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Carnival Conquest - Western Caribbean: Carnival Conquest Cruise Review by tdysert
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Carnival Conquest - Western Caribbean
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: New Orleans
We started by arriving at New Orleans two days early and stayed at Ashton's B&B on Esplanade. This was a very nice B&B and the food was excellent. Karma and Patrick were wonderful hosts. We stayed in the Charpantier room, which was quaint and had a beautiful bathroom with a whirlpool tub. After two days of running around New Orleans and marvelling at how many people are drunk by noon, we headed off to our cruise.
At 10:30 am, we took a taxi to the cruise terminal and were stuck in traffic for about 1/2 an hour (thankful that we were being charged a flat fee). We finally arrived at the cruise terminal and check-in was very easy. We then sat in the yellow chairs for about 45 minutes before boarding the ship.
The Conquest is a very nice, clean ship. I don't More agree with other reviews that the ship is tacky; I think it's tastefully decorated. The only item I would change is the orange decor in the cabins--why does Carnival insist on orange bedspreads?! As other reviewers have stated, this ship is not laid out logically (for example, the Monet dining room in the middle of the ship prevents you from walking straight across deck 3); it takes some maneuvering at first to learn your way around. The Renoir dining room also has an entrance, I believe on deck 4, that is very small and congested. Other than that, we didn't run into long lines.
As I stated earlier, my husband and I are experienced cruisers. We have never been seasick on a cruise--until the Conquest. The first night out, we were in the piano bar as the ship headed down the Mississippi into the Gulf of Mexico. As we sat at the piano bar the ship was visibly listing in the rough waters--the barstools were moving as we sat on them and our drinks were sloshing somewhat. The next morning we both woke up feeling lousy. We had room service bring us Dramamine and by afternoon we felt much better. The ship's staff told us this cruise was much rougher than previous cruises. Just to be safe, we continued taking Dramamine throughout the cruise. Because of the rough waters the shows scheduled for that week were delayed twice.
My husband and I opted not to attend the various shows on the ship. We spent our evenings in the Blues Piano Bar, hosted by a very talented Jamie Mahn and equally entertaining bar staff Ming and Christina. This was a show in itself each night and it was a blast.
Our cabin was number 6252 (category 8A), and it was in disrepair when we checked it. The extra bed was hanging from the ceiling with a note not to touch it. The balcony door wouldn't lock, the vanity stool was missing, and the bathroom door wouldn't stay closed. All was remedied fairly quickly.
The food was very good in the dining room. The desserts, in my opinion, could stand some improvement. The food on the Lido deck was the usual fare--always room for improvement there. The pizza was great as was the food from the sandwich bar. Sur Mer (the seafood restaurant) was adequate--better than Long John Silvers.
The ports were wonderful. We took a shore excursion in each. In Montego Bay, we went to the Croydon Plantation, where we were treated to wonderful fresh fruits (pineapple, coconut, oranges, etc.) and fruit juice, as well as a very nice lunch of jerk chicken and fried plantains. In Grand Cayman we went snorkeling on the Reef and Wreck tour--a very nice dive with lots of fish to see (even a stingray). In Cozumel we went to Passion Island, which was worth every penny; the beach was beautiful, the staff were great, and the food was excellent (chicken, mahi mahi, fresh fruit, rice, chips and guacamole--oh, and an open bar).
When the time came for debarkation I was expecting it to be pretty smooth based on previous Carnival cruises. Unfortunately it seemed very slow and my deck was called last. I'm not sure how they determine who will leave, but they started on a top deck, worked their way down a few decks, then started at the bottom. We wound up leaving at around 11 am and the cruise terminal was a mess. Once you exit the ship you are left on your own (no Carnival personnel to direct you). Outside the terminal was a huge line for taxis. There were no signs directing you to the airport transfer buses. Traffic was backed up horribly. It took about 1/2 an hour to get out of the cruise terminal again.
One helpful item--we booked our airport transfer (one way) through Carnival for $23 per person. When we finally got to the bus, they were selling them for $10 per person. I'll keep this in mind for future cruises.
Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. The Conquest is a wonderful ship and I highly recommend it. We will definitely continue sailing on Carnival for our future cruises. Less
Published 11/23/04
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Simpson, Vicki and Oliver, Martin (2007) Electronic Voting Systems for lectures then & now: a comparison of research and practice. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 23 (2). pp. 187-208. ISSN 1449-5554. DOI UNSPECIFIEDFull text not available from this repository.
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Research and practice in the use of electronic voting systems has developed over the last five years. Electronic voting systems, also known as personal response systems, audience response systems or classroom communication systems, use handsets to elicit responses from students as part of structured teaching sessions, typically lectures. The use of this information has implications for pedagogy; they are associated with the introduction of interactive, discursive and more segmented approaches to teaching. The pedagogic and organisational implications of adopting such systems are summarised, along with the perceptions that staff and students hold. Comparisons are drawn between practice up to 2002 and between 2002 and 2006; these reveal how both practice and research on this topic has matured, highlighting (for example) the development of models that seek to abstract and share practice. The paper concludes by outlining the ways in which such tools can be used to improve lecturing, and identifies an agenda for future work in this area.
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Motor: In this first category, the Nordictrack Commercial 1500 beats the Nordictrack A2750 Pro with a 3.25HP to 2.75HP advantage. It is important to have a strong motor so that the operation of the machine will be smooth.
Belt Width: It is a tie between the two in the belt width category. Both the A2750 Pro and the Commercial 1500 have 20"-wide belts which is considered to be the average in most treadmills.
Belt Length: In this category, the two treadmills are tied with their 60" belt length. This is already suitable for even tall users.
Preprogrammed Workouts: When it comes to the preprogrammed workouts, the Nordictrack Commercial 1500 has a slight advantage with 24 as opposed to the Nordictrack A2750 Pro's 22.
Notable Features: In the bells and whistles category, the Nordictrack Commercial beats the Nordictrack A2750 Pro. Although both treadmills are iFit Live compatible and have cushioning, folding design as well as built-in sound system, the winning model simply has more to offer.It has a -3% decline ramp feature which definitely adds to the intensity of the workout, cooling fans which can make any user feel refreshed and a heart rate monitor that is more reliable via its wireless chest strap.
Parts Warranty: In the parts warranty category, the Nordictrack Commercial 1500 has a better offer than the Nordictrack A2750 Pro. The former has a 5-year warranty while the latter only has 3 years.
