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Bye-Bye Boys' Club
It has been almost three years, but Kevyn Burger, a reporter for WCCO-TV, still has vivid memories of the scene. Like they do every month, Channel 4 management and staff had gathered in the commons of the CBS affiliate's downtown Minneapolis headquarters to honor the employee of the month. On the surface, it looked like business as usual: There was pie à la mode for the ranks. For the winner, a modest statuette and cash award to match. General manager Jan McDaniel came downstairs from her office suite to deliver a few words of congratulation. There was a golf clap. Everyone went back to the cubicles. But it seems there was more going on this May day in 1998 than could be captured on the "Hometown Team" cameras.
The recipient of the award was a 38-year-old technician named Rebecca Beckmann, who, along with former co-worker Beth Senn, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on December 19, 1996, charging WCCO and CBS with maintaining a "sexually hostile" and unfair environment for women. The suit was still pending when Beckmann was named employee of the month, and it's a good guess that McDaniel, who came to WCCO in 1996, wanted to show that a new era was under way at the station, which was characterized in court documents as "an old boy's club." As the general manager told City Pages four years ago ("A Way With the Ladies," June 11, 1997): "Zero tolerance is a CBS policy, a WCCO policy, and a Jan McDaniel policy."
"This all started before Jan arrived," Burger, who has not felt discriminated against by management at WCCO, says now. "She's a person who believes what she says. And to see these two women--one giving the award to the other, the way they handled themselves--it was really something."
Today, McDaniel is still the general manager at WCCO, Beckmann has been promoted to the position of training supervisor, and, as of January 19, her lawsuit--which grew to include women from CBS stations all over the country--was settled out of court. (Senn resigned in September 1996, two months before the suit was filed, but remained a plaintiff.) CBS will pay out $8 million to some 200 female technicians working at WCCO and CBS-owned television stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, and Green Bay.
The network has also agreed to the terms of an unusually detailed, 38-page consent decree, enforceable for the next four years, which guarantees that female employees at the six affiliates will be made aware of all internal job openings and that they can expect to have the same chance at those jobs as their male peers. Women can also count on equal compensation, access to better training, and a fair shot at overtime pay. If the terms of the agreement aren't met, CBS lawyers will find themselves back in federal Judge Donovan Frank's Minneapolis courtroom.
"This settlement imposes an unusually detailed level of injunctive relief," explains Beckmann's attorney, Lawrence Schaefer, who, along with partner Susan Stokes, will "administer" (read: enforce) the decree. "I think a trial would have been a difficult prospect for CBS. Claims of gender bias at six of their stations would be on the evening news in each of those markets. And that gave us a great deal of leverage."
The usually forthright McDaniel would not comment for this story and referred City Pages to the vice president of communications at CBS, Dana McClintock. Instead of answering specific questions about the scope of the settlement, McClintock referred to a network press release that denied any wrongdoing and, citing legal costs, proffered the hope that the whole thing would be put "behind us." "In general we're mindful of discrimination policies at all of our stations," says McClintock. "And we have become increasingly sensitive toward issues of discrimination and diversity over the last few years."
Given the scope of the plaintiffs' original complaint, that's a good thing. If the suit had gone to trial, Beckmann's attorneys were prepared to try to establish a decades-long pattern of sexual discrimination and harassment. Citing reams of statistical data and armed with pages of headline-grabbing anecdotes, their complaint included a series of allegations: That WCCO appeared to have a two-tiered compensation system for technicians, predicated solely on gender; men were given preference for higher-profile assignments such as the Super Bowl; open jobs for which there were qualified internal female applicants didn't get posted and then were given to men; and that Beckmann and other female technicians were denied promotions on several occasions, often because they had not received the appropriate technical training--even when they had requested said training over and over again.
When Schaefer and Stokes came to suspect that women working at other CBS-owned properties had similar problems, they began talking to other potential plaintiffs, with an eye toward pursuing a class-action lawsuit. Diana Rios, a technician at KCBS-TV in L.A., would eventually claim she was being denied overtime. From 1993 to 1998 at WBBM-TV in Chicago, male technicians had earned, on an average, $13,432 more per year than female technicians. On October 29, 1999, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), persuaded by testimony provided by Linda Karpell, a former photographer at WCBS-TV in New York, found that CBS discriminates against female technicians at local stations owned and operated by the company.
What ultimately convinced Beckmann's seasoned employment attorneys that they had a winning case, however, was evidence of a hostile work environment, particularly at WCCO. "There was an underlying machismo involved there that said, 'Hell, we're a newsroom. We're allowed to treat people that way,'" says Schaefer.
In particular, one of Beckmann's supervisors, Deronn Greseth, was singled out for bad behavior. Beckmann testified that on several occasions Greseth asked her if Wendy Wyatt, a female technician, "played with herself in the bathroom." He allegedly referred to women's breasts as "jewels," frequently used the words bitch and cunt when berating female employees, and would later admit in an affidavit that he brought pornographic images into the station on his laptop computer to share with male staffers. He even wore a digital watch where he stored a list of profanities. In late 1993 Greseth--who did not return City Pages' phone calls--was promoted over Beckmann and named night assistant supervisor.
"That promotion was the straw that broke the camel's back," Beckmann remembers. "Just about everyone in the department thought that was like throwing gas on a forest fire. He was one of the worst people there as far as his language and the way he treated people."
