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"THE FAMILY" Etching and aquatint, edition 175, by Romare Bearden, 1975.
A gem of a show, two shows really, has quietly appeared at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art. A traveling exhibit of the graphic works of the late Romare Bearden has been augmented by the museum with a number of his collages.
I had occasionally encountered Bearden's work in my early days in New York but wasn't able at that time in my life to really see it, engrossed as I was in pure abstraction. But that was long ago, and, as has been said elsewhere, I was older then and younger than that now; for me this show was a quiet revelation. His work is stunning, visually coherent, and intellectually rigorous. He was able use modernist methods to express his engagement with the African-American social condition with clarity and strength.
Romare Bearden was a complex person with an interesting history. Born in North Carolina in 1911, he studied science and education at New York University, art with George Grosz at the Art Students League, and philosophy at the Sorbonne. His education was interrupted to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues, and he refused an offer to play in the majors on the condition that he "pass for white." He was a soldier in World War II, worked as a social worker in New York City, wrote jazz songs that were recorded, designed theater sets, illustrated books, and wrote books and articles. He died in 1988.
He worked mostly in collage after about 1950, and the graphics work in this show is a direct extension of collage. He created images and collected photos, then mixed and matched them in ways that were both disciplined and intuitive. He sought, and achieved, a visual poetry that is akin to song. There is definite content that is embedded in, and buoyed along by, the richness of his visual decisions.
Bearden was close to jazz, and these works are jazz-like in the way the improvisation is based on a complex internal structure. There are no real rules that dictate why he puts things where they are or gives them the color they have, but there are distinct and important reasons.
In the collage "Pittsburgh Memory" the faces of two men are made from cubist-like shards of photographs to build composites from pieces of other faces. The eyes and other features are more or less where they appear in life but seem to be almost breaking apart -- you see them as faces but need to mentally reassemble them. Behind them bits of stairs and parts of buildings place theme in a gritty urban context. The overall feeling is an admixture of strength and confusion, resignation and acceptance.
The etching and aquatint "The Train" has five faces in the middle over an irregularly patterned, nearly abstract background that contains, among many other things, a small side view of a locomotive. It's a complex work that calls to mind, as also suggested by the title, the great Billy Strayhorn song "Take the 'A' Train." Like the song, the work has an intricate underlying structure that supports a much simpler and direct theme presented by the faces. Also like the song, there's a tinge of melancholy that lies under the existential directness of people's gaze, blended with a sense of expectation and even a little joy.
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I also think a fan of a team run by Snyder is VERY ill equipped to bring up ownership and class.
So again, back up that statement. I want to know why you think the most charitable owners in pro sports are POS.
If it is because the Maras asked the league to look at the skins salary cap issue, well that is not on the Mara's it is on ALL the owners who agreed with them. Then when the Skins and Boys appeals the Maras were nto involved in that process and the other owners still upheld the penalty. So do you hate them too? Is every owner who found your team in violation a POS too?
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I believe the OP has made one of the best posts I've ever seen on these boards. Well done, Redskins fan.
Also, obviously I disagree on the Mara bit, but I can understand his outburst since apparently Mara worked against the 'Skins for that ... thinger-a-other....y'know, that thing where the 'Skins got fined for doing something. I can't remember any of the details but they did mention it in the MNF pre-game. .... doesn't matter.
Anyway, good post, JustSayin!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyways if you want to read up more about his beautiful self (COMPLETELY UNRELATED TO CAPGATE) feel free.
Makes a rule because he had a bad game against the skins - turns into one of the worst rules ever. I just don't like him. Sorry. You guys can hate Snyder, i'll hate Mara
And of course he's not advocating rule changes that more harshly punish teams/people that, lets say... drop to the ground to fake injuries?
I'm just saying, I see him as a corrupted POS. That won't change. Sorry.
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1A) excellent post and true words
1B) GOD BLESS the MARA's and the TISCHES...
Danny boy Snyder is a true PoS...
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do that has nothing to do with being a true fan. In fact, if you are not upset enough
at many aspects of this team/staff to call them out, at least some of the time,
I question how much of a fan you really are. How can you not be upset after watching
some of the geniously coached games/teams this year. Case in point, the skins just
about shutting down our O for the last 2 years is ALL about coaching.

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Court admits mistake let Evan Ebel out of prison 4 years early
11th Judicial District Attorney talks about court error
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. - The 11th Judicial District Court admitted Monday it made a mistake that let accused murderer Evan Ebel out of prison four years too soon.
"The court regrets this oversight and extends condolences to the families of Mr. Nathan Leon and Mr. Tom Clements," Chief Judge Charles Barton and District Administrator Walter Blair said in a statement.
Ebel is accused of murdering Clements, Colorado's prison chief and Leon, a pizza delivery driver from Denver after getting out of prison early. Ebel died after a shootout with Texas authorities.
Ebel was already in prison serving an eight-year sentence for assault when he punched a guard. He was supposed to serve an additional four years for that assault.
At sentencing, Judge David Thorson didn't specify that four years was supposed to be consecutive, or in addition, to what Ebel was already serving. Therefore the judicial assistant made no note of it.
"The judge announced a sentence of four years in the Department of Corrections, but did not state it was consecutive because it was already required by the terms of the plea agreement," said the court's statement. "Because the judge did not expressly state that the sentence was consecutive, the court judicial assistant did not include that term in the mittimus, the sentence order that went to the Department of Corrections."
11th Judicial District Attorney Thom LeDoux said his office wasn't aware before now that if a judge doesn't specify a consecutive sentence, the Department of Corrections assumes the sentence to be concurrent. Concurrent sentencing allows sentences for more than one crime to be served at the same time.
"We will certainly be notifying all of the deputy district attorneys to make sure if there is a concurrent or consecutive designation that needs to be placed on a particular sentence, that the court is doing that and making sure it gets transferred to the sentencing notice," said LeDoux.
He calls what happened in the Ebel case "disappointing," but says he doesn't believe the mistake is part of a bigger problem.
"We don't have any concerns about the competence of the court system or the clerks office in this area," he said. "We think it's a single, isolated incident."
LeDoux said he's now working to make sure no other offenders got off easy due to errors.
"I've offered to work with the chief judge and head clerk in the 11th judicial district to conduct a review of cases to make sure this isn't something that's happened in any other cases," LeDoux said.


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Does anyone have any experience with shipping equipment by rail? I need to ship some supers from Fl to Wi for the summer.
Does anyone have any experience with shipping equipment by rail? I need to ship some supers from Fl to Wi for the summer.
