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"When I became a mother I realized that all my professional experience did not prepare me for the massive change that motherhood made in every area of my life.
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"I believe mothers are a cultural barometer for a community's sense of connectedness. MotherWoman is deeply committed to identifying paths that lead us toward a full experience of community, and the blocks that get in the way of that experience. This is what drew me to work with this team – the opportunity to engage in this way, with this level of accountability, is a gift. Working to support the telling of unheard stories, upholding the vision of a community, honoring the roots, her-stories and lives of mothers is what we have the opportunity to engage in each day at MotherWoman. Who wouldn't want to do that?"
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An employer has a valid interest in monitoring the off-duty conduct of employees as such activities may affect employee productivity and performance in the workplace. Whether monitoring outside employment and social media communications which may put the employer's trade secrets and confidential information at risk or seeking to restrict romantic relationships between employees and supervisors, an employer may seek to create workplace policies to regulate the off-duty conduct of employees. However, it is critical that an employer balance the employee's right to privacy and and the right to engage in lawful off-duty activities with the employer's right to protect its business. Additionally, public employees have a constitutional right to privacy which prohibits the government from monitoring their off-duty activities while private employees may enjoy a general right to privacy and right to be free from intrusion into their private affairs.
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Trends: There is a renewed interest among the federal and state legislatures as well as the EEOC in prohibiting employers from either questioning applicants about their criminal convictions and arrest records or using criminal background checks and information to screen out potential employees unless it would specifically impact the individual's ability to do the job in question. Further, employers should be aware that there is also a trend to pass legislation which would prohibit employers from requesting or requiring that employees and applicants provide user names, passwords and other ways of accessing personal information on social media as a condition of employment. In effect, this legislation protects the individual's right to privacy and prohibits the employer from accessing valuable and possibly damaging information regarding an individual's religion, sexual orientation, marital status and other off-duty activities and associations which could lead to potential discrimination in the workplace. Employers should also know that a significant number of states have taken steps to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. However, employee use of marijuana for medical purposes during off-duty hours may potentially impact employee activity in his or her workplace. Employers need to be aware of the relevant state law and how to address this.
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Imagine . . .
What would it be like if the world were a more conscious place? Would the devastation, wars, and difficulties that are going on continue to exist? In the face of consciousness, these things cannot exist.
The target of Access is to get us to the point where we are conscious enough to create change in ourselves so that we can increase the possibility of changing the trauma, drama and insanities that are present in life.
What would it be like if you embodied so much consciousness in everything that you did, that others chose to become more conscious as a result?
Consciousness is the opportunity to eliminate all the created walls of separation. What will it take for this to become a reality here?
All it takes is for you to choose.
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Conversations about women, men, sex, love, relationships, and becoming a pragmatist of femininity.
What if you lived in a world where everybody was kind to each other? What if you were the one who could assist in creating that?
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As if our canine pets weren't spoiled enough―all they have to do is wag a tail and they get fed and housed for free―some of them have digs to bark about as well.
PIctured: Wild West town doghouse from Brian and Debrah Nelson, Corona, CA.
Buddy, a German shepherd mix from Bothell, WA, has a home that includes two glass windows, two insulated rooms outdoor lighting, and a partially covered deck made of split bamboo. Photo from Frank Chang.
A Southwest adobe doghouse from Carol Davison of Temecula, CA.
Lighthouse doghouse from Hap and Barbara Arnold of Gig Harbor, WA.
Log cabin doghouse from Kate Wood of Fairbanks, AK.
Converted wine barrel doghouse from Carol Beil, Phoenix, AZ.
Franny and Zoey's patio home. Photo from Sharon Fisher of Newport Coast, CA.
A Tibetan temple-style doghouse for a Lhasa apso from Janet Keene of Carmel, CA.
Millie Jensen of Gig Harbor, WA, sent in this an architectural doghouse designed by Stephen Bobbitt of Seattle.
The roof pops off of this Weimaraner's house for easy cleaning (see next page). Photo by Eric Peterson of Long Beach, CA.
The view's even better now. Eric Peterson shows how easy it is to clean his Weimaraner's pop-top doghouse.
Belle's tower, sent in by Suzanne Chillcott of San Diego, CA.
This stylish ranch-style dog house is made from three sheets of plywood and is big enough for a large dog. Redwood lattice battens and a shed roof create the rustic ranch-house look.
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I need access and I need it now, well about two months ago.
Our very own EverQuest 2 community team have updated the Access Quests Guide. It's only a rumour that they wrote this:
"Access Quest Compendium Access quests allow you toenter certain "keyed" areas of Norrath. Some are more or less necessary to progress in level (Enchanted Lands and Zek access, for two), others are necessary to complete heritage quests, while still others are more or less avoidable unless your friends are begging you to join them."
Read the entire EverQuest 2 Access Quest Guide at EQ2.TenTonHammer.com.
Guide me Ethec, you crazy Halfling.
Our very own EverQuest 2 community team have updated the Heritage Quests compendium. They claim that they wrote this:
"Heritage quests have the combined benefit of providing some very nice items (which hearken back to EQ live- hence the name) and massive jolts of status points for yourself and possibly your guild. They are very involved, and usually very long. The good news is, they're usually worth it for the items alone and are great team-building activities for your guild."
View the EverQuest 2 Heritage Quests Guide at EQ2.TenTonHammer.com.
Enemy Mastery gets a second look.
Sony Online Entertainment has posted Part II of their EverQuest 2 Enemy Mastery Quests article. We're pretty sure that they wrote this:
"Lore and Legend quests, also known as Enemy Mastery quests, involve the study of various creatures to learn more about them. In order to gain knowledge about these creatures, you must find and study various body parts. You can find suitable body parts for your studies by killing the type of creature you wish to learn more about. Find out more about these types of quests."
You can read the entire Enemy Mastery Quests Article at The Official Site.
Do you want even more information? Visit EQ2.TenTonHammer.com.
EverQuest 2 Shamans Rejoice.
