted a king bed, which we had originally booked for. Then the next night was a nightmare, the hotel had put us on a party floor with a bus load of college students which we were not aware of. So the 3rd night in we went to complain again and had a very nice young man by the name of Brian help us. He apologized for all the mix ups and immediately moved us to a different floor to a very nice " standard room with king bed " which is all we had asked for in the first place. Thank you again Brian for making this a much more pleasant and enjoyable stay. February 8, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Evewangu Stay at Sheraton New Orleans by Everline Kamau Fantastic customer service and shrimps :-) February 3, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by MC37 Great Hotel and Friendly Staff I just stayed at the Sheraton New Orleans again and the staff was just as amazing as ever. From check-in, to the lobby bar, to the house keeping staff, everyone was friendly, polite and fantastic at their jobs. January 27, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by AZBrookoe Outstanding Staff The staff were very helpful and my room met my expectations. I found the bed to be less comfortable the previous Sheraton stays and the edges of the carpets could use deeper cleaning. January 26, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by MarcusC Excellent room/location... Terrible service We stayed 3 nights. We encountered numerous problems with the check in. Ultimately, it took over an hour to complete on the first day. We had to come back to the check in on the second day because somehow our reservation was canceled out. Our room keys stopped working. This happened again the last night after we had gone out to Bourbon street for late night drinks. Additionally, I had originally made the reservation with my debit card. I had also paid for 2 of the 3 nights in advance. At check in, I provided my credit card. This was deleted however and my debit card was charged for the entire 3 night stay without telling me. The additional charges were reversed after I checked out and returned to my account after a a couple of days. They never could explain how it happened though, and the manager actually blamed my bank for the error. Multiple times during my stay, I had to return to the front desk for a concern from keys not working to the additional charges on the account. Every time, the wait for service was extraordinarily long. Maybe the weekend was a busier one than usual, but the lines were consistently long. The room was very nice, right in the heart of everything in NOLA. Unfortunately, several hotels are right there and just as nice. I would not stay here again because of the poor service I received. January 19, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by DS49 Great Bell Staff the hotel is in a great location and has always been a family favorite. i have stayed here for over 20 years and it is great to see familiar faces everytime you return at bellstand, bar and front desk. one of the best hotels in new orleans by far. December 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by berkshirebob One of our favorite hotels ancywhere This is the fourth time at this hotel. We arrived after two weeks on a cruise ship and were looking forward to a larger space. Sheraton doesn't disappoint. Although we arrived at 11 AM, our room was ready. 4706 is an accessible room which served us well. The lobby bar is inviting and great for people watching. We had lunch at Riu Bistro on the second floor. The food and service were outstanding. The only criticism I have is that a restaurant of this quality should be easier to find and be open for dinner. The club lounge is amazing. Breakfast is served until ten and evening snacks until 8:30. The food offerings are generous and tasty. The staff is most helpful. All in all, you can't beat this hotel for location, amenities, and service. All the staff I had interactions with were professional, competent, and polite. Our week at the Sheraton New Orleans was a delight, thanks to Evan, Robert and Tim. December 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by CurlyHead Chi City to NOLA My sister and I really enjoyed our stay here. The view from our room on the 40th floor was awesome! December 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by pearle69 piece of heaven great location. lovely renovation. BUT you need to rethink the sludgy, dark, heavy cafeinated starbucks coffee. it gave me black teeth, migrains so sharp I had to take Aleve...perhaps an alternate choice...and the Community coffee is local..why not support that brand which has solid taste notes?? Also, maid didnt visit our room (4222) on Friday ..day many grambling guests arrd en masse???why November 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by debbiern2002 We love this hotel!!! We are Saints Season Ticket holders and the Sheraton is our favorite hotel. We stay here every visit unless it's completely booked. The staff, hotel and rooms are amazing. I was disappointed this past weekend when we stayed when the Starbuck's was being remodeled. Luckily there was another one only a block down. