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Conclusions and Recommendations
It is important to remember that mankind has faced many challenges through the ages but always found an innovative solution to each of them. A holistic, comprehensive approach to energy, including its social and cultural dimensions, is required, for example its links to basic human needs and access to safe and adequate water supplies. Industry needs to reduce costs, increase efficiency and respect the environment. Governments can help industry by complementing private RD&D investments with support for basic research and demonstration of new technologies, by providing adequate protection for intellectual property, by increasing world cooperation and regional market integration, and by strengthening competition and trade. Economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection are the three interlinked pillars of sustainable development. It is important to put mankind at the centre of market reform, regulation, and technology diffusion. Energy companies have made progress in these areas but there is more to do to address poverty, skills and working conditions, and pollution. It is essential for energy companies and governments to continue to work together on realistic market driven solutions to specific problems. Raising the awareness of energy issues by the public at large, beginning with curricula in schools and universities, remains a common responsibility of both governments and industry. A better understanding of customer behaviour and needs is a prerequisite for more effective demand side management. Education on the role of energy in sustainable development, capacity building in developing countries, and better communication with the general public are important factors in this work. Governments have a legitimate and essential role in energy policy and shaping regulation, especially as market reform leads to regional or even global energy solutions. It is important for governments to maintain their policy focus on market reform even in the face of economic difficulties. Skilled people, transparency and the rule of law are critical issues on which government policies must be well conceived and put in place. In the context of sustainable development, they should renew their commitment to fund adequate basic energy research, as well as the development and demonstration of advanced technologies (for example, on carbon sequestration, renewables, and the potential for hydrogen). This needs to be done in the context of an intergovernmental agenda aimed at reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services for all people in the world with the following specific goals:- Bringing commercial energy services to the one third of the world's people who do not now have access and by involving developing countries in the planning of this RD&D programme;
- Protecting the local, regional and global environment;
- Pursuing a long term focus which takes into account the inertia of energy infrastructure and the impact of competition on the horizons of industry; and,
- Diversifying the portfolio of robust technologies, which are the only true hedge against the uncertainties of the future.
- Update and reassess its prospective work on drivers of the energy scene;
- In further work on market reform, take a position advocating appropriate design of markets including trading, not just in KWh but also in capacity, with retailers obligated to provide the needed capacity for a set margin and with a linkage between retail and wholesale prices. This work should promote a mechanism to bring transmission infrastructure of electricity and gas on line when needed;
- Carry out further analysis of end use technologies, distributed generation and carbon sequestration;
- Address the impact of rules for emissions trading, CDM and other aspects of global environmental governance in the context of the WEC's GHG Emissions Reduction Pilot Programme and sustainable development goals;
- Identify, compile, compare and publish the key data on the economic, environmental and social aspects of fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewables;
- Pursue broader and deeper best practises and efficiency improvements in energy production, distribution and utilisation, with a special focus on cleaner technologies and the more rapid diffusion of technology to developing countries;
- Enhance its regional efforts in developing countries to facilitate market reform and appropriate regulations designed to attract adequate investment capital (including CDM) to address the goals of energy accessibility, energy availability and energy acceptability; and,
- Establish an outreach programme on the ethical dimension of the energy business based on specific case studies, which cover the behavioural, social, and environmental aspects.
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Yes, energy monitoring systems help save energy—and can help earn LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points in green and energy-efficient homes.
An innovative use of a Control4 home automation and energy monitoring system helped earn the Green Life Smart Life home project LEED Gold Status, and helped it helped lower the home's HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score to 58, a 42 percent improvement over the average American home. (A zero-energy home is 0 on the HERS index.)
The home's Control4 system consolidates major subsystems such as lighting and HVAC into a single whole-home automation platform, and uses a ZigBee enabled device to deliver data from the utility meter to the Control4 home automation system. The system monitors and aggregates data from all electricity loads in the house with real-time analysis of usage and cost. This is one of the first non-trial residential installations of a Control4 energy management system in the country.
With appliances such as the refrigerator plugged into sensing modules and other electronics on the network, the controller can see what is turned on and when, read the total power usage of the home and determine which electric loads are causing power drains.
With that information, the system can provide an hour-by-hour breakdown of all the devices on the network, the lighting system, and electricity used to power the geothermal heat pumps—and display that information on the screen of a touchpanel or a connected TV. The Control4 system can then manage those energy loads by having the Lutron system cut power to devices or dim the lights.
The system also individually manages and monitors the family charging station, the entertainment system rack, the lighting control system, and the televisions in the home.
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Anchor lockers are probably one of the last things you look at when considering a new boat, but in the long run, a well-designed anchor locker can save you a lot of work, grief, and maintenance. A bad one will lead to pinched fingers, rotting lines, banging hatches, and broken hinges. So when you look at your next boat, remember to check the anchor locker for:
1. Metal latches – the plastic ones are just fine for two or three years, but once they get some age on them, you can expect 'em to break off.
2. Good drainage – the big blunder here is that some builders install the drain several inches above the locker's lowest point. As a result, there's always some standing water in the locker, which causes lines to rot and smells to percolate.
3. A line exit point – A simple notch cut in the edge of the hatch will do the trick. But if the line doesn't have a way of getting out of the locker with the hatch closed, you'll have to remove the rode entirely, every time you anchor. Why not let the hatch rest on the line, as it comes out of the locker? This is a recipe for disaster; if someone steps on the hatch it'll flex at an odd angle and may break. Plus, if you take a wave over the bow, the locker will flood.
4. An attachment point for the bitter end – without one, you could end up pulling a Gilligan, and lose the anchor and line completely.
5. Sturdy hinges – Piano hinges are the best, but others are okay as long as they are beefy. It's common for people to accidentally step on an anchor locker hatch when it's open, and that can break wimpy hinges in a heartbeat.
6. Appropriate openings – What we mean here is they should open outward and be hinged at the bottom, not the top. In some cases you'll encounter hatches mounted on a vertical surface which are hinged at the top; these are the worst, since gravity always wants to flip them shut as you're trying to access the opening. Usually, it'll swing shut on a finger or two – ouch!
7. Secure wiring – On most boats, the running light wiring runs through the anchor locker to the peak of the bow. This is fine if it's well loomed and supported, but if those wires droop, there's a good chance you'll snag 'em with a fluke of the anchor one day—and rip them right out.


