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Hiking the Garden Isle
To fully explore and experience the captivating scenery of the Hawaiian Island, place hiking the Garden Isle at the top of your itinerary. Consider booking a stay at the Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages for easy access to the mostly down-hill hike at the Awa'Awapuhi Trail in the Waimea Canyon. As for Sleeping Giant, this is another popular hike along the coast, which is conveniently just down the road from Kauai Beach Resort. Additionally, the Kalalau Trail and the South Shore Beach hikes are other enticing paths to explore during your Hawaiian adventure.
Best shave ice on Kauai
Beat the heat with the best shave ice on Kauai. Indulge with a Hawaiian Dream, which is a chilly concoction of pineapple, coconut, and lilikoi at Puka Shave Ice, or let the shave snow at Uncle's Shave Ice dazzle your taste buds. The shave snow is a richer blend than the shave ice, as it combines milk, water, sugar, and flavoring for a refreshing burst. From the icy confections at Puka Shave Ice to the frozen treats at Jo Jo's Shave Ice, treat your taste buds to them all during your stay in Hawaii.
Kauai adventure
Hotel hop and bring on the Kauai adventures during your getaway in Hawaii. Book a stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai and spoil yourself at the Anara Spa to prep yourself for your future excitement. Make reservations at the St. Regis Princeville Resort for easy access to the helicopter tours and the Na Pali Coast's Kalalau Trail. And then round out your adventures at the Hanalei Colony Resort, which candidly captures paradise with plantation-style just steps away from the sand and sea.
Favorite eats on Kauai
During your next getaway to Hawaii, don't let the blue waters and surfers distract you from the good eats on Kauai. Let your taste buds lead the way to the Kauai Chocolate Company for some decadent chocolate-covered shortbread cookies or follow your nose to the fresh roasted java at the Kauai Coffee Company. Feast on locally grown goods at Oasis on the Beach and indulge in some gluten-free treats at Sweet Marie's Bakery.
Adventures on Kauai
While venturing in Hawaii, release your inner dare devil to witness a wild side of this serene and tropical paradise. Embark on Kauai adventures to boost your adrenaline and send chills rushing down your spine. Horseback ride through the jungle valley with a dip in the natural pool and zip line through the Koloa region to soar like a bird through the sky. And if that's not enough to make your heart race, hop in a helicopter tour and request a 'copter with the windows open to embrace the misty island air.
Family luxury on Kauai
When it comes to the hotels in Kauai, luxury and family go hand-in-hand. The St. Regis Princeville Resort at Hanalei pioneers the family fun, as it features a "Family Traditions" program with special kid-friendly amenities and activities. Meanwhile, The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa presents "The Grand Hyatt Luau Show" twice a week, along with Camp Hyatt for the kiddos. What's more, The Sheraton Kauai Resort accommodates the youngster in your life with a SPG Kids Pass for kids' meals and beverages.
Addicted to Kauai
From kayaking down the Wailua River to exploring Waimea Canyon State Park, you just may start to feel addicted to Kauai. Fondly nicknamed the "Garden Isle," this tropical destination lives up to its name, as it offers lush and green landscape along the shoreline. Search for turtles during a stroll along Po'ipu beach and soar above the mountain-lined coast in a helicopter for a bird's eye view of paradise.
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Robert A. GauthierDecember 01,2012
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ROXBURY Robert A. Gauthier, 68, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
He was born Oct. 10, 1944, in Montpelier, the son of Wilfred and Katherine (Ruel) Gauthier.
He graduated from Montpelier High School and attended Goddard College.
He married Alberta Prentice on Dec. 24, 1965, in Franklin, N.H.
He was a veteran of the United States Marines, having served during the Vietnam War.
He worked in road construction for many years, managed the Cumberland Farms Store in Northfield, and worked for more than 10 years at Cabot Hosiery in Northfield doing facility maintenance.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on automobiles as well as other motorized machines.
Survivors include his wife; his mother, Katherine Thurber, of Woodbury; five children, Robert Vachon, of Franklin, N.H., Terry Gauthier, of Concord, N.H., Lisa Gauthier, of Northfield, Melanie Perry, of Middlebury, and Heidi Fleury of Plainfield; five siblings, Wilfred Bill Gauthier, of Franklin, N.H., James Gauthier, of Cabot, Marion Morrison, of Florida, Barbara Prentice, of Pennsylvania, and Nancy Durgian, of Woodbury; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted Monday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Kingston Funeral Home, 35 Slate Ave. in Northfield.
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BLM Utah Quarterly Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received bonus bids totaling $702,774.00 for 13,792.25 acres at the quarterly oil and gas lease sale conducted by the BLM Utah State Office in Salt Lake City.
The BLM sold 13 of the 16 offered parcels. In addition to the bonus bids, the sale netted $20,692.50 in rental fees and $1,950.00 in administrative fees, for $725,416.50 in total revenues from this lease sale. Receipts from federal oil and gas leases are shared with the state and county where the leased lands are located.
Turner Petro Land of Sandy, Utah, submitted the highest total bid per acre – $510 – and the highest total bid per parcel – $265,200 – both on parcel 32A located in the Green River District.
All leases are issued with conditions on oil and gas activities to protect the environment; these can include limits on when drilling can occur or restrictions on surface occupancy. Once an operator proposes exploration or development on a BLM-issued lease, further environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act is conducted to determine the site-specific need for various types of impact-limiting or mitigation measures. In addition, many operators routinely use Best Management Practices, such as remote monitoring of producing wells, to minimize surface impact.
Additional information regarding competitive sale lists, detailed results of oil and gas lease sales, or the leasing process is available by writing the Bureau of Land Management, 440 West 200 South, Ste. 500, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101, or online at:
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of Americas public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
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Colin Farrell Actor Colin Farrell arrives to the premiere of FilmDistricts's 'Dead Man Down' at ArcLight Hollywood on February 26, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Roma Downey Actress Roma Downey arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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All it takes is one minor disaster to remind me of how dependent I have become on technology. Even though the hurricane could have been much worse, we still took a hit here in the mountains and I couldn't help but think of Gilligan, his island... and how the song might have gone, were it today: "No phones, no lights, no Internet... "
There are plenty of "luxuries" I can do without, but no Internet? Egads. As the cancellations began pouring in, I scrambled to make preparations for the worst and quickly made my way over to the Forestburgh Playhouse (www.FBplayhouse.org [2]) for their final presentation of the season, the Fats Waller musical revue, "Ain't Misbehavin.'"
