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Your horoscope from May 29 to June 4, 2014
The thoughts, the feelings, the trends, the action-taking—although the first week of June can dial down the intensity or pressure, don't underestimate the moment. This seeding time is one of great potency.
On Victoria Day, Mars ended a two-month retrograde. As of Sunday, Ceres ends the retrograde tour she began in late February. Their extended tour of Libra has kept matters of diplomacy, justice, morality, and social rights fired up since the end of last year. It's likely you've noticed the heightened karmic intensity in your private life too. Once a planet completes retrograde, it's on the correc-tive, harvest, and implementation leg of its journey. Instead of reconciliation with the past, Mars and Ceres in Libra will now focus their attention on reconciliation with the present. For the next few weeks, Venus—freshly in Taurus—offers something more substantial to work with.
Early Thursday morning, Mercury enters Cancer. This will help us to tap into our intuitive wisdom; to nurture, nourish, and empathize; to both give and receive more comfort and support. The weekend is particularly primed in this regard.
Put confidence, creativity, and "I deserve" into action, and the week ahead could be especially lucrative. Follow the path of least resistance and most promise. Don't push what isn't coming naturally. As of next Saturday, Mercury will begin a three-week retrograde tour.
March 20 - April 19
The stars now move you to the next platform. For the next few weeks, Venus in Taurus gives you more to work with and helps you make better use of time and talents, too. Devote the weekend to self-care and home care, and cozy up for some quality bonding, too. The week ahead is productive for building bridges and creative development.
April 19 - May 20
Through June 23, Venus in Taurus enhances what Mother Nature gave you. Still, you're wise to help her along. Upgrades to your physical appearance as well as social and professional profiles are time, money, and effort well spent. Through next Friday, Mercury helps you to convey and communicate with great feeling. Instant rapport, that duck-to-water feeling—yes, that's the ticket!
May 20 - June 21
Mercury says goodbye to your sign on Thursday, but he'll return for a visit from mid June to mid July. Mercury's temporary stay in Cancer turns attention to your comfort zones, to nesting, securing, and procuring. For the next few weeks, Venus in Taurus urges you to seek more "off-line" time. Feel, rather than think, your way along.
June 21 - July 22
Mercury is only a temporary visitor to Cancer, so as they say, make hay while the sun shines. This Mercury transit offers you a fresh boost of physical energy, confidence, and inspiration. Now to next Friday is an optimal time to jump into something new and see what it might do for you. Take a risk, rely on instincts, start a conversation.
July 22 - August 22
Narrow your focus to what's most profitable or appealing. Aim for quality over quantity. Venus in Taurus helps you to gain better control where you'll appreciate it the most. This transit also puts you in a more favourable light with the powers that be. Monday/Tuesday dishes up your best take-charge, strut-your-stuff, and make-it-happen days.
August 22 - September 22
It could be the writing on the wall that now grows more obvious, or perhaps it's a newfound sense of confidence with history to support it. Either way, Venus and Mercury give you a better sense of where the future is heading. Through Tuesday, it could be out of sight, but it isn't out of mind. Tuesday/Wednesday, you're on the go again.
September 22 - October 23
Things could get more luscious in the sex department thanks to Venus, newly in Taurus. Financial prospects are enhanced by this Venus transit too. Aim to make the most of it through next Friday. Plant seeds now and get the foundation laid while the stars are on a good move-along. Starting a week from Friday, Mercury retrograde can sidetrack or derail you.
October 23 - November 22
You'll get full value out of your conversations, entertainment choices, and social activities this weekend. In fact, the stars are at optimum for the whole week ahead, so reach out, pitch it, create it, upgrade it, or go exploring. Monday/Tuesday, put on a good show, aim for attention. Results can be satisfying. Wednesday/Thursday, put added focus on the details and your health.
November 22 - December 21
Venus in Taurus now loans you better organization and stick-to-it power. Your workday and workout should prove more productive, too. Still, know that there is only a short window of opportunity, so make good on it while you can. Friday/Saturday, cozy up to one you love. Monday/Tuesday, you're at the top of your game. These are your best days to shine—showcase yourself.
December 21 - January 19
Over the next couple of weeks, Venus in Taurus boosts your creativity and love-life prospects. You should feel a greater sense of well-being regarding your kids, too. The weekend can be a time of good sharing and bonding. The week ahead could be easy rolling, especially Wednesday/Thursday. Make full use of your create-it time.
January 19 - February 18
The pace now slows down, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Having more time to recoup or feel your way along is likely to come as a relief. Even if you have to work this weekend, it should be easy to take. Monday and Tuesday are your best days to show up or hook up.
February 18 - March 19
Both Venus in Taurus and Mercury in Cancer enhance your ability to establish good rapport with others, to create, convey, and communicate with great feeling. You don't have to say much to get your message across; the eyes say it all. Friday/Saturday, romance is sweet, family togetherness too. Monday through Thursday, apply yourself and prosper.


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Nothing announced yet for the show but I think its safe to say there's no way it can possibly be as bad as last years. Interesting that they have Kurt Angle listed as appearing, we haven't seen him for a little bit so I wonder who he'll be facing. I'm assuming we'll get some more Styles/Daniels/Kaz stuff and potentially by this point we'll know what exactly Daniels has on Kaz. It's possible that Sting will return to the ring as well given the finish of last night's PPV, but we'll have to wait and see.On Sunday, March 18, Direct Auto Insurance presents "Victory Road" live on Pay-Per-View and online around the world at TNAOnDemand.com! The epic event takes place from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
The event will feature Sting, Bobby Roode, "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy, Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, "Cowboy" James Storm, the lovely Knockouts, the high-flying X Division superstars and many more!
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Raymond Birge Lab Plasmids
The Raymond Birge Lab has deposited plasmids at Addgene for distribution to the research community. Addgene is a nonprofit plasmid repository dedicated to improving life science research.