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X's Death
Posted 21 June 2010 - 03:36 AM
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Posted 21 June 2010 - 06:31 PM
Zan, on 21 June 2010 - 04:36 PM, said:
It's about time someone agreed with me on Elpizo's coolness factor.
But in all, no, it wasn't horrible at all. First off, Eplizo is not pathetic, if anything he's the opposite. After his operation failed he went on his own into several dangerous area to retrieve the items he needed to sneak into Neo Arcadia. Aside from going into forbidden area's he even had Zero beat in the overall race. Then, single handed he snuck into Neo Arcadia's deepest most forbidden area to do what? Bring forth all hell with the dark elf? If you can get past the 3 guardians, sneak into Arcadia, outdo Zero for the entire time, your worthy to kill a stationary X.
Posted 21 June 2010 - 10:28 PM
There's also the Bias. 'Cmon, of all the times Zero likes to be cool and useful, he stops when X was in danger and can't move. Just ran into some random trap.
In Short- Stop Believing in Zero.
Posted 22 June 2010 - 12:01 AM
Posted 22 June 2010 - 10:16 AM
Conary1, on 22 June 2010 - 12:01 AM, said:
Distract the Guardians? Were you even paying attention during ZERO2? Elpizo made it past them on his own. Every time you fought a Guardian in Neo Arcadia, Elpizo had already passed them by, no doubt after roughing them up a little too. Or did you forget the part where Elpizo made Harpuia his bitch?
Posted 22 June 2010 - 11:10 AM
I'll never get this. For me the moment Epis 'killed' X was the turning point of the ZERO-series; such a bold move showed us that the series was willing to step out of the shadow of all that came before it, it was wiling to thread new grounds, destroy the status quo and move forward with a story that flows naturally from start to an unprecedented finish.
How's that biased? It showed Zero's weakness to surprise attacks and from there the scene masterfully displayed the emotions Zero felt by his own inability to save his friend and stop the Dark Elf from being released.
At the same time, that attack barely bothered X, who had already discarded his body and become a Cyber Elf. The very same X who throughout the entire series is said to have the legendary status of a messiah that saved the world twice over. The destruction of X's body is highly symbolic toward that cause; discarding his material shell and ascending.
Posted 22 June 2010 - 03:47 PM
Or something like that. Also he didn't make harpuia his bitch on the crystal cave level.
Posted 22 June 2010 - 05:26 PM
Because Harp didn't show up in time. However he did make Harpiua his bitch on Harpiua's own turf. Bitch was owned.
Posted 22 June 2010 - 05:36 PM
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Posted 22 June 2010 - 09:37 PM
Don't get me wrong here; I acknowledge and respect everything that has happened. I just didn't like it. The more things I learned about the megaman lore, the more I came to realize that I'm not a general megaman fan--hell, I'm not even a megaman X series fan. Just a "Megaman X" fan. I'm gradually losing interest in a majority of events that occured after....even DURING the X series. They made the choice to give X a throwaway death for the sake of plot. Congrats, I say. I just don't give a crap anymore.
Sorry, its my own personal bias against the situation and the characters, not some bias from anything in the game. Didn't think that needed to be clarified. Hence the statement on Zero.
In Short- Stop Believing in Zero.
Posted 22 June 2010 - 10:14 PM
Posted 13 August 2010 - 05:27 AM
My only question about the whole ordeal is this.... If Ceil created a Pirate copy version of X, why not create another body for X when he was a cyber-elf? What the crap!
< Reploid-Man, the red prototype MegaMan >
Posted 13 August 2010 - 06:09 AM
In Short- Stop Believing in Zero.
Posted 13 August 2010 - 03:20 PM
Silver_Stryker, on 13 August 2010 - 06:09 AM, said:
< Reploid-Man, the red prototype MegaMan >
Posted 13 August 2010 - 04:49 PM
Reploid-Man, on 13 August 2010 - 05:27 AM, said:
My only question about the whole ordeal is this.... If Ceil created a Pirate copy version of X, why not create another body for X when he was a cyber-elf? What the crap!
That is a good point, Why didn't X appear to her as a cyber elf and ask her to create a body for him...? It would make everything more simple. And why couldn't X lead Neo Arcadia as a Cyber Elf?
Posted 13 August 2010 - 07:51 PM
they put the big 4 into bodies, but X was nowhere to be found.
And by the time he contacted the resistance in Zero 1-3, Im pretty sure he doesnt have the materials to make a fit body for him. Not to mention the TIME to do so when theya re constantly under attack and attacking key NA areas.
X's death in Z2 only proved that X just no longer wanted to return to the fight. He was dead tired (no pun intended) of his centuries long battle. He had no intention of regaining physical form. His body's death was also of no real bother to him.
He had gained much higher powers as a cyber elf as well, with the ability to project a barrier over the entire resistance base to protect them from Dark Elf's influence.


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hi, i'm quite new to using corel painter and graphics tablet. i have them for like only a month and these are the stuff i've done with painter using my tablet. they show improvement (if any) over the month lol. any critics and comments are welcomed. thanks
i've added some of the traditional medium stuff as well. would appreciate critics and comments for those as well. thanks
30th march 07- my 1st try using the tablet is a self potrait
didn't know about the pressure sensor thing yet, so i had to redraw lines over and over again to get darker shades haha
30th march 07- then for a friend named siok
still don't know about the pressure thing
09th april 07- another friend, vanessa
starting to grasp the concept of the pressure thing
09th april 07- a random sketch of my miniature mannequins
just a random sketch
09th april 07- army friend, andrew
getting better
10th april 07- mike and verline, my online friends who got to know each other through a game and got married in real life
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my 1st attempt at coloured drawings
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trying out a different style of drawing
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Work of hospice chaplain a blessing
Hinsdale – Chaplain Branislav Dedic served as an ordained pastor for 27 years before joining Adventist. St. Thomas Hospice in Hinsdale. It is work he says he feels blessed to perform.
"I have the privilege to visit terminally ill patients every day, either in their homes or in a nursing home," Dedic said. "I hear about their pain, their fear. I pray with them and their families and often officiate at their funerals."
Hospice is a difficult assignment for anyone, said John Rapp, Adventist Midwest Health vice president of ministries and mission. A chaplain working with hospice patients is with people at the end of their life's journey.
"He's very ecumenical, open to all faith traditions. He knows how to navigate all of that," Rapp said. "He's extremely popular among the staff at St. Thomas Hospice and with his patients."
