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Situated on a lake, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Annecy Golf Course and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Menthon Castle. Les Passagers du Vent is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.
Hotel Features
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an indoor pool and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Palace de Menthon features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 7000 square feet (630 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 65
- Number of floors - 4
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Elevator/lift
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free self parking
- Number of restaurants - 2
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 7000
- Conference space size (meters) - 630
- Number of meeting rooms - 15
- Sauna
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Indoor pool
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Le Viu - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Le Palace Beach - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Spa Services
- Massages
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at 6 AM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.00 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 18 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.00 per night
Hotel Name
- Palace Menthon
- Palace Menthon Hotel
- Palace Menthon Hotel Menthon-Saint-Bernard
- Palace Menthon Menthon-Saint-Bernard
- Le Palace De Menthon Hotel Menthon-Saint-Bernard
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
National Rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.


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You and I know the numbness death causes -that empty feeling. And yet death is part of our life. We all must face it. Our faith tells us it is the bridge to eternal life and union with God.
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The bruising under my eye after Restylane injection is still there after 1 year. What can I do? I had Restylane injected in my tear troughs over a year ago. The bruising under my left eye never went away. I have a vein under that eye which might explain things, but it's been a year? Why won't the bruising go away? What is it, and what can I do?
Restylane Bruises Still Not Healing After a Year
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Most likely not bruising this long after Restylane injections
As the other panel members mentioned, you may be experiencing the Tyndall effect wherein the product placed too superficially creates a bluish hue under the skin. This may be remedied with Hyaluronidase injections to dissolve the product. However, be prepared to also lose any benefits that you may have received from the product as well.
Another possibility is that you may have experienced hemosiderin staining as a result of profound bruising to this area. We've seen this on a couple of occasions in response to injectable treatments. This may be addressed with class IV medical lasers.
Your best option is to be evaluated by a practitioner that may assess your condition and provide you with good feedback.
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Bruising and fillers
It is unlikely that you have persistent bruising from the restylane almost a year after injection. Although there have been reports of superficially injected product that lasts more than a year. See your doctor.
Persistent bruising after Restylane
Restylane is a very popular and effective hyaluronic acid-base dermal filler. It has been used widely throughout the face for the correction of deep lines and wrinkles. The trickiest area to inject in the face is the area under the eyes, because this area has very thin skin, which can make lumps obvious, and a high concentration of blood vessels, which can create long-term bruising. In our practice, we provide patients with ice packs to use immediately after their injection. If you continue to have some bruising in this area, it is possible that some of the skin may have been stained from the blood vessels that were traumatized during the injection. There is no straightforward way to correct this. Your best bet is to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience in facial rejuvenation and skin care. So that they can review the options that may help correct this tricky problem.
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Improbable that you have Restylane bruise persisting for a year
Dear Mgigi,
I have seen bruises at 8 weeks, but not much longer. This includes very extensive surgeries, not just with Restylane. Could you have a bruise this long out? A personal examination would be very helpful. However, even better would be to compare your before and after photos.
There are a number of things that can contribute to a darkening in the skin. Sometimes things that were actually present before a treatment are not attended to until after a treatment. In which case, it is the duty of your treating physician to point them out.
A severe bruise could result in hemosiderin staining but this is actually very unlikely. As Dr. Chen pointed out, if Restylane was injected too superficially, this can appear as blue deposits under the skin and might be interpreted as a bruise.
Consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist or a cosmetic eye plastic surgeon is recommended to determine what is going.
Hope that helps.
Restylane bruises not healing after a year
You need to be evaluated in person to determine what the bruising appearance really is. If it is in fact a blood vessel, laser treatment or certain creams can help address the "dark circle" appearance. Alternatively, what you may be experiencing is the "tyndall effect." When Restylane is placed somewhat superficially under the skin, the light scattering effects of the material causes it to appear blue under the skin. It is uncommon, but not entirely unheard of for hyaluronic acid fillers to last over a year.
I would encourage you to seek evaluation by a board certified specialist in one of the aesthetic oriented specialties such as facial plastic surgery, dermatology or oculoplastic surgery.
Good luck.
This may not be a bruise
Treating the tear trough with hyaluronic acid such as Restylane or Juverderm is a very tricky procedure. If put too deep, the area may still appear gaunt and hollow. If put too superficial, then the filler might appear blue given the transparent gel consistency of the material. This is what's called the Tyndall effect.
The tear troughs are best injected with a more opaque material such as the collagens (Cosmoderm, Evolence, etc). Restylane should be injected underneath the eye muscle to have full effect and the procedure should be performed by a highly skilled injector.
One of the interesting thing raised in your question is that it goes to show you that even though the HA fillers are marketed to last 6-9 months, you can clearly see that in your case, it has lasted much more than that. In any case, a trip to the dermatologist and a hyaluronidase injection might be needed to help dissolve the material and potentially restore your normal color back.
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Go beyond the appearance and the behaviour to the nature that underpins everything.
Recent events got me thinking about what truth is. I find that nobody has a monopoly on truth, that truth is relative. Take for example the colour red, I see red as red, the bee sees red as black. Truth is the product of self, the bee brain makes red black and my brain red as red; truth in this sense is relative to the beholder of the truth.
Take the example of God, some believe in God, some reject God, some like me sit on the fence as agnostics. Those that believe in God differ on what God is: energy, gravity, a mind, with no mind, in creation, separate from creation. God is one of those ideas that can neither be disproved or proven with any certainty. Truth is relative to the beholder.
Nothing is certain.
Truth then to me is never one conclusion, but can be a diversity of conclusions. Red can be red but can also be black depending on the beholder, thus truth is relative. It is better to say I believe the truth to be, rather than say this is the truth. With the universe composed of visible and hidden variables, always changing and in feedback loops nothing can be claimed with any certainty.
Since truth is relative it is better to say that I act and think according to a belief rather than a truth, the same for everyone. When the word belief is mentioned some people choke on it, they believe that the universe is deterministic, that there is only one truth, often the one they believe it to be. It is apparent neither bee or I have a monopoly on the truth of what the colour red is, we hold different beliefs of the colour red relative to ourselves.
The hubristic need to monopolise belief.
I see no harm in a world holding a diversity of beliefs. So what if a Native American believes a tree has a spirit, a belief based on animism? Yet to the Christian missionary the Native American is a lost soul to be saved, and to the Atheist the Native American is one to be converted to the progress of modern science. The outsider has this need to force their own beliefs onto the Native American, resulting in widespread suicide, mental illness, drug abuse and alcoholism amongst the people whose belief systems they obliterated. The need of some to westernise Islam or Islam to convert the West sets the scene for a so-called clash of civilisations: violence, hate, fear and anger.
