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Our guide and driver will escort you from Urumqi to Turpan, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Pass through the Flaming Mountain, The Ruins of the Ancient City of Jiaohe, The Karez Wells
- Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves (40 minutes): The Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves is the rock-cut building with the most caves and frescos contents at most in Turpan area. It is located on the west cliffs of the Wood Valley of the Flame Mountain, 45 kilometers away from Turpan city. The history of the Caves is more early than Dunhuang but unfortunately that most murals were damaged by nature or by man-made.
- Pass through the Flaming Mountain (10 minutes): The Flaming Mountains, the hottest place in China, overshadow the cradle of the Turpan ancient civilization and oasis agriculture. They provide a spectacular backdrop to the oases and scenery of the Turpan area, and have given rise to many legends and stories, such as the classic "Journey to the West".
- The Ruins of the Ancient City of Jiaohe (2 hours): Jiaohe was built by the ancient Cheshi people in the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC) and the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). Located in the Yarnaz Valley, 8 km (5 mi) west of Turpan, it was dug out of and constructed from the yellow-gray parched ground of a narrow 30-meter-high, 1.5-km-long vertical sided island in a river. It is a good vantage point for seeing the surrounding landscape of vineyards and orchards followed by desert and mountains.
- The Karez Wells (40 minutes): This irrigation system of wells connected by underground channels is considered to be one of the three great ancient projects in China. The Karez Wells Folk Garden and Museum is located adjacent to Turpan, 3 kilometers west of the city center. The famous fruit and vineyards of these hot, dry desert communities owe their existence to the Karez wells, ancient underground irrigation channels fed by wells that tap into the snowmelt from surrounding mountains. These systems are still maintained and functioning today. A small museum provides an insight into their intriguing history and construction, and takes you below ground for a first-hand view.
Our guide and driver will escort you from Turpan to Korla, The Tiemen Pass, Bositenghu Lake
- The Tiemen Pass (1 hour): Located 8 kilometers north of Korla City, Tiemen Pass is an important pass along the ancient Silk Road.
- Bositenghu Lake : The south-east side of Yanqi basin and within the boundary of Bohu County.It is the largest fresh water lake in China. Bulrushes intersperse in large scale in the lake. It presents a rare water-town-like beautiful scenery in such dry inland areas.
Our guide and driver will escort you from Korla to kuqa, Grand Kuqa Mosque, Kuche Friday Bazaar, Subash Anceint City
- Grand Kuqa Mosque: It is the second biggest mosque in Xinjiang, first built in the 17th century, but after the burnt down it was rebuilt in 1931. The great praying hall, which can accommodate 1000 prayers, is supported by 88 pillars, embellished with carved designs and in many colors, a fine example of Uygur architecture.
- Kuche Friday Bazaar (1 hour): There are numerous commodities like dried fruit and delicacies, clothes, shoes, leather, textiles, rugs and carpets as well as scarves, souvenirs and other goods in an eclectic mix that appeals to traveler and native alike. Open on Friday, the big day when the farmers come to town, and those who still prefer to shop at the market rather than city shops.
- Subash Anceint City (2 hours): Though it remains only as ruins, it was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Guici. The city is believed to be even older than the ancient Harappan civilization, which dates back around 4,000 years.
- Kezil Thousand-Buddha Caves (2 hours): Reputed as one of the Four Great Grottoes in China together with the Mogao Grottos, the Kezil Thousand-Buddha Caves is situated at the north bank of the Muzat River and about 7 kilometers south of the Kezil Town between the Kucha and Baicheng counties in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
There are altogether 236 grottoes already numbered at the foot or on the cliffs of the Mingutag Mountain. Presently, more than 80 of the caves are still complete with well-preserved frescoes covering a total area of 10,000 square meters.
Our guide and driver will escort you from kuqa to Hetian, The Desert Highway
- The Desert Highway: Construction of the 424km highway which runs from Aral, central Xinjiang to Hotan prefecture in the south, has recently been completed. The highway traversing the Taklamakan Desert is the second desert highway in the region and strengthens the economy of the region which is one of the most inhospitable areas in the world. Construction of the road began in June 2005 and cost 790 million yuan (105 million U.S. dollars). Around 180 km was built by the People's Armed Police Force.
- The Site of Rewake Buddha Temple: It lies in the Julakansiman desert, 40 kilometers away from the Yulong Kashi town of Luopu county in Hetian,the national key protected cultural relic.
- Hetian Museum: Opened to the public in 2005, Hetian Museum houses 9,499 precious historical relics and over 600 books. Hetian is an important town on the ancient Silk Road, and one of the birthplaces of Xinjiang civilization.
- Hetian River: Hetian River is the unique river, which passes through the second largest desert in the world - Takelamagan Desert. See the Gabi scenery along the river.
