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Self-motivation and discipline in business start-up is a key success factor
With business confidence continuing to rise and opportunities gathering pace, many people are choosing to go into self-employment and start their own business. It's not just people who are established in working life either, it is a dream of many graduates to enter into the world of running their own business without first considering a career with a firm.
Whatever the reason for deciding to launch your own business, there are many things to consider – from researching the marketplace and financing the business to deciding whether to take on staff and premises – the considerations are endless.
However, one very important area in running a business is self-motivation. Without a boss to crack the whip, colleagues to bounce ideas off and run decisions by, work can feel like a strange place. If starting off working from home for instance, creating a workplace feel and discipline can be tough.
For someone who has previously been employed this can be doubly hard. There are a few tips that can help in these difficult early stages.
Create a workspace – if working from home to keep overheads down, ensure there is a dedicated working space. If there is a room available in the house that can be dedicated to an office, that's ideal, but if room is tight, think about creating workspaces in unused areas such as under stairs – or even a corner of an under-used dining room. Sitting on the sofa with a laptop isn't a great start to a working day!
Lay ground rules – successful businesses need dedicated owners and that means establishing what is 'work time'. It can be easy to be distracted by friends of family who think they can 'pop in' for a coffee during the working day because you're at home, but a 'quick coffee' can easily turn into an afternoon whiled away. That business won't build itself!
Form a commute – the benefits of working from home would definitely be not having to endure a commute, but the journey into work can provide some downtime to think about tasks ahead or fully wake up to the day. Consider taking a brisk walk before sitting down to work, which is not only good exercise but the fresh air will help get blood flowing and provide some invigoration for the day that caffeine alone won't provide!
Walk the walk – sitting at a desk all day isn't good for anyone's posture, and staring at a screen isn't great for the eyes and can case headaches. Schedule breaks to get up and walk around, grab a drink or lunch. Walk around when taking phone calls to avoid the desk slump.
Join a networking club or group – it's not everyone's cup of tea and can be daunting at first, but joining a local business network not only gives a good excuse to get out of the house, but holds the potential for real business benefit. Don't commit straight off, as many involve a cost, but most networking clubs will allow you to come along and trial the event before committing to joining. Try as many as you like before deciding which one holds the most benefits for your business.
Create associates – forming associations with synergistic businesses not only offers the opportunity for further networking, but will mean you can offer an added value service to customers by being able to recommend products or services that might complement your offering. It also provides a good opportunity to bounce ideas around, as quite often, businesses that aren't in direct competition with each other can help the other see the bigger picture.
Taking the plunge to start a business is a huge step and one that will often be fraught with challenges. But going into a venture with the right mindset, a good dose of motivation and support and people to lean on when in need of advice is a good start.
For further information about other aspects of starting a business, visit our website resources, or get in touch about our fixed fee start-up business advice package.


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Chris Powell: Connecticut vs. Florida may be an even contest
With snowstorms seeming to arrive every few days, little room left for stacking the snow, road salt supplies nearly exhausted, state and municipal snow-removal budgets in deficit, and the General Assembly reconvening, many people in Connecticut feel that they have had enough of the state.
It's little consolation to them that Connecticut may have the best snowplowing operation in the country, with the state's major roads almost always kept passable throughout even the heaviest snowstorms. For besides the extra snow, Connecticut's economy and standard of living are still declining, which may be the cause of most of the surliness here; the snow just makes people feel their resentments more keenly.
As a result many of them look south enviously, especially to subtropical Florida, to which many Connecticut residents already have fled, either permanently or just for the winter. Indeed, when the University of Connecticut's basketball teams play colleges in Florida, the crowd often seems to favor the visitors.
But while it may be harder to appreciate Connecticut after shoveling snow or falling on ice, Florida has its own climate disadvantages. In the late summer and fall Florida can be crossed by as many hurricanes as Connecticut suffers snowstorms in the winter, and the resulting property damage in Florida is far greater than that inflicted by snowstorms in Connecticut, just as weather-related electricity outages in Florida can last longer.
Because of bad weather a few weeks ago it took three days and several flight reschedulings for a recently retired couple from Connecticut to escape the state by air for their new winter home in south Florida, one of those tightly regulated condominium complexes that forbid admission to anyone under 55. The couple had hardly begun breathing the state income tax-free air when a line of thunderstorms stalled overhead for 24 hours and dumped 14 inches of rain on them, flooding their new neighborhood, closing its roads, and incapacitating sewer lines and toilets for a couple of days.
It wasn't a snowstorm; it was worse.
Not long after the couple got dried out and settled, some university researchers reported that crocodiles, which infest south Florida, not only swim stealthily but also climb trees, in part for better surveillance of their prey.
Told of the crocodile study, the new arrivals from Connecticut refused to be concerned. While they had not yet read their condo association's many rules, they figured that, in addition to excluding people younger than 55, there was probably one against crocodiles climbing trees on the property and eating the residents.
They shouldn't count on it. Annoying as Connecticut's snow has been, at least it also has gotten in the way of the state's own many predators, both those with four legs and those with two. There's never much crime in bad weather.
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Two executives of the Metropolitan Transit Authority came to Hartford last week so Governor Malloy could reprimand them in front of the television cameras about the MTA's mismanagement of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad, whose many recent disasters have impaired service from New Haven to Grand Central Station in New York. The MTA executives duly promised improvements soon.
But while the governor got to look tough, he really didn't increase Connecticut's leverage with the MTA, a New York state agency paid by Connecticut to operate the state's rail lines into New York. To gain such leverage Connecticut needs a plan, just as Metro-North needs a plan to improve rail service.
Connecticut's plan might include demanding representation on the MTA's board, the renegotiation of Connecticut's contract with the MTA, and a study of how Connecticut could take over the management of its rail lines into New York.
Until Connecticut has a rail service improvement plan that goes beyond scolding MTA officials on television, the MTA may assume that it can take its time about improving service here.
Chris Powell is managing editor of the Journal Inquirer in Manchester.

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Finding good critique for a book-length manuscript can be a challenge. Peruse the classifieds in any issue of Poets & Writers, and you will discover editors willing to do the job for a fee. If cost is an issue, you can always swap manuscripts with a literary friend. But what if you want to be an active participant? Most prose workshops – fiction, creative non-fiction, or memoir – offer a workshopping environment for a roomful of writers armed with roughly 30 pages each. While critique of an individual chapter might provide the writer suggestions on how to polish their prose or set up a chunk of time meant to be inserted into a longer narrative, this doesn't address overall structural issues. Nor does it touch on narrative drive. The writer can't know if their longer manuscript is even working.
Writers David Ulin and Amy Wallen have put their heads together over this conundrum to come up with the Big Picture Workshop, focused on manuscripts up to 200 pages in length. This two-day class is hosted by Wallen and takes place in her San Diego living room. She usually whips up one of her signature savory pies for the event. Ulin, former book editor of the Los Angeles Times, serves as lead critic, though everyone contributes to the discussion. All participants are expected to arrive prepared to comment on work on the table. Yes, this does mean there is a lot of preparatory reading, though it's worth the effort. I've pushed three manuscripts to the next level after taking them through this process.
More recently, I stumbled upon the hospitality of Kate Moses, a writer and editor who got her start with North Point Press in Berkeley during the 1980s, right after she graduated from University of the Pacific. She's the author of Wintering: A Novel of Sylvia Plath and Cakewalk: A Memoir, among other things. When I first spotted her ad for a writing intensive through Birds & Muses: Kate Moses Literary Services, I had a collection of short stories underway, one that had already received a fair amount of critique.