In their original complaint, Beckmann and Senn also singled out WCCO news director Ted Canova, who, they claimed, used sexually charged language when chewing out underlings. In February of 1997, two months after Beckmann and Senn filed suit, news anchor Colleen Needles lodged a harassment charge with the EEOC, alleging "a pattern of vulgar and derogatory comments" by Canova (in particular, the news director allegedly referred to Needles as his "anchor bitch"). Needles eventually dropped the complaint and walked away silently, with a settlement rumored to be worth up to $1 million. But the damage had been done. True or not, the allegations were now a matter of public record.
"I can't speak to Becky's situation. I'm not familiar with the particulars," Kevyn Burger says. "But that business about Ted is total nonsense. Believe me, Ted and I have had many disagreements. But he runs this place in a reasonable and honorable way. People had their own axes to grind and their own agendas."
(Canova refused to comment for this story, but he told City Pages in 1997 that he was wounded by the accusations. "There is no yelling and cursing over screw-ups," he said. "This is a refined workplace with Midwestern values.")
"What this really came down to is women trying to integrate into a predominantly male, old-boys network," Schaefer says. "And WCCO, for decades before, was run like a boys' locker room. That was just part of the fabric and culture of the workplace. Hopefully this agreement we fashioned with CBS will go a long way toward changing that culture."
For the next four years, WCCO will have no choice but to go through the motions--posting jobs, holding sensitivity seminars about sexual discrimination, and correcting disparities in pay. As part of the settlement, female employees are not only ensured a comprehensive annual review, but at least twice a year CBS will have to provide plaintiffs' counsel with a list of relevant job openings, along with data about training opportunities, special assignments, and overtime pay. If women at any of the stations feel their employers aren't living up to their side of the bargain, Schaefer and Stokes will step in.
To date, Greseth and Canova are still employed by the station, and Beckmann isn't sure what to expect from them. She guesses that Greseth was so terrified he'd lose his job that his boorish side went on vacation. Canova has mellowed, Beckmann observes, but still has a lot of work to do on his management style. "There will always be excuses for Ted, because he's still basically the same way," she says. "He still yells at people in public, because that's just the way he is. He's not really going to change. There are still a lot of people who are surprised he's allowed to stick around."
Since no one in a position to comment at WCCO or at CBS is willing to go on the record about the settlement's specifics, it's hard to gauge their long-term commitment to change. In large part this is because the suits at CBS are vested in denying that anything was really wrong in the first place. For whatever it's worth, things do seem to have settled down in WCCO's newsroom. In 1997, when Ted Canova's name was a staple in the gossip columns, a number of reporters were complaining off the record that the news director should be fired. Today those same reporters are silent.
Beckmann also believes things have changed for the better. In particular, she has faith that general manager Jan McDaniel will make sure changes mandated by the consent decree stick: "It will be a slow healing process, but I already feel like it's on its way. It's like a death. It takes time. Things are going in the right direction now."
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- We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Timor-Leste because of the uncertain security situation. The situation could deteriorate without warning. You should pay close attention to your personal security at all times. Monitor the media and other sources about possible new security risks.
- Localised unrest occurs, including street gang clashes and political demonstrations. Protests against the Australian Government occurred outside the Australian Embassy in February and March 2016, and additional protests are possible. Australians have been subject to verbal harassment on the basis of their nationality. You should avoid spontaneous gatherings, demonstrations, protests, street rallies and other large public gatherings as they may turn violent. See Safety and security.
- Sexual harassment of foreigners is common, including indecent exposure and sexual assault in the form of groping. This can occur in any location and at any time. Be particularly careful in isolated areas and travel in groups where practical.
- Checkpoints can operate throughout Timor-Leste. You should carry all relevant personal identification and vehicle documentation at all times. See Local travel.
- Opportunistic crime occurs and risks increase at night and if travelling alone.
- Medical facilities are extremely limited and evacuation, at significant expense, is often the only option in cases of serious illness or accident.
- We recommend that you register your travel and contact details with us, so we can contact you in an emergency.
- See Travel Smart for general advice for all travellers.
- Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
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Entry and exit
A visa on arrival (of up to 30 days' duration) is available to valid Australian passport holders who arrive at Nicolau Lobato International Airport or Dili Seaport, based on the purpose and period of stay indicated by the applicant at the time of entry and provided entry into Timor-Leste is regarded by local authorities as being for a legitimate purpose. Visa on arrival is only available for Australians arriving by air or sea. There is a charge of US$30 on arrival at Nicolau Lobato International Airport for an entry visa. There are no money exchange facilities at the airport.
Australians arriving at the land border near Atambua/Batugade will need to obtain a visa prior to arrival. This can be arranged through the Timor-Leste Immigration official email address at email@example.com.
A departure tax of US$10 applies to departing travellers.
If travellers can demonstrate that they have a valid reason for extending their stay beyond 30 days in Timor-Leste, an application to extend a visa may be submitted to the Immigration Department of Timor-Leste located at Vila Verde.
If you wish to work or operate a business in Timor-Leste you should consult the Timorese Immigration website for the current requirements.
As visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) can change at short notice, contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Timor-Leste for the most up-to-date information.
It is illegal to import currencies other than US dollars into Timor-Leste, above certain limits, without a permit issued by the Central Bank of Timor-Leste (CBTL). It is not permissible, for example, to import more than the equivalent of US$2,000 in Australian dollars during each calendar month without approval from the BPA. For queries regarding importation of currency the CBTL can be contacted on (670) 331 3712; 331 3714; 331 7151 and 331 3718 or by e-mail to info@bancocentral.
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of departure and that there are two blank pages in your passport.
Safety and security
Emergency contact numbers
The National Operations Centre (NOC) is staffed by Timor-Leste National Police (PNTL) officers, and can be called 24 hours a day on (670) 3331283 for emergencies. For fire and ambulance services call 115. English language skills are limited.
