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In The Doll's House, do you think that Nora made the right decision to leave her children?
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I feel that Nora made a very selfish decision. Leaving 3 children under any circumstance is difficult, however, her motive for leaving was selfish and self serving.
She had been living in "The Dolls House" for along time. It wasn't until her secret was revealed that she all of a sudden had this revelation of liberation. It was an infantile response to a situation that could have been rectified.
Honestly, where will we find Nora in 5 years? Living in another "Doll's House" being taken care of physically, emotionally and financially. Her sudden liberation was purely out of humiliation and she managed to damage many innocent people. How does she ever expect to explain her departure to her children? I borrowed money to save your father's life, which I wasn't supposed to do and I forged my dying father's name. I needed to leave to find myself.
I feel that she never should have had children. Torvald is always being blamed for keeping up appearances, but she had those children for appearance sake only too. Ibsen never portrayed her as a caring or concerned mother. They were always off with the nurse. What was she doing that was so important that she couldn't spend time with her children? If she truly were a feminist, she would have broken the "nurse cycle" and tended to her offspring!
I do think Nora made the right decision. While the loss of her children is a shame, a greater loss would be her loss of identity. When the children were grown, what would Nora have? A husband without love or respect? A life of subserviance and deceit? Given her options, Nora is quite brave to pursue her lonely, but worthy, path, in my opinion.
Ibsen would agree with Jamie's response. Everything about the play presents Nora's life with her husband as confining and at times insulting, in spite of the fact he thinks (and probably does) love her. Ibsen wanted his 19C audience to understand the subtle nature of patriarchy, where what seems to be love and might indeed be love can nevertheless function as a way to silence the "self" in a woman. As Ibsen saw it, marriage was about power as much as it might be about love, and that imbalances in power will necessarily infect love, distorting it so that it does not nurture and sustain but diminish what is best in us. Even now society looks harshly at a woman who leaves her children, so you can imagine the response of Ibsen's 19C audience.
I think that Nora's decision had both its good and bad sides. Yeah, it was pretty selfish of her to leave her children, but otherwise she would have always been trapped and would never show the world that you could leave your husband.
But I must say, what good did it do to her children for her to leave them? Would her children grow up to believe that their father's way was right? What would their attitude be towards marriage and the relationships between men and women later on in their life?
Nora had to make a very tough decision. She could have taken her children with her, but this could prevent her in discovering who she really was. Or leave her children.
This is a very tough question. As a mother, I cannot imagine ever leaving without my children...EVER. It would kill me. I cannot imagine, either, living as she did with her horrible husband. I would've taken the kids and left LOL.
I believe that Nora made a completely selfish decision to leave Helmer and her children in search of her "identity." She robs her children of a mother, and her husband of a wife. Also, the children, who have less power than she, are the victims of her rampage for power. They have no control of their situation and will grow up in the same society she did and just continue the cycle. Though, had she not abandoned them, she could have bettered her situation and taught them not to give in to the same fake society as she had. That would have been more responsible.
Nora's decision was also ignorant. She left in search of her "identity" and to make something of her name. Leaving and going somewhere else does not make her strong and will not give her individualism. One who is strong preserves their identity and shows their true colors in even the most trying of circumstances. For Nora to show true strength and individuality, she must show who she really is and stick to that, rather than being stubborn and acting like a child and trying to run away from her problems.
Nora's last decision is selfish. Not only did she leave for something that she could have done while staying, she left three children without a chance to grow up with her mother. When I read the first scene with her children I thought that she was a really good mother. What little kid does not love playing with their mother and having their attention? In her decision she did not think for a second the consequences this will bring to her children. Personally I lived away from my mom for two consecutive years. Those years I never thought about her personality I just thought how awesome it would be to have her around. Nora's children will not care if she has things she believes in, they will just want to be with her and enjoy their time with her. Someone said that it was the right decision because if she would have stayed what would her life been after her kids were older? My answer is that by that time she would have a better idea of who she is and could leave her "doll house" and even start a totally different life. My question is, "How can a mother not regret enjoying their children while they can?" After, and if, she finds herself she will have absolutely nothing. Her children will probably also hate her for thinking about herself before them. Nora will regret not being there with them and there will be nothing she can do to repair the damage she caused them. In sum, while trying to leave her "doll house", she changed her children's future.
I do not believe Nora made the right decisions. What she did was rash and irresponsible. Nora was running away from her problems and leaving her children with the man that she was trying to get away from. Why would someone put their kids in a situation that they themselves were escaping? She could have taken her children with her but there was no reason for her to walk out on them as her mother did to her. This is probably where the motivation came from, but that does not make it right. You would think that the abandonment Nora felt when her mother left would cause Nora to never want her children to feel that same way.
I think Nora made the right decision in separating from Torvald but not from her children. The previous was a need, the following was irresponsible and cold. I understand that she simply could not live with this man anymore, but she should not have left so abruptly with not even a goodbye to her children. However, knowing Nora and her character, it isn't really her to think about how others feel. By her abandoning them, they will face endless consequences of loss and separation.
No, the best decision would have been for her to take responsibility for her actions, accept her faults, and then ultimately enact the change herself. If she really needs to find herself, she needs a way to do that while being held accountable for her children. As mentioned before, she completely abandons her kids and in any time period that's not right.
I think that Nora made the right decision to leave Torvald, but made a mistake by living his children. Like people say, there's no better teacher than the mother. By living them she renounces the chance to have the right to be a mother. Although she had a point that saying that she was not ready to be a mom because she was still a child, she still didn't take the right approach to her decision.
Although Nora said she no longer loved Torvald, I didn't get the impression that she tried very hard to save the marriage. It must have been a pretty sudden shock for Torvald when Nora told him she was leaving and didn't love him anymore. Why didn't she at least try to rekindle the love between herself and Torvald? There must have been something she could have done instead of hastily deciding to just leave and attempt to start over. She could have started over without leaving - maybe she and Torvald could have stayed in separate rooms/corners of the house. Nora leaving was unfair to the children as well - they did nothing wrong, yet they are being punished. It is admirable that Nora asserted her independence, but I believe she went about it in the wrong way.
I think that Nora's abrupt abandonment of her marriage is not as surprising as it may seem. In the beginning Nora tells of how she borrowed money for Torvald's well-being, on the surface this is seen as an act of kindness, however, for Nora to borrow money when she knows it is the one thing that her husband despises and to borrow the money from a man like Krogstad is taking a HUGE chance on her marriage. I cant help but think that anyone who loved their husband would find other less confrontational ways of finding money, and anyone who was worried about the destruction of their marriage would not be able to go through with taking such a risk.
We know from the beginning that Nora does not love Torvald she loves the money and herself and I think that is why she leaves. She knows that in order to raise her children and be a good mature wife and woman she needs to leave and learn how to fix herself.
The only thing that I see wrong with Nora leaving is that in a way she is leaving her children to be poisoned by society the same way she and everyone else was. If she was being a good mother she would take them with her and teach them what she realized and how not to end up in the same predicament.
