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Star Drive Canada informationDrive a vehicle that an A list Star would be happy being seen driving!. They've been in business since 1992 and have excellent credentials as an RV rental business in Ontario. All vehicles are new and tidy and everything is provided to make sure your vacation is smooth and fantastic.
The Supplier is located on a major highway directly across from Lake Ontario, situated between Toronto's International Airport and Niagara Falls and offers complimentary shuttle services between Toronto and Hamilton Airport area hotels. The Supplier depots and transfer people back to the airports from the depot at the end of their rental free of charge.
The Supplier's priority commitment is to customer satisfaction, quality motorhome vacations, efficient and courteous service.
Star Drive Canada Rental TermsImportant information about your rental
On arrival, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the operators of Star Drive Canada. Here is a summary of the terms and conditions:
The following definitions apply for the Terms and Conditions for Star Drive Canada.
- The Supplier means the operator of Star Drive Canada
- The Client is also referred to as you, your, the customer(s) Payments
A non-refundable deposit of between 25-30% of your rental cost will be taken from your nominated credit card at the time of booking confirmation. This percentage of the total fees will vary depending on the number of days your booking is placed before travel commencement. The balance payment due will be deducted from your nominated credit card 30 days prior to the commencement of your rental. Please ensure there are sufficient funds available on your credit card at this time.
If you are booking within 30 days of travel the entire cost of the rental will be transacted from your nominated credit card at the time of booking confirmation. Note on foreign currency bookings: full balance of payment (including the deposit) will be collected at the time of confirmation if you have elected to process your booking in a currency different to CAD$.
Some charges may be payable directly to your rental station upon arrival, these will be itemised as such in your breakdown of pricing if and where applicable.
Calculation of rental charges is based on the number of nights rented in the various seasons. Client vouchers will be provided upon request. If not paid when due, the supplier reserve the right to cancel the reservation. Payment cheques must be drawn on a North American bank. All charges are in Canadian funds. Supplier accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Travelers Cheques. Deposits taken by credit card will be refunded by same. No adjustment is made for currency fluctuations. Claims for adjustments can only be made up to 3 months after the drop-off date. TEMPORARY CANCELLATION POLICY: /* /*]]>*/ Book before end of March 2020 can cancel free of charge till 14 days prior to Pick-Up. Cancellation Policy
The booking deposit is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting the deposit, the following charges apply:
More than 30 days before pick-up date: No further penalties - loss of booking deposit only.
Between 30 - 20 days before pick-up date: Loss of a further 50% of all remaining rental charges
20 days or closer to vehicle pick-up: Loss of 100% of all rental charges
Please note that during the winter season (usually from 01 October but possibly earlier), the vehicles will most likely be winterized, depending on weather conditions. This means that all water will be drained from the vehicle and replaced with anti-freeze liquid. This means that there will be no access to the sink, toilet or shower. The quoted price includes:
-The preparation fee includes KOA Directory, KOA Discount Card
- Complimentary transfer service from Toronto / Hamilton Airport area hotels, and Hamilton Downtown area hotels back to their depot where you will pick up your vehicle. Transfers also available at the end of the rental from the depot back to Toronto / Hamilton Airport Terminal, Airport area hotels or Hamilton downtown hotels. (Please note: There are no complimentary transfers offered from Downtown Toronto to the Star Drive Canda depot or vice versa )
- First tank of propane, toilet chemicals, 30/15 amp adapter, sewer hose, water hose, dust pan, broom, stove lighter
- Vehicle demonstration
- Free storage of luggage at owner's risk
- Rates are in CAD$ and are subject to change without notice
The quoted base rental price excludes:
- GST & PST which will be itemised separately
- Security deposit
- Any extra items like kilometer packs or excess reductions options
- Cost of fuel
Many other items can be added to your rental either by pre-selecting during the booking process or payable based on usage at the end of your rental Travel insurance
We strongly recommend that clients ensure they take out the highest level of travel insurance. In many cases, this will cover any losses incurred if you are forced to cancel your booking. Sales Tax
All charges are subject to 5% Goods and Services Tax and 8% Provincial Tax.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Saturday, 0900—1700.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Minimum Rental
There is a minimum rental of 5 days in any season.
Pick up Time
Between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Clients arriving from overseas must spend the first night in a hotel and therefore should book their motorhome reservation for the day after they arrive in YYZ (Toronto). For those clients travelling from outside Ontario and are not able to arrive at dealership prior to 4:00 p.m. should arrange to stay the first night in a hotel.
Pick Up and Return
Vehicle picks up: 14:00—16:00 hours.
Vehicle return: 09:00—11:00 hours.
Customers will receive a complete orientation on the use of the vehicle. We provide free storage of luggage, airline tickets and other valuables at owner's risk. The individual(s) signing the contract and credit card must be present in person at the time of vehicle pickup and the following items are required: any remaining rental balance payment, credit card (for security deposit and damage not covered by CDW), and driver's license for all individuals driving the vehicle (a copy will be taken). Our rental department is closed on Sundays. No security deposit will be returned until the rental vehicle is checked back in by Star Drive Canada Rental Staff (as volumes and staffing vary this may be some time after the date of return). If extra charges are incurred, or if damage has occurred, the added costs will be charged to the security deposit and the open credit card authorization. The vehicle must be returned in the same condition as dispatched, with the fuel tank filled and holding tanks empty or added charges will apply. There is no refund should the client return the vehicle earlier than the scheduled drop off date. Penalties of a minimum $50.00 per hour are charged for late returns.
We suggest that clients stay overnight in a hotel their first night after arriving from overseas. We recommend clients to telephone before the morning of pick up to schedule their transfer time. Transfers from only Toronto airport area hotels, as well as Hamilton area hotels, are included in the preparation fee. A surcharge of $60 per transfer is applied to groups with more than 4 people.
Preparation Fee
The preparation fee includes KOA Directory, KOA Discount Card, transfers, first tank of propane, toilet chemicals, 30/15 amp adapter, sewer hose, water hose, dust pan, broom, stove lighter and vehicle demonstration.
