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Bergen, Norway, a coastal city with lots of charm
Standing on Mount Floyen, 1,050 feet above Norway's second city, I have the harbor below me - clear, clean blue fjord water bordered by wooden houses and fringed by emerald urban forest. Behind me, I see Norway's mountainous spine, a rugged line of peaks separating Bergen and the country's Atlantic coast from Oslo, 300 miles to the east.
"Picturesque" is a word often used to describe Bergen, and this view, at the end of an eight-minute funicular ride, is certainly that.
Here's another word: charm.
Bergen's got charm to burn. Rich in beauty, culture and the arts - the annual Bergen International Festival is the largest arts festival in Scandinavia - Bergen, with 250,000 people, is big enough to be interesting and small enough to get your arms around. And with 943 years of history, this time-honored port city has got stories to tell.
I have arrived in Bergen by air (the fastest way), by sea (the prettiest way) and by train (the most interesting way). On my first visit, I descended into town on the Bergen Railway, which runs daily between Bergen and Norway's capital, Oslo (save for winter whiteouts). The journey over the mountains takes about seven hours. People get on and hop off at train stations with names out of a Norse saga: Honefoss, Drammen, Flam, Gol. In the long ski season, it is common to see skiers gliding near the railroad tracks or clambering onto the train with their bulky gear.
Snow begins to accumulate at the highest elevations in November, transforming the mountains into Candyland until well into May. On clear days, the Bergen Railway offers vistas of meadows at lower elevations, followed by stands of fir trees and birches, then rocky, slippery moraine white with patches of snow and, finally, at high points, vast and silent snowfields that threaten to swallow the scattered mountain homesteads.
Arriving by sea
Regardless of when you go, or how you get there, Bergen is an engaging destination. Arriving by sea on my most recent visit, my wife, Georgina, and I walked 10 minutes in warm, sunny weather from the cruise ship docks to the Fish Market (Fisketorget) in the heart of town. A lively outdoor market on the lip of bayside Vagen Harbor downtown, this centuries-old gathering spot is the place to go for fresh fish.
The best day for the Fish Market, and for trolling the shops along nearby streets for bargains and souvenirs, is Saturday. The first time I visited, a man and his young daughter pulled up to the market docks in a dinghy heaped with that day's catch. At the Saturday market you can find excellent, red-fleshed Atlantic salmon, moose and reindeer sausages, and smoked whale meat - which people who have tried it say is tasty and unexpectedly low in fat. (Also unexpectedly, Norway defies its progressive reputation by being one of the few countries to embrace commercial whaling in the 21st century.)
The Fish Market - a rare "value" venue in pricey Norway - sells more than fish. Vacationers and office workers on break devour sandwiches, salads and seafood at long tables screened from the sun and western Norway's frequent rains. Clothing, crafts and keepsakes are on offer, too. Our best buy was a snug, zip-up, Norwegian knit woolen sweater for Georgina, with soft, smooth elk suede at the neck.
Norway is not a country for vegetarians, but if you like fish and game, you're in luck. Within a short walk of the Fish Market, numerous restaurants do a brisk trade. On our way to lunch, we walked past a crenulated, linear structure that looked like the love child of an accordion and a rail car - the city's tourist information office, a good source for information about cruising the spectacular nearby fjords.
Historic Bryggen
Past the Fish Market, on the other side of the harbor, we fetched up in Bryggen.
Bryggen is the most historic part of town, encompassing Bergen Wharf, 16th century stone Rosenkrantz Tower and old warehouses made into restaurants and shops. I spotted an enormous, wicked-looking purported Viking sword for sale in a shop window. Bryggen is composed mainly of sagging wooden buildings arrayed along narrow, plank-floor lanes and fronted by gabled row houses across the street from the harbor. Dating from the 14th century, Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its first buildings were erected by merchants of the Hanseatic League, a trading bloc organized in Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic countries in late medieval times to promote maritime commerce.
Behind the unprepossessing exterior of wharf restaurant Bryggelloftet & Stuene, we emerged into a handsome, wood-paneled dining room adorned with historical murals and intricate model ships in display cases. Some of this initially suggested "tourist trap." But the circa-1910 Bryggelloftet & Stuene serves flavorful traditional food. I got a big copper pot of coffee with my lunch. The rich, cream-based, lightly spiced Bergen fish soup, a local specialty, was delicious.
Bryggen Tracteursted, ensconced in a 1708 compound virtually around the corner, is another good tradition-minded restaurant. One reviewer likened its vaulted wooden dining room to eating in the upturned hull of a ship. The reindeer, herring, cod and salmon are tasty, especially with local beer or aquavit, the caraway-flavored Scandinavian liquor.
Edvard Grieg slept here
I went to Bergen in search of food for the soul, too. I found it in a restored Victorian villa on the southern outskirts of town: Troldhaugen. This was the summer home of Norway's most famous classical composer, Bergen native Edvard Grieg, best known as the composer of "Peer Gynt."
Just before arriving at Troldhaugen, we popped into the Fantoft stave church. Tiny inside, vertical and pagoda-like on the outside, the rebuilt 12th century church is made from Norwegian wood; its traditional timber framing is what makes it a stave church.
From Fantoft, we took a short, tree-shaded walk to Troldhaugen.
The lovingly preserved villa, where Grieg lived with his wife, Nina, and wrote beautiful, lyrical music from 1885 until his death in 1907, houses an evocative collection of his personal effects, including his Steinway piano. Charming stories are told about Grieg on guided tours. Gentle, intelligent and gifted, Grieg was not quite 5 feet tall. Framed photos show Grieg's famous friend, dramatist Henrik Ibsen, towering over the musician. Grieg's last words, spoken in English, after illness forced him to cancel a concert tour of England, were "Thank you very much."
These days, Troldhaugen features the villa, a museum, a shop and an intimate, 200-seat chamber music hall built on the grounds in 1985. The concert hall, topped with a traditional Scandinavian sod roof, brings live music back to Troldhaugen, fusing sound and sensibility, the ear, the mind and the heart.
That's Bergen for you. It's got the mountains and the sea. It's got food for the body and food for the soul. And, most beguilingly, this pretty city at the continent's edge has got charm to burn.
If you go
Scandinavian Airlines flies between San Francisco International Airport and Copenhagen, connecting to Bergen. The Bergen Railway runs three daily trips between Oslo and Bergen Station.
Bergen Airport is 12 miles south of the city. The Flybussen airport bus runs every 15 minutes, with central bus station and hotel stops, on a 30-minute run. Trams are everywhere. The Bergen Card provides discounts on public transit and attractions. (The Norwegian krone trades about six to the dollar.) The city center and waterfront are walkable, with moderate hills.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel: Bryggen 5, Bergen 5835, (866) 539-0036, www.radissonblu.com. Minimalist four-star hotel near the harbor. Rooms from $315.
Clarion Hotel Admiral: C. Sundts gate 9, 011 47 55 23 64 00, www.clarionhotel.com. Waterside hotel with views of historic Bryggen Wharf. Rooms from $235.
Bergen YMCA Hostel: Nedre Korshirkeallmwnning 4, 5017 Bergen, 011 55 60 60 55, www.bergenhostel.com/en. Clean, safe, a few frills. Single room $99, twin room $140.
Bryggelloftet & Stuene: Bryggen 11, No. 5003, Bergen, 011 55 30 2070, www.bryggelloftet.no. Hearty Norwegian fare in maritime-themed spot at Bryggen Wharf. Lunch for two with wine $110.
Fish Market: www.torgetibergen.no. Fresh fish from fjords and the North Sea. Prices: Cheap.
Bryggen Tracteursted: Bryggestredet 2, N05003, Bergen, www.bellevue.no. Stick-to-the-ribs fare in 1708 wooden complex. Dinner for two with aquavit $170.
Fish Market: above.
Floibanen Funicular: Vetrlidsallmenning 21, 011 47 55 33 68 00, www.floibanen.no. For sweeping views of the city, harbor and mountains.
Edvard Grieg Museum: Troldhaugen 65, 5332 Paradis, Bergen, firstname.lastname@example.com, 011 47 55 92 29 92, www.griegmuseum.no. Charming summer home of the composer of "Peer Gynt."
Visit Norway: www.visitnorway.com/us, (212) 885-9700, email@example.com
Bergen Tourist Board: On the water near the fish market. www.visitbergen.com, 011 47 5555 2000, firstname.lastname@example.com. General info, fjord cruises, Bergen Cards, currency exchange.
David Armstrong is a former San Francisco Chronicle business writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Created in 2009, the Alumnae-to-Student Mentoring program matches current sophomores, juniors, and seniors with New York-area alumnae in diverse careers who agree to serve as mentors for the academic year. "We try to pair students with mentors in fields that they are interested in so that they can learn about the area through the eyes of someone who knows what is involved in achieving success," says Rachel Tannenbaum, the College's associate director of student programming. In addition to the individual mentor/mentee relationships, students take part in training sessions and attend events where they can meet with people in various careers. Students apply by submitting a résumé and meeting other requirements. Tannenbaum says she receives 130 to 160 applications annually; about 60 to 70 percent of the applicants are accepted. This year, there are 86 pairings; mentors who serve on the program's advisory board appear on the following pages with their student protégés.
