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To the St. Albans football boosters club: if you've received any donations in the form of a check, you need to go to the bank and deposit it instead of holding onto it.
Coal miners, I have Republican friends and they all hate unions, they hate wage increases and they hate us getting benefits. If you are running along with Republican influence, then you are running with those who hate our kind. Republicans always vote no for anything middle class and even voted no to helping veterans. Read about the vacation days they take because the rich who are keeping them in a job because they are totally satisfied.
It's so sad that we do not have one progressive person running for these high offices in West Virginia. Coal is dead — let it die. Bring other businesses here that are clean and don't pollute or kill the people who do the jobs. All of these poverty-stricken areas aren't helped anyway. All of the money goes out of the state and it ruins our beautiful, beautiful ecology here. It looks like bombs went off. It's horrible.
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I just don't see how a reader can say that Barack Obama is the poorest leader we've ever had. He got us out of the great recession and the ACA is saving lives and money. He got us out of a losing war.
Fifty years ago that we didn't' have the technology that we have today to detect tornadoes or predict the weather.
I almost ran over a teenage girl at the Kanawha Mall who was holding up a sign asking for money. It's about time that we banned this and the people with buckets that walk right out into the street asking for money. It is getting dangerous.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prohibits income taxes. The Supreme Court has upheld income tax and Congress has the obligation to raise revenue. Also, how can they pay back Social Security if they can't take in any money?
I would like to thank the Nitro Police Department for being so kind. They found my wallet in the Nitro Tudor's parking lot and they even made a trip to my house to return it.
The city has the money to pave the parking lot under the interstate right off of the Boulevard but they don't have the funds to fix the potholes on the city streets? This is questionable.
I'm wondering if our school systems in West Virginia and the rest of the country are teaching climate change and global warning or ignoring it. Ignorance is not bliss. This should be taught in our schools no matter what state it is because science is telling the truth.
Are there any restaurants in the Charleston area where I can eat a quiet meal without any babies crying or little children running around? They need to put a separate section in for these young children and the parents who let their children cry and whine around and run all over the restaurant.
Natalie Tennant, you do not need to lower yourself with the commercials you have put out. I was going to vote for you, but now I am not sure.
A segment of your readership whines incessantly about Obama, although he has been stymied at every turn for his entire tenure by your Congress (on vacation aren't they?) which earns a collective base salary of $94 million for doing absolutely nothing. How can Americans allow such behavior by re-electing these deadbeats?
It's too bad Mayor Callaway and his band of minions didn't have the intelligence to fill the paper work out properly for the granting of home rule. The only thing this would bring to the citizens of St. Albans would be higher taxes, less services if that's possible, and more money for his pet project, the Arts Center.
A person commented that Bill Clinton could work with a Republican House of Representatives, but failed to mention that was before the rise of the tea party. The only thing the tea party has accomplished is the fact that a Republican will never be elected president as long as mainstream Republicans allow the tea party to run things. The majority of Americans will not vote for a tea party candidate.
We depend on science for almost everything, but when it comes to coal and climate change, many are denying scientific fact. Science relates to us everyday. We all need clean air and water to survive. You cannot eat and breathe coal and survive. Not just us, but future generations.
If you really think that paying taxes is patriotic then you are as far out there as you can get and I have no use for you. If the money went to good use, I might not mind, quite as much, but I'm sick and tire of the tax dollars wasted on welfare, free cellphones and other wasteful programs. Cut welfare and use that money to teach those people how to work and support themselves.


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LOSING at Wrexham by the odd-goal is not my main concern. Few teams will win there. I have other worries.
Firstly injuries. Yan Klukowski could not play and Al Bangura was an early casualty. Yan is a key player, his energy, attitude and above all his goals make him a vital member of the side. Al all too often fails to complete 90 minutes, we need his influence and incisive passing in midfield.
He managed 13 games last year, will he beat that number this season? More worrying was the lack of discipline shown by two leading players.
Red cards resulted. I am a great admirer of Reece Styche and Eddie Oshodi and know both have much to offer Rovers. They are both young men and obviously have lessons to learn. The first must be that the decision from the ref has to be accepted. If any protest is made it must not be over the top, keep calm gentlemen. Show you can handle the pressure. You are no good to FGR or yourselves watching from the stands as now you will be.
Manager David Hockaday praised the play in the last 15 minutes saying Rovers showed then they had the ability to win the game. This is more evidence of the Hockaday way. Talking things up publicity when things go wrong, but I suspect some firm private words were said. He is not one to rant and rave and quite properly keeps certain matters 'in house'. I must ask the question "Is he thinking about the captaincy?"
We cannot afford to lose important fixtures like Wrexham was a point put to me at the weekend. This thinking is wrong. Each victory brings three points, so why is one different to the other? Chris Todd was right, this part of the season is about collecting points and doing it so well a spring time push will bring its reward.
A poor autumn last season meant we were always chasing the play-off pack. However, well we played after Christmas there was always too much to do.
If anyone wishes to think about important fixtures, look back to the Wembley play-off final won by York. This meant that Luton are still with us.
York this season would not present the same threat that Luton do.
We saw, at the New Lawn last year an abject Luton side booed by their own fans who cheered Rovers. They were managed by Brabin and were an underperforming team. He was sacked and along came new manager Buckle. He revived the team, took them to Wembley but last season could do no more. Now with him at the helm Luton present us with our greatest challenge.
Good luck to Phil Marsh and Chris Todd on loan at Hereford.
The Bulls are up against it on and off the field. Many of us like and admire Jamie Pitman, but under him the Hereford squad became weaker and weaker. Relegation was inevitable and without any meaningful money I fear for them.
How different it is for us. I make no apology for referring again to those marvellous moments at the end of the Lincoln game. Wise words from one who really cares about the club reminded us we were not just standing there for the moment glorious though it was. Each football club has a history, a present and a future and that spontaneous, joyous time was one to salute all three. All of us will have a list from the past – Mursell, Gregan, Horsley, Boulton etc.
Mine includes my Dad who watched in the 1930's. All of us relished the fine Lincoln performance and surely all of us were united in joining with Dale V (yes he was clapping and standing as well) and Dave H. They have shown we could have a fine future. One away defeat at Wrexham does not alter that.

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The staff member was not identified, and both school administrators and Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials said no crime had been committed.
"There has been an incident involving inappropriate conduct between a minor student and one of our staff members," Bishop Amat Principal Merritt V. Hemenway said in an e-mail sent home to parents.
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Of course you might not have cute round zucchini like this, but no worries. If you have regular long ones, just cut the zucchini lengthwise and use this recipe to make zucchini boats instead. And if you end up with some of those huge giant zucchinis, use my trick of making Stuffed Zucchini Cups.