Standard Kits
Frying pan, 3 pots with lids, kettle, tea pot, two knives, tongs, oven mitts, measuring cup, spatula, can and bottle opener, salad bowl, coffee maker, juice jug, 2 wooden spoons, colander, vegetable peeler, corkscrew, slotted spoon, 2 dish cloths, salt and pepper shakers, 2 dish towels, utensil tray, clothes hangers, serving spoon, waste basket. Bedding/Dinner Kit Per Person
2 sheets, pillow slip, pillow, blanket, face cloth, cutlery, dinnerware, coffee cup, tumbler, bath and hand towel.
Generator Use
$5.00 per hour or $60 per day unlimited.
Extra Kilometers
The base rental rates do not include km. These are charged at $0.41 per km or purchase prepaid kilometre packages at a discounted rate of $350 for blocks of 1000kms. Please also note that any unused pre-purchased kilometres are non refundable.
Security Deposits
A valid credit card must be provided at rental check out. If a client purchases CDW Plus Waiver, a minimum security deposit of $2000 will be charged to their credit card account at pick-up. For all rentals, a signed open credit card authorization will be taken at departure for the purpose of recovering additional rental expenses and any damage or accidents which are not covered by CDW Plus. Note: If groups are renting to attend events such as football games, car races, festivals, etc., security deposits may be required from all occupants of each rental vehicle. If clients do wish to purchase CDW Plus, and wish to provide their own coverage, they must present a written approval from their insurer, in a form acceptable to Outdoor Travel, stating their coverage for motorhome rentals is not capped at a rate lower than the current value of the rented unit at the time of booking which must be at least five days (not including weekends and legal holidays) before vehicle pick-up. At Outdoor Travel's sole discretion, if all requirements are met, a minimum security deposit of $5,000.00 will be charged to client's credit card account at pick-up.
Awning Use Deposit
Awning use is not included in the basic rental rate. However, if the vehicle is equipped with an awning, a minimum security deposit of $1,000 (if you intend to use the vehicle awning) will be charged to the client's credit card account at pick-up.
VIP CDW Coverage
Restricted only to accidents which occur on roads, provided the road is a public highway. All accidents must be police reported and include a file number for that report. CDW Plus does not cover any accidents which occur off public highways: in campgrounds, gas stations, shopping malls, etc. Any damage suspected to be over $1,000 must be accompanied by a police report, completed by the officer at the scene. All pertinent information relating to the accident must be included in the report (i.e. license numbers, vehicles, etc.) CDW Plus Coverage offers protection against mechanical breakdown which requires more than 12 hours to repair. Incurred expenses of up to $120.00 per rental vehicle for lodging will be reimbursed if receipts are presented. CDW Plus excludes liability and personal property, non accidental damages and interior damage. Malfunctions to radios, air conditioning, fridge, water heater, cruise control, microwave, furnace, generator, TV/DVD/VCR and all other convenience devices are not considered mechanical breakdowns.
Maintenance Responsibility
Clients are responsible for checking engine oil and coolant levels at each refuelling as well and to report immediately any mechanical failures. Oil and coolant refills and all authorised repairs will be reimbursed at check-in upon presentation of receipts and replaced parts. Clients are authorised to proceed with necessary repairs up to $100.00 and should call Star Drive Canada for authorization of any repairs greater than $100.00. No repairs are to be made to television, radio, and cruise control. Clients will be held responsible for mechanical damage due to negligence in operation and maintenance.
Fuel is the client's responsibility. No claims are made as to the fuel consumption of a vehicle.
Traffic Violations and Tolls
It is the client's responsibility to pay and report for any parking/traffic violations and unpaid tolls at the time of drop off. Star Drive Canada reserves the right to apply the amount of the fine or toll to the client's credit card after the rental is terminated along with an administration fee of $50.00.
Destination Restrictions
There is no protection through CDW, VIP or VIP Plus for theft as agreed upon in the rental agreement if travelling in Montreal or Quebec City, unless the rental unit was stolen from a secured campground. No rental vehicles are permitted to travel north of Fort St. John, British Columbia, including highways 37, 97 and 35, nor north of the provinces into Nunavut or Northwest Territory or Alaska, nor south into Mexico. Travelling through Death Valley in California, USA, is not permitted from May 1st to September 30th inclusive. Travelling on the Apache Trail, east of Tortilla Flat to Roosevelt Dam is not permitted at any time of the year. Travelling is not permitted on logging and other non-public roads.
If a reserved vehicle is not available, Star Drive Canada may offer an equal or higher rated vehicle at no additional cost. If a lower rated vehicle must be substituted, our responsibility is limited to refund the difference in the retail rental rate. Should a substitute not be available, a full refund or credit towards a future rental may be offered. Star Drive Canada does not guarantee the model, year, a specific vehicle, or a functional power generator.
Smoking and Pets
Not permitted.
Licensing & Personal
The client must authorise Star Drive Canada to obtain driving and credit information about them from any source. All drivers must be over 25 years of age, have a valid driver's license in good standing and be licensed for more than 5 years. Only approved drivers may drive the vehicle or CDW will not cover accidents. Forty-eight (48) hours minimum (not including weekends and legal holidays) notice may be required to approve drivers. A readable copy of each of the rental driver(s) license(s) is required prior to check out. At the sole discretion of Star Drive Canada, if any of the above conditions are not met, Star Drive Canada reserves the right to cancel the rental at any time prior to departure. All renters must adhere to the rental terms and conditions of the Reservation and Rental Agreements from pick up throughout the entire rental, as well as the following drop off and until final settlement of your account with Star Drive Canada. Clients must certify that the information provided to Star Drive Canada is true and correct. Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier's rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. If you encounter issues with the vehicle whilst on hire, you MUST report these issues directly to the relevant supplier at the earliest possible time. This will allow the supplier to remedy any issues and minimise any inconvenience to you. If you fail to report any vehicle issues during your rental, it is likely that compensation will not be offered. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice. The deposit required to secure your vehicle (as shown on the secure booking page) will only be processed on your credit card when your booking is confirmed. Please note that a 2% credit card or debit card surcharge will be added when your payment is processed.
