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DRESBACH, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have recovered the body of a Wisconsin man who was missing after a tugboat went over the Dresbach dam in southeastern Minnesota.
Officials say the 22-year-old man never left the boat. He was recovered inside the three-level tugboat, wearing his life jacket. Two other Wisconsin men survived with minor injuries.
The La Crosse Tribune reports that Winona County authorities say the boat lost power right before it capsized and went through the roller gates at Lock and Dam No. 7 early Wednesday.
The dam is the same place where 11 people were rescued after a rented houseboat was swept over the roller gates and capsized May 27. In 2007, four drowned at the dam when their boat was sucked back into it.
The Coast Guard will launch a formal investigation.
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Technical Abstract: Male nematodes were found in two species in addition to the fungal vector, the dusky sap beetle. A commercial strain of antifungal bacteria in flour formulation survived a year on the shelf and inhibited mold in axils and ears when applied as granules. A DNA-based method of identification of an insect fungal pathogen was developed for tracking dispersal from autoinoculators. A fermenting gel attractant for sap beetles was developed that was effective for weeks. Susceptibility to aflatoxin and A. flavus may be due to an absence and/or lack of inducibility of peroxidases. Leaf feeding on peroxidase over and underexpressing tobacco by caterpillars was dependent on leaf age and prior feeding. A fungal protein was toxic to three species of insects. A line of corn expressing B.t. crystal protein throughout the plant was tested for indirect resistance to fungi through inhibition of insect feeding. Corn flour encapsulated malathion often was more effective in controlling ear feeding insects with highly reduced levels of active ingredient and no harm to insect predators. It reduced mold infestation by three-fold in two varieties.

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Joan Brown heads up the Walnut Gardens Community of Christ Church in Independence, Mo. But five weeks ago doctors gave her only four to six weeks to live. Brown is battling Leukemia.
You wouldn't know it by the smile on her face, but according to doctors, Brown was only days from outliving her life expectancy on Saturday. Earlier this year, she decided to stop painful chemo treatments for leukemia and go home to celebrate the life she has left.
"I'm still healthy my vitals are still good. We are almost to the six weeks. I intend for it to last longer and be around my grandkids," said Brown.
The same ones she's been rolling around on the floor with lately. Since she's been home, she was even apprehended by her family for shoveling snow. A moment she is very proud of.
"The miracle is that we've been able to have some good times with each other, with our children, and grandchildren and friends coming to visit. It's been a real miracle to have real joy in our lives again," said Dave Brown, Joan Brown's husband.
Because Brown can't attend church services, the congregation sometimes comes to her, standing outside singing and soaking in the time they have left together.
When Brown's health care team first began treating her they found two bone marrow matches. Unfortunately, brown's cancer didn't go into remission so they could take advantage of the match, but that isn't stopping her and her friends at Walnut Gardens Church from extending the call for others to become donors that save lives.
"Even though we are soon going to lose Joan, we hope to extend her legacy to other people we don't know and offer them that same hope," said Pastor Eileen Terril.
Brown's daughter, Cathy, was the first to take a simple swab test to join the life-giving registry and be part of her mom's legacy.
"You can see the support she has here. She means a lot to a lot of people. I've very proud of you," said Cathy Froese, Brown's daughter.
Lindsay Sills was on the registry for nearly 10 years before she was called to donate. She was there to support the brown family.
"She is a grandmother. She has grandkids maybe someone could be a match for another grandmother to see their grandkids grow up," said Sills.
"This bone marrow drive is for all other people who have this disease and we don't have enough bone marrow donors," said Brown.
Although it's not the way she hoped her journey would end, Brown is now at peace with dying. And she is using her last days, weeks, or perhaps still months to make sure others are given their best shot at life.
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I know a group of dogs of the same litter. A couple of weeks ago it was their birthdays, and I thought about exactly this. The kids thought about disgusting dog-food "cakes"...
These little-biccies went down well with all dogs offered (but then so did the stinky cakes...)
Step 1: Ingredients
These are simple, you don't need much:
Liver (I bought 99p worth of ox-liver)
Flour (plain)
Oil (I used redundant olive-oil from a jar of anchovies)
Step 2: Make biscuit-dough
Turn your oven on at a temperature around 150oC / 300oF now.
Chop the liver into small pieces. 200g / 7oz, this helps to deal with "stringy" bits.
Blend with the oil. 25g / 1oz, and by "blend" I mean to use power-driven metal blades, to liquidse the lumps.
Add 2tsps of baking powder to 150g / 51/4oz plain flour.
Mix the flour & baking powder into the homogenised liver and oil, until you have a thick and sticky pink dough.
Turn the dough onto a floured-surface and roll / stretch into a sheet.
Cut into strips.
*Note this will be soft, and sticky - use plenty of flour.
This is a small prep', if I'd used all the liver:
liver 520g / ~18.5oz
flour 390g / ~14oz
oil 70ml / ~21/2floz
baking powder 5tsp
Step 3: Bake biscuits
For long-life, biscuits need to be dried-out, cook slowly and gently.
I used 60 min at 150oC / 300oF turning once after 30 min, and then I turned the oven off leaving the biscuits in the oven with the door ajar as it cooled.
They turn out light and crunchy, tasting and smelling like cooked-liver.
As biscuits, if well dried they'll last a long time (in a container).Dogs don't mind dry & crunchy at all.
I got two trays out of what I used, you'd have a large bag for less than £2 of materials.
... If the occupants in my house agree.
Homogenising the liver is horrible, but the rest is just fine.
... I Wish I could go to the meet up In alfreton, It would of been great to see someone make your instructable and show you.
Thanks for the instructable!
You're a bit far from Derbys' - I reckon 2 hrs each way, and I need to be back early to see Ska Wars.
I wonder if they are going to do a meet up 'down south'?
You could get one organised?
There is a local hall here with all the needed facilities.
I could purchase some kits from Rapid, I could bring food as well.
My age should not affect the meet up? I am 14, but its about seeing other authors and having fun, sharing knowledge, right? I'd be quite committed to organizing the meet up and I have no intention of 'messing about'.
Sounds like a good idea though!
The dogs like 'em, and if I liked liver and had added more flavour I might too.
Nah, it's food either way.
Well, you have to try them...
No, I don;'t.
Really, no, I don't.
If I was going to make my own snacks, I'd add salt and chlli, and maybe some herb or something.


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FWIW, the original iCade cabinet is/was available at Bed Bath & Beyond at a steep discount... only $49.99. It looks to be mostly sold out though my local store had "limited availablility" so YMMV. Also, 20% off coupons are somewhat common so you could theoretically get it for $39.99.
