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One of the more common choruses chanted by Playboy's detractors, squared with no real sense of the sexier things in life, is that our nudity is gratuitous, naked for naked's sake. But what they tend to overlook, or perhaps simply don't care to see, is the systematic tackling of all society's ills that have appeared alongside some of our more famous pictorials.
Take, for example, the below, "Tying One On" with Miss August 1977 Karen Hafter. Fashion was moving forward faster than anyone could fathom. Clothes were being made that people simply didn't know what to do with. And we, seeing our faithful readers struggling, stepped in:
It seemed an ingenious idea for a swimsuit. A couple of bits of fabric looped here, passed discreetly through there. Less is more, as they say. But how could lovely Karen Hafter have foreseen the drawbacks? Indeed, there didn't seem to be any—except that it did occasionally get snagged. On passers-by. Somehow, the temptation to loosen a loop here and there was greater than their appreciation of Karen's ingenuity. That would have discouraged an ordinary girl. But Karen is obviously not ordinary. So she tried again. Simpler this time, with just one length. Down and through and around and tied neatly with a half hitch, or was it a sheet bend? Something nautical. But still not as secure as she would have liked. To give up at this stage would have been unthinkable. Did Edison give up? Did Einstein give up? Certainly not. But they were never splashed with cold water [see that in Playboy Plus]. That can dampen a girl's enthusiasm. Enough of this, Karen decided. All that is needed is a little something behind the ear. The best swimsuit, after all, is the one you're born with.


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I'm gonna need one of the M6C kits when you get the printer. How much is it going to run for?
I'm gonna need one of the M6C kits when you get the printer. How much is it going to run for?
Will definitely buy a M6C if it doesn't break the bank
I'll need to find out myself. At least the material is cheaper this time around. $70 for a whole spool of material. Beats $250 that the one in my high school was using. Other places charge $35 per cubic inch or more, I'll definately try to keep it cheaper than that if the material costs permit me.
I still need to go back and redesign the M6C. Going to build it in 2 halves, makes it easier on the 3D printer, not to mention it makes it CNC machining capable and molding possible.
Oh forgot to mention I would be working on a holster for it too. Idea will be to make it compatible with SERPA platforms. I'll make it a simple retention holster using felt or something to insure a snug fit. A screw will probably be added to adjust the fit.
Make a magpul dildo.
wait it can print ABS PLASTICS?!?!?!?!!?!
Do want.
So will the M6C be utilizing an existing pistol? If so which one because imma buy that shit asap
It's supposed to work off of a Hi-Capa or a 1911. I really don't think it's going to cost as much as it was originally ($400-600).
Hopefully. :ohdear:
that looks like the 10mm pistol from fallout
M6C looks more streamlined:
He only built the front-end though. I could see the Fallout pistol if he built the kit for a Deagle.
well if ender redesigns it to be more streamlined with a cleaner look I'll be very, very happy to buy one
The fallout 10mm pistol essentially IS a desert eagle.
Winner or artistic....
Can you make the back portion of the slide kinda like this or would making a new slide altogether make it hard:
Is it me, or is the guy in the pic not pulling the trigger?
The Fallout 10mm is a fucking block, it's so ugly.
It is literally one of the most impractical weapons i've seen in a game.
Just look at it.
I mean, i'm assuming that what's under the belly there is an external gas block.
Exactly, so if the m6c/s is pulled off in a way that it looks smooth and sleek rather than blocky, it'd be super cool
would it be okay to shoot pigeons with some plastic pellet gun?
If you don't intend on killing them a airsoft gun should work, but a pellet gun might work better for what you are after.
Plus pellet guns are more accurate from what I know
I shoot birds and rabbits with this: http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=121425
pretty much all my airsoft guns make more noise.
(Sure that sounds fucking ridiculous, but thems the breaks.)
Just got M4 Vietnam from a friend. The iron sight sucks ass but if you have enough time to mess with it, it is pretty good
Pidgeons are rats with wings, slay them all!
No you idiot, this is a seagull:
It doesn't take a bird expert, sheesh.
Seaguls = "Rats with wings"
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Student Spotlight: Matthew Leon participates in national automotive engineers leadership program
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(March 6, 2009)--Matthew Leon hasn't graduated yet with his bachelor's degree, but the UTSA mechanical engineering major already has begun to network with others in engineering. An officer in the UTSA Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) student chapter, Leon attended SAE's fifth annual Leadership Development Program this year in Orlando, Fla.
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Nominated by Brent Nowak, UTSA associate professor of mechanical engineering, Leon was the only Texan attending the leadership seminar.
"The leadership conference provided me with useful tools that will allow me to improve how our organization operates," said Leon. "More importantly, I was able to exchange knowledge with the engineers that will be pioneering the industry in the years to come."
So, what will Leon do when he graduates in 2010 with his engineering degree and a minor in math?
"I'm not sure," he said. "I feel like I can almost do anything. I'm starting to look into the automotive industry... we need a revolution in that area."
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When is the best time of year to put on propolis traps?
I have the West (I think) SHB traps which sit on the bottom board. I thought I could take off the grill and use it for a propolis trap on top of the hive. It would need to be supported, otherwise it sits on the top bars and doesn't reach fully to the edges of the hive.
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Airbus' international hiring campaign took centre stage at the ILA Berlin Air show today as one of its A300-600ST Super Transporter aircraft joined the static display line, carrying the company's employment message on both sides of this jetliner's oversized fuselage.
The A300-600ST – which will be present at the biennial air show during its public days – has the words: "Think Mobility…" displayed on one side, with the suggestion: "Join us" on the other.
This "winged billboard" is the latest public outreach for Airbus' planned target of adding more than 4,000 new employees worldwide in 2012 – making a combined staff expansion of over 8,500 employees during the 2011-2012 timeframe.
With an active workforce of 55,000 at the end of 2011, Airbus' recruitment campaign is driven by sustained production rates to meet the growing order backlog for its product line, the development of new aircraft, and the company's continued globalisation. The hiring initiative focuses on key Airbus competences, such as composite design, manufacturing and lean processes, as well as project management.
Airbus not only is looking for a skilled workforce, but also a diverse one – aiming for at least 25 per cent of the 4,000 recruits in 2012 to be female.
