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Superintendent Appoints Members of Financial
Oversight Panel For Cairo School District 1
FOP for a financially troubled school district in 50 days
Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller today announced
the appointment of three veteran educators to the Financial
Oversight Panel for Cairo School District 1 in Alexander
County. The State Board of Education acted February 6
to approve the Cairo School Board's petition requesting
a Financial Oversight Panel and emergency financial assistance.
D. Hill, President Emeritus of Shawnee Community College
in Ullin, was designated by Schiller to serve as chairman
of the Cairo FOP. Schiller also appointed David W. Hindman,
retired superintendent of Herrin School District 4, and
Samuel W. Harbin, former superintendent of Meridian School
District in Mounds, to serve on the FOP.
am pleased that these three veteran educators have agreed
to devote their time and expertise to the task of restoring
the financial foundation of the Cairo school district,"
Schiller said. "While this district's financial
problems reflect those of many other districts in the
state, it seems clear that funding to complete the school
year will not be available without state assistance."
is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the East St.
Louis Community College Center and also serves as Executive
Director of the Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market
in Herrin. He was president of Shawnee Community College
from 1991 to 1996 and has been designated President Emeritus
since that time.
was Superintendent of Herrin schools from 1992 to 2000,
after serving a four-year term as the elected Regional
Superintendent of Schools for Williamson County. Harbin
served seven years, from 1986 – 1993, as superintendent
of the Meridian School District and earlier in his career
was a teacher and principal in the Cypress Grade School.
Cairo FOP will work with the Cairo School Board to develop
a financial plan for completing the school year and for
the long-term stability of the district. The financial
plan, as well as every financial transaction of the district,
will have to be approved by the FOP. The FOP will be in
place for no less than three years and possibly up to
ten years.
Board staff members have been working with the district
to analyze its current funding status. With that information,
Cairo Superintendent Robert Isom concluded the district
"was in the midst of a major financial crisis."
As of December 31, 2002, the district was utilizing restricted
funds in excess of $60,000 to meet ongoing operational
expenditures. In January 2003, the district issued Tax
Anticipation Warrants totaling $414,000 which is the maximum
allowable by law. Current financial projections indicate
that the district will likely exhaust all available resources
in its three operating funds within the next sixty days.
By that time, the district will need to secure a line
of credit for an additional $400,000 to $500,000 to meet
current year operating expenses.
the law, the panel may recommend an Emergency Financial
Assistance Grant from the state of $230,000 and an Emergency
Financial Assistance Loan of $900,000. The State Board
could provide the grant from funds remaining in the Emergency
Financial Assistance Fund if the FOP concludes it is needed.
If the panel recommends the emergency loan, it would require
additional appropriations from the General Assembly and
is the sixth district to operate with an FOP. Mt. Morris,
the first district to have an FOP, has since annexed to
another district. East St. Louis School District 189 in
St. Clair County has operated with an FOP since 1994.
Round Lake School District 116 in Lake County and Hazel
Crest School District 152 ½ in Cook County each
operated with an FOP but have since been placed under
the oversight of School Finance Authorities. The State
Board created a Financial Oversight Panel in December
2002 for Livingston School District 4 in Madison County
and continues to monitor other districts that are inching
towards similar financial conditions.
Illinois State Board of Education
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Springfield, IL 62777


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West Rutland launches plan to honor WWII veteransBy Darren Marcy
Staff Writer | November 11,2013Provided Photo
Red Sutkoski, 93, finds his name and picture in a scrapbook of World War II veterans.WEST RUTLAND Ken Heleba said his father joined the military despite having three kids and a pregnant wife.
He volunteered because he thought it was his duty, Heleba said.
Today, Heleba wants to make sure that World War II veterans like his father, Michael Heleba, and close to 500 others from West Rutland at least get the recognition they deserve.
Heleba has spearheaded an effort in the town that has been taken up by the West Rutland Historical Society to study not only who is deserving of recognition, but design a monument to honor them as well.
The plans are to end up with a World War II memorial and dedicate it in 2015 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the war.
On Oct. 8, people packed a room at the West Rutland Town Hall to honor World War II veterans at a Historical Society meeting.
Five of Americas Greatest Generation Charles Vajda, Charles Katomski, Red Sutkoski, Joe Czachor and Leo DiGangi were in attendance that night and listened to the story of how Heleba rediscovered a long lost Roll of Honor.
The story that emerged told of a three-panel wall, painted white with black letters, that was erected on the lawn of the Rutland Town School in 1943 featuring the names of 472 people who had fought in the war, including nine who didnt come home.
Heleba said that as he looked for more information, he also started finding people whose name belonged there, but, for one reason or another, had been left off.
One of those people was Helebas father.
Heleba told how, as a young boy in West Rutland in the early 1950s, he found the wall behind a shrub that had grown to nearly completely obscure it.
He knew his father had fought in World War II, but his name wasnt there. It bothered the young Heleba, but in time he forgot about the wall that didnt include his fathers name.
Then, this past summer, Heleba was looking for historical photos to spice up the Facebook site: You Know Youre From West Rutland, which features old photos and memories of the town.
Thats when his mother-in-law pulled out a photo and when he looked at it, he was immediately transported back to that boyhood memory.
Again, he scanned the photo for his fathers name. It wasnt there.
Now 66, Heleba said it started to eat at him again, and he started researching it and asking around.
Thats when Tom Tumielewicz produced a scrapbook with a lot more information, and the search started bearing fruit.
So far another dozen or more names have been found that should have been on the wall, and estimates suggest the total will likely be around 500 names once word starts to spread. Theyve also found a 10th West Rutlander who died in the war.
The 1940 census reported West Rutlands population at 2,922, meaning more than one-sixth of the towns population joined the war effort. Only Poultney was reported to have had a higher per-capita participation rate.
The last anybody remembers of the wall was in the 1960s, and nobody knows what happened to it.