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|alphavbeta5 integrin recruits the CrkII-Dock180-rac1 complex for phagocytosis of apoptotic cells.
|Albert ML, Kim JI, Birge RB
|Nat Cell Biol. 2000 Dec . 2(12):899-905.
|A role for Mer tyrosine kinase in alphavbeta5 integrin-mediated phagocytosis of apoptotic cells.
|Wu Y, Singh S, Georgescu MM, Birge RB
|J Cell Sci. 2005 Feb 1. 118(Pt 3):539-53.
|Activation of the focal adhesion kinase signaling pathway by structural alterations in the carboxyl-terminal region of c-Crk II.
|Zvara A, Fajardo JE, Escalante M, Cotton G, Muir T, Kirsch KH, Birge RB
|Oncogene. 2001 Feb 22. 20(8):951-61.
|Association of the Abl tyrosine kinase with the Trk nerve growth factor receptor.
|Yano H, Cong F, Birge RB, Goff SP, Chao MV
|J Neurosci Res. 2000 Feb 1. 59(3):356-64.
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These would make me want cupcakes all the time.
Just like the lovely one from Anthropologie! I'm loving the ruffles. You can have the perfect powder room with this shower curtain!
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Ford is finding a new use for about 2 million plastic bottles.
They were ground up and used to make the fabrics that go into the upholstery on car seats. The average Ford with seats made from the material goes through 22 recycled plastic bottles.
"Ford is committed to delivering vehicles with leading fuel efficiency while targeting at least 25% clean technology in interior materials across our lineup," says Carol Kordich, lead designer of Sustainable Materials for Ford.
Ford says about 29% of plastic bottles are recycled, half the rate of Europe.
The seat fabric, called Repreve, is a polyester fiber made from recycled materials. To underscore its effort, Ford plans to show how it can recycle plastic bottles from the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week and put it toward its effort.
Among the vehicles that will get the fabric are the the new Focus electric, Ford's first all-electric passenger car. It started production last month in Wayne, Mich.
In 2009, Ford mandated that fabric suppliers use a minimum of 25% recycled content for all 2009 and beyond model year vehicles. Since then, 37 different fabrics meeting the requirements have been developed and incorporated into Ford vehicles.
Examples include soy foam seat cushions and head restraints, wheat straw-filled plastic, castor oil foam in instrument panels, recycled resins for underbody systems, recycled yarns on seat covers and natural-fiber plastic for interior components.
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Question About Pettinice Fondant
Decorating By sixinarow Updated 11 Jul 2013 , 11:04pm by sixinarow
I ordered some Pettinice fondant to make Jennifer Dontz' chocolate fondant recipe, when I opened the bag, it gave off a very strong chemical smell. I tasted a small amount and it tastes like chemicals. I went ahead and made the fondant recipe, but it didn't help the flavor at all. I still can't get the taste out of my mouth.
Is this normal for pettinice fondant or did I get a bad batch?
I usually make my own mmf, so maybe that's throwing my taste off?
AI have heard this before.. satin ice is the way to go
I love pettinice. never had a strong chemical smell at all. maybe you should contact who you bourght it from.
maybe you have a bad batch or maybe it's just not to your tastes? Everyone is different- what they like etc.
I've used pettinice many times- I think it tastes much less fake or chemically than satin ice- and it doesn't smell bad to me either. Satin Ice- that stuff is gross- IMO.
But the pettinice is just too soft to use, I only use it as a very last resort. I've made the j.dontz recipe too- was just so-so for me.
Just to update, it was a bad batch. I ordered from a different distributor and this batch has no weird chemical smell or taste. I actually like the taste, pretty mild and when mixed with the chocolate, it's good! :)
Thanks for the advice!
What distributor did you use? I much prefer Pettinice to Satin Ice, but don't know where to buy it wholesale or without having to pay shipping.
What distributor did you use? I much prefer Pettinice to Satin Ice, but don't know where to buy it wholesale or without having to pay shipping.
I still had to pay shipping, I don't buy huge quantities b/c I don't have super high volume. This last time I got it from fondant source. They've had the best deal on the 15lb buckets that I've seen so far.
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Formicidae, Hymenoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Mexico to Ecuador. Costa Rica: Atlantic lowland rainforest, to 500m elevation on Cordillera Volcanica Central; Pacific lowland rainforest from Carara to Osa and up to San Vito area.
Opening of propodeal spiracle viewed perpendicularly slit-shaped, more than twice as long as wide (spiracle is very small, and boss around spiracle is round, but actual orifice still slit-shaped); petiole scale-shaped, tapering dorsally to rounded summit; mandible with 7 teeth, basal and masticatory margins distinct; lateral wings of clypeus divided by distinct transverse ridge, anterior portion distinctly concave and bent ventrad; frontal carinae not very closely approximated, ratio of greatest distance between frontal carinae to smallest distance 2.5; in lateral profile, anteroventral petiolar lobe short and deep, posterior margin subangular to square-cut.
Similar species: cauta, stigma, cognata.
Natural History
This species shows an interesting difference between the Atlantic slope and Pacific slope populations. The Atlantic slope collections have all been from canopy collections under epiphytes or in recent treefalls. The Pacific slope collections are from three different samples of sifted leaf litter from the forest floor (Winkler samples). This is another example demonstrating that the microclimatic envelope is pushed up on the Atlantic side, such that species found at ground level in the more seasonal Pacific slope forests are found in the canopy of the less seasonal rainforests of the Atlantic slope.
The types of this species are a nest series from Chiapas, Mexico. I have not seen type material and so cannot confirm that the Mackays and I have the same concept of this species.
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Here's tomorrow's homily. Longtime friends and blog readers have already heard the personal story I tell here, but it's worth repeating anyway. My church is in Sparks, not far from the school where the shooting took place -- although no kids from the parish are currently students there -- so this was an especially tough pastoral challenge. As a licensed lay preacher, I'm no longer required to run my homilies past ordained folks for approval, but I showed this to our rector ahead of time anyway. I'm grateful that he gave me the go-ahead.
The picture above is an AP photo taken at a candlelight vigil for the victims this past Wednesday.
The Gospel is Luke 18:9-14.
