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In my last post, I detailed how to make money as an Airbnb host. Now, I want to share more of my personal experience with the peer-to-peer rental platform. We started renting our property on Airbnb almost a year ago and it has been a far different experience than we could have ever expected. It has been a great second income source for us, but it has also been far more than just a way to make some side money.
My experience as an Airbnb host
I had pretty much no idea what to expect when I listed my guest suite on Airbnb for the first time. I had always heard great things about the site from people who had both rented and hosted, but I really didn't know if we would get good demand for our property, how much we should rent our house for, or if we would end up hosting axe murderers or orgies within the four walls of our home. Luckily, all of my fears and uncertainties were quickly put to rest.
Listing our property
After deciding that we would give short term renting a go, my wife and I bought some basic items for the guest suite, cleaned and decorated the unit, snapped some iPhone photos and sat down to create our Airbnb listing. We added all of the basic information that was required to create a listing, including a simple description of our studio that included words like "clean, cozy and quiet." The listing process was very simple, until we reached the pricing section. We ran some quick numbers to determine what the absolute minimum threshold was for us to make money after cleaning supplies, consumable items (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), Airbnb fees, income taxes, less frequent maintenance items (carpet cleaning, general fix-it work, etc.) and factoring in the time that it would take to clean the unit and communicate with renters. We wanted to make sure that we were getting an appropriate return on our time. We came to the conclusion that anything above $35 per night would give us a pretty decent return and help to offset the cost of our mortgage. After this analysis and entering our listing details, we used the handy Airbnb price recommendation tool that they have built into the host interface. It suggested for that time of year and the general specs of our property (size, number of beds, location, etc.) that our property could be listed for $71 per night. We decided to stick with that number for the short term and see what kind of response we got.
Hosting guests
Within four days of listing the property, we had our first renter. My wife and I spent some time doing final cleaning, tucking in the sheets with hospital corners (which I still have not fully mastered after one year), lighting candles to leave what Target had promised us was a fresh "ocean breeze" scent and figuring out which lights to leave on to create the best first impression when our guest walked in. I sat for about 15 minutes eagerly awaiting our first guest's arrival and finally met them when they pulled into our driveway. It was a very lovely young woman who was moving across the country and needed a place to stay for a couple of nights while she was transitioning. We had a great conversation for a few minutes and a got a very validating "Oh, this is really nice," comment from her when we introduced her to her new short term home (ocean breeze:1, stale air:0). We told her that she could call or text with anything that she needed and coordinated her checkout a few days later. With that, we were officially Airbnb hosts.
Getting into a rhythm
After hosting a few guests, I got over my initial nerves and obsessing over every detail and got into the flow of being a part-time property manager. One of the unexpected challenges of Airbnb hosting is that it can actually be a fairly time consuming endeavor. My wife and I made the choice to manage it ourselves as opposed to using a property management company, or an Airbnb-specific management company like Guesty or Pillow. While I don't know much about these services, this is definitely something that I would recommend considering for anyone thinking about getting into turning a property into a vacation rental. Their fees are reasonable and it appears that they will manage everything from booking to cleaning and restocking supplies. We chose to handle this on our own simply because our property is attached to our house and after getting used to it, we have the cleaning and guest preparation process down to 30-45 minutes each time.
One of the keys to reducing the time spent on cleaning and preparing for a new guest is to have a system. For us, it always starts with changing the sheets, then cleaning the kitchen, then bathroom, emptying garbage, restocking supplies, then wiping down all surfaces and finishing up with vacuuming. The exact order may vary for you, but this helps us to turn the property over faster and ensure that we did not forget anything. Another useful tip is to have a list (either mentally or on paper) of all of the places that you need to check for items from the last renter. For us, this list includes drawers, closets, under the bed, bathroom cabinets, kitchen cupboards and drawers. One illustration of the importance of this was when we had guests who were between visits to National Parks and accidentally left a pair of hiking boots in the freezer! The lesson, of course…don't forget to check the freezer.
Summary of our experience
This all started out as more of an experiment than anything, with the hope that it would some day turn into a second income stream that would help pay down our mortgage. Surprisingly, it has become much more than that. Yes, it has far exceeded expectations in terms of income, but it has also become something that I take pride in. I would probably never voluntarily sign up for a service-oriented business that requires attention almost daily, but now that I'm in it, I love it. One of the unexpected things that I have come to enjoy about hosting on Airbnb is that I have the ability to make someone's travel experience a little better. Things that take minutes out of my day like keeping the place clean, leaving flowers for honeymooners, or giving guests personalized dining recommendations are easy to do, but can make someone's day. I feel very fortunate that being a host has given me that opportunity.
I also really enjoy interacting with the people who stay at our Airbnb rental. We have hosted over 100 different guests from all around the world (including China, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Costa Rica and Brazil) and we have yet to have a rude, dirty or sketchy guest (knock on wood). I'm sure that's not the case for everyone and there are horror stories out there, but in our experience, most of the people that we encounter are actually in the best mood that you'll ever find them. Most people that we get to talk to are experiencing a new city and are often on vacation, which is about as happy as you'll ever see them. At the end of the day, it is nice to know that you are making money while also providing a service to someone that they truly value and enjoy.
A few quick highlights from our experience with Airbnb:
- 11 months as an Airbnb host
- 114 bookings
- One pair of boots left in the freezer
- 87% five star reviews
- Over $14,000 in earnings
- 14 repeat guests in the first year
- One guest who managed to forget their entire suitcase
- 8 months with Airbnb Superhost status
- Zero complaints from neighbors
That pretty much sums up our experience. We will continue updating from time to time with other things that we learn, but in the meantime, if you have been listing as an Airbnb host and have different experiences to share, go ahead and leave a comment or shoot me an email. I'd love to hear from you!


