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Virendra Joshi, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine and director of the Endoscopy Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. He is also associate clinical professor of surgery and director, Pancreatobiliary Services at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Joshi received an MBBS from the University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He completed a residency in radiology before going on to complete an internal medicine internship and residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and affiliated hospitals, Baltimore, Maryland, and at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He completed a fellowship in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the Medical College of Georgia, Georgia Health Sciences University.
Dr. Joshi is a fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American College of Gastroenterology Dr. Joshi serves as a reviewer of Digestive Disease and Sciences and the American Journal of Medicine.
Dr. Joshi is the author or co-author of more than 75 abstracts and articles in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. In addition, he is an invited speaker at professional society meetings. His most recent work is on current treatment options in idiopathic recurrent pancreatitis and application of newer endoscopic technologies in gastrointestinal cancer management. He is the principal investigator for several active research projects, including clinical trials on idiopathic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
Selected Publications
Curiel TJ, Morris C, Brumlik M, Landry SF, Finstad K, Nelson A, Joshi V, Hawkins C, Alarez X, Lackner A, Mohammedzadeh M. Peptides identified through phage display direct immunogenic antigen to dendritic cells. J Immunol, 172(12): 7425-31, 2004.
Lee JR, Joshi V, Griffin JW, Lasota J, Miettinen M. Gastrointestinal autonomic nerve tumor: immunohistochemical and molecular identity with gastrointestinal stromal tumor. American Journal of Surgical Pathology, 25(8): 979-987, 2001.
Schmidt H, Lee J, Joshi V, Playford R, Poulsom R, Wright N. Goldenring J. Identification of a metaplastic cell lineage expressing spasmolytic peptide as a precursor of human gastric adenocarcinoma. Lab Investigation, 79: 439-446, 1999.
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About 60 million years ago, walnut trees began to form vast primeval forests on our planet. Today, many of those prehistoric species are extinct. But most that remain are safeguarded at a unique living collection.
Headquartered in Davis, California, about a 90-minute drive north of San Francisco, this genebank serves as America's official collection of walnut species—and their distant, rare, and unusual relatives. Containing specimens from both the Old and New World, it is the largest, most genetically diverse walnut collection anywhere.
Some 80 trees grow in containers, protected inside a screen-enclosed greenhouse. Only 10 minutes away, 1,600 other trees prosper in neat rows at a carefully tended research orchard.
Some Juglans regia trees from Armenia are among the collection's most remarkable members. That's because of their shells, which are somewhat larger than a golf ball. This should be a walnut-lover's dream, but unfortunately, the nutmeat inside the jumbo shell isn't any larger than usual.
Many specimens are also different kinds, called cultivars or varieties, of J. regia, the so-called English or Persian walnut. J. regia is the most widely marketed walnut type in the United States. J. regia varieties are the mainstay of California's walnut industry, which produces nearly all of the nation's $300 million walnut harvest.
Known formally as the ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Tree Fruit and Nut Crops and Grapes, this genebank belongs to a nationwide network of ARS-managed collections. These centers "protect the natural genetic richness of hundreds of plant species," says Davis repository curator Ed W. Stover, an ARS horticulturist.
Fingerprinting Walnut Trees
The genebank serves as an invaluable resource for breeders, growers, the nursery industry, and researchers—including, of course, ARS's own scientists at the repository. For instance, walnut collection manager and geneticist Mallikarjuna K. Aradhya worked with University of California at Davis colleagues in using samples from repository trees to pinpoint telltale stretches of genetic material called SSRs, or simple-sequence repeats.
SSRs are unique, natural duplications in the nucleic acids that comprise the building blocks of genetic material, or DNA. As such, SSRs serve as distinctive fingerprints, suitable for differentiating among individual walnut trees within the same species. Also known as microsatellite markers, the 14 SSRs that the scientists tested "provide a fast, reliable means of positive identification," says Aradhya.
Adapted from a set of microsatellite markers developed by researchers elsewhere for accurately distinguishing one black walnut tree (J. nigra) from another, the new assay for J. regia offers an excellent way to prevent costly mixups at tree nurseries, growers' orchards, and even at the ARS walnut collection itself. The markers are an example of how ARS investigations help everyone who is involved in growing walnuts and preserving these magnificent trees.—By Marcia Wood, Agricultural Research Service Information Staff.
This research is part of Plant, Microbial, and Insect Genetic Resources, Genomics, and Genetic Improvement, an ARS National Program (#301) described on the World Wide Web at www.nps.ars.usda.gov.
Ed W. Stover and Mallikarjuna K. Aradhya are with the USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Tree Fruit and Nut Crops and Grapes, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616; phone (530) 752-6504, fax (530) 752-5974.
"Protecting the World's Walnuts" was published in the August 2005 issue of Agricultural Research magazine.

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Get away from it all in this custom built mountain lodge located on the Salmon River and bordering the 61,000 acre Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. The Salmon River Chalet is the perfect retreat for families looking to find a place to get away and relax up at beautiful Mount Hood. You will enjoy 3,000 sq. feet of comfortable cabin space and over an acre of forested riverfront property on the scenic Salmon River.
The chalet's large open floor plan is perfect for entertaining the whole family with the centrally located kitchen situated between two large living spaces. At one end of the chalet, the living room displays high vaulted ceilings with large windows overlooking the forest. At the other end, the game room is stocked with board games, toys for the kids, foosball, and air hockey. Perfect for a family game night around the fire. The large wooden deck wraps around the entire lower level to connect the family together for BBQs and beautiful views of the forest.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the chalet's upstairs master bedroom which has its own private deck overlooking the forest and river. The master also includes a log king-sized log bed, an en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, and tile shower with private forest views. Listen to the soothing sounds of the Salmon River while you read a book in the reading nook in this luxurious master suite.
The main floor of the cabin has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms-enough room for the whole family to spread out and relax. The bedrooms include: the 'Golf Room' with a log king-sized log bed, the 'Cabin Room' with two twin sized log beds, and 'The Bear Den' with two bunk-beds for the kids to enjoy.
Love nature? Take a hike on the nearby The Bonanza Trail (#786). The trailhead is only a half-mile away from the cabin, no need to drive- just take a short hike to your hike! The Bonanza trail follows scenic Cheeney creek and goes past the old abandoned Bonanza mine. Other nearby scenic hikes include: The Salmon River Trail, Ramona Falls, and the Mirror Lake Trail with stunning reflections of Mt Hood.
The Salmon River Chalet is close to world class skiing and snowboarding with numerous ski resorts located on & around Mt Hood. Ski Bowl, Timberline, and Mt Hood Meadows are easily accessible and offer extensive terrain, high speed lifts, and full service amenities. Timberline is America's only year-round ski resort, and Mt Hood Ski Bowl offers the largest night skiing area in America.
In the summer, there is excellent mountain biking, including purpose built trail systems and even chair lift-assisted downhill terrain at Ski Bowl. The Sandy River Trail alone contains more than 15 miles of purpose built single track trails appealing to a variety of difficulty levels.
The cabin sits directly on the beautiful Salmon River which is fed by Mt. Hood's glaciers and contains some of the best fly fishing in Oregon. Alpine lakes are also nearby and feature great fishing, hiking, bird watching, and photo opportunities.
The Resort At The Mountain is just a mile away, offering a 27-hole championship golf course, a full service spa, and other amenities.
Excellent nearby restaurants include Italian, Mexican, alpine, burgers, pizza and pub fare. We have recommended list of restaurants listed in our cabin book.
