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Lady Braves rally late to beat Central Lafourche
Published: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 11:08 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 1:06 p.m.
GRAY -- Central Lafourche appeared to have its game against District 6-5A foe H.L. Bourgeois under control with a 4-2 lead after five innings.
But in the final two innings, Central Lafourches luck turned for the worse.
H.L. Bourgeois Kim St. Amant (1-for-2, walk) hit a solo home run in the sixth inning to cut the lead to 4-3, and in the bottom of the seventh, the Lady Braves scored two runs to pull off a thrilling 5-4 comeback win over the Lady Trojans.
Brittany Matherne scored the Lady Braves first run of the seventh inning on an error from Lady Trojans catcher Jackie Culhane to tie the game at 4.
With one out and two runners on base, Holly Dryden drove in the game-winning run with a single to center field.
Before making the winning hit, Dryden was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. She made up for it with the Lady Braves biggest hit of the day.
"She was due for a hit," H.L. Bourgeois coach Bridget Ballay said. "That was great for her to get in there and not be frustrated that she wasnt hitting. For her to just pull through and get the game-winning hit, thats great."
In the first five innings, the Lady Braves (11-11, 2-0) fell behind due to three errors on defense. But in the final two innings, H.L. Bourgeois corrected its fielding problems in order to make a rally at the end.
"We came out making errors, and they scored off our errors. I had to say, ëOh, Lord how are we ever going to come back," Ballay said. "They didnt hang their heads though. They came back by picking up their defense, got rid of the few errors and came through at the end when they needed too.
"Things just went our way. Congratulations to my girls for not giving up and keep fighting."
Central Lafourche coach Paul Paille said two errors committed by the Lady Trojans in the latter stages of the game cost them.
"The throwing errors hurt us. They put some pressure on us because we were desperate at the end trying to get them out," Paille said. "It wasnt straight up errors. It was just not handling the ball, and not making good throws."
In the first inning, Central Lafourche (2-16, 2-1) scored its first run on a single from Katie Bourgeois. The Lady Trojans loaded the bases, and Tiffany Ratley (2-for-4) scored on a wild pitch error to push the lead to 2-0.
Kelsey Eschette (2-for-3) singled in the Lady Trojans third run of the first inning.
H.L. Bourgeois Brenna King (3-for-3, walk) hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first to cut the Lady Trojans lead to 3-1.
In the top of the second, a single by Catherine Danos scored Lindsay Babin from second base to push the Lady Trojans advantage to 4-1. The Lady Braves added a run in the second inning on a single by Teri Trahan to make the score 4-2. Throughout the remainder of the game, the Lady Trojans had opportunities to add to their lead, but stranded seven base runners.
"We lost the game from missing opportunities. We had runners in scoring position the whole game, and we never capitalized. We could have busted a big lead," Paille said. "Its just that you cant let a team hang around the whole game. When you have a chance to put them away, you have to put the away."
H.L. Bourgeois pitcher Gabby Seitz picked up the complete game win. She allowed four runs on eight hits, four walks and struck out one.
Babin took the loss for Central Lafourche. She allowed four runs on six hits, walking five and striking out five. Crystal Orgeron finished 2-for-3 with a walk for the Lady Trojans.
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Speculation over the future of Ross Barkley is heating up.
Barkley, a 17-year-old English midfielder, has broken into the first team at Everton and is now attracting attention from two of the Premier League's biggest spenders.
Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly shown interest, with the latter allegedly ready to offer £20 million in the January transfer window.
Everton, of course, is saying it doesn't want to sell its young star. Manager David Moyes tells the Liverpool Echo that he wants to build a new Everton around his young stars.
Neither Chelsea's interest nor Moyes' plans have stopped Manchester United fans from getting excited. How excited? Check out this forum thread discussing the possibility of Barkley becoming the next Wayne Rooney.
So who is Ross Barkley?
Here's what the Manchester Evening News wrote:
Barklay (sic) is a 6ft 2in box-to-box goalscoring, powerful midfielder in the Bryan Robson mould.
But with Sir Alex Ferguson a keen advocate of versatility in his young players, the Reds boss has noted the teenager can also play in defence and attack.
The Liverpudlian has broken through into Everton's first team this term playing in all three of their opening Premier League and Carling Cup matches.
Robson, as most readers will remember, starred for Manchester United from 1981-94, scoring 74 league goals in 345 league appearances. He also earned 90 England caps, scoring 26 times.
If Manchester United does move for Barkley, it wouldn't be the first time manager Sir Alex Ferguson has raided the Goodison Park club. In 2004, United splashed £25 million for Wayne Rooney in the summer 2004 transfer window.
One significant difference between Rooney and Barkley right now is that Rooney had already made his full England debut by the time United signed him. Barkley, who turns 18 in December, has represented England at the U-16, -17, -19 and -21 levels but not yet as a full international.


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Auburn history professor retires
Wayne Flynt writes about religion, Alabama
Published: Monday, June 26, 2006 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 11:00 p.m.
MONTGOMERY | Few seemed to love Auburn University more than renowned history professor Wayne Flynt.
But as he promised in 2002, he retired early, attributing his decision to Auburn trustee Bobby Lowder.
Flynt, 65, said he wanted to keep teaching until he was 70, but he retired last year because he couldnt take what he called the micromanagement of school policy anymore.
What bothers me most is I dont like working for Bobby Lowder, who sees Auburn as an extension of his ego,"/sFlynt said in a recent interview. I got tired of the continuing controversy."
Lowder couldnt be reached for comment at his Montgomery office.
Auburn was on probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools partly for micromanaging the day-to-day affairs of the school. SACS ended the probation in late 2004.
Andy Hornsby, Auburn University alumni association president, said he had heard Flynts concerns.
He has expressed dissatisfaction with, particularly, the Auburn board of trustees in the past and their overly involvement in day-to-day activities, inappropriate involvement, especially athletics," Hornsby said.