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Andrea Sholler '83 & Julia Sung-Hee An '14
As associate director of the Tow Foundation, Andrea Sholler works to fund entities devoted to juvenile-justice reform, medical innovations, cultural institutions, and higher education, which includes the generous support of Barnard students through internship stipends and research fellowships. She jumped on board the mentoring program as soon as she could. "I want to be able to share my resources to help Barnard students network and get jobs," says Sholler, who is in her second year as a mentor. "Connections have helped me, and my hope is to give back the same way." As an Alumnae-to-Student Mentoring board member, she has made presentations to the program's participants outlining how they can make the most of their relationships. This year she introduced Julia An to contacts in the performing arts, after An expressed an interest in doing public relations for dance companies. "We have been strategizing and I've suggested that she should broaden her focus," says Sholler. "Andrea has been great," says An, an art history major. "She has connected me with people for informational interviews. She is [also] helping me figure out a timeline as to when I should begin applying for positions." The 21-year-old says their discussions have also touched on life after graduation, with Sholler sharing her experiences. "I really enjoy getting together with her and building a friendship."
Jyoti Menon '01 & Qingqing (Hilary) He '14
Barnard Alumna Trustee Jyoti Menon says she often acts as a sounding board for her mentees, helping with questions about résumés, cover letters, and the interview process, and offering advice on how to create a network. "It has been wonderful," says Menon, a senior manager at American Express. "People don't often realize that mentors also have a lot to learn from students. Because my mentees this year and last year have been from China, I have been able to learn more about their background and culture." Menon herself was born in Calcutta, India, and Hilary He says the two share meals and discuss their cultures. "Jyoti is really inspiring and full of life," says the anthropology major. "Most of my internships have been in journalism and public relations, but Jyoti has encouraged me to pursue other opportunities," adds He. "She always has answers to my questions and suggested a few books to read about how to be successful in relationship building in the professional realm. I see many good qualities in her that I would like to emulate."
Julie Levine '92 & Shamika October '14
Julie Levine remembers the confusion she felt as a senior about her future career. Now a reading sepecialist for the Valley Stream Union Free School, District 30, she says that when she learned of the mentoring program from the Barnard website, she immediately volunteered. Now in her third year with the program, she finds working with the students to be rejuvenating. "Seeing their youthful enthusiasm for learning and the future is very exciting. I feel that I can bring real-world experience to these students." Shamika October believes having Levine as a mentor is a perfect fit. "Julie majored in psychology and that is what I am doing," she says. "She is in the education field which is something I'm also interested in." The two are discussing what October's next step should be after graduation. "I am not sure whether I should go directly to graduate school or work," ponders the 21-year-old. "Julie has put me in contact with her first mentee who became a part of Teach For America, which is something I'm also considering."
Alexandra Voss '11 & Mary Cosgrove '14
Alexandra Voss, who majored in economics, says she decided to mentor because she wanted to stay involved with Barnard and build meaningful relationships with students. "I met an alumna outside the program who became my mentor in my senior year and she instilled in me the idea that women need to network more," which Voss says Barnard's program helps them do. "I think a lot of young alumnae might feel they have nothing to bring to the table, but even if you are not far along in your career, there are things you can offer," she says. A portfolio analyst at New Holland Capital, Voss can, for instance, help with interview techniques and apartment hunting. Mary Cosgrove already has a job waiting at IBM, so the pair's focus is different from that of many of the other mentor-protégé pairs. "We have been talking about how to make a good first impression, dress appropriately, and handle conflicts," says Voss. Cosgrove says she is grateful for the tips her mentor provides. "Workplace etiquette is entirely different than what I am used to, and I think I am worried about the transition," confesses Cosgrove. "In school you can leave everything behind after the semester is over, but [IBM] is a place where I might work indefinitely."
Sandra Will '01 & Aviva Pratzer '15
A founding member of the mentorship program, Will says, "I had so many amazing mentors throughout my career and working with these students to help them figure out their paths is just amazing." As a board member, she created a mentor-training manual this year, contributing the writing, design, and production. She is also a Barnard Alumnae Admissions Representative. An English major who once envisioned getting a law degree, Will started Renaissance Management, Inc., in 2011, establishing a consulting and advisory services company that works with higher education and private industry. "I try to share time-management skills and the importance of work-life balance with the students," she says. Will stays in touch with her mentees after they graduate, and brought one on as a freelancer at her company. Aviva Pratzer is a junior political science major from Toronto. She is exploring several career paths—marketing, advertising, consulting, and business. "Sandra has exposed me...to the different options," she says. "We've discussed internships and how to look at companies that might appeal to me. And, we are getting to know one another....When I needed advice about what to cook for my friends she was there too." In addition, two program events allowed Pratzer to meet other mentors in different careers and attend panels where she learned how people achieved success. "The program is amazing," she says. "Having a female role model like Sandra has been very inspiring and lets me see that I can fulfill my dreams too."
Victoria Cuellar '05 & Sophie Ellman-Golan '14
Victoria Cuellar never had a formal mentor, but says many people helped her along the way and she wants to do the same. "Many of my mentors were professors or advisors that were significantly older," says Cuellar, a Barnard mentor for three years. She says it would have been great to have a mentor closer to her age. Now working in the capital-aggregation department at the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, which seeks to transform the lives of disadvantaged youth, Cuellar says she encourages her mentees to lead with their "guts" versus taking a "safe" job. Sophie Ellman-Golan is also interested in social justice work. "I feel really lucky to be paired with Victoria," says Ellman-Golan, who is majoring in Africana studies and human rights. "She and I have a similar combination of idealism and pragmatism. We bonded very quickly. She has helped me get in touch with people I can speak with about my thesis," says the 21-year-old. Ellman-Golan also says the two discuss potential jobs and are fast becoming friends. "The program provides a platform for making connections that you might not have an opportunity to make otherwise," she says.


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Kelly Brook
Kelly Brook is one of England's best-known models, who is regularly included in the Top 10 of most men's magazines' "Sexiest Women" polls. She ranked No. 33 on AskMen's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007 and No. 34 in 2008, and she's nominated yet again for 2010.
In November of 2009, Kelly Brook replaced Jerry Hall as Celia in the Noel Coward Theatre production of Calendar Girls. We suggest you do a Google search for "Kelly Brook Calendar Girls Pictures" for some rather candid shots of Brook with strategically placed pastries. You're welcome. Also, look for her in 2010's Piranha 3-D with Eli Roth, Jessica Szohr and Elisabeth Shue.
Born Kelly Parsons on November 23, 1979, in Kent, Rochester, England, Kelly Brook is the daughter of Sandra, a cook, and Ken, a scaffolder. It was clear from the start that Kelly would be much more.
Her talent can be traced back to when she attended the prestigious Italia Conte stage school, where Naomi Campbell and Louise Nurding also studied. After three years of training in dance, singing and acting, Kelly was ready to start her career.
Kelly Brook's mom entered her in a beauty contest, which of course Kelly won, and this led to her interest in modeling. After some small modeling jobs at local firms, including the flooring company KMS, Kelly Brook was gracing the cover of GQ, FHM, Sky, Cosmopolitan, Tatler, The Face, and Company by the age of 16.
Her gorgeous physique also slipped into Lee Jeans as part of its advertising campaign, and she was known for playing the game show hostess "Nicky with the Ticky" for a Sure deodorant TV ad. She was finally making a larger salary as compared to her waitressing job at a tea shop.
More modeling jobs came Kelly Brook's way, such as print campaigns for Renault Megane, Walkers, Piz Buin, and the Triumph Flaunt underwear and bra line. The latter featured Kelly Brook on a billboard in London, said to be the largest billboard in the world -- all the more to see Kelly.
Although Kelly Brook was appearing in ads all over the UK, she hit it big time when she won the position of Big Breakfast presenter on Britain's Channel 4. It was Kelly's dream come true since she was more interested in being a presenter than in acting or singing.
Rumor has it that Kelly Brook quit Big Breakfast after the tabloids published that the show was going to fire her for being "too dumb." Well, she beat them to it and resigned.
After Big Breakfast, Kelly Brook was busy hosting MTV's Select. It was the perfect move for her, as she wanted to be involved with presenting hip music to young fans because of her interest in dance.
Kelly Brook was splitting her presenting duties and television appearances between Select, VLP and Babewatch for Granada, and The T-Spot for Trouble TV. She was also cohost for No Worries, made appearances on Short Change and Fist of Fun, and hosted the Oasis Live at Wembley concert on Sky One.