The A300-600ST displayed at the ILA Berlin Air Show comes from Airbus' fleet of Super Transporter jetliners. These highly-modified A300-600 jetliners – also affectionately known as the Beluga because of their distinctive profile – support the Airbus production network by carrying complete sections of aircraft from different sites around Europe to final assembly lines in Toulouse, France and Hamburg, Germany.


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Finger priniting NAT Router and IDS?
I need to confirm my target using a NAT router or not,
how can i finger print the print NAT router?
And also i need to finger print the type of IDS in the network?
can it can be detected based on the signature testing?But nowadays some networks enables IDS on the router it-self,I need to finger print where the IDS is located on the network?
I need some advice to find it ....
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text: Re: CHICKS NEED LOVE TOO I thought there was something familiar about the head dress.Having spent time in the Air Force,I was always interested in nose art and unit patches.Some amazing stuff.Walt Disney even had a designer assigned to designing patches and logos for military units that asked.Do you know which part(s) you need for your hub?If it's a Model D,I may be able to help you out.Some parts are interchangeable with Hawthorne,Mattatuck and Nankai hubs.Oh...any chance you could post a pic of the logo? I like the different designs of the same thing.Very cool :!:


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Adele is an awesome name for your GPS. I especially like that she is 'so forgiving'.
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Chris and I went out one evening for a japanese buffet with Tom and Gayle, really delicious!
We also spent a day at the science discovery centre which the kids really enjoyed. Some mornings we enjoyed an early walk in the area, beautiful views in all directions, and plenty of signs warning about mountain lions and snakes. Apparently not likely to come across them, but we tended to step lightly non the less.
We had a superb time with Tom and Gayle, we felt completely spoilt and totally at home, it was a great and relaxing way to start our big journey.
On our last day we headed off to see Venice Beach on our way to Simi Valley. Spent ages trying to find a park, and eventually spent some time at the Santa Monica pier, lot's of fun. Then we headed into the LA traffic to get to Simi Valley.


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Any convenience store or fast-food emporium known to harbor cum-guzzling titwhores, at which one can be picked up or just utilized in the bathroom for face-fucking oral spunk-injection purposes only.
"On our way out of town, we pulled into a Stop-'n'-Blow for a burger, and some babe jacked me down her gullet in the shithole stall for a chicken sandwhich while my buddy took a dump in the urinal."
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Rugby officials say a red card might be pulled on the rugby website that has caused an uproar for posting an image of a female Northland referee administrator wearing a bikini, with a lurid caption beneath.
However the man responsible for the website says the sexism row has been blown out of proportion - though he is grateful for the increased web traffic it has generated.
The president of Northland Rugby Referees' Association (NRRA), Martin Albrecht, said the person who ran the KerikeriRugby.com website had made "a sexist faux pas".
But Murray Potts, who is responsible for the website, says he feels he has been ambushed by the Northland Rugby Union (NRU) and the media after he posted the photo he had lifted off the young woman's Facebook page.
He had later placed a caption beneath the photo saying: "Northland Referees blowing their whistle prematurely in 2013 could spend time in the Sin Bin, if this is anything to go by!"
Yesterday Mr Potts admitted he had initially made an "error of judgment" in first posting the photo. He had complied with NRU requests to remove the photo and the accompanying caption last week.
But yesterday, a manipulated image of the woman, Alanna Clare, was posted clad in signs accusing the NRU, NRRA and Northern Advocate of censorship.
Mr Albrecht said the organisation was worried about the pressure the unwelcome, sexist attention had put on their employee.
"Our association is strong and we are not afraid of publicity, but we are conscious that Alanna is in a vulnerable position. As referees, we're tolerant to a certain degree until we are forced to pull out a yellow or red card, and we may well do that yet."
Mr Albrecht said his organisation would review the situation today before deciding whether to take further action.
Although the website material had been upsetting, their new recruit's reaction demonstrated her ability in her new role, one that would require mediation skills, he said.
"We support her 100 per cent," Mr Albrecht said. "She has shown leadership and tolerance. It was certainly not a sexist faux pas on our behalf. It was one individual's faux pas."
NRU chief executive Jeremy Parkinson said Mr Potts had displayed "bad judgment" that fed into an exploitative image modern rugby had moved away from.
"We're totally disappointed. It's one man making some bad decisions and casting a black cloud over one of our better clubs in Northland."
He said the NRU would also consider the implications of material posted on the Kerikeri Rugby site.
Meanwhile, Mr Potts said he administered the rugby website to help raise the profile of the sport locally, particularly junior rugby, in which his family was involved.
The website was not an "official" Kerikeri Rugby Club one and the club was not responsible for the incident which Mr Potts said had been blown out of proportion.
He said he was grateful for the web traffic the issue had brought the website.
In an online poll carried out by the Northern Advocate, 69 per cent of respondents disagreed with the use of the photo of Ms Clare in a bikini on the Kerikeri rugby website.
Seven per cent agreed, 12 per cent said "that's social media" and 11 per cent were not worried.
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Welcome to another exciting edition of Community Spotlight. In a little over a week, many of us will be celebrating Christmas with family and friends. Continuing the theme of togetherness, let's spend a few moments today commemorating the amazing creations of a different kind of family, a Firefall community.
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MadMim is getting us into the holiday mood this week with a mass caroling challenge, Firefall style. Putting a twist on the old holiday classic, The 12 Days of Christmas, users are welcomed to help revamp the song with a Firefall theme. Let the hilarity ensue with Firefall's most entertaining Christmas song yet.
Community member BrojoJoJohn is working on a piece of fan art that we're just dying to see more of. If the line work isn't impressive enough, the artist is even planning on incorporating his own lore and backstory into the design. Although only a teaser of the final product, this work in progress is a surefire contender for Do You Even Art Bro.
Tying together a ton of exciting Firefall moments into a bite-size package, Nbbmo's short story rekindles the feelings of playing Firefall for the first time – charging ARES missions across New Eden, blowing up hordes of Aranha in a blaze of glory, and battling waves of Chosen. It's a refreshing story that any ARES Operator, new or old, can appreciate.
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Is John Key so sure of himself and his popularity that he goes out of his way to make life difficult, just to spice things up?