Labor Warranty: The Commercial 1500 gets another win with its 2-year labor warranty while the A2750 Pro only has a 1-year offer. Having free labor coverage allows you to save money as labor costs can get pretty expensive these days.
Machine Weight: It is a tie between the two in this category as both models did not indicate their actual machine weight. Having a heavier treadmill means it is sturdier and it can provide a smoother workout.
Machine User Weight Capacity: It is a tie between the two models as they both can accommodate up to 350-lb users. However, this cannot be confirmed since both treadmills did not indicate their actual machine weight. It should be noted that for your safety, you should only limit the difference between the machine weight and the weight capacity to 100 lbs.
Money Back Guarantee: Both treadmills offer a 30-day money back guarantee. This means that within the given period, you can easily return the machine if you are not satisfied with its performance.
Conclusion: There is a $300 price difference at the time of the comparison review. It should be noted however that both treadmills belong in different price brackets.The Commercial 1500 wins almost all categories as you can have a better motor, steeper incline, 2 more programs, a -3% decline ramp feature, a wireless chest strap and a cooling fan. It also has a better offer in terms of parts warranty, labor warranty and 3.0" rollers which makes it more durable.If you pay the extra $300 for the Commercial 1500, you get more that what you would get from the A2750 Pro. However, it should also be noted that the Nordictrack A2750 Pro is not a bad treadmill. Both are ranked in the Top 10 of their respective price brackets. This means that it is a matter of how much you are willing to spend for a treadmill.


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(September 2004)
Tehran is a difficult environment in which to live and to operate a mission. Culture, congestion and pollution all impact on daily life. More significantly, however, ***. This is a hardship posting in every sense. The Mission is coping relatively effectively by working within the limitations imposed upon it. Under the direction and guidance of the Head of Mission (HOM), the Mission is monitoring political and security issues and reporting regularly to HQ. It has also responded well to high profile situations as evidenced by the Kazemi case.
The Mission has been operating largely on a reactive basis for much of its programming owing to accountability and planning structures that have been informal and ad hoc. The Mission would benefit by having a stronger management framework. This would include instituting Performance Management Agreements between the HOM and Program Managers (PM). Developing more rigorous workplans for each program would assist in placing more emphasis on proactive rather than reactive type of work. Maintaining minutes of committee meetings and enhancing communications through more staff meetings and circulation of committee minutes are also required.
Both the General Relations and International Business Development Programs are well managed with good teamwork and good inter-program cooperation. The IBD Program needs to evaluate the impact of the current level of event and travel related activities required and place more emphasis on developing its program of outcalls.
The Immigration Program has been coping with low employee morale due to the recent firing of two employees for conflict of interest transgressions and the practice within the Program of hiring temporary staff to replace, at times, up to five permanent positions. To reduce program disruption and employee uncertainty, it is recommended that permanent staffing be initiated.
The Administration and Consular Programs require increased management oversight to ensure that on-going operations are on track and that important projects and other initiatives are progressing as intended. Major issues that need to be addressed include immediate upgrading of chancery space, remedial maintenance of chancery facilities, progressing on a long term chancery solution such as moving to a site ***, developing service standards, evaluating financial workload and reassigning responsibilities.
A total of 32 audit recommendations are raised in the report; all 32 are addressed to the Mission and none to Headquarters (HQ). Management has responded to each recommendation indicating action already taken or decisions made as well as future action. Of the 32 recommendations, management has stated that all recommendations have been implemented.
An Audit of the Tehran Mission was conducted during the period November 23 to 27, 2003. The scope of the audit included a review of Mission Management and the General Relations, International Business Development, Consular and Administration Programs relating to the Embassy in Tehran. An Appendix to this report lists by program the specific areas that were examined during the audit.
The audit objectives were to:
|Official Residence (OR)
|Staff Quarters (SQ)
|Recreational Apartment
|Operating Budget (N001)
|Capital Budget (N005)
|CBS Overtime Budget (N011)
|LES Salaries Budget (N012)
1.1 The working and living conditions in Tehran create a difficult environment in which to operate. Congestion, pollution and personal restrictions make day-to-day living a challenge. The current political climate, *** and an embassy facility that is barely functional further contribute to Tehran's hardship rating.
1.2 Much progress has been made since the last visit by the audit team in 2000. The HOM is respected by staff for his approach both interpersonally and professionally. More focus, however, is required in strengthening the management structure including more day-to-day involvement by the HOM in ongoing operations.
1.3 Developing Performance Management Agreements (PMAs) for the Program Managers will clarify expectations and provide a review mechanism that can be used in conjunction with program workplans to monitor progress, assess results and alter strategies. Mission committees need to be reestablished for proper oversight of the contracting process and health and safety concerns.
1.4 Morale in the Mission has been affected by the recent firings of two Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) employees. There are misperceptions surrounding these cases on the part of staff and there is a lack of clarity regarding management's position on these cases and on other issues such as overtime, hospitality and appraisals. While existing relations with staff are good and management is accessible, more proactive communications initiatives are required to keep staff informed of latest developments to minimize erroneous perceptions, and to enhance teamwork and cooperation between programs. This will improve morale by instilling a sense of teamwork and inclusion. Specific initiatives could include keeping the Committee on Mission Management (CMM) minutes and distributing these to all staff, holding regular all-staff meetings and hosting informal lunch or coffee sessions with random groupings of staff.
1.5 The condition of the chancery is also impacting on operations and morale. Lack of space, particularly for CIC, and the general state of maintenance in terms of cleanliness, repair and decor is unacceptable. Vacant space has been available since New Zealand departed three years ago but has not been refitted. Low cost upgrades such as new carpeting, fresh paint and disposal of redundant items would go a long way to enhancing the working environment. There are long-term problems, both from a health and safety issue and from a work efficiency issue, that indicate a chancery relocation is required. The Physical Resources Bureau (SRD) has been considering a move; however, more progress is needed.
1.6 Five position vacancies in the CIC Program have been outstanding for some time. These are continually being filled with temporary employees and at any given time one or two positions are vacant. Each time a new person is hired, training is required and adjustments have to be made. Workloads are high and the present situation of empty positions and temporary staff is creating frustration amongst CIC staff. There is no compelling reason for the Program not to hire permanent staff.
1.7 The Administration Program requires substantial oversight to ensure that plans are developed, projects are initiated and followed up, ongoing activity is monitored, and staff receive proper direction and support. The Program has been dominated by a reactive administrative style that has precluded efficient organization, budget analysis, identification of longer-term projects, staff development and promotion of teamwork.