I'd workshopped the manuscript with David Ulin during his Big Picture workshop. Ulin always passes written notes to the writer in the hot seat, once the verbal critique is over. He encourages other writers in the class to do the same. So when I returned home, I sorted through these sets of comments before embarking on a another rigorous rewrite. As I proceeded to break the manuscript down, I removed one story Ulin thought should be lengthened into a novella (it's currently being submitted as such). I wrote a number of new stories—and I reorganized the whole collection. I also linked these stories (a suggestion from Amy Wallen). I handed this new construction to novelist, Patricia Santana, and she inked it up some more (in turn, I worked over one of hers).
I wasn't really looking for another workshop, but when I noticed how Kate Moses was offering time to write, plus a full manuscript reading and consultation, I decided to bite. By this time, my work-in-progress had swelled from 200 to 260 pages. Since I'd linked my stories—moving characters in and out of thirteen different plots—the manuscript had morphed into something between a novel and a set of stories. Some of these pieces were pretty autobiographical—others completely made up. I didn't know if my design worked, so I was eager to have the collection assessed as a whole by a genuine editor. Indeed, in my application I noted I wanted to prepare the manuscript for publication, give it a final polish.
Kate Moses read my entire manuscript, scrawled notes all over it, and discussed it with me throughout the week-long intensive. This added up to hours of one-on-one guidance. She assisted four other writers during the retreat, yet she never set up a workshop environment, as Ulin does. Each writer worked with Moses separately. Days were structured so we could get in plenty of writing time, while evenings were reserved for social interaction. The six of us enjoyed dinner together (more on that later). And after our bellies were full, Moses usually led a discussion based on a writing-related issue.
While Moses didn't exactly line edit my work-in-progress, she did talk me through her detailed notes, allowing me to absorb them on the spot and make some decisions of my own. She's a fine editor. As I interacted with her, I jotted comments all over a separate copy of my manuscript. At the end of the week, she handed me half of her copy to take home. We plan to go over the rest – one way or another – when she has time. Yet even if she ends up mailing the last six stories with written comments, she's already given me more than enough to prepare for a good scrubbing. I even managed to write the draft of a new story while I was with her—one to round out the manuscript.
As for logistics, the intensive was held in the historic Kenney House near Elk, California. The place offers inspiring ocean views and ample room for retreatants. It's situated on a working ranch boasting a trail that winds past a herd of highland cattle into an adjoining forest. BTW, Kate did all the cooking for the six of us. I'm pretty sure she could have changed things up on the spot and switched our week to a cooking intensive, should we have asked. She's an outstanding chef—truly creative in that regard. We did not go away hungry.


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Theories of intertextuality suggest that meaning in a text can only ever be understood in relation to other texts; no work stands alone but is interlinked with the tradition that came before it and the context in which it is produced. This idea of intertextuality is crucial to understanding literary studies today.
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Hello to everyone and thanks for stopping by. This past week Dad and Mom were in town, and we were able to get emails from them for about a week and a copy of Mom's journal as well. It was a challenging week for them as banks were closed and power was out more than it was on while they were out in the town of Goroka. But the Lord took care of all their needs just as He promised.
As soon as possible, I will upload information and photos. Just wanted to let you know Dad and Mom were OK and trusting in the Lord.
Right now we are in the midst of what is supposed to be a major winter storm for North Carolina. Power outages are expected in some areas, so I'm not sure when I will get the rest of the information uploaded. Thank you for your prayers. God is good.
Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Philippians 4:20)


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MMK 410 billion loan approved for state owned enterprises
Myanmar:The Parliament has approved a proposal from the Minister of Finance U Win Shein, on August 13, to grant a MMK 410 billion loan at an interest of 4 percent per annum owing to capital deficit in state-owned enterprises under four Ministries.
The state-owned enterprises facing deficits are under the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Livestock-Fisheries, the Ministry of Electric Power and the Ministry of Industry. The loans will be provided by state-owned banks.
The Ministry of Electric Power will receive the highest loan amount of MMK 373000 Million. U Win Shein reported to the Parliament that over MMK 30000 million will be utilized for supplying electricity to Yangon.
The Ministry of Industry will receive a loan amount of MMK 33000 million in total. Likewise, state businesses under the Ministry of Livestock-Fisheries, will receive MMK 4000 million and businesses under the Ministry of Information will be granted MMK 60 million.
The Parliament had allocated around MMK 3700 billion to cover expenses of state-owned enterprises during the current financial year which started on April 1. However, five months after receiving the funds, the Ministries have been forced to borrow over MMK 410 billion from the government due to insufficient funds.
As per Section 15(D) of the Fiscal Law, the government is allowed to support state-owned enterprises financially or through loans, after prior approval of the Union Parliament.
U Win Shein assured the Union Parliament that the loans will be repaid with interest at the end of the fiscal year.
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'60s Pop Star, Bobby Vee, Returns to Music While Fighting Alzheimer's
1960s pop star Bobby Vee is not allowing Alzheimer's to get the best of him. The rock n' roller was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011 but is now recording an 18 track album which will be released on February 3.
An American Idol
Bobby Vee stumbled into fame at the age of 15 when he took the stage for Buddy Holly at the Moorhead National Guard Armory. Holly had been killed in a plane crash that night, along with rock n' rollers Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. Since then, Vee has become a rock n' roller in his own right, recording 38 top 100 hits from 1959 to 1970. His most famous hits include "Take Good Care of My Baby" and "Run to Him," along with "Rubber Ball" and "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes." Vee continued to record into the early 2000s. In 2011, Vee was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and he performed his last show at a community fundraiser in St. Joseph, MN.
Inspiring Others to Fight Alzheimer's
This rock n' roller is not succumbing to the disease without a fight. Vee has tried alternative treatment methods including chiropractor visits, acupuncture, exercising and speech therapy with little success.
But, he won't let that stop him from making music. Work on Vee's latest album unintentionally began when his sons decided to set up drums and amps in their garage. Vee's son, Jeff, said, "Our mantra from that point forward has been, 'Don't turn down any parties.' We're going to make every day as good a day as it can be." That jam session launched an 18 track album entitled "The Adobe Sessions," which includes "Save the Last Dance for Me," Townes Van Zandt's "If I Needed You," and a cover of Bob Dylan's, "The Man in Me."
Vee hopes that being open about his fight with the disease will help others who are dealing with the same diagnosis. While things don't come as easily to him as they once did, Vee says, "I'm not going to cry about it. God brought me home. And that's the deal."
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Saint Eumenius, Bishop of Gortyna - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
We have you as a friend and helper, / gracious advocate Eumenius: / For compassion flowed from you / and you pour forth healing on the Church. / Protect those who honor you.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Radiant with divine light, O blessed one, / illumine us who lovingly praise your precious and glorious passing; / hierarch father Eumenius, / unceasingly intercede for us all.


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The greatest victim of the mortgage foreclosure crisis? Subprime lenders who get hit with demonic retribution, as Sam Raimi demonstrates in his disturbing trailer for Drag Me to Hell.
