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I am just trying to get an understanding as to why this may be happening. I have a 6 month old Aussie. When he got up this morning he seemed a bit slower but I took it as he was tired from being over a friends all day playing with another dog, which we have visited many times before. He laid around a bit this morning but did eat a normal amount this morning. He was fine all morning, nothing out of the ordinary. About 5 hours later I walked in on him sitting next to what looked like all the food he ate this morning. This happened again later but amount was much less. Now with in the last 3 hours he has thrown up a creamy looking substance 4 times. He just lays around then gets up comes over and begins to throw up.
The only thing he ate different yesterday was a piece of sausage that someone dropped on the ground.
Is there anything I can give him to help him?
Any ideas as to what might be wrong?


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When the Orica GreenEdge team bus became lodged under the banner at the finish line with the peloton less than 20 kilometres away, the teams were initially told the finish line would be moved 3km forward.
But once the bus was moved the original finish was restored and just moments after the announcement was relayed to riders a huge crash took out two of the favourites - Peter Sagan and Andre Greipel - while Cavendish's hopes were ended as he was caught in the queue. "What caused the problems was the change to the finish," Cavendish said.
"We were hearing in the radios with 5km to go the finish was in 2km. Then a kilometre later, it's at the finish. It was carnage."
Team Argos-Shimano's Marcel Kittel emerged from the chaos to win a sprint finish from Alexander Kristoff of Katusha, while Britain's David Millar was fourth behind Danny Van Poppel.
While disappointed, Cavendish said it could have been worse, amid unconfirmed reports that his team-mate Tony Martin had suffered a broken collarbone which would end his Tour. "I'm not the only one," Cavendish said. "I'm lucky I didn't come down. Some of my team-mates are a lot worse. I can count myself lucky. I am lucky compared to most."
Kittel said he had been unaware of the incident with the bus, knowing only that his race director was shouting into the team radio at a frantic rate in the final stages.
"I didn't know there was a bus on the finish line," he said. "With six or seven kilometres to go the race director was shouting in the radio but it was so loud with all the people and the motorbikes and helicopters...it was so loud I couldn't really understand what he said so I didn't know about it. I'm pretty happy they could tow the bus away and make it work in the end so we could finish on the finish line."
Although Chris Froome - involved in a "small crash" in the very first kilometre during the neutralised section - finished unscathed, Team Sky themselves did not. Ian Stannard and Geraint Thomas were both involved in falls, with the latter being taken to hospital for x-rays. Because of the confusion, all riders were awarded the same time for the stage.
Froome said: "It's been quite a warning. I don't think any of us thought it would be plain sailing but there were some pretty brutal crashes at the end there and it was just a reminder that this Tour is about much more than having the form and being here, it's about staying out of trouble too. I felt guys were crashing all around me but I managed to pick my way through."
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University of Hawaii at Manoa Faculty Senate, November 15, 1995
Architecture #205
Presiding: Co-Chair Kiyoshi Ikeda, Manoa Faculty Senate Executive
Senators Present: James Brandon, Barry Brennan, John Casken, Gaye Chan, Donna Ching, Joanne Cooper, Joel Cohn, Linda Cox, Jim Dator, Steven Dawson, Marilyn Dunlap, Joel Fisher, Delores Foley, Gregg Geary, Richard Guillory, Sue Hanson, Patrick Henry, Kathryn Hoffmann, Ruth Horie, Kiyoshi Ikeda, Wayne Iwaoka, Alison Kay, Adelheid Kuehnle, William Lampe, Bruce Liebert, Bert Lum, Margaret Maaka, Karen Meech, John Melish, Marian Melish, Robert Meyer, Jane Moulin, Nicholas Ordway, C. S. Papacostas, Robert Paull, Thomas Pearson, Teresita Ramos, Raul Rudoy, Jurgen Sang, Leon Serafim, Janice Shoultz, Patricia Steinhoff, Victor Stenger, John Stimson, Jane Tribble, Alice Tse, Lorrie Wong, Rosemarie Woodruff, Ming-Bao Yue
Senators Absent: Belinda Aquino, Sandra Chang, David Chappell, Austin Dias, Patricia Fryer, Patrick Gilbert, Barry LaBonte, Christopher Measures, Ralph Moberly, Marita Nelson, Deane Neubauer, Cynthia Ning, Stephen O'Harrow, Victor Olgyay, Thomas Ramsey, James Silva, Glenn Teves, Roy Wilkens
Senators Excused: Patricia Edelen-Smith, Nancy Lind, Fred MacKenzie, Robert McLaren, Peter Nicholson, Aiko Oda, Neva Owens, Karen Peacock, Thomas Speitel, Joseph Stanton, Judy Weightman
Invited Guests: Carol Eastman, Thomas Bopp, Rodney Sakaguchi, J. N. Musto
Guests: Wil Frost, Alona Trinidad, Jean Ehrhorn, Cheryl Ernst, Linda Johnsrud, Pat Cooper, Helen Josephine, Don Birdseye, Pete Garrod, Cristina Bacchilega
Co-Chair Ikeda called the meeting to order at 3:09 PM.
The minutes of the Senate meeting of October 18, 1995, were approved as submitted.
Co-Chair Ikeda explained that Gregg Geary, chair of the Senate Committee on Committees was in the midst of a process of soliciting volunteers from among the faculty who are willing to serve on various other committees and task forces. These are not only the regular committees and groups for which faculty participation is normally sought, but also for various task forces and review committees which have been or may be created as a consequence of the current budget crisis.
Co-Chair Ikeda informed the Senate that UH President Kenneth Mortimer had repeatedly agreed with the SEC that before any significant modifications are made in existing University programs that the Senate would have a chance to assess the impact which those changes might make on the academic quality and integrity of the University, and to inform the Administration of the Senate's conclusions in this regard. Thus, it may be necessary for faculty members quickly to come forward to serve on various review and oversight committees in anticipation of, or in response to, any programmatic changes proposed by the Administration, and before those changes can be approved by the Board of Regents.
Co-Chair Kay also called the attention of the Senate to a sheet, dated November 15, 1995, labeled, "draft" and titled "Tentative schedule of meetings." This was prepared by the President's office at the request of the SEC. It lists, and briefly explains the sequence and purpose of, meetings which the BOR has so far scheduled to hold to consider how the University should respond to the current shortfall in General Funds [This sheet is attached to these Minutes].
Co-Chair Kay stressed that with only one, stated, exception, all of these meetings are open to the public, and that concerned faculty members and students should try to attend in order to find out what the BOR is hearing and considering.