Civil unrest/political tension
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Timor-Leste because of the uncertain security situation. Timor-Leste has been stable for a number of years. However, the situation could deteriorate with little warning. Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety and security risks.
Protests against the Australian Government occurred outside the Australian Embassy in February and March 2016 and could occur again in the future. In the past few months, Australians have been subjected to harassment on the basis of their nationality. Localised unrest occurs in Timor-Leste, including street gang clashes and political demonstrations. You should avoid spontaneous gatherings, demonstrations, protests, street rallies and other large public gatherings as they may turn violent. If you are being harassed, proceed swiftly to a safer location.
Violent disturbances, often resulting from minor disputes, can erupt without notice and escalate quickly. Be particularly vigilant in the vicinity of Comoro Road and markets and in other areas where there is a concentration of people. You should immediately leave the area if a dispute breaks out and move to a safe location.
Robbery (in some cases armed), assaults, theft and bag snatching, while not common, have been directed at foreigners in Timor-Leste. Incidents have occurred in Dili and on nearby beaches and in the districts. The risk of being a victim of crime increases at night and if travelling alone. 'Smash and grab' style theft of property from vehicles occurs. There have also been cases of intruders breaking into homes known to be occupied by foreigners.
There is a history of gang-related violence, robbery, arson and vandalism in major towns, particularly Dili. Rocks have been thrown at vehicles and property, particularly during the early evening and at night.
Sexual harassment of foreigners is common and can occur to males and females, but predominantly affects women. This can include lewd remarks and indecent public exposure. Sexual assault in the form of indecent touching and groping is also reported. Violence against local women is widespread in Timor-Leste, but physical harm or rape of foreigners is rare.
Incidents can occur at any time, including in highly frequented public locations such as Beach Road or Timor Plaza. Incidents have also been reported in less populated areas such as Christo Rei (the Jesus statue), Tasi Tolu, and in the vicinity of Back Beach (behind the Jesus Statue). Due to the prevalence of these incidents, we recommend that you remain aware of your surroundings and travel in groups where possible, including when exercising outdoors. Particular caution should be taken when visiting isolated areas alone or travelling alone on public transport or in taxis, especially at night.
Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. See our Terrorist Threat Worldwide bulletin.
In planning your activities, consider the kind of places known to be terrorist targets and the level of security provided. Possible targets includes hotels, clubs, restaurants, bars, embassies, schools, churches and other places of worship, shops, outdoor recreation events, tourist areas and transport hubs or identifiably western businesses and interests.
Money and valuables
Before you go, organise a variety of ways to access your money in Timor-Leste. The official currency of Timor-Leste is the US dollar. This is the only currency accepted as legal tender. Do not expect that establishments will accept credit cards (including hotels, shops and restaurants). Consult with your bank whether your credit card and ATM card will work in Timor-Leste. US dollar notes issued prior to the year 2000 are not accepted.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport online or contact the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
Local travel
Australians are advised to check the security situation and road conditions with local authorities before undertaking travel.
Driving conditions are frequently hazardous due to poor road quality, heavy traffic, poor signage and a lack of street lighting. Large crowds can form quickly after traffic accidents and can become violent with little warning. If you are involved in a traffic accident you should report it to the local police station.
For further advice see our road travel page.
Police may set up checkpoints anywhere in Timor-Leste. Australians are advised to carry their car registration papers and drivers licence with them for presentation to police if requested. Makeshift barricades are sometimes used as unauthorised road blocks and may appear anywhere in Timor-Leste. Police may shut down roads in Dili during significant events such as commemorative ceremonies or major sporting events. This can cause traffic disruption and block major thoroughfares.
Take care if using taxis, microlets or trucks used as public transport due to the poor condition of many of these vehicles and poor driving standards. There is also an increased risk of robbery, sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Caution should be exercised when travelling by boat, ferry or other sea-craft in Timor-Leste as seaworthiness cannot be relied upon, passenger limits are not always observed and sufficient lifejackets may not be provided. You should ensure that any vessel you intend to board is carrying appropriate safety equipment and that life jackets are provided for all passengers, including those suitable for children. Check with your tour operator or crew to ensure appropriate safety standards are maintained.
Crocodiles have been sighted on beaches and in-land waterways around Timor-Leste, including near Manatuto, Baucau and some beaches in Dili. There have been reports of crocodile attacks taking place, particularly in the eastern districts and along the southern coast.
Some sites may have special religious or cultural significance and require permission to visit. Visitors are advised to check with local authorities in advance and be conscious of local reactions to your presence and activities.
For advice on travel to Indonesia (including West Timor), travellers should consult our Indonesia travel advice.
Piracy occurs in South East Asian waters. The International Maritime Bureau issues piracy reports. See our Piracy bulletin for more information.
Airline safety
The Australian Government does not provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths. See instead the Aviation Safety Network website for information on aviation safety in Timor Leste.
Please also refer to our general air travel page for information on aviation safety and security.
You are subject to the local laws of Timor-Leste, including ones that appear harsh by Australian standards. If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter. But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail. Research laws before travelling, especially for an extended stay.
There are severe penalties for drug offences in Timor-Leste. See our Drugs page.
Foreigners who interfere in local political processes or engage in political activity may be subject to fines, detention and deportation.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Local customs
There are conservative standards of behaviour and dress in Timor-Leste. Revealing clothing should not be worn in public places, including churches and markets. You should take care not to offend. If in doubt, seek local advice.
Religious days are closely observed. Loud noise and frivolous behaviour are frowned on during these times.
Public displays of affection are not socially acceptable.
