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The apartment has big windows, that bring the beautiful light of Lisbon into the house. It has one spacious living room with two comfortable double sofa beds and one kitchen is fully equipped with all the things you need to prepare your meals, making your stay easier and perfect, with a corner dining room. There is also a bathroom all brand new and well equipped.
This flat will be your point to have a good time in Lisbon. It is in one of the most pleasant areas of Lisbon, Baixa. Close to the district of Bairro alto , well known for his night and the area of Principe real well known for his boutiques . You will be near the beauty São Roque Church, the Rua Garett . You have the Metro from the airport and the stop at 5 minutes by feet from the flat.
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Richard was lovely and easy go person, given us very welcome to Lisbon.
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It nice apartment, with Many basics provided, like salt (a nice plus) and good location close to the center!
We were satisfied with our stay in Lisbon. Everything in the apartment was as we expected, clean and comfortable. Lisbon is a very beautiful city. :)
This apartment is in the historical center of Lisbon, near the places such as Bairro Alto, Alfama, Castelo.
There are a lot of interesting places at walking distance such as restaurants, bars and cultural activities, and the transportation are nearby (Metro or train).
The apartment in itself offers all the required comfort and has a spacious kitchen in which it's very pleasant to cook local foods.
Richard is a very comprehensive owner and it was a pleasure to talk and arrange our stay with him.
Lovely, cosy flat in the heart of Lisboa. (View to the water inclusive)
Perfect to stay with two people for longer, with 3 (witch we where) fine for a couple of days!
We got he key by a lovely old woman from the neighborhood, it worked out fine!
It was the great pleasure to be in this bright and comfortable apartment.
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It was the great pleasure to be in this bright and comfortable apartment.
We have arrived very late but Richard has organised everything perfectly.
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International Interchange among the Youth of Asia through Band Performances
To be held on November 8 (Sunday) in the National Convention Hall of Yokohama
Yamaha Corporation (Headquarters: 10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture; President Mitsuru Umemura; hereinafter, Yamaha) will sponsor an event, "Asia's No. 1 Amateur Band Competition," with the participation of representative young amateur bands, mainly from 11 countries in Asia, including Japan. The title of the event will be "Tokyo Band Summit 2009 vs. Asian Beat," and it will be held on November 8 (Sunday) in the National Convention Hall of Yokohama.
Background of the Event
Yamaha has sponsored its "Tokyo Band Summit," which is intended to promote musical culture through providing support for the activities of bands composed of young members, since 2004. Bands that practice in music studios in the Tokyo metropolitan area appeal to audiences via the Internet and compete on stage during the Tokyo Band Summit event. The scale of this event has grown year by year, as evidenced by the fact that 721 bands submitted applications to participate, and, over the last five years, in total more than 2,000 bands have participated in the event.
As a parallel activity, Yamaha's overseas subsidiaries call for the participation of bands in other countries in Asia in an overall band competition. After area competitions and area finals, the winning bands from each country and region come together in one hall to compete for the No. 1 position in Asian Beat, which is an event held in differing locations each year. The 2008 Asian Beat marked this event's 11th anniversary. Each year, the best band of the Tokyo Band Summit is invited and performs as a guest at the Asian Best Grand Final, where the No. 1 band in Asia is chosen.
Bands from nine countries and regions participated in the Grand Final of the Asian Beat 2008-2009, which was held in February 2009 in Hong Kong, and the winner of the competition was "BROKEN VALENTINE," a band from Korea.
Outline of the Event
This year, the "Tokyo Band Summit 2009 vs. Asian Beat" marks important milestones because these two big band competitions have never been held together, and this will be the first time to hold the expanded version of the two band events. The top three winners from Japan and the top winners from 10 Asian countries and regions (Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, and Mongolia, plus Mexico) will each perform an original piece, and the top band in Asia will be decided in what might be called the "Amateur Band Asian Top Competition." The event will take place at the time of the 2009 Musical Instruments Fair, which will also be held in the National Convention Hall of Yokohama from November 5 through November 8. A total of about 5,000 participants are expected to attend, including members of the general public (for whom admission is free), the bands, and their supporters.
The embassies and consulates of the home countries and regions of the participating bands are also scheduled to offer their cooperation, and their support for the proceedings is expected to result in a highly international event on that day suited to the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Yokohama celebration, which will be held around this time. Please note that bassist Billy Sheehan of the popular band "Mr. Big," which will get together again this year, will be invited as a special judge for the contest. He will participate with the other guest judges in judging the performances and is scheduled to hold a music clinic.
Outline of the Proceedings
|Tokyo Band Summit vs. Asian Beat
|International Interchange among the Youth of Asia through Band Performances
|Yamaha Corporation
|Joint sponsors
|Music studios in the Tokyo metropolitan area (94 companies and their 173 studios), Yamaha subsidiaries in 10 countries and regions overseas
|With the cooperation of
|KDDI Designing Studio
|With backing from
|Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the City of Yokohama, and the embassies and consulates of participating countries and regions (scheduled)
|Grand Final: November 8, 2009 (Sunday). Doors will open at 11:00 and performances will begin at 12:00.
|Concert venue
|National Convention Hall of Yokohama (Also the location of the 2009 Musical Instruments Fair)
|Free of charge (Please request a free reserved seat ticket in advance.)
|13 representative bands from 11 countries and regions, including Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, Mongolia, and Mexico
|Special guest
|Billy Sheehan (bassist with the band "Mr. Big"), Susumu Nishikawa, and others
|Grand Prix (one), Second Grand Prix (maximum of two), Best Player Awards (several) (The details of the prizes noted are scheduled at this time.)
|Official Website
About Asian Beat
Outline: The largest amateur band contest in Asia, sponsored by Yamaha beginning in 1998. Bands from the countries of Asia are invited to participate, and winners of the finals are selected following regional competitions. The top bands selected in each area final then come together at the Asian Beat Grand Final, which is held on a rotating basis in a different country of the region each year, for the selection of the No. 1 band in Asia. Asian Beat marked its 11th anniversary in 2008, and this year's event is expected to create much excitement and interest.
Participating countries and regions include: Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, India, Thailand, and others
Countries where Grand Finals Have Been Held
Outline of Asian Beat 2008-2009 Grand Final in Hong Kong
|February 28, 2009
|Jockey Club Auditorium (Kokan) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
|Participating countries and regions
|Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan (as a guest), a total of 11 bands
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CNN Sports Bro 'Turned On' by Colleague's Hot-Dog Hyperbole
Come on, dude.
Sports anchor Carlos Diaz closed out a segment this morning by asking CNN Newsroom host Carol Costello how many hot dogs she could eat during a nine-inning baseball game. When she replied 12, absurdly, he said, "I'm suddenly impressed and, I'm not going to lie to you, a little turned on." Then he stared straight ahead creepily for a few too many seconds. This has been a Jeff Zucker CNN/Bleacher Report production.


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A new plan for redrawing Kansas congressional districts has emerged in the Kansas House.