Our very own EverQuest 2 community managers have been crawling on their hands and knees in wolf form to bring you an update to the Warden guide. It's entirely possible that they wrote this:
"The Warden's Glen class guide has been updated to include important quest information for Wardens, including class and subclass quests and armor quests. Thanks to Alfreya of Butcherblock for armor quest information! "
Read the entire Updated EverQuest 2 Warden Guide.
More patches than Planter's has peanuts.
Sony Online Entertainment has posted the latest and greatest EverQuest 2 patch notes. It is somewhat probable that they wrote this:
"Strange objects are appearing along with these new gnolls. It is unknown at this time what link these objects have with the alleged abductions, but witnesses claim these objects move from place to place."
You can read the entire EverQuest 2 Patch Notes at The Official Site.
Sell 'em if you got 'em.
Sony Online Entertainment has opened the pre-launch phase sign-up to their Station Exchange program. They might even have written this:
"Be one of the first to participate in Station Exchange, the official secure marketplace for EverQuest II players to buy and sell the rights to use in game coin, items and characters. Sony Online Entertainment is offering a pre-launch program* for EQII players who are interested in learning more about Station Exchange and enjoying this service early. During this pre-launch period, we are reducing the listing fees and commissions SOE collects by 50%. This is a great opportunity to participate in Station Exchange!"
You can visit the Station Exchange Pre-launch page if you need more information.
A designer's letter has also been posted by Nathan Pearce, the creative direction of Station Exchange.
Do you still need more EverQuest information? EQ2.TenTonHammer.com is the answer.
Poof, you're a human!
Our EQ2 community managers spent the last few days at their virtual desks. The Illusionist guide has received an update. It probable that they wrote this:
"Ever wondered if a spell is worth it to upgrade to adept 3 or master 1, even some of the apprentices or adept 1, well now you can find out. We also need your help, Help us fill out this table, You will get credit for it and help the Illusionist community. Check out the Spell Comparison Table and share your skills by Emailing Us your screenshots, please include the level your character was at when you took the screenshot as well as your Characters name and server so we can give you credit! Dont worry about doing cropping and brightness, we will take care of it all."
You can read the entire EverQuest 2 Paladin Guide at EQ2.TenTonHammer.com.
Tower shields and full face helms.
Our community managers at the EverQuest 2 site have updated the Guardian Class Guide with spell/skill comparisons! We're going out on a limb and pretending that they wrote this:
" Thanks to Alaric of Oggok, The Guardian's Shield now has a side-by-side combat ability comparison in Chapter 2: Abilities List. Now you can make an informed decision on which ability upgrades are worth your hard-earned gold, and which ones, well, are less so! "
You can read the entire Guardian Class Guide at EQ2.TenTonHammer.com.
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The papers closed on Tuesday were Tahlil Rooz (Day's Analysis) in the southern city of Shiraz, and two of the most influential reformist newspapers Farhang Ashdi (Culture of Reconciliation) and Arman (Ideals) published in the capital, Tehran.
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Well me and my buddys went boggin the other day and we were just going threw the trails my oil pressure was fine intill i hit it hard threw the mud hole and i loss all oil pressure like it wasnt even registering on my stock gauge and it starts ticking and knocking so i shut it off and its fine after it cools down all the way it goes back to normal i use 10w 30 oil and its brand new i just need some advice on this i was thinking its the oil pump or maybe the pressure switch or sending unit but idk Thanks for your time.
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Have you re-checked the oil level yet???? Seems like the logical thing to do since last time I checked a faulty pressure switch or sending unit would not cause an engine to knock.
If the oil level is good, then you might want to pull the distributor and make sure the pumps drive shaft didn't strip or break. While the distributor is out, manually drive the pump itself to see if it is working at all. You can use the pump shaft with a socket on the end of a drill to turn the pump, it must be turned counter-clockwise to work though (reverse on your drill). Be EXTREMELY careful not to drop anything in the hole, use tape on the socket to extension joint to keep the socket from coming off. If the pump is decent you will have a decent amount of drag against the drill while turning the shaft, for a visual picture you can pull a valve cover or the oil pressure sending unit and you will be able to see the oil being pumped.
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- Published on Friday, April 05 2013 1:30 AM
Written by Nichole Russell
Posted by Mark Ruda
Make Thousand Hills the Center of Your Branson Vacation
At Thousand Hills, you are encouraged to stay, play, and have it your way! There are so many options at Thousand Hills for lodging, as well as great packages to make your stay one you won't soon forget.
Thousand Hills is a Branson lodging expert. Whatever you are looking for, Thousand Hills has it! Not only do they have lodging in the heart of Branson, with their centrally located condos which are only 2 blocks from 76 Country Blvd., but they also offer cabins located at Grand Mountain with beautiful rustic views and a romantic setting, as well as condos located at Table Rock Lake for an experience like no other. You can rent a cabin or condo having one bedroom, up to 4 bedrooms giving you the ability to houses as many or as few family and friends as you would like. Not only will you be able to experience the vacation you always wanted with Thousand Hills lodging, but your room will come with amenities like access to a swimming pool, Jacuzzi tub, premium channels like ESPN and HBO, and free Wi-Fi Internet, etc. All of this and more are sure to make you feel right at home at Thousand Hills during your Branson Vacation.
Thousand Hills offers the only 18-hole golf course in town. It was given 4-Start by Golf Digest magazine and "was voted Best of the Ozarks for Branson Golf Courses by readers of the Springfield News-Leader for the past two years in a row," says the Thousand Hills official website. "As your Branson golf journey takes you through beautiful hardwood forests, past unique rock formations, and over Ozark streams you would never guess that you were within a long iron from the 76 strip and Branson's world-famous live music shows." Thousand Hills golf course provides you with a retreat from your vacation filled with the crazy adventures which are sure to await you in Branson. The golf course is designed with novice and professional golfers in mind.
...and have the Platinum Experience!