Clear Lake Wi. / Sebring Fl.
I have received pallet stock from Arkansas to California by rail. I think I would look at trucks. If you need to ship a bunch, see what industries are near where you are going and see if they have trucks looking for backhauls coming from your area. Just a thought. Rail cars sometimes get side-tracked and dropped for days before they get back in route to the destination. I have had cars sit 3 days 10 miles away before I could get them delivered.
If you know the weight and cube of what you are shipping http://www.freightquote.com The company who I work for now does a lot of work for them. After you get a price from them call around and use that quote to get a better price from somebody else.
If you need some other ideas PM me. All depends on weight and cube
Trevor, my career was transportation and logistics (retired). I would discourage an intertidal (motor-rail-motor) solution. Your best bet for the FL-WI lane would be truck. Florida trucks usually deadhead or run empty hundreds of miles to find loads and the most desirable loads are to IL, IA, IN or WI. You have a load that should be very reasonably priced. I would not use freight quote. com but rather contact Landstar Logistics in Jacksonville, Florida. If you have any problems, I can help as a friend is the President. Also, PM or call me 262-308-8572 if you want more information or help on this end.
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Halfway through your journey, take a break to wander the boardwalk nestled between the dense vegetation of a forested flood plain before heading back through the headwaters of Bull Creek. Feel good knowing your trip through the conservation makes a difference—30% of safari profits are donated to the conservation effort to protect Florida's unique wilderness.
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Dizzwave wrote:<snip>I think it might be the same 2003 XiaGuan tuo that I bought from puerhshop a few months ago, and had a yuck experience with. <snip> too sweet and syrupy, like cough medicine or something. (link to that discussion: http://community.livejournal.com/puerh_tea/182208.html)bearsbearsbears wrote:Worse, it tastes and smells terrible.
I did not get sweet or syrup from this, and I used quite a bit of leaf. It might be a different tea. Did the leaves look the same as my photos? I didn't get anything goopy or white spots or anything. Maybe try it again and if you can tell right away it's the same, stop?


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Clemson's Jennings suspended for Purdue game
Milton Jennings has been suspended for Clemson's game against Purdue in the ACC/Big 10 challenge.
Brownell said the senior forward's suspension for Wednesday night's game was for a violation of team rules that he did not explain.
The Anderson Independent-Mail reported that Pickens County records show Jennings was arrested Wednesday for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana or 10 grams or less of hash.
Jennings is the Tigers' leading scorer, averaging 10.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
It's Jennings' third suspension in 13 months. He was suspended for a game after an on-court altercation with Brownell during a Christmas tournament in Hawaii. He missed several games in February for what the school said was an "academic suspension.
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Tech Watch: Oculus Rift
We're one step closer to at home virtual reality gaming thanks to the Oculus Rift.
Remember when Nintendo's Virtual Boy came out and you thought it was going to completely change the way you gamed so you begged your mom (or your boss) for an advance on your allowance (or salary), and then once you finally got one it was like playing Mario with infrared goggles on? The guys over at Oculus must have the same childhood memory because they've taken it upon themselves to create a virtual-reality headset for video games called the "Oculus Rift"; its Kickstarter campaign came and went, securing its goal price in four and a half hours.
Once the Rift is on the market, gamers can take advantage of an entirely new gaming experience, with stereoscopic 3D displayed in a field of view spanning 110 degrees diagonally so the end of the screen won't take you out of your experience. "We've already gotten great feedback from the press and buy-in from major game developers including id Software, Epic, Unity and Valve," founder Palmer Luckey said. "We know the gaming community will be as excited as we all are when they get their hands on it."
While photos they've released are renderings of the prototype and in no way represent what the final product (or developer kit that ships from Kickstarter) will look like, with many major gaming companies backing the project it's hard not to get one's hopes up that the future of virtual-reality gaming is finally here.
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I have a huge piece of plastic dangling about 4 feet down from the power lines on the public street in front of the gate at the entrance to my property.
I called the LA Department of Water & Power to notify them of the issue. The person I spoke with said she put in a service order for their team to come out.
When I asked if I could be notified of when they will be coming out, she said they don't work like that.
When I asked when I should be expecting them, she answered that she didn't know. I asked for a ballpark number. I said, "Does a request like this typically take 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months to fix?" Again, she said she didn't know.
So I wasted 10 minutes trying to make sure their equipment doesn't harm anyone and I have no idea if, or when their problem, in front of my house, will be taken care of. smh.
How do businesses continue to be in business when there isn't any follow through or communication with their customers?
Vote "Think This is Not-Okay" if you think it's not-okay that there is not a follow through protocol at the LADWP, nor was there any proactivity to work to accomodate the simple request of their customer, the request to be contacted with more details about how or when the problem will be resolved
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Maybe not in the past, but after T Boone's renovations they have a lot to sell. I think the issue is not that he can't get talent, but when he did have success he couldn't move up to top 20 classes. He has a ceiling on recruiting it seems.
His 2013 class, which given his recent success and step up into the Big 12 should mean a top 25 class, is not even in the top 40. That is not going to cut it in the SEC West where A&M is going to run top 10 offensive talent down your throat and LSU/Bama is going to smother you with top 10 defensive talent.
I can't wait to revisit this thread after you guys make a disappointing hire and hear the bull shite excuses on why you didn't get any of those big 3.
Your family must own land next to Matzz1122, my bad.
I doubt very seriously he has his number one guy locked up and just told the BOT that in order to get himself a raise.
People were hot on him early, but him bombing out without RGIII has pretty much eliminated him.
Rainwater is pumping Bill O brian PSU head coach and I believe it....
After Saturday's 45-22 win against Indiana, someone flat out asked the 43-year-old: Are you going to be Penn State's coach next year?
Surely that was an opportunity for O'Brien to pledge his commitment to Nittnay nation. Surely that was the time for him to say despite the national accolades he's receiving, despite the rumors that are floating around, he wants to be at Penn State for the long haul.
Instead? O'Brien was coy, vague and perhaps a bit defensive.
"There's no story there," the coach said, adding he thought the media planted the story last week by mentioning NFL openings. "I'm focused on one game at a time. I'm focused on this football team."
Did you check with former land commissioner Charlie Daniels?
Hawg alude - you are saying he already has someone? Correct?