A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation voucher and at this stage the deposit is processed on your card and becomes non-refundable and any cancellation fees stated in the supplier's terms apply. Upon receipt of your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Please note that some suppliers treat an amendment as a new booking and apply the rate current at the time the amendment is made to recalculate the entire booking amount (not just the days changed). If the rental period is increased, an additional deposit may be required. If the rental period is shortened which results in a reduction of the rental charges, the deposit amount will remain unchanged, and the difference between the original and revised deposit is forfeited (it cannot be used towards remaining rental charges). To request a change to a confirmed booking, please use the alterations request link on your confirmation. Any alterations are subject to availability and the approval of the supplier. In addition to the alteration policy of the supplier stated in their terms, the following charges will apply:
Motorhome rental alterations (all charges stated in local currency): 25.00
The alteration fee will not be charged if your alteration request is not possible.
Vehicle Capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
Refund Policy
We are committed to providing a quality service and aim for complete customer satisfaction. In the event of cancellation, any refunds or penalties are detailed in the terms and conditions of your selected vehicle that you are asked to read and accept at time of booking. In the event you are unsatisfied with our service, please contact us within 48 hours of placing your booking or request and we will work to resolve any issues and determine if compensation is due. In the event you have completed your rental and are unhappy with your vehicle, we are happy to assist you in seeking compensation from the operator of the vehicle.
This website is owned and operated by Motorhome Republic Ltd. Our financial centre and marketing office is based at Level 5, 12 Madden Street, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, New Zealand. In Australia, we are based at Suite 3.01, 11 Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004. Thank you for booking with us.


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Bearded IrisHB 501cm w/80mm Planar and 21mm extension tube on Phase One P30 at ISO 100
Hi Darr,The combination works great. All my old lenses work great, just found camera shake that was ok with film is terrible when shooting digi. Most of the time use tripod and mirror lock-up if below 1/125 sec. My flickr (sailronin) site has a Phase One folder that has a good variety of work with the 501 and P30.Thanks for writing,Dave
Pentax 645D 35mm MF lens f 13, mirror lock up and tripodDave in NJ
Hey Dave,I will definitely look at your Phase One folder over at flickr. I used Hasselblads for 15+ years when I had a portrait studio. After I retired the portrait studio and went strictly into product/tabletop work, I got rid of my 'blads and used view cameras from then on. Today I shoot with a 6x9 view camera and a P45. Your work makes me miss the blads. Thank you for posting and sharing your work.Kind regards,Darr
My 120 mm Macro for my Mamiya AFDII and P65+ had just arrived so I went out back to the wood pile and found this.Bill O'Connor


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Christine Peterson necesitaba un nuevo diseño de tema de wordpress y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 60 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
"Personalized Life Extension 2010" at lifeextensionconference.com
My background is with the Foresight Institute, a nonprofit that promotes nanotech and artificial intelligence for beneficial uses (foresight.org), plus open source (opensourcesensing.org). I am credited with coining the term "open source software" and gave a keynote at O'Reilly OSCON to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. But this new conference is my first for-profit effort and focuses on health, longevity, anti-aging, and life extension. Our goal is to be 100% credible and science-based in the information presented, but still be a fun meeting, and include important health info that does not seem technical, but actually is (e.g., the use of meditation for stress reduction).
People who have at least some technical background (in their job or education) who want to improve their health and delay aging. A typical audience member is likely to be male, smart, college-educated, have some connection to the computer industry or other tech field, and be age 35-60. Mostly from Silicon Valley and the greater SF Bay Area, with some from other parts of California and the West Coast, and a few flying in from the rest of the U.S. Very few international. Not into "touchy feely" health advice, prefers scientific health advice. More likely a Mac or UNIX user than a PC user for his/her personal machine. Likes open source, at least in principle. Sees the human body and mind as a very complex machine. Their personal health ranges from out of shape and eating junk food, all the way to extremely fit and eating perfectly -- but they all want to be healthier and extend their healthy lifespans. I expect many in the audience will be quite knowledgeable about health and longevity, even if they haven't gotten around to implementing that knowledge personally.
UPDATED May 25, 2010: Based on the designs submitted to date, here are some guidelines about what our team is liking and not liking:
Need to make clearer that this is a conference. In header (by "header I mean the graphic across the top), instead of "Personalized Life Extension 2010: Strategies & Tactics for Living a Long Healthy Life", try "Personalized Life Extension Conference".
Try to put date and location in header.
I mentioned in the original writeup that the Program and Speaker pages will be merged, so only "Program" should be listed as a selection to click on near the top; omit "Speakers".
Need an RSS symbol somewhere (the standard orange one).
For social media, list only these in this order: Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Digg. Spell these words out (example: #9).
Many people will be viewing this on a laptop, so the header graphics need to not take up a lot of vertical space. For example, design #9 (otherwise good) uses too much vertical space near the top for graphics before getting to the more meaty content.
We need to list some topic keywords at the top of the text content. See the updated site, lifeextensionconference.com. Try to put them in columns.
A few entries are long and will go across more than one column, this is okay.
For the longer list of "Topics to be covered…", we like a two-column layout (see design #15 for example).
The copyright notice should read Christine Peterson, not Personalized Life Extension 2010.
I have a question for you folks: in addition to the home page, we will need minor tweaks for the other main pages (Program, etc.). It might involve setting up columns and indicating titles, fonts, etc. How do I get these done? It should not be much work. Please indicate in your comments how you would handle this for us. Thanks for all your great work!
Take the current site (lifeextensionconference.com) and make it look "designed".
Would like a clean, credible look, since site is presenting health (and sometimes medical) info.
Other conference sites to look at for ideas:
http://singularitysummit.com (but ours will be simpler)
In addition to the pages now on the site, need a "privacy policy" page design and a design for a page on individual speaker like this:
At bottom of home page, put "Contact us" linking to an email address and privacy link (see convergence08.org for example).
Would like to combine current Program and Speakers pages into one page as on singularitysummit.com. Can make it very similar to that page.
Like singularitysummit.com home page, on home page would like links to upcoming, twitter, youtube, facebook; and sponsors. Can do without middle column.
Images on my current home page are mostly too small now. Feel free to re-use these on other pages, but I may replace them later with other similar images from istockphoto.com.
Want to avoid looking slick, flaky, or cutesy. Here's a competing site that does not have the credible look we want: http://www.longevityconference.com
I have no logo, so feel free to do whatever you can think of to deal with this, such as a "logo" made of conference name text.
