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The Vanguard Group, a provider of company-sponsored retirement plans, has recently announced that the typical 401(k) participant currently has more money in their account than they had before the market declined in September 2007.
According to the study, approximately 60 percent of Vanguard participants who stayed invested have an account balance that is equal or higher than it was at the market's peak in 2007. Roughly 40 percent of continuous participants have lower balances, although the majority of them are less than 20 percent below their peak value.
The Pennsylvania investment management company said that the meaningful improvement in retirement holdings is due to continued investing, balanced portfolio construction and a sharp increase in stock prices from their March 2009 lows.
"Our evidence suggests that ongoing contributions plus improvement over time in the capital markets may restore many more of these individuals to their pre-October 2007 wealth levels, perhaps more rapidly than previously anticipated," said retirement research head Steven Utkus.
Meanwhile, Fidelity Investments released a report last month that said that their average account had increased 28 percent between March and September of 2009, the Associated Press reports.

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Wireless charging group expands from phones to laptops
The Alliance for Wireless Power is extending its reach from mobile devices to laptops, too. It's not just an idea, either: Dell has joined the effort.
The Alliance for Wireless Power wants to cut another cord: the power cable that lets people charge their laptops.
The A4WP announced Thursday that it's added a new version of its Rezance wireless charging technology that can deliver 20 to 50 watts -- enough to charge laptops. Not coincidentally, it also announced its first PC maker has joined the consortium: Dell.
The alliance will show its technology next week at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona.
Wireless charging promises greater convenience, but it's been slow to catch on, in part because of problems with conflicting standards that mean one device might not be able to use an incompatible charging mat.
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The name TULIP. My boyfriend continues to surprise me when it comes to our future children's names. There is Rose, Poppy, Azalea, why not Tulip?
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On Monday the foundation counted its 350th application, which will feature a drawing of the colonial Capitol and carry a $25 annual fee. CW will continue to gather applications at its offices at 134 North Henry St. through Friday at 5 p.m.


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Motor Vehicle Regulations and EnforcementMt. Hood Community College (MHCC) exercises its authority under Oregon Revised Statute 341.300 to adopt policing, control and regulation of traffic and parking of vehicles on MHCC property under the jurisdiction of the College. All applicable vehicle laws, codes and regulations apply on all MHCC campuses and properties. To enforce regulations governing traffic control, public safety officers are appointed as peace officers and have the same authority as other peace officers as defined in ORS 133.005. In addition, public safety officers and other assigned public safety personnel are authorized to enforce parking regulations. It is the responsibility of each motor vehicle operator to know the applicable vehicle laws, codes and regulations, including parking regulations at the College. MHCC assumes no responsibility or liability for any motor vehicle or its contents while parked or operated on College property. Copies of the parking rules and regulations are available in the public safety office and on the College website.
Temporary Regulations/InstructionsOccasionally special short-term conditions arise that may require suspending a portion of these regulations or may require additional temporary regulations and/or instructions. The director of safety and security is authorized to institute temporary changes as circumstances require. Citations will be issued to persons violating any temporary signs, barricades or markings.
Where to Park There are general parking spaces at all campus locations. In addition, the Gresham campus has designated 30-minute, disabled, reserved, vendor, carpool parking, and designated parking for cosmetology and dental clients as well as areas for loading and unloading. The Bruning Center for Allied Health Education and Maywood Park campuses also have limited parking. Parking is available on a first come/first served basis. Vehicle operators are responsible for locating a legal parking space.
Traffic EnforcementPublic safety officers monitor MHCC properties using various methods and enforce applicable traffic laws, codes, regulations and parking rules. Public safety officers may stop a person as authorized under ORS 131.605 to 131.625 to enforce regulations governing traffic control and are authorized to request a valid driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Public safety officers conduct traffic stops by signaling with warning light equipment mounted on public safety vehicles. If the warning light does not catch the attention of the vehicle operator the officer will sound the horn or siren. Persons attempting to elude the public safety officer will be served the appropriate citation at the first available opportunity.
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The committee will review all written petitions filed by violators. The committee will also hear any violator who wishes to appear in person. The committee, by majority vote of the members or alternates present, will adjudicate the citation. The committee may not increase the amount of the penalty. Three members or alternates present will constitute a quorum. The committee's decision will be considered as final and is not subject to appeal.
Any vehicle found parked on College property that has three or more unpaid citations may be booted. A vehicle boot is an immobilization device that attaches to the wheel of a vehicle and will prevent it from being driven. Attaching the boot will not cause damage unless the driver attempts to drive with the boot still attached. The boot will be removed only when all fines are paid. An additional charge of $50 will be assessed to remove the boot. A vehicle may also be booted if it does not have license plates and/or the vehicle identification number (VIN) is covered.
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Even though everyone knew Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was destined to be a massive hit, Activision (apparently) wasn't fully prepared for the onsalught of users to access its new online destination, Call of Duty Elite.
Elite is best described as Call of Duty's expanded answer to Halo's popular Bungie.net service.
"We are having trouble scaling the service to meet demand," said the company in a statement. "Many of you are trying to get in and unfortunately, you can't right now. You're frustrated, we know it, and we know we need to fix it. Our teams have been working non-stop to identify issues and resolve them as quickly as possible. Again, these issues have no impact on the performance of the game."
Your stats are still being tracked even without Call of Duty Elite fully functioning, so when Activision is able to get everything fully operational, all the data should just plug in without issue.
In order to make sure everything is cool, though, Activision is extending the premium membership for users by 30 days for free. Anyone considering becoming a "founder" will have until the end of the month to ensure that status, and will also receive an additional 30 days when they finally set it up.
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When Does So You Think You Can Dance Season 9 Premiere?
Get your dancing shoes ready, So You Think You Can Dance lovers! Our favorite summer show is about to bust a move into your living room this Thursday night, May 24, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Before you start doing celebratory cartwheels, we should let you in on a few small changes.
For the first time in SYTYCD history, the show will air on just one night, squeezing two hours of popping, locking, and pirouetting into one action-packed episode. Eliminations will work a bit differently, as contestants will be sent home the same night they perform.
Once the Top 10 has been selected, the remaining contestants will be joined on stage by a group of esteemed All-Star dancers who are experts in their genres.
SYTYCD's resident judges Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe will be joined by a new celebrity guest judge each week, and the lovely Cat Deeley will return as host.
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Lynette was born and raised in Michigan and after graduating from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, began her career in technology sales to law firms. With a strong foundation in sales and management positions for software and consulting firms in Michigan and Washington D.C., she and her husband Mitch moved to the Bay Area in 1993 to maximize their exposure to opportunities in Silicon Valley. After several years at Sun Microsystems, Lynette transitioned her career into the staffing and recruiting industry when the opportunity to run a boutique firm came along in San Francisco. She collaborated on a growth strategy with the owner to include financial services and biotechnology placements and the company's strong performance over the next 4 years led to a successful acquisition in 2000. Lynette has continued her entrepreneurial path over the last decade with various roles in community commerce, real estate and operations consulting for several small businesses. Throughout her career, Lynette has worked in a wide variety of business settings ranging from large corporations to start-ups and has enjoyed the unique knowledge and experience that each has to offer.