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Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Form
Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Form provides an insightful overview of art from the area commonly designated as Oceania. The essay and catalogue give a current perspective of Pacific cultures and their diversity and struggles within a colonial context, as well as a fresh view of these traditional and contemporary arts. Highlighting an exceptional gathering of diverse works that come primarily from Melanesia and Polynesia, the selection also includes object from Micronesia and Taiwan, among them a rare life-size sculpture from Nuku'oro in the Caroline Islands (Micronesia)-the only such figure in a private collection-as well as elaborate, hand-carved sculptures, exquisite architectural elements, and several striking figures from New Ireland and the Admiralty or Manus Islands, and rare Easter Island (Rapa Nui) carved figures.
Accompanying a year-long exhibition of the same name at the San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA), this publication features object from three major California collections; the world-renowned Valerie Franklin Collecting, the nationally acclaimed Edward and Mina Smith Collection, and the deep holdings of the Sana Art Foundation. The variety of three-dimensional objects, including sculptures, traditional adornments, weapons, and objects used in everyday life that are presented in this book are each encoded with cultural and social meanings, some of which still function within certain Oceanic cultures today. The objects are arranged in groupings that allude to their original uses, allowing the reader to contemplate the rich variety of contexts in which these beautifully crafted works of art functioned as part of daily life.
This volume inaugurates a multiyear project at SDMA to show the arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas as part of its permanent collection galleries and publications. Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Formpays a handsome tribute not only to the collections it showcases but also to the wonderful works of art made by the women and men of Oceania, one of the most compelling and fragile parts of the globe.
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Why massive open online courses (still) matter
2013 was a year of hype for MOOCs (massive open online courses). Great big numbers and great big hopes were followed by some disappointing first results. But the head of edX, Anant Agarwal, makes the case that MOOCs still matter — as a way to share high-level learning widely and supplement (but perhaps not replace) traditional classrooms. Agarwal shares his vision of blended learning, where teachers create the ideal learning experience for 21st century students.
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Disneynature has taken moviegoers to the polar regions, to the depths of the ocean and to the African savanna. On April 20, the studio will take audiences deep into the forests of Africa, too, with Chimpanzee. The movie, narrated by Tim Allen, tells the true-life tale of Oscar. He's a young orphaned chimp who finds a surprising father figure in the male leader of his group. It is the first time this rare event has ever been captured on film.
To celebrate the movie's release, Disneynature is teaming up with the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) for the "See Chimpanzee, Save Chimpanzees" campaign. For every ticket sold during opening week—April 20 to 26—Disneynature will make a donation to JGI through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to help protect chimps in the wild. TFK spoke to JGI founder and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall about the impact she hopes Oscar's remarkable tale will have on moviegoers.
Does a story like Oscar's happen often in the wild?
Orphaned chimpanzee infants are usually adopted by a brother or a sister. For an alpha male to adopt a small, motherless infant is really extraordinary. I've heard of one other case where an alpha male adopted an infant. I believe that was also in the Ivory Coast [where Oscar lives]. How incredible that it would happen again when the film team was there. The footage is absolutely unbelievable.
What are some of the wrong ideas people have about chimps that you hope the film will dispel?
Many people don't realize that chimpanzees are endangered. Hopefully, more people will become aware of how wonderful chimps are and have a better understanding of them after they see the movie. Also, there is a perception of chimps being good pets, and I truly think that this film will help dispel that myth.
What is the biggest danger to chimpanzees today?
It's a mixture of the loss of habitat due to human population growth and of the bush meat trade, which is the illegal hunting of wild animals for food.
Do you have a favorite memory that stands out over the 50 years you've been studying chimps?
There are so many that stand out. I remember when Old Flo, a mother chimp who started off being terrified of me, began to trust me so much that she let her little 4-month-old son come up to me. She kept her hand gently around him, but she let him reach out and touch my nose. That was such a fulfilling moment.
Do you ever miss working in the field full time?
Oh, I would love to be back in the field! But it's so desperately important to spread a message of awareness. It's especially important to help people understand that the way we live our lives does make an impact on the environment. We have to raise new generations to be better stewards than we've been.
What can kids do in their everyday lives to live a green life?
What can all of us do if we just think about the consequences of the choices we make? Where do the things we buy come from? Do the things we eat cause suffering to animals? Are we wasteful? Do we remember to turn off lights and taps? Do we persuade our mothers to get out the car when we could walk or take a bicycle? It's just thinking about what you do and if there is a more environmentally friendly way to do it.
You have a youth program called Roots & Shoots. What is its mission, and how can kids get involved?
The Roots & Shoots program encourages kids to take action to make the world a better place. Anybody can start a group by going to janegoodall.org. Sit down with your friends and choose three projects: one to help people, one to help animals and one to help the environment. Then work out what you're going to do, roll up your sleeves and actually do it. Kids are changing the world as a result of the program, and they are having fun at the same time.
Is there more we can learn about, and from, chimpanzees?
I know there is. We're learning all the time. Chimps really have taught us that there isn't a sharp line dividing us from the rest of the animal kingdom. We are unique, but we're not as different as we used to think.
Women's History Month was in March. Are there any women in history who had an influence on you?
My mother was truly outstanding. The authorities wouldn't let me [do research in the forest] alone, so my mother volunteered to come with me. That was tough. If you go camping today, you have a nice tent with mosquito-proof windows. But back then we had an old Army tent. If you wanted to let air in, you had to roll up the sides and tie them with a tape. Then in came the air and the snakes and the scorpions and the centipedes! My poor mother! But she never complained. She was the one person who didn't laugh at me when, at age 10, I said I wanted to go to Africa and live with animals and write books about them. She would always say, "If you really want something and you work hard and you never give up, you will find a way." She made me who I am.


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Wake to the smell of freshly brewed coffee, hickory-smoked bacon, and buttered biscuits in the Orleans Room, then head over to the Bluff View Art District for a unique collection of gardens, galleries, and coffeehouses. In the afternoon, take a hike through nearby Lookout Mountain Caverns to the Rock City Gardens and Ruby Falls—but leave plenty of time for your tour of the Delta Queen's inner workings.
As the sunset paints the river red, dine at The Paddlewheel Restaurant. Indulge in Southern specialties like fried catfish and bourbon-soaked bread pudding while kicking back to the musical stylings of local favorites, like "Banjo Bob" Stevens. After this romantic romp on the river, we doubt you'll have to ask what love's got to do with it.
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Utility, beautification improvements planned for Stanley Boulevard
Original post made on Jan 21, 2009
The unincorporated east-west roadway that parallels the train tracks between Bernal and Isabel avenues is planned to undergo "beautification" improvements--widening the current bicycle/pedestrian pathway on the south side of Stanley to two lanes separating cyclists from walkers and the addition of trees and median landscaping.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 5:55 PM
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Jan 21, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Alameda County - WAKE UP!! There is no money to do landscaping projects now!!
