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1891-1897 John Fannin Young Paine, M.D.
John Fannin Young Paine received his medical degree from Tulane in 1861. He practiced in Mobile for a short time, then accepted the Chair and Professor of Obstetrics at the Texas Medical College in Galveston, the first medical teaching institution in Texas. He also was Dean of this school until 1881 when the Medical College disbanded. He then went to Tulane. In 1886 he came back to Galveston and organized the Medical Branch of Texas University and accepted the Professorship of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was President of the Texas Medical Association in 1888.)
1897-1898 & 1901-1903 Dean Allen J. Smith, M.D.
Dr. Allen J. Smith had already discovered the Bacillus coeruleus (pseudomonas smithii) and had won the Medical News prize and other anatomical prizes when he arrived in Galveston in September of 1891 with his wife and two year old son. Upon being told that his chair was to be called "pathology, bacteriology, and microscopy," the young Doctor commented, "I do not mind the work suggested by such an inclusive terminology, but begged for the appearance of dignity the Chair be known as that of Pathology alone." The first professor of all subjects taught with a microscope - histology, embryology, bacteriology, parasitology, microscopic pharmacology, as well as tropical medicine, nervous and mental diseases, inorganic chemistry, and clinical pathology - was twenty-seven years old. He lectured for a time on medical jurisprudence and was dean on two different occasions.
1898-1901 Dean Henry Pendleton Cooke, M.D.
In 1891, when the Medical Department of the University actually started to function, part of the faculty of the old Texas Medical College and Hospital was absorbed by the state school, including Dr. Cooke, who was appointed as lecturer on diseases of children and as a pediatrician and dean of the Medical Department in 1898 and held both positions until 1901, when he resigned to give all his time to private practice.
Dean Cooke's leadership during the 1900 storm and the critical period following the disaster made it possible to begin the Tenth Session of the school only a month and a half later than had been scheduled.
1903-1922 & 1935-1938 Dean WIlliam Spencer Carter, M.D.
Dr. Carter was appointed professor of physiology and hygiene at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 1897. He established one of the earliest research and teaching laboratories in physiology in the South, taught hygiene and public health for several years, and encouraged his assistant, Oscar Plant, to offer the first course in pharmacology at UTMB.
In 1903 Carter became UTMB's fourth dean. During nineteen years in that position, he nurtured the growth and development of the institution. He founded the department of pharmacology and equipped physiology and pharmacology labs. He encouraged educational campaigns for the promotion of public hygiene and control of tuberculosis. He was instrumental in building an isolation hospital behind the Main Building at UTMB and also helped establish a Children's Hospital in Galveston, which was donated by the Texas Public Health Association and operated by a staff from the medical college. In 1913 UTMB became a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges, then a national organization of medical school deans. Fellow deans elected Carter vice president in 1916 and president in 1917.
He left UTMB in 1922 to become a staff member of the Division of Medical Sciences of the Rockefeller Foundation, and in 1923 he was named associate director. For the next twelve years he skillfully orchestrated the development of medical schools in the Philippines, Australia, South Africa, Java, New Zealand, China, and India. In China he was acting director of Peking Union Medical College in 1925, and he helped organize the School of Tropical Medicine in Calcutta the next year. Carter retired in 1934. Urged by alumni and faculty, he returned to UTMB in 1935 as dean. He resigned in 1938. (From Texas State Historical Association)
1922-1926 Dean William Keiller, M.D.
In 1891 he became a professor at UTMB where he taught anatomy for forty years, specializing in neuroanatomy. An extraordinary lecturer and a talented artist, Keiller astounded students with exquisite chalkboard illustrations. He introduced the formalin method of preserving bodies used for dissection, pioneered in the use of local anesthetics, and wrote a valuable monograph, Nerve Tracts of the Brain and Cord (1927). He was also a joint author of Textbook on Anatomy (1899). Keiller served as UTMB's dean from 1922 to 1926. A laboratory building on the UTMB campus is named in his honor. He was president of the Texas State Medical Association (1926) and the Texas Neurological Society (1931). He was also a member of the Galveston County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the International Association of Medical Museums. The Texas Surgical Society elected Keiller its first honorary fellow in 1916. (From Texas State Historical Association)
1926-1928 Dean Henry C. Hartman, M.D.
Dr. Hartman received his M.D. from the Medical Department in 1907, and after graduation, served a brief time as a demonstrator in the Department of Pathology. He then went to Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, as a resident pathologist. Dr. Hartman was also active in the state health office before his return to Galveston as Chair of the Department of Pathology in 1913. He was described then by Dean W.S. Carter to the President of the University as "a man of exceptional force and clear judgment. He is a tireless worker and is held in high esteem by all who know him."He resigned in 1928 and left Galveston for San Antonio and operated a laboratory in M & S Hospital, now known as the Baptist Hospital, until his retirement. Dr. Hartman died in 1963.
1928-1935 Dean George Emmett Bethel, M.D.
Dr. Bethel graduated from the Medical Branch in 1923. He served his internship at St. Mary's Infirmary in Galveston and his residency at the Philadelphia General Hospital. During his second year there, he was named assistant chief resident physician. In 1926, he came back to Galveston briefly as associate professor of anatomy before moving to Austin to become the director of The University of Texas Health Service.
After the resignation of Dr. Hartman, Dr. Bethel returned and became the Dean and Professor of Tropical Medicine. During his seven year tenure, the campus grew tremendously. The freshman class expanded from 60 to 100 students and facilities were added, including the Rebecca Sealy Nurses Residence, the addition of the Keiller Building, the Outpatient Clinic, and the new Negro Hospital. It was said that in the 1930s a larger increase in the campus facilities came about than in the previous 40 years of the school's history.
Dr. Bethel not only oversaw the expansion of facilities, he also had a great rapport with the administration as well as the students and encouraged them to come to him with their problems. Unfortunately, he was ill through his time as Dean and died in office in 1935.
1939-1942 Dean John W. Spies, M.D.
In his history of administration (Saving Lives, Training Caregivers, Making Discoveries: A Centennial History of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston), Chester Burns describes the stormy deanship of Dr. John Spies from 1939 to 1942. In 1942 the AAMC and AMA both placed the Galveston medical school on probation.
1942-1955 Chauncey D. Leake, Ph.D.
In 1942, the University of Texas regents appointed Chauncey D. Leake, then professor of pharmacology at the University of California-San Francisco, to be vice president and dean of the Medical Branch. With boundless cheerfulness, generosity, and good will, Leake restored order at Galveston, quickly gaining the trust of faculty, staff, and students. He projected a humane vision of the history of medicine and sought to enlarge and enrich the medical library. (From Saving Lives, Training Caregivers, Making Discoveries: A Centennial History of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston)
1956-1964 John B. Truslow, M.D.
The tenth dean of the Medical Branch arrived March 31, 1956. A native of Brooklyn and son of an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Truslow was well known for his experience and interest in administrative medicine and medical education. He came to Galveston from the position of dean at the Medical College of Virginia, in RIchmond.
1964-1967 Truman Graves Blocker, Jr., M.D.
After receiving his M.D. degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1933, he interned at the Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, then devoted a year to residency training in surgery at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston.
From the summer of 1942 until the summer of 1946 he served as a military surgeon, first in the United States Air Force, then in the United States Army. He returned to UTMB in 1946 and became professor and chief of a new division of plastic and maxillofacial surgery.
Between 1946 and 1964 he was variously director of postgraduate studies, director of the special surgical unit, director of hospitals, dean of the clinical faculty, chairman of the interim executive committee, and chairman of the department of surgery. He served as chief administrative officer of UTMB for ten years, first as executive director and dean (1964-67), then as president (1967-74). He encouraged the Shriners of North America to choose UTMB as the site of one of their three hospitals for the care of burned children. The Shriners Burns Institute opened in 1966 and is recognized as one of the outstanding facilities of its kind in the world. Blocker's diligence, vision, and persuasive powers occasioned unprecedented growth and expansion of UTMB's facilities and academic programs, transforming the medical school into an internationally recognized academic health-sciences center. (From Texas State Historical Association)
1968-1973 Joseph M. White, M.D.
Dr. White received his medical degree from UT Southwestern and a master's degree in pharmacology from the University of Iowa. After his internship at Denver General Hospital, he completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Iowa and later served there as an instructor in anesthesiology. Between 1954 and 1956, Dr. White was assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Washington in Seattle, then professor and head of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. He also served as the associate director of the University of Oklahoma Medical Center and dean of the medical faculty.