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...Today I would like to begin with some thoughts on the role your Air Force plays in defense of the nation and some of the enduring elements of our strategic contribution. I consider these enduring aspects of our service to be a kind of intellectual framework around which we should design our ways and means. For it seems any consideration of national defense strategy should theoretically begin with some definable end state in mind, followed by the thoughtful orchestration of the ways and means necessary for achieving those ends. Likewise our consideration of any service's role in national defense should begin with the contribution expected of the service and how that contribution integrates with the other Joint Services and our interagency counterparts to support national strategic objectives.
Once we reason through the nature of the desired contributions and the process of integration, we can then turn our attention to the ways and means we require - and perhaps more importantly, those that we can afford. This intellectual process therefore demands that we begin with a clear conceptualization of exactly what the Air Force contributes to national defense, both historically and in today's strategic context. I think this understanding assists us greatly as we look to the future - not in some predictive sense pretending that we can say with any certainty what the nation will demand of our service. I agree with the words of the late Admiral J.C. Wylie, who wrote that "planning for certitude is the greatest of all military mistakes." This he referred to as "...the hazard of the Maginot mentality, ashore, afloat, airborne or chairborne."
Instead, we should understand the enduring contributions our service has made in concert with the others as we seek to anticipate the general ways our service will likely be expected to contribute in the future. You will hear our leaders refer to this as "balance." This suggests services prepared and equipped to provide sets of capabilities designed to contribute to national defense, integrated together in ways that directly correspond with reality - in today's fight and in future challenges - across the full spectrum. The ultimate aim of these integrated capabilities is to provide the nation with a military instrument that builds legitimacy while exercising an appropriate level of control.
If we consider all of these notions carefully, we can look at the past, along with the present, to distill enduring Air Force contributions. These provide an excellent starting point in anticipating what America's Air Force can and should contribute to our nation's defense in the future.
We should remember that the early days of airpower were marked by recognition of the speed, range and flexibility of air assets relative to their counterparts on the land and at sea. As the technology matured, those distinctive aspects became significant advantages in both civilian and military contexts. In the military context, airpower offered significant advantages in lines of communication, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Therefore, as in other domains, freedom of action in the air soon became a contest for control in strategically significant locations - until that freedom of action emerged as a sine qua non of military action - an essential condition for success in combat.
This does not suggest that airpower offered limitless strategic potential, or could win every war on its own, but the airpower advantage held conventional forces at risk as speed, range and flexibility translated to efficiency and lethality. That meant some degree of control in the air became necessary for any reasonable hope for success in conventional military contexts in other domains. We can look back, therefore, and see emerge the enduring contributions that the Air Force provides the nation - and, by extension, sophisticated utilities relevant in the space and cyberspace domains as well.
The primary enduring contribution, therefore, is the Air Force's ability to establish and maintain friendly freedom of action in the air. This air control both enables our ongoing use of the air domain and keeps friendly forces on the ground and at sea free from enemy air attack. This contribution, however, is not an end in itself but rather the means that offers a variety of benefits. Some of the benefits are likewise enduring Air Force contributions that incorporate air, space and cyber capabilities applied across the spectrum of conflict:
These are contributions your Air Force proudly makes today in accordance with the distinctive heritage of those Airmen who went before us, building on the foundation they established - even as we keep an eye on the horizon for new threats, new technologies and new concepts - so that future Airmen are equipped to contribute in similar, relevant fashion.
The necessary ways and means for doing so are up for consideration, both with the QDR and with each year's budget as we seek an even-handed strategy that is fiscally sound - in the interest of making the best use of the taxpayer's dollar. I think we are doing this effectively in the current budgetary process. Our corporate efforts are certainly focused on doing so, and I thank each and every one of you for all you have done and continue to do in the discussion on what the outcome should be.
As you do so, I ask you to consider our current plans for making these enduring contributions - integrated with Joint and interagency capabilities - and at an acceptable cost for the nation.
Think of the systems we now field, and those we continue to innovate, in order to deliver on this promise, as your Air Force makes compelling contributions in today's fight in defense of the nation. A new generation of America's Airmen proudly delivers modern examples of these enduring aspects of airpower. From advanced F-22 and F-35 aircraft that serve to secure freedom of action in the air and hold targets at risk on the surface, to current C-17, C-130, C-27, and refurbished C-5 airlifters able to deliver rapid global mobility for Joint force projection and support, coupled with advanced precision airdrop capability.
Think of the Airmen of the 50th Space Wing who recently won the Aldridge Trophy for their crucial space support to the Joint warfighter in today's fight, leveraging advanced space assets that integrate U.S. forces around the globe - providing combat effects from space for Joint expeditionary operations. Effects that also help ensure our revolutionary unmanned aircraft systems piloted from Creech Air Force Base provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for Joint commanders in the field half-a-world away.
Think of the Airmen at 341st Space Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base who recently won the Blanchard Trophy for Best Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Wing - a positive example of our reinvigorated nuclear operations effort that directly supports America's deterrence policy. Think of our Airmen who deliver advanced long-range strike capabilities with advanced systems able to range targets in highly non-permissive environments. Think of our truly global command and control capabilities designed to integrate Joint and Coalition efforts seamlessly for Combatant Commanders, connecting Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers on the ground alongside their Joint teammates with world-class close air support aircraft covering their every move with precision weapons. This is an example of enduring effects tailored for irregular warfare to help build partnership capacity and U.S. national legitimacy around the world - along with our ongoing innovations to deal with emerging strategic threats in space and cyberspace - defending the ultimate high ground as well as the virtual realm upon which our forces have become so dependent.
Let there be no doubt, America's Air Force is "All In" - ready to contribute in any way necessary to win today's fight - even as we prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. For the ways and means with which we make our contributions are changing and will no doubt continue to do so. But our enduring contributions to national defense have achieved unprecedented success in several ways. Consider that no U.S. ground forces have been killed by an enemy aircraft attack in over 50 years. Consider that our global airlift capability rapidly delivers humanitarian assistance to those in need around the world. Consider that our precision Global Positioning System today is both a convenient aid to the average American's commute and a sophisticated aid in avoiding civilian casualties in combat.