Our guide and driver will escort you from Hetian to Yarkent, Yarkant King, Amannishahan, Shopping Street
- Yarkant King: This city forms an oasis at the western end of the Taklimakan desert as a trade center. Mainly inhabited by Turkic-speaking Muslims, it has more than 120 mosques. Marco Polo visited the city in 1271 and in 1275; it was on the important Silk Road between China and Europe.
- Amannishahan (30 minutes): The Uygurs are excellent at dancing. The "12 Mukams" (opera) is an epic comprising more than 340 classic songs and folk dances. After liberation, this musical treasure, which was on the verge of being lost, was collected, studied and recorded by Amannisha who is the concubine of Yarkant King. She died at young age of 34.
- Shopping Street : It is a shopping street offering different kinds of Uygur handicrafts.
Our guide and driver will escort you from Yarkent to Kashgar, Yengisar Knife Street, Abakh Khoja Tomb
- Yengisar Knife Street (30 minutes): The Street is famous for its Uygur handicraft – Yengisar Knife. You can see various types of Knifes, which can be taken as a unique souvenir.
- Abakh Khoja Tomb (40 minutes): It is a tiled mausoleum holding the tomb of Abakh Khoja, who is a revered sufi preacher and political leader in the 17th century. There are 58 other tombs remaining of the original 72, including that of 'the Fragrant Concubine', a descendant of Abakh Khoja , who was so loved by the Emperor Qianlong that he even built her a special Uighur style house in the Forbidden City. Her body was brought back to Kashgar by her sister-in-law, according to Uighur custom. This is a must visit place for tourist in Kashgar .
- Lake Karakuli (2 hours): Karakuli Lake is a sparking glacial lake located at the foot of "the Father of Glaciers" – Muztagata Mountains. A railway connnecting China with Pakistan goes by the lake. The lake is famous for its beautiful scenery and clarity. Colors of its water range from light to dark under reflection.
Zhiren Street, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Bazaar, Hotel to airport Transfer (Kashgar), Airport Transfer (Urumqi)
- Zhiren Street (1 hour): It is close to Id Kah Mosque, an old street with an amazing range of goods being crafted for sale by hand , from strictly utilitarian cookware to exotic musical instruments. There's not much light industry in Kashgar, so everything is hand-made or imported from a very distant place. Copper, metal, porcelain, woodwork, jewellery and other goods are seen to be made and you will marvel at incredible devices like the wooden objects that prevent babies from wetting the bed.
- Kashgar Old Town (1 hour): Explore the maze of narrow streets in this oldest residential area of Kashgar. Houses were originally built along a natural slope, and extended over the years with many streets either fully or half-covered. Traditional Uighur life continues here in time-honoured fashion. Visit local families, see potteries, bakeries, embroidery, and local skills. There's a local Folk Museum, and yes, souvenirs are for sale but these are not rich people, a purchase is better than a gift.
- Id Kah Mosque (40 minutes): This 15th century mosque is one of the largest and busiest in China. At midday on Fridays around 10,000 people will gather to pray and study the Koran, and prayer 5 times/day on other days. You'll be asked to remove your shoes before entering the Main Hall, which has traditional Islamic pillars, carvings and rugs strewn over the floors. Women are adviced to cover upper arms and legs, a scarf is not compulsory, but is seen as a mark of respect. This is a must visit place for tourist in Kashgar .
- Bazaar (2 hours): Famous throughout Asia, this ancient market attracts locals and merchants from all over Xinjiang and nearby countries such as Pakistan and Kirghizstan. There are numerous commodities, like dried fruit and delicacies, clothes, shoes, leather, textiles, rugs and carpets as well as scarves, souvenirs and other goods in an eclectic mix that appeals to traveler and native alike. Open all week, Sunday's the big day when the farmers come to town, and those who still prefer to shop at the market rather than city shops. Bazaar especially Sunday Bazaar is a very interesting place so many foreigners'main purpose in Kashgar is to visit the Bazaar.
Hotel to airport Transfer (Urumqi), Airport Transfer (Lhasa)
- Norbulingka (2.5 hours): Norbulingka means "Jeweled Garden". Constructed as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama, it later served the whole government administration. It was built by the 7th Dalai Lama and served both administrative and religious purposes.
- Sera Monastery (3 hours): Located in the northern suburbs of Lhasa, The Sera Monastery is a complex of 4 structures; the Great Assembly Hall and three colleges. It was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey of Sakya Yeshe of Zel Gungtang (1355–1435), a disciple of Tsongkhapa. 'Sera' means wild roses and was called this because the monastery was surrounded by wild roses. One of the three main monasteries of Lhasa, it is here that the monks "famous daily debates" take place.