The cabin's backyard is the Mt Hood National Forest and the vast Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, which contains excellent hiking, mountain biking, and mountaineering.
With so much to explore up at Mt. Hood we hope you enjoy your stay at the cabin and come again soon!
We are the Rodman family and we live in Portland, Oregon. Our two young children are growing up quickly and we realized we needed a place to slow down and relax from our busy city life. We fell in love with beautiful Mt. Hood and our family enjoys biking, hiking, sledding and skiing all year round up at the mountain. The fly fishing is great too and is right in the cabin's backyard! We hope to share our love of the mountain with you and your family as you enjoy your stay at our cabin.
Dana & Ryan Rodman purchased this chalet in 2012
The Salmon River Chalet sits in a beautifully wooded area right between the Salmon River and the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. The cabin has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 decks, and 2 large living spaces for the whole family to spread out and enjoy. The setting is private and pristine, a perfect place to relax and get away.
We've rented lots of cabins up at Mt. Hood before we purchased this home and we know that having a few cabin 'extras' can make your stay much more enjoyable for your family. That's why our cabin is stocked with family board games, decks of cards, a foosball table, and it even has alpine themed books for the kids to enjoy for bedtime stories. We've tried to think of activities that both adults and kids of all ages of kids would enjoy at our cabin to make help create the best family memories. Adults can relax on the large deck overlooking the forest with a cup of cocoa and a book while the kids play with Lincoln Logs and build their own mountain cabin. The whole family can take a short stroll down the property to our campfire pit right at the river bank. Everyone can enjoy s'mores and tell stories about your day up on the mountain. This cabin has something special for everyone!
Great spot in the woods with enough sun to feel like summer. The river is close by and the property is great. The house is very comfortable and well-cared for. We would definitely return to this spot.
As we were winding our way on what seemed like a road away from civilization, I questioned my selection of this place for our family's visit to the Mount Hood area. But it didn't take long for all of us to love it! It is spacious and welcoming, a place to relax and enjoy nature and each other. Though portions of the road are rather rough, the trips in and out were short and were not an issue. It is obvious that the owners care about the house and the people who rent it. There are instructions on what to do, what not to do; labels to show where dishes and supplies, etc are located. There is a notebook with very helpful information regarding the house, activities in the area, and much more, also shelves with things to keep small children occupied. Of special interest to our group of ten (three generations, 6 to 75) were the river just a short walk away, the fire pit and horseshoes, the trails to run. The adults all preferred the shower in the master bath because of the view of the river! :) Internet access was iffy at times, which we assume is common in locations such as this; we simply followed the instructions on what to do if it went down. We felt very comfortable here and would definitely recommend this home.
We think the place and the property is amazing. It didn't match for our group. We start every review with 5 stars and we discount and raise our review with pros and cons. The first star was removed to the amount of rules. It seemed like we could never fully relax with there always being a risk of a fee. The next star was removed because to accommodate 10 guests 4 adults would have to sleep in the master. That may have been made clear prior, so my apologies if I missed something. Another star was removed because of the various maintenance and cleanliness issues that we had. I have outlined those to the owner. A star was added because of the property. It was beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful time with my friends/family. A very beautiful place that will be 5 stars for many groups.
Beautiful Property. Lots of games. Driveway was a bit bumpy, better have a truck
Our family of 5 (plus a family of 5 who were with us one of the nights) stayed here for four nights. We absolutely LOVED it. The house is so well equipped with everything you would need. Drawers in the kitchen were labeled so you never had to go on a mad search. The master bedroom is absolutely HUGE. If this house allowed more people you could easily fit 10 extra people on the floor up there. It's that big. And the master bath with a large walk in shower and soaking tub were just what I needed at the end of the evening. We had a lot of rain and snow while we were there but managed to get out and go exploring...we even found a family of deer. Mt Hood is only a 20 minute drive and the skiing was awesome this year! Such good snow!
Just came up here for a ski weekend with friends. It was hard not to just decide to stay at this chalet for the whole weekend instead of heading up to Mt. Hood. As many reviews had said, this house was fully loaded and stocked + everything was labeled! Ah - as a Type A person, how that makes me happy, you have no idea!
I really only had 2 small issues/things for people to be aware of that really don't affect your enjoyment of the home:
(1) THE ROAD: The roads leading off the main road to the chalet are very rough and would not be good if you have a smaller compact car. There were a lot of pot-holes and were just unavoidable so that is just something to be aware of. Most people heading out up to the mountain should have a larger, sturdier car anyway, but if you are there for other reasons, just something to prepare yourself for.
(2) MUFFIN TINS: The app had said that the house carried muffin tins, but I couldn't find them anywhere. I was a little sad that I couldn't make bacon egg muffin tins for the group, but oh well - we ended up doing scrambled eggs. Next time, if I really want to make this for breakfast, I'll remember to bring my own. It was certainly not a huge need, but just a small nice-to-have!
The Salmon River Chalet is centrally located with close access to all of Mt. Hood's ski resorts and top attractions. Ski Bowl, Timberline, and Mt Hood Meadows are only 15 minutes away.
The cabin sits directly on the beautiful Salmon River which is fed by Mt Hood's glaciers and offers some of the best fly fishing in Oregon. The cabin's backyard is the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. Come explore!
Hike the Salmon Trail, mountain bike on the Sandy River Trail or golf at The Resort At The Mountain - it's all just a few miles away.
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18 May 2017 - 10 Sep 2017
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16 Nov 2017 - 27 Nov 2017
4 night minimum stay
Winter Vacation
14 Dec 2017 - 8 Jan 2018
4 night minimum stay
Winter Ski Season
9 Jan 2018 - 15 Mar 2018
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text: Taken from another message board but appropriate since most of us use cordless drills in our business. be safe Hello Friends: Very seldom do I ever post. I usualy just sit back and learn from all the great post's here but felt the need to let this be heard. Tonight while working out in the back yard my 11 year old comes out said (dad the power went off in my room) So I go check out the situation and couldnt find anything wrong. Went to basement to reset breaker and it tripped/wouldnt reset so now I figure theres a problem. As I headed to the garage I see a glow coming from inside (Holy crap fire on the workbench!!! Anyways fire's out minimal smoke/fire damage. A Dewalt Cordless Drill that was charging in the case on the workbench caused the fire. Further investigation has revealed all kinds of interesting articles on this very subject and in fact We have the very same drill listed here http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/01057.html I lost count how many times we left this thing plugged in overnight at that. BE Safe and Happy Cleaning.


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I really enjoy food - growing it, cooking it, and experimenting with new recipes.
I can be very silly when I want to and try not to take the crazy turns of life too seriously. I love to make up songs, games, and stories on the spot to entertain my nieces, nephews and friends. My silliness also comes in handy as a member of an improv theater group.
Whenever I can, I get outdoors - hiking, kayaking, swimming, gardening, or just a walk around the nearest pond or park. I enjoy the community feel of living in a city neighborhood, yet getting out into rural and wild spaces is necessary for my general sanity. Any place with less people than wildlife will do; there is something about looking up to see something untame wander by that pulls me up short and brings out wonder and unmitigated joy.
I am looking to meet someone who can be a close friend, partner, and lover. Of course that all has to start with a first date, meeting new people, and getting to do fun things in and around the city together.