These examples are a continuation of the benefits of our enduring contributions to national defense, and there are many more. To advance these benefits, we must keep pace with a security environment whose rate of change is faster than ever before. We must innovate and adapt our ways and means to correspond with this turbulent unfolding reality so that our Joint partners can count on the Air Force to make these enduring contributions with precision and reliability. We will keep the promise, delivering Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power for America. This is why events like this one are so important as we consider together the changing ways and means necessary to continue our distinctive heritage as the world's finest Air Force and the world's finest Joint Force. Thank you once again for allowing me to join you today. It is an honor to be here. It is our honor to serve with you. Thank you.


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CIEE Cape Town Service Learning
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
- Language of Instruction: English
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Class Eligibility: Juniors
Cape Town is the third most populous city in South Africa. It is the legislative capital of the country, as well as capital of the Western Cape province. Cape Town is famous for its natural harbor, as well as its location near the Cape of Good Hope. It receives the largest number of tourists of any South African city, making it also the capital of the tourism industry. The area is also famous for its unique plant life and winemaking.
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CIEE Study Center applicants are required to complete a University of Cape Town (UCT) application (pdf). In addition to completing a UCT application and providing a resume, applicants must write an essay that demonstrates their prior experience with community service. Please note that Service-Learning participants have a preset curriculum and thus are not required to state course preferences on the UCT application. Please mail the UCT application, resume, and essay to the CIEE Portland, Maine office.
Academic Credit
Students take 16 credits each semester based upon the five main components:
- A Social Research Methods course.
- A course focusing on poverty and development issues in South Africa.A community-development project in a local NGO, school, or other service organization.
- An academic service-learning capstone project, which draws upon all of the other elements of the program.
- Language training that is appropriate to the communities where service is performed.
Students are required to take a language course for the duration of their stay. Major, minor, and concentration transfer credit will only be granted for courses in which students received a grade of a C or above.
All Service Learning students complete an Independent Research and Capstone Project. The goals of this course are two-fold: 1) demonstrate and apply what has been learned throughout the program, and 2) reflect on the learning and collaborate with the organization in which the student's service was performed. In this way, the capstone project becomes symbolic of the benefits for the constituents including the student, the program, the service organization, and ultimately the communities. Sample projects by past participants include:
- Marketing the Mobile Clinic: A Case Study of SHAWCO Mobile Health Services
- Effective Strategies for NGO Fundraising in Cape Town
- A History of Baphumalele Children's Home
- Measuring the Effects of Self-Esteem Workshops at Vroue Groei Saam
Course Highlights
African Studies, Development, Community-based Learning, Sociology, Afrikaans Language, Xhosa Language.
Note: Changes occur frequently. Students are responsible for finding the classes they need and consulting the official site of the institution.
Non-Academic Overview
Orientation: Students participate in a CIEE online pre-departure orientation even before leaving home. Upon arrival, students participate in a mandatory orientation session also organized by CIEE. The goal is to introduce students to the country, culture, and academic program and to provide practical information about living in Cape Town. Students will also be introduced to the academic requirements of the University and shown how to make best use of campus facilities and services.
Number of Students: 15-25 each semester.
Housing/Meal Plans
CIEE students live in a house near campus with fellow CIEE program participants. Students generally have small single rooms and share facilities with other students, all of whom share basic cleaning duties. A small number of students share double rooms. Students are responsible for their own meals, which are not included in the program fee. Students can prepare their own meals in the residence or eat at establishments on or off campus. Local UCT students (CIEE resident assistants) are selected to live in the residence with CIEE students.
Haverford students may not opt for housing not arranged by the program.
Opportunities / Cultural Events
Discover the beauty of diversity found in South African geography, history, and culture by going on field trips and excursions to important cultural and historical sites throughout the country. Spend a weekend living with a local family to learn about day-to-day life. Visit a rural agricultural cooperative to see the struggles local farmers face. Explore the South African Museum in Cape Town, the oldest museum in sub-Saharan Africa. Nights at the theater, trips to gourmet restaurants to taste the native cuisine, afternoons at local sporting events, and more will ensure you leave South Africa having had the time of your life.
Students who are applying to study in South Africa must have both parents sign the Parent Waiver on the Travel Resources website. We also strongly suggest that parents of students studying abroad, especially in South Africa, also have valid passports.
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- Semester I: Mid-July to late November
- Semester II: Late January to mid-June
- Year: Mid-July to mid-June
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- Semester I: February 5
- Semester II: September 15
- Year: February 5
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And this pattern repeated itself during the day. Obama is not a man used to having other disagree with him, and he is not practiced in responding on the merits. That hurt him today. Second, he's awful unpleasant at times. Call it condescending or belittling, or call it frustration. But this is not a sunny, magnanimous president. More Jimmy Carter than Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan. And finally, he really doesn't have a good case. He wants to tax Americans making less than $250,000, something he said he wouldn't do. He wants to spend when we get done with the budget tricks over a trillion dollars. He doesn't want real tort reform. That's a bad bill. He thought he could flimflam the public. But in six hours — and a year — the truth filters out.


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Mikkel Boedker could have taken the night off. He was sent down from the NHL"s Phoenix Coyotes to stay busy — read play hockey. Since the Coyotes were off for the NHL All-Star break, the big club saw fit to return Boedker to San Antonio to keep the rust off. Team officials were mum about […] [Read More]
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There are people in the AT&T Center tonight. All five elevators are manned. Usually there are two. All concession stands are concessioning. Seats are filled to the rafters. Even Rampage media relations director, Katie Krause, had to dodge dawdlers on the balcony lobby getting to the press box. There was a touching, memorable ceremony involving […] [Read More]
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Until Friday night. Rampage radio announcer Dan Weiss' signature call at the end of a Rampage win, "How sweet it is" has been, for the most part, on the shelf since before Christmas. San Antonio's hockey club, rolling along in first place in the very competitive AHL West Divison has been on holiday since the […] [Read More]
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Oye. The Rampage offense has left the building. Actually, since most of it left for Phoenix, Russia and the training room this week, the offense never really entered the building. Mikkel Boedker's callup to the Coyotes (he scored an assist the other night with Kyle Turris in the 5-1 win over Toronto), Petr Prucha's defection […] [Read More]
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In 75 Rampage games, Adam Keefe scored three goals and ONE assist. In 179 AHL games, Keefe lit the lamp NINE times. Thursday night, Keefe scored two goals AGAINST the Rampage wearing the uniform of the visiting Grand Rapids Griffins. The hockey gods pulled a mean trick on the Rampage. It was already going to be […] [Read More]
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Sydney Airport Had Its Busiest Year Ever in 2013
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Expect stronger numbers in 2014 as Australia sees more Chinese tourists skipping Thailand and airline price wars brining in more international visitors.
Sydney Airport recorded its busiest year in 2013, rounding it off with a lift in passenger traffic in December.
In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange, the airport said it served 37.9 million passengers in the calendar year, a lift of 2.6 per cent compared with 36.9 million in 2012. In December 2013, passenger traffic lifted by 3.5 per cent to 3.4 million, compared with 3.3 million in December 2012.


