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After a short walk in the brisk cold, we found ourselves at the Cabaret & Studio Juste Pour Rire ("Just For Laughs"), where the night's showcase would unfold. Sets alternated between two stages in the complex, separated by interludes of five minutes. Much like South by Southwest, which has often been described as a musical version of speed dating, M For Montréal can feel like an event geared toward the attention span impaired. A band performs a handful of songs, you walk a few feet and five minutes later, another band is set in front of you. As you might imagine, this approach has its upsides as well as its drawbacks. If you're stuck watching an act that doesn't particularly move you, you've usually only got a few more songs to sit through. However, if you really like a band, you've got to deal with the fact that you'll only get to see them play for a few more minutes at most.
First up was Chinatown, a five-piece from the French-speaking side of town. While it's said that their music combines the French pop of the '60s with the indie pop of today, to my ears, Chinatown just sounded like a sub par, Francophone bar band. If I was forced to tell you two interesting things about this band I would mention that:
1.) That singer kind of looks like Ewan McGregor, doesn't he?
2.) Their guitarist looks, dresses and acts a bit like Joe Perry from Aerosmith. Can't say he solos like him, though.


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Apple's iPad Doesn't Confuse Holiday Shoppers
From 2011, a Research in Motion (RIMM) television commercial promoting the BlackBerry Curve smartphone.
I first saw that commercial while watching a hockey game on Canadian television. For as hard as I was hammering RIM at the time, I had to give the company credit. As nothing more than a TV spot, that was a damn good piece of marketing. However, as a TV spot designed to sell BlackBerries, it was nothing short of an embarrassment.
You walked away from that 30 seconds with one of two reactions: Where can I get one of those glow-in-the-dark bikes or those fixed gear-riding urban slicks would be iMessaging on Apple (AAPL) iPhones if that was real.
As it attempts to brand its Surface tablet, Microsoft (MSFT) commits an equally-as-ugly sin.
Both RIM and Microsoft attempt to make the uncool appear cool, not through organic channels such as brisk consumer adoption and viral word of mouth, but via manufactured attempts. The Microsoft commercial feels like a summer hijinks movie starring Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. And, the whole schoolgirls thing is just downright creepy.
Both pieces of marketing go after Apple in the consumer space. And, even worse, they do it along the lines of cool. Research in Motion and Microsoft cannot beat Apple in a game of cool. Not in 2011.
Not in 2012.
Not in 2013.
It cannot and absolutely will not happen.
RIM should shoot its commercials from the business class section of an airplane focusing on QWERTY's ease of use.
And Microsoft should promo its tablet from a boardroom featuring nothing but Office and some corporate suit taking his Surface home at night so his geek teenager can integrate it with xBox.
It's not possible for the consumer to follow what RIM and Microsoft tried/try to sell them. It's like trying to sell Depends or Metamucil as hip, vibrant products.
No, you sell them on graphic and straightforward explanations of what they can do for very specific types of customers.
That's where Google (GOOG) , America's advertising company, finally hit the jackpot with a good advertisement!
While TheStreet contributor Anton Wahlman has spent the last month spewing love at Google's new $249 Chromebook, I have directed equal parts "hate" its way .
I just can't get with attempts to challenge Apple on price.
Microsoft slaps a premium price on a flimsy product. I played with a Surface tablet this past weekend and the weekend before. It feels like a piece of not-all-that-hard plastic. The keyboard clumsily clicks to the touchscreen like frayed pieces of cardboard fit together to form a forest scene in a dusty old puzzle.
And while Google competes on price, at least it doesn't attempt to pass Chromebook off as something it's not.

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LISPOP launches SPSS Training Video Series
Oct 23/12
LISPOP associates Andrea Perrella and Jason Roy have launched a new training video series that demonstrates how to use SPSS to analyze data. This series, which is open to the public through the LISPOP website, currently contains two videos introducing viewers to SPSS and how to recode data. Future videos will demonstrate a variety of other statistical techniques. Check out the video series here or here.
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Roberts qualifies for CNFR rodeo
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University senior Kyle Roberts teamed with Jake Cobb of Weatherford (Texas) College to place second in the team roping average, after splitting first and second in the first go with a time of 5.9 seconds and winning the short go at 9.3 seconds in the Tarleton State Rodeo over the weekend.
That effort gave Roberts and Cobb the Southwest Region team roping championship and qualified them for the College National Finals Rodeo, scheduled for mid-June in Casper, Wyo. ENMU's men finished fourth as a team in the event.
Other results for the Greyhounds included junior Jacob Gerentz, third in the average at 11.2 seconds in steer wrestling after splitting first and second in the short go at 4.7 seconds, and sophomore Rankin Lindsey, second in the first go, fourth in the short go and fourth in the average in bull riding.
LSC honors Harris in track
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University junior Kyle Harris was selected the Lone Star Conference's male field athlete of the week for his performance in last week's Drake Relays at Des Moines, Iowa.
Harris was 16th in men's triple jump, going 48-8 1/2 in rainy, windy, chilly conditions. Harris wqas already a provisional qualifier for the NCAA Division II nationals with his performance at the University of New Mexico's Tailwind Invitational earlier this month.
Also at the event, junior Richard Kogo ran a school-record time of 32 minutes, 35.22 seconds in the 10,000.
ENMU finishes third, fifth in javelin
AUSTIN, Texas — Sophomore Daniel Draper placed third at 188 feet, 9.35 inches while junior Steven Aragon was fifth at 185-8.74 during the Texas Twilight Open track meet earlier this month.
Junior Jeremy Thompson placed ninth for the Greyhounds in the 400, posting a time of 48.78 seconds.
ENMU squads are slated to conclude the regular season today in a meet at Abilene Christian.


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A motorcycle workbench is a work stand or table that is normally fixed to a
This workbench is built to hold your motorcycle up in the air so that you can
work on it without having to crawl around on the ground while performing routine maintenance.
If you have ever owned a motorcycle before, then you know how much of a hassle
it can be to try to do work on it while it is sitting on the ground. This is both tiresome, and can
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Having to lay on the ground like that while holding your hands up in the air can
really do a 'number' on you, which is why a lot of people who use a motorcycle workbench now
say that they will never be without one!
A motorcycle work bench is usually made of a sturdy type of steel, and can either be electric or
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We are excited, are you?
Lady Gaga has announced on the Jay Leno show that she is bringing her tour, The Monster Ball, to TV. She is set to have her first HBO special broadcast sometime this spring. Exciting news for everyone who hasn't seen her live yet, like us.
Lady GaGa's collaborative effort with Beyonce on her single "Video Phone" will be out today, November 5th. So, at anytime expect an early leak or the official debut. It's supposed to be some sort of remix that incorporates Lady GaGa in the mix of a song that, really, is not that great. This is exchange for a cameo on GaGa's The Fame Monster called "Telephone," which is the only song prodiced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. I Am… Lady Fierce!


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Victor Talking Machine Company, Type P
SEE ALSO: Our listings of Victor Talking Machines for sale.
BACK TO: Victor model identification and pictures.
There are at least three distinct versions of this machine, not including one example which has turned up with rounded corners. The smallest version of the P is listed separately in this identification guide. The oxidized copper finish was popular on other household items as well as talking machines. Although other phonographs such as the Standard Talking Machine Styles A and X were commonly given away as premiums, Victor did not like to give its products away for free, feeling that it diminished the perceived quality of the product, and the Victor P lasted for only around four years. In later years Victor's Zonophone brand, whose Victor origin was not publicized, would be offered as a lower priced alternative to the Victor line.


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One hot topic at Thursday's Housing Authority meeting was furnaces — pun intended. Specifically, officials declared the terminology used in an invitation to bid for heating and cooling systems was unclear. They said bidders were unsure whether they had to use brand name units or just those compatible with the brand name. Hence, the authority chose to reject the bids and rebid the furnace project under clearer terms.
Another growing concern was a separate housing authority to be created for the major renovation project going on in Five Mile Park, officials said. Although the subject was presented at length by Housing Authority Director Robert Pacheco, officials decided to postpone any decisions until they had proper legal representation.