His previous life as an international trader was all high stakes and adrenaline surges during the 80s. Maybe running a sleepy little country at the bottom of the world is just too easy - even during a global recession - and that's why our Prime Minister likes to mix it up a little.
What other reason can there be for yet another memory lapse over what appears to me to be a perfectly legitimate piece of networking?
The job of director of the Government's spy agency was vacant. A recruitment firm sent the State Services Commissioner a list of candidates, but Iain Rennie found none was suitable.
Hang on a minute, thinks John Key. I know just the chap. We've spoken about improving the capability of the civil service in the past. Brother of a mate of mine, sound as a pound, with an impressive CV.
I'll give him a ring and tell him to apply for the job.
So far, so New Zealand.
In a country of four and a half million people, everybody knows everybody and once you're up at a certain executive level, forget about six degrees of separation. It's more like two.
The phone call is made, Ian Fletcher applies for the job, a panel approves him, and a new director is found for the Government Communications Security Bureau.
Where's the problem? The problem is with John Key's increasingly faulty memory. First he says Rennie recommended Fletcher for the job and so he rang Fletcher.
Asked again, he says Rennie suggested Fletcher. And then he concedes he was, in fact, the one who suggested Fletcher for the job. When asked why he didn't explain Fletcher was his recommendation for the post, Key says: "I forgot." Again.
Labour is leaping up and down, demanding an inquiry and fulminating about cronyism. But remember David Parker "suggesting" Clare Curran would be an appropriate candidate for a position at the Ministry for the Environment? The resulting furore cost the Environment Ministry's chief executive his job.
I find it as hard to believe you would forget you had a substantial sum of money in an overseas bank account as I find it hard to believe you would forget why you phoned the brother of a mate to recommend he head the spy bureau.
Whatever the reason for Key's lapse of memory, it's worrying. I accept that given the amount he has to read and the number of people he talks to, he's not going to remember every detail. But not remembering that he suggested a candidate for a very important job and for a position in which the person will be reporting only to him? Come on. He's either absolutely exhausted - which is concerning - or ... I don't know.
I can't imagine why he'd prevaricate around this appointment.
Increasingly, Key is starting to look like the sort of pleasant, well-groomed young man that my mum loved and my dad loathed on sight - for no other reason than he didn't trust them. Key still appears to have the trust of the majority of New Zealanders, but he'd better up the fish oil capsules to boost his memory. Another bout of forgetfulness may start to cost him.


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Carter County teacher charged twice in one week
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. - School officials in Carter County say they're shocked by the second arrest of former Hampton Elementary School teacher Kelly Smith.
He's facing statutory rape charges as well as solicitation of a minor. We spent the day sorting through the facts to learn more about the suspect and the investigation.
A second arrest of Hampton Elementary School teacher in just days, lands him inside the Carter County Jail. Last week 30-year-old Kelly Smith was arrested, accused of sending more than 400 texts and inappropriate pictures to a 13-year-old student.
Smith was arrested again this Wednesday, he's now facing statutory rape charges involving a different person. "A 16-year-old came forward and we were able to corroborate a lot of information alleging the two had met up and engaged in sexual intercourse," said Sheriff Chris Mathes.
Investigators are searching through all forms of communication Smith may have had with students. "We're looking at phone records, text records, we're looking at Facebook records," added Sheriff Mathes.
News 5 did some digging on Smith's past criminal history. According to court records, he was arrested for driving under the influence in both November of 2012 and February of this year.
"Once he received the DUI charge, he was suspended without pay," said Director of Carter County Schools Kevin Ward.
We asked about his professional background, Ward explained no problems have ever been reported, "There's never been a conversation with anyone at the school about inappropriate behavior or any paperwork or disciplinary action and we have nothing on file."
Smith is no longer an employee with the school system, he resigned Wednesday.
Smith is now out of jail on bond, we went to his home to get his side of the story, but no one came to the door.
The Sheriff's Office says anyone else with complaints or information about Smith should contact investigators. We've learned Smith will be in court June 3rd on the statutory rape and solicitation charges.
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Wow! Awesome quilt. Your work is spectacular. Lucky little Princess.
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Wow! Awesome quilt. Your work is spectacular. Lucky little Princess.
The best kind of sleep beneath heaven above is under a quilt hand made with love. Anonymous
DDamsel ... oh dear for your ankle. What a nice present for your DD. The two of you will have fun making it together, even if it is a slow go! Sorry for the upcoming holiday drama ... try to let it go and enjoy it with those you can.
CarrieM ... you;re welcome. No clue about juicers.
GGal ... he's together! Now to do his applique nose, eyes and the snowbank. Then onwards to the quilting. Good for you and your leaf raking, even though there are still mountains of them. Here, I am lucky ... they can all be pushed into the bush! For your seam problem with your new/old machine stitching ... could you move your needle left/right to get the same seam width as your earlier stitching?
QNSue ... with all your eye use right now, so why no stitching yet?
DublB ... just ask in the drug store for the alcohol swabs that are packaged individually. The type that are used to rub your arm, before you get a needle. For your grid, why not buy the ready marked product?
MiraB ... such a beautiful quilt for your Little Princess! What a surprise for her at Christmas and she is going to love the two of you even more! Your quilting is amazing.
OKSGlad ... how do you like your new job?
On the road most of tomorrow/Saturday.'
Have a great weekend, Everyone!
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Sew many ideas ... just sew little time!!
Oh Mirabelle - that quilt is indeed perfect for a princess! You have been working so hard on it, I'm sure that darling little girl will just love it!
"You have enough quilts made when your soul is filled, your creativity satisfied and your fingers just won't work anymore."
QE I have ordered some o' the premarked fusible stabilizer & am hopein' that it'll git here soon. I will use it for wallhangin's but for a quilt I want ta figure out the best water soluble so as ta not have a stabilizer in a quilt. I don't want ta have ta quilt through it & it'll give it a stiff look on the bed that isn't a'tall cuddly, so I experiment. Aqua Mesh is what has come up as the best so far. I still have several experiments ta do till I know for sure.
(I now have walls that I want ta put several walhangin's on. )
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Mirabelle, the result is worth every minute you spent making it...and it will treasured forever. What a heirloom the princess will have for her own girls someday. Beautiful.