Dr. White was appointed Dean of the School of Medicine at UTMB in 1968 at a time of reorganization of the administration. Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. had just been made President of the University and three Vice-President positions were created. Dr. White also became the first Vice-President for Academic Affairs, responsible for overseeing all academic and research programs.
Freshman enrollment was increased to 200, necessitating additional expansion of the campus. During Dr. White's tenure he worked with Dr. Blocker to hire Dr. Chester Burns, the first American-born physician to receive a Ph.D. in the history of medicine, to create a History of Medicine Division. This led to the development of the Institute for the Medical Humanities. Two additions were made to the John Sealy Hospital and the completion of the Child Health Center as well as the Moody Medical Library.
1973-1974 (Acting), 1974-1976 Edward N. Brandt, Jr., M.D.
Dr. Brandt received degrees in in mathematics before pursing an M.D. in 1960 from Oklahoma State University. He would go on to serve his internship and residency in Oklahoma City. He also obtained a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Oklahoma Medical Center. Dr. Brandt rose through the ranks at the Medical Center while maintaining his interests in clinical medicine and medical education.
He arrived in Galveston in 1970 to become Dean of the Graduate School, and also served as Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in the School of Medicine before becoming Acting Dean of Medicine in 1973, while maintain positions in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health and the Department of Family of Medicine until 1984. During his years as Dean, he was appointed by University President, Truman G. Blocker, Jr., to be part of the committee for the "Long Range Campus Master Plan for UTMB." This included such possible projects as an addition to the Basic Sciences Building, an Allied Health Sciences Building, a facility for the School of Nursing and a Student Activities Center. Funding for research increased from $6.1 million dollars in fiscal year 1973 to $9.2 million in 1975. He also played a key role in an effort to recruit more minority students.
In 1977, Dr. Brandt was named the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs for the University of Texas System Administration in Austin, a post which he held until 1981 when he was appointed Assistant Secretary for Health under President Ronald Reagan. He became most known for coordinating the nation's first response to the illness which would later be identified as HIV and AIDS. Dr. Brandt died in 2007.
1976-1995 George T. Bryan, M.D.
Dr. Bryan left an indelible mark on the university. His leadership contributed enormously to the stature and success of UTMB. The first Dean to also serve as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Bryan's 18-year tenure as Dean was the second longest in the history of UTMB.
Affectionately known as the "Dean of Deans" for his long service and national reputation in academic medicine, Dr. Bryan retired from UTMB in 1995.
1995-1999 George M. Bernier Jr., M.D.
Dr. George M. Bernier Jr. served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Medicine at UTMB from 1995-1999. He was Vice President of Education and Professor of Medicine until his retirement from UTMB in 2001. A renowned hematologist/oncologist, Dr. Bernier received a bachelor's degree from Boston College and a medical degree from Harvard. Before coming to UTMB, he had served as Dean at the University of Pittsburgh, Chair of Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and Chief of Oncology at Case Western Reserve University.
During his tenure as Dean, Dr. Bernier introduced the White Coat Ceremony to the School of Medicine, and the concept of the problem based learning. The White Coat Ceremony is now a wonderful tradition that allows alumni to connect to current students, and serves to remind students, in the words of Dr. Bernier: "The patients, in whose care you participate, deserve your respect, trust care and your ability to hold in absolute confidence what you learn from them and about them. By participating in today's ceremony, you are accepting a new professional responsibility."
While at UTMB, Dr. Bernier was appointed to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Under his leadership, the first candidates for the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women were sponsored, and an annual Teaching Achievement Award for the Integrated Medical Curriculum was established.
Dr. Bernier passed away on September 17, 2007.
1999-2004 Stanley Lemon, M.D.
In 1997, Dr. Lemon became the chair of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston. In 1999, he became dean of the school of medicine at UTMB, a position he served in for 5 years before becoming the John Sealy Distinguished University Chair and Director of the Institute for Human Infections and Immunology in 2004, two positions he held until earlier this year.
During his tenure in Galveston, he led UTMB's efforts to develop the Galveston National Laboratory, a maximum containment BSL4 infectious disease laboratory constructed under a $115 million grant from NIH. Since his retirement from UTMB, Dr. Lemon has returned to UNC's Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases.
2004-2006 Valerie Parisi, M.D.
Dr. Parisi served as dean of medicine, chief academic officer and vice president for academic program administration at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. In her tenure here, she also held the Thomas N. and Gleaves James Distinguished Chair, was advisor to the president, and a professor of obstetrics and gynecology. She was the first woman medical school dean in Texas.
2006-2011 Garland D. Anderson, M.D.
As chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1989-2006), Dr. Anderson made a concerted effort to eliminate health disparities, promoted the careers of women, and was instrumental in obtaining faculty status for nurse practitioners and nurse midwives. He earned an international reputation for his accomplishments in maternal-fetal medicine. Based on his strong belief that "every child deserves to be well-born," Dr. Anderson has been a tireless advocate for women's health and the medically underserved. He spearheaded the transformation of a 12-clinic satellite program into the university's highly successful Regional Maternal Child Health Program aimed at providing quality health, education and social services in collaboration with many communities from East Texas to the Valley. With Dr. Anderson at the helm, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology rose from the lowest ranked in National Institutes of Health funding to fourth in the nation.Dr. Anderson was named dean of the School of Medicine in 2006, and executive vice president and provost in 2008. He played a key leadership role in ensuring the highest standards for UTMB's clinical, educational and research programs, bringing about greater collaborations, accountability and innovation.


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Super Mario 3D Land Review
I'd be lying if I said that the 3D effect in Super Mario 3D Land drastically shakes up the Mario formula. While it may be the first in the series to feature the depth-defying tech, what hooked me most was the game's robust level design and addicting, bite-sized structure. I was constantly replaying stages to grab all-important star coins and got a great sense of satisfaction in beating every last boss and baddie.
One of the things I love about 3D Land is its low barrier to entry - you just pick a stage, hit A and you're there. At this point in the series, Nintendo doesn't need to hold your hand. You always know what you're going to get with Mario, so you don't have to suffer through long tutorials or a steep learning curve. And while it's a little disappointing that this is yet another quest to save the hapless Princess Peach, a lame story doesn't spoil what is otherwise a smashing platforming adventure.
Essentially Super Mario is, and always will be (I hope) about jumping on things. Anyone with a history with the red-capped plumber will know that there is a simplistic beauty to the series that similar games just can't match. The sheer joy in landing at the top of a flagpole at a level's end or bouncing across a chain of Goombas is unparalleled and kept me coming back time and time again.
Critics of the franchise tend to go on and on about Nintendo preying on nostalgia and riding on the success of past titles. However, I don't think this is the case here. 3D Land might capture the essence of earlier Mario games, but it comes across as more of a refinement, bridging the gap between the handheld titles and the more recent console adventures. This is reflected in the game's interface, which lends itself heavily to the New Super Mario Bros. games and the level design which is not dissimilar to Super Mario Galaxy.
That said, this game is definitely suited to a handheld platform, with short, stream-lined stages making it effortless to pick up and play. With battery life a constant concern, I revelled in the fact that I could burn through a course in little under two minutes. That's not to say I'd only play this game in short bursts - I'd happily play for a couple of hours - but if I needed to stop suddenly I wouldn't really have to worry about losing my progress.
As for the 3D effect, I can safely say that 3D Land puts most 3DS software to shame. While I wouldn't say it revolutionises the core gameplay - it is just running and jumping after all - various 3D puzzles are littered throughout the game in order to put a fresh spin on things. Some of the most basic challenges involve a brick being lodged in the foreground, something that would only make sense with the 3D slider up. Visually, I was most enamoured with the particle effects in the snow and lava regions and areas in which a top-down perspective would make it look as though Mario was bouncing out of the screen. You can even add expanded depth to the 3D effect by tapping down on the system's D-pad.
The 3D isn't the only new aspect that 3D Land brings to the table though. New power-ups such as the Boomerang and Tanooki Suit (new to the 3D games) do a great job of spicing up the tried and tested gameplay. In some stages you actually need to utilise these powers in order to obtain star coins critical to progressing to new worlds. These were sometimes a little too vague and could involve anything from tossing a boomerang into a waterfall, to busting open a crawl space with Mario's tail. Gyro is another new feature that the player can use, but only when looking through binoculars. I found that this interfered with the 3D display, so I tended to avoid using it completely.