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SEI researchers play key role in European environmental footprint tool
SEI launches a new online tool for analysing ecological footprints in the European Union. SEI scientists played a key role in developing this unique tool for mapping ecological carbon and water footprint data across all 27 EU member states.
The Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York is one of eight partners in the One Planet Economy Network Europe project which has received €1.5million from the European Commission's FP7 funding stream. The two-year project has carried out evidence gathering, software tool design and network dialogue activities to explore how national and EU government level policy makers can understand the effects of policies – or the lack of them – on the environment, in order to facilitate responsible decision making.
The new online tool can be used to help inform policy decisions in key areas for delivering the Flagship Initiative for a Resource-efficient Europe under the Europe 2020 Strategy. The EU Resource and Energy Analysis Programme Application (EUREAPA) aims to assist NGOs and academics in their work to monitor and lower environmental impact. It is based on the integration of the Footprint Family of indicators with an economic model to demonstrate the impact of the EU's trade on the environment.
"Users of EUREAPA will gain an understanding of how the total consumption of goods and services by citizens within the EU has an impact on global carbon emissions, land and water use. Users can also develop scenarios to explore options to mitigate against these impacts", says Dr Chris West from the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York.
The One Planet Economy Network Europe project has also released a report describing the findings of the development of four One Planet Economy future scenarios. These are designed to support policy makers in transforming Europe into a One Planet Economy by the year 2050. They present both an illustration of life in Europe in 2050 and the policy settings necessary to support this transition under different assumptions about the future.
"The EUREAPA tool represents the culmination of a lot of hard work by the partners in the One Planet Economy Network Europe project, including a significant contribution from researchers at the Stockholm Environment Institute. As a group we are excited to make this data and scenario modelling tool freely available, and look forward to its continued use in exploring a transition to a One Planet Economy by 2050," Chris West continues.
"This is a fantastic online tool to help policymakers, NGOs and academics understand the impacts of our consumption patterns on the environment. We hope this will make it easier to evaluate the effect of different policy scenarios in inherently complex areas before bringing them into effect," says Rachel Brown, programme manager at WWF-UK.
The eight partners in the One Planet Economy Network Europe project are: Ecologic Institute, Global Footprint Network, Institute for European Environmental Policy, Sustainable Europe Research Institute, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York and WWF UK.
The research has received funding from the European Community's 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7/2007-2013) under grant agreement N° 227065. The contents of this press release are the responsibility of the One Planet Economy Network and the Stockholm Environment Institute and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.
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Study issues surrounding proposals to change or eliminate certain
county offices, including safeguards for the voters and officials
of county governments and the efficiency and cost effectiveness
of the procedures.
During the 74th Legislature, the County Affairs Committee received
seven bills proposing the abolition of various constitutionally
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'Justified' Recap: 'Kin'
Colt visits Sheriff Shelby (Jim Beaver) in his hunt for Ella Mae. He's sure that she was picked up by a sheriff's deputy, but Shelby doesn't have any evidence of that. Colt goes back to Boyd and lies, saying that he did kill Ella Mae as planned, but Boyd knows he's not being truthful. He gets half a reprieve, though, as Wynn Duffy arrives at the bar for another chat, much to Johnny's (David Meunier) dislike.
After rebuffing Boyd's offers of partnership previously, Duffy is suddenly much more amenable, and Boyd wants to know why. "I need you to help me find someone," Duffy tells him. Never mind the gun sitting alone on the table between them which just so happens to be pointed his way.
Raylan arrives in Harlan County and meets Constable Bob (Patton Oswalt), who has the girl who stole Raylan's car in the season premiere sitting in the back seat of his cruiser. Why is she there? Raylan still wants to know who told her that the diplomatic bag was hiding in the wall of the Givens home. "Josiah sent us," she finally admits, referring to her stepfather, Josiah Cairn. The name rings a bell with Raylan, and not in a good way.
Josiah (Gerald McRaney) is a less than reputable guy who tells Raylan he's retired from his life of crime, despite the fact that he's wearing an ankle bracelet. "How about you and me go for a drive?" says Raylan, who handcuffs the old man to the passenger door of his Lincoln, and drags him along until Josiah decides to cooperate. He finally tells Raylan that Drew Thompson is "with the hill people." Well, that's a unique way to get information.
Satisfied, Raylan lets Josiah's stepdaughter go - she leaves with her middle finger in the air - and stops to snag a Polaroid from one of his old family albums before hitting the road. Bob doesn't think he'll come back.
At least our hero has help, in the form of Tim Gutterson. "If I ain't back by nightfall, call in some of those Ranger friends of yours," Raylan tells his colleague, before heading off on foot to parts unknown.
Johnny comes looking for Ava, who's packing up Ella Mae's personal effects from her trailer. Johnny asks if Boyd told her anything about his working for Duffy. "Now he's got Boyd running around and doing his errands," Johnny says skeptically. Ava's faith in Boyd, however, is unwavering.
Raylan wanders through the woods, and stops when he realizes that he has several guys pointing guns at him from behind trees. They throw a bag over his head and haul him into a shed where he finds...Boyd. Yep, they're stuck with each other.


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Hotel Photovoltaic Solar Panels
Photovoltaic Solar Panels
The term photovoltaic refers to the effect displayed by the semiconductors that are used to manufacture solar cells. The photovoltaic effect causes the semiconductors monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon to react to the absorption of sunlight by generating electricity. Photovoltaic technology provides a sustainable source of clean energy that can be used by households and businesses. Indpendent Hotels and Global hotel chains are increasingly looking at the ways that photovoltaic solar panels can be used. Hotel photovoltaic solar panels can be used to provide electricity for lighting in guest rooms, restaurants, gyms and lobby areas as well as provide power for running televisions and communication equipment.
Hotel Electricity
It has been reported that the second biggest cost for hotels after staffing is energy at a time when energy prices seem set to rise, cost effeciency savings are more important than ever. Due to the turn over of guests and facilities on offers Hotels tend to have lights, televisions and air conditioners, central heating systems, running constantly incurring large bills and high carbon emssions. The UK will also be introducing a carbon tax that will push energy prices up even further and which is encouraging hotels and other commercial enterprises to look for alternative ways to power their properties.
Feed in Tariffs for Hotels
The UK government Feed-in Tariff (FIT) will enable Hotels using solar panel systems to earn real cash just for generating electricity. Up to 43.3p p/kWh is paid to hotel generators using solar panels to produce electricity, for every unit of power generated. It has been estimated that the average house can use 18,000kW every year and therefore a small hotel would typically start from 20,000 kW ranging up into the megawatt range yearly, meaning that a very large hotel could potentially earn hundreds of thousands of pounds every year from Feed in Tariffs.
Hotel Photovoltaic Solar Prices
A common size for a hotel solar panel system would be a 10kW system which can cost in the region of £30,000 from a reputable solar panel supplier experienced at designing and installing commercial solar solutions for the hospitality industry. Finding the right solar panel supplier that is also MCS accredited and therefore certified to supply FIT eligible panels,
Hotel photovoltaic solar panels can hoteliers to significantly reduce their energy bills and potentially earn hundreds of thousands of pounds from FITs.


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I'm a bit confused and don't follow your description. It's not exactly a math problem, but still... The issue with a spline is that there is no mathematical formula to give its properties like length, width, etc.
Is the spline 3D? Can you trace a polyline or linestring over it and have the software measure that instead? It's a graphical as opposed to mathematical solution and can be time consuming, but it gets you there in the end.