Information for dual nationals
Timorese authorities may limit the ability of the Australian Government to provide consular assistance to Australian/Timorese dual nationals who are arrested or detained.
Our Dual nationals page provides further information for dual nationals.
We strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
It is important to consider your physical and mental health before travelling overseas. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before you travel. At least eight weeks before you depart, make an appointment with your doctor or travel clinic for a basic health check-up, and to discuss your travel plans and any implications for your health, particularly if you have an existing medical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our health page also provides useful information for travellers on staying healthy.
Medical facilities in Timor-Leste are limited and evacuation, at significant expense, is often the only option in cases of serious illness or accident (including diving accidents). The cost of medical evacuation can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars depending on the circumstances. Generally all emergency cases are treated at Dili National Hospital, which only has limited facilities available. Dental facilities are extremely limited. A limited supply of basic medicines is available.
There is no hyperbaric (decompression) chamber in Timor-Leste. Travellers who plan to dive should ensure that they have a current medical clearance to do so and that their insurance covers such activities.
Mosquito-borne diseases: Malaria, chikungunya, dengue, filariasis and Japanese encephalitis are prevalent in all areas of Timor-Leste. Chloroquine-resistant strains of malaria are reported in some locations. We encourage you to consider taking medication against malaria and taking measures to avoid mosquito bites, including using an insect repellent at all times, wearing long, loose fitting light coloured clothing and ensuring your accommodation is mosquito proof. A Japanese encephalitis vaccine is registered for use and is currently available in Australia. For further details please consult your travel health doctor.
Water-borne, food-borne and other infectious diseases (such as gastroenteritis, typhoid and hepatitis) are prevalent. We advise you to boil all drinking water or drink bottled water, avoid ice cubes and raw and undercooked food. Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering diarrhoea. Tuberculosis is endemic in Timor-Leste. Healthcare workers are at particularly risk of exposure and should be tested prior to extended travel and on their return to Australia.
Rabies: While there have not been any confirmed cases of rabies by tissue diagnosis in Timor-Leste, rabies is present in neighbouring islands and there has been suspicious clinical cases reported at Dili Hospital. Rabies is a potentially fatal viral disease that can be found in dogs, monkeys, bats and other mammals. See our health page for further information.
Where to get help
Depending on your enquiry, your best option may be to first contact your family, friends, airline, travel agent, tour operator, employer or travel insurer. Your travel insurer should have a 24 hour emergency number.
For criminal issues, contact the local police. The national emergency number is 112. You should also obtain a police report when reporting a crime.
To complain about tourism services, contact the service provider directly.
The Consular Services Charter explains what the Australian Government can and can't do to assist Australians overseas. For consular assistance, see contact details below:
Australian Embassy, Dili
Rua Martires da Patria
Dili TIMOR-LESTE
Telephone: (670) 332 2111
Facsimile: (670) 332 2247
Website: www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au/
E-mail: email@example.com
See the Embassy website for information about opening hours and temporary closures that may affect service provision.
If you are travelling to Timor-Leste, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. The information you provide will help us to contact you in an emergency – whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family issue.
In a consular emergency if you are unable to contact the Embassy you can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305, or 1300 555 135 within Australia.
Additional Information
Natural disasters, severe weather and climate
Timor-Leste is in an active seismic zone and is subject to earthquakes.
All oceanic regions of the world can experience tsunamis, but there is a more frequent occurrence of large, destructive tsunamis in the Indian and Pacific Oceans because of the many large earthquakes along major tectonic plate boundaries and ocean trenches. See the Tsunami Awareness brochure.
Tropical cyclones are unusual in Timor-Leste. Severe storms may occur during the wet season, November to April, when flooding is common. These conditions may also cause landslides and affect roads and bridges.
You should monitor the information available through the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and plan accordingly. Further information can also be obtained from the World Meteorological Organisation Severe Weather Information Centre or the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
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The Glencoe Silver Lake ECFE is hosting a Gingerbread House Make and Take event on Thursday, Dec 4th. Two times for the event…9-10 am or 6-7 pm. The event is for Kids (& their families) …24 Nov 14
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Prof. Dr. Peter D.E.M. Verhaert (Belgium, 1961) was appointed to the chair of Analytical Biotechnology at Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands) in 2005. He also holds a visiting professorship on Proteomics at the Biomedical Research Institute (BioMed) of Hasselt University (Belgium) since 2004.
Prior to taking up this academic full professorship, Verhaert was Group Leader Proteomics at the (former) pharma company Organon (now MSD) at Oss (The Netherlands) since January 2000.
Before that, he held a position as Senior Research Associate of the Flemish Fund for Scientific Research, during which he did comparative molecular neurobiology research at the Universities of Leuven and Liège (Belgium). He also spent a sabbatical year at Innogenetics, a Ghent based Biotechnology Company (Belgium), where he introduced mass spectrometry based protein and peptide analytics.
Verhaert was co-founder and president of the European Pharmaceutical Proteomics Laboratories (EPPL), a forum by and for the Pharma Industry dedicated to support Proteomics as a key technology in pharmaceutical business.
Peter Verhaert holds a PhD in Biology (Zoology Group) from the University of Leuven (Belgium, 1987) and spent a postdoctoral year in the Laboratory for Biochemistry and Toxicology at the University of Waterloo Department of Biology (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) on a fellowship from N.A.T.O. and W.U.S.C. (World University Service of Canada).
A common theme in the past 25 years of research by Verhaert has been Peptides in Biology, and he is recognized worldwide as one of the pioneers in 'Peptidomics'. On the occasion of Professor Verhaert receiving tenure in 2010, and in line with the strategy of The Delft Biotechnology Department and with Verhaert's present and future research activities, the Analytical Biotechnology section of professor Verhaert was designated "Analytical Biotechnology and Innovative Peptide Biology".