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The Monarch Tavern is a long time fixture on Clinton street in Little Italy. With recently revamped food and drink offerings, the Monarch now serves up 15 craft beers on tap including conditioned cask and over 35 bourbons. The large space is spread out over two floors and includes pub games like pool, pinball and darts.
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On Oct 2, 2010, I had a surprise birthday party for my wife. The location on the fringe of Little Italy was perfect. Everyone commented about the good food and cool place for a party. At the end of the day, my wife and all our friends had a great time and memorable evening.
It's a great venue and I would highly recommend the Monarch for a party.
The Monarch is back! Same great value and comfort but now with gourmet grilled cheese, poutine and prime rib burger. Check it out!
how is the live music at this venue? i'm looking for a pub/bar that has the cover band thing going on -- classics like matchbox 20, third eye blind, nirvana etc that my friends can sing a lot to
There are a few different bands playing. Some blues, some latin jazz. Lots of fun.
Looks like a really cool place you got there. I hope it does well. I personally wish my bar was like that, although, its still really great cuz the mngr got this new service so he actually shows the good games now.
Its called SBMX. and if you run a bar you should consider getting it. And really… it makes it easier to focus on what you should be focusing on without having to shuffle thru TV guide.
The Monarch is now open downstairs at 8am till 6pm for espresso drinks,baked goods and lunch.
The Monarch Tavern is now hosting Toronto's finest food truck chefs! On Monday October 15th the Gourmet B*tches take over the kitchen with their gluten free fare.
Glad to read that this place is finally getting the recognition it deserves from blogto.http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2013/02/10_bars_pubs_where_toronto_beer_experts_go_to_drink/
The boys from the Hogtown Smoke food truck are now operating out of The Monarch's kitchen permanently. For my money, theirs is the best BBQ Toronto's got going.
One of the best last call joints around. I've been at all hours but the vibe always seems right after midnight. Love the pool table too.
You guys got 4am again for TIFF? For the entire fest? Cool, see you after work.
I grew up 3 doors down from The Monarch at #6. My grandpa could be found there every night having his 2 glasses of beer between 4 and 6 after which he would promptly show up at home for dinner. I have to say I was only ever in there once. Planning to go there at some point in the future. If nothing else, the place has staying power.
Great atmosphere! A perfect place to have drinks and hang with friends.


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"Surf Bungalow" Uluwatu PadangIndonesia, Bali, Kuta
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About this listing
An independent private bungalow, part of a large villa in a two acre property, which is called Beo's house, with amazing views, a constant cool breeze and a quiet, lush garden.
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Space where guests can cook their own meals
Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
Central heating or a heater in the listing
In the building, free or for a fee
In the building, free or for a fee
Continuous access in the listing
Breakfast is provided.
The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
Easy access to the building and listing for guests in wheelchairs
Private or Shared
Free, in the building or nearby
Posted emergency information and resources
The Space
The bungalow has it's own attached bathroom, a kitchen and porch, as well as free access to HIGH SPEED WIFI INTERNET. The bedroom has a large and comfortable double bed and is air-conditioned.
International TV available.
Have a look at these other private spaces on the property:
Amenities on the property include an eleven-meter long, shared,"infinity" style swimming pool, which overlooks the coast with two covered areas as well as plenty of lounge chairs tables and sunshades. There is also a covered parking area outside.
Complementary Services
House keeping
There are four staff members who take care of the housekeeping and maintain the property they work on a permanent basis six days a week, excluding major holidays. They are friendly and quite approachable.
Optional Services:
We have a car and driver that can be arranged for airport pickups.
Locally there are plenty of services available; we have put together a bit of information about them in a guidebook that will be available to you upon your arrival.
To list a few:
Motorbike and car rental (essential for getting around)
Taxi service
Laundry service
Supermarkets and general stores
Surf schools, yoga centers, a massage service
A local guide for day trips to see the sights in Bali.
Guest Access
We have 4 spaces in the property.
Each one is very private with AC bedroom, kitchen and living area, cable TV, Bathroom and porch. High speed WIFI.
Swimming pool and gardens are to share with other guest, however even if we are fully booked it is very quiet as most of the guests go to the beach or have a tour around the island...
Most of our guests are young couples in their 20's - 30's...
Interaction with Guests
Your host Carlos is a long time resident in Bali and is supported by Ramona, a German girl, who has been living in Bali for a couple of years. They will be able to help you organizing car or motorbike rental, a guide for day trips around the Island, or advice if you want to venture independently, or any other needs that you may have.
Carlos is an artist painter, as the property is large there is a private art studio. Ramona and Carlos are available to help guests with information or to have a chat. Of course we love to know our guests but understand that they are staying here for other reasons than meeting us. The amount of interaction is determined by our guests.
The Neighborhood
Located in the Bukit area of Bali very close to world class surfing spots like Padang Padang, Bingin and Uluwatu. Also nearby are restaurants and spectacular beaches. The airport is 15 kilometers away, and just beyond that lays Seminyak and the greater Denpasar area.
Getting Around
Automatic scooters are what nearly all our guest prefer, as they are very easy to ride and only cost 5$ a day.
Cars (we have a large parking area) cost 20-30$ a day.
Car with driver (recommended if you want to explore the island) cost 70$ a day including chofer, petrol and car.
Taxis: Ask the staff and within 5 minutes one will arrive
Other Things to Note
Check-in is at 12pm; check-out time is 11am.
If you want to stay in the property until your departure, we provide a room to keep your luggage save and a bathroom to use.
Visits within each individual living space are welcome. The swimming pool and garden area is for in house guests only. We like to keep this area relaxing so that all guests can share and enjoy it.
We keep the property quiet and relaxing for all guests, this means that we don't allow loud music or parties.
Check In
As in most guesthouses and hotels it is standard procedure to register guests with the local authorities. For this we will need a photocopy of your passport, this is usually done within the same day and Passports will be returned to guests promptly.
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Awesome place. The setting is amazing very integrated in the nature. The view is super cool and the pool area is very nice to relax.
Our bungalow had a nice terrace and everything we needed, you could even cook nicely if wanted. Room itself and bathroom were clean and looked just like the pictures.
We only met Carlos the last day. However Vincent helped us whenever we needed anything. He organized the scooter within 5 min of arrival for a good price. Carlos organized airport transfer in the morning for also a good price and everything ran smoothly.
Location is awesome, best is to rent a scooter and explore the several nice beaches around and the uluwatu temple.
Overall very nice place to stay!
We had a great time staying at Carlos' villa which was perfect for what we have wanted.
Description of the villa is to the T; clean and quiet. Carlos, the host, is a very hospitable man who drove us to a nearby restaurant for breakfast on the first day and helped us to arrange for a rental car.