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Close to the French Quarter, Harrahs, the Outlet Mall and not too far from the Superdome! Plus, the streetcar picks up right outside! You will love staying here!!! November 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by kelrel14 This hotel is centrally located to landmarks. Hotel staff was extremely helpful & courteous - even when we had to ask several times about the "trolley services". The recommended sites/tours suggested during our short stay were not disappointing by any means- just wish we had more time to explore. The WWII Museum and a stop at Café DuMonde for their famous beignet's were highlights of our trip. November 25, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by MartinNYC disappointing I arrived at the hotel and our reservation was incorrect. It took us 45 minutes to check-in that is Ridiculous. After all of that we got, we are sorry it took so long, next guest please. I wasn't explained pears I'm getting with my stay being a member. Then 2nd day of my tay a drilling noise in the wall walk me up. After 2 houses i decided to call front desk. IT took them another hour to make the noise stop. Had a very below average stay. Not sure I will come back. On my last day i found out there was a pool, so i took advantage of that. It was very nice but well hidden. November 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SPG1 Not a thing to complain about The hotel is in a great location - close to the cruise port as well as the French Quarter. Our Suite Award came through a few days before - we had a corner room on the 35th floor with a great view of the harbour. The doorman was excellent providing use with great information on what to see and do. We would definitely return, and this time for a longer stay. November 23, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by shoopa72 the worst unprofessional staff ever! I go to nola once a month I've stayed at just about every hotel on canal this being the worst. A family member of mine worked for starwood so I decided to try their property. At check in I requested my money for the stay be charged instantly & was assured it would be. The funds were placed on hold on then unknowingly released & recharged a month later causing overdraft fees in access of $100 plus dollars. I stoke with Segan Lee who was very unprofessional and incapable of comprehending or doing his job. After it was explained to him over 4 times in 5 calls the issue he pretended to take notes but apparently didn't because he asked all the same questions each time we talked. Liked about calling me back for weeks. Finally I requested his boss and got Elisabeth Trueblood who was just as rude and unprofessional. I never challenged the charge just the reason why they waited a month to withdraw and that my fees be paid due to their negligence or parking fees be waived on my next stay. In return Mrs trueblood & Kati Sasser contacted my family members HR in Texas with false claims of me being rude in which we only conversed via email I was never rude and have proof. My family member was written up and their discount privellages banded stating a bad light was being shed on starwood b/c of my relative. I think you can blame Kati Segan & Elisabeth for that. I'll def post this on every review site possible. I didn't know not only are customers not valued but employees either and with discount prices you also receive discount services. There are plenty of other lovely hotels on canal so spend your money else where not at Sheraton or a Starwoods property. Needless to say I was never refunded or accommodated for the fees I incurred and a family members job put in jeopardy. Talk about customer service! Not! Never again will I waste my money discount or not! November 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by BobBucks Professional Business Conference Enjoyed the clleaniness and very nice surroundings November 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lissie Exceptional Gala We attended a Gala hosted at the hotel and stayed overnight. The facilities were gorgeous, and the staff members were courteous and attentive to our needs. The food was exceptional and exceeded our expectations - a pleasant surprise based on past experience with similar functions at other locations. November 18, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mixonmom Beautiful hotel but room for improvement The Sheraton New Orleans is beautiful, and the meeting accommodations on the second floor were excellent. The food served during our conference was the best I have ever had at an event such as this. However, I had difficulty with getting something brought to my room in a timely manner, and there were cleanliness issues with my room. November 18, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by HMahdli Best Staff, Best Hotel I moved to Sheraton after I had a bad experience with W hotel in New Orleans. It was one of the best hotels that I visited this year. I would like to Thank Ryu from the front disk he was so helpful and understandable. I really appreciated everything managed by Sheraton New Orleans, they deserve 5 stars November 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roul The place to stay. This is the place to stay in New Orleans. It is centrally located and has great amenities. November 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Holly53 Absolutely heavenly ! I absolutely loved the beautiful floral fragrance the hotel had that I noticed upon entering the lobby. The hospitality of all of the hotel staff was unbelievable, second to none. I had a beautiful view and my room was ready even though I was four hours early. I will stay