Either way you make them, I think you'll love this recipe for stuffed zucchini with red bell pepper, fresh chopped basil, and a generous amount of dried fennel seed adding layers of good flavor. And just in case someone does leave zucchini on your post on August 8, take a look at my 50 Amazing Zucchini Recipes for more help with how to use it!
Stuffed Zucchini with Brown Rice, Ground Beef, Red Pepper, and Basil
(Makes 4 servings or 8 side dish servings if zucchini are cut in half; recipe created by Kalyn.)
4 large round zucchini (or use 4-6 regular long zucchini or make zucchini cups from a giant zucchini)
1/2 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. very lean ground beef (less than 10% fat)
1 tsp. Spike Seasoning (or use another all-purpose seasoning blend)
1 tsp. chopped garlic or garlic puree (from a jar)
1 tsp. ground fennel seed
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chicken stock
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in heavy non-stick frying pan and saute chopped onions and peppers about 3 minutes; stir in Spike Seasoning, garlic, and ground fennel, and cook 1-2 minutes more. (Vegetables will cook more in the oven, so they don't need to be fully cooked at this point.) Remove onions and peppers to large mixing bowl, then add 1 teaspoon more oil and ground beef to hot pan and cook until it's nicely browned, breaking apart with the turner as it cooks. Remove cooked ground beef to mixing bowl.
Add cooked brown rice, chopped basil, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and chicken stock to meat and vegetable mixture, and gently combine.
Choose a roasting pan with sides, just big enough to hold the zucchini. Spray pan with nonstick spray or a light misting of olive oil. Stuff zucchini with stuffing mixture, packing in as much as you can into each zucchini, and mounding it up as high as you can, until all stuffing is used.
Put zucchini into roasting pan, putting them close together so they hold each other up. Roast uncovered 15 minutes, then sprinkle each with a bit of the reserved Parmesan and cook 10-15 minutes more, until zucchini is tender-crisp, and filling is hot and slightly browned. Serve hot.
This will keep well for a few days in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave.
Use turkey Italian Sausage instead of ground beef.
Use thin tomato sauce instead of the chicken stock.
Use sage or parsley instead of the basil. (I might use a bit less.)
Add some chopped olives to the stuffing.
Use sauteed mushrooms instead of or in addition to the red pepper.
Use feta cheese instead of the Parmesan.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
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More Zucchini You Might Like:
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini ~ Always Order Dessert
Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini with Brown Rice, Black Beans, Chiles, Cheddar, and Cotija Cheese ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
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Raltegravir-based Antiretroviral Therapy for Resistant HIV-1 Infection
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified April 2013 by LI Taisheng, Peking Union Medical College.
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Peking Union Medical College
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
LI Taisheng, Peking Union Medical College
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: August 25, 2012
Last updated: April 26, 2013
Last verified: April 2013
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Detailed Description:
This study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of RAL-based regimen in treatment-experienced patients with resistant HIV infection
|Drug: RAL+TDF+LPV/r Drug: 3TC+TDF+LPV/r
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Raltegravir-based Antiretroviral Therapy for Resistant HIV-1 Infection in China
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Raltegravir Raltegravir potassiumU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by LI Taisheng, Peking Union Medical College:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Percentage of participants with HIV-1 RNA < 400 copies/mL at week 48 [ Time Frame: 48 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Percentage of participants with HIV-1 RNA < 40 copies/mL at week 48 [ Time Frame: 48 weeks ]
- Change from baseline in CD4 count at week 48 [ Time Frame: Baseline and 48 weeks ]
- Incidence of adverse events and laboratory abnormalities in the two treatment arms from baseline to week 48 [ Time Frame: through week 48 ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|May 2013
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Active Comparator: RAL +TDF+ LPV/r
Arm A: RAL +TDF+ KELETRA(LPV/r) Group A will be assigned with RAL+TDF+LPV/r.
Drug: RAL+TDF+LPV/r
Group A will be assigned with RAL-based regimen (RAL+TDF+LPV/r).
Active Comparator: 3TC+ TDF+LPV/r
Arm B: 3TC+ TDF+KELETRA(LPV/r) Group B will be assigned with 3TC+TDF+LPV/r
Drug: 3TC+TDF+LPV/r
Group B will be assigned with 3TC+TDF+LPV/r
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In our study, both efficacy and safety of raltegravir(RAL)-based therapy will be assessed. 300 treatment-experienced patients with drug-resistant HIV will be randomized to two arms (2:1). Group A (n=200) will be assigned with RAL-based regimen (RAL+TDF+LPV/r).Group B (n=100) will be assigned with current second-line regimen in China (3TC+TDF+LPV/r). Both virological and immunological profiles and responses at baseline and at week 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, and 48 will be evaluated. This study will be the first large-scale, multicenter, randomized, prospective RAL-based therapy study in China for HIV/AIDs patients. The result will provide proves for further practical antiviral therapy for China or other resource-limiting countries.
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|18 Years to 65 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 18-65 years
- HIV seropositive and confirmed by western blot
have taken first line antiretroviral therapy for over one year and have any one of the criteria listed below (viral load of all the patients meeting these criteria should be confirmed at PUMCH laboratory)
- Viral load more than 400 copies/ml
- Viral rebound (confirmed by HIV RNA more than 400 copies/ml after virologic suppression)
When viral load cannot be monitored, patients experience immunologic failure who meet at least one of the criteria listed below will be enrolled:
- CD4 count equal to or lower than baseline level with first-line therapy,on two occasions over three months apart
- CD4 count with 50 percentage fall from the on-treatment peak value
- persistent CD4 count levels less than 100 cells/μl after over one-year antiretroviral therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous use of protease inhibitors
- Previous use of integrase inhibitors
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- poor compliance and drug interaction,
- opportunistic infections or malignancy at recruitment; or opportunistic infections within three months but still unstable within 14 days prior to recruitment
- HBsAg positive
- patients with the any of the following test results during screening for inclusion: WBC count<2000/μl, neutrophil count<1000/μl, Hb<9g/dl, platelet count<75000/μl, serum creatinine>1.5 ULN, transaminases or alkaline phosphatase >3 ULN, total bilirubin>2 ULN, serum creatinine kinase>2 ULN
- CCr<60 ml/min
- Current intravenous drug use
- Severe neuropathy or mental disorder
- history of alcohol abuse and unable to withdrawal
- Severe peptic ulcer
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01844310
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01844310
|Contact: Taisheng Li, MD
|Peking Union Medical College Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Beijing, China, 100730
|Contact: Wei Lv, MD 86-10-69155082 email@example.com
|Principal Investigator: Taisheng Li, MD
Sponsors and Collaborators
Peking Union Medical College
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|LI Taisheng, director of the Department of Infectious Disease, Peking Union Medical College
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01844310 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|August 25, 2012
|Last Updated:
|April 26, 2013
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Raltegravir Potassium
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
HIV Integrase Inhibitors
Integrase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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Here's a few photos from this weeks studio upgrade. I've waited too long to add an API Lunchbox to my life. Within a few minutes of hooking up the 512c mic pre I was ear to ear smiling. Ableton's routing makes things extra awesome because I can send any channel out to the Lunchbox and back with just a few clicks. The 512c also has seperate Mic and Line inputs with a toggle switch. It's all very convenient and sounds absolutely awesome. I sent some softsynths, drum machines and iPad all quickly through the 512c and 527 compressor and back. The overal mix simply shined clearly. Once I added vocals also through the new toys and a new Shure SM7b mic everything turned into magic. Why did I wait so long?
