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And Bonneville owners are the Best and Brightest! hehehehe - don't you just love it!'
I'm Ken, a 2000 SE owner since January 2001. I bought my Spruce Green (with charcoal cloth buckets) beauty from the local used car superstore and have been enjoying it immensely. I drive it back and forth to work on my 100 mile round trip commute and to PA for a few days most months. Our kids love this car (it's so cool, Dad) and it's not even an SSEi!
Things I like the most about this Bonneville are the styling - in my opinion one of the nicest looking cars in production today - of any manufacturer; the engine - smooth, responsive and reported to be very reliable; the radio - love the RDS features; the ride and handling - responsive and comfortable for long haul cruising.
We live on the southern Maine coast - any Bonneville vacationers to this part of the country will always get a Bonneville (floor) welcome mat laid out for them if they wish to stop by.
Best wishes and welcome to all.
skyhawk3 Posts: 42We're Ed & Marie,we have a 2001 SLE light bronze mist with heated leather power seats and the upgraded radio with the 1 CD. The car was ordered and delivered in 27 days. We have had it since the last Friday of September 2000. My wife picked out the car after looking at several different GM offerings. She liked the style and as she put it "in your face dual exhausts" We love the dual heat controls among the many features. I get to drive it on the weekends to Cape Cod to see the grandchildren and on vacations. I like the 3800 engine and the power. My son has 208k on a 1988 Bonnie.
We live in North Providence, RI.
Ken - Ogunquit is our get a way weekend destination - always off season. We love Marginal Way and the "The Steakhouse" in Wells.
Regards to all and I hope your Bonnie is as trouble free as our SLE.
bdreggors Posts: 143I'm Brian, and I hail from Clearwater, Florida-the Sunshine State!
My Bonnie was bought in October 2000 and is a 2000MY. It is a Galaxy Silver SSEi loaded, sans heated seats and the CD changer. It is a FABULOUS car. Awesome power, rocketship styling, tons o' features...all at an affordable price. This vehicle is among the best autos built by GM today.
I use Zaino for that beautiful shine (hope to put pictures up soon) and spent about $150 on a custom-fit car cover to protect it from the birds performing bombing runs.
The best feature is the 3800 Series II V6 engine...an engine that started at 135-hp in 1961 and is now putting out 240-hp in its supercharged form. I have a had more than a few comments about how the thing sounds like a V8 and people are surprised that it is in fact a six.
This is defiently the best car I have owned to date, and I hope to keep it for a long, long time.
Good day and Happy Bonnevilling!0
I'm Mark Fahey and we live in Morris, Illinois which is about an hour southwest of Chicago. After a long career as a plant manager for what is now the largest distilled spirits company in the world, Guinness/UDV, I just retired in January and am loving every minute of it so far. We also have a summer "camp" in southern Maine so we'll be heading there for most of the summers and falls once I let my wife retire from teaching.
After seeing the SSEi at the 1999 Chicago Auto Show, I knew that it had to be my next car. For many years, the car that I drove was a company car and while they were nice cars and the company had a liberal policy on letting us upgrade with our own money, suffice it to say that this car would not have been on the list. I did sneak in a Taurus SHO one time and that was an awesome car but the others, while nice, were just cars. When the company did away with company cars about two years ago, I decided to just bide my time and wait for the new Bonnevilles to come out.
I ordered it in January of 2000 and got it in late February. It is light bronzemist and has all available options on it. I really enjoy the car and even my wife, who is not known to have much in the way of opinions on cars, is quite enthusiastic about it and loves the bun warmers.
The only thing that is different about it as compared to when it was delivered is the Notre Dame University sticker in the back window. My kids both went there (Dad wasn't smart enough) and I figured this was the least I could do. Go Lady Irish by the way. I do have the stabilizer bars and bushings on order from Saner but I haven't bitten the bullet on a pulley change. Maybe this fall.0
jmeyer6 Posts: 1I bought the 92 with 89000 mi. it now has 195000 and the motor used no oil on a 5000 mi trip from Mich to Las vegas The first time the service eng light came on in Vegas it was due to an O2 sensor Which I replaced upon arriving back to Mich. Other than brakes, tires , alternator sparkplugs upper strut bearings (over the 5 years Ive had it} Its been fairly trouble free it has original struts and no transmission probems .also original muffler system My 88 I got 3 years ago with 135000 It now has 176000. and the only thing I do have to keep after the minor rust which sprouts after our winters. I will probably buy another 3800 wether its a Pontiac. Olds or buick.. Thanks for the your attention0
mlm4 Posts: 401My name is Michael and I am currently residing in Orlando, Florida. My first Bonneville was a 1982 wagon, dark blue with the faux wood siding, wire wheel covers, blue interior with vinyl bench seats, a push-button analog radio (!) and the 3.8 litre six-cylinder engine. This was the mid-size Bonneville, when it was downgraded from land-barge status (that was the Parisienne), and not in the spirit of Bonneville heritage. But then again, it was the '80's. The car was actually pretty solid, easy to drive and reasonably comfortable, but the engine - actually the Computer Command Control - was horrible. Engine knock was rampant, at any speed and any load. I tried everything, but the computer overrode my every move and was determined to advance that spark so it came in before the piston hit top dead center (in the name of "economy" and "low emissions" - ha!). That and the leak coming through the roof rack mounts are what I remember most vividly about that car.