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The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program's primary goals are to prevent sexual assault from happening in our community and to support victims when an assault is reported. The SAPR program services are confidential and available 24/7. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding sexual assault and the SAPR program.
Sexual assault is defined as intentional sexual contact characterized by force, threats, intimidation or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. It includes rape, forced sodomy (oral or anal sex), touching of a sexualized nature and attempts to commit these crimes.
What should I do if I'm the victim of a sexual assault?
If you or someone you know is the victim of a sexual assault, it's important for you to know the reporting options and where to turn for help. By contacting the SAPR 24/7 Victim Advocate duty, you can speak confidentially with a victim advocate and learn about reporting options and available resources.
What if I'm not sure what happened is sexual assault?
You are more than welcome to contact SAPR Victim Advocates or the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) for assistance.
Who is can access SAPR services?
Military dependents 18 years old and older.
What is the difference between a restricted and unrestricted report?
Restricted - Allows victims to confidentially disclose the assault to specified individuals. The victim can receive medical treatment, including emergency care, victim advocacy & support, counseling and Victim Legal Counsel (VLC) legal consultation. Restricted reports are a good option for victims who want to access services, but don't want to participate in a criminal investigation or have their command notified of their report.
Unrestricted - Victims choosing an unrestricted report have access to the full SAPR services; including victim advocacy & support, medical care, counseling and Victim Legal Services (VLC). With an unrestricted report, the victim's Commanding Officer and law enforcement will be notified of the report, potentially leading to a criminal investigation. Because the victim's Commanding Officer is aware of the report, the victim has access to additional services such as an expedited transfer and military protective orders. An unrestricted report is a good option for victims seeking an expedited transfer or is in need of other supportive measures from their command. It's also a good option for victims seeking a criminal investigation.
Who are the specified individuals I can contact for a restricted report?
SAPR Victim Advocates, SARCs and medical providers (including counselors) are the only people who can take restricted reports.
Are there other people I can tell and still make a restricted report?
There are three additional people you can tell about your sexual assault and still be eligible for a restricted report. They are: chaplains, VLCs and a friend.
- Chaplains are a great resource for victims of sexual assault who are seeking spiritual support. They have absolute privilege which prevents them from disclosing information about the assault to the SAPR program. Therefore, they are unable to take a restricted report, but are a confidential resource for victims.
- Like chaplains, VLCs are available to victims of sexual assault and do not inform the SAPR program of victim reports. Victims can learn about the legal process and discuss their options with an attorney and maintain confidentiality.
- Victims can now tell a friend, who is not in their direct chain of command, about the assault and still have the option for a restricted report, as long as that friend keeps the information confidential.
If I make a restricted report, can I change it to an Unrestricted?
Yes, you can. Restricted reporting documents and evidence (when applicable) are secured for 50 years. Victims can change their mind at any time and reach out to the SARC to change their restricted report to an unrestricted report.
Can I change an unrestricted report to restricted?
Unfortunately, once a case is unrestricted, it cannot be changed to a restricted report because the required notifications have already taken place. However, victims of sexual assault can change their mind about participating in the criminal investigation.
Who are/What are Victim Advocates (VA)?
Victim Advocates are carefully selected, trained and credentialed military and DoD civilian personnel who provide support and assistance to victims of sexual assault. They are directly supervised by the SARC and are required to maintain confidentiality of victim communication. In our region, there is a watch bill staffed by SAPR VAs, providing 24/7 access to the SAPR program. You can reach out to a SAPR VA within your command or call the 24/7 duty cell phone.
If you are interested in learning more about the SAPR program, or need assistance, please feel free to contact us. Here are the important phone numbers:
- 24/7 SAPR Duty Cell Phone: 202-258-6717
- Geographically closest available SARC, NSAW: 202-615-9820
- DoD Safe Help Line: 877-995-5247 or www.safehelpline.org/

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Police Blotter
April 5, 2012
By Staff
Garage burgled
A burglary was reported March 1 in the 7500 block of 138th Place Southeast. The resident left the garage door open overnight, and an unknown suspect entered the structure and stole carry-on baggage and two laptop computers from an unlocked car. The estimated loss is more than $2,100.
Home burglarized
More than $10,900 worth of items were reportedly stolen March 1 from a single-family home in the 11600 block of Southeast 89th Street. A lock was broken off and one of the home's windows was pried open. The suspect took jewelry, laptop computers, gaming equipment, cash and a surround sound system.
Nearly $13,000 worth of items including diamond jewelry, a laptop computer and personal items were stolen in a home burglary reported March 1. The suspect entered the home through a rear garage door and left several items of value undisturbed.
Hospital bound
A 38-year-old Newcastle woman was transported to Overlake Hospital Medical Center after three Newcastle Police Department officers responded to a report of her acting erratically in the 7300 block of Coal Creek Parkway Southeast. The reporting party said the woman accused her of killing her cat and was "too high," according to police reports. The woman was handcuffed after she reportedly pushed and threatened an officer.
Stolen car found
A stolen vehicle from Des Moines was recovered under a tarp March 6 in the 12400 block of Southeast 89th Place after a caller reported someone dumped rubbish in the roadway. Only the center portion of the vehicle remained. No license plates were recovered.
Without power
Power cords valued at $3,200 were reported stolen March 6 from the Newcastle Library construction site in the 12900 block of Newcastle Way. A small hole was cut in the fence surrounding the site to gain access to the area.
Can you hear me now?
A brown Resound Future hearing aid valued at $2,500 was stolen from the men's dressing room at The Golf Club at Newcastle on March 12.
Amp, GPS stolen
A woman reported a $200 amplifier and a $500 GPS device were stolen from her 1993 Ford Probe on March 15. The car was located near the 13300 block of Southeast 79th Place. There were no signs of damage to the vehicle.
Lifting the lid
More than $650 worth of tire chains and tools were stolen March 18 from a vehicle parked near the 13300 block of Southeast 79th Place. The truck's canopy was locked, but it appears the suspect pushed the covering up until the lock snapped off.
Laptop swiped from BMW
A Sony laptop was reported stolen March 19 after a suspect smashed out the passenger-side window of a woman's 2005 BMW near the 12800 block of Newcastle Way Southeast. The estimated loss is at $300.
Honda Civic reported stolen
A green, four-door 1998 Honda Civic with Washington license plates was reported stolen March 19 from the 6800 block of Coal Creek Parkway Southeast.
Comcast van broken into
About $8,200 worth of miscellaneous tools and electronic equipment was reported stolen March 19 from a Comcast van parked near the 7400 block of Newcastle Golf Club Road. The items included modems, a multimeter and wireless cards.
Not permitted
Several residents called to report three people going door-to-door March 19 near the 8100 block of 129th Place Southeast. An officer contacted the group, who was promoting the Tri-State Exteriors company. The group was warned for not having a door-to-door solicitors' permit from the city.
Students expelled for marijuana
Two Liberty High School students were arrested, expelled immediately and released to their parents after reportedly possessing marijuana and paraphernalia in the school parking lot in their car March 22.
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Fields Ratliff posted a topic in Community NewsSeasonal Crew Member (2 positions) ISN Seasonal Crew Members work with the Invasive Species Specialist to implement the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program award, which funds these positions. Primary responsibilities include working with partner organizations to control terrestrial invasive plant populations throughout Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee counties. Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 5:00pm For the full job description and application details please visit https://www.habitatmatters.org/employment.html
Here are a few resources discussing stem injections for knotweed. The typical recommendation is using an undiluted concentration of glyphosate and injecting each stem with 3-5ml. This does not work on small canes (canes need to be about 1/4 inch diameter or larger) so smaller plants may need to be hand-swiped or foliar sprayed. Hope that helps! http://www.weedwarriors.us/Knotweed project on May Creek 2010/Knotweed IPM Profile & Information.pdf https://www.invasive.org/gist/moredocs/polspp01.pdf
A few years ago NWMISN shopped around for herbicide injectors, particularly for Japanese Knotweed. The best price we found was actually a model from the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/jk-injector-japanese-knotweed/dp/B00WTC7MDK It cost ~$100 USD. They are well built and come with a variety of needle types and spare parts. No issues to report thus far so it may be an option to explore. Hope that helps!
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Fields Ratliff replied to Katie Grzesiak's topic in Best Management Practices (BMP) and TreatmentI only have one experience using Clearcast + Aquaneat for cut-stem. As Katie mentioned, we don't typically do this due to disposal issues. In this case, we worked with the landowner to properly cut, dry, and burn the the knotweed on their property. Anyway, the treatment occurred in September and had really good results. I've attached a before and after picture. One is from September 2016 (before) and the other is from June 2017 (after). Hope that helps!
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Fields Ratliff replied to Noah Jansen's topic in Best Management Practices (BMP) and TreatmentHi Noah, I agree that there's a lot of options out there. Most my experience has been with the adjustable brass nozzles that come standard on the STIHL SG20 backpack sprayer: https://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Products/Blowers-ShredderVacs-and-Mistblowers/Mistblower-and-Sprayer-Accessories/22469-73927/Adjustable-nozzle-brass.aspx It does everything from cone to stream and with a few turns left or right you can dial it in to what works best for a given application and can be adjusted accordingly to minimize drift. It's particularly uses if you plan on treating a variety of plants. Also, I like the brass tips because they seem to hold up better and are easier to clean than the plastic tips. One more thing, if you are really worried about drift you can purchase plastic cone protectors that that you put on the end of your spraying wand. Haven't used them myself but that may be an option. Hope that helps!
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Fields Ratliff posted a topic in Community NewsISN is looking to fill a position in 2017! Summary: The Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN) Communication Specialist works with the ISN Coordinator and other members of the ISN team to implement the two-year Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program grants, which fund the position. Primary responsibilities include engaging municipalities in invasive species ordinances and treatments and assisting with outreach. How to apply and a full job description can be found at the link below: http://habitatmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ISN-Communication-Specialist-2017_posting.pdf Applications are due January 16th 2016.