Mary Reczek is on the board of the Historical Society, and she said the turnout and passion with which people embraced the idea led the society to pursue the project.
After the Historical Society meeting, about 20 people gathered as a committee and quickly formed two subcommittees. One will pursue names that should be on the wall and verify them. The second will decide what kind of monument to erect.
The leading proposal is something made of granite that will allow for the inclusion of veterans from other wars at some point.
The group is starting with the World War II vets because that is what was presented to them, but Reczek said there is something different about that war.
We really did fear for our future with Hitler and so on, she said. And it involved everybody. It wasnt just the people who served, but on the homefront.
She said anybody alive at the time remembers the rationing, blackouts, and effort that went into fighting the war in Europe and the Pacific.
Even though it was fought on another continent, it involved everybody, Reczek said.
Plus, men like Michael Heleba, Ken Helebas father, and the other World War II veterans went off to war then came back and picked up their lives and, largely, didnt talk about it.
They were kind of plucked out of their homes, put on a troop ship and shipped to Europe or Asia, then brought back and they went back to their mills or farms, Reczek said. I think many who served struggled with it. But you didnt hear about it.
Reczek said they had to do things that went against everything they knew was right, because they had to.
They didnt consider it anything special, she said. It was just something they did because they had to. And I think that just kind of describes the whole generation.
The subcommittees will work on their tasks through the winter, and a decision is expected by May, when fundraising will begin.
Reczek said a lot of people dont think that what they have in storage is worthy or isnt significant enough, but this effort is beginning to pay off as people realize that a photo or a letter can be part of a puzzle and provide details.
What Ken has done is kick this whole project into the 21st century, Reczek said. I think right now were getting a tremendous amount of resources.
Anybody who would like to have the committee consider a name for inclusion can send the name and any documentation in the way of letters, photos, medals and other materials to firstname.lastname@example.com.
And if anyone is interested in joining the effort either researching names or planning the monument they can email that address or contact Town Hall and leave a message for the Historical Society.
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A Florida father said he was forced to kill the family's dog Friday after it bit off his son's finger.
The Malamute-wolf mix named Sassy was in a cage when 11-year-old Fernando Brignoni stuck his hand through the bars to pet the animal, according to the Bradenton Herald.
That's when the dog bit Fernando, biting off his pinky and injuring his arm, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Fernando's father, Luis Brignoni, heard his son screaming. Fernando's brother couldn't get the dog to let go by hitting him with a stick, so Brignoni grabbed his gun, according to the Bradenton Herald.
"I said, 'I've got to go find the finger,'" Brignoni told the Herald. "I got my gun and I popped him."
Brignoni then cut open the dog. He was able to retrieve the finger, but doctors couldn't reattach it, according to the Herald.
Manatee County's animal control department took the dog's remains, according to the Tribune.


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This was originally published on BrettBittner.com before being re-published at United Liberty.
"Libertarians will never win." "Why don't you just join the Republican Party?" I've heard all the reasons I'm "doing it wrong" from people outside the Libertarian Party. "We don't have ballot access." "We aren't able to raise money, because we aren't bought by special interests." I've heard every excuse inside the Libertarian Party about why we do not win elections. Aside from the ballot access issue and joining the Republican Party, what you're about to read is also valid for "small L" libertarians, grassroots campaigns of either the Democratic or Republican variety, and nearly any recently "off the couch" activist-turned-candidate. There are obvious exceptions in the case of independently wealthy individuals or celebrities or athletes cashing in on their fame, but these are generally the "rules." Also, there are "wins" that can be achieved without actually having more votes than the others running, but that is for another day.
The "mistakes" I outline below are not the fault of the candidate, their staff or their volunteers. It is my opinion that they are just unaware of the "mistakes." The first and most devastating mistake that Libertarians make is that they are not involved in government until they are ready to run for office. They have not attended a single City Council, County Commission meeting, or visited their state legislature to watch them in action, let alone been involved enough to know the players or the game. At the local level, there are many opportunities to get involved without winning an election. This mistake hurts potential candidates for two reasons: no one knows who they are, and they do not have any record on which to run. [Read more…]


text: My LO is 7 mos old. I have been giving her solids once at night, one kind at a time. When do I start giving her more than one solid at a time and more than one meal in a day? She went to the doc today for her 6 mos checkup (a little late) and she said I should give her 3 meals a day.


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A Moveable Feast promises exactly what its company name implies. This is not your everyday catering company. Don't believe me? Just 24 hours after returning to the States from my own adventure in Tuscany and Rome, I, along with the rest of the Here Comes The Guide ladies, had the privilege of being treated to Chef Michael's 5-course culinary adventure (as he so dryly referred to it), along with 12 different appetizers and dessert. (Chocolate and sea salt, anyone?)
After savoring the last bite, I can confidently report that this meal could easily surpass some of the best food I encountered in Europe.
For me, food isn't just about eating. Being a wannabe gourmet chef, I believe understanding a dish's origins and preparation just makes the meal that much more delicious. Chef Michael was more than happy to tell me about the origin of his dishes, and even his techniques. In fact, many of the ingredients came from the Monterey and Carmel area—which explains why everything tasted so fresh!
And when each dish is so delectable, it's hard not to devour everything that's placed before you. As I started running out of room in my stomach, I worried that I wouldn't be able to do justice to Chef Michael's entire menu. He, however, was very understanding, repeating, "No pressure" as he saw the look on my face each time another of his creations arrived. But of course, pressure wasn't the problem; it was the fact that I knew that if I stopped, I might miss a morsel even tastier than the last!
Tip: At your wedding or special event, don't feel pressured to clean your plate. While I had trouble leaving any of A Moveable Feast's delicacies behind, keep in mind that you will probably want to hit the dance floor after your 3- or 5-course dinner. So no matter how fabulous the food is at your reception, leave a little room for dancing!
P.S. Michael's got one of the sharpest wits and quickest senses of humor I've seen in some time. He's like free entertainment!