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
The ending of The Doll's House marks it as a then modern day tragedy: There is no good ending. And that was part of Ibsen's point.
The Doll's House makes vividly clear that--human rights versus womens's right aside for the moment--women in that era had no legal rights and no rights to personhood outside of the auspice of a male figure, be it husband or father.
The tragedy is that if Nora wanted to continue the independence she had developed for herself in secret while her husband was unaware of her actions (symbolized by the macaroons), then she would have to abandon part of herself--her children. If she wanted to preserve her connection to her chlidren, she would have to abandon a different part of herself--her autonomy of thought, choice and behavior. No choice in the end could have possibly been the right one or the good one--and that is part of Ibsen's message to his society: A tragedy was enveloping all womanhood and all motherhood..and that is the direct connection to the human rights Ibsen expressed concern for: No human being should be tragically bound nor bound in tragedy.
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
Nora did make the right decision by leaving her family behind. Nora needed to find out who she truly wanted to be. The only way Nora would be able to discover herself and her potential was by starting over. Torvald did not understand how Nora felt and it would have been a struggle for him to see Nora change becasue he had control over her for many years.
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
Nora indeed made the right decision. She facilitated her children who will now be without her negative influence. Additionally, Torvald is now able realize his negative actions towards Nora and corect his character, as a result. Finally, Nora benefits herself immensely, for she frees herself from oppression and is now capable of learning on her own. She will be responsible and independent learning about religion, politics, and business.
I agree that Nora made the correct decision in leaving Torvald and the children. However the manner in which she did so, was a bit rash. She could have at least said good-bye to her children. But overall her decision to leave was the right one. If Nora was to have stayed, she would have fallen into the same oppressed state that she was in before. Also she would have resented Torvald and the children. Staying in a loveless marriage for the children never ends well.
I think she absolutely makes the right decision to leave. Under Torvald's control, Nora was restricted from finding finding herself. Her children may seem like the victims in this situation; however, Nora is not a mother to them, but instead a playmate. Nora's decision to leave Torvald and her children can be seen as a respectable decision, for Nora could not withstand the role of a mother without first identifying who she is. The children would not be better off with a mother and father living in a dishonest marriage; therefore, Nora was right to have left.
I don't believe that Nora made the right decision in the way she left her family. She neglected her children and then got up and left without even telling them. She did this all for herself, without thinking about the consequences her children would endure. The exact same consequences she had when she was a young child without a mother figure apparent in her life.
I think Nora's decision to leave was very selfish and immature. She has let men treat her as a possesion her whole live, and has never tried to stick up for herself. Nora could have tried another way to get through to her husband and express that she is a human being and deserves to be treated like one. Instead she takes the easy way out and abondonds all of her problems, leaving her family to deal with them. She has left for an easier life while her family must learn to deal with the loss of a loved one. Nora shouldnt have left her family in the way she did.
Yes, I believe Nora made the right decision. Although it may be hard for her family to deal with her leaving at this time, they will not be leaving in a world of lies anymore. Her children should always know that their mother realized she was not happy in the life that she was living and that she had to be honest with herself. This will teach her kids a lifelong lesson to know who they are.
I agree with this completely. Nora only thinks in one way, about her self. She leaves to find love and happiness for her self. She leaves her husband and children behind, aware of the twisted world she left them behind in. Although Nora finally obtains the realization that her marriage is in shambles, she walks out instead of attempting to work on it. She leaves because it is the easy way out. "What is right is not always easy." -Dumbledore
Did Nora make the BEST decision? Of course not. She simply did not take into account what she was leaving behind and the effect it would have on those who she left. I think she thought in a very immature sense, only desiring to prove Torvald wrong and to show him who's boss. I feel almost as if Nora wanted to show a sense of importance in her role of the family, because she felt useless, a "spendthrift" as Torvald called her. She had many other plausible options that she must not have considered, leading her to re-act in the most irresponsible sense.
I believe Nora made the best decision in going out on her own in the end. Though it was a tough one, it was quite crucial. It is hard to say that anyone who leaves their children is correct in doing so though in this case it is the truth. Nora truly believed that in leaving her children, she was benefitting them since they would be put in better hands than if she stayed with them. Also, Nora needed to do this to break all connections from Torvald, including leaving her children in order to become her own woman.
Although it was not the best decision Nora could have made it was the right one. If she would have stayed Torvald would have made sure to keep a closer eye on her limiting the very little freedom she has even more. The relationship would then be based all on lies. By leaving Nora sets an example to her children that they do not need to let their lives be controlled by others, that they have a voice and must use it in order to be heard.
I do believe that Nora's leaving was the best because she needed to become a person and not remain someone else's doll. Though she was rash and may not have thought it all completely through, Nora left to become a better person and I believe that one day she will return to the house or at least to her children and show to them that they can become all that they want to. Nora was never allowed to think for herself, she was always given a thought by her father and then by Torvald. Her shadow (according to the Jungian Theory) was an individual, a woman, like Kristine, that could stand on her own two feet and still breathe in fresh air. Her leaving was the only way that Nora would be able to accomplish that. Because of Torvald's controlling ways, Nora never would have been able to find the freedom to think in the doll's house.
I don't think Nora made a GOOD decision, but i think she made the only one she could at the time. She has no right to be a mother if she doesn't know herself. I also think she truly believed her children would be better off with Torvald and the maid. And they probably will be. Obviously her staying was not working and she needed a drastic change. She never said anything about never wanting to see the children. It would have been even more selfish of her to try to take the children from their only chance at a stable life.
Nora made the BEST decision in leaving her family. Contrary to many of the previous postings, Nora DID NOT abandon her children. She did not leave them in the corner of the street and asked them to fend for themselves. She left them with Torvold who is financially stable and capable of raising his own children. As Nora states at the end of the play, "I can't sleep in a strangers house". Ivar, Bob, and Emmy may be Nora's flesh and blood, but in psychological and mental sense, they are not LEGITIMATELY her children. Their children that were conceived under Nora's unconscious Shadow; thus, Nora the adult had no say in the conception of these children.
Nora's decision to leave does not completely matter because, the mirror stage of lacanian theory proves the absence of Nora's mother is her downfall. Because Nora grows up without a competition parent, she remains in a never-ending state of childhood. Consequently, she cannot be a true parent for her own children; thus, creating a never-ending circle of 'sins of ones father,' or in this case, mother. Either way, Nora cannot and will not grow up even if she leaves Torvald.
I do not think Nora made the best decision when she abandoned her family. She was only thinking selfishly. Nora is leaving her children to grow up without a mother. In the time of this play, that was a huge social stigma. Nora is effectively dooming her children to repeat her mistakes. She grew up without a mother; now she is leaving her children to do the same.