Even without all the bells and whistles, Super Mario 3D Land is a solid entry into the 3DS's ever-growing back catalogue. I'm not entirely convinced that the 3D effect will ever be used for anything more than visual tricks and gimmickry, but 3D Land is definitely a shining example of how to go about using it tastefully, without impeaching on the core game experience. Whether you're a fan of the dungaree-wearing tyke or not, Mario's latest romp is easily one of the system's brightest stars.
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From NASA SOUNDING ROCKETS, 1958-1968 - A Historical Summary, NASA SP-4401, 1971, by William R. Corliss
The Astrobee 1500 was first used by NASA in 1962. It was intended to be a replacement for the large Argo D-8 Journeyman rocket, which NASA used for big payloads and high altitudes. A replacement was necessary because the Journeyman first stage, the Sergeant motor, was becoming increasingly hard to get. Built by Aerojet, the Astrobee 1500 consisted of an Aerojet 100 (Aerojet Junior) first stage augmented by two Thiokol Recruits, plus an Alcor second stage. Like the Journeyman, the Astrobee 1500 has been used only sparingly in NASA's programs, it being unnecessarily big and expensive for most purposes.
Failures: 3. First Fail Date: 1961-08-01. Last Fail Date: 1963-04-08.
Gross mass: 5,200 kg (11,400 lb).
Height: 10.40 m (34.10 ft).
Diameter: 0.79 m (2.59 ft).
Thrust: 566.00 kN (127,241 lbf).
Apogee: 2,000 km (1,200 mi).
First Launch: 1961.03.08.
Last Launch: 1969.10.15.
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Love's Labour's Lost
by William Shakespeare
Love's Labour's Lost Act 2, Scene 1 Summary
- The Princess of France arrives with her ladies, Rosaline, Maria, and Katherine, with Boyet, one of her attendants, and with two other lords.
- Boyet gives us an exposition. The Princess is coming on behalf of her father the King, to negotiate with the King of Navarre about a piece of land called Aquitaine. Boyet reminds her to be charming and generous to the King.
- The Princess shoots from the hip. She says that there's no need to flatter her, and wants to get to the point. She has heard that the King has taken a vow not to see any women, so she wants Boyet to announce their arrival and find out what's what.
- Boyet exits.
- The Princess asks her ladies what other lords have taken this vow with the King. It turns out they know the men and kind of like them!
- Maria describes Longaville. He's intelligent, a good warrior, does everything well. The only problem is he's got a mouth on him.
- Katherine describes Dumain. Virtuous, smart, and good-looking.
- Rosaline has Berowne. It's all about his mind: he's the funniest, most eloquent man she's ever met.
- Good lord, says the Princess—all my ladies are in love.
- Boyet comes back with the news that the King intends for them to camp in the field, as though they were enemies.
- The King enters with Longaville, Dumain, Berowne and attendants. The Ladies mask themselves.
- When the King greets the Princess politely, she doesn't reciprocate. She's a little miffed she can't gain access to the court. The King tries to apologize and explain about his oath, receiving no end of teasing from the Princess. Then she remembers she's there on business, and gives him a letter from her father about Aquitaine.
- Meanwhile Katharine—or Rosaline—has a battle of wits with Berowne. (There's some inconsistency in the names, so some scholars and directors assume this exchange should be with Rosaline. She's the one who just admitted acquaintance with Berowne.)
- Back to the matter of Aquitaine. In response to the letter, the King gives a long speech. He claims that the Princess's father still owes him money for the land.
- Nuh-uhh, says the Princess. We're all settled and Boyet has the papers to prove it.
- The papers are still on the way. They'll have to wait till tomorrow to discuss the matter further.
- The King won't let them in the gates, but he'll try to make them comfortable in the grounds. As comfortable as in his own heart.
- He exits with Longaville and Dumain. Berowne stays behind to have a little flirt with Rosaline.
- Dumain reenters, asking Boyet for Katharine's name.
- Longaville reenters, asking after Maria. Boyet messes with him before giving it up.
- Berowne inquires about Rosaline. Yes, she's single.
- All the men exit with the necessary info. The ladies unmask. The game is on.
- Katharine (or maybe Rosaline—same question about names as above) and Boyet have a wit session, but the Princess asks them to save it for the boys of Navarre.
- Boyet has news for the Princess. The King thought she was attractive. He was ogling her the whole time he spouted that nonsense about Aquitaine.
- The Princess can't believe what she's hearing. Neither can the other maidens. They decide to go to their camp.


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Valentine's Day is about two weeks away. If you haven't already pre-ordered something or planned out some elaborate evening... you're late. But don't worry! It's not too late! You still have time to put something together without it seeming like a last-minute gift.
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A heartfelt card
Don't just pick up the first card you see. Stand in the aisle. Look around. Read the cards. Search for the perfect card for that perfect person. Make sure the card really says what you want to say to them. It can be funny or romantic, but whatever it is, make sure it fits that person and your relationship. And as corny as it sounds, you could even do a poem or a handwritten letter. Bring back some of the lost arts of communication. V-day is the day to let them know how you really feel.
Coupon book
People make fun of these DIY gifts like crazy! But you have to know your partner to know whether or not they will think it is corny, cheap, etc. Some people may actually like it! They might actually think it's cute and thoughtful. The benefit to the coupon book is it is a delayed gift, it's the gift that keeps on giving! Other than making (or buying) it, you don't have to do anything right away, so it may be less trouble for the giver (at least initially). The key here is to make sure it's realistic things that you actually want to do together and also things that you will do.
Romantic dinner
Don't underestimate the value of a romantic night out, at a beautiful restaurant, staring across the table at the one you love with a plate of good food. This is all good! With the fast-paced, microwave, fast food world we live in, nights out like this can be rare. So it would be a most treasured gift for your partner to just take some time out and plan a decent date. Even if you're the couple that has a regular date night, use this as an opportunity to stray away from the mundane and step it up a notch. Plan ahead. Make reservations. Get dressed up. Do it big. And remember, ambiance is important when picking a restaurant. Make sure you have a romantic feel and mood lighting.
Even if you're running behind on your V-day shopping, there's still time to find a nice piece of bling for your boo! Get him a pair of custom cufflinks. Get her a pair of diamond studs. Upgrade his watch to a sophisticated time piece. Find her an elegant bold necklace for a night out. (Fellas, just make sure the jewelry box doesn't look like a ring box unless you're already married!)
Clothes, shoes, and bags
If you've been dating for a while now, you probably know their style. Pick out a piece to add to their collection. This is not the time to try to change their style or introduce them to something new. Give your valentine something similar to pieces they already have (but different) so you'll know they'll love it.
Tickets to something
Treat your sweet-honey-love-muffin to a night on the town with tickets to something. Anything! A play, a sports game, the ballet, a concert, whatever! Of course you want to make sure it's something they will enjoy, but where you go is less important than the fact that you're going out and doing something different and out of the ordinary. Instead of going out to eat and going home to watch TV, you've got tickets! Nowadays even tickets to a movie would be special because a lot of people just wait until movies come out on DVD (in three weeks) or on TV (in four weeks)! But if you do get movie tickets on V-day, plan ahead. Pre-order your tickets. Don't just wait until you get there and hope there are seats for what you want to see (on a busy holiday) Be prepared!
A weekend getaway
Everyone could use a little mini-vacation after a long work week, even if it's just one night in a hotel in the city you live in! You could plan a trip to a nearby city or fly off to a destination you've both always wanted to visit (i.e. New York, New Orleans, Atlanta, etc.). But you can still have the same effect with a more budget-friendly trip to a nice hotel in your own city (or a suburb nearby)! Just spending the night somewhere different with the one you love will add a little romance to this holiday of love.


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Factory Rides
2016 Ride Calendar Solidified
Waterford Summer Factory Ride Series
Please join us for our factory ride series held four times during the summer. Each ride is free, though we welcome donations to the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, our state advocacy group. These rides are conducted thanks to the support of a number of local bike clubs, who help organize the route and bring treats. Limited SAG support (non-first aid trained) is provided.
Routes vary in length from 12 to 70 miles. You'll enjoy relatively quiet roads through some of the more scenic areas in southeastern Wisconsin and rest stops at local businesses for food and drink. You can start your visit with a tour of the Waterford factory which starts at 8AM sharp.