Tips: Every day (except Mondays) at 15:00, there is a debate about Buddhist doctrines among the monks at Sera Monastery. The debating is held in the grounds and is a necessary way of learning sutras and scriptures. Visitors can watch the debate, but it is advised to keep quiet.
- Drepung Monastery (3.5 hours): Drepung Monastery lies in west of Lhasa under Mt. Gambo Utse, clustered round by the black mountain, its white grand buildings shining under the sunlight. Built in 1416, it is considered as one of the largest monasteries in the six principle monasteries of Gelu Sect in China. Drepung Monastery used to be the living palace of Dalai Lamas before the reconstruction of Potala palace (after the 5th Dalai Lamas was bestowed by Qing emperor Qianlong). The grand Shonton Festival is held in the early part of August every year. That is the busiest day there with crowds of people. It is an opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of this festival.
- Jokhang Temple (2 hours): Smaller and more manageable than the Potala, this 4-storey, golden-roofed temple is at the heart of a rich and living Tibetan Buddhism. Many locals pray here regularly; the Temple is surrounded by Barkhor Street and thronged with pilgrims and visitors. Yak butter lamps burn in front of rich statuary that includes the Sakyamuni Buddha brought to Tibet by Princess Wen Cheng in the 7th Century.
- Potala Palace (1 hour): Former winter home of the Dalai Lama, a vast, awe-inspiring maze of corridors and stairs leading through countless rooms of richly decorated statues, tombs, murals and antiques. You will climb past the White Palace into the Red Palace, where the file of pilgrims offering silk scarves, coins or yak butter to burn in the shrines combine to make this an unforgettable experience. Note: you need to be fit for climbing up the long stairways.
- Barkhor Street (2 hours): Built about 1,300 years ago, The Barkhor (pilgrims' circuit) is found in the heart of Lhasa encircling the Jokhang Temple. In the past, it was a designated circumambulation circuit, "a saint's road" in the eyes of Tibetans. Many people call the Barkhor "the window of Tibet" as it exhibits typical Tibetan life. Watch the pilgrims, wearing their local dress from many different parts of Tibet, as they circle clockwise around Jokhang Temple with prayer wheels, or prostrate them near the front gate. Join the locals and visitors to shop for local goods at the colourful stalls, or relax in a coffee shop or tea house to enjoy the passing parade.
- The Palgor Chorten (1.5 hours): Pelkhor Choede (Kumbum), also named Palcho Monastery, is very different from other monasteries. Built as a Tibetan monastery, its structural style is very unique, reputed as the lord of Tibetan stupas. In addition, it is famous for the architecture, sculpture, and mural painting art. It lies about 270 kilometers (168 miles) south of Lhasa and 100 (62 miles) east of Shigatse at the foot of Dzong Hill.
- Yomdrok Lake (2 hours): Dotted with a dozen islands and abundant in natural resources, Lake Yamdrok has the highest power station in the world, and is also the largest habitat for water birds in Tibet, attracting countless swans and gulls every summer.
Our guide and driver will escort you from Shigatse to Dingri, Tashilunpo Monastery
- Tashilunpo Monastery (2 hours): Tashilhunpo Monastery was founded in 1447 by Gyalwa Gendun Drup (1st Dalai Lama) and is a historically and culturally important monastery. Its name means "heap of glory" or "all fortune and happiness gathered here". Painted in red and white, the buildings in the kloster stand closely together in terraced rows, offering a grand and majestic view. Tashilunpo Kloster represents the Tibetan super architecture art in the Last Tibetan spirit.5 story temple which contains a 26 meters (86ft) sitting statue of the Maitreya Buddha (Jamba Chyenmu) inside the grounds of the monastery. The statue was cast from 6,700 ounces of gold and over 115,000 kg of copper, making it the biggest copper Buddhist statue in the world.
Everest Base Camp, Entrance Fee for Mount Everest, Rongbuk Monastery(with Mt.Everest), Our guide and driver will escort you from Dingri to Shigatse
- Everest Base Camp: Mt. Everest, called Mount Qumulangma in Tibetan Language, is the highest peak of the Earth and probably the most coveted mountain in adventurous travelers' eyes. Journey to Mt. Everest Base Camp is a both physical as well as psychological challenge to you --5200mt (17000ft), but it will definitely reward you with the most unparalleled views – a panorama of Himalayan peaks - and never-forgotten beautiful memories
- Entrance Fee for Mount Everest: Mt. Everest, called Mount Qumulangma in Tibetan Language, is the highest peak of the Earth and probably the most coveted mountain in adventurous travelers' eyes. Journey to Mt. Everest Base Camp is a both physical as well as psychological challenge to you --5200mt (17000ft), but it will definitely reward you with the most unparalleled views – a panorama of Himalayan peaks - and never-forgotten beautiful memories.