I believe that nora did the right thing, her decision to leave her children was appropriate, she left them in good hands. Her nursemaid is now her childrens nurse maid, and she knows that she will teach them right. Along with that she knows that her children will grow up under a prosperous <sp> roof, they will always be fed and clothed. If they were to go with nora their futures would be hazy because nora doesn't even know where her life will take her.
When The Doll House was written, women had no power. They were playmates for their husbands. Many women were not even educated since it was not thought to be necessary. The job of a woman was to take care of her husband, children and home.
The fact that Nora was able to do all of the things that she did was a statement from Ibsen to society that women were more than they were thought to be. In order to emphasize his point, Nora left her husband. At this point in time, it was unheard of, yet Ibsen was making a point. Women are people with feelings too. They should not be taken for granted.
I believe that nora did the right thing, her decision to leave her children was appropriate, she left them in good hands. Her nursemaid is now her childrens nurse maid, and she knows that she will teach them right. Along with that she knows that her children will grow up under a prosperous <sp> roof, they will always be fed and clothed. If they were to go with nora their futures would be hazy because nora doesn't even know where her life will take her.
yeah , nora will not grow as a person if she stays. the only way she could be a better person is to leave like how a child leaves his home in order to become independendent .:) are you a literture major?
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
In The Doll's House, do you think what Nora made the best decision--to go out from the doll's life and to leave her children?
I believe she did the right thing . A person will not learn to be independent if he stays to his comfort zone which is his home. Nora cannot get away from the shadows of her dad and her husband the moment she decides not to leave and stay amerely a doll.
I believe that Nora made a poor decision by leaving her family because see did not make her children follow a path which was different than hers. Causing them to become just like her, both an insufficent mother and dependant overall person
In my own opinion, I think she was a very selfish character to walk out on her husband and three children. It would be different if she was only leaving her husband. She and Torvald were not in love, they were just playing a game with each other- a game of house. If she had just divorced him and remained a mother to her children, I could have given her respect for that. As those children's mother, she had a responsibility to take care of them, but she left them with out any hope of return. It was very, very selfish of her to leave all of her responsibility to "go find herself." That is what rebelious adolescents do, not grown women. She would say that she never had that opportunity to "find herself," but I do not think that that should let her of the hook. Just because she made bad decisions in her past and failed to take opportunities, does not mean she has the right to continue making bad decisions and choices.
Nora is just a fictional construct. Ibsen made the decision to shock his audience about the lack of freedom that women had at the time the play was written. This discussion must take place in the context of Ibsen's artistic purposes.
Nora had to leave her family in the spirit of "truth and freedom" so staunchly upheld by Ibsen. Had she not left the household of her husband, embodying the bourgeois ethic with its overwhelming concern for appearances and reputation and sheer drive for opulence, she would have become an another Mrs. Alving. Ultimately, both characters at the end of both plays achieve some form of self-realization, but with Nora, it's yet with less poignancy and degradation. In effect, both plays implied here prove that self-realization is entwined with the spirit of truth and freedom; and the sooner a character achieves some sort of self-realization and acts upon what she/he feels is the most truthful action impervious to the scrutiny of a hypocritical society, the better.
As a mother, I cannot fathom how Nora could leave her children behind. In theory, I can understand that she feels she is inept at raising children when she is such a child herself.
However, ironically, it takes a great deal of sophisticated reasoning to understand that point in the first place. Obviously Nora's character is speaking here (not a real person). In teaching the play, I have always been able to understand her actions, but in discussion with my kids, I can never support them.
If girls in the Middle Ages were having babies at 13, I expect that a Nora-like character could survive raising children. However, as pampered and spoiled as she has been by her father (who treated her like a doll) and Torvald who did the same, should we be surprised by her over-developed sense of "me-me-me?"
Don't get me wrong: I really dislike Torvald's treatment of Nora, but how much of it is passive acceptance on her part? She comes to her senses at the end, and for the sake of the children, she should contemplate living with Torvald as a brother. In essence, by leaving, doesn't she pass on harm to her children as her own father did...only in a different guise? Children, whenever it is healthy for the children, need their mother.
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ya offcoures she took this decision in very grave manner,i think his decision was right.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Mum2Aid All around great hotel We were only here for 1 night but had a nice experience. The hotel offers many amenities. We especially liked the option of hotel shuttle driving us to a nearby restaurant. Great option for those that have driven long hours. However, I'm glad we didn't but instead dined at the hotel restaurant. We had a big family dinner and everyone was really happy with their meals. Kids loved the Mac and cheese and my ribs were delicious! The rooms were very clean and we had a good night rest. All around a great stay, would definitely come again! January 4, 2015
Rated 3 out of 5 by VeryGoodPointsStacey Adequate Airport hotel The Westin is fairly close to the Atlanta airport, which makes it convenient. There is a shuttle that runs between the airport and the hotel. I checked in on Christmas Eve, so I'm sure the hotel was not at maximum staffing levels. However, the wait to checkin was very long (lots of stranded travelers from the airport were trying to checkin) and the staff was not well trained. I was sent back and forth between staff members trying to get a parking question answered. Each said someone else had the info and ultimately I was told to look online. The hotel is large and was quite full. As I exited the elevator to walk towards my room, I noticed how noisy the hallway was. Several rooms had doors propped open and it seemed like there may have been some Christmas parties going on. My room was at the very end of the hall, so I couldn't hear the noise luckily when I went to sleep. I found the majority of the hotel staff to be under-informed about the hotel and unable to answer questions about hotel amenities. There were dirty sheets and towels lining the hallway where my room was and they were all soiled (stains visible.) In the morning, when I went to check out at 8am, the towels and sheets were all still in the hallway (stains visible.) I took a picture and showed the front desk, but they didn't seems to care. The restaurant staff was friendly and provided good service. The breakfast buffet was average, but not bad. While I would stay here again, there are a lot of other airport hotel choices so I'd have to think twice and decide based on cost given the rest of the stay was lackluster. December 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by wetravel When rates are right I stay This Hotel has all one needs and more. December 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by smk1000 Excellent staff and service Staff was very responsive and checked up on me frequently to make sure I was happy with my stay December 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by buterfly hotel service during my stay at the Weston Atlanta airport I was there for a training the staff was friendly and very welcoming the room was clean and fresh I would recommend this hotel to friends and family. December 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rich2809 A very good hotel A very pleasant stay at the westin. Great suite, good food, nice bar. I was made to feel welcome. Great checkin. No executive lounge, which I think is wrong at an airport hotel. December 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MiguelAngel Awesome first time! First time at this location and to any SPG hotel as a matter of fact. Service was great. Facilities in good shape. Even though they were remodeling an area behind the elevators this was not noticeable to guest.. December 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pca45vim The rooms are awesome The rooms are huge, and the treadmill in the room is a huge plus! November 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LetMeSleep2012 EXCELLENT! Chris at the front desk recognize me, greeted me by name and breeze me thru the check in process. The staff here is just great. Quality customer