Thanks for considering this job!


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In the meantime, my husband and I will be riding off into the sunset.
Or...driving to the airport in a snow storm. ;-)
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How fun - hope you have a wonderful time! And start making a getaway an annual thing!ReplyDelete
I asked the book question on facebook a few days ago and got a TON of good suggestions. Gone Girl is a must read-- wasn't crazy about the ending, but couldn't put it down.... Also, since you are having solo time with hubby, read 50 shades of grey!!! haha!!!! HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!ReplyDelete
Have fun! So jealous!!ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful time! I would love a warm weather getaway just about now!
Hope you have such a great time!! My hubs and I did our first kids-free vaca without kids last summer and it was amazing.ReplyDelete
Wow, I hope you enjoy your first kids-free trip!!
For a really uplifting and well-written read I recommend Saving CeeCee Honeycutt. I read it because it was recommended after I gave The Help a 5-star review on Audible, and I think I enjoyed CeeCee even more simply because it wasn't fraught with racial tension and other sad issues as much.
I love Mexico! Have fun! Both books are high on my list--you might like Gretchen Rubin's newest too: Happier at Home.ReplyDelete
ENJOY! You will have such a blast... I can't wait to hear all about it!ReplyDelete
Have a great vacation!ReplyDelete
Have fun!!!! And you are the cutest thing ever, what are you talking about? Sounds like a much deserved break. I do love the picture story...especially love the "add some more lip gloss" - is that the trick I need to deflect my body in a bathing suit LOL?? If only it was that easy. Have fun! I am going to be jealous of your tan.ReplyDelete
Oh...gone girl and hunger games for sure---awesome reads.ReplyDelete
Sounds like the perfect vacation, Abby! I could really use a trip to some place sunny and warm. Enjoy every second of it, you deserve it! xoReplyDelete
Have a wonderful vacation! I think you will die when you see how amazing the water is there. You'll have to let me know how you enjoy the resort! We really liked it.ReplyDelete
Even though you might have already read it (it seems like everyone has!), I finally started Eat Pray Love and have quite enjoyed it so far. It's not nearly as "heavy" as a lot of the stuff I tend to read, and you might be able to relate to some of her traveling adventures since you'll be on vacation yourself.
Have a wonderful time!
Have the BEST time - that is wonderful. We haven't had a vacation for just us yet either (other than an overnight here and there) and it's been 4 years. But we did do the adults only resort in Mexico for our honeymoon and it was AWESOME - you will enjoy it. And that pool?! Mmm...one of the books that has been on my reading list has been Tina Fey's book Bossy Pants.ReplyDelete
Ooh! So fun and definitely much needed it seems! I can't wait to hear all about it when you return. I want to know what that gorgeous resort is!ReplyDelete
Have the best time ever!!!! And enjoy every second and don't worry about those kiddos in the competent hands of your MIL, because the very second you cross back over the threshold, it will be like you were never away for even a minute. Trust me, been there. So. Live it up, kick back, face to the sun (smothered in sunblock, of course), and order the next drink that you wouldn't do if you had the kids with you. Because you don't!! And you can!! Woohoo!!!!! xxReplyDelete
Have a GREAT time! I'm so jealous!ReplyDelete
i love mexico! i'm sure it will be amazing - soak it up!ReplyDelete
Bon voyage, Abby. Looks fabulous!ReplyDelete
Have the very best time! Just know your kids are in great hands...and making memories with their grandparents. they are having a ball, not being pissed that mom and dad left. Our kids actually look forward to the week we're gone!!ReplyDelete
I hope you have a fantastic vacation and that you get lots of sun. After TEN years of a kidless vacation, you've totally earned this :)ReplyDelete
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Yay- you're already there! I am sure you are having a wonderful time!! Enjoy, enjoy! :)ReplyDelete
Good for you!!! Oh, and I'm a little bit jealous ;)ReplyDelete
Hope you're having a blast! We have a vacation home in San Jose del Cabo and are heading there on the 7th. Cannot wait!ReplyDelete
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This article appeared in a February 2016 issue of the student newsletter.
Ever heard the saying "Be the change you want to see in the world?"
Well, a lot of Dallas citizens (students included) want to see White Rock Lake restored to its former beauty. One of the most heavily used parks in Dallas, White Rock is the home of many special events and marathons. It is also one of the best places to experience natural areas and wildlife in an urban setting.
That is until recently. Some areas of White Rock are looking more like a landfill than a beautiful, picturesque park.
To tackle this growing problem, this year's DCCCD Day of Service will take place at White Rock Lake.
Hosted by Brookhaven College, our 2016 "Be The Change" event will be titled "For the Love of the Lake" and will take place on
Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. - noon at White Rock Lake.
Students, staff and community members are invited to together for one day of fun, fellowship and environmental stewardship. Participation is limited, however, to the first 75-100 people who
register online.
Questions? Please contact Perla Molina at
We hope to see you at the lake!


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The Strong's Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play® is a multidisciplinary research repository devoted to the intellectual, social, and cultural history of play. In addition to housing the personal library and papers of its preeminent namesake, the 199,000-volume research library and archives holds a full spectrum of primary and secondary sources, including scholarly works, professional journals, other periodicals, trade catalogs, children's books, comic books, manuscripts, personal papers, business records, and more.
Named for America's Foremost Play Scholar
Brian Sutton-Smith (1924–2015) was one of the foremost play scholars of the last 100 years. His The Ambiguity of Play (1997) stands alongside Johann Huizinga's Homo Ludens (1938) and Roger Caillois's Man Play and Games (1961) as a touchstone of play theory. For more than half a century, in more than 350 books and articles, Sutton-Smith led or synthesized all the major advances in play studies. His collected works, papers, and personal library are a key element of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play, and they symbolize the import of its holdings.
Key Holdings
The holdings of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play encompass a broad range of materials and play-related topics, including collections gathered and cared for through the work of The Strong's International Center for the History of Electronic Games. The collections are especially strong in regard to the history of toys, dolls, video games, other electronic games, board games, and puzzles. Also included are significant holdings reflecting the work of leading American scholars and educators in the fields of play and early childhood education.