QuiltE, nice of you to stop by and talk to us a bit. Missed you. Yes, I can see from the right eye, where the cataract was removed, but it is healing yet, and it must find a 'balance' with the left eye...perception is off on distance and depth. That 'crescent' quarter moon of vision in the left eye is streaming a wet discharge at night...maybe that is why the eye doctor said, "Mother Nature has to have time to work". So I am not pushing forward until he says I can. Cannot endanger my sight for the rest of my life...because I don't have patience!! Sigh. I will wait.
Everyone have a nice weekend.
Just a quick note, can't take too much time. DH is in the hospital since Thurs morning, when he passed out. His blood pressure is really staying low, had his chemo treatment last mon and hasn't responded very well to it. Lots of problems, so far my radiation is going well had no 4 yesterday of 33 times, so not spending too much time at home only to shower and change clothes and pick up any necessary things needed. Sorry this is short but don't want to be gone long. Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you.
GrannyQ - so sorry to hear about your DH. I know it is so draining to have to spend time at a hospital, plus your radiation probably leaves you tired as well. Try to get some rest, and thanks for letting us know what is going on. You both are definitely in my prayers!
"You have enough quilts made when your soul is filled, your creativity satisfied and your fingers just won't work anymore."
My heart goes out ta ya GrannyQ. Prayers are bein' sent your way. Huggs!
My initials are BB, so dublb is double B.
Meeting in the virtual RV for special prayers and {[(hugs)]} for you, GrannyQ and your MR. GrannyQ. We are all here for you. Please do consider yourself and the rest you need to continue on the way you are.
GrannyQ you are in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. We are all thinking of you.


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Serendipity on the Emerald Isle
Great Value Vacations • Killarney, Ireland
Escape Kit
- A Eight-Day Ireland Trip for One Guest, Including:
- Round-Trip Airfare via Aer Lingus from JFK ($1,349), Logan ($1,374), or O'Hare ($1,399) Airports to Dublin Airport and Standard Rental Car for Duration of Trip
- Six Nights in Five-Star Accommodations
- House of Waterford Crystal Tour
When it comes to vacations, there's no reason to leave anything to chance—unless, of course, fortune is on your side. Let some of Éire's legendary luck rub off on you with this week's Escape: an eight-day trip to Ireland for one guest, courtesy of Great Value Vacations.
You'll visit four cities and receive round-trip airfare, including departure taxes, via Aer Lingus and a standard rental car for the duration of your trip. Depart from New York's JFK airport ($1,349), Boston's Logan airport ($1,374), or Chicago's O'Hare airport ($1,399) to arrive in Dublin. Six nights in luxurious, five-star accommodations await you no matter when you visit, but you can avoid crowds by traveling in November.
Your first stop is County Laois in the Emerald Isle's Midlands Region. An overnight stay at The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort—one of the area's premier properties—will get your trip off to an auspicious start. Hit the links at the on-site par-72, championship-caliber golf course, then take an included tour of the nearby House of Waterford Crystal.
The next day, head for southwestern Ireland, where fortune will smile on you with two nights at the Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney National Park. Ride a horse-drawn carriage through town, or breathe in the cool air from the world-famous Lakes of Killarney, which cover nearly a quarter of the park's area.
Keep your lucky streak going in Galway with two nights at Glenlo Abbey Hotel on the edge of the pristine Connemara wilderness. No need to cross your fingers here—the lush mountain trails Connemara National Park, the nightlife in vibrant Galway city, and the blissful banks of the River Corrib snaking past your hotel are all you could wish for.
The last leg of your serendipitous journey brings you to Wicklow on the east coast, where you'll spend a night at The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt. Fortuitously set on the rolling hills of a scenic estate, the hotel boasts a luxury spa and a Gordon Ramsay signature restaurant. Instead of hunting for four-leaf clovers, visit the enchanting Gardens at Powerscourt, dating back to 1731. The next day you'll return to Dublin for a flight back to the US.
Here's your chance, so leave the charms at home and make your own luck with this week's Escape to Ireland.
"Though Galway is Ireland's third largest city, it is more of a village than a megalopolis. Despite its size (population about 70,000) Galway is rich in cuisine and culture, and fabulously wealthy when it comes to good cheer and traditional Irish music."-- The New York Times
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Kick Back and Chill Out in the Caribbean
Hibiscus Beach Resort • St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Escape Kit
- A Four-Night Stay for Two in a Beachfront King Room or Beachfront King and Full Room with a $20 Dining Credit, March 4 through April 15 ($396) or April 16 through September 8 ($296)
- Or, a Six-Night Stay for Two in a Beachfront King Room or Beachfront King and Full Room with a $40 Dining Credit, March 4 through April 15 ($594) or April 16 through September 8 ($439)
- Two Virgin Island Rum Punch Cocktails
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The Destination
Like the prismatic petals of the island's eye-catching hibiscus flowers, St. Croix's terrain is rife with colorful contrasts. Combine impossibly blue Caribbean waters with perfect white-sand beaches, toss every imaginable shade of green into the mix, add a dash of molasses-hued rum into the pot, and you've got the palette for one of the most popular locales in the US Virgin Islands, where visitors can get a taste of the tropics without the hassle of having a passport. From the bright buildings of downtown Christiansted to the spiny cacti that dot the drier east end of the island, St. Croix's landscape is fashioned from a composite of unique architecture and flashy flora.
The Digs
Canopies of coconut trees greet guests of Hibiscus Beach Resort. Here, sherbet-colored buildings border white sand beaches and Caribbean breezes provide a peaceful soundtrack to sunset strolls. Cheerful guest rooms feature balconies or patios, as well as amenities including cable TV, Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. After hitting the pool or enjoying a meal at the island-inspired Oceanside Restaurant, linger in the shade of leafy palms as you lounge in one of the resort's hammocks.
The Diversions
• Caribbean Sea Adventures
• Carambola Golf Club
• Paul & Jills Equestrian Stables
• Caribbean Adventure Tours Kayak
• The Leading Edge Kite School
"This hotel's lovely beach is the best reason to stay here. Rooms, each named for a tropical flower, have spacious balconies and are decorated with brightly colored fabrics."-- Read Fodor's Review of Hibiscus Beach Resort
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Cost-Efficient Housing and Jobs in Denver
The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is actively expanding its Renaissance Housing Model program—despite the tough economy and sluggish housing market. The program provides supportive and affordable housing for families and individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income working people who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing in desirable locations.