Posted by Julia on Dec 21, 2009.
Filed under Food and Drink, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinner, Stuff We Love
Remember Rami Kashou, the runner-up fashion designer in Project Runway Season 4? He was all about "the art of draping," and occasionally took some flack from the judges for the overuse of his signature style. Well maybe Rami has a future in bridal, because the Goddess of Gown trends, Vera Wang, features draping in one of her romantic 2010 creations, "Dinah."
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Vera builds on a new definition of romantic. This week's featured wedding dress, Dinah, captures the art of draping and showcases a classic symbol of romance: the bow. Vera offers her insights on the design inspiration behind Dinah.
Dinah looks and feels soft, feminine and romantic. In fact, I describe this wedding dress as grand romance!
With this wedding dress, I sought to create fullness and lightness in the skirt by tucking the fabric into soft layers. The result is a rich, cascading effect. I chose to offset the volume in the skirt with a fitted bodice. Lace is quintessentially romantic. With Dinah, I have used it only on the bodice to add but not overpower.
In wedding fashion, I love to use ribbons, buttons, bows and blossoms to add whimsy and eccentricity. These design elements introduce fantasy and establish an optimistic tone. For Dinah, I chose a bowed sash tied at the natural waist of the wedding dress. The sash is in grosgrain, one of my signature fabrics (I named my first Vera Wang china pattern Grosgrain in tribute).
While I have embraced color in my collections, I chose to design Dinah in white and ivory to underscore the innocence that I believe this wedding dress conveys.
Keep in mind, a strapless neckline strikes the delicate balance between propriety and flirtation. Strapless is not for every bride, however. When choosing a neckline for your wedding dress, consider weight, height, bone structure and age. Select a neckline that is most flattering to you; don't feel held to what is perceived to be sexy or in fashion.
Bows add femininity and grace to any wedding dress. The size and placement of bows serve different purposes in wedding fashion. On Dinah, the large bowed sash is a more dramatic statement. On other wedding dresses, I use small bows to cover up hooks on a bustle. The bow detail on a wedding dress can be carried through other aspects of the wedding, from the wedding invitation and bridesmaids' dresses to the fastening on the backs of the chairs at the reception.
The A-line shape is always elongating. I appreciate this silhouette for its versatility: In a fuller form, like here with Dinah, the A-line can be extravagant without sacrificing slimness. In a more fitted form, it can be sleek and sensual. On a wedding dress, the A-line can be dressy, or informal. Regardless of form and function, the A-line is always a classic and refined choice.
Visit the Vera Wang Gown GalleryMake an appointment with a Vera Wang consultant.
—Excerpted with permission from Vera Wang's RSVP Club newsletter. Want to read more of Vera Wang's newletters? Click here to subscribe.
Posted by Jolene on Dec 21, 2009.
Filed under Fashion, Trend Watch, Vera Wang, Wedding Dresses
by Jolene Rae Harrington, Director of Creative Content
My colleague Jan invites me to spend the upcoming weekend with her at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, where she'll be staying while profiling new locations for Here Comes The Guide. Ignoring her broad hints that I should also accompany her on her whirlwind schedule of venue visits, I nevertheless jump at the chance for some quality Ritz time. It's a well-known fact around the office that I ♥ the Ritzes. (What can I say? I have a soft spot for superior customer service and a swanky setting!) Another reason I say "yes" faster than an L.A. second is because I know that this particular Ritz puts you front and center in trendy Marina del Rey, where sailboats, sun and a stylish social scene rule. (Too bad I'm already married, because this would be quite the spot for a destination wedding!)
Read on for more about our visit to the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey.
Posted by Jolene on Dec 21, 2009.
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Group names Worthington's Tucker superintendent of year
The Columbus Dispatch - November 08, 2013 04:31 PM
The superintendent of Worthington schools has been named the Superintendent of the Year by the National Alliance of Black School Educators.
At its national conference in Detroit next week, the group will honor Tucker for his work to raise student achievement since he became leader of the district of 9,000 two years ago.
The alliance, a nonprofit group based in Washington, D.C., is "the nation's premier nonprofit organization devoted to furthering the academic success for the nation's children –– particularly children of African descent," according to the group's website.
Since the district hired Tucker in 2011, test scores and ratings by the state have improved.
The district's performance index, a measurement based on state exam results, ranks No. 108 in the state out of more than 600 districts, up 20 spots since Tucker took over.
Worthington was one of eight districts in Ohio and the only one in central Ohio to earn an A grade on all four categories of the state's "value-added" calculation, which measures how much progress groups of students make in a year. The district's overall value-added score ranked No. 52 in the state, putting it in the top 9 percent.
Tucker has areas he wants to improve, too. Worthington was one of many districts that received low marks on the state's new Annual Measurable Objectives calculation, which gauges how well districts close gaps between groups of students of different demographics, such as race and family income. The Worthington district received a D grade in that category for its work last school year.
One other Ohio school employee will win an award from the alliance this year. Tawana Lynn Keels, a member of the board of education in Princeton City Schools in Cincinnati, will be awarded the School Board Member of the Year Award.


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The Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau compiled data that shows where identity theft is most likely to happen around the country.
An astounding 18 of the 30 metropolitan areas that made the list are in Florida.
Click here to find out if your area is one of them.


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Region caught between thunderstorms and Arthur
Maine and New Hampshire braced for potential flooding Saturday from Hurricane Arthur while Vermont regained electricity after a series of powerful storms lashed the state. Communities across the region had rescheduled July Fourth plans because of the bad weather.
Storms caused tens of thousands of power outages in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont from Thursday night into Friday morning.
Green Mountain Power in Vermont reported more than 2,500 customers were still without power Friday afternoon after the storms.
Power was restored to more than 20,000 customers overnight, the utility said, and more than 1,000 others were restored during the day Friday.
Most of the outages were expected to be resolved by late Friday, but some could linger to Sunday, the utility said.