While hardly a "disaster of epic proportions," truth be told, I found it fraught with problems. I spoke briefly with original Broadway cast member Charlayne Woodard over the weekend and expressed my concerns. "Honestly, it is not an easy show to do," she told me. "It takes experienced actor's who can sing, to pull this show off."
With a tremendous catalog of songs to inspire the show, I initially felt that nothing could go wrong, but quickly discovered that hitting the right notes is simply not enough. Although the young cast members certainly have strong vocal abilities, the show is less than cohesive and failed to strike a chord with me.
Not wishing to emulate Irene and tear it up, suffice it to say that without an excellent piano backing up the show, songs like "Mean to Me," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and "Honeysuckle Rose" were overshadowed by the ennui that seemed all-pervasive. Troy Scarborough's cartoonish, exaggerated caricature of Waller left me befuddled and I was distracted by Kate Mincer's tragic costuming choices and hideous wigs.
Before the Internet abandoned me, I noticed that another review called this production "delightful." Potato-potahto springs to mind as I survey the mess that Irene has wrought on the Catskills, grateful that this show is the exception for the FBP season, rather than the rule. I hope that the hurricane has stirred things up over there and that this weekend, the joint will be jumpin'.
As my schedule changed course with the capricious winds, I crossed the wine festival off my list, scratched out the NY Pops no-show at Bethel Woods and, stumbling through the darkened house, stubbed my toe in the first of several Irene-related injuries that I sustained while wondering whether I should brave the storm to see Stevie Nicks (I did not) live in concert, again at Bethel Woods. Friday night was beautiful, so I walked down to the lake to observe the fireworks that always delight toward the end of the summer season.
Bashing my leg into the truck, I screamed, cursed the darkness and howled, as if in preparation for the storm, whimpering all the way home to nurse the injury, which had swelled (not unlike the rising tides) enough to cause concern.
While I still had power, I checked the path of destruction that Irene had left in her wake as she made her way up the coast, threatening the Hudson Valley. As the lights flickered once again, it occurred to me that only the weather had the awesome power to make me feel so vulnerable, isolated and alone. I wandered from room to room, making sure the flashlights were in place and literally walked into a wall, tearing my arm from its socket. I wailed like a banshee, wondering aloud whether karma was not working its magic spell on me after accusing "Ain't Misbehavin'" of being clumsy.
As I tore my shirt off to inspect the damage to my arm, I sprained my index finger and squealed. Limping to the bathroom, I stopped to pick up the cell phone, which was (just like the land line) dead. Giving in to despair, I slumped against the wall, and felt a sliver of epic proportions enter my backside and make its way up my spine, which finally... made me cry. Unable to walk, incapable of lifting a feather, with my eyesight blurred by a torrent of tears, I attempted to shake my fist toward the heavens and listened to the gusts as they shook the cabin before swallowing a tranquilizer, an aspirin and a sleeping pill.
Just before drifting off, I sighed and admitted that the storm had gotten the better of me, and had also veered a bit, wreaking havoc, slightly out of control. Praying that I would wake to sunny skies, I counted my injuries, rather than sheep, and thought of Little Richard, who also shook, shimmied and cried as he made his voice heard over the din, howling those immortal words: "Good night, Irene!"


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Power grid costs rise, service slipsBy JONATHAN FAHEY
The Associated Press | March 07,2013NEW YORK Americas power grid is like an old car.
It gets the job done, even if its performance is slipping. But the repair bills go up every year and experts say only a major overhaul will reverse its decline.
An Associated Press analysis of utility spending and reliability nationwide found that electric customers are spending 43 percent more than they did in 2002 to build and maintain local electric infrastructure. Since then, power outages have remained infrequent; but when the lights do go out, it now takes longer to get them back on.
Neither the spending nor the reliability trends are dramatic on their own. But experts say the combination is revealing: it suggests that the extra money from electric customers isnt being spent wisely or that utilities arent investing nearly enough to upgrade fragile equipment that is increasingly threatened by major storms.
The electric system is the critical linchpin of our society, and we are operating the overall system closer to the edge, said Massoud Amin, a grid security expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Minnesota.
The diminishing returns on investment reflect several trends: The grid is getting old, making it more expensive to maintain service at current levels of reliability; day-to-day weather and major storms have become more extreme, meaning wires, poles and transformers have to be replaced more frequently; and when utilities replace aging or broken equipment, they are not always upgrading to modern technologies common in other industrialized nations.
When utilities spend on equipment, regulators allow the companies to pass those expenses on to customers. In recent years, this portion of customer bills the cost of delivering power has been rising and pushing bills higher even though the cost of the power itself has fallen dramatically.
With the help of Ventyx, a software and data services firm that works with electric utilities, and the utility consulting firm PA Consulting Group, the AP compared reliability statistics with the spending of 210 utilities across 24 categories of local distribution equipment.
In 2011, the most recent year for which annual data is available, the average U.S. electric customer was without power for 112 minutes, according to PA Consulting. Thats a 15 percent increase since 2002 and the highest level in 10 years. The number of outages decreased slightly, from an average of 1.2 per year to an average of 1.1, but that statistic has shown no improvement since 2004.
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Phillies' Bats: Lost and Found
Please help the Phillies find their bats! Last seen on Tuesday during the 11-4 win over the Brewers, the bats disappeared after that game, never to be seen again. The bats are an average height of 33 inches, beige in color and may be found crying for their mommies as they are lost and apparently, afraid of strangers.
Wait! This just in: The bats have been located! It took until the 9th inning tonight against the Marlins to find them, but it turns out they were hiding in the Marlins bullpen in Miami! With the score 3-0 going into the 9th and one out recorded, it looked as if those pesky bats would be lost forever. But then Jayson Werth caught a glimpse of them as he doubled; Raul Ibanez walked and Matt Stairs singled to bring 1 run in. Could the bats have been recovered? Well, it was only one run.
But wait! There's more! Rookie Lou Marson, who up until this inning, had one of the only 3 hits in the game, drew a walk in the 9th. Eric Bruntlett tried to crash the homecoming by striking out, but Jimmy Rollins kept hope of finding the bats alive with another walk.
Shane Victorino stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and 2 outs and, OMG! He found the bats!!!! GRAND SLAM Victorino! Whoo Hoo! And just to make sure there was no doubt, Chase Utley followed with another home run!
The Phillies found the bats and scored 7 runs in the 9th inning! Their reward? A win!!!! Phillies beat the Marlins 7-3! And Brett Myers, who had a shaky start with 3 runs allowed in the first inning, can hold his head high. He went 5 more scoreless innings to notch a quality start. The bullpen held it down, and we have a very happy homecoming for the Phillies bats! We hope they are here to stay!