This is an irresponsible if not negligent use of funds when the state is near insolvency.
Alameda county will have budget shortfalls as well as the cities when Sacramento makes the cuts.
Time for all entities across the state to cut discretionary funds - who is landscaping now - especially an unimportant couple of miles btwn two cities?
Don't tell me the money is here, don't say it is already collected and allocated, none of that matters when it isn't spent yet.
a resident of Downtown
on Jan 21, 2009 at 8:46 pm
With the condition of the roadway, we'll have a nice view of the landscaping while we bounce along.
I agree with jackal. When every indicator suggests it's going to get a lot worse [economically] before it gets better... why would they spend ONE CENT on a discretionary project. This is outrageous!!
a resident of Foothill High School
on Jan 22, 2009 at 8:20 am
I agree with the previous commenters. To be spending money on something like this right now is absurd. No wonder our state is in the financial state it's in. What ever happened to common sense???
a resident of Downtown
on Jan 22, 2009 at 8:26 am
I'd like the County of Alameda to send a letter to every child in our school district apologizing for not being able to get the supplies and teachers they need because they really wanted to underground some cables on Stanley in case someone who shouldn't be driving veers off the road.
a resident of Ruby Hill
on Jan 22, 2009 at 8:48 am
Cal2008 is a registered user.
Have you not been paying attention to your Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi and to Obama? Their billion dollar spending programs are intended for infrastructure for just these sorts of projects. These financial investments are designed to employ people and re-start the retail spending cycle, allowing companies to hire people, who will then be able to afford cars and homes that generate an exponential increase in tax revenue. Although throwing more money at the schools sounds good, it is really just a short-term solution, and we will be right back in this mess. Maybe the larger question is if government spending will help the economy as intended, it did little for Roosevelt; it was World War II that ended the great depression.
a resident of Walnut Grove Elementary School
on Jan 22, 2009 at 8:52 am
I have been asked to pay a 100 or more parcel tax for my school
while my husband has lost his job and I may lose my house how about using this money for the schools instead of milking the residents on more taxes
a resident of Stoneridge
on Jan 22, 2009 at 9:05 am
Why don't you run off into the Sunol wilderness with your complaints.
How about thinking in stimulus mode for a minute:
- If $15M is spent on improving a stretch of road, that's $15M spent in Alameda County making jobs for workers here. 20% of that will come back as taxes. The trees and shrubs will be grown in local nurseries. This kind of project keeps the money in the neighborhood.
- How many parks, bridges, statues and monuments were built to create jobs 70 years ago? Those projects are still cherished today. Improving views and scenery is a quality of life issue - otherwise you would be living on the Peninsula.
- Would you rather a rebate check so you can buy a flat screen TV, or a new digital video cameras from China?
- When I visit rural Britain, it's beauty has been preserved by burying nearly all of the power and communication lines. They are an eyesore that can be eliminated while creating a generation of jobs.
- How about rereading the article.... the money is coming from service companies, it needs to be applied to community projects.
Maybe you should go to the meeting and demand that the jobs be at least 50% Alameda County residents. Of course, that might make you productive, not a complainer
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jan 22, 2009 at 9:52 am
While beautification may be low on the priority list, there is no question that this road needs some TLC. Although commonly referred to as a "trucking route" in city traffic plans, it is in fact one of the few inter-town roads in the area that is available to automotive, bicycle, equestrian, and pedestrian traffic, and a major commute artery. The road has a significant sink hole created by abandon railroad tracks that has been expanding for years and the route is constantly littered with the scattered castoffs of overloaded gravel trucks and associated debris.
And then there is the Sunol/First Street section of the road, which few would categorize as anything but the intersection of "Disastrous Planning" and "Terminal Overload." The intersection at Sunol and Bernal is unsafe for motorist, cyclist, and pedestrians alike.
No one wants to see funding cut for schools. But government (and yes, the education system is a part of our government) has to learn to expand and contract with the associated revenue stream (just like you and I) equally, and without special preferences to lobbyists and special interest groups. And we cannot continue to put infrastructure projects at the back of the list indefinitely.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jan 22, 2009 at 9:58 am
And no … that last line was not the result of cuts to the education system in my era. I just need another cup of coffee this morning …. ;-)
a resident of Birdland
on Jan 22, 2009 at 10:10 am
JF, relax. This forum is designed to share ideas. Why the personal attacks on Jackal?
Burying lines and landscaping are all fine and good activities. The larger point is these types of projects are not needed at this time.
Note the cost estimate is a ROUGH ESTIMATE. Sorry, but the days of rough estimates should be long gone. We need real budgets with real consequences for not meeting completion dates and cost estimates. The old way of doing government work should be over.
Addressing some of your other points:
- If $15M is spent on improving a stretch of road, that's $15M spent in Alameda County making jobs for workers here. 20% of that will come back as taxes. The trees and shrubs will be grown in local nurseries. This kind of project keeps the money in the neighborhood.
1. The jobs are not necessarily going to Alameda County workers. Typically, these jobs are handled by contractors and employees of the various companies that have an intersest in the project, like PG&E, Comcast and AT&T. Landscaping is contracted on a lowest bid basis. There is no law that states that the workers need to live in Alameda County.
2. Trees and shrubs might not come from local sources. Again, it's a bidding process. 3. As I addressed in #1 & #2, there is no assurance the money will stay in the neighborhood – to think so is to be naïve at best.
- How many parks, bridges, statues and monuments were built to create jobs 70 years ago? Those projects are still cherished today. Improving views and scenery is a quality of life issue - otherwise you would be living on the Peninsula.
1.Very few, if any new jobs will be created from this proposed project. Vendors already have trained personnel. The only exception might be some temporary employment on the landscaping side -- typically low paying work.
I don't understand your point about the peninsula – are you saying it is beautiful (it is, in my opinion, in many places)?
- Would you rather a rebate check so you can buy a flat screen TV, or a new digital video cameras from China?
1. a non sequitur.
- When I visit rural Britain, it's beauty has been preserved by burying nearly all of the power and communication lines. They are an eyesore that can be eliminated while creating a generation of jobs.
1. We are fast approaching a socialist economy but haven't fully succumbed. Once we fully embrace state control of our lives and 60-80% + tax rates on income, we'll be in a better position to compare what we do in this country with what is done in GB. This project will not creat a generation of jobs.
- How about rereading the article.... the money is coming from service companies, it needs to be applied to community projects.