Or maybe you just want to wait for the new ones :-)
Ion launches three new iCade accessories, iCade Mobile, Core and Jr
Ion, the guys who brought us the magnificent iCade iPad arcade gaming cabinet have now announced some new gaming accessories for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. There are three new accessories in total to compliment the original iCade and they all look awesome. The iCade mobile is a handheld gaming system for your iPhone or iPod touch. The iCade Core is similar to the original iCade but doesn't include the cabinet surround. Finally the iCade Jr is a version of the original iCade designed specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch.
iCade Mobile
Gamers of all ages will love iCade Mobile's classic controller configuration, designed to play modern and retro games the way they were meant to be played. iCade Mobile's four-way directional pad, four front-facing action buttons and four shoulder buttons are designed to withstand even the most fierce button mashing. iCade Mobilegets your fingers out of the way and gives you a full view of the action with a specially designed cradle that ensures safe loading and unloading of your iPhone or iPod touch, while also providing a solid, secure fit even during the most intense game-play sessions.
iCade Core
iCade Core's specially designed cradle ensures safe loading and unloading of a user's iPad, while also providing a solid, secure fit for even the most intense gameplay sessions. Beneath the cradle is a custom-designed pass-thru slot, which allows users to charge the iPad with their standard 30-pin cable. The cradle also swivels to allow either portrait or landscape so that orientation is never a problem. iCade Core's top-quality arcade controls quickly connect to the iPad using Bluetooth wireless technology. Once the iPad is in place, simply launch any compatible app and it's game-on.
iCade Jr
A sequel to the smash hit ION iCade controller for iPad, iCade Jr. brings the arcade excitment to your iPhone or iPod touch. Game-on with great iPhone and iPod touch games with this pint-sized arcade powerhouse. iCade Jr. gives you a joystick and four front buttons, plus four rear trigger buttons for ultimate control over tons of iPhone and iPod touch games. This mini-arcade cabinet will give you a novelty gaming experience like no other!
All of the new iCade accessories are on display at CES 2012. Our very own Rene Ritchie will be checking these out as soon as possible so keep an eye out for our hands on video coming very soon!
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The 2006 Lacheteau, Loire Valley, Vouvray, Chenin Blanc 12% [Imported by Plume Ridge Negotiants, Industry, CA] is medium-gold in color; with an elegant, intriguing nose of melon, honeydew, golden apple; with subtle green elements, pineapple, faint tropical fruit, nectarine, pear, honey and candied citrus with creamy undertones. The palate is sweet, off-dry, but clean—with firm acids and great structure/balance, offering candied pear, rich golden apple, nectarine and honey; with balanced almond in finish, distinct nuttiness, after otherwise clean mouth-feel; lingering candied citrus, honey and nectarine.
Trader Joe's has done it again—this is the second vintage that I've purchased (the quality hasn't faltered). An incredibly unique, balanced, expressive wine was a mere $6. Needless to say, it's not Joly or Pithon; but it is a great introductory wine to the region and varietal.


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And today's last word in business is traveling by suitcase. Maybe you're old enough to remember that moment, not so many years ago really, when somebody finally put wheels on luggage. Life for travelers got so much easier. No more lugging bags through airports and lobbies, down sidewalks. Well, now one Chinese entrepreneur has taken the concept a step further.
He has patented a suitcase that doubles as a battery-powered scooter. The suitcase scooter looks like a moped. You sit on the case, and it has three wheels and handle-bars. It can seat two adults, travel up to 37 miles on one charge and reaches breakneck speeds of up to - get ready, Steve - 12 miles an hour.
INSKEEP: Wow. Never mind seating two adults, I think two children under 10 - that I happen to know pretty well - would be on that suitcase in a second. The suitcase scooter also comes with bonus features - GPS navigation, a horn, a burglar alarm. No word on when or if these will hit the American market. But it does sound like it has everything you need for getting around a city. And no more overpaying for cab rides to the airport. That's the Business News on MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep.
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An elongate directional marker has a triangular head and an elliptical body. Low-tack repositionable adhesive applied to the head of the marker enables the marker to be repeatedly reused. The markers are manufactured in an array by pattern-gluing adhesive strips to face stock, laminating a liner to the face stock and die cutting the markers out of the face stock so that the triangular heads of the markers are intermeshed in alternating orientation on the adhesive strips.
1. A stationary product comprising:
(a) a sheet of stock;
(b) an elongate adhesive strip of releasable, reusable adhesive arranged on said stock;
(c) said stock including an array of discrete elongate directional markers formed therefrom, said markers arranged substantially perpendicular to said elongate strip;
(d) each of said markers including a directional portion proximate one end, said directional portions of said markers arranged on said adhesive strip;
(e) each of said markers in said array including a non-directional portion, said non-directional portions of said markers in said array defining a pair of elongate rows parallel to and on either side of said adhesive strip; and
(f) said directional portions of said markers are arranged adjacent to each other and intermesh with, and point in the opposite direction from, said adjacent directional portions.
2. The product of claim 1 wherein said adhesive strip includes substantially regular, substantially parallel, spaced apart margins, each of said directional portions of said markers in said array includes a substantially triangular head, said triangular heads of said markers in said array collectively approximating said adhesive strip.
3. The product of claim 1 including a sheet of liner arranged adjacent to and substantially coplanar with said sheet of stock so as to position said adhesive strip therebetween, said liner, stock and adhesive strip cooperating as means for causing said non-directional portions of said markers of said array to project away from said liner and said stock when said liner is bent along said adhesive strip.
4. The product of claim 1, wherein said markers of said array include a reduced neck between said directional portion and said non-directional portion.
5. A stationery product comprising:
(a) an elongate laminate including a sheet of face stock superimposed on a sheet of carrier;
(b) said laminate including an elongate median strip of releasable, reusable adhesive arranged on said face stock facing said carrier;
(c) said stock including an array of discrete elongate directional markers formed therefrom;
(d) each of said markers including a directional portion and a non-directional portion; and
(e) said markers arranged perpendicular to said median strip so that said directional portions of said markers are superimposed on said median strip and are adjacent to each other with said adjacent directional portions pointing in opposite directions.
6. The product of claim 5 wherein said directional portions of said markers are intermeshed with said adjacent directional portions.
7. The product of claim: 5 wherein said elongate median strip has substantially regular, substantially parallel, spaced apart margins, said directional portions of said markers are substantially triangular, the combined directional portions of said markers in said array substantially approximating said elongate median strip.
8. The product of claim 5 wherein said non-directional portions of said markers in said array define a pair of elongate rows parallel to and on either side of said elongate median strip.
This invention relates to a stationery product and more particularly to repositionable, reusable directional markers which include a directional portion having low-tack, repositionable adhesive thereon and which are configured to be highly functional, economically produced and attractively dispensed.