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It's Wednesday, which for me is like a scene out of Billy Madison. However, instead of "nudie magazine day" I'm excited for comic book day. Don't judge? Who gets their porn mailed to them these days? Anyway, Wednesday is the day reserved for my fix for reading on caped crusaders, men of steel, web slingers, and everything in between. While everyone flocks to be part of the superhero hype going on in Hollywood, too many great stories by those same characters are being developed on the pages of comic books. Most of which could quite possibly help your movie going experience. Once you get over the fear of being called a nerd, here's a few titles you should pick up along the way.
1 – Steve Rogers Captain America (issue 2): After the "Hail Hydra!" read round the world, Captain America wasted no time advancing the story. Some may say that was by design. Some fans loved it, some hated it, but by the end of issue 1 Captain America had switched sides. Good news for fans, is now we know why. Picking up exactly where they left off, Marvel quickly decided to not let fans get too far astray. Waiting too long to tie up loose ends, more than not, will lose fans. Brilliant of Marvel to reveal when they did while still leaving enough story going forward.
2 – Superman (issue 2): After the Rebirth issue, there's a change in landscape for the Man of Steel. After the first issue the direction of where the comic was headed was a bit confusing. However, while the second issue was a little slow, there was a hint of nostalgia in the writing. Issue #2 might not quickly jump up your list of all time favorite comics, but it is quite clear the new team is slow playing their hand. Being as Superman is one of their most widely known superhero, DC can take the time to build this story the right way.
3 – Batman (issue 2): After possibly one of the best runs of a comic I've had the pleasure of reading, I was very nervous on the direction DC was taking the new Batman. Issue 1 of the post Rebirth special, showed a bit more of the vulnerable side of Batman. Issue 2 left that behind in favor of a few light hearted one liners. That's one of the greatest things while reading Batman. The rollercoaster ride of emotions but at each point you can't help but fully be immersed between the pages. Whether it be Batman or Bruce Wayne, it's his connections with the rest of Gotham that make the story so intriguing. Issue #2 shows off a bit more of those relationships, but how does it relate to his new found friends going forward?
4 – Totally Awesome Hulk (issue 8): Were you always hoping for a more friendly, sarcastic, in more control but still insanely strong Hulk? Well, you got it in Totally Awesome Hulk. Issue 8 deals with the post Hulk Bruce Banner and how Amadeus Cho deals with taking over the mantle. Just as Cho starts to feel he's 100% in control of the big green guy, he has to turn to Bruce to make sure he doesn't lose that control. The new iteration of Hulk has a bit lighter tone and peppers in some humor. Up until this point, a few of the other issues seemed like a lot of character building, where issue 8 starts to turn the corner. Over the next couple issues, readers can hope to see where the story is headed and how Amadeus will struggle to balance between chaos and control.
There you have it. Four quick reviews for this weeks pull list. To get more comics, sports, or entertainment reviews, follow me HERE. Next week's pull list: The Flash #2, WonderWoman #2, Civil War II #3. Have an idea fro something I'm not reading, leave it on my page, it could end up in my subscription box!


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I got home today from work and opened my Opera browser history page and no history from what I browsed today at work is shown.
Each of my browsers shoes its local history only. Isn't the history supposed to sync as well on all connected browsers?


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When I reflect on the teacher certification program that I completed more than a decade ago, I often think about the methods course that I enrolled in. The professor who taught it had worked as a high school social studies teacher before returning to graduate school to pursue a doctorate in history. Throughout the semester he repeatedly emphasized that every meeting cannot simply be a 'stand and deliver' lecture, and that we needed a variety of approaches to be effective educators. That message resonated with me back then, and continues to inform my teaching style all of these years later.
Now, occasionally you will have an instructor who is animated or interesting enough to keep your attention for the better part of 50 (or 75) minutes, but frequently lectures are protracted monologues where students ask few questions. As a result, the flow of information is largely unidirectional. If you attended college, then chances are you've had this unpleasant experience. The fact that it is still very common is frustrating because learning opportunities are lost as students are allowed to be passive recipients of information who don't engage one another or the instructor on the content. While I am a strong proponent of in-class activities (e.g. small group cooperative learning exercises), my focus here is to explain how I am shifting away from standard lecturing and moving toward presenting information in an effort to encourage analysis and dialogue.
I believe the Socratic Method is a powerful tool. For years I've felt that it's vital to open a class with a question because I find this to be an excellent way to gauge students' prior knowledge, revisit concepts discussed in a previous meeting, draw connections across the content area, and stimulate thought about the latest topic being introduced. This is a valuable starting point. I might simply ask everyone to define a term in their own words or I may ask an open ended question about an idea that requires a substantive explanation. Needless to say, once my questions start they aren't going to stop.
Like many college instructors, I prepare 8-15 slides per class meeting that outline the material, i.e. themes, concepts, phenomena, ideas, developments, issues, and/or events. Where I begin to diverge is that I incorporate different sources of information into my outlines as a way to enrich the presentation. For example, in my History of the United States classes I include quotes, images, maps, audio files, and video clips for students to interpret. This past spring I spent hours online searching for primary documents from credible sources such as archives, museums, historical societies, presidential libraries, universities, and other government sites.
To make good use of these supplemental materials, before class I choose four or five different major items in the presentation to focus on that I think will generate student discussion. My goal is to facilitate and guide, not direct and restrict. When I reach each of these items in the outline (e.g. advertisements for consumer goods in the 1920s and President Ford's speech where he pardoned Richard Nixon in 1974), I ask students to analyze the primary source(s) in an effort to explore the issues in greater depth. If successful, this can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Here I have found that students respond when they know their opinions matter. This is important for a couple of reasons. First, it stimulates active learning because students won't simply be taking notes the entire time. Secondly, it encourages analytical thinking that is immediately relevant in other contexts. (People consider the messages in advertisements and the reasons public officials give for their decisions.)
If an institution is truly learner centered, then the flow of information cannot only be unidirectional from instructor to student because this alone does not create an optimal learning environment. As teachers, I think it's imperative for us to examine how we approach our craft and constantly look for ways to grow as practitioners. Yes, this is an ongoing process of reevaluation, but simple changes to our methods can yield more desirable outcomes that have far reaching implications beyond the walls of the classroom itself.