Black swans.
Even in my own empirical and inductive approach to truth, I know I can only draw a probability of truth. I may count 1000 white swans on a lake and conclude the world only has white swans, then one day a black swan appears. I have to be open to the possibility of black swans, which is a position of humility.
Hubris hates diversity of belief.
The individual or group who claims their truth is the only truth is gripped in hubris. Truth is relative, there can be many truths. Hubris follows through to control, the individual or group needs and acts to force their belief upon other people who have a different belief of a truth relative to them. Those inflicted with hubris hate diversity, they only want one truth, that of their own. The horrors of Nazi Germany, or the Crusades or of Vietnam was because a group of people wanted a world based on their own beliefs with all other beliefs eliminated.
Grounding belief like roots of a tree.
A belief should be grounded like a tree has roots that anchors it into the ground, otherwise it moves into fantasy. To ground a belief it is to be tested by asking questions, by looking for observable, experiential or demonstrable evidence of its existence. A belief untested but accepted without question is ignorance, it is opinion.
Follow the common.
When Heraclitus suggests "follow the common", he means to deal with things based upon their nature: it is common for all ducks to love water; it is common for all energy to flow; it is common for all things to evolve or change through strife. Heraclitus suggests people go beyond appearances and behaviour to the underlying nature of the universe, and in this one grounds belief in the common of reality rather than in the ignorance of opinion.


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Ricky Skaggs Joins Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Country, bluegrass and gospel music legend Ricky Skaggs will add another honor to a long list of career achievements when he is inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday, August 14. The ceremony will take place at Trinity Music City Auditorium in Hendersonville, Tenn., at 6:00 PM. Admission is free to the public.
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By age 3, Ricky Skaggs had begun harmonizing with his mother as she sang gospel songs. He soon began singing with his parents at church and has always included gospel music in his vast repertoire. In his 40-year career, Ricky has earned 14 Grammys, eight CMA awards (including 1985 Entertainer of the Year), eight ACM awards, 12 IBMA honors and two Dove Awards.
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Old Van Zandt County School Photos Page Van Zandt County Genealogical Society
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Edgewood School year 1911-1912, fifth, sixth, & seventh grade students of Miss Irene Alford
Back row [L-R]: Dona Henegar; Lois Hooks; Anna Nicholson; Connie Junell; Tressie Estes; Dennith Zink; Lora Pugh; Nellie Thornton; Lola McWilliams; Mae Johnson; Mina Berry; Lockie Andrews; Sib Ellis; Yuba Wilson; Cora Melton; Leta Sanders; Omar Zink; Clyde Ellis; Pal Crumpton.
Second row [L-R]: Mary Carter; Meddie Thorton; Lena
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Third row [L-R]: Sybil Cole; Ruby Cockran; Otha Livingston.
Seated [L-R]: Johnny Jones; Ruby Ivy; Grace McWilliams; Birdie Hooks; Ina Ruth Slaughter; Roy Estes; Lester Pugh; Luther Deihl; Roy Williams; Ocie Talmadge Pickens; Leo Odom and Ira Ellis.
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Questioning College
Each week, we sit ourselves at our respective desks, either in the office at noon on Wednesdays or at home on Monday evenings, and log in to our accounts at Petersons.com. A few years ago, we worked with Peterson's to create an online educational and college planning resource for families. The site includes a one-on-one, telephone-based counseling program that links students and parents with trained, professional counselors. There are many free materials available to families, including articles we write for a monthly college planning newsletter and podcasts. One of the elements we enjoy the most is the regular chat we host. We began by designating weekly topics for the discussions, but gradually shifted to an open "Educational Planning and College Admissions" format. Students, parents, and counselors can submit questions in advance on any topic of interest. We then go live for an hour, picking questions from the queue and fielding new ones as they arrive. The results of each chat are archived on the website, and both the chats and archives are available free of charge.
The range of topics covered and diversity of questions and participants continue to astound us during every chat session. Yes, some submissions are way off track, and sometimes unintelligible, but that is nature of the process when students and parents from as far afield as Nigeria, Nepal, and the Netherlands are asking about how they can take advantage of American educational opportunities. Each week, we see a mix of basic to extremely complicated questions about American colleges and admissions from American private and public school families. Add to that questions about scholarships and financial aid from international students across the globe, highly specific inquiries about graduate programs, and often poignant narratives from "nontraditional" students seeking to enter or re-enter the college environment from the workplace, the family home, or the armed forces.
We thought university readers would find the content of the chats of interest, precisely due to this diversity of topics, levels of knowledge, sophistication, and backgrounds. Admissions personnel will likely find much of this confirmatory, given that they come into contact with inquiries from prospective families on a regular basis, in person, by telephone, and on the internet. Nevertheless, we suspect that what appears on an independent forum such as ours might be revealing and give everyone within the university a glimpse of what is on the minds of families today, what they need to know about colleges and the admissions process, and what we are advising them to do. Below is a selection of questions and answers from some recent chats, with a little cleaning up here and there (remember, we are writing "live" at high speed) with names and e-mail addresses removed to protect the families. We thank Peterson's for allowing us to share these with you, and encourage you to visit the website and archives if you have more interest.
Q: I'm only a Junior in my school but it seems as if most of the college planning is focused around us. Should I really be that prepared for college already?
Most of the college admissions process has been pushed back into junior year, at least in terms of setting the foundation for most of what will happen senior year. That is somewhat due to the focus on Early Decision/Action, but not entirely. Regardless of applying early or not, you will need to prepare for SAT/ACT this year, visit colleges, focus on your grades this year and your academic/course planning for next year, and so on. Yes, it does seem early, but juniors should start thinking seriously about college now, and take the steps that will help reduce stress, and open up more options next year. You don't need to know where you will be applying, or what you will major in, but you do need to know what it takes to get into college, and how to go about determining which colleges might be appropriate for you.
Q: On the common application, where it asks to self-report your test scores, do i have to report all of my SAT IIs, or just the ones I like? I took the Math IIC twice, hoping to boost my 680 to a 700+ the second time around. However, I scored 20 points lower, a 660 the second time. Do I have to write both of them? Or just the higher one?