Hornsby said Flynt has a strong social conscience and has been actively involved in causes for the right reasons."
He is Alabamas social intellectual, and he points out our past and reminds us of it," Hornsby said.
Flynt is an adjunct professor of history at his alma mater, Samford University, where he started his career more than 40 years ago.
A conservative with some liberal social views, Flynt left the Southern Baptist Convention at the end of high school because of its stand on segregation, but he supported Richard Nixon in the 1960s.
The 1963 [Sixteenth Street Baptist] church bombing had a powerful impact on me," Flynt said.
He organized black voting drives and took blacks to the polls in the 1966 election to help them read their ballot. They just hated me helping [black] people vote," Flynt said.
He attends an integrated, cooperative Baptist church in Auburn and he and his wife of 45 years are godparents to a mixed-race child.
I also know that a lot of bad choices are conditioned upon things that are beyond our control," he said. Those include poorly funded education, politicians and governments that dont place a premium on equality and a struggling economy that Alabama, and much of the South, wrestled with from the end of the Civil War until the 1960s and 1970s.
The latter is the theme of one of his most powerful books, Poor but Proud: Alabamas Poor Whites," which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
People come up to me today and say 'thats my whole family and Im proud of it," Flynt said.
Flynt was born in 1940 in Pontotoc, Miss., and lived in 36 houses, including in residence Gadsden and Sheffield, until he graduated from Anniston High School in 1958.
The Monday after he graduated, he started at then-Howard College. He was the first in his family to attend college. He had felt called to be a Baptist minister, but he turned to history and theology because of concerns with the churchs practices, he said.
Today, Flynt laces his speeches about morality and social justice with biblical passages. His favorite is Matthew 25:45: Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me."
Flynt earned graduate degrees at Florida State University, and by age 24 held a doctorate degree and had begun teaching at Howard College, now Samford University. In 1977, Auburn called, and he spent the next 28 years guiding graduate students.
Flynt said he worked with 30 throughout the years and directed 22 to completion.
Its a phenomenal record, said former Auburn University President William V. Muse, who left Auburn earlier than Flynt because of concerns about the board.
Having a doctoral student, you have the responsibility of supervising their dissertation and doctoral-level research. And that takes two or three years in the least, and in some cases may take five years," Muyse said.
One of Flynts first graduate students is Samford University history professor Marlene Rikard. She said she believes Auburn University will be poorer because of Flynts early departure.
Students often choose a school because of whom they can work with," she said. A lot of students of Southern history and religious history who wanted to work with Wayne Flynt went there."
Flynt, a leading authority on Alabama and Baptist history, is editor-in-chief of the new Online Encyclopedia of Alabama and continues to direct the Alabama Poverty Project.
We want to find out why people are poor," Flynt said. Partly its their personal choices and they need to be held accountable. But there are public issues beyond their control, like taxation, that we need to be held accountable for." --
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In the first wave of solid-state storage arrays, we saw commodity style SSDs (solid state drives) being added to traditional storage arrays. This solution provided an incremental benefit in performance over spinning hard drives, however the back-end technology in these arrays was developed up to 20 years ago and was purely focused around driving performance out of the slowest part of the infrastructure – the hard drive. Of course SSDs are an order of magnitude faster than HDDs so you can pretty much guarantee SSDs in traditional arrays results in underused resources, but is premium priced.
Wave 2 of SSD arrays saw the development of custom hardware, mostly still continuing to use commodity SSDs. At this point we saw full exploitation of the solid state capabilities, with architecture designed to provide the full performance capabilities of solid state drives. These arrays removed unnecessary or bottlenecking features (like cache) and provided much more back-end scalability. Within the wave 2 group, Nimbus Data have chosen a hybrid approach and developed their own solid state drives. This gives them more control over the management functionality of the SSDs and subsequently more control over performance and availability.
Notably, some startup vendors have taken a slightly different approach. Violin Memory have chosen from day 1 to use custom NAND memory cards called VIMMs (Violin Intelligent Memory Module). This technology removes the need for NAND to emulate a hard drive and for the interface between the processor/memory & persistent memory (e.g. the NAND) to go across a hard drive interface like SAS using the SCSI protocol. Whilst it could be debated that the savings from removing the disk drive protocol could be marginal, the use of NAND that doesn't emulate hard drives is about much more than that. SSD controllers have many features to extend the life of the drive itself. This includes wear levelling and garbage collection, features that could have a direct impact on device performance. Custom NAND components can, for instance allow wear levelling to be achieved across the entire array or for individual cell failures to be managed more efficiently.
Building bespoke NAND components isn't cheap. Violin have chosen to invest in technology that they believe gives them an advantage in their hardware – no dependency on SSD manufacturers. The ability to build advanced functionality into their persistent memory means availability can be increased (components don't need to be swapped out as frequently – failing components can be partially used).
At this point we should do a call out to Texas Memory Systems, recently acquired by IBM. They have also used custom NAND components; their RamSan-820 uses 500GB flash modules using eMLC memory.
I believe that the third wave will see many more vendors looking to move away from the SSD form factor and building bespoke NAND components as Violin have done. Currently Violin and TMS have the headstart. They've done the hard work and built the foundation of their platform. Their future innovations will probably revolve around bigger and faster devices and replacing NAND with whatever is the next generation of persistent memory.
Last week, HDS announced their approach to full flash devices; a new custom-build Flash Module Drive (FMD) that can be added to the VSP platform. This provides 1.6TB or 3.2TB (higher capacity due March 2013) of storage per module, which can then be stacked into an 8U shelf of 48 FMDs in total – a total of 600TB of flash in a single VSP. Each FMD is like a traditional SSD drive in terms of height and width, but is much deeper in size. It appears to the VSP as a traditional SSD.