Next Up
The Phillies will continue the 3-game series with the Florida Marlins tomorrow. Game time is 7:10pm with Chan Ho Park on the mound. Park will attempt to redeem himself after 2 sub-par outings.
And don't forget to VOTE for your All-Star's today! Get your Phillies into the game!! Vote a maximum of 25 times per day, per email address.
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You know, I wasn't even watching for awhile, as it looked like there was nothing doing. I sat down to do some actual work on the computer, and decided to check the score just in case. As they were in mid-comeback, I turned the TV on in time to see Rollins walk, and Victorino hit the slam! Let's hope they can get some momentum going!
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What a great win! And the Red Sox won in the 11th! It was a great night of baseball all around!
I love your graphic on the milk carton, Jenn. Really clever. And I'm glad the Phillies found their bats!
Flyin' Hawaiian does it again! What a scrapper! Can't believe they waited til the last minute to pile up the runs, but hey, at least someone (you) is happy, right?!


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In Conflict-Torn Africa, Senegal Shows A Way To Religious Harmony
By Ofeibea Quist-Arcton • Dec 28, 2013
Originally published on December 28, 2013 11:35 am
Inter-religious tensions have been in the headlines in parts of Africa lately. Christian-Muslim clashes have left many dead in places like Nigeria and Central African Republic. But there are also examples of peaceful inter-religious co-existence in Africa, such as Senegal.


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What's New for Spring 2014! See Charleston, SC Beach Vacation Activities in our Seasonal Vacation Planner
The 2014 Spring Vacation Planner has arrived with a thrilling new collection of Resort activities, happenings and offerings for the New Year! Read on to see all that's new and awaits you on your next Wild Dunes beach vacation…
See below for our list of what's new this season! Or view our 2014 Winter-Spring Vacation Planner for a complete list of Resort activities and amenities.
Contact the Resort Pre-Arrival Concierge team at 843.886.6000 (select option "3"), by email or visit our online concierge to book your activities today!
Turn your vacation into your next home. Visit the Wild Dunes Real Estate office on the Village Plaza during your upcoming stay!
New Golf & Tennis Offerings
Wine, Dine and Nine
What more could you want? The Wine, Dine and Nine package includes 9 holes of golf after 2 p.m. on the Links or Harbor Course, rental clubs, dinner for two at the Sea Island Grill inside the Boardwalk Inn and a bottle of wine to enjoy. Cost is $280 per couple. Call 843.886.6000 to book! *Make it even sweeter with a Couples Massage from Sand & Salon and Spa. Call 843.886.2555.
Get Golf Ready
Have everything you need to learn the game of golf. Enjoy a 60-minute one-on-one private lesson, three holes on the Links Course with a Pro, a golf manual, a voucher for a personalized shopper and 15% off retail in the Pro Shop. Cost is $100 per person. Call 843.886.2002 for more information.
High-Performance Tennis Academy at Wild Dunes
Full-time high-performance junior tennis academy designed for nationally and section ranked junior players, directed by Martin Zumpft. Participation must be approved by the Director of Tennis or Academy Director. Classes run Monday - Saturday. Please call 843.886.2113 for times or more information.
Explore & Save at Island Adventures®: Excursion and Retail Special
Book an excursion through Island Adventures Outfitters – be it a carriage ride, kayaking session, culinary tour, fishing trip or more to explore the area – and get rewarded with 15% off your next retail purchase at Island Adventures® Outfitters on the Village Plaza! Choose from apparel, souvenirs and more to commemorate your visit. Offer valid through April 30, 2014. (Cannot be combined with other discounts) Call 843.886.2292.
New Kayak Excursions
Three-Hour Morgan Creek Paddle
Explore some of the most beautiful salt marsh in the lowcountry! This beautiful three hour paddle behind Wild Dunes Resort explores the intricate salt marsh and tidal flats that is home to a variety of creatures from herons, pelicans, and gulls to dolphins, turtles and otters. Paddle times are scheduled throughout the day based on your schedule. Cost is $60 for adults and $40 for children. Call 843.886.2292.
Two-Hour Family Paddle
Two hours of fun for the whole family! On this two-hour paddle, enjoy the beauty and playful wildlife of the Isle of Palms, noting the main components of the estuary as well as their vital role within it. This paddle takes you through Morgan Creek to a small hammock island with a scenic swimming hole where time can be spent with your naturalist guide exploring the island or simply cooling off in the refreshing waters of Morgan Creek before the paddle back! Paddle times are scheduled throughout the day based on your schedule. Cost is $50 for adults and $30 for children. Call 843.886.2292.
Dewee's Island Paddle
Though close in proximity to civilization, in this six hour paddle we will head north to see 50 miles of undeveloped shoreline – the longest stretched of uninhabited beach on the eastern seaboard. While paddling through this winding saltwater creek, we may encounter dolphins, otters, sea turtle and some of the 270+ species of birds that can be seen here. Pack a lunch as we will break on Dewee's Island beach to relax, enjoy beautiful views of the Atlantic, throw the cast net, crab and comb the beach for interesting specimen and artifacts that may have washed up before we start our journey back home. Cost is $90 for adults. Minimum age of 12 years old to participate. Call 843.886.2292.
*Kayak paddles and excursions are contingent on temperatures. Times and availability may vary by season.
New Charleston Tours and Activities
Historic Downtown Culinary Tour
This 2 1/2 hour tour explores the heart of historic Charleston, focusing on the area around the Old City Market. Each Historic Downtown Culinary Tour visits four different restaurants to sample a variety of Charleston dishes and meet the chefs, managers and owners behind these restaurants that helped establish Charleston as a culinary destination. In between stops, your
guide will provide insight into Charleston's culinary landscape and discuss historical landmarks and events that shaped Charleston's development. As there is a good deal of food on the tour, we recommend a light lunch beforehand! Tour is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. and meets at the Southend Brewery and Smokehouse, located at 161 East Bay Street. Cost is $50 for individual tickets. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.
Upper King Street Culinary Tour
This 2 1/2 hour tour offers insight into Charleston's trendy Upper King Street district (King Street north of Calhoun Street, in the historic district) and surrounding neighborhoods, showcasing many of Charleston's culinary innovators and up-and-coming chefs! Each Upper King Street Culinary Tour stops at four different restaurants. The Upper King Street area has emerged as an area with tremendous energy, showcasing culinary innovation, experimental design and boutique shopping. The restaurants featured on the Upper King Street Culinary Tour are trailblazers in Charleston's culinary scene, edgy and innovative, with tremendous passion for their craft. The Upper King Street Culinary Tour is designed to show off some of the best that Charleston has to offer and provide insight into Charleston's ever changing culinary scene. As there is a good deal of food on the tour, we recommend a light lunch beforehand! Tour is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m. and meets at HoM Restaurant, located at 563 King Street. Cost is $50 for individual tickets. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.