The House Redistricting Committee approved a proposal Thursday to adjust the lines of the four congressional districts to reflect changes in the state's population over the past decade. The latest plan creates slightly more Republican districts for three of the four members of the state's all-GOP delegation in the U.S. House.
The map splits Lawrence between the 2nd District of eastern Kansas and the 1st District of western and central Kansas. The city is now split between the 2nd and the 3rd District, which is centered on the Kansas City metro area.
The committee's 9-7 vote sends the measure to the House for debate, which is expected Friday.
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Quimixto Beach
Published Sep 30, 2005 - (Updated Aug 31, 2015)
This is where you will find the only surf break on the south side of the bay. A remote beach and one of the biggest fishing villages on the south part Banderas Bay, there are lots of palapa restaurants where you can hide from the sun and enjoy cold refreshments and a meal. The bonus here is that along with a nice beach you have an interesting town to explore.
What you should know
- About half an hour south of Puerto Vallarta by boat
- Don't miss walking or riding a horse up to the scenic waterfall


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Remember this is not the last Christmas
If you recently got divorced, then stop thinking of this year as the last Christmas. This one will be tough and it will bitterly disappoint—no doubt about it. So stack it up in your mind against all the wonderful past Christmases and the beautiful ones to come. The only thing you really have to do this year is be mindful and thankful for the deeper reason for the season. The rest is not that important.
Give yourself permission to step back
My mother never divorced, but she had nine children all year long and knew how to enjoy the holidays on a tight budget and still let go of things that were not absolutely necessary. Take a tip from her: You do not have to send cards this year; you do not have to bake a fruitcake, hand-sew the kids' Christmas play costumes, or invite the neighbors over for the cookie party you hold every year. Don't have money for gifts? Try writing short letters of love to those who matter. Don't even have energy for that? Then tell your family and friends you're taking a break this year and to look for you again next year when things are better. If they love you, they'll understand.
Avoid holiday parties if you want
If going to the family or friends get-together will help you feel better, then go! Put on something nice and enjoy the event. But if celebrating makes you sick to your stomach or anxious in any way, stay home. Forget what others might think. Don't tap-dance to everyone else's tune—it will only wear you out. This post-divorce period is time to take care of you. Be gentle with yourself.
Get the kids involved
If your ex-spouse is no longer there to bake cookies or put up the tree—and you feel you must have those this year—then recruit the kids. Let them make a mess and let them help clean up. Working together on fun projects is what really makes the memory—not just the results.
Get some rest
Life is stressful. The holidays double the stress. Add divorce to the mix and you have a nuclear cocktail. Your emotions will drain you physically so get plenty of rest. If you just don't have the energy or will to put effort into the holiday, ask for help. Maybe your Dad can take the kids ice-skating, or your neighbor can take them to the new Tintin or Chipmunk movies, while you take a long winter's nap. A rested parent is a happier parent. Divorce or not!
Help someone else
Lots of advice to the divorced or otherwise grieving is to get out of your own misery and help someone less fortunate. You'll get out of your own pity-party and feel better. But . . . I think there's more to it than that. What if you know that's a good idea, but you just can't? What if you try and try and try to get some clothes, toys or food to the poor this year but all you can do is stay home and cry? Then thank God for the desire in your heart to help others and make a resolution that when you do have the energy, you will. Even the pressure of having to perform good works can become another unnecessary energy drain.
Create something beautiful
Divorce and the misery it brings are dark and ugly. Beautifying your surroundings can help to relieve the pain. Ask the kids or friends to help you get the house clean and fresh, even for just the weekend or the day. Open the drapes if you like light; close the drapes if you prefer to cocoon a bit (not too much; it will feed depression). Light some candles. Pick some greenery or winter leaves and stick them in a vase; ask the children to draw you something to put on the fridge. Put on your favorite music (not anything that reminds you of your ex-spouse). Pick up your clothes and make your bed.


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Here are some articles on this week's football opponent: William and Mary. The Minutemen are prepping for the showdown with the No. 4 Tribe this Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
Richmond Times Dispatch
Virginia Gazette
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The Flat Hat
Most of the stories center on fifth-year senior Mike Callahan being named the starter at quarter.


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Energizer Battery Coupons
Wow, there is an amazing deal on Energizer Batteries at Walmart right now! Select 8-count packages are offering a $10 Walmart gift card back when when you buy two packs of the 8 count AA Energizer Batteries. Plus, there is a $1 off Energizer battery coupon you can use to make these only 47¢ each after the gift card and coupons!
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Remember this is for specially marked packages only, so be sure to look for those on your next trip to Walmart.
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The Breyer® Stablemates® Competing at the Games set includes four model horses that typify the athletic horses found in show jumping, dressage and three-day eventing. A fun collection for play or display!
The Breyer® Irish Draught represents the breed that traces its roots back to early 20th century Ireland. Not your typical heavy horse, the Irish Draught worked the farm during the week and hunted and jumped on weekends. For ages 8+.
Simply adorable, the Breyer® Plush Horse just begs to be hugged. Choose Butterscotch, the buckskin Pinto, or S'mores, the chestnut Appaloosa.
For play or display, this Breyer® Stablemates® American Pharoah model horse celebrates the big stride of the 2015 Triple Crown winner.
Out of the Breyer® Traditional® model horse series gallops American Pharoah, the beautiful bay 2015 Triple Crown winner. American Pharoah goes down in history as the Thoroughbred colt that won the elusive and prestigious title after 37 years with no winner. A stunning addition to any collection.
Get inspired to create your dream horse with the Breyer® My Dream Horse Customizing Kit. This activity kit includes a Classics® model horse, pots of paint, a mane and tail of realistic hair and more. Fun for children young and old.
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Last night the Houston Ballet opened their 45th season with the company premiere of John Neumeier's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This production is the first of three Shakespeare works the company will present in their season long celebration of the 450th anniversary of his birth. This Neumeier ballet is the first of his to be performed by the Houston ballet and they are the first American company to ever preform his work.
This ballet is based on the Shakespeare romantic comedy of the same name that hilariously shows the outcomes of using a love position that doesn't go as planned. Drawing from the original text, this ballet centers around three intersecting plots: the pitfalls of two sets of loves in a magical forest, the Fairy King and Queen in their world and a group of working class (mechanics) men who are attempting to create a play titled "Pyramus and Thisby" for the wedding of the Duke of Athens.
The ballet uses movement for its telling. Audiences are taken on a mystical journey through love, magic, fairies, dreams, a wedding and the famous Shakespeare a play within a play. Every element of this ballet from the dancing, scenery and music, works to bring this story alive for the audience. The set and costume design by Jürgen Rose is particularly outstanding from the opening with the bright, beautiful bedroom, to the dark, magical forest. Each talented dancer will make you laugh, gaze in wonder and swoon at the stories of love, confusion and struggle.
(Possible spoilers: Discussion of plot below)
Audiences are first brought into Hippolyta's room (danced by Karina Gonzalez, opening night) as she prepares for her wedding to the Theseus, Duke of Athens (danced by Aaron Robinson). The love triangle or quadrangle between Hermia (danced by Sara Webb), her fathers choice for her hand Demetrius (danced by Linnar Looris), who Helena (danced by Melody Mennite) loves, and Hermia's true love, Lysander (danced by Ian Casady). The action truly begins when Hermia and Lysander escape into the woods and matchmaker (fairy) Puck (danced by Connor Walsh) attempts to play Cupid and unite the couples in eternal love.