there again the next time I'm in New Orleans. November 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by val111111 So comfortable The room had a fantastic view. It was very spacious and the bed was great. Only negative was the TV and the channels. Ok if you like sports! Great staff too. November 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrsStump Most AMAZING STAY! I cannot say enough good things about our recent experience at the Sheraton! The complete staff made our accommodations and guest accommodations amazing! From Virnis to Alisa the staff went above and beyond making my wedding weekend amazing!! I would recommend this hotel to everyone as their level of service and attention to detail is far superior to anywhere we have stayed previously! November 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by FreqntTrvler Above and Beyond Expectations Me and several guests stayed at this hotel for my wedding. To say they went above and beyond is an understatement. The facilities are immaculate and the location as good as it gets in New Orleans, but that's only the beginning. The entire staff, from check in to bar to housekeeping were as pleasant as any SPG hotel I've stayed at. I will without question stay at this property anytime I'm back in New Orleans. November 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dubs62 Fun NOLA Great Hotel - Fun lobby, close to everything NOLA! November 11, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Pam8771 Nice room, great view, awful pillows! The hotel is very well located. Staff was very pleasant. Room was very nice, and our river view was spectacular. Asked the housekeeper for extra coffee fixings and never got it. Biggest thing is the pillows are AWFUL! One was flat, and the other lumpy. I usually travel with my own pillow, and didn't this time. Big mistake. Overall, very nice hotel, but bring your own pillow. November 10, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by CK01 Ups and downs Pros: great location. Strong wireless signal and good internet speed. Beautiful view of the city from 35th floor. 'Smart' elevator system a definite plus, dramatically cuts down wait-time for lifts. Able to find street parking with some patience and perseverance, so potential to save the 40+ valet fees. Cons: room did not have a mini-fridge, coffee maker or complementary tea/coffee. November 9, 2014


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EVENT The spotlight was on Tarigonda Vengamamba, a pre-Trinity musician. S. Sivakumar
Anew hall, a new event and a hitherto unknown composer!
A combination of all these came to the fore as Mattrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba's compositions were presented by a group, recently at the PRCC Centenary Hall, T. Nagar, Chennai.
Vengamamba, who belonged to the pre-Trinity period, had indulged in many metaphysical explorations through her songs. Each song was preceded by a narration of the context in which it was composed.
Vengamamba's Telugu flows like Sanskrit. Committed compere Srimathi Ramnath provided apt English translations of her Telugu statements.
Fine musical sense
The event commenced with an invocation by Shreya. The 10 compositions were set to tune with a fine musical sense by V.L.V. Sudarshan.
A broad range of ragas was used. With their husky and thin voices respectively, Kuravi Lalitha and Bhuvanagiri Vishnupriya complemented each other admirably.
The accompanists were Shyamali Venkat (flute), GRS Murthy (veena), Kandadevi Vijayaraghavan (violin), Ramamurthy (tabla), Vijendran (mridangam) and Venkata Subramaniyam (ghatam). The artists blended beautifully – result of practice.
A tribute to the conductor, Sudarshan. The brief Konnakkol interlude by ghatam artist Venkatasubramaniyam meshed well with the proceedings.
The sound mixing was handled professionally, each musician coming through distinctly.
Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha, a seemingly all-women outfit and a path-breaker in bringing to light many less-known composers, is doing yeoman service to music. And they are meticulous in taking care of minor details.
The way in which they keep the lamp lit at the beginning alive by constantly replenishing oil is worthy of emulation.
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Selfie - The Musical - March 19-21
Check out the J L Long Musical this week. All students and community members are invited to see the show. The performances are free but the school will be taking donations to benefit the Scottish Rite Hospital.
Check out this video for more information.
Resetting Expectations - Parents Please Read
Good afternoon parents and guardians of JL Long. This week we will be resetting our expectations as International Baccalaureate learners in a World school by making sure we are principled. We are refreshing our system for students who arrive late to school or classes and violate dress code. Our goal is to proactively minimize disruptions throughout the day. As principled and caring learners we act with dignity and respect for ourselves and others. We also model being principled by being on time to school with our binder in our hands at all times so we are prepared for a great day of learning. We are team IB and we all need to be in this together! If your child is out of dress code you will receive a phone call from one of our staff members. Parents thank you so much for your help and understanding in this matter.