You can report your highest SAT Subject Test scores there, the ones you would like colleges to review, but should report all of the SAT section scores from each test you want colleges to review. Colleges will see all of your scores from SAT and SAT Subject Tests when you send a score report, so you're not hiding anything. Some colleges do ask you to list all scores from SAT/ACT/Subject Tests, regardless of which are high or low. We seem to remember Yale doing so this year. Thus, they are looking at your overall testing pattern, even if they review your highest scores as indicative of your potential on these exams. We don't believe the Common App requires you to list everything.
Q: Are there any downfalls to the Yale Early Action admissions program? To me, it seems like there is no reason not to apply early. Also, could you lend me any suggestions regarding who offers a good biology program (preferably in the northeast or midwest, competitive/highly selective, university or liberal arts college)? Do you think the Ivies are too much of a stretch for me (30 ACT, 5 on AP exams, 4.0 unweighted/4.2 weighted GPA, involved in several activities including a varsity sport, being cheerleading captain and president of community service club, enrolled in all AP and honors courses)? I am already planning on taking PSAT, SAT, ACT again, and AP Exams. Is there anything else I can do to better my chances?
The only potential negatives to applying Early Action to Yale is if you are not able to present yourself at your very best by early November of senior year. This could mean that your grades are not as strong as they might be by the end of the fall semester, or you are doing excellent work in Advanced Placement courses that can enhance your profile or your test scores from junior year that are not as impressive as they might be in the senior year due to intensive summer time preparation, or you will have significant leadership opportunities in the senior year, or you are not ready to present an outstanding set of personal essays required on the application. Any one or combination of these factors should be considered before applying Early Action or Decision to any selective college. It is also possible that Yale may not continue the Early Action plan in future years if it follows Harvard and Princeton's decision to do away with early plans after this present application season. Your profile thus far is impressive and may well qualify you for admission to a most selective college. Keep up your grades, try to raise your test scores as best you can, and take on leadership roles in one or several of your present activities. Do not overload on extracurriculars in the hope of impressing the admissions committees. Be consistent in your commitment and active engagement in several key areas in which you are already involved. There are so many outstanding biology/life science programs at selective colleges and universities in the Northeast and Midwest. Here is a sampling rather than a complete list: Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, Tufts, Columbia, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Chicago, Washington U (St. Louis), U Michigan.
Q: How many extracurriculars do you need to go into a UC system? What if you don't have leadership skills, but volunteered before?
The University of California system does not place too much weight on extracurricular involvement due to the large size of the individual campuses and the large pool of applicants. Acceptance is based primarily on high school grade point average, quality of course selection, and SAT I and II scores. Put your emphasis on school performance, but do engage in some volunteer activities for your own development and service to your community. This can be taken into consideration if all the academic criteria are met.
Q: How much do tests such as the ACT/SAT play into your admission into a university?
These tests can be fairly important at selective colleges, but they are less important than the number one and two factors in admission: choice of demanding college prep courses; and grades in those courses over time. Depending on the college or university, standardized test scores could be optional (Bates, Bowdoin, Franklin and Marshall, others) or a very significant element of a larger university's selection process. As a rule of thumb, standardized test scores are less important at smaller liberal arts colleges and more important at larger universities, particularly public institutions. There are, of course, exceptions, especially at the most selective colleges, such as Swarthmore, Williams, or Pomona.
Q: I am currently considering Clemson University. SAT Scores: Critical Reading, 430 and 470. Math, 450 and 440. Writing, 490 and 470. And on the Essay I received a 7 both times. I have a ACT Composite of 23 with a essay of 10 and a 22 with a essay of 8. I have been very involved but only able to do every activity for a year. I quit ROTC early because I didn't know what the new program was going to be like when I switched schools. (A new high school in the area opened closer to where I lived.) I was very successful winning two end awards as top orienteering cadet and naval military excellence. I did Student Government for a year and never won election a year after that. I wanted to do sports all throughout school but my parents wouldn't let me. They wanted me to focus on academics and I was at Sylvan for two of my high school years. (I mentioned Sylvan in my application.) I did get to do Wrestling and Lacrosse in my junior year with lack luster performance but received a varsity letter in wrestling. I plan to continue playing lacrosse this year but my parents don't want me to wrestle and I don't really have the time right now. My dad is a alumni of Clemson, I live in South Carolina, and my grandparents live 30 minutes away. I plan to take the SAT and ACT again but I have 17 days till my SAT and less for my ACT. I have just started cramming. Do you have any last minute test prep/ advice and do you think I have a shot at being accepted?
A: We respect your goal of entering Clemson University and determination to improve your record in order to make it happen. Clemson will give some weight to the fact you are the son of an alumnus. However, your test scores are below the university's usual profile of admitted students. If you do not improve on this next attempt, you should consider starting your college first year in a smaller college that is less competitive for admission. If you have a successful academic year you can then consider transferring into Clemson. This is the route that many students have taken to arrive at the college of their dreams.
Q: How does your total family income affect your chances for admission? My husband is self-employed and his income fluctuates monthly and is also impacted by his expenses.
Income typically doesn't affect admission chances at all. Most selective colleges do not consider income in most admission decisions, so you should apply for need-based financial aid if you might need it. You also should write an explanatory letter to each college's financial aid office describing income fluctuation from year to year. Many consultants, writers, actors, salespeople, and others see great variation in their income from year to year and financial aid offices will try to figure out what is an appropriate estimate of current- and coming-year parental-income when adjusting your Expected Family Contribution and projected Financial Need as produced by the FAFSA and PROFILE calculations. Yes, most colleges do at some point in the admissions process take into account their overall financial aid budget and some applicants' level of financial need when shaping their final class, but we find in most cases this doesn't affect applicants who do not need full or very significant amounts of financial aid.
