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A new season calls for new hair—and we're not talking about subtle highlights. There must be something in the water because everyone from Hollywood's A-list to in-demand fashion models are going short, changing their color, or even—in one case—shaving part of their head! If you want to make a change, but still need some inspiration, we promise you'll find it above.
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Rita Ora might change her hair on a weekly basis, but she's not shy about sharing that it's not always hers. She did, however, debut her new, very real, hair cut at Milan Fashion Week, specifically: a choppy pixie cut that's longer in the front, a la Jennifer Lawrence.
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New York It-girl Annabelle Dexter-Jones kept her baby bangs but ditched her bob for a super short, perfectly tousled take on the pixie.
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Julianne Hough's been out and about with a new guy and a new cut. The side parted pixie feels retro, and yet right on trend.
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After watching all of Beyonce's videos for the singer's latest eponymous album, model Hilary Rhoda just had to go short. She debuted the edgy cut on Vogue.com last month.
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Sure we've already talked about Kate Mara's platinum bob, but can you blame us? It's just so good.
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Taylor Swift threw herself a hair-cutting party in London, with the help of Cara Delevingne and Ellie Goulding, and emerged with a sophisticated feathered cut that hits right above her shoulders.
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Soo Joo Park was one of the most talked about models at New York Fashion Week. Yes, there's her killer street style, but her platinum blonde bob didn't hurt!
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Proving that a bob doesn't have to be straight or textured, Katy Perry debuted her new cut with curls, at the Elle UK Style Awards in London.
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Beauty blogger Emily Weiss, founder of Into the Gloss, went platinum blonde a couple of months ago, but she's slowly transitioned to an icy, almost gray blonde that feels one step ahead of the curve.
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Kate Bosworth might have dyed her hair red to play an imaginary character (she's co-starring with Kristen Stewart in Still Alice), but it looks just as good in real life!
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Stylist and model Kate Foley popped up at New York Fashion Week with shades of pink peeking out from under her long blonde locks. (Here's the easiest way to try this look without committing!)
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Katie Holmes' new, mid-length cut looks very uptown when pin-straight—one more reason to break out your flat iron!
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Rihanna's new Cleopatra cut—blunt bangs and thick mid-length hair—matches the Egyptian-inspired tattoo on her chest.
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Though her long, healthy blonde locks had become something of a signature, actress Brit Marling let them go right before the Sundance Film Festival this year (here, she's at Reed Krakoff's F/W 14 fashion show).
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Eugene Water & Electric Board directors say energy saving/smart meters are coming, but only for customers who want them. Program opponents argue the new policy doesn't go far enough.
More state Community Corrections Act cash is on the way to Lane County
New report says more people are arriving for Lane County vacations and spending more $$$.
The Our Money, Our Transit group has gone to court to try and stop Lane Transit District from building an Em-X bus route in west Eugene.
Change of venue for veggies and fruit seekers--the 5Th Street Market
After 12 hours of talks there was no breakthrough Wednesday and no new contract between teachers and the Eugene 4J School District.
The controversial west Eugene EmX rapid bus route is about to move to a new phase: some actual work. But while engineers do their planning, project opponents are ready to file court appeals.
Saturday marks a big step forward for the Eugene Mission near downtown and for homeless women seeking a better life.
Another new air route is coming to the Eugene Airport.
Olive Street between 12th and 13th avenues will be closed for approximately six months starting April 1 to protect motorists, cyclists and pedestrians from heavy equipment and construction activity on a major housing project being constructed by Capstone Collegiate Communities.
Authorities say another derelict boat was removed from an Oregon beach north of Florence.
The Eugene Fire and Police departments respond to a home on Chambers Street after chair catches fire.
The Umpqua Valley High School Rodeo Club hosts the 2013 Southern Oregon High School Rodeo through the weekend at the Oregon Horse Center.
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Jeff Wilpon is optimistic about new deals for Wright and Dickey
Jeff Wilpon said today that he is more optimistic now than a month ago that the Mets can get new deals done with David Wright and R.A. Dickey, the team's beat reporters said on Twitter.
Wilpon, Matt Harvey, Dave Howard and Jay Horwitz were in Far Rockaway serving meals today at a soup kitchen, after which Wilpon talked to reporters about the state of talks with Wright and Dickey.
He said he is encouraged more and more each day as the process moves along, "because there's been back and forth conversations."
However, he added that he could see a scenario where both or one enters next season without a new deal in place.
In the end, if he had to rank the three scenarios, he would first prefer to sign both players and keep them long term, followed by keeping them and letting them play out next season, which was followed by trading both players.
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OK, so, what? The Mets have options, they're negotiating, they'd like each player to stay, but they aren't closing any doors on any possible outcomes. Great. That's probably how it should be, right?
I don't like that Wilpon said in public that there is chance no deal is worked out, and the Mets enter next year with both players moving closer and closer to free agency. But, that could also be a negotiating tactic, so who knows? No one said this was going to be easy.


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Accounting & MBA
Accounting, B.S.
Aeronautical Science, B.S.
Aeronautical Science, B.S. - Mission Aviation
Air Traffic Control, A.S.
Air Traffic Management, B.S.
Air Traffic Management, B.S. - Professional Flight Concentration
Aircraft Systems, B.S.
Aircraft Systems, B.S. - Computer Science
Aircraft Systems, B.S. - Design Technology
Aircraft Systems, B.S. - Electrical Technology
Aircraft Systems, B.S. - Maintenance Management
Aircraft Systems, B.S. - Mechanical Technology
Aviation Studies, B.S.
Biblical Studies, B.A.
Biology, B.S.
Business Administration, B.A.
Business Administration, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S. - Biological
Chemistry, B.S. - Physical
Child Development, B.S.
Christian Ministry - Worship Arts & Youth Ministry
Christian Ministry, B.A.
Christian Ministry, B.A. - Cross-Cultural Ministry
Christian Ministry, B.A. - Ministry Leadership
Christian Ministry, B.A. - Youth Ministry
Christian Ministry, Worship Arts Concentration
Communication, B.A. - Integrated Media Management
Communication, B.S. - Integrated Media Management
Computer Information Systems, B.S.
Computer Science and Engineering Technology, B.S.
Computer Science and Engineering, B.S.
Computer Science and Mathematics, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S. - Game Development Concentration
Computer Science, B.S. - Network Security Concentration
Counseling Psychology, B.S
Counseling Psychology, B.S. and M.A.M.F.T.
Design and Manufacturing Technology, A.S.
Engineering Physics, B.S.
Engineering Technology, B.S. - Aero-Electrical
Engineering Technology, B.S. - Aero-Mechanical
Engineering Technology, B.S. - Electrical
Engineering Technology, B.S. - Materials Joining
Engineering Technology, B.S. - Mechanical
Engineering, B.S. - Mechanical
Engineering, B.S. - Biomedical
Engineering, B.S. - Civil Concentration
Engineering, B.S. - Computer
Engineering, B.S. - Electrical
Engineering, B.S. - Materials Joining
English Language and Literature, B.A.
Finance, B.S.
Forensic Chemistry, B.S.
Health Information Systems, B.S.
Health Sciences B.S.
Health Sciences, B.A.
History-Political Science, B.A.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S.
International Business, B.S.
International Studies, B.A.
Kinesiology with Sports Ministry Concentration
Kinesiology, B.S. - Exercise Science
Kinesiology, B.S. - Sports Communication
Kinesiology, B.S. - Sports Management
Management B.S - General Management - 3 Year Plan
Management, B.S.
Management, B.S. - Human Resource Management
Marketing, B.S.
Mathematics Education, B.S.
Mathematics, B.C. - Applied Statistics
Mathematics, B.S.
