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Food-Freshly made smoothies highlight health-focused menu.
Service- Quick counter service
Ambiance-Stark, tropical accented room, floral topped tables and bamboo enhanced walls.
Why a franchise for this week's review?
Perhaps I'd like to see someone make a go of the boxy, former Long, John Silver's along this commercial stretch of Market Street in Hampden Twp.
The roadside spot has since been short running, Asian Noodle House and Dynasty Chinese Restaurant. It's now Tropical Smoothie Cafe, owned and operated by Sandip Patel who has worked for years in the hotel industry but this is his first franchise/restaurant endeavor.
"I was actually looking for a frozen yogurt franchise, but I couldn't find one that sold food along with frozen yogurt. I wanted something that wasn't seasonal. With Tropical Smoothie I got two in one, a smoothie and food place," Patel said.
Another plus is that the location is close to his house. Apparently with this franchise, you can pick the locale as well as make any changes to the exterior of the building. (The interior of Tropical Smoothies all look similar with bamboo affixed to lemon-colored walls and tropical topped laminated tables in place amidst beach-y accents.) Patel makes this Tropical Smoothie Café stand out with its drive-thru window and "sand dipped" artificial palm trees tilting slightly away from bumper to bumper traffic.
You'll notice how popular the 24-ounce smoothies are by the noise. The signature blender "the turbinado" sounds like a rocket ship taking off at the press of a button. (You may want to go through the drive-thru just for this reason. It's annoying listening to contemporary music with turbinado blasting as back up singer.)
The only passengers lifting off were blueberries, strawberries and banana, components for a low-fat Blue Lagoon, $4.49, smoothie that gave instant brain-freeze after several fast sips. With its purple cast, you'd think the dominant flavor was blueberry. Wait for it, fresh banana comes to the forefront and then hints of strawberry.
According to Patel, the chain uses about 50 percent fresh fruit to 50 percent prepared fresh puree. Supercharged smoothies, $4.99, crank up protein and depth of flavor by adding scoops of whey, soy protein and other fortifying ingredients. Handfuls of fresh kale and fresh spinach went into the "Island Green," supercharged smoothie.
I was expecting strong, vegetable flavors to emerge from this good for the "bod" mixture but they were tamed by a sweet backdrop of pineapple, mango and banana. Apparently, five full servings of fruit and vegetables are whirled into the Island Green. It was very drinkable, although who can drink a full 24 ounce smoothie?
With the focus on smoothies, I thought the food would suffer and yes, precut, chicken strips reminiscent of those little packages hanging in the grocery store emerged from chicken pesto nestled in a folded, grill-marked flatbread, $3.99. There wasn't much chicken flavor next to fresh tomatoes, low-fat mozzarella, Parmesan and a bold swipe of pesto.
However, cranberry walnut chicken salad, $6.79, on nine-grain wheat slices was quite mouthwatering with its chunks of flavorful, chicken (no strips here) and visible plugs of sliced cranberries and walnuts. This lineup of toasted (optional) sandwiches on either ciabatta or nine-grain wheat bread was easily accessible through the take-out window.
For a franchise that boasts the mantra, "Eat better, feel better," and serves breakfast all day, watch out for items like classic breakfast sandwich made with sausage. On the nutrition chart, the toasted ciabatta sandwich is a whopping 809 calories, 21 grams of saturated fat (49 grams of fat total) and 1489 grams of sodium.
Thankfully, there are low-fat smoothies made with Splenda to keep the daily calorie count down later in the day such as Hawaiian Breeze made with non-fat yogurt, oranges and pineapple, 210 calories.
As far as drive-through chains, Tropical Smoothie Café stands alone at this section of Market Street. Ice cold, blender-blasted smoothies rule here in summer, let's see if this place can last the winter with its "two for one" food and smoothie standing.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
3601 Market St.
Hampden Twp.
Hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday-Sunday
Menu: Health-conscious menu focuses on smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches and breakfast items
Smoothies: $4.49-4.99
Wraps, flatbreads and sandwiches: $3.99-$6.79
Notes: Major credit cards, no bar service, first come, first served, parking in lot, handicapped accessible, drive-thru window, gluten-free upon request


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Fabulis Inevitably Becomes Porn Star Popularity Contest for Pierre Fitch
Was it to be expected? Fabulis, the new Yelp-Facebook-Twitter-LinkedIn gay men's site from Jason Goldberg, which launched with the purpose of not being a place for sex and hooking up, has as its No. 1 ("Most Fabulis"?) member Pierre Fitch, the nom de plume of the porn star and producer.
Although Fitch's profile is the barest a Faublis profile can be (name, one picture, and that's it), securing popularity on a social networking site that's devoted to voting folks up and down should be expected from someone like Fitch, who comes with a built-in fan base, like 7,000 Twitter followers and fans that number many times that.
I have a feeling Golberg's team will figure out a way (see: change its algorithm) to elevate other more "respectable" members; his investors can't be happy knowing, for the time being, their little web property that could is being pwned by a porn star.
(View the current member ranking, determined by "recent votes and activity," here.)
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And Producer! Good for him what an entrepreneurMay 23, 2010 at 1:38 am · @Reply ·
Great, life has been reduced to an online popularity contest of who is "hottest right now".
Said it before, will say it again. While Fabulis has potential for the new guy in town to find out what's going on, this aspect of it is just silly. As Menlo said, it's really just an online popularity contest.
This just proves that one cannot get gays interested in anything unless you add an element of sex to it. Disheartening and shameful….truly.
Why do gay people have such a weird thing about porn stars? Straight people don't.
Is Sarah saying that there are NO porn stars-gay or straight-on Facebook or any Social Network?
Are you insane? What a ridiculous article.
@SSCHIEFRSHA: Agreed and it is not just the element of sex per se….it is how we have created a pecking order based on bodily perfection, which is often a function of spending obscene amounts of time at the gym and the use of steroids.
It seems Fabulis'code isn't written so fabulously……………..
If I remember learnin' 'rithmitic correctly back in the 2nd grade since when does this equal first place:
1~ The porn dude: 133,348 votes
2~ The Harvey Milk/Sex in the City fan: 156,020 votes
@SSCHIEFRSHA: Doesn't that apply to everybody, gays and straights? From our presidents to the people on commercials, the fact of the matter is sex sells. And that shouldn't be surprising, we're built for sex after all.
And it is not as if gays won't pay attention for something not sex related, but if there is an opportunity to exploit something for the purpose of sex people are more likely to do that.
I don't know why we have to devoid something of sex for it to be meaningful or if sex becomes a part of it it somehow looses significance.
With the superficial-sounding name Fabulis for the new gay uber-website, what did we expect to come out of it, deep cultural, intellectual and spiritual achievements for the gay community? No, we got exactly what would be expected, we got something fabulis: Pierre Fitch, a perfect expression of the name.
Fabulis is stupid.
I think they call people who use Fabulis, Fabbits. If that's not anymore horrible than the name itself….It sounds like Fag****. Awful.
oh god and #2 is thief…. dont fall for his lines, he will rob you blind!

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Monday, June 30, 2014 1:29 PM
Aaron Ott and Don Kreitz Jr. get the green to start the first heat race at Path Valley Speedway Park. Ott went on to score the victory and bank a $200 check.
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Feral Interactive today has released Tropico ™ 3: Gold Edition for the Mac . It is now available online for direct download from a variety of digital partner sites worldwide including http://www.feralinteractive.com and the Mac App Store. The game is also available for download and review by approved media.
Developed by Haemimont Games and published by Kalypso Media for Windows, Tropico 3: Gold Edition is a re-imagining of the classic construction and management simulation Tropico.
Tropico 3: Gold Edition is a combination of strategic city-builder and humorous political simulator that invites players to reign as El Presidente, dictator of the resource-rich Caribbean nation of Tropico. To govern is to choose, and as players build their island's infrastructure, manage the economy and keep competing factions on side, they will have plenty of opportunity to find out whether they prefer to rule with a velvet glove or an iron fist.
Tropico 3 for the Mac will retail in North America for US $34.99, £24.99 (inc. VAT) in the UK and €29.99 (inc. VAT) throughout Europe. A mini-site dedicated to the game is available now at http://www.feralinteractive.com/tropico3. The link to the game via the Mac App Store is http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tropico-3-gold-edition/id488102536?ls=1&mt=12
Minimum system requirements call for a 2.0 GHz Intel Mac with at least 2.0GB RAM, 256MB or better graphics card, and Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later. The game does not support Intel GMA integrated video chipsets, but does run on GeForce 9400M graphics cards or better. Other cards not supported include the ATI X1xxx series, NVIDIA 7xxx series and Intel GMA series.
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For approved members of the media who want to review Tropico 3 for the Mac , the game is now available for download. If you are previously approved for download, the game is now available for you to access using the instructions previously provided. If you are not approved for access, contact Feral PR Manager Brad Gibson at email@example.com for consideration.