Forget about TV; Kelly Brook was seen on the big screen in 2000 in the film Sorted. She also made a guest-appearance on Mojo, and took her acting skills as a table dancer to the stage in a production of Eye Contact at Riverside Studios in London. You may also recognize her from Pulp's "Help the Aged" music video.
We got to see more of Kelly Brook when she was cast in The (Mis)adventures of Fiona Plum in 2001 -- the same year she released her first official calendar.
In 2002, she appeared on four episodes of Smallville, in 2003 she made an appearance in the flick The Italian Job and in 2005 she had a role in House of 9.
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In 2007, Kelly Brook joined the star-studded cast of the reality dance competition TV show Strictly Come Dancing. During the series her father passed away and, although she tried to stay committed to the show, she ended up withdrawing from the competition.
But it wasn't all heartbreak for Kelly Brook in 2007; she signed a contract worth $1.9 million with Unilever's Lynx (Axe in the U.S.) to be their new face. And in 2008, she ranked No. 34 on AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women list.
In November of 2009, Kelly Brook replaced Jerry Hall as Celia in the Noel Coward Theatre production of Calendar Girls. We suggest you do a Google search for "Kelly Brook Calendar Girls Pictures" for some rather candid shots of Brook with strategically placed pastries. You're welcome. In 2010, she'll star in Piranha 3-D with Eli Roth, Jessica Szohr and Elisabeth Shue.
Kelly Brook is one of those women who has the innate ability to cause shortness of breath in the male species. Even those who weren't convinced of her massive sex appeal converted to the other side after her show-stopping appearance in a Julien MacDonald dress at the London premiere of Snatch alongside then-boyfriend Jason Statham.
And to prove just how sexy Kelly Brook really is, AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women list ranked her at No. 42 in 2006, No. 33 in 2007 and No. 34 in 2008. She is nominated once again for our Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2010. Vote now!
Let's face it; Kelly Brook's list of accomplishments isn't consummate, exemplary or unique. Yet, she is better known than the head of the United Nations. Every man in the British Isles has fantasized about her, and after reading this, you probably will too.
The 2000 film Sorted was her first feature film. Since then she has had roles in forgettable films like Ripper, School for Seduction and Fishtales. In 2010, she'll star in Piranha 3-D with Eli Roth, Jessica Szohr and Elisabeth Shue.
She appeared in most of the major men's magazines and in Sky, Cosmopolitan, Hello, Tatler, The Face, and Company. She has also done advertisements for Lee Jeans, Renault Megane, Walkers, and Piz Buin.


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Didier Drogba has backed Jose Mourinho as the ideal replacement for Rafa Benitez and says it would be "special" to see him return to Chelsea this summer.
The Ivory Coast striker was one of Mourinho's first signings at Stamford Bridge and they won two Premier League titles together during the Portuguese's first spell in charge between 2004 and 2007.
Chelsea are currently 22 points behind leaders Manchester United in this season's Premier League title race and interim boss Benitez has confirmed he will not continue in the role after this season.
And Drogba says Mourinho, who is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer, would be able to revitalise Chelsea if owner Roman Abramovich was to offer him the chance to return.
He told Sky Sports: "I don't know the other options, but the only man I know is Jose and if there's a possibility for him to come back I think it would be great for the club.
"And for the fans because everybody loves him there and everybody respects him. We know he's got something special.
"He creates something that brings all the players together and a special feeling like a family. We are like a family with him.
"We can go to war - we love this expression - we can go to war with him and that's what makes his team win."
Drogba, who signed for Galatasaray in January, is preparing to face his former boss in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday night.
After ending his eight-year spell at Chelsea last summer, he says he is committed to the Turkish giants, but hinted he could be tempted to return to Stamford Bridge if he was given the chance to work with Mourinho again.
"Why not?" Drogba added. "It would be interesting."
"But for now I'm really happy here and I want to go until the end of this experience and see what I can bring to this club.
"This club has more than 25million fans all around the world, so it's a big club with big potential. They can work on this and that's why they've signed big players like Wesley Sneijder and like me.
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Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis is touring the state this month to discuss the recently released economic impact assessment.
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Ohio University Southern partners with the Ohio Strategic Training Center on workforce development initiatives.
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Note: Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis is touring the state during the month of February to discuss the findings of a recently released economic impact report. Today and tomorrow, McDavis is visiting with media and representatives from several Ohio University regional campuses. This story is one such example of the ways in which Ohio University's impact can be seen and felt throughout the region and the state.
The ability to look to the future and forecast the types of jobs that will be needed in Southeastern Ohio may seem like a challenge that requires a crystal ball, but thanks to a study in progress by the Ohio Strategic Training Center (OSTC), that task will be rooted within facts and solid evidence.
The Ohio Strategic Training Center, established in August of 2012 and located in South Point, Ohio, is the collaborative effort of several partnering agencies and training organizations. Ohio University Southern can be counted among those groups. OSTC Executive Director Scott Howard says Ohio University Southern is a big part of the 18-month-old center's success so far.
"They're a great partner. We talk on a regular basis about collaborative opportunities whereby we can more effectively meet regional needs by creating programs that lead to jobs. They're one of the regional campuses that was involved with making the decision to conduct the 20-county job forecasting study," Howard said.
The job forecasting study serves as an employment needs assessment, explains Howard. An analysis of data from Moody's Analytics will provide insight into what occupations are needed in the future. While Ohio University Southern is heavily involved, the assessment will actually impact all of the University's regional campuses.
The study, funded in part by a Local Government Innovation Fund grant, will be conducted in two parts. First, the OSTC will identify "industry economic drivers." These drivers are companies that have experienced growth in a way that indicates they will continue to grow even more in the future and will need additional labor to support such growth. Once those drivers are identified, Howard says, then the OSTC will prepare a report detailing the jobs and skill sets which will be needed in the areas surrounding each of Ohio University's regional campuses. The campuses and counties included in the study are:
Ohio University Chillicothe – Ross, Pickaway, Pike and Vinton counties
Ohio University Eastern – Belmont, Jefferson, Monroe and Harrison counties
Ohio University Lancaster – Fairfield, Franklin, Hocking and Licking counties
Ohio University Southern – Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence and Scioto counties
Ohio University Zanesville – Muskingum, Guernsey, Noble and Perry counties
"We're in the business of designing and delivering training programs that help people gain the skill set that they need to become employed," Howard said of the OSTC. Partnering with Ohio University Regional Higher Education on the jobs study is a natural collaboration, explained Howard.
"We didn't know it when we wrote the grant, but this is a perfect fit," he said.
Ohio University Executive Dean for Regional Higher Education Bill Willan says the study's findings will be beneficial to the regional campuses for years to come.
"The regional campus deans had been discussing ways of anticipating academic programs that our communities might need when Scott approached us about partnering on the jobs forecasting study that was made possible by the grant the OSTC had been awarded," Willan said. "The timing could not have been better. As a result of this initiative and thanks to the partnership, the regional campuses will be in better position to make programming decisions over the next several years."
When the forecasting study is completed, the OSTC will present the findings to 15 panels of business leaders and experts in each of the regional campus locations with each campus hosting 3 panel presentations. The panelists will offer the OSTC feedback. From there, Howard says he hopes to work with the regional campuses to align courses, certificate offerings and degree programs to produce the workforce occupations needed for that particular area.
"So then, we're training people to be employed by the industry that is telling us what they need," said Howard.
The OSTC's impact on the region's economy, with help from their partnership with Ohio University Southern, is already evident as an effort is underway to address a shortage of welders in the region and state. The OSTC is partnering with Ohio University Southern and Lorain County Community College to bring a customized training program to the center, including a two-year associate degree in welding technology. Ohio University Southern will support the welder program by offering the necessary academic classes for the degree. Designs are in place to construct training facilities in large shipping containers, making it possible to take the welding training to different locations that fit demands.
Additionally, Howard says the OSTC is in conversation with Ohio University Southern Electronic Media Director Don Moore about producing a documentary highlighting the state of the welding industry in our region; focusing on the growing need for qualified welders, the potential gap between employer needs and the available supply of qualified welders, as well as the different types of careers that are available in the welding industry.
The welding program is expected to be under way in the spring of this year, and Howard hopes the jobs forecasting study will be ready to share with regional panels in less than two months.
"Overall, there is an exciting year ahead for the OSTC and for Southeastern Ohio's economy, thanks in great part to the solid partnership with Ohio University Regional Higher Education and Ohio University Southern," Howard said.
This story is just one of many that can be found in the Ohio University Economic Impact Assessment at http://www.ohio.edu/impact. Visit the website for additional information about the impact assessment and to view a full, PDF version of the report.


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Travel is enriching, fulfilling, and of course, fun. There's nothing more exciting than discovering local gems in a new city or exploring small villages off the beaten track. But travel can also be logistically challenging. There can be a lot to think about: Where to go? How to get there? What to pack?