"Founded in 1968, Automated Processes Inc. (or API) are manufacturers of high-end recording studio equipment including stand-alone preamplifier designs, equalization units and mixing consoles. They are perhaps most noted for their modular approach to equipment manufacture with their trademark lunchbox design which allows preamplifier, compressor and equalizer modules to be added to a recording studio design as budget allows. These modules include the 512c preamp, the 525 compressor, the 527 compressor, the 550a and 550b semi-parametric equalizers, and the 560 graphic equalizer." – Wikipedia
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If all the required documents are on file with the Military Benefits Office, the enrollment certification will be submitted to the VA within 3-5 business days from the time of course registration.
It depends on which GI Bill® benefits you are using. If you are under the Montgomery GI Bill® (Ch. 30), Selected Reserves (Ch.1606), or REAP (Ch. 1607) you will receive your benefits after your enrollment certification has been submitted to the VA, the VA has processed it, and you have verified your enrollment on W.A.V.E. It usually takes a couple business days from the time a student verifies their enrollment on W.A.V.E. and when payment is direct deposited into their bank account.
If you are under the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33), you will receive your benefits after your enrollment certification has been submitted to the VA, the VA has processed it, and courses have started. The VA will pay the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and the Books and Supplies Stipend directly to you, and is paid one month in arrears (i.e. BAH for January would be paid at the beginning of February).
No, when filing Taxes you are not required to include income from VA Education Benefits.
Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33)
Veterans who have served at least 90 days of active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001 and received an honorable discharge will qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. To qualify for the full benefit a veteran must have served at least 3 years of active duty after Sept. 10, 2001. Those veterans who qualify for the Active Duty GI Bill®, the Reserve GI Bill® or REAP will have the option to choose which benefit best suits their need.
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At least 36 mo.
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to service-connected disability
At least 30 mo., less than 36 mo.
At least 24 mo., less than 30 mo.
At least 18 mo., less than 24 mo.
At least 12 mo., less than 18 mo.
At least 6 mo., less than 12 mo.
At least 90 days, less than 6 mo.
Eligible veterans will receive a percentage of the total benefit, as determined by length of active duty service:
- Amount paid to institution:
- Amount of tuition and required fees charged, not to exceed annual cap of $21,970.46.
- Amount paid to veteran:
- Monthly housing allowance equal to the basic allowance for housing (BAH) amount payable to E-5 with dependents.
- Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals only enrolled in online courses will be eligible for a monthly housing allowance equal to 50% of the national average of all Basic Allowances for Housing (BAH). Rates will be multiplied by the rate of pursuit rounded to the nearest multiple of 10.
- Yearly books and supplies stipend up to $1,000*
- Monthly housing allowance equal to the basic allowance for housing (BAH) amount payable to E-5 with dependents.
* Please note: The Housing Allowance (BAH) and Books and Supplies stipend are not payable to individuals on active duty or those enrolled less than or equal to 1/2 time. You must be enrolled more than 1/2 time to receive those benefits.
Commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) who served at least 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001, will qualify for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. To qualify for the full benefit, individuals must have served at least 3 years of active duty after September 10, 2001.
Point of Contact:
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Phone: 240-453-6130
Post-9/11 Benefits
Effective August 1, 2016, veterans and their transferees will now receive a capped tuition and fee rate of $21,97.046 annually. For example, if you are 100% eligible, the Yellow Ribbon Program still exists for additional costs once the annual $21,970.46 cap has been exceeded. If you are 40%-90% eligible, please see below chart for the applicable annual cap.
The Book Stipend will pay up to $1,000 per year and will be paid out in increments based on training time or enrollment status.
Students attending at least one course in a residential setting, with a training time of more than 1/2-time, will qualify for a living stipend or basic allowance for housing (BAH).
- Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals only enrolled in online courses will be eligible for a monthly housing allowance equal to 50% of the national average of all Basic Allowances for Housing. Rates will be multiplied by the rate of pursuit rounded to the nearest multiple of 10.
If you are a member of the Armed Forces on Aug. 1, 2009, the Department of Defense (DoD) may offer you the opportunity to transfer benefits to your spouse or dependent children. The DoD is responsible for determining eligibility for transfer of entitlement. The law provides that an individual must have served at least 6 years in the Armed Forces and agrees to serve a minimum of 4 more years. For transfer of entitlement for dependent children, the service member must have served at least 10 years and currently be serving as of Aug. 1, 2009. However, the law permits DoD to modify the number of additional years an individual must serve by regulation. DoD is currently developing their policies and regulations to implement the transferability program.
To learn more about transferring benefits to a dependent please go to the U.S. Department of Defense webpage.
In order to transfer benefits to a dependant the following steps must be taken:
The service member must go to the U.S. Department of Defense website to determine if their dependent(s) are eligible to receive the transferred benefits. This website is only available to military members.
Upon approval, the dependent may apply to use transferred benefits with VA by going to the VONAPP website and filling out the 22-1990e. Once the online form is filled out and submitted, you will need to print a copy and send it to us so we will have it on file. To verify you have successfully submitted your form, a confirmation number will appear on the bottom of each page of the form you print out to send us.
The VA Form 22-1990e should only be completed and submitted to Regent University by the dependent after the DoD has approved the request for Transfer of Education Benefits on the DoD website.
Please fax the completed VA form to (757) 352-4042 or e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Once the VA processes the 22-1990e they will send the dependent their own Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Award Letter. Once received, the dependent should forward a copy of the COE or Award Letter to the Military Benefits Office. Once we receive a copy of a VA form, COE, or Award Letter we will send a Veterans Certification Request Form to the dependent. They will need to follow the directions in the email to complete the VCR form and send back to the Military Benefits Office. The Military Benefits Office will then post a temporary credit (GI Bill® Payment Plan) on their student account to match the amount the VA will pay.