Thousand Hills offers you and your family an amazing opportunity with the Branson Platinum Experience. This is not a timeshare tour gimmick, says the Thousand Hill official website. "No tours, no tricks, it's just our gift to you for staying with us at Thousand Hills. And the best part is, unlike percentage off coupons and buy one get ones, the Platinum Experience Booklet gives you tickets, admissions and meals, valued at over $750, compliments of Thousand Hills!!" As a guest of Thousand Hills, the only requirement to receive a Platinum Experience Booklet is making a reservation for any Thousand Hills 2 bedroom or larger golf condo, lake condo, or log cabin unit. A sampling of the things you will find in the Platinum Experience Booklet include one complimentary adult ticket to the Shoji Tabuchi Show, Sight and Sound Theater, Pierce Arrow, and SIX to name just a few of the shows. You will receive you booklet whenever you check-in. There is no requirement as to how many coupons you use, or the order in which you use them in.
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- Published on Wednesday, April 03 2013 8:24 PM
Written by Jessica Covert
Posted by Mark Ruda
Branson Condos in an Unmatched Location
When searching for lodging, you and your family have plenty of options that don't include your standard hotel. Branson offers a number of different lodging options that include condos and cabins that can accommodate larger families with ease. Thousand Hills Golf Resort has numerous condo and cabin units that are perfect for your family, and in an ideal location in the heart of Branson.
Branson Condos at Thousand Hills range from smaller suite style rooms to larger 5 bedroom townhouses. Prices start at $74 per night for queen sized suites and go as high as $524 for 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom townhouses. Guests at Thousand Hills also receive great amenities. Free Wi-Fi internet is available, and most condos include a fully-equipped kitchen and spacious living room. Other amenities include a swimming pool, private patio, televisions and DVD players, and washers and dryers. Condos are also available in the Table Rock Lake area. These 2 and 3 bedroom condos are located close to all of the shows and attractions on Highway 76, but overlooking the scenic Table Rock Lake. These condos are just minutes from all that Table Rock Lake has to offer in boating, fishing, and swimming. A private boat dock is available for guest convenience. These condos range in price from $169 per night to $387 per night. Cabins at Thousand Hills include many of these same amenities, and are large enough to accommodate up to sixteen people. Cabins start at $129 per night for 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabins and range to $618 per night for larger 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom cabins large enough to sleep 16 guests.
Thousand Hills Golf Resort is located just off of Highway 76 in the heart of Branson's hustle and bustle. The condos and cabins at Thousand Hills are in a premier location because they are close to some of the best shows in the Live Music Capital. The Andy Williams Moon River Theater, the Presley's, SIX, and Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater are all minutes away from Thousand Hills' central location in town.
Additionally, Thousand Hills condos and cabins are located along Branson's yellow route. This is an alternative route to navigating the city, avoiding the traffic along Highway 76. This alternative gives travelers access to all of the shows and attractions that are close by without as many traffic headaches.
Thousand Hills Branson condos are also close to one of Branson's favorite golf courses. Thousand Hills golf course is frequently a visitor favorite, and people come back to play it again and again. The golf course has had some improvements in 2013, including extended cart paths and a reroute that shortens the average golf game by about an hour. Your perfect game of golf is just minutes away and it is easy to reserve your tee time online or by phone.
Whether you're planning a getaway for two or a family reunion for twenty, Thousand Hills condos are a great alternative to other hotel rooms in the area. You have the privacy, amenities, and luxury of a five star hotel without all the inconveniences. Make sure to check out Thousand Hills for your next vacation. For more information about Thousand Hills premier condos and cabins in the Branson area and their championship golf course, visit thousandhills.com or call 1-877-262-0430.
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- Published on Tuesday, April 02 2013 8:51 PM
Written by Nichole Russell
Posted by Mark Ruda
April in Branson Brings the Shows Back to Life
Winter sends the tourists packing, but the April spring weather brings Branson back to life! Most shows close down at the end of November or December for a small hiatus, as well as most of the attractions, restaurants, and hotels. The NAIA national tournament kicks off Branson's Spring Season.
A good thing about coming to Branson in April is that even though there will definitely be more tourists in town, the full crowds aren't here yet. You will have to wait in line at Silver Dollar City, or you might have a small wait at a restaurant, but it will be nothing like if you travel to Branson during June or July.
Most shows in Branson changes their shows up each year, and if you visit Branson during April you will be one of the first to see what new acts and skits the wonderful entertainers of Branson have in store for you! Show times ticket prices are also less expensive during this time of year, because shows are practicing their new shows and not as many tourists are in town. During April 15 through the 24, Branson hosts a Springtastic Show Spree where tourists can come and enjoy ten different Branson shows for one low price. This is a great opportunity to save some money and get in as much of a Branson experience as you can during your stay.
Special Events
In April Branson also puts on many fun and unique events you could participate in! Silver Dollar City's World Fest begins on April 17 and runs through May 5 and is one of the most anticipated festivals. SDC brings in international performers and acts for you to enjoy. Also during April Branson hosts the U.S. Open Bow Fishing Championship on April 6, and the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Spring Gold Tournament on April 19 for a little outside fun. On April 12 through 14 Branson will host an Elvis festival, so be on the look out for an Elvis look-a-like. You can check with the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce for a full list of activities with dates and times.
Not only will you be able to experience all that Branson has to offer during the month of April, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful Ozark Mountain weather. Temperature usually sits between a comfortable 45 to 68 degrees. This is the perfect time to take in some outdoor adventures and enjoy the beautiful Table Rock and Taneycomo lakes. Besides the beautiful weather, every attraction and restaurant should be in full swing and ready for your visit! All of the fun festivals and special attractions are sure to make your Branson experience so much more enjoyable and memorable. During April, you can get the best of both worlds in Branson - every option for family fun and entertainment in open and ready to be experienced, without the long lines and crazy traffic of May, June, and July. April brings the shows back to life, and can bring some joy into your life by booking your Branson vacation today!Read More ...
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- Published on Friday, March 29 2013 12:10 PM
Written by Neil Sawford
Posted by Mark Ruda
The Thousand Hills Golf Resort Redesign Completion Grand Opening
2020 Golf Experience Today
In 2009 we obtained a master plan from our architect.