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I lines it was right next to the bar we went to.
It was out of date, only one ice machine , no elevators, rooms were super hot upon check in and took over an hour to cool off. There was no breakfast like at every other Baymont.
The lobby and pool area were nice
On first appearance the outside of the building looks run down. My room was terrible. Nothing was plugged in stains on the ceiling carpet was dirty blankets did not smell clean. I slept fully vlothed afraid i would get bit by bugs in that bed. I did not shower in the morning, i was so disgusted that i hurried to leave!
We were just there for one night. Didn't need anything more than a clean, quiet room, and that's what we got. I was most impressed with the friendliness of the woman who checked us in.
The breakfast was petty blah.
Room was good, I liked having the fridge in the room, that helped alot! It was pretty clean , no complaints there ! The owner was super nice and friendly! ...
The only thing I didn't like was not having access to coffee ! It said there was a continental breakfast, but my hubby went down and only found an empty coffee pot and no one or no access to make more !
The staff at the hotel. They are both very hard working, and the lady at the front desk is very nice and easy going. For an old hotel, it is kept very clean, which was a nice surprise.
The ice machine did not work, and the laundry room needed cleaned.
It was a room for the night
The beds were rocks and the tub was old and the drain was disgusting. The rooms were just out dated.
Friendly staff. Fresh fruit
No one at front desk after 10pm. Front door unlocked all night. I came in and out a couple times to get things from my car after midnight. I didnt need to buzz in or use my room key and encountered no emplyees. Made me question the safety.
The room was very outdated, walls had stains, hairs all over the bed, window did not have a lock, TV was so blurry you could not watch it. We did not even stay after seeing the room.
The location was great, right in the middle of town.
The room was tiny, extremely outdated and gross. The smell was horrendous. The bathroom was crazy small. We arrived later and was told ww couldn't check in until we insisted.
The hotel was very nice, the rooms were clean. The hotel staff was so nice and accommodating. My mom and I were just passing through on a move across country. The beds were comfortable and the area felt safe.
Also I lost a piece of jewelry (a watch) someone had turned it in and the staff was so nice to call me and help me to return it to me. I would suggest this hotel to anyone that is staying/ or passing through Warrenton, MO.
I don't have anything negative to say about this hotel. I stayed in 6 hotels on our journey and this was by far one of the nicest.
I would say that it was a bit pricey. But my philosophy is you get what you pay for.
Location and the feel of the place.
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Clean Room, quiet, wifi worked excellent, lobby coffee good. Free breakfast available, did not try.
People at desk were very pleasant and friendly. Sleep number mattress was great! Room and all linens were truly "smoke free". Very quiet and clean.
Original bed was king size and OLD, dipped toward the middle.
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Recent and archived news articles by Liz Robbins of The New York Times.
Students at Fake University Say They Were Collateral Damage in Sting Operation
The federal government's fictitious University of Northern New Jersey was aimed at dishonest recruiters, but foreign students who signed up lost thousands and face deportation.
May 6, 2016, Friday
Quake's Aftershocks Come to Ecuadoreans in Queens
As news of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake reached Queens, many locals were scrambling to get in touch with relatives in the South American country.
April 18, 2016, Monday
Hillary Clinton Promotes Community Libraries as Crucial Link to Immigrants
Saying community libraries were the "perfect platform" for immigrants to learn about citizenship initiatives or English classes, Mrs. Clinton said they would be a critical link to the White House if she were elected president.
April 13, 2016, Wednesday
Immigrants for Donald Trump? Some in New York Show Their Support
Despite Mr. Trump's inflammatory comments, some immigrants have come forward to praise, and even endorse, him as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination.
April 8, 2016, Friday
New Jersey University Was Fake, but Visa Fraud Arrests Are Real
Federal officials set up the University of Northern New Jersey, which had no real classes, to ensnare brokers who recruited foreigners trying to obtain student visas.
April 6, 2016, Wednesday
A New Yorker, Long Caught in Immigration Limbo, Comes Home to Start His Job
Angelo Cabrera, who came to the United States from Mexico in 1990, was offered a post at Baruch College in Manhattan more than two years ago. This month, he will finally be able to show up to work.
April 4, 2016, Monday
New York Muslims Reject Ted Cruz's Prescriptions for Monitoring
The senator's call for police officers "to patrol and secure" Muslim communities drew the scorn of those who found the comments wrongheaded and insensitive.
March 24, 2016, Thursday
As Mexican Families Leave U.S. for Home, Film Focuses on the Children
"Una Vida, Dos Paises," by Tatyana Kleyn, sheds light on various problems people encounter after they return to Mexico.
March 16, 2016, Wednesday
New U.S. Rule Extends Stay for Some Foreign Graduates
International students earning degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields in the United States will now be eligible to stay for three years of on-the-job training.
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Day3; Saturday April 3, 2010 First Full Day in Cusco
Machu Picchu Pilgrimage
The St. Pedro Market was one of the most interesting stops on our adventure. This is where the local farmers bring their crops from the fields to sell at the market. You could find fruits and vegetables of all kinds at this market. You could also find medicinal herbs and mixtures that have been used for centuries to cure arthritis and other disabling diseases. There were potions that had claims to increase one's sex drive, a love potion, divorce potion, and a liquid that, if you drank it, would make you hallucinate. I did see the bottle of this liquid and I think it would do more than make you hallucinate, I think it would probable kill you if you drank it. It looked like it came out of the bottom of a squatty potty. The most interesting part of the market was the meat section. You could buy a freshly amputated pig's head, the whole torso, just the feet, a cow's lips or tongue, or a Llama fetus. But the most highly coveted purchase would be a bull's penis. There was also a local lady skinning frogs inside the market. After we left the market, Linda went outside and vomited…only kidding.