Buenas tardes padres y guardianes de JL Long. Esta semana estaremos reiniciando nuestras expectativas como estudiantes de una escuela Bachillerato Internacional asegurarandonos de que estemos dentro de nuestras expectativas. Estamos refrescando nuestro sistema para los estudiantes que llegan tarde a la escuela o a sus clases y violan el código de vestimenta. Nuestro objetivo es de reducir al mínimo las interrupciones durante el día. Como estudiantes de principios y de comprensivos tenemos que actuar con dignidad y respeto por nosotros mismos y los demás. También modelamos siendo de principios, llegando a tiempo a la escuela con nuestra carpeta en nuestras manos en todo momento para estar preparados para un gran día de aprendizaje. Somos un equipo de IB y todos tenemos que estar juntos en esto! Si su hijo esta fuera de uniforme recibira una llamada telefónica de uno de nuestros miembros del personal. Padres muchas gracias por su ayuda y comprensión en este asunto.
6th Grade Soccer - Register NOW
JL Long 6th-7th grade Spring Soccer registration time is here! League play is through the White Rock YMCA. The team is open to anyone attending JL Long, of any skill level. The team will consist of 14+ players and will be co-ed. Everyone will have a chance to play! The team practices are at Randall Park across from Woodrow Wilson High Schoool from 4:15 to 6:00 PM. Games are mostly played on Saturdays.
This Spring, we are inviting 5th graders from our feeder pattern schools to play as well. If we get enough players, we may have 2 teams this Spring! Cost is $55 for Y members and $94 for non-Y members. Scholarships are available.
Practices start February 16th and our first game is soon thereafter. To register, you must go in person to the White Rock YMCA at 7301 Gaston Ave Dallas, TX 75214 (across the street from old location) and register under JL Long Bucanneers. For more information contact Victor Aves at 214-616-0194 or email@example.com OR the YMCA at 214-328-3849
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Parent Portal:
If you are not receiving your Trigger Alerts this year you will need to log into your account and put your cell phone number in again. You will receive a Verification Code through a text that you will need to input into your account. This will allow you to start receiving messages again. Sorry for the inconvenience. Please call or email Ms. Ramirez if you have any questions. email@example.com, 972-502-4700
Shadowing at JL Long:
This year we will only schedule Shadows for students who are new to our area and unfamiliar with our school. Students within our School Feeder Pattern will get to visit and tour the school in January.
Shadows will be scheduled on Tuesdays. Tours for Parents will be scheduled on the first Tuesday of every month.
Lost and Found
"Lost and Found" is cleaned out at the end of the first week of every month. Regardless of when the item was brought in, all items that are not picked up by the end of the week will be donated. Most of the items in Lost and Found are jackets and sweaters that are out of dress code. Please remember that sweaters and jackets must be within uniform guidelines. Solid black, gray, navy blue or white.
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Deadline for Yearbook orders is Feb 28, 2015 but don't delay because you'll forget. Click here for more information.
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April Favourites
We Love This Book editor Anna tells us a bit more about her favourite books that are coming out in April.
We Love This Book editor Anna tells us a bit more about her favourite books that are coming out in April.
To be in with a chance of winning one of five proofs of Annie Barrows' new book, The Truth According to Us, simply enter below.
In June, Transworld will be publishing the long-awaited new novel from the co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, which has sold over 6 million copies wor
The publisher Little, Brown will publish a sequel to Gregory David Roberts' hugely popular Shantaram this October, 10 years after the release of the original.
Wondering what to read this month? Watch WLTB's Editor Anna James, talk about her favourite books for March.
The author of bestselling The Rosie Project is back with The Rosie Effect. Find out why the new title took so long to decide on and why Don Tillman is his favourite fictional char
When I first had yearnings to write a book, I assumed I wasn't smart enough.
All the elements of the conventional romantic novel abound in Undertaking Love: the handsome hero, the exquisite heroine, the faithful sidekicks of both, the malevolent rival and the flashy but flawed competitor for our lady's affections.
Amanda Brooke is known for her emotionally intense and gripping novels and her latest is no exception, tackling big issues and real struggles unflinchingly.
When nine-year-old Miles decides to plant a walkie-talkie in his parent's bedroom to earwig on his mother, his are the innocent intentions of a pre-adolescent boy – to get to the bottom of a popular TV show so that he can talk about it knowingly to his friends at school.
Following on from Cupcakes at Carrington's and Christmas at Carrington's, Alexandra Brown is back with the next book in the series, Ice Creams at Carrington's, a perfect summer indulgence.