Drag Me To Hell stars Christine (Alison Lohman) as a mortgage broker who's dating the "I'm A Mac" guy. Christine screws over a gypsy lady with one creepy eye and staples in her forehead, to prove to her boss that she deserves the next promotion. And thus, she's doomed to be "dragged to hell" by a demon. Sorry, but if a crazy old lady wearing a scarf and acting like a gypsy comes in and begs you not to kick her out of her home, that's an easy decision. I'll file this under the "I don't want to die a terrible death at the hands of a witchy woman" clause.
That being said, Sam Raimi's first non-spider-related film in ages looks slightly disturbing, mostly due to the scary lady factor, and it's out on May 29th.


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The Recording Academy Honors Sammy!!
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SAN FRANCISCO (March 27, 2007) — Rock veteran and GRAMMY® winner Sammy Hagar, GRAMMY-nominated songwriter/producer Linda Perry and three-time GRAMMY winner Narada Michael Walden have been named as recipients of The Recording Academy Honors™ 2007, it was announced today by the San Francisco Chapter. The Recording Academy Honors was established to celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community. The gala event, which will attract recording artists, key entertainment executives and community leaders, will be held Sunday, April 29, at 6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the historic Westin St. Francis in
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction followed by dinner and the tribute presentations with celebrity presenters and performers. Tickets for The Recording Academy Honors gala are $100 for Academy members and $150 for non-members and are available by calling the San Francisco Chapter office at 415.749.0779.
About The Honorees:
Sammy Hagar
"The reason I got into this wasn't to be a rock star or be a billionaire, it was just to play music," Sammy Hagar recalled to Rolling Stone in 2000. That unpretentious spirit has carried Hagar through a colorful three-decade recording career that has established him as one of
Linda Perry
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter/producer Linda Perry is known for "bringing the artist out of the pop vocalist" and helping build the success of singers such as Christina Aguilera, P!nk and Gwen Stefani. Perry's songwriting and production on P!nk's second album, the 10 million-plus selling double GRAMMY-nominated M!ssundaztood, made the industry take notice. The songs she penned and produced on Christina Aguilera's Stripped included the GRAMMY Award-winning song "Beautiful" (Best Female Vocal Performance). In 2006, Perry co-wrote and produced nine songs for Aguilera's GRAMMY Award-winning Back To Basics album. She formed Custard Records and signed British artist James Blunt to her label, producing the song "No Bravery" on the five-time GRAMMY-nominated album Back To Bedlam. Perry began her career in
Narada Michael Walden
Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Narada Michael Walden is a gifted songwriter, drummer, vocalist and producer who has worked with artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin and Wynonna Judd, Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones, the Temptations and Jeff Beck. Walden has been sought out by scores of artists as a creative catalyst, and he created the breakthrough hits for superstars Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. He has earned equal acclaim as a recording and performing artist in his own right, beginning with his stint as part of the pioneering Mahavishnu Orchestra in the early '70s, through 11 acclaimed solo albums and numerous appearances at the top of the pop and R&B charts. He has done groundbreaking soundtrack work on such smash films as The Bodyguard and Stuart Little to the Emmy®-winning song "One Moment In Time" — the theme to the 1988 Olympic Games. Walden owns Marin County-based Tarpan Studios and recently launched the label Tarpan Records. He continues to perform, produce, compose, and develop new talent, releasing the debut album from acclaimed new vocalist Naomi Striemer, whose debut single "Cars" features special guest Carlos Santana. Walden is simultaneously hard at work on an eagerly awaited new solo album, highlighting a stellar lineup of friends and fellow musicians including Chris Botti, Clarence Clemons, Sting and many others.
Established in 1957, The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc., also known as The Recording Academy®, is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards, The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs — including the creation of the national public education campaign What's The Download® (WhatsTheDownload.com®). For more information about The Recording Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.


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Romans 10:13. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Well dear friends, family and fellow believers, we've come to the end of another work week. Another enticing and heartily looked forward to Friday is upon us. And with it also comes the workingman's enthusiastic though somewhat carnal song.
'TGIF! Thank God is Friday oui! No more slaving for an evil and greedy massa for a couple of days. Wow! And are we ever going to enjoy them days off; eating, drinking, partying, relaxing, doing absolutely nothing if we want to, and also tearing up the place if we so desire.
Is our time to do whatever we want, however we want with no overseer holding the proverbial whip above we heads, ready to lash we, if we step out of bounds! Thank God for Fridays and weekends yes, otherwise I don't what we'd do nuh!'
Ah friends, how good it would be, if as Christians, we could sometimes just let it all hang out on the weekends, without any restraints or boundaries, do whatever we want, however and whenever we so desire.
But our Lord and Saviour, Leader and King, Friend and Heavenly Advocate desires us to be on a different plane to the ordinary workingman. He wants us to concentrate on rising up to a higher spiritual level, that's why our Friday Chant is so much different to his Friday song.
And why is that you ask? Because He doesn't want the evil enemy to infiltrate our souls and spirits and thereby lessen our LOVE for, and trust in Him. That would just ruin our witness and endanger our salvation, which He so expensively bought, sacrificed with His sinless life. So let's chant up a storm now nuh, declaring our weekend duties and festivities. (smile)
Altogether now: 'Oh Lord, thanks for getting me safely through another week of work! It hasn't been easy, but with your generous help, I made it through. Now, please help me to get sufficient fun, fellowship, rest and relaxation in these two short days off, so that I can be renewed and refreshed in soul, body and mind, to go back out and do it all over again next week, furthering your glorious kingdom with each step I take. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.'
Ah mih people, that doesn't mean we don't get to have fun, but just not the carnal, lustful, going all the way, illicit stuff that the world classifies as fun. We need to keep our wits about us, be disciplined, so that we can live out God's word in the best possible manner. And anything that's going to prevent us from doing it, is definitely not welcome in our lives.
Oh by the way, let me clarify something I said in yesterday's Bit. A friend challenged me about the validity of calling the storm in the U.S. 'a wicked storm.' He thought I meant the storm was evil, but that wasn't so at all. In the vernacular, it just meant that it was a strong, terrible, severe, or bad storm. There was no intent whatsoever to classify it as evil. I just wanted to clarify that, in case any other of you readers felt the same way.
Now here is today's Bit. 'For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.' Simple but strong and truthful words my brethren! Whoever calls upon the Lord's name and asked to be saved SHALL BE SAVED! No ifs ands or buts about it!
Bruh Paul is here quoting the words of the prophet Joel from the Old Testament, when he talks about the outpouring of God's spirit; namely the Holy Ghost coming to dwell in believers one day. (Joel 2:28-32) And we know that happened on the Day of Pentecost. (Acts 2:4) And on that momentous day, in his great sermon, Peter also quoted the words of Joel above. (Acts 2:17-21)
Yeh friends, salvation is fairly easy, and free too. You just have to believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay for your sin, and then surrender your life and entrust it to Him to lead and guide you as He desires. But unfortunately for some, that's too easy. Unless they have to suffer and sacrifice they figure they can't attain heaven's golden gates.
But then you ask what exactly is salvation? Listen to the scholars. '10:13. Salvation is the most common biblical expression used to identify the subjective changes in people's lives, when by faith they have received the benefit of the Christ's death and resurrection. The term implies deliverance, safety, preservation, healing, and soundness.
It occurs in Scripture in three phases. First, the Christian has been saved from the guilt and penalty of sin (Eph.2: 5,8). Second, the Christian is being saved from the habit and dominion of sin in this life (Gal.2:19-20). Finally, when the Lord returns, the Christian will be saved from all the physical results of sin and of God's curse on the world (8:18-23).