In 2010 we asked our customers, "What would enhance your golf experience?"
In 2011 and 2012 we combined the architects plans with your comments and made the changes
In 2013 we are unveiling the finished product, the "2020 Golf Experience"
So, what is the 2020 golf experience? As we collected and analyzed information from all of the sources we reached out to, it became quite evident what the most important factor that we needed to address was our customer's most valuable asset--their time. And as we began to dig deeper into the equation not only did we need to take time into consideration but we also needed to look at the quality of our customer's time on the course. The golf course is always in great condition and the level of customer service that we provided was second to none so how did we implement a plan that was directed by the customer's quality of time? We thought about what we were doing and it did not take us long to figure out that although we were not terribly far off of our goal of increasing quality of time, there were definite areas that we could improve on and certain processes we could change to align ourselves with the golfer of today and tomorrow, the 2020 golfer. From that came our final implementation plan that centered on our interpretation of where our customer's values would lie by the year 2020. The final product, the "2020 Golf Experience Today."
What was changed at Thousand Hills to enhance the customers time and quality? Thousand Hills is located in the center of the theater district in Branson Missouri and has a unique layout that incorporates golf with the beauty of the Ozarks Mountains so no changes were needed there. Changes were addressed in most other areas of the golf operation. Some of the changes were subtle but some involved major construction or equipment purchases to obtain the final goal of providing the "2020 Golf Experience." Here's a list of the main changes that were made at Thousand Hills, broken down into three categories, maintenance, accessibility and speed of play.
--A specialized mower was purchased with a contour deck to allow lowering the height of rough by close to an inch to aid ball locating and increase the percentage of quality shots.
--The same mower was found to be significantly faster than initial mowing methods and allow for the rough to be cut twice as often keeping the rough at the desired height longer.
--An innovative new flag accessibility system was implemented to allow greater access to the golf course for senior players. Instead of a single handicap flag, an additional flag, "senior flag," was added to allow seniors to drive on fairways at times when normal traffic is prohibited.
--A cart path was rerouted on an intensely hilly green approach to allow a shorter walking distance and close to zero degree entrance to the twelfth green.
--With the same project the distance was also shortened and a near zero degree entrance to the thirteenth tee was created.
--A round about was added behind the sixth green to shorten the length of walking travel to the green and add a nearly level access point.
Speed of Play:
--The final leg of the process was to reroute the course. This change stems from several factors. First, the easiest (2) and hardest (3) holes occurred back to back and very early in the round. It was decided to change the routing of the course to move the hardest hole later in the round when the golfer is warmed up and more able to attack one of the toughest par 4's in Missouri. Second, the course will flow better with shorter distances between holes and a more intuitive route.
A fourth category called fluff could be added to the list. A new fleet of Yamaha golf cars was added in 2011 and with all of the changes that were made it didn't make much sense to use carts that were not new. Over the winter Thousand Hills Golf Resort staff negotiated intensively with Yamaha and was able to put a fleet of new 2013 golf cars in place to be the "icing on the cake" of the 2020 Golf Experience.
When totaled, Thousand Hills Golf Resort ownership committed more than $250,000 above normal yearly operating expenses to complete the project. Over the first week of April 2013 Thousand Hills will be introducing the finished project with a huge event. There will be golf specials that have never been offered before to thank customers for their patience and to celebrate the dawning of a new golf age.
Celebrate and experience the future of golf today with these specials the first week of April 2013
--4/2 Tuesday: 2 for 1 all day
--4/3 Wednesday: Ladies play for cart fee +tax ($18.00 +tax) after 11:00 A.M.
--4/4 Thursday: Seniors (over 55) pay only cart fee +tax for 18 holes of golf ($18.00 +tax)
--4/5 Friday: Four for the price of three
--4/6 Saturday: Everyone pays only cart Fee +tax for 18 holes of golf ($18.00 +tax)
Play with Shoji foursome event
$2,500 hole in one on 17
Pancake breakfast with your tee time before 8:00A.M.
Closest to the hole prizes
--4/7 Sunday: $25.00 includes 18 holes of golf and power cart + tax
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- Published on Wednesday, March 27 2013 8:24 PM
Written by Jessica Covert
Posted by Mark Ruda
Branson Family Reunions - Fun For the Whole Family
Your family is trying to plan a reunion. But… not every single one of your many aunts, uncles, and cousins will fit in your house. Plus… there's not really anything particularly entertaining about your hometown. You're getting the feeling that this reunion is going to be more stressful than you had hoped. Before you get a headache, take a look at what Branson has to offer your family.
Branson is a premier location for family fun. Its proximity to Table Rock Lake makes it an excellent destination for family fun on the water. Boating, fishing, and other water sports are great means of family entertainment. Midwest Living magazine has named Branson its top pick for lakeside family reunions. Branson is also home to over 100 shows that includes the incredible Acrobats of China, The Haygoods, the Hamner Barber Variety Show, and Joseph at Sight and Sound Theaters. Many of Branson's shows offer discounted ticket prices to large groups. Booking early can help you get the best price on your tickets. Silver Dollar City is another option for family fun during your reunion. Depending on when your family is planning on being in town, you may be able to plan to take in one of Silver Dollar City's many festivals including the upcoming Bluegrass and BBQ Festival in May.
Branson is also home to some first class lodging-and you're not just limited to hotels! Thousand Hills Golf Resort gives families different options for their Branson vacation or reunion. Thousand Hills offers condo and cabin rentals to larger groups. These condos and cabins are located just minutes away from Highway 76 and downtown Branson. Condos range in size from smaller suites to 5 bedroom townhouses, and cabins can comfortably sleep up to 16 people. Your family could easily stay in a single condo or cabin, and you will be able to enjoy your time with your family in the privacy of a condo or cabin. Thousand Hills offers many amenities to guests. Cabin amenities include jetted tubs, fireplaces, fully-equipped kitchens, free wireless internet, and screened in back porches. Cabins at Thousand Hills start at only $129 per night. Condos offer access to many swimming pools and a 24 hour fitness center. These units start at $74 per night. Thousand Hills also boasts one of Branson's favorite golf courses, so your family can enjoy a day on the fairways during your reunion. With so many options, your family can easily find a place to stay and play.