Mathematics, B.S. - Biomathematics
Mathematics, B.S. - Financial
Professional Flight, B.S.
Professional Flight, B.S. - Management
Professional Flight, B.S. - Marketing
Professional Flight, B.S. - Military
Psychology, B.A.
Psychology, B.S.
Teacher Ed. - Applied Technology, B.S.
Teacher Ed. - B.S. - 4th - 8th (Generalist)
Teacher Ed. - B.S. - 4th - 8th (Language, Social Studies)
Teacher Ed. - B.S. - 4th - 8th (Mathematics, Science)
Teacher Ed. - B.S. - Early Childhood - 6th Grade
Teacher Ed. - Business Administration, B.S. with CIS
Teacher Ed. - English/Language Arts, B.A.
Teacher Ed. - History, B.A. with Spanish
Teacher Ed. - Kinesiology, B.S.
Teacher Ed. - Life Sciences, B.S.
Teacher Ed. - Physical Sciences, B.S.
Teacher Ed. - Science Composite, B.S.
Teacher Ed. - Social Studies, B.A.
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Accounting Minor
Applied Engineering Technology Minor
Applied Science Minor
Biblical Languages
Biblical Studies Minor
Biology Minor
Business Administration Minor
Chemistry Minor
Christian Ministry Minor
Communication Studies
Computer Science Minor
Cross-Cultural Studies Minor
Design and Manufacturing Technology Minor
Economics Minor
English Language and Literature
English Language Program
Finance Minor
History-Political Science Minor
International Studies
Kinesiology Minor
Legal Studies
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Marketing Minor
Materials Joining Engineering Minor
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Mathematics Minor
Physics Minor
Professional Flight Minor
Psychology Minor
Spanish Studies Minor
TESOL Minor
Worship Arts Minor
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This semester program based in San José, Costa Rica, is offered through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. In addition to the standard program of language and seminars (both semesters), the Latin American Studies Program (LAS) offers four concentrations: Advanced Language and Literature (offered both semesters); Environmental Science and Sustainable Development (offered spring semester); International Business: Management and Marketing (offered fall semester); and Latin American Studies (offered both semesters). All students study the Spanish language and become immersed in the rich culture and history of the Latin American people. Students reside in the homes of Costa Rican families, engage in service projects, and travel within Central America.
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Advanced Language and Literature Concentration
This concentration focuses on the social, cultural, political, economic and religious issues of Latin America in the target language. Students examine how Latin Americans view their neighbors to the north and around the world through conversations, conferences and related literature. This concentration is designed to: (1) expand students Spanish language skills through a seminar taught exclusively in Spanish, a practicum with a Latin American organization, and the daily use of Spanish while living with a Costa Rican host family; (2) examine Latin America through its literature, using it as a means to examine society and culture; (3) meet and interact with prominent literary figures in the region; (4) take part in work/service opportunities; and (5) attend local theatrical and film productions.
Environmental Science and Sustainable Development Concentration
Participants in this concentration explore the natural sciences in a tropical setting and study their influence on the process of sustainability. Students are immersed in a variety of ecosystems: dry forests, lowland rain forests, mountain cloud forests, volcanic regions and beautiful reefs. Costa Rica serves as a natural laboratory. Students of the Environmental Science Concentration will: (1) aid in longitudinal research projects ranging from ecology to ecotourism; (2) examine sustainable development and management of Costa Ricas protected natural areas; (3) investigate the general ecology of several tropical biomes, including highland cloud forests, mangrove forests, coral reefs, lowland rain forests and dry forests; and (4) study from the perspective of an informed Christian steward of the Creation.
International Business: Management and Marketing Concentration
Business concentration students spend an intense five weeks addressing the fundamentals and application of international business. Business concentration students are exposed firsthand to the political, social and economic realities of Latin America and must constantly answer the question: What should the role of Christians be in the face of these realities? Throughout this concentration, students will: (1) meet Latin American business and government leaders; (2) visit plantations, cooperatives, maquilas, and the Bolsa de Valores [the Costa Rican stock exchange]; and (3) participate in a hands-on case study project.
Latin American Studies Concentration
This concentration is interdisciplinary by design. Students are challenged in a seminar that includes diverse perspectives, broad readings and group presentations that respond to scenarios drawn from the contemporary scene. Participants also gain valuable first-hand experiences in related service opportunities. In recent semesters, these have been organized in neighboring countries throughout Latin America. Entitled Uniting Faith and Practice in Latin America, the concentration is designed to: (1) introduce students to several perspectives on faith and practice in the context of Latin America; (2) consider the historical development and current character of multiple religious perspectives in Latin America [Protestant, Catholic, Maya, etc.] and the major issues the Christian church now confronts, including liberation theologies; (3) help students gain an understanding of the approaches to Third World development and the associated policies, especially those of para-church agencies; and (4) challenge students to reflect biblically on the above-mentioned faith perspectives and development theories in order to more fully develop their own Christian approaches to the dilemmas of Latin America. Course content is adapted to changes in Latin American society.


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The Truman Administration is now endeavoring to prove its liberalism through the armed services. The Congressional civil war on civil rights has made it impossible for the Administration to show its sincerity on this vital part of the Fair Deal program with legislation this year. Enforcement of fair racial policies in the Army, Navy and Air Force, however, is well within the Administration's power.
The North Atlantic pact, which involves one of the most fateful decisions in American history, is being discussed in a series of articles in the New Republic. Last week Captain B. H. Liddell Hart, noted British military expert, analyzed the defensibility of Western Europe, and in an editorial we gave our reasons for believing that the North Atlantic pact deserves support. The article below, by Blair Bolles, offering an argument against the plan, is published for its intrinsic interest.
The liberal, as we understand it, is the person who sincerely wants as many of the good things of this world for his fellow man as he does for himself. His credo is the Bill of Rights (still a very revolutionary document), the Roosevelt Bill of Human Rights, the Truman Civil Rights Program, and all legislation stemming from them.
The fortunate few who can afford Fortune were treated in the November issue to an essay by John Chamberlain on "The Businessman in Fiction." Preaching in Henry Luce's tabernacle for the already converted, Chamberlain made a fervent plea for faith in the businessman not only as the source from whom all our blessings flow, but also as a beneficent force in the culture and an admirable family man and community-conscious citizen who has been treated villainously by the ingrate novelists. Chamberlain's discussion of the novelists from William Dean Howells and Frank Norris to Norman Mailer and Hiram
Doing Fine, Thanks Sir: My heart was wrung as I read in your issue of May 24 about the hardships the English people are suffering. But then I suddenly came to, and realized that Mr. Whiteside must be writing about me. After all, I came here two years ago with my wife and three small children, and we've lived on British rations ever since. All of us are well, and all have put on weight. How is it done? I give top marks to the British government for the fairness with which it has distributed the available food. Children are priority No. 1.
Faithful to its responsibilities and unintimidated by the constables of church or state, the picture industry continues to battle on the social barricades. In this summer of coups d'etat, assassination, war and the threat of war, Hollywood has discovered that crime never pays and that history has inflicted a vile libel on the memory of the American Indian. The alarming message sent us by J. Edgar Hoover in the preface to "The Street with No Name" is that America is threatened by gangsterism of unprecedented ferocity.
Instead of visiting the scene of the crime, as I did when the Republicans assembled in Philadelphia, I convened with the Democrats over my receiving sets. Sometimes I used radio and television simultaneously. You get mighty queer effects when you shut off the voice channel on your television set and let the radio commentator supply the background to the scene appearing on the "screen." Or, you can just turn off all the noise and see how foolish the man on television looks as he throws himself into his act.