1. The money is coming from rate payers, which means, it's coming from taxpayers, in the form of ever increasing fees. Ever wonder why your monthly service fees cost so much. Blame it on your politicians, who pass along what should be up-front taxes under cover of service fees.
-Maybe you should go to the meeting and demand that the jobs be at least 50% Alameda County residents. Of course, that might make you productive, not a complainer
1.Why 50%? Why not 100%? Who would monitor this? Who would cheat?
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jan 22, 2009 at 10:20 am
This improvement is a terrific idea-spend public money in infastructure in Alameda county and use private sector employees that are local residents. However the County should do ANYTHING until Pleasanton doea ALL approvals of Staples Ranch. Alameda County has already committed to Constructing the eastern extension of Stoneridge Drive to El Charro. When/if Livermore extends jack london Drive to El Charro THAT will be a hugh improvement to Stanley Blvd., Santa Rita & Valley, Santa Rita & Las Positas. What a concept !!!
As for public school funding- that problem/ solution is the California legislature. Chew on them and help make everyone productive.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jan 22, 2009 at 10:36 am
Alameda County should NOT do anything until approves Staples Ranch.
a resident of Del Prado
on Jan 22, 2009 at 10:41 am
Brad, none of the jobs are assured to use local employees, unless, by local, you mean people that live in California.
Also, the public school funding issue is a state AND local issue. We need to hold our school board and superintendant accountable. If you can't or won't attend school board meeting, send your representatives and the sup. emails. You can also make phone calls. Make your voices heards!
a resident of Donlon Elementary School
on Jan 22, 2009 at 12:12 pm
Those power poles didn't kill the drunks and speeders who hit them any more than the cars they drove did. Will the next change be remove all sound walls? people hit those and die too.
Oh wait they want to replace power poles with trees, no one gets killed running into trees right?
Sorry but the amount they are going to put into such projects could be put to better use. Money for CA infrastructure needs to be focused more on maintaining what we already have and things that could become real safety issues, like repairs or replacing old overpasses, waterpipes, and bridges, and safety inspections to avoid costly disasters.
a resident of Foothill Farms
on Jan 22, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I agree 100% with res, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community, 2 hours ago.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jan 22, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Maybe while we are at it we should we should spend a few millions for irrigation sprinklers on hiking trails, or maybe a nice new shiny handrail for the entire length of stanley, or wait maybe we could just repave every street in pleasanton because it would make it look better? Or we could follow the lead of the pleasanton traffic people and built 8 sets of green lights at every intersection (like the 8 green lights at the intersection of vineyard and Bernal next to the bridge, seriously count 'em)
all these prijects would be GREAT and SOOOO needed in these times and heck yeah, raise my parcel taxes to pay for them because Ihave nothing else I would rather spend my money on.
a resident of Danbury Park
on Jan 22, 2009 at 5:11 pm
And just think of all the local jobs. Why, my neighbor, who just got laid off and my friends in town who have been out of work the past 3 months will have well paying jobs that will certainly last FOR GENERATIONS! Wake up, Pleasanton sheep, we need to tighten our belts and get smart. Cut wasteful government programs and trim the dead wood BEFORE recommending parcel taxes and fees, fees fees. Now I'm dreaming, since unions control our politicians.
Hmmm, this is going to get very interesting very fast!!
a resident of Vintage Hills
on Jan 22, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Trying to beautify Stanley road is like trying to polish a (Word removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff).
Save the money.
a resident of Valley Trails
on Jan 22, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Posted by Ceaser, a resident of the Vintage Hills Elementary School neighborhood, 38 minutes ago
Trying to beautify Stanley road is like trying to polish a (Word removed by Pleasanton Weekly Online staff)
Save the money.
Watch out, our money, in the hands of "can't spend enough, fast enough, legacy-thirsting politicians, is a sure loser. They will spend, spend, spend with seamingly no end!
For example, take a look at Mohr Ave., just east of Santa Rita Blvd. What was a simple sidewalk repair has turned into a complete beautification project: fancy sidewalk, new trees and shrubs. extensive irrigations, etc, etc. Don't get me wrong, in flush times, this may be a nice project.
I agree with Barb, we need to hold off on these projects. Just the basics while we're under the gun. I'm sure city officials will say this project was planned for and in the pipeline for the past few years. Makes no difference, we need leadership that can say "No, not right now". If anyone knows how much money will be spent on the Mohr project, we should all know. Pleasanton Weekly, can you probe and report?
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on Jan 22, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Waste of Money. Spend it some place else. Or heck pay of the debt. Any projects like this should be stopped and the money used to pay off the debt created by the low IQ people running our state.
a resident of Mohr Park
on Jan 22, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Has anyone noticed how many bike riders are on Stanley Blvd? There's absolutley no need to add additional bike/pedestrian space to the existing pathway. To me it sounds like someone is trying to spend budget money now before they lose it later. If they want to spend some dough on Stanley Blvd, how about removing the old train tracks that traverse diagonally across the street (near the quarry entrance), resurfacing the entire length of the roadway,and turn it into the Autobahn it was always meant to be. A real revenue bonus for ALCO Sherriff Dept Motorcycle Cops trying to catch all the 'criminal speeders' going to and from work trying to earn a honest living....
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 23, 2009 at 11:15 pm
$15+ million for improving a short stretch of roadway? What's up with that? I don't understand how the project could possibly cost that much. It only keeps the money in this town if the workers and suppliers involved are coming from the area. I think it is a stupid use of $15M. I use stanley all the time and don't see any problem with it. They possibly could clean up the bike path periodically (ie get debris out of the way). Other than that I have no complaints.
a resident of Oak Hill
on Jan 24, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Don't hold your breath waiting for this project to benefit locally on a large scale. Since contractors, local or other wise, will undoubtly be used to do this "beautification", guess who they will employ and where a large portion of the 15.5 million dollars(plus the usual over run)will go - to another country. When was the last time you saw anyone but so-called "immigrants" on a construction project(except possibly some english speaking non-immigrant that could be used as a middle man between owner and workforce).
There was a time a carpenter, electrician, plumber or construction worker wage was sufficient to sustain a family at a decent "middle class" standard, but no more. Contractors, in an attempt to raise profit margins, have elected to use the cheapest labor available - mainly the day worker labor force. Call me racist or what you will but the truth lies in what's observed on a daily basis... Or better yet - ask a union member.
a resident of Vineyard Hills
on Jan 28, 2009 at 7:50 pm
As usual, "Follow the money!". Someone stands to profit nicely from this, and in a time of nationwide financial meltdown, this project is insane.
a resident of Livermore
on Sep 24, 2012 at 5:06 pm
How many decades will this project take to complete? If we're going to spend the money on this project that can wait until better economic times can we at least get on with it and get it done! I can picture this thing taking longer than the Golden Gate Bridge.