The effective date is the date a student wishes to start using his or her benefit. This date is listed on the original VONAPP application form (22-1990 or 22-1990E). The VA will only pay for courses that start after this date. For example, if the student's effective date is listed as 2/1/2011 and the student started classes on 1/17/2011 the VA will not pay for the dates 1/17 to 1/31. Therefore the student will be responsible for the remaining charges.
Yes, once all required documentation is received, the Military Benefits Office will post a credit on your student account for the amount to be paid by the VA. You will be able to view this on your Account Summary in the Genisys portal.
If you believe the amount credited to your account is inaccurate please contact the VA Certifying Official at email@example.com. We will investigate the situation to ensure the amount credited is correct.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill® will only cover fees that are directly associated with tuition and attendance at the University. For instance, the Technology Fee, Parking Fee, Student Activity Fee, and Undergraduate Support Fee will all be covered.
If your Post 9/11 credit does not cover your entire balance, it could be caused by a variety of reasons. To name a few, it could be that you are only eligible for a percentage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (i.e. 60%), you may have other changes like certain fees that the Post 9/11 GI Bill® will not cover (i.e. Housing Charges, etc...) Remember, the amount the Post 9/11 GI Bill® covers is based on percentage and the annual tuition cap. If you have any questions about the credit posted to your student account please feel free to contact our VA Certifying Official at email@example.com.
To have a course certified for VA benefits at another school, Regent University must issue a Supplemental Letter to your secondary school's VA Certifying Official. Before a letter can be issued, the course must first be approved by the Registrar's Office. Please contact the Registrar's Office at firstname.lastname@example.com or 757-352-4094.
The VA likely deposited either your Books and Supplies stipend, based off of the $41.67 per credit hour rate, or your BAH. If you are not eligible for either of these funds, or question the amounts that were deposited, please contact the VA at (888) 442-4551.
The letter that you received details the amounts that the VA has overpaid, which is likely due to a change of enrollment. If you have a refundable credit on your student account as a result of dropping a course, please send a copy of your debt letter to our VA Certifying Official at email@example.com. The amount that was overpaid will be refunded back to you via direct deposit or a paper check will be mailed to you so you can send those funds back to the VA. This is in accordance with VA policy. If you do not think you should be in overpayment or have more questions as to why you are in overpayment, please contact the VA at (888) 442-4551.
When you receive a Debt Management Letter and you would like us to review it, please send it into our VA Certifying Official by fax, at (757) 352-4042 or scan it in by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
A change in enrollment is the most frequent reason for being sent into overpayment/debt management status. Other causes are often switching your GI Bill® without notifying the school prior to certification, or a processing error. If you have specific questions as to why you were sent into overpayment, including specific amounts, please contact the VA at (888) 442-4551.
When a student withdraws from a course, Regent University must submit an adjustment of enrollment to the VA. Because the VA will only pay for courses that receive punitive grades of A-F (grades that contribute towards the GPA), a student may be charged a portion of the course in which he or she withdraws. This amount will be collected by the Debt Management Center at the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Post-9/11 Housing Allowance (BAH) & Books Stipend
Veterans using the Post 9/11 GI Bill® might be eligible for the Housing Allowance (BAH) if he or she meets the following conditions:
- Veteran must be attending more than 1/2 time (see the Enrollment Status page.)
- Veteran must be taking at least one resident course at all times in order to receive full residential BAH.
- Effective October 1, 2011. Individuals only enrolled in online courses will be eligible for a monthly housing allowance equal to 50% of the national average of all Basic Allowances for Housing (BAH). Rates will be multiplied by the rate of pursuit rounded to the nearest multiple of 10.
If you are a dependent (child) of an Active Duty service member, you will still receive the BAH.
The BAH is paid directly to the veteran/dependent.
The BAH is based on the Allowance for an E-5 with dependents and the institution's location. To calculate the BAH for the location of Regent University please go to the Defense Travel Management Office website.
Yes, students who are only enrolled in online programs can receive 50% of the national average for BAH but students can receive full BAH if they take a resident course at another institution.
For more information on the process to take a course at another institution using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, please review the "How do I take a course at another institution using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®?" FAQ.
The VA will pay up to $1,000.00 per academic year (Fall, Spring & Summer) for Books and Supplies. The Books and Supplies stipend and BAH are paid directly to you, in a lump sum, based on the information given to the VA (i.e. address or bank information on VONAPP or application form). The stipend is calculated by multiplying $41.67 by the number of credit hours enrolled (up to 24). The stipend is prorated based on the percentage of the maximum benefits payable. For example, if you are eligible for 70% of the Post 9/11 GI Bill® then you would receive 70% of $41.67 per credit hour ($29.17).
You will receive your benefits after your enrollment certification has been submitted to the VA, the VA has processed it, and courses have started. The VA will pay the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and the Books and Supplies Stipend directly to you, and is paid one month in arrears (i.e. BAH for January would be paid at the beginning of February).
Post-9/11 GI Bill®'s Yellow Ribbon Program
The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the annual tuition/fee cap of $21,970.46. The institution can contribute up to 50% of those expenses and VA will match the same amount as the institution.
For example, if you are a full-time student and your tuition and fees are $31,970.46, the VA would only pay $21,970.46 in the tuition/fee cap funding. Then the VA and Regent would split the remaining $10,000.00 ($5,000.00 paid by VA & $5,000.00 paid by RU) under Yellow Ribbon funding. The Yellow Ribbon Program only covers mandatory tuition and fee charges that are payable by the Post-9/11 GI Bill®.
Only individuals entitled to the 100% benefit rate under the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. Therefore, you may be eligible if:
- You are a veteran who served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months;
- You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001;
- You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill® based on a veteran's service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
- Active duty service members do not qualify for the YRP.
- Spouses of active duty service members do not qualify for the YRP.
- Spouses of veterans at the 100% benefit level do qualify for the YRP.
- Children dependents of either active duty service members or veterans at the 100% benefit level do qualify for the YRP.
Regent University is participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
When we receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Award Letter we will see if you are eligible for the maximum benefit (100%). We will credit your student account with the appropriate amount using the Yellow Ribbon program if you need it to cover your tuition and required fees.