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July 23rd, 11:30 am - 1:30 pmLyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
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OK I have to admit I was shocked that the NHL even punished
Brandon Prust at all given the way NHL "justice" has been over the years. But
of course the punishment never fits the crime in the NHL and until it does then
the NHL will remain a carnival act mocked by ESPN Sportscenter.
Really just 2 games for breaking Derek Stepan's jaw as it
might be a minor miracle if the Ranger sees Stepan in their lineup before the
playoffs end. Let me get Dan Carcillo out of the way before I go any further as
if the NHL had addressed what happened to Stepan properly then the 10 game ban
on Carcillo would have been the right call.
I know there are plenty of you angry and upset over the "punishment"
but at the same time this is what you should expect from the NHL after all this
time. C'mon after Brandon Prust called Chris Kreider's hit on Carey Price "accidentally
on purpose" then here Prust goes injuring a player.
Even worse is if you take the time to watch the NHL's video
clip on the hit then their own wording actually makes a stronger case for a
longer suspension. This was not "interference" this was a clear attempt to
injure a player and had the four on-ice officials called Prust on this hit then
real punishment would have happened.
After all how do you say "10 games suspension" for a play
that wasn't even a penalty during the game? That would have called out those
officials for missing the play in the first place. Now we can't have that now
can we?
See for years I have wanted the NHL to change how they
punish players for dirty play. There are way too many "punishments" like the
one handed out to Prust while the injured player is out weeks or even months.
What I want to see done is the suspension having 2 parts.
The first part is the offending player is suspended for as
long as the player he injured remains unable to play. Once the injured player
returns to play then the second phase of his punishment begins which is the
number of games the player was due to be suspended. If the play takes place
during the end of the season or playoff series then the player is suspended for
the number of days it takes the injured player to recover starting with the
first day of the next season.
Let's also address the four on-ice officials who somehow
never saw this play? Maybe "Instant Replay" needs to be expanded to cover plays
like this one. After all at this time of the year the guys in stripes are
supposedly the very best that the NHL has to offer.
How can you continue to allow this crew to work such
important games when they totally miss someone getting hurt? In any event the
Rangers suffer a serious loss to their lineup right at a crucial point of the
Maybe the Rangers have their rallying cry to fire them up
but it will really stink that the Rangers wind up losing this series after
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Fashion's resident enfant terrible, Alexander McQueen, is always one to watch and the gorgeous multifaceted show he presented for fall was particularly enchanting. The idea for the elaborate autumnal collection started with the 600-year-old elm in the designer's garden, proving that inspiration really can stem from anything-even your own backyard! McQueen created his designs for an imaginary muse who emerges from the aforementioned tree to meet a prince and become a queen. His fairytale was expertly conveyed at every level, from the splendidly regal jewelry (befitting of an Indian Maharani) to the sumptuous fabrics and colors (ranging from gothic black lace to royal red feathers) used to construct the various looks.
Back-story aside, as we considered the collection's fusion of monarchical coats, tulle petticoat-like skirts, and white tights, we also couldn't help but immediately visualize additional inhabitants within McQueen's visionary tree-perhaps the cast of The Tudors putting on a dark production of The Nutcracker? Wherever your imagination takes you, it is clear that each of McQueen's pieces are dramatic enough to tell their own story, if you let them. We will forever lust after many of these fall pieces-specifically his Lace Panel Coat Dress ($3680), Embellished Stud Belt ($630) and Union Jack Clutch ($1400)-but we thought it wise to find a few less costly pieces that share the collection's theatrical and regal spirit. Read on for the finest McQueen-style articles around, selections fitting the designer's royal muse, at a price even we commoners can afford.-Jessica Amento
1. Arden B Ethnic Pendant Necklace ($44, 323.954.9150)
Prior to designing his fall collection, McQueen visited India for a month to gather additional inspiration. One look at the sequined flats and jeweled diadems that came down the runway and it's clear that his trip was successful! As such, we chose this gorgeously ornate necklace from Arden B because it specifically reminds us of the chandelier earrings worn by McQueen's models.
2. Topshop Bandstand Military Jacket ($130)
The instrumental cover of Nirvana's "Come As You Are" that played during McQueen's runway show complemented his riveting designs so well that it evoked euphoric sentiments in every last audience member (or so we hear). The high neckline and Victorian punk feeling of this Topshop coat stirs up similar emotions among those of us at WhoWhatWear.com headquarters. You can wear it over a tulle skirt and white tights for a faithful ode to McQueen's vision, though it will work equally well with your favorite tee from The Row and a slim pair of jeans.
3. Nine West Iam Ankle Bootie ($109)
The juxtaposition of the leather-on-lace detailing in McQueen's collection is captured perfectly by these booties. It seems our entire office has ordered a pair, so we suggest you do the same before they sell out!
4. Mischen Bow Pin ($95)
Fashion always relies heavily on the details, so we were thrilled to find this exquisite adornment. You can add it to a completely "Inspired By" outfit or pin it on an otherwise basic jacket for subtle hint of McQueen style. Either way, it will give your ensemble the perfect finishing touch!
5. Benefit Brow Zings ($30)
McQueen's makeup artist, Peter Phillips, kept the models' beauty look minimal, but placed a strong emphasis on their eyebrows. You can achieve a similar dramatic facade by drawing and shaping your brows with this awesome defining kit from Benefit. It has all the mini tools (tweezers, wax, blending brush) needed for creating perfect brows!
6. ASOS Lace Gloves ($8)
These gloves could have easily served as an accessory in our Currently Channeling: Tim Burton story, because they are precisely in line with the current gothic trend. This is an excellent way to work lace into your outfit without committing to a larger look.
7. Victoria's Secret Pleated Skirt ($60)
McQueen proved he was well named by crafting high-volume silhouettes of tulle, embroidered knits, and ermine that are suitable for royalty. This shimmering silver full skirt is equally regal and you can revisit our Who What Wear TV: Fall Skirt Trends episode for fresh ideas on how to wear it!


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We are a small family run, eco-resort. We rely only on the job we do at the resort and the word of mouth that generates.
The integrity of the representation of our resort on this website, and many Independent Traveler Reviews is the best way for you to know what our place is all about.
So please check them out and do contact us if we can be of any assistance to your holiday planning.
Here are some comments from our guest book
Lisa & Tim from New Zealand
Thank you so much for making our stay at Mai Dive so enjoyable, effortless & memorable. You have such a beautiful place and you've all worked really hard (it seems to us) to build it into something you've dreamed about & together you've created something really special. Long may it grow and continue. You've all been so attentive and flexible with our needs and this makes a huge difference to us. Wonderful food - TRULY GREAT FOOD, good company & great facilities - a stunning spot. You've definitely hit our top resort in the pacific spot. Thanks to the staff Epeli, Filo & Mere for your wonderful presence & laughter.
Andrea England from New Zealand
I had a wonderful time diving with Jason and the Mai Dive team. I was warmly welcomed and looked after, and fed very well! The sites around the Great Astrolabe Reef were spectacular, and pristine, surpassing the best dives of the Similans and Great Barrier Reef for hard corals, big pelagics, and sheer proliferation and colour of small fish life. Jason tailored his site choices perfectly for our diving abilities and what we were keen to see. I highly recommend Mai Dive for adventurous, exciting and breath-taking diving!
Jim Shortreed from Canada
I heard from a fellow yachtie way over in Lautoka Fiji that you had just set up a dive resort at the Great Astrolabe Reef. That fellow yachtie had dove with you and some of your students and he recommended that you would be an excellent instructor and that I could do some excellent diving after my certification.