Our next stop was Sacsayhuaman or as Ayul pronounced it "Sexywoman". We took a taxi from the main plaza to Sacsayhuaman for 10 Soles. We toured the ruins than went to the alpaca factory were they made sweaters, scarf's, hats, blankets and other clothing items. They showed us how to tell the difference between baby alpaca, adult alpaca and almost alpaca fur. Most of the vendors selling alpaca clothing in the market will usually tell you it is baby alpaca but in actuality it is almost alpaca, which is a combination of adult alpaca and synthetic materials. The best way to tell is its pure baby alpaca is to feel the material. If it feels cool on both sides of the material it is authentic baby alpaca. I purchased a sweater and Linda purchased a poncho, with flower embroidery, for 700 Soles. They were so grateful that they gave us a complimentary ride back to town.
We then went for a tour of the main cathedral located in the Plaza De Armas. We were amazed at how well they cared for the large paintings and other statues inside the cathedral, especially because the cathedral is still used for services; no pictures allowed in the cathedral. We had lunch at the Inca Grill in the main square. It was another great meal. I hade alpaca fetus on wheat bread and Linda had vegetable lasagna.
Our last stop of the day was the Inca museum. It was very interesting to see the tools they used to build the massive stone structures. I still wonder how they could chisel these exact angles to fit the humongous boulders together like a puzzle. I find it hard to believe the design and engineering of these buildings is so precise that they have withstood several major earthquakes over the past centuries with minimum or no damage. We finished our day and went back to the room for a short rest. Our plan for the next day was to meet up with Ayul at 7 a.m. in the lobby of the hotel. That night we walked downtown and found a nice coffee shop with a 2nd floor balcony overlooking the Plaza De Armis. I had an American coffee and Linda had a cappuccino and we each had a piece of apple pie with ice cream. We went back to the hotel to pack our bags because we were leaving our hotel in Cusco and moving to Ollantaytambu for our last night before we start trekking the Inca Trail.


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The DSR112 comes with a 12" Neodymium LF Driver with a 3" Voice coil. The horn is a 2" Titanium diapraghm design with a Neo magnet. The cabinet is wooden with a Line-X coating to give ultimate durability. The power section 1300 watts with 850 watts for the LF Driver and 450 watts for the horn. The Max SPL level is a whopping 134 DB.
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Robbins achieved success as a western entertainer in film, television, Wild West shows, music and literature. His career began when John Wayne cast him in the epic movie The Alamo and he went on to work as an actor/stuntman in such films as Two Rode Together, Cheyenne Autumn, The Rounders, The Green Berets, Rio Lobo and Sugarland Express and television series such as Gunsmoke, acting as a double for series star James Arness..
Joining the likes of John Wayne, Charlton Heston and Clint Eastwood, he was awarded an Honorary Membership in The Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures. Robbins also trained horses for other stuntmen and became a production manager for various shows. In 1967, he was selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce to go to Europe as a Cowboy Goodwill Ambassador to introduce and promote the sale of blue jeans. Later Robbins joined with Montie Montana, Jr. to re-create Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. With a cast of 125 cowboys, cowgirls and Indians and 135 buffalo, longhorns and horses the show toured worldwide. Back in Texas, Robbins produced the Rudy Robbins Western Show and The All American Cowboy Get-Together, a two-day event of cowboy music, poetry, cooking, arts, crafts and demonstrations. He also formed the Spirit of Texas, a western harmony group, which, in 1991, was named the "Official Cowboy Band for Texas" by the State Senate. In addition to singing, Robbins has written many songs as well as short stories for Cowboy Magazine.
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R.T. Rybak is a finalist for the 2012 World Mayor Prize
The crowd-surfing face of Mpls could become the first American recognized as World Mayor.
Sure, Minneapolis (mostly) loves R.T. Rybak, but who knew he was internationally renowned?
Rybak, mayor of Minneapolis for just over a decade, is a finalist for the 2012 World Mayor Prize. The contest is organized by the City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank founded in 2003 "to promote, encourage and facilitate good, open and strong local government."
Rybak is one of 25 international finalists, and one of four from the United States, along with Stephanie Rawlings-Blake of Baltimore, John Cook of El Paso, and Cory Booker of Newark. Booker, you might remember, raced into a burning home in April and hauled a neighbor to safety. So unless you think persuading recalcitrant council members to support a new Vikings stadium is a comparable feat, it looks like R.T. faces some pretty stiff competition.
City Mayors board members select a winner and two runners-up "based on the number of votes received and the strength and passion of supporting arguments." The ballot form asks voters to choose their favorite mayor and write an essay explaining their choice. If you want to vote for R.T. -- or maybe you prefer Zeralda, Algeria's Mouhib Khatir -- click here.
The World Mayor Prize, now awarded biannually, was first given out in 2004. No American has ever won the award. Voting wraps up in mid-October, with a winner to be announced in December.
Is the face of Minneapolis worthy of the World Mayor title? Read some of our previous R.T. coverage (linked below) and judge for yourself.
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Copenhagen Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard sent postcards to city hotels warning summit guests not to patronize Danish sex workers during the upcoming conference. Now, the prostitutes have struck back, offering free sex to anyone who produces one of the warnings.