Illustration: Although Jesus used this word only once (Luke 19:9), He used many other expressions to describe salvation. The dramatic change in Zaccheus was proof of his salvation. Application: The Christian today should also demonstrate a change in his life to confirm this "so great salvation." (First Ref. Gen.3:15; Primary Ref. Romans; cf. 2 Cor.5:19).'
Ah mih breddren, I do hope that explanation gives us a better understanding of what salvation is all about. And to reinforce it, one should take a moment and read the scripture references given there. I just did, and they do enlighten you as to our situation under God's saving grace. Much LOVE!
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Vacation rental condominium. Sleeps 8, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
1801 Bienville Blvd.
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
United States
This 3rd floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit sleeps 8.
Enjoy amazing Gulf views from your private balcony!
This 3rd floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit sleeps 8.
Laundry room with full size washer and dryer.
Fully equipped kitchen including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and microwave.
King size bed in master bedroom, TV
Garden Tub in master bathroom.
Bedroom # 2 has 2 full size beds with TV.
Queen sleeper sofa, TV in living room.
Wood flooring in bedrooms, Ceramic tile throughout
All linens provided
Private balcony
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Was all I had imagined, and staff was exceptional!
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We enjoyed staying at the condo! It was great to be so close to the beach and pool!
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Everything just as described or better. Very clean and comfortable. Beach and pool area were also very nice. Would love to come back.
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Super clean! Loved the pools that's right 2 pools! Great view of the ocean! Will be back highly recommend this place
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A peaceful vacation
Owner has now updated the couch and many other items.
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Stephen H from Southaven, Mississippi recommends this vacation rental
We had another great stay at the Inn property is well maintained as usual. Unit 312 was nice but could use some improvement. The sofa is very worn, master bedroom could use a dresser instead of the entertainment armoire and kitchen was not very well stocked. But overall very nice.
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Our condo was clean and comfortable. Plenty of linens, towels and all the kitchen equipment anyone could need. We'll definitely come back for the next reunion.
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a guest from Lynchburg, VA recommends this vacation rental
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The condo was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view of the gulf. We were on the island for an April wedding and enjoyed riding bikes, walking through the bird sanctuary and swimming in the heated pool. Loved the island!
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December, 2018
Hugh N from Crossville, TN recommends this vacation rental
Needed new coffee maker, new towels and blankets for the unit. The unit was great, kitchen furnished well and stay was great as usual.
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October, 2018
a guest from Hamilton, N/A recommends this vacation rental
The condo was absolutely great, clean accommodating, easy access to the beach just great!!! We had the friendly staff help with travel information and making arrangements with staying another night.
Stayed 3 days ending in
August, 2018
Andrew N from Bowling Green , Kentucky recommends this vacation rental
Clean and well stocked.Furniture in living room needs replaced especially the couch.I would like to see lounge chairs on the deck so we could relax with a cup of coffee in the morning.I did see I think maybe a lillle mold on sliding glass is small but not important in living room.I would give it a B+ and would stay at this condo again.
a guest from Dalevillee, AL recommends this vacation rental
The Inn was a very easy and convenient stay. We had to check in late but they made it very intuitive and we didn't have any issues. Our stay went very well, the condo was in great shape and we never ran into to any issues. I would highly recommend staying here and will definitely be going back!
Stayed 4 days ending in
June, 2018
Amber P from Oakman, AL recommends this vacation rental
Perfect place to go and just RELAX and get away! There's really not much to do on the island which was fine with us we just enjoyed sitting on the beach or admiring from the patio.
Stayed 10 days ending in
May, 2018
Greg O from Cuba, IL recommends this vacation rental
Everything we were looking for! The people were so kind. The place was clean. There was a family spirit there. Safety. Total relaxation. No worries at all. Just total beach time and rest
Stayed 7 days ending in
April, 2018
Vickie E from Evansville, IN recommends this vacation rental
This was a really beautiful condo. Just the right size for us, adult son, wife and 2 small children. Really liked the small size of the building. Not overcrowded. First stay on Dauphin Island and would definitely go back. Beautiful white beaches, very wide! Long boardwalk, longer than I usually have to water's edge, but could still see beach and ocean from balcony. Beautifully decorated. Little dirty under some furniture; we had to move some to look for lost toys! But overall very clean. One renter commented on the noise of the air conditioner/compresser. He was right! They are all located next to the balcony in every unit! So you can't hear the ocean. Loved the small size of the complex and the uncrowded beach. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 days ending in
April, 2018
Cody D from Midway, Ky recommends this vacation rental
We had a very nice vacation! The heater in the pool was broken but was fixed before the week was over. Unit 312 was nice and had everything needed for a nice vacation including fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals.
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March, 2018
Kyle S from Cadillac, MI recommends this vacation rental
Had a wonderful week in our condo on Dauphin Island. The accommodations were perfect for our group. We spent time on the gulf and in the pool.
Stayed 4 days ending in
March, 2018
a guest from Spencer, Ok recommends this vacation rental
Had a great time. Will visit again.
Stayed 3 days ending in
December, 2015
Marianne S from Springfield, MO recommends this vacation rental
Clean and well maintained. Easy access to the beach. This was the perfect holiday getaway for us.
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September, 2015
a guest from Pittsburg, Texas recommends this vacation rental
My husband and I love to go to Dauphin Island. It is such a quiet and relaxing place. We have stayed in unit 403 and 312. Both were in excellent condition. I highly recommend The Inn at Dauphin Island.
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September, 2015
Wanda W from Georgetown, KY recommends this vacation rental
We really enjoyed thecondo. Loved the decor! Loved the view. Just what we needed
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July, 2015
a guest from Fayetteville, ar recommends this vacation rental
Great time on Dauphin Island. Clean, well supplied condo with nice view of the beach. Greers market, about 15 minutes away is a good place to buy groceries.
a guest from Rose Bud, AR recommends this vacation rental
Really enjoyed it. Great location!!!!
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June, 2015
a guest from Kirby, AR recommends this vacation rental
We had a wonderful time during our vacation. Would give it a 5 star rating but was depressing that heating/air unit was on the same side as ocean and you could not hear the ocean at all while in your room.
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April, 2015
a guest from Spanish Fort, AL recommends this vacation rental
This is our go-to vacation spot. Great facilities and management. Even though it was spring break for the public school kids in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, the beach was not overly crowded. Really love this place!
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December, 2014
suzie s from independence, MO recommends this vacation rental
Great Condo!! Clean and neat with lots of room for a family of 4. The staff was great and always helpful. The island is one of our favorite Places to visit. We will be back!
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August, 2014
terry c from glenford, ohio recommends this vacation rental
It was a very nice place for a reunion with my brother for a few days of surf fishing and swimming at the pool. If you are older like we are, prepare for a very long walk to the beach. Bring a beach wagon to haul your stuff! View is very nice one you get use to the oil rigs off shore. They are actually quit pretty at night with the flames shooting out of there methane stacks. The town shuts down at 9pm or earlier so make sure if you are eating out you do not stay on the beach too late! Lol. The rates seem to be reasonable.
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August, 2014
a guest from Saltillo, TX recommends this vacation rental
Very Nice, very relaxing, Clean everywhere, no trash on beach or around the condo's, If you want a relaxing vacation, this is the place to go to!!
the pictures online they show exactly how it is. We had a great time and will go back .