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Cici Cleans Up PD
Every guy showers. Not every guy can get spit shined by the beautiful and sexy Cici Rhodes while he does it though. Cici is a guest, though, and so she will enjoy the kind of hospitality only PD offers. That means that tonight they will camp out under the stars for a bit, with a crackling fire and some intense bondage. As she struggles to keep her balance PD takes the time to violate her pussy. ...
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We hope to see you on July 1 for drinks and conversation with photographer and friend Christopher Payne.
Trained as an architect, Chris brings a keen awareness of design and context to his remarkable work that documents overlooked treasures in the urban landscape. He'll discuss the making of his recently released and acclaimed book, North Brother Island: The Last Unknown Place in New York City (Fordham University Press, 2014).
Tuesday, July 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm
HMA2 Architects, 1239 Broadway between 30th and 31st Sts., 16th Fl. PH
7:00-7:30pm Presentation by Christopher Payne
7:30pm Drinks reception and book signing
Located in the East River between the Bronx and Queens, this small island became home to infectious disease hospitals in the 19th century during a population boom in the city. But in 1963 North Brother and its buildings were abandoned, falling into disrepair as nature reclaimed the island. Still off-limits to the public, Chris Payne's five-year photographic project reveals a forgotten piece of New York history. The publisher has already sold out of the first printing, but a few remaining copies of the first edition will be available at HMA2!
"Christopher Payne was drawn to this place, an island hidden in plain sight, a forgotten place just ten minutes from New York City. He is a former architect, trained to design buildings. North Brother Island, he writes, is a lesson in how they fall apart…And fall apart they do, picturesquely and spectacularly. The images in Payne's book, North Brother Island, take their place in a visual lineage of ruins: from Giovanni Piranesi's 18th century engravings of Roman ruins, though photographs of Dresden after the Allied bombing, Hiroshima, and Robert Polidari's photographs of post Katrina flood ravaged interiors. Although there are no bodies, disease and death haunts these empty and disintegrating buildings." Adam Harrison Levy, Design Observer
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Replaced internal fans MBP First generation
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Meu Problema
Right fan was not running and that was putting more burden on the left fan and some processes caused the machine to get too hot.
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This was my second experience opening the MBP so I knew my way to the inside. I replaced both fans and the left fan is harder to replace than the right because there are some tiny wires that pass over the left fan. A tiny strip wire that connected something to the main board came off and I had a bit of difficulty putting that back on. I had to use a magnifying glass. Had it not been for this little adventure it would have taken me about 30 minutes from shut down to restart.
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I had a piece of paper on the table with the views of the case marked up where I kept various screw groups.
If you are replacing the fans have some kind of dust blower ready because the vents probably need a good cleaning too. I didn't have one but managed to clean them up by blowing on them.
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Steve Dunham <email@example.com> writes: > > I bet we could brow-beat Corel into donating a few boxes. I heard > > they go as cheap as $300 US for a diskless configuration. > > It's all just rumors, I've heard nothing back from them. We might > have to brow-beat them into selling boxes. You could also try touching base with the Ottawa-Carleton LUG. http://www.oclug.on.ca/ They're pretty plugged into Corel. We've got a few developers in Ottawa (Brian White, Behan Webster, ???) - we might be able to ask them to do some footwork if need be. Cheers, - Jim
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Traveling with cosmetics doesn't mean bringing your entire medicine chest along in your overnight bag.
When you travel, of course you want to look your best, and that means remembering to moisturize each morning and night. If you're flying, your skin may be especially dry and you will be up against limits on what you can carry with you. Pick up a few contact lens cases (at your local dollar store or drug store) and use them to store travel-sized amounts of cream cleanser, lotion and other beauty necessities.
First, wash the cases in soapy water. Then, rinse and pour a little hot water (from a tea kettle or electric kettle) into the case to kill any bacteria that may be present. Rinse, air dry, and you've got the perfect to-go sized container for your cosmetics.


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Clarksville, TN – Robert B. Eley of Clarksville, TN was flying his SONEX, a fixed Wing single-engine aircraft at 1,500 feet around 1:00pm this afternoon when it lost power. "I throttled down, and when I went to throttle up again, it wouldn't go," he said. The loss of power meant that the plane would not be able to make the nearby airport, and Eley had to set it down as soon as possible. A typical plane at 1,500 feet with no power would glide for around 2 miles, and would stay aloft for roughly 3 minutes.
Eley located a long field at 3925 Sango Road that was divided by a raised gravel driveway to set down on. He intended to make the landing just beyond the gravel drive. The plane was unable to make it that far, making the initial contact with the ground about 30′ from the driveway. Rolling forward, the plane reached the raised roadbed, where the wheels struck the driveway causing the plane to bounce up into the air. It then landed hard, and skidded to a stop approximately 20′ later. The pilot was uninjured, escaping with nothing more than bumps and bruises.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and East Montgomery Fire and Rescue Squad responded to the scene. After cordoning off the area, they contacted the FAA, and waited for them to arrive to investigate the crash.
Gerald A. Mzrtelli, Jr. from the Flight Standards District Office in Nashville Tennessee was dispatched to the scene. Arriving approximately 45 minutes later, he surveyed the area. "We are ruling this a simple incident," he told Clarksville Online. In aviation terms, an Incident is "An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of operations." He then released the scene, and said the aircraft could be returned to the owner.
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SONEX is a basic and economical all metal two place monoplane. Designed to meet the needs of the European and Domestic sport aircraft markets, it can incorporate various light weight contemporary engines of 80 to 120 hp (engine package weight of less than 200 lbs.), and is perfectly suited to the new US Sport Pilot/LSA regulations. Outstanding performance is achieved through its clean aerodynamic shape and simple, light weight construction.
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Sunday, February 16, 2014 1 comments
My mother passed, and so I am leaving for a trip to Alabama to visit family and to say goodbye. I don't think I'll be tracking while I'm there or really worried too much over food and fitness at all. I won't be posting, I won't be blogging unt... Read more
Chalean Extreme/T25 Rotation and Reviews
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By Kelly Benson
Students in the Society and Sustainability capstone course and members of the Justice Club joined Professor Brennan Lagasse on a field trip Nov. 19 to meet with members of the Nevada County Peace Center.
This trip gave students the opportunity to see first-hand how the topics of justice, peace, and equality could transfer from classroom discussion to real world examples. For several hours different members of the Peace Center spoke on their topics of interest, ranging from climate change, GMO labeling, activism in the form of non-violence, action through artistic expression, and changes in policy. It was evident that the speakers were very passionate about their work, and excited to share with a group of young, motivated students.
Samantha Van Ruiten, a student in the capstone course shared, "I'm inspired by the actions and knowledge of the ladies at the Peace and Justice Center in Nevada City. I think it is important to see and interact with those type of organizations, because it's one thing to discuss this in class but another to meet and talk to people who are involved and a part of these social movements."
While hearing from these speakers, we all experienced a range of emotional reactions, from surprise and shock to anger and frustration to feeling inspired and excited, which mirrored how we oftentimes feel in the classroom and confirmed that social justice is always a dynamic topic.
Throughout discussions, we were given tools for empowerment, cooperation and collaboration and ways to help us find our place within the world of activism. A common feeling among Social Sustainability students is a sense of frustration that as a single person the problems that our world faces are too large to tackle. But this trip was able to ground us in a way that made activism approachable and fun, and gave us a better grasp about how we can contribute to the world in meaningful ways.
Rachael Blum, member of the Justice Club said, "I thought the trip was inspiring, eye opening, and motivating. People are making a difference right around the corner."
This field trip was a perfect culminating outing to tie all of our semester-long topics together and to bring the relatively small group of Social Sustainability students at SNC into one group discussion. The connections made and tools acquired will be immensely helpful in the growth of the Justice Club and will no doubt inspire many of us to go out in the world and share what we've learned.
Emalee Clair Stover, a student in the capstone class said "the field trip to the Peace and Justice Center in Nevada County was both enlightening as well as inspiring. It revealed how many social justice issues we discuss in a largely academic context can be appropriated into action and affect real change. Making connections with this community is also encouraging to those of us concluding our undergraduate career and seeking pathways to continue working for equality and sustainability in other realms."
As a final note, I have included the vision statement for the Nevada County Peace Center because I believe it is perfectly aligned with the goals of the Justice Club and capstone Sustainability course, and may hopefully inspire others to join our cause, "We envision a world of justice, peace, equality and freedom. This vision includes community where differences are respected, conflicts are addressed peacefully, supportive structures are developed, and people are empowered and live in harmony with the earth, nurtured by diverse traditions that foster compassion, solidarity and reconciliation."