Copenhagen's city council in conjunction with Lord Mayor Ritt Bjerregaard sent postcards out to 160 Copenhagen hotels urging COP15 guests and delegates to 'Be sustainable - don't buy sex'.
Now, Copenhagen prostitutes are up in arms, saying that the council has no business meddling in their affairs. They have now offered free sex to anyone who can produce one of the offending postcards and their COP15 identity card, according to the Web site avisen.dk.
According to the report, the move has been organized by the Sex Workers Interest Group (SIO).
Møller adds that it is reprehensible and unfair that Copenhagen politicians have chosen to use the UN Climate Summit as a platform for a hetz against sex workers.
"But they've done it and we have to defend ourselves," Møller says.
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St. Charles Catholic High School has moved its final regular season football game to Thursday (Nov. 5) at 7 p.m. at Muss Berolino Stadium in Kenner. The Comets volleyball team will play host to Northeast High School earlier on Thursday -- at 4 p.m. The school also announced that Friday's classes will begin at 9 a.m. sharp. Submitted by... Full story »
The athletic program at the new Academy of Our Lady in Marrero got off to a solid start when their volleyball team beat the Thomas Jefferson Jaguars, 25-8, 25-13, 25-18, for the season opener. On Tuesday, September 1, 2015 the Penguins hosted the Jaguars in the school's newly built gym. The school moved to its new location earlier this year. Academy of Our... Full story »
The country's top-ranked beach volleyball players have descended on Laketown in Kenner as the Association of Volleyball Professionals Pro Beach Volleyball Tour holds the AVP New Orleans Open this weekend. The men's and women's finals will be held Sunday. General admission is free. Full story »
Going to college can be a scary and exciting time for students. Deciding what college to go to is usually a hard decision and typically jump starts the college process. Hailey Kirkpatrick, a current Northshore senior recently committed and signed with Spring Hill College in Mississippi. Friends and family gathered in Northshore High's library to proudly watch Kirkpatrick sign... Full story »
Saint Scholastica Academy's 2014 volleyball season came to an end on Friday, Nov. 14. The girls' dedication and enthusiasm led them to the semi-finals, but they were unfortunately defeated by St. Thomas Moore. Despite their loss, the girls were still able to recognize how great a season they truly had. Senior Lindsey Berns reflects, "I believe this season was... Full story »
For the first time in school history, the First Baptist Lady Eagles volleyball team made it past the second round of playoffs. The team's first round was against Highland Baptist. The Eagles played very well and won the game in three straight matches. Leading the team was Jacquelyn Fredericks with 16 kills, one block, and nine aces. Olivia Gaudin... Full story »
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My favorite snack for a workday is a tupperware of cut veggies. I can bring the veggies in whole to the office and I guarantee I won't eat them. The act of cutting just sounds like too much of a hassle. So the night before while I am making dinner, I cut up whatever veggies I want to take a long the next day. Today it was cucumber slices, jicama, tomatos and red bell pepper. Perfect finger food!
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PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on Route 286 (Golden Mile Highway) in the Municipality of Monroeville, Allegheny County, will begin on Monday, March 7 weather permitting.
Short-term, single-lane restrictions will occur as needed in various locations on Route 286 between Route 22 and Old Frankstown Road. Crews from Plum Contracting, Inc. will begin curb and sidewalk construction. Work will occur weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Monday, June 6.
Additional information will be provided for the remaining work in 2016 as it is scheduled on this $10.79 million project.
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Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 770 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.


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Chicago, IL – William Reed Business Media has announced that the inaugural Healthy & Natural Show will be held at the Navy Pier in Chicago on May 6 and 7, according to the press release.
The founder and the man behind the name of Burt's Bees, Burt Shavitz, passed away on Sunday, July 5 at the age of 80.
Fort Lauderdale, FL—With the competitiveness of today's business industry, store owners could consider themselves successful to own a bustling brick-and-mortar store. A second store? That would be even better. But, what if that small business owner has the opportunity to open his third store in a third town?
New York, NY— The third annual "Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements" held in New York City, June 24–25, zeroed in on several hot-button regulatory and legal issues in the industry.
Washington, D.C. – A member of the U.S.Senate sent letters to 15 major retailers asking about the "sales of dubious dietary supplements, especially those promising seniors protection from memory loss, dementia and other age-related problems," according to the Associated Press.
Lisa Shapiro, founder of the All Things Vegan consulting company and long-time champion of vegan causes and businesses, has passed away.
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In its third-quarter financial results update, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported $41.7 million in net income, an increase of $5.4 million (14.7%) from the previous year.
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She grew up listening to '70s soul and '80s hip-hop, but Erykah Badu drew more comparisons to Billie Holiday upon her breakout in 1997, after the release of her first album, Baduizm. The grooves and production on the album are bass-heavy R&B, but Badu's languorous, occasionally tortured vocals and delicate phrasing immediately removed her from the legion of cookie-cutter female R&B singers. A singer/songwriter responsible for all but one of the songs on Baduizm, she found a number 12 hit with her first single, "On & On," which pushed the album to number two on the charts.
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Interviews: Indigenous photography exhibit "Our People, Our Land, Our Images" opens TODAY at Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
A version of this column appears in Friday's Weekend Life section of The Oklahoman.
'Our People, Our Land, Our Images' opens at Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman
The traveling exhibition includes more than 50 works by 26 artists representing three generations of indigenous photographers from North and South America, the Middle East and New Zealand.
Shan Goshorn doesn't consider herself a photographer or painter, a jewelry maker or basket weaver, although she has done all those things.
"I consider myself an artist that chooses a medium to make a statement. So that's why I'm interested in exploring," she said.