Library Collections
- Association of Game and Puzzle Collectors Collection, 1850–2010
- Children's Books and Periodicals
- Comic Books
- Computer Gaming World Collection, 1982–2000s
- Joe L. Frost Collection, 1967–2006
- Kevin Gifford Video Game Magazine Collection, 1970s–Present
- Little Golden Books Collection
- Stephen and Diane Olin Toy Catalog Collection, 1850–2014
- Playthings Magazine Collection, 1903–2010
- Prima Games Collection, 1990–Present
- Brian Sutton-Smith Collection, 1949–2009
- Trade Catalogs—Toys, Dolls, and Games
- Trade Catalogs—Electronic and Video Games
- Video Game and Electronic Game Books and Periodicals
Archival Collections Related to Artifacts of Play
- America at Play: Play Stories Video Archive
- Stan and Jan Berenstain Archive of Cartoon Art, 1949–2006
- Dan Blum's Sid Sackson Collection, 1980–1997
- Coleman Family Papers, 1909–1990s
- Ron Dubren Papers, 1975–2008
- Dungeons & Dragons Collection, 1971–2013
- Fields of Play Film Series Collection, 1981–1982 and 2010–2012
- Gruelle Family Collection, 1888–2008
- Floral Gill Jacobs Collection, 1873–2000s
- LeRoy Howard Papers, 1892–1952
- Greg Hyman Papers, 1957–2010
- Philip E. Orbanes Papers, 1905–2012
- Victor G. Reiling Papers, 1982–2005
- Sid Sackson Collection, 1867–2000
- Margaret Woodbury Strong Papers, 1897–1969
- Garth Parker Premium Toy Design Papers, 1978–2012
- Toyland Digital Video Archive, 2010
- Tim Walsh Papers, 1996–2011
- Women in Toys Collection
Archival Collections Related to the Study of Play
- Doris Bergen Papers, 1972–2014
- Lella Gandini Early Childhood and Children's Folklore Collection, 1802–2012
- Vivian Gussin Paley Papers, 1973–2010
- Anthony Pellegrini Papers, 1921–2012
- C. J. Rogers Papers, 1987–2011
- Brian Sutton-Smith Papers, 1949–2009
Archival Collections Related to Video and Other Electronic Games
- Cort and Barbara Allen Atari Packaging Design Collection, 1976–1984
- Atari Arcade Design Collection, 1973–1991
- Ralph H. Baer Papers, 1968–2010
- Bill Budge Collection, 1971–1985
- Dan Bunten (Dani Bunten Berry) Papers, 1949–1998
- Don Daglow Papers, 1977–2010
- Brian Fargo Papers, 1983–2012
- Kevin Gifford Video Game Magazine Collection, 1970s–Present
- Gerald A. "Jerry" Lawson Collection, 1967–1994
- Jordan Mechner Collection, 1913–2014
- Carol Shaw Collection, 1978–2002
- Guy Welch Collection, 1988–2013
- Ken and Roberta Williams Collection, 1979–1996
- Williams Pinball Playfield Design Collection, 1946–1995
- Will Wright Papers, 1989–2010
Video Game Company Collections
- Scott Adams Adventure International Collection, 1970–2015
- Atari Coin-Op Divisions Collection, 1972–1999
- Brøderbund Software, Inc. Collection, 1979–2002
- Her Interactive Collection, 1994–2012
- Living Books Collection, 1993–2000
- Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation Collection, 1968–2011
- Microsoft Collection, 1993–2011
- Nintendo of America Collection, 1983–2010
- Penguin Software Collection, 1970–2013
- Paul Sams Collection of Blizzard Games and Merchandise, 1992–2015
- Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) Collection, 1979–2001
- Tengen, Inc. Collection, 1987–1994
- Westwood Studios Collection, 1985–2003
Access to the Collections
Scholars, students, collectors, and other researchers are welcome to conduct research on site. In order for library and archives staff to optimize collections access, please request an appointment. Appointments may be requested online, by phone at 585-410-6349, or by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please provide a topic of research and indicate the materials desired and any special needs.
Library and Archives Hours
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please note: The library and archives will be closed to researchers from January 15 through March 31, 2020 for renovations.
The library catalog of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play provides a window into its vast collection of books and trade publications. The Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play is a non-circulating research center, but some materials are available through interlibrary loan. Trade catalogs, documents, and other items that are irreplaceable, rare, or fragile are not available for loan.
The archives catalog of The Strong contains detailed descriptive information about the archival collections housed in the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play. These collections include archival materials related to the study of play, artifacts of play, and video and electronic games. Researchers may search on keywords or browse by Collection, Subject, or Name.
Research Fellowships
To promote and advance play scholarship, The Strong invites academic professionals, independent scholars, museum scholars, and advanced graduate students at the Masters or PhD level to apply for research fellowships available through the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play. Fellowships provide financial support for scholarly play research conducted on site at The Strong in Rochester, New York, for periods of study ranging from one week to three months. Learn more about past fellowship recipients and their work.
Donate to the Collections
The Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play is actively seeking and acquiring a broad range of play-related materials. Of primary interest are the records of toy and game (including video and other electronic games) designers, inventors, and companies; marketing, advertising, and other promotional and informational materials about toys and games; trade publications of the toy and game industries; personal and professional papers and publications of play scholars; primary and secondary publications that document the history of play; and published and unpublished works written by historians and dedicated collectors of toys, games, and other artifacts of play.
The Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play encourages queries from individuals and organizations that have important play-related documents, periodicals, books, and other materials that merit a permanent home where they can help inform future generations. Please email email@example.com or call 585-410-6349.


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Thirsty? Imbibe for a good cause at Cocktails for a Cure
You've had drinks at their restaurants, now enjoy some made-for-the-occasion libations when Kevin Burke (Colt & Gray), Allison Anderson (Frasca) and Randy Layman (Steuben's) participate in AMC Cancer Fund's third annual Cocktails for a Cure.
The March 1 event is at RedLine, 2350 Arapahoe St., starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $150 and include the liquid refreshments, plus appetizers from Gourmet Fine Catering, valet parking and a goodie bag from Denver Reign.