So I made the voyage all the way to Suva and then onward to Ono Island and sure enough found your diving resort. All your equipment was new and the dive computer made it easy to get two dives a day. I enjoyed your instruction and your equipment was great and the dive locations were terrific. I was excited to see sharks on my instruction dives as well as great coral formations and lots of reef fish.
The dives after certification were terrific as well, Vesi Bay coral gardens, the Nagoro Pass, Archway, all great dives with lots of sharks, big fish, sea snakes (not my favorite but other's found them exciting), turtles and lots of reef fish. Current dives, open ocean dives, all were great and well guided.
Thanks for the instruction and the great dives, I found your dive resort before the crowds, years from now people will say, I was at Mai Dive Fiji, and I will reply, I was there first.
Anthony Norris from New Zealand - Tamarillo
So great to see your dream coming true Joe. Thankyou for all your support & hospitality to our many groups that have kayaked pasted here over the last ten years. It nice to be able to stop here overnight now. Jason, Ita and the team, the environment and the food have been fantastic. This is a very unique and special place that I hope to come back to often for many years to come - Vinaka!
Valeria Vanni from Milano Italy
Everything about diving was new to me, to begin with I was even a little bit scared. Working through the book with Jason's help made me much more comfortable. Then in all of the underwater lessons I already knew what to expect. So that enabled me to relax and take my time just getting use to being underwater. I was amazed at what we discovered right from our first training dives, so much so it was sometimes hard to stay focused on the lessons or what we were suppose to be doing. So everyone enjoy your beautiful course and stay focused - if you can!
Kelsey McKinny from SMU - USA
I really enjoyed staying at your up and coming resort. It has been my favorite place to stay in Kadavu outside of the regular village and settlements here. It's the perfect mix of Fijian life and western comforts. This place makes me feel like I could LIVE in Fiji. The FOOD was great too, especially the banana bread!
Gaia Squaru from Milano Italy
I did my open water course on Nukubalavu & Paradise beach when I knew nothing expect for snorkeling and holding my breath when underwater. After a few days I was confident under water and so we began planning 2 or 3 dives a day. We dived inside & outside the reef in currents and even did a couple of night dives. Time between dives where pleasant either on the boat or an isolated beach sunbathing, drinking tea and getting a briefing for the next dive. This diving experience I'll never forget because it gave me the freedom & confidence to go diving everywhere. Jason has been a patient & competent instructor and a great buddy for a new experience of life. I miss Ono Island and hope to come back soon!
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Taylor Swift "Speak Now World Tour" In New York City - November 21, 2011
Taylor Swift and Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls perform during... News PhotoArts Culture and Entertainment,Bestof,Goo Goo Dolls,Horizontal,John Rzeznik,Madison Square Garden,Music,New York City,Performance,Taylor Swift,Topics,Topix,USAPhotographer Larry BusaccaCollection: Getty Images Entertainment 2011 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Taylor Swift and Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls perform during the 'Speak Now World Tour' at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 2011 in New York City. Taylor Swift wrapped up the North American leg of her SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR with two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden this week. In 2011, the tour played to capacity crowds in stadiums and arenas over 98 shows in 17 countries spanning three continents, and will continue in 2012 with shows Australia and New Zealand. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)


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49 U.S. Code § 30124 - Nonuse of safety belts
Source(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e),July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 957; Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title I, § 31202(a)(2),July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 757.)
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|Sept. 9, 1966, Pub. L. 89–563, 80 Stat. 718, § 125; added Oct. 27, 1974, Pub. L. 93–492, § 109, 88 Stat. 1482.
The text of 15:1410b(a) and (c)–(e) is omitted as obsolete. The text of 15:1410b(b)(2) and (3) and (f)(2) and (3) is omitted as unnecessary because of the restatement. The words "After the effective date of the amendment prescribed under subsection (a) of this section" are omitted as executed. The words "prescribed under this chapter" are substituted for "Federal" for consistency in this chapter.
2012—Pub. L. 112–141amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "A motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter may not require or allow a manufacturer to comply with the standard by using a safety belt interlock designed to prevent starting or operating a motor vehicle if an occupant is not using a safety belt or a buzzer designed to indicate a safety belt is not in use, except a buzzer that operates only during the 8-second period after the ignition is turned to the 'start' or 'on' position."
Effective Date of 2012 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 112–141effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) ofPub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
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The Office of Employee/Labor Relations coordinates the hiring process, compliance with employment regulations, the College's labor/management relationship, employee policies and procedures, international employment and employee programs.
Office of Compensation and Benefits
The Office of Compensation and Benefits manages such employee benefits as medical and life insurance, tuition remission, and retirement plans, and insures the timely payment of hourly and salaried employees.
The Human Resources Department is committed to meeting the needs of our faculty and staff. Please look around our website to learn more about Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music.


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Jesus Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
As we continue to bask in the joy of the Easter season, I thought it would be appropriate to reflect on St. Paul's teachings on the Resurrection of Christ. St. Paul himself powerfully encountered the Risen Christ on the Road to Damascus, and this encounter changed his identity and mission forever. St. Paul has left us a treasury of teachings on the Resurrection itself and the profound consequences for the human family and for each of us in our own lives.
The first of Paul's powerful passages comes in his letter to the Romans where he speaks of Christ as the New Adam who reverses the sin and death of Adam. Through the mystery of his death and Resurrection, Christ brings life and grace to all:
Therefore, just as through one person sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all, inasmuch as all sinned–
for up to the time of the law, sin was in the world, though sin is not accounted when there is no law.
But death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin after the pattern of the trespass of Adam, who is the type of the one who was to come.
But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by that one person's transgression the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one person Jesus Christ overflow for the many.
And the gift is not like the result of the one person's sinning. For after one sin there was the judgment that brought condemnation; but the gift, after many transgressions, brought acquittal.
For if, by the transgression of one person, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of justification come to reign in life through the one person Jesus Christ. (Rm 5:15-17)
For Paul, just as the disobedience of Adam brought death to all, the obedience of Christ through his death brings life to all in the Resurrection. In the same way that Original sin affected all of humanity, the Resurrection changes and elevates the entire human family to a dignity beyond measure. Thus, Easter morning is truly the dawn of a new humanity, a new creation transformed and alive in Christ. What then, are the true consequences of the Resurrection of Christ? Paul concludes with this powerful passage:
What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?
Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits us.
Who will condemn? It is Christ Jesus who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us.
What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers,
nor height, nor depth,nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:31-35; 38-39)
Therefore, if Christ is truly raised from the dead and has truly defeated sin and death, then what do we have to be afraid of? This message is particularly important for us to remember this Easter as we presently face many moral, economic, and foreign threats in our world today. We need to remember that ultimately Jesus Christ is victorious, and nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. We must also be convicted that we must work diligently to live and preach the gospel in our own lives in order to bring about Christ's victory and not allow worry, stress, greed, or indifference to rob us of our share in the salvation of Christ.
We also see St. Paul's most explicit and developed teaching on the Resurrection of Christ in his First Letter to the Corinthians. Paul was writing his letter to the Church in Corinth to correct both liturgical abuse and doctrinal error. One of the dangerous heresies circulating around Corinth was a denial of the resurrection of the dead. Paul forcefully corrects this error explaining the consequences of such a teaching:
But if Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then neither has Christ been raised.
And if Christ has not been raised, then empty (too) is our preaching; empty, too, your faith.
Then we are also false witnesses to God, because we testified against God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if in fact the dead are not raised.
For if the dead are not raised, neither has Christ been raised,
and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins.
Then those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.
If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all. (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)
Paul then teaches us the reality of the Resurrection: that Christ is truly alive and has destroyed sin and death forever and that the mystery of the Resurrection transforms us from being dead to sin to being alive in Christ and complete sharers in his victory over death:
Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed,
in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
For that which is corruptible must clothe itself with incorruptibility, and that which is mortal must clothe itself with immortality.