Before joining St. Thomas Hospice as chaplain 11 years ago, Dedic worked first as an ordained Seventh-day Adventist pastor in his home country of Yugoslavia. He later became a missionary in Cameroon and a pastor at Yugoslavian Church in Chicago.
The moments Dedic spends with the patients he sees can be bittersweet. The Bartlett resident remembers one patient in particular, a 76-year-old woman in the end stages of congestive heart failure. As he walked into her room, she greeted him with a smile.
"Despite having to use oxygen and her labored breathing, she wanted to talk," Dedic said. "I learned about her strong faith, her many years of dedicated work in her church and her more than 10-year struggle with her failing heart."
And then, Dedic said, she began to cry. She told him of her husband, who she had spent the past 11 years with in the independent living wing of the facility she was now in. She had only just moved to the health care wing after her doctor told her there was nothing more to be done for her.
She had accepted the news, but she worried about her husband, who had Parkinson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. He was alone now, she said, no doubt scared.
"She was very emotional," Dedic said. "We prayed for her and her husband."
Dedic, worried for the man, took it upon himself to visit him, to calm his fears. The man was initially upset, but after speaking with Dedic, came to talk of his love for his wife. The next day, it turned out, was their wedding anniversary.
"We said a prayer, and I told him, 'Chuck, I'll be back tomorrow with an anniversary card for your wife and I'll take you to see her,'" Dedic said. "He was happy and grateful."
When he returned, Dedic brought with him a hand-painted anniversary card and a red rose. He helped the man to write on the card – "I love you," it said – dressed him, and got him into a wheelchair so he might visit his wife.
"We came to his wife's room," Dedic said. "She was sleeping. I tapped her and said, 'Look, someone is here to see you.'"
In one hand, Dedic said, the woman's husband held the card. In the other, the single red rose.
"She couldn't believe what she was seeing," Dedic said. "Both cried and repeated to each other, 'I love you, I love you.'
"I gave them some privacy until they called me back to the room, thankful for giving them that special moment."
Rapp said that when he and his team heard this story, all were in tears.
"He goes out of his way to do all kinds of things like that with people," Rapp said.
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Journal of Planning Education and Research, Vol. 26, No. 4, 404-414 (2007)
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Exploring Changes in Income Clustering and Centralization during the 1990s
Casey J. Dawkins
Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Tech, Virginia Center for Housing Research
This article employs a new "spatial ordering index" to describe and explain changes in the degree of income clustering and centralization within U.S. metropolitan areas during the 1990s. The results suggest that while the spatial pattern of household income became more decentralized and less clustered during the 1990s, the patterns established as of 1990 were highly persistent over the decade. Factors associated with metropolitan area size and growth affected changes in both the degree of centralization and the degree of clustering. Although traditional determinants of suburbanization were associated with increases in income decentralization during the 1990s, densely developed cities with an increase in the percentage of white residents saw increases in income centralization during the decade. Furthermore, changes in the patterns observed were shaped by various policy influences, including the number of Low Income Housing Tax Credit units, urban containment policies, and the degree of local government fragmentation.
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Keith Brown, longtime president of the Chicago Lions, died Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. In an announcement to clubmembers, Bob MacArthur said: " A very sad day, a great Chicago Lion and a great friend." Keith had served as President until this past August when he stepped down. He was instrumental in realigning the Lions when he first became involved as part of the building committee in 2005. At this time the Lions had assets in both the School Street Clubhouse and the North Park Tap. He spearheaded the group to consolidate and sell both using the proceeds to purchase an income producing six flat building on Chicago's Northwest side. The rental units provide a steady income for the Lions as well as providing lodging for newly transplanted players to get their feet on the ground upon first arriving in Chicago. Keith was also the leader in securing the present playing pitch and clubhouse at our Lions for Hope Field in conjunction with The Hope Academy. His work with Hope Academy was monumental. I will be submitting a proposal to the Lions Executive Committee to rename the grounds on Roosevelt Avenue to "Keith Brown Hope Memorial Field". Wake will be held Friday, 10/21/11, at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 West Lawrence Avenue (at Cumberland) from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass: Cemetery Service: Luncheon to follow at: |


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Mentor Graphics Announces 24th Annual PCB Technology Leadership Awards Program
WILSONVILLE, Ore., June 18, 2012 - Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the call-for-entries of its 24th annual Technology Leadership Awards (TLA) competition, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence in printed circuit board (PCB) design. Started in 1988, this program is the longest running competition of its kind in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. It recognizes engineers and CAD designers who use the Mentor Graphics® innovative technology to address today's complex PCB systems design challenges and produce industry-leading products.
Prominent experts in the PCB industry will judge the contest, including: Happy Holden, director of electronics technologies, Gentex Corporation; Gary Ferrari, technical support director, FTG Circuits; Pete Waddell, president of UP Media, publisher of Printed Circuit Design & Fab/Circuits Assembly Magazine; Andy Kowalewski, senior interconnect designer, AdvantagePCB; and Rick Hartley, senior principal engineer, Avionics Division of L-3 Communications. Also this year an honorary judge will be included: Dr. Russell F. Henke, high-tech business consultant since 1996 and EDACafe.com contributing editor since 2003.
"I'm pleased to see Mentor's continued support for this program," stated Andy Kowalewski, senior interconnect designer, AdvantagePCB. "PCB designers are constantly facing new challenges and finding innovative solutions to address them. The Technology Leadership Awards are a great way to showcase the leading-edge design approaches they're utilizing, while recognizing the designers and their contributions to the PCB industry."
This year, entrants will be able to submit their design accomplishments in any of seven categories representing a wide variety of industries:
- Consumer electronics and handheld
- Industrial control, instrumentation, security and medical
- Military and aerospace
- Computers, blade and servers, memory systems
- Telecom, network controllers, line cards
- Transportation and automotive
- University
"Our annual PCB Technology Leadership Awards contest provides a worldwide opportunity for talented designers to showcase innovative designs. Each year we see ever increasing challenges and the use of new technologies implemented," said Dan Boncella, director of marketing, Systems Design Division, Mentor Graphics. "The submissions for this contest are really quite impressive. We are expecting this year's competition to be bigger than ever, with entries from many major electronics companies as well as from smaller teams."
Winners will be named for each category as well as a Best Overall Design recipient. The timeframe for submitting entries is from June 11, 2012 through July 31, 2012. Entrants can apply online at www.mentor.com/go/tla.