In addition to Burke, Anderson and Layman, others pouring that night are Jolene Monteilh (Capital Grille); James Lee (Blackbelly Catering); Adam Hodak (Green Russell); Mike Delmonico (Sauced); and Sean Kenyon (Williams & Graham). The liquor is being furnished by Sauza Tequila, Secco Italian Bubbles and Spring 44 Vodka & Gin.
Kasia Iwaniczko MacLeod, a 14-year cervical cancer and two-time, 7-year breast cancer survivor, is chairing Cocktails for a Cure with KYGO morning personality Kelly Ford. Honorary chairs are Sue Allon, Stacy Carpenter, Keri Christiansen, Maggie Roswell and Evelinda Urman.
Their committee is made up of Brandis Becky Pelletier, Nancy Bronner, Jodi Cooper, Nicole Lang, Traci Lyons, Valerie Nosler, Michelle Odenbach Cottrell, Kathy Odle Kortz, Tanya D. Russell, Kate Siegel, Heather Turnwall Philand, Hollie Velasquez Horvath and Lorraine Weissman.
The Salah Foundation has extended a dollar-for-dollar match on all money raised. The net proceeds go to research and treatment programs for women's cancers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, including the Young Women's Breast Cancer Translational Program, the Program of Excellence in Cancers of the Ovary in Colorado, and cervical cancer research. MacLeod's mother, Bogda Iwaniczko, is currently in treatment for ovarian cancer.
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Lee Corso
College Football Analyst
Lee Corso, one of college football's most knowledgeable, opinionated and entertaining analysts, is a key member of ESPN's college football team, serving as an analyst on the eight-time Emmy-Award winning College GameDay, the network's signature Saturday morning show originating from the site of one of the day's best games. Corso, who joined ESPN in 1987 and is the only original College GameDay on-air personality (he was a contributor in 1987-88 and joined as an analyst in 1989). He joined ESPN after 28 years as a coach at the college and professional levels, including 17 seasons as a head coach.
Corso was head coach of the Louisville Cardinals for four seasons (1969-72), and in that short span took the Cardinals to the 1970 Pasadena Bowl. It was the first Louisville football bowl appearance since 1958. During his time at Louisville, Corso compiled a 28-11-3 mark and captured two Missouri Valley Conference Championships (1970 & '71). He then moved to Indiana in 1973 where spent 10 seasons as the head coach of the Hoosiers, leading the school to their first bowl victory in 75 years, a 38-37 decision over previously unbeaten Brigham Young in the 1979 Holiday Bowl. Corso coached Northern Illinois in 1984 before taking over the reins of the Orlando Renegades of the United States Football League (USFL) in 1985 for one season. He began his coaching career as an assistant coach for 11 seasons (1958-68) at Florida State, Maryland and Navy. In addition, from January-July 1991, Corso served as General Manager of the World League's Orlando Thunder.
Corso has been honored with two prestigious awards: the US Sports Academy Ronald Reagan Media Award given to those who have made outstanding contributions to sport through broadcasting, print, photography or acting and the National College Football Awards Association Contributions to College Football Award recognizing exceptional contributions to college football and a lifetime of achievement and integrity. He also received the 2011 Jake Wade Award presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the media to the field of intercollegiate athletics. In 2012, Corso received many additional honors: the Over the Mountain Touchdown Club Lifetime Achievement Award; earned an Honorary Doctorate and was the commencement speaker at Florida State; and was named the Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award.
As College GameDay's national appeal has grown, Corso's opinions, analysis and daring predictions have become one of the most anticipated in sports television. In 2001, Sporting News magazine selected Corso as the 17th most influential person in college football. The magazine in January 2004 ranked Corso and fellow GameDay hosts – Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit – as 2003's "Most Powerful Media Personalities in Sports." GameDay has won a Sports Emmy in 2007, 2009 and 2010, and received nominations for Sports Emmys in 2000 and 2003 and for CableACE Awards in 1994, '95 and '97. In 2006, College GameDay received the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame's Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award.
Corso received four varsity letters in both football and baseball at Florida State. He is a member of the Hall of Fame at Florida State University, University of Louisville and Indiana University. Corso was also inducted into the state of Florida Sports Hall of Fame in St. Petersburg and most recently into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2006, he received the Florida State Alumni Association's Gold Medal, the highest alumni honor.
A graduate of Florida State, Corso earned a bachelor of arts degree in physical education and a master's degree in administration and supervision. Corso is director of business development for Dixon Ticonderoga, Heathrow, Fla., an international diversified manufacturer and marketer of writing and arts products.


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Golden Oldies
This story appears in the October 1996 issue of Business Start-Ups magazine. Subscribe »
New is nice, but a bargain's better. That's what growing numbers of shoppers are concluding, making the sale of secondhand goods an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs.
Last year, resale shops saw revenues grow more than 10 percent, according to Susan Whittaker, president of the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops, whose membership is growing by 25 percent a year. Industry giant Goodwill Industries International has seen sales increase from $359 million in 1991 to more than $513 million in 1995.
But resale hasn't always been booming. The shabby stores of the past kept customers away. Poor merchandising, coupled with a mentality that equated "used" with "bad," meant resale had been a marginal industry until recently.
What's new? Social values, for one. "People's feelings about secondhand things have changed," says Amy Helgren, co-owner with partner Christy Davis of Second Child, a Chicago children's- wear resale boutique. "People are more practical. It goes along with the whole environmental consciousness--recycling and not wasting."
Another difference is the growing sophistication of secondhand retailers. Dusty piles of worn-out goods have given way to attractive displays in well-lighted and well-run stores.
"The upgrade in the shops has really made a difference," says Millie Shaffer, publisher of The Resale Connection, an industry newsletter. "They look professional and are managed professionally. A lot of people can't tell them from regular retail stores."
Finding Your Niche
The players in resale are also changing. For years, the industry has been dominated by a mixture of mom and pop thrift stores and large nonprofit organizations such as the Salvation Army and Goodwill. The main thing these stores sold was women's and children's clothing.
Today, women's and children's clothing are still staples. But the variety of products sold in resale stores is expanding in all directions.
"Furniture right now is really hot," says Whittaker. "Right on its heels are computers, compact discs and sporting goods."