And when this which is corruptible clothes itself with incorruptibility and this which is mortal clothes itself with immortality, then the word that is written shall come about: "Death is swallowed up in victory.
Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 51-57)
Thus, the Resurrection is at the very heart of the Christian faith. If Christ is not truly risen, then all is in vain. However, our hope as Christians lies precisely in that Christ is alive and is present and working in and through the Church. Our task is to live as if Christ is truly risen! Do we really believe that Christ is risen and has truly conquered sin and death? Do our lives truly reflect this? St. Paul challenges us to vibrantly live our lives alive in Christ:
If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.
For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory.
Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry.
Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.
And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.
And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:1-5;12-17)
May we, through the intercession of St. Paul, encounter anew the life and grace of the Risen Christ and become more effective witnesses of the truth of the Resurrection. It is only through the grace, power, and conviction of the Resurrection that we can be the instruments that transform our culture into a culture of life and civilization of love so that all may come to know fullness of life in Christ. Happy Easter!


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Yes, I've not been around much this season, but dammit we need a win.
Screw the Tigers. Screw Valverde and his stupid prediction. Screw rain. Screw the naysayers.
CC is a horse.......he might even eat a horse.......but he will get this team back on track with a win.
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City of Colorado Springs completes its first Greenhouse Gas Inventory
A greenhouse gas inventory accounts for greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted or removed from the atmosphere over a period of time. The City?s GHG inventory has establish a 2007 baseline for the organization that has identified its greatest sources of GHG emissions. The data will help the City to develop informed reduction strategies and assess progress over time.
The City emitted 92,424 metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2007 comprised of 91,989 metric tons of CO2, 39 metric tons of methane, and 397 metric tons of Nitrous Oxide. Using the Environmental Protection Agency?s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, this is equivalent to:
emissions from the
use of 23,767 CO
homes for one year, or
Annual greenhouse gas emissions from
37,446 passenger vehicles, or
emissions from burning
1,023 railcars? worth of coal, or
Greenhouse gas emissions avoided by recycling 65,940 tons of waste instead of sending it to the landfill, or
Carbon sequestered annually by 41,757acres of pine or fir forests.
The City?s GHG inventory used methods of calculation consistent with the Local Government Operations Protocol developed in partnership by The Climate Registry, the California Climate Action Registry, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, and the California Air Resources Board. The City will be able to use the custom inventory tool to conduct future inventories as well. Here are some of the key
As a primarily coal-powered community, 17.7% of the City's greenhouse gas emissions came from purchased energy (i.e. electricity) with another 13.1% from mobile sources (i.e. vehicle fuel/air conditioning refrigerants), 9.8% from stationary combustion (i.e. natural gas and generators), and 6.4% from employee commuting (this is a voluntary, non-required category).
The single largest greenhouse gas contributor was the community's streetlights and traffic signals, which were responsible for almost 40% of the City's 2007 emissions. Other large emitters included the Colorado Springs Airport (13.2%), Police Department (12.5%), and Parks and Recreation Division (10.5%).
As measures of intensity, 1) an average of 37 metric tons of CO2 was emitted per employee in 2007 and 2) For every $1 million spent by the City in 2007, it emitted 273.4 metric tons of CO2.
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The next step for the City is to incorporate this information into its first Environmental Sustainability Plan, which is currently under development. The sustainability plan is also intended to include climate actions reduction strategies.
The EPA has created a
Personal Emissions Calculator
so individuals and families can also estimate their own greenhouse gas emissions and explore how taking various actions can reduce those emissions.
Businesses and organizations too can complete greenhouse gas assessments,
click here to find out more.
The City?s Office of Sustainability was able to complete this effort through funding provided by the Department of Energy?s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant as a part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Consultants R.W. Beck, an SAIC company, worked with the City to
create the initial GHG inventory and are now helping to set goals, and develop and prioritize potential emission reduction strategies.
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By Joseph Spector
Albany Bureau Chief
ALBANY Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency Friday as a major snow storm is set to hit the New York City area Friday into Saturday with more than a foot of snow predicted.
The disaster declaration for the storm named "Nemo" was is in effect for New York City, Long Island and Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.
"You've heard of Finding Nemo. It seems like Nemo has found us," Cuomo said to open his afternoon briefing. "As everyone knows, we are expecting a severe winter storm, but nothing more than a severe winter storm."
Cuomo urged New Yorkers to take precautions-go home and stay off the roads.
Blizzard warnings were in effect through 1 p.m. Saturday for the region. Cuomo said in a news release that an estimated 10-14 inches of snow was expected for New York City, with Long Island possibly receiving as much as 20 inches. Wind gusts could reach as high as 70 mph on Long Island.
"The storm will affect the New York City area," Cuomo said. "It will probably hit Long Island even worse, Suffolk bearing the brunt of it, and the eastern part of the state up north, as the storm goes up toward New England."
State Police said Interstate 84 in New York has been closed to commercial traffic. Metro North will be on limited service after 8 p.m.
Cuomo said most airports will start closing at around 4 p.m., and JFK International Airport is set to close at around 6 p.m. More than 2,300 flights have been canceled.
"This is a serious, severe storm, a winter storm," Cuomo said. "But we just went through some really terrible storms with Hurricane Sandy. We are not anticipating anything like that. That's the good news. Severe winter storm, a lot of shoveling, stay in doors. If you can, get home."


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*Targeted to High School students*This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Ministry and job location details are listed below. You are required to identify the ministries and cities you are interested in applying to. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries. Applications are accepted online. Resumes and cover letters are not accepted. Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources: - (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a) - (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources - (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key ResourcesDetailed Position Breakdown:Ministry of Government Services1 position at 301 St Paul St, L2R 7R4, St CatharinesWhat can I expect to do in this role?Work Description:Assist staff with the day to day administration and coordination of small and/or large scale projects.You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:• Working under the guidance and supervision of team members to support the day to day workflow of the project • Make copies of correspondence and other printed material for branch/unit/project meetings• Maintain office filing system by regularly updating key documents (e.g. employee telephone directory, emergency contact list etc.); reorganizing or collating information as and when required• Perform basic data entry functions and prepare documents for distribution• Perform basic research using the Internet• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned workHow do I qualify?MandatorySome positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.Skills:The following skills will be developed on the job: • Verbal, written and listening communication skills by understanding processes and guidelines & preparing documents (e.g. basic reports, recording data etc.)• Organizational skills by collecting and organizing files, reports and other documents• Time management skills by working in a busy environment to meet deadlines• Interpersonal skills by working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Required Skills & Work Habits: • Follow directions and seek clarification• Attention to detail to record information accurately • Work in collaboration with others in a team setting and taking initiative on routine tasks• Familiarity with the Internet and web-based tools e.g. to perform research on site engines and/or social media • Being punctual
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Video Hate Squad: DEVIL STORY
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A completely indescribable trash-fueled hellwreck from...France?!?!!
Yep, when no one was looking, those darn wine-sipping, art-worshiping sissies actually managed to unleash the craziest experience you'll ever have with a black plastic rectangle. This only-on-VHS treasure is like something that fell out of Charles Manson's ear while he was piloting a space shuttle into the sun.
If you like ghost horses, pirate ships that explode out of mountains, mummy romances, hideously deformed Nazi sadists and man-eating crabgrass, have I got the tape for you. NOTE: the back of the VHS box has a synopsis that has absolutely nothing to do with this movie, and starts with the following sentence: "At a party at a haunted mansion, drugs and alcool are everywhere." Alcool.