Co-Chair Kay also drew the attention of the Senate to a General Education Questionnaire which had been mailed out recently and which most faculty members should have already received. It is part of the General Education review process that the faculty have been involved in since Spring Semester 1995, re-examining the core requirements and the common experience which all bachelor candidates should receive at the University of Hawaii."
Co-Chair Ikeda discussed a matrix which he had prepared and which had been distributed to all Senators. The matrix identifies those UHM programs for which review task forces have already been created or are in the process of being created. These are the College of Continuing Education and Community Service, the School of Library and Information Sciences, the School of Public Health, and the Social Science Research Institute.
Co-Chair Ikeda also pointed out that any units which do not have a permanent dean or director at this time are also "of interest" to the Administration and the BOR. From the time President Mortimer first set foot on this campus he has said that there are "too many deans and directors." It is clear he is "concerned about how Manoa is structured" even absent the current budget crisis, and might well recommend some administrative mergers and downsizing in order to reduce the number of deans, directors, and independent units at Manoa.
The President at this moment is not contemplating, or using the term, "privatization" of any part of the University, nor have any units been targeted for closure. But he is interested in exploring ways in which certain professional schools might become more nearly "self-sustaining" by allowing them to charge and keep substantially higher tuition than the rest of the University charges, Co-Chair Ikeda said.
Prof. Geary said that he understood that he was to try to find two faculty members for each of the committees which might have to consider the academic impact of any administrative recommendations for substantial programmatic changes. One of the faculty was to be "junior" and the other "senior". He wanted to know what was meant by "junior" and "senior."
Co-Chair Ikeda replied it did not mean old or young, or long time vs. short time at Manoa, but, as indicated by Co-Chair Kay, whether the person had served on academic review committees before or not (he later said that the term "seasoned" might be better).
Prof. Geary then explained to the Senate what was needed in terms of faculty participation in this time of fluidity and crisis. It is very likely that a substantial number of faculty members from many different disciplines will be needed to review very quickly but thoroughly administrative recommendations, and to respond to them in writing quickly but effectively as well.
Faculty members (not necessarily only Senators) should contact Geary and/or Co-Chair Alison Kay of their willingness to serve on one of these committees. It is very important to the future of the University that faculty input be heard at this crucial juncture.
Co-Chair Ikeda reiterated that faculty were needed for three different kinds of committees, and that the task-force participants might have to operate independently of the Committee on Academic Policy and Programs in some situations, reporting instead to one of the Senior Vice Presidents instead of CAPP.
Prof. Wayne Iwaoka of CAPP added that the CAPP is coming up with a list of questions which faculty members should see are answered during all task force and review committee deliberations.
Co-Chair Ikeda made it clear that the President understands that, after its participation in the review process, the Senate may come up with recommendations which differ from those of the Administration.
He also said that the SEC submitted to the President a Memorandum of Understanding about faculty involvement in the process of programmatic review.
Co-Chair Kay stressed that the President repeatedly says that he understands our concern and supports our participation as outlined in the Memorandum.
Co-Chair Ikeda then asked UHM Budget Director Rodney Sakaguchi if there are any new developments which should change the budget picture over the next several years.
Director Sakaguchi said that there were two factors which, while not strictly new, have surfaced with significant import recently. One was the provision in Act 161 (which gives the UH the right to set and keep tuition) which stipulates that the 1998 General Fund appropriation to the University of Hawaii shall equal that of the 1995 appropriation. Unless that law is changed, or otherwise not followed, the UH will have $95 million more in 1998 than the Governor allotted to it this year.
Of course, there will be "a lot of politics between now and then," Director Sakaguchi observed.
Can the Governor restrict those 161 funds, someone asked?
If there is a new or continuing shortfall then the Governor might restrict funds. But the Governor did say publicly when he was here last Friday that he would follow 161 and not restrict General Funds if the UH raised tuition, so we can be hopeful, Director Sakaguchi said.
The other factor that Director Sakaguchi mentioned is that repair and maintenance and equipment replacement have absorbed most of the budget cuts over the last several years, and those are areas that must be brought up to par. There is a current backlog of $17 million and an additional annual shortfall of $21 million which Director Sakaguchi said must be made up as soon as possible.
Co-Chair Ikeda stressed that the major budgetary problem facing the University is the gap between the amount provided the University by way of General Funds from the Legislature and the amount which can be generated by tuition. Can that gap be bridged by other forms of revenue enhancement, or must it be bridged by program cuts, or by both? Ikeda stressed that is the reason the Financial Plan, which the BOR will discuss during its December 21-22 meeting on Maui, is so important.
Co-Chair Ikeda then introduced J N Musto from the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly.
Musto said that all we were doing was rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
He called the attention of the Senate to a special edition of Faculty News from UHPA which all Faculty members should have received today or by tomorrow. He also referred to an enclosed letter which
is a copy of one he had written to the chair of the Board of Regents, Joseph Blanco, decrying the current process. Musto said that everything he has heard leads him to conclude that the BOR will be making decisions which the faculty will only be able to react to, and not influence beforehand. Musto said that both his letter and Faculty Notes also referred a list of sixteen areas which the President suggested to the BOR in September were candidates for program consolidation, merger, or change.
Since Retrenchment takes time, and can only be carried out in accordance with the Union Contract, Musto said he expects the Administration to issue a large number of retrenchment letters in January in order to have flexibility later to lay off people or not. Not everyone receiving such a letter will necessarily be laid off, but without sending such a letter, the Administration can not lay off anybody, Musto pointed out.
Someone asked when the Union was going to do something. Musto replied "when the Administration does something." So far, the Administration has taken no definitive action. Once it does, then it will have to deal with the Union according to the Contract.
Musto suggested it might be possible to stall until 1998, when sufficient funds should be coming in to the University.
But, someone asked, isn't your "spoke in the wheels" (the Contract) really just a wet noodle? Hasn't the Contract come to an end already?
Musto pointed out that the current Contract remains fully in force because the Administration has never made a "final and best offer". If it were do to so now, then it would be possible for the Union and the Administration to begin negotiations. But so far the Administration has refused to negotiate, and so the current Contract remains in force.
Someone asked what the Union would do if the Governor refused to follow the provisions of 161. Musto replied that the Union might bring a class action suit.
Someone else said that she had heard that the Governor or State Budget Director was contemplating delaying pay checks one day per month, thereby ending up paying everyone one paycheck less per year than required, as well as having the money available longer for investment and interest income.
Musto said he had had some discussion with Earl Anzai about that, but that all the Unions pointed out the illegality of that move and refused to accept it. Musto does not believe it is still being pursued as an action.