Those using the Post 9/11 GI Bill® (Ch. 33) do not need to verify their enrollment on WAVE. The BAH and the Books and Supplies stipend will be paid out automatically to you once Regent University submits the enrollment certification (22-1999) to the VA. The VA will then process the certification and will see you actively attending courses and deposit the funds in the bank account you provided them during the application process. This will occur once a month, similar to those under the Montgomery GI Bill®.
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (757) 352-4490
Fax: (757) 352-4042
Web: http://www.regent.edu/military/va_benefits/home.cfm
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM, EST
"GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.


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Chiptune Runner is an indie music video game where an endless runner meets step sequencer.
Take your hero on an exciting journey through platform levels, fight epic battles against bosses, make your own chiptunes, be the Chiptune Runner!
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In recent years there has been a boom in mobile application development. Personally I never got involved in it. From what I understand it has to do with using X Code on the Mac, which I am not at the liberty of asking.
There must be a huge profitably market in mobile application development, one question is where this mobile market is? As far as I understand it's mainly focussed on the App Store and/or the Android Store.
In terms of creating those applications, I've also noticed there are two categorised, the gaming/recreation category and the purposeful category. e.g. like finding the quickest route, or listing the closest hotel for instance. The first catagory would be easier to maintain, however the second one would be harder as all this data changes. How would one maintain this data and keep up to date with things?
Apologize if those questions sound silly, it's just not something I've got involved in, but if it's a profitable enough I would not mind looking into this.
I think i'd change up how you categorized your different types of apps, but to the question: Those applications that require constant updates (finding places around you) are simply using some sort of tool already out there. This area of mobile apps will already be well covered, and the larger corporations with the manpower to maintain them will always prevail.
I think there are still plenty use "purposeful" app opportunities out there that will not require constant updates (any type of logging apps, reminders, etc)
Cool. Well I certainly need to get into apps. I was thinking of games development, which would be pretty amazing!
Hi Sega,
I've never really got into native apps, I've only ever bought a couple of games. The best two apps available are Safari and Chrome
If you want to develop native iPhone apps then you'll need to use the iOS SDK, X Code and the code is Objective C.The Android SDK however is cross platform and the code is in Java.I believe games are far more complex to build than typical applications with forms / lists etc.
however the second one would be harder as all this data changes. How would one maintain this data and keep up to date with things?
You can fetch data from the web.
There's certainly a market for apps, but I don't actually want to develop using their tools or their deployment / approval model.I know that's not a question you asked but it's the reason I strictly build web apps and wouldn't consider building native.
The web will win.
If you're thinking of purely games development you'd be better off with one of the many game specific frameworks/IDEs rather than coding directly in objective c/java. Game programming is heavy on maths, optimisation/acceleration etc and rather than reinventing the wheel, all good frameworks will have the technical aspect as well as common game mechanics (animation, collision detection, physics, scoring) available via simple apis rather than having to write 100s of lines of boilerplate code. Have a look at these: corona, unity3d, cocos2d, sparrow, moai, gamesalad, shiva3d. Many of the top char hit games are written using these types of tools, plus in some cases you have the advantage of being able to cross compile across platforms.
I also have the same goal. I more want to make sure I gain extensive knowledge of Java for other purposes, and if game development comes along with it and it happens to provide a fun hobby that could bring in some extra coin, then that would be just great!
To EastCoast's point, you should look at a framework, but after you have a little knowledge in programming without it. One he didn't mention that I hear should be leading the pack soon if it isn't already is jmonkey.
Makes sense. I recently heard a speech by the biggest co to do with web apps here, and those mentioned that they only develop HTML5 because it works on all devices. They do not develop native any more as many clients don't pay for native. Personally I am not too sure, if you want an amazing game would you not have it coded natively so you can have all the cool effects? HTML5 would be way easier, but I am not sure if it's better in the long run, as I don't feel devices would be dropping their native apps any time soon.
I too am from the East Coast Cool name. The one website which stood out for me, from the examples you provided is this one, http://www.coronalabs.com. I have no idea how easy or hard it is to code an application. I am somewhat puzzled to the obstacles I might find. I am sure I will find much training material for CoronaLabs, should be pretty cool to get involved though.
@K_Wolfe; great minds think a-like.
If you have ambitions to get further into game programming, then corona might be a good choice as it uses lua, a language commonly used in both desktop and console game development. Their forums are pretty active so you shouldn't have much trouble getting help when starting out.
Shifting to mobile game development would be a great idea because, if you successfully develop an interesting game, it could serve the purpose for a longer time. For this you could hire up some software development company or buy softwares and develop the games.
The Objective C and Cocoa Touch are necessary tools to be used in iPhone Application Development.
Not entirely true as I understand it, depending on how it is being published. Though if it is, I will refuse to go out of my way to develop a separate edition for iOS. Though it wont happen, I wish the worst things on them and hope the company goes under. IMO they are one of the worst things to happen to hardware industry other than spur some competition. Locking down your OS and forcing the use of their own hardware is evil. </rant>
Or HTML/Javascript using PhoneGap or Appcelerator. Or Adobe Flex. Or Ruby. To name a few other options.
Objective C are absolutely not necessary tools anymore to developer iOS applications. There are so many other options available now.
I personally think the mobile market is quickly becoming saturated by the big players, so to make any inroads in your "purposeful" category, a narrowly-defined niche market is the way to go.
Regarding native vs. web-based, check out this study: Students prefer apps to the Web when using smartphones
Eh, I completely prefer web to apps. Just need a good browser such as Dolphin.
I'm with you 100%, but which will be more successful...an app you build to please yourself, or an app to please users? I hope it swings the other way as bandwidth to mobile devices increases.
I am currently into VoIP app development. I use an SDK for this task <snip/>. I think there is potential in Mobile app development.
This is true if you are talking about native coding for the Apple Devices. For other devices, you'll use other coding languages.
One common complaint I read on the Apple iOS forums is people who do not take the time to learn Xcode are looking for a shortcut to get into building apps. (There is some truth to that. I'm one of those.) So when they find their apps not looking so smooth as the native apps, they get discouraged.
Also the Amazon app store The mobile market is also focused on converting fixed web sites into mobile versions so they work well on smaller screens. (Search for "responsive web design.") If you are a web site developer, this is one area you should look into. To see if a client needs these services, just look at their logs to see what percentage of visitors are viewing the site on a mobile device. If the percentage is significant regarding real daily visits, then a mobile version may be feasible.
Apple sees several more categories, and addresses them in its HIG guide, and gives recommendations on how to approach coding each one.


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The campaign isn't yet saying exactly where the candidates will be stopping or what they'll do during those visits.