A new level of sophistication and size is hitting the industry. Grow Biz International Inc., a Minneapolis secondhand store franchisor, opened its 1,000th store in April. The company offers five concepts: Play It Again Sports, Once Upon A Child, Computer Renaissance, Music Go Round and Disc Go Round stores.
Like many resale retailers, Grow Biz franchisees buy and sell used goods and sell items on consignment. Consignment--where retailers merchandise others' secondhand goods in return for a percentage of the sale price--is becoming the dominant form of secondhand retail.
Resale Recipe
Entrepreneurs like the look of secondhand retailing largely because initial capital outlay is low. Ed Davies, president of Liberty Systems Inc., a Roseville, Minnesota, publisher of computer software used in consignment and resale stores, says successful shops have been started for as little as $2,000, though both he and Shaffer believe a more reasonable estimate is $5,000 to $10,000.
As with any retail business, location is a prime consideration. However, consignment and resale add a new wrinkle in the form of some very tricky supply chain issues.
"You're at the mercy of the people who bring you things," warns Laura Fluhr, owner of Michael's--The Consignment Shop, a women's and bridalwear consignment shop on New York City's Madison Avenue. "If you're not getting the merchandise in, you're out of business before you start."
For that reason, start-ups should invest a substantial percentage of their capital in advertising to draw in people with goods to sell or consign. "Try to open with enough money to do a really good advertising blitz," advises Davies. "A lot of people open and struggle for years because they didn't do enough advertising."
It's also a good idea to specialize. "Stores that sell everything from furniture to clothing and knickknacks don't make as much money as ones that specialize," says Shaffer.
Offering everything but the kitchen sink works for huge companies like Goodwill, which offers a smorgasbord of secondhand goods in its nearly 1,400 stores. But smaller stores might not be able to keep adequate inventories of a wide variety of goods to keep luring shoppers.
Uncertain supply is another reason the all-in-one formula isn't best for most entrepreneurs. Specializing in one product type, on the other hand, allows resellers to build a reputation that lures consigners and secondhand sellers.
Not So Simple
Although it may appear simple, running a secondhand store is no cinch. The major mistake most entrepreneurs make, says Shaffer, is not starting with enough money. "Some of them think they can go in with nothing," she says. "But you have to have enough to survive for three to six months without money coming in from your venture."
A second major requirement is keeping costs low. Choosing low-rent locations and doing most of the work themselves helps many entrepreneurs, says Shaffer. Not all manage it well. "I know shops that come out with net profit of anywhere from 18 percent to 50 percent," says Shaffer. "But some are at 7 percent."
Computerization is another key, especially for consignment stores, which may deal with thousands of items from hundreds of consigners. The price, date received and other information about each item must be carefully tracked if consigners are to be paid properly and the owner is to keep fresh merchandise in house.
"The stores making money have computer systems," says Shaffer. "It not only gives a good image to the store but also cuts down on overhead because a lot of stores find they don't need an extra employee."
Picking A Format
What are you going to sell? Selecting a specialty--or not electing to specialize--is one of the key questions facing would-be resale store owners. The answer depends in large part on who and where you are.
"If you're in a rural area, you can do soup to nuts," says Davies. "If you're in an urban area, do ladies' designer or children's [wear]."
Children's and maternity clothing and accessories are attractive areas, says Helgren, because maternity items are used only briefly and "kids need a new wardrobe every season. Toys, too, get played with for such a short time."
Once you've decided what to sell, the next question is how to sell it. These days, most entrepreneurs find consignment is the best answer. The consignment setup offers important advantages for customers as well as retailers, says Fluhr.
"When [customers] leave something on consignment, they make money if it sells," says Fluhr. For instance, if a consigned dress sells for $300, the customer gets $150. The profit potential makes customers more likely to visit your store--and to spend some of their profits there as well.
The benefit to the entrepreneur is also financial because you don't have to carry the inventory. Instead, the customer basically finances the inventory by allowing the retailer to stock his or her property without charge.
With shifting supply sources and some impressive new competitors stirring up a long-settled industry, the resale business is far from being an easy success story. But as shoppers shift their sights from spanking-new, expensive goods to gently used bargains, resale will benefit. And the improvement of techniques and technology for running the stores can only help.
Wrap it up, and the secondhand store business is a lot like its own products--good bargains for those who don't have a lot of cash and don't mind a few wrinkles.
Contact Sources
Goodwill Industries International, 9200 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 530-6500;
Liberty Systems Inc., 1442 Brenner Ave., Roseville, MN 55113, (800) 858-1758;
Michael's--The Consignment Shop, 1041 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10021, (212) 737-7273;
Second Child, 954 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614, (312) 883-0880.


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i]yaa mahaakassapaadiihi, mahaatherehi aadito
kataa saddhamma sa.mgiiti, theriyaa'ti pavuccati
eko'va theravaado so, aadivassasate ahu
a~n~naacariyavaadaatu, tato ora.m ajaayisu.m
That rehearsal of the Saddhamma arranged at the
beginning by the great theras such as
Mahaakassapa, is called the Theravaada, for the
first hundred years it was undivided. But later
arose other aacariyavaadas.
tehi sa.mgiitikaarehi, therehi dutiyehi te
niggahitaa paapabhikkhuu, sabbe dasasahassakaa
aka.msaa'cariyavaada.m te, mahaasa.mgiitinaamakaa
The evil monks, ten thousand in all, who were
censured by the theras who held the Second
Council, established the school of doctrine named
the Mahaasa.mgiiti (Greater Recital or Assembly).
tato gokulikaa jaataa, ekabbohaarikaapi ca
From that arose the Gokulikas and the Ekabbohaarikas
gokulikehi pa.n.natti-vaadaa baahulikaapi ca
cetiyavaadaa tesveva, samataasa`nghikaa cha te
From the Gokulikas arose the Pa.n.nattivaada and
the Baahulikas; from these arose the Cetiyavaada.