service at its finest November 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by dianedee Super Nice! Room was very fresh and clean. Love the desk area and the plentiful outlets and inputs for electronics. Spacious room with King bed. Some room noise from undetermined source. Perhaps air conditioner or heat. Overall very nice and I would recommend to everyone. November 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by CHARRISS GREAT FOR MEETINGS THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT WE HAVE HAD OUR MEETING IN THIS HOTEL. GREAT FACILITY, STAFF, SERVICE, November 6, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jenn87654 The staff was very pleasant The staff was friendly and professional, my room was clean, and the airport shuttles were prompt. November 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by flyspg Nice location and nice staff Nice staffs. I forgot my toothpaste, they delivered to me really quick. Well prepared staff, had tooth brunches with him too! (tho I don't need that) Nice location to Airport. Stay here for early morning flights. November 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by NMCLarson Wonderful Stay The rooms were amazing!. Clean and very comfortable. The associates were friendly and very helpful. The suggestions for restaurants in the area and events were great. They were very informative of the area as well. October 31, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Getaway229 Online presentation did not meet expectations Rooms need to be updated, hallways and general areas need more attention (trash in hallways and didn't appear to be vacuumed and had peculiar odor), customer service was excellent, restrooms were small and needed to cleaned better October 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by nool10 One night easement I stayed one night with good easement. That's the all. October 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by favor3 Great hotel The front desk was great ( Kota), on sun morning our waitress was great ! The staff was great, even when we ordered and they "over cooked" the items, the chef brought up a replacement. October 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by younkin Great room service food As expected the bed was comfortable and the bathroom quite nice. It would be great if they also offered a robe. My only issue was that there was some HVAC noise at night that disrupted my sleep. The food and room service was exceptional, as was the conference food. It is too far from anything interesting, so if you're travelling for more than business it's probably not the best choice. It's a very good place for a conference. October 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Saqi22 frontline desk phone Hi...I did have a great exp staying here...however, whenver I was transfered to the front desk...the phone kept ringing and there was no answer. I dialed the 6600 on the keypad as instructed by one of your staff members but there was no response.... It was nothing very urgent but just sayin... however, the gym is owwwsum!! :) October 10, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by needavacay2000 Good but slipping Overall, the hotel was nice. The Good: The gym was clean and well appointed. The staff was friendly and the food was good, both breakfast and dinner. The service in the restaurant was noteworthy. The bed was comfortable and the room was a good size. Close to the airport. The Bad: The hotel has a nice layout and verges on elegant; however it is starting to show wear and lack of care. The carpets in the hallways are stained and need to be stretched. The area near the vending machines had a musty smell. The carpet in the room needed shampooing. Just needs some attention to detail. Parking is expensive. October 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JonnyRay Great stay, however, the following was noticed.... The one thing that was just a bit frustrating was the adjustment knobs on the alarm clock. The volume and the alarm time settings, both seperate from each other and on either side of the clock, would not rotate. When I went to the lobby, the staff was very helpful when I asked if I was setting it correctly. They were just stuck dial settings. The other thing I noticed was the thick collection of dust on the fan in the bathroom. Carpeting throughout the lobby was spotted. September 24, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Brian2175 Job well done! I wanted to take this opportunity to recognize two of your talented teammates. My family and I visited for 1 night after a day spent at Six Flags and before flights out the next morning. We had the opportunity to dine at your restaurant for a late dinner and breakfast. We were attended by Estelle at dinner and Wanda at breakfast. They provided outstanding service with very positive and delightful attitudes. They made us smile, laugh, and treated us like family after a tiring day at the park. Estelle made excellent suggestions for us from the menu and tended to our every need. Wanda provided delightful service with a smile and took great care of us as well. Their friendly and warm presence made us feel at home and truly made our meals a very memorable dining experience. They should be recognized for their skill and ability to connect with their guests. Respectfully, -Brian September 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Girlstrip2014 First time in atlanta I had a great stay. Denise the housekeeper was fabulous. Fancis the conciege was informative and marvelously charming. Koto provided us with an early check-in and connecting accommodation. Love this hotel. September 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by CABusinessTraveler Bumpy Start But An Excellent Recovery I stayed here to make it easier to catch an early morning flight out of ATL. The shuttle driver was friendly and gave great service. The woman checking me in was EXCEPTIONAL. WOW - She gets 5 stars and I hope her boss read this review. I wish I remembered her name, but she was awesome. I walked into my beautiful hotel room to instantly realize the previous patron had smoked in the room. I know the hotel can't control this and if the maid staff was a smoker they wouldn't have noticed. I called the front desk and they immediately upgraded me to an "allergy free" room with a hepa-filter and specially cleaned for allergy sufferers like me. I didn't even know that was an option, but I will be requesting that type of room from now on. The deck clerk even gave me a discount off the hotel restaurant for my inconvenience. The hotel restaurant was great. Great service and good food. It was a bit pricey, but not more than you'd expect at a hotel westin. Overall it was a nice property with exceptionally good service from everyone I came in contact with. September 15, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by JackS345C288 Possible thievery, absolute negligence and incompetence I stayed at this hotel a couple weeks ago and left a pair of very expensive slacks in the closet. The day after checking out, while still in town, I contacted the front desk and they transferred me to the lost and found department (security). The call was not answered and was transferred back to the front desk, at which point the receptionist asked if I'd like to leave a message. I told her I was concerned that if I left a message I might not receive a call back, but she assured me that I would be contacted. So, I left a very detailed message regarding the lost item (what, where, when, my name, and my phone number). I repeated my name and number very slowly and very clearly. Sadly, I never received even a courtesy call back to inform me that the slacks were not located. I can't say definitively whether or not they were stolen, but I can definitely say that having my voicemail completely blown off demonstrates a profound lack of concern, coupled with complete incompetence, on behalf of the Westin staff. I've been a Starwood Platinum for many years but am becoming increasingly displeased with the level of service provided by the SPG group in general, and certainly by this hotel in particular. September 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DOCK999 EXCELLENT EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SEPURB EXCELLENT HOTEL---ALL EMPLOYEES TREATED ME WITH RESPECT AND BIG SMILES ON ALL STAFF.YOU COULD TELL THEY LIKED THERE JOBS September 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by yankee219 Super Stop Over or Destination This hotel was another great place to stay. Everything was superb and I could not have asked for anything better. Despite ongoing construction the staff did everything to ensure that the stay was not disruptive. September 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by LEZ1 Carolina gal The hotel was quite comfortable, considering the airport was close by. The only part of the stay I didn't like was that you had to pay to $16 each day to park in the car lot. August 26, 2014


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Nevada pledge E.J. Muhammad eligible at DeSoto after UIL State Executive Committee grants appeal
DeSoto senior E.J. Muhammad has been ruled eligible by the University Interscholastic League's State Executive Committee, during a meeting in Austin on Wednesday morning.
Muhammad — a 5-11, 173-pound defensive back pledged to Nevada — was a second-team all-District 7-5A cornerback last season at Midlothian, before transferring before his senior year.