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Although the move puts Tebow in a tough situation, his chances may have actually improved now that he is no longer mired in a quarterback controversy in New York. The Jets never really gave the former starter a chance, despite the horrendous play of Mark Sanchez, who will now be fighting for his job with second-round pick Geno Smith. Tebow will also be benefited by the fact that the 2013 NFL Draft had a weak quarterback class. Only one quarterback was selected in the first round, EJ Manuel by the Buffalo Bills at No. 16 overall, and he is expected to be a long-term project.
Due to this, there are still some teams looking for a quarterback to at least compete for a starting spot. Teams will have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to pick Tebow up off waivers. Here are a few of the possible destinations that Tebow could end up in as a starter, backup or in a role other than quarterback.
Buffalo Bills:
The Bills were the first team to take a quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft, but it wasn't Geno Smith. The team shocked everyone with their selection of EJ Manuel, who is most likely a long-term project. Although Manuel will certainly be given every opportunity to start in 2013, he is not the starter from day one. The other quarterbacks on the roster are underwhelming, led by former Arizona Cardinal Kevin Kolb and Tarvaris Jackson. Tebow could be a temporary placeholder for Manuel because of his ability to win, something that both Kolb and Jackson have not demonstrated as starters.
Tennessee Titans:
With unproven Jake Locker as the clear-cut starter, the Titans are wide open for the No. 2 spot. Tebow's biggest competition would come from former Bills' starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is very beatable. Tebow is a possibility, because if Locker falters mightily, it wouldn't hurt to keep fans interested for a season by putting in Tebow and seeing what he can do.
Kansas City Chiefs:
The Chiefs have nobody behind Alex Smith that almost any fan outside of Kansas City would recognize. That bodes well for Tebow, who is obviously a household name. If Smith were to get injured, Tebow could fill in and provide enough of a spark to keep the Chiefs relevant. He would be the clear No. 2 behind Smith, who the Chiefs acquired with the purpose of being the starter. Still, he would be in a better situation than he was with the Jets.
Cleveland Browns:
The Browns used a first-round pick on incumbent starter Brandon Weeden in 2012, and despite a so-so first year, they are expected to give him another chance in 2013. They also brought in Jason Campbell to push Weeden for the starting role, so Tebow's presence would make it a three-way battle. His chances of winning the starting job or even the No. 2 spot would be iffy at best, however.
Philadelphia Eagles:
With the Eagles' acquisition of USC's Matt Barkley, this move is highly unlikely. However, Barkley is not a surefire starter, and the Eagles' quarterback situation remains unsolved. They have a number of competitors, from Michael Vick to Nick Foles to Dennis Dixon and now Barkley, but none has emerged as Chip Kelly's front-runner to start. Tebow would crowd an already muddled mess, but he could be given a chance in the wide open race taking place in Philly.
Jacksonville Jaguars:
The Jaguars elected not to choose a quarterback during this year's draft, despite having a chance to obtain Geno Smith with the first pick in the second round. They currently have a two-way battle between Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne, neither of which has been impressive. Tebow would appear to be a good fit for the Jags, but they have showed very little interest in the past, even publicly stating that they will not make a move to acquire Tebow. They would need a change of heart in order for Tebow to get a chance to return to Florida.
New England Patriots:
[Nick Underhill says this one is unlikely to happen]
It may sound absurd, but Bill Belichick has no problem handling players with off-the-field attention. He has brought in such players as Chad Johnson (formerly Chad Ochocinco) and Randy Moss in the past. Bringing in Tebow would be mild comparatively. He does not bring any baggage, just unnecessary media attention. However, the difference between the Pats and the Jets is that Tebow would not be used as a quarterback. There is an obvious, future Hall of Fame starting quarterback by the name of Tom Brady in New England. Perhaps you've heard of him.
The Jets set themselves up for failure because Mark Sanchez never cemented his role as the starter. Sanchez's poor play made the situation worse, and led to a quarterback controversy in New York. With the Pats, Tebow would be used as a reserve, and probably not even at the quarterback position. Belichick has a knack for using athletic players in various ways, and could probably find a use for someone with Tebow's build and athletic abilities.
Orlando Predators:
Okay, so they may not be in the NFL, but the Predators are the one organization in any football sense that has openly expressed interest in the quarterback. According to Mike Garafolo from USA TODAY, the Predators of the Arena Football League publicly offered Tebow a contract if he exhausts his NFL options. Although this option does not seem likely, if one of the above teams does not take a chance on the quarterback, the Arena League may be his only chance to continue playing competitive football.


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It's official: Abita Springs Alderman Greg Lemons will be moving into the mayor's office Jan. 1. Lemons, 64, was elected unopposed after his lone opponent in the Nov. 6 special election filed paperwork with the Secretary of State's Office on Friday to formally withdraw from the contest.
Lemons, in his second term on the town's Board of Aldermen, will succeed Mayor Louis Fitzmorris, who takes over as parish assessor on Jan. 1. Lemons' victory entitles him to serve the remaining two years of Fitzmorris' term.
Candidate Clayton J. Borne IV told Lemons and others early last week that he was dropping out of the race. But the required paperwork to formally withdraw did not reach the Secretary of State's Office until Friday, Sailor Jackson, a spokesman for the department, said Monday.
Though the election has been decided, Borne's withdrawal did not come early enough to allow the mayor's race and the candidates' names to be removed from the ballot, Jackson said.
Borne said Monday that he did not want to comment about his withdrawal from the election.


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Hi Rodney and other forum members,
I am currently moving from my parents house to go live with some friends. We will be 3, and we are all gamers.
So after doing some research, I decided which internet company and which plan we should go for. Yes, I picked a crazy 60 mbp/s plan.
But now I'm stuck at choosing a router. What should I look for in the specs? 450 mbps? 900? Which options? Does the number of antenna matter? Can it handle several devices? Can it handle 4-5 PC when we will do LAN and stuff?
Please help me Rodney :'(
PS: Sorry for my bad English, I learned it from online games so I have a lot of problems with verbs tenses :(
Well, Cat. 6 cables and a gigabit router is still the way to go for best speed, but that's a wired setup. If fast wireless is you're preference, go with a 5GHz router (with 5GHz adapters on each system), but keep all the systems close to the main router.
I'm currently using Amped Wireless gear myself:
What is the utility of the repeater?
Most of the computers will be connect via wireless.
Ok I just watched the video review. I don't think I will need a repeater.
The router cost a lot. I see you are currently selling a TRENDnet router, is it powerfull enough for my needs or should I really pay the big bucks for an heavy router? Thanks a lot :)
When you are gaming with wireless, range will be an important factor to consider. Unless you are living in a very large home, the TRENDnet router will be more than sufficient.
No, you don't need the latest and greatest, but the 5GHz will give you wired-like speeds when close to main 5GHz router. If on a budget, go 2.4GHz, which in fact will give you more range, but less performance when close to main router/access point.
This might interest you: http://www.3dgameman.com/q-and-a/443/best-wireless-option-24ghz-or-5ghz
I'm still old-school, and using an 802.11n system on 2.4Ghz. The 5Ghz will give you greater signal-to-noise ratios, which can be useful for penetrating noisy areas (power transformers, circuit breakers, florescent lights, etc. etc. etc.) but in a well put together network it isn't necessary.
My wife and I are both gamers. We have our flairs, but we both are into MMORPG games so we do a lot of games together. My internet package is only 30Mb, but 4 PCs connected to a game (my two oldest boys also game with us) as well as Netflix running on a couple devices and we still see no lag in-game. Most of the equipment is N, and we average between 300Mbps to, at the worst on the far side of the house, 130Mbps. Heck, I've even played across the street at the pool, and that netted a solid 50Mbps, still clean enough to play cleanly.
The only issue is one machine that is still using a G USB adapter, so it is more prone to fade-off due to signal interference, but it is a desktop and we found it a nice home where the signal is clean.
As far as picking out a router, look not so much at the antenna number (but get at least 2), look more for MIMO compliancy. That is Multi-In Multi-Out, and works to keep one machine from tying up the bandwidth. Cheaper routers don't use transmitters with this feature, and you can get lag like crazy on a busy network. Multi-antenna devices allow better positioning of the output to create a stiffer signal (remember the coat-hanger trick on old TVs? Probably not...), but this has NO EFFECT in truth in an EM-clean environment. I'm still using a Belkin corporate router (4-Gigabit plus 2-antenna 2.4Ghz N,G,B plus 5Ghz A) with two antennas, and even though it is within 4 feet of a florescent light ballast it has no issues.
I'm reluctant to swap routers because this guy has a very customizable active firewall with a beefy processor, and I seem to be one of those people who attracts hackers. Of course, that said, I've had this router for 4 years and it still remains bullet-proof and is still being supported regularly. Buying up the scale can have benefits... and I don't think Belkin is even doing corporate-grade equipment anymore.
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Hi Friends.. am back.. it's indeed a comeback…since the gap is quite long… a long gap of 2 years or more.
I do not feel guilty over the issue that I've been inactive on my blog for such a long time. It was all for a good purpose and that good thing is a pretty little flower with her tiny arms around my neck…
"MY ONE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER". It was all worthwhile to dedicate my entire time as a mom for my little one. She has started walking and running all over the house, keeping me on my toes, so cooking was not done elaborately…. it was done just for basic fulfillment.
This was prepared on a Sunday for breakfast but it turned out to be a Sunday brunch. Sundays are always lazy and slow moving, and preparing something like appam and stew requires lot of time. Preparing appams are not time consuming since the batter was prepared a day before and kept overnight for fermentation. Egg stew requires lot of time as the coconut milk used here was not the store brought coconut powder. It was prepared by grating the coconut and extracting milk.You can use the coconut milk powder to cut down on cooking time.
For Appam:
2 cups rice (soaked for 2-3 hrs)
1 cup grated coconut
1/4 tspn yeast
1tspn sugar
1 cup cooked rice
Salt to taste
Grind together all the above ingredients using water. Make the batter in a thick consistency. Leave the batter overnight for fermentation.
Make the appam using a pan (traditionally called as appam chatti). Pour one laddle of batter. Cover and cook for 3-4 mins on medium flame. Once done take it out (do not flip over and cook).
5-6 Boiled eggs
1 cup coconut milk
Whole garam masala (bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves)
Whole black pepper
3-4 green chillies
1 small onion …chopped
1tspn ginger garlic paste
Curry leaves
Salt to taste
Fry oil in a pan. Add the whole spices and the whole black pepper as well. Now add the onions and saute till golden brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute. Now add the curry leaves and green chillies. Now add the coconut milk. Let it simmer. Add the boiled eggs. Cover and cook for 4-5 mins. Serve hot with appam.
Tagged: appam, breakfast, chatti, coconut milk, egg, Eggs, fermentation, Kerala, Non-Vegetarian, Rice, stew, yeast