1.8 The Mission should develop PMAs for all Program Managers and establish regular reviews to assess performance.
1.9 The Mission should keep minutes of CMM meetings and distribute these to staff.
1.10 The Mission should hold regular mission-wide staff meetings.
1.11 The HOM should institute informal (coffee type) meetings with staff.
1.12 In consultation with HQ, the Mission should initiate immediate action to refurbish the vacant chancery space and upgrade the chancery as a whole.
1.13 The Mission should review CIC staffing requirements and develop an appropriate staffing strategy.
1.8 In progress. Will be completed by mid May 2004.
1.9 Implemented.
1.10 Will be Implemented early in the new fiscal year.
1.11 Will be Implemented early in the new fiscal year.
1.12 Construction is near completion. New furniture will arrive at Iranian port of entry on March 31. Entire chancery was newly painted. Interim upgrades of chancery are almost completed and discussions are ongoing with HQ regarding the fire escapes.
1.13 Recruitment is in progress and actively ongoing. Candidates will be identified by end of April and security screening and recruitment completed in May.
2.1 The General Relations Program Manager brings substantial GR experience to the Mission. A program plan is in place that describes objectives and related activities, outcomes, work in progress and results. Much of the Program's activity focusses on human rights and the nuclear file. Level of effort in these areas is highly reactive and often intensive as has been the case with the Kazemi situation and Canada's position on the U.N. nuclear resolution. While these issues require extra attention, the bilateral controversy surrounding them inevitably results in reduced cooperation on other files and initiatives.
2.2 The recent addition of a second Canada-Based (CBS) officer in 2002 has greatly increased the Program's capacity. This position was assigned in response to the Global Security Reporting Program (GSRP) and now allows more reporting on security issues while providing a back-up to the Program Manager. The GR Assistant provides general support to the Program by setting up appointments, liaising with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), translating documents, handling protocol requirements and promoting and participating in cultural events. Public Affairs and cultural activities such as organizing an education fair and a Canadian film festival had been planned but were cancelled or postponed due to lack of interest.
2.3 The GR team works well together with defined responsibilities and balanced workloads. The HOM is fully engaged in the Program, providing input and direction as required. There is good communication and integration with the Trade Program on trade policy and market access issues as well as on education marketing and cultural events and with CIC on immigration and visa cases.
3.1 The IBD Program in Tehran has a balanced complement of experienced and new staff. The Senior Trade Commissioner (STC) arrived in September 2003 and is well supported by experienced staff. The Program faces obstacles as a result of strained political relations. Arranging events and obtaining local participation is difficult and results in many initiatives being cancelled. Despite this, the Program has identified on-going opportunities in the agriculture and oil and gas sectors and future potential in Information Technology (IT) and mining sectors. There is good communication within the Program with weekly staff meetings that are used to monitor activities and to provide updates on current and future events. A weekly newsletter, which is sent to recent Canadian contacts, generates enquiries and updates on existing projects from clients.
3.2 The Program has well defined responsibilities by sector for the STC and each officer. Priority sectors are highlighted and other areas such as economic reporting and investment rest with the STC. Service standards are well developed, differentiating service levels for various clients. Business Mission Agreements are used to ensure there is clear understanding between clients and the Program for large commercial missions. Planning and reporting templates are used for Client Service Funds (CSF) and constitute the basis for each officer's sectoral activity.
3.3 Current IBD activities are largely focussed on events and missions, with considerable travel outside the territory attending conferences and fairs, and engaging in outreach. The value-added of these on-going activities needs to be assessed and compared to more proactive type initiatives such as outcalls within territory. Emphasis should be placed on higher potential areas and incorporated into workplans.
3.4 It would be useful for the Program to develop an overall strategy tied to departmental, geographical and HOM objectives, from which a workplan for the Program can be developed that incorporates and accounts for all program resources. This would include CSF and sectoral activities and all initiatives and involvement by the HOM, STC, Commercial Officers (COs) and Commercial Assistants (CAs). In turn individual workplans would flow out of this process and be used to monitor progress, assess results and manage staff and program performance. Given that the STC has recently arrived and there is a new CO, a retreat should be considered where the Program could examine strategy, set priorities and establish a program workplan. The retreat would also serve to improve communications and foster team building.
3.5 The IBD Program should develop a comprehensive workplan that identifies objectives, activities, outputs and expected results for all program related resources.
3.5 An IBD Program retreat was held on 21 January 2004 at the Official Residence to examine strategy, set priorities and establish an IBD program workplan for the Commercial Section and included the participation of all Commercial Section staff members as well as the HOM. Results of the retreat included inter alia:
3.6 The New Approach is well understood and is for the most part being applied. The CAs respond to low level enquiries from both Iranian and Canadian clients and deal with the Post Support Unit on global enquiries. More emphasis needs to be placed on tracking in WIN. Officers find the system to be cumbersome and therefor do not track or they enter backlogs periodically during the year. Outcalls are another activity which is approached reluctantly. Strategies need to be emphasized that include more proactive activities such as outcalls, where new contacts are established and intelligence is gathered that can be transferred to clients. A regular program of outcalls needs to be developed and coordinated in conjunction with the overall planning and prioritizing process.
3.7 The Mission should ensure that WIN tracking is completed on a timely basis through regular monitoring.
3.8 A program of outcalls should be developed.
3.7 During the Commercial Section retreat, it was resolved that all Commercial Section staff increase their WIN tracking as well as their use of the VTC. Results will be monitored on a monthly basis by the STC.
3.8 A program of increased outcalls by the STC and each officer has been implemented as of 1 December 2003 in order to develop new contacts and to gather pertinent market intelligence that can be transferred to clients. To date, these have included inter alia:
3.9 The Program intends to do more economic reporting. Due to other priorities only one report has been done in the past two years. HQ has expressed a desire for more information on the economy and the STC will take up this responsibility.
3.10 Responsibility for CSF accounting falls to one of the CAs. Ensuring that information is accurate and up to date is difficult since the CA does not have access to the IMS financial system. Once read-only access is provided, the accountant could give IMS training and assistance to allow the IBD Program to access reports on their commitments.
3.11 The Mission should ensure that read-only access to the IMS is provided to the IBD Program.
3.11 During the visit of the SIV Mission, a brief training session on IMS was provided to the STC and one CA, which highlighted the utility of read-only access to the IMS for all Commercial Section staff. It is anticipated that a similar training session for all Commercial Section staff will be held with the Mission accountant following the busy FY2003-2004 year-end in March 2004.