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July, 2014
silvia h from bakersfield, CA recommends this vacation rental
We had the best time we've had in years. My husband and 4 kids had so much fun.
Stayed 5 days ending in
July, 2014
a guest from Nolensville, TN recommends this vacation rental
The condo was beautifully decorated, comfortable, well stocked, the view was extraordinary. Staff were friendly and helpful!
jessy m from new orleans, Louisiana recommends this vacation rental
We just had alot a fun has a good location ,you can see the dolphins playing around from the kids loved that..the only 3 things I didn't like about this condominium it's the toaster is kind a old, didn't work well.They need to upgrade the toaster for big families.A better coffe maker too it would be nice(keurig).The laundry smells like stinky feets.everything else is good...
Stayed 7 days ending in
June, 2014
Allison L from Thibodaux, LA recommends this vacation rental
Amazing !!!! It's now an official regular annual vacation spot. Hoping other family members can join in next summer.
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Celebrating the Mysterious and Living Your Way Into the Answer: Letters from Keats and Rilke
The romantics are easy to love and hard to let go.
Anything you're tested on usually steals part of the joy, and most of us are tested on The Romantics if we're given any dose of English poetry at all. Performing an exegesis on "Ode to a Nightingale" in graduate school, as I did, felt like unnecessary surgery. Speaking of surgery, Keats passed up a chance to follow his father into medical school. Even if he had he wouldn't have been any the wiser on Tuberculosis, the disease he died from at 25, and the way it was contracted–through the air and from his dying younger brother.
I had to be prepared for "comprehensive" test questions on "Ode to a Grecian Urn" and "To Autumn," and I'm still not exactly sure what Keats means by, "Beauty is truth, truth beauty." I have an inkling that it's about the very thing that we do to the poems and poets. We try to do what Keats argues against. We seek certainty, especially through the intellect. Who knows what was going through Keats' mind. It was a long time ago. His contemporary, Coleridge (also born in October 1795), wanted to resist reducing things into definite answers as well. At least Coleridge would live to 61 in spite of his infamous an ongoing laudanum use.
As Keats defines the idea in a letter to his brothers, George and Thomas, dated December 21, 1817, Negative Capability is the willingness to embrace uncertainty, live with mystery, and make peace with ambiguity. The single most emblematic phrase of his entire surviving correspondence, even though he only makes mention of it once. You can find it in Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends (free as a kindle ebook and also of course in public domain).
Maria Popova writes that the concept of Negative Capability "is a beautiful articulation of a familiar sentiment — that life is about living the questions, that the unknown is what drives science, that the most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious."
Speaking of letters, man of letters and gifted poet, Rainer Maria Rilke, wrote a series of remarkable responses between 1903 and 1908 to a young would-be poet on poetry and on surviving as a sensitive observer in a harsh world. It's fascinating to also consider what was going on in Rilke's own life as he wrote the letters. You can find it in Letters to a Young Poet.
I beg you, to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don't search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer."
Although more known as "mystic" and "existential," and "a transitional figure between traditional and modernist writers," I think Rilke was a romantic at heart. But the world was a different place 90 years after the passing of Keats in 1912. That was the same year Rilke began to learn about psychoanalysis from his lifetime correspondence with Lou Andreas-Salomé who studied with Freud.
Two poets from different centuries speaking to us now in ours. One of my favorite quotes comes from Voltaire (born a century before Keats). "Uncertainty may be uncomfortable. But certainty is ridiculous."


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Mind Hacks to Increase Productivity and Achieve Your Goals, Part 3: Measurement is Motivation
When you are setting off on an important journey, it's essential to know where you're going, how you're going to get there, and when you need to be there. That statement seems like a restatement of the obvious, doesn't it? Perhaps that's why that for decades, motivational speakers, including heavy hitters like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar and Brian Tracy, cited a study of Yale University's Class of 1953 that resonated with so many people. Researchers surveyed the graduates to find out how many of them had written goals for their future. The answer was a measly 3%. Supposedly, twenty years later, the researchers discovered that that pro-active, goal-setting 3% had accumulated more wealth than the other 97% combined!
That's quite a endorsement for the practice of writing down specific goals. It's powerful and persuasive, and not true, as 1996 article in Fast Company magazine demonstrated. While the Yale study is apparently an urban legend, perhaps the reason it rang so true is that the basic premise, that writing down specific, measurable goals, gives a person an advantage in becoming successful, is a fact.
After she learned of the debunking of the Yale Grad Study, Dr. Gail Matthews of Dominican University decided to do her own study to determine the value of written goals, and her research validates the "findings" of the mythical study. As the university reported:
Participants in Matthews' study were randomly assigned to one of five groups.
Group 1 was asked to simply think about the business-related goals they hoped to accomplish within a four-week block and to rate each goal according to difficulty, importance, the extent to which they had the skills and resources to accomplish the goal, their commitment and motivation, and whether they had pursued the goal before (and, if so, their prior success).
Groups 2-5 were asked to write their goals and then rate them on the same dimensions as given to Group 1.
Group 3 was also asked to write action commitments for each goal.
Group 4 had to both write goals and action commitments and also share these commitments with a friend.
Group 5 went the furthest by doing all of the above plus sending a weekly progress report to a friend.
Broadly categorized, participants' goals included completing a project, increasing income, increasing productivity, improving organization, enhancing performance/achievement, enhancing life balance, reducing work anxiety, and learning a new skill. Specific goals ranged from writing a chapter of a book to listing and selling a house.
At the end of the study, the individuals in Group 1 only accomplished 43 percent of their stated goals. Those in Group 4 accomplished 64 percent of their stated goals, while those in Group 5 were the most successful, with an average 76 percent of their goals accomplished.
"My study provides empirical evidence for the effectiveness of three coaching tools: accountability, commitment, and writing down one's goals," Matthews said.
So what makes an excellent goal? It must be specific, of course, but equally important, it must be measurable. The two go hand in hand. If you can't measure a goal in hard numbers, it's not a goal. It's a childish wish, and a setup for failure. Measurement is motivation. That's the rationale behind the current popularity of wearable fitness monitors, which many have found inspire them to improve their health and lose weight without even realizing it, by giving the users specific, measurable goals. People who had told themselves for years that they will "exercise more" to no avail, suddenly found themselves excited about climbing a designated number of flights of stairs or walking a certain number of steps daily.
Ready to get started? Craft powerful goals by answering the following questions:
To make your goals specific, ask the classic reporter's questions.
- Who?
Who do you need on your team, if anyone, to achieve it? Who will hold you accountable?
- What?
What specifically do you want to do? Complete a chapter of your novel? Contact 10 new sales prospects? Lose 10 pounds?
- When?
What is your deadline? Be honest. You know that without a deadline, you end up living on what author Dennis Waitley used to call "Someday Isle," as in "Someday I'll …" Don't live there. Don't even visit there. Its other name is Loserville.
- Where?
Where do you need to go to make it happen? Back to school? To another city with more economic growth and opportunity? Join a gym?
- Why?
Why do you want to achieve this goal? This is the time to dream, and really visualize how terrific it will feel when you get there. It's hard to stay focused on the day-to-day process required to reach your goal if you don't have your eyes on the prize.
To make your goals measurable, ask
- How many?
How many sales calls will you make every day? How many minutes of exercise every week will get you to your goal? How many books do you want to read every month?