Q: My daughter who is a Sr. in H.S. had taken only up to Honors level courses-- she has a GPA of 4.3 and is ranked 26/450. She signed up for AP Bio & hit a brick wall. She felt she was not prepared for this class (had a first-year teacher in 9th grade Bio). We tried to w/draw her (a couple other kids got out without penalty). She also had a couple of personal negative experiences impacting her at the start of this class. t went all the way up to the Superintendent of Schools & we still could not get her withdrawn based on her "solid" background. My husband finally had her withdrawn, but with an F for the year!! (she's probably had 1 C & no D's in her life!) Also, she did not need this course, it was a challenging "elective." She has only applied early action to 1 local, private college because of this devastating development. I want to know if there is any way she could possibly hope to get into a public 4-year college at this point & is there anyway to minimize this disastrous grade. Do all schools request mid-year grades & would it be helpful to have her take an online Honors Biology course through an accredited high school? (She really felt she was lacking the background for AP Bio so I thought this might help her fill in the gap). Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sorry to hear about this unfortunate situation. In the end, it would have been better, it sounds like, for her to stay in the course, but clearly you all had concerns about her lack of preparation. We do not understand the rationale for applying EA to a college due to this situation. Are you trying to get in prior to their seeing her Bio grade, while AP Bio is still listed on her transcript? It won't work. Guidance counselors and students are required to notify colleges of any change in curriculum, and typically also a radical change in performance. Even if the college does admit her EA, she will need to send semester grades and the new curriculum in the midyear report, and a final transcript in the spring, at which point she might have her admission offer withdrawn due to the class change and F, and her strategy will be apparent for what it is. So, better for her to focus on her other courses and doing as well as possible; applying to a balanced list of public and private colleges (she still has a great GPA and good class rank-- not sure of her test scores--though she doesn't have the most demanding curriculum); and, importantly, writing an explanatory note in the applications about what happened. She doesn't need to "overshare" and come across as bitter or angry at the school. Rather, she should indicate that she signed up for the class, but saw she had not been prepared for it. She tried to withdraw, but the school chose to give an F for the course, which is totally inconsistent with the rest of her profile. And, she hopes the university will not hold it against her or as indicative of her other strengths/qualities.
Q: I am pretty much in love with the admissions essay I wrote for Notre Dame. However, the limit is 500 words and mine is almost 600. I might be able to cut a few sentences, but I feel as if the rest is necessary. Do you think that having an essay that is 80 words or so too long would count against me, even if it's good? Thank you very much.
We always ask students if they like what they have written as their personal statement for their college applications. Do they feel that it reflects their essential characteristics and interests, and also do they feel that all the content is essential to the message they wish to send? If this is the case, then it is absolutely okay to have more than the suggested guideline of 500 words. Six hundred words is not excessive, we can reassure you.
Q: Hi! I am planning to go to college next year. I graduated a bachelors degree (Accounting) in the Philippines. I heard that Phil. standard of curriculum is low compared to US standards. I would like to know what are the steps that I should take before going to college. Do i need to take SAT, ACT and GED? I am currently enrolled to a GED class in a our community. Based on all my scores, they said that I really don't need it. I also tried some practice tests of SAT that I got from the library and found out that I am weak on my writing skills. I would appreciate it if you could give me a list of things that I need to do because I really don't know how and where to start. Thank you.
You do not need the GED certificate if you are a graduate of an accredited high school in the Philippines (and especially not necessary if you have a college degree as well). American universities require that all applicants from countries where English is not the first language take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). You can learn all about this test by going to the ets.org website. You can also search for the type of study and degree program you are interested in on the College Board or Peterson's websites.
Q: How do I get qualified for financial aid? I cannot afford tuition.
The great majority of students planning to attain a college education today cannot afford to pay the full tuition for the public and private colleges and universities. Over half of applicants will apply for financial aid. The primary step is to have your parents or guardian complete the FAFSA forms after January 1 of your senior year in high school. This is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid that will qualify you for educational loans and outright grants from the federal and state governments. In addition, most colleges have their own scholarship funds to award to needy students. Some require the applicant's family to complete the College Scholarship Service's Profile form as well. You can learn all the details on how to apply for aid on the Peterson's Scholarship website and The College Board's website. There are many millions of dollars available to students who complete these forms and show that they will need financial aid to attend college. Go for it!
Q: What would be the best way to contact a college when in the process of early college searching? As a high school junior i am not capable of traveling and going to see a school. Is there another way to "see" the schools?
The best way to begin your search is online. College websites are full of information, and you can "register" online as a prospective applicant. The college will begin to e-mail or mail you information after that. Many colleges have virtual tours, sometimes including 360-degree "on-the-green" cameras that show you live views of campus. You can learn a lot about admission requirements, academic programs, and extracurricular offerings as well. Additionally, many colleges have started blogs or student-led chats. Sites like Peterson's also have information of a more or less formal nature about the colleges. Once you have initially narrowed your list, or selected a few colleges of interest, you can plan some campus visits. The websites will list tour and information session schedules for you and sometimes let you sign up online. Next step: Pick up the phone.
Q: I am a U.S. citizen educated in Scotland. I am moving back to the States either next year, or the following year, and I am determined to get into college. But, the education system differs here and I am not sure if my high school leaving exams will be accepted in lieu of a six semester transcript and GPA. I have emailed numerous colleges and received NO replies. I understand I may have to sit the GED. That's fine, but I now need to know if "I do" or "I don't." There's no more time for lingering, and I need to know what my next step should be. This would be a whole lot easier if I was already back in the states I imagine, but hence, I am not, and the benefit of your experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance, a very frustrated expatriate.
Well, you do sound (even in an e-mail) very determined to work your way into an American university. We cannot tell from your description if you have completed the Scottish educational system's requirements for high school graduation and qualification for entrance into a university. If you have, or will, then you do not need to qualify for the GED to be considered for university entrance. You do need to take one or the other of the two national standardized admissions testing program; these are the SAT and the ACT. You can learn about both of them on their respective websites (ACT.org and CollegeBoard.com). American colleges have great respect for the British A level standards so if you have or will be preparing for two or three A level or the comparable program in Scotland, you will be in good standing for entrance to universities here.
Q: hello sir i request u to guide me how and where to get the admission forms of the colleges i wish to apply, how to get the scholarship for colleges like :-boston university, brown college, state university of new york and florida institute of technology. plz suggest some good colleges even , i'l b really grateful to you for your help
YOURS SINCERELY s. (INDIA)
You only need to locate each of the colleges you mention by doing a search on Peterson's college search program. The process for applying for scholarships is also to be found on their websites. Please keep in mind that American universities on the whole award little to no scholarships to international students at the undergraduate level.
Q: Many people always praise ivy leagues and nobody ever has anything bad to say about them. What, in your opinion, are the negative consequences (or cons) of going to an ivy league?
Good question, and a topic we often find ourselves discussing. In our book, Inside the Top Colleges, we talk about the "halo effect" surrounding the elite colleges and universities. Basically, this refers to the tendency of people to assume everything is and must be perfect at these highly selective institutions since they are so prestigious, wealthy, and desirable. The fact is, there are a lot of issues on these campuses, not so dissimilar to those at less selective institutions. The Ivies and other top colleges have a great deal to offer students, including their faculty, campuses, resources, reputations, academic programs, extracurricular activities, bright students, and opportunities during and after college. However, they are a very diverse lot, from large city universities to middle-sized small town campuses. They serve different students in different ways, and the challenges of substance abuse, academic pressure, poor counseling services, lack of contact with faculty, and other issues are prevalent on these campuses just as they are on other college and university campuses. We encourage students always to look beyond the name and perceived prestige factor of any college in order to assess whether it is a good fit for them.