Each dancer is strong and the movements of their characters play to their strengths. Mennite as the lovesick, pursuant Helena is charming and delightful. Her movements though graceful and beautiful often are comedic and fun. Webb is graceful and tender as she glides into the hearts of audiences. Looris is tall and powerful in his movements. He is clean and eloquent. Casady dances with grace as he gets torn between loves. Walsh as Puck is humorous, fun and a joy to watch. He steals more than a few moments with his stage presence.
The principal dancer Robinson and Gonzalez are golden. They, like the entire ensemble, have visual chemistry. They draw eyes to them when they are on stage and move gracefully from scene to scene. The crafts men offer both humorous and jovial moments. When on stage, their presence is used in preparation for their play and as in Shakespeare's time, men had to play women's parts, it offers cheap laughs though still laughs for the audience.
This ballet is told from the different points of view of the aristocracies, fairies and working class. Neumeier does an amazing job matching music with their sets of characters. Mendelssohn's music is used for the aristocracy which allows for both overly pompous and humorous movement. The working class use the barrel organ music which is fun and lighthearted. The fairies get organ music of György Ligeti to create their mystical world.
A special engagement on Friday, September 5th at 6 pm, the ballet will offer a dance talk called "Ballet and the Bard" at the Houston Ballet Center for Dance. This discussion will center on the dance interpretations of Shakespeare's work and preview the remaining ballets the company will perform of his work. The panelist include Dr. Elizabeth Klett, Associate Professor of Literature at the University of Houston at Clear Lake, Artistic Director Stanton Welch and members of the Houston Ballet artistic staff. In February of 2015, the company continues their Shakespeare works with the world premiere of Stanton Welch's "Romeo and Juliet." John Cranko's "The Taming of the Shrew" is the final of the selections which will run June 11-21, 2015.
The current production "A Midsummer Night's Dream" has seven performances at the Wortham Theater Center and closes on September 14. Tickets start as low as $20 and can be purchased by visiting their website www.houstonballet.org or calling 713-227-2787. Browse their website to see what else is in store for the 2014-2015 season.


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College Hockey:Finalists Dominate All-Tourney Teams
Players from finalist squads dominated the four all-tournament teams selected after yesterday's championships, as 23 of the 25 all-tourney slots went to members of teams which played in the title games.
All four tournament Most Valuable Players came from championship teams. Hockey East honored Boston College's Marty Reasoner, who totaled 2-3–5 in two games and assisted on both game-winning goals. In the WCHA, Wisconsin's Joe Bianchi got the nod after scoring three goals, including both game-winners. Mike York of Michigan State, with two goals in the title game and five points overall, was the pick for the CCHA. And in the ECAC, which names its tourney MVP separately from the six all-tournament selections, Princeton's Jeff Halpern scored four goals on the weekend to claim the award.
On the CCHA team, runner-up Ohio State actually outdistanced champion Michigan State, four selections to two. Meanwhile, the ECAC team consisted solely of Princeton and Clarkson players. The lone exceptions to the finalists-only rule were Darrel Scoville of Merrimack and Stewart Bodtker of Colorado College, both of whose teams lost semifinal contests.
Hockey East All-Tournament: WCHA All-Tournament:
G Alfie Michaud, Maine G Graham Melanson, Wis.
D Mike Mottau, BC D Curtis Murphy, UND
D Darrel Scoville, Merrimack D Matt Peterson, Wis.
F Marty Reasoner, BC (MVP) F Jason Blake, UND
F Steve Kariya, Maine F Joe Bianchi, Wis. (MVP)
F Jeff Farkas, BC F Stewart Bodtker, CC
ECAC All-Tournament: CCHA All-Tournament:
G Erasmo Saltarelli, Princeton G Jeff Maund, OSU
D Steve Shirreffs, Princeton D Tyler Harlton, MSU
D Willie Mitchell, Clarkson D Ryan Root, OSU
F Matt Reid, Clarkson F Todd Compeau, OSU
F Syl Apps, Princeton F Mike York, MSU (MVP)
F Casson Masters, Princeton F Chris Richards, OSU
MVP: Jeff Halpern, Princeton
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Board of Supes: Investigate ACORN
Today's Board of Supervisors was well attended, by citizens and media alike. The main topic was the launching of an investigation of local ACORN voter registration activities last year. Supervisors Bill Horn and Pam Slater-Price brought the item to the agenda, and during discussion it was discovered that on top of a nearly 1-in-6 error rate in registration cards turned in by ACORN, 76 actual cards were turned over to Secretary of State Debra Bowen nearly a year ago, with no resulting outcome or prosecution.
There were no speakers against the motion. Among the speakers in favor of the motion were Escondido councilman Sam Abed, Iraq veteran William "Bud" McLeroy, local Republican Party Chairman Tony Krvaric, and Assemblyman Martin Garrick.
The issue, of course, is not partisan, but rather one of right and wrong. Yet, Krvaric had invited his counterpart, Democratic Party Chairman Jess Durfee to join him in calling for this investigation, but Mr. Durfee did not appear. Similarly no representative from ACORN showed up.
Ultimately the Supervisors voted unanimously to support and encourage a full investigation of ACORN's activities and specifically demanded to hear back from Secretary of State Debra Bowen about the 76 fraudulent voter registration cards turned in nearly a year ago. The audience erupted in applause with Assemblyman Garrick committing to call for a full audit of how many state dollars have gone to ACORN in California, and demand that they receive no state dollars going forward.
All in all a great day, but only the first round of many more to come in investing ACORN's rotten practices.
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Can't we just get an injunction and shut them down? At one point, they had some very beneficial community services…however, since the National CEO has chosen to defend rather than apologize for employees, it's apparent that the Acorn doesn't fall far from the tree…if it falls at all.
In most companies, management hires a direct reflection of itself.
When a manager finds an employee(s) that do not represent his/her beliefs, they are either reprimanded or terminated. Bertha Lewis is actually defending the organization rather than saying, "..I'm truly embarassed by the actions of these individuals…"
Rather than cutting off the branches that are ill, she's trying to prop them up. Bertha needs to resign if she can't rope in her employees.


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Whether you love light, fluffy soufflés, creamy custards, or cookies made with jam and nuts, you can satisfy your sweet tooth on every Phase of the South Beach Diet with this collection of desserts. While you won't be eating any starches or sugary foods on Phase 1, you can still enjoy our flan, panna cotta, and the rest of these delicious dinner finales. Each one of these sweets contains filling protein to help keep hunger and cravings at bay so you won't be tempted to snack on something unhealthy later in the evening. Feel free to experiment with monk fruit, a relatively new all-natural no calorie sweetener, in these recipes, if you like. The good news: On Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet, can have your dessert and eat it, too.