To make the job of planning all of these details even easier, there are numerous handy Reunion Planner Kits available to help you make decisions about where to stay, what shows to take in, and what restaurants to choose while staying in Branson. These guides include a current Branson Vacation Guide, a Show and Attraction Guide, and a specialized guide for planning reunions in Branson. Professional travel planners in Branson can also be a big help in planning your trip to Branson. Other resources are available to help you plan the best family reunion.
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- Published on Tuesday, March 26 2013 8:54 PM
Written by Jessica Covert
Posted by Mark Ruda
365 Days to Honor Veterans in Branson
Most of Branson's residents and tourists recognize the sacrifice our armed forces have made to keep our country free and prosperous. The city of Branson celebrates those sacrifices each year with the Branson Veterans Homecoming, an event that welcomes veterans and their families for a week of entertainment and festivity especially to honor them. Scheduled for November 5 – 11, 2013, shows like 3 Redneck Tenors, the Acrobats of China, the Baldknobbers, and Clay Cooper's Country Music Express will be participating in the Branson Veterans Homecoming. The Veterans Village will return to the Red Roof Mall shopping center, and Welk Resort will host the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall again in 2013. Other great events are planned throughout the week of celebration.
However, throughout the year many Branson businesses honor these men and women. Many of Branson's shows also include a tribute to veterans during their performances. During the Branson Veterans Homecoming celebration and throughout the month of November, businesses will seek to honor this nation's veterans with special offers and discounts. In 2012, Branson was named a "Purple Heart City", the first in Missouri, and is known for being one of the most veteran friendly cities in America on a day to day basis. Branson welcomes veterans and are inspired by how much these men and women do for our country and our freedoms.
Additionally, multiple organizations reach out to veterans and families. An organization called Branson Veterans Events and Reunions coordinates events throughout the year to honor veterans. This not-for-profit organization helps organize Color Guards, Honor Guards, and even buglers for special events. Branson Veterans Events and Reunions wants to help groups of veterans and their families plan their vacations and reunions in the Branson area. The people at Branson Veterans Events and Reunions want to help say "Welcome Home, Thank You for your Service, and we're glad you're here." On April 7, 2013, Branson Veterans Events and Reunions will be hosting a free event for veterans and their families at the Clay Cooper Theater. For more information about this organization, visit www.bransonveteransevents.com or visit their Facebook page.
Another of these organizations is the Branson Veterans Task Force. This veteran-to-veteran organization hopes to bring veterans together, and to honor them in a significant way. One way the Branson Veterans Task Force does this is by providing individuals and businesses with the opportunity to sponsor a flag on Branson's Avenue of Freedom for a veteran, active military member, police officer, firefighter, or first responder. Each flag flies for 90 days; when that period is over, the flag will be shipped with a certificate to the recipient, and the recipient's name will appear on the Avenue of Freedom Wall of Honor page located on the Branson Veterans Task Force website. For additional information, please visit bransonveteranswebsite.com
Whether you're in Branson in November or June, please remember to thank our veterans, our active military personnel, our police officers, our firefighters, and our first responders who work day in and day out to keep our families, our homes, and our freedoms safe. If you meet a veteran, thank them for the time they spent upholding the ideals of this nation, and pray for those who are still fighting for the same reasons. Remember those who won't be coming home, honor those that did, and honor those who are on their way back.Read More ...
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- Published on Thursday, March 21 2013 1:53 PM
Written by Jessica Covert
Posted by Mark Ruda
Thousand Hills Branson Golf Course Gets a Makeover for 2013
For twenty years, Thousand Hills Golf Resort has provided their guests with the best golf experience and condo and cabin rentals in Branson. This 18-hole golf course is nestled in the heart of Branson, just off of Highway 76. Over 25,000 golfers visit the course each year, and many guests return to Thousand Hills time and time again.
According to a press release, Thousand Hills Golf Resort has been making some changes to its course over the past year. In 2012, the resort began offering senior flags to guests who are 55 years old or older. This allows them to drive in the fairways when others cannot. The response to the change was a positive one. Guests liked the convenience of taking fewer steps to get to their ball.
New golf carts and cart paths have also been part of the changes Thousand Hills has made. Because the golf course is situated in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, the terrain can be tricky to navigate. Some holes on the course play downhill, and cart paths were previously situated at the top of these hills. Now the cart paths extend right down to the hole, and golfers no longer have to walk down a flight of stairs during their game. An interview with Chad Hamlet revealed that he and his son Gabe find their golf game much more convenient with the new cart paths in place. Thousand Hills hopes to continue to make their guests' golf games even better with the newly re-routed course. Hamlet said that a game of golf (18 holes) typically takes 4 to 5 hours. With the route changes, Thousand Hills hopes that a game of golf will now take 4 hours or less.
Additionally, Thousand Hills has given guests options when reserving tee times. Hamlet said that the Thousand Hills website has made reserving a tee time online especially easy, and that their system is user friendly and easy to navigate. While at thousandhillsgolf.com, Hamlet recommends signing up for Thousand Hills e-mails. He said that there are great specials available just by signing up. Guests can also call to reserve their tee time.
Finally, Thousand Hills is having a party April 1 – 6 to celebrate the changes that have been made to the golf course. This will be the first time that guests will have the opportunity to play with all of the new changes in place. Great deals will be available on food, merchandise, and golf throughout that week. Thousand Hills appreciates their guests' patience as they have worked on these changes for the last couple of years.
Thousand Hills Golf Resort is located just 2 blocks south of the Grand Palace and the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre off Highway 76 in Branson. To reserve a tee time, call 1-877-262-0430 or go online to thousandhills.com/branson-golf.