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Before I took off for Paiute Peak, I took this zoomed photo of Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker.
I've got nothing specific to point out here. Just a great Colorado view.
Same thing...just another great view. The weather was really cooperating that day!
On my way to Paiute Peak, I realized that this broad and very tall mountain was Pike Peak. I was surprised to see it because it is rather far from Audubon. The visibility was really great!
From the summit of Mt. Audubon, Pauite Peak looks to be about a mile away along a mostly flat ridge. This was not the case. The ridge actually went down ~700' vertical before climbing again towards Paiute Peak. It wasn't particularly difficult, but scrambling along ridges at 13,000ft is slow going.
My plan was to scramble up to Paiute Peak and then scramble down to Blue lake, shown here, where a trail leads back to the parking area.
This scramble reminded me of the knife edge trail on Katahdin in Maine.
This lake is unnamed, but my plan was to summit Paiute and scramble down the scree slope near the upper right side of the photo. Scrambles from the ridge between Audubon and Pauite appeard to be troublesome due to cliffs near the bottom. That would suck. Scramble down 1,500 vertical only to have to climb back up again. I wasn't about to mess with that.
My Favorite shot of Mt. Toll. Getting up this peak looks to be rather technical.
I hadn't looked back at Audubon in a while, so I turned around and was surprised at how far I'd come. "That's a long way back" I thought to myself.
As I pushed on towards Paiute Peak, I encountered snow. I don't think the picture does the danger justice, but take it from me...you do not want to slip and fall here.
The other side was less steep, so I very carefully stomped some footholes and crossed this little but dangerous snow field.
The summit of Pauite Peak was very close now.
D'oh!! Another precipitous snow crossing at 13,000ft. Cats may have nine lives, but I don't. I could see two more similar snow crossings before the summit, so after much contemplation, I decided to cut my losses an head back to Audubon where the route down was a sure thing. A big factor in my decision was that I was alone and hadn't told anyone where I was going. Lost on Audubon...no problem. People hike there all the time. Slip and fall in the backcountry between Audubon and Pauite Peak and god knows when, where, and in how many pieces anyone would find you.
Once I turned around and looked back at Audubon, I was surprised at how far I'd come. There's some optical illusion about the ridge between Audubon and Pauite that makes the ridge look much easier and smoother than it really is.
I thought about downclimbing to Blue Lake, but I couldn't determine a route that I could say with certainty would not end in a cliff. So I pressed on...back up Audubon for a second time.
On the way back I passed by this unusual outcropping of rock. It made for a nice frame for Longs Peak. Not photographed: The wind. The wind on my way back to Audubon was intense. Probably 40mph constant. It was unrelenting. This normally wouldn't be a big deal because having hiked lots of New England mountains, I was used to crazy winds. The problem was that for reasons unclear to me, I hadn't packed out a hat other than my visor. I didn't take any more photos on my way back to the summit of Audubon because the wind was really getting to me. I felt like it was blowing directly into my ear canal. It was VERY loud and frustrating. I almost couldn't think by the time I reached Audubon's summit. Fortunately, Audubon has numerous wind shelters built out or rocks by hikers. I curled up on one of the wind shelters for something like ten minutes to regain my sanity. The good thing is that there was little or no wind on the way up Audubon, so chances were good that once I was off the summit that the wind would die down.
After my ten minute break, I was feeling good again and headed down Audubon the same way I headed up until I saw people playing on the snow fields. I decided that I wanted in on the fun.
At first I was pretty conservative and just sort of skied down the snow. I wanted to get a feel for the snow depth and softness.
Once I was comfortable with the snowfields and was convinced that they were stable and safe, I decided to take the plunge. I put on my rain shell, curled up in a ball on my back and slid down the snowfield with my backpack on my stomach. What a blast! Behind me is my sliding path.
Here's a better shot of my butt groove. I wanted to do it again!
After leaving the snowfield, I looked back several minutes later and could still see my butt mark. Is my butt really tha big? I guess so.
I wanted to play on this snowfield too, but it had a strem emerging from its base, and so I didn't want to take any chances on breaking through. I shot a video of some other guy trying his luck on this snowfield. He was apparently trying to practice self arresting, but was having a hard time keeping moving. My earlier snow field descent was MUCH faster. I bet he didn't realize that someone was watching him fumble around from afar!
The route down Audubon was easy. I'm glad that I went back this way. I also had some nice views on the way down.
Here I am back at the parking lot...and it was only 2:20pm. I'd call that a successful day with time to spare. Time to head back to Ft. Collins for some Chipotle!