Maple-Almond Flan
If you're hankering for something creamy, our waist-friendly version of this classic custard is silky and luscious. We use fat-free evaporated milk and egg substitute to prepare the flan, which is flavored with vanilla and almond extracts and sugar-free maple syrup. Although this recipe takes awhile to prepare, you'll have four flans to share with family or to enjoy yourself throughout the week.
Creamy Lemon-Vanilla Ricotta Soufflés
Individual soufflés make great Phase 1 desserts because they are light, fluffy, and not too filling. Part-skim ricotta cheese gives this dessert a delightfully smooth texture, and the addition of lemon zest gives it just that—zest.
Chilled Espresso Custard
Coffee lovers will instantly fall for our espresso-flavored custard. Here, we combine instant espresso with low-fat milk, vanilla extract, and a no-calorie sweetener. The custard is then poured into ramekins and boiled in a skillet. It's then refrigerated for about 3 hours before being garnished with ground cinnamon and lemon twists.
Almond-Jam Bars
Egg whites and almonds are the basis for the "dough" for these gluten-free cookies. Once the cookies are baked, we add a touch of sugar-free jam (choose whatever flavor you like best). It will be hard, but stick to two cookies as a serving and enjoy them with a glass of fat-free or low-fat milk.
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Despite doctors' reassurances, Angelica Hale's parents knew something was wrong. Their normally vivacious little girl was in pain and getting sicker before their eyes. During a Sunday evening trip in February 2012 to the Emergency Department at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, they found out her condition was more serious than they could have imagined.
"My wife called me Monday morning and told me they were already starting surgery to put in a chest tube," said James Hale, Angelica's father. "It was nothing but bad news."
Physicians told James and his wife, Eva Norman, that their daughter had pneumonia. The infection was so severe that her lung had begun to bleed into her abdomen, and the 5-year-old developed sepsis, a serious blood infection that devastated her kidneys.
"Her blood plasma was polluted, and her lungs were just ravaged," James said. "It was earth shattering. We were rocked."
A severe case of pneumonia ravaged Angelica Hale's organs. After undergoing ECMO and dialysis, the 5-year-old received a life-saving kidney transplant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Now, she's back at school with her friends, and she can't stop smiling.
Angelica was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Scottish Rite hospital while her healthcare team worked for three days to stabilize her and fight the infection. James credits neonatologist Munir Kapasi, M.D., with saving Angelica's life during those chaotic first days. Dr. Kapasi informed Eva and James that their daughter was facing triple organ failure and would need significant medical intervention.
Angelica was transported by helicopter to our Egleston hospital, home to one of the Southeast's few ECMO centers, where she was put on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for 12 days—"a lifetime," James said. The heart and lung bypass machine took over Angelica's lung function, allowing her damaged organs time to heal before surgery.
"We thought we were about to lose our daughter," James said. "We had no idea how long this journey would be."
Once Angelica was stable enough, Richard Ricketts, M.D., Chief of our Division of Pediatric Surgery, performed surgery to repair her lung, which had lost nearly half its function. The blood infection compounded her health battle: Pollutants had overwhelmed her kidneys, and she developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Her kidneys were barely functioning.
Amid the chaos, James said he was grateful for the extra care the healthcare team took to keep him and his wife informed. "I don't like being in the dark, and the doctors and nurses absolutely kept us informed," he said. "They were great."
As Angelica recovered from her lung surgery, her parents held out hope that her kidneys would heal. She had been on dialysis since getting ECMO—for more than a year—in order to filter pollutants from her blood, but the damage was done. With her kidneys scarred, Angelica needed a transplant to recover from the harm her initial infection had caused.
After regaining her strength and continuing peritoneal dialysis over the summer of 2013, Angelica returned for a kidney transplant at Children's, home to one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the country. The process moved quickly. James and Eva were tested, and they found that Eva was a near-perfect match to donate a kidney to her daughter.
Sept. 13, 2013, Angelica received her mom's kidney and bounced back quickly, much to the delight of her family and healthcare team. Now a joyful 6-year-old, Angelica is ready to get back to focusing on school, friends and her future singing career thanks to her support group and her Children's team.
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As a Sophomore (2013): Played in 33 of the team's 34 matches including 103 of the 118 sets on the season…Led the team with 119 blocks (1.16 b/s), which was ninth best in the Pac-12…Also led the squad with a .335 hitting percentage…Also accumulated 202 kills (1.96 p/s), 14 digs and two assists…Had six double-figure kill matches on the season including a season-high 13 kills on .524 hitting in a win over Oregon State on Oct. 6…The .524 hitting percentage tied for a career-high…Most complete effort came in a win over Portland State where she recorded a double-double with 12 kills and a career-high 10 blocks…Was named to the Arizona Desert Classic All-Tournament Team and to the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Volleyball Challenge All-Tournament Team.
As a Freshman (2012): Earned Pac-12 All-Freshman honorable mention honors after leading the Wildcats with 104 blocks (1.13 b/s) on the season...Recorded 144 kills and hit an efficient .328, which ranked second on the team behind Rachel Rhoades' .341 hitting percentage...The .328 hitting efficiency ranked 10thin the Pac-12...Played in 28 matches and 92 sets overall during her first season as a Wildcat...Was named to the all-tournament team at the Arizona Desert Classic...Had two double-digit kill performances during the season including a season-high 14 kill effort on .524 hitting with five blocks in a victory against Colorado (11/16)...Also had 10 kills and five blocks in an upset victory over No. 5 UCLA (11/2)...Had a season-high of seven blocks in a win over Arizona State (9/18) and in a victory over Utah (11/17).
Prior to Arizona: Was a four-year letterwinner at Seattle Prep...Was ranked as the No. 37 recruit in the country according to PrepVolleyball.com...Named to the 2012 Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 team...Led Seattle Prep to a Metro League Championship and district championship, while finishing third in the state in 2011...Tallied 399 kills, 149 digs, 63, blocks and 27 service aces in her senior campaign...Was the team MVP in 2011, while also earning all-state and all-district honors, all-conference and all-city honors...Was named to the Metro Mountain all-conference team in 2010...Led Seattle Prep to the 3A State Championship in 2010...Earned second-team all-conference honors following her freshman season...Played her club volleyball for WVBA.
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If you are a giant fan of pirates and Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet, that you are going to be very happy about a new DLC that will be dropping on December 22nd, 2009. Coming to wreak havoc on Sackboy's universe will be the Captain Jack Sparrow and gang of Pirates of the Caribbean. The Pirates of the Caribbean Premium Level Kit will include a host of new costumes such as Sparrow, Barbosa, and Will Turner. On top of the new costumes goodness will be new PotC themed maps, trophies, and baddies.
Weigh Anchors and hoist the mainsail, we're setting sail for the Caribbean. Rumours say that the fearsome Davy Jones and his mighty Kraken have come to LittleBigPlanet to wreak havoc and claim some sack folk to serve as Davy's Crew. Once again, it's going to fall to Sackboy to locate the only ship on LittleBigPlanet that has any chance of sending him back to the bottom of the sea.