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JR wrote:rooneytunes wrote:The more and more I'm using the SEX and the River, the more I feel like the River is basically a squirrely eagle that can't handle a headwind. So I'm looking to audition a leopard for that turnover, straight w/ minimal fade fw driver spot. I've heard that the star leopards are more stable than their champ and pro counterparts. Is that true? If you were to choose a leopard, what plastic flies the way a leopard "should" fly? Thanks for the help.
Stars fade more true. Echo Stars too. DX fades the least and once broken in flip way more than the rest. Haven't thrown Pro Leos. Champs have a very mild fade so they can work depending on what you want.
I had a couple of Pro Leos (factory 2nds) and they turned over more than the max weight champs I've thrown. One of them I lost and the other ended up hitting a rock or something something sharp and destroyed the wing. I didn't have them long enough to see how they break in though.


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I used to love watching OTR. Well, love is kind of a strong word. I actually mean that I enjoyed watching it. The only reason I don't anymore is because of a little device called the Playstation Three. Now, if Landsberg was a Vault-dwelling Capital-wasteland-roaming nuclear-holocaust survivor... THAT I would watch.
Why am I mentioned this? Well, because of the following email I received from none other than Jason Gregor, the TEAM 1260 vault-dweller who's roaming Canada's cultural Capital-wasteland. That's right, our boy is fighting zombies in Toronto. Here's what he told me:
"Bingofuel, your writing sucks. You know sweet eff ay about hockey and even less about the ladies. [ed note: most of what you see in this email is heresay.] But peep this, fella: I'm going to be on Off the Record today. Tell citizens of the Nation to tune in, and follow the conversation."
Deed: done. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go fire laser beams at Super Mutants.
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I meant Porcupine Plain… or was it Kelvinton, there is a Darcy Tucker and Wendell Clark connection some how too…
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Labour leader Ed Miliband is set to take to the airwaves to drive home his claim to be the true inheritor of the "One Nation" tradition of British politics.
In a bravura speech without notes to Labour's annual conference in Manchester on Tuesday, Mr Miliband made a bold grab for the centre ground by claiming that his party represents the One Nation beliefs first enunciated by Victorian prime minister Benjamin Disraeli and long associated with the Tory centre-right.
Conservatives dismissed the speech as a sign that Mr Miliband had not learnt the lessons of Labour's past mistakes. But it was well-received by supporters and commentators, and prompted bookies William Hill to make him 10/11 favourite to be next prime minister.
Mr Miliband will return to the stage in Manchester to field questions from delegates, and he will use a round of TV and radio interviews from the conference to continue his drive to introduce himself to voters.
After deputy leader Harriet Harman's admission at the weekend that many voters still do not know who Mr Miliband is, a large portion of Tuesday's speech was devoted to explaining his background and the part it played in developing his political "faith".
Memories of his past as the son of refugees from Nazi persecution and his education in a north London comprehensive drew a contrast with the home counties upbringing and Eton education of David Cameron. Mr Miliband said his childhood had given him an understanding of the value of the One Nation spirit shown by Britain during the Second World War and the period of rebuilding that followed.
"I do believe in that spirit, that spirit of One Nation," Mr Miliband said.
"One Nation: a country where everyone has a stake. One Nation: a country where prosperity is fairly shared. One Nation where we have a shared destiny, a sense of shared endeavour and a common life that we lead together. That is my vision of One Nation, that is my vision of Britain, that is the Britain we must become."
Mr Cameron had forfeited his right to claim that "we are all in this together" because of the way he has governed since 2010, the Labour leader said.
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Anyone go to MDA for treatment? I see Dr. Javle out there, I like him...but often wonder is he the best?
Anyways- We will be back out there Feb. 15 and 16...I would love to meet any CC people!
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Niko's II Adventure
Free pick up from bus station to our hostel in Puerto Natales, Send email to the details of your arrival time, rooms with private and shared bathrooms or dorm breakfast incluid, internet WI-FI, information and organize tours and hike to Torres del Paine, kitchen facility, tavel agency, free luggage storage
Hostal Nikos II is located in the heart of Puerto Natales, in the Chilean Patagonia. It has a capacity for 28 people.
We offer rooms ensuite and with shared badroom, kitchen facility for the guests, resting room, free luggage storage, Internet and WI-FI , rent of camping gear and buses to start your own excursions.
We are near to restaurants, located two blocks from the sea, one block from the banks and the most important thing it is in the heart of Puerto Natales.
free internet access from 06:30 A.M to 23:00 P.M. WI-FI 24 hours
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- Free Breakfast
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- No Curfew
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Our location is only half block from Plaza de Armas.
We are in the center of Puerto Natales
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Near of the more famous Restaurant , two block from the sea , one block from de banks, is more than central........ is in the heart of Puerto Natales


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelMiami Beach all-suites hotel on Millionaire's Row
Popular property highlights
On the beach
This Miami Beach all-suites hotel overlooks white sand beach from its location on Millionaire's Row. The hotel is 2 blocks from Miami Beach boardwalk, and 2.5 miles from Miami Beach Convention Center as well as South Beach. The hotel is also close to shopping and a marina.
3 outdoor pools
Grand Beach Hotel features 2 beach-level pools flanked by palm trees. Beside the 7th story Tranquility Pool, The Sunset Bar offers views of the Atlantic. Chez Gaston serves Latin-inspired fare.
City and ocean views
At Grand Beach Hotel, airy guest suites feature views of Miami Beach, the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay, or the pool. In-suite spa treatments, flat screen TVs, and wireless Internet access (surcharge) are offered.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Grand Beach Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
At Grand Beach Hotel, palm trees flank 2 family-friendly pools at ground level, while the 7th floor Tranquility Pool and 2 spa tubs offer a retreat from the bustle of Miami Beach. South Beach lies 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) away. Chez Gaston serves Latin-inspired fare in a casual setting, and the poolside Sunset Bar features ocean and bay views. Guests can work out in the 24-hour fitness center with panoramic views, soak in one of 4 spa tubs, or relax with an in-room massage (surcharge). The marble lobby includes a stylish lounge, a library, and a concierge desk, where staff can assist with outings including deep sea fishing and scuba diving.
This 4-star hotel has 2 indoor meeting rooms with natural lighting, full blackout capability, and audiovisual equipment, as well as poolside, beach-side, and yacht-based event space. Meeting planners are onsite. WiFi is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 430
- Number of floors - 20
- ATM/banking
- Number of bars/lounges - 3
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Number of spa tubs - 4
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 2
- Multilingual staff
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Rooftop terrace
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Conference space size (meters) - 167
- Number of meeting rooms - 9
- Snack bar/deli
- Year Built 2009
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 1800
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pools
- Free Wi-Fi
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 25.00 per night )
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- iPod docking station
- Room service (24 hours)
- Sofa bed size
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
Chez Gaston - Latin/American fusion, including a Local Flavors menu. Family-friendly casual dining with pool and sand dune views. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Lobby Lounge - Drinks served in the elegant marble lobby.