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NH Orio al Serio
Free breakfast is just one of the great amenities you'll find at NH Orio al Serio, an excellent choice for guests looking for business-friendly hotels in Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport near a train station.
Wake up to a nice breakfast, or enjoy an evening meal, at this 4-star Orio al Serio hotel as it has its own restaurant. No matter how busy you are, take some time out to de-stress as you will find a fitness center and a sauna on site. Guests wishing to relax with a drink will surely want to visit the bar/lounge.
Enjoy free newspapers in the lobby, where you will also find a safe at reception for your valuables. Guests can make use of the free WiFi. Planning a meeting? This hotel has a meeting room, as well as a business center. Other amenities include dry cleaning/laundry service, a free shuttle service from 4 AM to 9 AM, and a computer station.
NH Orio al Serio
Hotel Info: 1-877-214-4288from $87
- Standard Double or Twin Room
- Junior Suite
- Superior Double Single Use
- Standard Double Single Use
- Junior Double Room Single Use, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds
- Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds
- Junior Suite Double Single Use
- Junior Suite, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds
- Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Terrace
- Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds
- Standard Double Room Single Use
- Superior Double or Twin Room
- Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Terrace
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 118 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 3 floors
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets allowed *
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle during limited hours *
- Free self parking
- Area shuttle *
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Free hot/cold buffet breakfast daily
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- 24-hour room service
- Fitness facilities
- Sauna
- Business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Conference space
- One meeting room
- Conference center
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2008
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- In-room accessibility
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Soundproofed rooms
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Pay movies
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Special features
DiningNH Orio al Serio - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open select days.
NH Orio al Serio's small print
Also known as
- Hotel Nh Orio Al Serio
- Nh Hotels Orio Al Serio
- Nh Orio Al Serio Hotel Orio Al Serio
- NH Orio Al Serio Province Of Bergamo
Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 5 rooms. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property in cash. The tax ranges from EUR 0.50 to EUR 4 per person, per night. The amount has been determined by the local administration and depends on the length of stay, property classification, and room price. This tax does not apply from the 11th consecutive night of stay onwards, to residents of Bergamo, disabled persons, or children under 16 years of age if accompanied by an adult who is subject to the tax. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.5 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 5 per person (one-way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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Buddy Bison Students Impress with Speeches at Vento Event
Buddy Bison student Treasure Brown spoke about her experiences in NPT's program
Shortly before Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico was presented with National Park Trust's Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award, three students from the Washington, DC area who participate in NPT's Buddy Bison school program had the opportunity to speak. Standing in front of an audience including conservation leaders and members of Congress, the students – Edwin Alfaro (6th Grade) from Deerfield Run Elementary School and Treasure Brown (4th Grade) and Kaleb Randall (6th Grade) from Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School – delivered powerful, well-articulated speeches that set the tone for the entire evening.
The students' speeches described how their experience with NPT's Buddy Bison school program taught them the importance of protecting our parks and appreciating nature. Each of them reflected on a their numerous park trips and outdoor exploration which opened their eyes to the opportunity to promote park stewarship in their schools and communities. They went on to thank Senator Bingaman for his work in Congress which served as an inspiration. Fourth Grader Treasure Brown remarked, "I would like to congratulate Senator Bingaman on receiving this award. It must make your heart full, that you are able to touch so many lives with your actions. I hope to one day be able to accomplish something so great as well."
Treasure also described the sense of accomplishment she felt after organizing a group of classmates to pick up litter on the National Mall for NPT's first-ever National Kids to Parks Day in 2011 – a day which was officially recognized in a Senate Resolution co-sponsored by Senator Bingaman.
The Senator listened attentively to each student speaker, smiling at their words and joining the rest of the audience in loud applause as they finished. During his own speech after accepting the award, he acknowledged each student, clearly impressed by what they had to say. "If we are raising people with the attitudes that these young people have expressed this evening I think the country will be in good hands. The experience they've had in our great outdoors and parks will serve them well in everything they do."


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Sun Lik blends hops and malt with chalk-filtered mineral water to create a refreshing and unmistakably oriental taste. The Hong Kong-style beer is an effervescent lager with a pale, golden colour and a fresh, bready aroma.
The addition of a handful of rice infuses Sun Lik beer with a crisp bite and a long, dry finish that makes it the perfect accompaniment to Chinese and pan-Asian cuisine.
Stocked by a third of the UK's Chinese restaurants, Sun Lik Beer is also a popular choice in gastropubs and contemporary pan-Asian bars across the UK, enjoyed on its own or with food.
50 litre Keg, 30 litre Keg
A sheer, shimmering gold coloured Chinese lager adorned with a clean kiwi fruit aroma; a clipped bready, toasty malt base and a quenching mineral mouthfeel. Formed using flaked rice for a fuller, rounded flavour, this tight and toned lager is an ideal all-rounder when it comes to Far Eastern food.
Tasting notes by beer writer Ben McFarland


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Halloween Havoc CHANGE IN TIMES!!!!
Ok Everyone! Due to the not so wonderful weather that mother nature has thrown at us for the Lone Star Rally We are changing the times for the Bike Ride & Bike Show Tomorrow.
The ride Leaves now Tomorrow at 3pm and the Bike Show Sign up is from 4-6pm.
Bike show awards will be at 8pm.