January/February will be crunch time, Musto concluded, because the Administration will have to act definitively somehow by then.
Co-Chair Ikeda thanked J. N. Musto and assured the Senate that once a Financial Plan has been introduced, the Senate can and will go to work. Before then, all we can do is prepare ourselves to be able to move quickly and effectively.
A member of the Committee on Administration and Budget said that the CAB believes that the Senate should work with the President to develop criteria for the Financial Plan, and had sent a memo to the SEC to that effect. What is happening with it?
Co-Chair Ikeda and Co-Chair Kay both replied that the President has repeatedly assured us that he was following the Senate's stated (and recently re-stated) priorities in creating the Financial Plan.
Several Senators continued to express their concern that we did not have enough time to act if the BOR voted on a plan at their December 22 meeting. Is there any requirement for a first and second reading, for example, that would give us time to review it?
Co-Chair Ikeda said he did not know whether there was such a legal requirement or not, but Co-Chair Kay assured the questioners that the plan was only to "floated" at the December meeting, and not voted on.
Someone from the Medical School said she believes the School is being reviewed on Monday for possible elimination.
At this point, Senior Vice President Carol Eastman stepped forward to reiterate the process and timetable set out on the "Tentative Schedule of Meetings" now in the Senators' hands.
She assured the Senate that absolutely no decisions had been made, nor had any discussions even been undertaken, by the BOR concerning cutting any programs whatsoever. Certainly not the Medical School or the Law School. Those which are being reviewed for some possible action have already been publicly identified. These are the ones for whom task forces or review committees have been (or are being) formed and for which faculty members are being sought. We will follow that same procedure for any other programs which might be reviewed. Neither the Medical School, Law School, or any other unit will be reviewed, much less eliminated, swiftly or in secret, she insisted.
The original questioner said that was fine, but when both the President and the Governor speak publicly about the possibility of eliminating the Law School and/or the Medical School, everyone needs to worry about what will actually happen.
SVP Eastman said that if the BOR agrees to pass the President's retrenchment resolution, then the President will have that authority, and will use it if necessary, and according to all proper and legal procedures. But there is no guarantee he will use it. What is needed is a Financial Plan so that the BOR can decide where and how to try to raise or save money to bridge the previously discussed revenue gap.
Co-Chair Ikeda also pointed out that even if the Governor should advocate eliminating the Law School or Medical School, the President has said he will not take such action just because the Governor thinks it is a good idea. The President has said he "will not be led by outside forces," Ikeda stated.
A Senator said that Mortimer had sat in her office and said that the Law School might be privatized.
"When did he say that," Co-Chair Ikeda wanted to know (he was told it was about a month ago, perhaps), because last Monday, the President told the SEC that the Law School would not be privatized, but might become more nearly "self-sustaining."
Another person asked SVP Eastman if the College of Tropical Agriculture had been ordered by the Administration to cut programs in order to save money, because the Dean had done so, under that excuse, last week.
SVP Eastman replied that there was no such order, and could not be because of the procedures, already well discussed today, that would have to be followed before such a decision could possibly be made.
A Senator in the Business School wanted to know why more was not being done to assess, and then explain, the financial value of the University to the State.
After explaining that the UH Publicity Office has a staff only of 2 and 1/2 people, a person from that office said that in fact that is exactly what the Law School is doing. She encouraged other programs to do the same, and that her office would assist in any way possible.
OVPAA Tom Bopp rose to make several comments. He wanted to assure everyone that nothing can happen until the BOR gets itself together. There are so many new Regents that they have not yet jelled into either a coherent whole or a set of factions. In addition, the Sunshine Laws of the State make it illegal for two members of the Regents even to get together for beer and talk over University matters. So there have been no secret meetings, and won't be. The one closed meeting, mentioned on the "Tentative Schedule of Meetings," is for those matters which State law requires be kept confidential (involving law suits, for example).
Bopp also said that he thought perhaps SVP Eastman had misspoken when she used the term "retrenchment resolution"; that as far as he knew, the President was not seeking such a resolution when he was asking the BOR to pass a resolution "directing the President to do whatever is necessary to sustain the vitality and viability of the University of Hawaii."
Co-Chair Kay urged Senators to send her their responses to the memo from SVP Imai concerning changes in mail and copying services on UHM.
Several people then asked whether the Senate was going to consider the Budget Committee resolution which had been passed out.
Some discussion followed which indicated the draft was too weak and otherwise flawed. Nor was there a quorum in the house. The draft was therefore referred back to the SEC for further refinement
and resubmission.
Co-Chair Ikeda adjourned the meeting at 4:48 PM
Respectfully submitted,
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Bearded political renaissance man and current governor of New Mexico Bill Richardson was picked Wednesday morning to be Barack Obama's secretary of commerce. The unsurprising move makes Richardson the latest politician drafted by Team Obama, who point to Richardson's experience at the U.N., as governor, and as energy secretary.
The BBC:
US President-elect Barack Obama has picked New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as his commerce secretary.
Mr Richardson is one of the most prominent Hispanic politicians in the US and his nomination has been expected for several weeks.
He becomes the latest former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination to join Mr Obama's cabinet.
The president-elect has named more than half of his cabinet in the month since he was elected president.
Richardson, 61, is no stranger to government, having served under Bill Clinton as U.N. ambassador and energy secretary.


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Wayside School's Summer Reading 2012
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Legal Parenthood
All UK-based clinics licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) must conform to strict medical, legal and ethical standards. By donating your eggs through one of these clinics (even if you donate to someone you know) your legal parenthood is as follows:
- You will not be the legal parent of any child born as a result of your donation.
- You will have no legal obligation to any child born from your donation.
- You will not be named on the child's birth certificate.
- You will not have any rights over how the child will be brought up.
- You will not be asked to support the child financially.
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Over the last ten years there's been an increase in egg and sperm donors coming forward in the UK. This didn't happen by accident. Media coverage, in whatever way, shape or form, has an important role to play. The more media inches, the more awareness, the more donors come forward.
It is as simple as that.
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Re: Pleasant Hill - should we move to the burbs?