Rectangular repositionable notes having low-tack repositionable adhesive on a portion of the underside of the note are a very popular stationery item and have many useful applications at home, office or school. The low-tack repositionable adhesive enables the notes to be lifted off and repositioned on the same or another underlying object. Applying the adhesive to only a portion of the underside of the note permits the note to be conveniently grasped, lifted and repositioned by manipulating the portion of the note without the adhesive. Such notes typically come in a compact pad with each note releasably attached to the underlying note in the pad. However, such notes are typically rectangular in shape and do not serve to indicate direction, the sharp corners of the rectangular notes tending to catch upon other papers in the clutter and shuffle of ordinary use.
The lack of repositionable directional markers is probably due to perceived problems in the production and dispensing of such markers.
The present invention provides a repositionable elongate directional marker having a directional portion at one end and a non-directional portion at the other end. Low-tack, repositionable adhesive is applied to the directional portion, while the non-directional portion is substantially free of the adhesive. The elongate configuration provides an appropriate space for notations. The end of the elongate marker including the non-directional portion is defined by a curved, regular, smooth margin, free of projecting corners which might catch on other papers. The preferred embodiments of the marker are further characterized by a reduced neck between the non-directional portion and the directional portion.
The shape of the marker facilitates an efficient and inexpensive manufacturing process. The expensive low-tack adhesive is applied to the face stock in an elongate strip. Thereafter an array of markers are cut from the face stock so that the directional portions of the markers are cut from the portion of the face stock including the adhesive strip while the non-directional portions are cut from the face stock on either side of the adhesive strip. The resulting array provides an attractive and convenient configuration to market and dispense the markers.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of the present invention to provide a repositionable directional marker.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide such a marker having a directional and non-directional portion.
It is an associated object of the present invention to provide such a marker having a reduced neck between the directional and non-directional portions.
It is another object of the present invention to provide such a marker having low-tack repositionable adhesive applied to the directional portion of the marker.
It is a related object of the present invention to provide a marker adapted to receive notations thereon.
It is an associated object of the present invention to provide a marker having a pleasing and functional shape.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an elongate marker which has a regular curved margin on the end opposite the directional portion.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an inexpensive and efficient method of manufacturing the marker.
It is a related object of the present invention to provide an array of such markers well-suited for appearance and functionality.
The foregoing and other objectives, features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood upon consideration of the following detailed description of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary marker.
FIG. 2 shows the design components of the marker of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 illustrates another exemplary marker.
FIG. 4 illustrates a further exemplary marker.
FIG. 5 shows a card having an array of markers with their directional portions intermeshed.
FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the laminate including face stock, adhesive and liner.
FIGS. 7a-c illustrate some of the steps in the process of producing the array shown in FIG. 5.
FIG. 8 is a schematic elevation view of the manufacturing process illustrated in FIGS. 7a-c.
FIG. 9 is an end elevation of the card of FIG. 5 which is bent into convex configuration.
Referring to FIG. 1, an exemplary embodiment of the repositionable, elongate directional marker 10 includes a directional head 12 at one end and a nondirectional body 14 at the other end. The exemplary marker is substantially planar, having a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side of the head includes a low-tack repositionable adhesive 16 which enables the marker to be repeatedly released and reapplied to an object. The elongate shape of the marker provides an elongate, appropriately shaped, space for making notations on the top side of the marker without needlessly obscuring the underlying object. Note that the directional head of the exemplary marker directs attention along the axis 18 of the marker.
The body of the marker is free of adhesive and accordingly may be conveniently grasped to remove the marker from its underlying object and reposition the marker on the same object or apply it to another object. The end of the marker incorporating the body is defined by a regular, smooth, curved margin 20 free of projecting corners which could catch on other papers and tear, remove, or disfigure the marker.
The exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 includes a reduced neck 21 interconnecting the head and body. In actuality the reduced neck is part of the curved end of the elliptically shaped body. The reduced neck has several purposes. It serves to set off and accentuate the directional portion of the marker thereby emphasizing the directional function of the marker. Additionally, it also provides a natural place for the marker to bend when a finger or other tool is inserted under the body of the marker preparatory to grasping and removing the marker. Bending of the marker at the neck permits the marker to remain applied to the underlying object until it is firmly grasped. Without such reduced neck the marker is liable to flip off the underlying object before the body has been securely grasped.
The design components of the exemplary marker of FIG. 1 are shown in FIG. 2. They comprise a triangle 22 and an ellipse 24.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show further exemplary embodiment 10a and 10b of the marker of the present invention. These exemplary embodiments are also elongate and include a directional head 12 at one end and a non-directional body 14 at the other end joined together by a reduced neck. Low-tack adhesive 16 is applied to the bottom side of the head of these markers. Note that although the body of the markers shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is relatively longer than the body of the marker of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the end of the marker opposite the head is again characterized by a curved, smooth, regular margin devoid of corners.
The present invention includes a process for efficiently and economically producing an array of markers. The resulting array provides an attractive and practical configuration for distributing, packaging, displaying and dispensing the markers. The process and the array will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5-9.
Referring to FIGS. 6-8, an elongate sheet of face stock 26 is fed from a roll 28 past a gluing station 30 where low-tack, repositionable adhesive is "pattern-glued" onto one side of the face stock in a plurality of elongate adhesive strips 32, most readily seen in FIG. 7a, arranged substantially parallel to the elongate sheet of face stock. An elongate sheet of liner 34 is fed from a second roll 28 to a laminating station 36 where it is joined into a laminate 38 with the face stock, the adhesive strips 32 interposed between the face stock and the liner as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7b. The laminate is then passed to a die cutting station 40 where the face stock portion of the laminate is cut by a rotary die cutter into a plurality of arrays 42 of markers each array centered upon one of the adhesive strips. The die cutter does not cut the liner. Alternatively, the laminate may be preassembled into a roll of pattern-glued "pressure sensitive" paper and fed directly to the die cutting station. Another alternative would include printing the face stock of the laminate or of the pressure sensitive paper prior to die cutting to add a message, logo or the like to the individual markers.
Thereafter, the laminate may be passed to a stripping station 44 where the excess face stock is stripped away from the laminate leaving continuous arrays 42 of markers adhering to the liner along the adhesive strips as partially shown in FIG. 7c. Such continuous arrays of markers with the excess face stock stripped away may be cut into rows, each row including one continuous array, and the rows assembled into compact rolls which may be dispersed like stamps.
Alternatively, the die cut laminate may be sent to a sheeting station, not shown, where the die cut laminate is cut into sheets, strips, or cards. FIG. 5 shows a card 45 including an array 42 of markers, and the excess face stock 46. To create the card shown in FIG. 5, the die cutter cuts the markers in arrays of ten markers and also cuts serrated lines 48 in the face stock to facilitate removal of the excess face stock 46. A plurality of cards such as shown in FIG. 5 may be fastened together into a pad of cards. To remove individual markers from the array, each card may be grasped by its elongate sides and squeezed so that the face of the card is convex and the bodies 14 of the markers 10 in the array stand out from the card where they may be conviently grasped as shown in FIG. 9.