The FMD chassis is separate to the existing disk chassis that are deployed in the VSP and so FMDs can't be deployed in conjunction with hard drives. Although this seems like a negative, the flash modules have higher specification back-end directors (to fully utilise the flash performance), which, in addition to their size, explains why they wouldn't be mixed together.
Creating a discrete flash module provides Hitachi with a number of benefits compared to individual MLC SSDs including:
- Higher performance on mixed workloads
- Inbuilt compression using the onboard custom chips
- Improved ECC error correction using onboard code and hardware
- Lower power per TB consumption from higher memory density
- > 1,000,000 IOPS in a single array
The new FMDs can also be used with HDT (dynamic tiering) to cater for mixed sub-LUN workloads and of course Hitachi's upgraded microcode is already optimised to work with flash devices.
The Architect's View
Solid state storage continues to evolve. NAND flash is fast and has its foibles but this can be overcome with dedicated NAND modules. Today, only four vendors have moved to dedicated solid-state components while the others continue to use commodity SSDs. At scale, performance and availability, when viewed in terms of consistency become much more important. Many vendors today are producing high performance devices, but how well will they scale going forward and how resilient will they be? As the market matures, these differences will be the dividing line between survival and failure.
Disclaimer: I recently attended the Hitachi Bloggers' and Influencers' Days 2012. My flights and accommodation were covered by Hitachi during the trip, however there is no requirement for me to blog about any of the content presented and I am not compensated in any way for my time when attending the event. Some materials presented were discussed under NDA and don't form part of my blog posts, but could influence future discussions.
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- Optimising Storage Architectures for SSD
- Hitachi Accelerated Flash Storage Ignites Flash From Enlightenment to Productivity
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8555 the next big level.
thankyoursi:As we have broken thru 8555 per your predicted short-term support level, are we setting stage to check 8400 short-term support, say this week?Thanks
8400 and 8200 have proven to be reasonable support. If it breaks through these two we could be headed to testing a new low, which also creates a great buying opportunity. Market should be falling on all the horrible econ news, the fact that it's not dropping 500+ points anymore for nearly 2 months coupled with low trading volume gives me confidence that people are sitting out for a nice entry point. I think once Obama's rescue plan starts to take shape we'll see some rally attempts. In the meanwhile, the 1Q earnings are going to be horrible and it'll try to keep the market under 9100. I also don't see market staying below 8400 too long if it gets there.
8400 support broken we are now testing 8200!!!What is the next support if 8200 is broken???Thanks
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On Monday, State Representative Kelly T. Keisling (R-Byrdstown) announced his âFive-County District Tour.â The tour will begin in the eastern most part of the district and conclude in the western part of the district.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Kristaps Hotel with a view Great design throughout, excellent bar scene. View is unbeatable from both - rooms & the outdoor pool area on the roof. October 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Raghu07 Simply an amazing hotel I have stayed in this hotel several times in the past few years and every time I check in, the service is impeccable and gets even better. All hotel staff in all areas provide excellent service. I would like to especially appreciate Sammy's incredible customer service attention. She makes me and my family feel at home and goes extra mile to help out and I am sure she provides the same service to the other guests as well. Thank you for making our stay there very comfortable. See you all very soon! Best wishes and keep up the great service! Raghu R Yalamanchili October 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by CA300 A Truly Memorable Experience I just spent 17 nights (and survived a typhoon) at the W Hong Kong, and have to say that every aspect of my stay was absolutely superb. The hotel staff went over and above on every occasion to exceed my expectations. You could tell that they genuinely cared you were there, and would do everything in their power to help make you feel at home. I've stayed at hundreds of SPG properties around the world and W Hong Kong by far has been the best when it comes to SPG Platinum recognition. There were a ton of great perks that seem to be unique to this location. Not to mention, some really nice touches, like generous suite upgrades and full size Bliss products in the bathroom. The attention to detail across every function of the hotel was something that really stood out to me. Peter and his team have done a fantastic job of taking the W vision to a new level in Hong Kong. I'm looking forward to staying here again on my next visit and would highly recommend this property. September 26, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sueane Dirty Bathroom and mean staffs I had the 1st visit to this hotel in 2008 and i had a fabulous 5 nights stayed there. I went back for a 2nd visit last April and got disappointed with the check-in staffs and the room bathroom. Moreover, the hotel staffs at the front desk wasn't helpful and assisted to my needs and was having abit of rude feeling. The room was not provided the sandals and bottle water. Pricy hotel with such a bad service, i kinda doubted if i would want to have another try for my upcoming trip in Jan., 2014. What do you think? September 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by caseyw23 Impressive hotel and Wonderful stay I chose this hotel for my first experience in W Hotel. It was really good as the first impression does counts. The interior of the hotel is impressive and I really felt that I have walked to a nicely decorated service apartment without the kitchen amenities. The front counter staff was friendly and helpful and they do explain the details and the requests that could not be fulfilled. Breakfast was sumptuous and a lot of variety to be chosen. But something comes to my concern, the counter meant for omelette is built a bit high and I do sense the awkwardness of your kitchen staff in preparing the omelette as they have to hold their hands very high and it is not a good ergonomic position. Your housekeeping staff have really done well in keeping my room neat and tidy after every making up of the room. Thank you for the Wonderful stay there. I Wish to be back again soon. September 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Boon great hospitality had a truly memorable stay .upon arrival , warm welcome from team at L1 . check in was very personal and SPG specialist efficiently executed the process .the upgraded marvellous suite was spacious and chic.Loved the luxurious W beddings and full sized bliss toiletries.Overall, had a pampering stay thanks to a very dedicated GM, the director of welcome and the entire team of W HK talents . September 19, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by 2ne1 5th anniversary perks The location of the W is above the airport express station, The employees really made this such a nice place to stay. The guys working at the concierge desk always went above and beyond helping us and would even come out on the street and lead us in the direction we needed to go. By far the most efficient concierge desk I have met. Maggie