Pleasant Hill is just fine, yes there are liberal folks out there, I grew up there and was vegan and politically active in my teen years. My parents still live there, it's definitely the suburbs, from most neighborhoods you can't walk to much, but you've got the canal trail out there which I remember fondly as a kid taking long bike rides with my dad and brother. I now live in Berkeley in my adult life (just for perspective). A number of my high school friends moved back to the Pleasant Hill/Concord/Martinez area and are really happy there. My main reasons for leaving were that I didn't want to spend my adult life in the town that I grew up in, I can no longer stand the heat, and I want to be within walking distance of lots of businesses. That being said it sounds like Pleasant Hill would be a good fit for you. It's definitely pleasant and there are a lot of activities available out there, you just have to drive to get there. Best of luck to you! Former P.Hill Resident
Thinking of moving from Berkeley to Pleasant HillNov 2011
We are thinking about moving from Berkeley to Pleasant Hill in an effort to get a bigger house and cheaper mortgage. Is there any former Berkeley/Oakland residents who can offer their experience? How are the schools (we have a 1 yr old son)? Are there a lot of family oriented activities? Is there a community like bpn that I could tap into? Are there any grocery stores that can remotely compare to Berkeley Bowl? Any advise/comments/experiences that can be offered would be much appreciated. Undecided
We moved from Oakland to Pleasant Hill a year ago this month. We did so to buy our first home and chose Pleasant Hill because we got more house for the money with good schools and no or low crime. We are very happy we did. No there isn't anything like the Berkeley Bowl but we do have some decent places for great organic vegetables including a local produce market and seasonal farm stand where the veggies are grown just yards away in the field. Both are located on Pleasant Hill Road. Our child attends Strandwood which is an excellent elementary school with tons of parent involvement. Things we miss are the restaurants on the other side of the tunnel but it's not a far drive. The thing I'm thrilled about is a safe neighborhood where my son can head out the door and bike, scooter and play ball with all the other kids on the block and I don't worry. That's how I grew up and I wanted that for my son too. Good luck with your decision. Happy in the burbs
Lamorinda Moms is the group to join. I moved from the rockridge neighborhood of oakland to lafayette last year. It's a big adjustment - def. the burbs. But I'm happy I did it - more space both inside and out, much more green, schools are amazing, way less crime. brenda
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Thinking about relocating to Pleasant HillAugust 2008
We are looking to relocate to a cheaper place, and the Venn diagram :) of our finances, the fact that we want to stay in Contra Costa, and good elementary schools leaves us with El Cerrito Hills (Madera School) and Pleasant Hill. I like El Cerrito a lot, but Pleasant Hill seems to me to be heavily white and conservative, and we are left-wing, attachment-parenting, organic pagans (one white, one mixed). I assume there are a scattering of other like-minds in PH, but are there significant pockets/neighborhoods filled with folks like us? If my son went to Strandwood Elementary School, would he find other kids who are not watching ''Die Hard'' at age 5 and telling non-Christians that they are going to hell (real-life experience of mine with kids at a PH school)? Thanks in advance!!!
Hi, Yes, there are like-minded families in PH. Some I've met through local mom's groups & Freecycle, some through volunteering & just some from chatting. I don't know of any local organized groups or neighborhoods that would be exactly what you might be looking for, but come join the PTA, local mom's clubs, volunteer & help change what you don't like. Also, when you take people one on one, generally it doesn't matter that your values aren't in exact agreement - don't we all try to do the best for our children & families in the best way we know how? We're a Strandwood family & love it, though would like to see changes in terms of recycling, carpooling, lunches... but how are the changes going to happen without people leading them? Katherine
There is a scattering of us out here in Pleasant Hill with kids attending Strandwood that are conservative when it comes to using natural resources, but not conservative in thought. Yes, there are quite a few Christians and honestly I have more trouble handling extended family members about religious belief than community members. It's more open than you think. From the outside it looks fairly white but when you dig a little deeper, you'd be surprised at the diversity that makes up Pleasant Hill. And we organic-eating, hydrogenated oil-avoiding, alternative therapy-prescribing, long-haired boys-having, blasphemous hippies can always use another heretic amid our surroundings! ;-) LogicalMama
We live in Pleasant Hill and our soon-to-be kindergartener will attend Strandwood. We are a mixed-race, progressive, left-wing family, non-religious. So there you have it. Yes, Pleasant Hill is more middle-of-the-road than some areas across the tunnel but the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion. You will find all sorts of people in Pleasant Hill, conservative, liberal, apolitical, religous, not-religious, etc. You will be able to find a good community of like-minded people. It just may take a while longer to find them. Pleasant Hill has great weather, active and good schools, big backyards, wonderful parks, and great restaurants in nearby Walnut Creek and Concord. People are too busy with their family and work lives to be worried about what religion you practice so I really wouldn't worry about that. Good luck and hopefully we'll run into eachother in Pleasant Hill! content in Pleasant Hill
June 2005
In an effort to find a larger house for a smaller mortgage in the Bay Area, we are trying to figure out where to relocate from Berkeley. I haven't seen Pleasant Hill mentioned too much, so that makes me want to ask about it. We need to live near BART (walking/biking distance) and good schools (our kids will be going into elementary school soon). So what is Pleasant Hill like? Are the schools good? Is there anything to do without getting in the car and driving? What should I look for? Thanks for any and all comments, positive or negative!
Sad to leave Berkeley, need to live cheaper!
I live in Pleasant Hill and formerly lived in Berkeley. Pleasant Hill is a fairly generic place to live. There just isn't anything special or interesting about it. It's very safe and the public schools are highly rated. It's largely white and conservative. It's boring, and pretty much devoid of culture and good restaurants. Given the choice, I would try to stay on the west side of the tunnel. Good luck. anon
I live in Walnut Creek which is near Pleasant Hill. We moved from Berkeley to get a great house and schools. Pleasant Hill has some beautiful areas adjoining Lafayette and Martinez. But, you really need to check the schools. As I understand it, there may be a small area of Pleasant Hill where you get Lafayette schools. (That would be ideal.) Otherwise, from what I hear the public schools are not so good. They have a very good magnet academic elementary but you have to be on the waitlist years in advance. I strongly recommend that you consider Walnut Creek. It is more expensive than Pleasant Hill (but still less than Orinda or Lafayette). Most of the schools are excellent. (Of course, you have to check the three you would get.) Lots of parent involvement. Plus, I didn't know this when I lived in Berkeley but Walnut Creek is a great place to live. It is a well run city, with great activities. Many theaters, arts programs for all ages, great recreational classes, open space and Mount Diablo for hiking and biking. Also, we have BART.
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I recieved this information from my friend, who is a realtor in Pleasant Hill:
1. There is a BART station at Treat Blvd. off 680. Walking/Biking distance is relative, but you can generally expect homes close to BART to be a little more in demand, thus a bit more expensive.