In addition to such IMS training for all Commercial Section staff, as of 1 December 2004 the STC, CBS Trade Commissioner and one CA are also working together to monitor CSF accounting and to prepare spreadsheets for internal Commercial Section use which will provide current information on CSF consumption for all completed events.
3.12 The recently hired CO is new to the Department and new to the Trade Program. While training and development is being considered for this individual, it has not been formalized in a documented plan. Such a plan will ensure that all aspects to training and development are identified, scheduled and actioned. It is also important that regular performance reviews are conducted to ensure that the employee is on track in his developmental plan and performing as expected.
3.13 The Mission should develop a training and development plan for the new CO and provide on-going assessment of performance.
3.13 Due to the resignation of the new CO on 31 December 2003, the Commercial Section has attempted to hire a replacement officer. Once hired, the STC and the new officer, in consultation/cooperation with the CBS Trade Commissioner, will develop a comprehensive program of training and development both within the Section and at HQ to include on-going performance assessment.
During January and February 2004, individual meetings were scheduled by the STC with all Commercial Section staff members to provide them with individual performance assessment and to obtain feedback on individual performance and issues of concern. Such individual meetings will be held by the STC with all Commercial Section staff members on a quarterly basis (or more frequently as warranted).
4.1 The Consular Program is operating effectively with a Locally Engaged (LES) Consular Officer who is knowledgeable and manages the day-to-day workload. Control and oversight is provided by the Management Consular Officer (MCO) who averages 30% of his time on consular work. This increases for high profile cases where the HOM, the General Relations Program Manager and HQ will also become involved. The DMCO fills in during absences of the MCO.
4.2 Good service is being provided to clients within the standards established by the Program. There are approximately six active cases and on a yearly basis 60 citizenship and 500 passports are processed. Passports and other document assets on hand were verified and reconciled to inventory records. Monthly reconciliations are properly reviewed and signed by the MCO. Quarterly reviews should by conducted and evidenced by the HOM as per departmental policy.
4.3 Consular and passport revenues are properly controlled. Deposits, however, are made every two weeks ***. Requirements per the Financial Administration Act require minimum weekly deposits ***.
4.4 The Mission should ensure that the HOM verifies and signs the passport reconciliations every quarter.
4.5 Consular revenues should be deposit weekly ***.
4.4 Implemented.
4.5 Implemented.
5.1.1 Administration services are being provided to programs and staff on a reactive and ad hoc basis. Greater oversight is required by the HOM to strengthen administration management. The Mission would be better served with more attention and rigour placed on setting priorities, developing work plans and establishing service standards for all administrative tasks. This would enable the Program to be more effective in managing larger projects such as the refurbishment of the chancery and more proactive in the provision of administrative services.
5.1.2 For planning purposes it would be useful to have the HOM and the MCO develop an Accountability Agreement which sets out expected goals and objectives in terms which are measurable and for which the MCO and his staff can be held accountable. This would allow for work plans to be developed for each administrative area, facilitate staff appraisals by setting out results to be achieved, and keep everyone focussed on the same priorities. Work plans for the Section's staff could then be developed as extensions of this Accountability Agreement.
5.1.3 There is a need for the Mission to establish consistent policies for areas such as level of service for airport pick-up of visitors, overtime and conflict of interest, as staff indicated some frustration since practices seem to change as CBS management changes. These policies need to be communicated in both writing and orally to staff. Normally they would be part of formal administration service standards. Standards would allow clients to know the quality of service they can expect, the time frames for delivery of such services, and what information or action the Section requires on the part of clients in order to process the various requests.
5.1.4 An Accountability Agreement between the HOM and the MCO should be established for the Administration Program which clearly sets out priorities, objectives and expected results.
5.1.5 Develop a work plan for the Administration Program, detailing objectives for the year and then communicating it to staff and to the CMM.
5.1.6 Develop service standards for the Administration Section for approval by the Committee of Mission Management (CMM).
5.1.4 In progress. Will be completed by end of May.
5.1.5 Will be implemented for the FY 2004-2005 (in April after the new budget is received).
5.1.6 First draft was presented to the CMM and is being reviewed by Program Managers for implementation, by the end of April.
5.1.7 The MCO and the HOM need to establish weekly meetings to initially set goals and objectives and then subsequently to track progress.
5.1.8 In order to improve communications among the staff of the Administration Section and to provide better direction, there is a need to meet regularly to share information, adjust priorities, resolve difficulties and reinforce teamwork. These meetings should include monthly all Administration/Consular staff meetings, plus bi-weekly functional section meetings to develop plans for such things as annual Staff Quarter (SQ) maintenance inspections, to set budgets, to analyse workloads, and to monitor progress.
5.1.9 Weekly meetings should be set up between the HOM and the MCO.
5.1.10 Conduct regular staff meetings for the Administration Program as a whole and smaller regular meetings for the various Sections.
5.1.9 Implemented.
5.1.10 Implemented.
5.2.1 The Mission has no formal training plan, though it does try to capitalize on training opportunities that are made available such as the Administration Assistant's accounting training in Headquarters. A survey of staff is needed to inventory the training that has been taken and to identify further training that is required. Staff indicated that IT coaching is one area that is of interest.
5.2.2 Develop an annual training plan for all staff that prioritizes the Mission's training requirements.
5.2.2 Implemented.
5.2.3 The Section has made efforts to ensure that appraisals are up to date; however there are still some pending and these should be completed by the relevant managers immediately. To assist in reminding managers, the Mission should develop a spreadsheet to track appraisal processing and if required missing appraisals should be referred to the HOM for action. The Mission should also ensure that Program Managers complete appraisals during the probation period for new employees.
5.2.4 The Mission should develop a tracking system for appraisal completion and include compliance as a performance criteria for managers to ensure that all appraisals are performed annually.
5.2.5 Supervisors should complete mid-term performance appraisals for probationary staff.
5.2.4 A tracking system has been put in place.
5.2.5 CMM informed program managers to complete mid-term appraisals for staff on probation.
5.2.6 Some job descriptions are in need of review and updating. Once updated, any classification discrepancies should be raised with the Classification Committee in order to evaluate the position descriptions and make classification recommendations. For the Administration Section in particular, this review could result in better utilization of current resources with some redistribution of responsibilities. Suggestions for consideration include: assigning drivers the responsibility for shredding documents when in the office, increasing accounting duties for the administrative assistant, redistributing work between the administrative assistant, the HOM SCY and the social secretary.