Favorite books: History of Love, Bleak House, Oryx and Crake, Surfacing, The Color of Water, Wicked, Where the Wild Things Are, High Tide in Tucson, The Cloudy Patriot, Love in the Time of Cholera, Open Closed Open, The Name, American Radical, The Cat in the Hat, Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite movies: Pan's Labyrinth, Princess Bride, Close Encounters, When Harry Met Sally, Star Wars, The Others, The Wizard of Oz, The Meaning of Life, Spirited Away, Raising Arizona,
Favorite Music - I love most kinds of music both listening to it and making it. In my car right now, I have Martin Sexton, World Cafe compilation, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Eti Ankri, Shelley King, The Mavericks, Angelique Kidjo, They Might Be Giants, Khaled, Beausoleil, Ben Harper, the Water Boys, and Nina Simon.


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The users have spoken (with their votes) and the winner of Wikia's "Adventure Dream Team" bracket tournament has been crowned. The honor goes to Frodo the 9 fingered and his "Fellowship of Awesomeness."
|The Fellowship of Awesomeness
"This team has an unstoppable combination of intelligence, fighting capability, wisdom, experience, and brawn to accomplish any quest and defeat any enemy. Many of the characters complement each other well, and together, they would be able to deal with almost anything. This team is very balanced, some straight fighters, some extremely clever."
|—Frodo the 9 fingered
This team's composition was deemed by the Wikia community as the perfect mix of fictional characters (both good and evil) to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mt. Doom -- easily overcoming any obstacle thrown in its way. And obstacles the team did face.
"The Fellowship of Awesomeness" survived 12 elimination rounds (which raked in an impressive 6,500 votes total) and managed to eek out the highest winning percentage of votes in any round -- an impressive 92.3 percent in the fourth round alone. The team is comprised of some of the most popular character choices in the tournament (Gandalf, who appeared on 14 teams; Batman, who appeared on 11 teams; and The Doctor, who was the "go-to" TV character for several teams), as well as some of the most original (The Man in Black from Lost, Galbatorix from the novel/film Eragon, and book/movie/TV character Sherlock Holmes).
Tournament logistics aside, many of you may be curious as to what the actual campaign undertaken by "The Fellowship of Awesomeness" would look like. How do these characters come together? What creatures/villains do they encounter along the way? What does the "last temptation" inside Mt. Doom play out like? I must admit, I'm pretty curious about this stuff, too. So to that I say, stay tuned for an exciting announcement regarding the adventures of "The Fellowship of Awesomeness" -- coming soon.
In the meantime, congratulations Frodo the 9 fingered and all hail Wikia's Adventure Dream Team: "The Fellowship of Awesomeness!"


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A man invents a leotard to stop dogs molting
A man has invented a leotard to stop his dog from molting.
Tyson Walters has created the Shed Defender, which was inspired by his own pet pooch Harley, to prevent him from leaving behind "tumble weeds" of fur around his home and allows all furry friends to sport the all in one garment to keep their fur intact.
Speaking about his creation to The Telegraph website, he said: "I needed a solution to control Harley's hair; it was everywhere. I had tumble weeds of her hair on my hardwood floors. My car was close to ruined because of all the hair intertwined in the fabric. There was nothing I could do, just brush and brush and brush, and yet that still wasn't enough.
"I came up with the idea and had my mom started sewing the Shed Defender; needless to say, it was time to hire a professional. I took the next step in hiring a seamstress and started making prototypes.
"The outcome has evolved into a flawless design that is not only effective, but also allows for a comfortable fit for the dog. It is now finally complete and I couldn't be happier with the results."


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A DRUG dealer who was arrested with more than £50,000 of drugs in his possession has been unable to pay anything back under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Mohammed Amin, who was jailed for four years and eight months, was back in front of Bolton Crown Court yesterday.
But attempts to recover assets from the 24-year-old were futile as Amin had used any money he gained through drug dealing to fund his own drugs habit.
A total of £683 found on Amin, of Water's Edge, Farnworth, when he was arrested in January will be used as part-payment towards the £52,000 determined to be the proceeds of crime.
Staff at the Britannia Hotel in Beaumont Road, Lostock , found drugs in Amin's hotel room on January 5.
His parents were oblivious to their son's criminal lifestyle — he had booked a room at the Britannia Hotel in Beaumont Road, Lostock for three nights and returned each evening to his family.
Amin used the hotel room as a base from where he could package drugs in order to pay off a £6,000 debt, the court heard.
It was a cleaner at the hotel who discovered drugs in his room after finding a black drawstring bag at the back of the fridge. The bag contained £23,000- worth of cocaine and £8,820 worth of heroin.
A further £13,033- worth of heroin was discovered in a satchel and a search of his car uncovered £2,100- worth of heroin, as well as 25 wraps of cocaine worth £840.
Following Amin's latest appearance in court, Tony Wood, finance investigator for Bolton, said: "His only available asset was the money seized when he was arrested.
"All other monies made from his criminality went to fund his own drugs habit."
Should he acquire assets at any time in the future, Amin can be taken back to court and those assets removed.


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East Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent Bernard Taylor on Thursday suggested dividing 36 public schools in Baton Rouge into four attendance regions where students could choose to attend any school in the region.
The plan, in part a response to a push by some to create other, separate community school systems similar to Baker, Zachary and Central, would expand school and educational program choices available to families.
Three regions would be created in north Baton Rouge and one in southeast Baton Rouge, Taylor said.
Taylor said he'd like to expand the educational programs available to families in the four regions, including offering new magnet and gifted programs, as well as other programs with attractive themes that would be open to all students.
"We have to give more people in more parts of the parish choices," Taylor told an audience at Claiborne Elementary School.
Taylor said he wants the community's help in figuring out what the added choices should be and announced he will hold four community meetings next week.
The meetings will be held starting at 6 p.m. Monday at Capitol Elementary.
Other meetings are set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Scotlandville High, 6 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn High and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Glen Oaks High.
Taylor names each region by the high schools that serve the larger communities involved: Capitol, Scotlandville, Woodlawn and Glen Oaks.
He said the regional approach is a "pilot" project, adding that he would look at expanding it to other parts of the parish over time.
He said he would not get rid of current "choice" programs, but wants parents to have more options available closer to home.
"One's ZIP code should not determine one's access to programming," he said.
Taylor's proposal would offer the most choice at the elementary level where there are more schools than in the upper grades.
Taylor described his ideas as a "framework for discussion" and said parents at affected schools will have an opportunity at the community meetings to offer their thoughts on the educational programs they'd like to see in their schools.
He said he wants discussion, not divisive debates or histrionics.
"We will not be having any Jerry Springer moments at these forums," he said.
Thursday's event at Claiborne Elementary was a belated welcome party for Taylor who took over as superintendent in June after spending six years as superintendent of Grand Rapids, Mich.
The School Board charged Taylor to work on mending long-strained relations with the state Department of Education, particularly the state-run Recovery School District, which oversees eight low-performing schools that were formerly operated by the parish school system.
In April, the state rechristened seven of its eight schools as an Achievement Zone.
RSD leaders asked the school system to place many of its north Baton Rouge schools in the zone as well, saying that those schools could receive extra financial help from a $30 million fund that private business leaders are trying to raise for the Achievement Zone.
Taylor has been negotiating for months with state leaders about joining the Achievement Zone.
He said he hopes RSD will participate in his proposal, that the two organizations will be less competitive and more collaborative.
He said he foresees creating a market in which RSD schools located in the regions he'd like to establish would be promoted alongside East Baton Rouge parish schools.
"What we don't want to see anymore is people going, 'Oh that school is in RSD, we don't want to go there,'" he said.
Taylor said that while he still hopes that the RSD will embrace his ideas, he can't wait any longer to make changes.