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Villa Maieletta in Piano La Roma, near Palombaro, Abruzzo - Visit Castles & Medieval Towns, Meet Warm Friendly Local People; Enjoy Great Food & Drink. Free wifi
Wake up and kiss the mountains!
Abruzzo is off the tourist track and unchanged. A third of the region is national and regional parks; it has 129 kilometres of sandy beaches & 21 ski areas. Villa Maieletta is south-facing and sits in rolling hills on a quiet country lane close to the historic hill-top town of Palombaro, with unrivalled views of the Abruzzo landscape.
Experience and enjoy the rhythms of rural life, from the porchetta van & cafe culture to Festa month in August and the December torchlight parade to our tiny church. Join us for Shabby Chic workshops, olive harvesting, or an activity holiday. We are situated amidst great walking, cycling & motorcycling country. The Giro D'Italia frequently passes close by us in May.
Relax in the classic Italian splendour of your apartment, or while away an hour in our leisure room with antique American Pool table, 42 inch TV & DVD player.
At Villa Maieletta you can be in the mountains in the morning, on the beach in the afternoon and dine in the countryside under the stars.
Details for holiday apartment The Martellese , 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
The Martellese has luxuriously designed rooms and deeply comfortable furnishings, with elegant and distinctive key pieces. It is Villa Maieletta's penthouse apartment and takes full advantage of the views with balconies on three sides, which offer a variety of stunning vistas. The bedroom looks out towards olive groves and the Maiella mountains beyond them. The bedroom environment is delightful, with the finest imported Indian 400 count cotton sheets, white goose down pillows, and embroidered damask bedspreads. An exotic bed canopy completes the scene.
The Martellese features a host of personal touches, including specially designed & hand-painted clothes hangers.
Hallmark Christy towels are provided in the four piece bathroom, which is carefully steam-cleaned ready for your arrival.
A well-equipped newly fitted modern kitchen, in rustic style, provides a pleasurable environment for food preparation and eating. It is combined with a comfortable lounge and sitting area.
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our stay at villa maieletta
The appartement was really nice, inside it's rather small but very functional. The balcony is spectaculair! it's big, quiet and lovely to sit on. There are relaxing chairs, a dinner table and an olive tree hanging right over it.
The views we astonishing! a couple of big mountains and that's it.
Also a big plus on the property is the pool. Is a prefect way to cool down after a day of exploring the suroundings or you can also just stay in for a day and relax in the sun, enjoying the quietness.
Kate is a really nice lady who will do everything to make you're stay as comfortable as possible.
(one more tip: don't forget to try the fresh viges you can take right of the trees :) )
About the Owner
Kate and Stephen have travelled extensively and lived in different countries in Asia. Their interests include cycling, walking, growing organic fruit and countryside conservation. Both delight in living in and learning from communities that provide a different experience, and are keen to support local enterprises.They feel that living on site enables them to provide a complete holiday experience for guests, through their knowledge of the area and local events. They live in the Villa grounds away from the apartments, and do their best to make guests feel at home, and to be a resource for advice and information, without being intrusive
Kate and Stephen love living so close to the mountains and consider themselves very lucky to have finally settled in such a lovely area.
Guestbook comments from the owner
"A Special place. We wanted to relax and enjoy beautiful surroundings, and this was the place! Stunning scenery with green hills, ancient hilltop towns, snow capped peaks, olive groves, swooping birds, flowers and herbs."
"If you are looking for a holiday that provides relaxation in the Italian countryside with the opportunity to meet local Abruzzese, this is the place for you."
"We never tired of waking up to the sun streaming through the doors to the balcony."
"The majestic views of both the 2500 metre Majella mountain range and the more serene valley below Palombaro were a stunning backdrop for breakfast."
"The venue is ideal for hikers, cyclists & skiers - indeed anyone with an active holiday in mind; or to just relax and soak up the indefatigable Italian hospitality, culture and culinary delights."
"Kate and Stephen are fantastic hosts and have made something special here. their vast experience of travelling means that they know what the discerning holiday maker/traveller is looking for."
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5 based on 10 holidaymaker reviews
our stay at villa maieletta
We really loved staying with Kate and Stephen.
The appartement was really nice, inside it's rather small but very functional. The balcony is spectaculair! it's big, quiet and lovely to sit on. There are relaxing chairs, a dinner table and an olive tree hanging right over it.
The views we astonishing! a couple of big mountains and that's it.
Also a big plus on the property is the pool. Is a prefect way to cool down after a day of exploring the suroundings or you can also just stay in for a day and relax in the sun, enjoying the quietness.
Kate is a really nice lady who will do everything to make you're stay as comfortable as possible.
(one more tip: don't forget to try the fresh viges you can take right of the trees :) )
Marvellous Maiella backdrop
Stephen and Kate were great hosts on hand with advice and suggestions of places to visit and help with looking at houses and locations as we are looking to buy a property in Abruzzo. The apartment was very clean and well equipped with everything needed for self catering. Very relaxing from breakfast on the balcony to watching the many fireflies flying around in the evenings. 5 minutes walk from a great restaurant and 10 minutes from the local supermarket both selling great local produce.
Abruzzo is an unspoilt area with very friendly people and stunning scenery. Thank you Kate and Stephen and Trina for a great stay
A great place to discover the Majella
Close to Palombaro and near the Majella national park, you find Villa Maieletta situated halfway a valley. On one side you have a nice view over the valley and Palombaro at the top of the hill. On the other side you see the magnificent mountains of the Majella national park. This is still an authentic part of Italy without mass tourism, but with quiet old villages and a beautiful surroundings to hike and bike.
The Martellese apartment is a small very convenient and cosy apartment for two persons. The apartment is part of the lager villa but has its own entry and parking place. Everything in the apartment (kitchen, linen, etc.) is of good to high quality. The three balconies and the garden around the house will give you always a nice spot to have your breakfast, read a book or simple doze a bit.
The owners of the house really made an effort to make our stay special. First there was a great welcome surprise and then they took us to the yearly community party (festa) and introduced us there. Throughout the week they took care of our well being, helping us with suggestions for visits and hikes, sharing their home grown tomatoes etc.
If you want you can walk right from the house trough the valley to Palombaro (steep hill upwards). By car you can go to the numerous nice spots of the Majella park and hike there.
In summary: The owners care, the cosy apartment and the beautiful authentic scene make this a favourite and wholeheartedly recommended place to stay.
Our Honeymoon
As the title suggests, we stayed here for our honeymoon and we can honestly say it was the perfect break!
A week surrounded by rural Italy, within easy reach of the stunning coast and the dominating mountains, this apartment and setting was incredible. The area had everything you could ask for, history, scenery, authentic charm, warm and friendly locals and topped off with perfect hosts. The villa contained all the utilities you would expect and furnished with some of the most beautiful items we have seem.
We cant recommend this collection of villas highly enough (see other accommodation available). There are activities to take part in, the use of the billiard room, internet and films. The nearby Agrourismo provides good food and swimming facilities.
Thanks to their passion, Stephen and Kate's knowledge and understanding of the area provides you with all you need to know to explore without having to do weeks of research if, like us, you arrive unprepared.
Memories that will last our lifetimes as well as making some life long friends before we left, we are already planning our return, this time with our three children.
No higher recommendation can be made other than to say if you visit this area and choose to stay elsewhere you will not get the same quality holiday we had.
Our biggest thanks to Stephen and Kate. You made our honeymoon perfect! We know all who book to stay will share our love for the area and you.
Attention to detail
From the very start, even before arriving, Kate and Stephen answered our queries and questions thoughtfully, and carefully
We arrived very late due to flight issues, and even at 1am they both greeted us, made us feel very welcome, and at no time did they even hint that it was a little late! Or early!
The apartment is beautifully positioned, and as you would expect every detail thought through, a bottle of Proseco, Bread, Coffee and Tea, the right pillows, the right bed etc
The area is stunning, great walks, beautiful villages, and with lots of local festivals. Kate and Steven are only to happy to recommend and provide guidance
The final feedback I have demonstrates Kate and Stevens desire and enthusiasm to get it right. We sat down for just a short time and they asked a few non intrusive questions on our stay, they wanted to improve, hard to see how!
Thanks again!
Hospitality and kindness
I did not know the hinterland but only the Abruzzo coast. At Villa Maieletta I found a peaceful, friendly, hospitable, with ample freedom of movement but also pleasant moments of sharing. The apartment that I occupied (as well as others, that the hosts have made me visit) it appeared very comfortable and exquisitely furnished, with furniture of great taste and oriental fabrics that gave a warm touch to the environment. Around the villa, immersed in silence, hills planted with olive trees and rustic farmhouses. And in the distance, a hill higher than the others with the country's Palombaro and behind the Maiella, majestic mountains. Fantastic. Guests have access to a common room with TV, PC, a selection of CDs for all ages, billiards, posters and advice of the hosts on how to spend beautiful days and nights in the more or less close. The hosts were really friendly and nice and they know how to receive. In conclusion: beautiful and comfortable villa, with beautiful villages to visit, pleasant silence and helpfulness and kindness. Thanks Kate and Stephen, see you soon. Cat
From the Owner
"Time stands almost still in Limiti, a rural place where the pattern, sights and sounds of life are as they would have been decades ago. Some of the people have changed, many of the families have not, and we are very lucky to have great people living nearby and to be part of a community that embraces our guests as positively as it has embraced us. The views we enjoy are stunning, together with the peaceful surrounding environment, where a mere tractor passing by is an event to arouse curiousity. The Villa is tucked away in a quiet corner of Abruzzo and is just right, a little bubble of tranquility without being either remote or isolated. The road to the Villa is tarmac all the way, important to make the journey easy for us, and for our guests."
Activity and Interests
Special interest holidays:
August Festa month has diverse activities like the sweet pepper celebration at Altino and Notte Di San Lorenzo (night of the shooting stars). Enjoy one of our Shabby Chic workshops in Autumn or join us for an olive harvesting holiday in early November, and return home with the oil from the fruits of your labours. End the year here with the most peaceful Christmas ever; see village corner nativities, seasonal markets and moonlit snowy mountains.
We offer guided road cycle tours, MTB rides along the historic WWII Gustav Line or Adriatic coast and mountain bikes for the use of guests. Organised tours are also available by chauffer-driven classic car or motor cycle (including bike rental). The area has a significant place in military history, being close to the Gustav & Bernhardt lines, and the site of the Battle of Ortona.
Combine a holiday in our stunning location with on-site English language tuition from Kate and Stephen, who are experienced teachers and text book authors.
The nearest beach, Fossacesia is 30 km away. The fashionable beach resort of Pescara is a 45 minute drive. It is also a small fishing & ferry port, with an excellent fish market, open in the mornings. Ferry destinations include Croatia.
Kilometres of uninterrupted seafront stretch between Francavilla, which neighbours Pescara, & Silvi. The cycle and footway that runs along the Adriatic coast is a popular place for locals to promenade & socialise.
We supply free beach towels, chairs & umbrella
Villa Maieletta is an hour away from Pescara Airport; Ancona Airport is 2 hours and Rome Ciampino/Fiumicino around 2 1/2. Return flights for a couple from London Stansted on Ryan Air can be bought for less than £70. Although a car is recommended, there is a frequent and inexpensive coach service from Rome to Pescara which takes a similar amount of time.
A wide range of car hire desks can be found in airport arrival halls, with some of the most competitive rates offered on airline websites.
Local places of interest include:
Lakes Casoli and Bomba (each about 10 km)
Cavallone Cave, complete with stalactites (15 km)
The town of Chieti, built on the site of a pre-Roman settlement, whose remains can still be viewed today (20 km)
Guardiagrele, which boasts superb panoramic views, along with fascinating historic sites, arts, culture and up-market shops
Roccascalegna Castle (10 km)
Lanciano, which features stunning architecture such as the Basilica of Santa Maria del Ponte (25 km)
Further Details:
The south-facing Villa has spectacular views of Palombaro, 536 metres above sea level, at the foot of the 2,252 metre Martellese Mountain, one of the highest in the Maiella range, where the 2011 film, "Lords of London," featuring Ray Winstone, was filmed. Rolling hills lead towards Lake Casoli.
Wildlife surrounds you; wild boar, eagles, kites, falcons, roe deer and mink are often in the area, with Apennine wolves in the mountains. Listen to the Scops Owl calling its mate across the fields on summer evenings, or watch the fireflies as they make the beautiful clear night sky twinkle in May & June.Wildflowers, such as orchids, that would be the envy of Interflora adorn the hillsides in April.
People are wonderfully warm and friendly, with an openness and honesty that is seldom found among the urban sophistication of more developed places.
Summertime is festival season, and in August there's an event on nearby almost every night. There's plenty of choice, with a wild boar (cingiale) festa that lasts 3 weeks, a hot chilli pepper event, cheese and chocolate festas. The Fiat 500 car rally is in June, and July has the Val Serviera mountain-top walk and Pescara International Jazz Festival, which attracts famous artists from around the globe. Lanciano's Medieval Festa takes place in early September, and the Casoli Festival of Patron Saints is at the beginning of October.
Our local Sant'Antonio festa on the first weekend in August brings the young and old together, with traditional and modern music, plus dancing. The local road is closed off for another great night out, the Di Vitis Festa Della Birra (beer festival) in mid-August. The De Vitis family-run general store, 1 km away, is the hub of the area, and a hive of activity that's run by the amazing Maria; it includes a bar, hardware store and petrol pumps. Maria, a celiac sufferer, has made sure that the store stocks a great range of celiac foods. An "agroturismo" restaurant, which serves food produced almost entirely on its own land, is only 3 minutes walk from the Villa.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Summer 2017
18 Jun 2017 - 24 Sep 2017
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
Booking Notes:
A non-returnable deposit of 25% is payable at the time of booking to reserve an apartment. The balance should be paid eight weeks in advance of the arrival date, together with a £150 refundable deposit against damage or soiling that requires deep cleaning.
Payment is by Paypal / Direct Bank Transfer.
Full terms and conditions will be emailed with the booking form.
Changeover Day:
Changeover day is flexible.
Notes on prices:
Bed linen, bathroom and beach towels are included in the rental price, together with a welcome pack of essential items.
There are no extra charges, except for central heating when needed.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
Property Type
- apartment
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- Books
- DVD Player
- Pool Table
- Video Library
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool
- Events Allowed
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- mountain
- rural
- autumn foliage
- caves
- churches
- forests
- library
- live theatre
- museums
- playground
- recreation centre
- restaurants
- ruins
- waterfalls
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundrette - serviced
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- ski
- swimming
- tennis
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure, Bidet
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
- Bedroom 1
- Balcony
- Bicycles ...
- Terrace
- Golf ...
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Veranda
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Self-catering
- Notes on accommodation: Our apartments feature well-equipped fitted kitchens, with hob & microwave or oven. There is ample crockery, cutlery & glassware. Tea towels are provided, picnic cool bags for days out, and beach towels. We offer packed lunches if you prefer us to prepare your picnic & vegetarian evening meals by arrangement. We know the importance of travelling light and supply a free welcome pack of essential items to ensure that you are comfortable whenever you reach us. We can buy in additional items ready for your arrival, if you wish. Smokers are welcome provided that they smoke outside the apartments. A computer with Internet access in the TV room and wi-fi are available free of charge. Owners, Kate & Stephen, live elsewhere in the grounds, away from the apartments. They feel that living on site enables them to help guests with all their needs and to provide a better holiday. We offer big discounts if two or more apartments are booked as a group. Outside: There are several sitting out areas, some exclusive to each apartment and some shared, with a variety of outdoor tables, chairs and a swing chair. The Cavallone Apartment benefits from a huge elevated 80 square metre sun terrace which has superb panoramic views. After dark the terrace doubles as an outdoor observatory, providing wonderful views of the night sky. Casa Maieletta's lovely covered deck with vintage garden furniture is a great outdoor living room. There are great views on all sides of the Villa. A barbecue is available with each apartment. A utility room next to the apartments has a washing machine, iron and ironing board. A clothes drying rail is provided for every apartment. Weighing scales on site enable budget airline passengers to avoid overweight flight bags. We have mountain bikes for our guests, along with a paperback and DVD library. A swimming pool, tennis and five-a-side football are available at the local "agroturismo" restaurant which is 3 minutes walk away.