Most of the outages were attributed to storms that rolled through with winds up to 70 miles an hour along the U.S. Route 4 corridor in Rutland and Windsor counties. The utility said in a statement that it amassed an army of workers from within Vermont and drawing from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Quebec to repower the state.
Aroostook County in northern Maine had more than 1,500 customers lose power, utility Emera Maine said. Almost all the outages were restored early Friday. Southern Maine and New Hampshire had only scattered outages, utilities reported.
Southeast New Hampshire and southern Maine were under flash flood watches until 8 a.m. today, and Arthur was expected to take heavy bands of rain to both states, National Weather Service forecaster Chris Kimble said. Coastal areas were under a high surf advisory from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, he said.
Anybody going to the beach on Saturday should be alert for that, he said.
Though Arthur proved to be far less damaging than feared, it left tens of thousands of people without power Friday in a swipe at North Carolinas Outer Banks and brought lousy Fourth of July beach weather to the Northeast as it veered out to sea.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Full StoryVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell plans to join the U.S. Full StoryAs Rutland prepares to welcome Syrian refugees to its community, some are continuing to voice... Full Story
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Chicology has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Roll-up blinds
Units: About 6,200
Importer: Chicology of Ontario, Calif.
Hazard: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.
Sold at: Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit
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#124173 - 02/29/04 06:19 PM Re: carpet vs. rug
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There most certainly are patterned carpets, although they have lesser popularity than solid colors, I suppose in part because they are more expensive and more difficult to lay. I very purposely chose a patterned carpet for my stairway and upstairs hall, as the pattern helps conceal the wear for much longer than a solid carpet color does.
#124174 - 02/29/04 06:48 PM Re: carpet vs. rug
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I did not mean to suggest that carpets must be patterned. The example of the contrasts between a Persian carpet and Navajo rug were merely chosen to suggest the differences between two representatives of each category.
#124175 - 02/29/04 08:08 PM Re: carpet vs. rug
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Does anyone of us know when the long rolls of carpeting
came onto the market?
#124176 - 02/29/04 09:56 PM Re: carpet vs. rug
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Loc: California
Also, different styles of manufacture; Navaho rugs are woven and Persian carpets are pulled through. The pile?
#124177 - 03/01/04 09:18 AM Re: carpet vs. rug
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re:If a carpet goes from wall to wall, why would anybody talk about wall-to-wall carpeting? Or an area rug? (I.e., if it only covers an area anyway?)
i see carpet as a somewhat permenent covering (wall to wall carpeting is 'nailed' to the floor!)
a large persian carpet, too, is some what fixed.
a rug is smaller.. you might have a winter one of wool, and summer one of sisial, a very small rug is an area rug.
and rug doesn't have to go on a floor.
you could put a rug on a piano, or over the lap of an invalid.
the idea of a fixed floor covering is what makes a flying carpet so magical! --here is an item that is know for its characteristic of being fixed to the floor (eithter by some device, or by sheer size and weight!) and now, its flying!-- its like talking about cold fire!_________________________
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#124178 - 03/01/04 09:55 AM Re: carpet vs. rug
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Loc: California
When I was young we had a carpet in the living room that must've been 25 foot square. It didn't make it to the walls. It stopped short. It was not nailed to the floor, because you could lift up an edge and sweep something under the carpet. Later, when I went to buy a Persian carpet or Oriental rug (which is my ideal for a flying carpet), I looked at rugs/carpets that were about 2' x 4' all the way up to about 20' square. Later still, when I lived in Germany, where they have little wall-to-wall carpeting in homes, I would stop by the Teppich store to look at all the Persian floor coverings. The German word is from the same source as the French word, tapis, which is related to our tapistry, which is a wall covering / hanging, to fight off the cold damp nights in the old keep. Not saying everybody else is wrong, just that for me carpet and rug are nearly synonymous.
#124179 - 03/01/04 10:15 AM Re: carpet vs. rug
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for me carpet and rug are nearly synonymous
I always find it interesting when we discover these word pairs that some find shades of meaning between. Rarely, if ever, are these shades of meaning consistent from one person to another. Makes me wonder about 'defending against the loss of these fine distinctions' so often espoused by the language guardians.
#124180 - 03/01/04 10:24 AM Re: carpet vs. rug
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Loc: California
Makes me wonder about 'defending against the loss of these fine distinctions' so often espoused by the language guardians.
Yes. Just took a quick peak at the OED 1st ed. and learned about table carpets a thick kind of table cloth. Also, brought to mind lap robes, or travel rugs. I always thought that a lot of the fine distinctions come about from the juxtaposing of words into a phrase, sentence, or paragraph.
#124181 - 03/01/04 12:49 PM Re: carpet vs. rug
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Loc: rego park
re:Does anyone of us know when the long rolls of carpeting came onto the market?
well both carpets and rugs are woven (well the flooring kind of carpets and rugs are!)
looms have always come in different sizes. large carpets (persian/oriental) were rare --because 1 large looms are rare, and 2they took longer to weave, (so fewer could be woven in a life time) and 3while much of persia (iran) is, and has been for centuries, settled (ie not nomadic)-many 'oriental' type carpets were made by nomadic or semi nomadic people. big looms can't readily be dis assembling and re assembling--while being used. so large carpets could only be constructed in large rooms, in towns/cities.
small carpets might only have one 'weaver' large ones were often designed and overseen by 1 person, but several children (often girls) were put to work making the carpet.. these girls were semi skilled.
machine looms (and france and belgium had some of the biggest pre industrial revolution looms) had the same limitations.
--there are all sorts of tensioning problems with big looms, and looms take a huge amount of time to 'set up' (about 10 to 12 hours for a simple 3 foot wide 4 heedle loom) -- exponentionaly more for each foot/heedle) --this made large carpets way more expensive than small ones!
power looms allowed for longer, continues strips, and early 'wall to wall' carpet was often made of several strips each 3 to 4 feet (circa 1 m.) wide, sewn together, and secured to the floor.
nowdays, new manufactureing techniques, and power means that some carpets are made 20 feet wide! --but 12 to 15 foot wide strips are more normal.