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We are all too familiar with horror in the news. Last week, it came home. A twelve-year-old shooter at Sparks Middle School killed a beloved teacher, wounded two classmates, and killed himself. In the next few days, another beloved teacher was murdered by a fourteen-year-old student in Massachusetts, and a thirteen-year-old boy carrying a toy gun was shot dead by police in California. As numb as we've grown to horror, stories like this would break our hearts even on a week when our own community wasn't traumatized and grieving.
Make it stop, we plead. This is all too much. How can we make the horror stop?
When horror happens, there's a natural tendency to seek causes, to lay blame. According to some accounts, the Sparks shooter was bullied, so we blame the bullies for driving the youngster to violence. We blame his parents for leaving the gun where he could get it. We blame him for pulling the trigger. Or, wary of blaming individuals for something we rightly recognize as a social epidemic, we blame large groups of faceless people. It's the fault of the liberals, the conservatives, the NRA, oppressive gun laws, lenient gun laws, careless parents, kids these days, declining morals, junk food manufacturers, designers of violent video games.
"God, I thank you that I am not like other people." Our natural tendency is to try to distance ourselves from whomever we blame. We would never bully a child; we would never leave a gun where a child could find it; we would never express our rage and despair in violence. As natural as this response may be, today's Gospel tells us that it's wrong. The Pharisee listing his virtues is not the good guy in this story. Our model is the despised tax collector who acknowledges his wrongdoings and prays for mercy.
Many years ago, I took a course on the Gospels at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Talking about how one Gospel story can produce many different interpretations, our teacher said, "Which character are you in this story? In whom do you see yourself?"
I want to see myself in the tax collector, who's clearly on Jesus' good side. If I'm honest, I have to admit that I often act more like the Pharisee instead. But let's look at another story, the one that's been haunting us all week. Some children bully another child, whose parents have left a gun where he can get it. He takes the gun to school. He uses it. People die.
Can you see yourself in the parents who take imperfect safety precautions? Can you see yourself in the bullies who use cruelty as power? We all want to identify with Michael Landsberry, the heroic teacher who sacrificed himself to protect students. We want to believe that we'd be as brave as he was, and maybe we would. But by the time he showed up, the gun was already in the child's hand. How do we keep the gun out of the child's hand?
If we want to make the horror stop, we have to begin where it begins. We have to seek ourselves, not in the innocent, but in the guilty.
The cruel bullies. The careless parents. The violent victim. Who am I in this story?
When I was twelve years old, I got beaten up or teased or mocked almost every day. I was a skinny, homely kid with ill-fitting clothing, spotty social skills, a tendency to cry far too easily, and very visible facial hair. This last earned me special torment, both verbal and physical, from other kids. Most of the adults who witnessed the abuse did nothing, except sometimes to tell me that I just had to learn to defend myself.
The kid I feared the most was a girl named Tasha. We had French class together. She was as skinny as I was, but as bold as I was awkward. She was sly, fast, scornful. Every day she came up to me, grabbed my upper lip, pulled it – hard – and delivered a jeering commentary on my mustache. The French teacher comforted me and tried to make Tasha stop. It never worked.
I hated Tasha more than I have ever hated anyone. I prayed for her to die, terribly and in pain. I fell asleep every night, and woke up every morning, nursing furious fantasies about how I'd get back at her if ... if what? I didn't have the physical skills or strength to fight, and I couldn't think of any way to make fun of her that would hurt her the way she kept hurting me. My powerlessness filled me with rage and self-loathing.
Now, as an adult, I shudder at what must have happened to Tasha to make her so mean. But even now, it's difficult for me to see her as a child, as a little girl, and not as the mocking personification of any bit of contempt anyone had ever felt for me, or that I'd ever felt for myself.
Do I need to tell you that if I'd had access to a gun, someone might be dead now?
I didn't have access to a gun. I still had violent thoughts. What kept me from acting on them? A few adults, notably my French teacher, showed me that they saw what was going on and knew it wasn't right. A few kids stuck up for me against bullies other than Tasha. These bystanders gave me hope that if I could just survive middle school, I might find a kinder world. They told me I had allies. They walked in compassion and acted in love.
And so, on a handful of occasions when I've seen a child being bullied in public, I've said something. Once, on a bus in New York City, I witnessed a tall, quiet young woman being harangued by her parents, who told her loudly – who told everyone on that bus – how stupid and ugly and boring she was, how being accepted to the American Ballet Theater at the age of sixteen was no big deal and she needed to get over herself. I sat down next to her and said, "I think it's wonderful that you're a ballet dancer, and no one has the right to talk to you that way." She and her parents both looked embarrassed, but the adults stopped insulting her, at least on that bus ride.
I now know that this is called bystander intervention, an approach based on the fact that people make decisions, and continue behaviors, based on the reactions they get from others. Ignoring bullying won't make it go away. Confronting it may not, either, but at least that young woman knew that someone else saw what was happening to her and thought it was wrong. She wasn't invisible. Other kinds of behavior were possible. The world contained allies.
I have performed several of these small, simple bystander interventions over the years: not because I'm good, but because I too have felt ashamed and powerless and full of violent rage. I do what I wish more people had done for me. I do this not because I believe bullied children are innocent, but because I know they aren't. I know their hunger to hurt others as they have been hurt. I know how easily they can lash out at their tormenters, or at themselves.
I have never systematically bullied anyone, but I've certainly committed my share of unkindnesses. I don't own a gun, but I've certainly had my share of thoughtless or careless moments, including some that could have resulted in real harm. God, be merciful to me, a sinner. Or, as they say in Alcoholics Anonymous, "Identify, don't compare."
How do we make the horror stop? I don't have any easy answers. Any approaches I've suggested here are tentative and partial; all approaches rely on God's mercy and grace. But I do have Jesus' assurance that the way out of sin and pain isn't to assign blame while holding ourselves blameless. It's to take responsibility. It's to love our neighbors as ourselves. It's to love our enemies, that seemingly impossible task, by recognizing ourselves in them.
The bullies. The parents. The shooter. In whom do you see yourself, and what can you do to love that person?


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The Theatre program at Texas Tech began in 1925, as part of the Speech Division. The first official production was
The collection contains play bills, tickets, advertising materials, posters, photographs, schedules, production books, correspondence, and other miscellaneous play related materials.