The decision overrules a prior ruling by the 8-6A District Executive Committee — which voted 4-3 that Muhammad had transferred for athletic purposes. From a UIL press release today: "After hearing testimony from all parties it was determined that the students did not change schools for athletic purposes."


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USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) serves to facilitate safe trade, regulate the import and export of plants, and help exporters meet the entry requirements of other countries. The Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance and Tracking System (PCIT) system tracks the inspection of agricultural products and certifies compliance with plant health standards of importing countries.
As a partner of USDA, ODA can do the following:
The ODA Virus Certification Program tests fruit and ornamental plant species for viruses of quarantine significance.
Plants tested include the following:
ODA offers a variety of field inspection services for farmers and growers that export their crops or products to other countries.
Services include the following:
Industry users quick reference guide for logging into PCIT Document
Guidelines for collecting and submitting samples and tests with fees for plant diagnostic services Document503-986-4620


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Laconia 2, Brillion 1: The Spartans got a big performance out of junior pitcher Taylor Weisnicht, who struck out the side to end the game in division 3 regional action in Rosendale.
Weisnicht pitched a complete-game three-hitter, totaling nine strikeouts. He also struck out the side in the second inning, while Laconia got its runs in the first and second innings on RBI-singles from Nick Vollmer and Jack Propson.
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Saturated with brandy, cream, and raspberry purée, dried Italian-style savoiardi get the French treatment here.
YIELD: Makes 6 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 50 min
- 7 ounces savoiardi (crisp Italian ladyfingers)
- 1 tablespoon Cognac or other brandy
- 1 pint premium vanilla ice cream, melted
- 10 ounces frozen raspberries (not in syrup)
- 1 cup water
- Rounded 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup chilled heavy cream
- Equipment: a 7- to 8-inch soufflé dish
Layer ladyfingers in soufflé dish. Stir Cognac into melted ice cream and pour evenly over cookies. Let stand 10 minutes.
Purée, raspberries with water, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
Beat cream with an electric mixer or a whisk until it just holds stiff peaks, then add 3/4 cup raspberry sauce and continue to beat until mixture holds soft peaks.
Lightly press on cookies with a spatula to compact slightly, then drizzle 1/2 cup raspberry sauce over them. Spread raspberry cream evenly on top and chill, covered, in freezer 30 minutes.
Serve charlotte with remaining raspberry sauce.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories375
- Carbohydrates45 g (15%)
- Fat19 g (29%)
- Protein6 g (12%)
- Saturated Fat11 g (54%)
- Sodium97 mg (4%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Fiber4 g (15%)
- Monounsaturated Fat6 g
- Cholesterol133 mg (44%)


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Well after all the back and forth with Verizon, could next week put an end to it. It has been rumored forever that Verizon is getting an iPhone. Now with a special press event happening on the 11th this could now be fact. The Wall Street Journal cited "a person familiar with the matter" that this would be the day. I guess we will just have to wait and see. I personally don't understand what all the fuss is about. I highly doubt that this phone will have LTE support. And if it doesn't I am telling you now, don't bother. Otherwise, you will be stuck waiting for two years until you can get on Verizon's new hotness. On the other hand, if it does support LTE, then knock yourselves out.
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Worshipers Climb Historic Church Steps In Rio To Mark 378th Anniversary
Worshipers climb and descend steps near the Nossa Senhora da Penha... News PhotoAnniversary,Annual Event,Banquet,Bestof,Brazil,Climbing,Customer,Horizontal,Last Day,Moving Down,Religion,Rio de Janeiro,Saint - Religion,Spirituality,Topics,Topix,WorshipperPhotographer Mario TamaCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 27: Worshipers climb and descend steps near the Nossa Senhora da Penha Church on the final day of the annual October feast of the patron saint marking the 378th anniversary of the church on October 27, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pilgrims often climb the entire 382 steps that lead to the church, originally constructed in 1635, which is perched on a rocky hill. Brazil holds more Catholics than any other country. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)


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The California Closets experience is like no other. After being with the company for almost three years I find that with great organization comes a beautiful space; no matter what the size is. I have over seven years design experience and a bachelor degree in Interior Design and Architecture. Being able to design spaces that serve function and formality is a great enticement to all of my clients. Here at California Closets we create an experience where any space is a masterpiece and a true fit to each individual. Organization is my passion and being able to incorporate that in my designs is the key to producing a successful final product.


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CSU to Offer Mortgage Assistance for Faculty and StaffResponding to employee concerns about housing affordability, the California State University has announced an agreement with CitiMortgage, Inc. to provide special mortgage assistance to CSU employees.
The CitiMortgage program plan will offer three kinds of advantages to CSU employees.
First, a reimbursement of loan application fees, valued at approximately $375, applicable to purchases or refinancings.
Second, grants to cover closing costs of 2 percent of the loan amount, up to $2,000, for low- to moderate-income households or employees who are purchasing properties in low- to moderate-income areas. (The low- and moderate-income designations are defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and vary by county).
Third, up to 100% loans will be available for certain eligible borrowers or properties. For employees purchasing homes on leasehold properties, private mortgage insurance charges may be avoided, depending upon the appraised value of the property.
"We hope this special mortgage program makes CSU employment opportunities more attractive for prospective faculty members who are coming to or relocating in California," said Richard P. West, CSU's vice chancellor and chief financial officer. "It also will help CSU staff buying first homes and refinancing."
The offerings apply to the purchase of single-family, two-, three- or four-unit income/family homes, and mortgage refinancing.
CSU is one of the largest employers in the state with 44,000 faculty and staff working at 23 university campuses from Humboldt to San Diego.
The CSU is planning to reevaluate the CitiMortgage program in a year. In the meantime, the CSU is continuing to explore other ways of expanding housing affordability for CSU employees.
For information on housing studies conducted by the CSU, please see Housing.
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B&C Morning Show: Milford Jerome Performs 'So Right' And Leaves His Mark
March 21, 2013 6:16 AM
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A listener by the name of Milford Jerome (pictured along with Boomer and Craig) made his way to the Allstate Studio this morning so that he could perform his original song, which pays tribute to New York Knicks sixth-man J.R. Smith.
The title of the song is 'So Right' — and had Milford just performed it and not attempted to hijack the show, he may have departed having made a good impression. Alas he did not and therefore left an entirely different kind of impression altogether…


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Oahu residents stock up on water, non-perishables ahead of storm
On Oahu many people were flocking to the store to gather up emergency supplies. Hot on the list were non-perishable items especially water bottles and canned goods. People are stocking up with supplies for Tropical Storm Flossie. The storm could leave people in the dark bringing strong winds and heavy rain cutting off power and potentially keeping people trapped in their homes due to flooding.
"You never can tell. You have to be prepared. At least they are warning the public now," said shopper Elaine Kutzen.
"I still have about eight bottles but I thought maybe I need some more," said shopper Joanne Takahashi.