The Beach Side Pool & Cocktail Bar - Adjacent to the beach-level pools.
The Sunset Bar & Pool Lounge - 7th story pool bar featuring Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay views.
Room service - Available during limited hours.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include 2 family-friendly pools with 2 spa tubs at beach level. On the 7th floor, the Tranquility Pool and 2 spa tubs offer adults a peaceful retreat. The 24-hour fitness center boasts panoramic views of the scenic surroundings.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Boat tours nearby
Spa Services
At Grand Beach Hotel, in-suite spa offerings include massage, facials, body treatments, and beauty services.
- Manicures and pedicures
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
- Up to 20 kg
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
- Resort fee: USD 24.00 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Beach access
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
- Fitness center access
- Internet access
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 32 per person (approximately)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 25.00 per night (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Beach Grand Hotel
- Grand Beach
- Grand Beach Hotel
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Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Get an overview of this hotel16th-century Medici estate with spa in the heart of Tuscany
Popular property highlights
This 16th century Medici estate is located on the banks of the Arno River in the Tuscan countryside. A courtesy shuttle runs daily to and from Florence's Ponte Vecchio, just 8 kms away.
22 acre gardens
The restaurant offers fresh seasonal meals with ingredients from the hotel's 22 acres of gardens and groves. The property also features a chapel, a spa and wellness center, an outdoor pool, and conference facilities.
Florentine décor
The 37 guestrooms feature traditional Florentine décor with modern amenities including satellite televisions and minibars. Bathrooms have Egyptian cotton robes and slippers, as well as complimentary toiletries.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
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Villa La Massa originated as an estate for the Medici family in the 16th century. Five-hundred years later, the villa operates as a 37-room spa hotel sitting on 22 acres of gardens. The hotel dining venues use fresh ingredients from the onsite groves to create traditional Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes. The wine cellar is stocked with 400 labels of regional and national wines.
The Arno Spa features a Turkish bath, a sauna, a hydrotherapy Roman pool, aromatherapy treatments, and beauty services making use of cosmetics from Officina Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. A fitness center is also available. There is also space for floor exercise and yoga. Open daily during the summer months, a heated outdoor pool has sun loungers and a bar offering light meals.
Indoor and outdoor event space for small meetings and banquets is available on site. Additionally, a traditional chapel situated in the western garden is available for weddings. A complimentary shuttle runs daily to and from Florence Ponte Vecchio.
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Conference space
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 37
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Number of floors - 3
- Elevator/lift
- Business center
- Wedding services
- Concierge services
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Garden
- Terrace
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Free area shuttle
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Free WiFi
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Minibar
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Individually decorated
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Il Verrocchio - Tuscan and Mediterranean dishes are prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients and served under a vaulted ceiling in the dining room or on the terrace overlooking the river. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Medicean Bar & Pool Bar - Beverages and light meals served poolside during the summer.
The Cellar - Over 400 wine labels and a selection of cheeses and light fare in a traditional Tuscan cellar setting beneath the hotel restaurant; private wine tasting parties can be arranged.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a fitness facility, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Free bicycles on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Helicopter/airplane tours on site
- Playground on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
The Arno SPA is a warm and informal welcome in an original Tuscan atmosphere, combining heritage with luxurious comfort. The wet area with the Turkish bath, sauna, Roman pool with hydro-massage, and sensory showers. There are 2 spa suites for treatments pervaded with Tuscan scents. Products come from the cosmetic line of Officina Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella.
The spa also includes a small health club with gym equipment and space for yoga and floor exercises. Everything evokes the feel of Villa La Massa.
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Steam room in spa
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 14
- Number of treatment rooms 2
- Couples treatment rooms
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at noon
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Pets stay free
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per vehicle (one way)
Hotel Name
- Villa Massa Bagno a Ripoli
- Villa Massa Hotel
- Villa Massa Hotel Bagno a Ripoli
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport. Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
- The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.


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Industry Outlook: Knowledge Is Power: Paving The Way To Savings
Kathy | August 1, 2008
For virtually any industrial organization, regardless of product, these are undeniably difficult times. Challenges associated with escalating energy costs, equipment reliability issues and an ongoing demand for improved productivity and profitability abound. But, for those organizations guided by a clear strategic vision and a can-do attitude, every challenge presents opportunity for new thinking and fresh solutions.
Within our company, our defined vision is "to equip the world with SKF knowledge" by listening to customers, evaluating their challenges, applying our multi-industry experience and applications expertise and introducing technologies and services that will offer measurable and positive impact. Our dialogue with customers has underscored the fact that energy consumption ranks high among their concerns. As a knowledge engineering company, one of our missions is to respond with resources and solutions that will ease the burden. We have.
In fact, based on our extensive knowledge about bearings, seals, lubrication, mechatronics and reliability solutions, a new client needs analysis tool has been developed to help customers identify and implement energy- and cost-saving measures plant-wide. Targeting high-energy areas at an operation, it is designed to pave the way for energy savings. The assessment expands to examine chemical treatments, lubricant use and lubrication systems, as well as other operating processes that potentially can be improved— which, in turn, can reduce environmental impact at a facility and accrue even more savings. Once applied, the client needs analysis can make a big difference, as illustrated by the following success stories that came about as a result of three of these analyses.
In the first success story, a spot-welding application at an automotive plant, the traditional pneumatic-steered actuation equipment (which consumed considerable energy) was replaced with a compact electromechanical actuator. This technology shift resulted in energy savings of more than 90% (using 13.5 million kWh less energy annually).
In the second success story, the onsite generation capacity at an oil refinery was running in a reduced state due to operational problems that prevented the achieving of full capacity. The customer was forced to purchase 12 MW of power from an outside supplier to cover the shortfall. By employing a combination of advanced vibration analysis and machine diagnostics, SKF specialists were able to increase the generation capacity by those missing megawatts, without changing the refinery's existing equipment.
In the third success story, a large paper mill had experienced more than 100 hours of unplanned downtime in one year. Not surprisingly, this level of downtime hampered production and raised uncertainty about the reliability of mill deliveries. A team of SKF reliability engineers, lubrication specialists and maintenance technicians conducted a detailed mill-wide assessment and identified opportunities to optimize asset efficiency, reduce the unplanned downtime and maintenance costs and increase overall productivity. An integrated maintenance program was introduced encompassing the supply and inventory management of bearings, seals and lubricants and the supply and installation of multiple condition monitoring systems. Unscheduled downtime virtually disappeared.