Q: I'm a high school senior and a Wisconsin resident. I'm going to apply for University of Wisconsin at Madison. My current unweighted GPA is 3.4. ACT score is 30 with writing (11). English 11AP score is 3. Calculus AB score is 3. I'm currently taking Calculus BC, French AP, Biology AP for my senior year. How much chance do you think I'll have for UW-Madison? Reach, Match, or Safe?
You certainly are taking a very strong academic curriculum, which will be much respected by all universities to which you apply, including Wisconsin, Madison. Your ACT score of 30 seems in line with recent accepted classes. The problem with estimating the odds for acceptance is that this early in the admissions process the university does not know how many students will apply, and this will determine the cutoff scores and GPA for applicants. Of course, as a Wisconsin resident you will receive priority consideration. Our bet from afar is that you have a good 50/50 chance based on the statistical profile of this year's first-year class at Madison. Note the explanation that these numbers represent the middle 50 percent of the class. They are not cut-offs. Good luck! From the UW website: Profile of Admitted Freshmen, Rank: 85-96th percentile, GPA: 3.5-3.9, ACT: 26-30.
Q: I have been doing a lot of reading practice but my reading scores don't improve from 590 at all. I really have tried everything to improve but to no avail. Could you please tell me how I can improve it?
A: That's a tough one. We assume you are talking about the Critical Reading section on the SAT, which is scored out of 800. Your 590 is above average, but not in a range desired by the more selective colleges. Practice is the right way to go, and focusing on learning the specific intent and assessment of that SAT section. You need to learn to use your time wisely, and attack the questions with the intent of answering them correctly, not with a focus on remembering or truly understanding the meaning or wider implications of the topic. That is, this is a test that you must get through, and these reading passages are different than reading a book for English or history class. Now, if working on your own, with a class, with an online program, or with a tutor doesn't help, you may just have to accept your score. Keep your focus on your grades and curriculum, which are more important than SATs. If they are strong, then you might apply to some colleges that do not require SATs at all. Oh, and don't forget about the ACT. That test could work for you as an alternative.
Q: Some colleges provide for the submission of supplementary arts materials (such as a CD of a musical performance). Yet even some of those schools appear to discourage such submissions. Is it your experience that it is possible to damage an otherwise strong application with an arts submission?
If the supplementary art or music material is substandard, it could potentially take away from an otherwise strong application. In general, though, if a student is working with a school teacher or outside instructor who helps prepare and approve the material, the material is likely only to help, or perhaps not count at all. In a recent survey of about 100 selective colleges and universities of a diverse nature, a colleague of ours found almost all encouraged the submission of a music CD and r?sum? from students applying to a liberal arts track, and potentially not even considering a music major. These extra materials can help the colleges get a sense of what makes a student special, and what she or he will bring to campus outside the classroom.
Q: What kind of help do Colleges offer to talented international high school students with annual family income of less than 4 thousand dollars and no one to help them in their applying to college.
Most American colleges are eager to enroll international students. They consider the diversity and perspectives that foreign students bring to campus an essential component of their educational process. They like to expose American students to peers with different backgrounds, and they seek to educate internationals about America. The problem for most colleges here is that financial aid for international students, even highly qualified ones, is limited. Most need-based financial aid in the United States is provided by the federal (national) and state governments and is limited to U.S. citizens, resident aliens (green card holders), and other limited groups. Most non-U.S. citizens or resident aliens do not qualify for the bulk of aid available in our system. Canadian and Mexican citizens often qualify for more aid than other internationals, depending on the college. Thus, for a college to offer financial assistance to an international student, it must pay for the financial aid package from its own budget (endowment or tuition dollars). Those colleges that do offer aid to international students usually only have a limited number of awards. They may reject excellent students who otherwise qualify for admission because they do not have the funds to support that student's studies. Only a very few highly selective institutions (such as Princeton) are able to offer unlimited, need-blind admissions to international students. We have, in our writing, noted a number of colleges that offer more aid to internationals than others--some, like Mount Holyoke College, Colorado College, Bates College, or Dickinson College, might be unfamiliar and surprising to you, but believe us, they offer excellent undergraduate preparation for careers and/or graduate school admission. If you qualify for American colleges academically, consider applying to a broad list of schools, and contacting the colleges individually to inquire about aid and application advice and assistance for international students. Most colleges have an admission officer focused specifically on international admission.
Q: I am a high school student from Montenegro. My high school records are the best, but the financial situation in my family doesn't allow to pay for my studying. I have addressed to more than 30 colleges, and received answer only from 5. All of them informed me that financial assistance is impossible for first year. I am afraid that I am being late (haven't registered for TOEFL and SAT yet), my hope is being smaller and smaller.... What do you suggest me to do?
You should not take personally the lack of response from the many colleges that you contacted regarding availability of financial aid. Those colleges that do not have their own scholarship funds for international students are not likely to reply. You may want to investigate the category of two-year public community colleges that are very popular in the United States. They are financially supported by their local and state districts and their tuition costs are very low. The community colleges are an excellent stepping stone for a motivated student to complete a college education as transfer students for the last two years. If you were able to afford the community college costs for the first two years and excelled in your studies, you would have a good chance of receiving financial aid from the four-year college or university to which you transfer.
Q: Hi, I finished my associate degree in NIGERIA i need to know if i could have a transfer.
Yes, if you have your Associate (two-year) degree, you would be eligible for transfer admission. However, universities in the United States to which you might apply would look to verify your transcript and the accreditation of your Associate program, and then would likely negotiate with you, once you were admitted, about how many credits they would give you. You might, in other words, need to complete three years of additional study, instead of two, to complete your Bachelor's degree.
Q: I am an international student currently in my last year of high school. I intend on writing SAT's the following year in hope to be eligible for a college in the US. How can i achieve a scholarship without regard to my immigration status?
Strong SATs, and grades, a good TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score, and any other appropriate credentials (national exam results, A level results, International Baccalaureate grades, etc.) would help to establish your ability to succeed in an American college, and would make you more eligible for the limited funds available for international students. First, you would need to be admitted to a U.S. college, and they would need to have the resources available to support your studies, which they would allocate out of a limited pool of funds. You'd be competing against other talented internationals, in other words, for the same funds. You might also apply for scholarships from your home country government (check with your national Department/Ministry of Education), or scholarships from U.S.-based organizations that support students with your interests, or from your country.