The collection is organized by file name in alphabetical order. For the play materials, there is an item level description. The oversized posters were transferred to Oversized materials.
The subject headings used by the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library are derived from the Library of Congress and/or locally developed.
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Gifts, 1976-1989
Open for research
Vasquez, Elizabeth Johnston, August 1998
University Theatre Records, 1943-1999, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
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Big SUVs often come with prejudgments and stereotypes in tow. Sometimes the stereotypical shoe fits. The ML550's lackluster fuel economy is probably the best example of this. A "Blue Efficiency" badge that boasts of the M-Class' increased efficiency does little to make us feel better about an EPA-estimated 17 mpg combined fuel economy.
However, our time with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic was full of surprises. The big SUV surprised me with its nimble and effortless low-speed driving dynamics and the ease with which it took to San Francisco parallel parking; with its gentle but powerful acceleration and stability at highway speeds; and with its smartly implemented voice command technology and value for the dollar spent.
Cabin tech: Comand starts to show its age
The ML550 comes standard with an HD Radio tuner, a DVD audio and video player, Bluetooth hands-free calling, an SD card reader, and a 7-inch color display that is commanded via Mercedes-Benz's Comand central controller. There's also Benz's Mbrace telematics service powered by Hughes Telematics with six months of complimentary service. That covers most of the cabin tech bases that we look for, but it's pretty basic as baseline systems go.
Thankfully, our ML was equipped with a $3,600 P01 package that essentially buffs up its infotainment technology. For your bucks, you get the Comand Navigation system, a media interface that brings iPod, USB, and auxiliary audio inputs, a rearview camera system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with traffic and weather data, and voice command for the whole kit and caboodle.
We've seen this infotainment bundle in action in a number of previous Mercedes-Benz vehicles and it checks all of the right boxes where features are concerned. 3D maps with terrain and building data are very cool features when you're on the showroom floor, and the weather forecasts with radar maps are also great eye candy. However, living with the system can be a bit annoying.
The Comand system's three-tiered interface, for example, requires that you tap up on the controller to get to the different modes of operation and tap down to access mode-specific options...usually. Tapping up on the map screen causes you to scroll the map, which is only a minor annoyance until the 10th time you do it in a week. Then, it becomes a reason to raise your voice. Those fancy 3D buildings are cool until they get in the way of seeing the actual roads on the map. Destination search lacks an On Route option, which means that an act as simple a searching for fuel along your current navigation route can take you pretty far off of your chosen path and is much more difficult than it should be.
Meanwhile, the spoken turn-by-turn directions seem to leave out relevant data. On many occasions, I was told to "Prepare to turn left" but not given or shown a distance to the next turn. Is it in 2 miles or two blocks, Comand? This is important information and not having it caused my anxiety levels to soar when piloting the large SUV in heavy traffic to an unknown destination.
Fortunately, most of the Comand system's other functions operated nearly flawlessly. The voice command system, for example, gives users access to nearly every element of the navigation, hands-free calling, and audio system with little more than a few spoken words.
The system did a fairly good job of understanding what I was trying to say, but in the few instances where I had to repeat myself two to three times (to say "Tehama Street," for example), the system would stop me and simply ask me to spell out the destination instead. That's the sort of attention to detail that I like to see in all voice command systems, as it saves a lot of frustration and guessing the pronunciation that the computer is looking for.
Despite specifying a rearview camera as part of the aforementioned P01 package, our ML550 did not appear to be equipped with one. At the very least, the camera never came on while reversing until I found on the last day of testing that someone had deactivated the system using a hidden menu option. Fortunately, the M-Class features pretty exceptional rearward visibility for a large SUV, light and effortless steering, and a crazy-tight turning radius, making this one of the easiest-to-park SUVs that I've ever tested, even without the aid of a camera!


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Recovery + Arm Lift Q&A
Arm Lift Recovery
I'm thinking about an arm lift and just wondering what to expect. What's the recovery like after the arm lift? What can I expect in terms of... READ MORE
Can I Get Breast Implants and an Arm Lift During the Same Surgery and How Long is the Recovery Time for Both Procedures at Once?
I underwent gastric bypass surgery in 11/2010. I am in need of plastic surgery to fix my sagging skin that is left on my body. I just had a tummy tuck... READ MORE
Recovery After Arm Lift and Full Tummy Tuck
I am due to have an arm lift and full tummy tuck (both horizontal scar and vertical) with a little lypo, after loosing 148lb. what will my recovery be... READ MORE
What's the recommended sleeping position during recovery from extended armlift?
I have read on this forum that many women have developed stretched scars on their elbows and they think it has been from holding a book tablet or... READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from an arm lift? (Photo)
How long are you advised to take off from work after a arm lift? I have a desk job with typing. READ MORE
Arm lift with Lipo cost and recovery? (photo)
Ever since I remember my arms have always been bigger for my body. I see pictures of my grandma and it ended up with her arms. I am a plus size girl... READ MORE
Having Minimal Incision Arm Lift - Post Op? What Are the Next Days/Wks After Surgery?
I'd like tight upper arm so I can wear sleeveless or strapless dresses. How much would it cost and what is the recovery time?
I don't need any liposuction just need a little lift in my upper arms, but I don't want a big scar.is that possible to have small scar if yes what is... READ MORE
I am 65 - is that too old for an arm lift?
I am very unhappy with my arms and would like to have an arm lift. I read about a proceeder for this where the scar was completely under the arm and... READ MORE
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I have been on a wait list for brachioplasty for 9 months now and they finally called to schedule it. Date is 12 March and I have signed up for a 1/2... READ MORE
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Can I get an arm lift/breast augmentation and thigh lift with lipo in the same surgery? What's the recouperation time? (Photo)
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First Gulf Bank in oil & gas facility
First Gulf Bank (FGB), one of the UAE's leading financial institutions, has provided the performance bond facility to Petrofac's Sharjah based Engineering & Construction Business, for a US$ 2.4 billion contract awarded by Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Operations (ADCO).
