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Plants are frequently attacked by herbivores and pathogens and therefore have acquired constitutive and induced defenses during the course of their evolution. Here we review recent progress in the study of the early signal transduction pathways in host plants in response to herbivory. The sophisticated signaling network for plant defense responses is elicited and driven by both herbivore-induced factors (e.g., elicitors, effectors, and wounding) and plant signaling (e.g., phytohormone and plant volatiles) in response to arthropod factors. We describe significant findings, illuminating the scenario by providing broad insights into plant signaling involved in several arthropod-host interactions.
Coordination of defensive actions against attacking pests results from interactions between the plant and herbivore-derived elicitors and effectors which are followed by rapid activation of sophisticated plant signaling cascades. However, the molecular mechanisms in the hosts that regulate the balance between activation and suppression of resistance are not fully understood. Despite the high number of known plant responses to herbivory, there are only a few known classes of animal-derived defense elicitors [
The first fully characterized herbivore-derived elicitor was volicitin [
In addition, egg deposition might also elicit plant responses [
Although some pathogens suppress these defenses by interfering with signaling pathways involved in the defense, evidence of such interference is scarce for herbivores. However, feeding by herbivorous arthropods, whether defoliation or by feeding on specific tissues (e.g., phloem or xylem), triggers a complex and interacting array of molecular and physiological responses in plants. These responses potentially reduce host resistance and even photosynthesis [
Recently, it has been demonstrated that egg-derived elicitors trigger the suppression of defenses against chewing herbivores in Arabidopsis. This process is mediated by salicylic acid (SA), as evidenced by the lack of gene suppression and the absence of enhanced susceptibility in
Many other suppressing systems have been described. The larvae of several lepidopteran species including
The ability to distinguish between self and non-self is highly conserved in living organisms, including plants. Plants respond differently to self- and non-self signals and they may also be able to respond differentially based on levels of relatedness [
Internal signaling requires that the signal transduction pathways recognize signaling molecules (
At least the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and Ca2+-binding sensory proteins concomitantly and independently play important roles in mediating herbivory responses. Herbivory- or wounding-related MAPKs, SA-induced protein kinase (SIPK) and wound-induced protein kinase (WIPK), were the first MAPKs identified in tobacco [
In addition, plants possess several classes of Ca2+-binding sensory proteins, including calmodulins (CaMs), calmodulin-like proteins, calcineurin B-like proteins, and Ca2+-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) [
The induced plant defenses against herbivores seem to reflect an integrative "cross-talk" between signaling molecules, including Ca2+-ions, reactive oxygen species (ROS), protein kinases, JA,
JA is a signaling molecule, that mediates induced plant responses toward herbivory and pathogen infection, resulting in the activation of distinct sets of defense genes. While JA is known to mediate herbivore resistance, SA mainly mediates pathogen resistance in plants [
Ethylene is required for the concomitant induction of JA or other signals by modulating the sensitivity to a second signal (
A number of reviews emphasizing different aspects of JA physiology have appeared in recent years focusing on the multifunctional role of the so called "jasmonates" [
Polyamines are small aliphatic compounds with two or more primary amino group sand are widespread in living organisms. In plants, these compounds have been implicated in a wide range of biological processes including growth and development as well as responses to abiotic and biotic stresses [
The production of H2O2 derived from polyamine oxidation is correlated with cell wall maturation and lignification associated with wound-healing and cell wall reinforcement during pathogen invasion [
Notably, polyamines are frequently conjugated to phenolic compounds and result in formation of phenylpropanoid-polyamine conjugates (PPC). It has been reported that in tobacco plants an R2R3-MYB transcription factor is involved in the regulation of PPC biosynthetic enzymes [
Along with gaseous phytohormones (e.g., ethylene) induced by herbivory, VOCs including a wide array of low molecular weight terpenes and green leaf volatiles (GLVs) function as airborne signals within and between plants [
On occasion, receiver plants do not show immediate changes in their level of defenses, but respond stronger and faster than non-receiver plants when damaged by herbivores [
The major compounds that are involved in inter/intra-plant communications are two jasmonates (
Some of those volatiles can activate defense genes and this is likely mediated via well-known signaling processes such as Ca2+ influx, protein phosphorylation/dephosphorylation and the action of ROS [
Exposure to structurally similar compounds often results in different defensive responses in plants [
A network of both plant cellular signaling (via phytohormone-dependent/independent pathways) and extra-cellular signaling (via plant VOCs) is induced and modulated in plants in response to herbivory. This highly coordinated and sophisticated network has probably been acquired in order for host plants to respond effectively when damaged by a wide range of feeding attackers. Thus, such complexity appears to exist and act differentially in programs controlling defense genes for acquiring certain kinds of immunity.
Model of the signaling network for plant defense responses to chewing arthropod (caterpillars) and sucking arthropods (aphids and spider mites). Arrows and bars indicate positive and negative interactions, respectively. The overall scenario may differ in certain plant taxa. However, in general, chewing arthropods induce JA-dependent defense responses, whereas piercing-sucking arthropods frequently induce SA-dependent defense responses. Red circles and yellow square molecules indicate oral factors of arthropods (effectors and elicitors, respectively). Abbreviations: ACS, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) synthase; CDPKs, Ca2+-dependent protein kinases; GOX, glucose oxidase; JAs, jasmonates; MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase; ROS, reactive oxygen species; SA, salicylic acid.


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Steven Gerrard has vowed not to let the row between boss Rafael Benitez and the club's owners distract Liverpool from their Champions League glory bid.
Benitez and American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillet have been at odds over the Reds' transfer policy.
But with the team needing to beat Porto and Marseille in their last two Group A matches to be certain of going through, Gerrard said: "We must keep our focus.
"We know there is stuff going on behind the scenes but we must blank that out."
Liverpool are third in their qualifying group, six behind leaders and Wednesday's opponents Porto.
And skipper Gerrard added: "We are judged on results and it is vital we do not get distracted by what is going on off the pitch, we must keep on winning.
"The Porto match is crucial so we must take our current good form into it and make sure we perform on the night."
That view is supported by keeper Pepe Reina, who said: "We have not been affected at all by what has been going on, it is not easy and not nice but all we can do is play football and show how good or bad we are on the pitch.
"We are under pressure to win this game because it is important, it is not a question of keeping our manager in a job.
"Obviously nothing depends on one game but we want to continue playing in the Champions League for a long time, that is why we need to win."
Benitez, meanwhile, preferred to talk about the match rather than his relationship with Hicks and Gillett, saying: "As the manager of Liverpool, I know that the most important thing is the club and the fans so I will keep talking about the game against Porto.
"We must not lose. People are not considering this, but if we draw and beat Marseille in our final game, and Marseille lose to Besiktas we can also qualify.
"We are still in a very good position. We were outstanding in our last game when we beat Newcastle and are playing really well.
"You can see that the players are playing well, passing the ball and playing pretty football."
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I think northern should be the only double-collared there. I'l need to sit down one of these days to go through all your Cameroon sightings - good practice for me, and will confirm species IDs then.
You're likely right. I have an observation up from the previous day at the same site--actually the garden of the hotel restaurant I was talking about--that could even be the same bird. Not sure why I IDed that one as N preussi and not this one.


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Clash of the Titans is an 1981 British-American fantasy adventure film involving the Greek hero Perseus, and features the final work of stop motion visual effects artist,Ray Harryhausen. It was released on 12 June 1981 and grossed $41 million at the North American box office, which made it the 11th highest grossing film of the year. A novelization of the film by Alan Dean Foster was published in 1981.
Warner Bros. released a remake in 3D on April 2, 2010.
Contents Edit
- 1 Plot
- 2 Cast
- 3 Reception
- 4 Locations
- 5 Production
- 6 Remake
Plot Edit
King Acrisius of Argos (Donald Houston) imprisons his daughter Danaë (Vida Taylor), jealous of her beauty. When the god Zeus (Laurence Olivier) impregnates her, Acrisius sends his daughter and his newborn grandson Perseus to sea in a wooden coffin. In retribution, Zeus kills Acrisius and orders Poseidon (Jack Gwillim) to release the last of the Titans, a gigantic sea monster called the Kraken, to destroy Argos. Meanwhile, Danaë and Perseus safely float to the island of Seriphos, where Perseus grows to adulthood.