About the Technology Leadership Awards Contest
The Mentor® Technology Leadership Award contest is open to any designs created with the Mentor PCB solutions, including the Board Station®, Expedition™ Enterprise and PADS® design flows. Judging will be based on overcoming complexity challenges, such as small form factor, high-speed content, design team collaboration, advanced PCB fabrication technologies and design-cycle time reduction. Judging will start July 31 and winners will be announced October 16 on a worldwide web broadcast.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year of about $1,015 million. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, Board Station and PADS are registered trademarks and Expedition is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
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Oxford United handed home draw in FA Cup first round (From Witney Gazette)
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1:59pm Sunday 27th October 2013 in Sport By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
OXFORD United will play at home to Gateshead in the FA Cup first round.
The north east side are tenth in the Skril Premier and booked their passage into round one with a 1-0 win at Chester yesterday.
The tie will be played on the weekend of November 9/10.
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They're not really dead you know. Before long, before you know it, they'll come back to life. Ready to eat.
Now before you get all worked up preparing for a Zombie Apocalypse, put down the machete and relax. We're not killing zombies, we're just exploring a little something called Zombie Gardening. In a nutshell, Zombie Gardening is the recycling of your fruit and veggie waste. You simply germinate and plant the section you don't eat (think the bottom base of celery or the spiky portion of a pineapple) and in a short time, you've got your favorite fresh foods. Intrigued? Let's begin with a few you can bring back to life.
Save the bottom portion of the celery stalk (about three to four inches) and place the base in a bowl of warm water overnight. Plant it in your garden, or container, stalk-side up. Water the transplant and cover it with an inch or so of soil. Keep it watered. Expect to see results in a few days.
Soak a chunk of a potato – make sure it has an eye - in a jar or bowl of water. When shoots begin to sprout and roots appear, move it to your garden or container. Place the entire potato beneath the soil, leaving only the foliage exposed. Water when the soil begins to feel dry, and provide it with plenty of light.
Soak the unused portion of the ginger root overnight in water. Plant it with buds up in the soil. Water regularly as ginger must have moist conditions to thrive.
Green Onions
Save the bottom portion of the onion (the white part) and soak in water for a few days before planting outside. You will see growth in a matter of days. You can even re-grow onions in a glass of water indoors, cutting what you need and allowing them to rejuvenate continually. Give them fresh water every other week, if growing in a jar.
Place the pulp of a ripened tomato in a jar with about an inch of water. Cover the jar with a paper towel and let sit for five days. Strain the mixture and save the seeds. Once dry, they are ready to plant.
Let the crown (the spiky/leaf portion) dry out, then place it in water for a few days until you see roots beginning to grow. Bury the bottom portion of the crown roots in a container filled with soil, allowing the spiky portion of the crown to remain out of the soil. Pineapples will thrive in a warm environment, so keep them outdoors if sunny and warm, but move indoors if not.
Leftover garlic cloves can be planted upright in an inch or so of soil. These are best planted in the fall so they are ready to harvest by summer. They are ready to harvest when the leaves turn brown and die away.
These examples are just the tip of the iceberg. There are actually books written on Zombie Gardening, although they omit the zombie reference. Boring! If you want to read more, you should try "Don't Throw It, Grow It!: 68 Windowsill Plants From Kitchen Scraps", by Deborah Peterson or "The After Dinner Garden Book" by Richard Langer. Both are available on Amazon.
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My hair is technically a men's haircut. At least, a haircut of men I see pass by me everyday: close clipped around the sides and back, with a burst of curls at the top.
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I published my first-ever piece with xoJane Wednesday, March 20 –- it details my own uncomfortable interactions with Michelle in 2011, in the course of trying to conduct an interview. And on Friday morning, Jane Pratt published a new piece that read to me (and some commenters) as an attempt to defend Shocked.
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Tigers Hold Off Wabash Rally and Claim Fifth Straight Rokicki Title
November 29, 2009
November 29, 2009, Greencastle, Ind. — After leading by 16 points at halftime, DePauw held off a late Wabash rally which closed the gap to two points and took its fifth straight Mike Rokicki Community Versus Cancer Challenge title with a 65-57 win over the Little Giants. DePauw improved to 4-0 with the win, while Wabash slipped to 2-3.
The Tigers used an 8-0 run in the first half to stretch a four-point lead to 12 and later scored the final six points of the first half to grab a 34-18 halftime lead.
Wabash couldn't close the gap to single digits until Aaron Zinnerman's layup with 8:07 left closed DePauw's lead to 50-41. Drew Wills pushed it back to 11 with a layup, but Wabash scored the next nine capped by Chase Haltom's three with 4:03 left which closed the DePauw lead to 52-50.
DePauw still led by three after Wes Smith's layup with 2:18 left closed the gap to 56-53. The Tigers couldn't convert, but a Wabash turnover led to Sean Haseley's three with 42 seconds left which extended the lead to 59-53. Wabash's Ben Burkett closed the DePauw lead to 61-57 on a tip-in with 19 seconds left, but Haseley found Lemasters open on the inbounds pass for a layup which sealed the win.
Haseley, who earned a spot on the all-tournament team, led the Tigers with 16 with Lemasters following with 15. Tournament MVP Tony James (pictured) scored six, but dished out six assists and totaled four steals. Ryan Sever came off the bench to grab a career-high nine rebounds as the Tigers held a 38-30 advantage on the boards.
Haltom and Burkett each scored 14 for Wabash with Smith following with 12 and Aaron Brock adding 10. Brock had eight boards in the loss.
The Tigers hit just over 47 percent from the floor and were 8-of-17 from three-point range. After shooting 69 percent in Saturday's win over Franklin, Wabash hit just 30.9 percent today including 20 percent in the first half.
DePauw opens Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference play on Friday, December 4, when it travels to Rhodes for an 8 p.m. CST contest.
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For: Sons of Perdition
In discussing the nature of faith with Boyd K. Packer, Harold B. Lee once said, "You must learn to walk to the edge of the light, and then a few steps into the darkness; then the light will appear and show the way before you." Documentary filmmaking is frequently an act of faith, often motivated far more by compassion, the hunger for knowledge and an impulse to act on the doctrinal injunction that "it becometh every man who hath been warned to warned his neighbor," than by any artistic or commercial ambitions. That explains in part why The Association for Mormon Letters chooses to recognize Tyler Measom and Jennilyn Merten for their extraordinary film Sons of Perdition.