- Rongbuk Monastery(with Mt.Everest) (1.5 hours): Rongbuk Monastery is the highest temple at an altitude of 5,100 meters (16728 feet). Mt. Everest, called Mount Qumulangma in the Tibetan Language, is the highest peak on the Earth and probably the most coveted mountain in adventurous travelers' eyes. A journey to the Mt. Everest Base Camp is a both physical as well as psychological challenge to visitors, but it will definitely reward them with the most unparalleled views – a panorama of Himalayan peaks - and never-forgotten beautiful memories. On May 8, 2008, the Olympic Torch for the 2008 Beijing Olympics was taken to the peak and lit by a group of Chinese mountaineers, making it the first time ever for the Olympic torch to be lit on the "top of the world".
Our guide and driver will escort you from Shigatse to Lhasa
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Nursing Diploma: Lincoln General School of Nursing, 1974.
Bachelor's Degree: Union College, 1978.
Master's Degree: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, 1984.
Midwifery Degree: Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, Hyden, KY, 1996.
What made you choose a medical career?
I have been in OB since 1978. Through the years I have worked labor/delivery, postpartum, nursery and taught nursing at Creighton University. In each of these areas I was with the woman and her family through only one part of their care. As a midwife, I can follow her through her pregnancy, birth, postpartum and continue to see her for GYN care. This allows me to have a greater impact on the woman and her family's health behaviors. I enjoy being able to see those babies grow up through the pictures and annual visits of the mom.
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I love to travel, especially to the beach. I'm an avid reader. I have three, and soon to be four, grandchildren that I love to take care of whenever I have free time.
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Pasta with Shrimp and Artichoke Hearts
- Active Time 25m
- Total Time 25m
Makes 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and ground pepper
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, cooked and packed in water
- 1/2 pound pasta, cooked
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat, and saute the red onion, stirring, for about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for several seconds. Do not allow the onion or garlic to brown.
Add the tomatoes and salt and pepper, to taste. Turn up the heat to high, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp, stir, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes more. Add the artichokes and cook another 2 minutes. Stir while the sauce thickens slightly and the shrimp cook.
Combine the cooked pasta with sauce in the pan and, over low heat, toss until heated through. Divide among 4 plates and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Recipe reprinted by permission of Doubleday. All rights reserved.
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nutrition information per serving
165 calories; 5g total fat; 40mg cholesterol; 70mg sodium; 24g carbohydrates; 4g fiber; 8g protein
These nutrition facts are calculated according to the ingredients listed in this recipe. Any substitutions will change these facts. Although we strive for accuracy, please note that food manufacturers occasionally change their food formulas, which could affect the calculations as shown.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Square's grand business plan just got a caffeinated jolt.
Inone of the largest mobile-payments rollouts yet, technology start-upSquare on Thursday said it has begun processing all credit cardtransactions at Starbucks' more than 7,000 U.S. storefronts. Next month,customers will be able to purchase coffee with Square's Wallet app, thecompanies say.
Starbucks also said it will enable digital tipping on its mobile-payment apps and on Square Wallet in the U.S. in summer 2013.
"We think we can redefine a Starbucks customers' experience," Square CEO Jack Dorsey told USA TODAY.
Dorsey,who invented Twitter, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz presented theplan at Starbucks' Leadership Conference in Houston, where more than10,000 Starbucks store managers were in attendance.
WithStarbucks, Square -- whose app is increasingly popular among smallbusinesses -- for the first time is wading into mobile payments forlarge multinational organizations. It plans to venture overseas nextyear through Starbucks, which has 18,000 stores in 60 countries.
Eventually,Starbucks' customers will be able to order and pay for drinks via theirsmartphone before they enter a store, says Adam Brotman, chief digitalofficer at Starbucks. Starbucks employees, in turn, would be able toprocess orders before a customer speaks, based on the informationcontained on their Square apps, he says.
"There are seismicchanges to (consumer) behavior because of technology," Schultz toldstore managers in Houston. Starbucks chose Square instead of about adozen other tech suitors because "Jack cracked the code on customerexperience," Schultz said.
For Starbucks, which already had asuccessful mobile-payments system, the partnership with Square expandsits formidable reach. Starbucks is the largest retailer acceptingmobile payments -- it handles more than 1 million mobile transactions aweek. The deal with Square lets credit card users who don't have aStarbucks card make mobile payments at the coffee chain. (Frequent-buyerrewards that come with Starbucks cards are not transferable to theSquare app.)
The Starbucks deal introduces Square to moreconsumers and helps the overall digital market, Denee Carrington, ananalyst at Forrester Research, said in a recent report.
WhileStarbucks has no immediate plans to displace cash registers with cardscanners, as Nordstrom and others do, its deal with Square does augur acontinued shift away from cash.