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In Denim Therapy loves we'll unveil which products we're coveting each week—or already own three pairs of.
Right now we're all about this Paige Overalls to celebrate spring!
Click to have one for your own closet!
—DT Staff
Tags: Denim Overalls, Paige, spring fashion
In Denim Therapy loves we'll unveil which products we're coveting each week—or already own three pairs of.
Right now we're all about this Joie Oui Oui T-shirt because we are in a french mood this morning…
Click to have one for your own closet!
—DT Staff
Tags: Joie, spring fashion, tshirt
"True Blue–Denim takes the spotlight for our latest exclusive lensed by Dirk Merten. ModelHanne Bruning sports blue on blue looks from the likes of Levi's, Cheap Monday and Wrangler styled by Nicole Schneider. For beauty, hair and makeup artist Carolin Jarchowcreates mussed tresses and a fresh face for a casually chic effect." (Sourced from Fashion Gone Rogue)
See more at Fashion Gone Rogue
Tags: denim dress, denim for women, denim jacket, denim style, editorial, fashion gone rogue, spring denim trends, spring fashion, spring style, true blue
We're not gonna lie, we're still firmly planted on the pastel colored denim wagon. So you can imagine our delight upon seeing DL1961's whole collection of faded neons and pastel jeans for men in the works. With styles both full length and short, the vibrant dyes are faded and worn around pockets and seams to create a vintage-creamsicle appeal. These babies are ready to add some zest to your spring wardrobe.
We approve. Visit DL1961 for more.
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, mens denim, menswear denim, neon jeans, spring fashion, Spring trends
If we learned one thing at the spring 2013 previews this season, it's that colored denim is living on as a leading trend in denim. Gap went above and beyond by offering an entire rainbow spectrum of colors, from an adventures yellow to a more casual cyan blue. Also on the menu, broken-in khakis in pastel versions of their denim counterparts, printed blazers, and dark "lived-in wash" jeans. Basically, everything you need to add some prep to your spring look.
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What are your favorite picks? Let us know on facebook!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: colored denim, colored jeans, colored khakis, Gap, skinny jeans, spring 2013, spring fashion
We've all been there: You go thrifting with your friends, trying to turn yourself into a springtime hippie goddess, find the most amazing jeans from the 70s — the ones that automagically turn you into a modern day Stevie Nicks — but there's just one problem… the fit. They "fit" and all, like, they're your size, but something's just a little off. Whether it's the length, the rise, or even the tightness of the butt, Denim Therapy is here to make those amazing jeans YOURS. Check out our services page to see just how many ways we can fulfill your vintage denim dreams. We can even make them maternity jeans! Groovy!
—Sarah Greene
Tags: best jeans for your body, denim repair service, hippie fashion, how to make your jeans fit, jean alteration specialist, spring fashion, thrifting
Spring can be slightly unpredictable, what with freak rain storms and days of blissful sun. For those who refuse to lug around their over-sized coats, consider the denim jacket as your new spring fashion staple item. Now re-fashioned in every desirable fabric weight available to the average gentleman, you can be just as dressy or paired down as you like. Take a look at some new fabrications of the jeans jacket: everything from the classic to country-club acceptable. Yes, even colored denim options are brought back from years past, with a fresh point of view in structure and tailoring.
1. AllSaints Powder Denim Jacket
2. Burberry Brit Pocket-Front Slim-Fit Denim Blazer
3. Denim & Supply Railroad Striped Denim Jacket
4. Cheap Monday Tobias Denim Jacket
5. Naked & Famous Denim Classic Denim Jacket
6. ASOS Colored Denim Jacket in Rose
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: AllSaints, ASOS, Burberry Brit, Cheap Monday, Denim & Supply, denim jackets, jeans jackets, menswear, Naked & Famous, Outerwear, spring fashion
We're totally grooving to the party beat in 7 For All Mankind's second fashion campaign video, "Birthday Party," which features lots of cool party people celebrating a birthday party, California style. So even if the winter blues are getting to you, watch the video to escape and be transported to a warmer time, a spring and summer of endless partying in skimpy bikinis, denim cutoffs and unbuttoned chambray shirts; flipflops optional, and lampshade hats are provided.
If you missed it, watch Episode 1 featuring Lily Donaldson. Stay tuned for more denim fashion campaign videos!
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: 7 for All Mankind, chambray shirts, denim cutoffs, endless summer, James Franco, lightweight denim, spring fashion, what to wear to a birthday party
The non-stop influx of exciting textures and prints for spring continues, and this time we've got our eyes on the latest tie-dye style from J Brand, dubbed the 810 Mid-Rise Skinny Leg ($198). Imagine these beauties with a breezy white sheer top over a bandeau, or even an old vintage rocker tee. They'll add a new level of dimension to your legs!
Would you wear 'em? Let us know on facebook!
—Michelle Christina Larsen
Tags: 810 Mid-Rise Skinny Leg, J Brand, Spring Denim, spring fashion, tie dye
Naked & Famous' Mens Spring/Summer 2012 line is sticking to its roots with authentic, top-quality, raw denim, but while increasing the options you have to get your hands on it. They have taken their skinny, mid-rise, and tapered cuts and released them in new colors such as red and wine, constructions, and surfaces. So now you can really find the pair of jeans that is best and most comfortable for your body, and still know that you're wearing some of the most rare and unique denim, straight from Japan. What we're really jealous of are the raspberry scented low-rise jeans—we mean, amazing denim that smells amazing too? Yes please. Besides the colored denim, they also are offering slim-fitted button downs to patch their red denim palette, along with a crisp, dark-wash jean jacket which is a definite must-have if your guy still hasn't caught on to this classic trend yet.
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—Elyssa Linden
Tags: colored denim, dark wash denim, Denim Menswear, Japanese denim, jean jacket, Naked & Famous, raw denim, scented denim, spring fashion, summer fashion


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Phillies Busy As Trade Deadline Approaches
The Phillies return to action tonight in Atlanta, and the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is 13 days away. The Phillies are busy trying to find trade partners for several veteran players, but just because they have players to trade it doesn't mean they'll trade them. They're not pressured to make something happen before July 31. The front office hasn't been told by ownership to shed payroll no matter what.
Remember, the Phillies can still trade these players before the Aug. 31 waiver deadline or in the offseason.
Let's repeat that: The Phillies can still trade these players before the Aug. 31 waiver deadline or in the offseason. Especially if they're not getting much of a return in their current discussions.
A report Sunday had the Mariners hot and heavy for Marlon Byrd, but reports since said their interest has cooled or talks have stalled. Keep this in mind as you read countless reports between today and July 31: 95 percent of this stuff is teams kicking the tires and reporters taking a kernel of information and writing it. For example, when you read a team with a need for starting pitching has inquired about Cole Hamels, don't say to yourself, "Oh my God! The (insert team here) are going to get Cole Hamels!" Say to yourself, "Well, no kidding! Of course they're interested in Cole."
A team expressing interest in a Phillies player and a team actually making a legitimate offer are two totally different things. Maybe the Mariners called the Phillies last weekend and said, "We'd really like Marlon Byrd, but we'll only give you a marginal prospect for him." In that scenario, Ruben Amaro Jr. most likely said, "Thanks, but no thanks," and hung up the phone.
A few reminders as the July 31 deadline approaches:
- The Phillies are absolutely open to trading Jonathan Papelbon, Cliff Lee, A.J. Burnett, Marlon Byrd and Antonio Bastardo. The contracts and limited no-trade clauses for Papelbon, Lee, Burnett and Byrd could be stumbling blocks, but I just don't see the Phillies making deals if they're only getting a light-hitting outfielder or a middling reliever in return.
- They would need to receive a huge package of prospects to trade Cole Hamels.
- Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins have 10-and-5 rights and have repeatedly expressed their desire to remain in Philadelphia. The Phillies will listen to offers for Hamels, Utley and Rollins, but they are not going to give them away.
So, yes, the Phillies are not "looking" to trade Hamels. And they absolutely prefer to trade Lee over him. They would welcome a Papelbon trade, and they are willing to part with Bastardo because they have two younger, less expensive left-handers in Jake Diekman and Mario Hollands.
It is going to be an interesting couple of weeks for the Phillies. Like I said, they are active. But like I also mentioned, there are no indications they're going to just get rid of players, either.
– Todd Zolecki
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text: The Carmel Swim Club Is Special! During the past 43 years, the Carmel Swim Club has established itself as the best swimming team in Indiana and one of the top club teams in the United States. More important than accomplishments alone, Carmel Swim Club takes pride in offering a program for all ages and ability levels. Age group swimming builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of good physical and mental health by teaching time management, self-discipline and healthy fitness habits.