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Consortium of Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships Conference (CLIC) puts patients at the centre of medical education
Students, faculty, and experts in medical education from across the globe gathered to share ideas, best practices and advance the research agenda for Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LIC) in a conference hosted by the University of Toronto and the Wilson Centre for Research in Education.
The LIC model focuses on caring for patients overtime in all core clerkship disciplines simultaneously, rather than moving from one discipline to the next, as in the block clerkship. "As a school, we are relatively new to this innovative model, having just launched our LInC program in 2014," says Stacey Bernstein, Clerkship Director. "This conference presents a unique opportunity to learn from a strong community focused on putting the patient at the core of the education we provide our students."
Celebrating its tenth year, it's not just another conference is the sentiment echoed across many attendees. "This is a community that includes people with different levels of expertise from students to established faculty, but all with the goal of learning from each other in a person-centred way," says Ann Poncelet, University of California San Francisco.
A vast array of poster presentations on October 16 and an engaging plenary presentation by Dr. Charles G. Prober, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Stanford School of Medicine, entitled Reimagining Medical Education set the tone for the days ahead.
"LIC's are a breakthrough in medical education – the first new model of medical education after quite some time – but it's just the beginning," says David Hirsh, Harvard Medical School. "It's a breakthrough that has encouraged us to continue innovating, moving forward, and thinking progressively."
Remarks by MD Program Vice Dean Patricia Houston began the second day of the conference followed by Physician Identity of the Future: The Third Era, a plenary presentation by Dr. Brian Hodges, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at U of T and the Richard and Elizabeth Currie Chair in Health Professions Education Research at the Wilson Centre. Presentations and workshops by students, faculty and researchers from across Canada, the US and the world followed over the remaining three days.
Judith John kicked off the third day with a plenary that explored her personal experience being a patient in Ontario. She offered honest advice to the group of physician educators and students, all focusing on the value and importance of developing a connection with patients.
The final day of the conference began with a presentation by Nouman Ashraf, Senior Research Fellow at the Rotman School of Management that explored Emancipatory Leadership, a concept that embraces diversity of opinion and advocates for innovation with purpose.
Thank you to the 253 delegates that attended from across Canada, the US, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan and Australia.
For more information about the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship at the University of Toronto see:
- Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships offer an opportunity for MD students to participate in the comprehensive care of patients over time
- New Approach Brings Medical Students Closer to Patients
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AAPA Itemizes Trump Wish List
At the end of 2016 in the U.S., the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) was celebrating its hard-won advocacy for comprehensive navigation improvements in the new water resources bill (WIIN, S.612) and was busy analyzing what impacts the new Trump Administration's policies may have on the nation's seaports.
While President-elect Trump's plan is to invest up to $1 trillion in U.S. infrastructure over 10 years, AAPA wants to ensure this plan presents opportunities for America's ports. To that end, AAPA sent the Trump transition team its policy and funding recommendations for freight infrastructure, which include improving freight mobility, modernizing shipping channels, ensuring against seaport terrorism and building environmental resilience.
Policy and Funding Recommendations
With regard to improving the freight-handling capacity of the country's roadways, railways and waterways, with particular emphasis on connections with U.S. seaports, AAPA recommends:
• Providing additional Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act investments and a sustainable freight trust fund to plan and build multimodal projects;
• Establishing a properly funded and staffed Office of Multimodal Freight Transportation within the USDOT Office of the Secretary;
• Supporting funding for a robust Strong Ports program under the USDOT Administration to help ports plan for their 21st century infrastructure needs;
• Increasing investments for authorized marine highway projects to ensure transport alternatives alongside congested landside transport corridors; and,
• Increasing funding for transport infrastructure grants to $1.25 billion per year.
On the topic of modernizing and fully maintaining America's deep-draft navigation channels, AAPA recommends:
• Making HMT spending a priority;
• Continuing the goal toward full use of the HMT;
• Ensuring equity and fairness of HMT distributions;
• Increasing funding for HMT maintenance spending in the FY2018 president's budget request, including funding for Donor and Energy Transfer Ports;
• Devising a permanent solution as part of tax reform or other legislation for ensuring all annual HMT revenues are spent;
• Increasing federal investment in navigation channel deepening and widening;
• Improving efficiencies in the deep-draft study and construction process;
• Continuing progress to finish navigation projects in a timely manner to better compete in world markets; and,
• Providing operations and maintenance funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Physical Oceanic Real-Time System (PORTS) to help mariners navigate safely.
To help secure America's ports and waterside borders from crime and terrorism, AAPA recommends:
• Increasing the Federal Emergency Management Administration's Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) funding level to at least $100 million per year;
• Directing grant funding to ports rather than to other entities with very low commercial seaport threats;
• Continuing the management and control of the PSGP at the federal level;
• Providing 500 additional Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maritime staff to U.S. seaports to meet trade needs and ensure cargo is safe and moves efficiently; and,
• Securing adequate federal funding to purchase, install and maintain Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM) within ports throughout the U.S.
To help protect the environment and build environmental resilience, AAPA recommends:
• Increasing funding for the Environmental Protection Agency's Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program;
• Creating a 21st Century Port Portfolio within the Department of Energy (DOE) that allows ports and the DOE to partner on new technologies that reduce air emissions, connect ports to the grid, provide electrification opportunities for port operations, and provide support and expertise for new clean energy terminal designs and build-outs; and
• Ensuring federal agency programs that address natural disasters and coastal erosion include assistance to seaports to help predict, plan and adopt mitigation strategies.
To help fund these programs and activities, AAPA supports a multi-layered approach that includes direct spending, grants, and alternative financing such as bonds, infrastructure banks and the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program.
Looking Ahead
In addition to following up on its recommendations above, AAPA will urge the new president and Congress to partner together on a comprehensive infrastructure package, including tax incentives and increased federal investments, which will close the gap on the significant unmet infrastructure needs in and around our seaports.
Funding seaport- related infrastructure, including the connections on the land- and water-side of port facilities, is vital to optimize the supply chain and enhance America's competitiveness. Seaport activity supports more than 23 million American jobs, accounts for over a quarter of our economy while providing $321 billion annually in tax revenue. While ports and their private-sector partners plan to invest $155 billion into infrastructure between 2016 and 2020, federal freight infrastructure investments plans appear nowhere close to that.
AAPA believes that strategic investments in America's transportation infrastructure will return huge dividends in terms of job creation, economic growth and tax revenue, so this will be the focus of the association's 2017 advocacy agenda.
Kurt Nagle is President and CEO of AAPA.
The opinions expressed herein are the author's and not necessarily those of The Maritime Executive.