Payments on a 'massive scale'
Square'ssuccess has spawned competing services -- PayPal Here, NCR, Intuit andGroupon, to mention a few -- that have crowded the market, and givenconsumers one less reason to use cash.
Handicapping themobile-payments race, each major player has carved out a niche,according to analysts. Square is ideal for small merchants such ascoffee shops and food trucks. PayPal Here is positioned for businessesthat have an online and offline presence. Groupon's new service willappeal to businesses such as restaurants and spas with which it alreadyworks. Intuit's GoPayment is designed for small and midsize businesses.
Squareis generally in "good shape," Aite Group analyst Rick Oglesby says,because it has a head start on the competition -- and the Starbucks dealis "huge" by putting them in front of a mainstream audience.
"Noone else has really achieved that yet, so I'd say that Square isprobably off to the best start -- but it's going to be a very long andcompetitive race with more than one winner," Oglesby says.
Despitethe Starbucks deal, Square faces formidable competitors and majorhurdles to becoming a force with big retailers and corporations. "WhileSquare is new, it's just facilitating a 50-year-old payment mechanism -mag-stripe cards," says Nick Holland, an analyst at market researcherYankee Group.
Mobile-payment transactions will surpass $171.5billion, up 62% from $105.9 billion in 2011, says market researcherGartner. The ranks of mobile payment users worldwide, meanwhile, isexpected to vault 32%, to 212.2 million in 2012, from 160.5 million in2011.
Rocky Agrawal, an analyst at reDesign Mobile, offers acautionary note about the massive scale of payments, and how Squaresizes up. While Square claims to process $8 billion in transactionsannually, he says, American Express processed $822 billion.
Squaring up
Sinceits device and app launched in 2010 as a pioneer in mobilepoint-of-sale systems, Square has gained more than 2 million customers,who typically pick up the small, white plastic device for free throughthe company's website, or with a rebate from retail stores such asApple, Best Buy and Walmart.
Smaller businesses, such as coffeeshops and food trucks, use Square's device, which plugs into theheadphone jacks of mobile phones and tablets to perform transactions andkeep customer records.
The 400-person private company has grownquickly by raising capital from the likes of Visa and venture-capitalfirms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital. FormerU.S. Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers and Schultz are among its boardmembers.
Last month, Square said it raised $200 million in itslatest round of funding from investors that include Starbucks, CitiVentures and Rizvi Traverse Management. That now values Square at $3.3billion.
Square's device plugs into Apple and Android mobiledevices to enable smaller merchants who previously were only able totake payments made by cash or check, to accept credit cards by swipingthem through the dongle.
Square has widened its ambitions. Itoffers a merchant-finder for people to identify which businesses takeSquare payments; merchants can use it as a way to manage inventory; andthere are now options to pay with Square that do not involve youactually pulling out your card.
The Starbucks deal not onlybroadens Square's audience and visibility, but it "validates" thecompany's mission, Dorsey said in the interview. As a testament toStarbucks' influence among retailers and as an early technology adopter,Square has heard from several major retailers that now want to workwith Square. He hinted that more deals may be announced but gave nospecifics.
The pitched battle for mobile payments intensified inAugust, when Square announced a new pricing model that gives merchantsthe option to pay a monthly fee of $275 instead of the current 2.75% feeon every transaction.
Merchants who make more than $10,000 permonth in business would pay less under the new pricing plan. It's allpart of a move to make it easier for consumers and merchants to eschewcash, Dorsey says.


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Thousands Protest In New York On Global Solidarity Day For Tibet
Carrying posters of people who have self-immolated themselves,... NachrichtenfotoChina,Demonstrant,Horizontal,Internationaler Tag der Menschenrechte,Leistung,Menschen,Menschenrechte,New York City,Politik,Poster,Städtische Straße,Tibetische Kultur,Tragen,UN-Hauptquartier,USAPhotographer Spencer PlattCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 10: Carrying posters of people who have self-immolated themselves, protestors march down 42nd street to the United Nations General Assembly Building in recognition of International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2012 in New York City. Chinese-occupied Tibet has witnessed over 90 Tibetans self-immolating themselves in protest to China since 2009. Tibetans, their supporters and human rights activists are calling for immediate action by the United Nations and world governments to pressure China to resolve the issue. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)


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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA – The City of Charlottesville is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of the Jefferson School Project managed by Jefferson School Partners, LLC. The historic building on Fourth Street, NE has been largely vacant since 2002 but holds a cultural significance for serving as the city's only African-American high school. Completed in 1926, the school was one of only ten African American high schools in Virginia. Planning for the community partnership began with the formation of the Jefferson School Partners, LLC in 2008 following the commitment by City Council of $5.8 million in funding. Additional donors have added support to the project and the effort was recently bolstered with a low interest loan that provides the additional financing for the $18 million dollar project. Tenants have already been secured for the first phases of the project and include JABA, Common Ground Healing Arts, Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle, Piedmont Family YMCA, and PVCC. In addition, the city's Carver Recreation Center will be renovated to provide a curriculum of enrichment classes, recreational activities and a meeting place for community events.