Mixology Tour
This 1 1/2 hour tour will introduce you to some of Charleston's best Mixologists! Each Mixology Tour stops at three watering holes where guests will meet the magicians behind the bars that are mixing Charleston's most exciting, innovative and delicious drinks. After discussing the art and craft of mixing cocktails, and gaining insight into how Charleston's mixologists are
embracing traditional techniques and are taking ingredients from farm to tumbler, tour participants will have an opportunity to sample a specialty craft cocktail at each of the three stops! While walking between establishments, your guide will provide insight into Charleston's cocktail culture, both past and present. Mixology Tours are offered on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. On Mondays and Saturdays, tours meet at the Southend Brewery and Smokehouse, located at 161 East Bay Street. On Thursdays and Fridays, tours meet on the rooftop patio at Stars Restaurant, located at 495 King Street. Cost is $40 per person. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.
Chef's Showcase at the Farmer's Market - Starting mid-April
This two-hour tour showcases Charleston's wonderful Farmer's Market, which was ranked as one of the top 10 in the nation by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Starting outside the Charleston Visitors Center, at the corner of Meeting and John Streets, this tour proceeds to the Farmer's Market where the group will meet some of the local farmers at the market and purchase several ingredients. Those ingredients are sent to one of our partner restaurants while the group proceeds on a walking tour of the surrounding area. At the conclusion of the walking tour, the group will proceed to one of our restaurant partners to see how the chef has incorporated the ingredients into a variety of dishes and to enjoy a true farm-to-table meal! Tour is offered
on Saturdays while the Charleston Farmer's Market is open, from mid-April through mid-December at 9:30 a.m. and meets at the corner of Meeting and John Streets, just south of the Charleston Visitor's Center (375 Meeting Street). Cost is $50 per person. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. Call 843.886.2292.
Sound of Charleston
Come experience the unique sounds that define Charleston's rich musical heritage; gospel, Gershwin, music of the Civil War, light classics, and jazz, all presented by professional artists in a live, unforgettable 75-minute concert at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street, in the heart of the Historic District. Cost is $28 per adult and free for children under 12. Concerts starts at 7 p.m. Days vary, please call for schedule. Call 843.886.2292.
New Spa Offerings & Pairings
Red Velvet Massage
Treat your sweetie to one of the South's most sought after confections - spa style. This Swedish massage features whipped butter cream scented Shea butter. Yummy! Sun-Wed Appointments: 50 minutes, $105; Thur-Sat Appointments: 50 minutes, $120
Vital Infusion Facial
Using a highly engineered formula of vitamins developed by Somme Institute, this facial helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, repairs sun damage, treats acne and dramatically improves skin tone. Sun-Wed Appointments: 50 minutes, $120; Thur-Sat Appointments: 50 minutes, $135
Sweet Retreat Pedicure
A scrumptious sweet cream treatment that will leave you warm, cozy and ready to melt. $65
It Takes Two
Like they say, it takes two to make a thing go right so grab your special someone, mother, daughter, best friend - whoever your favorite partner may be - and try out our Perfect Pairing Spa Package and either the Partner Powerhouse or Valentine's Vinyasa below. Call 843.886.2555 to book.
Sunday-Wednesday, $310; Thursday-Saturday $325.
Perfect Pairing 120 minutes, Sunday-Wednesday: $270, Thursday-Saturday: $285. Includes a 50-minute Therapeutic Couples Massage and two Signature Pedicures.
Partner Powerhouse- Share a full body conditioning workout using each other for resistance and moral support. Cost is $40 per couple.
Vinyasa Yoga- Get energized and toned alongside in this Vinyasa Yoga inspired class. Cost is $40 per couple.
New Fitness Classes & Events
Bendable Body
Strengthen and lengthen your muscles with this yoga and Pilates inspired conditioning class accompanied by an energizing sound track. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Cost per person, per class is $15 in advance or $20 the day of. Call 843.886.7008.
BeFIT Boot Camp
Challenge yourself with this fast-paced, calorie-blasting, circuit style workout. BeFIT Boot Camp is geared toward all fitness levels and modifications are always offered for the beginner to the advanced. Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15 - 11 a.m. Cost per person per class is $15 in advance or $20 the day of. Call 843.886.7008 for location.
Whittle your middle and strengthen your surrounding muscles with this 30-minute ab blasting workout. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 - 9 a.m. Cost per person per class is $15 in advance or $20 the day of. Call 843.886.7008 for location.
No weights necessary! This 30-minute strength and flexibility class uses a combination of your body weight and gravity principles to bring your sculpt session to new heights. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 - 9:30 a.m. Cost per person per class is $15 in advance or $20 the day of.
Call 843.886.7008 for location.
New Dining Specials
Hudson's Latte of the Month
Swing by Hudson's Market on the Village plaza to add a little sweetness to your Spring morning or afternoon. April's featured Latte of the Month is Peanut Butter Mocha!
Please Note: All events are open to Wild Dunes Resort guests renting from Wild Dunes Resort Property Management, guests staying at The Boardwalk Inn or The Village at Wild Dunes® and Club Members only. Unless otherwise noted, prices do not include tax, Resort service fees or gratuities. All prices are for Resort guests. Fees for guests with Sports Cards are slightly higher. If you have any questions, please call 888.845.8915.


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Wolf 359 was the primary of the Wolf system, located less than 20 light years from Sol in the Alpha Quadrant. This system was the site of the historic Battle of Wolf 359. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds", "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II")
On several occasions in 2364, viewscreen readouts aboard the USS Enterprise-D showed the location of Wolf 359, in the form of charts from the Enterprise-D library computer. (TNG: "The Naked Now", "The Last Outpost", "Conspiracy")
Wolf 359 appeared in the starchart Data and Picard were studying in Stellar Cartography in 2371. (Star Trek Generations, display graphic)
Battle of Wolf 359Edit
- Main article: Battle of Wolf 359
Wolf 359 was the site of the first large-scale engagement between Starfleet and the Borg. In 2367, a fleet of forty ships under the command of Admiral Hanson engaged a Borg cube commanded by Locutus at the Battle of Wolf 359. Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise-D had been assimilated by the Borg, and as Locutus, unwillingly provided them with a decisive advantage through his knowledge of Starfleet technology and tactics. This led to the Federation fleet, tasked with preventing the advance of the Borg to Earth, being quickly overwhelmed and utterly destroyed. Of the forty vessels that engaged the Borg cube, thirty-nine were destroyed, resulting in approximately eleven thousand deaths. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II")
The Enterprise-D arrived late to the scene of the battle at Wolf 359 only to find the wreckage and debris of the starships destroyed by the Borg. Among the ships lost at Wolf 359 were the USS Melbourne, command of which had been offered to Commander William T. Riker, and which he had declined. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II") Also lost was the USS Saratoga, on which then Lt. Commander Benjamin Sisko was serving. Sisko lost his wife Jennifer in the destruction of the Saratoga, and Sisko long blamed and disliked Picard for his role in her death. (DS9: "Emissary")
Background informationEdit
The location of Wolf 359 was depicted in the chart naming stars within 20 light years of Sol. The chart was drawn by Rick Sternbach for the Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology in the late 1970s. Found on page 77, this chart showed Earth commercial and exploration routes after the use of warp drive began. Wolf 359 was located in the same general area as Alpha Centauri, Sol and, Sirius. This area of space was identified in "The Explored Galaxy" star chart as being between the Tholian Assembly and Romulus. Both were identified in DS9: "Call to Arms" as being located in the Alpha Quadrant.