After looking at the new screenshots and artwork for the new DLC, the new Sackboy costumes look incredibly cute and the integration of the Pirates universe to LBP is quite adorable. It almost feels like a LBP version of Monkey Island. My personal favorite has to be the new Will Turner costume. His little 'stache and goatee makes him look like V from V for Vendetta. Looking at the screenshots makes me thirsty for some rum.
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Murray County Central School Board Meeting summary for January 15, 2013
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Chair Woldt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board members present: Dan Woldt, Tom Mesner, Sue Streff, Jeremy Steinle, and Tony Clarke. Not present: Cindy Meling. Administration: Luther Onken, Todd Burlingame, and Joe Meyer. Others: Becky LeTendre, Ashtin Scotting, Paul Haberman, James Wajer, Naomi Sankey, Lisa Rademacher, and Charlene Steensma.
Additions to the agenda: 6.F. Transportation request for transportation of a non-resident student from Chandler Christian School to a current drop off site in the district. 12.1. Old Business – report on soccer survey, scheduling and cost.
MSP Mesner/Steinle to act on the consent agenda items: approve school board minutes for December 17, 2012 and January 7, 2013. Approve payment of claims-$167,878.36. Receive the cash flow projection and trial balance reports. Acknowledge donations: David & Peggy Walloch for Natalie Krohn Memorial-$180.00, SMAHC 20% McGinnis's Kitchen Residency-$498.00, Karen Beers (memory of Stanley Meidl) Band – Percussion equipment-$50.00, to MCC Community and Alumni Scholarship Fund: John and Tamara Stern-$100.00, Dorothy Bloemendaal (in memory of Robert)-$500.00, National FFA Foundation to FFA-$466.00. Approve transporting a non-resident student from the Chandler Christian School to a current transportation site within the school district at a cost of $40.00 per month.
FFA Treasurer Ashtin Scotting and FFA Advisor Paul Haberman came before the school board to request permission for an out-of-state trip to the Case IH Plant in Wisconsin and the Chicago Board of Trade in Illinois. Cost of the trip will be funded through the MCC FFA Organization.
MSP Streff/Mesner to approve the out-of-state trip. Mr. Wajer reported on the survey of students in grades 5 through 8 regarding fall sports, which included Football, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Volleyball. He also reported on scheduling and costs for soccer.
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MSP Clarke/Streff to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
Cindy Meling, Clerk
Murray County Central School Board Meeting Summary for February 12, 2013
(entire minutes may be read in the administrative office or on the district website: mcc.mntm.org)
The Murray County Central ISD #2169 Board of Education held a work session, pursuant to notice, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the high school library. The meeting was called to order at 5:06 p.m. by Chair Dan Woldt. Members present: Woldt, Mesner, Meling, Steinle, Streff, and Clarke. Administration: Luther Onken, Todd Burlingame, and Joe Meyer.
MSP Clarke/Streff to go into closed session for evaluation of Superintendent Luther Onken, Principal Joe Meyer, and Principal Todd Burlingame.
MSP Clarke/Mesner to resume open session. The school board reviewed the evaluations and found each of them to be favorable. Meeting adjourned.
Cindy Meling, Clerk
The Murray County Central ISD #2169 Board of Education held a regular meeting, pursuant to notice, on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, in the high school library. Meeting called to order at 6:15 p.m. Members present: Woldt, Meling, Streff, Mesner, Steinle, and Clarke. Administration: Onken, Meyer, and Burlingame. Others: Becky Hudson, Naomi Sankey, James Wajer, Chris Davis, Karen Beers, Krista Gillette, Kirsten Harms, Diane Bergerson, Laura Jenson, Lisa Rademacher, Charlene Steensma, Amanda Berreau, and several student cheerleaders and their parents.
MSP Mesner/Streff to approve the agenda.
MSP Meling/Steinle to act on the consent agenda items. Approve January 15, 2013 minutes. Approve payment of claims: $795,942.46. Receive cash flow and trial balance reports. Receive donations: Box Tops for Education to Elementary Activity Fund $1512.60, Kemps Nickels for Schools to MCC ECFE $285.90, MCECC for ECFE on Wheels $1500.00, MCECC for Family Fair $1600.00, and Box Tops for Education to ECFE $144.70. Approve notification from MDE on MCC's Q-Comp Plan. Receive Post Experience Reflection Summaries. Declare 24 wiffle bats as surplus property. Amanda Berreau requested bringing back competition cheer squad.
Following discussion, Chair Woldt recommended not making a decision at the meeting, but to have Mr. Wajer look into transportation costs, liability and other issues. Administrative reports were presented.
Dan Woldt presented information regarding a Level III grievance. Legal counsel recommendation was to deny the grievance because it is outside the Master Agreement. Cindy Meling made a motion to deny the Level III Grievance request brought before the school board by a certified staff member. Sue Streff duly seconded the motion. The following voted in favor: Clarke, Mesner, Meling, Streff, Steinle, and Woldt. Voting against: None. Motion carried.
MSP Mesner/Clarke to approve the Proposed Calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The next meeting date is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library.
MSP Streff/Steinle to adjourn at 7:07 p.m.
Cindy Meling, Clerk
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In her classic feminist essay A Room of One's Own Virginia Woolf said that "one cannot write properly unless one has dined properly." Writers who are having difficulty dining properly due to a lack of funds may want to apply for an Oregon Literary Fellowship before the deadline on Friday, June 27th.
Applicants must be current Oregon residences who have not received this particular fellowship in the past five years. A writer may only apply in one category and there is no application fee. Applicants will be judged by a panel of out of stage judges. The fellowship program is organized by Literary Arts. According to its website, "The amount, number and categories of fellowships will be determined from the quality and quantity of applications, and the availability of funds."
Past recipients have included Sarah Marshall, who is a student and writer for Believer Magazine and Robert Arellano, who is a professor of Creative writing at Southern Oregon University and the author of six books.
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A senior's prom night is a night that they'll always remember. It's a time of celebration and happiness. It's hard to imagine tragedy or fatalities occurring on such a wonderful occasion. In gearing up for this year's prom night, May 3, the Interact Club at Milton-Union High School wanted to ensure the safety of all prom participants by hosting a dramatic ghost-out, mock crash and funeral on April 29 and April 30 to bring awareness to the dangers of texting and drinking while driving on not just prom night, but every day.
"We hope to convey to students that texting and driving is very dangerous," Milton-Union High School student counselor, Taiya Woodall said. "Consequences of these seemingly harmless actions are very real and potentially life-threatening."
The school kicked off the pre-prom events on April 29 with a "Ghost Out." The Ghost Out program is designed to educate students on the dangers of drugs and alcohol to help eliminate the number one killer of teenagers – car accidents.
"Statistics say that every 15 minutes someone dies as a result of distracted driving," Woodall said. "So, for "Ghost Out" students were chosen ahead of time to participate as a ghost."
Every 15 minutes, during the school day, the Grim Reaper appeared in classrooms to take the life away from one student. The students who participated in the "Ghost Out" painted their faces white and were unable to communicate with anyone for the remainder of the day- because of course – they were "dead." The participants also made their own paper tombstone that included their final words and they were posted throughout the walls of the school. The demonstration created a sense of loss and sadness, as students imagine how it would really be to lose that person to texting/drug and alcohol related incidents – "for real."