- How much?
How much do you need to save every month to reach your retirement goals? How much should you reduce your portion sizes to meet your weight loss goal?
- How often?
How often do you need to perform tasks essential to reach your goal? Should you workout three times a week? Floss your teeth twice a day? Update your resume every six months?
After you have done this all important thinking and planning, write your goals down, and to give yourself an extra edge, create a tracking system like a spreadsheet that you share with a friend to make yourself accountable. Then get to work. Don't let learned helplessness or other toxic thought patterns hold you back. Your results will amaze you.
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3. With the wrong side of the binding facing the right side of garment overlock both together stretching the binding slightly as you go. The garment underneath should not be stretched. (Some jersey fabrics will naturally roll toward the right side, if so overlock with right sides together)
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Parking in Tremblant
Mt Tremblant Resort is the city's center for tourism attracting thousands of visitors throughout the year. Many of these tourists get to the resort by car while others may rent a car once they arrive. With this many cars the city knows they can make a lot of money with public lots therefore there is plenty of parking in Tremblant.
Parking in Tremblant is very well organized and tightly controlled. Mt Tremblant Resort offers ample indoor and outdoor parking including public lots, VIP parking lots and hotel parking lots. See below for more information and a detailed map for parking in Tremblant.
VIP Parking
The VIP parking in Tremblant is the closes lot to the pedestrian village and the Cabriolet lift. The VIP Parking Lot has 350 outdoor spaces and is next to P1. The daily rate fro VIP Parking is CAD$15.
P1, P2 and P3 Parking Lots
P1 Parking Lot, is the main parking lot and it's free. It is situated near the Chalet des Voyageurs at the base of the Pedestrian Village and the bottom of the Cabriolet lift. P1 has 650 parking spaces.
P2 Parking Lot is located at the base of the Porte du Soleil lift just 400 meters (430 yards) from the Pedestrian Village. Parking in Tremblant in P2 is free and there is a shuttle service that takes you from P2 to the Pedestrian Village. P2 hold about 400 cars and is totally free.
P3 Parking is situated on Chemin Duplessis less than a mile (1.6 km) from the Pedestrian Village. P3 has two sections, one for cars with 530 spaces and another section with 12 spaces for buses. This free parking lot has a shuttle service that takes you to the Pedestrian Village.
P9 and P11 Parking Lots
P9 Parking Lot is located near the Place St-Bernard at the top of the Pedestrian Village. This lot holds 40 cars and it is timed paid parking. Price is CAD$2/hour.
P11 is also timed; paid parking had holds 65 cars. It is located in the heart of the Pedestrian Village near the Westin Hotel. The price is CAD$ 2/hour.
Metered Parking
At the top of the Pedestrian Village near Place St-Bernard and the Hotel Fairmont there are 22 metered parking spaces for short term parking in Tremblant.


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2006PhD, ImmunologyPennsylvania State University - University ParkUniversity Park, PA
2001MS, Nutritional SciencesPennsylvania State University - University ParkUniversity Park, PA
1998Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyPeking UniversityChina
Research Interests
The research interests in the Luo Laboratory are immunological and microbial regulation of autoimmunity and immunodeficiency. On the immunological side, we are interested in the roles of dendritic cells in inflammation; while on the microbial side, we focus on how commensal bacteria in the gut affect the host immune system, and vice versa. We utilize murine models and human patient samples to study various diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus and primary immunodeficiencies.
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2018 – PresentAssociate ProfessorBiomedical Sciences & PathobiologyVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineVirginia TechBlacksburg, VA
2012 – 2018Assistant ProfessorBiomedical Sciences & PathobiologyVirginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineVirginia TechBlacksburg, VA
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2005 – 2010Postdoctoral FellowDivision of BiologyCalifornia Institute of TechnologyMentor: David Baltimore (Nobel Laureate)
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- Mu Q, Zhang H, Luo XM (2015) SLE: Another Autoimmune Disorder Influenced by Microbes and Diet? Frontiers in Immunology doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2015.00608.
- Liao X, Li S, Settlage RE, Sun S, Ren J, Reihl AM, Zhang H, Karyala SV, Reilly CM, Ahmed SA, Luo XM. (2015) Cutting Edge: Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in Late-Stage Lupus Mice Defective in Producing IFN-α. Journal of Immunology. 195:4578-4582.
- Zhang H, Luo XM (2015) Control of commensal microbiota by the adaptive immune system. Gut Microbes 6(2):156-60.
- Liao X, Ren J, Wei CH, Ross AC, Cecere TE, Jortner BS, Ahmed SA, Luo XM. (2015) Paradoxical effects of all-trans-retinoic acid on lupus-like disease in the MRL/lpr mouse model. PLoS One. 10(3):e0118176.
- Zhang H, Sparks JB, Karyala SV, Settlage R, Luo XM. (2014) Host adaptive immunity alters gut microbiota. ISME Journal 9(3):770-81.
- Zhang H, Liao X, Sparks JB, Luo XM. (2014) Dynamics of gut microbiota in autoimmune lupus. Applied Environmental Microbiology 80(24):7551-60.
- Luo XM, Lei MYY. (2012) Recombination activating gene-2 regulates CpG-mediated interferon-alpha production in mouse bone marrow-derived plasmacytoid dendritic cells. PLoS One 7(10): e47952.
- Luo XM, Lei MYY, Feidi RA, West AP, Balazs AB, Bjorkman PJ, Yang L, Baltimore D. (2010) Dimeric 2G12 as a potent protection against HIV-1. PLoS Pathogens 6(12): e1001225.
- Luo XM, Maarschalk E, O'Connell RM, Wang P, Yang L, Baltimore D. (2009) Engineering human hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells to produce a broadly neutralizing anti-HIV antibody after in vitro maturation to human B lymphocytes. Blood 113(7): 1422-1431.
- Luo XM, Ross AC. (2005) Physiological and receptor-selective retinoids modulate interferon-gamma signaling by increasing the expression, nuclear localization, and functional activity of interferon regulatory factor-1. Journal of Biological Chemistry 280(43): 36228-36236.


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The 5 best luxury sport sedans from the LA Auto Show
LOS ANGELES — This year's LA Auto Show might not have been rife with outrageous concept cars, but it was nonetheless significant. Despite that, luxury sport sedans shined bright underneath the glaring lights of the carmakers' show stands.
Although the breed's numbers appeared to have been dwindling in the last few years, at least judging from the LA Auto Show, they're making a comeback.
That said, none is exactly the same. While one might embrace efficiency while another exemplifies wild excess. Accordingly, we thought we'd take a moment to look at the five most impressive luxury sport sedans to make their debut this year in LA.
In no particular order, here they are.
Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln is looking to remake itself from the outside in. And the refreshed MKZ exemplifies that effort.
It's the first Lincoln to be blessed with the brand's new front fascia, which was first shown on the Continental concept earlier this year in New York. Behind that Jaguar-y grille lies something perhaps even more exciting than the exterior: a new twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that puts out a truly shocking 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
Thankfully, Lincoln designers have blessed the reshaped sport sedan with the mechanicals capable of putting that sort of power to the pavement. Lincoln engineers fitted the new MKZ with a torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system borrowed from the forthcoming Ford Focus RS. Essentially, the system uses electronics to allow the car to handle much better than it might otherwise. What that all means is that unlike any other Lincoln before, this one can truly be considered a sports sedan.