Riders at all levels are welcome. It's a great opportunity to ride with friends and to meet new people. We encourage riding in groups and organize participants by ability and ambition. Helmets are required, as is signing a ride waiver for the club and for Waterford. Cell phones are recommended safety gear, though coverage in the area can be spotty.
Bad weather threatening? Visit this page or the Waterford facebook page for the most up-to-date info.
Here's our 2016 Ride Schedule:
- June 18, 2016 – Ride with the Evanston Bike Club over to Elkhorn. Factory fours go from 8-8:30 – the ride starts at 8:45 AM. MapMyRide members can download with the links below:
- July 23, 2016 – Ride with the KR Bike Club and the Chicago Cycling Club through some pretty cool areas between Waterford and the outer reaches of Waukesha. Factory tours go from 8-8:30 – the ride starts at 8:45 AM.
- August 20, 2016 – Ride with the the Elmhurst Bike Club on a terrific ride to the La Grange country store and the southern Kettle Morraine district.
- Enjoy the area's glowing fall colors at our new Fall Ride with the Wheeling Wheelmen, October 1, 2016.


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Count Basie & Joe Williams: Every Day I Have the Blues
Every Day I Have the Blues
Count Basie (piano) and Joe Williams (vocals)
Count Basie Swings / Joe Williams Sings (Verve 314 519 852-2)
Count Basie (piano), Joe Williams (vocals),
Wendell Culley, Reunald Jones, Thad Jones, Joe Newman (trumpets), Henry Coker, Bill Hughes, Benny Powell (trombones), Marshal Royal, Bill Graham (alto saxes), Frank Wess, Frank Foster (tenor saxes), Charlie Fowlkes (baritone sax), Freddie Green (guitar), Eddie Jones (bass), Sonny Payne (drums).
Composed by Peter Chatman. Arranged by Ernie Wilkins.
Recorded: New York, May 17, 1955
Rating: 95/100 (learn more)
In 1955, after economics had reduced him to a small combo, Basie bulked back up to 16 pieces. His so-called New Testament band, however, did not radically differ from his late-'30s Old Testament outfit, except now he had no star soloist comparable to the incomparable Lester Young. Instead he had Joe Williams, a Chicagoan with the manliest baritone since Billy Eckstine and who, unlike Mr. B., could convincingly belt the blues. With Big Joe lustily yodeling "Every Day I Have the Blues" over the band's shuffle beat, Basie at last found the elusive crossover success that would thereafter sustain him.
Reviewer: Alan Kurtz
Tags: 1950s jazz · big band · blues
Andy Karp
// Mar 06, 2008 at 07:27 PM
Thanks for shining a spotlight on Joe, Basie and the band, who swung the blues with such feeling and style. Also worth noting is the fantastic vocal version by Jon Hendricks, Dave Lambert and Annie Ross on "Sing a Song of Basie," in which Hendricks not only nails Joe's lead vocal but all three voices magically recreate the entire arrangement. Finally, let's give Peter Chatman, a/k/a Memphis Slim props for writing the song.


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The tees are all lined up one simulating a high and inside pitch, one over the middle of the plate and one simulating a low and outside pitch. The goal: hit each ball separately without making contact with the other two tees. The lesson: a level swing gives your bat the most time in the strike zone and generates the most power.
This drill is among several that Robin Jennings, a former Major League Baseball player who spent time with the Chicago Cubs in the late-'90s, teaches to Park City youth baseball players at The Turf (located by Jupiter Bowl at Kimball Junction.)
It's all a matter of common sense, Jennings says. Which sounds more likely to produce a hit a swing designed to intercept the ball at a certain point in the strike zone, or a swing that spends as much time in the strike zone as possible, following the trajectory of the baseball?
"I need a swing that's on plane with the baseball," Jennings said. "Sports science tells us that a Major League fastball has a two-and-a-half foot downward trajectory. I certainly don't want to take a downward plane swing on a 95 mile-per-hour fastball going down. Now I want to get my barrel on plane and give myself almost a meter of contact zone."
His challenge as a hitting instructor is to make that level swing as natural as breathing. The comparison he likes to make is to skating in hockey.
Baseball players, he notes, can't be thinking about the mechanics of their swings while staring down a fastball. They need to be determining speed and pitch location.
Thanks to the technology of high-speed cameras used break down swings, a player's swing can be analyzed and practiced in batting cages until it becomes second nature. Now a person needs nothing more than an iPad or a cell phone camera to go in-depth into the mechanics of a swing.
"Technology has surpassed what was available to the experts back in the day," he said. "You have guys like Don Slaught, who was a hitting coach for the [Detroit] Tigers, who revolutionized the way people broke down the mechanics and the technique of hitting a baseball because they have 300-to-600-frames-a-second high-definition cameras now that weren't available to Mike Schmidt and Rob Ellis and all the great hitting instructors of the '70s and '80s. They were still working off eight-frame-a-second photographs."
Now a lot of the guesswork has been taken out of hitting instruction, allowing coaches to focus on teaching what all the great hitters have been doing since the invention of baseball.
"I heard something once that I'll try to paraphrase," Jennings said. "It was like, 'Let's stop trying to see how everybody's so unique and let's see what all the greatest hitters in the game are doing the same.'"
So that's what Jennings does now.
But, as baseball continues to grow in Park City, thanks to recent improvements by the Park City High School squad, the Park City Avalanche teams and The Turf, Jennings is quick to note that winning games isn't what matters most to him.
"My goal is not to go 29-2 with a 10-year-old traveling team," he said. "My goal is to teach them work ethic, self-confidence and the ability to worry about the process and to want to make adjustments and get better. "
After all, he notes, baseball is a cruel sport for those who are overly worried about their statistics.
"As you get older, there's a ton of failure in baseball as a hitter," he said. "If I dwelled on every time I failed as a hitter in baseball, I'd be a miserable human being. You'll see kids who'll hit .600 in youth baseball and all of a sudden that becomes some kind of benchmark. It's unrealistic. Baseball is one of the only sports that, as you become a world-class athlete, the success rate goes down.
"In high school, I hit .500. In college, I hit .400. If I could've hit .300 in professional baseball for more years than I did, I would have been an All-Star."
Jennings recently hosted a workout where he put several Park City youth coaches through the same drills he teaches their kids.
The purpose was threefold. One, the coaches expressed a desire to understand the drills Jennings was teaching to their kids. Two, it's important for terminology to be somewhat consistent as players progress through different age levels. And three, it's important to Jennings to make sure coaches aren't teaching out-of-date philosophies.
"You don't want to overanalyze an 8-year-old, but you also want to make sure that you're not making the same mistakes that we all made 20 years ago because we were talking about something that wasn't actually happening," he said.
Shortly after the impromptu clinic, Gregg Ratkovic, the head coach of the Skullcandy Crushers 12U team, was at The Turf working on the three-tee drill. Several hours before his players would arrive at the facility for practice, Ratkovic was making sure he could perform the drill so that he could properly teach it to his players. That kind of dedication, Jennings says, is all it takes to be a great teacher these days.
"You don't have to be a tech wizard or a Major League Baseball player to be a great instructor," he said. "It's simply that you have to want to remain a student of the game and still be willing to learn."


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The Making of Uncle Jack
After seeing Uncle Jack and posting a story about the video capabilities of the Pentax K-7, I sought out a meeting with someone from Pentax at PMA. Luckily for me, I met the head honcho, Ned Bunnell the President of Pentax USA and he did a nice write up of PhotoCineNews on his blog. While there, narcissistically reading about myself, I noticed a behind the scenes article about the Uncle Jack video which saves me from having to track down the filmmakers for an interview. Check it out:


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Does the practice of brides wearing veils have its origin in either the Bible or Christian tradition? If so, where exactly did it originate and what is it supposed to symbolize?
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As a minister I can tell you there is no biblical requirement for a veil...and while Rick did a fantastic job of research of the word itself...even he could find nothing in the Bible giving example for a bride to wear a veil...no more than a man should ( Moses ) ...
But here is some "church" tradition
From "History of the Wedding"
"History of the Bridal Veil":
Just a couple references, I can provide more some silly, ( like because the bride is ugly to keep the groom from running...haha ) ... but it is in those times that the veil came to symbolize modesty and purity. The flowing white veil became a sign of virginity. Thus honoring church tradition, only first-time brides wear a veil....
But no...no biblical instruction or inference to do so...only tradition and superstition ...