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The term rug is derived from the Scandinavian word rugga by way of the old Norwegian word rogg, which meant a wool covering for the bed or body. For several centuries in Europe, the term rug denoted a rough, heavy woolen fabric characterized by a coarse, napped finish and used as apparel by the poorer classes.
The term carpet was used originally to describe coverings for tables, beds, and other furniture, and only from the early 18th century was it associated with the floor. The modern usage is imprecise and includes all woven floor coverings and some textiles, such as wall hangings, furniture coverings, and saddlebags, made with a knotted pile or woven like a tapestry. The word carpet is ultimately derived from the Latin carpere, to pluck or seize, thus implying a plucking of wool or carding of wool fibers, and reflects the fact that for centuries wool has been used in making carpets.
carpet [ k?rp?t ]
noun (plural carpets)
1. floor covering: thick fabric for covering a floor
2. piece of floor covering: a piece of thick, heavy fabric covering the floor of a room or area
3. layer or covering: a layer or covering ( literary )
a carpet of snow
rug [ rug ] (plural rugs)
1. fabric floor covering: a thick heavy fabric covering for a floor, especially one that is smaller than a carpet
2. animal skin mat: an animal skin used as a mat or small carpet
3. blanket: a thick blanket, especially one formerly used by car or carriage passengers to cover their legs and feet
4. hairpiece: a toupee or wig ( informal )
[Mid-16th century. Origin uncertain: probably from a Scandinavian word.]
I guess it all just depends on your topographical location as well as to what century you were born into as to the meaning of either.
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Stepping up from 15 to 18MP puts the Canon EOS 550D resolutely above its Nikon rival, the Nikon D5000, which sits at 12.3MP. Much of the chasing pack fail to even come close to this impressive resolution, with the 14.2MP Sony Alpha a450 and a550 being of a few to get close. The Canon 550D's DIGIC 4 processor is carried over from the previous Canon EOS 500D, as is the nine-point AF focus system, but the metering system has taken an impressive jump from a 35 to a 63-zone iFCL system, similar to the one used in the Canon
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ocused manner of recording sound can be used via a 3.5mm jack and is connected via the hotshoe. See videos taken by people who own a Canon EOS 550D on our Canon 550D user videos page.
The AF system will only focus on a button press rather than constantly when filming, so it's far better to rely on the manual focus. Full manual control is also available within the movie mode, as is the ability to lock exposure to prevent unwanted changes.
The 3in, 1040k-
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The Creative Auto mode on the Canon 550D allows the likes of depth of field and exposure to be changed using sliding scales via the rear display, and benefits hugely from being based in a primarily visual manner as it gives those unfamiliar with depth of field and exposure an easily understandable system. Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, and 3 User Defined Picture Styles are also available, accessible via the interactive display on the rear screen.
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In terms of looks the EOS 550D is very much a traditional DSLR design, although the body looks a far cry from some of the boxy, brick-like models of yesteryear. The mode dial gains a No-Flash mode and a colour change but is otherwise the same as the EOS 500D, being chunky enough for larger hands to grip and possessing an assured location when changing between modes. The ISO button is close by as well, alongside the on/off switch and adjustment dial, making it extremely simple to up the simulated film speed via the adjustment dial without moving away from the viewfinder.
The back of the EOS 550D offers a brand new layout, with the Live View button no longer sharing functionality with the Direct Print button and being far closer to the viewfinder. In its place is the Quick Control button, which turns the rear display interactive, allowing any value to be changed via the d-pad or scroll wheel. This simplistic method of altering the likes of shutter speed and aperture isn't new to DSLRs, but is represented in a suitably basic manner for the beginner on the EOS 550D by having a large explanation at the bottom of the screen alongside the control method used to alter that value.
For those not yet comfortable with utilising the dials the Quick Control menu may be a slightly better fit, offering an instantly visual way of controlling the images without trawling through menus. Each of the buttons are reasonably recessed into the body giving it a sleek appearance without sacrificing functionality, and each is reasonably straightforward to locate without needing much familiarity with the camera. The only slight annoyance, which hinges around the menu system, is that the d-pad often doesn't always work in a multi-directional manner instead only moving left to right, regardless of the button being pressed. This is especially apparent in the Quick Control menu options for Picture Styles and ISO. Otherwise the controls remain simple, not relying too much on menus to alter settings nor putting the functionality among a disparate set of buttons dotted around.
Fortunately the size and shape of the 550D hasn't been overtly scaled back to adhere to the 'compact DSLR' trend, still possessing a reasonable-sized grip. Even better is the placement of the power switch and Live View button: both are close enough for the right hand thumb to activate without the need for the hand to be re-adjusted.
This gives the camera a far more versatile feel, as most of the important settings can be altered on the fly. This extends to the likes of the Quick Menu button, AV and Picture Styles, all of which are placed intelligently so as not to be an obstruction and barely a finger stretch away.
The weight and build of the camera is also a major benefit, as even without a lens attached the body feels as if it could survive a reasonable fall without incurring severe damage. Even the connection covers and card slot are sturdy enough to stand up to repeated use. Both locate into position in a satisfying manner, and the raised area of the card slot becomes extremely useful when trying to access the SD/SDHC card with wet hands. The small grip patches at the rear and around the front perform a similar task, making the 550D far less likely to slip in damp conditions.
Having the largest resolution in it's range puts a far amount of pressure on the EOS 550D to comfortably blow the opposition away.
The 18MP CMOS sensor makes a fairly sizeable impression as far as file size is concerned, which had an obvious impact on the buffer, but other than the increase in potential magnification not a huge amount more is gained.
The nine-point focus system offers selectable areas across the frame, and even when swapping between these zones the focus speed remained impressively rapid and, when left to the automatic offering, was superbly quick even in low light.