In January 2011, the coalition opened a new location in Denver, minutes away from the state Capitol. Built to keep energy costs and environmental impacts low, Renaissance Uptown Lofts is delivering greater energy and water efficiencies, better indoor air quality, and better use of space—ultimately resulting in lower utility costs and rents for tenants. The coalition also expanded its Renaissance Works program, which is available on the property, to include job training and supportive employment services for homeless individuals.
Renaissance Uptown Lofts has helped to boost the local economy. The $17 million development budget created construction-related jobs, housing jobs and service-related jobs. The project generated approximately $32.3 million in total economic activity, including $461,000 in local taxes.
This new supportive, affordable housing is expected to reduce social service and emergency-related costs because more homeless people will enjoy stable housing. The coalition reported an average cost savings of $31,545 per person during the two years after homeless tenants enter supportive housing. This savings is the result of 34 percent fewer emergency room visits, 40 percent fewer in-patient hospital days, 82 percent fewer visits to detoxification centers, and 76 percent fewer days in jail.
The coalition used creative, multi-level, and leveraged financing tools, including a combination of federal tax credits; funding from state and local governments; private investment; and foundation and individual support. Investors and funders in Renaissance Uptown Lofts include U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank, Colorado Division of Housing, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Denver Office of Economic Development, Denver's Road Home, the Denver Housing Authority, the Kresge Foundation, and individual donations.
For information on future projects and investment opportunities, phone John Parvensky, President, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, at (303) 293-2217, or e-mail email@example.com.
Early-Stage Financing for Habitat for Humanity
This unique arrangement addresses timing issues faced by many Habitat for Humanity affiliates involved with financing real estate development projects, by offering them predevelopment, acquisition, construction, and mini-perm loans.
The Wells Fargo Community Development Corporation enabled this partnership by agreeing to fund a loan request by HFHC. In essence, HFHC re-lends these funds to its Colorado Habitat for Humanity affiliates. The Wells Fargo loan was structured as a five-year, low-interest subordinated note to HFHC. Subsequently, HFHC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MHCLF, an expert in community development lending, to help it implement and manage this new loan fund program.
Under the MOU, MHCLF underwrites loan requests from Habitat for Humanity affiliates and then presents the loans to MHCLF's Loan Committee along with recommendations. HFHC makes the final credit decision but takes advantage of MHCLF's loan policies, product terms, credit infrastructure, and capacity to manage the program. If the loan is approved by HFHC, MHCLF then schedules a loan closing and services the loan on behalf of HFHC.
The two organizations work together to market the program to Habitat for Humanity affiliates and provide technical assistance to potential borrowers. In addition, on a case-by-case basis MHCLF also participates in loans, further leveraging funds and helping to mitigate risk. In 2010, HFHC and MHCLF made three loans totaling $360,000 to Habitat for Humanity affiliates for land acquisition, resulting in 12 units.
For more information regarding this program, e-mail Jeff Seifried, or call (303) 860-1888, ext. 5.
Transit-Oriented Development in Denver
A partnership among Enterprise Community Partners, the city of Denver, and the Urban Land Conservancy was forged to develop affordable housing along the transit routes.
Because it can be cost-prohibitive to hold property for development while the transit system is completed, a $15 million transit-oriented development fund was created.
The fund is a unique approach to meshing urban planning with community development that allows affordable housing developers to buy and hold properties in transit corridors for a period of up to five years. The capital raised for the fund falls into four distinct categories: (1) equity, (2) first-loss funds, (3) unsecured second-loss funds, and (4) regular loan funds. The fund is expected to be operational for up to 10 years-to take advantage of the prime period for transit-oriented development-after which time funds will be returned to the initial investors.
If successful, the partnership will build more than 1,000 affordable homes.
For more information about the Fund and partnership, visit the Urban Land Conservancy Web site.
Colorado Single-Family Mortgage Bonds
CHFA's private placement bond program allows each bank investor to select the geographic coverage of its investment, the targeted income of the borrowers, and the size of their investment. CHFA will offer these private placement bonds on a semi-annual basis.
To learn more about these private placement bonds, please contact John Dolton at (303) 297-7328, or visit www.colohfa.org.
[Published in News from the Districts, Community Developments Investments, Spring 2006]
Colorado Revolving Loan Fund Leverages Bank Investments
Contact: Colorado Enterprise Fund (303) 860-0242; http://www.coloradoenterprisefund.org.


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Hogg foundation unveils bilingual scholarship
(July 9, 2008)--The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at the University of Texas at Austin has introduced a groundbreaking bilingual scholarship program that will offer up to $1 million in the next three years to Spanish-speaking students at accredited graduate social work programs in Texas. The new statewide program is the first of its kind in Texas and possibly in the United States.
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"This is a bold, forward-thinking program to encourage linguistic and cultural diversity in higher education and attract more interest in social work as a profession," said Gregory J. Vincent, vice president for diversity and community engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. The foundation is part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.
"The Council on Social Work Education has identified the under-representation of Latinos in the field of social work as a problem in need of leadership and solutions," said Dennis Haynes, president of the Texas Association of Social Work Deans and Directors and chair of the UTSA Department of Social Work. "The Hogg Foundation has created an exciting opportunity for social work programs in Texas to take the lead in developing solutions worthy of replicating throughout the social work profession."
The demand for bilingual social workers is greater than ever. Studies have shown that populations of color are under-represented in social work and other mental health professions. As a result, these populations are far less likely to receive effective mental health services that meet their cultural and linguistic needs.
In Texas, this is especially true for Latinos, who represent the state's largest ethnic population. Spanish is the second-most common language in Texas and was the primary language spoken at home by 6.2 million people in Texas in 2006, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau also reported in May that in 2007 the number of Hispanics living in Texas reached 8.6 million, 36 percent of the state's population, in 2007. Texas' Hispanic population was the second largest in the United States and grew at a faster rate than any other state from 2006 to 2007 with an increase of 308,000 people.
Scholarship recipients must be fluent in Spanish and English and commit to work in Texas after graduation providing mental health services for a period equal to the timeframe of the scholarship.