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The U.S. Army War College dodged a bullet when the Pentagon went through a round of base closings and consolidations in 2005.
Seven years later, it might be time for local and state officials to dust off that playbook, not just for the war college on Carlisle Barracks but for all other military installations in central Pennsylvania.
On Tuesday, Pentagon spokeswoman Lt. Col. Melinda Morgan confirmed that the Department of Defense plans to ask Congress to appoint commissions in 2013 and 2015 that would come up with recommendations for bases that should be closed or downsized.
Morgan said no installations have been identified for closure or realignment.
"That would be up to the commission," she said.
The Pentagon has yet to make a formal request for Congress to appoint a Base Realignment and Closure commission. There's no guarantee Congress would agree to take any steps toward closing or downsizing bases in a presidential election year.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has made it clear that some base closings and realignments must take place for the Obama administration to realize its goal of cutting $487 billion from defense over the next decade.
"As we draw down the force, we've got to take a look at the infrastructure that's supporting the remaining force. And the reality is that we are going to have to be able to reduce that infrastructure," Panetta told reporters Jan. 26.
Tom Faley, a retired Army colonel and chairman of the South Middleton Twp. board of supervisors, worries about history repeating itself.
During the supervisors' meeting tomorrow, Faley will ask the board to request that he Cumberland County commissioners re-form a commission he said played a key role in saving the war college.
Faley said the same forces that in 2005 pushed for consolidating the Army War College with the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., remain at work today. The Army is the only service that doesn't have all of its senior academic institutions in one place, Faley said.
The Army is taking the biggest hit of all the services in terms of the downsizing that is being proposed by the Pentagon. Panetta wants to cut the active Army by 72,000 soldiers. The Marine Corps would be cut by about 20,000. Manpower levels in the Air Force and Navy would not change.
County Commission Chairwoman Barbara Cross — a retired Marine lieutenant colonel — said re-forming the county group is a decision all three commissioners must make together.
She said any county effort should be part of a regional approach as the potential impact of base closings and downsizings spreads far beyond the war college.
The Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg in Hampden Twp. and the Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna near New Cumberland also are key players in the region's economy, Cross said, as well as the many companies and industries that support the military presence here.
Spokesmen for midstate military installations declined comment when asked about the potential impact of more cuts.
Sgt. Matt Jones, a spokesman for Fort Indiantown Gap, said the Gap would be largely unaffected by any realignment resulting from BRAC. The Gap years ago was shifted from federal to state control, a result of Congress approving recommendations from an earlier BRAC.
Patriot-News staff writer Monica VonDobeneck contributed to this report.


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Want to know how long and deep the recession will be?
Then, mark Feb. 5 in your day planner. That's when the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC will hold its McKinley Economic Forecast Luncheon.
The event is slated for noon at the Holiday Harrisburg/Hershey.
Jay Bryson, senior economist at Wachovia Bank, will provide his take on when the market will improve and whether a full recovery is expected this year.
For details: www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org/


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HOOVER, Alabama - Hoover City Council members plan to meet tonight to discuss the city's annexation policies and procedures.
Councilman Gene Smith, who chairs the Administration, Annexation and Finance Committee, called the meeting so the council can discuss any concerns council members may have with annexation of additional property.
Over the past six months or so, the city has received four requests from homeowners who want their homes brought into the city, Smith said. Some of them are completely surrounded by the city of Hoover, he said.
Some city leaders don't want to annex any more property, particularly residential property that won't bring the city much revenue, Smith said. "Some people feel the city is big enough," he said.
Some have concerns about annexing property owned by people who have kept their property outside the city limits for many years, Smith said. The thinking is that the property owners only want their property in the city now so they can sell it at a higher price, Smith said.
Some people say the western side of Hoover doesn't need more homes because of the additional children they would add to the Hoover school system, but they believe the eastern side of Hoover might have the capacity to deal with more school children, Smith said.
The purpose of tonight's meeting is to allow city leaders to discuss those concerns and to review the policies and procedures the city has for dealing with annexation requests, he said.
"I want to put everyone's concerns on the table and see what we can do to take care of those," Smith said.
The committee meeting to discuss annexation is scheduled to take place in the City Council conference room behind the council chambers immediately after the council's 5 p.m. work session. The committee meeting is open to the public.
The Hoover City Council meets at the Hoover Municipal Center at 100 Municipal Lane.
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Events for October 19
The Spirits of Binghamton Past Ghost Tour of Down Town Binghamton
Tours start at Landmark Church and end at Christ Church.
Writing By Degrees
Bundy Mansion and Museum, Binghamton NY
Jager Schnitzel Dinner
American Legion Post 1700, 305 Maple Street, Endicott, NY 13760
Medicare Changes for 2013
Eastern Broome Senior Center, 27 Golden Lane, Harpursville, NY
Jacob Brothers Concert
Lester Baptist Church 18 Hoadley Hill Rd., Windsor, NY 13865
Tot Time: Good For You
The Discovery Center, 60 Morgan Rd. Binghamton, NY 13903
Four County Library System garage sale and recycling event
304 Clubhouse Rd, Vestal, NY 13850
Free Live Concert: The Melismatics
The Undergrounds Coffeehouse, Old Union, Binghamton University
Free Live Show: Goldenboy
The Undergrounds Coffeehouse, Old Union, Binghamton University
Fried Haddock/Ukrainian Friday Dinners
Sacred Heart Church Hall, 230 Ukrainian Hill Road, Johnson City NY 13790
Rummage Sale
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 731 Hooper Road, Endwell, NY 13760


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AKRON, Ohio - Jim Tressel, executive vice president for student success at the University of Akron, is one of three finalists for president, the university announced on Tuesday.
Tressel, Ronald Nykiel, provost and vice president of academic affairs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland; and Scott Scarborough, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Toledo, will each spend a day interviewing on campus with faculty, staff, students and community leaders. Each finalist will also appear at a public forum.
Tressel, former Ohio State University football coach, is also a candidate for president at Youngstown State University. Its presidential search committee is meeting Tuesday to narrow down its list of finalists, which is expected to be named Wednesday or Thursday, a university spokesman said.
Akron President Luis Proenza is retiring June 30. The three finalists were chosen from 15 candidates.
Following is information on the finalists, provided by the university:
Nykiel, who will visit April 28, was appointed vice president of academic affairs in February, 2013. He is responsible for all schools, programs, faculty and staff in the academic division; academic accreditations; international programs; institutional research; instructional technology; the honors program; registrar's office; policy and strategy development and implementation; organizational and strategic planning; academic budget oversight; and brand management and marketing.
Here are his schedule and application materials.
Scarborough, who will visit April 30, was appointed provost and executive vice president in 2012. He serves as the chief academic and operating officer in charge of the colleges of engineering; business; communication and the arts; language, literature and social sciences; natural sciences and mathematics; education; social justice and human service; law; graduate; honors; adult professionals; YouCollege; UTXnet World Campus; as well as the university's libraries; enrollment and management; registrar's office; university teaching center; and the division of student affairs.
Here are his schedule and application materials.
Tressel will meet with campus groups on May 1. He was appointed vice president of strategic engagement in 2012. He is responsible for academic advising; academic encouragers; Office of Accessibility; Adult Focus program; Akron Experience; Career Center; Choose Ohio First scholarship programs; Counseling Center; financial aid; learning communities; Military Services Center; Multicultural Academic Services/Office of Multicultural Development; new student orientation; Student Success Center; Transfer and Adult Student Enrollment Center; tutoring and workforce development; and continuing education.
Here are his schedule and application materials.
Information on the search is at uakron.edu/bot/president-search.dot.


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GRAND RAPIDS -- Under a bright sky at the Fulton Street Cemetery, sexton Sue Gunderson and two helpers returned the remains of Andrew Flasman to their final resting place Wednesday.
Flasman, who died in 1890, was one of 23 persons whose remains were disinterred last year to make way for a temporary wall at the city's oldest cemetery.
A small fiberglass casket containing Flasman's bones were the last remains to be returned to the cemetery. Most of the remains were exhumed last August and stored off site while the $1.2 million project was under way.
The temporary wall held back the cemetery's 20-foot-high embankment along Fountain Street NE while construction crews replaced an aging stone wall that partially collapsed along the cemetery's north edge in late 2005.
Gunderson, a 17-year cemetery employee who supervised the disinterments, said they were respectful as they dug up graves that had gone undisturbed for generations -- in some cases more than 100 years.
"It's not something you really want to do. It was more of a necessity," she said. "I guess I made a mental apology to every one of them."
On the other hand, Gunderson said it was fascinating work. As they picked out the remains by hand, they found small bits of wood, casket hardware, small bones and in one case, a braid of hair. "She might have been a redhead," Gunderson said.
In many cases, they also found bits of the glass panes that were installed in casket lids to display the deceased's face. They did not find jewelry or teeth, she said.
Some of the wooden caskets were found within inches of each other. Gunderson said they took care to make sure each set of remains were stored separately.
Although some of the graves were unmarked, Gunderson said she was able to identify all but one of the remains by referring to cemetery maps and records. They were unable to identify one grave that was exposed when a sand bank collapsed during the project.
City Parks Supervisor Tom Zelinski said the child-sized coffins bearing the remains were transported by a funeral home to a storage building at Oak Hill Cemetery for the project's duration.
Zelinski, who obtained court permission to remove the bodies last summer, said they had to make up the disinterment protocol as they went along. They fabricated a screen to help sift out the bits and pieces to be preserved.
Now that the final grave has been restored, the contractor on the $1.2 million project will be called back to restore the topsoil and reseed the grass before the grave markers are put back into place.
On Aug. 16, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will host a ceremony to pay their respects to John Bastian Sonke, a Civil War veteran whose grave was among those disturbed.
As Gunderson looks back on the somber project, she can't resist a pun. "I'll make no bones about it, I'm glad it's done," she said with a smile.