Once he holds the community meetings, Taylor said, he plans to present a "district reconstitution plan" for the affected schools to the School Board at the end of November.
Once approved by the School Board, he plans to take it to the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to seek its approval.
The creation of an attendance zone in the Woodlawn area appears aimed at cooling the fervor in that area for breaking away from the parish school system and creating another separate school district in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Southeast Baton Rouge district backers came within four votes of passing legislation that could have led to the creation of a school district in the area, and have pledged to try again in 2013.
By creating attractive program offerings in north Baton Rouge, Taylor said, he hopes to ease overcrowding in southeast Baton Rouge schools and to allow those schools more room to develop their own education choices.
Taylor said he will judge choices suggested during the forums based on whether there is evidence that they have the potential to improve students achievement and are financially feasible.
He said he plans to pay close attention to what is said, and hopes others will too.
"It's up to leaders to listen," he said.


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The land has been rezoned from resource to residential use.
The project has an estimated end value of almost $600 million and will be Stockland's eighth major residential development in the Perth metropolitan area.
A spokesperson for Stockland said acquiring a subdivision permit and winning local structure plan approval – steps required to bring the project to market – were already "in train" and weeks, rather than months, away.
Stockland has already received more than 200 enquiries from buyers interested in acquiring land at Calleya, which is four train stops from the Perth central business district.
The listed developer acquired the land in 2008.
Commenting on the deal, Stockland managing director and chief executive
Calleya is located in Banjup within the City of Cockburn. It has access to the Kwinana Freeway, Cockburn central train station and the local district shopping centre.
Around 13 per cent of Calleya will be dedicated to parks, playgrounds and walking and cycling paths.
Stockland also has plans in place for a school and some neighbourhood shops.
Col Dutton, WA general manager for residential at Stockland, said: "We're seeing very strong demand for new homes in key growth corridors north and south of the Perth CBD.
Calleya is one of two Stockland residential community projects due to make their first lot settlements in the 2014 financial year.
The other is the $1 billion Willowdale development in south-west Sydney, which includes plans for 3100 lots.
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The job ad might read something like this: Wanted, a serial dater who likes to shop and is familiar with luxury brands.
The relatively small team within the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan that struck the deal to invest $500-million (U.S.) in Hudson's Bay Co., enabling it to pay for its pending takeover of Saks Inc., plays an increasingly important role in the pension plan's investment strategy.
It's called the "relationship investing" group, and its head, Bill Royan, likens the job to playing the field in the singles scene. The people on his team – currently fewer than 10 – travel widely, getting to know entrepreneurs, sovereign wealth funds, billionaires and other investors the group might want to do deals with. "Really, it's like a relationship, and not every dating situation results in a marriage," Mr. Royan says.
Of late, the team has been spending a lot of time in the luxury brands space. A big part of the reason for that is Michael Kors.
Mr. Royan spent a lot of time a few years back getting to know the individuals that had been helping Mr. Kors, a fashion designer based in New York, build his brand. Among them were two major investors, Canadian Lawrence Stroll and Hong Kong's Silas Chou, who had been behind the success of Tommy Hilfiger's brand in the 1990s. (Mr. Hilfiger, who would meet Mr. Stroll at the latter's home in Westmount, has referred to him as "one of the smartest business guys I've ever met," and said that "he taught us how to think big.")
Mr. Royan was sold. In the summer of 2011, Teachers' relationship investing group quietly bought a stake in Michael Kors Holdings, which sells high-end clothes, shoes and accessories, for about $12 a share. About six months later when the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange, Teachers owned about 7 per cent of it. The stock listed at $20 per share, and rose by about 100 per cent in its first year of trading. Its success pushed Canada's Mr. Stroll onto Forbes' list of billionaires. Teachers has been selling down part of its stake in Michael Kors to manage the size of its holding, because otherwise it would have more than $1-billion in the company. It's still the company's ninth-largest shareholder, with a stake worth more than $350-million.
"One of the challenges that we face as an investor is finding thematic investments which have attractive growth in periods of low interest rates and low economic growth," says Mr. Royan, who joined Teachers in 2008 from Lehman Brothers in New York. "And clearly, luxury is one."
"It's not just in Canada, it's not just in the U.S., it really is a global phenomenon as everyone hopes that their income rises, whether that's China, India, Latin America, or wherever," Mr. Royan says. "People want to have higher incomes. They move to the city, they actually work harder, or everyone in the family works, and as a result their disposable income rises. I travel a lot and every restaurant, every bar, every airport plays the same music. Fashion, brands, music – the globalization theme means that many many people around the world all aspire to the same outcome, and that's a Michael Kors purse. So from a growth theme, luxury is a very interesting investment."
Teachers' relationship investing group specializes in being a minority shareholder, and tends to keep the investments it makes for about four or five years. The "dating" is so important because it has to trust the individuals it's working with since it doesn't have the power of a majority owner. Teachers is not trying to dramatically change its partners, but to help them be better.
"We try to add value in concentrated areas," Mr. Royan says. "Strategy is one. Managing growth. Michael Kors is probably three or four times larger in revenues than it was two or three years ago. How do you hire people? How do you ensure that you can produce purses on time with quality? Marketing … We really focus on a handful of attributes that we think really makes the company much better, rather than micromanaging."
If HBC's $2.4-billion deal for Saks goes through as expected, Teachers will wind up owning about 18 per cent of the company. There are long ties between Teachers and HBC, because Teachers' real estate arm, Cadillac Fairview, is the landlord for a number of Bay locations. In essence, the two had likely already been dating for years. And the lure of Saks, a luxury retailer, fits with the group's strategy.
Mr. Royan says his team frequently has stretches when it works around the clock to get deals done, and has to be ready to pounce on opportunities that come together quickly. And sometimes, for a variety of reasons, the blood, sweat and tears end without an investment or deal.
"The challenge with structured investments is, like Hudson's Bay, reaching an agreement with Hudson's Bay itself is a challenge, and then having Hudson's Bay win the M&A dynamic for Saks – you actually have to win and win and win and win to have a successful investment," Mr. Royan says.
Hong Kong's Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co. is another company that Mr. Royan's group invested in. Teachers just opened an office in Hong Kong, where Mr. Royan's team already has one person and will be adding three more, to continue developing new relationships in that region.Report Typo/Error
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Why dust matters?
How elephants communicate?
How alcohol is toxic to the liver?
Why snake venom is poisonous?
How laser light affects molecules?
How natural products are synthesized?
How green experiments are developed?
These and many other perplexing questions are being investigated every day at Hendrix College.
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The Caro Research Group is interested in the biochemical mechanisms by which alcoholic beverages produce liver damage. We use cell fractions (endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria), cells (liver cells in culture), and experimental animals
(mice), and analytical, biological, and cellular chemical techniques including HPLC, polarography, real time PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA, western blot, chemiluminescence, fluorimetry, spectrometry, flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy.
Research in the Goodwin Group has three major foci:(1) using GC/MS to search for chemical signals in secretions and excretions from threatened or endangered mammalian species; (2) development of green (environmentally benign) experiments for the introductory Organic Chemistry laboratory; and (3) synthesis of enantiomerically pure samples of human metabolites of the anti-thrombolitic drug Coumadin (warfarin) to aid in biomedical research at UAMS.
Dr. Gron's research interests presently include environmental sampling of water and soil, development of undergraduate chemical educational materials: green analytical laboratories and scientific literacy, and the analysis of biologically relevant ions: hydrogen sulfide/garlic project.