Few Latter-day Saints — few people of any caste or creed living outside southwestern Utah — are likely to know about the plight of the teenage runaways and exiles from the Hildale/Colorado City polygamous enclave formerly presided over by Warren Jeffs. Chased out of their childhood homes in some cases, and fleeing from them in others, these disarmingly young men and women face a difficult process of integration into a society as befuddled by them as they are by it. Sons of Perdition may not alter their uncertain future directly. It tells their story powerfully and honestly, however, leading viewers to the edge of the familiar and a few steps into the darkness, inviting viewers to look for a light that shows the way before them. It's a remarkable voice of warning that could touch the hearts of neighbors equipped to make a difference, and if recognition by the AML convinces a few more people to seek it out, then we'll consider our respect and admiration well bestowed.


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74 Questions on Portability & Battery Life
Is it better to run the macbook pro with the battery charger plugged in at all times or wait for the power to run out and then re-charge it fully?
- Asked by Sanaa F from Thornhill
- Oct 2, 2012
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Best AnswerYou can find info on MacBook batteries on the Apple website, in the Support section.
Basically, it is a MUST to use the battery once in a while. It is perfectly okay to use it on the AC adapter most of the time as the battery will never overcharge. While on AC, click on the battery icon and you will see 'Power Source: Power Adapter'. This means it's not charging and using your battery at the same time.
In fact, using it on AC will help you NOT finish up the limited charge cycles your battery can hold (Apple claims 1000 cycles for MacBook Pros) AS FAST as you would if you were to use the battery ALL the time. That being said, all batteries will degrade naturally over time, whether you use it or not.
My advice?
1) At least once a week run down the battery to 75% (or whatever number you choose), then use it plugged in as you wish. I personally use it on AC most of the time since I'm always near a socket, but once a day let it run to 80% before plugging in again. This is to keep the electrons moving (which is very important. See Apple's Support page.).
2) Once a month, charge it to 100%, run it down all the way, then recharge to 100%. This is solely for calibration purposes. Don't do this too often as it will be HARMFUL to the battery instead. (look up Battery University for proof) In fact, you can even opt to do it once every 6 months or not at all. Not important.
3) MOST IMPORTANT: Keep it AWAY from HEAT! Always ensure your laptop is cool. Heat is your battery's worse enemy. Stay away from it.
Just remember - Move the ELECTRONS once in a while and keep away from HEAT! These are the most important things. Don't worry about the rest. Enjoy your MacBook Pro!- Answered by Jed Y.j L
- Nov 14, 2012
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Macbook Pro with Retina Display VS The Macbook Air
Hello, I know this question has been asked 17,000 times on this website, but I am really confused. I am a switching from windows to a macbook. I am studying at a university right now to get my music education degree (with a slight possibility of adding a 3D media fine art minor degree) and I currently don't have a computer. Just like everybody else, i'm trying to decide between the 13" pro (the October 2013 retina model) and the 13" air. I usually have pretty long days at school so I plan on taking my laptop with me a couple days a week.
The things I will be doing is surfing the web (Youtube, social media, small computer games,etc.), downloading music and movies (I currently have about 600 songs and 6 movies on iTunes ), painter 12, writing papers and running Bootcamp or Parallels.
I also plan on editing Youtube videos, I have made a couple and would like to continue with that, and editing photos as well. My family is planning on taking a family trip and last time we took a trip we took almost 2,000 photos.
I talked to someone at the apple store and she told me to get the base model 13" air. I realize that she probably knows more than me about what I need but I wanted to get a second opinion before I spend so much money. 4gb of ram and 128GB of storage just doesn't seem like enough, although she kept telling me it was...
Anyway, if everybody on here tells me the same thing then I will get that one. I just don't know if I need the extra power on the pro. I was planning on getting 16GB of ram and 256 GB SSD. So any help would be appreciated. Thanks- Asked by Karen C from Virginia Beach
- Oct 28, 2013
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Best AnswerI would recommend listing your requirements for a new laptop and rearrange them in order of importance. Such requirements may include cost, hard drive capacity, expandibility, RAM, processor performance, weight, display quality, etc. In terms of cost, figure out your budget and get the best computer you can afford. For HD capacity, both Air and Retina can quickly become unaffordable as you get beyond 256 GB. Video will use up a lot of capacity, so the most cost effective approach is to use an external hard drive. It can be a pain to carry around and hook up. But it's probably more feasible for storing your video, music, and photos. To start, you can get a MacBook with 128 GB or 256 GB and later expand with an external HD if you run out of space. For RAM, I'd recommend 8 GB minimum, especially if you do any video. With both the MB Air and MBP Retina, the RAM is not user upgradeable. For processor performance, I'd recommend i7 quad core for video. Every computer I've used for video has had 8 GB RAM and i7 quad core, and I have been satisfied with them. For weight, I'd recommend finding a 2-1/2 lb book and carrying it around for a couple days to simulate a MB Air, then swap out the book for a 3-1/2 lb book to simulate a MBP Retina. If you can tell a difference and find it unpleasant, go with the Air. For display quality, compare an Air and Retina display side by side. I personally can tell a difference, but if display quality is at the top of your list, then go with the Retina display; it will probably be a $250-300 upper in price. In the past 20 years, I've bought 8 different Macs. Don't sweat the purchase. Get the best computer you can afford, and you will be all the more wiser when you buy the next one. Plus, Macs hold their value for resale.
- Answered by Raymund D from Cedar Rapids
- Nov 12, 2013
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Batteries for a mackbook
I am looking to replace my battery for my MacBook 2010 model 13 inch. Please can you advise where its is best to get one.
- Asked by Clare W from London
- Nov 12, 2013
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AnswerWhenever you're replacing parts of a Mac, the best place to look would be your nearest Apple Retail Store. Alternatively, call 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) and ask the support staff.
If all else fails, check Ebay for your battery, taking note that you're searching for the EXACT battery you need.- Answered by Patrick S from Mineville
- Nov 13, 2013
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Is this battery for macbook5,1 (13 inch unibody)?
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook5,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MB51.007D.B03- Asked by Dick F
- Sep 21, 2013
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Best AnswerYes!
This is for the MacBook you describe. It's really easy to make sure: there is only one MacBook (not macbook pro) with an aluminium body; so if your MacBook is made of metal and does not have "Pro" in it's name then this is the right battery.- Answered by Joshua S from Victoria
- Oct 12, 2013
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Is this correct battery for macbook 15" early2011?