The project contract is one of the largest projects ever awarded in the Middle East to an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor, and the facility is a testimony on the major role FGB plays in supporting infrastructure and oil & gas related projects in the UAE.
ADCO, part of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) group, is undertaking the development of the Sahil, ASAB and Shah oil fields to increase oil production and to provide facilities to cater for the fields' operations until 2040. The three developments are expected to be commissioned by 2012.
"FGB is one of the region's leading financial institutions and has an impeccable track record in the oil & gas industry. We are pleased to be associated with this project and to be a part of the growth opportunities of the Capital. This is yet another milestone that reflects FGB's role in supporting the economy as well as its strong relations with leading local and international companies." said André Sayegh, Chief Executive Officer of FGB.
"We constantly strive to broaden our portfolio by introducing new innovative services. FGB has a remarkable understanding of the complexities of the oil and gas industry based on years of experience in the market. Our strength in providing efficient services provides convenience to multinationals doing business in the UAE and the Middle East region," added Sayegh.
Petrofac's Engineering & Construction Business is part of the Petrofac Group, providing services to the oil & gas industry to develop, maintain and manage oil facilities across the region. Petrofac is ranked at number 29 out of the top 225 international contracting companies in the world and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
"Petrofac has a very successful track record of providing support activities for oil & gas field exploration in the region, many of which FGB has participated in. We are very pleased to have been selected to support Petrofac for this project" Sayegh said.
"This is in line with the Bank's priorities which stress the importance of infrastructure and natural resources development as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth," added Sayegh.
"We are delighted to work with FGB and grateful for the support they have provided for us to meet our commitment of completing the project successfully on time," said Vivek Prakash, Executive Vice President of Finance, Petrofac's Sharjah based Engineering & Construction Business.
"Our visionary leadership, financial strength and leading market position are key to our continued success story." concluded Sayegh.
Top Headlines
- First Gulf Bank in Term Facility Deal For Gulf Energy Maritime
- Gulf Drilling International announces the closing of a US$430 million credit facility
- Emrill wins first Oil & Gas sector contract with Weatherford
- PETROFAC awarded US$2.3 billion Abu Dhabi contract
- FGB appointed as bookrunning mandated lead arranger for mercuria energy's USD 500 million credit facilities


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Bobby Valentine had the right response when told of Boston Red Sox owner John Henry's public show of support for him Monday.
"I regret that they had to do it,'' the embattled Boston manager said. "If our record was better, they wouldn't have to do it.''
Valentine knows full well it's never a good sign when the boss has to come to your defense in front of everybody.
In this case, Henry was addressing questions about Valentine's job status, prompted partly by a column in the Boston Herald calling for his dismissal.
Henry sent beat reporters an e-mail that said in part:
"In baseball, managers often get too much credit and too much blame for what happens on the field. That seems to be a constant. There is often the thought in organizations, 'This isn't working so the manager needs to go.' But an organization is much more than the field manager. We all share responsibility for the success and failure of the Boston Red Sox. We are not making a change in manager."
Maybe not now, for such a move would smack of panic and it would be an admission of making a mistake in choosing Valentine to succeed Terry Francona, who was ushered out after eight seasons that included two World Series titles.
But you have to wonder how much longer the team's ownership will remain on Valentine's side if the Red Sox don't change course. At 55-55, they sit in fourth place in the AL East despite having the second-largest payroll in baseball, though they're only four games out of a wild-card spot.
Boston has lost more than 1,100 player games to injuries, most significantly to key figures like outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford, as well as pitchers John Lackey, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Andrew Bailey and Clay Buchholz.
Valentine has had to maneuver his way with a revamped bullpen, a rotation with a 4.78 ERA – fourth worst in the AL – and a set of coaches largely inherited from the Francona regime.
That may help explain why in an online poll conducted by the Boston Globe – which on Monday ran a column explaining the foolhardiness of firing him – 61 percent of the more than 3,600 respondents said Valentine should at least get to complete a season.
Henry made that same point when he said in the e-mail, "To blame Bobby Valentine for the Red Sox being .500 at this point in the season is simply wrong. A lot has been written about injuries to key players this year. The impact of that on the Sox this year should not be discounted.''
But Ellsbury and Crawford have returned to the lineup, which looks more like the powerful outfit everybody expected. Buchholz has been pitching some of his best ball of the year, and Bailey is due back in a couple of weeks.
Valentine still has time to prove himself, and with a pretty full complement of players. The extra wild card affords him the chance to take the Red Sox back to the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
Should they miss them again, though, Henry's next public discussion about Valentine's job status may not be so charitable.
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On Friday, the IPO for the cash-transfer service provider Xoom, Inc. (NASDAQ:XOOM) soared 59% after being priced above the initial range. After reading the final prospectus, the company harkens back to the technology IPOs of the late 1990s when a stock had as much hope as hype.
The company is a global online money transfer provider, focused on helping consumers send money in a secure, fast, and cost-effective way using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. Xoom has 750,00 active customers that sent more than $3.2B to family and friends in 30 countries worldwide during 2012.
With a revenue base of $80M, Xoom follows in the footsteps of the recent ExOne (NASDAQ:XONE) IPO (see Does The ExOne IPO Offer Any Value?) where the company was substantially smaller than companies going public over the last few years.
IPO details
The initial offering raised $101M with the company receiving $77M of the proceeds. The offering included 5.22M shares offered by the company, 1.1M offered by selling shareholders, and 949K shares exercisable for over-allotment to the underwriters. The company expects net proceeds of $88.8M assuming the underwriters exercise their option to purchase the additional shares.
The offering priced at $16, above the range of $13 to $15. At the offering price, the stock had a valuation of over $520M. After the first days trading, the stock now trades with a market cap of over $830M.
The company will only have 32.7M shares outstanding even after offering around 20% of the outstanding shares. A very refreshing percentage of shares offered along with the ExOne IPO after several of the social IPOs offered less than 10% of the outstanding shares. A limited percentage of shares offered to the public can lead to a artificial lift in the stock and consequently a large selloff as existing shareholders unload the stock.
The proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes with the possibility of buying complementary businesses, products or technologies.