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i have very coarse hair in my bikini, legs, and underarm area. while the hair on my arms and belly is normal. I am skin type 3-4 and i went to 2 doctors. first doctor told me that i require Nd yag because alexandrite lasers only work with very fair complexions and there is a risk of burn. While the second doctor told me that she will use Alexandrite laser because there is no risk. note the 2 doctors are very reputable doctors in this field however i dont know who to go with.
Nd Yag or Alexandrite Laser for Coarse Hair?
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Alexandrite of Yag Laser for Coarse Hair?
Hi Hinder. The bottom line is that both of these lasers will be safe for you when used correctly. The Nd:Yg laser carries a much lower risk of blisters and burns for your skin type than the Alexandrite, but the Alexandrite may actually lead to quicker hair removal (less treatments). In addition, the Alexandrite is probably more approriate for the normal hair, whereas the Nd:Yg will work just as well for coarse hair.
To have the first MD say that the only laser for you is the Nd:Yg we think is misleading, but it is a safer laser for your skin type. If safety is your primary concern, we would choose the Nd:Yg, whereas if faster results are your primary concern, we would consider the Alexandrite. Good luck.
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Hair laser removal using Nd:Yag wavelength is universally agreed upon to be safest for ethnic skin individuals where hair laser removal using Alexandrite wavelength is thought to be the superior among the current technology. With Cynosure's Elite MPX, you will be able to achieve the best of both worlds as both Nd:Yag and Alexandrite wavelengths are delivered. Make sure your hair laser removal is performed under supervision of a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon so that any complication such as blistering, pigmentation or secondary infection can be intervened immediately and appropriately.
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Which Hair Removal laser is best for coarse hair
The following can help in deciding the right laser and the right environment for laser hair removal
Laser hair removal has come a long way since the first laser for hair removal received FDA clearance in the mid 1990's. Older generation lasers were slow, very painful and worked only on individuals with very dark hair and very light skin. Today, lasers can work on all skin colors and some lasers are even safe for treating tanned skinned. Lasers for hair removal can be performed on any (yes, any) area of the body.
When considering a hair removal laser treatment, consumers should ask the following questions:
1) Is this laser FDA approved for hair removal on my skin type and hair color?
There are several lasers for hair removal available. No one laser is ideal for every individual. Depending on your skin color and hair color, some lasers will be more effective than others.
The Ruby Laser: This is the "original " hair removal laser. Its deep red color at 694nm is very well absorbed by the melanin pigment in hair, making it an excellent choice for fine and light hair. However, because melanin is present in the skin as well, the Ruby laser cannot be used on patients with skin that is not very light, including tanned skin. Because of this limitation, slow repetition rate, and relatively small spot size, Ruby lasers have become less popular for laser hair removal in recent years.
The Alexandrite Laser: This laser produces reddish light. With its large (up to 18mm) spot size and high repetition rate, the Alexandrite laser is the fastest hair removal laser, and is suitable for rapid treatment of large body areas in patient with light to olive complexion. An entire back can be treated in less than 30 minutes.
The Diode Laser: This laser, consists of a high power laser diode emitting infrared (invisible) light at ~800-808nm. The longer wavelength allows deep penetration into the skin and safety for darker skin types, but with less efficacy for lighter and finer hair. A smaller spot size means a longer treatment. That may mean a more expensive treatment. A longer treatment may also increase discomfort and a need for topical numbing
The long pulse Nd:YAG: This laser can be used on all skin types, including tanned skin. Large spot sizes and fast repetition rates allow large areas to be treated quickly. Then disadvantage is less effective clearance for fine and light hairs than some other hair removal lasers.
IPL devices are not lasers, because they emit non-coherent light of many different wavelengths. However, because most of the light energy is in the shorter wavelengths, treatment of darker skin types is less effective than with the appropriate laser.
2) What is the spot size of the laser? A larger spot size offers not only the advantage of faster treatment, but also additional safety and efficacy. As spot size increases, a lower percentage of the delivered light energy scatters outside of the treatment area, increasing the depth of pentration, and allowing a lower energy setting to be used for treatment.
3) What type of cooling system is the laser equipped with? It is important that a laser have consistent cooling in order to ensure patient safety and comfort.
4) Is there a board-certified physician on site? Although complications with new lasers for hair removal are rare, in the event of a complication, you need to know who will provide medical attention.
5) Are treatments sold in a package or one at a time? Because every person will respond at a slightly different rate, and some individuals will require more treatments than others for complete clearance, most laser centers will offer individual sessions.
6) Are complimentary consultations and spot tests available? You should be able to meet the technician and experience a pulse or two before committing to a treatment.
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NdYAG or Alexandrite for coarse hair
For skin types I and II and III, the Alexandrite Laser is the best choice.
For skin type IV, it may or may not cause PIH (Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation). Due to the fact that you have coarse hair, the laser power will have to be high.
A test spot (behind the ear) might be helpful in this respect, but it will not guarantee absence of pigmentation.
I would play it safe and go with the NdYag, which is best for types IV and V
Nd:Yag vs Alexandrite for skin type 3/4 Laser Hair Reduction
If the only choices you have are the Nd:YAG or Alexandrite for permanent laser hair reduction, I would pick the Nd:YAg to err on the side of safety. You could have small patches treated with both lasers and see which one you tolerate better in terms of comfort and skin reactions.
As another option, you may want to look into a provider or facility that has an 810-nm diode laser. Specifically, the Lumenis LightSheer. It has a great safety profile and has been used successfully in all skin types.
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Nd Yag is the safest laser for hair removal in darker skin
The ndYag is the safest laser to use with darker skin. Both are extremely effective for permanent laser hair reduction. An experienced practitioner can get good results with the Alexandrite in type 4 skin, but there is no question that the risk of hyperpigmentation is greater with this wavelength than for the Yag. If you have a choice between the two, go with the ndYag to minimize the risk of this less than desirable side effect.
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Alexandrite vs. NdYag laser for hair removal in dark skin
Both the Alexandrite laser and Neodynium Yag lasers are used on dark skin. However, the appropriate energy settings need to be used and not both frequencies on the NdYag laser. It is best to do test spots if an Alexandrite will be used, and it can help to do the same with NdYag. No laser is without risk of hyperpigmentation and even permanent hypopigmentation or scar when hair removal is performed.