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- Published on Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:28 PM
Written by Jessica Covert
Posted by Mark Ruda
The Perks of Living in Branson
Over 2 million people visit Branson each year, and over 10,000 people are living in Branson. Half of its visitors come from over 300 miles away. In the last 10 years, roads have been improved to make for safer travel in Branson. There are over 40 theaters, 3 pristine lakes for outdoor recreation (Taneycomo, Table Rock, and Bull Shoals), 13 golf courses (8 are championship courses), Branson Landing with over 100 retail shops, 2 outlet malls, 125 restaurants, and over 16,000 rooms available in the Branson area. What do all of these things have in common?
They're all great reasons to visit, and they're also great reasons to live in Branson. Residents of the area love the proximity to their favorite stores, shows, attractions, and hobbies. Chad, Therese, and Gabe Hamlet have lived and owned a small business in the Branson area for a number of years. Therese sat down and talked about some of the best perks of living in the "Live Music Capital".
One of Therese Hamlet's favorite things about Branson is that it has the amenities of a big city, but the environment of a small town. Locals are close to all of the shopping, shows, and attractions that Branson has to offer, but according to Hamlet, seeing the same people in the grocery store week after week is normal, and even seeing some of Branson's stars isn't uncommon either. "You realize that they [the stars] are still real people," Hamlet said. Living in Branson also gets you close to award winning golf courses like the one located at Thousand Hills and the beautiful Table Rock Lake.
Hamlet also said that Branson is one of the only places she knows that offers discounts just for living in the area. Since many of the locals living in Branson frequent small businesses or are even small business owners themselves, shows and attractions offer discounts so that locals have the opportunity to spread the word about new shows, attractions, and even restaurants. Word of mouth advertising is great for small businesses in the area, and locals are usually the first to hear about and try something new. Hamlet said that small businesses feel each other's pain when business is slow, and they try to help each other by using that word of mouth when tourists ask about the best places to shop and eat.
For young couples and families, Branson has some of the best schools in Missouri. Hamlet said that because of Branson's tax revenue, the school district has more resources and opportunities to offer its students than some other schools. According to the Branson Public Schools website, the district is home to over 4,500 students divided across 4 campuses located in the Branson area. It's no wonder that the district is growing. Neighborhoods in the Branson area are also very safe. Hamlet and her family live outside of the Branson city limits, and she said that their neighborhood is very safe. Friends of Hamlet's live in town, and according to Hamlet, the neighborhoods inside the city limits are just as safe as the one she lives in.
If you're looking to move, take a close look at what living in Branson can offer you. With the big city amenities and the small town atmosphere, your family just might love it here.
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- Published on Monday, March 18 2013 7:41 PM
Written by Nichole Russell
Posted by Mark Ruda
Hollister, Missouri Offers Options for Tourists Too
The promise of fabulous entertainment and family fun may bring you to the Branson area, but make sure not to overlook some other options in the surrounding area for an experience you will never forget. Hollister, Missouri, located just over the Hollister Bridge from the Branson Landing has many different options from quaint shops holding unique one-of-a-kind pieces, to restaurants you won't find anywhere else. Hollister has a lot to offer you during your stay in Branson.
There are many different stores and thrift shops in Hollister; Apparel 65, Ye Olde Antique and Flea Market, Green Lantern Antiques, and Downing St. Furniture to name a few. Each shop gives you a little something different. Of course, thrift stores are always waiting with surprise finds, but the thrift stores located in Hollister have been around for years and are established thrift stores hold especially unique items. Downing St. Furniture serves the community in bringing in quality home wares and specialty furniture, all at affordable prices. Apparel 65 is Hollister's alternative to chain stores; they offer some of the trendiest pieces including Miss Me jeans. All of these shops and thrift stores keep different hours. Call the Hollister Chamber of Commerce for more information at 417-334-3050.
Hook & Ladder Pizza Co.
Completely like what you think a pizza restaurant should look like before stepping into Hollister's Hook & Ladder Pizza Co. This tasty little stop adds some fun to the trip and the pizza's good too. All of Hook & Ladder Pizza Co.'s pizzas are hand-tossed and made from their own special recipes. Their pizza is made fresh every morning, and made to your own specifications. The owners of Hook & Ladder are volunteer firefighters in the area, and created a fun and unique restaurant around firefighting items. When walking into Hook & Ladder you are greeted by bright yellow and smiling employees dressed in fire department t-shirts and oversized firefighting pants. One wall in the dining room is covered in a giant picture of a fire truck and an old fire truck sits outside, a perfect place for a photo-op. Hook & Ladder allows you to dine in, or you can have your pizza delivered. Hook & Ladder Pizza Co. is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8.p.m.
Vintage Paris Coffee & Wine Café
Don't pass through Hollister without stopping at Vintage Paris. Owners Matt and Jessica Farmer bought the little coffee shop from the original owners in 2012 after graduating from College of the Ozarks. Matt and Jessica met, dated, and eventually married at Vintage Paris. The Farmer's jumped at the chance to buy the coffee and wine shop when the opportunity arose and the rest is history. The Farmers are dedicated to supporting the local arts and culture while creating friendships and memories. Vintage Paris is not your average coffee shop. They offer gourmet coffee, select and vintage wines, taste sandwiches and delicious desserts prepared by local bakers. You can sip a hot cup of Joe inside, or enjoy outside seating in their outdoor patio area and listen to the sounds of local artists on weekends. Vintage Paris offers coffee from Intelligentsia Coffee, Conscious Coffee, and PT's Coffee Roasting Company. Vintage Paris is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. For more information, call them at 417-593-7952.
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- Published on Friday, March 15 2013 2:28 PM
Written by Nichole Russell
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Downtown Branson is an Often Overlooked Gem
With the big city lights and musical stylings of Branson, Downtown Branson can sometimes get over looked. Unfortunately, you will be missing the whole Branson experience if you don't visit Branson Historic District filled with restaurants, museums, shops and more!