Calibos (Neil McCarthy), son of the sea goddess Thetis (Maggie Smith), is a young man engaged to marry Princess Andromeda (Judi Bowker), the daughter of QueenCassiopeia (Siân Phillips) and heir to the rich city of Joppa; but has not only reduced the Wells of the Moons to a near-lifeless swamp, but also hunted and destroyed Zeus's sacred flying horses (excepting only Pegasus). To punish him, Zeus transforms Calibos into a monstrous satyr and he is exiled by his people. In revenge, Thetis transports an adult Perseus (Harry Hamlin) from Seriphos to an abandoned amphitheatre in Joppa, where he is befriended by an elderly poet named Ammon (Burgess Meredith) and learns that Andromeda is under a curse and cannot marry unless her suitor successfully answers a riddle, whose failures are burned at the stake. In order to aid his son, Zeus sends Perseus a god-crafted helmet from Athena (Susan Fleetwood) which makes its wearer invisible, a magical sword from Aphrodite (Ursula Andress), and a shield from Hera (Claire Bloom). Perseus, wearing the helmet, captures Pegasus and follows Andromeda to learn the next riddle. Perseus is nearly killed by Calibos but escapes, losing his helmet in the process. He also manages to sever Calibos' hand.
Perseus presents himself as suitor and correctly answers the riddle, presenting the severed hand of Calibos. Perseus wins Andromeda's hand in marriage. Calibos, finding that Thetis cannot act against Perseus, instead demands that she take vengeance on Joppa. At the wedding, Queen Cassiopeia compares Andromeda's beauty to that of Thetis herself, whereupon Thetis demands Andromeda be sacrificed to the Kraken on pain of Joppa's destruction.
The gorgon Medusa
Perseus seeks a way to defeat the Kraken, while Pegasus is captured by Calibos and his men. Zeus commands Athena to give Perseus her owl Bubo; but she orders Hephaestus (Pat Roach) to build a golden replica of Bubo instead, who leads Perseus to the Stygian Witches (Flora Robson, Anna Manahan, and Freda Jackson). By taking their magic eye Perseus forces them to reveal that the only way to defeat the Kraken is by using the head of Medusa the Gorgon, who lives on an island in the River Styxat the edge of the Underworld. The next day, the group continues on their journey without Andromeda and Ammon, who return to Joppa.
On the Gorgon's island with three soldiers by his side, Perseus fights Medusa's guardian, a two-headed dog named Dioskilos, who kills one of his companions but Perseus intervenes in the nick of time and kills the beast. Perseus leads his two remaining allies into the Gorgon's lair. His two other companions die on encounter with Medusa herself; she shoots one of the soldiers with an arrow and turns the other to stone. Perseus uses the reflective underside of his shield to deceive Medusa, decapitates her, and collects her head; but the shield is dissolved by her poisonous blood. As Perseus and his party set to return, Calibos enters their camp and punctures the cloak carrying Medusa's head, causing her blood to spill and produce three giant scorpions called Scorpiochs. The scorpions attack and Perseus' friend Thallo is able to kill one of them, but he is killed by Calibos himself. Perseus slays the other two scorpions and thereafter kills Calibos.
The Kraken comes to claimAndromeda
Weakened by his struggle, Perseus sends Bubo to rescue Pegasus, who is being held prisoner by Calibos' henchmen. Bubo succeeds in his task and manages to destroy Calibos' camp as well. Perseus reaches the amphitheatre in Joppa, but collapses unconscious from exhaustion. Andromeda is shackled to the sea cliffs outside Joppa, and the Kraken itself is summoned. Bubo diverts the Kraken's attention until Perseus, whose strength was secretly re-restored by Zeus before the Kraken was released, appears on Pegasus. In the subsequent battle, Perseus petrifies the Kraken with Medusa's head, causing it to crumble to pieces. He then tosses the head into the sea, frees Andromeda, and marries her.
The gods predict that Perseus and Andromeda will live happily, rule wisely, and produce children, and Zeus forbids the other gods to pursue vengeance against them. Theconstellations of Perseus, Andromeda, Pegasus, and Cassiopeia are created in their honor.
Cast Edit
- Harry Hamlin as Perseus
- Judi Bowker as Andromeda
- Burgess Meredith as Ammon
- Maggie Smith as Thetis
- Siân Phillips as Cassiopeia
- Claire Bloom as Hera
- Ursula Andress as Aphrodite
- Laurence Olivier as Zeus
- Pat Roach as Hephaestus
- Susan Fleetwood as Athena
- Tim Pigott-Smith as Thallo
- Jack Gwillim as Poseidon
- Neil McCarthy as Calibos
- Vida Taylor as Danaë
- Donald Houston as Acrisius
- Flora Robson, Anna Manahan and Freda Jackson as the Stygian Witches
Reception Edit
Stephen R. Wilk suggested that "most people today who are aware of the story of Perseus and Medusa owe their knowledge to the 1981 film Clash of the Titans."[5]
Clash of the Titans was released on June 12, 1981. By the time it finished its theatrical run, it had grossed $41,000,000 in North America.[6] The film has a 66% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[7]
Locations Edit
- The karst area in El Torcal de Antequera, Spain appears in the visit to the Stygian witches.
- The Azure Window in Gozo, Malta, appears in the battle against the Kraken.
Other locations include:
- Cornwall, United Kingdom.
- The Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, at Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom.
- Paestum, Italy
Production Edit
In 1978, Andor Films submitted a copy of the script to the British Board of Film Classification, seeking advice on how to secure either a "U" or an "A" certificate. The draft script included scenes which the BBFC considered would not be acceptable under those certificates, including the Kraken tearing Pegasus to pieces and Andromeda being naked during the climax of the film. Changes to the script and, on submission, some cuts to Perseus' final battle with Calibos were made and the film secured the "A" certificate: "Those aged 5 and older admitted, but not recommended for children under 14 years of age".[8]
Ray Harryhausen used the special effects technique of stop motion animation to create the various creatures in Clash of the Titans. Harryhausen was also co-producer of the film, and retired from filmmaking shortly after the movie was released, making this his last main feature film. Despite the mechanical owl Bubo's similarities to the droid R2-D2 of the 1977 film Star Wars, Harryhausen claimed that Bubo was created beforeStar Wars was released.[9][10] The BBFC, reviewing the film for certification in 1981, said that Harryhausen's effects were well done and would give entertainment to audiences of all ages, but might appear a little "old hat" to those familiar with Star Wars and Superman.[8]
Stars Harry Hamlin and Ursula Andress were romantically involved at the time of production. Their son, Dimitri, was born in 1980 after filming was completed, and their relationship ended in 1982.
Jack Gwillim, who appeared as Poseidon, had earlier played the role of King Aeëtes in the original Jason and the Argonauts in 1963.
The film's screenwriter, Beverley Cross, was married to Maggie Smith, who played Thetis, until his death in 1998. Cross worked with producer Charles H. Schneer, before, writing the screenplay for Schneer's production of Jason and the Argonauts.
A sequel, Force of the Trojans, detailing Aeneas' mythological journey after the fall of Troy, was proposed to MGM in 1984, but never produced.[11]
Remake Edit
Main article: Clash of the Titans (2010 film)
Warner Bros., the current rights holder of this film (which sister company Turner Entertainment acquired from MGM as part of their pre-1986 film library in 1986), produced a remake that was released in 3-D on 2 April 2010.[3][4] Directed by Louis Leterrier, it stars Sam Worthington as Perseus, Alexa Davalos as Andromeda, and Liam Neeson as Zeus.[12][13][14]
Bubo, Athena's mechanical owl in the original film, makes a cameo appearance in the 2010 remake and its 2012 sequel, Wrath of the Titans.
Starting in 2007, comic publisher Bluewater Productions has released follow-up sequels to Clash of the Titans, authorized by Ray Harryhausen, entitled Wrath of the Titans.


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A Bit Of CK1 With Your Morning Commute?