- Asked by Warawut S from Alexandria
- May 12, 2013
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AnswerNo. This is only for the original aluminium MacBook that came out in 2008. The battery in your model is non user replaceable. Contact AppleCare or book a Genius Bar appointment at your local store.
- Answered by Christopher R
- Jul 2, 2013
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How long does it take to charge the battery on a new MacBook pro?
Brand new Mcbook pro, is there any indicator for me to see if the battery is fully charged? I noticed that when I first plugged it into an AC outlet, there were green lights on the side of the computer, but they disappeared, what does it mean?
- Asked by Linda L from San Jose
- Oct 1, 2012
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AnswerHello Linda, that just means that the battery has started to charge and it's nothing to be worried about.
- Answered by Anthony W from London
- Dec 6, 2013
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Which is more efficient considering battery life: Macbook Pro 15 w/ NVIDIA GPU or w/o?
I'm going to purchase a Macbook Pro shortly and the criteria I'm using is...
1.) longevity/ dependability- I find that Mac has cornered the market in this category
2.) battery life- thus the question
3.) performance- I'm a graphic designer by trade so performance matters- Asked by Tanner J from Arlington
- Nov 20, 2013
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Can't decide: 13" MacBook Air vs. 13" MacBook Pro!!! Please help!
I am in junior high and have saved up to buy a computer for a while now. I have heard many different things between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and am not informed enough to know which one would work best for me.
I will be using this laptop for:
-surfing the web (lots of tabs and windows up at once)
-some music
-videos (youtube, hulu, etc.)
I am a little concerned with the storage of the Air, but not sure if I should be or not.I have heard great things about the SSD (not sure if it's a feature I would need, the Pro would probably work just as well)I also like the price of the Pro better...
Please help!!- Asked by Tess W
- Sep 2, 2012
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Best AnswerThey are much the same really, the only difference is the weight. I have a 13" Macbook Air and use it for the same things you have mentioned. It works very smoothly and they new Safari is great when you have lots of tabs open. Also, I have found the Pro to be somewhat slower and clunkier to use.
- Answered by Luke O from Brisbane
- Sep 13, 2012
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Should I get a macbook pro 13'' or a mcbook air 13''? I need one for music production
I'm going to be a producer, and I wanna know which is the best choice for a lap top.
- Asked by Carlos A from Toluca
- Aug 3, 2013
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AnswerGet the macbook air 13"
The SSD is much faster. It might be small but you can always get an external hardrive to put you big files on.
The new processor will give you better battery life.It also has a better processer which will help make editing faster.
The air is also a lot more portable.
The air does not have a cd drive you probably already knew that but if you wanted to burn cds or something like that you would need to get an external CD drive.
The air right now with the latest update is much better the the pro. I think the air would be good for you as long as you dont need a lot of space and you dont need a CD drive.- Answered by Adrian M from San Ramon
- Aug 5, 2013
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How is the full size of a imac 27" package?
I need to know the size of the package box
- Asked by Cristiane R from Carapicuiba
- Oct 13, 2013
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I am using macbook air 13.6. The charger is no longer working. What is the best W to use. I see there's 45/60/85.Appreciate feedback
- Asked by Mary Josephine M from Rego Park
- Oct 6, 2013
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dose Apple protection plan cover on battery?
- Asked by Bungoun A from Perth
- Oct 26, 2013
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Would mac would you recommend for a 11 year old
I'm thinking of buying a mac for my daughter what mac should I get?
- Asked by Madison W from Thornlie
- Jun 30, 2013
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AnswerI am 11, and I have a macbook pro 13" I would reccomend it for her.
- Answered by Natalie H from Coppell
- Nov 4, 2013
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My daughter is heading off to college in the fall. She is debating whether to get both an iMac for her room AND an iPad or just a MacBook Pro.
The reason she like the large screen and power for use in her room and would use the iPad for portability (taking notes in class, email, quick internet access, etc) and especially how little it weighs (even when compared to the MacBook Air). The MacBook Pro offers portability and a variety of other options. What do you think?
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- Jun 5, 2013
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AnswerI am a graduate student and a teaching assistant, I would guess she'd be happier with the portability of the MacBook. She won't be limited to doing her homework in her room, which can help productivity if she is disciplined. A lot of her homework will probably be doable in a multitasking setting like at the library, at a coffee shop, in the student lounge etc. Also, the laptop will enable her to work on group projects easier...and it won't give her an excuse not to come home every now and then ;).
I have an iMac which is fine for me since school is my 9-5 job, but I'm about to get a MacBook Air simply because I don't like being stuck at my desk when I need to get school work done.
One thing to mention; laptops and iPads for taking notes in class can be a distraction unless your daughter is VERY disciplined. The majority of students just end up playing games and checking facebook instead of listening to the instructor. As a teaching assistant I see this a lot.- Answered by Tiffany L from Lubbock
- Jun 14, 2013
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I am going to be attending school for the spring semester and i am thinking about getting a mac book for school. I am also going to be majoring in cr
i am thinking about going to school and i am going to be majoring in criminal justice and i am saving up for school and a new mac book for school. I wanna know what types of mac books are good for this class as far as projects, presentations and creativity.
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- Oct 23, 2013
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Which model and size is best for me?
I just sold my 13" mid-2010 Macbook Pro and thought it was great. I'm looking to buy a new machine, and am debating between the Macbook Air, the Macbook Pro, and the Macbook Pro with Retina.
I am a university student (finishing off my business degree now, then headed to law school). I have another 4-5 years of school. I do general things on my computer -- e-mail, web browsing, MS Office, research, etc. I don't really do any photo or video editing as of right now. I listen to music and watch movies/TV as well on my laptop.
I bring my laptop EVERYWHERE, so portability and long battery is big for me.
Which model and screen size do you think is best for my needs?- Asked by Sabrina B from Woodbridge
- Jun 7, 2013
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AnswerOk, obviously the most portable one would be an 11" MacBook Air but, being relatively small, perhaps that's not ideal for word processing and such, also the battery life is pretty short.
The 13" is certainly a step up from that, the size is much better for viewing most applications and it is clearer to see things, it's great for viewing videos and photos, but still, the Air doesn't have as much power as the Pro.