NdYAG or Alexandrite laser for hair removal on darker skin
The choice of which laser to use is based more on the amount of pigment in your skin and not on whether your hair is coarse or fine. Both lasers will get the job done, and can do so safely. Both lasers also have a risk of temporary or permanent discoloration. The NdYAG has less of a chance of discoloration, however, and since you have a choice between the two you should go with the NdYAG. You should be sure that you are being treated by an experienced provider in order to minimize the risks, and you may want to have a test spot before treating the entire area.
NdYag v Alexandrite laser for type 4 skin
To be on the safe side the ND YAG will be safer for a darker skin type and can use higher energies safely to get optimal results. That being said, the Alex is an excellent hair removal device for those with lighter skin. It sounds like you need a third opinion to break the tie. If one doctor owns the Alex and said dont use it , then perhaps seeking a NdYag makes most sense to be safe.
Yag or Alexandrite laser for hair removal
If your skin type is 3 to 4, the 1064nm yag laser would be the laser of choice. It is excellent on darker skin types. The alexandrite does carry a slighter risk on your skin type, but in very skilled hands, it can be used effectively. Just do your homework and ask the doctors to show you results of dark skinned hair removal that they performed. Hope this was helpful. Dr D.
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Gone with the white wire and hello to gorgeousness wood (well faux-wood to be exact)! Despite the slight hiccup of yesterday's light failure, I quickly resolved the issue, installed a new light (well the mister did that actually) and I can officially say the space is DONE! I spent a few hours … [Read more...]
Happenings on the Homestead: 2 Big Projects Comin' Up
It's been a while since the last happenings on the homestead, and even though I share alot of personal DIY projects from around my home, I don't often share with you what's happening and what's ahead. So let's recap a bit... June was filled with my big staircase makeover, July was bustling with … [Read more...]


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found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Spuds family moved and was unable to take him so he was left in the high kill pound.
Spuds is like a mini Husky at just 38lbs he is full grown! He is a gorgeous looking dog with a snow white coat accented with brindle markings. Spuds is stunning to watch running through the yard, he is athletic and energetic always chasing toys all the while keeping a close eye on his person. He is an active young dog, he requires a good brisk daily walk, he would also enjoy time at the doggy parks. He is good with other dogs, cats and respectful children. Spuds doesn't seem to know much in the way of basic commands but is smart and eager to learn and please. He is house trained and crate trained. When out in the fenced parks he likes to investigate but keeps watch on his person and doesn't like to get too far away from them, he enjoys interacting with other dogs but likes to keep walking with his owner too. He is quite a loveable guy and will crawl right in your lap if you let him, he doesn't seem to give too many slobbery kisses but more likes to lean in to his person for hugs. This comical guy also 'talks' which is not unusual for the Husky breed, we don't mean he barks or that he is yappy, we mean he grumbles and likes to communicate his happy go lucky feelings with people, come out and see what we mean Spuds would be great for an active person looking for a loyal and outdoorsy family companion. He's handsome and has a great personality sure to help him fit in to just about any home. This boy is better suited to a house with a fenced yard – no apartments/condos.
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On Tuesday Java plugins across the net got hit with a zero day exploit leaving thousands of systems infected, and even more vulnerable. The exploit took advantage of a loophole that allowed it to gain elevated permissions within a runtime environment. Normally to gain such permissions would require code signing and system or user authorization. As a result if a web browser equipped with a Java plugin visited a site containing the exploit, the host system of the browser could become infected with a variety of malware.
According to Oracle's Security Alert for CVE-2012-4681 all systems running JRE 7 Update 6 and earlier are at risk. Those still running JRE 6 must also update to version 35 as all earlier versions are now listed as vulnerable. However, the exploit does not affect servers or standalone desktop apps, only web browsers.
To prevent intrusion from happening now, and in the future, there's two steps to take. The first is to disable Java plugins for all of your web browsers. The second step is to manually update the Java runtime environment on your computer to build 1.7.0_07-b10 (Update 7) or newer.
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The update can be found on Oracle's website in the official Java download center. While at the site click the Download button under the JRE column of the Java Platform, Standard Edition.
From the Download list, select the one that matches the Operating System you're using. If you're unsure whether you are running 32-bit or 64-bit, check out this guide. If you're running Linux, we'll just assume you know.
Once the update downloads just run it and Click Install. It's a one-click procedure, and it takes about one minute to complete.
Alright, hopefully this makes you feel more comfortable with your computer's security! I know I feel a lot better not worrying about it anymore. With the update installed and plugins disabled, your system should be safe from Java exploits for the foreseeable future.


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I built my present computer back in the fall of 2002. I have an Intel mobo and first used a 1.7 GHz Celeron 478 CPU. A few years ago I upgraded to the fastest supported P4 2.8 GHz.
It all runs fine and is stable running XP SP3.
But I do want more speed.I like Intel and have had completely trouble free operation with the Intel D845GBVL mobo.
I'm thinking of buying new parts, as my budget allows. Thinking a quad core i7, maybe water cooled, and MS Windows 8 or what ever version is out and "stable."
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Isa. 9:6-7
Dear Lord Jesus, meditating on this passage—crammed full with Advent hope, is like standing under a waterfall of grace. Indeed, you are the one Isaiah was writing about—alone worthy of our praise and adoration.
Knowing the government of the entire cosmos already rests on your shoulders super-sizes my peace, and fills me with a joy second only to knowing those shoulders fully bore the sin of the world, including mine.
Lord Jesus, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. You are Wonderful Counselor. Everything I need to know about God and eternity is found in you; but you're also the one who gives me counsel about life in general—loving my wife well, and handling fresh disappointments, old hurts, and unfulfilled longings. You care about everything. You are wisdom incarnate.
Lord Jesus, you uphold all things by the power of your Word. You are Mighty God—the one who created and sustains the entire universe—the one in whom all things are being summed up. You also give me power to humble myself, when I'd rather stay proud; and strength to boast in my weaknesses when I'd rather be self-sufficient. O, the power of grace.
Lord Jesus, to see you is to see the Father; and to know you is to know the Father. In this sense you are Everlasting Father. You faithfully tend to the needs of the world—even the flowers of every field and the birds in every sky. But you also care about us. Through of your finished work on the cross, I'm not only declared righteous in God's sight; I'm free to declare God as Abba, Father. Hallelujah, many times over.
Lord Jesus, singularly, you deserve the title, Prince of Peace, for you paid the price for our peace. Forgive me when I vainly look for contentment, joy and hope anywhere else. For your broad shoulders, big heart, and coming kingdom, I praise you today, and rest in your love. So very Amen I pray, in your matchless and merciful name.