The emergency department says residents should at least have flashlights, spare batteries and a seven-day supply of food and water on hand at all times. Aware of the potential danger, many people were gathering as many non-perishables as they could today.
"I got my water, I got my crackers, which is important. You don't have to cook it on the stove, warm it up, dry, and I have my peanut butter at home. I usually have kaki mochi all dry," said Mililani resident Alive Panui.
Propane is also something that stores are constantly restocking. Yesterday people were filling up with propane at the City Mill in Kaimuki. This morning that store ran out of propane just an hour after opening and after a refill by mid afternoon the store was already down to half its supply.
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Why Read This ReportThe next generation of online financial services sales needs more of a change in thinking and approach than a change in technology. Forrester believes the next generation of online sales in financial services will include the addition of an online merchandiser role on the eBusiness team, a rethinking of the approach to website information architecture, greater use of technologies like site search and rich Internet applications, and the extensive use of analytics — both direct and inferred — to drive sales success.
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Many homeowners equate a beautiful landscape to rolling acres of pristine lawn. But changes in the climate and widespread seasonal restrictions on water use each year could change the way people think about outfitting their yards.
There are many reasons people choose to forgo grass and opt for different ornamental elements in their yards. Cost is one factor. While grass seed is relatively inexpensive, the upkeep, including mowing, fertilizing, re-seeding, and watering, requires a significant investment of both time and money. Many homeowners choose to lay down sod to create a beautiful lawn, an expensive option for homeowners with vast landscapes.
The environment is another reason homeowners look for grass alternatives. Grass requires a lot of upkeep, much of which is not environmentally friendly. For example, maintaining a pristine lawn requires the use of a gas-powered mower and oftentimes the application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Seeking alternatives to grass can be friendly on both the wallet and the environment.
For those who are ready to say goodbye to grass, there are many alternatives.
*Ground cover: Homeowners who still desire the look of green can choose among different types of ground cover that will quickly fill in the landscape. Clover, low-growing evergreen plants and ivy are some of the more popular ground cover alternatives.
*Rocks: Decorative rocks intermingled with native plants can add dimension and color to the yard. Once rocks are placed, there is little upkeep except for pulling the errant weeds.
*Mulch: A less expensive alternative to rocks is mulch. Mulch is available in different colors and types and can even be created by a homeowner by chipping trimmed branches from trees in the yard. It helps lock water into landscaping beds, decreasing the need for frequent watering.
*Water features: Think about installing a pond in the yard that can be bordered with stones and mulch. This will take up a good amount of space and can create a natural habitat for wildlife and even some low-maintenance pond fish.
*Concrete or patio stones: Although they're not all-natural materials, patios can take up areas normally consumed by the lawn and create expansive outdoor entertaining areas. It will require an initial investment of the patio material, but once installed, patios don't require significant maintenance. Homeowners can offset the concrete jungle feel by placing plenty of potted plants and container foliage around the perimeter.
*Decking: Another alternative to concrete and stones is a wood or composite material deck. Again, this structure will increase outdoor living space and won't require the level of routine maintenance needed to keep a lush lawn.


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Set upon 1,200 beautiful acres, in the heart of the world-famous Napa Valley, is one of the nation's most captivating and highly rated vacation destinations ~ Silverado Resort and Spa.
The 415 non smoking Napa Valley hotel guest rooms feature custom décor, classic furnishings and thoughtful amenities. Guests may choose either standard guest rooms, junior suites which have spacious king rooms with sitting areas, or one and two-bedroom suites, which offer a full kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom and bath. Each suite at this Napa resort houses a wood-burning fireplace and opens to a private patio or balcony with views of surrounding courtyards, tranquil swimming pools or PGA championship golf courses.
Napa Valley offers a considerable bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, herbs, organic dairy products and artisanal cheese which affords us limitless inspiration. The various menus at The Royal Oak, The Grill, and the Main Lounge at Silverado all reflect these attributes of the famous Napa Valley.
You may savor prime steaks and responsibly caught seafood at The Royal Oak with the paired compliments of fine wines selected by the sommelier. The Royal Oak is open seasonally Thursday through Saturday for dinner service.
The Grill at Silverado combines Napa sensibilities with California influences to produce fresh fare that is locally inspired. When the weather is too lovely to spend the day indoors, as it often is, enjoy a mouthwatering breakfast, lunch, or dinner outside for a peaceful al fresco meal on the terrace. Share after-dinner cocktails on the Main Lounge's Patio Terrace under the California stars overlooking the 18th Green on the South Course, or choose the most inviting spot near the stone fireplace and unwind from your day of winery tours over their signature appetizers. No matter the season, the natural splendor of Silverado Resort and Spa grounds provides a stunning backdrop for each restaurant, whether a casual atmosphere or a fine dining experience is in order.
Amenities include a Spa, Golf, tennis, bicycle rentals and tours of Napa valley.
Please note: Guests will be required to present a valid photo ID and a credit card upon hotel check-in. Hotel package prices include room and room tax only, and do not cover incidental charges, parking fees, cleaning fees, or resort fees which some hotels may collect upon check-in to cover added-value services such as spa, fitness, phone charges or energy fees. In most cases, guests must be at least 21 years old to check in and there must be one person at least 21 years old staying in each room. Most hotel check-in times are 2:00pm to 3:00pm and most hotel check-out times are 11:00am to 12:00pm. To avoid confusion, please note that your flight departure date and time may be different from your hotel checkout date and time.
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Cryptanalysis of a Public-Key Cryptosystem Using Lattice Basis Reduction Algorithm
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The authors considered cryptanalysis of a knapsack-type public key cryptosystem. This cryptosystem uses a combination permutation algorithm in the encryption phase to avoid the low density attack by keeping the density high. This cryptosystem is vulnerable to LLL-lattice basis reduction algorithm, since it uses a super-increasing sequence as a private key and attempt to hide this sequence with modular multiplication for constructing the public key. But as they showed, the modular multiplication cannot hide the superincreasing sequence.


text: I have been looking to buy a Mustang, so I bought the CARFAX 5 check package just to be safe. I found a 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 5-speed with an advertised 97,000 miles and no accidents with 3 owners. I talked to the seller extensively and he assured me it was a great original car. I asked him for the VIN number and WOW! The car had been totalled, had 200,000 miles and 11 owners! Without CARFAX I would have purchased a bad car! Thanks!


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I tried a CD Bar back at the beginning of 2007. I can't remember what flavour it was, but I remember it being rock hard, and so tough to chew. It didn't taste that nice either.
So ever since, I have avoided them, and never wanted to try them again.
But now I find myself really fancying one! So I am going to buy 1 on Friday when I see my CDC, to see if I like it.
So please could you tell me if a, you like them and b, which flavour is the nicest! (the least hard and chewy lol).