I'd personally recommend getting a 13" Pro. The screen size is practically perfect and it is also highly portable, don't get a 15" though, maybe once the 13" has broken, then you'll be lugging it around a lot less. The 13" can bang in a lot of different features and is still beautifully slim, even compared to the Air. It's not heavy either.
But then, Retina display? Considering you said "I don't really do any photo or video editing as of right now." I would still recommend getting it with Retina, it's great for researching on the internet, especially for photos you might need to download, also if you word process a lot it just makes it that one step sharper.
Also considering you watch films and TV, it's really nice to have a super-sharp display, it's like carrying a High Definition TV wherever you go. Also the batter life on it is great. Have it on about half the brightness and it will last for over 7 hours+ if you are mainly word processing and checking emails.
Hope that this helps :)- Answered by Jenny P
- Jun 9, 2013
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if i buy a macbook pro non retina with a 1T GB hard drive down the road will i be able to have apple upgrade that to a SSD 512GB?
- Asked by Alex D from Amado
- Aug 4, 2013
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Best AnswerApple might not upgrade it for you but you can do it yourself. I recently upgraded my 2011 13" non-retina Macbook Pro from its original factory-fitted 360Gb hard drive to a Crucial 500Gb SSD drive and it's surprisingly easy to do. The switch from a spinning disk drive to solid state storage transforms the performance - much more than a RAM upgrade does - so if you go with the non-retina MacBook Pro you've got a good upgrade path and years of extended use.
- Answered by Andrew C
- Aug 7, 2013
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Which one is better for me? MacBook Pro or MacBook Air?
I will be studying a Masters in Spanish next year. The program is 2 months in the states, 9 months in Spain, and 2 months in Argentina. I'm debating between the Pro and Air. I have hesitations about the Air not having a CDROM drive, although I know if need be I can purchase an external. I would be transporting the MacBook frequently and was wondering if the 1.5lb weight difference would be significant. Would love to hear from anyone who has experience with the Pro or Air and international travel. Thanks!
- Asked by Margaret F from San Diego
- Apr 16, 2013
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Best AnswerIt really depends. The only perks to the pro is th CD drive. Remember, With the Air you can download apps or anything else you need, no problem. If you are using it for things like music, video editing, photo editing, or things of that sort, go Pro. But if you're really just writing papers, doing presentations, emails, get the Air. In my opinion based on what you have said, I would go with the Air. Make sure to get Apple Care protection since you will be traveling and you never know what could happen to it.
I in the same position you are, and I'm gonna be getting the Air. There are USB ports if I really need extra storage, and can download anyhing I need from the App Store, or other forms of downloading.- Answered by Andrew B
- Apr 16, 2013
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Is the macbook air good for my needs?
Right now I'm in the process of trying to figure out what macbook to get, and while I'm really leaning towards the Air, I am not entirely convinced.
Basically, I'm going to be traveling a lot for the next few years, which is why the lightness of the air appeals to me. I'm pretty much planning on using it for writing documents, storing pictures, watching movies, skyping people, browsing the internet, and storing my iTunes library on. Is the air good for that, and will it last a good amount of time? I've had a regular macbook since early 2008, and while it's given me no problems up til now, it's getting old and slow, and this is after 4 years of heavy use in university. I don't think I'll be using this mac as much as I did in uni, but I would like to have something that's pretty solid and will last awhile. So yeah, is the air my best bet?- Asked by Nadine B from Barrie
- Sep 12, 2012
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Best AnswerThe only possible issue I can see would be the fact that it doesn't have a built-in optical drive (CD/DVD reader/writer). You can buy one that plugs into the MacBook Air and works fine from Apple, but that will be one extra item to bring along on your travels. But nothing you mentioned sounds like it will be too much for a MacBook Air.
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- Sep 13, 2012
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How can I order a battery for my 13 "Macbook Pro?
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Bungalow, Garden Area
Superior Room, Sea View
Club Room, Beachside
TV-free peaceful Antiguan resort, with 4 beaches
Tranquil isolation
Secluded behind green hills along 1,200 m (1,312 yds) of the northwest coast, this 37-acre Antigua resort has beaches for all tastes, including one for clothing-optional sunbathing.
All-Inclusive resort
A small beachfront pool, nonmotorized water-sports equipment, buffet and à la carte meals, and unlimited nonalcoholic beverages are among amenities included in Hawksbill Beach Resort's room rates.
Fresh or chilled air
Guestrooms in Hawksbill Beach Resort's West Indian-style buildings and bungalows offer natural cooling with ceiling fans and louvered walls. To ensure rest, rooms do not include TVs.
Hotel Amenities
- All-Inclusive Details
This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities and taxes are included.
Food and beverages
- All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
- Surcharges for bottled wine
Activities and facilities/equipment
All non-motorized water sports are included.
Water activities
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
Land activities
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Onsite entertainment and activities
- Onsite live performances
Not included
- Airport transfers
- Childcare
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Motorized water sports
- Premium and/or non-domestic beverages
- Premium food items
- Transportation to offsite activities
- General
The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at Hawksbill Beach All Inclusive are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Massage, facials, laser hair removal, body scrubs, and nail care (surcharges for all) are available in an air-conditioned "wellness room." Massage is also offered in an open-air beachfront hut. An open-air lounge contains a paperback library, a television, and a kiosk offering dial-up Internet access (surcharge).
Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Concierge desk
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Self parking
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Banquet facilities
- Business services
- Total number of rooms - 106
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Security guard
- Number of floors -
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Tennis on site
- Wedding services
- On private beach
- Private beach - direct access
- Smoke-free property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dial-up Internet access - surcharge
- Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free parking, Self parking
- Room Amenities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe
- Daily housekeeping
- Window opens
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Dining
The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).
Tamarind Tree - Open-air restaurant in main building. Hilltop setting with sweeping sea views. Stone tower of 19th-century sugar mill (now housing gift shop) in front. Covered and terrace seating. Buffet breakfast. Monday-night Caribbean buffet with live band. Wednesday-night barbecue buffet with live band. Friday-night International buffet with live band. À la carte service four nights weekly. Resortwear (long pants, collared shirts for men) required for dinner.
Il Vigneto Sul Mare - Open-air beachfront fine-dining restaurant converted four nights weekly from Seagrapes Grill for à la carte dinner service. Reservation required. Resortwear (long pants, collared shirts for men) required.