Owing to a lack of exact biblical instructions for the performing of rite of matrimony found on the Bible. One of the instructions clearly found in the Bible is that after a marriage is settled, it is good that a woman should cease to be a virgin. So she can take off her veil.
Mr. Tertullian goes on to explain how reason can and should play a role in keeping traditions not found in the law.
so, this answer is probably lacking in the pre-Christian historicity, (although he makes mention of Rebecca and Susannah) but it is probably foundational for most of Christendom, and the logic applies to much more than just wearing bridal veils.
Here's a basic explaination I found online. It gives a simple, streamlined answer to at least part of your question.
It would seem the veiled bride (Temple) is from the Word itself!
In John 3:28,29 John the Baptist says: "Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. He that hath the bride is the bridegroom"
When Christ's work on the cross was "finished" the "temple veil was rent" (Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, Luke 23:45) and the "Holy of Holies" in the Temple was unveiled.
In Ephesians 5:25 "for the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so [let] the wives [be] to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it"
One could and if qualified one should study the nuances between "veil" and "vail". However, in my brief non-credentialed study "vail" is an archaic rendering of "veil". In both cases a veil/vail is a covering. The vail between the Holy place and the Holy of Holies was also used as a covering over the arc of the covenant when in transit.
Veiling and unveiling are significant considerations as in 2 Corinthians 3:13-18: "And not as Moses, [which] put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which [vail] is done away in Christ. But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart. Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, [even] as by the Spirit of the Lord."
The Law veiled the heart but Christ unveiled believers (the Church) so "with open face we can behold the glory of the Lord".
According to John the Baptist Jesus is the Bridegroom
According to the Gospels when Christ "gave up the ghost" the temple (Church) veil was torn in half.
According to Paul there is a real parallel between Christ and the Church and husbands and wives.
According to John in Revelation the Bride is the lambs (Christ's) wife (Ephesians 5:27) "That he (Christ) might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish."
I have nothing outside of Scripture to make the claims that I have made, so I do not know if and when the Church adopted bridal veiling but I believe I can speak with confidence that the above verses would be the best reason for it to do so!
Veils undoubtedly emerged as tradition from Egypt and Jewish culture, Islam in Middle East tradition, adopted by tribes in England, and Celtics, as a remnant of bride stealing, and bride purchase, carried down to modern times after experiments of its makeover and marketing as an artical of beauty and purity, an essential for formal weddings. Will same sex partners wear veils? The entire practice needs ending, or a complete makeover of using veils in weddings to marriage hats, headresses etc, if that practice is deemed still necessary by traditions.
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Attitudes and Persuasion
Prerequisites: Psyc700 Social Psychology
Using a seminar format, discussions generally will focus on 2 empirical journal articles, which serve as exemplars of the type of research conducted in the area. Assigned background readings provide theoretical background to each topic, and also provide a summary of relevant research.
Weekly comments
Objective. Writing weekly comments will enhance skills needed to write critical journal reviews. This simultaneously will enhance discussion quality, by encouraging critical thinking about readings prior to class. The combined critique grade contributes 25% to the final grade.
Procedure. Each Tuesday by 3 pm, please submit 2 copies of your comments in the envelope outside my door. I will collate them by 4 pm, and leave copies outside my door for the cofacilitator. There are no formal "rules" regarding the weekly comments. Given what they are intended to achieve within the class period (a stimulating, somewhat organized discussion), here are some guidelines: Write 1 to 1 1/2 pages, focusing on the weekly articles; refer liberally to the background readings for support. Make and support at least 2 or 3 points for each article. You might address questions such as the following. How does this paper relate to other theories? Is the theoretical rationale sound? Does the study really demonstrate what it claims to demonstrate? What are some alternative explanations (e.g., from the background readings or your areas of expertise?). Are there problems with the design, statistics, procedures, etc? Is the article just old wine in new skins? What might other theories of social psychology have to say about this finding or approach? Are the results of any consequence? What further directions should be taken in this line of research? Note that, in general, critiques that focus on more theoretical issues are preferred to ones that focus on lower level methodological issues (e.g., continually lamenting the use of sophomore undergraduate students as participants.
Term project
Objective. The term project should encourage in-depth pursuit of students' own interests, from an attitudes/persuasion perspective. The term project comprises 50% of the final grade. Papers are due by 12pm on May 5. No later. No kidding.
Procedure. Students will write a literature review integrating Attitudes & Persuasion with topics their own interest. Please do not exceed 10-12 pages. You are encouraged to discuss potential topics with the instructor to help determine their appropriateness to the course. During the last 2 weeks of the course, students will present their project to the class, and may assign a background reading to facilitate their presentation.
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Objective. Co-facilitation of discussions will help develop skills in leading group conversations (particularly for seminars and workshops). Second, co-facilitation should keep the style of weekly discussion fresh, by capitalizing on the variety of styles represented by the students' interests and personalities. The cofacilitation grade, combined with general class participation and the course presentation, contribute 25% to the final grade.
Procedure. Students will co-facilitate at least once. The co-facilitators' role is to help keep the conversation going, and on track. Again, there are no formal "rules" to go by. If you feel creative, fine. If you feel task-oriented, fine. In general, though, I would suggest clustering the comments ahead of time: by issue, by depth, or whatever seems to fit the particular topic. If you wish, you may begin the discussion by "setting the stage," (i.e., sketching design, abstracting the main points, etc). As the conversation develops, encourage people who wrote pertinent comments to contribute to the class. Try changing the topic when it is exhausted or becomes trivial. If you plan in advance, you may stage a debate, and assign students to a "side" of one of two central issues (or adopt some other top-down approach). Alternatively, you may abstract a structure from the comments and provide an outline to the class (or some other bottom-up approach). Sometimes, I'm open to creativity.
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Enterprise Manager Ops Center 11g update 2
By user12601629 on Aug 03, 2011
I am pleased to let you know that Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center 11g update 2 is now available. If you're already an Ops Center customer running 11g then you should see update 2 available now in your auto update tab when logged into your enterprise controller. Update bundles will be available shortly through Oracle eDelivery and I'll post updated links to those as soon as they're available.
So, what's new in update 2? A whole bunch of good stuff including:
So, what's new in update 2? A whole bunch of good stuff including:
- Support for Oracle Linux 6 (for patching, provisioning and monitoring)
- Support for Oracle VM Server for SPARC 2.1 (formerly LDOMs). This means you can now run Live Migration jobs from within the Ops Center graphical console!
- Various improvements in virtual networking set up for Oracle VM SPARC guests and Oracle Solaris Containers
- Numerous performance and scalability enhancements for larger scale deployments


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Here are the events for this week and beyond that I am aware of. If you are a tobacconist in the Tampa Bay area and you would like to be included in these weekly updates, please add email@example.com to your mailing lists.
On Wednesday, August 20th, Tampa Sweethearts Cigar Company is sponsoring on of its frequent Cigar Socials.
Please join them for their next cigar social event at the store on East 6th Avenue in Ybor City. Paid parking is available in the lot next to the shop or in the Centro Ybor Garage directly across the street.
There will be:
Cigar Specials
Don't miss it, register now!
Tampa Humidor's next event will be on August 21st with Villiger Cigars - they want to do it up big again like they did last year. Huge prizes - shopping Spree - Great Deals - Mark your calendar.
Don't Forget! Tampa Cigar Bash tickets are on sale now! Tampa Humidor's Tampa Cigar Bash has become one of the best annual events in the Tampa Bay area. This is will surely be the best one yet!
Tampa Cigar Bash - Tickets on Sale Now - Save the Date -Saturday October 25th
There is a very special event happening in Gulfport on Wednesday, August 27 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Salty's Gulfport 5413 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, Florida 33707
The Habana Cigar Factory and Saltys presents
Burn on the Beach!
Cigars, Food, Music, Drinks, Ping Pong, Corn Hole, Putt for Gars and more! This is a beach party you won't want to miss!
Featuring Bobby G Summers on keyboard and Oliva Cigars!
Click here to register for the event.
I received an email from The Cigar Loft about a special event they are holding on Labor Day weekend:
I can't believe it's been 5 years since Tom opened the Cigar Loft and it's time to celebrate by giving something back, so let's meet at Dell Holmes Park at the end of 22nd Street South in St. Pete, Shelter #9, on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 1st, from 1pm to whenever we get kicked out! The Cigar Loft will provide some famous Geno's ribs, chicken, sausage, beans and rice, drinks, and cigars, and you can just show up and let Tom thank you for 5 years of fun and friendship.