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A Silent Parade of fire trucks will be departing from Hinsdale and traveling west on Chicago Ave. through Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Downers Grove and ending in Lisle. The parade is to honor the firefighters and civilians who lost their lives either in fires or in the line of duty. To show your support during the Silent parade you are welcome to fly a flag or shine flash lights along the parade route.
SUPPORT THE ALZHEIMER FOUNDATION BY PURCHASING YOUR 2015 ZOMBIE HUNTING PERMIT!!! Permits are being sold right now at Village Hall.
All proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Association. Minimum $5 suggested donation for residents and Minimum $10 for non-residents.
TRAFFIC MEASURES FOR CONSTRUCTION: To facilitate getting the residents access to their homes and to reduce the congestion on the streets during construction we have changed Norfolk to make it a temporary one way street westbound only from Rose Place to Prospect. In a similar fashion we have changed Golf Road making it a temporary one way street northbound only from Chestnut to Chicago. A detour route for thru traffic is also in place using Prospect to Chicago. Once we have completed the curb and shoulder work along Golf and Norfolk and restored them to two way traffic, then we will make Waverly and Chestnut one way streets west of Rose Place when road construction begins there. Waverly and Chestnut east of Rose Place are dead end streets and we will maintain two-way traffic on each street for those residents. We will get Golf Road fully restored to two-way traffic before changing Rose Place. Norfolk will be fully open to two way traffic before we change Chestnut to one-way traffic during construction. A detour route using Norfolk and Golf will be in place prior to the switch. Full construction update available here.
West Nile still a threat in Clarendon Hills: Although Labor Day has come and gone, mosquitoes will remain active until the first hard freeze of the year. The threat of West Nile Virus transmission to humans will remain through that time. Residents are encouraged to maintain appropriate preventative measures to minimize mosquito exposure. Wear long pants, long sleeves and closed toe shoes when outdoors to cover skin. Use insect repellent when outdoors during dawn/dusk periods when mosquitoes are most active. Finally, remove any containers, etc around the home which can collect water and breed mosquitoes.
Electric Aggregation: The change over to the new electric aggregation contract has started. Residents should expect to see Dynegy listed as the electric supplier on their bills starting after the September Billing for more information go to our electric aggregation page.
Street Project Update : Today the contractor put down the binder course along Middaugh and returned the street to normal two way traffic. All driveways are open at least temporarily for the holiday weekend. Residents can park again along Middaugh in accordance with normal posted parking restrictions. The concrete subcontractor is returning next Tuesday and Wednesday to finish up the small pieces of concrete shoulders and to cast the three remaining concrete aprons. Chicagoland Paving will begin working on the asphalt driveway aprons next week as well. Residents will be contacted to move their cars as needed.
For those of you on McIntosh, Blodgett and Gilbert the contractor has provided you with temporary gravel driveways for the holiday weekend. All driveways are temporarily open. Beginning on Tuesday the contractor will begin to set the pins and string line for the new concrete shoulders on the east side of all three streets and the southern west side of McIntosh. The contractor will knock on doors to ask for the residents to pull their cars out of the driveways as they proceed. The plan is to begin to pour the new concrete shoulders on Wednesday and Thursday morning followed immediately by casting the concrete driveway aprons. Along the way, the contractor will cast the few concrete aprons along with crosswalks and sidewalks on the west side previously skipped. The goal is to have all concrete work completed by Friday, September 11th in this area.
As of now the longer plan is to begin on Monday, September 14th grinding the existing asphalt streets of Norfolk (Oxford to Prospect), Gilbert (Burlington to Norfolk), Blodgett (Burlington to Norfolk) and McIntosh (Burlington to Norfolk). If all goes to plan, the contractor will prime on Wednesday, September 16th in the early morning hours and place the binder course of asphalt along those streets that Wednesday.
Storm sewer work has begun in Phase II at the intersection of Norfolk and Golf. Storm sewer work will resume next Tuesday and will continue in the intersections of Waverly and Rose Place; Chestnut and Rose Place; Norfolk and Rose Place and other locations for the new 2 weeks or so.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works department @ (630)286-4750 if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you Planting Partners: Click here to see the complete Sponsor list. The downtown looks beautiful once again.
Vehicle Stickers: Due July 1st, vehicle stickers are now on sale. Click here to purchase online.
Police Department offers Safe Zone for Online Transactions: Click here to learn more.
LGDF Cuts: You may have heard something about Governor Rauner's proposed State budget cutting revenues that belong to local governments. Specifically, The Governor has proposed cutting the local share of the state income tax (LGDF) by 50%. If this went into effect it would cost the Village of Clarendon Hills about $410,000/year. Such a cut would force all municipalities to cut services, reduce capital improvements or raise local taxes, if the last is even an option. Bottom line – the Governor is proposing taking the Village's share, which you paid through your state income tax, and using it to fix the State's budget problems.
If you would like more information please take a few minutes to watch the video provided by the DuPage Mayor's and Manager's Conference which is available via this link, which explains this matter in greater detail. We urge you to send an e-mail to the Governor, and our local legislators, supporting keeping our local taxes here in Clarendon Hills by clicking this link .
IDOT Construction - IL Route 83 Nightly Lane Closures: IL Route 83 between Knollwood Rd. and IL Route 56 (Butterfield Rd.) will experience nightly lane closures (8 PM to 5 AM) starting April 6th. This project is scheduled to last until late October.
Prescription Drop Off: For your safety and the safety of the environment, the Police Department (448 Park Ave.) allows anyone to drop off any unused medications with no questions asked (during office hours of Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Online Payments Now Accepted: You can now purchase your Village vehicle sticker online and Blue Dot parking pass, as well as pay your water bill and parking tickets online. The service is offered through the Illinois e-Pay service using your MasterCard, Discover, American Express or electronic check. Click here to access the Village's e-Pay web page, hosted by the Illinois State Treasurer.
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for international students to become acquainted with Dean and the surrounding
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This summer William "Bill"
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Intensive and an International Conference on Somatics-Based Dance Education.
Both the intensive and conference are sponsored by the Palladino School of
Dance at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts.
The Bill Evans Dance
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place Monday, July 6 through Wednesday, July 15, 2015. The intensive includes
three modules to choose from. Faculty include Bill Evans, Peggy Hackney, Claire
Porter, Don Halquist, Kitty Daniels, Debra Knapp and Suzie Lundgren. On campus
housing and meal plan are available.
On Wednesday evening,
July 15 through Saturday, July 18, 2015, Bill Evans, Cynthia Williams and the
Palladino School of Dance at Dean College will host the International
Conference on Somatics-Based Dance Education.The conference is dedicated to
sharing research, pedagogical practices and creative work integrating somatic
concepts and dance. It will feature a variety of presentations by practicing
teaching artists, dance performances, a master class by Bill Evans and keynote
addresses by international leaders in the field Peggy Hackney and Martha Eddy.