We're lucky to work with some of the top travel experts in the world. They've been perfecting the art of travel for years and have shared their best insider tips with us. Their advice will help make your next vacation even more enjoyable!
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Vacation
No one knows the value of a good vacation better than Azamara's own President and CEO Larry Pimentel. It's important for everyone to relax on vacation, especially for on-the-go business professionals who never really "clock out".
Larry Pimentel, pictured with Captain Johannes, snapping a photo before an AzAmazing Evening.
Larry says, "I make the most out of my vacations by enriching myself prior to travel."
Reading travel magazines and online articles can help inspire your next trip, while guidebooks, blogs, and podcasts can help you research the destinations you plan to visit.
Download Azamara's Destination Immersion Travel Guide app, produced in partnership with AFAR Magazine.
Once onboard, it's important to unplug from everyday life. James, a regular Azamara guest, tells us that he unplugs from work by leaving his work phone in the safe in his suite, only checking it for emergencies at the end of the day. For those who need their phones for taking photos and videos, accessing maps, and using apps, disconnect your work email app prior to travel. You'll be able to enjoy your vacation without seeing those little red notifications add up.
Azamara Tip: A great way to unwind is with a massage, mani/pedi, or facial. Visit the tranquil Sanctum Spa onboard and you'll leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
What To Pack In A Carry-On
Jean Newman Glock is a luxury travel writer and lifestyle expert. She always checks luggage for long trips and has perfected the art of packing a carry-on as well.
"Pack as if you know your checked luggage will be lost or significantly delayed," Jean says. "My personal odds have been delayed or lost luggage once in every five trips."
Matching luggage and shoes are not required, but fun.
"I travel with a small, compliant, roll-aboard and a large tote purse with a small cross-body purse inside. In these items I pack anything that's likely to be stolen en route (yes, this still happens, be prepared). This includes electronics, jewelry, name-brand shoes, and scarves.
"For clothing, pack a capsule wardrobe of coordinating colors. Scarves are essential so you don't look like you're wearing the same outfit in every photo. The large (59-inch) Hermes cashmere and silk shawls are a capsule wardrobe in themselves. I collect them and wear as a shawl, skirt, headscarf in the Middle East, sarong, blanket on planes and bathing suit cover. Not a paid endorsement, just my personal obsession.
A scarf can dress up any outfit - perfect for impromptu champagne toasts.
"Traveling light is liberating… so I hear," Jean jokes. "Someday I may travel with only a carry-on, but for now, I compromise."
Azamara Tip: Lose the hassle by shipping suitcases directly to your stateroom with Luggage Free.
How To Book Air Travel
Lee Abbamonte is a world traveler in the truest sense of the world. He's the youngest American to travel to every country in the world and is always on the go.
Lee Abbamonte in Bali with Azamara®.
"My best tip is to Google the airport and see which airlines fly to that particular airport. There will likely be airlines you've never heard of. Go to their websites directly and you can save a lot of money that way!"
"Other than that, just shop around. My favorite sites are Skyscanner and Kayak for booking flights because they compare the most booking sites and include ones most sites don't include."
Azamara Tip: Sign up for email newsletters so you're always the first to know about new cruise travel promotions.
What should solo travelers consider?
Nastasia Wong is the founder of DameTraveler.com, a women's travel blog. She says, "Solo travelers, especially women, should try to avoid looking like a tourist. Walk around exuding confidence and leave the big bulky maps at home. Do your research before hand and take screenshots of maps on your phone if you're without Wi-Fi."
Nastasia in Japan with Azamara.
"And if you're a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, consider signing up for the free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which could help the State Department assist you in case of emergency!"
Nastasia visiting St. Petersburg with Azamara.
Azamara Tip: Make friends onboard by attending social events for solo travelers, requesting to dine at the Discoveries dining room with a group, and joining Azamara Shore Excursions tours for onshore exploring. Find fantastic rates for singles on select voyages here.
What should LGBTQ travelers consider before booking a cruise?
Mark den Hartog is a co-founder of Meet Me Onboard, a community for LGBTQ cruise travelers. Mark says, "Like most travelers, we first consider the destinations and then how much time will be spent in each port. More time allows us to get a better understanding of the local culture and customs. If a city or region is known to be gay-friendly, it's an extra bonus to spend more time, perhaps even an overnight.
Mark and his husband Dale during an Azamara cruise.
"Sailing with Azamara in the Aegean, we enjoyed a late night on the island of Mykonos long after the other ships departed. This allowed us to gain a totally different perspective of the island and to experience the evening 'gay vibe' which elevates as the sun sets."
Sunset in Mykonos.
Azamara Tip: Consider cruising with an LGBTQ-friendly brand. Azamara has been voted the best small ship cruise line for LGBTQ guests several years in a row by the Meet Me Onboard community, and there are regular onboard get-togethers for LGBTQ guests.
How To Pack For A Long Cruise
Ann Tran is a professional speaker and travel expert who has joined Azamara for several long voyages in Asia and Europe.
Ann Tran cruising the Bay of Bengal with Azamara.
"Planning for a long cruise in two different climates is easy if you are organized," Ann says.
"Start with a list, and always pack for comfort. Look up the extended forecast for each destination. Today's fabrics offer plenty of hassle- and wrinkle-free options for classic, stylish, sexy-smart attire to suit all kinds of weather.
"The absolutely positively must-have is a few black ensembles in different styles. Think a little black dress and pants with a lightweight sweater. Dress them up with a beautiful scarf and sexy heels. Timeless, elegant, and simple.
"On cruises, daytime wear can vary greatly from eveningwear. Trust me, you'll need different outfits for different occasions – dining at the Captain's table, attending a social media event, or joining in the excursion ashore. If you happen to stumble upon a "real steal" while shopping, especially one that is easy to pack, get a few in two or three colors. This ensures jazzing up the right outfits, and there will never be any case of 'I have nothing to wear'.
"When shopping in port, look for items with local design and flair. This gives your outfit a unique spin, and the exotic find may spark a conversation. Plus, you will always carry the fond memories of your journey and the person who accompanied you that day. Make shopping your next adventure!"
Azamara Tip: Don't forget to pack a white outfit! Most voyages include a White Night themed party, held on the pool deck when weather permits.
An Azamara White Night party.
More Helpful Travel Tips
- When buying airline tickets, book under the exact name that appears on your passport – no nicknames.
- Double-check all foreign document requirements in advance. Some countries require special travel visas that can take several business days to obtain.
- Don't travel with a camera you've never used. If you buy a new device, take a walk around your neighborhood and practice using it before you vacation. Check out ten tips for taking better vacation photos here.
- Research travel insurance and select the best fit for your needs.
- Learn a few helpful words of the local language. (Check out our handy guide to Italian phrases here.)
- Avoid using blankets and pillows supplied by airlines, and bring your own instead.
- Keep all your in-flight necessities (gum, hand sanitizer, books and magazines, earbuds, iPad etc.) in a small bag or pouch that can fit in the seat pocket.
- Photocopy the necessary pages from your guidebook, or use a sharp edge to remove them from your book. This way you can travel each day with more discreet-looking pages and avoid carting around the whole book.
- Research museum and art gallery hours in advance. You don't want to show up to Florence's Accademia on a Monday only to discover it's closed.
- Pack a pouch with basic health essentials, including prescription medicines and over-the-counter treatments for basic ailments like headaches, nausea, allergies and upset stomach.
- Research the best travel apps to download before you leave.
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Well, it's the week before the Ohio State Fair. For those of you who have never gone before, you should go. Not to see the carnival rides or the cheesy and expensive games, but to see all of the animals and projects at the fair. A lot of 4-H and FFA students exhibit their projects at the state fair and it is the culmination of their hard work. I used to be one of those 4-H'ers and it was always really awesome to me to be able to explain my projects (most of the time my breeding sheep) to people who had never had an experience with livestock, or anything outside of the city. Now-a-days, I facilitate part of the educational side of the livestock projects, though this year I will have a much smaller role than I have the last three years. I'm still excited to be involved, but I'm really glad I'm not doing what I did the last 3 years. It's good to have a change of pace. But never-the-less, you all should go visit the fair. It's a blast, and you'll probably learn something you never knew before.
I've decided that I'm going to drop my managing college sports class. It's going to make my schedule a lot easier and will allow me to work more during the day and have my evenings free for group projects. I'm not very excited about dropping the class, but I know it will be for the best. I am, however, excited for my Monday/Wednesday elective. It should be really interesting.
For now, though, I'm off to eat dinner and finish working on some stuff for MSE. Our first Teacher's camp is next week, and I need to tell all of the campers what they need to bring and wear and where to park, and all of that happy, fun stuff.
I hope everyone has a great end to the week. Oh!!! I almost forgot! My wedding pictures have been posted. Here's the link – enjoy!


text: In Sicily it is common for victims of the mob to disappear. It is known locally as the "lupara bianca'' (white lupara) . Lupara is the Sicilian word for a sawn-off shotgun and the term "lupara bianca" is used to refer to Mafia murders in which the body is never found.