Remember, mark your calendar for Monday, Sept. 1st, Labor Day, from 1pm till we run out or get kicked out.
As usual, the Cigar Loft will be closed for Labor Day.
Thank you for all the good times and I hope to see you at the picnic.


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College Hockey:St. Scholastica Adding Women's Program
DULUTH, Minn. — St. Scholastica will add a women's hockey program in the fall of 2010 and will join the NCHA, the school announced Thursday.
The school is elevating what has become a successful club program. The Saints won the 2007 ACHA Division II national championship and lost in the title game last season.
"Women's hockey is a natural fit for the college, based on our geographic location, the strength of regional high school programs, the visibility of our men's hockey program and the success of the college's women's ACHA, Division II team," St. Scholastica athletic director Don Olson said in a statement released by the school.
"The addition of a women's hockey program to the school's roster of intercollegiate athletics programs allows us to create an increased balance between men's and women's programs."
The NCHA already includes Wisconsin-River Falls, Wisconsin-Superior, Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Lake Forest, Concordia (Wis.) and Finlandia.
Marian and Adrian will join the conference in the fall, with St. Norbert joining along with St. Scholastica in 2010.
The conference's vote to admit St. Scholastica was unanimous.
"We are most happy to welcome the College of St. Scholastica to our women's division as we continue the growth of women's hockey in our conference," NCHA commissioner Bill Kronschnabel said.
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San Diego Restaurant Week: Three Course Dinner Promotion for $30
Foodies rejoice! From Sunday, January 7 through Friday, January 12, 2007, gourmands will delight in San Diego's third annual Restaurant Week, where over 125 restaurants will offer special fixed price, three course dinner menus for just $30 or $40 per person. This is a steal considering the participating restaurants are stars on the county's culinary scene. At award-winning A.R. Valentien, for example, guests can indulge in an exquisite menu including such items as the homemade Charcuterie Plate for starters, followed by the Roasted Vande Rose Pork Loin with Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Apple, Frisee and Toasted Hazelnuts, and the Boca Negra with Mocha Cream to finish. For this weeklong culinary celebration, reservations are highly recommended.
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort: Last Minute New Year's Getaways
Happy New Loews! Escape to Vegas and ring in the New Year at the new resort we've been drooling over. Surrounded by the magnificent lake and desert landscapes, Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort has got it all-- just 17 miles from the Vegas Strip. Rates are a shockingly low $179 per night with the third night free when you stay three nights or more. For a real splurge, choose the Rockin' the Casbah package: an unforgettable Moroccan-style New Year's Eve celebration. $7,007 gets you:
*One night deluxe lakefront accommodations for four in a signature casbah
*Dinner for four at Marssa, where Master sushi chef Fuji's unique approach to Asian fusion will certainly wow you
*Transportation to and from the Las Vegas strip in a Hummer limo
*VIP passes to TAO, Las Vegas' premier nightclub
*Hangover breakfast for four in the suite
*50-minute Moulay massage for four people at Spa Moulay
*Late check-out
Premier Ski Destinations: Le Melezin Hotel at Courcheval, French Alps
It's official. Ski season has begun on the fashionable slopes of Courcheval, where the hip and fabulous flock to the world's largest ski area, situated in the heart of Les Trois Vallées. Where to stay? The ski resort of Le Mélézin, operated by Amanresorts, is an elegant bastion of exclusivity set directly on the slopes overlooking the Alpine village of Courcheval. The 31 guest rooms and suites, finished in red cedar, offer views of the ski slopes and surrounding peaks. (23 rooms feature balconies.) The main salon, with its open fireplace and cozy ambience, is a popular après-ski gathering place for cocktails and conversation (not to mention the mountain vistas). The Turkish-style hammam, spa, Jacuzzis, gym, and pool offer the ultimate in après-ski. The winter season runs until April 10, 2007.
Hotels Go Green: Eco-Initiatives at 51 Buckingham Gate, London
Overlooking a beautiful courtyard garden in the heart of Westminster, 51 Buckingham Gate oozes luxury. Three townhouses, 84 spacious suites and apartments, a team of Ivor Spencer-trained personal butlers: this is central London's perfect five-star address. The flagship property in the West for Taj Hotels, Resorts, and Palaces, 51 Buckingham Gate is also the premier example of eco-friendly hotels raising the bar for the hospitality industry with impressive eco initiatives. The hotel embraces the corporate environmental policy-- Eco Taj-- which focuses on energy and water conservation, recycling projects, and the purchase of eco-products. The Spa at Fifty-One, included in Harpers and Queen's Worlds 100 Best Spas, is the only spa in England to offer pure and chemical-free Sodashi spa treatments. The courtyard garden is fully organic. And since 2005, the hotel has reduced energy consumption by more than 22 percent, cut natural gas consumption by more than 32 percent, and lowered water usage and costs by 25 percent. In 2004, 51 Buckingham Gate won two prestigious accolades for its continuing implementation of eco-friendly initiatives: The Considerate Hotel of the Year and the Environmentally Friendly Hotel of the Year for 2004.
Town House Galleria: Europe's First Seven Star Hotel in Milan
Move over, Dubai. Europe's getting its very own seven-star hotel, the Town House Galleria, in Milan. The hotel's developers opened its doors on Friday, December 15 for the general public to view the premises before the March 2007 opening date. Overlooking Milan's Duomo Cathedral and La Scala opera house, Town House Galleria is located in the second and third floor of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Milan's world-renowned historic shopping arcade. After a large renovation, the landmark building still showcases historic architectural features like the hand painted vaulted ceilings and large shuttered windows. The hotel will feature only 24 suites, and promises the highest level of personal service. Currently the world's only seven star hotel exists in-- where else?-- Dubai. (The sail-shaped Burj al Arab has been the scene of many ingenius photo ops: Tiger Woods, Andre Agassi practicing their game from the helipad, 692 feet above the Arabian Gulf.)
Old-school luxury hoteliers bemoan this latest marking gimmick of the seven-star hotel; after all, there is no standard worldwide hotel rating system, and European hotels officially can only earn five stars. But apparently this is just the beginning of a new flood of "seven star" hotels which will glut the luxury market as the super-rich elite strive to distinguish themselves among the top-tier echelons of high-rollers. Versace fashion house is scheming to open a dozen worldwide.
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Unparalleled luxury is coming to North Carolina's Triangle area. Located just fifteen minutes from downtown Raleigh (and only six minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport), adjacent to the William B. Umstead State Park, the brand new Umstead Hotel is central to all the attractions in the Triangle. Embracing the natural beauty of the surrounding region, the 150-room hotel is nestled alongside a three-acre lake surrounded by 12 acres of gardens and woodland. The luxurious hotel also expresses a profound appreciation for the arts with its vast collection of original art and sculpture, commissioned by Ann Goodnight. The elegant guestrooms feature 42-inch plasma TVs, pillow-top beds, Rivolta Italian linens, writing desks, wired and wireless Internet access, stocked refrigerators, and marble bathrooms with separate shower and deep soaking tub.
Herons, the signature restaurant, will offer modern American cuisine with a Southern flair; the open kitchen and Chef's Table provide a unique culinary theater experience. Here, it's all about regional, organic ingredients from the agriculturally rich Triangle area. The finest local products are incorporated into time-honored Southern dishes. And the exquisite meals will be complemented by carefully selected wines from the 2,500-bottle wine cellar. The outdoor terrace, flanked by a fireplace, features beautiful views overlooking the butterfly and hummingbird gardens. In addition, there's a heated outdoor pool, 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space, fitness studio, and a world-class Spa-- filled with natural light-- complete with 10 treatment rooms, meditation courtyard, sauna, steam room, whirl pools, and relaxation lounges. Get ready for sheer indulgence; the hotel is set to open on January 15, 2007 and is now accepting reservations. Special introductory rates are being offered between the dates of January 15 and March 31, 2007.
Travel Weekly Announces 2006 Readers Choice Award Winners
The 4th annual Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards winners were revealed at a black-tie gala dinner at the luxurious Pierre Hotel in Manhattan on December 14, 2006. Four Seasons rocked the luxury hotel chain category, with Travel Weekly readers awarding it both the best "luxury chain" and the best "upscale chain." Starwood Hotels and Resorts led the rankings for both Europe and South Pacific regional hotel brand of the year. And Mandarin Oriental grabbed top honors for Asia's top hotel chain. (Domestic chain? None other than Marriott managed to snag that award.) The top resort worldwide was awarded to St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora.