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I heard on the radio that Both he and Suisham will be kicking tonight.
Washington has the ball first.
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Good. I can't wait to see how the Cowboys' "D" does.
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WASHINGTON - Unless Congress acts by March 1st, a series of automatic cuts — called the sequester — will take effect that the White House said over the weekend "threaten hundreds of thousands of middle class jobs, and cut vital services for children, seniors, people with mental illness and our men and women in uniform."
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If sequestration were to take effect, some examples of the impacts on Oregon this year alone are:
.. Teachers and Schools: Oregon will lose approximately $10.2 million in funding for primary and secondary education, putting around 140 teacher and aide jobs at risk. In addition about 13,000 fewer students would be served and approximately 40 fewer schools would receive funding.
o Education for Children with Disabilities: In addition, Oregon will lose approximately $6.4 million in funds for about 80 teachers, aides, and staff who help children with disabilities.
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BINGHAMTON, NY -- Alumna Stephanie McCurry will return to Binghamton University to give a public lecture at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 28, in the Casadesus Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building. This talk is free and open to the public.
McCurry, professor and undergraduate chair of history at the University of Pennsylvania, is a specialist in 19th-century American history, with a focus on the American South and the Civil War era. She is the author of numerous prize-winning publications including her most recent book and the topic of her presentation: Confederate Reckoning: Power and Politics in the Civil War South, published in 2010 by Harvard University Press and for which McCurry was named a 2011 Pulitzer Prize finalist.
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
by Susan Cain
"Quiet" is the "Sunday Times" and "New York Times" bestseller by Susan Cain that champions the introvert and explains why this personality type is so ... Show synopsis "Quiet" is the "Sunday Times" and "New York Times" bestseller by Susan Cain that champions the introvert and explains why this personality type is so important in society. Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us can't name and don't understand. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether we blush when we're embarrassed. That fact is whether we're an introvert or an extrovert. The introvert/extrovert divide is the most fundamental dimension of personality. And at least a third of us are on the introverted side. Some of the world's most talented people are introverts. Without them we wouldn't have the Apple computer, the theory of relativity and Van Gogh's sunflowers. Yet extroverts have taken over. Shyness, sensitivity and seriousness are often seen as being negative. Introverts feel reproached for being the way they are. In "Quiet", Susan Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts and extroverts differs, and how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts. She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with real stories, "Quiet" will permanently change how we see introverts - and how you see yourself. "I can't get "Quiet" out of my head. It is an important book - so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices". (Jon Ronson, "The Guardian"). "Susan Cain's "Quiet" has sparked a quiet revolution. In our booming culture, hers is a still, small voice that punches above its weight. Perhaps rather than sitting back and asking people to speak up, managers and company leaders might lean forward and listen". (Megan Walsh, "The Times"). ""Quiet is a very timely book, and Cain's central thesis is fresh and important. Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was; perhaps it is time we all stopped to listen to the still, small voice of calm". (Daisy Goodwin, "The Sunday Times"). "A startling, important, and readable page-turner". (Naomi Wolf, author of "The Beauty Myth"). "Mark my words, this book will be a bestseller". (Guy Kawasaki, author of "Enchantment"). Susan Cain is the owner of The Negotiation Company, a firm that trains people in negotiation and communication skills. Her clients include Merrill Lynch, Standard & Poor, University of Chicago Business School and many of the US' most powerful law firms. She previously practiced corporate law for seven years with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. She lives in New York with her husband and two sons.


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Thinking about doing a custom Mandalorian and Bounty Hunter armor set based on SWG.
Bounty Hunter Assault Armor (Blacksun)
Mandalorian & Boba Fett
Composite Assault Armor
RIS Armor
Thinking about doing a custom Mandalorian and Bounty Hunter armor set based on SWG.
Bounty Hunter Assault Armor (Blacksun)
Mandalorian & Boba Fett
Composite Assault Armor
RIS Armor
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OH man...how I miss SWG...like the 1st 6 months of the game....
I'm gonna go sit in a corner and reminice (sp?) of all the great times I had trying to get my mando gear (which I think all I had was the boots)...and how I loved at the end, of my game play, hunting down Jedi....
need help maken this stuff? or you have a material in mind
I'd go with the BH armor, can't stand the look of SOE's Mando armor. They made it impractical at some points, like the small strip above the knee. And the comp helm would really be rather deadly to wear since its supposed to seal your head in.
Yeah, I'm inclined to agree, I don't like the mando look in game, It didn't prevent me from finishing my set about a month ago though. If I were to do a armor from the game It would be Black Suns, BH armor.
Oh and on a diff note, Boba in game is like a mixed conversion of all 3 fett versions, his gauntlets look like ROTJ but are painted ESB, his jet pack is painted ROTJ, hes wearing prepro jumpsuit and gloves. His belt is like the crappy mando belt in game, and he has ROTJ ankle spats...
Sweet someone else who has the same idea's. I love SWG even know the nerfed it, I do reactivate my account a couple of tiems throught the year just to check up on it. I am not fond of the BH nor the DWB Mando. I am wanting to make a RIS and Composite armor. Think It would be sweet!
And as for ing mando I don't have to pay a dime for mine, I'm a CSR on an Emu server (still in alpha sadly) haha.
Arc what emu server? Im Chix Digit from Galaxies Reborn.


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Self Styled with Elliot Aronow: All About the Tie
Respect You Neck: Summer Ties for Every Man
While I don't wear ties with suits (too formal for my vibe), I have found that they look really fantastic with a blazer, dark jeans and a vaguely pressed button-down collar shirt, making them perfect for spring/summer "liberal office" attire. And in the event your job does not afford you the luxury of wearing whatever you want to work, a colorful patterned tie during this time of year can add a much-welcomed pop of color and optimism to your average office-slave uniform. So, yeah, you should go buy a nice tie for the summer.
Now, all of those trendy fashion magazines are going to tell you to look for a tie that is around 2 ½ to 2 ¾ inches wide, and while they are not incorrect (this is the style of the moment) I think it's best to avoid hard-and-fast rules and think more about what you are pairing the piece with. You should also think (realistically) about your frame. If you are a juicier man, avoid super-slim ties. They will only make you look wider since they cover less surface area. Conversely, if you are a slim cat, you probably don't want to be rocking anything wider than 3 ¼ inches, as it will look like a carpet vomited on your chest. You don't want that.