Vending machines are experiencing a retro revival, and recently we've seen ones that carry increasingly weird items: electronics, designer clothes, swimwear, gold, china tea cups. The latest experiment in fashionable vending is brought to you by Sephora. The makeup retailer has set up perfume vending machines in several Paris metro stations, stocking them only with mini bottles of CK One. They cost 15 Euros each, which may seem like a high price to spend at a vending machine in the subway, but seems relative next to the city's book-vending machines which are still around in certain corners.
Cute marketing idea, but we have just one question: CK One? The last time we sniffed that, "Friends" was still on the air, and we all had the Rachel haircut. [Independent.co.uk]


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From: Bill McCeney <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] DNA Test Result Matches Between Different Surnames
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 16:56:10 -0500
References: <email@example.com> <00f301c1a44f$9ebad2e0$5592fea9@emucf>
The results are indicating that "(1) they are descended from a common ancestor
many generations ago before surnames were adopted".
The information that I have compiled from web sites and emails shows that Graves
(1339, 1367, 1391, 1454) are a 12/12 match with Bell (301), and Graves (1438) is a
12/12 match with Lancelot Roper.
Graves, Bell, and Roper are thought to be English names that evolved from a
profession. These families probably shared an ancestor prior to 1400AD.
Your thoughts?
Bill McCeney
"Kenneth V. Graves" wrote:
> In off-list correspondence, John German mentioned that 2 of his Jarman
> results exactly matched Graves results. This is a question that has been
> discussed somewhat previously. The standard answers (as I understand and
> remember them) seem to be: (1) they are descended from a common ancestor
> many generations ago before surnames were adopted, (2) they are not
> descended from a common ancestor but their DNA just happens to have arrived
> at the same place for the markers that were tested by a different route, (3)
> the results are not really the same because they are in different
> haplogroups (I don't understand this last argument -- it suggests that there
> are other markers that should have been tested but weren't).
> This issue bothers me, since it raises the possibility that some tests may
> not always show what we think they do. And I am not completely satisfied
> with the answers that have been given, especially #3 above. Would anyone
> care to elaborate further.
> Ken Graves
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Norwich announces largest gift in university's history
NORTHFIELD, Vt. – Norwich University's President Richard W. Schneider announced on Friday that the University has received the largest gift in its 194-year history. At a dinner for the board of trustees on April 25, 2013, COL (IL) J. N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), President of the Tawani Foundation, committed $25 million in advance of the University's bicentennial campaign.
"It gives me great joy to support Norwich's upcoming fundraising campaign with this gift to ensure that it has the facilities and resources to meet every challenge as it begins its third century of service to the nation," said Pritzker. "There is no other place like Norwich University. This gift demonstrates my dedication to the University, its mission and my faith in its leadership."
"This gift will transform the University and have an impact on future generations of students and faculty," Schneider said. "We are all here at Norwich for one purpose: to educate America's future leaders. We are humbled by this charge and grateful for the support as we prepare to celebrate in 2019 the 200th anniversary of our founding."
Norwich will publicly launch its bicentennial campaign in October 2014, when it will also announce the campaign's overall goal.
"This gift is a challenge to current, former and emeriti trustees to collectively match my contribution in order to successfully position the University for the public launch of the campaign in 2014," Pritzker added.
Colonel Pritzker served on Norwich's Board of Trustees from 1997-2007, is a trustee emeritus and is the founder of the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago. The historic donation was made through the Tawani Foundation.
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Sunday, 25 November, 2001, 15:06 GMT
Tyson wants Lewis 'tomorrow'
Mike Tyson would fight Lennox Lewis tomorrow given the chance, his trainer has claimed.
The controversial former undisputed heavyweight champion has a warm-up fight against Ray Mercer in January and will probably then meet Lewis on 6 April 2002.
But Iron Mike's trainer Tommy Brooks claimed that his fighter wanted to meet Lewis as soon as the British man took his titles back from Hasim Rahman.
"He's got his hunger back without a doubt", Brooks told BBC Radio Five Live.
"I can't imagine Mike flipping hamburgers somewhere or throwing trash cans - for his legacy he has to get his title back.
"When Lewis got the title back, Tyson said `Can I get him tomorrow?'
"That's the type of fight Mike loves to see and that makes him want to meet him all the more.
"Mike will have just one fight before Lewis, not two as he's in much better shape than he thought he would be at this stage.
"He realises he's not getting any younger. With maturity you start understanding things and you become a man.
"I think that is what is happening in Mike's life right now.
"He just wants to get in there. He says the belts are all borrowed, they are all his belts.
"I think he will knock him out within four rounds."
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It was our anniversary and they quickly bumped us up to a room with a better view for the same rate. They did all they could to accommodate us. Parking is a bit expensive but hey, that's Nashville for ya
We had not stayed at the Loews since our son graduated and were pleasantly surprised to see what a nice job they have done in updating the hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful. Great location. Nothing
Concierge breakfast buffet that came with our room was pretty scarce and not refilled both mornings that we went; Expensive parking lots
The only negative about the stay was the temperature in the lobby / bar / restaurant. Uncomfortably cold in all common areas
Our room was amazing... Stayed in the premium king suite...bed was beautiful and comfy... Furniture was very eclectic, bathroom very clean, overall romantic... Had a keurig coffee pot and stocked mini bar ( which we just stared at it because the drinks and snacks were so expensive . We really enjoyed the bar downstairs , Masons. The staff was amazing. Took very good care of us. We were very lucky to have got this room for such a great pricel on kayak.
Wonderful staff! Love the Lounge and the room and decor are fabulous!
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Staff incredibly friendly Nice ambiance Clean and modern rooms Very expensive ($500 per night) and breakfast was not included. The room did not have a closet for our clothes (what was there was a closet for the luggage with no hangers) The room was big but not huge, given its cost. The location is convenient for college visit but it it is not downtown, so it is not in a pretty part of town
Liked everything. Great hotel. Only complaint (if you make me pick one was the rooms were a tad small.
Our introduction to The Hutton was by American Express. The 1st person I spoke to was Lisa Powers from the Concierge Team. She was fabulous. She sent us an extensive list for proposed things to do in advance. She spent a great deal of time prior to arrival talking to me about options for tours, restaurants etc.. I was coordinating for a group of 6. By the time we arrived our shows and tours were booked. She even assisted with a wonderful hair and dinner appts.. She greeted us upon arrival and the service continued. What a great intro. The entire hotel team, Tony, Laura Will, Megan, Eric and Ellie and Wendall who handled room service. The team in the restaurant bar, Rachel, Dennis, Cody and Eric were fantastic as well!!! Despite the fact that the rooms were beautiful and clean, we felt the maid service could have been a little more through. We had one meal at the 1808 Restaurant. It was fabulous. It might be a best kept secret. Perhaps it is because the hours for dinner of 5:30-9 was a little limiting. We had an Italian restaurant up the Street that begins with an A. We had to have dinner there one night. The food was good but no comparison to 1808. The service was terrible. I think 1808 might be a hidden gem.
Extremely friendly, accommodating and beautiful hotel. I love the old school accommodations with turning down the bed at evening and water bottles whenever needed. The rooms were nice and dark with the blackout curtains, staff was some of the friendliest I have encountered and would do anything to make our stay wonderful. Amazing hotel and amazing stay. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend this hotel. Fantastic location as well. The only downfall were the few times we tried to get picked up by the shuttle. Leaving the hotel in the shuttle was never an issue but being picked up would often get very busy and we were told 7-10 min and not hear from anyone 40-50 min later. A few times pick up was fast but the majority of the time we ended up having to call uber.
First hotel room to have a mobile lighted make-up mirror. One can place it on the desk and sit down to apply make-up. Fabulous! Nothing.
The service was fantastic from the moment I checked in until the time I left. The front desk, bar, maintenance and cleaning staff were all very friendly and went out of their way to make sure everything was to my satisfaction. The fitness center was very nice with a variety of equipment. Very close to downtown!
It waa very nice. And clean. Paying 35$ for parking in a giant empty parking garage, and not being informed at any point or with any signage guests wouls pay to park
Nice rooms and hotel staff is very professional Parking is expensive. Given the cost of parking in the area, it is heavy handed.