According to Star Trek: Star Charts (Page 45), Wolf 359 was located in the Beta Quadrant. Wolf 359 was a M class star with a magnitude of +9.
In non-canon sources, comics of the DC TNG volume 2 series mention Wolf 359 was maintained as a wreckyard of the doomed ships, as depicted in the stories "The Worst of Both Worlds, Part I!" and again in "And Death Shall Have No Dominion". Star Trek Online also depicted such a memorial.
External linksEdit
- Wolf 359 at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
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CLAS holds Sabbatical Showcase
Posted on April 04, 2014
Nearly 40 faculty members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences showcased their research and creative projects during a Sabbatical Showcase April 1 in the Kirkhof Center.
The event allows engagement and conversation about exciting new work by colleagues from the many diverse areas within the college. Among the presenters were William Levitan, of Classics, who explored ancient Greek musical practice; Peimin Ni, of Philosophy, whose new translation of Confucius' Analects provides extensive indexes and annotations; and Vandana Pednekar-Magal, partnering with Keith Oppenheim, both of the School of Communications, whose documentary film explores media consumption and usage in transnational/diasporic communities.
Three faculty members were honored with 2014 CLAS Service Awards. Mark Staves, professor of cell and molecular biology, received the Annual Faculty Service Award; Gary Stark, professor of history and associate dean of CLAS faculty, received the Lifetime Faculty Service Award; and Jo Ann Litton, senior academic advisor, received the Administrative and Professional Service Award.
Dean Frederick Antczak's formal remarks at the event focused on a theme of gratitude, noting the 10th anniversary of the college and his position as dean, and how fortunate they all are to be working at Grand Valley.
"I have always wanted Grand Valley to be the kind of place where every person could soar just as high as their interests and abilities allow," said Antczak. "Each one of you has contributed to advancing something larger than yourself, your department, your students and your discipline."


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This week we bid farewell to Sarah Sze's Still Life with Path (Model for Habitat), the intricate sculpture flanking the High Line's pathway at West 21st Street.
Emerging from the plants on the High Line near West 21st Street is an art installation that has captured the imagination of visitors. It is a sculpture by New York-based artist Sarah Sze called Still Life with Path (Model for Habitat), and it was commissioned by High Line Art, our public art program that invites artists to think of creative ways to engage with the uniqueness of the architecture and design of the High Line and to foster a productive dialogue with the surrounding neighborhood and urban landscape.
Sarah's sculpture consists of interconnected elements that merge seamlessly to create visual interest and a resting place for birds and butterflies at the High Line, while also complimenting our view of the cityscape. Since its debut last June, Sarah's sculpture has quickly become a favorite feature at the High Line, attracting compliments from visitors and a great deal of public acclaim, including media coverage in the The New Yorker and a special award from the US Art Critics Association.
But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Like other artworks commissioned by High Line Art, Sarah's sculpture is a temporary installation. The work will be on view through Thursday, June 7, and while we are sad to see her sculpture go, our ever-changing art program means there is always a surprise at the High Line, a reason to come back to see something new.
We will miss stocking the feeders with seeds and fruit and observing the park's wildlife gather on the artwork throughout the seasons. Those who are worried about the feeding and nesting opportunities for birds can rest assured there will be no negative impact. While Sarah's sculpture did provide feeding perches with seeds, there are many different varieties of berries on the High Line for birds to enjoy, as well as insects and nesting opportunities all along the park. Learn more about the birds at the High Line.
Stop by to see the artwork one last time, and watch this video to listen to Sarah talk about her work.
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After encountering pressure from reporters and members of the public, the Sullivan County Legislature scheduled another round of presentations by the two nonprofit organizations who are vying for the contract to promote tourism in the county. The presentations are scheduled for October 30 at 10 a.m. at the government center in Monticello and will be open to the press and public. The contract comes with some $500,000 in room tax revenue.
It is usually the case that when a significant request for proposals (RFP) is considered by county lawmakers, the press and public are able to see a presentation by the interested organizations, even though financial details are often withheld.
In this case the two organizations are the Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA), which has had the tourism promotion contract for about 10 years, and the Sullivan County Tourism and Promotion (SCTP), which was formed late last year. On October 18, the legislators heard oral presentations from both, but the press and public were barred from attending.
SCVA is well-known in the area and presents a monthly presentation before the legislature on its activities. Little is known about SCTP; an Internet search turns up no website for the organization. Previously, county officials were not releasing any information about the RFPs, such as the names of the individuals connected to them. When it was revealed that the SCTP was pursuing the contract in January, the names of three prominent Democrats were associated with it but, because of the secrecy, it is not clear if those people are listed on the RFP.
In response to a question about why the legislature was considering the matter in secret, county manager David Fanslau said that the applicable law allows it. He wrote "an executive session is permitted to protect the financial history of a particular person or corporation. The RFP incorporates a requirement to detail the financial stability and capacity of the responders to perform the required services."
Tourism is one of the top two industries in the county, and SCVA has nearly 300 members who pay varying amounts of dues, with the typical membership costing about $100 per year. One of those members appeared at the monthly county meeting on the same day as the oral presentations to support SCVA during the public comment period.
Norman Duttweiler, the producing director of the Forestburgh Playhouse and a member of the SCVA board, said nearly all of the 300 members agree that SCVA is important to the economic success of tourism in the county. He said, "Not renewing the contract of this tourism agency, with a long proven record of success, strikes me as incomprehensible at best and reprehensible at worst."