Nicole Mary Kelby explores the connections between an Irish seamstress and First Lady Jackie Kennedy in The Pink Suit.
"If you want to be a Winslow you will have to change what being a Winslow means. You will have to take them all down."
This is the second novel from Women's Prize shortlisted author Heather O'Neill. Like her debut Lullabies for Little Criminals, this is set in Canada and told from the point of view of a young female protagonist - but it is a very different story.
Martine Bailey's first novel, An Appetite for Violets, is lively, well-researched historical fiction seasoned with mystery and culinary tradition.
Tigerman manages to manage that elusive combination of intelligent, beautiful writing with a story that is imaginative, fast-paced and really good fun. There's plenty to make you think as well as plenty to make you laugh.
This novel is a continuation of the story begun in My Dear I Wanted to Tell You. Although it has the same characters it is very different in scope and style and seems to be aimed at a predominately female audience.
We all know how it goes. Girl meets boy. They fall in love. They get married and live happily ever after. But what if the girl and boy keep missing each other. They meet other people and lead separate lives. What if two soul mates don't find each other and when they do perhaps it's too late.


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...Over the last couple of years I have helped students with their learning and have found it very rewarding to see them grow academically. I look forward to working with you and your child helping them find success in their learning.I am a certified teacher in Elementary and Special Education. I have taught students in grades ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Scottsdale, AZ
...American government and the constitution is a document with many legal terms and governmental terms that I think I could help you with. I want you to gain confidence and pass the test the first time. I taught Kindergarten/Kindergarten Enrichment for Paradise Valley public schools for 3 years.
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Scottsdale, AZ
...I can teach students how to manage their time more efficiently by teaching them how to be organized and learn time management. Time management is learning how to prioritize subjects of study for their school work and how to balance social, sports and other activities with that school work. I can teach/tutor a student how to develop their own blog, or website using Word Press.
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Scottsdale, AZ
...I enjoy working with children and giving them tools to be the best they can and instill a love of learning and nurture a positive self esteem. I have a bachelors degree in education from the University of Arizona and an English as a Second Language endorsement. I also have a masters degree in educational media and technology from Arizona State University.
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Scottsdale, AZ
...I have experience with learning disabilities and special needs such as ADD/ADHD, emotional/behavior disabilities. I use various approaches based on the multiple intelligence theory to assist students in learning the material in the best way for them. I have developed organization tools for students, flash card systems, and various other supplemental online and written material.
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Very interesting and boring mutual fund!
I've been looking for a mutual fund with low expenses, doesn't have a trading fee (my brokerage), has a value bias, and is as much like a index fund as possible. Index funds typically have a trading fee when bought through a brokerage.
This makes it somewhat expensive when you can't "dollar cost average" without incurring a trading fee with each transaction.
So here's the mutual fund: LEXCG Corporate Leaders Trust
It's owned by ING and has been around since the 30's. It holds 20-something stocks from the DOW and it has been doing OK in up markets and pretty good in down markets... so it has been a rather stable/low risk fund.
Morningstar ranks it highly if that means anything.
The fees are under .59%
$1000 minimum initial investment with $50 minimum thereafter.
I've heard of many of the other major index's and low cost mutual funds, but have never heard of this one.
Anyone ever heard of this?... there is very little info and discussion of this fund on the web.
The ticker symbol is LEXCX, not LEXCG. It's a large-cap value fund and seems to perform much like other large-cap value funds. For example, when compared with VIVAX (Vanguard's large-cap value fund) over the past 10 years (plus YTD 2007), LEXCX outperformed VIVAX in 6 of those 11 periods and VIVAX outperformed LEXEX in 5 of them.
If you had invested $1,000 in VIVAX at the beginning of 1997, you would have $2,640 today. If you had invested in LEXCX instead, you would have $2,818. Essentially all of that difference was accounted for by this year -- at the beginning of 2007 your $1,000 would have grown to $2,472 for VIVAX or $2,474 for LEXCX.
So I don't think there's any obvious reason to believe that LEXCX will be significantly better than any other large-cap value fund in the future, or that it won't.
The key feature that I found missing in the brokerage was that it was difficult to find a conservative stock fund that
a) didn't have high fees
b) didn't require high initial investments
c) *did't* have a transaction fee...usually ~$20 every time you buy more shares!