The different shops in Downtown Branson provide an escape from the traditional retail experience. Downtown Branson is filled with unique shops like ABC Dolls & Collectibles and the Aromatique Outlet Store. Black Hills & Fine Jewelry provides jewelry created in the area by local artists, and Dicks 5 & 10 offers anything you could possibly need, and more. Patricia's Victorian House can take you back to the time of crinolines and lace, or stop by Plum Bazaar Bead & Jewelry Shop for specialty hand-made jewelry and unique beads. The Copper Coin has items made out of and centered on pennies, and the numerous flea markets and thrift stores, like Main Street Flea Market, Old Town Flea Market, and The Classy Flea, provide plenty of untold adventures.
Museums & Attractions
Not only does Downtown Branson provide shopping, but it can provide a little afternoon entertainment as well. The Branson Centennial Museum features different aspects of Branson's history and has rotating exhibits. It is free to the public, but donations are accepted. The Branson Ghost & Legends tour takes you Downtown Branson and shows you a completely different side of the quaint little historical district. You will hear some legends and stories here you won't hear anywhere else, and maybe even capture some evidence of the other side. The Branson Scenic Railway is the perfect way to spend an afternoon. "This one hour 45 minute trip takes passengers through tunnels, over trestles, and through the southwest Missouri or northwest Arkansas wilderness that is still home to much wildlife and to the ruins of long-ago communities now named only on railroad maps," says http://www.bransontourismcenter.com. "America's romance with the vintage passenger train lives on through excursions on the Branson Scenic Railway aboard a collection of unique passenger cars that travel through the foothills of the Ozark Mountains." The train ride offers a dinner on Saturday evenings, and takes you through beautiful Ozark scenery, and make sure to visit each of the train cars for a different view of railroad history.
Sticking with its theme of originality, Downtown Branson offer dining from family owned and operated restaurants and ice cream shops. Speaking of great little sandwich shops, Clocker's Café, Hot Hits Café, Loosie Lou's Diner, main Street Alley Snack & Shop, Smack's Deli & Ice Cream, and The Shack are all local favorites. Each little sandwich stop has its own feel and will feed you specialty sandwiches. Farmhouse Restaurant & Gifts is a classic Branson eatery, as is Mr. B's Ice Cream & Deli shop. You won't find any better meals and ice cream than from these two places. Mr. G's Chicago Style Pizza has amazing pizza, and Rocky's Italian Eatery is some of the best Italian food in town. Ruby Lena's Tea Room & Antiques is a quaint little shop perfect for some afternoon coffee or tea. And while comfortable and relaxed is what Downtown Branson is known for, it also offers some fine dining experiences with Palate Fine Wines & Provisions and Table 22 Restaurant.
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Cape Town - Former Springbok captain John Smit has been appointed CEO of the Sharks rugby franchise.
Durban union said on Tuesday that Smit, 35, would start his new job on
July 1, replacing incumbent CEO Brian van Zyl, who had opted to retire
after 20 years in charge.
"We look forward to welcoming the
favourite son of South African rugby to his new role as CEO," said
Sharks chairman Stephen Saad.
"We pledge our support and
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role with the same leadership, spirit, and vigour that he displayed as
the most capped Springbok captain and player of all time."
coach John Plumtree was pleased that Smit, who played most of his
professional career for the Durban team, would be leading the
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the years, many of us have shared special memories with John and we
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who is currently playing for English side Saracens, was capped 111
times for the Springboks in a 12-year international career.
represented South Africa at three World Cups, leading the Boks to
victory in 2007, and captained the national side in 83 Tests.
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Identifiers in Freebase
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Most Linked Data sets represent links to the outside world in a format like
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Announcing Legal Entity Identifier Search
Yet Another New Site
I'd like to announce a new site for looking up Legal Entity Indentifiers.
this is the first...
Compound Value Types in RDF
... like blank nodes, just not blank
Most facts can be expressed as a single triple of the form
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for instance,
How to introspect the Freebase schema with SPARQL
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Cisco Routers in the AWS Cloud
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At IU, what are the STCs (computing labs)?At Indiana University, "STC" refers to a Student Technology Center (computing lab). These facilities are intended to provide students with a uniform computing experience and a common software selection across each IU campus. Services now include most IU campuses, so that all IU students have easy access to the full range of enterprise-sponsored software titles.
The STCs offer a variety of settings including classrooms, individual study areas, and collaborative spaces for group work, with ample access to both Wi-Fi and power for those who prefer to bring their own devices. All STCs are equipped with either Windows or Macintosh workstations, and many offer thin-client access to IUanyWare applications as well as easy access to a wide variety of services, including large-format printing and high-performance multimedia services.
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Signage should be improved to make way-finding easier.
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Signage should be improved to make way-finding easier.
Fewer signs with more details available at each sign location: printed floor maps with legends (numerical and alphabetical) including call number ranges per shelf or department; "Staff Picks" reading lists; "ASK!" stations include interactive "you-are-here" maps and catalog terminals (with links to items' CHECK SHELF locations on the floor map); real-time display of public computer availability.
Example of real-time computer availability: http://orwell.unfcsd.unf.edu/libtv/static/lab_west.php
"ASK!" stations designed and constructed for widest possible accessibility: touchscreen and traditional keyboard/mouse; reachable by patrons other than standing adults (e.g. very young patrons and wheelchair patrons); patrons using braille or audio-assistive technology (patron-owned or library-provided hardware plug-in capability should be advertised and easy to use); obvious on-screen "+" and "-" button to enlarge or shrink the visual display for readability; standardized and modular station design to specifically include possibility of further changes as they arise.
In the east building, integrate signage with the architecture seamlessly as possible and yet be clearly visible from the maximum number of locations. This has been used to successfully at many retail locations and libraries such as Seattle Public Library.


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First Financial Bancorp Announces Appointment Of New Chief Financial Officer And Provides Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp (Nasdaq: FFBC) ("First Financial" or the "Company") announced today that
Anthony M. Stollings, EVP and Chief Risk Officer has been named the Company's new Chief Financial Officer effective
January 18, 2013. He will succeed
J. Franklin Hall, EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. It is expected that Mr. Hall will assist the Company in the transition until his departure which is expected to be
April 30, 2013. Mr. Hall's departure is unrelated to the Company's financial condition, financial reporting practices or investments.