5.2.7 Review and update LES position descriptions and submit any changes to the Classification Committee for re-evaluation.
5.2.7 To be completed by end of June.
5.2.8 The Mission has not had a Community Coordinator since 2001. A Community Coordinator would assist the Administration Section particularly in organising CBS arrivals, helping them in settling into the Mission, and providing local environmental information to all CBS. As there is currently no interest from within, the Mission should look for resources outside the Mission community by considering contracting a Canadian expatriate resident or a spouse of another suitable diplomatic mission.
5.2.9 Recruit a Community Coordinator as soon as possible.
5.2.9 In progress. To be completed in April.
5.2.10 Some recruitment files were found to be incomplete. All correspondence and documentation related to recruitment actions should be maintained on file. These should include the statement of qualifications, advertisement, all applications, selection methodology and tools, all interview and test notes from board members, letters of offer and rejection, the recommendation to the HOM, and the final approval of the HOM. These are necessary to ensure that the staffing process is transparent and that all required elements have been completed.
5.2.11 Ensure that complete files are maintained for all staffing actions.
5.2.11 This is being actioned.
5.2.12 A visit by the Locally-Engaged Staff Division (HRL) to conduct a comprehensive benefit review was planned for early 2003 but had to be postponed due to the conflict in the region. The Mission looks forward to having the visit rescheduled as there are a number of areas staff would like evaluated including dental and optical coverage and overtime rates.
5.3.1 There is currently a project to renovate the first floor of the chancery to incorporate the space previously occupied by the Embassy of New Zealand. Requests for bids from contractors have been made with the expectation that the work be completed by spring 2004. This will alleviate some of the space constraints currently being felt by the Mission. The Mission and the Property Maintenance and Operations Division (SRSF) need to monitor the project to ensure that it is completed as soon as possible. Surprisingly, the project has taken three years to reach this stage despite a pressing need to address space and working conditions and to incorporate security changes. Currently the chancery makes a very poor impression on visitors and employees alike, with its worn and run down appearance.
5.3.2 It is not only the first floor that is dreary. The rest of the chancery also requires some refurbishment. While there is a long-term project to relocate to a new chancery, this will take a number of years to complete and the current dilapidated state of the chancery needs to be addressed immediately. The Mission should develop a plan for this work with the guidance of SRSF. The plan should include at a minimum the following:
5.3.3 Develop a multi-year refurbishment plan for the chancery.
5.3.4 Organize a regular schedule of clean-up days to reduce the amount of office clutter, followed by the appropriate disposal of files, old furniture/equipment, books, etc. Ensure that exits remain clear in order to ensure rapid egress from the building.
5.3.5 Ensure that the fire escape ladder is accessible, working properly and readily and safely deployable.
5.3.3 In Consultation with SRSF, a Property Maintenance Plan was put in place. A plan for the replacement of furniture and furnishings will be put in place as soon as the new budget is received.
5.3.4 In progress. Will be completed by the end of June. The additional office space provided by the renovations on the ground floor will go a long way to alleviate this problem.
5.3.5 Included in the property work plan for FY 2004 and 2005 and will be completed in consultation with SRSF and ISR.
5.3.6 Headquarters and the Mission have been pursuing the lease/purchase option for a portion of land *** as a site for a new chancery. At this time, this is the most suitable location, though given the tensions in the region, there will always be security concerns to address.
5.3.7 Staff are well housed which is essential in this hardship environment, as home is a haven particularly for women. The local society demands that discretion be exercised in dress and behaviour, and women need to cover their head with a scarf and should also cover their arms and legs. The Mission monitors the environment around the SQs closely, as the construction of high rise apartments/office buildings can happen quickly and often without warning, and this can seriously impinge on the privacy provided by our SQs. This is currently the situation for the Official Residence (OR) where there may be a need to move in the future should a proposed construction project next door go through. The OR is spacious and well appointed. It is very suitable for entertaining and has been well maintained.
5.3.8 The Mission should establish an Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Committee involving CBS and LES staff outside the CMM, which currently oversees this function. Such a committee would be the initial contact point for staff to raise health and safety issues. The yearly inspection of the Chancery by the Committee will also provide excellent input for the property maintenance work plan that Administration needs to develop.
5.3.9 The Mission is also using the CMM for its Contract Review Board. Establishing a separate committee will assist in keeping the contracting process as transparent, efficient and fair as possible. It will also allow other staff to be on the Board which can provide a variety of inputs on such factors as performance of contractors.
5.3.10 Establish an Occupational Health and Safety Workplace Committee and a Contract Review Board.
5.3.10 Committee members were selected and will meet in April.
5.3.11 Service standards for property are being recommended to assist the section in prioritizing work requests and giving clients realistic expectations on length of times for work to be addressed. The requirement for work orders to be in writing needs to be enforced so that the system can allow for better tracking and follow-up and analysis on properties, contractors, and workload levels for the property manager and handyman.
5.3.12 As part of the service standards, the Mission should ensure that work orders are submitted to the property section in writing.
5.3.12 This recommendation will be implemented as of April 1, 2004.
5.3.13 The handyman is currently using his own vehicle for trips and bills the Mission as if he is operating a taxi. He is not comfortable with this arrangement and finds that without diplomatic plates, parking for deliveries is problematic. The Mission has agreed that when the next vehicle is to be replaced, it will be retained and assigned to the handyman if it is in good condition.
5.4.1 The finance function is managed by the MCO supported by an experienced accountant. The MCO's assistant also has some financial responsibilities. The Financial Management Services Division (SMFF) recently visited the Mission to provide supplemental training to the LES accountant, to ensure that proper internal controls are in place and to review business processes of the Mission's financial operations including the Mission`s bank reconciliations and Immigration revenue cost recovery. This visit was made at the request of the Mission and was viewed very positively as many of the SMFF recommendations have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented.
5.4.2 More focus on budget planning and control is required. There is inadequate explanation of ongoing deficiencies in both operating and salary budgets. The Area Management Office for Africa and the Middle East (GAM) has provided a one-time adjustment for salaries; however, next fiscal year will require close monitoring. Prior to the next year, the Mission should review its reference levels and determine if they are sufficient to cover all planned expenses. Budget variance analysis should be conducted monthly and presented to CMM for review.