For the 2008-2009 school year, the foundation is offering up to $22,000 in scholarship funds at each of the 11 Texas graduate social work programs that are accredited or in candidacy for accreditation by the national Council on Social Work Education.
The schools must use the scholarship funds to cover full tuition and fees for recipients. Funds awarded by the foundation each year could vary, depending on the number of students receiving the scholarships at each graduate school.
Eligible schools are Abilene Christian University, Baylor University, Our Lady of the Lake University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas State University, University of Houston, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas-Pan American and University of Texas at San Antonio.
Applicants should contact the schools of their choice directly for information about the scholarship program. Each school will manage its own application and language fluency assessment process and will submit a list of scholarship nominee finalists to the foundation. The foundation will announce the 2008 scholarship recipients in August.
The foundation hopes the scholarship program will be a model for other local, state and national organizations to support cultural and linguistic diversity in mental health professions.
The foundation was founded in 1940 by Ima Hogg, daughter of former Texas Gov. James Stephen Hogg, to promote improved mental health for the people of Texas. The foundation's grants and programs support mental health consumer services, research, policy analysis and public education projects in Texas.
For more information, contact Merrell Foote, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, at (512) 471-9142.


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Fenella Saunders
In this roundup, Fenella Saunders summarizes notable recent items about scientific research, selected from news reports compiled in the free electronic newsletter Sigma Xi SmartBrief. Online: https://www.smartbrief.com/sigmaxi/index.jsp
Riding Raindrops
A raindrop can weigh 50 times more and travel 10 times faster than a mosquito, but the insects can still fly through a downpour without damage. Researchers used high-speed video of captive mosquitoes subjected to a water jet to confirm this finding. A mosquito's low mass and strong exoskeleton cause the drops to lose little momentum when they collide in midair, so the bugs receive small impact forces. The researchers also found that the insects go with the water flow, sticking to the front of the drop for up to 20 body lengths, but their long legs and wings provided enough drag for them to rotate free before hitting the ground. (Image courtesy of David Hu.)
Dickerson, A. K., et al. Mosquitoes survive raindrop collisions by virtue of their low mass. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S.A. 109:9822–9827 (June 19)
Cooler Hydrogen
Hydrogen is considered an alternative energy source, but one major means of obtaining it—splitting water atoms—requires a lot of electricity, which is often generated by fossil fuels. Researchers have developed a way to split water using heat and catalysts, but at relatively low temperatures and without corrosive intermediate products. They use manganese oxide and shuttle sodium ions in and out of it while heating, which drives off oxygen that bonds with the oxygen in added water. With the sodium, temperatures could be kept to around 850 degrees Celsius instead of over 1,000 degrees. The researchers found that the materials could be reused at least five times, but more surface area and higher proven reusability rates would be needed to scale up this process to an industrial level. They also hope to get the required temperatures down to the point where waste heat from steel mills or power plants could be used to run the process.
Xu, B., et al. Low-temperature, manganese oxide-based, thermochemical water splitting cycle. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S.A. 109:9260–9264 (June 12)
Artificial Rat-Jellyfish
Using a flower-shaped piece of silicone and muscle cells from a rat heart, researchers have built a synthetic jellyfish. When placed in an electric field, the petals convulse downward and the device pulsates forward, swimming much like its natural namesake. Researchers mapped the cells of juvenile moon jellies (Aurelia aurita) and found that electrical signals spread through the animals' muscles in a smooth wave as they swam. They grew a single layer of rat heart muscle on a patterned polymer membrane to mimic the contraction pattern. The investigators built the device to better understand the fundamental workings of muscular pumps, and think it could be a platform to test medications that aim to improve heart-pumping activity. (Image courtesy of Harvard University and Caltech.)
Nawroth, J. C., et al. A tissue-engineered jellyfish with biomimetic propulsion. Nature Biotechnology (published online July 22)
Do Not Pass
Planets outside of our solar system (dubbed exoplanets) are usually studied when they transit, passing in front of or behind their parent stars. One of the first exoplanets discovered, called Tau Boötis b, does not transit as viewed from Earth. Now high-resolution spectroscopy from a telescope in Chile has captured light from the exoplanet for the first time, and measurements of the planet's carbon monoxide absorption have been made. From these readings, astronomers have calculated that the planet is orbiting at an inclination of about 44 degrees and has a mass about six times that of Jupiter. The technique could be used to detect atmospheres on other exoplanets that do not transit. (Image courtesy of ESO/L. Calçada.)
Brogi, M., et al. The signature of orbital motion from the dayside of the planet Tau Boötis b. Nature 486:502–504 (June 28)
Toothsome Diets
A trip to the dentist usually involves getting rid of plaque from teeth, but such buildup on ancient human fossils has been a boon to researchers studying early hominin diets. Analysis of the tartar on teeth of a 2-million-year-old hominin called Australopithecus sediba shows that they ate leaves, fruits and bark, suggesting they lived in a woodland environment. Dental wear and carbon ratios in the tooth chemistry supported the findings. Previously described diets of other early hominins pointed to an open savannah habitat. This was the first time that tartar has been found in such an ancient hominin. It is possible that the individuals lived during a time of drought and were forced to eat such foods because of lack of other resources. (Image courtesy of Amanda Henry.)
Henry, A. G., et al. The diet of Australopithecus sediba. Nature 487:90–93 (July 5)
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John Wallin chosen Tree Farmer of the Year
John Wallin was honored for his lifetime of sustainable forest management work by recently being chosen the 2013 Minnesota Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.
The annual award recognizes outstanding sustainable forest management on family-owned woodland property. Wallin is also one of the few lakes area residents to win the award, said Dean Makey of the DNR forestry office in Brainerd.
"I knew when I started working with John that he was a perfect candidate for the award," said Makey. "Not only has he done a good job of managing his land, but he also allows people to use his land. He's willing to share his property to promote forestry management."
Wallin also appreciated that Makey nominated him for the award.
"It's an overwhelming honor that I never expected," Wallin said. "I have Dean to thank for supporting me."
The Nisswa man was one of eight finalists from four regions of the United States out of 89,000 tree farmers to be considered for the National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year award, which will be presented July 27 in Minneapolis. Wallin was eliminated as one of the final four, but according to the judges, it was a close decision.