Join us for what is honestly the least sane film to hit the Alamo screen: The one...the only...DEVIL STORY!!! (Zack)


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LCD Monitor Stands for Flat Screens
What is considered an LCD TV stand? The basic definition is; any floor standing rack used to display a flat screen television. These LCD TV stands all include VESA mounting brackets. Standardized to fit most 42" to 72" plasma televisions, VESA brackets screw onto the back of the flatscreen television, allowing the user to securely hang the monitors on the racks. Although all of the flat panel furniture includes the necessary hardware to mount most televisions, including 70" monitors, some will require specific screws that can be purchased at a local hardware store. LCD TV stands, like flat screen TV racks, have an optional tilt bracket available. This tilting mount enables the viewer to position the monitor at the best possible angle. These LCD TV stands are ideal for retail stores, malls and trade shows. Many of these flat screen TV racks are also suitable for corporate boardrooms and meeting areas. Use this LCD TV stand in a conference room or in a lobby to display business related information.
Among this huge selection of plasma TV mounts are displays suitable for residential use. These home LCD TV stands hold flat panel monitors of varying sizes and weights. Choose from entertainment centers featuring glass shelves and tilting brackets. LCD TV stands for home use are versatile racks, and will blend beautifully with any décor. Most of the flat panel mounts offered presently are constructed with premium black glass. The shelves on these LCD TV stands are great for displaying supplemental electronic equipment, a preferred photo frame or collectible. Another advantageous feature of these entertainment centers is the plastic feet on the bottom of these racks. The feet keep the LCD TV stand in place and help to prevent marking up hard wood flooring. All of the residential furniture displays require some production prior to use, however a detailed list of instructions is included with every purchase.
In addition to the LCD TV stands for homes; there is also an even larger selection of stands for commercial and trade show use. One of the best selling units is this plasma mount on wheels. These LCD TV stands are made of high quality metal and come in either a black or silver finish. The bracket that holds the monitor is height adjustable, as well as tilting. These racks have eight height positions, and can be angled in a downward direction up to fifteen degrees. The wheels on these LCD TV stands make moving this display a breeze. Once the plasma display is in place, the wheels can be locked to prevent any accidental movement. Hospitals and doctors' offices utilize these LCD TV stands to show patients vital information, or in the waiting rooms as a form of viewing entertainment. Likewise; hotels and other large corporations with a lobby use these 70" flat screen TV racks as a means of directing or informing their guests. There is a link on each product page for these LCD TV stands to verify by make and model, what televisions will fit on these displays. For tradeshow attendees, there are flat screen racks that include a shelf that acts as a workspace. The shelving on these stands for LCD TV can hold a keyboard, DVD player, or other supplemental presentation materials. Additionally, the shelf on these LCD TV stands rotates left to right, and has 3 height positions.
One of the newer displays being offered here are these touch screen directory displays. These LCD TV stands are popping up in shopping malls all over the country. Customers like the interactive displays, and the entertainment centers offered here will display a touch screen monitor at the ideal height. These LCD TV stands feature either a single column or dual column design with a wood oval base. The mounts for these racks allow for the monitors to be tilted slightly. There are rubber feet on the bottom of the bases to keep the furniture stand in place, and to minimize marring of the flooring.
There is an impressive selection of LCD TV stands available here for customers who attend trade shows regularly. These units serve a wide range of functions, and come in several sizes, colors and styles. Trade show attendees typically need some type of LCD TV stand that is portable and breakdowns with little effort. There are many options here that meet all of these requirements, and also have many other advantageous features. The most popular LCD TV stand among these products is the truss-style stand. These plasma racks feature an aluminum truss in black or silver, and a wooden oval base. This LCD TV stand can be taken down in mere minutes, and placed into the included canvas carrying bag. One person can easily assemble and disassemble this furniture. No supplemental tools are required to set this LCD TV stand up. All of these plasma racks can hold a television set horizontally, and a select few also have the choice to hold a TV vertically. One of the newly designed displays within this product line is the all-in-one tradeshow booth. This booth features two truss LCD TV stand units, as well as a huge custom printed backdrop, two wood surface workstations and a carrying case that doubles as podium furniture.
This flat screen rack; LCD TV stand, features plastic strips along the back of the display to keep wires from view. These strips quickly slide into grooves on the rear of the racks, and the open design allows wires to be hidden while still accessible from any point on the back of the display. This 70" LCD TV stand features a wide base to provide greater support for the displayed flat screen television. This plasma television mount and flat panel furniture is made from brushed aluminum and features a satin silver finish. Rust-proof indoors, this LCD TV stand will blend in readily with virtually any location. The rugged construction also allows these flat screen mounts to hold up well over time, even in heavily trafficked locations.Are there different types of stands for flat panel TV available?
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When thinking of television stands, traditional wooden entertainment centers are generally the first thing that will jump to mind. These merchandise are a ubiquitous part of life in today's home furnishings. They are large, difficult to move, and are designed to keep all electronic equipment contained in one corner of a living or family room in a home.
A new trend is entering into this section of the marketplace and it moves much farther afield than previous uses. This trend happens to be the introduction of LCD Monitor stands for marketing and advertising in public applications, be it classrooms, tradefloors, or lobbies. This newer use has generated quite a large gap between traditional television stands and these newer public monitor stands. There is nothing traditional about these new stands. Where solid wood and corner cases had been the norm, today's trend is towards the lightweight, simple to move, metal stand.
These LCD monitor stands must have the ability to be quickly moved. They won't stay in one place for very long and thus allowances for this need to be made. To accomplish this, many of these stands have wheels attached to the bottom of the stand. These wheels are often lockable, but when they are unlocked, they offer the ability to roll the monitor stand around to different locations, rooms, or spots in a booth. The mobility also allows a much easier motion into and out of buildings. This is particularly useful for trade shows where these stands must be moved from garages or parking lots to the showroom floor.
With these stands needing to be rolled around, the necessity for the stands to be lighter also stands paramount as one of their major characteristics. To allow this lighter weight, wood is not an choice. The normal material that is used on these stands is aluminum. This naturally brings a more modern and industrial look to the stand which is more conducive to the retail or sales environment.
These public TV stands are designed for areas where the audience will be standing rather than reclining on chairs or couches as is the case with traditional stands. Therefore, the height of the stand for lcd monitor must be adjusted accordingly. The center height of the monitor on the stand should be the eye height of the average consumer. This leads these TV stands to have a stand height of around 63 inches above the ground. Your audience must have an easy time viewing the monitors and this allows this very thing. For situations requiring adjustability, tilting mounts are available to angle the screen downward towards the consumer. Familiarize yourself with these trends if you are shopping for such a product, and it will benefit you in the long run.


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Are African elephants an endangered species?
Like so many questions, the answer depends on who's giving it. Villagers in northern Uganda whose food the animals devour would likely call them an endangerment — or worse. "[After] I found the elephants eating my crops in the garden, I started banging an empty jerry can to scare them but one of the big elephants charged at me. I was lucky because I ran in between the trees and the elephant stopped. I gave up my garden of millet and rice," said Mateo Ojok. He's one of the "internally displaced persons (IDPs) … struggling to resettle because persistent elephant incursions into their fields are threatening their livelihoods, and sometimes, their lives." Mr. Ojok added, "[Life in] this place is a struggle between the elephants and human beings. The elephants are giving us a hard time, they are really aggressive."
So aggressive, in fact that "the UN Food and Agriculture Organization estimates … the annual cost of elephant raids to crops in Africa" at "US$60 in Uganda … per affected farmer." That's a sizable chunk of wealth in a country where the "gross national income per capita" for 2009 was $511.9 in "current US [dollars]."