Financial Details
The company reported revenue of $80M for 2012 and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $500K. The loss from operations was $4.3M prior to a $2.4M stock based compensation charge.
The customer base continues to surge as active customers and new customers grew substantially over 2011. Xoom also saw a roughly 90% growth in gross sending volumes to $3.2B. The company has a small fraction of the money transfer business that is estimated to reach over $685B by 2015. A market that is only growing at a 7% GAGR requiring the company to take market share in order to grow fast.
With the current market cap reaching 10x revenue, the stock trades roughly inline with recent IPOs. The key will be whether the company can turn that growth into profits. The 2012 operating loss actually exceeded the 2011 loss by just over $200K. The adjusted EBITDA did improve by $2M so that trend should encourage investors.
The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) is the clearest and biggest direct competitor. The company has an $8.2B market cap with a revenue base of over $5.5B. Analysts expect a decline in earnings for the company in 2013 suggesting competition from the likes of Xoom has started eating into profit margins.
In the fourth quarter, the company reported electronic channels, which include westernunion.com, account based money transfer, and mobile money transfer, represent only 4% of total revenue compared to 3% in the prior year.
The channel saw 22% growth with online money transfer transactions increasing 40%. The revenue total reached over $50M for Q4 and a run rate of around $200M. Based on these numbers, Western Union is already a sizeable competitor in the electronic and online area even if the total isn't impacting to the company itself.
MoneyGram International (NYSE:MGI) is another sizeable competitor though with a market cap of only $930M the market doesn't see it as that formidable based on the valuations.
Pre-IPO Investors To Benefit
A recent GSV Capital (NASDAQ:GSVC) presentation highlighted the push towards historically large IPOs. In fact, the company raised capital as a way to provide investors in the stock market with an opportunity to invest in small cap companies no longer going public. As an example, GSV owns stock in Twitter that was recently valued with a market value of around $9B.
The move towards smaller technology related IPOs could either help or hurt a firm such as GSV. Being able to purchase ExOne or Xoom prior to going public would provide a huge boom to the company and the stock after huge gains. Not to mention the reduced time to market could really speed up profits. Presently, with GSV trading considerably below NAV, a few well-timed IPOs such as these could send the stock soaring.
On the flip side, GSV was created in order to take advantage of the delayed IPO process. If small tech companies' start hitting the public markets sooner, the shares may not exist for GSV to purchase. After all, insiders and private equity firms would be more willing to wait if an IPO was around the corner versus the current environment where a stock such as Xoom normally would've waited another year or more.
As with ExOne, the IPO is a refreshing change where a company is going public before the large growth period has already occurred. Lately, similar growth stocks have obtained capital in the private markets via private equity firms or a company like GSV.
Unfortunately, these stocks come screaming out of the opening at prices where only investors in a firm such as GSV or large institutions benefit from the surging prices. It still isn't apparent that the eventual IPO pricing will be more attractive to investors over buying a GSV Capital trading substantially below NAV, but it is very refreshing to see a company going public at a size prior to the major growth phase.
As far as Xoom, the stock now has a questionable market valuation. Western Union could be a formidable force and any number of other companies are likely to join the online money transfer business. The business could be good for Xoom, but investors shouldn't expect Xoom to continue zooming higher.
Disclosure: I am long GSVC. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Additional disclosure: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this article should be taken as a solicitation to purchase or sell securities. Before buying or selling any stock you should do your own research and reach your own conclusion or consult a financial advisor. Investing includes risks, including loss of principal.


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"Don't believe hype". The saying is known from Public Enemy, but
in reality could fit for investor considering buying in an IPO. At
the Tycoon
Report, Louis Basenese even says that that's the "perfect
motto" in the IPO market. The article exploits recent tricks which
investors can fall, including the ones that happened with tech
companies like Facebook or Groupon.
I've spilled considerable ink trashing a handful of upcoming
initial public offerings (IPOs). The most notable ones being daily
deals company, Groupon, and social networking
juggernaut, Facebook. In fairness, though, the
fundamentals warrant it.
However, while Wall Street and the media like nothing more than to
jump on the latest hot stock market offering and whip the masses
into a frenzy, not all IPOs are created equal. There's plenty of
money up for grabs from this market. But to do it, you must
follow two rules:
Rule #1: Don't Believe the Hype:
I've found that the most hyped IPOs tend to be terrible
investments. Why? Because prices run up too far, too fast, before
everyday investors have a chance to buy shares. Sadly, the only
ones able to book profits are insiders - hedge funds, mutual funds
and ultra-high net worth investors - that were fortunate enough to
get an initial allocation.
But all hope isn't lost. IPO riches are attainable. Which brings
me to Rule #2...
Rule #2: Know the Signs That Indicate An IPO Has Investment
Once we shun the overhyped deals, we can instead focus on
fundamentally sound, fast-growing, under-the-radar IPOs.
That's what I'll show you in this article: How to separate the IPO
contenders from the pretenders.
"More millionaires have been made in the IPO market than in any
other segment of the stock market." So says financial author, David
That's undoubtedly true if you look at the first-day IPO gains
that some companies have enjoyed. For example...
Stellar gains, for sure.
That being said, many investors are hesitant to invest in the IPO
market today. Here's why they're missing out - and how you can
claim your share of the outstanding profits on from this
misunderstood market...
The IPO Market: Like Ibuprofen for Economic Pain
The current doom-and-gloom over high unemployment, the perpetually
depressed housing market and a stagnant overall economy has created
furious stock market volatility. As a result, both would-be IPO
companies and investors have backed away from the IPO market.
But know this: The IPO market is one of the best places to invest
following a recession. And the profit potential increases if the
slump is prolonged, like we're experiencing today.
Take the recession of 1973 to 1975, for example. Like today, the
period also featured high unemployment and war. But as the United
States emerged from it, the IPO market heated up. From 1975 to
1979, IPO stocks returned an average 34% gain per year for
investors - four times better than the Dow's performance.
The truth is, companies with viable, sustainable business models
not only enjoyed strong stock market debuts, they've also stood the
test of time and have prospered ever since.