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 7c it will be seen that each array 42 of markers includes an elongate row of markers having their triangular heads adjacent to one another and intermeshed on the adhesive strip, the bodies of the markers forming two rows, parallel to and on either side of the adhesive strip. It should be noted that this arrangement, with the triangular intermeshed heads pointing in the opposite direction from adjacent heads, permit all of the adhesive strip to be encompassed by the triangular heads of the markers, the intermeshed triangular heads together approximating the the adhesive strip. Since the low-tack, repositionable adhesive is relatively expensive, the process and array described above is an efficient use of the expensive glue. It should also be noted that the face stock is also efficiently used by this process and array by making the bodies of the markers approximately the same width as the heads. It will be appreciated that while the bodies may be of other dimensions, bodies wider than the heads would result in waste of the expensive glue, while bodies narrower than the heads would result in waste of face stock.
The terms and expressions which have been employed in the foregoing specification are used therein as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention, in the use of such terms and expressions, of excluding equivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, it being recognized that the scope of the invention is defined and limited only by the claims which follow.
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Phillips scored the winning goal for the Eagles in their Championship play-off final victory over Watford last month but now finds himself out of contract.
He had been on loan from Blackpool and is now considering his options, with Palace set to offer the 39-year-old a new 12-month deal.
Parish has been impressed by Phillips' attitude during his time at the club and feels his experience could be vital as Palace prepare for life back in the top flight.
"He's someone we feel could still do a job in the Premier League, if we can come to some agreement with him and he is happy to be down in the south of England for another year," said Parish.
"Kevin is super professional and we know he wouldn't make a decision to stay if he wasn't going to give his all."


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A Cincinnati man has been charged with public indecency for exposing his breasts.
Jerome Mason, a 23-year-old from Over-The-Rhine, appeared in court Tuesday after being cited for public indecency just after midnight on April 22nd.
It's unclear if the man has breasts that are larger than the average male's or if he has breast implants.
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25 Clear & Attractive Transparent Business Cards
Business card is helpful in marketing your business off-line. It commonly bears the actual information with regards to a business and even firm or perhaps individual. To get a special, creative plus striking shape of your company card typically is important for people to remember. These days, the entire improved version of an business card -the particular clear business card has become the newest trends throughout advertising. Many of these cards are generally made from plastic so that they tend to be extremely durable and also currently have much higher than average retention value than the actual standard company cards made of papers.


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· the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground; "a coarse grind of coffee"
Hypernym(s): degree, grade, level
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My Father 1922 Le Bijou cigars are handmade in Nicaragua. While the original My Father was made secretly by Don Pepin's son Jaime, Le Bijou is Don Pepin's homage to his own father, born in 1922. French for the jewel, Le Bijou lives up to its billing! Notoriously difficult to grow, Pelo de Oro wrapper leaves (dubbed Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro) cloak a well-aged, full-bodied blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos. A sweet, creamy start gives way to some spice and bold tobacco flavor. A must-try!
This cigar sports a beautiful wrapper that smells like chocolate and pepper with a hint of rich tobacco. First light reveals creamy chocolate flavors with a blast of pepper tingle on the finish that has a nice thick mouth-feel. As I progressed through the stick the pepper began to fade and was replaced with a nice deep earth and caramel sweetness, which added to the chocolate and cream notes mentioned before. In one of the sticks I smoked, at about the halfway point, a blast of cinnamon became clear as crystal and really amazed me. unfortunately that only lasted a couple of draws. that was not bad though as the other flavors were still present and the order in which my palate detected them changed every few minutes and kept me very interested. At the band point the cigar dropped most of the sweetness, the earthy creamy flavors remained and seemed to blend well with the milk chocolate flavors. At the end of the cigar, once it became hot, the chocolate and cream flavors left the profile and were replaced with a mellow white pepper with a heavy mouth feel. It is a nice cigar and a nice addition to anyone's humidor. I look forward to smoking the rest of the box (over time) and discovering what a couple of years of rest might do for the smoking experience. Some seem better than others and so, at this point, I would rate this 89-94. The churchill size has a little more nicotine at the end. Highly recommended!
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Bright Students: Top universities want you. While many have high fees: many will lower them, many will provide funds, many have more scholarships than students. Postage is cheap. Apply and ask how much help is available. Caution: some programs are rewarding. Others lead nowhere. After acceptance, it may be easy or not to switch.
Are you a careful reader, writer and thinker?
Five logic chapters lead to greater precision and comprehension in reading and
writing at home, in school, at work and in mathematics.
Early High School Arithmetic
Deciml Place Value - funny ways to read multidigit decimals forwards and
backwards in groups of 3 or 6.
Early High School Algebra
What is
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may be before and besides more formal definitions - is the view mathematically
Early High School GeometryMaps + Plans Use - Measurement use maps, plans and diagrams drawn to scale.
- Coordinates - Use them not only for locating points but also for rotating and translating in the plane.
- What is Similarity - another view of using maps, plans and diagrams drawn to scale in the plane and space. Many human-made objects are similar by design.
- 7 Complex Numbers Appetizer. What is or where is the square root of -1. With rectangular and polar coordinates, see how to add, multiply and reflect points or arrows in the plane. The visual or geometric approach here known in various forms since the 1840s, demystifies the square root of -1 and the associated concept of "imaginary" numbers. Here complex number multiplication illustrates rotation and dilation operations in the plane.
- Geometric Notions with Ruler & Compass Constructions :
1 Initial Concepts & Terms
2 Angle, Vertex & Side Correspondence in Triangles
3 Triangle Isometry/Congruence
4 Side Side Side Method
5 Side Angle Side Method
6 Angle Bisection
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8 Isoceles Triangles
9 Line Segment Bisection
10 From point to line, Drop Perpendicular
11 How Side Side Side Fails
12 How Side Angle Side Fails
13 How Angle Side Angle Fails
www.whyslopes.com >> Volume 3 Why Slopes - A Calculus Intro Etc >> Chapter 1.Introduction Next: [Chapter 2. Slopes and Ski Trails.] Previous: [Fall 1983 Calculus Appetizer.] [1] [2] [3] [4][5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29]
Chapter 1. Introduction
Volume 3, Why Slopes and More Math.
A Calculus PreviewSlopes for the graphs of straight lines, that is, linear functions y = mx+b are met in high school algebra or trigonometry. Many problems involving the slopes of linear functions can often be resolved by setting up and solving two linear equations in two unknowns.
Slopes for the graphs of both linear and nonlinear curves y = f(x) are met in late high school or early college calculus courses along with rules for their calculation. In calculus, slopes are called derivatives. Formulas for slopes are obtained or derived from formulas for curves y = f(x).