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This summer, Center for The Arts Religion & Education (CARE) is sponsoring an on-campus studio experience designed to foster community around the creating process. Art Lab launches this summer with series of workshops and studio sessions led by practicing visual artists, including David Sleeth, whose exihibition Site/Structure will be on view this summer in the Doug Adams Gallery.
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Lars Ulrich , drummer of the band Metallica, arrives for the fifth... News PhotoArrival,Arts Culture and Entertainment,Award,Berlin,Celebrities,Drummer,Germany,Heavy Metal,Horizontal,Lars Ulrich,Metallica,Music,Performance GroupPhotographer Adam BerryCollection: Getty Images Entertainment 2013 Getty ImagesBERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 13: Lars Ulrich (C), drummer of the band Metallica, arrives for the fifth Metal Hammer Awards at Kesselhaus on September 13, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. The annual prizes are given by Metal Hammer, a German music magazine specialized in Heavy Metal and Hard Rock. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)


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Friday, November 9, 2012
A "tweet" from GETTING YOUR FINANCIAL DUCKS IN A ROW author Jim Blankenship, an Enrolled Agent, led me to his post "How To Turn $5,000 A Year Into a $33 Million Legacy" from August of 2009.
Forget about the $33 Million. Let us look at the beginning of the example he uses (the highlights are mine) -
"Once upon a time, there was this guy named Joe. He was 20 years old, working part-time making decent money, finishing up college, just generally living large (by a 20-year-old's definition). On the advice of his father (yes, some 20-year-olds listen to their fathers!), he opened up a Roth IRA, funding it with $5,000. The account was invested in a fixed 5% yield instrument of some sort (not important what the investment is, just assume a 5% annual yield).
Using the Roth IRA is advantageous to Joe because his tax rate is very low at this stage of his life – presumably tax rates will be increasing for him in the future. Any growth on this account is tax-deferred and most likely tax-free, as long as any future distributions are for qualified purposes.
Each year thereafter, Joe contributes an additional $5,000 to the Roth account. After he completes college, he starts working at an entry-level job. Not long after, he marries his high school sweetheart Jane, and they settle into their life. As life goes, they soon have children in their household, and even though money is tight, Joe continues to contribute the $5,000 each year into his Roth IRA. This goes on for a while.
And then… 20 years pass
At age 40, Joe launches his own business. During this time in his life, tax deductibility becomes more important to him since he's making a lot more money and is in a higher tax bracket – and so he stops contributing to the Roth IRA.
All this time, his investments in the Roth account have been steadily growing at that fixed 5% rate – and the balance is now up to $165,329 – on 20 years' worth of $5,000 investments, for a total of $100,000 contributed. Pretty nice, right?
Joe just sets the Roth account aside at this point, forgetting about it altogether for quite a while (other than those pesky quarterly statements). Not much happens here for a long, long time, other than compounding interest, time passing, and continued tax deferral.
… and another 50 years pass
Joe is now age 90. His business has flourished through the years, and now his children are reaping the benefits of having worked there, and now retiring. His grandchildren have taken over the business, and he and Jane are enjoying their great-grandchildren. A couple of years later, little Jolene is born, and this great-granddaughter quickly becomes the apple of Joe's eye.
It is along this time that Joe remembers that long lost Roth IRA account. To this point it has grown to over $2 million – from that original series of $5,000 contributions that amounted to a total of $100,000."
This is a great example of the effects of tax-free compounding. Joe has built up $2 Million that he can pass along to his beneficiaries income tax free.
Think what the account would be worth if he had continued to make the maximum annual contribution (including catch-up amounts when he turned 50) from age 40 to age 65, then retired and began to take tax-free distributions from the account. He would have a humungous retirement nest-egg for him and Jane to enjoy in their "golden years", and still have a substantial tax-free legacy to leave to the children and grand-children.
Parents take note – when your children begin to have part-time after-school and summer jobs - if you can afford to do so - open a ROTH account for them and deposit the maximum allowed. Continue through their first few years of full-time employment after graduation until they can begin to make the maximum payments themselves.
Of course the story of Joe assumes that the idiots in Congress do not FU the ROTH IRA in the future.
Posted by Robert D Flach
Labels: Retirement Accounts, Roth IRA
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- Peter Reilly CPA said...
The account was invested in a fixed 5% yield instrument of some sort (not important what the investment is, just assume a 5% annual yield).
Could you point me in the direction of one of those ? Wasn't it great when money earned interest ?
- November 9, 2012 at 1:21:00 PM EST
- Shelley @ Profitable Business Ideas said...
At 90 years old, Joe discovered that he was in fact a millionaire... I think that I would rather have achieved a net worth of that proportion long before that age... I would have loved to enjoy the money a little before becoming elderly...
WAHM Shelley... :)
- November 9, 2012 at 4:21:00 PM EST
- Robert D Flach said...
Guys -
While 5% per year does sound difficult, it is not impossible.
And I agree that if it were me I would not stop contributing at age 40 and would very likely enjoy my accumulation before turning 90.
- November 9, 2012 at 4:37:00 PM EST
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International Travellers' Hostel Varanasi
International Travellers' Hostel offers accommodation to travellers from all walks of life in the holy city of Varanasi, India.The whole set-up has been carefully designed keeping in mind the ideal backpacker. From the conceptual level itself we have attempted to offer budget-travellers visiting Varanasi from all over the world an accommodation wherein they can relax in a homely & quiet environment, away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
We offer a private double bedroom, a mixed dormitory for 5 occupants and a female dormitory for 4 occupants on the ground floor of our premises. We have tried our best to create an environment somewhere between a "hostel" and a "guest house" so you can have the best of both.
Check-in time: 12:00 pm
Check-out time: 11:00 am
The normal opening hours are 5:00 am - 11:00 pm. In case you are arriving beyond these hours, please give the hostel a call Better yet, you could inform the hostel in advance so they could arrange for your arrival.
We offer a private double bedroom, a private triple bedroom and a dormitory for 5 occupants on the ground floor of our house. We have tried our best to create an environment somewhere between a 'hostel' and a 'guest house' so you can have the best of both.
2 shared bathrooms (with attached toilets) are available with 24x7 hot & cold shower facility.
We also offer accommodation on monthly basis for longer stays. Please ask for quotation.
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Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 hour security
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- Board Games
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- Breakfast Included
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- Cable TV
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- Credit Cards Not Accepted
- DVDs
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- Plastic bottles brought into the hostel will have to be carried out (we provide free purified drinking water!)
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If you are coming by train, and if you are (and most likely you are) arriving at Varanasi Junction Railway Station:
Get off the train. Come out of the railway station. Go right on the street (this street which will look like a crowded city street is actually the national highway stretch that crosses Varanasi). Then exit the highway to go into the city on the left and ask someone the way to the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University (or just Vidyapeeth University). Hereon you have to keep going straight. When you reach gate no. 2 of the uni on your LHS, you will find an alley on your RHS. Get in there and ask someone for me! I\'m about 100m into the alley on the left.
International Travellers\' Hostel is like 5-7 minutes walking distance and 2 minutes drive away from Varanasi Junction Railway Station.
If you're flying into Varanasi:
Well, get out of the airport, and get a taxi to the above directed uni gate.
Located Near
We are located just 5-7 minutes walking distance from Varanasi Junction Railway Station (city's main train station), 22 km from the airport, and 3.4 km from riverside. Most attractions in the city are within a radius of 5 km.
Rickshaws and auto-rickshaws (tuk-tuks) easily available out on the street.
International Travellers' Hostel & Bistro
C-32/4, Vidyapeeth Road
Varanasi 221002
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Hammond voters will also decide whether to extend top officials term limits from two to four years. If the vote passes, the mayor and trustees will run for four-year terms starting in 2014, Mayor Shelly Youngs said.