We use tandem time-of-flight mass spectrometry to study chemical reactions in and fragmentation of ionized clusters of molecules. Mass spectrometric analysis of the cluster ions reveals their elemental compositions. Cluster fragmentation experiments and computational modeling provide information about bonding within the cluster ions, including which bonds are broken and formed in reactions that result from the ionization process.
The Hatch Research Group uses an integrative and multidisciplinary approach to study the effects of natural aerosols on the Earth system. We aim to better understand how mineral aerosol influences bio-geochemistry, atmospheric chemistry,
and climate. Currently, we have four ongoing and integrated projects including 1) water adsorption on mineral mixtures, 2) heterogeneous uptake of gaseous mixtures on mineral surfaces, 3) bio-geochemical impacts of nutrient dissolution from mineral aerosol
during atmospheric aging, and 4) phytoplankton bio-marker studies.
Coral snakes are a group of species with highly neurotoxic venom. A key enzyme in coral snake venom is phospholipase A2 (PLA2), an esterolytic enzyme that hydrolyzes glycerophospholipids causing potent neurotoxicity,
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Yes, that's a sigh of relief. Actually, to be perfectly accurate, the exclamation should read, ''Wh!,'' meaning half a sigh of relief.
It can happily be announced this morning that Mel Brooks's ''Producers'' -- the biggest, most hope-inspiring hit to emerge on Broadway in many a season -- is still the flashiest, brassiest and most purely entertaining show in town.
The chorus line of little old ladies and their tapping aluminum walkers; the swastika-wearing pigeons; the prancing theater queens who insist that a show need only ''keep it gay'' to succeed -- they are all in fine, exquisitely vulgar form. And Adolf Hitler, reincarnated as a song-and-dance man who combines the styles of Al Jolson and Judy Garland, still brings down the house.
There is, however, a slight problem with the title characters. The actors playing them are no longer named Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. And the hard-working, perfectly likable fellows who have replaced them, Brad Oscar and Steven Weber, don't begin to approach the same standards of teamwork. It is as if they had been shoved into someone else's custom-tailored suits and then asked to grow or shrink into the clothes through sheer willpower.
This would not be a reasonable demand under any circumstances. And if you've been following news from the Rialto in recent weeks, you'll know that the pressures on Mr. Oscar and Mr. Weber have been exceptional.Continue reading the main story
Mr. Lane's original replacement as Max Bialystock, the hungry Broadway producer with a desperate scam to make millions, was the esteemed British actor Henry Goodman. It seemed a bold and intriguing choice. Mr. Goodman, known for his celebrated portrayal of Shylock at the Royal National Theater, looked and sounded nothing like Mr. Lane. There was no chance of a carbon-copy interpretation.
Yet on April 14, after 30 performances, Mr. Goodman was out. He was ''the right actor in the wrong role,'' said Rocco Landesman, one of the producers of ''The Producers.'' Enter Mr. Oscar, who had been the understudy for Mr. Goodman and Mr. Lane while continuing in his Tony-nominated role as Franz Liebkind, the fanatical Nazi playwright with a passion for pigeons.
The general complaint about Mr. Goodman had been that he wasn't broad enough, that he wasn't getting the same laughs as Mr. Lane. Mr. Oscar does indeed get the laughs that Mr. Lane did -- at least in the same places, if not at the same decibel level. And if you squint hard, or happen to seated in the rear balcony, you might mistake the rubber-faced Mr. Oscar for the rubber-faced Mr. Lane.
For Mr. Oscar is doing his level best to channel Mr. Lane's Tony-winning performance. The Lane-style grimaces, the exasperated line readings, the flamboyant gestures are often rendered with conscientious exactitude. Mr. Oscar has the fiery energy to put them over, and he manages the considerable feat of holding your attention throughout ''Betrayed,'' Max's exhausting 11 o'clock number.
But you also sense the strains of imitation and of a self-conscious distance between a good actor and his role. The sidelong glances that announce Max's impending hysteria and the sudden wild and sleazy smiles are Mr. Oscar's own. In time, he may indeed be able to claim the part for himself.
This would seem to be less a possiblity for Mr. Weber, the former star of the long-running television series ''Wings.'' As Leo Bloom, the nebbishy accountant seduced into the grime and glory of showbiz, he sings and dances pleasantly and self-effacingly. Mostly, he registers as a handsome, conventional leading man impersonating a nerd.
The gaps between Leo's fantasy and reality selves aren't nearly as piquant. You appreciate all the more Mr. Broderick's gift for mixing caricature with emotional conviction. Like Mr. Oscar, if to a lesser degree, Mr. Weber gets his laughs.
But it's less the character than the one-liners and the props, like Leo's little security blanket, that elicit those laughs. The difference between the Lane-Broderick pairing and that of Mr. Oscar and Mr. Weber is the difference between personality-driven wit and situation-driven jokes.
Having reluctantly made these dour criticisms, I would still like to report that I had a swell time at ''The Producers.'' Mr. Brooks, the play's book and song writer, and Susan Stroman, his director and choreographer, have fashioned a Rube Goldberg contraption of a show that will never entirely disappoint as long as the machinery runs smoothly.
The production numbers remain the most imaginative on Broadway, with the possible exception (in a very different vein) of those in ''The Lion King,'' and I still found my face stretched into smiles more often than I have at any other point in this largely smile-free season.
The supporting performers -- for that matter, the entire ensemble -- radiate a happy, crazy confidence. Jim Borstelmann, who has replaced Mr. Oscar as Franz, does very well by his second-act show-stopper, the marvelous ersatz beer-garden song, ''Haben Sie Gehoert Das Deutsche Band?''
But it's Gary Beach, Roger Bart and Cady Huffman, all members of the original cast, who best embody the immense and distinctive appeal of ''The Producers.'' Ms. Huffman is Ulla, the Swedish secretary and sex machine, and Mr. Beach and Mr. Bart are respectively Roger de Bris, the gloriously tacky director, and Carmen Ghia, his sibilant assistant.
Each of these first-rate performers takes a flaming stereotype and turns it into a joyful, sui generis creation that's part commedia dell'arte clown and part fine-toothed satire. When they're commanding the stage, ''The Producers'' is every inch what it was.
That's more than often enough to justify the price of an orchestra seat to the show ($100) at the St. James. If you're in the market for the special $480 seats created to beat the scalpers at their own game, think twice. Or at least wait until Mr. Oscar has had some time to find his own feet.Continue reading the main story


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It's got all the ingredients of a great political whodunit: a young, female member of Parliament, a mysterious man found illegally on school grounds, lost consituents' files and boxes of confidential letters and documents.
Now, it's cheekily been dubbed "garbage-gate" as the high school at the centre of the plot has officially asked for new gates to keep the oblivious MP's errant correspondence out of its bins.
It all began on September 10 when a general assistant at Ashcroft High School, near Liverpool, discovered an "unknown male" inside the grounds dumping rubbish into a big bin at the back of the school.
A letter from the principal, John Norris, to the Department of Education's Security Unit - a copy of which landed at the Herald this week - details the whole dirty story.
It was around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the letter said, and the high school's students were playing inter-school sports on the ovals and sporting fields.
"It appears that this male entered the school grounds by car from Maxwells Avenue. He did so without permission. The general assistant stopped the unknown male from dumping all his rubbish and told him to leave," the letter stated.
"We have since learnt that he was a Broadlex employee. He was dumping rubbish from the office of a state member of Parliament, Reba Meagher. It appears he did so without the permission or knowledge of Ms Meagher's office."
According to the principal, the school contacted Ms Meagher's office and the cleaning company, Broadlex, as well as filing a report on the trespass to the police.