2. As for schools, Pleasant Hill has some top-rated schools in the state according to GreatSchools.Net. Here's a link to some data on them: http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_district/51/ca/
3. I live in Pleasant Hill and I love it. I live across the street from the downtown area and Pleasant Hill Park. Pleasant Hill is a family community. It doesn't offer the diversity of Berkeley (but what does?). The downtown area has revived the city as it offers more shopping and dining options. The second half of the downtown area is under construction.
4. The average detached home price in April 2005 was $711,683 while the average attached (condo/townhome) price in April 2005 was $463,454. As of today (05/25/05), there are only two detached homes listed for under $600,000: 1) $535,000 for a 3bd/2ba 1,000+ sqft home and 2) $550,000 for a 3bd/2ba 1,300+ sqft home.
Hope that helps. Brian Mertens Prudential California Realty 925-330-1029 brian.mertens[at]prurealty.com
I did not read the original post so not sure exactly know what you are asking for. My son and I moved from Oakland to Pleasant Hill last year and absolutely love it. There are lots of kid friendly places & parks - lots of things to do especially if you appreciate the beautiful weather. I work in the city, and just love coming home where it is still warm enough to swim after dinner. We are switching from a private school to a small parent co-up charter school in Concord. I heard there is a waiting list to enter in kindergarden, but no so in the higher grades - 4/5 combined classroom. We got a great feeling from the principal and have talked to several parents and are excited to start this fall. The nice part about Plesant Hill is that it is still close to Oakland & the city. I commute into the city everyday, sometimes I ride BART but mostly I take the casual carpool/bus from Oakland - total commute is never more than an hour in the worst case scenario. Pleasant Hill has many transplants from Berkeley/Oakland and because of the family friendly atmosphere and down to earth kind of values.
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The Days Inn Capitol Reef is located at the intersection of SR 12 and 24 and is just 3 miles from the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park. The hotel is a Chairmans Award winner for quality and has 2 floors, interior corridors and a variety of room types to suit every familys needs. The Days Inn amenities include a heated indoor pool, a hot tub which is open seasonally, complimentary DayBreak Continental breakfast, and satellite television with HBO, ESPN, and CNN. Sorry no pets allowed. Legend has it that Torrey, UT was named after one of Theodore Roosevelts Rough Riders, Colonel Torrey. The area is known for Hiking trails, numerous lakes, great fishing, and spectacular views filled with blue sky and red canyon country reaching beyond the Colorado River. The Pool Will Be Closed From January 28th Thru February 3rd.


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A profile of the Global Studies Program
Take a look at what past grads from Witt have done with their majors – internships, grad school programs, and first jobs after graduation. It's not always as cut and dried as you think; a Liberal Arts degree has a lot of flexibility!
Global Studies
Why Global Studies?
The Global Studies program is designed to enhance the international dimension of the curriculum, primarily through the provision of a minor in Global Studies. The Global Studies program focuses on three major areas: the study of non-Western cultures, an understanding of comparative socio-cultural analysis, and a concern with globally-relevant issues and themes, especially as understood within an analysis of the global system. The student is expected to seek a significant cross-cultural experience, normally through participation in a study-abroad program.
A student of any academic major can profit from the international dimension provided by the Global Studies minor. It can thus strengthen preparation for the international aspects of business, social and religious service, politics and policy formation, and education. It also provides an interdisciplinary foundation for specialized graduate study.
Degrees Offered
Minor: Global Studies
Requirements for Minor
Twenty-four semester hours are required for the Global Studies minor, in accordance with the following:
I. Foundation Courses
(16 semester hours total)
A. Understanding Global Systems
1. Theoretical Foundation: Sociology 290C/S: Social Change. This course is normally taken after a student has completed one or two other Global Studies courses.
2. Global Issues: at least four semester hours from courses with a focus on a theme of global significance. See courses listed below.
- Economics 220: Economics of Developing Areas
- Economics 330: International Trade and Finance
- Economics 350: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- Environmental Studies 101B/L: Assessing Human Impacts on the Environment
- Geography 120S: Human Ecology
- Geography 240S: Economic Geography
- Geography 292S: Population Geography (same as Sociology 292S)
- Global Studies 285: German Culture in Transition
- History 305: World Civilizations
- Management 250: International Business
- Political Science 251S: International Relations
- Political Science 252S: International Organizations
- Political Science 303: Politics in Developing Nations
- Sociology 292S: Population Problems (same as Geography 292S)
B. Understanding Cultural Diversity
1. Comparative Perspective: One of the following
- Economics 231: European Economic History
- French 390: Modern Critical Thought (same as German 390 and Spanish 390)
- Geography 101S: Cultural Geography
- Music 116C: Music in Contemporary Cultures
- Music 216A/C: Musics of the World
- Political Science 102S: Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Religion 231R: Myth & Symbol
- Religion 342R: Comparative Religious Ethics
- Sociology 110C/S: Cultural Anthropology
- Sociology 211C/S: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Kinship
2. Non-Western Culture: at least four semester hours from courses that have been approved to meet the non-Western cultures general education learning goal. These courses are designated with a "C" in the course number.
II. Focus Courses (8 additional semester hours)
Each student prepares a proposal identifying a focus for the student's Global Studies minor and the two additional courses that provide such a focus. Focus Courses can, but need not, come from the list of courses already identified as Foundation Courses. This proposal must be signed by the respective faculty teaching these courses (to indicate that each course relates to the specified focus) and then forwarded for approval to the Global Studies Advisory Committee.
- International Relations: History 324: Twentieth-Century U.S. Foreign Policy and Political Science 350: American Foreign Policy
- Third World Development: Geography 250C: Regional Geography (when course is taught with a Third World focus) and Economics 220: Economics of Developing Areas
- Global Environmental Issues: Biology 306B: Ecology, Geography 292S: Population Geography
- Comparative Literature: English 190: Topics in Non-Western Culture and Japanese 150A/C: Survey of Japanese Literature
- Music and Dance in Cross-Cultural Perspective: Theatre and Dance 210C: Dance Ethnology, Music 116C: Music in Contemporary Cultures
- Japan: Sociology 275C/S: Contemporary Japanese Society, History 262C: Japan in the Modern World
In completing these 24 semester hours, the student must adhere to the following regulations:
a. a maximum of eight semester hours can be at the 100 level,
b. a minimum of three departments must be represented, and
c. a maximum of 12 semester hours may come from any one department.
III. Cross-Cultural Experience
The student is expected to have experience of a culture other than the student's own, normally through participation in a study-abroad program. The student may explore other possibilities with the Global Studies adviser.