5.4.3 Workload is heavy to the extent that the quality, extent and timeliness of service provided and work performed are seriously affected. The accounting procedures in place are ad hoc, not documented and service standards do not exist. Job descriptions are not up-to-date and work allocation arrangements between the Office Manager, the accountant and the MCO assistant are not always clear and where clear, they are not always followed. The MCO's assistant is involved in the accounts process only in a limited way. The assistant's job package should be reviewed to determine if non-financial duties could be reassigned, thus freeing up to one half of her time for finance. Wherever possible, individual financial tasks that the MCO assistant can start and finish should be assigned. Examples are the LES pay, specific transactions such as contracts, etc. Clearly delineating tasks between the accountant and the MCO assistant would improve inefficiencies. Once procedures and service standards are established, workflow should be closely monitored to determine if a full-time second accountant is required.
5.4.4 Banking operations need to be reviewed to determine alternatives to existing procedures. The Mission is one of the last in Iran to regularly use a letter of credit to fund local currency requirements. The Mission is collecting USD cash for CIC revenue and transfers excess cash to HQ. The Mission has also been maintaining a USD account at its bank which it is not using. With SMFF approval, it should consider making deposits to its existing USD account and transfer funds to the local currency account for disbursements. Reports from other friendly missions also indicate that they are receiving Telegraphic Transfers (TT) from abroad (if they do not originate in the US). The Mission could consider receiving such TT transfers from HQ if USD collected locally does not cover all expenses.
5.4.5 Immigration revenues are collected in all three currencies, USD, CAD and Rials. Deposits of local currency are made directly to the bank by staff from the Mission and in the case of USD to the cash account, entered into IMS and checked against POS+ reports. CAD and USD funds are forwarded to Ottawa. Cash control has improved since the SMFF visit. *** Official receipts are now being used. Consideration should be given to arranging direct deposit by applicants at the bank for CIC visa fees, if possible and feasible. The Australians are currently using this method of cash collection. This has been reviewed by the Mission and SMFF at various times. A deadline should be set for determining if it is possible, testing the system, and deciding whether or not to follow this process.
5.4.6 In consultation with SMFF, the Mission should examine banking alternatives for collecting and transferring cash.
5.4.6 Consultations with the local authorities and the bank are completed. Approval from SMFF has been received and implementation is scheduled for April 01.
5.4.7 In discussions with other missions it was noted that the requirement for cash disbursements is diminishing as cheques and even direct transfer payments are now more widely accepted. The Mission should endeavor to make all payments by cheque or direct transfer. The use of "bearer cheques" where payments are made out to the "bearer" of an issued cheque rather than the payee, should be discontinued.
5.4.8 The Mission should maximize the use of cheques and transfers for payments and eliminate the use of "bearer" cheques.
5.4.8 Done to the extent possible in the current business environment. It must be recognized that there will be occurrences in which we will continue to use bearer cheques.
5.5.1 The Mission has been operating without the services of its Systems Administrator (SA) since October. The Mission via the Personnel Management Bureau (HPD) requested temporary duty assistance but no one was available to go to Tehran. The Mission is managing with the Technician (EL) taking on some of the SA duties and requesting remote assistance from the Regional Systems Administrator (RSA) and other posts for questions outside his scope. ***
5.5.2 The Mission has established mail boxes and an information tree on the OCTEL system to assist clients and reduce the burden on the receptionist. Fine tuning is needed to improve ease of access and the information provided.
5.5.3 The Mission should review the OCTEL system to ensure appropriate information is provided and to facilitate ease of access for callers.
5.5.3 In progress with the support of the CBS technician. Completion is scheduled for the end of June.
The following tables indicate the areas of each program that were reviewed to determine compliance to policies and procedures and to assess efficiency and effectiveness. For each program listed, reference can be made to the specific audit guides on the Office of the Inspector General (ZIV) Intranet site containing the detailed audit criteria and audit procedures applied during the audit.
The focus and extent of on-site work is based on an assessment of materiality and related risk. This is done through communication with HQ bureaux, including briefings by line management and the functional bureaux responsible for each of the areas listed below, review of relevant HQ and mission documentation and past audit findings and an analysis of recurring trends and systemic issues.
During the audit, audit issues and lines of enquiry are further refined from information gathered through interviews with the HOM and Program Managers, a confidential survey questionnaire of all staff, a meeting with the LES Committee, individual interviews with staff, and results of other documentation reviewed.
The level of audit work for a given area is therefor based on issues and information identified and gathered at all levels, HQ, mission management, and mission operations. Accordingly, not all areas received equal attention. More work and time are devoted to material and high risk issues, particularly those of interest to management. Occasionally, due to time limitations or other factors, it is not possible to provide audit coverage for all areas. Areas not covered are noted in the Scope and Objectives Section of the report.


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Immigration Physicals [1]
Immigration physicals are conducted by Dr. Hartley, a Designated Civil Surgeon. All components of the examination are performed at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital [2] location.
How to get started:
- Obtain the form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record [3]. Complete Part 1. DO NOT SIGN OR DATE FORM.
- Call Carilion Clinic Occupational Medicine to make an appointment for your examination at 540-985-8521.
What to bring to your appointment:
- A valid, government issued picture ID (driver's license or passport).
- All medications in their bottles.
- A copy of any prior immunization/vaccinations/shot records.
- All hospital or clinic records, in English, including proof of any treatment for tuberculosis or other infectious disease.
- Prior chest x-rays and/or other diagnostic tests.
- Any mental health records.
- Immigration Physical Form I-693, Part 1, completed with your information.
What to expect:
On your first visit, our staff will determine your TB skin test or lab test requirement, complete required blood work and review your immunization record to determine if any immunizations are required.
During your second visit, we will review your test results, provide required immunizations, perform your medical examination, and complete your paperwork.
Please include a translator at your visits, if required. If medical records are not in English please have them translated before your appointment, to avoid processing delays.
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, December 21, 2012, 10:56 AM
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Council member Laura Macias says farewell
Original post made on Dec 21, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, December 21, 2012, 10:56 AM
Comments (7)
a resident of Waverly Park
on Dec 21, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Councilwomen Laura Macia is a wonderful person who first and foremost held the well-being of the people of Mountain View in her heart.
Her presence on the city council will be missed.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Dec 21, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Good riddance!
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Dec 21, 2012 at 8:07 pm
Good riddance indeed! Her quotes are like reading an Onion article. And she's probably too clueless to realize what an idiot she really is.
a resident of Martens-Carmelita
on Dec 21, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Thanks Laura for a great 8 years... You represented the people of Mountain View well. I think you did a wonderful job.. Thanks for backing the burrowing owl and Hangar one....
a resident of North Whisman
on Dec 22, 2012 at 12:36 am
She's a voice of reason. I hope she decides to run again in 2 years.