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What word is used as an alternative to flame?
The word flame sounds negative and violent, but what I want to convey is like the flame that appears on the candle, which is polite and peaceful.
In short:
A flame of love - incorrect
A ------ of love - please fill in this blank.
What are some links where I can search for some equivalent words?


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The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 requires registration of all civil aircraft with the FAA. Registration is covered by Part 47 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The Arizona Department of Transportation and the FAA do not notify each other of new aircraft in the state.
The applicant for federal registration must be submitted with the following information to the FAA Aircraft Registry.
The required forms are available from either the Flight Standards District Office or the FAA Aircraft Registry in Oklahoma City. Addresses and phone numbers are listed below.
FAA Aircraft Registry:
Mike Monroney
Aeronautical Center
6500 S. MacArthur Blvd.
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125
Phone: 405.954.3116
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO): Regulation, procedures, pilot licenses, written test information, list of medical examiners.
Flight Standards District Office
17777 N. Perimeter Dr.
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 480.419.0600
Arizona Department of Transportation
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Events Calendar
Club meet at Bridge Hotel, Thrapston
Monday 06 May 2019, 08:30pm - 10:00pm
Hits : 382858
Regular meeting for training. meeting new members and a pint (glass of white wine for the ladies).
Please Note: No meeting on Bank Holidays or Public Holidays
Monday 3rd August - committee meeting at the Bridge Hotel, all welcome. 6:45 for 7:00pm start.


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Microsoft is anxiously awaiting the decision by the European Commision (EU) on their newest antitrust compliance proposal, but their competitors aren't. For those that don't know, Microsoft submitted the proposal in May as a response to a 2004 finding from the EU that Microsoft has abused their market share on desktop computers to help increase their share of the server market because other server products weren't able to provide the same interoperability with Microsoft's desktop operating systems. Microsoft was fined €497 million.
The EU submitted the proposal to industry groups Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) and the Samba interoperability project. The FSFE was not impressed.
"They have improved on the initial offer, but the problem is that the initial offer is deeply flawed," said Carlo Piana, a partner with Tamos Piana & Partners, which represents the FSFE. "The whole approach is wrong."
While Microsoft is making a rather sizeable chunk of information available for licensing, Piana said that it is next to impossible for developers to know if it's enough.
"You should have a way of licensing anything you need?any information necessary to accomplish certain tasks. Instead, they hand you a pile of paper, and you're expected to understand what's inside," he said. "Even without taking free software into account, what they're proposing is highly inefficient. It would be hard to understand for anyone, including proprietary developers."
Volker Lendecke, co-founder of Service Network (SerNet) and a Samba developer, is also criticizing the plan for not placing some of the information needed to allow competitors to have a real "Windows-compatibile implementation" under a royalty-free license.
"We really want all of the protocols needed to make Windows clients and Windows servers fully believe we are a Windows-compatible implementation. To compete, we need to be able to match the behavior of the network one to one," Lendecke said.
Despite all of the criticism, the EU says they remain commited to making the right decision. Neelie Kroes, EU Competition Commissioner, has said that she is determined to properly implement the antitrust decision including "the ability for developers of open-source software to take advantage of the remedy."
Microsoft has not yet responded to the allegations by the FSFE and others, however when they filed the revised proposal in June, Steve Ballmer was quoted as saying "[the company had made] tough concessions [to resolve the problems with the first proposals]."
If the EU decides that Microsoft is not complying with their orders, they could face fines up to US$5 million a day.


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Kitepower wrote:-
"Damn I've been found out.
I just been reading mags and brochures and nah never kite.
Its not really about what I can do, its more about what I can't anymore.
Still I guess 16 years flying these rags on strings has taught me nothing.
Do a search of my posts, show us where I bag all these products or bag real people with an alternative viewpoint of a kite?
I'm not saying SWK's view is wrong, just a bit limited
I kite, I love all types of kiting, I run a kite business, my home and office is partially decorated with kites, I am a self confessed kite addict, and I am quick to get onto any good kites or innovations in kiting.
So far you are good at bagging with your 1 post, let see your pics first?
Cya and
Steve "
You were called on to put up or shut up. Not the schoolyard 'you first' chant.
as suggested I did peruse back through your posts and found my claims to be verified. In fact worse, you really do like to attack those that disagree with you and use every chance to discredit and belittle their contributions.
even me, you seem to think that someone who has a low number of posts is somehow not worthy enough to voice an opinion.
The Challenge is still out there, Kitepower steve, show us your Cred.
Pics of jumps and pics of wave kiting that will give credit to the validity of your reviews.
Don't hide behind counter claims, or tough talk, Show us the Pics.


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Annual to tree
Leaves basal or cauline, alternate to whorled, simple to compound
Inflorescence: 1° inflorescence a head, each resembling a flower, 1many, generally arrayed in cymes, generally subtended by ± calyx-like involucre; flowers 1many per head
Flowers bisexual, unisexual, or sterile, ± small, of several types; calyx 0 or modified into pappus of bristles, scales, or awns, which is generally persistent in fruit; corolla radial or bilateral (rarely 0), lobes generally (0)45; stamens 45, anthers generally fused into cylinder around style, often appendaged at tips, bases, or both, filaments generally free, generally attached to corolla near throat; pistil 1, ovary inferior, 1-chambered, 1-seeded, style 1, branches 2, generally hair-tufted at tip, stigmas 2, generally on inside of style branches
Fruit: achene, cylindric to ovoid, generally deciduous with pappus attached
Genera in family: ± 1300 genera, 21,000 species (largest family of dicots): worldwide. Largest family in CA. Also see tribal key to CA genera: Strother 1997 Madroño 44(1):128. See glossary p. 25 for illustrations of general family characteristics.
Perennial from woody taproot
Stems 1many, decumbent to erect, generally red-tinged
Leaves alternate, simple, glabrous to tomentose or glandular; basal petioled; cauline generally clasping, reduced
Inflorescence: heads generally radiate, 1many; involucre hemispheric to bell-shaped; phyllaries in 26 ± graduated series, herbaceous
Ray flowers 1080; corollas 235 mm, yellow
Disk flowers 20100+; corollas 515 mm, cylindric to funnel-shaped, yellow
Fruit 34-angled, generally hairy; pappus bristles 1560, generally rigid, unequal
Species in genus: ± 10 species: w North America
Etymology: (Greek: reddish pappus)
Reference: [Mayes 1976 PhD Univ TX]
Formerly included in Haplopappus.
Stems 1590 cm, generally glabrous
Leaves: basal 536 cm, (ob)lanceolate to widely elliptic, entire to serrate, petioles tomentose; cauline clasping, reduced, generally serrate, glabrous
Inflorescence: heads 315+, in ± narrow clusters; involucre 518 mm diam, hemispheric or bell-shaped; phyllaries overlapping in 45 series, 613 mm, (ob)lanceolate to oblong, (sub)glabrous
Ray flowers 728; ligules 510 mm
Disk flowers 2065; corollas 58 mm
Fruit 2.55.5 mm, 4-angled, glabrous to densely tomentose; pappus 69 mm, tan to brownish
Ecology: Many habitats
Elevation: < 2500 m.
Bioregional distribution: Klamath Ranges, North Coast Ranges, c&s High Sierra Nevada, Tehachapi Mountain Area, s Sacramento Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, Inner South Coast Ranges, South Coast, Great Basin Floristic Province, Mojave Desert
Distribution outside California: to Oregon, Idaho, Utah
Synonyms: Haplopappus r. (Nutt.) Torr


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At the meeting on 14 Feb. 2003 Chairperson Wilson announced that Kent Branch is obtaining their own domain name. It will contain the new (up-dated) web pages of Kent Branch O.G.S, and will be hosted by a local Internet Provider.
Kent Branch's new web domain is http://www.ogskent.on.ca/.
Kent Branch O.G.S. New (2003) Email address: email@example.com
Kent Branch's old web pages at http://www.angelfire.com/on/kentogs will not be transferred to the new domain.
Nov. 8th, 2002 Bev Snobelen, assistant archivist, presents information pertaining to Chatham-Kent Municipal records. She will discuss the availability of those records for our perusal.
Dec. 13th, 2002 Jane Hodgins, a descendant of Robert Baldwin, will be our guest speaker at our annual Christmas Banquet. This event will take place at Victoria United Church at the corner of Victoria and Grand. Tickets are on sale at the O.G.S. Library at the Main Library, Chatham. The time of the banquet is 6:30 and tickets are $15.00.
Jan. 12th, 2003 Tanya Neave, curator with Chatham-Kent Museum will give a presentation on the history of quilting and the uniqueness of each quilt. Quilts often involved family history. Tanya will also explain methods of preserving cherished quilts.