the welcome agent was also very helpful. I bought the 5th year birthday package and had free high tea and breakfast for 2 which is very well worth. Thank you to all who made this a great stay :) September 12, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by J8887 Dirty Bathroom over all the hotel was satisfactory, BUT my room's shower room and bathroom's tiles were extremely dirty with white residue. And would recommend free wifi for hotel guests in their rooms September 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by mrwalt1 One of the best Stayed here numerous times traveling in/out of China. Overall, one of my favorite (top 3) Starwood properties. Location is excellent for navigating the city. Quick access to the MTR and the airport from the bottom of the hotel, including checking-in your bags. Attached to a large shopping mall with restaurants and shops. Service is always top-notch and willing to go out of their way for you. My favorite aspect of the Hotel (there are two) (1) Sunday brunch…wow, and (2) roof-top pool with great views! As a Plat, always upgraded to larger room and nice extra benefits. August 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by spg2345 One of the Best W's I had a great time during my recent stay at the W Hong Kong. Every staff associate was extremely friendly and happy to help. The W Hong Kong has been absolutely fantastic at recognizing SPG status. Among the best at pro-actively taking care of SPG members in the network. The buffet breakfast is great, as is the rooftop pool. July 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by BPCTraveller The Best of Hong Kong This hotel is simply the best Hong Kong has to offer the business traveller. Major pluses: 1. 25 minutes door to door from airport on airport express 2. best friendliest staff in Hong Kong 3 fabulous room service menu 4. I am platinum member and they always upgrade me even when the hotel is full. 5. attentive staff almost predicting your needs 6. stayed there so many times whenever I leave something they always have it for my next stay. including once 4,000 dollars I left in the safe. Best Hotel in Hong Kong for the best price. Thanks W Hong Kong. July 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by thomasshanghai Excellent experience, top notch service Perfect location, for an easy access from the airport thanks to the airport express. Great rooms, great views and most important of all, great people! A super helpful staff to meet all of your needs! Two thumbs up W Hong Kong! July 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Alexjh Excellent Hotel !!!!! This trip was the first time back since I became a platinum. I had a lot of luggages and also my family is with me this time. The personalized service in this hotel is beyond my expectation. It all started from the train station chauffeur pick up. Then the SPG welcome staff is waiting at the hotel door for my arrival and leaded me to SPG welcome desk. Sammy Yick and Francis warmly help me check into my room with an upgrade. The next morning, the staff help me to bring my luggage to the airport express train check in counter. So convenient! Everything is so smooth and easy. Thank you. July 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by santri1969 W fits very well with HongKong I love this W in HongKong - vibrant, young, exciting, great night life, excellent platinum SPG recognition, facilities, corner suites, pool. Very highly recommended as one of the very best in HK. June 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by HENRYW WIP Always good to be Platinum member...got an upgrade to M.suite for both nights. what else u can ask for? The room dinning was good. Prefect June 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Flyingtailor Nice stay I have stayed here many times there are a lot things i love about this hotel and few things i don't like. 1-great showers 2-nice beds 3-right above elements mall 4-Kowloon station right down stairs Having said that as an SPG Platinum there is no executive lounge and breakfast is never offered. Very hard to get upgraded they are busy cant fault them for that but its always nice to be upgraded once in awhile. But the 5 Stars is because one of there young staff at the front door Gary saw that I was not feeling well and went out of his way to find me Medical attention thanks Gary. May 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by CW1688 Feels like being home everytime By now, I have been staying at W HK more than thirty nights since it's opening. It's the place to stay in HK everytime I come back from US. The friendly staff and the comfortable room makes me feel like being home. The upgrade program for Platinum member is incredible. I was able to have the suite almost everytime I check in. I highly recommend W HK to every starwood member. This is the place you want to come back often and being treated like the real platinum member. May 2, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by ixglobal Rooms Smells Fisrt Stay in W Hong Kong. Expected what a W hotel provide and everything was good except for the smell in the room that we stayed. Though I requested for a smoking room, the smell was pretty bad. Will be nice if something is done to the room everytime a guest ckeck-out. April 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by crb75 Standards slipping - but still excellent. Recently stayed for four nights and really like this hotel and this was (I think) my fifth stay. Used car service for airport pickup which was prompt and efficient - as was the in room check in. Was upgraded to a cool corner room, although I appreciate the upgrade I don't like this room type. My request just to have the room I booked appeared to cause confusion, so kept the upgraded cool corner room. Disappointed to see a lot of wear and tear in the room, really needs a bit of love and care. Housekeeping which has in the past been excellent, was also below par. On my first stay about four years ago, I found the rooms Wow!, maybe I'm just more jaded but now find them a little bit boring. That said, still a good size, comfortable bed and furniture and well laid out - and still one of the best rooms in town. Platinum amenity was full breakfast at the Kitchen which was much appreciated. Staff has always been hit and miss here - sadly on this trip mostly miss. Hotel Staff is mostly excellent, really petty but I didn't appreciate getting a phone call to basically get me out of the room, when I had organised a late checkout when I checked in - minor issue and a rare service slip. Bellstaff were also very helpful in getting my luggage to an authorised repairer - really appreciate their service. Despite minor points raised this really is a great hotel and I look forward to returning. April 2, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Austinite Could be better I just recently finished my first stay at W Hong Kong. I heard so much good things about W Hong Kong prior to my arrival and I was excited to check out everything in person. I was a bit disappointed when it comes to the treatment I received a SPG Gold member. I was not re-directed to SPG member only check in desk when I first arrived even though I told concierge about my status. He was busy but the staff were just standing around at the SPG member only desk. I ended up having to wait in line for about 20 minutes to check in. I did not think the concierge staff was not very friendly either. They certainly did not have "whenever, whatever" attitude. They seemed to be too busy chatting with each other to help a customer who was asking for recommendation about shopping areas. April 1, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by CWLyon Cool Hotel but better locations in HK If you are making a quick transfer or want a party hotel then W is good