"On behalf of City Council and the citizens of Charlottesville I would like to thank those who have moved this project forward and who made this important day possible. This building and these grounds hold so much historic relevance. To the students and the teachers of the Jefferson School who join us today, I thank you for your contribution and for your insistence that we keep this great landmark an active center for learning and remembrance for generations who follow," said Dave Norris, Mayor of Charlottesville.
The Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center will expand the educational opportunities in the arts for our community. Its permanent and temporary exhibitions will celebrate the accomplishments, past and present, of African Americans. It will house an Arts and Language Academy that offers instruction in the performing (dance, music and theater) and visual arts as well as various languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. Through lectures, performances, film series and its various other programs it will involve a multi-disciplined approach and encourage life-long learning.
The legacy of Jefferson School is a remarkable one. The school has served for over 125 years as the cornerstone for African American citizens of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, providing a venue and focal point for their emergence as a dynamic and vital part of the community's social history during the 20th century. Jefferson School represents a spirit of tenacity and dedication to the highest national ideals of equality and fairness.
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AURORA, Colo. (AP) - Olympian Missy Franklin has graduated from high school.
The four-time gold medalist donned a cap and gown with classmates from Regis Jesuit High School in a commencement ceremony Monday evening in Denver.
Franklin isn't ready to become a professional athlete yet. She'll swim in the world championships in Barcelona this summer before heading to the University of California at Berkeley in the fall.
Franklin plans to swim for her college team the next two years, finally turning pro after the 2015 NCAA championships. That will give her a chance to earn some of the big endorsement dollars leading into the 2016 Olympics.
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I have been trying all day to purchase these tickets and can not seem to find them on the tickemaster! I have followed the link from Facebook several times and nothing. I'm getting very frustrated. Why post a link if it doesn't work??? Oh not to mention the post says Oct 24th and the link brings you to the Oct 25th show. I really want to purchase these tickets and any help would be appreciated!!!
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click the link from the tour page only vip pit left for floor but other seats our still available!g/l
I already have VIP pit "seats" His Facebook page posted a link for special seats on stage and called them Chior Loft seats. Only thing is Ticketmaster doesn't show them in order to purchase.
They aren't onstage, they are just the seats in the section directly behind the stage.
Eric is playing Uncasville, CT on both 10/24 and 10/25. The Choir Loft seats that just opened up are in sections 11,12, and 28- all behind the stage.
Ticketmaster is still saying they are not available. I have even been on the phone with them.
I went on ticketmaster, clicked "buy on map" and it let me pick seats in the sections HQ mentioned. Looks like as of now a lot are available. Good Luck!
Thanks! Will check it out and see how I make out!!!


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With the beginning of high school football's preseason practice less than three weeks away, Meadowcreek's program finds itself in search of a new head coach.
Deario Grimmage announced his resignation earlier this week after guiding the Mustangs the last three seasons.
"On Tuesday, July 8, 2013, after three seasons with the program, Coach Deario Grimmage tendered his resignation as Head Football Coach," read a statement released by Meadowcreek athletics director Don Einolf on Friday. "He stated this was due to personal and family reasons. ... We sincerely appreciate the time and energy Coach Grimmage had dedicated to the program."
This isn't the first time Meadowcreek has had to scramble for a new head coach at such a late date.
Assistant coach Terrone Owens was promoted when then-coach Reggie Perry resigned just days before the 2008 season began to accept a position in administration at Stephenson High School.
Grimmage brought stability to the position when he succeeded David Ward in 2010 and stayed for three seasons, ending a string in which the Mustangs had gone through four coaches in as many seasons.
He cited personal reasons for stepping down with the beginning of another season so close at hand.
"I made the decision after communicating with (Einolf) and principal (Tommy T. Welch) about midweek," Grimmage said. "After evaluating and reflecting a lot, I just felt like it was best for me and my family to step away.
"I reflected a lot about the timing, but I felt like it was the right time to make this decision."
While Meadowcreek was not able to win a game during his tenure -- the Mustangs enter the 2013 season having lost 48 straight games dating back to 2008 -- Grimmage is satisfied that the program is headed in the right direction.
"I know the program is better than when I first got here," Grimmage said. "I gave 150 percent (to the program), and the kids are growing. ... The past three years, we've had kids get the opportunity to play college ball and further their education. And the values and morals are in place. It's been a joy to see those kids (who graduated) come back every summer. I'm confident they've learned a whole lot, and the program is continuing to grow."
While Meadowcreek administration searches for a permanent replacement, it will turn to a familiar face to guide the Mustangs in the meantime.