"The rubbish has been retrieved by a member of Ms Meagher's staff, as it did contain confidential records of interviews and letters with Ms Meagher's constituents and state ministers," the letter concluded.
Yesterday, Ms Meagher confirmed the incident. She said that as soon as her office was notified, the cleaner was replaced.
"Public Works mediated between us and the cleaner because we are bound by a Public Works contract. I must say, I thought things were odd when one day this cleaner started to vacuum the office at midday. I'd consider this one of those twilight zone incidents," she laughed.
"We collected whatever garbage belonged to us at Ashcroft High School and we now have a new cleaner to complete the heady task of cleaning the electorate office."
A spokesman for Broadlex said the company had provided a full report on the incident to the relevant authorities, but insisted that Ms Meagher's staff had been told of the garbage's destination.
"The staff of the MLA for Cabramatta's office knew and approved of the disposal of waste to a local bin at another premises but this was apparently unknown to the MP," he said yesterday."... There was only one isolated incident in confusing circumstances."
The Department of Education's media unit was still busily trying to track down the 'garbage-gate' correspondence late yesterday afternoon and the Herald never received a call back.
So, whether Ashcroft High School, a centre of excellence in performing arts, will ever get its new fence or gates remains to be seen.
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CLICK HERE to access the Results Page. LIVE results are anticipated for Canopy Formations, with Accuracy & Style results being posted at the end of each round.
The low clouds managed to thwart an early start to the final day of the Championships, but as the morning progressed, so did the weather. It's now a rush to get the requisite number of Accuracy rounds in to be able to call a Meet - the ladies are currently on Round 4, with one round left to to get to that figure. The men on the other hand are on round 5 now.
There are 3 hours remaining to the end of jumping . . . . .
The FAI Controller has made the decision to extend the Championships by one hour, which has been ratfied by the Jury. Jumping will finish at 17.00 hrs CEST.
Female accuracy is about to start Round 5, the Men have completed theirs, so they go into the tie-break round.
The FAI Controller together with the Meet Director have just announced that the Canopy Formation Championships are now concluded.
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A 79-year-old man has died in hospital after being hit by a car in Selsdon Park Road, Croydon this morning.
The incident happened near the junction with Farnborough Avenue at around 9am.
The man was rushed to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, where he died shortly after arrival.
Police officers encountered the aftermath of the incident while on routine patrol.
The driver of the Peugeot car stopped at the scene and has not been arrested.
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Thorn Park began his pacework yesterday around the 1000-metre mark, quickening the last 600m and letting down well over the final 400m, the final sectional clocked in about 23 seconds.
Thorn Park had won three of his four starts and resumed with a Rosehill win against older and more seasoned sprinters.
Innovation Girl also resumed from a spell to win the Zeditave Stakes against her own age group, easily defeating her colt rivals including Titanic Jack.
Thorn Park and Innovation Girl are headed towards the Australian Guineas at Flemington on February 15, as is another Debonair rival, the John Hawkes-trained Jeremiad.
Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Murphy's Blu Boy has remained with Goondiwindi trainer Mick Hicks for the time being, despite a flood of generous offers for the unfashionably bred colt following his stunning Caulfield win on Monday.
Hicks, who was reported to have caught a cab with a fare bordering on four figures from Wangaratta to Dubbo to meet with his wife Norma for the drive home to central Queensland yesterday, said he will consider all the offers when he sees them in writing over the next few days.
Last year's Blue Diamond winner Bel Esprit will gallop at Moonee Valley tomorrow morning to prepare for his likely return in the group 1 Lightning Stakes. Damien Oliver will ride Bel Esprit in the gallop.
Victorian apprentice Lonagan Milham remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital following a fall at Hanging Rock on Monday. Milham suffered head and internal injuries when he fell from Sky Message. Although critical, his condition had stabilised late yesterday.
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text: Merck ( MRK) Merck's merger with Schering-Plough at the beginning of 2010 should help the company in multiple ways, says Croft, including adding significant assets to the pipeline, strengthening its international presence, enabling cost savings of roughly $3.5 billion annually by 2012 and, most importantly, diluting the effect of the patent cliff over the next few years to which the company was previously much more exposed. The pipeline seems under-appreciated in Croft's view, with a significant number of Phase III assets that boast large addressable market potential. The company has about 20 Phase III projects, 45% of which came from Schering-Plough. As for valuation, Merck currently trades at 11 times 2010 earnings and less than 10 times forward earnings, with a 4.1% dividend yield. Croft expects the company to grow its earnings in the mid-to-high single digits with a lot of help from its emerging-market operations. "Merck has the fifth-largest footprint in emerging markets of all pharmaceutical players, but still only 3% market share. And 20% of sales come from these markets currently, and the company expects this to grow to 25% by 2013," says Croft.>To see these stocks in action, visit the 4 Drug Stocks portfolio on Stockpickr.


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A few weeks back, I posted about how I disliked algorithms and ticky boxes. I felt they took all of the clinical thinking out of the decision-making process. Is it even possible to reduce all medical care into a flow chart?
An article in The New Yorker last week by Atul Gawande, MD, expands on this idea. He compares how medicine works to how the very large, popular and I might add very successful restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory works. He makes some very good points, particularly about overutilization of services.
The business model employed by this company is remarkable at reducing waste! Waste in the medical field is something universal, including both the USA and the NHS. Dr. Gawande compares the set menus in this restaurant to the guidelines that could be established for certain medical procedures. The UK already has national guidance; the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). If you're not familiar with it, have a look around the site. It is interesting.
I was beginning to drink the guidelines Kool-Aid until my colleague told me about her experience at her weekend job at a local hospital. She observed a very elderly gentleman who, following a certain procedure, was being taught how to ambulate with elbow crutches. He was not mastering the skill and appeared to be a danger to himself and others. She interjected, "Why don't you have him use a walking frame? It would be so much safer!" To which the physio replied, "Protocol states all people undergoing (this procedure) must be discharged on crutches!"
So much for clinical thinking!
You are so right. Everyone is different and therefore need different interventions. I've lost count of all the times I wanted to bang my head on the wall because some algorithm or policy said something should be done a certain way. Just because something looks good on paper it doesn't mean it will work for patient care.


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London - More than four in ten British pilots have fallen asleep at the controls of a passenger jet, according to a survey.
A third of these said they had woken to find their co-pilot also sleeping.
Around 6,000 pilots in eight countries were surveyed for a "fatigue barometer" by staff associations affiliated to the European Cockpit Association.
More than three out of five pilots in Sweden, Norway and Denmark reported making mistakes due to fatigue, while in Germany this figure was four out of five. Between 70 and 80 percent of exhausted pilots would not declare themselves unfit to fly for fear of being stigmatised by employers or left facing disciplinary action.
The ECA says the study shows that fatigue among pilots is a "common, dangerous and under-reported phenomenon in Europe".
It come a few weeks after the EU's European Aviation Safety Agency floated proposed changes to rules on duty times and rest requirements for pilots.
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New York City does experience inconsistent weather conditions from time to time. However since weather conditions fluctuate and visibility can improve very quickly, we advise all of our guests to arrive for their ticketed time. OWO tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis. However upon request, on the rare occasion of zero visibility, and at the discretion of OWO, a voucher may be issued for each un-used ticket allowing for re-entry on another date and time within 14 days, subject to availability.
What is One World Observatory?