Feb. 14th, 2002 Margaret Eberle, a member of Kent O.G.S., brings to us the Tweedsmuir Histories. The Women's Institute provided many rural women with friendship, challenges and fellowship. The Tweedsmuir Histories are community histories, farm histories, church histories, often accompanied by photographs. Margaret's presentation will focus on the area of Palmyra.
March 14th, 2003 Dick Doherty of Michigan is our featured speaker. He is an expert on Irish histories. Dick speaks all over the world and we are fortunate to enlist him as our March speaker as he is booked for the 2003 Spring Conference in Cornwall. This is a a presentation of very high calibre.
Please start spreading the word about Dick Doherty, renowned authority on Irish genealogy, who is to be speaking March 14th, 2003 at the Wish Centre at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome as well.
Katherine Prout
Wanted: Region I Director
-an energetic, enthusiastic person to take on a position of responsibility for Region 1 as Regional Director
-two year term starting after Seminar 2003
-represent Lambton, Kent and Essex Branches at five board of directors meetings in Toronto
-attend executive and monthly meetings of the three branches (there is not an obligation to attend all meetings)
-chair the Region 1 annual meeting usually held in October
Contact Alan Campbell, present Region 1 director, for more information or for a nomination form.
Alan Campbell
1044 Guthrie Drive
Sarnia ON
(519) 542-3554
Our Branch's Research policy and suggestions
Info about the Hawke Papers
Also see this link
And you might look at these Anthony B. Hawke Papers links courtesy of google.
Message Boards
Travelling to the USA? Border Wait Times (site recommended by Joan G.)
Jerry Pickard, M.P. Chatham-Kent Essex
Find your Member of Parliament using your Postal Code
Jerry Pickard, MP has a glowing GOLD tick of support for release
of the post-1901 census release.
I have just checked your Kent Branch OGS page and have failed
to see a link to the census pages. These could be a one-line
statement -- but one click on the line would take a member to
Another link could be a Canadian flag.
To view Jerry Pickard's Gold tick go to
Please let us know --
Muriel M. Davidson
Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee
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Walkertown Area Plan Update [pdf/57.5mb/60p]
The Walkertown Area Plan Update has been adopted by the Walkertown Town Council and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. The Walkertown Planning Board recommended approval of the plan on February 4, 2014, and the plan was adopted by the Walkertown Town Council on March 27, 2014. The City-County Planning Board recommended approval on April 10, 2014, and the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners adopted the plan on June 9, 2014. The updated plan will guide future land use and public investment decisions in Walkertown and the surrounding area. It includes recommendations for land use, transportation, community facilities, historic preservation, and economic development.
The Walkertown Planning Area [pdf/450kb/1p] (left) encompasses approximately 12,000 acres, about 40 percent of which is within the town limits. The remainder of the plan area is in the Forsyth County zoning and planning jurisdiction.
The following are highlights of the recommendations section of the Walkertown Area Plan Update:
Kirk Ericson, Principal Planner • (336) 747-7045
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Fata Morgana is a lavender nail polish with strong copper shimmer and delicate holographic sparkle. Cirque's shimmer polishes are packed with glimmering pigments which give them a unique multidimensional finish, unlike any other.
Opaque in two coats.
We will accept returns or exchanges on online orders that are sent back to us within 14 days of delivery. All returns must be in unworn, undamaged condition with their tags still attached. We will process your return once we receive the item/s in our store.
Because we understand that you need to try on clothing to know how it fits, full-price clothing may be returned to us for a refund (minus all shipping costs) or exchange. All clothing purchased at a mark-down is FINAL SALE, not eligible for return or exchange. We're always happy to provide additional pictures or insider info about the fit of a particular garment before you buy it--just call us at 206.788.0330 or send us an email and we'll do our best to advise you.
Underwear, swimwear, apothecary items, items in the "SALE" section, and any other items explicitly noted as final sale are not eligible for return or exchange.
For all non-clothing items, we accept returns for store credit or exchange only.
Email us within 7 days of delivery at firstname.lastname@example.com to start your return or exchange. Tell us the items you wish to return, the reason for your return, and what item/s you'd like to exchange for (if applicable). We'll email you a shipping label and detailed return instructions.
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DURHAM, N.C.—The Duke University wrestling team wrapped up its 2013-14 season at the end-of-the-season banquet over the weekend. Four Blue Devils walked away with awards for their work on the mat or in the classroom.
Prior to announcing the award winners, a selection of Blue Devils spoke to the group on everything from community service to academics to continuing to push into the future.
Senior Brian Self, calling each one of the wrestlers his brothers, spoke briefly about what Duke wrestling has meant to him over the past four years and advised the current Blue Devils about the importance of embracing the program and what the coaching staff is building.
Redshirt sophomore Conner Hartmann recognized the five Blue Devils who earned All-ACC Academic recognition and gave a special mention to classmate Marcus Cain for his success as en engineering major and the help he provided to himself over the past year.
In line with the program's motto of "Building the Total Student-Athlete", redshirt junior Immanuel Kerr-Brown spoke about of the community service the team did over the course of the year and the importance of continuing to give back to both the Duke and Durham communities.
Taking home the Scholar Athlete Award was rookie Spencer Neff. The Darnestown, Md., native led the squad in grade point average. He wrestled in eight matches overall as a rookie, going 4-4.
Freshman Connor Bass was selected as the Rookie of the Year after going 12-17 overall and 5-10 in duals. Bass, wrestling at 149 pounds, took third at the Hokie Open and fourth at the Appalachian State Open.
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The Black Sheep are coming back at cha
And I am the fabulous Chi
And we gonna do it, uh
Some real freestyle stuff
For all the ladies and gents
So check it out, y'all
Kick it
It's time, time, time for the freaker
To kick it through your speaker
For the b-boys and jameekahs
Contrary to popular, Sheep won't play the pop
And, uh, if it comes to we, we won't tell it to stop
Cause see, that's what we do and I know for sure
That I'm a razor sharp-witted black entrepreneur
Me, y'all, nicer than your mother on your birthday
Getting mad attention like the planet does on Earth Day
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When they say you'll miss your youth
Because I know you feel the stress when
Chaos, chaos, chaos! is the headline
That means we're near our deadline
So take your mind out of the f*cking fed time
Listen to the brother Dres, I says if only our records sold in Brazil
Still, I sell all types of formats
A sound around that you heeded, when it's completed
You can't beat it, it's what you needed: hip-hop
Hip-hop, it's the cool type of sound that says the n*ggas won't stop
The noise, cause sometimes can spawn so much confusion
I wish my people had the heart to start a revolution
Instead of picking on lil' ol' we
Put your mind where your nine's at and shoot to be free
B, I'm like smooth soarer with the music out beyond me
And make moves with more strategal than the army
[Chorus: Dres (Chi-Ali)]
(Freak freak, y'all, and it don't stop)
It's Black Sheep on the street with sure shots
(Freak freak, y'all, and it don't quit)
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(Freak freak, y'all, said it don't stop)
It's Black Sheep on the street with sure shots
(Freak freak, y'all, yo it's def sounds)
Black Sheep blowing up like a hooker laying down
I'm all about peace, peace, peace in this nation
But if she played me in the womb I give my mother complications
The n*gga named Dres I raps like a gangsta b*tch bandanna
Peep the grammar, I appeal like banana pudding
I couldn't come if I couldn't get it done
I might dine and dash, I don't rhyme and run
I make it better than mo', my style is wetter than hoes
Than blasting H2O in the Fifties on negroes
Still, brothers of today are out to get it done
Don't call us Bigger Thomas, we packs a bigger gun
The updated version of the Glamorous Life
Sees me, the Nineties negro that's got a black wife
Believe me, clenching on a bag and acting cheesy?
Me settle with Edith, I'd rather chill with Weezy
Check it, I wreck it like a drunk driving wino
On a barbecue I'm getting crazy light like an albino
So follow the ceiling to the floor of the Apollo
Now swallow, with Franklins I'm catching lightning in a bottle
A phenomenon, whenever bombing I'm causing hysteria
I pick up the mic like the stage was the baggage claim area
Ticket, I kick it wickedly, I be Tiki tocking
Clocking, ripping all around your block
You're jocking the brother named Tiki
Better be known I freak it every time I speak
On CD, vinyls, cassettes and, um, that's the technique
I use, choose your choice and check it
I rips it on record, I wreck it when I rip it
The Sheep will resurrect it for all neglected
We had to intervene, Black Sheep back on the scene
I, I gotta work, y'all, gotta work real damn hard
Catch wreck and bust my ass so you won't pull my card
Still so many try, I have to wonder why they
Play with two fly brothers that they can't slay
I'm eager, anxious and I'm hungry to rip dubs like shrubs
Stressing every scrub in clubs across the country
Dres, I handle trauma like the plates in the vest
Drop a rhyme like a load shoots across a hooker's chest
Best believe I be no stranger to static
Word to Reby, my centipede be automatic
So don't do it cause, baby, hamburger won't help ya
If Dres gets ghetto-life like wool blankets found in a shelter
Where n*ggas hairy like Chuck Norris, I gargle with Lavoris
Make it clear on the chorus like I was Edgar Morris
Yeah, I stomp for reason not for feeling
Cause one man's floor is another man's ceiling
Now when I was a child I did things as a child
But now that I'm a man I bust your ass and get wild
My style from jump, nowhere near fear
Yeah, y'all talked this to that, I held my head and persevered
Cause now the live wire empire expands
With grands of fans, Black Sheep by popular demand
So throw your hands in the air and let 'em free fall
And just freak freak, y'all
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"The Hollow Crown," which begins Friday on PBS under the venerable standard of its "Great Performances," comprises four Shakespeare plays, often called the Henriad as there is a King Henry (Henry IV, then Henry V) in each of them.