George Pugh, who served as Meadowcreek's head coach in 2003 and 2004 and had joined Grimmage's staff as associate head coach this summer, will serve as interim head coach until a new coach is selected.
Pugh, who most recently served as wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator for Georgia State's young college program, said he has no plans to seek the job permanently, but is ready to help the Mustangs in what will be an uncertain time of transition.
"Right now, I'm just trying to solidify the folks at Meadowcreek and get things in place (for preseason practice) and calm the waters, and the waters are a little choppy right now," Pugh said. "Right now, we're going through a transition, and it's a tough, tough deal, especially with Coach Grimmage (leaving). But I'll do it for a lot of reasons."
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dman 2 years, 2 months ago
This is your chance Meadowcreek. GO and play a non-region schedule, until the program can survive with a coach that may last more than 2 years.
Gwinnettreader 2 years, 2 months ago
Meadowcreek is really beginning to make the right changes for the better. Go Mustangs! I am not sure the school should do a non region schedule but rise up to the challenge. Coach Grimmage did a good job while it lasted, now its time for the next step. Finish the drill Pugh!


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The Florida Legislature passed a transportation bill, CS/HB 5011, during the 2009 Legislative Session creating an $800 million fee/tax increase for the people of Florida.
Beginning September 1, certain fees for driver license and motor vehicle services will significantly increase as a result of the Florida Legislature's efforts to balance the state budget because of declining tax receipts due to the slowed economy.
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The U.S. Postal Service will begin delivering TRIM — Truth in Millage — notices to Levy County property owners this week.
And the news in those 48,776 notices might not be what some folks expect, Oz Barker, Levy County Property Appraiser said.
But before picking up the telephone or heading to Barker's office in a lather, he would like you to sit down with the tax bill, read a letter he has written explaining the property tax notice and any changes.
As Students head back to school next week, The Levy County Health Department is preparing for potential widespread Novel H1N1 (Swine Flu) outbreaks as soon as school starts.
"We know we're going to have clusters of outbreaks when school starts next week," said Barbara Locke, Levy County Health Department Administrator.
"We're preparing for the worst and hoping for the best," Locke said. "We expect to see clusters of cases – maybe five to 10 at this school one week, and then another five to 10 at that school."
The start of school is coming up fast and Chiefland schools have scheduled open house and the Freshman Invasion for tonight.
Educators began returning to the classrooms on Monday, preparing them for visits by parents and for a year filled with students.
The Chiefland High School 2009/2010 Freshman Invasion, sponsored by the Student Government, will be at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium.
Freshmen will have the opportunity to meet Bill Tovine, the new principal, their teachers, get their schedules and learn about clubs and sports.
Central Florida Community College Foundation is joining former Levy County students and friends for a birthday celebration in honor of Jack Wilkinson.
The community is invited to attend the celebration from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Tri-County Nursing Home, 7280 SE State Road 26, in Trenton.
The proposed property tax bills hitting mailboxes earlier this week will be joined today by Levy County's notice of its fire, waste, road and emergency medical service assessment notices.
While property owners may think they are getting hit with the double whammy of notices for proposed property taxes and proposed assessments, business owners are the ones most likely to raise their eyebrows and pick up the phone to call their county commissioner when they see the EMS assessment.
The new school year is set to begin, and the School Board of Levy County finds itself facing some fearsome challenges .
Administrators are trying to maintain a disciplined, yet nurturing, learning environment, while dealing with looming budget cuts, the possibility of severe weather and the ever-growing possibility of an outbreak of H1N1 virus, better known as the swine flu.
Jeff Edison, director of administration, recounted his recent meeting with the State Health Board on the flu issue and what steps will be taken to avoid any outbreaks of the illness.
Traveling to Manatee Springs State Park by bike or foot is soon to become a whole lot safer.
In October, the Florida Department of Transportation will begin accepting bids for the construction of two five-mile-long paths along both sides of State Road 320 leading to the springs, according to FDOT Public Information Director Gina Busscher.
She said the project, which will connect with Chiefland's existing nature trail, will cost about $2.5 million and will be paid for out of the 2009 federal economic stimulus plan.
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While no industry has gone unpunished in the last few years, banks have been particularly hard hit, with loan growth lagging many expectations. From the recent sell off in public bank equities to heightened regulatory scrutiny, limited merger partners to far-less loyal customer bases, a bank's board has numerous issues to deal with. One major concern is growing good loans in today's tumultuous economy. In the second quarter of 2011, we saw lending activities generate the vast majority of revenues at small and mid-size banks. Banks $10 billion in assets and smaller typically do not have mature capital markets, nor the products to offer mortgage banking, wealth management and insurance to their client base.