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Situated on the south side of the Thames, facing Chelsea, Battersea Park caters for everyone within its 200-acre space. Firstly, there's lots of water -... More
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The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and the world's northern-most outdoor grapefruit tree call the historic Chelsea Physic Gardens home. Hidden behind towering brick... More
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The Pilates Room is a favourite with Fulham ladies, offering an excellent range of gentle matwork and floor Pilates. They specialise in ante-natal exercise and... More
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49 Brixton Station Road, SW9 | 2.4 miles from Asda
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This excellent community sports facility was built by the London County Council in 1937. And, after a period of closure, Brockwell Lido re-opened in July... More
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Kennedy Microbe Lab
Senior thesis research
January 17, 2012
BoDine Hall
Laura Bogar '12 and Ryan Bubriski '12 are both working on senior theses this year (2011-2012). Laura is investigating the ectomycorrhizal fungal communities associated with Betula occidentalis and Alnus rhombifolia to better understand patterns of specificity in the ectomycorrhizal communities associated with Alnus trees. Ryan is studying the effect of varying light levels of competitive interactions between Truncocolumella citrina and Rhizopogon vinicolor on Pseudotsuga menziesii seedlings. Both have made excellent progress on their theses in the fall semester and we hope the results of their work will be presented at the Ecological Society of America meeting in Portland this summer.


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RIKUZENTAKATA, IWATE PREFECTURE – Before the huge tsunami of 2011 virtually wiped it off the map, Rikuzentakata's pristine beach and luxuriant pine forests were a well-worn stop on Japan's tourist trail.
Now the visitors are returning, but this time they want to see the devastation and the monuments to those who died on March 11, 2011, the latest example of a phenomenon dubbed "dark tourism," where holidaymakers pay to witness the aftermath of others' misery.
"You can't really get a sense how huge the tsunami was unless you actually come here and see," said Akira Shindo, 15, from New York, on a recent tour of part of the devastated northeast coast.
More than 18,000 lives were lost when a 9.0-magnitude undersea quake sent the huge waves barreling toward the Tohoku region. Entire communities were destroyed, buildings turned into matchwood and hectares of prime land left unfarmable.
In Rikuzentakata, a forest of 70,000 pine trees that had protected the coastal city from ocean winds for 300 years was swept away.
Just one — the "miracle pine" — briefly survived the monster waves. It has undergone ¥150 million worth of reinforcement to prop it up and has now become a must-see spot for visitors to the area.
"The tree was the tallest, 27 meters high, and the two-story building behind it prevented the wave from sweeping it away," said Mitsuko Morinaga, a 62-year-old volunteer who takes tourists around her devastated hometown.
Near the tree, dozens of excavators and dump trucks work busily, processing piles of debris or clearing land for new homes.
"Reconstruction is under way, but evacuees have to wait at least three years before their new houses will be built on the hillside," Morinaga said.
Travel agent Shuichi Matsuda, who organized the tour for 24 people, said he set it up because he "wanted to prevent the memory of the disaster from fading."
Everyone interviewed on the tour of Rikuzentakata expressed horror at the suffering of people whose lives were torn apart by the tragedy. But disaster zones undoubtedly draw their fair share of ghoulish sightseers.
Seven years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, residents of one hard-hit area became so fed up with the hordes of gawking tourists feasting on their misery that they got the city to ban tour buses.
A hand-painted sign on one street corner summed up their frustration in dripping black paint: "Tourist — shame on you. Driving by without stopping. Paying to see my pain. 1,600 died here."
Lauren Cason, a spokeswoman for the New Orleans tourism board, said visitors were welcome to the city, but that residents wanted them to see the positive side. "What we try to highlight is the comeback story and that the city is now thriving," she said in an interview.
While the bigger buses are gone, the voyeurs are not. Two of the city's more than 30 tour operators still offer limited "Katrina" tours and a fair number of the Big Easy's 9 million annual visitors also opt to take a taxi or rent a car to see the remaining wreckage.
Residents of Christchurch, New Zealand, where 185 people died in a February 2011 earthquake that flattened the city's central area, have grown accustomed to buses disgorging camera-wielding visitors at sites such as the ruins of the Anglican cathedral, once a local symbol.
Shelagh Ferguson and Alex Coats, marketing researchers at New Zealand's Otago University, last month published a study on the dark tourism phenomenon that found locals accepted such interest as inevitable, but wanted strict controls to prevent stirring more trauma in a community where memories of the disaster remain raw.
The locals resented "rubbernecking" in suburbs where people are still rebuilding their homes 2½ years on. But they had no problem with tours taking in sites in Christchurch's central business district, where mass fatalities occurred, provided they were respectful and avoided sensationalism.
The study, carried out using in-depth focus groups, said that as memories of the quake fade outside Christchurch, disaster tours serve to remind incoming visitors about its victims and what the city had endured.
"We found that residents understood the fascination that death and disaster might exert over visitors and should not be ignored, as confrontation with death allows for catharsis, acceptance and a means of grieving," it concluded.
On a very practical level, tourists spend money — often at a time when a devastated area desperately needs jobs and investment to get back on its feet.
In Rikuzentakata, Akira Oikawa, who sells fish, seaweed and other processed marine products, said the postdisaster day-trippers to the city and nearby area were helping to make up the shortfall.
"We are grateful for tourists visiting here and buying local products, as we saw a drop in the number of tourists after the disaster," he said. "But it's hurtful when people ask casually about how many people died. We appreciate a little bit of empathy."


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Posted: September 12 2015
Application Deadline: No Deadline
Position: Part-time, Unpaid (College Credit Required)
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DescriptionMarketing Partners is a social change communications agency. We use the power of stories, mission-driven strategies and integrated media to make the world a better place. Our clients are nonprofits, foundations and companies pioneering social responsibility and sustainability. Our campaigns change behavior, advance policy, build communities and transform thinking.
We view education as an integral part of our firm philosophy. Our internship program is for students who are looking to receive college credit for a semester of hands-on learning with our team. We strive to provide a broad understanding of the functional responsibilities within a full-service marketing and communication firm's team, as well as an introduction to day-to-day firm operations and professional-level technical resources and tools.
Responsibilities* Assist in the creation of signage, circulars, mock ups, e-mail campaigns, on line promotion, etc.