Seagrapes Grill - Open-air beachfront restaurant serving barbecued items, sandwiches, salads, pasta for lunch. Covered seating and umbrella tables.
Seagrapes Bar - Casual open-air spot adjacent to restaurant between main beach and pool. Open mid-morning to early evening.
Tarmarind Tree Bar - Open-air bar/lounge adjacent to restaurant. Open early evening to late night. Resortwear (long pants, collared shirts for men) required.
- Recreation
The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).
Featuring four beaches ranging from 75 m (82 yds) to 400 m (437 yds) long, Hawksbill Beach resort's Caribbean Sea frontage includes rocky points and extends 1,200 m (1,312 yds) along the turquoise water. Although all Antiguan beaches are public, because there is no public land access the beaches are used only by resort guests. A distinctively shaped offshore rock gives the entire area its name of Hawksbill Bay.
The longest beach is secluded behind a gate and away from buildings at the south end of the property and is clothing-optional. The shortest beach lies at the head of little horseshoe-shaped Honeymoon Cove and is used primarily by adults. The central beach is the most populated and includes a water-sports center supplying kayaks, windsurfers, small sailboats, pedal boats, and snorkeling gear. Resort staff arrange water skiing and banana-boating on request (surcharges for both) and also books scuba and snorkeling excursions (surcharges).
Sunbathing and water activities center on the beaches. But there is a little beachfront pool measuring approximately 9.25 x 7.5 m (30 x 25 ft) and flanked by a small sundeck.
Because the resort emphasizes rest and relaxation, group activities are few. Those offered include lawn volleyball, beach cricket, kayak and sailboat races, and twice-weekly guided tours of the resort's gardens. The tennis court is unlighted.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Scuba diving nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Boating on site
- Sailing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Swimming on site
- Tennis on site
- Volleyball on site
- Water skiing on site
- Windsurfing on site
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Millions of people throughout America are at risk of losing crucial nonprofit services if Congress enacts limits to the century-old charitable tax deduction. Hundreds of foundation and philanthropic leaders are in Washington, D.C. this week to make sure lawmakers understand that unraveling the charitable deduction is not a solution to the budget crisis.
The timing is key as Congress and the president tackle deficit reduction and tax reform. The House and Senate both released their budget plans last week and the proposed Senate budget suggests limits to itemized deductions – one of which is the charitable deduction – putting at risk billions of dollars in charitable donations.
"The charitable deduction is unlike anything else in our tax code, encouraging people to invest in their communities without personal gain," said Kevin Murphy, president of the Berks County Community Foundation in Pennsylvania and board chair of the Council on Foundations. "Limiting the charitable deduction would have the greatest impact on those who need the most help, especially during tough economic times. How could we possibly limit or tamper with incentives that allow people to give away their income to benefit others?"
Foundations on the Hill is an annual event sponsored by the Council on Foundations, the Alliance for Charitable Reform and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers. It brings together hundreds of leaders from community organizations to make sure elected officials clearly understand the inextricable link between charitable giving and thriving communities – from jobs and economic growth to spurring innovation and improving education and health to crisis relief, human services and more.
Gloria Johnson Cusack, executive director of Leadership 18, an alliance of CEOs leading America's largest nonprofits, said, "I don't believe any policymaker intends to undermine charities. But the fact is that major decisions about a range of issues are going to be made very quickly behind closed doors in this unusual legislative environment. That's why we have to act now to make sure lawmakers understand that giving will go down significantly if they change good, existing policy that incentivizes people to support communities. We know policymakers face tough decisions, but now is not the time to experiment with the charitable deduction. The burden falls on nonprofit organizations and the people they serve."
Michael Litz, president and CEO of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, said, "Philanthropy is an independent, innovative investment for improving our communities and it needs to be preserved, recognized as different, and encouraged, now more than ever. It is critical that we educate members of Congress about how philanthropic innovation tackles society's greatest challenges and benefits their constituents – by educating children, improving lives, revitalizing neighborhoods and strengthening communities."
Lawson Knight, executive director of the Blue Mountain Community Foundation Washington state, said, "Giving to others sustains positive change where I live. In our area, charitable giving resurrected a local theater, renewed a downtown, built parks, provided swimming lessons for children and scholarships for aspiring college graduates. Giving is not simply a luxury afforded to those taking a charitable deduction. It is central to the American experience. It is essential that it remain so."
"When it comes to who benefits from the charitable deduction, we think of people in need, not donors who take a deduction," said Peter Bird, president of the Frist Foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. "Those who benefit from our grants range from families seeking health care and job opportunities to Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones. When you think about revenue, tax reform, deductions and exclusions, think about how all of that would impact the way we care for each other."
The Council on Foundations, formed in 1949, is a nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations. Members of the Council include more than 1,700 independent, operating, community, public and company-sponsored foundations, and corporate giving programs in the United States and abroad. The Council's mission is to provide the opportunity, leadership, and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain their ability to advance the common good. www.cof.org
The Alliance for Charitable Reform (ACR) works to advance the principles that promote vigorous private giving to charities and to preserve the rights of these donors. A project of The Philanthropy Roundtable, ACR educates legislators and policymakers about the central role of private giving in American life and thus the importance of protecting philanthropic freedom—the ability of individuals and private organizations to determine how and where to direct their charitable assets. ACR seeks to prevent policies that would diminish private giving, limit the diversity of charitable causes Americans support, or place undue government regulations on philanthropic organizations at both the federal and state level. www.acreform.com
The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (the Forum) is the national philanthropic federation and network of 34 regional associations of grantmakers serving nearly 5500 grantmaking entities and funder collaboratives. The mission of the Forum network is to connect and support regional associations — in ways that expand their capacity to lead, add value to their members, and strengthen philanthropy in their regions — and to bring the knowledge and experience of the regional associations into the national conversation on philanthropy. www.givingforum.org


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camwhores or your wife?
They are both good looking, but Elizabeth's cuntometer is pegged off the charts.
Oh Robin Meade FTW
I'd hate fuck the shit out of Elizabeth.
Robin, hands down. I think Elizabeth would be a horrible lay.
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Rest in Peace my dear Christine, you will be missed.
a 2008 picture? jesus.
i look at elizabeth and all i think is how skinny she is.
robin for sure.
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I would've said Elizabeth before I got my 55" Samsung HD LED flatscreen.
She lost too much weight IMO.
as long as Meade doesn`t talk. Can`t stand her voice.
Chattycathyg STFU