Room was not cleaned on one day of our visit. Wasn't asked if I was a Rewards member until the last day. Parking was costly.
very convenient to Vanderbilt great restaurant/lounge staff was very accomodating did not think it was a good value hotel rooms need to be updated
Location We only had one towel in our bathroom. No one was available to get us more. ? We paid for a Parthenon view and received a parking lot view. The air conditioning did not get below 77 degrees. Very small room. Extremely disappointed for what we paid, and what we were promised.
It was nice and clean, sooooo convenient location, good quality breakfast.
Nicely updated hotel--very close to Vanderbilt University, the reason for our trip to Nashville low water flush toilet had to be flushed 2 to 3 times on certain occasions.
Very helpful staff, great location and wonderful to have a shuttle available for nearby commuting. Very clean. A 4-5 star experience.
Too far from downtown Nashville if you don't have a car.
This hotel has live music every night which, while not significant for us, might be attractive to others. It is very close to Vanderbilt University which is a major plus for us. The air conditioners in each room are noisy.
Nothing Over priced, dirty, under construction, rude desk clerk, no breakfast, uncomfortable bed...
Your very friendly staff and the shuttle to the 'honky tonks' We only stayed for 2 nights and we should have stayed for 4! We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the hotel 'upgraded' us to their executive floor - but no one told us about the executive lounge, perhaps a missed opportunity to impress?
The staff was very pleasant and helpful! The rooms, lobby, elevator and hallways were all very clean. I loved the smell. The room only had a shower. I was travelling with a baby. So, this made bath time very awkward. The room got really hot at night. I woke up sweating. So, I turned the thermostate down. But the room didnt cool off until the next morning.
This hotel had great decor in the lobby. Also tons of great amenities - microwave and mini fridge in the room, free breakfast, happy hour snacks in lobby and live music. The location is perfect for walking downtown or to the Gulch. Only thing missing was a bar and an indoor pool.
I was scheduled for surgery at a nearby hospital at 5 AM. This hotel was conveniently located. When we arrived, we discovered the hotel was being renovated. Parking was disturbed, registration was located on the second floor, and there was noises of construction outside our window. I also stepped on a sewing needle during the evening that was embedded in the carpet.
Very nice place, laundry machines available which I needed. Really nice waiter in the restaurant. Would stay there again.
The Internet was broken and the staff tried to help the best that they could. I asked to speak with someone about the fact that it was out all night when I specifically needed a hotel room with Internet post my surgery. I was told a supervisor would call. Still waiting. I lost a day of work and still have not been contacted to handle the issue.
The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. This hotel is walking distance to Bridgestone Arena and the entertainment on Broadway. The proximity to the highway was a nice touch as well.
Everyone there were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great. TV - couldn't get sound on a couple of channels.
Iv stayed here numerous times and I highly recommend it to anyone Love love love it
Location is great. It's very central and it's good for a cheaper option to the other hotels in the area. Bathrooms are very small and in need of remodeling
Terrible hotel. Not clean. Bad location. No security!
I really liked the staff and how friendly they were. I also really enjoyed the breakfast that they had. The only thing that I did not like was the ironing board in the room. It was bent on the feet and leaked water.
I loved the king size bed and the location was nice. It was a cheap uber ride to downtown Nashville so it was very convenient! I did not like how low and closed in the bathroom area was. It could use a bit of updating and it's a little claustrophobic but for the money I enjoyed my stay!
Location is great. Not to far from Broadway St. There are restaurants across the street from this hotel to eat at, if you want to stay close. The beds were comfortable and clean. Our room was was clean and nice. The hot breakfast was good. The even made omelets for you if you wanted one, no charge. All of the hotels in the downtown area make you pay for parking. Some as high as $30 per night. We only had to pay $10 per night her at the Comfort Inn. I will be stopping here again. The pool was under construction/renovation and the elevator rocks and shakes when it moves up or down. Like a ride at an attraction. You have to book it online to get a cheaper rate. They wanted $50 more at the front desk on a walkin. They didn't believe me when I showed them the online price. They should have just worked with me. So I booked it standing right there in front of them.
Great location on music row. Good price on short notice. Terrible Internet. Room was dirty, had previous guest's towels in bathroom. Continental breakfast was bad by continental breakfast standards. Room smelled terrible, a musty/mildew aroma.
Location Not clean, very much a motel. They were also doing a lot of concrete work onsite and consistently lied about when they were going to be done with the work so I spent most of the time listening to concrete saws. Absolutely horrible. I went down to the lobby at one point to beg them to stop and was met by nearly everyone staying there checking out despite just arriving. not a great place. Definitely the worst stay I've had anywhere (and I travel every week)
Check in /out was simple and quick and their continental breakfast was amazing. Rooms and bathrooms were clean. The front portion of the parking lot was a little small and not super easy to maneuver. All in all, it was only the most minor of inconveniences.
The location was close to downtown. The room smelled like old wet carpet, the smoke detector went off for 30-40 min in the middle of the night. This was not a good nights rest!
The room was very clean and nice. Employees were very nice as well. The two women who were the workers at breakfast every day were superior. Friendly, helpful and very cheery. Totally loved them. Your two shuttle drivers Craig and John were superior as well. Had a wonderful stay.
Very nice room, complimentary shuttle service was convenient! The only reason I gave 4 stars on comfort is because the ac unit in the room did not allow for adjustments. We were hot when we woke up.
Great hotel! Perfect location for Vanderbilt and downtown Nashville
The staff were helpful and friendly overall, absolutely acceptable, but not stellar. The shuttle was very convenient for me to use instead of renting a car for a less than two mile trip to my business destination for the five days I was there. The shuttle drivers were especially friendly and seemed to really care about getting their passengers to their destinations safely and efficiently. The hotel needs renovation, and it lacks several of the basic amenities I've enjoyed at many other Hampton Inns (fridge, microwave, more spacious desk/work area) The carpet was older and worn, giving the impression it was dirty even if it wasn't.
Staff started slamming doors all around our room at 5am..... This is the second time this has happened at this hotel. We will not be staying there again.
Excellent location and extremely helpful front desk. Highly recommended and would definitely stay here again.
$5 Uber ride from Broadway district and shuttle to there. No shuttle service back to the hotel after 11 pm.
Great location, clean rooms, good service and great in town shuttle N/A
The staff was super fun and interactive.
The staff is nice, the rooms are really comfortable, the breakfast was excellent and when I arrive late the staff provided me with go to menus so I could order food because room service was closed When I arrived a certain person was checking me in and I had reserved a room with a king bed and a whirlpool, as I was checking and there was a gentleman next to me and a gentleman who was checking that person in and they gave my room to him even though he did not have reservations. The woman who checked me and made it up by give me free breakfast every morning but still if I had these reservations at least a week or two in advance why would the front desk guy give my room away as there were any other rooms with the whirlpool available. This was my only negative about the stay and my suggestion is for the front Dess to check all avenues before giving away rooms especially for individuals who have reserve them in advance and not to people who come and stay on a regular basis and check in ad hoc versus people like me who need to make reservations because I was coming from California
Easy access to stadium for the game My bed didn't work
Staff were amazingly friendly and helpful--went out of their way to make our anniversary special. The hotel shuttle was a great resource to get around town. Location is convenient to everything and costs half as much as boutique hotels 2 blocks away. Housekeeping wasnt particularly attentive--our rooms didnt always get completely freshened up from day to day, but it wasnt a huge deal for us.
Staff was super nice. Room was moderate size but fresh and clean. Beds were very comfortable. Overall good value in a town that tends to be fairly expensive for accommodations anywhere near the middle of things. The West End is just a great place to stay. This hotel is sort of on the edge of it but there is a lot in a short walking distance and the hotel offers a free shuttle. Not a thing to complain about!
Hilton Garden Inns nationwide are consistently awesome!
Antonio at the front desk was very professional and very helpful. I had speedy check-in and check-out service. The hotel is right across the street from The Patterson house which had good appetizers and cocktails. The sorrounding area had plenty of dining options. I would definitely stay here again.