LA Happenings: The Modern West, American Landscapes at LACMA
Coming March 4, 2007: The first major exhibition to explore the role of the American West in the development of modernism in the United States. Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Modern West will be at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art until June 3. View one hundred paintings, watercolors, and photographs from such influential artists as Frederic Remington, Georgia O'Keefe, Jackson Pollack and Ansel Adams. This extraordinary exhibition demonstrates the enormous impact of the Western landscape on American modernism-- a conceit which has long been underestimated.
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Clear blue water, lush green hills, magnificent coral reefs... The legendary Polynesian island of Bora Bora has inspired countless artists with its otherworldly beauty. In this paradise, in the midst of Bora Bora's majestic lagoon-- what James Michener called "the most beautiful lagoon in the world"-- Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa is your tropical fantasy come true. Escape the cares of the everyday world in your overwater bungalow, where you can admire colorful underwater marine life through the illuminated glass-topped coffee table. From your private deck, slip gently into the picture-perfect lagoon. Or experience the only treetop spa in French Polynesia, high in the branches of two giant Banyan trees, overlooking the lagoon and Mount Pahia. (Marù Spa specializes in signature treatments based on local plants, flowers and fruits.) Delight in exquisite Polynesian specialties like poisson cru (fresh fish marinated in coconut milk) at the Otemanu Restaurant. Enjoy the entertaining Theme Night Buffets, where guests dine under the stars and watch spectacular local dances and entertainment. Here in paradise, there's scuba diving, cruises, endless watersports, the gorgeous freshwater free-form pool, and two floodlit tennis courts. The possibilities are endless. And with the Stay Another Day in Paradise Promotion at the award-winning Bora Bora Lagoon Resort, stay four nights and receive the fifth night for free! This perfect five night stay includes welcome drinks upon arrival, one three-course table d'hote dinner for two, motorboat shuttle service between the Resort and Vaitape, Bora Bora (the village), and use of tennis courts, fitness center and all non-motorized watersports. Rates in 2007 start at EUR 1,880 in a Motu Bungalow.


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Over the summer, young scholars at the University District Freedom School have worked on literacy skills and studied history, civics, and politics. On July 29 they put their knowledge into action. About 40 of the scholars marched from the Summit United Methodist Church to the Wendy's south of the OSU campus to call on the fast food chain to join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Fair Food Program.
Freedom Schools began 50 years ago during the Freedom Summer of 1964, when hundreds of college students went to southern states to register African Americans to vote. Freedom Schools emerged to help youth and adults improve their reading skills, which were below average due to the legacy of slavery, segregation, and racism in the South.
The Children's Defense Fund has run Freedom Schools across the U.S. since 1995, providing summer and after-school enrichment to students. In 2010 there were three Freedom Schools in Ohio serving 150 scholars. By 2013 the number of Ohio sites grew to 23, serving nearly 1,300 scholars.
"They read books about important people and events in history, such as the Shirtwaist Strike of 1909 and Ghandi's March to the Sea. Much of the program is centered around the Civil Rights Movement: reading about John Lewis, the Greensboro Sit-ins, the Little Rock 9, and Ruby Bridges," said Nicholas Pasquarello, a Servant Leader Intern at the University District school. "Most importantly, the program makes these connections with issues today and guides youth to take action."
Many of the mentors at the University District Freedom School are affiliated with the Ohio Student Association at OSU. They are called Servant Leader Interns instead of teachers, because their role in the classroom is to facilitate learning and build leadership among the scholars.
On the day of the July action, the scholars learned about Cesar Chavez and the grape boycott, and heard from Oscar Otzoy of the CIW about the struggle for farm worker rights in Florida. "They were excited to write letters and make their own signs for the march," Pasquarello said. "When the delegation happened, eight scholars of all ages went in to talk to the Wendy's manager, but we were met by a shut door. The manager not only refused to talk to us but literally held the door shut and refused to make eye contact."
Some scholars were shocked and distraught at the response. "I couldn't believe they wouldn't even look us on the face," one scholar recounted. "I'm never going to eat at Wendy's again."
"During a debrief, we said that the manager is not to be blamed. She was only doing what she was told by the corporate executives, and that is who we are really targeting," Pasquarello said.
"The scholars experienced what it means to put their knowledge to action," Pasquarello said. "They also have learned a bit of what it means to organize."
Some of the high school scholars have been doing integrative work in the community, specifically around ending "zero tolerance" policies in Ohio public schools that disproportionately affect low income, disabled, and students of color.
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It's fall in Dallas and that always means showrooms and stores are gearing up with fresh products and new lines. Here are five of our favorite additions for the upcoming season.
Culp Associates
One of Dallas' oldest multi-line showrooms, Culp has freshened things up with a renovation and expansion that includes a large dedicated space for Gregorius Pineo's furniture and lighting. Here, old-world methods blend with modern designs to create a rugged but elegant collection. With more than 600 pieces available in 80 different finishes of wood and iron, it's easy to customize a bespoke look. 1025 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste. 500, 214.760.8909, wlculp.com
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Known for their stellar collection of fabric lines, ID Collection's fresh shipment of textiles for fall includes Designer's Guild's newest floral patterns and hues. Muted lavenders and hydrangea blues are just right for kicking off the season with restrained color, and large scale, modernized floral patterns soften up contemporary rooms without a hint of fustiness. Accented with vibrant greens, it's a look that will carry you happily through winter's doldrums. 1025 N. Stemmons Fwy., Ste 745; 214.698.0226, interiordesigncollection.com
Scott & Cooner
Always one of the coolest kids on the block for all things contemporary, Scott + Cooner's recent 5,000-square-foot expansion includes a separate contract showroom that will make it easier to purchase furniture and lighting from Europe for hospitality and commercial clients. For the rest of us, it means an even bigger selection of illuminati including Baccarat, FontanaArte, Tom Dixon, Ingo Maurer and Kartell. The installation of Flos' Soft Architecture pieces into the walls and ceilings are so sculptural you'll think you've wandered into an art gallery. Fixtures include Soft Spun table and floor lamps that emerge from walls and ceilings; Wall Piercings that mimic glowing hoop earrings; and Fissure, which suggests a crack of molten lava. 1617 Hi Line Dr., Ste., 100, 214.748.9838, scottcooner.com
Sherry Hayslip Interiors Boutique
Take home a dazzling and rarified objet sourced by Dallas designer to the uber rich Sherry Hayslip, who has opened a small store inside her Uptown design digs. Hayslip, who travels the globe on shopping trips for clients (think Morocco, Paris and Berlin) bringing back lighting, art, vintage collectibles, jeweled objects, contemporary furnishings and antiques. Look for an assortment of hand painted tôle flowers from Tommy Mitchell that Sherry brought back from New York, and a huge blown-glass and bronze chandelier, crafted in a contemporary twist on the ubiquitous Texas antler chandelier. 2604 Fairmont St., 214.720.0969, hayslipdesign.com
You've counted on them to bring the latest, most cutting edge furniture and accessories from Italy since 1989, now you can look to the Smink sisters for fine art to grace your walls. But it's hardly sofa art. Representing a cadre of top artists such as Richard Hogan, Timothy Hearsum and Gail Reike, Smink does it right, buying works from artists across the country whose work they admire personally—much of it with an edge. On exhibit now through November 17 are Audrey Phillips and Abigal B. Mayfield's abstractions. 1019 Dragon St., 214-350-0542, sminkinc.com


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Real Housewives of New Jersey troubled star Teresa Giudice is said to be loving the publicity she's receiving after pleading guilty to tax fraud and evasion charges. Giudice faces years behind bars and away from her children but seems nothing has changed for this fame diva.
A source close to the reality television star revealed, "Everyone wants to book Teresa for their show or event and she loves it. Teresa thrives on being famous and even though this is a really scary situation the way that people are clamoring for her has really gone to her head. She really seems to have an inflated ego now."
Even the idea of going to jail doesn't seem to put a damper on Giudice's love for publicity. The source went on to say, "Teresa is thriving with all of her new attention. And the best part for her is she is just playing the martyr."
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star's husband, Joe Giudice is also facing time in prison. The couple hasn't spoken on what their time behind bars will do to their marriage. The only thing Teresa is focused on is enjoying the spotlight.
The source finished by saying, "She goes on television shows, gives interviews and talks to people on red carpets and says nothing of interest. She won't say anything other than she cares about her kids, which is true, but she still loves that people want to hear from her."