* Assist in the distribution or delivery of marketing materials
* Assist with fulfillment of marketing offers
* Assist with execution of trade shows, video and photo shoots, and other production
* Assist with the preparation and delivery of training materials
* Perform analysis of marketing and sales data
* Seek and analyze competitor marketing and sales materials both on and offline
* Prepare presentations
* Provide support to social media efforts
* Research and compile contact, media and blogger lists
* Create or update databases, periodic reports, photo libraries, and other digital assets
Gain proficiency with various professional services and subscriptions:
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Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (4)
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Cultural (4)
- Curonian Spit (2000)
- Kernavė Archaeological Site (Cultural Reserve of Kernavė) (2004)
- Struve Geodetic Arc (2005)
- Vilnius Historic Centre (1994)
Properties submitted on the Tentative List (2)
A Tentative List is an inventory of those properties which each State Party intends to consider for nomination. More about the Tentative List Process...
News (4)
- Kernavė Archaeological site in Lithuania granted "enhanced protection" in the event of armed conflict Thursday, 15 December 2011
- Regensburg, Germany to lead European network of Heritage Cities Wednesday, 7 May 2008
- World Heritage Committee to inscribe new sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List Tuesday, 4 July 2006
- Agreement between Lithuania and the Russian Federation keeps Curonian Spit off List of World Heritage in Danger Tuesday, 1 February 2005
Events (3)
- [in French only] Lituanie dans un colis : Exposition thématique 30-Sep-2013-04-Oct-2013
- Exhibition "Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir in the Curonian Spit" 03-Dec-2012-07-Dec-2012
- 30th Ordinary Session of the World Heritage Committee 08-Jul-2006-16-Jul-2006
Acceptance of the Convention:
Tuesday, 31 March 1992
Source: Official Relations (UNESCO/ERI)
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Permanent Delegation of Lithuania to UNESCO
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- Intangible Cultural Heritage (UNESCO/CLT/ITH)
- Cultural Heritage Laws Database (UNESCO/CLT/NATLAWS)
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- Biosphere Reserves (UNESCO/SC)
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The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development can help you get the education and training you need to build a rewarding career after high school. You can choose from university and college programs, apprenticeships and many other kinds of training and education.
Through Employment Ontario, our employment and training network, we'll also help you build your career, and keep learning, throughout your working life. Employment Ontario connects people looking for work with employers looking for workers. It's your one-stop source of information about jobs, job search skills, training, education, and other services for employees and employers. Visit Employment Ontario online to learn more.
This section of the ministry's website provides detailed organizational and operational information about the ministry including:
It also provides information on jobs at the ministry, and provides a simple way to send questions or comments about ministry programs and services.
Ontario receives support for some skills training programs from the Government of Canada.


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City Commission Approves One-Stop Homeless Shelter
Published June 7th, 2013
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Gainesville, Fl. -- Plans are moving ahead on creating the long-awaited one-stop center for homeless people in Gainesville.
City commissioners unanimously approved a plan Thursday to purchase the former Gainesville Correctional Institute to become the city's one-stop homeless shelter.
However litigation is ongoing over a previously considered site on Northwest 53rd Avenue.
As part of a planned two-step acquisition process, the city would buy part of the GCI property for $753,000.
A settlement agreement between business park owner Ropen Nalbandian and the city has been in negotiations for months but now faces another setback.
An offer would have donated a piece of land on Waldo Road on the condition that no other property within one mile of Nalbandian's 53rd Avenue property could be developed into a shelter, and the city would pursue the purchase of GCI.
His attorney says the original settlement was violated when the city attempted to change current zoning laws allowing a homeless center within the designated one mile area.
The city could also face further legal troubles.
ADC Development & Investment group, the owner of the property in question on Northwest 53rd Avenue, sent a letter to they city saying the city negotiated with them in "bad faith" and are now threatening legal action.
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Factory Service Manual Available?
Is the factory service manual available for purchase? I like to buy the FSM for my vehicles.
It does not appear to be offered yet on TechAuthority.
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Not yet, I'm still waiting for the availability!!!!!
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plus $20 S&H for a DVD. Plus tax. Have the 2012 on order. 2013 is also available. Looks like CJF had a policy change.
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Does anyone know if the format used on the DVD lends itself to being stored on a tablet or in a cloud account?
I'm getting a cheap Kindle to leave in my car with the owner's manual, UG, etc. This, I think, is better than the printed version because it can be kept up to date.
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Arrived today and is interesting. Single CD about 400 MB. Logically arranged but appears to work only with Internet Explorer, not Firefox & on Windows only.
Major missing pieces are "Search" and "Print". You have to know what you are looking for .
Several places it references "appropriate" wiring information and another references a Chassis Diagnostics Manual. Going to find out what these are.
Do have places where the wiring diagram appears to be blacked out since there is a big black square with "something" on the bottom and a reference to "appropriate wiring information" - anyone else seeing that ? Particularly in the "diagnostics" section near the end.
Though what it does it does in a straightforward manner and so far seems pretty complete - even includes information on the diesel.
I have a call in to tech authority about the items that appear to be missing or blacked out. To Be Continued.
ps to be fair it may be an incompatibility between the required Adobe SVG ("Adobe discontinued support for Adobe SVG Viewer on January 1, 2009.") and IE 10. Oy.
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Yes I got mine today and I agree...... where are the wiring diagrams.
I've been waiting for this service manual so I could wire up rear fogs to work independantly from the fronts like the export WK2's. Without a complete OEM wiring schematic this will be near impossible.
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I connected the rear fogs via the trailer wiring. Used heat shrink-self solder connectors to keep out the moisture.
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I was able to use a couple browsers and a kludge up a Mac to read previous versions (open the default html in the common folder), but not the WK2 version.
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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Avensan hotel in Medoc with winery
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Located in Medoc, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chateau Fourcas Hosten, Chateau Chasse-Spleen, and Chateau Lascombes. Chateau Baudan and Chateau Ferriere are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Along with an attached winery, this hotel has a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
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Rooms offer flat-screen TVs and phones.
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A winery is attached to this Avensan hotel. Château Meyre features a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Avensan hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Total number of rooms - 10
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Pool umbrellas
- Airport transportation
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Library
- One meeting room
- Garden
- Terrace
- Conference space size (meters) - 35
- Tennis on site
- Free self parking
- Winery attached
- Pool sun loungers
- Sauna
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Outdoor seasonal pool
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Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Flat-panel TV
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
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Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool.
- Golfing nearby
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Check-in time ends at 7 PM
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 7 per night
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- For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve a rollaway bed. Contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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- Pet fee: EUR 7 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day
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This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information 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 26th Jim McKay Maryland Million attracted 111 entrants to the 11-race program which will be held Oct. 1 at Laurel Park. The total purses are worth more than $1 million.