Only when the live view was in use did the EOS 550D's AF slow, as the selectable focus area took a long time to manoeuvre into the correct position using the d-pad.
The metering functionality, which almost doubles the metering points from 35 to 63, has a less obvious impact when shooting, but provides an impressively balanced exposure overall. In brighter conditions the EOS 550D successfully kept the amount of blown highlights to a minimum, even in longer exposures on a cloudy day. In fact, the exposure control was excellent in numerous situations, and the low light performance was a particularly impressive example of that. T
here was very little to pick between the higher ISO settings in terms of noise, with only an extreme amount of magnification in a photo editing program capable of showing the differentiation outside of the EXIF data. Leaving the camera on the auto ISO setting did produce some mixed results and lengthy shutter speeds, which can heavily comprimise the focus when off tripod due to camera shake, but manually upping the settings to 3200, 6400 or even the H 12,800 mark resulted in far sharper shots.
Unlike recent Micro Four Thirds models the EOS 550D isn't overrun with preset picture modes offering such niche settings as Tilt And Shift or Pinhole, instead sticking to more traditional offerings such as Portrait and Monochrome. On the basic settings there was no evidence of over-saturation, which has occasionally blighted Canon DSLRs, and colour quality in general was impressively balanced, keeping reds in check without dulling the entire image.
The 3.7fps frames per second rate is quite impressive when in JPEG shooting, and in spite of the quoted numbers went well beyond 34 images before slowing down, slowing in pace at around the 60 images mark. Involving Raw led to a more noticeable drop in pace as the buffer quickly fills after a couple of seconds.
One of the major improvements in terms of image quality over the EOS 500D isn't related to the stills, with the video having 24fps and 30fps frame rates available. The result is far smoother motion overall, especially when panning and recording rapid motion. Although the whirr of the AF is still noisy in terms of being picked up by the internal microphone, a directional mic at least maximises the potential for cutting out unwanted environmental noise, even if it requires the extra expense. Although not quite up to the standard of its more professionally-aimed sibling, the 5D Mk II, the video outputted by the EOS 550D was extremely impressive for the price range. See examples of video taken on the 550D, from ownes of the camera.
One stumbling blocks for the EOS 550D will be the price, as the RRP is high for a beginner-aimed DSLR. Sitting at £900 SRP with the 18-55mm kit lens, the EOS 550D is already almost £300 more than the SRP of the Nikon D5000, one of its close rivals.
For the extra cash both the increased resolution and Full HD movie mode are the only real benefits over the chasing pack, so those unfussed by the larger file size or higher quality HD video needn't shell out the extra cash.
Comparing a number of shots and results side-by-side, the 550D does come out favourably against the competition. Those with an existing stock of Canon lenses are likely to embrace the full EOS 550D's functionality, so the extra few hundred pounds shouldn't be too much of a stretch.
The EOS 550D is an excellent camera, offering a beginner similar specs to an EOS 7D semi-pro model at a fraction of the price. The low-light and video perfromance are a superb bonus to the excellent overall image quality.
The 18MP resolution may mainly make the files larger, but the sharpness and detail are top notch regardless. The most impressive new addition on the stills side is the 63-zone metering system, as it seems to be capable of coping with almost any lighting condition and still turn out a decent shot.
The ISO range may be verging toward unusable at 12,800, but below that the noise was minimal enough to make it difficult to tell the shots apart.
The price may be a touch high compared to it's rivals, but the Canon EOS 550D is well worth the extra cash.


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DIXON, Ill. – U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer's decision in Moore v. Watson gives almost everyone involved in the college newspaper case a reason to celebrate.
Gerian Steven Moore, the faculty adviser terminated by administrators at Chicago State University unhappy with the newspaper's content, is reveling in Pallmeyer's order that the university reinstate him.
Supporters of the Illinois College Campus Press Act, who passed the law in 2007 to overturn the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' 2005 decision in Hosty v. Carter, are applauding Pallmeyer's confirmation that the act protects the independence of the Illinois college student press.
Even Chicago State University administrators are hailing the decision, calling it a win that requires the university to do no more than it offered in settlement a year ago.
The only losers, it seems, are the students at Chicago State, who since 2009 have been – and remain – without a student newspaper.
By the time Pallmeyer tried the case in April 2011, most of the facts were undisputed. Chicago State hired Moore in 2007, in part to help re-establish Tempo, the university's student-run newspaper, which had not been published in two years. As Moore saw his role with the paper, he was to advise students on ethics and procedures but refrain from exercising any editorial control.
Soon after the paper began publishing, George Providence II was named its editor. Though a college sophomore, Providence was 48 years old and a former editor of another college newspaper.
Soon after Providence took Tempo's reins, the paper began publishing articles critical of the university and its administrators. As a result, the university placed Moore under the direct supervision of Patricia Arnold, the school's executive director of university relations.
Arnold took a hands-on role, criticizing Tempo for poor grammar and spelling, unnecessary personal attacks and creating a negative impression of the university. In October 2008, Arnold recommended that Moore be fired immediately, claiming that he was failing to perform his non-Tempo job duties adequately. The university president accepted Arnold's recommendation and fired him.
Arnold's displeasure with Tempo did not end with Moore's ouster. She remained unhappy with Providence and directed that student reporters wishing to interview faculty members first contact her office. Arnold also exchanged angry correspondence with Providence, both in letters to the editor and in private e-mails.
Providence and the university also battled over Moore's replacement. Tempo's first permanent adviser after Moore insisted on reviewing all articles before they were published and ultimately delayed the publication of one issue. Providence published the next two issues without the adviser's approval, prompting the adviser to resign. The university and Providence then sparred over access to the newspaper offices during times when the student-activities office was locked. Tempo ceased publishing in April 2009, and Providence chose not to return to Chicago State.