Matthew McConaughey, eat your heart out.
Buick LaCrosse
While Buick's hometown competitor, Lincoln, went for acceleration and handling, Buick took another route with its 305-horsepower sedan and infused its new car — the all-new 2017 LaCrosse — with technology and further interior refinement.
The LaCrosse spec sheet is now a veritable word cloud of safety systems, including a Head-up Display (HUD), Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert systems. Intriguingly, it also includes some tech not offered by many other carmakers.
Buick has added something called "Teen Driver Technology" to the LaCrosse that "encourages safe driving habits for new drivers by muting the audio or any device paired with the vehicle when front-seat occupants aren't wearing their safety belts." It also can give parents a report card on the teen's driving after they get back home.
And perhaps my favorite addition to the LaCrosse is new smartphone wireless charging. The phone storage slot in the center console will inductively charge smartphones without plug-ins or cables. That is, if your phone has that capability, which most do not yet.
Regardless, the LaCrosse shows that the Buick brand isn't just for grandmas anymore. Instead, it's putting its tech foot forward, joining ranks — and sometimes outpacing — even some of the German carmakers.
Audi S8 Plus
Audi fancies itself a tech company, more than an automaker. With the S8 Plus, though, it's more of a raw-power producer than anything else.
The S8 Plus' twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine now makes 605 horsepower. Despite its limo-like stature, this allows the S8 Plus to do a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.7 seconds — as fast as new the Corvette Stingray. Unlike the 'Vette, however, the S8 Plus offers four seats, all-wheel drive and an interior that would make Beyoncé blush.
Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid
Swinging the other direction completely, we have the Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid. Like the others on this list, the Caddy values sportiness and luxury. It just also aims to save the polar bears, let's say. With a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, two electric motors and rear-wheel drive, the CT6 Plug-in represents the eco-friendly sports sedan. And it seems it's achieved it, too.
The CT6 Plug-in boasts 335 horsepower and an efficiency rating of 65 miles per gallon equivalent (mpge). Granted, that's not great compared to many plug-in hybrids, which often boast upwards of 100 mpge. Still, though, for a car that retains the fun-to-drive spirit of the brand, it's nothing to shake a stick at.
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Rounding out the list is the most radical of them all: the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (no, I can't pronounce that either). It's the second Alfa, following the 4C sports car, to return to American shores since the brand left in the mid-1990s. For my money, though, it better represents the brand values than the 4C.
That's because this four-door road-going dynamo is both usable and insanely powerful. Underneath its round-y, Italian hood lies a 2.9-liter bi-turbo V6 engine that produces 505 horsepower. That makes the Giulia capable of doing 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds — 0.1 seconds slower than the much larger Audi. That immense acceleration is matched by a stylish interior accented by big screens — both in the instrument cluster and also the center dash.
While the rest of these sports sedans are for those who enjoy the finer things without shouting about it, the Alfa is quite the opposite. With the touch of the throttle, which emits a loud gurgling sound from the exhaust, the Alfa says "I could have bought a BMW, but I'm a madman."


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I am grateful to iLounge for revealing that a singularly meaningful purchase can now be made at the Apple company store in Cupertino, Calif.
This isn't the kind of store that will sell you a new MacBook Air, should one emerge this week. No, this exists merely to sell you items with which you can festoon your home and body. Like this T-shirt--one that revels in the company's reluctance to reveal anything.
"I visited the Apple campus. But that's all I'm allowed to say," offers a message of both humor and mystery. It is garb meeting Greta Garbo.
If you don't rush to Cupertino within the next week specifically to buy one of these precious items, how can you possibly call yourself a fanboy? And don't even think of naming your first born "Steve."


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A few of the region's favorite places include Eleven at Crystal Bridges, Pressroom, The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel, Tusk and Trotter and Oven and Tap, all in Bentonville; The Farmer's Table, Herman's Ribhouse, Bordino's, Doe's Eat Place, Cafe Rue Orleans and Apple Blossom, all in Fayetteville; Saiwok, Heirloom at The 1907, Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse, Crabby's Seafood Bar and Grill, all in Rogers; and Taquería Don Güero, Susan's Restaurant and Neal's Cafe, all in Springdale.
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Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are becoming easier to find by the day. Veggie dishes are being served in food trucks and five-star dining spots, so it shouldn't be hard to find your local "go-to."
Northwest Arkansas has Indian Markets, Korean Markets, Asian Markets, and Supermercados. The local farmer's markets provide fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, eggs, honeys, jams, meats, and flowers. All markets are open on Saturday, and many offer Sunday and weekday markets as well.
Beyond the Table
The 8th Street Market – formerly the Tyson Foods fry plant – in Bentonville's Market District has become a mecca for foodies throughout the region and beyond. The market encompasses approximately 10 acres along 8th Street within the Bentonville Market District and houses "Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food" the culinary school operated by NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Bike Rack Brewing Co., Markham & Fitz Chocolate, and Yeyo's Mexican Grill. The 8th Street Market is just another layer to the region's strategic effort to become a world-class culinary destination.
Local Brewery Scene
A new brewery opens in Northwest Arkansas every few weeks as what started out as just a couple has blossomed into more than a dozen. an. In fact, from 2011 – 2015 craft beer production is up 778%. Every community has pride in its own breweries, but they are also widely supported by the region. Beer festivals such as Foam Fest and brew tours with Hogshead make for a great weekend if craft beer is of interest. The Fayetteville Flyer writes a great regional column on beers for more information.
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Goodbye, Dr. Steinberg
As I wrote in my blog article, Fenway Holiday, oneof the best days I've ever had at Fenway Park took place on Father's
Day, 2002. On that day, I brought my then three year-old son to his
first Red Sox game. He insisted on wearing his duck boots (it was a wet
day) and on wearing his blue Red Sox helmet backwards (funny, now that
he's 8, he still wears his hat backwards). After the game, my son and I
joined thousands of others on Fenway's outfield grass, playing catch in
the shadow of the Green Monster. I'll always remember the emotional
rush of the day — an truly remarkable experience for a young dad —
and I remember thinking, this is my favorite day as a parent.
That was my introduction to Dr. Charles Steinberg, the Red Sox'
Senior Vice President for Public Affairs who, last week, accepted a
front office position with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Steinberg, who
invented Fathers Day at Fenway, transformed the fan experience
for all of us in Red Sox Nation, and the news of his departure made me
truly sad. Am I being overly sentimental? No.
With Steinberg in the front office, we knew there was someone with
power who was thinking about the kids of Red Sox Nation, and someone
who was tending to the sacredness of the Fenway experience 81 games per
year. Steinberg designed the Fenway experience for Fenway first-timers,
which injected magic into the game for all fans, every game, regardless of the win-loss outcome.
Certainly, winning changed the tone of the fan experience at
Fenway Park. But so much of the joy we've grown accustomed to at Fenway
was masterminded by Steinberg. He is a treasure. He is L.A.'s treasure
now. Seems a fitting destination for the Walt Disney of baseball.
Red Sox Nation will miss him. And we are grateful to him.
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Rob–I, too, am saddened by his departure. As a public relations professional myself, I view him as a genius, a guru, a role model. He has done amazing things for the Red Sox and the fans. He can even play "Sweet Caroline" on the guitar! He's always "there" for the fans, which is something I'm not sure that every team can say about their people in equivalent positions.