Wayan, the driver, is a very honest, knowledgable and friendly man who had charged us less than the agreed price due to a shorter period.
I would recommend anyone to stay in this villa if they are looking to get away from all the hustles and bustles.
Thank you Carlos.
Amazing location, villa, atmosphere and the host Carlos and his staff made our stay perfect, beyond expectations. The place has everything you need, with the villa, pool and surrounding area encapsulating the laid back holiday dream which made it hard to leave the place to venture out for our days spent there!
Carlos was a kind hearted, genuine guy who was so helpful with anything we needed from directions to recommendations or just a chat. He was always there if need be, yet allowed you to enjoy the space to yourselves.
Nalu bowls and revolver coffee at single fin for breakfast and then the salads at Mango Tree were magic for lunch and dinner!
Would stay back here in a heartbeat and could not recommend highly enough! We will be back indefinitely.
Tulla & Sam
Beautifull place, bukit > rest of bali, comfortable, wonderful place!! I will repeat no doubt!! Thx Carlos and Ramona!!
Quiet secluded beautiful villa. Scooter needed to get to get anywhere... beach, restaurants, etc but easy & cheap to rent through the villa. Ramona looks after the guests and is very responsive & helpful. Will definitely stay here again.
My stay at the Surf Bungalow was memorable and comfortable for a first trip to Bali. While the accommodation is a little secluded and might be difficult to access without a vehicle, thanks to the private transport arranged by Ramona, I had no problems during my stay. The facilities were adequate, functional and represented good value for money. Regrettably, I did not get to meet Carlos who happened to be away in Spain, but Ramona ensured that my needs were well taken care of with meticulously prepared information on where to go, what to eat etc. Thank you for your warm hospitality. A special mention goes to Wayan for his kind assistance, great service and companionship as my personal driver in Bali. I would definitely recommend the Surf Bungalow to visitors who are looking for a more localized accommodation experience in Bali.
As said in other reviews, the surf bungalow is a cozy setup with amazing views and a great pool. It was a perfect place for my wife and I to relax for the three days we stayed. On top of that, Carlos and Ramona are such gracious and caring hosts! They were always on hand to help and provided us with a lot of information on how best to enjoy the area.
On the first day, we were reluctant to use the scooter due to the uneven road leading to the property and tried walking around the area (not recommended). When Carlos heard about our little walkabout he kindly offered to drive us to the nearby mart to get supplies as the area is not a very walkable one (no footpaths, many slopes). We were very touched, but decided to try using the scooter for the next two days. In the end, the roads were not as bad as we thought they were going to be and we explored the beaches on our third day.
Cable TV with a plethora of channels, a well-equipped kitchen (it had a blender for smoothies!) and a cute little basket of tropical fruit made the whole stay complete. It was a great stay, and we'd love to come back!
This host has 88 reviews for other properties.View Other Reviews
About the Host, Carlos
Carlos is an artist painter residing in Bali for 30 years.
He enjoys nature and likes traveling.
It has been such a pleasure hosting world travelers and people from all walks of life.


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The Attorney-General's office has refused to elaborate on a report that Australia has decided against joining an international effort to make governments more transparent and accountable.
Privacy blog Open and Shut reported the news Friday, quoting "someone following the initiative closely".
A spokesman for the Attorney-General's office did not respond directly to questions posed by iTnews on why Australia had declined membership of the Open Government Partnership initiative.
When asked by iTnews whether the Government had "passed" on membership and why, the Attorney-General's spokesman responded that it was "not true to say that the Australian Government is 'not interested' in joining the Open Government Partnership."
Neither iTnews nor Open and Shut suggested disinterest by the Federal Government.
"The Government is considering and consulting on the initiative," the spokesman said, citing a meeting attended by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in July last year.
The spokesman appeared to question the worthiness of Australian participation.
"Australia is one of the most transparent democracies in the world," the spokesman said.
Questions directed to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade were referred to the Attorney-General's department.
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Many of the partnership's declarations appear to align with the Government's commitment to open government.
The partnership commits to increasing efforts "to systematically collect and publish data on government spending and performance for essential public services and activities".
Member countries are expected to provide "high-value information", including raw data, in a timely manner, in formats that the public can easily locate, understand and use, and in formats that facilitate reuse.
They must provide access to "effective remedies" when information or the corresponding records are improperly withheld, including through effective oversight of the recourse process.
They must also promote open standards for civil society access to public data rate highly, as well the interoperability of government information systems.
The partnership places a premium on "new technologies" for information sharing, public participation, and collaboration.
"We commit to developing accessible and secure online spaces as platforms for delivering services, engaging the public, and sharing information and ideas."
OGP commits a country to engaging non-government groups and the business community to identify effective practices and innovative approaches for leveraging new technologies to empower people and promote transparency in government.
Delegates from 53 countries will come together in Brazil for the partnership's 2012 annual meeting next month.
The partnership was launched on September 20, 2011, when the eight founding governments (Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States) endorsed an Open Government Declaration, and announced their country action plans.
Since September, OGP has welcomed the commitment of 43 additional governments to join the Partnership.
OGP describes itself as a new multilateral initiative that aims to secure "concrete commitments" from governments to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance.
To become a member of OGP, participating countries must embrace a high-level Open Government Declaration; deliver a country action plan developed with public consultation; and commit to independent reporting on their progress going forward.
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The former chair of a Republican-leaning PAC said Thursday that a PAC controlled by House Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, made a transfer to his PAC days after the Legislature passed a ban on the practice and hours before Gov. Bob Riley signed the ban into law.
The news came after the chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party accused Republican legislative leaders of breaking the law against PAC-to-PAC transfers, which a spokesman for Hubbard vigorously rejected.
"Not only did the PAC the Speaker was affiliated with abide by the law, but it disclosed every penny," said Todd Stacy, a spokesman for Hubbard. "It was all out there, disclosed for the people to see."
NETPAC sent $5,000 to 136 Years PAC on December 20, 2010, according to 136 Years PAC chairman John Ross, a former Alabama Republican Party executive director. Ross said the transfer — made days after the Hubbard-led House approved the PAC-to-PAC ban — paid bills as the PAC was being terminated.
"We accepted that transaction the morning of the 20th," Ross said in an interview. "It was perfectly legal."
Hubbard was listed as treasurer of NETPAC.
In its successful bid for the Alabama Legislature last year, the Alabama Republican Party campaigned on ethics reform and promised a ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers, a practice traditionally used to hide the source of political contributions. Hubbard touted the legislation in article on his website dated October 17, 2010.
"Republicans understand that we must limit the influence of special interests who control much of what happens in Montgomery," he wrote. "A Republican majority will introduce legislation to require all spending by lobbyists be reported — even down to a cup of coffee — and ban PAC-to-PAC transfers, which hide the true identity of a campaign's financial support."