"Trees have always been an important part of my life," Wallin said Thursday, May 23, before helping a group of Nisswa Elementary School students plant trees on his property east of Nisswa. "When I was young my family heated our home with wood, used wood in building, and used sawdust to keep ice in the icehouse.
"We cut a lot of jackpines & Norways, so it was important to replace those trees."
Wallin, along with his son, Jeffrey and daughter, Jodi, have planted more than 75,000 tree seedlings and transplants since 1977 on his 343 acres of certified tree farm land. Both clear cut and harvesting methods have been used as appropriate for managing a variety of tree species. His tree farm land also features wood trails and field roads for recreation like hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing.
At the local level, Wallin is a member of the Central Minnesota Small Woodlot Owners Association and President of the Brainerd Chapter of the Minnesota Forestry Association. Wallin represents non-industrial private forest landowners on the Minnesota Forest Stewardship Committee.
"I want to leave a legacy for others," Wallin said about the importance of tree management.


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A sweet, kind and adorable person who's very smile is a blessing for all mankind. They are friendly and easy to talk to, and if you ever see a dullin upset you should immediately comfort him or her. Dullin is a youthful word developed form the word "darling".
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These high-fiber veggie burgers get added body and a pleasant mild flavor from millet, a nutrition powerhouse. They get their spectacular punch from Olive Ketchup and feta cheese.
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Serves 7
Prep Time 75 min
Total Time 105 min.
Step 1
Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain and finely chop; set aside.
Step 2
Meanwhile, bring broth (or water) to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in millet and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the millet is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork; transfer to a plate to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
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While the millet cooks, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Gradually stir in spinach; cover and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, 30 to 60 seconds. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate; let cool for about 10 minutes.
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Sun: The Sun rules Leo. Vitality is the energy reflected by the Sun in the astrological chart. Just as the Sun is the source of life for all living things we know of, the Sun's position in your chart is an indicator of the way you approach life. Nearly everyone knows their Sun sign and a little bit about it. We read the astrology column in the newspaper to see how the day will be for our sign. Many people like the time of year around their birthday, not just because it is near their birthday, but because the energy of the Sun sign is so conformable.
Young children express the Sun sign energy clearly and directly. We tend to move away from this clarity as we learn different forms of expression, yet we always come back to the foundation of the Sun sign, learning to perfect the strengths that it indicates and to compensate for any weaknesses. The Sun is, in addition to being the source of life, the sustainer of our individual character. When you understand the deeper nature of your Sun sign, you also understand the core direction for your personal expression in the world.
The house position of the Sun in your chart indicates one area of life that takes on greater importance than any other. It is the area where you are perhaps the most self-conscious, it is where your will can be best expressed, it is where you can develop the greatest arrogance. You will focus loyalty and generosity in that area, as well as discover your own personal dignity.
The house and sign of the sun indicates an area in which you will strive to express yourself, and you will want to be recognized for your activities in that area of life. As you gain experience in living, you may become bolder in your efforts to attain your Sun sign goals. You can become a leader in this area because you understand the deepest and broadest values of this area of your life.
When you read about your Sun sign, take the details to heart. Make a personal effort—use your will—to develop the highest and best expression of this sign. It is your birthright, and the area where you can learn to speak and act with authority.
source: What Astrology Can Do for You, Stephanie Clement
Sun: One of the trumps of the Major Arcana of the tarot. Numbered XIX. In the system of Eliphas Levi, it corresponds to the Hebrew letter Qoph. In the system of the Golden Dawn, The Sun corresponds to the Hebrew letter Resh and the Sun.
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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Reggello hotel in Vallombrosa with free breakfast
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This family-friendly Reggello hotel is located in a state park, 0 mi (0 km) from Abbazia di Vallombrosa, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Mall Luxury Outlet and Masaccio Museum of Sacred Art. Castello di Nipozzano is 10.6 mi (17 km) away.
This hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/café. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference rooms, and a garden are onsite.
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All 63 rooms offer room service, TVs with digital channels, and hair dryers. Showers, desks, and free toiletries are among the other amenities that guests will find.
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Hotel Amenities
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Event facilities measuring 240 square feet (22 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and room service (during limited hours). Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 63
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free breakfast
- Conference space
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Meeting rooms
- Garden
- Conference space size (feet) - 240
- Conference space size (meters) - 22
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
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Family Friendly Amenities
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- Rollaway/extra beds available
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
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- Shower only
- Television
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Digital TV service
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- Room service (limited hours)
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Where to Eat
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A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Albergo La Foresta has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
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Check-in time ends at 10 PM
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- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per stay (maximum EUR 5 per stay)
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- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
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- Late check-out fee: EUR 20
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
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- Albergo Foresta Hotel Reggello
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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport. Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).


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The Warm Embrace of Tampa's South Shore
Pirate's Pointe Resort • Ruskin, FL
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- A Two-Night Stay for Two in a Studio Room, Sundays through Thursdays ($129)
- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two in a Studio Room, Fridays and Saturdays ($154)
- $100 Credit Toward a Fishing Charter
The Destination
Nestled on the gorgeous South Shore of Tampa Bay, the town of Ruskin is awash in natural beauty. From its year-round fantastic boating and fishing options, to the shores of the Little Manatee River adorned with natural mangrove trees, it's no wonder that this Gulf Coast retreat is where locals come to soak up some Florida sun. While the city itself offers a variety of delicious dining options, nearby Sun City's palm-lined streets are packed with cozy spots, many dishing out fresh seafood.
The Digs
Perched on the waterfront at the mouth of Little Manatee River, Pirate's Pointe Resort is treasure chest of carefree relaxation and upscale amenities. Private bungalows in soft Caribbean inspired-colors offer a rustic-yet-modern ambiance with fully equipped kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and scenic private patios. In addition to an outdoor pool and a dock with boat slips, canoes are available for guests to rent. Take one for a spin in the mangroves of Cockroach Bay and cast your line for red fish and trout to grill for dinner.
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Start the day reeling-in big beauties on a private fishing charter helmed a fishing guide from ESPN's Outdoor Fishing Adventures Radio Show. (Tip: Start tuning in to their Sunday-morning show on ESPN 1040 AM for pre-trip pointers.) Later, sink your feet into the sand at E.G. Simmons Park, just three miles north of Ruskin. Come November, visit the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach.