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Country Captain Chicken
2 tablespoons each olive oil and butter
2 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flower
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/5 cup plain bread crumbs
Pinch each of salt and pepper
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 small tomato, diced
2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
Juice of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Mix the flour, cheese and crumbs together. Add the salt and pepper with the chicken and coat the chicken with the mixture.
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MONTPELIER Muriel S. Gray, 98, of Montpelier, passed away Feb. 18, 2013, at Rowan Court Nursing Home, after a brief illness.
Born Nov. 11, 1914, in New Jersey, she was the daughter of Clement and Ann (Fleischmann) Sees. Moving to Vermont at an early age, she grew up in the Barnard-Woodstock area.
Muriel married Harold Gray March 14, 1937. They moved to Montpelier in 1941.
Muriel worked for many years as a waitress at the Lobster Pot Restaurant, retiring in 1999 at the age of 75.
She is survived by a daughter, Joan Garcia, and her husband, Lynn; grandsons Christopher and his wife, Heather, of Rochester, N.Y., and L. Scott, of San Francisco; great-grandchildren Nicole and Grayson; and several nieces and a nephew.
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Fudgy coconut brownies
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal358
- fat21g
- saturates13g
- carbs43g
- sugars35g
- fibre2g
- protein3g
- salt0.39g
- 100g cocoa
- 250g butter
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
- 500g golden caster sugar
- 4 egg, beaten
The ultimate convenience food, eggs are powerhouses of nutrition, packed with protein and a…
- 100g self-raising flour
- 100g desiccated coconut
- icing sugar, to dust (optional)
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line the base of a 21cm square tin with baking parchment. Put the cocoa, butter and sugar in your largest saucepan and gently melt, stirring so the mixture doesn't catch. When the cocoa mixture is melted and combined, cool slightly, then stir in the eggs, little by little, followed by the flour and coconut.
Tip into the tin and bake for 45 mins on a middle shelf – check after 30 mins and cover with another piece of baking parchment if the crust is browning too much. Cool in the tin, then carefully lift out and cut into squares.
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Perfect brownies! No one ever believes me when i say how easy these are to make. They vanish very quickly when cooked! My husband doesnt like coconut so isnt a fan however my brother in law who also doesnt like coconut loved these and didn't know it was in there until I told him. I wouldnt change anything about this recipe. Yes they are very indulgent but then have them as a treat!
Think I'm missing something here. Only used 100g of sugar as thought 500g was a bit much. I've tried other brownie recipes and absolutely loved the redults (the peanut butter one and the 'best ever brownies' on here) I was a tad disappointed but my partner thinks they taste great. Will stick to the other recipes.
Made these today... So easy to make and absolutely delicious. My batch didn't require the full 45 minutes but that could be down to my oven- it can get hot really quickly. I also substituted the golden caster sugar for dark muscovado sugar. I will definitely make these again, and probably add different ingredients to the mixture.
I've never made brownies before so can't compare with other recipes but these went down well with my chocolate cake indifferent husband and coconut hating son. I did add about 100g of halved glacé cherries, just because I thought they would work with the chocolate and coconut, I put them in the pan when I was doing the cocoa mix but when I try again I would probably add them at the end as though you got the cherry taste and texture you couldn't really see them.
So nommy!!! Well done Sarah Cook! My husband is currently sitting beside me gobbling up offcuts from these gorgeous brownies.
In my oven they required slightly less time, more like 35-40 mins. I will DEFINITELY be making them again - they also work out cheaper than brownies with large quantities of chocolate in.....another bonus!
Wow these were amazing! I have NEVER been able to make brownies, always over cooking them but I've made these twice now and both times were wonderful! I switched out the golden caster for light muscovado and they were still really good. I also added a little extra coconut and they took longer to bake in my oven - about 55 mins. Highly recommended!
I made these this morning and used half dark brown sugar and half white caster sugar as I didn't have golden caster sugar. I also added some coconut essence. They are a real hit with my chocolate / coconut - loving husband. They are very dense and yummy! I will definitely make them again. I wonder what they would be like if I used ground hazelnuts instead of coconut?
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I've made these around 7 or 8 times and have always turned out perfect in terms of taste/texture, but mine have been a bit gooey in the middle - I normally cook for about 50 mins but once they've cooled, they're fine as they set a bit but mine also sink. I also use a 20cm square tin but I know the recipe asks for that additional 1cm!


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Bitches come a dime a dozen
I fuck them sisters cousins
It's a revolvin' door, pussy goin', pussy comin'
And when they go to you it's come back to me with money
I tell her put them shoes on and keep my paper runnin'
I put my mack down, just like a g supposed to
And if she don't come home wit it then she sleepin' ova
I got em creepin' over we doin' dinner soda
I like the Ameries you can have them Omarosas
Them niggas down below us, baby we up and over
I'm tryin' to get inside that thing that sit between ya shoulders
I'm talkin' large totals, I'm talkin' large motives
I'm talkin' burnin' rubber, that melted parelli odor
I'm hoppin' out a Lotus, you lookin' at my bitch?
You wanna holla, you can holla take her on a trip
But when the deed done, you gotta send her back
[Verse 2: Lil Wayne]
I got a bitch in the back, got a ho in the front
Got purp in the dutch, got purp in the cup
I tell her, "Get your money ho or just stop breathin'"
Cause if it ain't about that dough it ain't about me neither
See a gangsta like myself I get that paper and pussy
Then at once I make that pussy bring that paper straight to me
Bitch, you lookin' at a real pimp ask my old hoes
And they'll tell ya no remote, I control hoes
I'm a hold on give ya that game mama
If he ain't payin' then he shouldn't be playin', I'm sayin'
Broke niggas only make jokes nigga
I make more then I can fit in this quote nigga
Unquote come sun-soak with me bitch
Fly you down here and put you on some south beach shit
And if you smile at my bitch, I'll make her smile back
[Verse 3: Remy Ma]
See that other chick asked that, she said, "Where the cash at?"
Rem said, "Where the paper, plastic, product, and where the stash at?
Where the keys to the whip and crib and where the address at?"
That bitch that be hidin shit in her ass crack
Niggas don't fuckin' call me baby like I'm related to Weezy
Some of 'em call me swag, none of them call me easy
I got done fuckin' a man now this bird is callin' me screamin'
Chicken wait, bitches I be fryin' they just call me greasy
See I know he gotta main but I'm cool bein' the other one
Cause he can't get tight, when he hear I pimped anotha one
I dont fall in love with them
Cum and then I'm done with them
Most they get from me, is wet pussy and some bubble gum
But, this one dude had me laughin'
If it's just one thing I can't stand it's a baggy magnum
Would've thought somebody threw me a camera
The way I caught a flashback
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Catholic leaders reflect on meetings with Pope Benedict XVI
As leader of the La Crosse Diocese, Bishop William Callahan is still trying to live up to the words of Pope Benedict XVI.