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Airplanes with existing engine sensors may already be compatible with the Dynon EMS-D10 system. The EMS-D10 was designed with the intention of retrofitting some of the more popular non graphical systems already in existence like Grand Rapids EIS systems. While not 100% backward compatible, replacement costs are minimized to the extent possible. Please review the specifications and sensors charts on this website for additional detail.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
To amend Section 410470, code of laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the education capital improvements sales and use tax, so as to allow a county that does not collect a certain amount in accommodations tax to impose the sales tax so long as no portion of the county area is subject to more than two percent total sales tax.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Section 1. Section 410470 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 316 of 2008, is amended to read:
Section 410470. (A) The Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax authorized by this article may only be imposed in counties which have collected at least seven million dollars in state accommodations taxes as imposed pursuant to Section 1236920(A) in the most recent fiscal year for which full collection figures are available. Once a county meets this threshold it thereafter remains eligible to impose this tax.
(B)(1) The Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax authorized by this article also may be imposed in counties which do not meet the collection requirements of subsection (A) so long as, at any time, no portion of the county area is subject to more than two percent total sales tax.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if, within a county there is imposed the Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax pursuant to this subsection, then no other sales tax may be imposed if the subsequent imposition causes the total sales tax to exceed two percent in any portion of the county area. This limitation applies so long as this subsection is utilized to impose the Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use tax.
(3) For purposes of this subsection, a sales tax is a tax levied pursuant to this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 37, Title 4, or pursuant to any local law enacted by the General Assembly."
Section 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
S.C. Sen. Tom Young, R-Aiken, filed legislation on Jan. 15 that seeks to give the Aiken County School Board the option of asking voters if they would prefer a one-cent sales tax to raise funding for education capital improvements to paying additional property taxes.
According to Young, that option is already available to 20 other counties in South Carolina.
The option is not currently available in Aiken County because it does not collect at least $7 million in accommodations taxes.
If approved, the legislation would apply to all counties not currently collecting enough accommodations taxes, not just Aiken County.
"It amends existing state laws so that a county like Aiken can present penny sales tax options to voters," Young said. "The only thing the school district can do right now is ask the public if they want higher property taxes. Under this option, they can introduce the penny sales tax."
Young added that, if passed, funds from the one-cent sales tax would go toward whatever the school district identifies as its capital needs.
"My focus is on getting this legislation passed so when the school district introduces it, the public can vote on it," he added.
Numbers show that the sales tax referendum would raise up to $20 million a year for seven years to address school facility needs. Because of that, the bill has already garnered support from other legislators and education leaders.
David Caver, the deputy superintendent for the school district, said the bill would help generate funding for maintenance improvements and for building projects in the county.
"We watch the cycle of our maintenance needs closely. We've been fortunate so far, but we really need to get started on these projects," Caver said.
"We're maintaining, but we always need to be wary of the cycle of those needs."
Keith Liner, an Aiken School Board member, said he is also excited about the potential passing of the bill.
"I'm pretty excited to see it in writing," he said. "I'm just thankful for the efforts of the senators to introduce it."
Young added that S.C. Sens. Nikki Setzler, R-Aiken, and Shane Massey, R-Edgefield, were instrumental in filing the bill which is currently awaiting a vote from the General Assembly.
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ParentMap: local magazine turns 2
By Lynn Porter
If night owl Alayne Sulkin feels like chatting with her employees, she sends out e-mails -- often late in the evening when her children are asleep.
She schedules work around the activities of her kids.
Staff meetings are at her Mercer Island home.
Sulkin, 46, is editor and publisher of a 55,000-circulation newsmagazine for Seattle and Eastside readers. She also is a stay-at-home mom, as are almost all of her 17 employees.
They work for ParentMap, a publication for moms and dads.
``They're living the issues that they're we're writing about every day,'' Sulkin said.
The magazine, which turned 2 in April, offers information and tools to help moms and dads be ``the best parents they can be,'' said Sulkin, a former lawyer and mother of three.
Almost all of its employees are part time, and all work from their homes. The publication is layed out and proofed in the basement of the production manager's Seattle home. Office manager Barbara Cohen fields telephone calls to the ParentMap from her residence.
``It's like you call United Airlines and you're talking to India. Who would know?'' said Sulkin.
The magazine benefits greatly from the infusion of mom talent, said advertising manager Toddy Dyer, 34, a married mother of two boys. Staff ``dialogs'' about ``hot'' parent/marriage related issues, books, and cultural happenings often lead to story ideas, she said.
``It's the reason why this publication is becoming so successful,'' Dyer said.
The fledgling magazine was recognized earlier this year. It received four gold, four silver and two bronze medal awards from Parenting Publications of America, a national trade association of regional parenting publications. Judges received 979 entries and gave out 331 awards.
The golds were for ParentMap's Web site, www.parentmap.com, for the quality of its overall writing, and for a personal essay by never-married Michael Stusser, now engaged to a women with twins. It explored his awakening to the value of having children in his life. Stusser, a Mercer Island High School graduate, is one of only three men who regularly free-lance for the magazine; 15 women do. All photography and illustrations also are done on a free-lance basis.
The free magazine offers readers a calendar of local, family-oriented events; a column about getting children school-ready by Linda Morgan, a former Mercer Island Reporter editor; and ``Voice,'' an opinion piece covering such topics as girls wearing suggestive clothing. Its ``Out & About'' section offers an in-depth look at entertainment and events locally, such as ``Fab 5 spots for family brunch.'' ``Journey'' showcases personal essays from readers.
The ``Ages & Stages'' feature each month tells parents how they can approach such topics as sexuality, exercise, nutrition and finance, given the age of their children. For instance, finance for 0 -to-1-year-olds looked at how moms and dads can put a college plan together; for 3-to-5-year-olds it explored teaching kids at an early age to save and spend wisely. The 15-to-20-year-old section concentrated on educating children about the pitfalls of debt. The magazine also has covered grief and loss at different ages, exploring what friends and family of people who have lost children should say and do, and how to help teens cope with the loss of friends.
While some parenting publications don't write about teen-related topics, ParentMap feels it's important to explore issues such as teenage sex and teen suicide, said Managing Editor Teresa Wippel.
``We believe that that's actually an age when parents need to be even more engaged and involved, and it's actually a time when parents stop'' and tune out kids who are no longer ``cute and cuddly,'' said Wippel, a former Mercer Island Reporter editor.
ParentMap cover stories have included the impact of divorce on children and how parents can foster a lifelong bond with their offspring.
The publication also has focused on multi-racial families and will have an article about gay parenting, Morgan said.
``Sometimes we do stories that other magazines might not cover -- that are a little edgy,'' she said.
Feature stories have veered from the middle of the road, she said. Among them was a look at how to start a private school and a profile on Bellevue School District Superintendent Mike Riley, an advocate of the idea that every child can achieve at high levels.
``It's not just how to toilet train your baby. It's way more than that,'' Morgan said.
While still a toddler, ParentMap is nearing profitability, said Sulkin, who would like to provide benefits to full-time employees as the magazine grows.
Many of ParentMap's readers are concentrated in upper middle class Seattle and Bellevue neighborhoods, said Sulkin. And most of them are women -- the sex still primarily responsible for child rearing, said Morgan. The magazine has explored why this continues to be so. It also sponsors, with help from various organizations, a lecture series that focuses on parenting topics, including why some women opt out of the workplace when they become mothers.
Dyer is a woman who lives in both worlds. The mother of 1- and 4-year-old sons, she is able to devote 25 hours a week to the magazine, but only because she often can pick the hours and because other employees are available at odd times, too. Dyer, 34, has some limited in-home childcare, and she works while her children sleep or her husband is home.
But playing dual roles requires more than a little sleight of hand. For instance, on a recent deadline day her older child had his tonsils removed and his brother, who has had multiple infections, had tubes inserted in his ears as a preventative measure. She juggled by getting a lot of last-minute work tasks done the night before. She awoke before 5 to finish up.
And that's OK at ParentMap, she said.
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JACKSON, MI – The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for a number of southern Michigan counties, Jackson included, for Tuesday, June 17, through Wednesday, June 18.
Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and large hail are possible for 23 Michigan counties through Tuesday night followed by a possibility of additional severe thunderstorms for the rest of the week, according to the outlook.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Wayne Hoepner said Tuesday afternoon the storm system will continue to develop into the evening. He said the storm could become unpredictable, but added that the severe weather most likely to be experienced in Jackson County is straight-line winds that may reach 60 mph late Tuesday afternoon and possibly into Wednesday.
As of 10 a.m. Tuesday the NWS reported a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in Jackson before 3 p.m. After 8 p.m. the chance of thunderstorms increases to 50 percent and lasts through Thursday evening.
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BEREA -- The Berea Animal Rescue Friends will host a special cat and kitten adoption session this weekend, Dec. 1 and 2, at the Fairview Park and Strongsville Petco stores.
The adoption times run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the two locations.
Although cats and kittens are available in both stores, ARF volunteers will bring in additional felines for this special adoption weekend.
The adoption fee helps cover the cost of vaccinations and spay/neuter. An adoption application must be completed and volunteers will help determine a good adoption match.
For more details, go to ARF's website, bereanimalrescue.com.
The Strongsville Petco is at 16710 Royalton Road and the Fairview Park store, 20980 Westgate Mall.
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Newark Mayor Cory Booker and other city officials plan to speak out Wednesday against a decision to close two struggling city hospitals - Saint James and Columbus - this spring.
Booker said he is "furious" about the shutdowns, contending city officials have not been kept up-to-date on plans he feels are jeopardizing the health of Newark residents. Officials initially planned to stage a press conference today to protest the hospital closings, but moved the event to Wednesday because of inclement weather.
Officials from Cathedral Healthcare System, which is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Newark, voted Thursday night to accept a proposal from a Pennsylvania company to assume ownership of the financially troubled hospitals. The deal, which still must be approved by state health officials, will result in the closing of Saint James by mid-March and Columbus by June 1, officials said.
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Saint Michael's Medical Center, which was been in Newark since 1867, will remain open and receive more than $100 million in improvements and equipment from the owner, Catholic Health East of Newtown Square, Pa., according to the agreement.
Cathedral officials said the three hospitals together are losing $6 million a month, leaving them little choice but to make the deal.
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Booker said he was also concerned about the loss of jobs. The two hospitals slated for closing jointly employ about 1,300 people, most of whom will not be absorbed by Saint Michael's. Doctors at the two hospitals, however, will be able to transfer staff privileges to Saint Michael's in an expedited fashion, Cathedral officials said.
The mayor and other officials today will hold a press conference outside Columbus Hospital, which Booker said may end up with no remaining healthcare services.
Previous Star-Ledger coverage:
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Stella and Sam's Draw Along combines several elements in a way that helps introduce kids to being active creators in the story telling process. First, it links in with Stella and Sam story books (that can be purchased separately). Secondly, it features a simple but fun coloring and drawing interface where kids can express themselves, and thirdly, it takes the child's work and animates it into a movie that can be saved to the camera roll for viewing and sharing.
What it teaches and how it works
For children just starting out with the story telling process, Draw Along introduces the concept that they can contribute their design and images to the world of stories. Essentially, the child chooses a shape, decorates it, and it comes to life in a simple animation. By using the older/younger sibling relationship of Stella and Sam as the setting, it also helps give a safe context for children to explore this idea. Additionally, all Stella and Sam apps are have French and English modes.
Why your kid won't be able to put it down
The super easy interface, and especially the pulsing 'draw along' button on the homepage immediately shows kids how to proceed. From there, the range of shapes available, the ability to add their own images, and the instant playback of their work invites them to return often to create and add themselves into the story.
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Huntsville police are investigating a robbery that occurred just before 10 p.m. Friday at Discount Daddies at 3490 Alabama 53.
A cashier at the store told officers that he was working with a customer when a man entered the business carrying a handgun. The offender pointed the gun at the cashier and demanded money, according to the police report.
The offender ran out of the business and left in a silver vehicle.
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Officials in Greenfield and Amherst have announced that starting this Saturday, free holiday parking will be offered in their communities.
In Greenfield, Mayor Christine Forgey said that parking will be free on Main Street until Jan 4. to encourage downtown shopping.
The free area will be from the Conway Street intersection to the west end of Main Street at High Street, she said.
Forgey said merchants should put signs in their windows informing shoppers they will not have to put money in the meters, because the city will not be putting bags or notices on the meters.
In Amherst, parking will be free at all town "pay and display" parking lots.
The free parking at those lots will extend until Christmas.
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Newberry Township police are looking for a man they said tried to rob a store at gunpoint Sunday night dressed in a Halloween devil's mask.
Police say that around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, the man was seen walking around the outside of J&A Shopette at 3100 York Haven Road before entering and demanding money from the sales clerk at the front counter while displaying a hand gun. The man, who police described as a younger male, demanded the clerk put money in a plastic bag.
In addition to the Halloween mask, the suspect wore dark clothing and gloves.
Police said the man left the store "frustrated and without money." He is described 5'8" - 5'10" tall and between 140-160 pounds.
Police ask that anyone with information contact them at 717-854-5571.