For whatever reason, this simple index-like fund is able to have both low operating fees *and* no trading fee.
Janus seems to be "ok" with regard to fees as well. I was looking at their growth and income fund. It seems to cover many bases...including 20+% exposure to the international market.
I'm still trying to decide.
As I try to gradually buy more shares as this market slips, I'm not so sure I want the fund manager changing strategies mid-stream...so I tend to favor funds with low turnover and minimal "management".
Of course, I'm only guessing that the market is going to turn down at least for a bit. I have bought in "up" markets and was burned, so now I'm going to try buying...over time... while everyone is running for the hills!
Is there a reason you have to buy it through a brokerage? As an example, if you buy a Vanguard mutual fund directly through Vanguard, the initial balance is $3,000 for most funds, you can buy additional increments of as little as $100, and there are no other fees as long as you get your monthly statements online.


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The first ten minutes of "The Final Conflict" are such a masterful job of storytelling that I dared to hope that the "The Omen" trilogy had pulled itself out of the bag. The story is told in images without dialogue. An earth-moving machine in Chicago digs up seven ancient daggers. A workman carries the daggers home and pawns them. An antique dealer buys the daggers from the pawnshop. They go on auction and are eventually carried to an old monastery in Italy, where the abbot solemnly prays before them. These are the daggers, we learn, that are necessary to kill the antichrist.
This is a terrific opening. But, alas, the moment "The Final Conflict" turns to dialogue and a plot, it loses its inspiration. If Armageddon is as boring as this movie, we'll need a program to tell the players. Loyal students of the "The Omen" trilogy will know, of course, that this final conflict has been brewing for a long time, ever since 1976, when the original and rather effective "The Omen" was released. In that one, the U.S. ambassador to Great Britain adopted a child who, we learned, was the devil reincarnate. In "Damien: Omen II" (1978), the kid grew up, went to a military school, and set the stage for his eventual confrontation with the forces of good. A subplot was introduced, involving Thorne Industries, a multinational conglomerate with plans to dominate mankind by controlling the Third World's food supply. As "The Final Conflict" opens, the adopted son (now played by Sam Neill) is in command of Thorne Industries, and is himself named ambassador to Great Britain, as well as chairman of the United Nations Youth Committee.
He does not make a very good youth chairman. Shortly after moving to England he learns that Christ has been reborn, and orders his flunkies at Thorne to kill all the male children born between midnight and 6 A.M. on the suspected day. That includes the son of his most trusted assistant, but so carelessly is this movie assembled that we're never quite sure if the associate (a) knows and believes his boss is the son of Satan, (b) is a diabolical creation himself, or (c) is just on the payroll. Somebody on the staff must be in full sympathy with Damien, however, because in the attic of the U.S. Embassy in London's Berkeley Square he has a room devoted to the Black Mass, including a grotesque wooden effigy of the crucifixion. I found myself thinking irreverent thoughts, like, what did they tell the movers as they were carting that crucifix upstairs?
So it goes. In addition to its opening sequence, "The Final Conflict" has one other great scene involving a fox hunt and a plot by the priests of the Italian monastery to lure Damien away from the hunt and kill him. This scene is wonderfully staged and edited. But the movie is otherwise a growing disappointment, as we realize that the apocalyptic confrontation between the forces of good and evil is being reduced to a bunch of guys with Italian accents running around trying to stab Damien in the back.
I would not, of course, dream of revealing this movie's ending. But it's not cheating to say how disappointed I was, as Damien slinks through an abandoned cathedral screaming the equivalent of "Come on out, Nazarene! Come out and fight!" And the last scenes are a disappointing anticlimax that raise once again the ancient question: Why is evil always so much more colorful than good in the movies?
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Mr. Market has questions about uncle Warrens purchasing additional IBM shares. I'm not convinced myself of the move, but will stay long BRK,B
Sentiment: Hold
Pundits now saying the market ahead will be filled with volatility and uncertainty. Can you think of someone better than uncle Warren to guide us through it?
Chart looks like a perfect "traders" chart with almost predictable ups and downs. I think a projected buy at 25.00 might be a little optimistic, but I would continue to add at 25.75.


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