choice. Not great if you want to spend a few days around HK as the location is awkward and you can easily walk anywhere. March 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by LAETH Excellent hotel and staff Dear W Hong Kong thanks alot for your kind to upgrade my room to suite ocean view . February 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by TravelWeekly Best W Hotel in the World I'm a frequent traveler internationally and find myself monthly in cities throughout Asia, Europe, Middle East and the United States. I always try to stay at Starwood Properties. I've stayed at the W Hong Kong twice now and find it Exceptional on every level -- property, location, views, room quality, restaurants and best of all the staff is outstanding and superbly responsive. I give the W Hotel Hong Kong my highest possible recommendation!! February 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by cdotuntitled Exquisite service! I've stayed at the W Hong Kong for a few times now and the service has never failed to meet my standards. Just last night, I had a bouquet of flowers that needed water over night. They took apart the arrangement and put it nicely in a vase with water and brought it to my room. They have chargers for phones, DVDs for rental... Last time, they even helped me accepted a delivery before checking in. I can't think of anything that the W can't do... the Whatever/Whenever service agents literally mean that title, and I think that's really amazing. Thank you W! January 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by RobertB Possibly our most enjoyable stay in any hotel, ever. Having stayed at most of the Starwood brand hotels, we were somewhat reluctant to try a W hotel. We thought it would have a bit too much attitude for us. We were so very wrong. The W Hong Kong is stylish and fun. It has a great vibe and even though we're in the 50+ category, we never for a moment felt out of place. The lobby, restaurants, bar, and pool area are simply fantastic. Whirlpool on the 76th floor overlooking HKG is not to be missed! Our room, a Fantastic Suite, was well, fantastic! But more than just the physical hotel itself, it was the service that really made us feel good. The staff were truly genuine and it showed. Special five-star super-mega platinum recognition goes out to Sammy, the SPG Platinum Liaison who was by far the best concierge I have ever met in the entire world. She is worth her weight in gold and was sincerely one of the highlights of our six weeks travelling through asia. Yes, she was that good. The location of the hotel is a bit further from Nathan St and the Star Ferry etc. but that did not matter to us. Access to Central is easy and being right above the Airport Express line made our 09:00 flight a breeze. All in all, we must say that our stay at the W Hong Kong was truly one of the best hotel stays we have had anywhere in the world. January 26, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by DDG33 Memorable stay We stayed for 5 nights at the W Hong Kong at the end of December, and we had a most memorable experience, in particular the outstanding service and assistance received from Terry and Carol at the concierge desk during our stay. Not only were they always pleasant to deal with, courteous and friendly, but their assistance and adivce in securing guides and restaurants was exceptional and second-to-none. I should add that the rooms we had on the 33rd floor (we were staying there with our late-teens children in separate rooms) were impressive, well-designed and very functional, as were the gym and the outdoor pool on the 76th floor. With breathtaking views from everywhere ! . We certainly hope to be back at the W Hong Kong in the near future. January 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Austonian High-end Hotel OVERALL IMPRESSION: Great hotel located in the heart of the action on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong. This is a newer W Hotel property and it is consistent with the W Hotels brand and elevated class of service. I recommend this hotel. SPG RECOGNITION: Very good. Was upgraded to suite with great views of the harbor. Especially like the Bose system in the bedroom. THE ROOM: Classic W decore with all the high-end electronics in the living room and bedroom. Also, the curtains were automatic which was a nice touch. EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS: Room upgrade. Robes. Toiletries. The breakfast buffet was spectacular. I particularly enjoyed the huge assortment of fresh juices and pastries. Nicely done! DID NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS: None. January 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by LS888 Fantastic Hotel in Hong Kong! Fantastic Hotel in Hong Kong! Everyone is absoulately enjoy staying @ W HK Hotel. I must back again soon! January 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by parbs Funky and functional Great vibe at this funky hotel in a true world class city. The W has excelled in all facits of this development. The only disappointment was that the hotel was full and therefore we did not receive an upgrade January 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bowie Nice hotel with excellence service It is perfect to afford for staying in W Hotel Hongkong including nice staff with their service mind as Chic hotel. One more thing to suggest for W hotel, hotel should give the right to accumulate SPG point for membership in case we have reserved and booked through agency. It will help to activate more people in staying in. December 30, 2012


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Thom Abbott
I bring my training along with my extensive Marketing and Sales background full circle from the hospitality industry to Real Estate. Anyone who says you are NOT a sales person in real estate…. has it all wrong! When I'm showing a Buyer your home or condominium, I'm selling them on the features and benefits of your home and how it can meet their needs. I've held Sales positions with Hilton Hotels Corporation, and Nikko Hotels North America. Both companies taught me customer service and sales as well as attention to detail…all of these being important tools that make me the successful real estate broker I am today. I use this marketing experience to help my clients in marketing and staging their homes for maximum exposure and maximum dollars!
I'm a native of Montana, The Big Sky Country! Yes, I grew up on a ranch, but I lived in Houston, Myrtle Beach, SC, Miami, FL, and New York City before landing in Atlanta where I have lived and have called home since 1994. As you can imagine, I have a good understanding of what it is like to relocate from one place to another!
While I help clients market their homes, I truly enjoy helping buyers find the "PERFECT" home. By listening and understanding what they are looking for, we can apply the latest technology to help them find their new home. My experience in Customer Focused Service training in the Hospitality industry for 20 plus years gives me a unique advantage when working with both Buyers and Sellers. I determine the needs of my Buyers, find the homes that have those features and benefits they are looking for, and then help them every step of the way, from contract to closing, and all the details in between. For Sellers, I identify the features and benefits of their home and then develop a marketing plan and marketing materials so we can market it more effectively.
I'm the Associate Broker and Team Leader for Thomas Ramon Realty @ Palmer House Properties. If you want to live in a central location, with an urban flair and feel, can't find a more central location than Midtown Atlanta. It feels like you are in Midtown Manhattan, and Central Park is just around the corner. Of course, that would be Atlanta's version, Piedmont Park.