On April 30, the school hosted a mock crash and funeral. The focus of the crash this year was the dangers of texting and driving. Nine students were involved in the mock crash and played pivotal parts in the somber day.
"The student body took this very seriously, with a respectful and somber attitude. The crash brought forth many mixed feelings and emotions for both the students and staff," Woodall continued.
In the "white" van, student Jack Blevins was the texting driver and was driving with his friends, Kenton Dickison and Sam Morgan. Their car collided with the "orange" van. The orange van included innocent motorists and friends Christy Always, Sarah Black and Keagan Crosby.
At the crash scene, students Kaylee Swartztrauber, Jesica Ferguson and the parents Dana and Terry Dickison and Walter and Laura Always rushed to the scene to help with the injured during this incredibly real scenario. They assisted until the medics arrived and took the proper measures.
Dickison "died" on the scene while Alway was pronounced "dead" at the hospital. Morgan was seriously injured and Black and Crosby were treated with minor injuries.
Students were amazed at the realization of the demonstration and the consequences of something that only takes a second to do. The participants of the "Ghost Out" were also present during the mock crash and funeral. During the crash, they held a "stay alive, don't text and drive" banner, making their presence known.
"The crash made you think twice about not picking up your phone while you're driving," senior, Jessica Shields said.
"The crash seemed real, even though we knew it was fake," senior, Courtney Wion added.
Following the crash and the "deaths" of two students, the school held a funeral for Dickison and Alway. The deceased were displayed in coffins, surrounded by family and friends. The funeral was conducted by Pastor Justin Williams of Hoffman United Methodist Church. During the ceremony, slide show photos were displayed and an audio recording of Dickison's and Alway's final words were played. Friends and family gave heart wrenching eulogies to add to the validity of the demonstration.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Fatality, 11 teens die each day from car accidents as a result of texting while driving. The possibility of crashes multiply six folds when drinking is involved. Statistics show that 53% of prom students indulge in four or more alcohol drinks on prom night. With alcohol involved, a student is 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash while texting, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. With statistics like this, Milton-Union wanted to demonstrate to the prom students the severity of the risks they were assuming by texting while driving on this special day.
"We feel it went really well and hope that it made an impact on the student body," student counselor, Mrs. Shaw said. "We are proud of all the hard work the Interact Club students did to make the crash happen and thankful for the help and support of the facility in making it all possible."
The Interact Club and advisor Paula Shaw organized the crash and funeral with much help from the West Milton Fire Department, West Milton Police Department and Union Township Life Squad. Captain Ben Herron played an important role in the planning and execution of the mock crash. Hale-Saver Funeral Home and Saunders towing donated the needed materials for the crash and funeral.
"We have had many mock crashes in the past and are hopeful to continue in the future," Woodall said.
For more information on the statistics of texting and drinking while driving, visit http://statisticbrain.com/prom-night-statistics/ or http://www.textinganddrivingsafety.com/texting-and-driving-stats/. For information regarding the school event, contact the Interact Club at Milton-Union High School.


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Sarah Palin is apparently so upset over the Republican response to border security and undocumented minors being sent to a warehouse in Arizona that she is close to jumping off the Republican ship.
After the news broke that a warehouse holding center in Arizona was filled with hundreds of undocumented minors living in sub-human conditions, Americans with a variety of political opinions demanded answers. According to Talking Points Memo, over 700 children were in the warehouse and the number was expected to exceed 1,000 within a week. In a semi-shocking response, former half-term governor of Alaska and former vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, blasted Republicans for their lack of force on border security on her official Facebook page.
"Finally, they have won me over. I actually agree with the liberals' war whoop. I, too, demand that this issue of young illegal aliens flooding across our border into horrendous conditions be taken care of. Now! Uncompassionate people, wake up! Though it's claimed by Democrats ad nauseam to justify more spending to pile on our $17 trillion debt, and it's applied to every single "crisis" their policies conjure up, and no matter the cause you're labeled a racist if you disagree with their policies, well, this time it really IS for the children."
Palin continued her thoughts, noting that as a mother, she can't stand to see children in such conditions while referring to the GOP as her "former" friends.
"I say this as a mother – a bleeding-heart compassionate woman and mother. I say, how dare anyone turn a blind eye and further harden your horrid heart when you see these pictures snuck out of the innocent children's holding pens – snuck out because our government is censoring images released. It must be my (former) friends in the GOP ordering this censorship because Democrat leadership knows better than to EVER spy on or censor the press; they'd NEVER infringe on the First Amendment. So, for shame, Republicans....
These victims are brought here (by SOMEONE in authority in their own countries) facing sweltering 110-degree Arizona heat, illness, unsanitary conditions with unbelievable hygiene issues, Texan food the kids don't like because it's too foreign to them, and possibly sexual exploitation. By any definition, this is child abuse!"
Palin is such disgusted by the situation that she is ready to complexly abandon the Republican party.
"As a Christian I find it unforgivable to ignore this issue of overrunning border security into these conditions in southern states, and this one issue is just about driving me to renounce my Republican ties because, see, even leaders on the RIGHT side of the aisle haven't exerted all Constitutional power to stop the madness."
Palin's Republican bashing was kept to a minimum, but it was heard loud and clear, but she wasn't about to give up on her typical Obama bashing either.
"Congress and American voters, how long will you let Team Obama get away with this? The recent avalanche of devastating crises caused by a president believing he is above the law has set the most dangerous precedent a once-free people can imagine. To encourage and reward lawlessness by refusing to enforce the will of the people as proven by laws passed by our political representatives is the signature of a tyrant. In this case, Obama's refusal to enforce immigration laws and his blatant suggestion that his chosen illegal activity will be rewarded are proof of his tyrannical tactics."
After the U.s. Border Patrol was overwhelmed by nearly 50,000 unaccompanied minors crossing the border into Texas, the Department of Homeland Security began flying hundreds of children to the Arizona warehouse. Photos were released and the public was shocked. Palin appeared to have sympathy, but she ended her post stating that "the primary expenditure we need to supply in this humanitarian crisis is jet fuel to fly these children back home to their parents."
Shocking and disturbing images can be viewed at the Daily Mail here. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Should Men Only Clubs Be Allowed?
SHOULD MEN ONLY CLUBS BE ALLOWED? – For centuries men have formed clubs or societies that forbid entry to women. A pure Men Only establishment even bars the employment of women so as to ensure no female presence is ever detected within the hallowed walls of the establishment. But considering the perceived enlightened age in which we live should the Men Only Clubs and Societies be permissible in this day and age?
There are of course Women's Rights Groups, such as the National Organization for Women (NOW) that say men should not be allowed to have such establishments due to its sexist nature, and of course with this also comes the Men's Rights Groups.