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Dec 27, 2012 at 10:31 am
Good riddance to a mindless leftist. Unfortunately, the good people of Mountain View elected four others of similar views so the two voices of sanity on the council were always outvoted.
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Dec 27, 2012 at 1:36 pm
"Good riddance"
Wow. Those were my exact words as I read the article.
Funny how others came up with that exact same phrase.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a request by the Hobby Lobby chain of arts and crafts stores to temporarily block a provision in the Affordable Care Act making employers responsible for covering the insurance costs of their employees' birth control, NBC News reported on Wednesday.
Hobby Lobby and another company, the Christian bookstore chain Mardel, had petitioned the court for an injunction preventing the birth-control mandate from going into effect on Jan. 1 while they appeal a similar decision handed down by a federal court on Dec. 21.
According to The Hill, Justice Sonia Sotomayor acknowledged the companies' right to challenge the law, commonly known as "Obamacare," in a brief opinion rejecting the companies' request.
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Ah, summer. Most of us dream through the cold, winter months about sundresses, walking out the door without a coat, popsicles, late nights on patios, swimming pools, lightning bugs... Anything that sounds heavenly when the temperature reads below zero. Summer represents a time to be carefree; no school, no bedtime, no deadlines. However, nothing can stay perfect forever. July is over and we've had this freedom for more than two months now. That means that we're knee-deep in August, and ... boredom has set in.
Once the bulk of summer has passed, so can the novelty of the season. True, you can leave the house without a coat, but with a heat index of 115F, who wants to? You don't love summer any less - you just need to have some space. For those of you us who wouldn't mind hanging out inside (with the air conditioning) for a while, here are 18 fun ways to pass your time:
The first thing I thought of when I decided to create this list was guacamole, which may be because I just love it. I typically think of this as a summertime food! Guac is simple to make and, best of all, requires no heat! Perfect for a hot day, then. Here's how I make it! Buy three avocados, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, red onion, and cilantro. (And sometimes I cheat and buy a packet of extra-spicy guacamole powdered mix.) I learned how to tell if an avocado is ripe from one of Alton Brown's TV shows on Food Network: squeeze the fruit and if it feels kind of like you are squeezing the palm of your hand (some give, but not so squishy!), then you are good! I've also heard that if you can pull the little stem nub off the top easily, its ripe or close to.
Cut the avocados in half, scoop out and throw away the pits, and spoon all the insides into a dish.
- Pour in some olive oil (not a lot!) and a good amount of lemon juice, which will help keep the snack green, not brown.
- Start mashing! I use a fork for sure, but sometimes a paring knife to help cut down the bigger chunks right away.
- Chop up your red onion into little squares. It's up to you how much you want to put in - it depends on how chunky you want your guac. I usually use about half of a small onion for three avocados.
- Toss in the salt and red pepper pepper flakes to taste! At this point, you can add more lemon juice if it's not tangy enough. Add more olive oil if you want it more creamy.
- Last, finely chop up some cilantro and throw it in! And if you are like me, eat some cilantro all by itself, yum!
- Eat with tortilla chips, baby carrots, pita chips or bread, or a SPOON. That's my favorite way.
I have very vivid memories from my childhood of days when it was too hot to go outside. I remember sitting on the floor, using the coffee table as a desk, and playing paper dolls and coloring in My Little Pony color books with my mom. I thought it was so cool that my mom was doing what I liked to do! Now that I'm as old as my mom was then, I don't blame her! My equivalent as of late is Polyvore, of course! The digital paper doll. And think, it is never too late to start planning your autumn outfits. Here's one that I made, inspired by cotton candy and the My Little Pony I colored back in '89.
This is something I have most recently fallen in love with! Tired of same-old, same-old cat eye? Do you wear the same champagne-colored eye shadow every day, without fail? Search YouTube for makeup tutorials and be amazed at the inspiration you find. These girls are good! One that I just saw on Sugarpill's Facebook page: steampunk-inspired eyes. Way cool. If you get really inspired, film your own tutorial!
With all the Harry Potter craziness lately, I've been really itching to read the books again. I haven't read them since Deathly Hallows came out in 2007! Wow, that was a long time ago. My best friend mentioned that she finally started watching the movies and someone suggested that she read the books. That got me to thinking - how fun would it be to read along with someone? Obviously, with jobs and other responsibilities, it might be a little slow going, but I think worth the extra effort. For light, summer reading, maybe skip War and Peace and go a little more on the Sookie Stackhouse level.
The ultimate way to relax inside on hot, humid days: totally veg out with an entire season of a show you've always meant to watch. I'm a sucker for hours-long TV marathons. I've spent many a time zoning out to X-Files or Dexter, but my most recent obsession? Parks and Recreation! Why didn't I watch this sooner?! Unfortunately, I finished the newest season and have to wait until September like everyone else. I hate cliffhangers, so when I have the opportunity to "Watch Next Episode" IMMEDIATELY? I feel drunk with power.
Don't be ashamed - you are not the only one who wants to organize your closet by color, cut, style, etc. Or wait... am I the only one? No. Go through your dressers and garment racks and really organize what you have. This is also the perfect time to purge what you cannot believe what's hiding back there! I recently found quite a few dresses in two-sizes-too-small that I finally got rid of. My reasoning? If I ever fit into that size again, I can celebrate by buying myself some brand new dressies!
I love eating, no matter what the season is, and a fun way to pass the time is set up a taste testing party! You choose what to judge. Bloody Mary mix? Hummus? Microwave popcorn or gourmet cheese? Microwave popcorn WITH gourmet cheese?! Come up with a rating system and have everyone fill out note cards with their scores. For example: taste, packaging, smell, texture, overall presentation. After you finish, add up the totals and declare a winner!
It might be my print journalism degree talking, but I have the biggest soft spot for buying piles of magazines at once. I love to get home, put them in a pile next to my bed, and read through them. I go page-by-page, reading the articles and looking at the design layout. What a geek, right? Buy a Real Simple and pick out a yummy supper to make the next day. Pick up a Nylon and find a new makeup product to try out. Read through a Cosmo and, well... decide what you want to try from those pages.
I love new hobbies! I especially love making it a point to learn something new. That's how I started crocheting! Here are some ideas: crochet, knitting, painting ceramics, drawing, building model airplanes, maintaining a window-sill herb garden, learning magic tricks, creating balloon animals, making music videos, photography, rock polishing, taking care of new fish, making your own podcast, starting a blog (hey!) .. The list goes on!