Now open to the public, One World Observatory is at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. The Observatory is located on the 100th, 101st and 102nd floors of One World Trade Center. One World Observatory offers views of New York City's iconic sights, surrounding waters and skyline. The guest experience goes beyond the amazing view as Guests can explore the levels of the Observatory filled with innovation, inspiration and an incredible elevator ride to the top.
How do I purchase tickets?
You can purchase tickets online with your computer, smartphone or tablet. To purchase tickets by phone, call (844) 696-1776. There will be an additional service fee of $5 for processing ticket orders over the phone. Purchase by phone, 7 days a week, Monday through Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm You may also purchase tickets at the Box Office at One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton Street New York, New York 10007. The Box Office is located at the corner of West and Vesey Streets, inside the main Observatory entrance.
How do timed tickets work? What are timed tickets?
Your ticket is good for the time and date printed on the ticket. Just arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your entry time, no need to wait on line for entry to the building. You must have a ticket to visit the Observatory. We encourage you to purchase tickets online in advance.
What if I arrive later than my entry time?
Late arrivals will be accommodated based on capacity – you may be required to wait until the first possible open time slot. We strongly encourage you to arrive earlier than your scheduled time to avoid any delays.
How much do admission tickets cost?
Standard Admission starts at $34. For the most up-to-date prices and ticket types available, please click on the Buy Tickets button at the top of the page.
Prices include New York State tax. Guests must be at least 17 years of age or be accompanied by an adult at all times. Additional ticket packages and add-on experiences such as the One World Explorer and SEE FORVER™ Imaging are available for an additional fee.
Can I bring my kids to One World Observatory?
Yes, One World Observatory is great for kids and guests of all ages.The stunning city views and interactive exhibits are family-friendly and suitable for individuals of all ages.
Is One World Observatory accessible to guests with disabilities?
One World Observatory has an ongoing commitment to achieving the highest levels of satisfaction for all aspects of its guests' visiting experiences. As part of these efforts, One World Observatory is dedicated to offering a quality visiting experience to guests with disabilities that is full and equal to that provided to guests without disabilities. To that end, One World Observatory – including its exhibits and amenities – are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Guests requiring assistance (e.g., auxiliary aids or services), should contact our Guest Services office at (844) 696-1776 or Guest Services Desk, in advance of their visit.
Are strollers allowed?
Yes, strollers are allowed but you will be asked to remove your child and fold your stroller up for access to the elevators as well as the escalators within the experience.
Are pets allowed?
No animals will be permitted into or on the property of One World Observatory or West Plaza. This policy is in effect at all times including when the facilities are not open to the public. Exceptions to this policy are limited to: (i) service animals and service animals in training; and (ii) police or other certified assistance animals will be permitted by a qualified handler on official business.
Can I bring my licensed firearm?
There are absolutely no firearms permitted.
For a full listing of our Observatory Guest Code of Conduct, please click here.
Can I take pictures?
Yes, we encourage all guests to take as many personal photos or video with hand held devices as they would like.
Are tripods or other professional equipment allowed?
DSLR cameras and flash pieces are permitted. However, any other professional photographic equipment, video cameras, recording devices, tripods, lights, and other such equipment are not permitted within the Observatory or West Plaza without prior written approval from One World Observatory management. For an approval, Press or Media should contact the OWO Marketing Department at least 4 weeks in advance. OWO reserves the right to refuse any such request for any reason in OWO's sole discretion.
Can I bring food or drinks?
No food or beverage may be brought into One World Observatory.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Cash, Credit Card (AMEX, Visa, Master Card, Discover), and Travelers Checks are all accepted forms of payment.
What is the refund policy? I never used my tickets.
There are no refunds or rain checks for your tickets – tickets must be used on the date/time listed on the ticket.
How do I get to One World Observatory?
For transportation and directions to One World Observatory, please click here. Use of public transportation is highly recommended to access lower Manhattan, given the minimal availability of on-street parking. One World Observatory does not provide parking.
What are the hours of operation?
9:00am until 8:00pm
(last ticket sold at 7:15pm)
Open seven (7) days a week
Venue box office opens daily at 8:30am.
Open seven (7) days a week
Calendar of Adjusted Hours
|Last Entry
|Holiday (if applicable)
|November 23-26, 2016
|9:00am – 10:00pm
|December 24, 2016
|9:00am – 5:00pm
|Christmas Eve
|December 25, 2016
|11:00am – 10:00pm
|Christmas Day
|December 26-30, 2016
|9:00am – 10:00pm
|December 31, 2016
|9:00am – 8:00pm
|New Year's Eve
|January 1, 2017
|9:00am – 8:00pm
|New Year's Day
*Please check back for any changes in operating hours.
All tickets are timed ticket admission and online advance purchases are recommended for best availability. Please check online ticketing calendar for available timeslots and latest visiting hours. All Guests must have a ticket to enter.
We just showed up and would like to visit, but there are no tickets available. What can we do?
In addition to our timed tickets, OWO does have a limited number of upgrade ticket options. These options include immediate access and flex tickets. Please click here for a full listing of options
Where is the box office/entrance located for One World Observatory?
The Box office is located at: One World Trade Center, 285 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10007. The entrance to the Observatory is located on the West Plaza located alongside West Street at the Northwest corner of the World Trade Center site and is bordered by Vesey Street to the North.
How much time do I need to visit the Observatory?
You should allow approximately 45 minutes to 1-hour to complete your visit.
Can I just visit the restaurant?
No, our dining level is located on the 101st floor and can only be accessed by those Guests holding tickets to the Observatory.
Are there public restrooms at One World Observatory?
Restrooms are available for use throughout One World Observatory. They are located on the Horizon and Discovery Levels as well as in the exit lobby on the Welcome Level upon departure. Restrooms are for guests of OWO. For the closest public restroom, please visit Federal Hall on Wall Street, Wagner Park, or Battery Park.
Can I purchase a guided tour?
Yes, OWO offers a VIP guided tour option – for details and to book your tour you need to contact our Guest Services Desk at 212-602-4011.
Is my ticket good for a return visit to One World Observatory?
Exit/Re-entry into the One World Observatory is not permitted. Tickets are only valid for one-time admission.
Can I rent an audio tour?
OWO offers One World Explorer, an enhanced audio/visual experience in place of a traditional audio tour.
One World Explorer is a unique view-enhancing, iPad application offering virtual helicopter tours of New York's most iconic sights. The spectacular view seen from the Observatory is brought up-close in an interactive, sight and sound experience where users simply scan the skyline and choose the sights they wish to explore.
For full details please click here.
How about a souvenir photo?
Yes, guests may have a souvenir photo taken of their experience. Our photo area is located on the 101st floor within the guest pathway.
Is there a security checkpoint?
Yes, all guests must submit to a security screening prior to entering the Observatory experience. Please click here to view our Guest Code of Conduct. For a listing of prohibited items, please click here.
Is there a gift shop at One World Observatory?
Yes, guests can visit the GALLERY at ONE WORLD, located on level 100, to view a varied collection of premium gift items for all ages. The Gallery offers uniquely designed products produced exclusively by and for One World Observatory. You may also shop on-line on our website by clicking here.
Is smoking permitted at One World Observatory?
No, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the Observatory including our outside West Plaza
I am uncomfortable in an elevator; can I use the stairs to go up and down?
No, unfortunately the stairs are not available, except in an emergency, for guest use. All guests must access the Observatory by elevator.
We are visiting prior to going to the airport; can we bring our luggage with us?