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A recent poll conducted by YouGov and the Huffington Post suggests that Americans tend to feel that scientists alter how their findings are reported to suit political or sponsor priorities, yet feel strongly that science in the abstract is a force for good. The public also doubts that science journalists are reporting scientific findings accurately, with the poll suggesting skepticism about the influence of politics and funders here, as well.
The survey is weakened by the fact that the two questions — whether scientists or science journalists are influenced by political or financial pressures — are in practical terms the same question. That is, most of the public only knows the science that is reported through the mass media, so their view of scientists is largely framed by media outlets, aka science journalists. As we currently live in an age of overtly political television outlets (FOX News, MSNBC) and politicized social discourse, it's not surprising that the public believes politics influences science. This interpretation is given more credence by the fact that declared Republicans have less trust in science overall — as the Republican sphere is more politicized and more subject to corporate powers than other political spheres. In both cases, concluding that these doubts redound to scientists is an error by proxy, as most real science never reaches the mainstream media.
Misgivings about the role of funders are also likely generated by larger societal effects, especially when you consider how corporate powers (Rupert Murdoch and media consolidation in general) have increased the perception that management is at the news desk. Add to this court decisions like Citizens United and the big scandals involving pharmaceutical companies and scientists colluding to actually commit fraud — items that get more than their fair share of airplay — and it's no wonder the public is skeptical about scientists.
You are your PR. Scientists and science are being portrayed selectively within media frames that are both funded by and subject to political and corporate powers — major television networks being chief among these, but their siblings in newspapers, radio, and the Web following suit.
The good news is that Americans appear to have a strong faith in science in the abstract.
So, how do we narrow the perceptual divide between real science and science in the mainstream media? That's a more difficult question. Science is increasingly specialized and difficult to translate across disciplines, to say nothing of the gargantuan task of translating current science to the public. It's tempting to say that access might provide an answer, but access is passive, and in the cluttered media landscape, the public needs something active and engaging, not just another search result.
Another question is, Does this matter? While the public has some say over science funding, the trust in science in the abstract shown in this poll suggests that funding isn't at issue. Perhaps instead of framing this as, Do Americans trust scientists? we need to realize that the real problem here is that Americans don't trust mass media outlets.
That is a more addressable concern. As with most things in science, asking the right question is essential. Which brings this all to a recursive, circular conclusion — the poll itself smacks of corporate or political motivations. Clearly, it wasn't rigorous or thoughtful enough to be helpful or very informative. So, when it comes to mass media dabbling in the sciences, I, like most Americans, remain skeptical.


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Not enough choices in LA
The Los Angeles Times last month published a parent's sordid tale of gaming the magnet school system in LA Unified School District to help get her child into her school of choice. In the article, Gale Holland described how a system designed to help minority kids escape from overcrowded, substandard schools has morphed into a form of education poker. Students are admitted to magnet schools under a complex set of rules that take into account their race, the racial balance of the school to which a student is applying, and many other factors, including how often you've been rejected by a magnet school in the past. This has led many to apply to schools where they expect to be turned down as a way of accumulating priority points that can be used the next time around. Parents play a particularly fiendish variation of the game to get their kids into magnet schools for gifted children, the author writes. She concludes, "The real problem is that the magnet system is too small." Parents, we know, will go to great lengths to find good schools for their children; the only limiting factor seems to be the availability of options. The great irony is that magnet schools are viewed as bona fide public schools despite the fact that they accept children based on test scores and race, while other schools of choice--such as charter and voucher schools--which generally accept all comers, are faulted by critics as not being true public schools simply because they aren't run by school systems.
"Magnet Schools: A Tilted Playing Field," by Gale Holland, Los Angeles Times, May 27, 2001


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March 16, 2014 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Room 202
Over the next few months we are going into a planning phase for the future of our farm here at Cedar Ridge as we contemplate some exciting new developments and expansion. To kick off the process we are holding an open meeting on Sunday, March 16, after the service in Room 202. Everyone is invited to come give feedback about the progress of the farm so far and to give input on future plans. Light lunch will be provided, and the meeting will last one hour. Signups will be available the last two Sunday in February if you plan to attend. For more information contact the Farm Team.