There are, and always will be, opposing views and sides to each group, with the Men's rights activists often insisting that men are discriminated against by women far more than men discriminating against their female counterparts. Is this true? If you were to ask a Women's activist group you are like to get a completely different point of view. The truth here is that both men and women actively discriminate against each other on a regular basis and on a whole plethora of issues.
Note earlier I used the terms 'enlightened age' which would suggest that we, as humans, have developed a greater understanding towards each other and even a higher level of appreciation. However, if this was the case then why is there a need for activist groups, for either men or women?
Can we simply not accept that we are fundamentally different in our thinking and perceptions and leave it at that? Do we really need to engage in trying to mould one another into the type of people we are – change is all well and good but isn't it clear that Men Only Clubs exist for the sole purpose of getting away from the incessant nagging of what should be done and how it should be done.
For many men, the Men Only Clubs are a refuge from their daily lives with women and a sanctuary where they are finally able to break free of the stress of being around women.
On that little note, does not the women benefit from the institutions that only permit men to enter? Are the Men Only Clubs not a way to get rid of the men and give a woman a moment's peace from their partners?
The contention, for women, appears to be that the Men Only Clubs are discriminatory and therefore should not be allowed under law. However the Men Only establishments have been around for centuries and do little harm to the sanctity of marriage or partnership between man and woman.
Surely, if statistics were available, they would clearly show no real correlation between divorces due to the man being a member of a Men Only Club? Who knows, maybe I am wrong, maybe thousands of marriages are dissolved each year due to men's involvement is such establishments, but I have my reservations that this is the case.
I just asked my partner if she would take offense if I joined a Men's Only Club, just to see if she would head for the kitchen to grab the frying pan, however she said I could please myself and quite frankly it would get me from under her feet for a while – she just offered to pay for the annual membership.
I guess not all women take umbrage with the fact that some men want their own space, just as many women do. If you think about it, how many women have a 'Girls Night Out' and how many men have a 'Boys Night Out' – isn't this simply a simplified version of a Man or Woman Only Club, albeit that it is not contained in a particular premises?
In this so called enlightened age why can woman simply not accept the fact that men need their space? Is it so terrible that a man feels he needs time away from the reality of domestic life and indulge himself, for a few hours, with his own kindred spirits in order to regenerate the cells?
I personally feel that women would feel so affronted by the notion of the Men Only Club if we did in fact live in an enlightened age, as the woman and the man would understand and respect each other enough to realize that we are so very different and sometimes these differences need to be expressed and for men the Men Only Clubs is the perfect way to display these differences to their opposite sex.
Well that's my synopsis, I'm off to grab and beer, but not before I put in my order, to my little woman, for tonight's dinner, after all the Woman's Club surely has to be the kitchen.
And with that sexist statement out of the way I will make my exist but before I do, just remember; if we all had a little more sense of humor and a little more understanding of each other than issues such as sex discrimination would never have any reason to be inaugurated into legislation – maybe we need these laws to remain enlightened, but I would much rather see a little more understanding and respect, from both sexes.
http://www.facebook.com/donna.wozny.7 Donna Wozny
Oh, I say absolutely men need a club, or a group of guys to hang around with. Whether as you said it is a night of cards, bowling, or just hanging round the garage I think it makes them better men. You know, all that male bonding started long ago with the first hunting party and they crave it still. Let them have it, I am not threatened in the least!


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Ahhhh, the holidays. A time for friends, family and lots of food. But before you get to enjoy all the fun and festivities that occur in the next couple of months, you have to get there. Did you know that an estimated 100 million Americans will travel by car, train, or air to visit family and friends between Thanksgiving and New Year's?
The stress and expense of holiday travel is something that never seems to go away, but there are things that you can do to help minimize this undesirable aspect of the holidays. Planning ahead is always important when you travel, especially during heavily trafficked periods like the holidays. Here's a look at some of FindLaw's top holiday travel tips:
Paperwork: Getting all of your paperwork organized BEFORE you take off your destination will help to ensure that you have everything you need and save you time when you are actually en route to your destination. And if you are leaving the country during the holiday season, always make sure that you have your passport and other necessary travel documents in order and together.
Pack: Save yourself the headache of last minute packing and get everything together ahead of time. Like your paperwork, you are less likely to forget things when they are planned out, rather than thrown together at the last minute. Check the weather of your destination, and always be sure to know that you can and cannot bring in your luggage if you are flying.
Safety: Insurance coverage, cell phones and credit cards are three of the more important things you need to make sure are in effect and working wherever you go. In addition to those items, make sure you stay away from letting the social media universe know that you are leaving for the holidays. The bottom line is this: posting your vacation plans on social media is an open invitation to thieves.
Emergency: Planning for an emergency may seem superfluous, but the reality is that things can and do go wrong while you are gone and it is better to have a plan in place to handle the unexpected than nothing at all.
We hope you all have a happy and safe holiday season!
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At least passengers get fair warning -- Carnival is announcing that, due to propulsion problems on its new Carnival Miracle, it has canceled the August 28 sailing in order to put the ship into dry dock.
Affected passengers are being offered several options -- all of which sail, roundtrip, from Miracle's summer home port of New York:
Rebook on any Carnival Miracle voyage between June 12 - August 21; guests receive a $200 onboard credit per stateroom.
Opt for Carnival Legend's eight night sailing to the Eastern Caribbean. It departs on August 27; that entitles folks to a $100 onboard credit per stateroom.
Or, choose Carnival Victory's five-night Canada/New England cruise; it departs August 28 and the compensation is $200 onboard credit per stateroom.
Alternatively, passengers can ask for a full refund or rebook on any 2004 - 2005 sailing (the latter folks receive a $100 per-cabin onboard credit).
According to a Carnival spokeswoman, the propulsion problem relates to a seal on a bearing in the starboard azipod unit. The company has taken interim action and does not anticipate the need to cancel any other voyages this summer.
The 88,500-ton, 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle is sailing weeklong cruises to the Bahamas this summer from New York.
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New Zealand's technology sector has broken through the $7 billion mark for the first time.
The annual TIN (Technology Investment Network) 100 list, sponsored by Industrial Research, NZ Trade & Enterprise and the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI), found total revenue of $7.014 billion for our 100 largest tech companies for year ending June 30, 2011 - a 5% increase over 2010's $6.7 billion.
Of that $7 billion total, $5.103 billion was generated in export receipts - a 2% increase over 2010's $4.9 billion.
TOP TECH COMPANIES BY REVENUE (000s)
That means TIN 100 companies in software, information technology (IT) services and high-tech manufacturing are now generating as much export revenue as meat (also around $5 billion) and not as far as you think behind the dairy industry traditionally thought of as our mainstay (around $11 billion).
It also means more jobs. TIN100 publisher Greg Shanahan said the number employed in the tech sector, and high tech manufacturing, has grown from 24,000 in 2010 to 30,000 this year.
FASTEST GROWING TECH COMPANIES (revenue in 000s)
Some of the big names TIN100's Top 10 by revenue have had a flat year - especially those in manufacturing ((F&P Healthcare, F&P Appliances, Tait, Temperzone, Moffat, NDA).