It's too much to say that this is what television was made for — since it was also made for professional wrestling and situation comedies — but it is part of its original promise and compact, that ennobling great works of art (ennobling in their greatness, that is, not in any didactic way) be made available to all, in the comfort of our own homes. If you are open to them, these plays can actually make you a better person, in a way that most TV will not.
For all that they come from a different world, with different rules, these plays are not only psychologically modern but dramatically sound. Whatever specific meanings they may have had for their time, they are works of such genius and depth — they go all the way to the bottom of things — as to also be out of time. The questions they address are undying; they'll mean as much 400 years from now, and 400 years from 400 years now, as they did 400 years ago, and do now.
"Richard II," with Ben Whishaw as the king that the future Henry IV (Rory Kinnear) will depose, begins the cycle. Director Rupert Goold has said that he'd been thinking of Richard as a kind of Michael Jackson figure, airy and ambiguous and not quite of this Earth — and he gives him a monkey.
Though shot like the other plays here on location, it has a measured formality and heightened visual style that mirrors both Shakespeare's language and Richard's medieval view of his divine rights and majestical person. (So stately is Goold's pacing that the first 20 minutes of the film might be played on the stage in five.)
Goold also makes the Christian metaphors of Richard's royal martyrdom visually explicit — indeed, Whishaw resembles less the historical figure than he does Jesus, as we tend to picture him — with a St. Sebastian reference thrown in for good measure. And he fills the screen with images of nature that both celebrate the land and underscore that good kings and bad are only men in a mortal world.
Richard Eyre directed the two films that make up "Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2," across whose course a boy becomes a man and grown men grow old. The tone here is more naturalistic and hectic, with Jeremy Irons' king contending with the civil wars and rebellions prophesied at the end of "Richard II" and bemoaning the antics of his son Hal (Tom Hiddleston), who unlike his friends' more responsible sons is off carousing with Sir John Falstaff (Simon Russell Beale, heartbreaking), a fat, old, drunk knight who is the center of action down at the Boar's Head Tavern. Thea Sharrock's "Henry V" is the most movie-like in some respects — the music more aggressive, the action more muscular; yet she too scales it toward the human, and I like it better than the Laurence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh films that helped make this the most familiar of the plays presented here. The famous speech that precedes the Battle of Agincourt is delivered quietly, by the king to his commanders, and in its aftermath, there is no exultation but only a kind of dazed taking stock.
Of the large supporting cast, American viewers will know many from television; many, of course, are grounded in this stuff. David Suchet, David Morrissey, Patrick Stewart, James Purefoy, Julie Walters, the late Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, Geraldine Chaplin and Michelle Dockery are among the names better known here, though many more faces will be familiar.
The performances are so wonderful it feels wrong to single any out. But Whishaw finds great power in stillness; Hiddleston fits himself admirably to his character's stages and turns of mind, resolving his coldness with his warmth, his cruelty with his generosity. And there is Beale's Falstaff — marvelously poignant, a scoundrel-hero, getting everything wrong. His sorrow at losing the transformed Hal is as tragic a moment as any here, his fall no less thunderous than Richard's.
'The Hollow Crown'
Where: KOCE
When: "Richard II," 9 p.m. Friday; "Henry IV, Part 1," 9 p.m. Sept. 27; "Henry IV, Part 2," 9 p.m. Oct. 4; "Henry V," 9 p.m. Oct. 11
Rating: TV-14-V (may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14, with an advisory for violence)


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July 2009
No posting; ALA Annual Conference held July 9-15, 2009 in Chicago, IL
June 2009
It's almost time to launch Phase 2 of Kids! @ your library Campaign Toolkit. The ALSC public awareness committee hope that many of you can join us in Chicago at the ALA annual conference on Sunday, July 12th at 1:30-3:00 p.m. for A.R.T. and Your Library: How You Can Bring Them Together!
You'll learn what is included in the expanded Toolkit, now including ideas and activities for grades K-8. Find out how to use these materials to make your library the place to be!
And there's more...A. R. T. (Author's Reader's Theater with Avi, Brian Selznick, Pam Munoz Ryan, and Sarah Weeks) will be performing their reader's theater magic as an example of how reader's theater can be presented in your library.
Can't come to Chicago? It is all waiting for you at www.ala.org/kids...click on "Tool Kit".
May 2009
The Public Awareness Committee (PAC) of ALSC is hard at work developing new resources for the online Kids! @ Your Library© campaign. In addition to creating and cultivating resources for libraries serving children, PAC is also working to maintain a space on the ALSC wiki for sharing program ideas that have been successful for all of you. We encourage you to share your success stories as well as outlines for how you planned and presented your successful program. Individuals are welcome to add content to the wiki directly or send your content to PAC member, Bethany Lafferty at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Visit the Program Ideas section at: http://wikis.ala.org/alsc/index.php/Program_Ideas . A current special feature includes programming specific to the 2009 Summer Reading collaborative themes "Get Creative" and "Express Yourself" @ Your Library.
The Kids! @ Your Library© campaign is now on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/Kids-Your-Library-Campaign/59255105182 ! Check out the newest online presence and become a fan today. This site provides another way to get connected with all the resources available through the Kids! Tool Kit.
Access past monthly postings made by the Public Awareness Committee on the Wiki at: http://wikis.ala.org/alsc/index.php/Kids%21_Campaign_Through_the_Year .
April 2009
Children's Book Week (May 11-17) will be here before we know it and the ALSC Public Awareness Committee is excited to bring you lots of free and creative ideas for celebrating using materials found in the Kids! @ your library® toolkit!
In the toolkit, you'll find lots of games and activities that will make planning easier than ever! Check out the reader's theater scripts of The Library Dragon and The Chicken and the Librarian. You'll also find a great Mad Lib game that will thrill your patrons! The toolkit can be found here: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/initiatives/kidscampaign/kidstoolkit.cfm Don't forget that the toolkit features lots of free artwork that will make celebrating this year's Children's Book Week fit into any budget!
Stay tuned for more information regarding the launch of the Phase 2 of the toolkit at the annual conference this summer in Chicago!
March 2009
Kids @ Your Library during National Library Week
Are you looking for ideas to celebrate National Library Week at your library? National Library Week is celebrated April 12-18th this year. This year's theme, "Worlds connect @ Your Library" focuses on the many connections library users make at their local libraries. The Kids @ Your Library campaign has ideas and suggestions that you can use to enhance the "Worlds connect" theme, no matter how large or small your library!
The "Publicity, Programming and Promotion" section of the Kids @ Your Library toolkit contains many options for getting started with your planning. You'll find it at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/initiatives/kidscampaign/kidstoolkit.cfm. Scroll down to the "Fun Activities Your Library Can Hold" section to find easy to use, engaging activities to connect kids at the library. The Library Dragon readers theatre script is especially fun for National Library Week!
Stay tuned for more information regarding the launch of the Phase 2 of the Toolkit at the annual conference this summer in Chicago!
February 2009
It's spring – well, in some parts of the country! – and that means thinking towards summer and Summer Reading Program. The Kids @ Your Library Campaign has resources to make your planning easier. Check out "A Dozen Ways to Use Kids! @ your library® Materials to Spruce Up Your Summer Reading Program" at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/initiatives/kidscampaign/kidspublicityprogtk.cfm
While on the website, take a look around at the many other resources available to you through the Kids Campaign. From graphics to readers theater scripts to tattoos (temporary, of course!), there are terrific resources to help you promote your library.
And don't forget the launch of the grades 5-8 resources at ALA Annual Conference this summer. Our launch "party" will happen at a program involving authors you love in their Authors Readers Theater program. Watch for more details!
August 2008
September is Library Card Sign-Up month, and you're probably planning for it now! The Kids! Campaign has great FREE resources useful in your marketing and programming. Start with these ideas and success stories: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/projectspartners/signup.cfm
Why not use the Kids! Campaign slogan of "So Much to See, So Much to Do @ Your Library" to help market your sign-up campaign? Find logos with graphics here: http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/projectspartners/kidslogoandart.cfm
Remember that you can use the great audio file of Bill Harley's library song to open your programs or school visits. Or how about using it as the music customers hear when they call the library and are put on hold? http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/projectspartners/kidssong.cfm
Find a host of other fun ideas for connecting kids and libraries here http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/projectspartners/kidspublicityprogtk.cfm and throughout the Kids! Campaign web pages.