The general rule is this: pick out a blazer and look at its lapels. If they are wider, choose a wider tie. If they are slimmer (under 2 ¾ inches) get something slimmer. Real genius-level shiz, huh? Once that is set, freak a pattern. If you like to dress like a rich man who goes on vacation a lot, you could get a Madras tie from the venerable preppy retailer J. Press. And if you wanna be a big boy, you can invest in this gorgeous "creamsicle and coral" Miami Dolphins-inspired striped tie from Kiton, a company that runs the streets when it comes to bold, high-end ties. Think pink, sky blue, yellow, orange. All of those colors will work great paired with a white shirt and a blue jacket. Respect ya neck!
Be the best dressed man this summer: Check out all of Elliot's tips here.
About the Author
Elliot Aronow is a tv personality, editor and music and style hustler living in New York City. He is the host/producer/editor/publisher of OUR SHOW with Elliot Aronow and the Co-Founder of music site RCRD LBL. All of his hair and opinions are his own. Follow Elliot on Twitter@youngelz.
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There is a strange duality to businessman Anthony Gemma's all-but-official Congressional campaign.
Scroll through his Twitter feed and you'll find the clichéd, feel-good aphorisms of a motivational speaker on the make: "Don't limit your Challenges — Challenge your Limits!"
But pick up a newspaper or turn on the television and you'll find something quite different: a sharp, even angry critique of his would-be opponent in the Democratic primary, David Cicilline. The Congressman is an "incompetent," Gemma intones, a "liar" who is "unfit to serve."
It is a jarring dichotomy. But it's a familiar one.
In a four-way Democratic race for the same seat in 2010, Gemma began with a goofy appeal to "hope" and a quirky, upbeat disquisition on government reform (better web sites!) before shifting — when that wasn't enough — to withering attacks on his opponents.
The message was good enough for a second-place finish, albeit a distant one — 14 points behind Cicilline. But it felt disjointed. Amateurish.
Under normal circumstances, the same campaign wouldn't fare much better the second time around. But these are not normal circumstances.
The ground has shifted. The public is deeply angry with Cicilline, now. And Gemma's Jekyll and Hyde routine — at least the Hyde part — suddenly seems more viable.
But is it enough?
It is, of course, difficult to pinpoint the reasons for a candidate's appeal.
But in 2010, Gemma seemed to find his voice — and push closer to the top of the pack — when he turned to a bristling critique of Cicilline, who was still serving as mayor of Providence during the campaign.
Gemma staged a press conference on the steps of City Hall, skewering his opponent's stewardship of the Providence schools. An attack ad, noting that Cicilline was running on his mayoral record, asked incredulously, "Are you kidding me?"
And Gemma went so far as to pen a letter to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in Washington calling out Cicilline's "patterns of deception, misconduct, and dereliction of duty" and suggesting he be pushed out of the race.
The assault, which seemed fired by a genuine personal animus, connected with a certain segment of the electorate turned off by Cicilline's slick persona, shady brother, and inevitable association — by dint of job title — with a capital city politics long viewed as corrupt.
Still, the message seemed out of synch with the public mood, writ large. After eight years in the mayor's office, the shine had certainly worn off Cicilline. But for most Democratic voters, there was no compelling reason to be angry at the mayor.
Indeed, Gemma's ire seemed — in a way — as peculiar as his signature policy proposals: a "town hall in the mall," an "executive board" of top elected officials that would run Rhode Island like a $7 billion corporation, a push to make the state the "wellness" capital of America.
But the mood, of course, has changed since then.
Cicilline declared Providence in "excellent fiscal condition" during the campaign. And when his City Hall successor, Mayor Angel Taveras, declared a "category 5 hurricane" on the city's books, voters felt betrayed.
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I got this tip from a Brazilian web site. If you are tired of having bees hit or craw on you veil, paint the outside of it white. I no longer have bees on my veil. It makes me uncomfortable to have a bee just hang out on the outside of my veil. I canÂt tell if she is on the inside or outside. It never bothered me until one got in and stung me on my eyelid.
This is how I painted my veil. You only want the white paint on the outside. If you put too much and some gets inside, it will be hard to see out. Tape off the inside of the front. Next hold the veil up and lightly spray each the sides and back. Remove the tape from the front of the veil and then spray the outside. Spray down wind so any spray that goes through the veil will be carried off by the wind. Now if you end up with even a little bit of white on the inside you vision will be decreased. You can fix it by spraying a little bit of back paint on the inside of the screen.


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Greetings and salutations!
I am looking to increase the amount of pleasure for any and all ears in my ride. I know NOTHING about improving car audio sound quality. I want to retain the 2012 Nav unit and go from there. From what I have gathered thus far, it sounds (pun intended) like I should consider some Dynamat, get an AudioControl LC6i, and some front and rear speakers. Now on to the questions...
1. Subs: Do I really need one? With upgraded F and R speakers, and the AudioControl LC6i, wouldn't bass be at least a little better? A thumping bass is not needed/desired.
2. AudioControl LC6i: I don't really even know what it is. What else do I need with it?
3. Speaker wire: At what pricepoint are will I be over-paying?
4. Tools: Recommendations for a DIYer?
5. Speakers: Can I spend less than $100 for decent front speakers and less than $100 for decent rear speakers?
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Home » Facilities » Student Life Center
Student Life Center
The Vanderbilt Student Life Center features over 18,000 square feet of event space, the Center for Student Professional Development, Vanderbilt International Office, Global Education Office, and International Student and Scholar Services.
The $11.4 million project was completed in the spring of 2005. The Grand Opening was March 30-April 2, 2005.
"The project is a direct response to the wishes of our students," said former Chancellor Gordon Gee. "They have told us that their No. 1 priority is the development of a large social space on campus." With adjoining catering space, the 9,000 square foot Commodore Ballroom is able to accommodate dances, dinners and other large social functions.
The Center is located near 25th Avenue South and Vanderbilt Place, behind the Schulman Center and to the west of Branscomb Quadrangle. The building is designed to complement the existing Sarratt Student Center, which contains no large social space.
The Commodore Ballroom comprises nearly all of the first level of the building, and can be subdivided into three equal spaces. Additionally, the first floor is home to the Board of Trust meeting room. The lower level of the Student Life Center contains an additional three meeting rooms.
The second level houses the Center for Professional Development. The Global Education Office (GEO), Global Support Services, and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) are all located on the first floor.