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$100 Oil Madness Part II
The first time crude oil ever traded above $100 a barrel was in January 2008. True to form, scaremongering mainstream newspapers ran headlines about a new era of expensive energy.
The days of cheap power were over, we were solemnly assured, and all our lives would change. Stock up on candles and wood. Think about getting a horse.
Equally true to form, the markets behaved with their usual lack of measured calm. Some trader whose name escapes me actually made television hay out of being the first ever to pay $100.
Then what happened?
Well, of course, speculators whacked the price all the way up to $147 in a few months. Only then was it remembered that no one really wanted much of the stuff at any price, and certainly not within $100 of Mr. Market's latest guess. Sure enough, by early 2009, oil was back under $40. Era of expensive energy be damned. Don't flog the Bentley just yet.
If you recall, crude only nudged over that historic if economically irrelevant mark thanks to violence in Nigeria, Algeria and Pakistan, a weak dollar and the threat of cold weather. Transient factors all.
Well, now oil is once again flirting with the $100 level. Only this time there could be a more fundamental underpinning for it. China is still forging ahead, of course, but now the global recovery's durability means the hobbled Western economies might at last be getting back in the game.
With one eye on increased competition for global resources, Goldman Sachs has just recommended being long of commodities China is short of and of which supply is constrained. Crude oil is one such. Believe this if you like, but remember it was also Goldman's prognosis of $200 oil that fuelled some of the speculative madness of 2008.
More prosaically, a cold Northern Hemisphere winter is forecast. They're usually good for oil bulls.
In any case, past experience would suggest it's not crossing the $100 line that matters, it's how much of a grip the market can keep on its horses once the number pops up.


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Take Mom out for a gourmet buffet brunch at contemporary French cuisine restaurant, LM Le Restaurant (in the Lincoln Square neighborhood). With a relaxing, fine-dining atmosphere and a menu that pleases both vegetarians and meat-eaters, LM Le Restaurant is sure to impress Mom. Their special Mother's Day brunch is on Sunday, May 9, from 9:00am until 3:00pm and costs $39 per adult, and $19 for children under 12 (children under 2 eat free).
Mom will delight in the meat-free options including freshly baked croissants, banana and raisin bread, and other pastry delights; a number of fresh gourmet salads including fresh mozzarella salad, asparagus salad, spinach salad with blue cheese and pears, and a fruit salad with mint and vanilla syrup; artisan cheese plates; omelets with shallots, fresh peas and camembert cheese, brown butter crepes with homemade ricotta and strawberry rhubarb jam, and a vegetable risotto with artichokes and olives. On top of all that are dessert options including mini French pastries, and chocolate mousse, in addition to a crème brulee station.
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Beaver dam at Hoyles Mill
Towards the end of our field trip at Hoyles Mill Conservation Park on Friday, Tim Pearce and I were following a creek that, according to the map, intersected with the road that was to take us back to the car. Along the way we started seeing trees that had been felled by beavers. Soon, we were amidst an arboreal carnage.
Naturally, the scenery around us lead to freewheeling questions. What would happen if there were as many beavers on earth as there are people? Well, there couldn't possibly be 6 billion beavers, because there wouldn't be enough trees for all of them. Do beavers have predators? They must, because they've evolved a warning behavior—tail slapping on the water. Is the lack of beaver predators in suburban parks leading to unchecked population growth and consequently, excessive tree destruction? We couldn't answer that one.
Better not stand too close to this one.
Then we noticed that the flow rate of the creek had slowed down considerably: we were probably approaching a dam. Sure enough, first we came to a flooded area and had to take a detour to avoid getting wet. And finally, the beaver dam came into view.
We estimated the length of the dam to be about 20 m and the height about 1.5 m.
The beavers themselves and their lodge were nowhere to be seen. I will be visiting that area throughout the winter. I will try to post updates here.


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Tongariro iwi praise eruption
The guardians of the area around Mount Tongariro say Wednesday's eruption shows the mountain's warrior status, and makes the people of Ngati Tuwharetoa happy see the maunga come alive.
The eruption happened at about 1.30pm in Te Maari crater, the same place where a big eruption happened in August.
A spokesperson for Te Runanganui o Ngati Hikairo ki Tongariro, Te Ngaehe Wanikau, says the mountain looked spectacular with steam and sulphur billowing out.
He says the mountain is showing his mana, and whanau at its base aren't concerned.
Mr Wanikau says a rahui, or a protective restriction on the track from Red Crater to State Highway 46 remains in place following the last eruption.
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British pop star Natasha Bedingfield, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson and country star Darryl Worley will highlight the three-day Family Gras festival that returns to Jefferson Parish after a one-year absence because of the Super Bowl run of the New Orleans Saints.
""We have a very eclectic group of acts we've been able to attract . . . but make no mistake, the main purpose (of Family Gras) is to highlight the real purpose of Mardi Gras – the parades," said Jefferson Parish President John Young.
The announcement was made at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
Family Gras 2011 is scheduled for Feb. 25-27 in the median of Veterans Memorial Boulevard between Lakeside Shopping Center and Whole Foods Market.
Two stages are erected for the musical acts, but Family Gras also will feature dozens of arts and crafts in the Whole Foods parking lot and 14 food an drink vendors. New to this year's festival, which started in 2007, is a Jester's Kids tent and an Interview tent where fans can meet and talk with their favorite musicians.
Family Gras is an important economic event for the parish, with more than 80,000 people attending the 2009 festival, resulting in a $6.3 million economic impact, according to a study by the University of New Orleans, officials have said.
Additionally, there was an 83 percent occupancy rate for the parish's 7,200 hotel rooms during the 2009 festival weekend.
In addition to the two stages and more than 20 bands and musical acts for this year's festival, there also will be dozens of arts and crafts vendors located in the Whole Foods parking lot and 14 food and drink vendors.
Family Gras, which began in 2007, promotes Carnival in Jefferson Parish and offers concerts by national and local artists that are free to the public. This year, for the first time, a $99 pass will be available for people who want VIP backstage access and premium viewing access for all three days. Tickets will be available through Tickmaster beginning Tuesday.
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Martin T. Reimer, age 73, passed away Monday evening, August 22, 2011, at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.
He was born June 14, 1938, in rural Meade County, Kansas, the son of Cornelius A. and Katharina H. (Doerksen) Reimer. As a young boy he attended grade school at the McNulty School in rural Meade County, he later attended the Meade Bible Academy, graduating in 1956. Upon his graduation, he returned to the family farm to assist following the death of his father. He later attended Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, in the falloff 1957 until the spring of 1958, before returning to Meade County. A lifetime resident of Meade County, he was a farmer, rancher, and a truck driver.
On August 30, 1953, he was baptized at the Emmanuel Mennonite Church in rural Meade County. He was an active member of the Fowler Friends Church. Over several years he served with the Mennonite Central Committee working on their meat canning truck.
On November 5, 1994, he married Carolyn Ann (Hearn) Sallabedra at Stafford, Kansas. She precedes him in death on September 4, 2007.
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Two stepsons, Kevin Sallabedra of Stafford, Kansas
Kerry Salladedra of Wichita, Kansas
A stepdaughter, Barbara Suzanne Gerstenkorn of Great Bend, Kansas
Several nieces & nephews including, Jerry & Martha Reimer of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Roy Reimer of Colcord, Oklahoma; Carol Reimer of Glennallen, Alaska; Teresa & Robert King of Guymon, Oklahoma; Wes & Karen Reimer of Ashland, Kansas; Lloyd & Michelle Reimer of Protection, Kansas; Lucinda & Steve Marten of McPherson, Kansas; and James & Brenda Reimer of Meade, Kansas.
Two brother-in-laws, Merlyn & Diane Hearn of Stafford, Kansas
Ronnie Hearn of Stafford, Kansas
Two sister-in-laws, Elizabeth Reimer of Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Anna L. Reimer of Meade,Kansas
Four step-granddaughters, Kara Gerstenkorn, Sydney, Morgan, & Brooke Sallabedra
Twenty-five grand nieces & nephews and numerous cousins
He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; three brothers, Isaac T. "Ike", Levi T. and an infant brother; and two sisters, Lena Reimer & Agnes Wiens.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2011, at the Fowler Friends Church with Pastor Shane Shetley presiding. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Kansas.
The family would welcome memorials to the Fowler Friends Church in care of the funeral home.
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