For example, athenahealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHN)
posted a 97% return on its first day of trading and now sits some
261% higher than its original offer price of $18. And Under
Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) was originally offered at $13 and
notched a 95% first-day gain. It now trades around $70 - 438%
higher than its IPO price.
This debunks a common misconception among investors: That IPO
gains are only reserved for a privileged few preferred investors
(company executives, hedge funds and institutions). It's not
So how do you profit from IPOs?
Let's run down a few key characteristics of a strong IPO...
The Top Four Ways to Spot A Hot IPO
Essentially, when you're investing in IPOs, follow the same rules
as you would for other stocks. Namely, that fundamentals ultimately
drive share prices. So use the guidelines above. The stronger the
fundamentals, the greater the profit potential.
In addition, look for companies that intend to use IPO money for
upgrading or expanding the business, rather than just lining the
pockets of the executives and preferred investors. This helps
filter out the overly hyped, more speculative offerings and,
instead, places the focus on robust, long-term fundamentals.


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14, 2000
Psychology professor emeritus Dee Appley
Dee G. Appley, 78, of Shelburne, professor emeritus of Psychology,
died July 1.
She served the University from 1967 until her retirement in 1980.
She was director of York University's psychological services
department, in Toronto, Canada, from 1963 to 1967 and directed
training at the University's Counseling Center from 1967 to 1969.
She also worked at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale,
Connecticut College for Women, Smith College, and the College
of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va.
She received master's and doctoral degrees from the University
of Michigan, having done undergraduate work at the City College
of New York and the University of Denver.
Her academic interests included the changing attitudes of women
and men toward work and marriage and collaborative models of human
organization. She was an associate editor of the Journal of Applied
Behavioral Science and of the Journal of the Canadian Association
of Student Personnel Services, and she co-authored a book on T-groups
and therapy groups.
She served on the board of directors of the Interamerican Society
of Psychologists and was president of the Canadian University
Counseling Association. A member of the International Coucil of
Psychologists and Sigma Xi, she was also a Danforth Associate.
Her many civic roles along Route 2 included serving as a director
of the Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield's All Souls Church,
the Academy at Charlemont and the Arms Library in Shelburne Falls.
She chaired the Shelburne Housing Authority, was president of
(Franklin) County Visiting Nurse and Health Services, served on
the advisory committee of the Area Council on Aging, and helped
found the Greenfield Community Meals Plan.
She had just completed a term as secretary of the Retired Faculty
As a photographer and artist, she showed her work in several
area exhibitions. She also acted in and directed amateur theater
Her husband, Samuel Payne, died earlier. She leaves two sons,
Richard G. of Worcester and John B. of Oberlin, Ohio; three grandchildren;
and eight step-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arms Library, Shelburne
Falls 01370 or to the Community Meals Program, c/o Social Action
Group, All Souls Church, P.O. Box 542, Greenfield 01302.
Former director of Bands Joseph Contino
Joseph Contino, 77, of Indianapolis, a professor emeritus of
Music, died June 30.
He served the University for 32 years before retiring in 1983.
Serving in the Army's Glider Artillery from 1942 to 1945, he
received a Bronze Star for his efforts during the Battle of the
After graduating from the Oberlin Conservatory, he received a
master's degree from Columbia Teachers College.
Early in his campus career, he directed the bands, the Drill
Team and the instrumental music program.
A member of the faculty woodwind quintet, he also taught clarinet,
flute, saxophone and conducting, led ensembles, founded and directed
the Youth Orchestra, and administered the Music major advising
He worked with other bands in the community, including that of
Belchertown High School, and he founded and directed the Amherst
Community Band. In 1955 President Jean Paul Mather presented him
with a Distinguished Service award.
He leaves three daughters, Lisa Contino Ehrmann and Francesca
Contino Levitt, both of Indianapolis, and Adriana Contino of Germany;
a son, Frederic L. of Minneapolis; a brother, Charles, of Indianapolis;
nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
A memorial mass in Amherst is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, July
16 in St. Brigid's Catholic Church. It will be followed by a reception
in the church hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Joseph Contino Scholarship Fund, Kinhaven Music School, P.O. Box
68, Weston VT 05161.
Retired cook III Edith L. Wheeler; at 71
Edith L. Wheeler, 71, of West Topsham, Vt., a retired cook III
in Auxiliary Services, died July 4.
She served the University for nearly 26 years until her retirement
in 1993.
She leaves her husband, Merton H.; two sons, Wendell N. of Greenfield
and Joel E. of Springfield; two daughters, Louise M. Richards
of Idaho Springs, Colo., and Lauralee A. Wright of Nebane, N.C.;
two sisters, Marguerite Day of Waits River, Vt., and Ruth Cunningham
of Northampton; three brothers, George Phelps of Brooksville,
Fla., Ernest Phelps of Sharon, Vt., and William Phelps of Waits
River, Vt.; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses Association-Visiting
Nurse Hospice, 46 South Main St., White River Junction VT 05001.


text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Cisco ( CSCO), the world's largest network equipment maker reported fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday and it would seem that the company did its best-convincing job yet of why it deserves to regain its status as one of the best-run technology companies on the market.Leading into the call, I recommended buying the stock in anticipation of what would be its sixth consecutive earnings beat. As a reliable mail carrier, it delivered! For the quarter, analysts were expecting net income of 45 cents per share on revenue of $11.62 billion, an increase from the 35 cents (or 17%) earned the previous year. For the period May to July, Cisco said it earned $1.9 billion, or 36 cents per share -- representing an increase of 56% from the same period of a year ago when it earned $1.2 billion, or 22 cents per share. Excluding costs and special items, earnings arrived at 47 cents or 2 cents higher than consensus estimates. The company reported revenue of $11.7 billion, beating analysts' estimates while topping last year's mark of $11.2 billion. The better-than-expected results were largely attributable to growth in North America -- in particular the U.S. as sales grew 7%. The company did not fare so well overseas and in particular Europe and the Middle East where it reported a 5% drop in revenue. If you recall, this was the chief concern of management when it offered the less than favorable guidance in its Q3 report sending its stock tumbling by double-digit percentage points although it logged a beat in both the top and bottom lines. However, this time guidance was better and investors applauded by sending the stock higher by 5% to $18.21 in extended trading -- representing its highest level since May. For the current quarter, the company expects earnings per share of 45 cents to 47 cents on revenue in the range of $11.5 billion to $11.9 billion - in line with analysts' EPS forecasts of 46 cents and revenue of $11.7 billion. The company earned $8.04 billion, or $1.49 per share for the full fiscal year -- representing an increase of 24% from $6.49 billion, or $1.17 per share, in fiscal 2011, while revenue arrived at $46.1 billion, up 7% from $43.2 billion in the previous year.