Moore and Providence sued Arnold and the university president for violating their First Amendment rights and their rights under the Illinois College Campus Press Act. The act, by designating student-run newspapers on college campuses as public forums, essentially guarantees the independence of the college student press. Illinois legislators passed the act after the 7th Circuit held in Hosty that university administrators constitutionally could exercise editorial control over their campus newspapers.
In 2010, Pallmeyer ruled that the Act trumped Hosty and that Moore and Providence were entitled to a trial. Pallmeyer conducted that trial in April 2011 and issued her 40-page ruling on March 13, 2012.
Given Arnold's antagonism toward Moore, Providence and Tempo, Pallmeyer had little difficulty concluding that Arnold's recommendation that Moore be fired was motivated by her objection to Tempo's protected speech. Having found this First Amendment violation, Pallmeyer ordered that Chicago State reinstate Moore and purge his personnel file of all negative materials related to the termination.
Providence's claims, however, proved more difficult for Pallmeyer. While acknowledging that "violations of Providence's First Amendment rights did not end with Moore's termination," Pallmeyer held that she could not grant Providence any of the relief he sought.
For example, Providence requested that Pallmeyer enjoin some of the university's former administrators from interfering in Tempo's publication. Pallmeyer, though sympathetic, refused, holding that the administrators were not parties in the case and that, in any event, no evidence had been presented that their conduct was likely to recur.
Providence also asked Pallmeyer to order Chicago State to readmit him and reinstate him as Tempo's editor. Pallmeyer denied this request, holding that the evidence established that Providence had left the university voluntarily and that he was not in any way precluded from seeking readmission.
Most significantly for the university, Providence asked Pallmeyer to order Chicago State to re-establish Tempo. Pallmeyer refused to do so, finding that the university had not shuttered the newspaper and that it was "more likely that lack of student interest after Providence's voluntary departure was the reason for Tempo's lapse; several of Tempo's final issues contained little or no original content beyond that authored by Providence."
While Pallmeyer's refusal to order Chicago State to re-establish Tempo was legally correct, that fact does not relieve the university of its moral obligation at least to try to encourage its students to create a campus newspaper. At a minimum, the administration played a role in Tempo's demise, and all certainly learned lessons from the prior efforts to resurrect Tempo.
Moreover, given the university's reaction to Pallmeyer's decision, it would be more than a little hypocritical for Chicago State to turn a blind eye to the student press.
The university's news release regarding the decision, for example, is headlined, "Free speech case a winner for Chicago State." Calling the case "a controversial 2009 free speech lawsuit," the university trumpets the facts that Pallmeyer did not award money damages and that the school previously offered to reinstate Moore. "Ultimately," the release reads, "the judge ordered CSU to do just what officials had offered before going to trial in April 2011."
"These are all events that occurred under the previous administration," university general counsel Patrick Cage said in the release. "This is a win for the university."
Chicago State, of course, can spin the decision any way it likes. A win for the university's students, however, would include a free and independent campus newspaper.
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Wanted: A New Owner
Not much happening baseball-wise around here. Of course, the news about the team being sold is making quite a stir. I believe Jane over at Confessions of a She-Fan is starting a collection for anyone who wants to contribute to buying them, but I'm not sure if we will be able to gather up $300+ million. I'm just hoping that we will sell the team, and that we will get a new owner who will bring a different philosophy and a different way of doing things. We need change. We need someone who can built a team but make it appealing to the fans as well. I mean, there are some great guys on the Padres team right now. Jody Gerut is a really good player, and he was so much fun to watch last year. There are all these exciting young guys who are fresh from the minors. They are great, exciting players, but the average fan won't come out to watch rookies. He (or she) comes out to watch stars like Jake Peavy, Manny, A-Rod, you know, the big names. Obviously, the Padres are not going to get a star as big as A-Rod, because we don't have enough money. But we need players that the fans would have heard of somewhere. An Omar Vizquel might be known. Having Greg Maddux here was great, because he's pretty much a legend, but we had him for a fairly low price. We have about $20 million available for the rest of our roster. It is pretty scary. Jake Peavy (if he stays) and Brian Giles take up half our payroll. It's sad. We still need a shortstop, a veteran catcher, possibly a closer (Trevor…), and more bullpen help. Oh, and more starting pitching. Can we get all we need for $20 mil???? We'll just have to see.
Well, it rained hard all day yesterday. It was a really good rain. Today is kind of cloudy, but I think the rain is over. It was great. Christmas is in a week…
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Yeah, neither can I!
Did you see the qoute from
my blog on MLB.com?? Im so
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Awww, thanks so much!
Haha, I wrote a blog about it,
and it's so funny because you can
tell just from the blog how happy it makes
me. LOL!
We had the rain too, Kaybee. And SNOW in the higher elevations. Weird weather for California. Anyhow, if we can't buy the Padres we'll just have to find someone who can!
Sorry I haven't commented in a week, I was so stressed out from exams, I had to restrain myself from getting immersed into this awesome blogging community. Anyway, that's great that Peavy is staying, if that's still true!🙂
Glad you're enjoying the rain, and I hope this whole Padres ownership gets better with time.
Hi Kaybee I chipped in $10.50 for the team! We're getting up to a foot of snow tomorrow! A white Christmas for us!
I always saw talent in Jody Gerut, even though he didn't live up to the hype and floated around the minors. He is a great pickup for the Padres. I couldn't understand why so many teams passed on him? He had one off year, but other than that, he has always produced. Regardless, I have him in my fantasy keeper league and I'm hoping on good things from him next season.
i loved watching jody gerut last year. he was soo energetic and he's also a great guy! and i want to see him more next year. oh and by the way, WE REALLY NEED A NEW OWNER.
Yeah, I guess it is.
Wouldn't it be ironic if the
Padres and Indians faced off
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Co-sign 100%If Chandler doesnt play aggressive basketball, drive the lane and get to the foul line then you will eventually see Gallo take over his spot.
Before Gallo played this year..Chandler had ALOT of game were he shot horribly from the field and didnt even played aggressive and just chucked up shots.