The staff was excellent. Very nice and welcoming. The hotel was above par. Everything was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
We thought the beds were very comfortable and the staff was very accommodating. We had to switch rooms midway through our stay due to some plumbing issues, but the hotel made it easy and comped our night. Overall they were very helpful for our very large group! I found mold in the sink which is pretty disgusting. Also, we had an early flight to catch and the formal breakfast wasn't ready, but they were surprised when I simply asked for a muffin togo. Lastly, our room totaled $250 night and for that price I expect coffee to be kept out in the lobby past 10:30am! It's Nashville people, we guests are sleeping in! So, if you're not up and ready there won't be any coffee. Not to mention, they started closing up the omelette and hot food bar by 10:10am.
Convenient to downtown area. Noisy area. Especially at night. Loud music.
the continental breakfast was awesome. the rooms were roomy and comfortable. coke machines didn't take dollars.
That they had a shuttle that you could use. One of the employees behind the front desk.
The whole stay was great from the valet parking to checking out. It was the best hotel experience we have had in a long time. The only thing we did not like is they did not have a swimming pool and my son was upset about that.
We loved the staff. They were so helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool was nice. Kids enjoyed the roof top experience. Loved the shuttle service. It was easy to use and readily available for our stay. Did not like to pay to park and would have liked to have breakfast included for the price we paid. Cost was pretty steep considering nothing big seemed to be going on while we were there. We normally pay a lot less and get breakfast included.
Location We paid extra for the pool and balcony. The pool was under construction. There was a 1/4 inch of dust on the balcony. Totally unusable. Waste of money and no apologies. Check in staff, Greg or George, large African American man was rude, assuming, autentacuous, and condescending. Not helpful. Rather treated a 50 year old mother and my 24 year old daughter as children. Mandatory $30 valet parking. No mention of that at booking. No free breakfast like other Courtyards. Ended up costing may more than if we had stayed at Hi,ton Garden inn or Marriott. I will NEVER go back to this hotel. My daughter is entering a doctorate program at Vandy for the next 5 years. I will be making several visits a year and other family as well. We will STAY AWAY from the Courtyard by Marriott. I suggest you do too!
Close to downtown, nice pool, shuttle drivers were very nice. Staff were not helpful and rude, room was not as nice as the pictures online, had a lot of problems with room keys not working
Very helpful and courteous staff.
The location is great. Walking distance to good restaurants and the shuttle is free within a 3 mile radius. No hot tub!! And you have to pay for every tiny thing.
Gary J at the front desk was amazing. He greeted me and remembered I had a package waiting. He remember ed it was Birthday every morning and evening when he saw us in the lobby. He really made us feel welcome. In a huge hotel with hundreds of guests, I felt like we were staying in a small bed and breakfast. His customer service is top notch.
Short, free shuttle ride to Broadway.. Far enough from the action that you get a decent room rate and still close enough that a cab won't cost an arm and a leg. Shuttle stops at 11pm.
Staff was personable, helpful and responsive. Recently remodeled, everything looked clean and new. From housekeeping to bellman to valet, everyone was smiling, had a great attitude and seemed to sincerely enjoy their jobs. Convenient to downtown tourist area. A shuttle available to transport. Several good restaurants within a block of the hotel. The cost of $20/night for parking seemed high to me.
Entire staff we interacted with were very friendly, always helpful. Location was great....free shuttle to downtown was perfect, walking distance to some great dining, bars, Vanderbilt and Centennial Park.
The staff was lovely and extremely helpful with any questions we had. They recommended a place to us when we unexpectedly needed an item. They also had good food recommendations and they were always smiling. The complimentary breakfast was well-done and exactly what one needs before setting off on a day of touring Nashville. The pool was a good size. The wifi wasn't good. You are only permitted three devices (and we had 3 in our room - each with a phone, laptop and Ipad). Even after trying to pay for the high-speed wifi, I was unable to connect. The location is great if you are visiting Vanderbilt, but would be far if you were visiting for more of the downtown (Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgewater Arena) sights.
Richard was a very friendly employee. He made our visit feel like we were visiting family. The other staff is very friendly and willing to share their knowledge about places to see/go. It was very close to Midtown - a place to get away from touristy attractions, but close enough to the main strip. They even had complementary popcorn. :)
The rooms are very spacious. The vibrant colors are great :-) The staff are super friendly and are available at all times.
Lots of space in the room and two queen beds. The large hot tub was fun for kids. Free breakfast was nice and $22 parking was reasonable. Close to food and night life at the edge of Vanderbuilt Univ. Short shuttle ride to downtown. Floor could have been vacuumed better and a little walk from parking garage to hotel. Overall great hotel and stay. Couldn't think of better place.
Staff were very friendly; kitchen was convenient; location was excellent The rooms are definitely not as modern as the pics (upscale is the last adjective I'd use to describe it). Awkwardly placed and very cheap looking furniture; no real closet, just 3 pieces of plywood with a curtain! Free breakfast is limited; guests are made to microwave their choice of pre-wrapped sandwiches.
Free shouttle service to and from basically anywhere without long waiting times. Music row (right around the corner) is the area where the locals go out. The view on the 2nf floor was pretty bad, but we only were there at night time anyways.
Walking distance to nightlife. It felt a bit cold. Breakfast ended too early. The workout room was in with the laundry. Pricey parking.
Free area shuttle rides Close access to shopping, dining, & more furnishings & amenities were not quite Hilton grade...
The front desk was really nice and helpful. We took their suggestions for dinner and ate at The Tavern, it was amazing. The room was very clean and big. The shuttle driver James was great. We loved him taking us down to Music Row. The free breakfast was very good and filling. I believe it was a full size bed? Too small for this pregnant mama! We could also hear people in their rooms so I think the walls are a little thin.
Very clean No body lotion provided.
Apples and Nutella at the front desk.
everything, perfect stylish place, great ammenities. Staff was amazing and helpful. would recommend for any occasion! nothing
Good location freiendly helpful staff Paying for parking
The room was huge. Like 60 paces.. and their was even a large outdoor balcony and a nice view of the city.. The room also barely had enough lights in it to adequately light the room, the furniture didnt look complete, beds and pillows weren't amazing.. it looked like they spent their small room budget on some decent things and ran out of money to finish it.. I expected much more for the price i paid..
The staff was fantastic! We had a wonderful room that was one of the coolest rooms we have ever stayed in! The location was great and it was very easy to get downtown. The lobby had live music and featured a variety of very good artist! The whole hotel went above and beyond our expectations, and had a very cool vibe. The only negative is that we had a light out in the shower but the staff was extremely quick at getting it fixed!
The staff really made this a pleasant stay. They were always helpful and smiling. A regular restaurant in the hotel would have been nice. However, the food obtainable through the bar was of good quality, just very limited choices.
The hotel has a great location. Our refrigerator was broken so we asked to have it fixed.. twice. Twice they said they fixed it but our food was spoiled. On the last day, they finally fixed it. They only partially cleaned the rooms each day, hardly anything was done. Sheets weren't changed, coffee wasn't replenished, nothing was wiped down etc.. Extremely disappointed and won't be staying there again or recommending it.
Room was well-equipped and spacious. Super clean. Can't think of anything.
The 2 bedroom suite was very nice and roomy. We were disappointed to hear we had to pay for parking nightly.
Great staff
Staff was great, and they were quite busy that evening as well. Several other guests beat us to the shuttle service and we missed out.
Rooms were well kept and very clean, beds were confortable. No thin walls and relatively quiet for downtown. Never annoyed or felt harassed by cleaning crew. Lobby staff pathetic. Checked in with impolite receptionist. She later wouldnt reserve shuttle seats until our party was standing at desk (called from room ten min. ahead) and was sitting on floor behind the counter playing on her phone when we came down
The staff was great with the problem of a party in one of the rooms. They kicked the idiot parties out and gave us an upgraded room. The shuttle driver was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this hotel. No.
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Wonderful staff and the cleanliness superb!!
Excellent location. Friendly staff and a large, clean room. Beware that parking is an additional $25. Didn't expect the parking fee since we were not downtown. After parking and a cab ride downtown we should have paid extra to stay downtown.
The hotel was in an ideal location, the room was clean, and staff was friendly. Leaving microwave popcorn in the kitchenette was a nice touch. No vending on our floor without going over to the Springhill side.