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Erik and Kathryn Roberts, Brainerd, a boy, Decklyn Budly, 9 pounds, 12 ounces, Feb. 25, 2013. Grandparents are Bud Roberts, East Gull Lake, and the late Debbie Roberts, and Garry and Chris Kahle, Little Canada.
Seth and Jeanna Landon, Crosslake, a girl, Vaida Suzanne, 6 pounds, 13 ounces, Feb. 25, 2013. Grandparents are Lauri and Jerry Baratto, Crosslake, and Sandy and Jeff Landon, Crosslake.
Richard and Tiffany Richter, Brainerd, a girl, Emma Rose, 8 pounds, 3 ounces, Feb. 26, 2013. Grandparents are Chuck Mass, Brainerd, Ladonna Kruchten, Anoka, Wendy and Kevin Vargo, Pequot Lakes, and Donny Richter, Bacliff, Texas.
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VMW Jumps 11%: Q2 Beats, Q3 View In-Line, Raises Year View
Enterprise "virtualization" software maker VMware (VMW) this afternoon reported Q2 revenue and profit that topped analysts' estimates, offered an in-line revenue forecast for this quarter, and raised the top end of its forecast revenue range for the year.
Revenue in the three months ended in June rose 11%, year over year, to $1.24 billion, yielding EPS of $79 cents.
Analysts had been modeling $1.23 billion and 77 cents.
CEO Pat Gelsinger called the quarter "strong" and said the company sees "a significant market opportunity in the second half of 2013."
For the current quarter, the company forecast revenue in a range of $1.27 billion to $1.30 billion, about in line with the consensus of $1.29 billion.
For the full year, VMware raised the top end of its revenue outlook to a range of $5.12 billion to $5.26 billion from the prior forecast range of $5.12 billion to $5.26 billion.
VMware stock is up $6.81, or 10%, at $78.09 in late trading.
Update: On a conference call following the report, Gelsinger talked of $50 billion in opportunity the company sees from three areas, "software-defined data center," "hybrid cloud," and "end-user computing."
Chief operating officer Carl Eschenbach noted that the company had a "strong quarter for bookings," with results "in line or above expectations in all three of our geographic regions."
VMware shares are up $7.74, or almost 11%, at $79.02 in late trading.
Shares of EMC (EMC), which owns most of VMware stock, are up $1.06, or 4.2%, at $26.39 in late trading.


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By Deb Gurke, Robert Asen, Pam Conners, Ryan Solomon, and Elsa Gumm
Evidence-based research about education policy, a requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act, is rooted in the social sciences. With this definition, federal policymakers work under the assumption that research operates outside of politics, offering instead a value-neutral solution to pressing social problems.
School board members, however, operate in the political world. As elected representatives, they know it's risky to ignore the community's values, concerns, and desires. As federal and state mandates have increased, they also know the values that undergird these policies don't always connect with the community's desires, and there's no guarantee that these conflicts can be resolved through the use of research.
Despite these difficulties, school board members can develop a more complex understanding of when and how to use research in ways that can enhance their decision-making. The Research on Educational Deliberation and Decision-making (REDD) project, a collaborative effort between the Wisconsin Association of School Boards and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has observed three medium-sized school districts in the state to better understand how local policymakers use research in their decision-making processes.
From Sept. 1, 2009, through Aug. 31, 2010, REDD team members observed more than 140 committee and school board meetings. Some meetings covered controversial topics like tax increases, where more than 600 citizens attended to voice concerns over the district's spending, while others had few observers in attendance. Boards also discussed implementing a 4-year-old kindergarten program, changes to a grading policy, nutrition, human growth and development, charter schools, open enrollment policy, high school consolidation, and drug and cell phone policies.
The three districts studied -- Beloit, Elmbrook, and West End -- are similar in size, but vary in terms of academic achievement. Finances are a concern for all, but each district has issues specific to its community and students.
By analyzing the transcripts of meetings and personal observations, we have identified a number of criteria school leaders should consider when using research to support their positions and when presenting policy positions to the public. These include identifying specifics of the research, recognizing the values underlying it, and considering the audience's needs. We also have developed questions that could lead to a better understanding of research's role in the decision-making process.
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Welcome home! I will miss reading about all your adventures, but look forward to hearing about them in person - soon!
The End: Reflections of our Journey
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When Sarah started pushing this idea many years ago I never thought it would actually happen. Seemed too long, too expensive, too much work to plan. So many excuses. I cannot believe how fast 3 months go by. At times this trip was challenging; getting sick, traveling long miles on chicken-buses, finding a clinic to stitch Hunter's head, finding another clinic to help Sawyer with his bladder infection, having no idea where we would stay, not able to speak the language effectively, and living in a total of 21 different hotel rooms with my wife and kids for 3 months are just a few of these obstacles! Every time we had a challenge, we always were able to figure out. Learning each time along the way.
I learned many lessons on our journey
We met amazing people: of all colors and sizes and income brackets. It is amazing how a friendly smile or nod of the head can bridge people. Help from complete strangers, the real sincere kind from people who will never leave their country, never know the modern comforts we know. Our boys were able to witness and live among cultures very different than Maine. See how "poor" does not automatically mean unhappy. Just because you do not have electricty, you can still be very happy!
One of the kindest men I have ever met (and a great example of many people we met), Vincente, was a Nicaraguan working in Costa Rica. He qould send home all his money to his family that he only sees them three times a year. We spent two weeks with him, he helped us with our Spanish, we took turns cooking for one another, we shared MANY laughs. I taught him how to skype with his family, install anti-virus software
We met so many people, like Vincente, that we will likely never see again, but consider them all dear friends that we were able to share a short time with. It reminds me how much of the world's problems could be solved if you just spend a little time with people. Even if you cannot speak their language or understand their culture - at the end of the day, we are all the same. People working, raising familes, going to their place of worship, volunteering, learning and having fun when we can.
Our family unit became stronger from this journey. Rarely did we have television or other connections to the outside world. We lived moment to moment with no schedules, and the rhythm of that alone was a gift. Laughing, reliving stories of our adventure, reflecting on all the beautiful faces we saw along the way - it is my hope our kids remember this trip forever. I know I will.
Thanks for sharing our journey with us!