No, luggage is not allowed in the Observatory. Only bags/backpacks/packages no larger than 25" high x no more than 17" wide and no more than 9″ deep are permitted. One World Observatory reserves the right to refuse entry to any article at our discretion. We do not have lockers or storage capabilities for your personal items. For a complete list of prohibited items, click here.
What is the appropriate age range for Guests visiting the One World Observatory?
One World Observatory is appropriate for Guests of all ages. The stunning city views and immersive experience is family-friendly and suitable for individuals of all ages.
Can I purchase tickets to One World Observatory for only my children?
To gain admission, Guests must be at least 17 years of age or be escorted by an adult. School groups may get more information on advance reservations by visiting our Groups page.
How can I purchase group tickets?
One World Observatory is now accepting advance reservations for Tour and Travel Professionals. Groups of 20 or more may be eligible for special group rates. For more information, please click here to visit the Groups Ticket Page.
Are dining and concessions available at One World Observatory?
One World Observatory offers access to curated eateries from casual café fare to seated fine-dining at ONE. Dining and café options will only be available for ticketed Guests of the Observatory. For more information on ONE at One World Observatory, please click here.
How do I make a reservation at ONE at One World Observatory?
For parties of up to six (6) Guests, you may book your own reservation through Open Table. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance.
For parties of seven (7) or more Guests, please contact us through our Reservations Form.
To learn more about ONE at One World Observatory, please click here.
Is One World Observatory able to host special or private events?
Yes, One World Observatory is a premiere host of special events. To inquire about special events at One World Observatory, please send an email to email@example.com.
Is One World Observatory part of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum?
One World Observatory is not affiliated with the Memorial and Museum. For information about the Memorial and Museum, please visit 911memorial.org.
I lost something, who do I contact?
You can come to our Guest Services Desk located on the Welcome Level under the escalator or you can call us at 212-602-4025 to check and see if we have your item. If the item you have misplaced has your contact information, we will contact you if we find it.


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Would you believe it? Fifteen years ago, on March 24, 2001, the individual posting as John Titor left his final message on the Post2Post Art Bell forum, leaving behind a timeless mystery, and one of my favorite urban legends of the information age.
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Stephen Hawking On Harnessing the Power of Mini Black Holes
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6 Scientific Ideas That Suggest Parallel Universes Exist
Recently, two new scientific models have appeared, both suggesting that parallel universes may be a reality. In one, researchers propose that the initial conditions of the Big Bang resulted in what they call a "Janus point," in which particles expanded outward "in two different temporal directions."
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This blog shows my photos taken through digiscoping and are mainly of birds in the North East of England, which has been my main interest for the last few years. VIEW MY LATEST PHOTOBOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
About Me
- Colin Severs
- I have been digiscoping for around 18 years now and through persistence and good equipment I am getting great results. I use a Swarovski 80hd spotting scope and a Sony RX100 camera which has just replaced my old faithful Nikon P5100. The majority of my bird watching takes place in County Durham in England which has a variety of different habitats from coast to moors. Digiscoping is great because it allows me to get good photos without disturbing birds. VIEW THE LATEST PHOTOBOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
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OSPREYS at Lockwood Beck
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… was established on this date in 1919.
Located in Washington, Iron, and Kane Counties in southwestern Utah, Zion National Park encompasses some of the most scenic canyon country in the United States. Within its 229 square miles are high plateaus, a maze of narrow, deep, sandstone canyons, and the Virgin River and its tributaries. Zion also has 2,000-foot Navajo Sandstone cliffs, pine- and juniper-clad slopes, and seeps, springs, and waterfalls supporting lush and colorful hanging gardens.
With an elevation change of about 5,000 feet-from the highest point at Horse Ranch Mountain (at 8,726 feet) to the lowest point at Coal Pits Wash (at 3,666 feet), Zion's diverse topography leads to a diversity of habitats and species. Desert, riparian (river bank), pinyon-juniper, and conifer woodland communities all contribute to Zion's diversity. Neighboring ecosystems-the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin, and the Rocky Mountains-are also contributors to Zion's abundance.
Originally Zion was proclaimed Mukuntuweap National Monument (July 31, 1909); Mukuntuweap was incorporated into Zion National Monument (March 18, 1918); Zion National Monument became Zion National Park.


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Chocolate Cloud Cake
Recipe by Studentchef
This gluten-free cake appeared in the Montreal Gazette awhile ago and is something that Nigella Lawson has made. If you don't like or don't have Cointreau, you can replace it and the orange peel with Kahlua or Tia Maria or with 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Top Review by celia-c
I have had two people make this for me, and it comes out so much better if you use the cointreau, I know it's not much- but it adds richness and contrast without adding heaviness.
It is very very chocolately!!! So if you are a heavy duty chocolate lover, this is right up your alley.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 250 g dark chocolate, chopped into button sized pieces
- 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
- 6 eggs (2 whole, 4 separated)
- 3⁄4 cup sugar, plus
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur (optional)
- grated orange zest (optional)
Cream Topping
- 2 cups 35% cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur (optional)
- unsweetened cocoa powder, for sprinkling
Directions See How It's Made
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, then let the butter melt in the warm chocolate.
- Beat the two whole eggs and the four egg yolks with 1/3 cup of the sugar, then gently add the chocolate mixture, Cointreau and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk the four egg whites until foamy, then gradually add the remaining 1/2 cp sugar and whisk until the whites are holding their shape, but not too stiff. Lighten the chocolate mixture with a dollop of egg whites, then fold in the rest of the whites.
- Pour mixture into the prepare pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake has risen and cracked and the centre is no longer wobbly.
- Cool the cake in its pan on a wire rack; the middle will sink as it cools.
- When ready to eat, place the cake on a cake stand and carefully remove it from its springform pan. Don't worry about cracks or rough edges; it's the crater look that you want to go for.
- Whip the cream until soft, then add vanilla and Cointreau and continue whisking until the cream is firm but not stiff.
- Fill the crater of the cake with the whipped cream, easing it out gently towards the edges of the cake, and dust the top lightly with cocoa powder pushed through a strainer.


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NEW YORK, Oct. 19 (JTA) – One of the founders of Israel's nationalist religious movement died last Friday at 90. At Sunday's funeral for Rabbi Yosef Burg, President Ezer Weizman eulogized him as a friend and national leader. Prior to the funeral, Burg lay in state at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, where he served as international chairman for many years. Burg, a founder of the National Religious Party who was known for his efforts to bridge the gap between religious and secular Jews, served in the Cabinets of successive Israeli governments for 38 years. Born in Dresden, Germany, Burg was active in religious Zionist activities while attending university in Leipzig. After he earned his doctorate and was ordained as a rabbi, he escaped Germany a few months before war broke out in 1939. Soon after Burg came to Palestine, he launched a lifetime of service to the Jewish state. Burg was first elected to the Knesset in 1949. During his long career there, he served as deputy speaker of the Knesset, and headed several ministries, including Health, Social Welfare, the Interior and Religious Affairs. He passed on his yen for politics to his son, Avraham, a member of the Labor Party who is the current speaker of the Knesset. The elder Burg supported the Camp David peace accord between Israel and Egypt, and opposed the war in Lebanon. "Politics is not a choice between good and evil," he once told the Jerusalem Post. "In politics, you have to decide between evil and less evil, and that can be a cruel choice." After the 1967 Six-Day War, when Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Golan Heights, the younger wing of his party grew more radical, and Burg's influence waned. In a statement, the Orthodox Union commended Burg for "his gifts for diplomacy and bridge-building among the many groups that comprise the Jewish people." The O.U. statement also noted his "charismatic personality, the depth of his thought and creativity.
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