I'm actively involved in the Midtown community. I spent three years on the Board of Directors for Midtown Neighbors' Association as the Membership Chairman. In that role, I formed many strong relationships with Midtown Atlanta business owners as well as the Property Managers for most of the Midtown Atlanta condominium communities. Now, on the Advisory Board for the Atlanta Film Festival, something I've found a passion in with all of the film and entertainment business that is now in Georgia and Atlanta. We have helped many of them relocate and call the Atlanta area home!
I graduated from the Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management at the University of Houston and also attended Montana State University in Bozeman. In my spare time, I love to explore the communities all around Atlanta and beyond, day trips to the North Georgia Mountains, as well as cooking, dining out, and gardening.
The other half of Thomas Ramon Realty @Palmer House Properties is Ray Benitez. A real, authentic East Coast Guy, Ray has spent his entire life between 3 of the largest business centers on the East Coast, New York City, Atlanta and Miami.
A graduate from the American Bankers Institute, Ray has over 20 years experience in Banking and Finance, including several International Financial Institutions. Ray broadened his International experience when he joined Eastern Airlines, and then Continental Airlines, where he held positions in International Sales, Marketing and Finance.
His customer service experience in banking and travel gives Ray a unique opportunity to provide the best result for his clients, both Buyers and Sellers. He dedicates himself to each client, ensuring an easy and successful real estate transaction. Working with Ray, you are a Winner, since his philosophy is that Real Estate should be a Win/Win for both parties. As areal estate broker, he is here to make his clients enjoy the home buying or selling experience.
A resident of Atlanta since 1992, Ray has been part of the Rejuvenation and growth of the Metro Atlanta area, especially Buckhead, Midtown and the Downtown areas. Ray is a resident of Midtown and is involved in various organizations from business, social and cultural that makes Atlanta one of the best places to call home.


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My kids are 4 and almost 2. I have been wanting a third child since we started our family together. My husband is more than happy with our current family and sees no need for another. However, he has agreed to have one more because he knows it's important to me. He is an amazing father and neither of us doubts that he would love #3, but he would rather not have more children. This is honestly the first major thing we have not agreed on in our entire relationship. I have tried to tell myself that I do not need a third child. I am a highly rational person and rarely make an emotional decision. I have considered the physical and emotional risks, the extra time/financial/work burdon, etc. But, for whatever reason, I can't kick this desire no matter how hard I try.
This week we got the news that DH has been accepted into a CRNA (nurse anesthetist) program at USUHS (military university). This is great news! It was a total long shot as CRNA programs are notoriously difficult to get into and this particular program is ranked #5 nationally. He has been working towards this goal (changed positions, classes, shadowing, apps, etc) for 2 years. this has potential big benefits for my husband and our family, but of course thre are negatives as well....
1. It's what he WANTS!
2. It's a free education (regardless, he needs to get his masters in the next 6 years prior to an 0-5 promotion and otherwise he would be paying for it or using his GI bill and going to school while working FT).
3. Money. The bonus is significant and when he is eligible for retirement, it will be even better. CRNAs are by far the best paid nurses so if he doesn't do this, he would definitely be making less.
4. My best friend recently moved to the same area and is going through a divorce. I would love to be there for her for the next year and a half.
1. The program is SUPER demanding. I met the wife of someone who recently completed it and she said that during the didactic portion(15mo) she was lucky if he was free Friday evening and Sunday mornings. He was in lab daily at 4am, class until 4pm, then lab again until night.
2. I will quit my job and be a SAHM again. This is not terrible, but I am happier working (at least at my current job)
3. This will mean 3 moves in 3 years (Bethesda for didactic, anchorage for clinical, NM for payback period).
4. We will be living in an area we absolutely would never want to live in otherwise for the 5 years of his payback period. It's a small, poor, rural area. However, we do have family there (his, not mine).
Finding out that it looks like this is happening only makes my desire to have another STRONGER. My husband had Said that he wanted to wait to TTC until he knew if he was accepted, so now's "the time". But, I am feeling super guilty about planning to have a baby when I know he will be ridiculously busy. He is a very involved father and I know it will be super hard for him not to have time with his newborn. However, there is this other part of me that thinks, "I'm quitting my job, moving numerous times, being a Sahm, etc. I deserve this, and this is the perfect time since I wont be working or anything". I do legitimately worry about my own sanity and I think I do have issues about feeling like I'm not "doing anything" and I do think although an infant will add work, it will also give me purpose and keep me busy....
So..... Am I crazy? Delusional? Selfish? Lay it on me....
Sorry, if my post is disjointed and I know I'm missing big pieces, I'll fill in if necessary.
**new update pg 13**UPDATE Pg 8***06/01/12***DML: planning a pregnancy during a stressful time.
Sorry for the novel...
Katy: Nurse. Wife. Mother. Liberal. Heathen.
Griffin (6) Rozlyn (4) Soren 12/14/12
Personally, im with your DH here. You have 2 healthy beautiful LO's and your DH is fixing to commit a lot of himself to this program. Plus he has said he would only be agreeing to a 3rd LO to make you happy, thats a no-no in my book. If you both cant agree to have #3 then dont do it. His feelings deserve to be respected too. And kuddos, i plan to become a CRNA eventually and I know it is a long hard road. Way to go for your DH!
Life's rough, get a helmet.
DH and I debated about this...we have two as well and they were both difficult babies (both preemies so medically and personality wise things were rough for each in the first year). We are older (we are both almost 37) and after baby #2 we happened to get pregnant (opps) with # 3 when my youngest was 11 months old. It was a shock and we were scared because things had been so rough with our other two.
I miscarried and DH felt extreme relief and at first I did too. DH scheduled a V and we both agreed we were done but, more him than me. I was open to having a third (not until our youngest was 2...in another year) but, open to it. He was not. So we went forward with the V. I realize now I would have wanted a 3rd but, I also know I wouldn't have TTC another baby unless he was on board with it too.