Happy planning!
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Here's Michelle Dockery (or Lady Mary, as she's known to most) at the premiere of her latest flick, the action thriller Non-Stop. She's paired a beautiful Christian Dior lurex dress from the Spring 2014 collection with what we're going to call the Christian Louboutin PVC d'Orsay Pumps and a delightful Edie Parker Jean Confetti Box Clutch. These multi-tone PVC pumps are not available in stores just yet, but in the meantime, you can shop an extensive selection of Louboutins for every occasion at Saks. You can also find an Edie Parker clutch much like Michelle's for $895 at Barneys.
As Downton Abbey fans already know, the show just wrapped up its fourth season here in the US on PBS. (No spoilers, please! I'm two episodes behind.) The US run of Downton is delayed by several months, and the cast has already begun filming the fifth season, as of two weeks ago. (Huzzah!) Michelle also has another film in development, a sci-fi thriller with Ryan Reynolds and Matthew Goode called Selfless, which will be out in 2015.


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Burnin' Down the House in Chicago, Pakistani Osso Bucco-Style
It seems like every year one of my favorite Pakistani restaurants burns down. Two years ago it was Khan BBQ, my favorite spot to grab green chili slathered charcoal tandoor fired chicken boti. The fire turned what was once a dingy smoky cabbie joint, thick with smoke from poor ventilation, into a relatively elegant peach colored banquet hall with a chandelier that would be at home in the Taj Mahal.
Last year, apparently due to faulty wiring, my other go-to spot, Sabri Nihari, burned down. Unlike Khan BBQ, the new incarnation, a narrow El car-wide corridor of a restaurant outfitted with more mirrors than a ballet studio, is a step down from the old, pure white Liberace-like garishness of the old spot. The owners assured me this was a temporary location, though it's been open for over a year now, so maybe not.
The namesake nihari was better than ever. One of my favorite dishes in Chicago, nihari is like the Pakistani version of osso bucco. The dish features a thick hunk of bone in cow leg meat braised in a brown gravy replete with fried ghee, tarka chili, and an assortment of herbs, spices and aromatics, including—but not limited to—coriander, garam masala, ginger, and garlic. Legend has it that the stew is so rich, that many Muslims who dine on the dish for lunch end up taking a nap until the afternoon call for prayer.
The Sabri version of the dish features a thick spicy gravy redolent with the perfume and taste of anise. One bite is like inhaling a fennel patch. The centerpoint though is a buttery melt-on-the-tongue mass of pliant beef. It's so good, I almost wonder if the third time will be a charm. I don't really want to find out, 'cause I'd really hate for another favored spot to burn down.
Sabri Nihari
Address: 2502 1/2 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659 (map)
Phone: 773-465-3272
Website: sabrinihari.com
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CHARLOTTE � Cam Newton has turned into Mr. Efficient. The Panthers third-year quarterback has completed 81.3 percent (35 of 43) of his passes the past two weeks for 446 yards with four touchdown passes and no interceptions while leading the Panthers to back-to-back victories. Newton said he thinks the difference in his play is being better prepared to walk on the field on Sunday � or in the case of this week, on Thursday night at Tampa Bay.
�I can't stress enough how proper preparation can increase the confidence come game time,� Newton said. �When you come to the line and you know that you've been coached up to expect a certain look � and then you get that look � you don't panic.�
Newton is quick to add, �That's not me.� He gives all of the credit to new offensive coordinator Mike Shula, quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey and backup QB Derek Anderson for their help in readying him for game day.
�They have made my life easier so that I won't have to think, I just have to react come game day,� Newton said.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he's seen a different Newton this year, particularly the past two weeks.
�I see his comfort level in what we're doing,� Rivera said. �He seems to be all over it, in terms of understanding the concepts and all the different things that we do as far as our offense is concerned. I think he's got a much better feel of what to expect, how people are attacking him and attacking us.�
He said Newton's maturity level has improved, too.
�We've got to understand that he is developing and he's still growing,� Rivera said of Newton, who only played one year of major college football at Auburn before entering the NFL draft in 2011. �He was a young man when he got drafted there were a lot of things that he's had to learn.�
One of those was learning how to go through his progressions and get to his third and fourth reads. Newton did just that two weeks ago, waiting long enough for wide receiver Brandon LaFell to come free for a 79-yard touchdown completion that helped seal a victory against the Vikings.
�If you do watch him, he's going through this progressions and he's got a great feel for that,� Rivera said. �He's really worked on that, and you're starting to see the fruits of that labor. He's going through the progressions and understanding what it takes.�
Still, Rivera acknowledged it's a learning process. Newton took a pair of costly sacks last week that essentially killed drives because he held the ball too long waiting to go through his reads. But Rivera understands those mistakes are going to happen � and in some cases need to happen � for Newton to learn the game.
�He's taking the time to do the things he needs to,� Rivera said.
Newton is completing a career-high 65.3 percent of this passes this season and is on pace to throw twice as many touchdown passes as interceptions. That's efficient.
Tight end Greg Olsen said he's noticed Newton has become more comfortable in recent weeks with running the offense, which is good news for the Panthers (3-3).
�He's getting a feel for how Shula calls the plays,� Olsen said. �And I think that's a credit to the work that he has put in and becoming a student of the offense.�
NOTES: Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since last November, but is not expected to play against Tampa Bay. Stewart said he wouldn't rule out playing against the Bucs but said he's realistically targeting a Nov. 3 return against Atlanta.


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In the spirit of reuse, this is a post from my old blog, Green Bean Dreams. We're knee deep in melted wax right now, doing the same project again this year with a bit more kid involvement as the kids are a bit older. Just as fun the second year as the first.
Last year, my boys brought home quite a haul in their heart stamped "mailboxes". Valentines with plastic wrapped gummi hearts. Valentines with decorative pencils and erasers (for my then 2 year old!). Valentines with stickers. Heart shaped lollipops wrapped in plastic. Valentines with tongue tattoos (huh!). Cellophane bags bursting with individually wrapped chocolate hearts or plastic trinkets. In preschool at least, Valentine's Day is big business beyond hearts and flowers.
How then do you ask a class mate, "Will You Be Mine, Green Valentine?" Make your own and make it with stuff you already own.
Last year, I read this article about making crayon heart Valentines to pass out. The project hit on everything I wanted to accomplish this holiday. Reusing or recycling (broken crayons), making instead of buying, involving the children and avoiding commercial Valentines.
Through out the year, we keep a plastic cup in the pantry for broken crayon bits. For me, organization is the key to reusing. Taking our bucket of busted crayons, we peeled the remaining paper and melted them in a glass jar in the microwave.
We then poured the molten wax into an old heart shaped ice cube tray and let it cool. Melting in the oven gives more control over which colors go into each heart but ovens use more electricity than microwaves and, more importantly, my ice cube tray would have been toast in the oven. I could have bought an oven safe heart mold, muffin tray or such but that would have defeated the purpose of the project.
Gathering thicker paper from around the house - poster board, leftover paper for cards, we cut out circles. My oldest neatly printed his friends' names and his name on one side. I printed a Valentine saying on the front and we hot glued the crayons to the paper.


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A pizza firm is watching legal proceedings in Whangarei closely to see if a precedent will be set so it can return its Segways to Auckland footpaths.
Sal's Pizza has been told by police to stop using the two-wheeled vehicles for deliveries in central Auckland.
However, last month, a High Court judge quashed the conviction of Kaikohe Hotel owner Neal Summers for riding a Segway on a footpath in Kerikeri and awarded him a rehearing.
Justice Kit Toogood ordered the return of $1150 in fines and reinstatement of 15 demerit points.
Next week, the Whangarei District Court will rehear the case, which will set a precedent by deciding if the 1500-watt Segways are suitable for footpaths, roads or private property.
Mr Summers was using the battery-operated scooter as a mobility device because he suffers chronic pain in a leg if he walks for too long.
In his judgment, Justice Toogood said that according to the evidence provided to the District Court, there were 79 people in New Zealand who used Segways as mobility devices.
"Serious inconvenience and expense would be caused to New Zealand users of Segway PTs [personal transporters] if the law was to regard them as motor vehicles," he said.
"For these reasons, the judge recognised that the matters at issue would be of interest not only to Segway USA and Segway New Zealand, but also to New Zealand Disabilities."
Yesterday, the Ministry of Transport said it agreed with the police that the Segway's motor capacity made it a motor vehicle under transport law.
As well, the driver must hold a valid driver's licence and, as appropriate, wear an approved motorcycle helmet.
A ministry spokeswoman said a Segway could not be driven on a footpath.