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I liked having a full kitchen in which I could prepare some meals so I didn't have to eat out all the time. The shuttle they provided saved me money on transportation. The breakfast had a lot of options and the pool was larger than I expected. The highlight of the hotel however was the friendly helpfulness of the staff at every level. I can't think of anything I didn't like.
Clean. Spacious (in terms of the room and common areas). Very attentive, capable and cordial staff. The building also had a bit of architectural character, too. I've already booked my next stay!
Queen suite, clean room and dishes, good view of Nashville, Slow check in, confusion about where to park car, lots of disorder getting stuff out of car
The room was beautiful and clean. Loved the happy hour the location was great the lobby had an upscale feel. We enjoyed the complementary weekday dinner and daily breakfast complements to the chef The shuttle service was not reliable during the day. Communications could have been better. When we were dropped off downtown the driver should have mentioned that she would not be available for pickup between during certain hours so we would not have been wAiting outside in the cold Also parking fees were on the high side
The hotel was super clean and the staff was very accommodating. They offered free breakfast and free dinner which we thought was very nice. The only negative was the shuttle service. It's a great service but it's a little unorganized and chaotic.
We loved everything except the pool. Awesome room, dining, accommodations, etc The indoor pool was too cold to swim in.
The Kaya deal was not a deal astheprice was 50lower per night when we got there.
The facilities were nice. Large, clean room. Exercise room and pool areas looked very nice although we didn't use them. Staff was frequently boarder line rude. Generally not attentive to needs. Food served was edible and that's about as nice as I can say. The 'kitchen staff' made very little attempt to make things appealing.
Similar to a basic chain like Holiday Inn. Staff is very nice, location is about a mile from Broadway and is a $5 Uber ride. Restaurants around the hotel are within walking distance. Breakfast is limited to muffins, fruit, and drinks, no hot food like eggs. Overall a safe, clean, hotel in a good location.
In reviewing this hotel, my wife and I expected it to be neat, clean, and simple--a good place for a quick overnight trip and comparable to other hotels of the same ranking. This was not the case! The hotel appeared as if it had not been maintained and kept up for some time. Upon exiting the elevator, we were hit with this horrible, unidentifiable smell!! Needless to say we went right downstairs to see about a refund. Both the hotel management and company we booked through were willing to give us a refund. That act of graciousness was the one good thing we can say about the hotel.
We stayed for 4 nights recently. The hotel was only 15 blocks from downtown which is an easy walk if you don't mind it. Saves you the $10 to go to and from downtown via taxi. Midtown is also close which has some fun restaurants. We had 4 girls in a 2-queen bed room. Plenty of space and it was clean. Room had a little wet bar with a nice size fridge and microwave. The breakfast had fresh hot waffles, omelettes, biscuits and gravy! Not enough plugs or lighting in the room, but no big deal, we made it work! Also, no bathroom fan, so when you showered or dried your hair it got hot, and no iron in the room. We didn't need it but just noticed there was not one.
Location and lower cost than the rest of the downtown Nashville hotels Room service menu stated it would go until 1am, we ordered and they called back and stated that they couldn't deliver to hotel because it only went until 11pm. No shuttle, called for a cab and cab never showed up. Rooms need updating.
Not much. That my 2 and 1/2 year old found a Qtip within 2 minutes of entering our room. We were there 4 nights and although someone made our beds, nobody every cleaned. They checked on us once to see if we needed more towels and overall the staff was not very helpful or attentive. It was not worth the money we spent to stay there.
Nothing Had to wait 4 hours after check in time for room to be ready. Staff not friendly. Not clean. Horrible parking. Door locked us outside in freezing conditions key didn't work. Awful stay all around. Avoid this hotel.
The staff was very helpful and friendly. It is located too close to major roadway where you can hear the traffic early in the morning.
The bathroom layout was fairly institutional - wall hung sink with no counters and an awkward shower configuration that made it difficult not to get water everywhere. The price was lower than some of the other hotels in that area, but on previous visits I paid less at hotels east of the city with far better amenities. Since I was only staying 3 nights and not planning to eat in my room, the full size refrigerator and two burner stove weren't of value to me.


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These 2 inch blue and white mod patterned stickers are the perfect accessory to our preppy dinosaur collection. Dress up paper cups, napkins or party favors with them as well. This set includes a sheet of 20 2 inch stickers, and can be customized with your child's name.


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Baked Apple Cranberry French Toast
Recipe by Hopkins82
A yummy breakfast guaranteed to please your family and friends.
Top Review by baroth2
I made this for 100 at my church in 18"x24" pans. I did cut down on the sugar. I also made a gluten free batch and a dairy free batch. They all turned out perfectly-and everyone got to enjoy the same thing. Made it a day ahead and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Served it with a fruit salad and peameal bacon-I'm Canadian!!!. Everyone enjoyed the meal-called it decadent!! Thanks for a great recipe.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 5 eggs
- 2 granny smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 1⁄2 cups milk
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced 1 inch thick
- 1 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- extra shakes cinnamon
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- In a small sauce pan, cook brown sugar, butter, and syrup until smooth (sugar dissolved and no longer grainy).
- Pour sugar mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Place apple slices and dried cranberries over syrup in baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until completly combined.
- Take 1 inch slices of bread and dip into egg mixture to coat both sides of bread. Then lay in baking dish over apples and cranberries. Repeat with other slices until baking dish is full.
- Pour remaining egg mixture over bread in dish and spread to fill in any places that look "dry".
- Sprinkle a couple more shakes of cinnamon over bread.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Remove, let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares and serve with homemade whip cream.
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Chino Valley Unified board members have voted to restore funding for nearly $10 million of expenses including school nurses, high school counselors and assistant principals at the district's elementary schools.
The school board's decision Thursday night may be the beginning of district educators' attempts to reverse budget cuts that took place after the past recession and weak recovery that followed. District officials cut nearly $20 million in spending last year alone.
"We are cautiously optimistic, and I say cautiously, because we are constantly changing (during) these past years. It seemed from month to month, or even week to week, our financial status changed," school board president Sylvia Orozco said Friday.
In advance of the meeting, school board member Irene Hernandez-Blair said the passage of Proposition 30 in November helped the district to shore up its finances. The voter-approved measure raised sales taxes for all Californians and income taxes for the state's upper income earners.
Chino Valley Unified now has an estimated $15 million surplus and a projected $24 million surplus for the 2014-15 school year.
Orozco, however, said she and other district officials are wary of quickly reversing all of the past years' budget cuts.
On Thursday, the board was unanimous in approving most of Superintendent Wayne Joseph's spending recommendations.
The board's decision continues funding for 15 school nurses, 23 high school counselors and 20 elementary school assistant principals, among other budget items, during the 2013-14 school year.
District spokeswoman Julie Gobin said those positions were previously not included in budget plans for the next school year.
The board was divided on a 3-2 vote, however, when it came to increasing the work year for assistant principals' secretaries, Gobin said.
The board's majority voted to increase those secretaries' work year from 175 days to 190 days. Board members James Na and Andrew Cruz wanted additional paid days, Gobin said.
Chino Valley Unified board members also rejected the superintendent's recommendation to restore 5 percent of their stipends for the next six months.
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Category: Feminism, Education, Girls
Sexism: What's the deal with that?
April 19, 2011
By Alexandra Guthy
Let me just start by saying I don't really consider myself to be hard-core feminist (not that there's anything wrong with being called a feminist, I actually find it to be a term of fortitude and a great compliment). Although I may have some very strong opinions on some very important issues regarding women's rights, I never thought these issues impacted me personally, that is, until now.
You are a waiter at a nice, but casual, café. It's late afternoon and a man and a woman are at lunch. You are given a tray with their order, and as you approach their table to deliver the food, you realize you are unsure of who ordered what. There is a salad and a hamburger on the tray, who do you give the salad to?
Many times I have been the woman mentioned in the above scenario, and I have come to realize the prevalence of female stereotypes in my daily life. The annoyance here is that I always get the salad. The waiter gently rests a plate of leafy greens in front of me every time without even asking what I ordered, when all I want to do is eat a hamburger! I also find it sad that some women are afraid to even order a hamburger when they're out with a guy, but that's a debate for another time. I understand getting a salad is not the worst possible form of discrimination facing our society today, but still, these subtle prejudices are a reminder of the inequality women have been facing for a long time. I know that may sound a bit extreme, but it's true.