A simple geometric interpretation of slopes follows. The graph of a function y = f(x) gives a two-dimensional trail through hills and valleys. A skier in crossing such two or three dimensional hills is aware of the slope of the ground and how this slope changes. The skier in question can tell when or where the uphill and downhill sections are located from the slope of a ski. This represents the first easily visualized physical or geometry interpretation of slopes. Further examples will be given.
Rules for differentiation (slope calculation) give formulas for the slopes of functions y = f(x). In the opposite direction, formulas for functions y = f(x) may in some instances be found by reversing the methods of slope calculation, a process called anti-differentiation or integration. Finding a function f(x) from a knowledge of its slope etc., leads to and justifies common formulas for the perimeters, areas of regions in the plane, the length of curves and the volumes, weights and masses of solids.
Other Books
The following why slopes chapters complement what is usually written in algebra and calculus texts about the calculation of slopes and their geometrical or physical interpretation. Their aim is to explain in a simple way why slope calculation (differentiation rules) and the reversal of the slope calculation process (anti-differentiation rules) are of interest. The rules for differentiation and anti-differentiation are somewhat involved. But it is possible without them to grasp clearly many of the ideas and motivations for slope-related computations.
Most of the material below may fit between the definition of slopes for straight lines in a high school algebra or trig course and the calculation of slopes for nonlinear functions in calculus courses. The remaining material may be read in or along side a first or second course on calculus or read before by gifted students (avid readers) still in school.
www.whyslopes.com >> Volume 3 Why Slopes - A Calculus Intro Etc >> Chapter 1.Introduction Next: [Chapter 2. Slopes and Ski Trails.] Previous: [Fall 1983 Calculus Appetizer.] [1] [2] [3] [4][5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29]
Road Safety Messages for All: When walking on a road, when is it safer to be on the side allowing one to see oncoming traffic?
Play with this [unsigned] Complex Number Java Applet to visually do complex number arithmetic with polar and Cartesian coordinates and with the head-to-tail addition of arrows in the plane. Click and drag complex numbers A and B to change their locations.
Pattern Based Reason
Online Volume 1A, Pattern Based Reason, describes origins, benefits and limits of rule- and pattern-based reason and decisions in society, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Not all is certain. We may strive for objectivity, but not reach it. Online postscripts offer a story-telling view of learning: [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] to suggest how we share theory and practice in many fields of knowledge.
Site Reviews1996 - Magellan, the McKinley Internet Directory:
Mathphobics, this site may ease your fears of the subject, perhaps even help you enjoy it. The tone of the little lessons and "appetizers" on math and logic is unintimidating, sometimes funny and very clear. There are a number of different angles offered, and you do not need to follow any linear lesson plan. Just pick and peck. The site also offers some reflections on teaching, so that teachers can not only use the site as part of their lesson, but also learn from it.
2000 - Waterboro Public Library, home schooling section:
CRITICAL THINKING AND LOGIC ... Articles and sections on topics such as how (and why) to learn mathematics in school; pattern-based reason; finding a number; solving linear equations; painless theorem proving; algebra and beyond; and complex numbers, trigonometry, and vectors. Also section on helping your child learn ... . Lots more!
2001 - Math Forum News Letter 14,
... new sections on Complex Numbers and the Distributive Law for Complex Numbers offer a short way to reach and explain: trigonometry, the Pythagorean theorem,trig formulas for dot- and cross-products, the cosine law,a converse to the Pythagorean Theorem
2002 - NSDL Scout Report for Mathematics, Engineering, Technology -- Volume 1, Number 8
Math resources for both students and teachers are given on this site, spanning the general topics of arithmetic, logic, algebra, calculus, complex numbers, and Euclidean geometry. Lessons and how-tos with clear descriptions of many important concepts provide a good foundation for high school and college level mathematics. There are sample problems that can help students prepare for exams, or teachers can make their own assignments based on the problems. Everything presented on the site is not only educational, but interesting as well. There is certainly plenty of material; however, it is somewhat poorly organized. This does not take away from the quality of the information, though.
2005 - The NSDL Scout Report for Mathematics Engineering and Technology -- Volume 4, Number 4
... section Solving Linear Equations ... offers lesson ideas for teaching linear equations in high school or college. The approach uses stick diagrams to solve linear equations because they "provide a concrete or visual context for many of the rules or patterns for solving equations, a context that may develop equation solving skills and confidence." The idea is to build up student confidence in problem solving before presenting any formal algebraic statement of the rule and patterns for solving equations. ...
Senior High School Geometry
Euclidean Geometry - See how chains of reason appears in and
besides geometric constructions.
Calculus Starter Lessons
Why study slopes - this fall 1983 calculus appetizer shone in many
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As the only Evangelical college in America to offer degrees in all five of the Arts, Belhaven has opportunities you won't find anywhere else! Don't miss this special day geared towards students interested in any of our five Arts programs: Dance, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Theatre, and Music.
This is no ordinary "Discover Day!" In fact, this day is crucial for those wishing to major/minor in one of the Arts and to compete for scholarships. Portfolios will be reviewed and auditions will be held on this day, so come ready to share your passion for the Arts! (Please note: auditions for Dance will not be held during Arts Discover Day, but instead during the scheduled Dance audition days. See the dance audition page for more information)
This visit day provides: workshops, classes, meals, campus tour, performances by several of the Arts programs, personal interaction with faculty, a student panel, and the opportunity to meet other students with a passion for the Arts! Parents are also encouraged to join Arts Discover Day as there are sessions/events specifically tailored to address your questions or concerns.
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Looks at the wall paintings of some of the most famous Mexican muralists -- Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman, José Clemente Orozco -- and at the work of Luis Barragán, the greatest Mexican architect of this century. (56 min.) Media NA2159.B37 W45 1996
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Considers the destructive effects of damming and regulation of the Colorado River. Examines the problems resulting from man's alteration of nature and discusses alternative solutions offered by conservation-oriented scientists. (60 min.) Media F788 .W5 1974
Princeton, NJ: Films for the Humanities [distributor], ©1996.
Uses interviews, news and archival film, music and literature to show prominent Hispanic American women (Latinas) who made a difference. Note In English and Spanish with English subtitles. Interviewees include Julia Alvarez, Sandra Cisneros, Miriam Colón, Antonia Hernández, Dolores Huerta, Tania León, Amalia Mesa-Bains, Adriana Ocampo, Antonia Pantoja, Helen Rodríguez-Trias, Ana Sol Gutiérrez, and Nydia Velázquez. (29 min.) Media E184.S75 W65 1996
Alexandria, VA: PBS Video, ©1988.
Series of programs discussing various problems in foreign relations facing the United States. 8 videocassettes (220 min.) Media E183.7 .W87 1988 pt.3
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Everything the State says is a lie, and everything it has it has stolen.