Chandler still has some things to learn.
The talent is there for Chandler but the discipline to know what your good at is still a challenge for him. He does the wrong things too much...example he shoots to many three's when he is obviously a better 2 point shooter.
The one thing that stand out between both players is their basketball IQ on the court. After seeing Gallo play two games I know already that he is a pretty smart player were Chandler needs work.
Gallo knows when to shoot and when not to shoot were Chandler just rolls the dice on his talent every time.
Both guys have HUGE upside and playing together one day can be something to look forward to...they can be a dangerous combo at the 2,3 or 3,4 spots.
Chandler and Gallo both show to be good on both sides of the court and posses the ability to change momentum in a game easily and single handily....Chandler just needs to know his game a little better.
For now Chandler should start over Gallo but over time we are going to see Gallo take his spot if Chandler doesn't go back to the old aggressive, driving the lane type of basketball he played during the summer league and at the end of last season.


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Get an overview of this hotelResort with private beach, full-service spa
On a private beach, this resort is by the ocean in Olhuveli, within easy reach of surfing/boogie boarding and boat tours. Regional attractions also include Siraajudheen Mosque and Masjudhul Zikraa.
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Catch some rays on Six Senses Laamu's private beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants.
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All 97 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include premium bedding and pillow menus, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Six Senses Laamu, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.
Dining is available at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of resort's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a health club.
Six Senses Laamu has designated areas for smoking.
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
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- Spa treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- On private beach
- Shopping on site
- Snack bar/deli
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 97
- Number of floors - 1
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Health club
- Computer station
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Designated smoking areas
- Children's club
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Multilingual staff
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- Year Built 2011
- Number of restaurants - 4
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- Spa services on site
- Children's pool
- Wedding services
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- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Children's club (free)
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Separate dining area
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Rainfall showerhead
- Flat-panel TV
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Sofa bed
- Ceiling fan
- Shower only
- Separate dining area
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- iPod docking station
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Leaf - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Vietnamese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Longitude - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Sip Sip - This beach bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Zen - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Chill Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
A private beach and a health club are featured at the resort. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Boat tours nearby
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Volleyball on site
- Water skiing on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Ecotours on site
- Kayaking on site
- Parasailing on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Sailing on site
- Boat tours on site
Spa Services
Six Senses Spa has 9 treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
- Ayurvedic treatments
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- Number of treatment rooms 9
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-in time ends at 2 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No pets or service animals allowed
No elevators
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 325
- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 163 (from 7 to 12 years old)
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 425
- New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 213 (from 7 to 12 years old)
- Airport shuttle transfer per adult: USD 545 (roundtrip)
- Transfer service fee per child: USD 410 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
- Resort fee: USD 0.00 per person, per stay
Optional extras
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 100 per night
Hotel Name
- Laamu Six Senses
- Senses Laamu
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- Six Senses Laamu Hotel Olhuveli Island
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We should mention
If you require a visa to enter the country, your property may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the property via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The property may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the property and yourself. Guests must transfer via airplane and boat to the property. Guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Awards & Affiliations
- Six Senses Laamu is listed in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.


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Logan Miles, the 7-year-old boy who was severely injured in a July 17 house fire, has died from his injuries.
Family members say the boy died Aug. 6 after surgery related to his injuries at a California hospital, according to Marni Gusich, one of the boy's aunts.
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Former county attorney Frank Hutfless may have violated attorney-client privilege by offering to testify against the county in a federal wiretapping lawsuit, according to the Jefferson County Attorney's Office, and the county is now asking a federal judge to make sure it doesn't happen again.
Jeffco officials are trying to broker a deal that would ease the county's financial obligation for funding a new animal shelter and shift some of the burden to cities in the county.
Jeffco's investment managers expect to earn $7 million in investment income in 2009, which would be an average 2.3 percent return.
Jeffco treasury officer and portfolio manager Mark Hubbard told the county commissioners Aug. 4 that the county's investment portfolio was at about $304 million at the end of June and that the county had already earned nearly $4.3 million on interest in 2009. Earnings are expected to rise to $7 million by the end of 2009, Hubbard said.
Jeffco sheriff's deputies arrested a man Aug. 4 after he apparently shot at an insurance claims investigator.
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A five-vehicle crash left one man dead Monday evening on C-470 near the Ken Caryl Avenue exit. The highway was closed for three hours.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, a little before 5 p.m. a Chrysler driven by 19-year-old Brock Hornung of Arvada was headed west on C-470 in the left lane. His car went off the left side of the highway near the Ken Caryl Avenue exit and struck a pole. The car continued into the eastbound lanes, hitting a motorcycle, a Chevy S-10 pickup and a Toyota Camry. A fifth vehicle, a Nissan Altima, was struck by debris.
A single pear hung from the top branch of one of more than a dozen pear trees at Feeding Many's community fruit orchard Aug. 1.
The orchard wasn't supposed to produce fruit yet; the trees and other plants were planted at the beginning of April, and Shirl Smith, the orchard's creator and driving force, wasn't expecting anything to flower until at least spring of 2010.
But there it was, the single pear, which Smith took as a sign.
"It's the very example of why we're here in the first place," Smith said.
The Jeffco commissioners have charged more than $1,200 on their county credit cards since May 5, on items ranging from airline tickets to T-shirts.
This information, available in the past through open records requests usually accompanied by several days of waiting, comes from the county's new online procurement card database, a feature the county says will increase transparency for residents wondering how their tax dollars are being spent.
Advocates pushing for a dog park at South Jeffco's Robert Easton Park have been rebuffed and will have to find a new site.
The proposal was opposed by residents of the neighboring Waters Edge subdivision, leading Foothills Park & Recreation District officials to scrap the idea and start over. Now the district is eyeing a portion of Jeffco Open Space land controlled by the district at the Fehringer Ranch property near the intersection of Highway 285 and South Simms Street.
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