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FIL Women's World Cup - USA 17, England 7
from Press Release
OSHAWA, Ontario, July 11 - The U.S. Women's National Team rode the momentum of an 11-goal first half run to begin the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup with a 17-7 victory over England on Thursday. Ten players tallied goals in a balanced attack by the Americans.
England scored first, as Laura Merrifield (University of Maryland) finished a shot on the doorstep just 47 seconds into the contest. From there, the U.S. took over, scoring 11 straight goals over a 21:19 period in the first half to take a commanding 13-2 lead into halftime. The U.S. defense was led by goalie Devon Wills (Dartmouth College), who allowed just two goals while making five saves in 35-plus minutes of action. Despite a second half surge from England, the U.S. was able to preserve the double-digit win.
Three players recorded a team-high four points each for the U.S., including Sarah Albrecht (Northwestern University), Katrina Dowd (Northwestern University) and Katie Rowan (Syracuse University). U.S. team midfielder Ally Carey (Vanderbilt University) scored two goals and added a game-high six draw controls to earn player of the match honors. Kristen Lafferty (University of Birmingham) paced England with three goals and one assist, while Merrifield added three goals.
The win puts Team USA atop Pool A with a 1-0 record heading into Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET matchup against Wales. The U.S. holds a perfect 6-0 mark against Wales in World Cup competition, with an average victory margin of more than 13 goals. The two teams last met in the 2005 World Cup in Annapolis, Md., with the U.S. winning 11-4.
Box Score
Goals: USA - Dowd 3, Rowan 3, Albrecht 2,
Berger 2, Schwarzmann 2, Carey 2, Igoe 1, Etrasco 1, Bullard 1; ENG
- Lafferty 3, Merrifield 3, Gray 1.
Assists: USA - Albrecht 2, Dowd 1, Igoe 1, Munday 1, Rowan 1; ENG - Lafferty 1, R. Smith 1.
Saves: USA - Wills 5, Huether 2; ENG - Gaunt 3, Keogh 2.
Remaining USA Pool Play Schedule
July 13 - vs. Wales - 4:30 p.m. - #USAvWAL
July 14 - vs. Australia - 3 p.m. ET - #USAvAUS
July 16 - vs. Canada - 8 p.m. ET - #USAvCAN
For more information on the U.S. Women's National Team, including news, schedules, scores and live stream links, visit uslacrosse.org/uswomen. Follow the team on Facebook at fb.com/uslacrosse, get live game updates on Twitter at @uslacrosse and use #USAWLAX.
In-Game Blog by Clare Lochary
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That's certainly on of today's hot topics as first responders continue to face increasing risks associated with performing our duties to an increasingly-violent society.
But would arming first responders improve their safety or lead to other, potentially serious issues?
From an article today in the Dayton (OH) Daily News:
On Sunday, an EMT in Fort Wayne, Ind., was injured after he was struck by bullet fragments when his ambulance was shot 17 times while transporting a stabbing victim, according to news reports.
In June, an ambulance that was responding to a call of a shooting in Houston was shot at least four times by the armed suspect.
In March 2011, a Long Island paramedic was responding to a car crash, when suddenly the motorist pulled out a gun and unloaded on first-responders. Police eventually killed the gunman, but medic crews had to hide behind an ambulance to avoid gunfire.
And there are countless unreported instances in which first responders are put into a situation where the scene is not always safe, or becomes unsafe in the blink of an eye. Is it fair to ask us to face these potentially fatal scenarios with only our wits?
Some point to an era wherein we are increasingly targeted by vicious gangs, anti-government extremists, unpredictable criminals and intoxicated or infuriated people. Counting on law enforcement may leave us vulnerable to injury, and worse. Carrying a concealed weapon could give us the ability to protect ourselves against potentially fatal attacks.
Others are quick to remind us that police officers are specifically trained to try to bring suspects and attackers under control by using less-lethal force, and they only withdraw their guns as a last resort. So, unless armed first responders go through the same training as police officers, we will have only concealed firearms at our disposal for protection, which could result in deadly mistakes, and of course, increased liability for our employers.
And doesn't it always come down to money? Whether the argument is who pays to arm us, or who pays the lawsuit settlements, Let's never forge:t it's always about the money.
How do you feel? Is it time we should start packing heat next to our halligan?


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Description of Eukaryota
The eukaryotes are one of the three major domains of cellular life. The eukaryotes are distinct because many cellular functions are sequestered into compartments that are separated from the cytoplasm by fluid lipo-protein membranes. The largest compartment in most cells is the nucleus - from which the group gets it name (karyon is greek for nut). The nucleus contains much of the cellular DNA, usually in multiple histone-rich chromosomes. Eukaryotes are rich in cytoskeletal proteins (e.g. the tubulin that forms microtubules or actin that forms microfilaments) and motility proteins (such as dynein, myosin, spasmin = caltractin = centrin). Cytoskeletal proteins provide shape to cells as well as anhcor and link cell components. Motility proteins help organelles move within the cells, facilitate cell and nuclear division, or move cells. Most eukaryotes contain mitochondria that derived from an ancient symbiosis with a bacterial lineage. Algae and plants contain chloroplasts derived from a symbiosis with a blue green algal lineage. Multicellularity (co-existence of functionally different cells with the same genome) has arisen many times within the estimated 2 billion year history of eukaryotes. The most familiar multicellular forms are the animals, plants and fungi. With almost 2,000,000 described species, eukaryotes are the most diverse of the cellular life forms. About one third of the species are equally distributed among fungi, plants and protists, the remaining two thirds are animals. Link to Eukaryotes in the Tree of Life project.


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Today, I found out that there's something my new wife hates more than spiders. Black people. FML
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Today, I went to the hospital with stomach pains. I found out I have mono, as well as a ruptured ovarian cyst, which may need surgery. I called my best friend for support, only for her to drunkenly yell at me for not being at her party, and that this could have waited till a better time. FML
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World-Leading Technology for the Fire Protection Industry
Fire-Link®II is manufactured by Signalink Technologies Inc. Fire-Link®II is a complete audibility upgrade solution, utilizing a revolutionary new power-line communications technology that signals through the building's existing AC Power electrical wiring. This advanced Fire Alarm notification signaling device has a fully addressable and supervised 87 dBA in-suite device "mini-horn" that can be installed anywhere there is an AC outlet. The Fire-Link®II system attaches to any existing Fire Alarm Control Panel and is a CSFM and UL / ULC listed Fire Signaling System, created to meet NFPA72 standards for the purpose of overcoming audibility issues prevalent in older multi-unit residential buildings.
When it comes to upgrading the Fire Alarm System, residents and building owners or managers should not have to be subjected to long renovations and rewiring to ensure safety. A typical 50-unit building can be completely retro-fitted in as little as one day. No mess, no noise, no long term interruptions.