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My doctrine is this, that if we see cruelty or wrong that we have the power to stop, and do nothing, we make ourselves sharers in the guilt.
- Anna Sewell
Things come apart so easily when they have been held together with lies.
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3. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that's had its two sides gently compressed by a Thighmaster.
4. From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene had an eerie, surreal quality, like when you're on vacation in another city and Jeopardy! comes on a 7:00pm instead of 7:30.
5. John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met.
6. She had a deep, throaty, genuine laugh, like that sound a dog makes just before it throws up.
7. The ballerina rose gracefully en pointe and extended one slender leg behind her, like a dog at a fire hydrant.
8. He was as lame as a duck. Not the metaphorical lame duck, either, but a real duck that was actually lame. Maybe from stepping on a land mine or something.
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HANNUKAH 2011/5772, fourth night
On the seventh day God rested from the work of Creation for it was complete enough to engage us, the human family, to be Divine partners throughout time in maintaining and perfecting the world.
These words (or something very similar) are what I say to introduce kiddush every Shabbat eve during t'filah. As we are ready to recite the blessing over wine, with which we recognize the sanctity ascribed to Shabbat, we are reminded of the great gift represented by this day, and our responsibility to lead the way in improving the world.
And there's something extra special about the Shabbat during Hanukkah: with the warm, fun, light-hearted nature of the Festival of Lights, the gathering of family and friends, and especially the overlap of joyous Shabbat and Hanukkah melodies - it is certainly among the most enjoyable Shabbatot of any given year. We read parashat miketz in the Torah, which includes Pharaoh's dreams and Joseph's interpretations about years of famine and plenty - amplifying the Jewish encouragement to dream big, as well as to plan ahead to take care of our needs and the needs of our loved ones and community. If there is anything that the intended rest on Shabbat is meant to teach us, it is surely this theme.
The 4th night of Hanukkah will soon be upon us. As we kindle our chanukiot, half-way through the holiday - may we truly know on this seventh day shavat vayinafash - a day of refreshment and renewal...SHABBAT SHALOM!


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Susan Wilson Solovic: Hello everyone and welcome to our ongoing coverage of the this years NFIB conference in Washington DC themed stronger together and joining me here today is Todd Stottlemyer who is of course the President and CEO of NFIB and I appreciate you're being here with us Todd, thank you.
Todd Stottlemyer: Thanks Susan for having me here.
Susan Wilson Solovic: You got a hectic schedule this week or this next two days anyway.
Todd Stottlemyer: Well it's an exciting next three days. We have about 800 people from around the country here over the next three days as part of our national small business summit. We are also very please to be part on eBay this year. They are co-presenting partner for the summit.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Now tell me a little bit about that eBay. We think about online, selling, bidding how is that fit in with NFIB?
Todd Stottlemyer: Well we have a lot in common, a lot of commonality if you will in terms of interest. Our members are doing more-more electronic commerce and we have an opportunity two years ago the last small business summit to have Meg come and be our keynote speaker. We spent sometime together after that and we simply, we have a lot in common. We have to do this together. We have to find ways that we can do more together. A lot of similar positions on issues and certainly from a business standpoint with so many of our members trying to do electronic commerce, we though it was a great opportunity to join with the event.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Well that and also a lot of people are making it a full time or part time living actually selling things on eBay today.
Todd Stottlemyer: Absolutely.
Susan Wilson Solovic: So a lot of small businesses out there, now before we get into some of the issues Todd, tell me just a little bit about the NFIB philosophy and your mission.
Todd Stottlemyer: Well our mission really is to promote free enterprise and to help our small business members across the United States. Really promoting, protect their opportunity to own operate and successfully grow their business. And we are their voice. We are the voices of small business, we are the ones that are on the frontline for them and that's our mission to really promote their opportunity to be an entrepreneur, to start a business and in grow with business.
Susan Wilson Solovic: And how many members do you have now? So now you have a huge list.
Todd Stottlemyer: We do, we do have 50 representations in all 50 states. We have 350,000 governing members and these are full time members that are active in the organization.
Susan Wilson Solovic: So you really are the voice for small business.
Todd Stottlemyer: We are. We are actually the largest business association in the United States to represent America's job creators. The innovators and risk takers today in this economy.
Susan Wilson Solovic: That's great. Well and actually I know that you do a lot of surveys of the small businesses that are on you membership list and actually as a journalist I have to say I love that because I'm always courting your surveys and information but why is that important? Why is it important to continually do this kind of research?
Todd Stottlemyer: Well I think we're unique in terms of being a business association. We really try to go out and listen to what's on the mind of our small business members in a way we do that is through our surveys and so we do very significant survey work to understand what are the challenges and issues that face the small business owner today, the 0304 gets entrepreneur who started the small business and very importantly we listen to them and we take what we here and then we go be there voice. We advocate for them.
Susan Wilson Solovic: And I know some of your survey information showed this year that healthcare continues to be the number one concern of small businesses. So tell me what's going on, on the hill now? Do we have any release in site?
Todd Stottlemyer: Well healthcare certainly is very high in terms of issues for small business owners. You overall stated the economies also very high and very much on their minds. We do a monthly small business optimism in that session now and in our index has been at the historic low level for the past two months so to stated the economy a fewer prices, other commodity prices, overall inflation are real concerns today for small business and the women across the country and health care has been a 20 year concerned for a small business members.
How do we make healthcare more affordable for small business members?
Susan Wilson Solovic: Right I know. It's been ongoing concern and I often say Todd that if we could just put a group of small business owners in the room give them the authority to figure it out. We probably get it all fix.
Todd Stottlemyer: I agree. Well you remember progress. We actually about a month and a half ago in the United States senators by of course, group of senators put forth a proposal that will allow small businesses to pull nationally, and we endorsed this fill. We're very pleased that Bill Novelli, the President and CEO of AARP was here this morning and AARP is now going to endorse this bill as well which is very important to get this type of garage support and by port and support for national calling for small business men and women.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Let's talk a little bit about the gas prices because we just see them going up and up and up. What are your small businesses telling you, your members telling you about how that's impacting their business?
Todd Stottlemyer: It's tough. This is a real tough time for anybody that has to use gasoline, either day to day business or diesel fuel and its not just directly putting in the tank of a car or truck as you know. Gasoline products are what come out of the barrel of oil impacts lots and lots of things so the price of oil, the price of gasoline, the price of diesel fuel is having a big impact in small business across the country.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Well and even a lot of our audience members tell us that they cutting back on business travel because its so expensive air fares or they're looking for alternate transportation like the train or even buses now a days. So it's huge issue. So what is your goal of this year's event here? What do you hope to accomplish and what are people going to walk away with?