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The Department of Pharmacology, together with the Pharmacological Sciences Training Program, will hold its first research retreat on Tuesday, May 8, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, at the Terry Trueblood Park Lodge (579 McCollister Blvd., Iowa City.
The program includes a continental breakfast and lunch, talks and poster displaying ongoing research in the department. There will be poster prizes in three presenter categories (undergraduate, graduate students and postdocs/staff).
In addition, the keynote address will be given by Yuriy Kirichok, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, University of California, San Francisco. His talk will be entitled, "Mitochondrial Uncoupling and Thermogenesis". The success of the retreat depends on full participation from all.
Looking forward to a great retreat!
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One of Britain's most respected post-war painters, Prunella Clough developed a highly personalised visual language that hovered between abstraction and figuration. She frequently depicted urban or industrial motifs derived from her London environment, and she would set these against a soft, indeterminate background. The imposing tower structure of 'Cooling Tower II' has been simplified to its most basic form. It dominates the sky and dwarfs the smaller crane feature sitting to its right. However, the emphatic horizon line, characteristic of CLough's work, checks the overwhelming presence of the tower and balances the painting.
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This unfortunate incident that occurred last week with the Phillipsburg wrestling team standouts is really sad on so many levels. Given it is 2014, where the train jumped the track I don't know — in the home, in the school, on the team? Was it mean- spirited or just a distasteful joke?
None of us outsiders know that, either. But here's what I do know. The decision of the young men to participate in an act that could have and was interpreted to be derogatory and hurtful is a sad state of affairs. No one is out to crucify these young men. My only hope is that this incident will give them a better understanding of how poor decisions do result in consequences.
I am sure that several if not all of the young men involved have learned a valuable lesson, that it is much better to be a leader than a follower. To those who truly understand and are sincere in their apology, I wish them nothing but success in their future.
The responses from the community are very much as I expected. Some made me very proud — those who called it a youthful indiscretion and said it presents a valuable teachable moment. Having worked in law enforcement and with the Department of Corrections for 40-plus years, I know these young men will be faced with choices that can result in much more serious consequences in a blink of an eye. Good luck, young men.
Other responses from the community give me concern. I understand how this thing happens in the first place and the chastising of the NAACP for standing in protest. The Easton Branch of the NAACP stands with Charles Boddy, president of the Warren and Sussex County NAACP, with the need to have this incident addressed.
The Mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. The vision of the NAACP people is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights, equality, truth and justice to prevail.
All like-minded individuals are welcome at the NAACP.
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LONDON (AP) -- Paul McCartney's late-night wedding party did not go down well with his neighbors in London's posh St. John's Wood neighborhood.
Officials said Monday that complaints from neighbors brought enforcement officers to McCartney's home early Monday morning as roughly 100 guests celebrated his wedding to American Nancy Shevell.
Licensing officer Andrew Ralph says the volume of the recorded music was reduced and no further action will be taken.
The former Beatle's guests included drummer Ringo Starr, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, model Twiggy, and other celebrities. Mark Ronson served as DJ.
McCartney, 69, married Shevell, 51, Sunday afternoon. She is his third wife.