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GV Now
VAGTC offers briefing on succeeding in global markets
Posted on September 25, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Global market trends continually shape the business landscape and local industries. Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center is hosting a breakfast briefing that will help attendees figure out what's going to happen next and where potential markets are going around the globe. The event will provide business executives an opportunity to listen to peer companies and learn about their best practices and examples of succeeding in global markets.
Presenters include:
• Kevin Conway, vice president of global business development for Stryker Medical
• Francisco Perez, vice president of Hush Puppies for Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
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SAN DIEGO - Clinton Wesley White, 31, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas.
Clint was born June 13, 1979, in Amarillo to proud parents, Peggy S. Winfree White-Henderson and Robert L. White. He was a member of First Baptist Church Amarillo and was a graduate of Caprock High School class of 1997 with valedictorian honors.
Clint attended WTAMU, where he was summa cum laude and earned his bachelor's degree in computer science.
He was a loving son, brother, nephew and friend. Clint had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a passion for computers, music and mathematics.
He had an infectious smile and his humor was undeniable. His heart was gentle and kind as he was always willing to share with those less fortunate than himself.
He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. We will always cherish the precious memories we have of our sweet, sweet "Clinty Bear."
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gilbert Clinton Winfree and Robert Wesley White.
Survivors include his loving parents, Peggy S. Winfree White-Henderson and husband Stephen, and Robert L. White and wife Debra; his grandmothers, Louise Langston Winfree and Capitola Read White; two sisters, Tamera Leigh White and Megan White Angerer and husband Joseph; a niece, Lena Read Angerer; an adoring aunt, Sylvia Winfree Chapman and husband Alan; three uncles, Gilbert Clinton Winfree Jr., Hal Marvin White, and Stephen Wayne White and wife Joyce; many cousins, stepsiblings and friends; and his beloved cat, Jinxy.
In memory of Clint's giving spirit, the bereaved request that donations be made to Amarillo Family Support, 1001 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101-3407; or The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC, 20090-6929.
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STEP 3: Helping Your Child Make the Most out of the International Experience
Staying in Touch: Creating Your Family's Communications Plan
Many of today's students (and parents) are used to the wonderful convenience of 24/7, instant communications available through cell phones, e-mail, instant messaging, etc. (And now there is VoIP that lets you make calls through your computer, sometimes for free.) While these forms of instant communication are invaluable, especially in emergency situations, allowing us to stay in touch with our children, they can have an unfortunate effect on students' ability to become fully immersed in a foreign culture.
It's important to talk with your child about how, and how often, you will communicate with each other while he is abroad so that you will not worry, and he will not be overly focused on matters at home. Most study abroad advisers encourage students to touch base with their parents as soon as possible after they have arrived in their new location, to assure them that they have safely arrived and are settled in. After that it's best to maintain regular but not overly frequent communication with them, and to find ways to use your communications to support and encourage their immersion into the culture rather than distracting them from it. It's not a bad idea to have a prearranged system for getting in touch with each other in the case of a national or international emergency or communications breakdown: for example. Designated relatives or close family friends to call in the U.S. and if possible, in the part of the world where she is staying in the event you have trouble contacting each other.
The cost of telephone communications is usually less expensive when calling from the U.S than from abroad. Check with your long-distance telephone provider to see if they have an international plan: you may want to have it activated during the period your child is abroad. (Ask if there are higher rates for making calls to a cell phone.) In most places, international calling cards purchased abroad offer the best value and greatest convenience for students calling home. Cell phones are a mixed blessing: some programs offer them to all student participants. In other programs, they are strongly discouraged and/or may be prohibitively expensive to use. In any case, overuse of cell phone communication with family and friends at home is one major way of undermining the intercultural experience your child is seeking to gain in studying abroad.
If your child is busy and fully engaged in the study abroad experience, he will have less time to spend e-mailing or calling you and his friends back home. (It may also be a fairly costly expense to be online while abroad, or the Internet may not be easily accessible.) This is a positive thing, and should be viewed as such by you. Encourage your child to communicate with you when she can, and to tell you about all the new sights she is seeing and things she is learning. This will help her make the most of her experience abroad.
Supporting Your Child Through Culture Shock and/or Homesickness
Almost everyone who participates in a study abroad program (or who travels abroad in any other context for that matter) is almost certain, to a greater or lesser degree, to experience culture shock at certain moments in the process.
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, defines culture shock as "a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people exposed to an alien culture or environment without adequate preparation." Most study abroad professionals would hasten to add that even with adequate preparation, experiencing culture shock intermittently throughout the period of study abroad (especially in the beginning) is a normal part of the experience. In fact, unpleasant and disorienting though the experience may be at times, culture shock actually presents students with some of the best opportunities they will have for exactly the kind of intercultural learning and personal growth that is one of the best, and most lasting, benefits of study abroad.
How can parents recognize, and best help their children deal with, the symptoms of culture shock?
Culture shock is rarely identified as such by a student who is experiencing it: he is much more likely to perceive the problem as something wrong with the country he is in, the program he is participating in. the teachers at his host institution, his program advisers, his roommates, the food, the "peculiar/disgusting/annoying" habits and ways of the local population, and so on.
Managing Expectations: During
What are some reasonable expectations for a study abroad experience?
- Experienced, responsible staff who are available to students for emergencies on a 24/7 basis.
- Safe and (relatively) clean accommodations.
- Support, assistance, and advice from on-site staff in resolving problems. (Note: This does not mean solving problems for him.)
- An academically sound program.
- That the student abroad will have "I hate Country X days," as well as "I love Country X days." This is a normal and natural part of the up-and-down cycle of adjustment to another culture.
What are some "unreasonable" expectations?
- That accommodations, food, academic expectations, etc. will be similar to, or "as good as," those found on the home campus. Remember, the idea is to experience a foreign culture: frequently that means things will NOT be the same!
- The maintenance of 24/7 communication between students abroad, and parents and friends back home. (This is not so much an unreasonable expectation as a bad idea.) It's important for parents and friends of students abroad to realize that maintaining their customary patterns of communication may rob students of their chance to have the full cross-cultural experience they traveled so far to get.
- That every day will be a good day. Why would this be any truer while students are abroad than it is when they are at home?
Culture shock can be especially intense in situations where the child is dealing with a foreign language in addition to all the other cultural differences. He may have the irrational feeling that he wishes he never had to hear another word of the language he went there to learn! This too is a very natural part of the process of immersing oneself in a foreign culture and language. Listen sympathetically, and let him know that he is not alone in feeling this way at least occasionally.
Many times a good night's sleep, or simply a more satisfactory day the next day, will make all the difference in the world.
Your child may express the feeling that he made a big mistake in deciding to study abroad. Or he may express regret at leaving behind loved ones, activities, or opportunities he passed up in favor of this experience, all of which look much more attractive now than they did at the time he made his decision to study abroad. In fact, very often what the student is experiencing when he describes these problems and his unhappiness in the new environment is the discomfort and orientation that accompanies living in a place that has different values, expectations, standards, and practices than those that exist at home: in short, many of the cultural differences that students going abroad are seeking to explore. That he is having to deal with this adjustment without his customary support system of family, friends, and teachers makes the challenge more difficult, but certainly not impossible. Meeting this challenge helps him develop more independence, self-confidence, and maturity-all hallmarks of a good study abroad experience.
How should parents respond to a student's complaints while she is abroad? How can you tell from across the ocean, whether she is being overly demanding; whether she is experiencing culture shock; or if there is something truly unacceptable, or even dangerous, in the situation she is describing to you?
Of course there is no one answer that can apply to all situations in which parents are in the worrisome position of receiving unhappy reports from their children who are abroad But the following may help in sorting out the normal ups and downs in the process of cultural adjustment from a situation that is more serious and should be referred to the on-site support staff.
Wait and see.
Remember the popular song back in the 1960s, about a homesick kid at summer camp who writes home, listing all the reasons he hates where he is and begging his parents to come and bring him home immediately? By the end of the song, the sun has come out, ("guys are swim min', guys are sailin"'), and the parents are being urged to "disregard this letter."
Parents of students abroad are much more likely to hear about what's going wrong than what's going right. The instant nature of e-mail and cell phone communications make it very easy for students to turn to parents with petty concerns and problems that, in an earlier day, they would have worked out on their own in short order. Avoid the temptation to immediately step into your child's problem-solving process. (This is one good reason for avoiding a 24/7 pattern of communication in the first place) Many routine problems will have resolved themselves, or students will have found a resolution on their own, within 24 hours.
Urge your child to be the one to find a solution to the problem, and to consult with the resident or onsite director for advice and assistance if necessary.