But new names are surging. Healthcare software company Orion Health (which recently bought a Microsoft business unit in the sector, picking up 50 employees to its 500-odd in the process) grew revenue by a third to $91 million.
The company - now New Zealand's largest employer of software developers, with around 470 staff in total - has won a string of US deals on the back of Obama's healthcare reforms and associated stimulus spending. Orion boss Ian McCrae recently told NBR he expects sales of $120 million to $140 million in the current year.
GPS crystal maker Rakon, which made investments in the US and opened a new manufacturing centre in China, increased revenue to $189 million from 2010's $144 million, and returned to profit.
Datacom owned by NBR Rich Lister John Holdsworth, topped the fastest growing list for the second year in a row. The Wellington-based IT services company - which recently landed a data centre contract with the government (along with Revera) saw net profit fall 25% to $22.3 million, but revenue climb from $667 million to $725 million on strong Australian sales.
Tru-Test which (like fellow TIN 100 contender Gallagher Group) makes electric fencing and other high-tech products to keep livestock in check, was a new-entrant on the fastest-growing list this year.
Medical device maker Orthopaedic Synergy moved from number 7 on last year's fastest-growing list to number 5.
And Argenta - a contract manufacturer and tester of pharmaceuticals - made the fastest-growing list for the first time at number 10.
Dollar woes?
Forsyth Barr recently downgraded its profit forecast for TIN100 high-flyer F&P Healthcare.
Mr Shanahan conceded the strong Kiwi remained an issue for tech exporters, but told NBR it ranked only number three on a TIN100 list of tech exporters' biggest concerns.
It was a serious issue, but one that many had accepted as a day-to-day reality and "cut their cloth to fit".
And while global financial woes lingered, many in the TIN100 benefited from the fact they sold products or services that helped belt-tightening overseas customers cut costs.
Currency concerns rated highest among TIN100 members with exposure to the North American market, Mr Shanahan said.
Conversely, companies like Datacom that did a lot of business in Australia had benefited from movement in the transtasman exchange rate in favour of Kiwi exporters.
R&D spending up
TIN100 members' number one and number two issues were sales growth and profitability.
Did these perennial concerns reflect the global financial crisis?
To a degree, Mr Shanahan said. But he also noted New Zealand technology companies are "Not bunkering down. They're being quite aggressive. Research and development spending is up 15%."
The TIN100 survey did not formally study the impact of the Ministry of Science and Innovation's Technology Development Grants scheme, which is ladling $321 milllion on matching R&D funds on the sector (which have been phased in as a loosely-defined tax break on R&D has been phased out).
But Mr Shanahan's anecdotal impression was that the government had "created an environment that is increasingly supportive of R&D."
Increased R&D spending would ultimately lead to increased profit margins, Mr Shanahan said.
Selling out?
What of the vexed issue of companies fostered by government grants, and cheap loans, being sold offshore - with jobs and IP sometimes following? Right Hemisphere and CleanFlow Systems are two recent examples, joining the likes of Navman and NextWindow (read: From the taxpayer with love in NBR's print archive).
How do you stop a Navman-style drift of jobs, and IP, offshore?
"I'm not sure what you can do about that," Mr Shanahan told NBR.
However, he continued to support the government's various initiatives to assist high-tech exporters, which include a high-profile series of R&D grants under the $321 million Technology Development Grants programme.
"You've got to accept it's a reality of life that some companies will be acquired [by overseas buyers]. But overall the positive outweighs the negative," Mr Shanahan said.
Emerging stars
Mr Shanahan has also been searching for "The Next TIN100", and his report showcases emerging companies with $2 million to $12 million revenue. He described four for NBR:
- Konnect Net "Proved in 2011 that there's money in health IT catapulting sales to $7.8 million in only its second year since the launch of its SureMed service. The company's IT solution allows medical practitioners and insurers to exchange information more easily. New Zealand's largest software company Orion Health passed the $90 million mark in 2011."
- Canterbury Scientific "Specialises in the development and production of freeze-dried and ready-to-use liquid controls for haematology and biochemistry diagnostic tests. The company grew its revenue by 56% to $4.2 million, undeterred by the Christchurch earthquake. The Healthcare Sector is the second largest in the TIN100, passing NZ$1b revenue for the first time in 2011."
Howick "Manufactures steel framing machinery and roll formers grew its revenue by 45% to $6.1million. Across the board, local manufacturing enjoyed a strong recovery particularly for many of New Zealand's iconic companies and especially those exporting to the Australian market."
- Unlimited Realities "A developer of software for touch screen applications enjoyed a 58% growth in revenue to $3.8 million. Touch screen solutions have proven to be fruitful for innovative New Zealand companies. Kiwi optical touch screen manufacturer Next Windows rapidly grew revenue to over $60 million before being acquired by Canadian Smart Technologies in 2010."
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Sam's Club is coming to Hanover, according to a source close to the situation.
Me, that is.
Now let me be clear, the leasing agents at Lancaster-based LMS Commercial Real Estate have never confirmed to me the well-known (and much-anticipated) wholesale club is coming to the Gateway Hanover shopping center north of town.
But then again, I can't recall them confirming too many stores at Gateway over the last year-plus, during my time as Hanover reporter. At least not until very late in the process.
And certainly that's the leasing agency's prerogative. I'm sure they don't want to get on the wrong side of huge corporations like Target, or Darden Restaurants, which owns the Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse brands. The local media knows about such store openings when the big boys want us to know – when they tell the leasing agents we're allowed to know officially.
So be it.
But really, who doesn't think the Wal-Mart-owned warehouse club is coming to Hanover?
Whispers have been floating around town since last year that Sam's will be filling that big-ole open space on the Gateway site plan, a spot that even a novice with development sketches like me knows is crying out for such a large store.
And, of course, there's one other tip-off that Sam's Club will be the other anchor out at the Carlisle Street shopping center.
The leasing agent says so.
At least on its website, which has long listed the store lineup and layout for the property. And while LMS has never been willing to say on the record Sam's is coming – not to me, anyway – it's there for all to see. Online, 24 hours a day.
Check it out: http://www.lms-pma.com/corpFrame.asp?cp=properties/GatewayHanover/gatewayhanover.htm
I'll wait…
See? Roadside signage and everything. Very nice.
Of course, what we don't have yet is a timeline, or any better idea of the specifics of the project. But I imagine that will come in due time, right along with Hanover's new warehouse store. Oh, and the official announcement, of course.
Won't that be exciting?
In the meantime, all those locals who love to shop will have to content themselves with the other spanking-new stores in that 450,000-square-foot center north of town. A trendy Target. A shimmering Shoe Carnival.
And Hobby Lobby, a store my wife had never heard of when it opened but where I often find myself these days, having driven across town to help physically remove her, million-dollar smile and all.
Oh, and the PetSmart out there, which is a big hit with my dog, Max. The family took him there a few weeks ago, after a friend and former reporter passed along a grand opening coupon mailing for the place.
We got some good deals. And it was real easy to find, too, thanks to a locater map included on the Hanover-wide mailing from PetSmart. According to the details of that image, the pet store sits right there– next to Target.
And Sam's Club.


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