Thus there are six schools designated Mahaasanghika.
punaapi theravaadehi, mahi.msaasakabhikkhavo
vajjiiputtakabhikkhuu ca, duve jaataa ime khalu
And then two more arose from among the followers
of the Theravaada: the Mahi.msaasaka and the
Vajjiputtaka bhikkhus.
jaataa'tha dhammuttariyaa, bhadrayaanikabhikkhavo
channaagaaraa sammitiyaa, vajjiiputtiyabhikkhuuti
Then arose the Dhammuttariyaas, the Bhadrayaanika
monks, the Channaagaarikas, the Sammitiyas, and
the Vajjiiputtiya monks.
mahi.msaasakabhikkhuuhi, bhikkhuu sabbattha
dhammaguttiyabhikkhuu ca, jaataa khalu ime duve
From the Mahi.msaasaka monks arose these two: the
Sabbatthivaadins and the Dhammaguttiya monks.
jaataa sabbatthivaadiihi, kassapiyaa tato pana
jaataa sa`nkantikaa bhikkhuu, suttavaadaa tato
From the Sabbatthivaadins arose the Kassapiyas,
then from these arose the Sankantika monks, and
from these the Suttavaadins.
theravaadena saha te, honti dvaadasi'mepi ca
pubbe vuttachavaadaa ca, iti a.t.thaarasaa khilaa
These make twelve, together with the Theravaada;
to these are added the six schools named before,
thus making eighteen.
sattarasaapi dutiye, jaataa vasassate iti
a~n~naacariyavaadaa tu, tato oramajaayisu.m
Thus in the second century arose seventeen
schools, and the others arose afterwards.
hemataa raajagiriyaa, tathaa siddhatthikaapi ca
pubbaseliyabhikkhuu ca, tathaa aparaseliyaa
The Hemavata and the Raajagiriyaa, and likewise
the Siddhatthaka, the Pubbaseliya monks and the
vaajiriyaa cha etehi, jambudiipamhi bhinnakaa
dhammaruci ca saagaliyaa, la.mkaadiipamhi
and the Vajiriyas: these six broke away in
Jambudiipa. The Dhammaruci and the Saagaliyas
broke away on the Island of Lankaa.
aacariyakulavaadakathaa ni.t.thitaa
Concluded is the the Story of the Aacariya Schools
(Mahaava.msa V. 1-12)[/i]


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We've got the weather forecast for 2050 (and it doesn't look very good)
September 12, 2014, 10:12 a.m. by Laura Moss
The futuristic weather report is based on current climate science and was released as part of a video series preceding the U.N. Climate Summit.
Scientists say new climate change report must focus on consensus
September 24, 2013, 10:39 a.m. by Becky Oskin, LiveScience
The United Nations rules require the IPCC to seek unanimous consensus, a fact that climate scientists want to see emphasized in the newest report.
Climate talks spark frustration
December 11, 2012, 11 a.m. by Wynne Parry, LiveScience
Global climate talks in Doha have ended with small steps forward, but none significantly curbs the world's greenhouse gas emission.
News & social media hub launched to 'dewonkify' Doha climate talks
December 4, 2012, 7:32 p.m. by Karl Burkart
TckTckTck has a news and social media hub to help people who don't speak 'acronymese' understand what is going on at the Doha COP 18 climate talks.
U.N. climate talks cast spotlight on Qatar
November 27, 2012, 1:42 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The tiny desert kingdom has an outsized appetite for fossil fuels, making it an awkward place to host international climate change negotiations.
What can climate talks in Doha accomplish?
November 26, 2012, 8:15 a.m. by Wynne Parry, LiveScience Contributor
Attempts to address global warming and its potentially devastating consequences, resume today as delegates gather in Doha, Qatar.
44 gigatons: The most important number in the world
November 22, 2012, 2:13 a.m. by Karl Burkart
A new U.N. report challenges the world with a daunting task — reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 44 GT by 2020 or hit the tipping point for catastrophic climate change.
What will the new U.N. climate deal mean?
December 12, 2011, 12:04 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Beyond extending the Kyoto Protocol for five more years, the Durban Platform's beauty (or lack thereof) lies in the eye of the beholder.
Still no Pearl Harbor in the climate battle
December 6, 2011, 3:05 p.m. by Chris Turner
The world is on course for climate catastrophe. Until the calamity is upon us, however, the 'war footing' argument for dramatic action won't find much support. Optimism is still the best tool for building a better world.
U.S. climate negotiators confront growing opposition in Durban
December 5, 2011, 6:21 p.m. by Karl Burkart
The U.S. has become the pre-eminent blocker to this year's UN climate negotiations, but new scientific analysis and a growing civil society movement could force them to confront a dire reality.
Top photos: Tiptoeing through mistletoe and 1 really smart car
December 2, 2011, 8:14 a.m. by Catie Leary
The top environmental photos of the week.
Half of greenhouse gases 'emitted by 5 nations'
December 1, 2011, 11:31 a.m. by By Staff Reporter
The first 10 countries on the list, made available during UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa, account for two-thirds of global emissions.
10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.


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Bank of Happiness is now also in Croatian!
May 12, 2015
As of this year, Bank of Happiness can celebrate its birthday in Croatia on 20th of March – the international day of happiness.
Bank of Happiness T-shirts
May 28, 2014
We are happy to announce that everybody can now order and wear a Bank of Happiness T-shirt!
Let's design our T-shirt!
Nov 18, 2013
As of 17th of November, Bank of Happiness will be 5 years old and what better way to celebrate reaching this milestone than to design our very own Bank of Happiness t-shirt!
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OUR VISION : An Educative Community marked by Justice, Cooperation and Integrity.
OUR MISSION: To empower young women and men, specially the underprivileged as responsive citizens through Holistic Education.
The values which guide us at Rosary College are:
- Faith in God
- Love of Fellow Beings
- Moral Uprightness
- Social Responsibility
- Pursuit of Excellence
- To sensitize our students to the needs of the community with a special focus on minority and underpriviledged sections of the society.
- To empower students with the necessary skills so as to enable them to play an active role in national development and to become globally competent.
- To strengthen the secular, democratic and non-discriminative spirit among the students through value-based education.
- To use modern technology for effective teaching and learning.
- To make students employable, and empowered to meet the changing needs of industry


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Schnitzer Steel has a wide array of equipment and parts for sale company-wide, including balers, cranes, forklifts, loaders, shredders and steel mill parts.
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