Claude E. Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "On behalf of the board and senior management team, I want to thank Frank for his many contributions over his more than 13-year tenure with the Company. He has been an influential leader with a key focus on company-wide financial and operational disciplines, and we wish him well in his future endeavors."
Mr. Hall said, "For over 13 years, I have had the privilege of working with First Financial Bancorp. Over that time, the Company has nearly doubled in size and we have positioned it well for future growth and profitability. I would like to thank my incredible teams for their personal dedication and extraordinary contributions to the Company's success. I would also like to thank Claude and the Board of Directors for their many years of support and encouragement. I look forward to the opportunities that await me and I wish my colleagues and the Company much continued success."
"Tony, our new CFO, inherits strong and talented finance, accounting, treasury, and investor relations teams that will appreciate his impressive breadth of experience," Mr. Davis said. "The Board of Directors and I have the utmost confidence in Tony's leadership as the new Chief Financial Officer. Tony has been an integral part of our team since joining the company in 2006. His leadership skills, strategic insights and financial acumen will be important contributors to our future success," added Mr. Davis.
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Leaving on sunday!
My parents are leaving on sunday for a week. My dad is 70 years old and this is his VERY FIRST trip to Disneyworld!! Very excited for him! :cool1:
That is so cool. My dad is 73 and mom is 71. I wish they would go with me and DS 17 but they won't go.
I hope your parents have a great time!
Thank you! He used to love roller coasters but not at this age, he wont do them. Wish he went a long time ago. But there is still SO much to see and do!
Lots of slow rides to enjoy!
DH and I are 67 and 64 and we love our Disney adult only trips. We have 2 planned this year - April/May for Flower and Garden Festival and Dec. for Christmas stuff. We love taking our kids and grands but our trips by ourselves are special. We ride everything except R&RC ( a little too jerky and I do not do upside down). We own DVC at Animal Kingdom Resort and have booked the Wyanmeya Safari for this trip. We have done Keys to the Kingdom and Backstage Magic tours and both were great (and all adult). We also rented a pontoon boat last time at the Contemporary and tooled around the lake for a while. It is a different place when you are older and by yourselves. We have a bucket list of all the things there that we have not seen or experienced. There is not much left on it, but we don't mind do-overs. We are not sedintary people - we like to go and be busy. Life is too short to sit on a beach.
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I am pleased with the look of this necklace. I will be giving it to my 13 year old niece for her birthday next week. I hope she likes it, also.
This is a nice gift for my Granddaughter. The chain is very fine. I will probably buy a sturdier chain for it.
I really like the item!! Chain could be longer, but it's excellent for the price!!!
Received the necklace today it's very nice, as described, love it.
Initial was larger than thought it's be. It's be perfect if it was smaller.
I will wait and see if she likes it � it is a birthday present
My 6 year old son picked this out all by himself (paid for it with help from his dad) and surprised me with this sweet necklace on Mother's Day. I'm old fashioned so I prefer the handmade gifts from my kids; but I was so touched by his thoughtfulness and I really like the necklace! I wore it to work yesterday and received three compliments on it! It's awesome!
The quality is nice. I bought it as a gift. I would recommend it.
This is a very cute initial necklace. The font is fun. I think this is especially appropriate for a teenager, but any age could wear it. The young lady that I gave this to, loved it.
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Credits page with recap, indicia and background illustration of Captain America's shield.
Marvel Comics subscription page with Punisher illustration.
Total of 11 one-page advertisements for: Starburst (candy, Mars), 007 - Die Another Day (movie, MGM), Mobile Suit Gundam (toys, ToyBiz), Robotech Battle Cry (game, Harmony Gold), The Core (movie, Paramount), Tekken 4 (game, Namco), Ecko (clothing, Ecko), Blade II (game, ActiVision), Eye of the Beholder (gameboy, Infogrames), Tobacco is whacko (anti-drugs, Lorillard), Saint Sinner (tv, Sci-Fi Channel).


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The Digital Skeptic: Online Education Cuts Value of Higher Ed in Half
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- It's almost June. Time for dads, grads and counting the living from the dead in the collapsing U.S. higher education market.
Because if my month of learning
collegiate-level data science via no-cost Mountain View, Calif.-based online course provider
Coursera is any indication, it's time for parents, educators, employers, students, investors -- not to mention college real estate speculators -- to learn how ugly it's going to get to charge a lot to learn a lot.
Investors know this lesson well. Just like in the music, financial services and corporate IT sectors, high-quality, first-rate content -- in this case, a job-fetching higher education -- is absolutely, positively available for nothing.
"When I have heard about your site and the courses you offer," posted Paolo Scolamacchia, a Milan, Italy, computer specialist and one of my roughly 65,000 Coursera no-cost data science classmates. "I was very surprised and excited to join them."What's remarkable about learning intricate and complex topics such as MapReduce and SQLite with nothing more than a PC is not that automated grading tools work. Or that online social schooling really does replace much of what traditional teachers do. Or that the same gut-wrenching collapse felt by giants including Warner Music Group, the New York Stock Exchange or Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) await the giants of higher education. What's stunning is how ordered, well understood and -- let's be honest -- mundane the process of digital devaluation will be. A phat, free online higher ed market
Absolutely positively, free online higher education is on the by-now classic explosive Web trajectory of dazzling growth. Geez, Coursera has meetups in 1,646 cities; content from 62 universities including Yale; and investors such as Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. Heck, its teachers will have bigger followings than rock stars. That means some sort of significant financial event is a certainty. Harvard and MIT's joint online ed effort edX or my sleeper pick, the private Khan Academy, are also in this group. But Coursera is at the head of the class. It is already a popular play on private exchanges such as SecondMarket.
Remember, this is the Web. Coursera will be as profit-challenged as Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN) or any other Internet company. But for the lucky few close to this investment, some sort of lucrative funding event -- maybe even an IPO -- will graduate to the market say, by midyear 2014.
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