The overriding lesson here is that in today's industrial environment customers anticipate— and deserve—suppliers who can successfully add value by transferring knowledge from one application or industry to another. They seek true partners who are able to bring more to the table based on experience from many perspectives. They expect that implemented solutions will translate to measurable benefits. Ultimately, they recognize that in knowledge, there is power. MT
This article is part of Maintenance Technology's 2008 Industry Outlook, the annual executive roundtable. Columns from each of the 14 thought leaders who participated can be found at the following link: http://www.mt-online.com/article/0808-industry-outlook
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New and returning students move into residence halls and new University Station apartments
New development brings housing, retail and offices to neighborhoods | August 21, 2014
Move-in day for Xavier University freshmen is always big, loud and fun as new students get settled into their new homes. This year, the same is true for nearly 500 upperclassmen who are the first students to live in the new University Station development next to campus.
More than 1,100 first-year students moved into the residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 21. The Class of 2018 includes approximately 1,230 students, with 1,120 of them living on campus.
About 300 moved in on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and the remainder arrived Thursday. The Manresa freshman orientation program started Thursday evening and lasts through the weekend. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.
This year's class is the sixth consecutive year of classes with more than 1,000 students. Members of the Class of 2018 were chosen from nearly 11,500 applicants, the largest application pool ever. The class continues the national trend of more women than men attending college with 53 percent female and 47 percent male students. It is also highly diverse with 27 percent African-American, Hispanic, Asian or other, and 21 percent of the class are the first in their families to attend college. More than half the class—55 percent—are from outside Ohio.
Aided by the Xavier Move Crew of hundreds of upper-class students plus faculty and staff volunteers, new students are welcomed as they pull up in their cars, and their belongings are whisked out of the cars and into their rooms. Xavier has five residence halls and five apartment buildings providing on-campus housing for 2,450 students. View local coverage of Xavier's move-in day.
On Thursday afternoon, President Michael J. Graham, S.J., welcomed the students and their families during a community celebration in the Cintas Center. At the end of the welcome, parents said goodbye and students began the Manresa program. The name Manresa is taken from a town in Spain where the founder of the Society of Jesus experienced his spiritual transformation. The Jesuits are the religious order of priests who own and manage Xavier and 27 other Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S.
Manresa orientation includes informational programs and entertainment, offering students the chance to get to know each other, meet faculty and learn about life at Xavier.
In addition to freshman move-in, about 480 sophomores, juniors and seniors began moving into their apartments in the newly completed University Station on Friday, Aug. 22. The $54 million mixed-use development sits on 15 acres near Xavier, straddling the city of Norwood and the Cincinnati neighborhood of Evanston. The project is an off-campus development intended to serve the University and larger community and create a welcoming environment for the whole neighborhood.
Located on Cleneay Avenue off Montgomery Road, the University Station leasing office planned a nautical-themed event for students and parents that includes a photo booth with a boat prop, snacks, giveaways and a happy hour for parents sponsored by Listerman's Brewery.
University Station is bringing new business startups and job opportunities to the Evanston and Norwood communities. Retail outlets include the Xavier bookstore, a full-service Starbucks and Graeter's ice cream. The office space in Phase I of the development is leased by TriHealth, which is providing new clinic locations for Bethesda Family Practice, Queen City Physicians and CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services.
The development is also creating academic partnerships and restaurant, entertainment, service and additional retail options for students and community residents. The land is owned by XUPROP CO and leased for 95 years to a Messer Construction Co./Ackermann Group entity, with the buildings and other improvements owned by the developer as well.


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Masterson named Opening Day starter
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The news was not surprising at all, but it was delivered in an impressive, polished way.
Following the Indians' 7-1 win over the D-backs at Salt River Fields, Indians manager Terry Francona was asked about Justin Masterson's four-inning, hitless outing, and he smiled before speaking.
"I thought our Opening Day starter looked pretty good," Francona said, and with that, one of the most expected moves of the spring had come to fruition. Masterson will get the ball on March 31 in Oakland against the A's, and it will mark the big right-hander's third consecutive Opening Day nod.
"He's getting his foundation, and he's getting deeper and deeper, and he'll continue to do so," Francona added. "He's got good movement on his two-seamer, he'll ramp up his fastball when he wants to and he's working on getting that breaking ball into season form. That's what a good pro does."
During his four innings of shutout ball Tuesday, Masterson struck out one and walked one and hit two batters -- Martin Prado and Masterson's former Tribe teammate, Shelley Duncan.
"We're getting closer," Masterson said. "We just got into the five-day rotation, so a little bit more time between the outings. ... It felt good. It felt fresh. We're working through it on the road. We're getting there.
"I wouldn't say it's perfect, but I like where we're at. We're along the path, in the zone, the ball's moving really good, which is always exciting, and I'm hitting a few people here and there."
Doug Miller is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @DougMillerMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Will my condo association's master policy cover my property?
The master policy that your condo association maintains is designed to cover the common areas you share with other tenants. It may also cover the structure of your individual unit as it was originally built, and perhaps the fixtures within your unit. To cover your personal property and get comprehensive protection, though, you should purchase a special form of homeowners insurance designed to meet the needs of condo and co-op owners. This is known as an HO-6 policy.
An HO-6 policy will cover your personal property in the event of losses caused by certain perils named in the policy. Typically, these perils include fire, smoke, explosion, vandalism, theft, riot, lightning, storm, broken glass, aircraft, and volcanic eruption. To cover additional perils, you may want to purchase separate protection.
Under your condo association's guidelines, certain items may be treated as your insurance responsibility and will not be covered by the master policy. Along with the named perils coverage for your personal property, your HO-6 policy will probably provide insurance protection for additions and other improvements you make to your property, as well as private balconies, private entranceways, and private garages.
Like a standard homeowners policy, your HO-6 policy should also provide liability coverage. So, if you're found liable for bodily injuries to others and/or damage to their property, your HO-6 policy will generally cover you up to certain limits.


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Increasingly, employers need you to possess higher levels of both technical and managerial skills. Our program prepares you to advance in your career by providing a solid business and liberal arts foundation.
You've earned your AAS and have completed at least 24 hours of technical coursework. Now take your education and your career to the next level.
Foundation for Success
The Bachelor of Arts in Business and Applied Science program is the perfect next step for students who graduate from technical/occupational programs at community colleges.
From technology to human services and from criminal justice to healthcare, this program adds the perfect business focus to an associate degree in applied science.