How old will you be when your DH is done this program (or getting close to being done)? Is having a baby then feasible?
Mommy to - Gavin 10/2007, Mason 5/2010 and 1 angel 5/2011
I agree with Krazegurl - if you both can't agree on having #3 then you shouldn't have #3! His wishes need to be respected too, just as much as yours. Especially as something as huge as having a child - both husband and wife need to agree on it!
Focus on your children and making each new house a home for your two children! Help him with studying when he needs it and try to keep yourself busy too. Your DH should deffinately go to the program! Evnthough its very hard work, it's whats best for your family! Congrats to him too!
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Krazegurl- I totally agree with you objectively. I just can't get my emotions/hormones to agree. FTR- DH has agreed to #3, I just know he would not make that decision independently....
Katy: Nurse. Wife. Mother. Liberal. Heathen.
Griffin (6) Rozlyn (4) Soren 12/14/12
I'm wondering, like Jen said, why it has to be now or never?
If you're not that old, why rush into it? Your kids are pretty little still, they won't be that much older if you give yourselves a year or so to think on it and see how your life transpires over this next period. It is possible that either of you might change your minds.
Or maybe not, and then you are where you are right now, just with a little more knowledge of how complicated your DH's program might be.
I'd put it on the shelf for 6 months, then revisit the issue, then if you still disagree give it 6 more months and then make a decision you both can live with.
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That's providng there are no complications or issues with the 3rd LO, to me a CRNA program would be to precious to risk, I would hold off until the program is done if at all possible.
Life's rough, get a helmet.
I think you should wait to have this baby. You want this baby for selfish reasons. It should be about being able to give this baby the best life. What you have described is not a situation that is ideal for bringing a child into on purpose.
Plus he doesn't really want to. That should be the bottom line.
This is my third pregnancy. My first girl. My second baby diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. My CDH boy survived; pray my girl does too!
How is 4-5 years a huge age gap? i have 2 siblings and we're all 4 years apart and we get along great and love the space.
Life's rough, get a helmet.
^ yes. There is no doubt about whether he should do it. I am 100% behind him in this.
I think you guys need to talk beforehand that you would be willing to care for the newborn pretty much solo.
^ yes. I would be doing it solo. I acknowledge that.
The crna program is two years right? So if you all got pregnant now, he would have only one more year to go by the time the baby comes
^ the program is 30mo but the didactic part is the most demanding part. It is the first 15mo. He will start in may, so if we started to TTC this winter, he would likely have less than a year of the hardest part to go.
Also, the program is so demanding that it has been suggested that I may take the kids to my family for an extended period of time. They live in a ski resort in the winter and a tiny island in the summer so we could visit them for a month or more at a time and the kids would have a blast. It would mean being away from my husband though....
Katy: Nurse. Wife. Mother. Liberal. Heathen.
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Category Archives: Homeschool Law
How Far has Homeschooling Come?
I have been homeschooling for 6 years, and honestly I have never really thought about how far homeschooling has come. But, it has!
Homeschooling has grown leaps and bounds, and many of us enjoy the freedom of homeschooling without really thinking about those who fought for our right to enjoy it.
Homeschooling began in the late 1960's and 1970's as a radical alternative to the public education system. It continued to grow in the 1980's thanks to a movement by educational professionals Raymond and Dorothy Moore, as well as John Holt, both viewed home education as a natural aspect of life. NOT a reproduction of public education. By the early 1990's homeschooling was legal in every state.
Laws vary from state to state, and you can see your states laws regarding homeschooling here.
Today there are as many as two million American children who are homeschooled. This number continues to grow as much as 15-20% each year (U.S. Census Bureau). Due to the growth of homeschooling, it is safe to say that it is no longer reserved to Christian families. Homeschooling has become more diversified, and the reasons families' homeschool vary widely.
Curriculum Options
Early homeschoolers had few options when it came to educating their children. The library, and a few publishing companies was really the only help that they had.
Now days we have a plethora of options. The internet opened up a world of learning at our fingertips. That combined with a vast amount of curriculum options ranging from Christian, to secular, digital to literature based, and much more means that families can teach their children how they see fit, and find a curriculum that can help them do it!
Groups, Field Trips and More!
Many years ago there was not the number of homeschoolers that we have today. What did moms do for socialization? They had the park. Church activities, and community events, nothing like the socialization opportunities our kids have today. Now we have homeschool groups, co-ops, field days, public school sports teams (in many states), and field trips that involve more than just our family!
For more information regarding how far homeschooling has come check out these resources:
Look How Far Homeschooling Has Come
A Brief History of Homeschooling
History of Homeschooling in the US and Georgia
Author Bio: Misty Bailey and her husband have been married for over a decade and have three beautiful children. She shares her struggles with time management, becoming unglued, homeschooling and finding joy in the everyday moments on her blog Joy in the Journey.
To Test or Not to Test?
If you live in a state where standardized testing is optional you may have asked yourself whether to test or not to test your children. I live in Ohio, we have two options for assessment each year we can give our children a standardized test, or opt for a teacher evaluated portfolio review. I have done both, and we honestly prefer testing. I know some cringe at that word, and that's fine, but if you are on the fence here are some things to consider when wondering if you should test or not.
Your Child: Some kids are great testers, some stress out over the idea of taking a test. Some children have no problems with tests; they consider them fun, or a challenge. Some children are laid back, and don't mind either way. When deciding whether you should test, your children consider your child.
Your Schedule: If you test, how many children will you be testing? Do you have the time to take a week and focus on testing your children? Do you have a new baby or a demanding toddler? Are your children independent and can they manage testing on their own? Consider your schedule before you decide to test.