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The Ladies Auxiliary of the Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company (TBVFC) announced they will be hosting an Easter Basket Bingo, featuring the famous Longaberger baskets. The event will be held on Friday, April 11, in the banquet hall at 467 Main St., Three Bridges. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo games start at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and guests will have chances to win the popular baskets, pottery and decorative accessories. Door prizes have been generously donated by local businesses. A merchandise raffle for five additional Longaberger products and a 50/50 cash raffle will also be held during the event. Refreshments will be available for sale.
Ladies Auxiliary President Cassie Verity remarked, "Our Longaberger Basket Bingo was so popular last fall that we want to offer it again, this time with an Easter theme. It will be another great evening of fun, food and fellowship with a chance to take home some festive baskets and door prizes!"
Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company was established in 1927 as a fire company for Three Bridges and Readington Township. Since its inception, Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company has responded to all types of emergencies in the local community and beyond, including support for the tragedy on September 11, 2001.
Three Bridges Volunteer Fire Company's current responsibilities include fire suppression and motor vehicle incidents with support to mutually responding rescue squads of Flemington/Raritan and Whitehouse Station in central New Jersey.
For more information on the Basket Bingo and to purchase tickets, contact Terri Macor at 908-917-2376.


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A younger teammate who has impressed Paul this season: "We have this kid Damon Peters playing this year. He played freshman year, but he took the year off for some reason last year. Big baseball player -- we know him because he was in the state playoffs with us. But yeah, he's got a lot of speed. He looks really good. Great running back. He's pretty shifty."
On fellow senior quarterback Matt Jones, with whom Paul is competing for playing time: "Matt's the smartest kid out here. He knows more than anyone. He's always been the smartest kid on the field. Always. And he's the biggest leader out here, too."


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Texas GOP Gets a Hand From Washington Democrats
The conservatives who have been trying to get rid of the Texas Senate's venerated two-thirds rule — here's looking at you, Dan Patrick — may have received their best argument yet from U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada.
He is the majority leader in that body and the trigger man behind the death of a procedure that required a supermajority to approve a presidential nominee.
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Coming off the big win against the Lakers last night, the Hornets close out their road trip tonight in Utah. A victory would make the road trip a huge success at 3-1.
Playing the second game of a back-to-back, on the road and after a big win, there is plenty of guardedness towards a let down as these two teams meet for the first time this season.
Lost in all that talk is the marquee match up of the night, Deron Williams versus Chris Paul. This was once seen as a rivalry of "who is better," both players being picked one after the other in the 2005 NBA Draft (Williams #3, Paul #4), it is now an afterthought as Paul, 2nd in MVP voting last year, is see as the dominant point guard.
Before the season, ESPN writer Bill Simmons, rekindled the flames a bit by slamming Williams in ESPN magazine's NBA preview, which happened to have Williams and Paul sharing the cover.
Simmons called Paul the best pure point guard of his lifetime,
"a classier Isiah (Thomas) with a better jumper."
"Comparing him with Deron Williams is like comparing Pearl Jam to Stone Temple Pilots," Simmons wrote. "Don't waste your time."
The comments drew much attention from the fans in Salt Lake City and needless to say Simmons received plenty of hate mail. But all comedy aside, Simmons makes a strong point and one that most people cannot argue.
It speaks more to how great Chris Paul has become then how bad Williams has developed. Williams is still a top-5 point guard. Chris Paul, though, is seen the top point guard in the league.
Worth noting, the Jazz had the upper hand over the Hornets, winning three of four games last season.
--Hilton Armstrong has been a completely different player during the current road trip. He has played extended minutes because of foul trouble to starter Tyson Chandler and Chandler's one-game suspension that kept him out of the game at Denver on Saturday. Armstrong has made 14-of-16 field goals on the trip.
"I'm very happy with the way he has played on this trip," Byron Scott said. "He's playing with a lot more confidence."
--Chris Paul had 32 points and 15 assists and only 2 turnovers in the win against the Lakers on Tuesday.
--David West made 14-of-23 field goals and 12-of-13 free throws as he matched his career-high with 40 points and grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds.
--Tyson Chandler didn't miss a shot in his return form a one-game suspension, making all the three of his field goals and all six of his foul shots to score 12 points.
--Rasual Butler, while guarding Kobe Bryant for most of the game, still contributed 10 points and six rebounds.
Don't underestimate how difficult the Jazz are to beat at home, factor in a huge letdown after the big Laker win and fatigue and it is hard to still pick the Hornets. I see David West though, as returning to his dominance of last year and Hilton Armstrong might have finally turned the corner, throw in Carlos Boozer being out and lets pick the Hornets, again, in a close one,
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Greetings and Happy New Year to all Top Band contest enthusiasts. Last September, when the new CQ 160 contest rules were announced for 2003, this topic was discussed on the Top Band reflector. The responses are summarized below. The overwhelming majority of multi-ops felt daytime operation was a burden and "not much fun" aspect of the event. Most have been operating during daylight hours only because to not operate would give a competitive advantage to other serious entrants. Virtually all respondents seemed to agree that putting a limit on multi-op entrant operating time was a reasonable idea, especially in light of the time limit now imposed upon single op entrants (30 hours max.). It is anticipated there will be even fewer stations for multi-op stations to contact during daylight hours under the new single op time limits. Several respondents felt the multi-op limit should be 30 hours, some 32 and still others 36 hours. Unfortunately the contest rules were already published and could not be changed for the 2003 event. We propose multi-op entrants worldwide subscribe to a VOLUNTARY limit of 36 hours or less of operating time during the 2003 contest period. The W2GD Team has decided to operate the following schedule during the CQ 160 CW weekend: 00:00 - 14:00 14 hours 20:00 - 14:00 18 hours 20:00 - 23:59 4 hours Total 36 hours At our North American location in NJ this schedule includes about 3 hours of after sunrise and and 3 hours of before sunset operation. We want to see how productive these daylight hours of operation will be before making a recommendation to the CQ 160 Contest Committee this spring regarding a rules change in 2004 that would set a limit for multi-ops. As always your comments and discussion of this proposal are most welcomed. Our Team (K2TW, KU2C, KB2JAQ, K8NZ, N2OO, W1GD, W2CG, W2GD, W2NO, and W2RQ) hopes that other Multi-0p entrants will agree and voluntarily limit their hours of operation. Best of luck to everyone. 73, John W2GD _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM: Try the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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The School of Education and the Department of Chemistry jointly offer a program for students who plan to teach chemistry in grades 7 through 12. Additional information may be obtained from the School of Education or the Department of Chemistry. Adolescence education (grades 7-12) and special subject programs are writing intensive. Students should consult a counselor as early as possible to plan their program.
Program requirements (68 - 81 1/2 credits):
Chemistry 1100 or Chemistry 1050 and 2050.
All of the following: Chemistry 2100, 2700, 3410 or 3415W, 3450, 2500 or both 3510 and 3520, 4600 or 4610.
One of the following physics sequences, a), or b), or c):
a) Physics 1100 (or Physics 1111 and 1112) and 2100.
b) Physics 1150 and 2150.
c) Physics 1150 and 2100.
One of the following biology sequences, a), or b):
Biology 1001 or 1080 and Biology 1002 or 1081
Biology 2073 and 2074.
The following mathematics sequence: Mathematics 1201 and 1206.
The following pedagogical courses in the School of Education: Education 2001, 2002, 3401, 3402, 4404, 4410 (total of 21 credits):
This four-term sequence may be started in the lower-sophomore term, or upper-sophomore term: Education 2001, 2002, 3401, 3402 (12 credits).
The appropriate 5-credit course in student teaching: Education 4404 Seminar on Methods of Teaching Science, Student Teaching I
The appropriate 4-credit course in student teaching: Education 4410 Advanced Seminar on Methods of Teaching Science, Student Teaching II
This program reflects changes in teacher certification requirements recently implemented by the New York State Education Department. Students completing majors in secondary education or in special subjects under the former requirements should refer to the 2000-2003 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Degree programs in adolescence education and in special subjects include a major in an appropriate department of the college and in the case of social studies may also include an approved selection of interdepartmental courses.
Completion of an adolescence education program as part of a major in English, one of the appropriate social sciences, mathematics, one of the sciences, or a language other than English qualifies students for New York State initial certification in adolescence education for grades 7 through 12.
Students qualifying for the initial certification in adolescence education may obtain an extension to teach English, social studies, mathematics, or one of the sciences in grades 5 and 6 by taking Education 4410 [63.3].
Students, must complete 21 credits in the School of Education as specified above.
Admission requirements and academic standing
Students must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take Education 2001, 2002, 3401 or 3402; an average of 2.75 in Education 2001 and 2002 is required to continue to Education 3401 and/or Education 3402; to take Education 4413 or 4401-4406, students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher and permission of the head of adolescence education and special subjects; to take Education 4407-4412, students must earn a B- or higher in Education 4401-4406, a GPA of 2.75 or higher in their major, and the permission of the head of adolescence education and special subjects. A student who takes Education 4407-4412 prior to Education 4401-4406 must earn a B- or better grade in 4407-4412 to take Education 4401-4406.