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Regional News of Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Source: Graphic.com.gh
The Judgement Debt Commission yesterday heard that the Yilo Krobo Municipal Assembly did not acquire the 2.55-acre land on which it has its offices from the rightful owners.
The Co-ordinating Director of the assembly, Mr Elias Kweku Mensah, told the Sole Commissioner, Mr Justice Yaw Apau, that although compensation of GH¢14,915.09 had since been paid to the Abadji Family of Somanya, there was no evidence of acquisition of the land.
Mr Mensah said there were "not enough records as to how the assembly took the land".
"The land that the assembly occupies is not covered by an E.I., My Lord. It is not a government acquired land. I find it difficult to say here and now how the assembly occupied it, but before the Abadji Family took the assembly to court, the assembly had already developed the land and it was ruled that it pay compensation," he stated.
He, however, cleared an initial confusion about whether both the assembly land and the Yilo Krobo Senior High School land, for which compensation of GH¢19,185 had also been claimed for 3.25 acres, were connected, telling the commission that the assembly land was different from that of the school.
Mr Mensah explained that the assembly had taken no steps to regularise acquisition of the land in question and also disclosed that it had acquired other pieces of land for further development, since there was no space for expansion at the assembly's present location.
Yilo Krobo Senior High School
Representing the Yilo Krobo Senior High School earlier, its headmaster, Mr Matthew Lorgmor Bawah, told the commission that the state acquired 64.57 acres for the school in 2001 but the school was facing encroachment from individuals and had already lost about an acre, while it had used only a quarter of the land.
He said the school was currently in court over further claims of ownership of portions of the school land and that three families had already laid claim after the payment to the Abadji Family.
On whether the school land had been properly demarcated, the headmaster said pillars had been erected after a re-demarcation had been carried out.
State acquisition of lands
Commenting on the manner in which the school land was acquired, Mr Justice Apau said it was not in the power of the overlord of the Konor of Kroboland to give out family lands to the state.
"It was even wrong for the Abadji Family to have sued the Yilo Krobo Assembly and the school alone, because it was the state that acquired the land. So if you have to sue anybody at all, you sue the Lands Commission, which handles matters for the state and then the Attorney-General," he added.


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Individuals who undergo total hip replacement (THR), most often for advanced hip osteoarthritis, usually gain substantial pain relief and improved functioning. Following THR, patients who are older, obese, living alone, or unable to walk at discharge are more likely to be discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility than directly to home, according to a study supported in part by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS09775). These factors must be considered in efforts to optimize and streamline discharge planning for THR patients, note the researchers.
To identify factors associated with discharge to an inpatient rehabilitation facility versus discharge directly to home after elective THR, the researchers analyzed data from a medical record review and survey of Medicare patients aged 65 to 94 who underwent elective primary or revision THR in 1995. Over half (58 percent) of the 1,276 patients were discharged from the acute care hospital to a rehabilitation facility. Of these, 32 percent lived alone, 38 percent had an annual income of less than $20,000, and 78 percent were unable to walk independently in the hospital before discharge.
Patients admitted to a rehabilitation facility were older (a mean of 74 years) than those discharged to home (72 years), and they had a shorter hospital stay (4.9 vs. 5.8 days). After adjusting for other factors, those who were unable to walk independently before discharge were much more likely to be discharged to a rehabilitation facility. Those who were older, living alone, or obese were 36 percent, 23 percent, and 29 percent more likely to be discharged to a rehabilitation facility, respectively.
More details are in "Determinants of discharge destination following elective total hip replacement," by Paola de Pablo, M.D., Elena Losina, Ph.D., Charlotte B. Phillips, R.N., M.P.H., and others, in the December 15, 2004, Arthritis & Rheumatism 51(6), pp. 1009-1017.
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With just a few months of school under their belt, seven students are already overjoyed at the prospect of attending college.
The Freedom High seniors attended the recent U-CAN (United College Action Network) fair in Sacramento. The Oakley group was part of the yearly college-info event, which offers opportunities to receive preliminary "on-the-spot admissions, scholarships, financial aid information and face-to-face exposure with many of the most respected historically black institutions of higher learning within the United States," according to the news release.
The current Freedom students who received the good news and the college choices are:
Christian Landeros, Wiley College (Texas) and Clark Atlanta University; Sydney Lane, Benedict College (South Carolina), Wiley College, Atlanta A&M and Shaw University (North Carolina); Nicole Matthews, Benedict, Wiley, A&M and Shaw University; Lataya New-Lopez, A&M and Paul Quinn University (Texas); Candra Smith, Benedict, Wiley, A&M, Virginia State, and Paul Quinn University; Kendra Smith, Benedict, Wiley and A&M; and Anthony Waddell, Lincoln University (Pennsylvania), Wiley, A&M and Kentucky State.
Teacher Fidel Garcia, who organized the day, was happy about the opportunities the students received.
"It was very exciting … It was such a great feeling to see how excited and happy the kids were knowing that they have the opportunity to get a quality education in college." And, Garcia hopes for more success stories like this.
"My goal is to get more students involved with school activities, have pride in being a Freedom student, get more students interested in academics and get more of our students into college.
"We are currently doing different fundraisers in order to be able to offer scholarships to our students continuing their education." Garcia would like to see more community involvement to help ensure student success. He's hoping for help with scholarships, job opportunities, donations to the scholarship fund or more connections with Freedom students. If interested, email email@example.com. For more info on UCAN, visit http://ucangotocollege.org/
RUNNING MATES: The Liberty district's Fourth Annual Bell Run is set for Oct. 26.
This year's popular event takes place at the Streets of Brentwood, with proceeds benefitting the running programs at Freedom, Heritage and Liberty high schools.
The 5K-course begins at the shopping area's parking lot, heads west to Old Sand Creek Trail and around back to the center via Sand Creek Road.
Walkers and runners can pre-register at www.eventbrite.com. Fees are $30 for adults and $20 for students. On the day of the event, the cost will be an additional $5. Once pre-registered, runners can pick up their packets at Brentwood's Sports Authority between 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25, or at the Streets on race day. The run starts 8 a.m. that Saturday; with same-day registration at 7 a.m.
Sponsored by the district's Tobacco Use Prevention Education Program (TUPE), all participants receive a T-shirt. Medals are awarded to the first three finishers in each age group, and the top male and female finishers earn a free pair of shoes from Sports Authority. Post-race refreshments are provided by Target Corp.
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If you have school news to share, contact Trine Gallegos at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also reach Judith Prieve at email@example.com. Please note: Trine also works part-time with the Antioch Unified School District.