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Colleen is (as far as I know) a little known electronic/ambient artist, but her work is very subtle, delicate, plaintive. Just plain lovely. I think more people should know about it.
Quite a lot of her music videos are on Youtube, via her record label's site.
This one is a fan-made video, but for me it perfectly captures the spirit of the song:
In case it's never crossed your consciousness, here's the rather excellent, grotesque and hilarious Aphex Twin video for Window Licker:
Nice to see this Cabaret Voltaire video again (recorded in 1979):
These still sound great to me (more Cabaret Voltaire) - No Escape:
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I also keep meaning to mention The Free French, who have a website where you can buy their music. Do. It is superlative intelligent (slightly reedy and eccentric, but in a good way) pop. I've been listening to it pretty much constantly all year. I think my favourite album is It's Not Me, It's You, which is glorious, and has some of the best lyrics of any pop album, ever (e.g. Ghost Writer - which is available as a free download from their site - download it!).
It would be really nice if you can provide some of the information too. Like what music do they sell? Is it cheap or in good quality? Stuff like that. - BentleyForbes
Looks a bit 'art school' to me, which I lost interest in a long time ago, after hanging around with some 'artists'. Fair play to you if you can make money doing that.
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I just bought the full set…I'd been thinking about it…then you said the palette was sold out (above) so went back to my cart. Checkout went fine and I put another full set into my basket…so they might have a few of those left…for those interested. It is a better deal but the shipping is crazy expensive.
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Here's the rest of the Creme de Couture collection- Macaron Inspired Blush! There are three blushes here- a light pink, medium reddish shade, and a light purple. They have the same style packaging as the palette– removable top, with a little "Assorted Flavors" insert that shows a color swatch.
ALSO! The Palette is sold out right now on the website, but I've been told there is a new shipment coming in on the 12th-13th this week, so fear not! You'll still be able to get it :)
Cherry Apple, Strawberry Ambrosia, Blackberry Essence
I really like the texture of these, they are super creamy and have a good color payoff for blush. They aren't overly pigmented, which I honestly prefer because I hate when blushes have pigment overload and I end up with a nice color splotch on my cheek. The colors are really great blush shades too- I was a little wary about the purple, but when used with a duo fiber brush you can get a really cool, unique color that isn't overkill.
These are available for $12 each, or you can get the entire Creme de Couture Collection (including the palette) for $55, which is $11 less than buying separate :)
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I really want to try that purple shade! It looks crazy, but I can see it looking really awesome too!
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As Associate Director of Bands, Chad Simons directs the Spirit Marching Band, Soundpack, and Symphonic Band and teaches various courses in music education.
From 2001-2005, Mr. Simons was the Associate Director of Bands at Idaho State University, where he directed the ISU "Bengal" Marching Band, taught courses in music education, theory, student teacher training, and music appreciation. He also directed the basketball band, jazz band, and the concert band. During his time in Idaho, the Bengal Marching Band nearly tripled in size. Before going to ISU, Mr. Simons taught in the public schools in Forsyth, Montana, where both his middle school and high school bands consistently received superior ratings at local, district and state music festivals.
Active as a clinician and guest conductor, Mr. Simons has given marching band clinics and conducted concert bands throughout the country. In March of 2004, he was a guest conductor with the ISU wind ensemble at the CBDNA Northwest Division Convention. Mr. Simons was also the university coordinator for the Mountain West Marching Competition, one of the largest marching competitions in the northwest United States.
Mr. Simons holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Montana, where he graduated with a president's recognition award, and a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from Oklahoma State University. Mr. Simons' conducting teachers include Dr. Joseph Missal and Dr. Steve Bolstad. Pedagogical influences include Dr. Michael Raiber, and Mr. Bill Ballenger. His percussion instructors include Dr. Robert LedBetter and Prof. Wayne Bovenschen.
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Mr. Walter Ross Cole Sr.
Mr. Walter Ross Cole Sr., 83, of Moreland, GA, passed away Nov. 13, 2012. Walter served in the Navy from 1946-1949. He was a Mason, Shriner, and was an avid sportsman with a love of the outdoors. He worked many years in auto repair. He founded Cole Transmission Service in Hapeville in 1958. Walter was a faithful member of East Newnan Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ruby Harper Cole; sister, Christine Sullivan; and is survived by his wife, Frances Cole, also of Moreland; daughters, Robin Cole Funk, of Moreland, Connie Cole Williams, of Dallas; son, Ross Cole, of Sharpsburg; sisters, Mary Thurman, of Stockbridge, Joyce Sorrells, of Stockbridge; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Latta and Rev. Frank Powers officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Memorial Park, in Fayetteville.
Those desiring may send an online condolence to www.mckoon.com .
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m., and prior to the service on Friday from 9 a.m. until service time at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan, GA 30263; 770-253-4580.


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