Are You Okay With the Results?: Overall homeschooled children do outstanding on standardized testing. However, are you okay if they don't? We have tested numerous times, and overall my children do great. However, one year one of my children scored a lot lower than I thought she would in one subject. I was crushed. I blamed myself, and we revaluated our whole curriculum in that subject. The next time we tested, she still scored low in that area. I had to realize that out of the nine areas she tested in it was okay that she scored lower in one. She is allowed to struggle with something. Make sure you are okay with the results no matter which way they go.
If you are still on the fence about testing let me give you some pros and cons I have found from standardized testing. The biggest pro in my opinion is validation. I like knowing my children test well, and when someone questions me about homeschooling, I can say, "Well, they score very well on their tests each year, so I am pretty sure they are ok". Now, I know how they are doing without a test, but some people really consider a standardized test the gold standard of academic assessment, so for me the validation is nice. I also like knowing how they are doing overall, and testing is a lot easier than keeping a portfolio all year. I also like that they will be used to tests before they take the ACT, or another college entrance exam.
There are two big cons in my opinion on testing. One is the price, and the other is time. We order our tests through family learning organization and considering I have multiple children to test, the price is a little high. I also don't like taking a whole week just to stay home and test.
If you have been asking yourself whether you should test, just remember that testing is not for every family. Yes, there are pros, but there are also cons. Consider your schedule, your child and whether or not you are okay with the results. Whether or not you test, you will know how your child is learning, but for some testing is another good assessment option.
Author: Misty Bailey
Misty is a homeschool mom of three and has been homeschooling for over 4 years. You can read about her homeschool journey and more on her blog, Joy in the Journey.
Homeschooling in Georgia: A Quick Guide
The state of Georgia is one of the best states to home school your child. Georgia's laws are friendly to home schoolers and allow you a lot of freedom in the education of your child and minimal oversight.
Why and How to Homeschool in Georgia
Let's admit it. Public schools and large classrooms don't work for everyone. Or maybe your local area doesn't have a quality public school. Whatever the reason, you're on this website because you know public schools aren't the best options for your children.
The research on homeschooling is clear (I would suggest linking to my article on homeschool statistics), homeschooled students drastically outperform their public school peers according to peer reviewed studies. Top colleges like Stanford love homeschooled applicants, and encourage them to apply. It's likely your child won't receive enough personalized attention in a public school, and will be working at other children's pace, not his own. But at home, you'll be able to make sure your child is learning at a challenging yet fun pace. I highly suggest homeschooling if you want your child to excel and prosper.
Home school Laws in Georgia
The home school laws in Georgia only require you to follow a few basic requirements that are easy to comply with. You are supposed to send in a declaration of intent within 30 days of starting a home school program, or by September 1st after the first year. This declaration will just contain some basic information including the children's age and names, the dates of the school year, as well as the home school address. You're only allowed to educate your own children in a home school. Also you must hold a GED or high school diploma.
You must teach reading, language arts, mathematics and social science in your home school. Additionally the school year must be a minimum length of 180 days of 4.5 hours of teaching. Your child must also undergo standardized testing every 3 years and you must maintain those records. In Georgia you're not required to submit attendance records. Overall, homeschooling in GA is simple and gives you a huge amount of freedom to teach your child as you wish.
You do need to keep in mind that Georgia educational department will not provide homeschooling materials or curriculum. You will have to therefore supply those on your own or through a home school program.
Home School Programs in GA
A great way to enhance your family's home schooling experience is to meet other home schooling families. This is a great way to improve both you and your children's social lives. Many local support groups often hold group field trips, barbeques, and parties. Additionally, other parents can help provide guidance and tips in regards to homeschooling and give you a supportive community. If you haven't decided whether you want to home school your children yet, these groups can give you an insider's view into the lives of homeschoolers.
Another excellent resource is your local library. Local libraries often hold events, read-a-thons, and other events that allow your children to both socialize and learn. Local libraries additionally are excellent resources for learning material, books, movies, and other materials. Not to mention that they make amazing places for research trips with your children. A local library is a homeschooling parent's best friend.
Learning how to homeschool in Georgia is a worthy investment in your children's futures. The laws regarding homeschooling in Georgia give you a great amount of freedom in educating your children. Homeschooling provides a superior alternative to public school that will propel your children past their public school peers. Additionally there are many local homeschool support groups so that you have support and help in homeschooling your children.
Homeschool Law in Georgia
One of the first questions everyone has about home education involves the law. Every state has different regulations. Learning the basics and staying current with proposed legislation is advisable. The pioneers of home education literally risked the removal of their children to pursue home education. Despite the fact that home school statistics show great results for students, some countries still make it very difficult to pursue non-traditional education. Following is general information on the laws in your state. Obtaining copies of the regulations, joining a home school group and/or a legal advocacy organization such as Homeschool Legal Defense Fund or Homeschool Legal Advantage are personal decisions each family must make.
Georgia law requires compulsory attendance at school for children between six and sixteen. The education program is to cover (at least) the basics such as reading, language arts, math, social studies and science for 180 days per year. School days must extend for at least four and one-half hours.
A written notice of intent to home school is to be submitted by September 1st of each year (or within 30 days of beginning a home education program). The notice must include student names and ages, the school year dates and the location of the study program. Attendance records are to be kept and submitted each year to the GA Dept. of Education. Annual progress reports are to be written for each subject (for each child) and kept by the parent for three years.
Home schools include only children of the parent or guardian. Tutors may be employed to teach if they hold a GED or high school diploma. The same requirement (GED or high school diploma) is in place for teaching parents. School superintendents may request (but not require) evidence of compliance with regulations.
Nationally standardized tests are required every three years beginning at the completion of third grade. Tests are to be administered in accordance with those who have experience with norm referenced tests. Tests scores are to be kept by parents and not submitted to public school authorities.
That is a basic rundown of the current Georgia Home Education laws. Don't be afraid of the requirements. They are simple relative to other states. It is quite easy to start homeschooling in Georgia!


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