Both the Evans Teachers'
Intensive and the International Conference will take place at Dean College, 99
Main Street, Franklin, MA. Dean College is easily accessed by train from the
Boston Logan International Airport. Registration required. For more
information, full faculty bios, and to register, visit www.dean.edu/billevansdance.
Three professional dance performances will take place as part of
these events on Wednesday, July 15, Thursday, July 16 and Saturday, July 18.
All three shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Main Stage
and are open to the public. Tickets are $15 for one concert, $25 for two
concerts, and $30 for three concerts. Cash or check will be accepted at the
door. The Wednesday concert will feature performances by Bill Evans, Don
Halquist and Claire Porter. The Thursday and Saturday concerts will be composed
of somatics-based works by distinguished choreographers from around the country
whose works were selected for presentation at the International Conference.
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William "Bill" Evans, MFA, CLMA, CMA, honorary DFA, is a
world-renowned artist, publisher, advocate, and dance consultant. In August
2014, he became Artist in Residence and Professor of Dance at the Palladino
School of Dance at Dean College. He is Visiting Professor of Dance Emeritus in
the Department of Dance at the SUNY College at Brockport, where he served from
2004 through 2014, and Distinguished Professor of Dance Emeritus at the University
of New Mexico, where he served from 1988 through 2004.
Martha Eddy, CMA, RSMT, EdD
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& Therapy & Dance Somatics, author and lecturer on how to apply dance
and body awareness to neuro-motor development and socioemotional learning, as
well as to peace education/conflict resolution, social somatics and ecological
Hackney holds
a B.A. in Psychology from Duke University (Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude) and
an M.F.A. in Dance from Sarah Lawrence College. She is internationally known as
a Certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst and a Registered Somatic Movement
Therapist. Peggy performed as a dancer in New York City for 10 years before
joining the Bill Evans Dance Co. and touring the USA extensively. She is the
author of Making Connections: Total Body Integration Through Bartenieff
Fundamentals, probably the leading book of its kind ever published.
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more acquainted with Dean College and all that we have to offer.
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will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015 for the July 4th holiday.
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College is pleased to announce that President Paula M. Rooney, Ed.D. has received
the 2015 Massachusetts ACE Women's Network Leadership Award.
prestigious award was presented to Dr. Rooney during the 2015 President's
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10, 2015.
American Council on Education (ACE) Women's Network facilitates the networking
of women interested in pursuing leadership opportunities in higher education.
The mission of the Massachusetts Network of Women Leaders in Higher Education
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and participation.
ACE Women's Network offers two awards each year, including the Leadership
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and encouraging women in the field of higher education in Massachusetts. The
awardee exemplifies the principles of the ACE National Network: IDEALS, which
stand for Identify, Develop, Encourage, Advance, Link, and Support women to
advance their careers.
"Dr. Rooney's
steadfast support of women's professional and personal development, coupled
with her focused initiatives around the IDEALS that the ACE National Network
promotes, exemplifies the qualities of a
Award winner. On behalf of the entire Dean College community, I extend our
heartfelt congratulations," said Mark Boyce, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
at Dean College.
For more
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Franklin, MA (June 22, 2015) – Dean College, a private,
residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has been approved by
the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer new stand-alone B.S.
degrees, adding to the B.A. programs already offered by the College. Beginning
in fall 2016, students at Dean College will be able to complete a Bachelor of
Science in Management, Security Management, and Sport Management.
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have depth of preparation in these specific fields backed by the knowledge and
skills that management degrees provide; inquiry and analysis, critical
thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative and information
literacy, teamwork and problem solving," said Dr. Michael Fishbein, Vice
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College now proudly offers 11 Bachelor Degree programs, including Arts and
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Management, Psychology, Security Management, Sociology, Sport Management, or
Theatre. Additionally, Dean College offers 21 Associate Degree programs, as
well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education
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Cemeteries are sacred ground. They are the final resting place for our loved ones. Gravestones and other monuments memorialize our deceased. Flags mark the graves of those who served our country in the military services. Rows of headstones decorated with flowers and flags set upon manicured grasslands provide a sense of order and comfort to those who visit their deceased family and friends knowing that their loved ones rest in peace in a beautiful eternal setting respected by all.
Not so, sadly, at the Fox Cemetery in Berkley. Despite its nice location set behind stone walls and surrounded by woods, it is a disgrace to view. Visitors to this cemetery are greeted with a pile of dead flowers, plants, and other debris and trash just inside the entrance. What grass there is, is mowed infrequently and when it is, it is not bagged, leaving clumps of dead grass behind. The trim work is shabby, at best, again leaving clumps of dead grass on or around the headstones. New graves are not properly seeded leaving family members to try to plant and maintain grass for the newly deceased. Truly the condition of this cemetery is deplorable.
There is no flagpole at this cemetery to honor those veterans who served. I am, however, grateful to the dedicated volunteers who faithfully mark each veteran's grave twice a year, at Memorial Day and Veterans' Day, with a new American flag. In addition, each Memorial Day, these same volunteers plant a red geranium at the grave of every veteran. Were it not for these outstanding volunteers, the Fox Cemetery would show no respect for our veterans.
Recently I visited my parents' grave to find that the ground in front of the headstone had caved in during the spring. As a result, the caretaker did not mow the plot. In addition to the holes in the ground, the grass was high and unsightly. Clumps of dead grass from the neighboring lots that had been mowed covered the plot and the headstone area was covered in dead grass as well. It was heartbreaking to see my parents' final resting place in this condition.
My phone call to one of the cemetery trustees was never returned. When I finally reached another of the trustees, he assured me that holes had been filled and that the grass would be trimmed. It was clear from my phone call that he had known about the condition of the grave for several weeks but had not done anything about it up until my phone call.
My parents chose to be buried at the Fox Cemetery because they had lived most of their lives in Berkley. Had it been my decision, I would have chosen a proper cmetery that would have provided perpetual care for their final resting place. Instead, my brother and I honored our parents' wishes. I can not speak for my brother but I certainly regret that decision today. My parents, along with the hundreds of others buried in this cemetery, many of whom were residents who served the town of Berkley in so many ways for so many years, deserve more respect and more dignity.
Page 2 of 2 - I am fairly certain that the trustees will fall back on the excuse of lack of funds which is simply unacceptable. Something needs to be done to properly maintain this cemetery and I call upon the trustees to come up with some creative solutions to do so. Perhaps volunteers can be recruited from the Girls and Boys Scouts, Veterans' Service organizations, or local church groups.
Perhaps students from the Berkley school system or church youth groups can complete community service hours volunteering to help maintain this historic cemetery. Think of the opportunities to learn about the history of the town and its residents, to appreciate our veterans' sacrifices, and to foster a sense of civic responsibility a volunteer opportunity such as this would provide. There are many creative ways to approach this problem and I challenge the Fox Cemetery trustees to do so. If they are unable to provide the proper maintenance of this sacred place, then perhaps it is time for new trustees who can and will make that commitment.
Terrie (Gouveia) Raposo, is a Windham, N.H., resident.
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