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Volume 32, Issue 4 (1972)
Front Matter
Section 4(F) of the Department of Transportation Act
Oscar S. Gray
Book Review
Casenotes and Comments
The Right of a Married Woman to Use Her Birth-given Surname for Voter Registration - Stuart v. Board of Supervisors of Elections
Workmen's Compensation: Recovery of Payments Made Pursuant to a Subsequently Reversed Award - St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Treadwell
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How to Create Impressive Videos with Movavi Video Suite
When you first start to think about creating videos and sharing them online, it may seem like a monumental task. While recording video footage can be done through various means using devices that you probably own such as smartphones or digital cameras, processing that footage by editing and improving it is often a lot more complicated.
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Drinks, Make, 2015-09-14
Happy birthday Why Not Monday ! Happy birthday ME !
To celebrate this joyous occasion, I decided to spend my sunday afternoon making some classic margaritas for the London squad. (After Julie stuffed my face with a mexican feast, thanks boo)
I decided to use Patrón Reposado Tequila instead of the classic Silver Patrón, it's slightly colored but not as strong as the Añejo.
Since you're going to need quite a bit of limejuice, I recommend starting off with that since it will take up most of your time and can get a bit messy. Unless you're blessed to have a handy citrus juice press available to you. (birthday present anyone ?)
How do you make it?
1. Take half a lime and wet the outside of your glass to dip it in the seasalt.
2. Add 4 cl of Tequila, 4 cl of Cointreau and 4 cl of limejuice to your shaker.
3. Fill up your shaker with ice and shake well.
4. Strain your drink and finish off your glass with a lime wheel as garnish.
There you have it, a perfectly refreshing Margarita ! If you like your drinks with a little more kick, just add 5 or 6 cl of everything instead of 4. Above all, enjoy !
Love, l.
pictures by Julie Donckers.
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SYDNEY, Australia – 23 October 2007 – Network Appliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) today announced it is increasing its commitment to Microsoft products and technologies by increasing its investment of hardware and software data management solutions in Microsoft Technology Centres (MTCs) worldwide.

With hundreds of customers and Microsoft independent software vendor (ISV) partners around the world having completed successful proofs of concept, architectural design sessions, and strategy briefings leveraging NetApp® storage and data management solutions, NetApp is deploying additional resources into MTCs worldwide, to further demonstrate its commitment to solving customers' business problems using the Microsoft Windows Server platform, including Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, and other Microsoft products and technologies. This global strategic relationship enables NetApp to better serve customers in MTCs through greater consistency in product offerings and delivery, no matter where customers do business around the world. Through its multimillion-dollar global MTC investment of hardware and software, NetApp can leverage best-in-class environments the world over to deliver the exact data management solutions customers require.

"The stature of Network Appliance as a global participant in the MTC program will help provide demonstrated value to customers and ISVs worldwide," said Simon Witts, corporate vice president, Enterprise and Partner Group, Microsoft Corp.

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LVDT Signal Conditioning
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GE Gas Turbine LVDTs with an ASG S1A LVDT Signal Conditioner
By: Ed Herceg Chief Technology Officer
The Alliance Sensors Group model S1A module is the most advanced single channel LVDT signal conditioner available today. It will operate practically any LVDT currently on the market, but occasionally users can be confused by unusual LVDT configurations,
ASG LVDT Signal Conditioning modules Graphic User Interface (GUI) Instructions
1. Connect a 2-wire RS-485 port converter to the computer on which this GUI is to run and connect the converter's output terminals to the RS-485 bus connections on the LVDT module(s), Data A (D-) connects to terminal J3-2 and Data B (D+) connects to terminal J3-1, but always follow the data polarity (D) indicated above, regardless of the letters used for the data lines.
Specific differences between ASG's S2A and SC-200 LVDT signal conditioner modules
Recommendations for DC power supplies and USB-based data acquisition hardware for use with ASG's signal conditioners and DC-operated sensors
DC Power Supplies
There are two distinct types of DC power supplies that convert the AC power line voltage into
How to Use the Failure Warning Output at J2-2 of an ASG S1A LVDT Signal Conditioner
The S1A LVDT signal conditioner module offers an open-collector failure warning output signal which is available at J2-2 on the blue terminal block connector. This output is a connection to the collector of an internal transistor switch, whose factory default mode of operation is Normally Open (NO). In NO mode a device connected between the +24 V DC supply and J2-2 will have no current flow when the module is operating without error, producing a logic High (+24 V) at J2-2, but if a failure occurs, current will flow producing a logic Low (0) at J2-2.
Hot Swapping S1A LVDT Signal Conditioning Modules
Under the right conditions, an S1A module can be "hot swapped" with another module having the same internal DIP switch settings and loaded with values in certain EEPROM locations that match those in the original module. If S1As are connected in a multi-module array, this process will take the selected module off-line, but if done carefully, will allow the remaining modules in the array to operate normally.
To prepare the replacement module for a hot swap, the configuration data of the original module, which should have been obtained previously and saved for a possible hot swap, is needed. If this data is not available, connect to the RS-485 port of the original module with a PC and terminal program, and use the Config command to get it. Using that data, set the internal DIP switches and jumpers of the new module to match, then power it up and use its RS-485 port as noted above to load the values of ADC HI, ADC Lo, In Pot, Gain, and, if needed, FOP, FD, and LF using the Set command for each value.
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|Go head, roll your eyes. But then watch the press conference. How much evidence do we need?
The Obama documents are forgeries. Watch Now.
About the Fund
The Terry Lakin Action fund has been established to directly support Terry's legal efforts and future work. and is authorized by Terry Lakin. The trust was formed by counsel and is registered in the state of Texas and was signed and notarized on Nov 15, 2010.
Terry will never recover the huge amount of personal and financial losses incurred in this case and subsequent incarceration. However, he is now working and settled back into a normal life.
Hi only request of the many who supported him in is efforts is that they buy a copy of his book. Any ongoing contributions to the trust will be use for future efforts and causes in which Terry participates.
If you have questions about contributing to the trust please click here for our contact page.
Note that the Trust is not a charitable organization therefore your contribution will be considerd a gift, and not a donation.
Why Terry's Case is Important
Terry's case brought and has kept the presidential eligibility issues in the front of the public and press. From his first video that started his story, and his second video describing the unusual circumstances of being denied all discovery and access to witnesses, his case has become part of every discussion of this issue. He was derided on CNN, covered by every major paper and media outlet, and even brought the issue to late night TV comedy.
Terry has been criticized by some for his actions. They state plainly that he disobeyed orders and should simply accept the results. They believe that his pursuit of confirmation of eligibility should have been unrelated to his service. The facts of his case are plain. He did disobey and was fully cognizant of the potential results. However, after exhausting all possible means of resolving this through existing army procedures, he felt he had no choice but to bring this case to public. Please read his letter from prison to hear it in his own words.
His resolve has not changed. He still believes the issue is critical to the strength and authority of our Constitution. Terry contributed greatly to the visibility of this issue and will continue to do so. He has sacrificed everything he's worked for. He has given up his liberty, his income, and his retirement. His future is uncertain. He did this because he believes that the truth and Constitution matter.
Terry is stood up for the nation. He wants the nation to know why.