I sent him an e-mail to congratulate him on his new job, to tell him I'd miss him, and to thank him for the opportunity to run for RSN president myself. I had given him a copy of my CD when we were at the Boston Tavern last summer. He always had a smile on his face, and even his e-mail seemed to smile back at me. I hope he is as happy in California as he has seemed in Boston. I wish him and his new "peeps" all the best, but I know that we have all benefitted from his vision and "can-do" attitude. His are very big shoes to fill.
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Warner Bros. has hired scribe Tom Gormican to adapt the etiquette writings of the late Emily Post. According to THR, the untitled project will be in the vein of Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison's 1964 classic My Fair Lady and will tell the story of "a prissy Emily Post manners coach who attempts to turn a guy's guy into a refined gentleman." Gormican's previous output includes the Black-List alum Are We Officially Dating?. He has also sold a romantic-comedy pitch entitled Save the Date which Neal Mortiz will produce.
If you want to get a better idea of what to expect from Gormican's adaptation, hit the jump for a synopsis of Emily Post's best-selling book, Etiquette.
Here's a synopsis for the 17th edition of Emily Post's Etiquette [from Amazon]:
Looking for the user's manual that should have come with your life? This compendium of socially acceptable responses to every conceivable opportunity for personal embarrassment or inadvertent insult is as close as you're likely to get. Post, great-granddaughter-in-law to the famous Emily, carries on the family business as a recognized authority and frequently interviewed and published author. Far from quaint, her update to the 1922 classic includes sections on how to graciously discuss a potential sex partner's past and the circumstances under which one can re-gift in good conscience. These new sections seamlessly co-exist with discussions on perennially necessary topics, such as where to place a soupspoon when setting a formal table and whether one may wear white after Labor Day (the answer is yes). This integration of new material with old, according to Post, follows the same basic principles that underlay Emily Post's original version—showing respect and consideration for others while placing a premium on honesty, graciousness and deference.
The original book was considered revolutionary in its time because it recast manners from rigid Victorian rules into behavior that was based on ethics, values and common sense. This latest version isn't revolutionary, but it's useful. It also serves as a reminder of how individual choices may affect others and how easy it is to choose—words, wardrobes, gifts and actions—more wisely. At 800-plus pages, cover-to-cover reading isn't intended. This is a book best referred to like a wise old aunt who would be consulted as situations warrant. Regardless of how one consumes it, every section, from "Dining and Entertaining" to "You and Your Job," tends to leave the reader feeling a bit improved for the effort and hopeful about Post's assertion that good behavior is catching—the more it is displayed, the more it spreads.


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Hi there. I live and cycle in Brunei where it's summer temperatures – 31 to 32°C, with high humidity – all year. I've been here for 10 months and cycle three or four times a week, averaging 600 to 700km per month.
With there being no 'off-season,' how does it effect my body if I cycle 12 months a year with no break? I don't want a break as I enjoy the cycling too much, but don't want to burn myself out.
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Hi Andy. I'm sure your letter's first two sentences have just made a lot of our UK readers very jealous!
There's nothing essentially wrong with the volume you're doing – far from it – and although you'd probably benefit from a drop in exercise volume every six to eight weeks, if you're both fit and healthy there aren't any reasons I can think of why you shouldn't continue your current rides all year round.
Many of the chronic effects of exercise are positive ones. For example, you may develop increased muscular endurance and a greater aerobic capacity. It would be wise, however, to pay attention to the possible problematic 'side-effects' that can be experienced through a high volume of cycling as your sole exercise.
It's a good idea to establish a stretching regime, to attend to those muscles that become shortened through cycling, and to make sure that you take adequate rest periods if you begin to feel overly fatigued.
Looking at things from a performance perspective, variation is an important principle of training, and if you wish to see any gains in your ability to ride faster or further, then you would need to undertake a more specific, periodised schedule of riding. This should cover the variations in both volume and effort, along with the inclusion of active recovery, which you'd need to turn your regular rides into structured training.
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Unless you purchased your equipment I would not recommend shooting holes in it. Even then kind of a no solution thing to do but go for it if makes you feel better.
Care to share in more detail what your exact problem is? The "service acting up" doesn't help anyone in trying to help you.
Because this is a different avenue of receving help from the phone service, and because this is a support site, it would help if you explained what the issue is to start the process of getting it resolved.
And, as BirdDog mentioned, it wouldn't be a great idea for you to use leased equipment for target practice, lest it be a target that ends up costing you hundreds of dollars. That's an expensive target.
Before you take your frustrations out on some innocent equipment, post your issues here -- lots of people around to help troubleshoot, plus high level Hughesnet staff that can get things done.
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Tried contacting tech support many times as service has been acting up since installed less than week ago. Then they tell me if I want a technician to check problem out, it will cost me. If they had got it working consistently in the first place, would not be contemplating closing bank account and using their equipment for target practice.


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There's a good reason why many of the company executives you spot in the central business district look as if they have everything so under control. Most have personal assistants, who make sure their executive's daily routine is well organised. Personal assistants perform administrative and secretarial duties, which generally include drafting letters and reports, and operating office equipment such as computers, photocopiers and facsimile machines. They may also have to organise travel arrangements for their executive or other company directors. It's a matter of prioritising. You may have to look after more than one director. You have to be ultra organised because you're handling a variety of tasks at once and you need to be able to communicate with people on all levels. And discretion is important because you're handling a lot of confidential documents.
Of those currently employed there are 20% who have either a Certificate I or II, 9% who have either Certificate III or IV, 9% have either an Advanced Diploma or a Diploma, 7% have Bachelor Degrees an 51% have no post school qualifications.
To work as a personal assistant, it is usually necessary to complete an office or secretarial course, which includes shorthand, typing, word processing, and computing skills.
TAFE SA offers courses relevant to this occupation including the Diploma of Business Administration. Pathways include the Certificate I and II in Business, Certificate III and IV in Business Administration.
Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest and most successful pathways towards a University Degree. Dual offer courses are available to TAFE SA and Flinders University in the Diploma of Business Administration/Bachelor of Business.
SA Apprenticeships are available in this occupation for further information go to the Traineeship & Apprenticeship Services Website at http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/apprenticeships-traineeships or phone the Freecall number 1800 673 097.
Employment growth in this occupation is not expected to be strong in the medium term. Recruitment officers suggest that uncertainty in the labour market means that people are tending to remain in their positions for longer than normal periods.
Personal assistants work in offices and may find employment in a variety of industries. Most work in the financial and investment, property, legal and accounting areas in the private sector, and in government administration. Most of the personal assistants working in South Australia, work in the metropolitan area.
There may be opportunities to travel, as some employers who travel interstate or overseas regularly, may find it necessary to take along their personal assistant.
The Australian Institute of Office Professionals says skills in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software are required, as are Internet research abilities. One recruitment agency manager reinforces this, saying employers are increasingly looking for people with excellent computing skills. As more and more senior personnel in organisations become computer literate, personal assistants have been freed from duties such as typing and printing dictated/written letters, leaving them more time to take on other duties such as research activities using computers. If you possess good written and oral communication skills, are able to work well in a pressurised and unsupervised environment, and can meet deadlines, then you should enjoy this type of work.
It takes many years to progress to the position of personal assistant. Typically, you will have started in an administrative assistant role, then progress to personal assistant. Some work in a combined receptionist/secretarial role before advancing to her current position. From a receptionist/secretary point of view, being a personal assistant is a career move.
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