Be responsive and sympathetic to your child's remarks without becoming overly involved in the details. Try not to instantly leap to negative conclusions, express regret that the student chose to\ study abroad, or otherwise emphasize the difficult aspects of this process. Do follow up in a day or two, and ask whether the issue was resolved. Often it will have ceased to be an issue.
Remind your child that he went abroad to experience something different: and that sometimes "different" is uncomfortable.
Part of what he's there for. is to learn to deal with a new and different place on his own-let him have a successful experience, and the growing confidence that can come from such success.
Visiting Your Child Abroad: Timing Is Everything!
Planning to join your child while she is abroad can be a positive experience for all of you, if it is well-timed. Most educators agree that the beginning of the program is not a good time for parents to be there: this is a very important period for your child to be on her own. She needs time to get to know other participants in the program, attend orientation, and make the transition to life in her new environment. Your presence at this time, while possibly helpful in a stressful time, is also very likely to be a hindrance to her learning to make decisions, solve problems, and adjust to the new situation in her own way. It can also be disruptive to the whole group, even if you are the nicest person in the world and you think you are staying completely out of the way. It's not a question of the nature of your interaction with the group, or your relationship with your child-your mere presence is likely to be an interruption of the process.
If you plan to join your child toward the end of her stay, or after the program ends, she will be able to show you around, demonstrate any new foreign language and other skills she has learned, and en joy your company. That should be worth waiting for!
So many parents today plan to visit their children on study abroad programs that those parents who are not planning such travel may wonder if they are being remiss in their parental duty. Certainly not! There is much to be said for your daughter having this experience "all to herself' and sharing it with you by writing and telling you about it, and showing pictures and souvenirs when she returns. Do be sure to leave plenty of time for this important kind of sharing when she gets back home-it is one of the best things you can do to help make her readjustment to life at home go more smoothly.
"I Never Want to Come Home Again!" "I Want to Come Home Right Now!" and Other Common Scenarios
My daughter hasn't even come home yet, and she's already talking about going back. Is this just pie-in-the sky fantasizing? Or have we lost her forever? How should I respond to this kind of talk?
If your daughter begins talking about wanting to spend more time where she is studying, rather than dismiss it as idle talk or fantasy, or become worried about if and when you will ever see her again, appreciate the fact that she is thoroughly engaged in the experience and enjoying it. Encourage her to look into what possibilities are available for additional study, work, or internship possibilities while she is still there. While much information is now available on the Internet, there is no substitute for on-the-ground research and face-to-face interaction. It would be better for her to look into these plans while she's there and learn how best to prepare for them, or realize they're not such a good idea after all, than to find out later the hard way.
Many students go through a period of thinking they want to stay in the study abroad location, or return to it Most of them don't follow through, at least not while they're still in school. But for those who do, additional study or work abroad can be a very positive outcome of an international experience, and good preparation for a future career. Don't nip her plans in the bud: encourage her to find out where they may lead. Whether her plans come to fruition or not, she's learning how to explore her options and maximize her possibilities. This is a good thing!
What if my son calls home and says he hates where he is and he wants to come home?
When those "I hate X-country'' days hit (and they will I), remind him that "something different" was what he signed up for when he signed up for study abroad. Urge him to exercise patience and to keep his sense of humor and perspective. Here are a few things students abroad should not expect:
Every day will be a good day. Is every day at home a good day? Of course not. Why should it be any different in a foreign country where your child doesn't speak the language, doesn't understand many of the most basic customs, doesn't know how to complete the simplest errands, and has to make all new friends? Tell her to remember that sometimes volatile ups and downs are a natural and normal fact of life, especially on study abroad, and especially in the beginning, (It can become a bigger factor again later in the stay, as the end approaches and the prospect of returning home, where life is "reasonable," nears) Urge her to hang in there and get the most of every day until she is home again.
Accommodations/food/academic expectations will be similar to what is available on the home campus. Some students are shocked to find out just how different life in another country can be. They may be distressed when they find that certain comforts and facilities-television in every room, and ubiquitous, cheap (or free) computer and Internet access, etc., are less available than what they are accustomed to. They may find themselves in a place where people find the notion of vegetarianism (especially veganism) to be puzzling to say the least. (Some vegetarians may want to take a hiatus while they are abroad, for reasons of practicality and health, as well as the desire to fully experience the host culture.) Female students may be appalled at sexist attitudes they encounter or aggressive and unwelcome attention in the streets. Students may be disoriented to find that professors in foreign universities expect much more of them and are far less available to them than professors on their home campuses. All of these things may be part of the reality of life abroad they may also be part of the reason your child will come to appreciate life in the U.S. more when she has returned. Urge her not to be constantly comparing conditions in the host country to life at home, and judging the host culture as lacking. There are benefits and drawbacks to nearly every difference she will experience: encourage her to make the most of the benefits and minimize the drawbacks.
My child seems to be spending all her time with the other Americans in her program. How do I encourage her to make new international friends while she is away?
Some very short programs may offer very little possibility for students to have meaningful interactions with foreign students. In that case, there's probably not much to be done, although in these circumstances, occasionally separating from the group (during the day, in a safe area) for some alone time in a café, museum, or park is a good idea and a way for students to at least be better able to observe the foreign culture Encourage your child to remember that she should make the most of the foreign experience, without minimizing the importance of friendships she may be developing with other American students, or dismissing the importance of her moving about with the group if that is what makes her feel more comfortable and safe.
Students who are away for a longer time will quite naturally have more opportunity to get to know foreign students This is obviously a good thing, but it's also important for students to take cultural differences into account and exercise even more caution in planning social activities with people they don't know very well in a foreign country.
Encouraging your child to be cautious and prudent without encouraging prejudice or undue fear on the one hand, or making her think you are overly protective on the other, can be a delicate matter. But remember that just as when she is at home, rather than a lecture, she needs the benefit of your advice, your greater life experience, and your perspective. Recognize that she probably knows more about the specifics of the situation she's in than you do; but don't be too hesitant to share your concerns and your wisdom with her either. She still needs your advice!
What To Do In An Emergency
The best source of centralized information for U.S. citizens in a true international or national emergency is the U.S. Department of State. Their Web site has information about how to contact them, receive information in a crisis, and get help with various kinds of emergencies: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_l212.html. Your child should also ask program providers in advance what their emergency plan is, and get 24/7 contact numbers for program advisers both in the U.S. and at the study abroad site. Of course in an emergency, some of these systems can be compromised. In some emergency situations, whether international or not, parents may hear from their children via cell phones before the program advisers or the study abroad office has been able to confirm their whereabouts and safety. This is a time to share information with program advisers calmly and efficiently, and for parents and program advisers to work cooperatively with each other with the common goal of ensuring student safety and well-being. This is also the reason for ensuring that both parents and students have those 24/7 contact numbers in advance.
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Overcome obstacles at the Prompton Punisher
The race is not-for-profit and 90% of the proceeds go to Hope Hill Ministry in Lake Ariel, PA to help at-risk youth in the community through equine therapy, and 10% goes to Friends of Prompton State Park. After the race, a meal will be provided by Eden, a vegan café in Scranton.
If you want to sign up for this year's Prompton Punisher, applications can be downloaded at www.hopehillministry.org or www.neparunner.com. Are you up for the challenge?
"Running and setting goals runs parallel with the challenges we face in our life," said Maopolski. "The courses aren't always smooth, there are obstacles involved, and that parallels most of our lives. Peaks and valleys, ups and downs, uphill and downhill, sometimes things seem like everything is moving smoothly, and other times we end up walking up that steep incline hoping it's going to end soon. So is life. When you set a goal and you stay motivated and you train for it and you attain that goal, that's a valuable life lesson—that you can overcome obstacles."


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Objective: To determine whether the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems National Database (TBIMS-NDB) is representative of individuals aged 16 years and older admitted for acute, inpatient rehabilitation in the United States with a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Design: Secondary analysis of existing data sets.
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Results: Patients included in the TBIMS-NDB from October 2001 through December 2007 were largely representative of all individuals 16 years and older admitted for rehabilitation in the United States with a primary diagnosis of TBI. The major difference in distribution was age—the TBIMS-NDB cohort did not include as large a proportion of patients older than 65 years as were admitted for rehabilitation with a primary diagnosis of TBI in the United States. Distributional differences for age-related characteristics were observed; however, groups of patients partitioned at aged 65 years differed minimally, especially within the younger than 65 years subset. Regardless of age, the proportion of patients with a rehabilitation stay of 1 to 9 days was larger nationwide. Nationwide admissions showed an age distribution similar to patients discharged alive from acute care with moderate, severe or penetrating TBI. The proportion of patients aged 70 years and older admitted for TBI rehabilitation in the United States increased every year, a trend that was not evident in the general population, TBIMS-NDB or among TBI patients in acute care.
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