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Electronic Time Management (E-TM) – an application dedicated to companies from a broadly defined outsourcing sector, especially Shared Services. The main purpose of this system is to control and analyze activities undertaken for individual customers of services in order to settle the real time of providing services. The system is an analytical tool, especially efficient with the reorganization of subjects/entities and the optimization of processes.
E-TM is a solution that allows you to collect information about the time of completing tasks by company employees. The system provides a few registration mechanisms optimized for various forms of activities. Moreover, thanks to the cataloging of activities types and grouping mechanisms, every employee receives simple access to their fragment of the tasks catalogue. A great emphasis was put on the minimization of workload resulting from the necessity of tasks registration. Through defining many roles of workers an employee can change the character of activities and register his tasks in a way dedicated to a particular role. The registration of work resulting from replacements is carried out in a similar manner. Besides information about working time, additional data e.g. on documents served for a given activity can be collected or additional information about the customer can be entered.
E-TM allows you to register time regarding both operational and non-operational time, which is crucial if employees will have a working time standard assigned to them for a given day. Recording working time can be executed with consideration of the difference between regular working time, paid overtime and accrued overtime hours to be claimed with an option of getting them approved by supervisor. The system also cooperates with external personnel modules and can acquire information about employees' absence.
E-TM is primarily a controlling system. Every type of activity can be divided into controlling objects such as MPK or PSP together with defining a service provider, which is especially important in case of specific types of activities carried out simultaneously for several service providers (e.g. master agreements). This way divided costs are subsequently aggregated and sent to financial-accounting systems in order to settle the cost of work per quota. On the next levels of aggregation you can see how much time is spent on a single assigned task by the individual organization units of a company or a whole company. Such method of data registration allows you to conduct "bottom up" type analyses.
E-TM has a developed administrative module which allows it users to define activities based on the predefined catalogues names of activities and costs distribution. The activities created can be grouped and additionally profiled in order to facilitate managing them.
E-TM was created with the use of new web technologies, which makes it possible to be available to both employees inside a company and related or partner companies. Through the implementation of two bases – operational and analytical – the activities registration operations were separated from the settlement and reporting processes. Thanks to this solution the time needed to carry out analyses was minimized and, at the same time, operational employees can freely register their activities at any time.


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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel: 2101 Hotel Reviews
- Mackinaw City Hotels
- Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel: Hotel Reviews
- Traveler Review #4176
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel
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114 rooms on property
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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelAAA rating
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505 South Huron AveToll-Free: 800-944-1615
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
114 rooms on property
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FREE Wi-Fi
FREE Breakfast
FREE Indoor Waterpark
Make a Reservation Write a ReviewLakefront Rooms with private European style balconies. Close to Mackinaw Crossings, featuring free nightly laser show, concerts, live theater. Adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Docks & Restaurants. Free 25' Breakfast Bar. High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool & Oversized Whirlpool. Unlimited access to new waterpark across street. Honeymoon suites with heart-shaped jacuzzis. Hair Dryers, Irons, Boards, Air Conditioning, Color TV with HBO. In room coffee.
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The Best Western Dockside has earned the highest AAA rating in Mackinaw City for quality and service. We are conveniently located adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Service and across the street from the main shopping district.
Our luxurious lake front rooms, extravagantly decorated, overlook the beautiful Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron. Each has a private balcony.
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 2101 user reviews.
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This Was a Return Visit to the Same Best Western and Plan to Return Next YearTraveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #4176 stayed October 2011. Betty Ann from RedfordThis was a return visit to the same Best Western and plan to return next year. It was clean, warm and comfortable. The only problem was a lack of towel racks. The sink area is outside of the bathroom and there is no where to hang the used towels and it is inconvenient to go into the bathroom to dry your hands. Consequently you pile up the used ones around the sink and end up using another clean one - you have a message about water & energy conservation and to reuse towels but this makes it very difficult. The bathroom also needs towel racks, we stayed for 3 consecutive nights and had no where to hang the used towels. We certainly would have reused more if there was a place to hang and keep track of them.
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We Will Not Be Consumed
Has there ever been enough time or energy in a day? There's so much to do, rush, rush, rush, forget your exhaustion, if you don't keep going you'll fall farther behind. It seems impossible to take a breath; the stress becomes suffocating when we attempt to be still. Even when we find time to sleep, our minds race with regrets from the day and frantic planning for the day that's coming too quickly.
What in the world have we done to ourselves? In the attempt to live good and meaningful lives, we've driven ourselves to absolute exhaustion—physical, mental, and most devastatingly, spiritual. When life picks up, our dedication to God often falters.
But what if He's the one thing the rest of it all depends on?
Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him."
{Lamentations 3:22-24}
Because of who God is, we are not consumed. He never brushes past us in our weaknesses.
So what do we do? We wait for Him. He is our daily portion, everything we need. We choose to stop and wait for Him.
He says, "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."
{Psalm 46:10}
Being still before God is such an act of trust. A recognition that while we sit at the kitchen table and talk to Him, He's got the rest of our world under control. An admittance that it doesn't depend on us to keep this whole thing running.
And ultimately? He will be exalted among the nations. This world is going to end with all nations praising God, standing in awe of who He is, overwhelmed by His majesty. Why not take a break from tedious days to do just that? Be still and know that He is God. He will provide. We will not be consumed.
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With 12 hawker stations, Makansutra Hawkers is 14,000 square feet in Megamall and can seat up to 500 hungry guests. The fully air-conditioned market space gives you a no-frills dining experience that's here to serve Filipinos only honest-to-goodness dishes with its price starting from P100 and P200 only. Following the success of the World Street Food Congress 2016, there are four stalls that are returning – Singapore's Alhambra Padang Satay, Hong Kong Street Old Chun Kee, Jin Ji Kway Chap and Braised Duck and Donald & Lily. Tip: Go in groups so you can have a taste of every dish from every stall.
Are your tummies ready for the first-ever Makansutra Hawkers in Manila? Here's a little background of every stall, their must-try dishes and the prices for your visit:
1. Hong Kong Street Old Chun Kee
Using a Singaporean Cze Cha (cook and fry) method, everything on the menu is prepared home-style over high heat. From meat to poultry and seafood, they have a wide selection and are cooked in a variety of ways with different kinds of sauces.
Order: Lemon Chicken (P450), Salted Egg Chicken (P380), Chili Crab (MP), Salted Fish Fried Rice (P250) and Yang Zhou Fried Rice (P250)
2. Mian Ji
Known for their Fried Hookien Prawn Mee, it uses beehon (palabok) and yellow noodles fried with seafood stock with garlic and eggs. There's also the classic Lor Mee in a thick gravy-like soup made from seafood stock with garlic puree and a splash of black vinegar.
Order: Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles (P220/P270), Prawn Mee Soup
3. Alhambra Padang Satay & Muslim Food
It was one of the stalls with snaking queues at the Manila World Street Food Congress 2016. The owner Sam is back with his freshly grilled smokey sticks of satay that comes in chicken, beef and mutton. Don't forget to dip them in the sweet & spicy peanut sauce!
Order: Satay Set (P250/6 sticks; P270/10 sticks; P510/20 sticks; P750/30 sticks), Mee Goreng (P200), Soto Ayam, Satay Beehon (P240)
4. Bao Ji Xiang
This stall offers the Cantonese classic, Fried Paper-Wrapped Chicken, which has chicken pieces marinated with soy sauce, ginger juice, sesame oil and Chinese rice wine before being wrapped up in greaseproof paper and then deep-fried which produces sumptuous and succulent meat.
Order: Fried Paper Wrapped Chicken (P280/6pcs; P260/with noodles), Singapore Chicken Rice (P190)
5. Ah Tee
Firm favorites in Singapore hawker centers, these Teochew are aromatic and starchy served with fresh oysters or seafood for a crispy and eggy consistency — a texture that's very similar to fried tikoy.
Order: Oyster Omelette (P260/P320)
6. Adam's Ribs
Bak Kut Teh's English translation is literally meat (bak), bone (kut), tea (teh). This comforting hawker dish is meaty pork ribs gently simmered with sugar cane for a hint of sweetness, roasted garlic and white peppercorns for hours until packed with flavor.
Order: Bak Kut Teh with rice, sauteed vegetables and braised peanuts (P300), Braised Tofu and Tofu Puffs (P120), Stewed Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (P120), Stewed Pig's Trotters with Soy-Braised Egg (P300)
7. Gooba Hia
A stall that's definitely for beef lovers, their dishes highlight meat that's similar to a local favorite, pares. One of their must-tries is the Beef Kway Teow which is a rice noodle soup with beef tendon, tripe beef meatballs and daikon.
Order: Beef Kway Teow (P240), Mixed Beef Ribs Platter (P400), Mixed Beef Platter (P300)
8. Curry Flurry
An Indian breakfast staple in Singapore, Malaysia and India, now you can have Roti Prata any time you want in Manila. The best way to enjoy roti prata is to have them freshly flipped, pan-fried, soft, crispy yet fluffy and dunked into tangy or meaty curries.
Order: Roti Prata (P80), Chicken Nasi Biryani (P300), Fish Head Curry (P600)
9. Donald & Lily
The stall that made its international debut at the WSFC 2016, it is back to serve Filipinos its tangy and spicy Mee Siam and Laksa which are only two of the dishes they're serving at the food hall. Donald & Lily, a Nonya restaurant in the historical city of Malacca, Malaysia is famous for its Nonya cuisine. Their cuisine is essentially Chinese enhanced with aromatics and spices.
Order: Mee Siam with Prawns (P250), Laksa (P250)
10. Jin Ji Kway Chap & Braised Duck
Since 1983, this old name in Singapore offers south Chinese style braised pork, offal and stewed duck platters. It comes with savory yam and dried shrimp rice or rice sheet noodles. It is one of the top best sellers at the Manila World Street Food Congress 2016. The stall is helmed by Melvin Chew, the second generation successor of this brand who was hailed by CNN as a diligent new generation of hawkers preserving traditions.
Order: Kway Chap with Hoffan Noodles (P300)
11. Geylang Claypot Rice
The stall is a landmark located in Singapore's red light district and draws a crowd for its Claypot Rice which is fired over charcoal. Every pot has marinated chicken together with lup cheong (chinese sausages), yun cheong (chinese duck liver sausage and salted fish) and greens over white rice which is wood-fired for 45 minutes until it has a toasty crust formed at the bottom of the claypot. Thick dark soy sauce is then drizzled over the rice and is stirred to create a marble effect when scooping.
Order: Chicken Claypot Rice (P280/1 pax; P450/2 pax; P540/3-4 pax), Thai Style Soft Shell Crab (P450), Lotus Duck (P350), Tofu with Prawns (P280)
12. Makansutra Bar and Bites
The only stall serving hot and cold desserts, snacks, and hot and cold beverages. The snack list has Asian sandwiches with traditional Singapore ingredients like pork floss & luncheon meat, peanut butter and pork floss, and more! Quench your thirst with their refreshing fruit juices — watermelon, orange, mango lassi shake, green apple and pineapple juice, among others. They also have a few ice desserts to cap off your visit at Makasuntra Hawkers.
Order: Sweet Potato in Ginger-flavored soup (P100), Kaya Toast, Assorted Fruit and Tuber Fritters (P60)
Makansutra Hawkers is located at Unit 209 AB, 2nd floor, Building A, of SM Megamall. It is now open daily from 10am to 10pm. Follow Makansutra on Facebook and Instagram for more details.