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Activity note: Hotel check-in is available from 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Program Registration: 4:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, and other important information. If your arrival is delayed, please ask for your packet when you check in. Orientation: 5:00 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone with a warm welcome and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule and any changes, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures including contact numbers for key staff, and answer any questions you may have. Transportation for field trips and other program related activities will be via MAX lightrail unless noted otherwise. Scheduled free time is reserved for your personal independent exploration. Please be aware that program activities, schedules, and personnel may need to change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Dinner: At the hotel, our dinner buffet includes dessert plus beverage options of coffee, tea (iced/hot), and water; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening: After dinner we'll have a workshop with OMSI instructors at the hotel. We'll be designing and testing marble roller coasters complete with loops and jumps.
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles including more than a mile on bridge walk; extensive standing. Please bring a backpack or bag to carry your box lunch.
Breakfast: At the hotel, the breakfast offers choice such as eggs, breakfast meats, pastries, fresh fruit, juices, coffee, team water, and more.
Morning: We'll depart the hotel on a walking field trip walk across one Portland's many movable bridges that cross the Willamette River. Led by a local bridges expert, we'll have an opportunity to see how the bridge operates from the tower and see it open from down in the bascule pit.
Lunch: In Waterfront Park, with views of Portland's bridges, we'll have boxed lunches.
Afternoon: Next, we'll start our exploration of OMSI (the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). This is the largest center of non-classroom science education in the state and one of the top ten in the country. There are five enormous halls with hundreds of interactive exhibits and displays focused on Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Technology. Led by OMSI educators, we'll participate in specially designed intergenerational activities for Road Scholar in the Fossil and the Bridges laboratories. We'll also see an educational film at OMSI's Empirical Theater. The theater has a 4-story tall giant screen! Film selection will be announced closer to the program date.
Dinner: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening: At leisure. Explore more on your own, have a dip in the hotel pool, or just kick back and relax after a busy day.
Activity note: Hotel check-out for submarine overnight, check back in tomorrow night; hotel will store luggage. Walking up to 2.5 miles throughout the day; mostly paved paths, some hard trails, flights of stairs. For Jetboat ride, bring waterproof outerwear and towel. For submarine sleepover, bring sleeping bag or sheet & pillow, washcloth, toothbrush/toothpaste, etc.; label everything; showers not available. Entrance to sub is steep staircase with hand rails.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: After checking out of the hotel with our overnight gear, we'll board a chartered bus, ride to a park, and be joined by an expert naturalist who will introduce the large variety of plants and animals in a nearby wildlife preserve, right in the heart of the city!
Lunch: At the park, we'll have boxed lunches picnic style.
Afternoon: Returning to OMSI, we'll have another afternoon of amazing lab work. Mix it up and see the reactions in the Chemistry Lab then explore architectural construction methods in the Lego Engineering Lab. After our labs we'll ride the MAX across the river to the aerial tram. The operator will show us the engine and control rooms, and we'll get to go for a ride with great views of the city.
Dinner: Early at OMSI in a private room, we'll have a meal with our group.
Evening: We'll walk next door to the USS Blueback, a retired U.S. Navy submarine, stow our gear, get our bearings, and then take a virtual trip to the stars in the Kendall Planetarium. We'll return to the USS Blueback for our evening of adventure. The Blueback was the U.S. Navy's last non-nuclear, fast attack sub. It was launched in 1959, decommissioned in 1990, and donated several years later to OMSI where it has been ever since. OMSI staff will help us explore the control room, the torpedo room, the crew's quarters, and peer through the periscope. We'll become immersed (!) in hands-on intergenerational activities where 85 crew members once worked, ate, and slept — sometimes for weeks at a time. We'll have a snack just before lights out at 10:30 p.m.
Activity note: Getting on/off jetboat*, likely getting wet; walking up to 2 miles, pavement. Carry overnight bag back to hotel on public transportation. *This is an adventurous activity and it may not be suitable for some. The ride includes bumps, jolts, sharp turns and quick stops. Discretion is advised. It is not recommended for anyone with back or neck problems, osteoporosis or pre-existing conditions that may be exacerbated by this activity.
Breakfast: Good morning! After lights on at 7:00 a.m., we'll pack up our gear and go for breakfast in the museum.
Morning: After wrapping up our sub experience, we'll have another exciting lab with OMSI's educators to create robots that draw! We'll enjoy another show at the planetarium and have free time to explore some of the museum's exhibits you haven't seen yet. With more than 200 interactive exhibits and displays to choose from in five halls, any choice you make will give you valuable insights.
Lunch: At the OMSI restaurant, use provided vouchers to select what you like.
Afternoon: Next we'll stow our gear in a reserved area at OMSI before our Jetboat trip. Keep out your towel and extra jacket, as we head outdoors to the Willamette Jetboat for a ride you'll remember! Not only will you take a thrilling ride along the Portland waterfront, with a view of Portland from a perspective unseen by most, but the fast turns and spraying water will be refreshing! After the fun ride, we grab the luggage from the stowaway location then take MAX back to the hotel.
Dinner: At the hotel, we'll have a dinner with board games and other entertainment.
Evening: Continue having fun, then prepare for departure after our closing session in the morning.
Activity note: Hotel check-out is by 12:00 Noon.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet.
Morning: We'll gather one last time as a group to wrap up and say farewell to new Road Scholar friends. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!


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This story was written by my mother years ago. She used this story to read to blind children where she was working. She would bring in nails and different props for the blind children to feel.
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