Riley called a special legislative session following the election. The Legislature passed a PAC-to-PAC ban on December 15, which became effective immediately after Riley signed it into law on December 20.
A Riley-chaired PAC admitted last week to accepting $50,000 from the Republican State Leadership Committee, three months after the governor signed the ban into law.
Earlier in the day, the chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party accused Hubbard and Senate Majority Leader Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills of violating the state's ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers. Mark Kennedy, chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, cited a check written on December 20 by Monica Cooper, then an aide to Waggoner, to 136 Years PAC. Two days later, the New Alabama Leadership Committee, of which Cooper was treasurer, wrote her a $100,000 check for "reimbursement."
"It's a cover-up, it's a ruse, and we not only as Democrats but as Alabama citizens take offense to that," he said.
Cooper said in an interview this afternoon that she had been directed by Waggoner, chairman of the New Alabama Leadership Committee, to write a check from that PAC to 136 Years PAC. Cooper said she inadvertently used a personal checking account for the amount. The check had cleared, she said, before it could be canceled, and they reimbursed her from the New Alabama Leadership Committee.
"I literally grabbed the wrong checkbook," Cooper said. She said she did not know what time of day the check was written on the 20th.
Cooper stepped down from Waggoner's office earlier this year to take a new job, and was honored with a Senate resolution. Prosecutors in a trial of nine individuals accused of buying and selling votes related to gambling legislation have said Cooper received payments from VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor, one of the defendants.
Campaign finance records for the New Alabama Leadership Committee also show the following PAC-to-PAC transfers taking place following the signature of the bill:
– Sun PAC, a PAC described as "helping industrial growth" that received the majority of its funding from gambling interests, transferred $1,000 to the New Alabama Leadership Committee on December 21.
– Gulf PAC, a PAC organized by University of South Alabama retirees, transferred $1,000 to the New Alabama Leadership Committee on December 21.
– The South Alabama PAC of Higher Ed, another PAC closely tied to the University of South Alabama that threw most of its support behind Republican candidates, transferred $3,000 to the New Alabama Leadership Committee on December 23.
Waggoner said in statement any errors were "clearly unintentional."
"We will begin working immediately with our finance team and attorneys to identify and return any inappropriate contributions, regardless of size," he said.
Under the state's Fair Campaign Practices Act, violations of the ban on PAC-to-PAC transfers are Class A misdemeanors, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine. The complaints have been forwarded to Montgomery County District Attorney Ellen Brooks.
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Betty Jewell Scalf, age 64, 414 Rambling Road, Jonesborough, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2014, following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 6, 1949, in Erwin and was a daughter of the late Vestal and Georgia Bell McNabb Jewell.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Scalf was a Wal-Mart associate at the Browns Mill location for approximately eleven years prior to her retirement in 2012.
She loved family, friends, and pets as well as all God's nature and outdoor beauty. She also loved planting flowers and tending her garden.
Other than her parents, Mrs. Scalf was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Jewell; and one sister, Phyllis Tipton.
She is survived by her loving husband of forty five years, Tex Autry Scalf Sr.; three sons: Tex Autry Scalf Jr., Tony Scalf and wife, Karen, and Matthew Jewell, all of Jonesborough; special sister, Virginia "Lee" Jewell, of the home; two other sisters: Daisy Jewell, Burnsville, NC, and Carolyn Jewell, California; one grandson, Harlan Scalf; two granddaughters: Heather Scalf, Jonesborough, and Michelle Bowling, Chuckey; Numerous nieces and nephews; all her special friends and pets also survive.
Graveside service for Mrs. Scalf will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 1:45 p.m. at the VA Mountain Home National Cemetery. Reverend Ron Fender will officiate. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the family through our complimentary, interactive Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com.
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A pair of Elbert County residents are facing drug charges after a traffic stop late Friday evening.
According to a press release from the Elbert County Sheriff's Office, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on Hartwell Highway after clocking a vehicle going 75mph in a 55mph zone.
As a result of that stop, 25-year-old Willie Maxwell of a Limo Road residence in Elberton was arrested.
He was charged with felony charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, and was also charged with Speeding in Excess of Maximum Limits and Possession of Drug Related Objects.
Another individual, identified as 25-year-old David Rucker of a Hunter Road address, was also arrested on a misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana charge.
Both were transported to the Elbert County Detention Center after their arrests, and were later released on bond.


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The city of Lexington's Law Department is revisiting its decision not to release the criminal case file of former state lawmaker Steve Nunn until after Nunn has completed his life sentence in prison. The Herald-Leader had requested the case file under the Kentucky Open Records Act after Nunn, 58, pleaded guilty on June 28 to fatally shooting his ex-fiancée, Amanda Ross. The police department, citing a 1992 Kentucky Supreme Court decision, responded with a letter saying the request would not be fulfilled until Nunn completed his life sentence in prison.


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A Summerville woman hurled her truck into a townhouse near Goose Creek on Friday morning, according to authorities.
The 68-year-old woman was driving a pick-up truck at around 9:37 a.m. when she tried pulling into a parking spot on Pineshadow Drive, officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said.
The driver mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake pedal and sent her truck into a residence, officials said.
No one was injured and the driver was not cited.
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It's good till the plastic wrapped Ronnie. Take him out and it would be good I think.
Actually its a Glowing Transparency over the plain shot...Originally Posted by dolphinfan2k5
At any rate, I don't really like the effect. I like the rest of the wallpaper but I think you should remove that picture, and move the background picture to the right and make it a little more visible. If you try any of these changes, post it.Originally Posted by HULKFish
OK, you talked me into taking the effect off of Ronnie... I made a couple more changes too that I think makes it more symetrical.Originally Posted by dolphinfan2k5
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Between 28 March and 2 April, the European thematic week on population and family issues called "Europe for Families, Families for Europe", will include a set of international expert, scientific and civil conferences, at an informal meeting of ministers for demography and family matters. Finally, a big public event called "Family Festival with Europe" at Millenary.
A special press conference was held by Miklós Réthelyi, Minister for National Resources, Miklós Soltész, Minister of State for Social, Family and Youth Affairs, and Enikő Győri, Minister of State for EU Affairs. The 3 ministers and their colleagues arrived with their children and grandchildren, asking journalists to do the same. The children were awaited with a drawing and play corner, serving them pancakes and cocoa.
Enikő Győri stressed that the Hungarian Presidency wishes to create a tradition, by putting families and family policy in the spotlight. She added that the adoption of the six-law package, aiming to reinforce budget and macro-economic supervision, a priority for the Presidency. It is also closely linked to families and family policy.
The reason is that the reform of the EU's economic governance, mainly intends to prevent Member States from funding their expenditures from debts to the detriment of future generations. "Bringing indebtedness to a halt, helps our children regain their future and opportunities," the Minister of State pointed out.