"He told me you'll be a good apostle and I was touched deeply and still am," said Callahan, who met the pope in 2007 when he promoted to bishop.
Like many people, Callahan is surprised by the pope's decision but says it reflects his character.
"You look at having a job, obtaining the influence, the power, the authority, all of that stuff (that he has), how do you give all of that up," said Callahan. "You give that up when you have an understanding that it's not yours to begin with."
"He really is a gentle person. He knows the faith and church tradition inside out," said Msgr. Michael Gorman, moderator of the curia for the La Crosse Diocese.
Gorman had a chance to study under the pope back in the mid 1980's when he was situated in Rome. Pope Benedict XVI was then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.
Ratzinger's legacy will likely be his work as a theologian and teacher, said Gorman.
"I was just so impressed that without any hesitation at all, speaking in his non-native language, he gave very direct and complete answers. (He was) just a great teacher," he added.
There's no question the pope faced many challengers during his tenure, including the on-going priest sex abuse scandal and a declining number of Catholic worshippers around the world.
Callahan and Gorman, however, say his decision to step down is just the opposite of failure.
"Because he's putting the good of the church above all else," said Gorman.
"I think that takes profound courage and incredible humility," said Callahan.
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Since 1963, Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Costa Rica in a variety of projects including health, education, environment, agriculture, small business development, and youth development. During Peace Corps' history in Costa Rica, its projects have changed to respond and adapt to the needs and challenges of Costa Rica and its people.
In many respects, Costa Rica has attained impressive levels of social and economic development, manifesting a high level of material progress. However, under this surface, growing social ills threaten to diminish the country's gains in education, democracy, and healthcare. Peace Corps' presence in Costa Rica focuses on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations throughout the country strengthening agencies and communities to serve these populations.
Costa Rica has three projects functioning at this time, rural community development, children, youth, and families, and micro enterprise development. The youth project aims to increase educational and training opportunities for youth, youth organizations, and community volunteers by strengthening the institutional capacity and community outreach of Costa Rica's Ministry of Child Welfare, PANI (Patronato Nacional de la Infancia). The rural community development project focuses on: organizational strengthening of local associations, development committees and other groups; increasing economic opportunities in the rural areas, especially for women's groups and rural youth; on educational enrichment activities with children, youth and adults in collaboration with the National Office of Community Development.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Costa Rica
Since 1963, more than 2,200 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Costa Rica in a variety of projects in the areas of health, education, the environment, community development, agriculture, small business development, and youth development. Throughout the program's existence in Costa Rica, Volunteers have been consistently well received by the Costa Rican people and local counterpart agencies.
The children, youth, and families project was the primary sector of the Peace Corps/Costa Rica program from 1998 through 2002. In 2003, a second project in rural community development began; it focuses on the poorest rural communities in the country. And now in 2005, we are opening a third project in the area of micro-enterprise development to address the needs of a mostly rural population.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles
Main article: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles in Costa Rica
Currently, there are Volunteers in all parts of the country: the Central Valley, Limón on the Caribbean coast, Puntarenas on the Pacific coast, as far north as Los Chiles near the Nicaraguan border, and as far south as Paso Canoas on the Panama border. While sites vary in size, climate, and distance to downtown San José (from 20 minutes to eight hours by bus), each has been preselected by the Peace Corps in consultation with relevant host country agencies as being a community where a Volunteer will find plenty of work opportunities and support.
Volunteers in the children, youth, and families project live in urban, semi-urban, or rural communities. While Volunteers in the community development and micro-enterprise development projects will live in rural/semi-rural communities. Volunteers in urban sites usually have access via a short bus ride to services such as banks, post offices, and hospitals. Volunteers in more rural areas have to take a longer bus ride to the nearest large town to mail letters or cash checks. Some sites are converted squatter settlements made up of a combination of tin and wood shacks, but most sites have recently built two- or three-room cement block buildings with corrugated steel roofs. All Volunteer houses have cold running water and electricity, and most have phones. In all communities, you will find a church, a school, and general stores (pulperías) that sell staples such as rice, black beans, tuna, soap, soft drinks, and snack food.
During training, you will live with a family selected by the training staff in one of several training communities. During your first year of service, you are also required to live with a family in your assigned community. This promotes your integration into the community, increases your language skills, and helps ensure your safety. The families are recommended by community leaders and approved by your program manager. Requests to live independently during the second year are approved on a case-by-case basis.
The family you stay with, which is likely to include children, will probably have a home modest in size and comfort. While the Peace Corps requests that Volunteers be given their own room, you may find that its walls do not reach the ceiling or are very thin. It is important to remember that the concept of individual space in Costa Rica is different from that in America. While some Volunteers find living with a family frustrating at times, they also concede that it is an enriching way to experience a new culture and develop an awareness of its values.
While you will find most Costa Rican people to be kind and good, communities also have members with a variety of problems, including substance abuse and alcoholism, low income, single parenthood, child abuse, high unemployment, and delinquency. Therefore your safety is of major concern, and you will have to adjust and conform to different norms of behavior and take continual precautions to maximize your safety. (The Health Care and Safety chapter provides more information on this important issue.)
Main article: Training in Costa Rica
Pre-service training, which follows a community-based training model, lasts for 11 weeks. Training communities are selected based on whether they meet certain safety and health requirements and allow trainees to carry out activities that help prepare them for their work. Approximately three to five trainees are placed in each of several communities around the capital city, San José, where they live with a host family. A language and cultural facilitator works closely with each group of trainees, providing formal language classes in trainees' homes or in another suitable space in the community and practice-based instruction outside of the classroom. Advanced or native Spanish speakers participate in an alternative program that accommodates their particular needs.
All trainees are assigned integrated training activities, to be completed independently or with assistance from the language and cultural facilitators or members of the community. Trainees are responsible for scheduling the activities and determining what kind of support and resources they need in order to complete them. This neighborhood-based, experiential training is complemented by classroom-based technical, cultural, and health and safety training. On Fridays and some Saturdays, all trainees and staff meet at the Peace Corps office for seminars on the particular training "theme" that serves as a framework for determining weekly activities and as a guide for language instruction.
The training program include a group field trip to observe functioning projects, a visit to a Volunteer's site, and one trip to trainees' future sites, during which trainees begin planning for their future assignments.