My newfound sense of feminism emerged a few weeks ago. I entered a jam-packed theater at the Sundance Film Festival, waiting to see a movie my mom urged me to see. "You'll love it," she said enthusiastically, "it's a real eye-opener." And that it was. The film, cleverly titled Miss Representation, was a documentary designed to expose the "glass ceiling" in modern media that is preventing the expansion of female leadership in society. I know, pretty heavy stuff. I didn't think much of it at first, but after hearing some of the recent statistics and research, I was beyond shocked.
Did you know that the United States is 90th in the world in terms of women in national legislatures or that women comprise merely three percent of Fortune 500 CEOs? Women hold only three percent of powerful positions in the mainstream media (telecommunications, entertainment, publishing and advertising) and women comprise only seven percent of directors and thirteen percent of film writers in the top 250 grossing films.
We hear about oppression and injustice in history class, and for a moment we are really touched and angry and want to take a stand, but this feeling tends to fade after the bell rings and we pack our books and leave for our next class. But this film was different. It made me want to take a stand all the time, not just for a moment, but consistently and whole-heartedly. So I began thinking: do other women and girls know these facts and feel the way I do? The answer, I'm afraid, appears to be no. Does the name Gloria Steinem ring a bell? She should, but to most, her name seems inconsequential next to idolized female figures such as Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. The sad thing is, I bet most women know Snookie from Jersey Shore, or even the name of the winner from last season's Americans Next Top Model, but they don't know Gloria Steinem.
Gloria Steinem is only one of the most influential leaders and activists of the women's rights movement in the 1960s. But who cares, she's only the woman who fought for women's rights to equal pay and equal treatment, no biggy. I find it so unfortunate that women and young girls today, myself included, idolize and admire other women for qualities that, in some ways, counter the values promoted during women's movement.
I don't expect our culture to change overnight, but I do hope that awareness of prejudice and inequality against women can be more openly acknowledged and, eventually, eliminated completely.
Alexandra Guthy's piece originally appeared in her school newspaper, The Student Voice in Issue 6 on Friday, March 4, 2011. The Student Voice won Fifth Best in Show at the National Scholastic Press Association's (NSPA) conference.


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Over the last few months, a number of national real estate reports have generated mixed results, and as I recently detailed, homebuilder stocks have thus been stuck in neutral. But in the past two weeks it seems as if the homebuilders have slid from neutral gear into reverse, as earnings reports from industry leaders like D.R. Horton (DHI) have failed to meet analyst expectations.
The 20-city Case-Shiller index report out this week showed a 9.3% increase overall from a year ago, but that was down from 10.8% the previous month, the first time we have seen that in many months. In addition, there was a 1.1% drop in the pending sales numbers, and pending home sales have declined each and every month in 2014.
So what's going on? Has the real estate market reached a peak, and if so what are the reasons, and what is likely to happen next?
The No. 1 problem for the real estate industry today is the lack of first-time homebuyers, particularly among the Millennial generation (roughly ages 18-32). First-time homebuyers currently make up only about 27% of all real estate purchases, a historically low figure that in past years was as high as 40%.
In years past, previous generations would finish college by 22 or 23, establish their first career jobs by the mid 20's, begin to marry and have babies by 27 or 28, and start looking for their first home before age 30.
But many among the Millennial generation appear to be frozen in time and unable to achieve the usual demographic trends of previous generations. Burdened with debt from student loans, car loans, and credit card misadventures, this is a generation that is unable to save any funds for real estate down payments and closing costs.
Furthermore, their debt-to-income ratios are too high to qualify for mortgages, and too many are still only working part time, or in low-paying jobs. Just filling up with gas once a week at $3.60 per gallon puts a large dent in their paychecks. Lenders simply will not touch them for fear of rising defaults down the road.
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CHALFONT St Peter boss Danny Edwards admits he contemplated quitting in the immediate aftermath of a disappointing run-in to the season, but has decided he wants to carry on.
A mid-table finish in their first season in the Southern League Division One Central would have delighted most managers, but Edwards, who has been with the Saints for eight years, felt deflated.
He questioned the players' motivation and felt the anti-climax of a nine game run without a win as play-off hopes vanished.
But having had time to reflect, he says he will stick with his first love and try to make them an even bigger force next season.
"You always reflect at the end of a season and even after we lost the Vase semi-final a couple of seasons ago, I questioned whether it was time for me to move on," Edwards said.
"This year was no different. I've been here an awful long time now and I admit I found last season disappointing. It was a season of struggles with injuries and our tight budget.
"I've had a number of chances to move away, but I think the only time I actually said I'd walk away was if I didn't get the club promoted last year. I think if I'd failed then, I would have stepped aside to let someone else come in.
Edwards says a period of reflection has helped to put some perspective on the campaign – with the support of chairman Denis Mair a factor in his decision to stick around for now.
"If you look on it a few weeks later, you'd probably say we've done a good job here because we've taken a club with financial restraints to mid-table and should be quite proud of that.
"But I'm ambitious as a manager and want to move on as far as I can – although at 32 you feel you haven't learnt everything yet about the game.
"The chairman's ambitious for me. He feels I have the potential to go a long way and I have a lot of faith in Denis too. He won't stand in the way of me making a move elsewhere, but it would have to be a decent move.
"My plan is to get my head down and make Chalfont as successful as I can next season. I want to make the club as successful as we possibly can and I think there is a good basis for us to be able to do that.
Edwards is now beginning the process of recruiting the six players he says he wants to bring in to give the Saints a shot at making the play-offs - with the priority a search for someone to replace striker Charlie Strutton, who left for AFC Wimbledon in mid-season.
"I want to be involved in highest possible level of football and I'll try to instill that in my players, whoever we have here next season," Edwards said.
"I think if you set out with limited ambition, it's very easy for people to hide behind excuses and failures. You have to be realistic with your targets, but if you set your stall out, you can achieve far more than if you simply accept a small target."


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The longest drought is much longer than you think.
The Small Sample Size Crew
How can a strong performance in the majors in 2014 not get you a job on this side of the Pacific in 2015?
Bargain Bin: The 10 Cheapest Teams of the Last 10 Years
There were winners among even the cheapest teams in the last decade.
The New All-Time Triples List
Updating a particular slice of the record book that doesn't reflect how the game is played today.
The Longest Active Individual Playoff Droughts: Hitters
Maybe this year will be the year for a few of these batsmen.
The Longest Active Individual Playoff Droughts: Pitchers
Ten hurlers aching for October baseball.
MLB Doesn't Fit in the Mainstream — and That's Okay
Baseball doesn't need any more poorly produced MTV2 shows, it just needs to pay attention to what its fans really want.
The Mailbox Money Men Power Rankings
Outstanding performances aren't always compensated at the same time those performances occur.
The Little Technician: Rene Rivera, Craftsman at Work
One of the best catchers in the majors plays for the Padres, and you don't know who he is.
International Baseball Film Festival: How to Start a National Team From Scratch
For these three national teams, getting to the top of the first is the hardest part.
Robinson Cano, Celebrity
Professional players have a lot to teach us about how to approach the day.
The Pundit's a Felon, the Manager a Playwright: A Season in The Pecos League
It's a long, strange, destination-less trip that nonetheless rewards you for your participation.
Stay Golden, Indie Boy
A golden summer in the life of the Golden Baseball League: Rickey Henderson and a teenager's favorite player.
In Defense of Jeffrey Loria and the Marlins
The Miami Marlins have been executing a good team-building strategy.
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New parents Nicole Richie and Joel Madden reportedly are battling over who will be their baby daughter Harlow's godmother.
Everything is getting complicated for Nicole Richie and Joel Madden when it comes to the role of their daughter's godmother. As of the socialite she wants her BFF Paris Hilton to be her newborn baby's godmother, whereas fiance Joel thinks it is his future sister in-law, Aussie actress Sophie Monk, that fits the task better.
"Joel doesn't think Paris is up to the task ... He's lobbying for Sophie," a source told America's Globe.