EU also seen as one big family
Enikő Győri presented a drawing, submitted to "My Message to Europe", a contest jointly announced by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and National Resources. The contest invited school children to send European politicians messages about their perception of Europe's future.
The Minister of State presented a drawing which she believed to convey the message that Europe must be family-friendly. As she put it, the European Union is also "a big family of 27 members. We sometimes quarrel, but this happens in any family."
The Minister of State for EU Affairs, added that in a properly functioning community, cohesion means the assumption of a common fate, mutual recognition and a set of shared values. She believes cohesion policy is a fine example of the existence of these values in "the EU family", where developed countries help poorer ones to bridge the gap.
At the same time, mutual recognition also matters: "in the EU, every Member State is heard, when decisions are made. Indeed, in certain matters Malta, the smallest country, and Germany, the biggest one, have the same weight", Ms Győri reminded. The Minister of State ended up saying, the Presidency proposes to make 2014 the European Year of Families.
Having children gives parents more opportunities
Minister Miklós Réthelyi, recalled that "Europe for Families, Families for Europe" is not merely the name of a single event, but the motto of an entire thematic week on population issues, organised by the Presidency. The unfavourable demographic trends in Hungary, and in the entire European Union, have prompted the Presidency and the ministry to deal with family policy as a major issue. Mr Réthelyi encouraged having children: "the more children you have, the greater your chances."
New challenges
Minister of State Miklós Soltész, talked about the importance of equal opportunities and the family. He believes the next great challenge for youth policy, is the way to prepare young people for family life. This was the lesson of the conference, held by European youth, Directors General for Youth Affairs and representatives of the European Commission in Gödöllő, in early March.
Work and family balance
The Secretary of State announced that the next few days will witness several events in Hungary, concerning this policy area. The series of events will be concluded by the informal meeting of EU Ministers for Family Matters on 4 April, to be attended by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. At the meeting, the Hungarian Presidency wants to involve Poland, in the adoption of a declaration on the reconciliation of family and work life; and its impact on demographic dynamics.
The special press conference in Budapest, was finished by Zoltán Gloviczki, Deputy Secretary of State for Education of the Ministry for National Resources, who entertained the children of attendees with magic tricks.


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Through those five years
Thank you for giving me a wonderful boy with his eyes of yours
Thank you for creating a timing dream
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A 21-year-old man faces charges of attempted murder and armed robbery after a shooting Thursday at the corner of Sumner and Attaway streets in North Charleston.
North Charleston police arrested Travis West of Sumner Avenue after the 2 p.m. incident and he remains locked up at the Charleston County jail.
A man flagged down an officer at the intersection as police were responding to a 911 hang-up call. The officer found 22-year-old Terrance Green of North Charleston lying on the backseat of a car with a gunshot wound to his upper right arm, according to a police report.
The officer told the men with Green to wait for paramedics to arrive, but they tried to drive off and get him help on their own, police said. Officers stopped the car and had the men wait until medical help arrived. Green was then transported to an area hospital, a police report stated.
A man in a nearby corner store told police he heard a single gunshot and then Green stumbled into the store bleeding from his arm.
Police spoke with West a short time later. He told officers a man pulled a gun on him and forced him to accompany him to see Green, whom West described as a friend, a police report stated. The gunman then shot Green and robbed him of money, he told police.
Police spokesman Spencer Pryor said the incident was confusing and a lack of cooperation from the victim made things more difficult. In the end, police arrested West after determining he was one of the men who robbed Green, he said.
Investigators are still working to identify the gunman, Pryor said.
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I agree that West and Chandler show up to play sporadically, I would rather have mediocre players that play hard and with passion every game than good players who only show up once in a while. I have watched every game this season and sometimes it looks like they would rather be any where else than playing basketball. I believe that kind of attitude becomes infectious and dangerous for the whole team.
CP3 is own his own out there and it's a shame that his team mates don't have enough personal pride to want to play hard every single game.
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53 CHAPTER 5 Low-Cost, Quickly Implementable Improvements This chapter defines the criteria for low-cost and quickly gram rewards projects that could be implemented in one implementable improvements to address freight mobility to three construction seasons. Such projects tend to have constraints and presents strategies for addressing them. Infor- smaller right-of-way footprints, lack significant environ- mation presented in this chapter is based primarily on the mental impacts, have community support, and are unlikely results of the stakeholder interviews and surveys. This chapter to be delayed by other project development factors. "Low also presents examples of low-cost, quickly implementable cost" is defined as being between $50,000 and $2 million. improvements aligned with the freight mobility constraints "Quickly implementable" includes projects that can be by mode. built within 3 years. � New Jersey DOT has a program called Fast Moves, which funds projects of up to $10 million. It does not have specific 5.1 Definition of Low-Cost, Quickly thresholds for "quickly implementable" or "low cost," but it Implementable Improvements considers Fast Moves projects to be so because they gener- An important element in determining low-cost and quickly ally lack extensive right-of-way or environmental complex- implementable strategies to mitigate mobility constraints is to ities. Costs range from less than $2 million to more than determine how stakeholders vary in their definition of low-cost $10 million. and quickly implementable improvements. The following sec- � California DOT (Caltrans) has not developed a formal tions discuss the modal definitions and summarize the charac- definition of a low-cost freight mobility project. However, teristics of low-cost improvements followed by a generalized a low-cost project may only address certain elements of a definition with caveats for each mode. problem or alleviate the congestion for a few years. Low-cost projects may be more associated with an initial project phase than with a particular strategy or program for building an 5.1.1 Highways entire low-cost freight mobility project. The agencies interviewed differ significantly when defining � Ohio DOT produced more than 700 quickly implementable what would constitute a low-cost or quickly implementable and low-cost projects when it began an intensive and project. In general, a low-cost and quickly implementable focused safety program in the mid-2000s. The projects were improvement could be defined as one that does not require driven exclusively by safety and not by freight mobility. Proj- special programming, does not require right-of-way acquisi- ects included basic improvements such as enhanced lane tion, and is within budget limitations enabling implementation markings to delineate through lanes in areas of "lane drops." at a district level. The consensus was that a low-cost improve- Pavement with poor friction was treated with thin overlays ment project should be on the order of $1 million or less, and in areas where rear-end crashes were common. Lighting and "quickly implementable" was considered to be 1 year or less. signage were improved. To contrast, most agreed that a project requiring an investment of $10 million was a fairly major effort. Outside of these specific programs, the personnel who were Some specific examples of the definitions are presented interviewed across all responding agencies gave wide ranges in below: their personal descriptions of what are "low cost" and "quickly implementable." Officials who were accustomed to addressing � Oregon DOT has a specific program that targets low- deficient system interchanges indicated that "low cost" could cost, quickly implementable freight projects. The pro- be as high as $20 million. A project of $20 million that addressed


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March 12 – July 26, 2015
Finland: Designed Environments looks at the explosion of
creativity in Finnish design over the last 15 years. Examples
of furnishings, fashion, and craft, as well as architecture and
urbanism, illustrate how nearly every aspect of Finnish life
incorporates thoughtful design thinking—from city streets and
summer homes to fashion and food—and is marked by sensitivity
to form and material. The exhibition is the first significant U.S.
museum presentation since the 1990s to examine contemporary Finnish
Organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Image: Jopo bicycle, 2000 (update of
1965 design). Eero Rislakki
and Erkki Rahikainen (designer of 1965 original model), Erkki
Rahikainen (engineer of original model), Markku Autero
(designer of 2000 model)
In conjunction with Finland: Designed Environments, EETBAR is Ballard is offering a discount on Finnish pancakes at brunch and Finnish meatballs at dinner! Yum!