Todd Stottlemyer: Well this is a big year as you know, this is an election year and this is s historical election year because you have to go back really the 1928. The last time we have a presidential election where we did have sitting president or vice president running for the office of president.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Well that's an interesting that a trivia. I didn't know that and I was a history major.
Todd Stottlemyer: Well 52 are a little bit an exception but what I wasn't known. It was the sitting president, vice president but of course it was generalize and how are very well known. But really 1928 is the last time we got our presidential election like this so we talk a lot about policy. We're going to talk about politics. We're going to talk about health care. We're talking about immigration and other important issues to small business for women. Energy policy, we're going to talk about that as well but what we can do but for the main stand point it help our small business owners help them reduce the men and very importantly policy changes that have to happen so we can have more supply whether its gas or fuel or other alternative types of energy.
Susan Wilson Solovic: And do small businesses recognized the importance of being involved in this type of advocacy so that their voices are heard?
Todd Stottlemyer: We do you know. We did some very significant national calling and we found it 43% of the American voting electric to small business owners and their employees. We also know from the surveys we've mentioned earlier, the small business men and women they have 95% of them are registered to votes today in the United States and nine out of ten actually google this. So we have the largest segment of the voting electric, 43% and we vote and you compare that to the some of the other voting groups that get lots of publicity.
Unions, so called soccer mom and NASCAR dads were small compared to the small business-floating block today in America.
Susan Wilson Solovic: And you said something interesting this morning in your remarks that next to the military, small businesses are considered the most trusted group.
Todd Stottlemyer: That's exactly right. The Gallop Organization did a survey recently and they found they asked all sort of institutions. They asked about religious institutions, they ask about banks, they ask about congress, the presidency, big business, big labor, the military small business of all t hose institutions. Small business is trusted more about the American people than any other institution other than US military and I'm proud to the US military as first
Susan Wilson Solovic: Absolutely.
Todd Stottlemyer: Because this are men and women who were out there in the front lines protecting our freedoms and but to be second, second only to the US military I think really shows just how much the American people trust and likes small business.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Speaking to the military, a lot of our military veterans are starting to go in and enjoying the ranks of small business as well. You seem that new membership?
Todd Stottlemyer: We are and I think is you know particularly when you have a down economic time. Small business where the opportunity to take us to better economic times where people will go out there, we'll start a new business, take a chance, risk something and actually go forward creating an economic opportunities for other. So to the extent that we have an economic down term and we certainly do small business are the ones were going to get as out as the economic down term.
Susan Wilson Solovic: And Todd you actually your national organization obviously but you have a footprints in every single states, so you're also helping voices we've heard in state legislators and with state government.
Todd Stottlemyer: We were very unique. We're the only business association giving the largest business association in the country and we have a significant presence here in Washington and we're now 50 state capitals because we think what happens in the state capitals is just as important is what's happening in Washington. States are laboratories after all; the experiment would also at the public policy. Sound good, so not so good.
Susan Wilson Solovic: That's right.
Todd Stottlemyer: So we want to have an active voice in the state capitals as well.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Sure and senator McCain, the same presidential nominee for the republic and party, is going to be here so what do you envisioned him saying to the audience here?
Todd Stottlemyer: Well let me first that we've invited both presidential candidates. We invited Senator McCain and we've invited Senator Obama, but Senator Clinton was in the raise the time so we invited all three. We are very pleased that Senator McCain is going to be here and Senator Obama; he's one of the 18th month campaigns and was taking sometime off. It could not be here but we are pleased that Senator McCain is going to be here. And he's going to talk about the economy. He's going to talk and believe about the importance of small business and how significant of all small business plays in our economy and in our community and how important small business is going to be to the economic recovery that we need going forward.
Susan Wilson Solovic: We actually did a poll on SBTV and found that our small businesses think that Senator McCain would be the candidate most likely to reign in rising fuel prices so I thought that was interesting.
Todd Stottlemyer: That's interesting, yeah we've not done any type polling on the two candidates but we surely know of rising until 1007 prices in the price are down at the pump and that's just to own the mines of everybody and went over $4.00 nationally yesterday. I think a variable oils in a $140.00 a barrel so it's an issue that we've got to focus on this our country.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Right, how many years have you been doing this conference Todd?
Todd Stottlemyer: I think we go back to 1998. I'm only been here for two years.
Susan Wilson Solovic: That's right.
Todd Stottlemyer: So we go back to 1998, I think it was the first conference. This is the largest participation we've ever had which given the economic times that we're in right now. I think it's a real testament to the interest and resilience to have small business.
Susan Wilson Solovic: And you're recognizing some small business champions here too from around the country. What some of the criteria to be selected as one of the identified the small business champions?
Todd Stottlemyer Well this is fun because we are too recognized. I mean the number of people that apply if you will to be recognized. I mean they're just outstanding businesses, outstanding men and women who are entrepreneurs, risk takers, people that put it on the line if you were to go out there and start a business and it's exciting to see the applications. It's exciting to see what is an individual have done and I'm very please if we're going to recognize this individuals for their accomplishment and I'm sure they're going to continue to do great doing things and a years to come.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Right, well and I would just like to say to any of our viewers on SBTV.com if they're not a member of the NFIB they certainly should and how do you go about becoming an NFIB member?
Todd Stottlemyer: Well the easiest way if you're not a members is to go to our website. You can join online and become a member of NFIB and we like to say membership is priceless unlike with the same MasterCard We love to have certain more people join the organization but we will need to stick together small business because together we are stronger and we have some challenges ahead of us. This is a country and if our voice that we can come together as a small business community in this country, people will listen to us. I mean 43% are voting the electric and we come to put together. People have to listen to us.
Susan Wilson Solovic: That's true and actually its diverse market place but with a lot of common interest and—
Todd Stottlemyer: It is very diverse. I mean men and women different ethnicity, different races obviously gender and so forth, that's one of the great things about the American small business community and the really is back in the hope certainly the future the country, people that have the opportunity to start something and make something of their lives and create economic opportunities for others.
Susan Wilson Solovic: It's the American dream.
Todd Stottlemyer: It is the American dream.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Absolutely, actually my friend Michael Gerber who is like an entrepreneur and guru says right now they're about 72 million people dreaming about becoming entrepreneurs but I don't know about you Todd but I think it s probably larger than that.
Todd Stottlemyer: Yeah absolutely. It is the great opportunity to makes our country unique and so special.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Absolutely, well Todd thank you so much for joining me today and I know the conference is a huge success so congratulations to you and your team and keep doing the great work that you're doing for all us.
Todd Stottlemyer: Well thank you very much and Susan we're glad you're here. We appreciate working with you and we are very please just to be a part of the summit.
Susan Wilson Solovic: Great, well thank you and thanks to all of you for watching us here on SBTV.com from the NFIB conference in Washington DC. I'm Susan Wilson Solovic and stay tuned for more of great coverage right here on SBTV where small business is our only business.