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5-year-old Richard's Kid was named Maryland-bred horse of the year for 2009. Other winners include three runners sired by leading Maryland sire Not For Love.
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Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes' final series of plays at London's Donmar Warehouse has earned him accolades at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
But actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who won rave reviews for her performance in Proof at the Donmar, lost out on best actress award to Clare Higgins for her role in Vincent in Brixton.
Mendes was named best director for his productions of Twelfth Night and Uncle Vanya, which marked his farewell as artistic director after a decade.
Mendes is credited with attracting a host of Hollywood stars to the West End, including Kevin Spacey and Nicole Kidman.
Big names from the theatre world turned out for the awards held on Monday at the Savoy Hotel in London.
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The Donmar Warehouse triumphed again when Simon Russell Beale was made best actor for his portrayal of Vanya in the Chekhov play, and Malvolio in Twelfth Night.
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The best play award was presented to A Number, written by Caryl Churchill and starring Michael Gambon.
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AGA Convention in St. Louis!!!
The Missouri Aquarium Society, Inc. is proud to announce that we will be hosting the Aquatic Gardeners Association 2012 Convention right here in St. Louis on November 1 - 4, 2012.
The convention will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Louis Airport. See the link to the right to reserve a room. There is a free 24-hour shuttle from the airport to the hotel.
We'll have a great lineup of speakers--Prof. Niels Jacobsen of the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, eminent authority on Cryptocoryne species, will be the keynote speaker. Also featured will be Kris Weinhold, Brandon McLane of Florida Aquatic Nurseries, Tom Barr, and MORE! Speaker talks and bios coming soon!
This year we're going to have a Live Aquascaping Workshop. Under the guidance of a mentor, you can create your own nano aquascape to take home with you. Includes tank, all equipment, hardscape, and plants. (We're still negotiating the final price on this event, so stay tuned.)
Also new this year will be a Photo Contest - "Planted Tanks, Plants and Blooms". Winner announced and prize awarded at the Saturday Banquet.
For the first time ever, we've got two days of Field Trips. Come a day early and join us for the Thursday Field Trip to the St. Louis Zoo and nearby St. Louis Art Museum. At the zoo, we are trying to make arrangements for a free "behind the scenes" tour with a zoo employee who is a member of MASI. The Art Museum tour will be led by a docent who will focus on aquatic plant themes and fish/wildlife.
Thursday night, everyone is invited to a locally-sourced wine-and-cheese reception down the street from the hotel at Jerry Jost's business, Jost Chemical, including a tour of his spectacular fish room/laboratory with twin 90-gallon tanks that alone are worth the trip.
Friday's Field Trip will be to the fabulous Missouri Botanical Garden. Transportation and basic entry fees are included for both Field Trips. Lunch is on your own, but there are plenty of places to choose from.
Friday, November 2th, the presentations will begin in the evening and continue through Saturday afternoon. Saturday night's banquet will feature Niels Jacobsen speaking on his "Wanderings in the Great Forests of SE Asia," and of course the 2012 AGA Aquascaping Contest Winners!
And finally on Sunday November 4th, there is a huge all-day plant auction. This is certainly the biggest and best plant auction in the US, with plenty of options for the beginner and advanced hobbyist.
There will also be vendors, raffles, t-shirts, etc.
For more info: http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter @AGA2012STL.
Register by September 1st to be entered in a drawing to win a Tunze CO2 Controller, a $400 value!
Can't wait for this to be in our backyard this year. We don't have to travel for this one. It's going to be a blast.
Everyone on the planted tank that is in the St.Louis area come to the Masi Meetings. You will get more information and even help out at this convention.
All of this talk about getting a local plant club together, boy if you missed this you've really missed out. They are close to announcing the particulars on the nano planted tank workshop. It will be one of those cube like things but with a mini-CO2 system, pretty cool. If you are into crypts you have to be around for the major speaker and also his banquet talk. That Tom guy :-) will be there too. I asked a few people about what type of plants that we can expect from FAN (Florida Aquatic Nursery) as other donations I've seen (locally) from other plant places haven't been real exceptional. Oh my gosh I was told, at the AGA FAN goes all out. Some stuff, if they told you, they would have to kill you, it's that new :-). I would suggest driving up with a buddy or two to save on gas and even find a room mate so you don't blow all of your $$ on the hotel. Save it for the auction plants because they will be unreal! Practice waving now, so you can make sure the auctioneer sees your hand! Save it for one of these nano tanks (but you better register early or you will miss out)! Derek, I'm sure you're going to gear up aren't you to bring some new and rare goodies to the auction? Can't wait.
Gary you know it! There has been some talk about a local plant club starting here in St.Louis. We can see if these guy can pull it off. Since every plant geek will be here from St.Louis. Besides just having it here in are own backyard it a treat!
Maybe I could spring out a couple of Bucepalandra!:icon_eek:
Yes! Me want beucephelandras so bad!
Just found out about this today..I live in Ark so it isnt that far of a drive for me.
I'm going! All paid for and booked up...:-D
Likely be some Rare Crypts in the Plant Auction..........
I'm signed up! Whoo can't wait for the auction and speakers! Masi auctions are the best!
Its October and time to make your hotel reservations if you havent already made them. Its likely our room block will be gone soon since the rooms are filling up quickly, so dont wait too long! There are rooms still available at this time so if you are told they are sold out, it is a computer glitch. Make sure you get the AGA rate!
The workshop and zoo trip have already sold out!
Just been informed there a couple openings on the zoo tour, if you're interested, get registered quickly, they won't last long. Also, the cutoff day for hotel reservations is Monday, Oct. 15….if you want the AGA rate, don't delay!!
I will be down for this one. Its not going to get any closer for me too soon I dont think. Derek, it will be nice to finally meet you there ;)
The AGA 2012 Convention Auction rules and label making software are up and running. You must be registered for the convention to sell at the auction, but anyone, registered or not, can buy in the auction. To register as a seller and get you sellers number contact the auction committee at firstname.lastname@example.com
You can fill out the auction form online and print both the filled out form and the labels at http://missouriaquariumsociety.com/A...der/index.html
There is still time to register for the convention, and there are still rooms left at the hotel in case you haven't yet made your plans to attend: http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/convention.html
If you are bringing plants to the AGA Auction on Sunday, the best way to transport aquatic plants is wet, but with no excess, sloshy water, and packed fairly flat, with NO AIR in the bags. When you get to the hotel, you can blow them up so the leaves have room to fluff up again. The only plant that does better with enough water in the bag to cover it is Rotala Macrandra. Everything else only needs to be wet so the air inside the bag is humid. No loose water in the bag.
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