Your Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health Care and Safety in Costa Rica
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Costa Rica maintains a health unit with a full-time medical officer, who takes care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Medical services may include hospitalization at authorized facilities that are located in the capital city. If you become seriously ill or the resources in-country are insufficient, the Office of Medical Services at Peace Corps headquarters may decide to medically evacuate you to the United States for further care or treatment.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Costa Rica.
Outside of Costa Rica's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Costa Rica are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
To ease the transition and adapt to life in Costa Rica, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You will need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps staff will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during your pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
- Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Male Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Frequently Asked questions
Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Costa Rica
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Costa Rica?
- What is the electric current in Costa Rica?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for Costa Rican friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- Can I call home from Costa Rica?
- Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Packing List
Main article: Packing List for Costa Rica
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Costa Rica and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always purchase some things locally and have other things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 80-pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Costa Rica.
- General Clothing
- Shoes
- Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- Peace Corps does not provide for these items
- Miscellaneous
- Items You Do Not Need to Bring
Peace Corps News
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The following is automatic RSS feed of Peace Corps news for this country.
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Country Fund
Contributions made to the Costa Rica Country Fund will support Volunteers and their community partners with Children, Youth and Family; Community Economic Development; and Rural Community Development projects. The types of projects for which Volunteers and their communities solicit vary based on the unique needs and priorities of their communities. Common Costa Rica projects include: sports development camps and equipment, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention workshops, public infrastructure development including clinics and school playgrounds, classrooms, sports fields, libraries, and computer labs; and capacity building activities that develop knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas: youth development, gender empowerment, business, fine arts, performing arts, music, English, information and communications technology, and life skills.


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|Abstract: GIPSA is proposing to amend an existing weighing regulation under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 concerning Purchases, Sales, Acquisitions, Payments, and Settlements to be Made on Actual Weights. The proposed amendment to the current regulation would clarify that actual weight must be used for weighing livestock and poultry for purchases, sales, acquisitions, payments, and settlements. The proposed amendment would remove references to specific types of regulated entities and thus clarify that the regulation applies to types of transactions regardless of what type of party is performing the transaction. The current regulation requires that any adjustments to the actual weight of livestock and live poultry must be full and accurately explained. The proposed amendment would extend that requirement to adjustments to the weight of unused feed. We propose removing current language allowing for the use of "reasonably determined" estimated weight rather than actual weight. This would make this regulation consistent with other regulations issued under the P&S Act, which do not allow "reasonably determined" weight.
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Markit eyes exchanges for chat tool
Markit is in talks about adding stock exchanges and clearing houses to the growing number of large financial institutions backing its fledgling messaging network.
The London-based data group launched its Markit Collaboration Services messaging initiative last October in partnership with Thomson Reuters and nine banks including JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Citigroup.
Earlier this month US investment bank Jefferies became the latest big-name to confirm it will join the network, which allows employees from partner organisations to chat with each other and share information regardless of their underlying messaging platform.
Andrew Eisen, head of collaboration services at Markit, said the group was now in discussions with "exchanges, clearing houses, vendors and other brokers" about joining the network.
"We want this to be a cross-industry network for the financial services industry, allowing users to exchange ideas and information with colleagues from across clients, vendors and other market participants," he added.
Meanwhile, Rick McVey, chief executive of electronic fixed income operator MarketAxess, which has not been approached by Markit, said the firm would be "very interested" in joining the network.
Financial institutions have sharpened their focus on the chat tools used by their staff in the wake of the Libor scandal and more recent probes by regulators into the rigging of FX markets. Investigations in the US and UK have thrown up examples of traders and brokers at some of the world's largest banks using chat rooms to discuss and coordinate efforts to rig interest-rate benchmarks.
Eisen said: "There is a big regulatory focus on messaging services and we have adopted industry standard auditable measures for data transferred across the platform."
Markit Collaboration Services provides one of the first central people directories for the financial markets, enabling users to manage their contacts across the industry. This allows users to see other people's availability, send instant messages, use video and chat rooms, and send documents securely.
Eisen said the directory feature could be extended in numerous ways, including through the adoption of identity management functions. These could be used to prevent users from opening a chat with certain other members of the network around sensitive issues such as Libor, he said.
The service has been viewed as a challenger to the chat tool offered by Bloomberg through its terminal service, which has over 300,000 subscribers. Bloomberg did not respond to requests for comment.
Dow Jones & Co, publisher of The Wall Street Journal and Financial News, competes with Bloomberg in selling financial news and data.
In early August it emerged that a bank consortium led by Goldman Sachs – and including JP Morgan, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and HSBC – was considering a move to invest as much as $50 million in instant-messaging software developer Perzo. In July it was reported that Goldman Sachs was also developing a chat tool called Symphony with other banks.


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You may contact the Admissions Office of the General Theological Seminary by the following means:
Mailing Address:
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Attn: Admissions
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Telephone: 212-243-5150
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Is the Graduate Record Exam required for admission?
The GRE is required only when applying for Doctoral Study.
If I am in interested in ordained ministry, which degree programs should I be considering?
Typically the Master of Divinity degree is completed by students pursuing ordained ministry. When an M.Div. has already been completed and your ecclesiastical authority is requiring further study, one of the following one year programs is completed – The Diploma in Anglican Studies or the Master of Sacred Theology.
If I am interested in pursuing Lay Leadership in my faith community, which degree programs should I be considering?
The Master of Arts degree program and the Certificate program are the most commonly pursued by people who are feeling called to non-ordained ministry, although it is certainly possible to complete the Master of Divinity degree program as a non-ordination track student.
My interests are primarily academic. Which degree programs should I be considering?
General does boast a fine doctoral program, the ThD. Most students who are considering this degree program and are feeling called to an academic vocation in theological studies first complete the Master of Arts program. Those applicants who have already complete a masters degree and are seeking an advanced degree, either as an end to itself or in preparation for doctoral work, will complete Master in Sacred Theology program.
Can I take a class as non-degree student?
Absolutely. Every year General welcomes between 75 and 100 General Learners who take classes as part-time non-degree students.
Is postulancy required for the Master of Divinity program?
If you are interested in ordination in the Episcopal church, postulancy or permission from the bishop and involvement in the diocesan discernment process is required.
If ordination is not desired, but the prospective student wants to earn an Master of Divinity, is that possible?
Yes. Often a prospective student is interested in an academic vocation and completes the Master of Divinity before moving toward the doctoral program. However, the Master of Arts program can serve the same purpose.
Is a bachelors degree required for the Master of Divinity program?
Yes. However, if a student is only deficient by a few credits (to be defined by the Admissions Committee) from completing the bachelors degree, he/she may begin as a Full-time Non-degree student, with all earned credits transferring (once the student has been accepted) to the Master of Divinity program.
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