Sophie has been in relationship with Joel's twin brother and Good Charlotte bandmate Benji Madden. They remain engaged despite recent break up rumors.
No words from Richie and Joel's camp concerning who will serve as their daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden's godmother.
Richie gave birth to baby Harlow Winter on January 11 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Joel blogged an entry on his DCMA Collective Website on January 14, saying the newborn baby looked "so much like her mom."


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Kaitlyn McVeigh, Alyssa Williams and Alejandra Macias each scored a goal to lead the Killeen Lady Roos to a 3-2 win over Ellison on Friday.
Killeen's assists were by Britaney Brooks, Chriscina Lampkin and Williams. Ellison's goals were scored by Alyssa Conde and Lulu Moreno.
This was the season finale for both teams. Killeen finished District 8-5A play with a 3-11 record and Ellison was 5-9.
"This was our best offensive passing game of the year," said Killeen head coach Richard Romeo. "I want to mention our seniors for all the hard work they've given us: Kaitlyn, Britaney, Mary Jane Guerra, Alana Lowes and Angie Arreaga. Angie played fantastic tonight, she's the heart and soul of our team."
TEMPLE 2, COPPERAS COVE 1: At Copperas Cove, Amanda Arrisola scored the Lady Bulldawgs' lone goal in the season finale. With the loss, Copperas Cove finishes the season with a 5-9 record in District 8-5A play.
ELLISON 18, SHOEMAKER 3: At Ellison, Laryn Brinkman went 3 for 3, but Shoemaker fell to KISD rival Ellison.
The loss drops the Lady Grey Wolves to 1-7 in District 8-5A play.
Marissa Franklin also had a strong game at the plate, going 2 for 2.
Shoemaker takes on Temple on Tuesday while Ellison hosts Waco Midway.
TEMPLE 13, KILLEEN 0, 5 INN.: Screwball, riseball, curveball — everything worked for Temple pitcher Lexi Smith.
The senior was perfect at Tem-Cat Field, striking out 13 of the 15 batters Killeen sent to the plate en route to a five-inning, victory that wrapped up the first half of the Tem-Cats' District 8-5A schedule.
Killeen (2-27, 0-7) put just two balls in play — both groundouts — and Temple (9-13, 5-2) was strong at the plate against the Lady Roos (2-24).
Killeen coach Randy James said his team needed to get some early bunts down to have a chance against Smith (9-12), but the Lady Roos struggled all night to make contact.
LLANO 9, GATESVILLE 1: At Gatesville, the Hornets could not produce anything offensively, finishing with just three hits, while their defense committed four errors in a home loss. Llano scored two runs in the first inning and increased its lead to 7-0 with a five-run third inning. Trailing 8-0, Gatesville finally responded, scoring its lone run on an RBI from Tristan Harbour. The loss drops Gatesville's overall record to 7-13-1 and gives the Hornets their second consecutive loss to start District 8-3A play.
LAMPASAS 6, BROWNWOOD 5: At Lampasas, the Badgers scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, including two on a home run over the left field wall by senior Ralph Marez. The victory improves Lampasas' District 8-3A record to 1-1.
BELTON 6, COPPERAS COVE 0: At Copperas Cove, Belton scored four runs in the top of the first inning and never let up en route to a shutout victory. Jayson Cole produced the Bulldawgs' only hit of the game, and Copperas Cove's defense committed three errors in the loss. The defeat drops the Bulldawgs' overall record to 9-5-1 and 2-2 in District 8-5A play.
Badger tennis turns in solid showing at Hendrickson tourney
Lampasas competed in the Pflugerville Hendrickson tournament Friday along with more than 20 other teams and delivered a strong showing, according to head coach Kenneth Peiser.
In girls doubles, Sami McKenzie and Tara Pergande finished second, while the boys tandem of Shrader Davis and J.D. Bynum placed fourth.
In singles, Michaela Ellison finished second and Carolyn Laborde won the consolation championship for the Lady Badgers, and Tyler Connell placed fourth in boys singles.
"Bowie was the dominant team that we ran into in the semis and quarters of our draws, as well as Cedar Ridge and Austin Anderson," Peiser said. "With so many teams, we did a pro set for each match until the semis, which we then played two out of three. Some players had five matches on the day."
In mixed doubles, the tandems of Shane Moore-Rhiannon Wright and Tristan Myrick-Leigh Adamski each went 1-1, as did the boys duo of Lance Cofield and Marcus Morua and the girls duo of Laura Bynum and Alexis Kaufert.
Brian Collier went 2-1 in singles.
Lampasas is off next week.
Cru baseballers sweep doubleheader from Ozarks
BELTON — Tripp Reeves drove in Dakota Parsons with a game-winning sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Mary Hardin-Baylor baseball team completed a doubleheaders sweep of the University of the Ozarks on Friday.
UMHB won 13-12 after taking the opener 10-3.
Parsons was 3 for 3 with three RBIs as UMHB (15-3, 12-2 American Southwest) outhit Ozarks (7-12, 4-10) 12-7 in the first game.
The Cru overcame six errors and a two-run ninth inning deficit to win the finale.
Chase Burrow's one-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth tied the game at 10 and sent it to extra innings.
Parsons had a one-out single in the bottom of the 10th, stole second and advanced to third when the pitch got past the Eagles' catcher. He then easily scored on Reeves' sacrifice fly.
UMHB softball sweeps UT-Dallas
RICHARDSON — The Mary Hardin-Baylor softball team swept a doubleheader against Texas-Dallas on Friday evening, winning 4-3 and 7-5.
Emily Marrs secured the 4-3 win for the Cru with a sacrifice fly, allowing Myranda Hinojosa to score the winning run.
Tori Gomez was 3 for 4 with a three-run homer and four RBIs for UMHB (10-10, 9-8 American Southwest) in the nightcap.
UMHB will return to action today for an 11 a.m. game against UT-Dallas. The Cru returns home Monday to host Linfield College in a 3 p.m. doubleheader.


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Mary Ella's Weekly Message
February 18, 2013
Tobacco, Lung Cancer and Communities of Color
We know that using tobacco products increases the risk of having major health issues, and we know that using health scare tactics are not effective in preventing tobacco use. If that were the case, everyone would have quit smoking back in the 1960s when the first surgeon general's report determined that smoking causes lung cancer. While not everyone who smokes will get lung disease, most lung disease is caused by smoking.
Since February is Black History Month, I'm highlighting a report that the American Lung Association produced as part of its Disparities in Lung Health series: Too Many Cases, Too Many Deaths: Lung Cancer in African Americans. Not all African Americans who smoke will get lung cancer, but everyone should be aware of these facts that come from the report:
- African Americans suffer from lung cancer more than any other population group in the United States. They are more likely to get the disease and more likely to die from it.
- African American men in particular are at increased risk; they are 37 percent more likely to develop lung cancer than white men, even though their overall exposure to cigarette smoke is lower.
To put these facts in perspective, it's important to know that lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States. It has been the leading cause of cancer death among men since the early 1950s and, in 1987, it surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among women.
If you are living with lung cancer or have questions about the disease, visit the American Lung Association's new lung cancer-focused website, Facing Lung Cancer: Support from Day One. The website includes an interactive video library where you can hear experts talk about lung cancer topics. One particularly relevant video is Clearing the Air, an ask-the-expert program where Dr. William Hicks (a retired clinical oncologist) addresses common myths and misperceptions surrounding lung cancer, many of which are related to smoking or quitting smoking.
Another great resource for those living with lung cancer or any other lung disease is the Lung HelpLine. You can participate in a live chat or call 1-800-LUNGUSA (586-4872) from 8:00 a.m. until midnight Eastern Time, daily, to speak with a registered nurse or respiratory therapist. This service is free of charge. The American Lung Association also partners with Emerging Med to offer the lung cancer clinical trial matching service. This is also free of charge.
This week, focus on the benefits of quitting. Improved health is one major benefit, but others include:
- saving money
- no longer being addicted to nicotine—gaining self-control!
- smelling fresh, not like an ashtray
- decreasing the risk of fire
- setting a better example for the little ones in your life
Tell me about the best benefits you have experienced by becoming smokefree on the Message Boards this week.
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