Call up some of your best friends and put together a sweet video game tournament. Might I suggest Bomberman on Saturn? Time trials of Mario Kart on SNES? Otherwise, Bubble Bobble or Puyo Puyo would probably be my choices. Draw up a tournament match poster and fight to the finish. Run over to the closet thrift shop beforehand and fork over 75 cents on a sweet trophy for the winner. No matter that the statue shows a guy dunking a basketball! You can earn that bitch by defeating Rainbow Road backwards, son!
This summer activity is a little more intense than, say, watching TV all afternoon, but I promise that it is awesome. DesignSponge.com has posted an awesome tutorial on how to do this! All you need is a glass cutter, candles, matches, ice cubes, sandpaper, and lots and lots of wine bottles. The pictures in this guide show how to use the top half of the bottle to hold pillar candles, but I've seen the opposite, too! Save the bottom half of the wine bottle and place a shorter, wider candle in it.
It may be an actual possibility or it might only be a fantasy, but either way, planning out the details of an awesome trip can be super fun. I have a weakness for buying travel guides from the bookstore, but they have come in handy when I actually do get to go on holiday. Use these guidebooks to map out an itinerary. First, plan what the intention of your vacation is: sightseeing, relaxation, educational, shopping, or party! Or .. all of the above! Choose your hotel, mode of transportation, places you for sure want to check out and restaurants you know that you can't miss. When the time comes for you to get the hell out of Dodge, you'll be prepared!
The other day I got to thinking about makeup cases. I've been using a pouch that comes with Clinique's free gift with purchase for a while and it is just not cutting it. I want a big case that pulls out, has compartments, and can fit a lot. Then it struck me: Caboodles! I wanted a Caboodle! Where could I find one of these? Sure, there might be modern ones at a store, but I wanted the real deal. So I turned to eBay. While I was there, I also filled my wishlist with a Furby, a Tamagotchi, a sweet Care Bears bag, and a Rainbow Brite VHS tape.
Learning about Tarot cards was my big summer project last year. I saw one of those little boxes on a gondola by the registers at Barnes and Noble and grabbed it on impulse. It came with a full deck, miniature sized!, and a tiny book explaining the very basics of the Major and Minor Arcana. Within a week, my bookshelf contained half a dozen new books about reading the cards. It is really fun to study all the different meanings. (And, you can be your own fun party trick!)
A big part of summer is road trips. For those of you who want to take a break from the tunes for a while (don't worry, you're not an awful person!), try some podcasts. One of my favorite things to do is to search through iTunes to see who shares the same interests as me. Some that I've found: Pokemon Podcast, YarnCraft, Retronauts, Savage Love, and a really sweet Tarot one, that I don't think airs anymore. Besides that, it gives me time to catch up on all the NPR shows I don't hear during the week: Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!, This American Life, Fresh Air, Radio Lab and the Sunday Puzzler. What do you listen to?
Yeah, yeah, it seems like everyone's done it. BUT, cave in and enjoy. What I love about this iOS app is the social aspect of it. Not only can you be vain and artsy at the same time, but you can search through tons of tags and location links to peek into different people's lives. I'm following about 20 people from Japan right now. (And one who is from Japan AND crochets!)
Here is another awesome time-passer to play with your friends, and it might be possible after you do some of that memory-lane shopping on eBay. The sets that come with instructions are great, but I've always been a fan of just creating what you want with no guide. You'll be amazed at how much it all comes flooding back -- building a tall as possible, searching the pile for the perfectly shaped piece, comparing castles and cars. Almost therapeutic, no?
Perfect summer memories of mine: lounging on a wicker chair on my parent's back porch, sipping some iced tea, and reading new issues of Seventeen and YM. I loved the homemade beauty products and tried them constantly. Need fresh, clean skin in the hot summer? Put a spray bottle of lemon water in the fridge! Cucumbers on eyes? I did it. Mud face masks? I did it. I had a tiny little notebook full of ideas that I read in these. Right now, the eggs in my fridge are thisclose to being my new hair conditioner. What homemade beauty treatments do you use? CollegeFashion.net has some really fun ideas at their site!
So, what do you do? Let me know in the comments the ways you battle cabin fever? I'm excited to hear!


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Try something really different and free range this 4th of July. These lean Bison Burgers come in a set of 8 so you can feed your friends and family a delicious and yummy burger.
These super affordable popsicle makers just SCREAM spring to me. I can picture me and the kids making tons of scrumptious treats with these
For you carnivore's, this USDA Prime Rib Roast is marbled to perfection and will kick off your 4th of July party right in a classic way.Added 9 Years Ago from Williams-Sonoma


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Streptocarpus 'Old Rose Wine'
Photo by Ron Myhr
Grown by Chris Rose
This hybrid is the product of a cross involving S. 'Joanna' and a seedling from S. 'Ruby' x S. 'Elsi'. A sibling seedling is S. 'Turbulent Tide.
In this case, the pink ground color has red veining over it on the lower lobes, bleeding into a predominantly red center. I thought this an exceptionally attractive flower when I saw it as an unnamed seedling, and am pleased that is has proven worthy of distribution.
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Shares of Dell (NYSE: DELL) climbed north of 7 percent in after-hours trading Thursday following release of the computer maker's third-quarter report, which showed a more than doubling in profits. Dell's Q3 net income of $822 million, or 42 cents a share, was 144 percent above last year's profit of $337 million, or 17 cents per share. Adjusted income for Q3 was 45 cents a share. (Also see: Head of Dell's mobile unit to quit; division will shut down)
Revenue for the period ending Oct. 31 was $15.4 billion, up 19 percent from last year. Analysts had expected adjusted income of 45 cents a share on revenue of $15.7 billion. The revenue breakdown by division highlights why Dell has decided to close its consumer products division. Sales rose only 4 percent to $3 billion, while revenue for the company's enterprise division jumped 27 percent to $4.3 billion and sales for its public sector unit climbed 20 percent to $4.4 billion. Dell shares pushed up to 14.62 in early after-hours trading before settling back to 14.28 by 6 p.m. The stock closed Thursday at 13.665, up 31.5 percent, or 2.4 percent, from Wednesday's close. In a statement, company Chairman and CEO Michael Dell said, "Our strong results demonstrate that we are listening to customers and delivering what they want. It validates that our strategy to offer choice and efficiency at every level of the IT enterprise computing stack is taking hold, and we are more focused than ever to being a true partner – not merely a provider – to our customers."
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