When you visit the Museum, ask for the coupon at the Admissions Desk.
August 13 – November 8, 2015
Keep Clam and Carry On: The Ivar
Haglund Story consists of 3-dimensional objects, film, and
photographs that document seafood magnate and global adventurer
Ivar Haglund's extraordinary life and
accomplishments—emphasizing his Scandinavian heritage,
innovation and entrepreneurship.
December 4, 2015 – February 28, 2016
Denmark, Norway and Sweden share a "spirited"
tradition of enjoying beer and aquavit – sometimes together,
sometimes separately. This exhibition explores the cultural
history of these beverages, follows those drinking traditions to
Scandinavian-American communities, and answers questions like
"What IS aquavit, anyway?" and "How do you
'skål' correctly?" Fun,
informative, and engaging, this exhibition will travel to
Scandinavian museums across the United States between 2015 and
Image: Aquavit from
Old Ballard Liquor Co. on display at Yulefest 2014. Photo by Jason
April 4 – June 21, 2015
Dual Exposures by Diana Velasco explores two bodies ofwork: the
"Portraits" series highlights subjects who have a
Danish parent and a non-Danish parent, presented twice in each
photograph to illustrate the two cultural and national backgrounds
they carry. The "Family Album" feature snapshots from
the photographer's family albums, where she has manipulated
and mixed pictures of her parents and herself. Through the pictures
she imagine what her life would have been like if she had grown up
in Spain instead of in Denmark.
The exhibition is particularly
timely, as Danish citizenship policies are currently undergoing a
fundamental change. While traditionally dual citizenship has not
been possible in Denmark– forcing people to choose between
two identities–the Danish parliament recently voted to
approve dual citizenship. The law change is expected to come into
force in the summer of 2015.
Warner Sallman: The Master Painter
April 11, 2015 - April 21, 2015
A son of Finnish and Swedish immigrants, the Chicago-born commercial artist and
painter Warner Sallman (1892-1968) has been cited by the New York Times as one of the
most recognized artists of the 20th century. Sallman's most popular and iconic image,
the Head of Christ, has been reproduced over 1 billion times. A selection of Sallman's
works, both Christian and secular, will be displayed on the second floor from April
11-21 at the Nordic Heritage Museum.
The Color of
Time: Ballard from Dusk to Dawn
September 19 – November 16, 2014
Tod Gangler's newest body of photographic work is a collection of
views and visions of Ballard as it appears in the 21st century. He
captures Ballard at all times of day, encompassing various notions
of time, from hours to seasons and years. This extensive exhibition
will showcase Gangler's photography, which is simultaneously
fleeting and fixed, providing multiple dimensions of particular
Support for The Color of Time: Ballard from Dusk to
Dawn was provided by:
Odin's Eye
October 10 – November 9, 2014
Odin's Eye art exhibit seeks to
build an inspirational bridge between Americans and Icelanders as
artists visually interpret the
Home Sweet Home
September 12-September 30
This installation of work and related drawings by French artist
Laurence Landois is inspried by the story of Edith Macefield, who
famously turned down one million dollars to sell her home in
Ballard to make way for commercial development. The installation is
guest-curated by Laurie LeClair.
Modern: Design for Living
May 16 – August 31, 2014
The Nordic Heritage Museum went "Mad Men" with the
eye-catching and interactive exhibition Danish Modern: Design for
Living. On view from May 16 through August 31, the exhibit
highlighted the unique furnishing designed and made in Denmark
during the 1950s and 1960s.
Dozens of vintage pieces from the period were on display by
designers such as Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Niels Otto
Møller, Borge Mogensen, and Hans Wegner. Wegner is featured with
his most popular designs including the Round Chair, later known
simply as "the Chair" after it gained wide popularity in televised
presidential debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
In addition, light fixtures, tablewares and serving pieces, and
toys were included in the exhibition, as well as examples of
marketing campaigns that brought Danish design to American
consumers. Visitors could also listen to six contemporary Danish
designers describe their work in relation to the question "What
makes design Danish?"
The exhibition was produced by the Museum of Danish America in Elk
Horn, Iowa.
Image: Egg chair and ottoman by Arne Jacobsen, designed in 1958.
Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art
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Deed of Family Arrangement
A Deed of Family Arrangement (or Deed of Variation as they are also known) is a document which rewrites a person's Will after they have died. The point is that sometimes it is just not sensible for those stated in the Will to benefit. And they may neither wish nor need to benefit. In these circumstances a deed of family arrangement can pass the benefits on to others. For example, the children of the original beneficiary might be in greater need.
Why a Deed of Family Arrangement?
The reason for preparing a Deed of Family Arrangement is generally either to save inheritance tax or capital gains tax, or for family reasons. Perhaps a deceased person may have given their entire estate to their spouse under a Will but the surviving spouse wishes to leave a sum of money directly to the children who are in greater immediate need.
Rather than the spouse giving the money to the children which would be classed as a gift for tax purposes, the Deed of Family Arrangement would "rewrite" the Will. So that, effective for tax purposes, the sum of money was a legacy given by the deceased to the children under their Will and not by the surviving spouse.
Or maybe the Last Will has not been updated for years and leaves out a family member who needs to be dealt with fairly.
A Deed of Family Arrangement is a very useful instrument and can be created no later than 2 years after the date of death. However, all the affected beneficiaries under the Will must be in agreement to the change being made. The deadline for tax purposes is absolute. A deed of family arrangement must be sorted out at the earliest possible opportunity, or the chance may be missed.
The Deed of Family Arrangement can also be used in where a deceased person did not leave a Will, i.e. an Intestacy. The deed could re-route monies from family members who are entitled to inherit under the intestacy rules to another relative, charity or friend. Too many inheritances go to people who don't need them as people fail to review their legal planning on a regular basis. Better to help those who can make better use of the inheritance, perhaps.
Click the link here if you think a deed of family arrangement may be of benefit to your family.