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Prized Relics: Historic Souvenirs from the Collection
Prized Relics: Historic Souvenirs from the Collection
Closed September 5, 2015
In 1923, nine-year-old Dorothy Richardson and her younger brother, Albert, received a card describing a special gift coming to them from their cousin, Caroline Pitkin. Pitkin, an artist living in New York City, packed a small cardboard box containing natural treasures—bark, small stones and a seal's tooth—and carefully selected souvenirs from her travels to Europe, California and other places. With the present she gave the siblings instructions to "start your museum" and the promise of more artifacts to come.
"Prized Relics: Historic Souvenirs from the Collection," explores the souvenirs and relics that fascinated many Americans in the 1800s and into the 1900s. The show features more than 80 of these intriguing artifacts from the Museum and Library collection, as well as examples from the collection of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts. The exhibition explores different kinds of relics and souvenirs connected to domestic life, tourism, Masonic institutions and historic events dating from the 1700s through the 1900s. "Prized Relics" opens June 14, 2014 and is ongoing.
One of the fascinating artifacts on view is an urn made by Paul Revere to hold a lock of George Washington's hair, on loan from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Washington's death in 1799 prompted mourning across the country. Members of the Grand Lodge wrote to Washington's widow, Martha, to express their sympathy and to request a lock of the former president's hair. The Grand Lodge commissioned silversmith and Past Grand Master Paul Revere to design and manufacture an urn made out of gold to hold the hair—a physical link to the much-admired leader. Massachusetts Masons treasure the gold urn and display it every three years at the ceremony marking the installation of a new Grand Master.
Quilt fragments may seem unusual artifacts to preserve, but the when the quilt's history is remembered and recorded, they can be meaningful. Included in the exhibition are pieces cut from a quilt made for Hannah Morgan Russell upon her marriage to Stephen William Little of Newburyport in 1820. Even when this quilt was worn out, fell out of fashion, or was longer used, family members valued fragments of it as a tangible reminder of two families coming together in marriage.
A unique lamp and lighter on view in the exhibition both memorialized a tragedy that befell the USS Maine and advertised cigars. In 1898 the USS Maine docked in Havana, Cuba, to look after American interests during riots. An explosion destroyed the battleship, killing over 250 crew members. Cigar maker Jacob Stahl, Jr. & Co., capitalized on the wide interest in the disaster and the resulting calls for a war with Spain. The company named a line of cigars after a surviving hero of the explosion, Bill Anthony. This lamp and lighter, in the form of a shell casing with cast iron legs shaped like cannons, was probably designed for use on a cigar store counter.
Another domestic relic on view is a pair of child's moccasins. May Abbott Thompson procured them from a performer, storyteller and relic dealer, Frank "Big Thunder" Loring. Loring, Penobscot, lived in Old Town, Maine, not far from Thompson's home. The shoes were given as a gift to her cousin, Dorothy Skinner, along with a letter explaining their history. Thompson and Skinner both valued and preserved the shoes for their connection with Loring and the Wabanaki culture he embodied. These shoes, like other objects in the exhibition, explore the relics Americans held dear and some of the reasons why they were valued.