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Dining is one of the highlights of a stay at the Grand Oasis Sens. The resort boasts eleven restaurants, with food offerings ranging from tacos, hamburgers, and sushi to gourmet Italian cuisine and molecular gastronomy. Guests can enjoy drinks at ten different bars — including a poolside swim-up bar —and dance the night away at a lively nightclub.
The list of things to do at the Grand Oasis Sens is a long one. In addition to the beautiful beach and the numerous water activities available there, the resort has three inviting swimming pools, a gym, tennis courts, and a spa. Throughout the day, the entertainment staff offers planned activities such as pool volleyball, Zumba and yoga classes, and salsa lessons. In the evenings, guests can enjoy live shows and theme parties.
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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
It would be very nice if everyone had excellent health from the day they are born until the day they die.
It would be very nice if people could do things for themselves their whole life, and never need any help.
It would be nice if the very young and very old were self sufficient and able to support themselves.
It would be very nice. But that's not the way it works in this world of illness, incapacity and age. The truth is that for the very young and for the very old, life is not easy.
And therefore sometimes, because of that, life is not easy for those caught in the middle.
Today, sick children have a high rate of survival and the average elderly person lives well into their 70's and often well beyond that.
Meanwhile families in the last 40 years have become smaller. That means that the children of seniors generally have fewer kids to take care of, but they also have fewer siblings to help care for elderly parents who may become ill or incapacitated.
There are millions of middle aged adults today caught in what is called the "sandwich generation." This is the group of people (the Pew Research Center estimates that 10 million families are in this boat), who, for the first time in history, have to deal with an ever expanding group of older people who are living longer, but also find that their children's children are almost becoming their own as well.
Today, about three million families in the United States have grandparents raising grandchildren. It is not uncommon to see someone in their 40's or 50's with a couple of grandkids trailing along behind them at the grocery store; and it isn't just for a day out with grandma.
"In this situation you never really get to be grandma," said Terry Willis of Price who is presently in custody of and is raising two of her grandkids, Keyea who is four and Sammi who is seven. "I am now the one that has to make them do things. I can't spoil them like a grandma should."
On the other side, these same middle aged adults are also caring for, or at least worrying a great deal about their own parents who are in their 70's and 80's.
While families did this kind of thing in previous generations too, the strains today are different. Most middle aged adults have careers; either on their own or in conjunction with a spouse. To pay the bills many people both work. In days past women stayed home more and could take the time to care for everyone in the family.
What has changed too is the sharing of responsibilities. The old adage says that a shared burden is a much easier burden to carry, and the more people that share the load, the simpler it is. In the days before 1940 most families were large and the many could help out. Since 1950 families have reduced a great deal in size, so middle aged people today have fewer siblings from which to seek support.
For some grandparents, they may have their kid's kids living with them, but their parents might also be very healthy and capable of taking care of themselves.
"My mother is 78 and she was supposed to go take care of my great aunt in Florida last winter after she fell," said Willis. "But my mother fell and broke her wrist. If I hadn't been tied up with the grandchildren I would have been the one to take care of my aunt. Ultimately my mother had surgery on her wrist and flew to Florida anyway to take care of Aunt Gladys who is now 98."
Willis worries about the day her mother may need care and she is bound by taking care of grandchildren.
And that is the core of the problem. At some point the inevitable will and the elderly will need at least some assistance.
Most children of elderly parents want their parents to be able to stay in their home for as long as possible. The situation can even be more tentative if only a single parent remains alive or if the two parents are not together and each must have separate care.
Before that happens potential caregivers need to do an inventory on what can be done in such a situation. Here are some ideas on how to plan for that day.
There is a profession called a geriatric care manager. According to the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers, PGCM's are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible. PGCM's may be trained in any but not limited to, nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care. The PGCM acts as a guide and advocate - identifying problems and offering solutions.
Look at the people available to help out and what their skills may be to do that. A union of people is stronger than one, particularly if they have varying degrees of skill to use. Siblings and close friends of parents, even people from the parent's church may be able to help out, at least in the short run. It is a good thing to do this before the need arises.
While skills each sibling or friend has may be helpful, remember the biggest problem in taking care of ailing parents is time. What commitments does each person have and what can they give to the care when needed. Someone who is raising two or three grandchildren may not be the one that can care for elderly parents. Those siblings that are married may already have a commitment to take care of their spouses parents who are sick. Of all the jobs one needs to do for an elderly parent, day to day care is the biggest by far. Who, or what group of people are going to do that? Is the parent going to continue to live at home or move in with one of the children? Or will the children share that care responsibility by having the parent move from home to home?
Plan for all kinds of scenarios. Hope for the best, but then the worst could happen too. Look at what it will take for a parent to stay in their home even though they may be ill. The reason for beforehand planning is to get the parents opinion on what they want to have done. Most of course would want to stay in their home, but in talking with them a child can bring up the situations in which that may not be possible. If the children and the elderly parent can come to some kind of agreement beforehand, it is always better than after an illness has struck.
This is also a good time to know about plans they have made. Do they have a will and/or a living will. How are they doing financially and have they made any plans for in case they become incapacitated. What insurances do they have in supplement to medicaid and or some type of pension insurance? If they have no supplemental insurance, it might be a good idea to get some because stay in such places as care facilities can quickly wipe out even seemingly large bank accounts.
Just try to avoid any surprises at the time a problem should occur.
When a major or life threatening event does occur, it is good thing to have the power to do everything that needs to be done. Parents should have a durable power of attorney so that one of the children can make financial decisions and pay bills on their behalf. This same power should be granted to making health care decisions.
Figure out what you need to do for yourself. Taking care of elderly parents or grandkids or both can be stressful, much more so than that first family you raised when you were in your 20's and 30's.
"I wouldn't want it any other way," says Willis. "I wouldn't want my grandchildren with anyone else. But it has placed a lot of limitations on our life."
Willis points out that when she quit her regular job, she was planning to advance her artist career further. However, the situation with the grandchildren began about six months before she quit and she could see the writing on the wall.
"I had to put my art career on hold, particularly the marketing and travel that I needed to do," she said. "We planned for me to quit to do that for five years and then in only a short time it all changed."
She says that being responsible for taking care of other human beings middle age has made it so she can't travel with her husband on business like they had planned and that the yearly ski trip they take each winter creates a lot of problems too.
"We can either find someone to take care of them or we can take them along," she stated. "However, if we take them along the school doesn't like that too much."
She said she and her husband even had been waiting for seven years for a special permit to travel the Grand Canyon, but that they can't take the grandkids with them.
"We could be using that this fall, but we will have to give that up," she said.
Elderly and sick parents are in some ways tougher to deal with when it comes to the impact on life. Grandkids at least go to school, while a live in parent is there all the time.
The point is that caregivers can be worn down and out too. They can get sick because of the constant demands and stresses on their lives. And even if a parent has financial means, sometimes financial strains of missing out on work and extra costs can lead to problems.
One local woman, whose mother lives in another part of the state, had to travel back and forth to help her mom through cancer treatments recently. While she was sharing the responsibility of doing so with her sister and brother, she still had to stay at her mother's home for a week at a time five or six times in the last year."
"I used to have a lot of vacation and sick leave, but I used most of that up right at the beginning of the illness," she said.
Then she had to go on family medical leave for some of the time and didn't get paid for it.
"I ended up with smaller paychecks for a while now, I don't have any vacation left either. I used to go with my husband on business trips once in a while, but now, even though I have accumulated a few days, I don't dare because what if something else happens or I get sick and need time off. That could devastate us financially."


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