"I think it's really important as artists that we keep challenging ourselves and we keep reinventing ourselves. I really don't want to be an artist that people go, 'Oh, yawn, there's another Shan Goshorn. You know, I recognize it right away.' I like to keep things fresh and new – and I want to keep startling people."
The Eastern Cherokee artist and activist, who is based in Tulsa, is among the 26 artists representing three generations of indigenous photographers spanning North and South America, the Middle East and New Zealand whose work is featured in "Our People, Our Land, Our Images."
A long-running traveling exhibition that includes more than 50 images, it opens Friday at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, where Goshorn will give a public gallery talk at 6:30 p.m.
"These artists in particular are known for being thought provokers. I think they really stimulate a lot of, hopefully, dialogue," the North Carolina native said by phone from Tulsa, where she has lived since 1981. "I'd like them (museum-goers) to see that Indian artists, Native artists, are as varied as any other culture in their approach to work."
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"Our People, Our Land, Our Images" originated at a 2006 photography exhibit and gathering at the C. N. Gorman Museum at the University of California, Davis. Museum director Hulleah J. Tsinhnahjinnie, who has work in the show, and curator Veronica Passalacqua have found that the exhibit has taken on a life of its own as it has traveled throughout the United States and Canada.
"It was kind of one of these crazy things where we had selected the artists who were involved to participate in the gathering and the exhibit, but we really didn't know what they were going to bring. So it was exciting in that way and nerve-racking all that the same time," Passalacqua said in a phone interview.
"The show turned out so much better than we could've expected, and then we started saying, 'We need to take this further than just the Gorman.' And that's when I started developing a tour program for it."
On view at the Norman museum through May 25, the traveling exhibit is a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance, with the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
"Contemporary Native photography, it doesn't participate so much in the art market … so it's just to create an awareness that contemporary Native art reaches across a wide range of media, that contemporary Native photography and photography produced by Native people (dates back to) the 1890s, that it's a really rich and diverse canon," Passalacqua said, adding that Tsinhnahjinnie has family in the Seminole and Maud area.
"It was important to us that we included that area in this dialogue, at the table and at the exhibition. So I'm really excited that it's going there. I think there'll be really strong resonance with interpreting the works."
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Heather Ahtone, the James T. Bialac assistant curator of Native American and non-Western art at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum, said many of the photos make bold statements about stereotypes (like Erica Lord's "I Tan to Look More Native"), identity issues (like Pena Bonita's "Skywalker") and relationships to place (like Tsinhnahjinnie's "This is not a Commercial, this is my homeland") that American Indians face in contemporary society.
"It's difficult to talk about these things without sounding antagonistic. I think that's one of the great things that art allows us to do is to look at this, put it into some perspective and maybe even change how we think about things in a positive manner for all of us," Ahtone said.
To her, one of the exhibit's most striking images comes from the Oklahoma Historical Society: "Graduating Class of 1902, Cherokee Female Seminary, Tahlequah, Oklahoma," was taken by Jennie Ross Cobb, considered the first Native woman photographer. Ahtone said the photo refutes and proves the lasting damage of the "noble savage" stereotypes Edward S. Curtis depicted in his iconic but controversial photos.
"She was a Cherokee woman using a fairly new medium at that time in Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, documenting her classmates going to school at an institution of higher learning that was established by her tribal community … at a time when for many other women in the country that wouldn't have been an opportunity for them, " Ahtone said.
"That's a perspective that in history sometimes gets lost, yet this photography allows us to re-engage that historical factor. … We can go 'Oh, well, in the 1900s Indians looked a certain way,' yet here we see these young Cherokee women looking quite fashionable."
Weaving new statements
For Goshorn, the exhibit's Oklahoma stop offers her a chance to reflect back on an artistic style and technique she explored for 30 years. "Our People, Our Land, Our Images" includes two of her hand-tinted, double-exposed, black-and-white photographs.
Although she still works in photography, most of her images she now cuts into splints along with historical documents that she then weaves into Cherokee-styles baskets that speak to various American Indian issues. For instance, the National Museum of the American Indian recently collected one of her baskets titled "No Honor" that weaves together a Washington Redskins pennant with shredded printouts of the American Heritage Dictionary definitions of the n-word and redskin.
"The definition is exactly the same: disparaging slang, offensive term used to refer to a Native American, to refer to a black person. I mean, come on, how much clearer can it be than that?" said Goshorn, who will be bringing some of her baskets to the gallery talk.
"You know, it's real easy for people to say, 'Eh, well, I'm part Indian. It's no big deal. That was 200 years ago, that was 500 years ago, get over it.' It's not over. There's a lot of things that are going on in Indian country that are still hugely impacted by our history and our relationship to the United States government – or in this case, governments around the world."
'Our People, Our Land, Our Images'
When: Friday through May 25.
Where: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman.
Public gallery talk: 6:30 p.m. Friday featuring Tulsa-based artist and activist Shan Goshorn.
Admission: Free.
Information: 325-4938 or www.ou.edu/fjjma.


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Kiran Kumar, the dutiful ex-head of the family in Star Plus' Grahasti is back in action with Sahara One's new show 'Pankh Hote Toh Ud Jaate', produced by FOX.
Pankh is the story of a father-daughter relationship. It depicts the manner in which the daughter aspires to become an air hostess and achieves her dreams to help her father.
"Kiran Kumar plays the father in the show while the leads are new faces", states our source.
Talking about Pankh, our source quotes, "It's a youth based family drama which will have all kind of emotions. It will basically portray the youth of today who perceive different dreams and the path they take to achieve it."
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The show is expected to go on floors very soon and will be aired in a prime time slot from the end of October or first week of November.
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