Hours of Operations
Weekends: Closed except for events
The Commodore Ballroom
The Commodore Ballroom, located inside the Student Life Center, can accommodate 500 for a banquet, 800 theater style, and 1,600 for a reception. The ballroom has state of the art A/V technology, audio booth, theatrical lighting & staging, and a catering corridor. The ballroom can be divided into three spaces or used as one large space. Vanderbilt campus groups, as well as the off-campus community, can book the ballroom.
Board of Trust Room
The Board of Trust Meeting Room is equipped with the latest in A/V technology, including videoconferencing. This space can seat 60 in a conference U shape, 200 theater style, 96 for a banquet, or 400 for a reception.
Lower Level Meeting Rooms
The Student Life Center houses three small meeting rooms on the lower level. Meeting Room 1 & 2 can each accommodate 50 people for a lecture or 24 people in a classroom configuration. They can also be combined to make a larger meeting space that accommodates up to 100 for a lecture and 60 in a classroom configuration. Meeting Room 3 can accommodate 14 people in a conference room or 30 lecture style. These space are great for small meeting or breakout spaces for larger events and conferences.
Global Support Services
Global Support Services (GSS) provides infrastructure and operational guidance for Vanderbilt University's international education and research. GSS facilitates employment related visas, provides international tax services for foreign nationals, helps faculty and staff to navigate export control laws and regulations, and monitors international travel safety and security.
Contact Information
Vanderbilt International Office
Vanderbilt University
310 25th Ave. South
Suite 110
Nashville, TN 37240
International Student and Scholar Services
International Student & Scholar Services fosters the education and development of non-immigrant students and scholars to enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives. ISSS provides advice, counseling, and advocacy regarding immigration, cross-cultural, and personal matters. ISSS supports an environment conducive to international education and intercultural awareness via educational, social, and cross cultural programs.
Contact Information
International Student and Scholar Services
Vanderbilt University
310 25th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37240
Telephone: 615-322-2753
Fax: 615-343-7799
Global Education Office
The goal of the Global Education Office is to help students prepare for the challenges of international citizenship in the 21st century by enabling them to gain a deep understanding of at least one other culture and its language, and to incorporate a global, comparative dimension in their chosen field of study.
These programs have been conceived as an integral part of a Vanderbilt undergraduate education. Students remain fully enrolled at Vanderbilt, earn Vanderbilt credit, fulfilling major, minor, and distribution requirements, receive Vanderbilt financial aid and scholarships, and benefit from the involvement of the faculty and staff at Vanderbilt before, during, and after their time abroad. Competition for admission to most programs is keen, and preference is given to the most qualified applicants. Students must demonstrate high academic performance, clearly reasoned academic purpose, appropriate preparation, and conduct that demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for learning about that which is different.
Contact Information
Global Education Office
Vanderbilt University
310 25th Ave. S.
Suite 115
Nashville, TN 37240
Telephone: (615) 343-3139
Fax: (615) 343-5774
International Suite Lobby
The shared lobby for ISSS, GEO, and VISIT is filled with brochures about Nashville and current newspapers from around the world. The lobby also features a Geochron, which shows the time at any location in the world, and where the sun is shining at any given moment.
The Center for Student Professional Development
The purpose of the Center for Student Professional Development is to help VU students and recent graduates (0-2 years out) utilize the Vanderbilt network and make the most of their education, resources, and connections to secure internship and full-time post graduate opportunities. The Center provides many ways for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni to talk with a Career Adviser about their career-related needs.
Students/Alumni wanting to discuss their personal career path and job search strategy from initial thoughts to assessing job offers (or their graduate/professional school plans) may make an appointment with one (or more) of our staff. Feel free to email questions to your Career Adviser too. Go to the Staff Directory for a list of staff members and email addresses.
Contact Information
Center for Student Professional Development
310 25th Avenue South, Suite 220
Nashville, Tennessee 37240
Telephone: 615-322-2750
Fax: 615-343-4448
Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.


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The artists from Utopia community, comprised of mainly Anmatyerr and Alyawarr people, draw on traditional sites and stories for inspiration in their textile designs. This small community to the north—east of Alice Springs, has produced some of Australia's most distinguished Indigenous artists, most significantly the late Emily Kam Kngwarray. Kngwarray, Gloria Tamerr Petyarr, and their lesser-known countrywomen, Nancy Petyarr and Nora Kemarr Moore, are all Anmatyerr people.
Gloria Tamerr Petyarr's work No title, Nancy Petyarr's Three bores and Nora Kemarr Moore's Goofy bore all depict important Dreaming, or Tjukurrpa sites of the artists' traditional country, incorporating icons of native flora and fauna in luminescent yellow and gold hues on deep brown, red and purple tableaux.


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The dilemma
David's 1997 Audi A4 Quattro Avant proved costly to buy second-hand and has been making a large dent in his wallet ever since.
"I'm paying more and more for repairs and servicing isn't cheap," says David.
Now his mechanic has told him that there are problems with the vehicle's four-wheel-drive system and the transmission, and he faces a huge bill just before Christmas.
"I'm thinking of scrapping the car and starting again with something different."
But what? He needs something for his three kids and their friends, that can cope with holidays, is an automatic and not an SUV.
Well David, New Zealand has the oldest fleet in the world, with the average age of cars 18, so you're not alone with your predicament.
But updating to a later model doesn't totally get you off the hook financially. You'll have to pay for such as tyres and brakes and the more modern fleet is also fussy about the types of fluids used in transmissions and cooling systems.
Remember also, the more expensive gadgetry a car has, the more likely ownership costs will increase as it gets older.
The budget: $30,000
The shortlist
Honda Accord Euro Tourer L
The Euro theme in the 2009 model is more about looks and specification levels than the ultimate driving experience on the open road.
It's stacked with extras including cruise control and leather trim as per your wish list.
The 2.4-litre engine provides all the power you will need, although a heavy foot would easily increase the claimed fuel consumption of 9.0l/100km.
Mazda6 GSX wagon
A long-time favourite for both business and private buyers, the 2009 GSX comes very well equipped in standard specification.
Not as much engine power as the Honda but almost identical claimed fuel consumption (8.9l/100km).
Subaru Legacy wagon
Long bagged for excessive fuel consumption, the new-shape Legacy now competes with its competitors while retaining its unique Boxer engine design and AWD system. Helped by the introduction of a Constant Variable Transmission the claimed fuel consumption is a competitive 8.4l/100km. No compromises on safety either.
Driven recommends
The Subaru Legacy, but choose carefully and stick with New Zealand-new.