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Front Four Private Residence Fact Sheet
7412 Mountain Road
Stowe, VT 05672
The Front Four Private Residences at Stowe Mountain Lodge are situated on the top three floors of the Lodge. The Front Four is a private residence club offering 34 shared ownership residences in two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations.
Stowe Mountain Lodge and the Front Four Private Residences are the centerpieces of Spruce Peak at Stowe, a resort and residential community located at the base of Spruce Peak and Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak. The community, which continues to gain recognition as a model for sustainable development and environmental protection, energizes the legendary town of Stowe, Vermont. In addition to the main lodge and Front Four Private Residences, a limited number of ski-in/ski-out Mountain Cabins and home sites are also available for purchase.
Front Four residents purchase one-eighth deeded, fractional interest in a residence, which entitles owners to flexible and generous access throughout the year. Two weeks of winter usage, and two weeks of summer usage are guaranteed. An unlimited number of year-round visits are allowed, dependent upon availability.
Each of the Front Four residences is handsomely furnished in a modern alpine aesthetic with a contemporary twist on the Adirondack style. Rich aged leathers, luxurious sky blue velvets and hand-selected natural materials line the interior furnishings, with an inspired art collection from local Vermont artists adding a unique New England feel to the new property. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the snow capped mountains of Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak during winter and lush greenery in the summer, making the guests of the Front Four feel like a part of the natural Vermont landscape. Cathedral ceilings, granite countertops and stone flooring add to the luxury of the Front Four furnishings. Each unit also includes:
• Private balconies
• Flat screen LCD televisions
• Complimentary wireless Internet access
• Stone-framed fireplaces
• Washer/dryer
• Full-service gourmet kitchen with an oven, four-burner gas range, full-sized refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, Cuisinart cookware and Simon Pearce dishware.
• Dining table with seating for six to ten guests.
• Four-fixture marble bathrooms with relaxing soaker tubs
• King- and queen-sized beds adorned with micro-fiber linens
• Bamboo bathrobes
• Organic cotton towels
• Gilchrist & Soames bath products
Owners of Front Four Private Residences at Stowe Mountain Lodge are granted full access to world-class amenities offered by the luxurious Stowe Mountain Lodge, with the privacy and exclusivity of their very own residence on the mountain. Upon arrival, owners are led by private elevator to a private check-in and owners-only lounge, introduced to their personal concierge, offered a variety of complimentary beverages, and then whisked to their residence. Valet service, room service, twice-daily housekeeping, priority dinner reservations, daily continental breakfast, wine and cheese tasting and child care services are among the privileges of ownership at Front Four. Another highlight is the Stowe Mountain Club Platinum membership, while in residence, which includes a pair of daily lift tickets, unlimited golf and priority dining reservations at the Cliff House restaurant.
Stowe Mountain Club is an all-season private club with unprecedented recreational offerings. Among them:
Golf: Designed by Bob Cupp, the 18-hole, par 72 Stowe Mountain Club Golf Course is the first in Vermont to achieve Audubon International Signature Sanctuary certification. The course spans 6,400 yards and is built into the mountainside, winding gently around a sparkling lake. A true natural mountain course, all 18 holes are surrounded by 2,000 acres of protected land.
Alpine: The Front Four Residences at Stowe Mountain Lodge are situated in the heart of Stowe Mountain Resort, where skiing and snowboarding are considered among the best on the East Coast. Stowe Mountain Resort boasts 485 skiable acres inclusive of 39 total miles of skiing and 116 different trails. The completion of a $40 million transformation brings state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment, high-speed lifts, new trails and an enclosed transfer gondola which unites Spruce Peak with Mount Mansfield.
Spa and Fitness: Members of Stowe Mountain Club also gain access to a 21,000-square-foot spa with a Healing Lodge, relaxation area, salon and 18 treatment rooms, including two harmony rooms with SO sound chairs for music therapy. There is also swim-in/swim-out indoor access to the heated outdoor pool year-round. Inspired by the natural surroundings of Vermont and the rustic elegance of the Green Mountains, the spa brings nature inside by integrating the four seasons – winter, spring, summer and fall – into its décor and treatments. The lodge's world-class wellness center aids guests who are looking to transform their diet and fitness habits through lifestyle management skills, nutrition counseling and personal training. The fitness center houses state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, a yoga studio, a golf simulation room and a variety of group and one-on-one exercise classes lead by certified instructors.
Solstice: The 110-seat Solstice restaurant offers Vermont-inspired farm-to-table cuisine in an elegant, yet casual and comfortable setting. Solstice aims to connect guests with the land of Vermont through a sampling of locally-grown fresh produce, artisan cheeses and all-natural meats.
Hourglass: Named for one of Stowe's most venerated backcountry ski trails, Hourglass bar serves seasonal cocktails, rare wines by the glass and regional microbrews, including the signature Hourglass Ale, specially-brewed for Stowe Mountain Lodge by Rock Art Brewery in nearbyMorrisville,Vermont. The Hourglass lounge menu offers a mix of contemporary and classic dishes, as well as an extraordinary wine cellar with hard-to-find wines from small-production vineyards throughout the world.
Atmosphere: Stowe Mountain Lodge's takeaway shop offers coffee and tea, local artisan snacks and groceries, locally made crafts and home goods, as well as other convenient amenities for guests on the go.
Aqua Pool Bar: A fresh, light dining menu is available for poolside enjoyment during the summer season, offering a selection of gourmet fare with refreshing cocktails and beverages.
In-Room Dining: In-room dining offers guests a menu of comforting farm-to-table Vermont fare. Guests may also provide a grocery list to their private Front Four concierge prior to arrival, so they may take advantage of their private kitchens.
Stowe Mountain Lodge offers 12,132 square feet of thoughtfully-appointed
and uniquely flexible function space, in order to create the perfect venue for any high-profile corporate event or elegant social function. An outdoor terrace with firepit offers the ultimate setting for an upscale campfire cookout.
Tamarack Ballroom: 5,408 square feet
Oak Boardroom: 648 square feet
Alder room: 648 square feet
Sugar Maple room: 648 square feet
Mountain Birch room: 648 square feet
Foyer 2,640 square feet
Terrace 1,536 square feet
All meeting rooms were designed to encourage creative and strategic thinking with state-of-the-art A/V equipment, comfortable furniture and natural lighting.
Two-bedroom residences – from $219,000
Three-bedroom residences – from $249,000
Four-bedroom residences – from $309,000
To inquire about owning a piece of the mountain, call (877) 977-7823, or visit www.livestowe.com.
Spruce Peak Realty, LLC
Design architect: 4240 Architecture / Denver, CO
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Wilson Associates / New York, NY
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