When I could only afford to own one vehicle at a time, I have been loyal to Chevy Truck. My Tahoe can go through anything, anytime, no worries - and it can haul lots of stuff too. But I wanted something fun to drive on sunny days, and finally my wish came true - the 2000 Bonneville SSEi. Usually it takes me a while to warm up to the styling of a new car, but the Bonnie was different. The first time I saw a photograph of it on the cover of Car and Driver, I was hooked! Pontiac has brought some heritage back into it too. The round finned air vents, the dash-mounted ignition switch, the dual-nostril grill and dihedral-V shape of the hood. This is truly a gorgeous car. Not to mention, it is powerful, well-balanced, easy to drive and has plenty of whiz-bang technology aboard to please the engineer in me.
I ordered it the first week of February 2000 and took delivery a mere four weeks later. Midnight blue exterior, dark pewter leather inside, aluminum lace wheels, sunroof, CD changer, heated seats and block heater (see explanation on Pontiac Bonneville 2 discussion). I passed on the chrome wheels - not my style - and OnStar was not yet available. I bought a custom-fit cover to protect it from the sun and birds (of course it is garaged at home), and am looking for a front-end cover to keep the acidic Florida insects from destroying the finish. No real problems so far, just a few quirks to remind me that GM still has a way to go on the quality front. But I'll say this: the car is a blast to drive!0
My name is Rod I live in St. Louis. We make fighter planes and beer here. Mixing the 2 would be a hoot, but I'm funny like that. I have a Black SSEi with all the toys and the pulley and air induction mods. Had a park ave before and expected the same build quality, I was disappointed. The Park had no squeaks, rattles, or electrical problems; the SSEi had more than a 34,000 dollar car should; too much plastic in the interior I guess. I also have a pristine 79 anniversary Trans AM that I bought new and has never been in the rain. Both are Pontiacs, but they are apples and oranges... 400 cu in 4 BBL 4-speed VS. a 231 6 banger. I had hoped the SSEI would be a cross between a T/A and a Park AVE... and that is exactly what I feel it is. So, minus a few trips to Pontiac service for rattles, I am happy as a clam. Guess which of the cars is faster?0
girlwithtools Posts: 26Hi, I'm Heidi and a proud owner of a '97 Bonnie SSE. Full leather interior, cd player, hud, and lots of other goodies. We upgraded to the Bonnie two years ago after surviving Satan the Merc Sable. I love the power, love the look! I change the oil, oil filter, air filter and other bits and pieces on my own. It's an easy car to work with. My bonnie puts up with a lot: two kids, a newfoundland, and my lead footed hubby (thankfully he's a state patrolman).
At 84k, it will soon be time to add a new Bonnie in place of our aging '97. I can't wait!0
smfran Posts: 432This Owner's club is great! If I had known I could subscribe to it as a whole and cycle through all the new messages in each discussion folder, I would of replied positively to Pat the first time he asked.
As anyone who has been participating in the Pontiac Bonneville and Pontiac Bonneville 2 discussions knows, this is my fifth Bonnie.
It is a 2000 Midnight Blue SSEi with seat warmers and chrome wheels. It is a great car but has some negatives. I won't repeat the specifics here. I drive approximately 30,000 miles per year visiting accounts in New England. I truly enjoy the unique styling and small amount of cars like it on the road.0
kzm Posts: 55Hi,
I'm Kevin or KZM. I reside in Lake Hiawatha, NJ. I began my pontiac journey with a green 92 Bonneville SE that I still have w/108K and if my brother-in-law doesn't come up with the cash, I'll continue to have. Next was a 97 Black SSEi that was wonderful until people with untrained eyes started telling me that it either looked like my 92 or asked if I had the 92 repainted! (groan!) Then in Feb 2001 with the aid of Autobytel,I came across my current beautie, a 2000 Black SSEi that had everything except chrome wheels(rats!), changer in the trunk and On-Star, that after much pleading with the mrs,I was able to get for a great price! (farewell 97! No more mistaking this car for a 92!)
The adventure begins!
snickle Posts: 147Hi, I am Steve. 2000 SSEi Black with Chrome wheels. Plenty of mods, though not as many as intense.
Love the car. Other than blowing the alternater at 10,000 miles no significant problems.0
Hi all, again!
This is RB. I just picked up my Light Bronzemist SSEi last Thursday. It has the seat heaters & chrome wheels. So far, so good. Actually, I'm still driving on a dealer's plate because the paperwork wasn't ready when they said it would be. I go in tomorrow morning to finish everything up, & I think I'll have some fun with the salesman and tell him I changed my mind. He's a young kid & will probably not know what to do.
So far, the only regret I have is not getting the CD changer. If I read the posts in the Bonneville 2 forum right, it cannot be added in later. I had an Alpine changer in my '98 Bonny that I wanted to move over, but it sounds like that can't be added in either. Is that true? It's also disappointing that we can't put in an aftermarket nav unit without a major loss of functionality. There is so much going on now with regards to development of Mobile MultiMedia products for cars, and I had hoped to do an upgrade in a year or so.
Steve- I'm interested in mild mods that aren't going to completely blow the warranty. What about something like the low restriction air filter or the CA kit? Do they really make a noticeable difference?0
Is there a way I can search the past messages in a particular discussion board for a word or phrase?0
theiceman Posts: 736My real name is Dan and, as the flag indicates, I am Canadian, living in its capital city, Ottawa, Ontario. My car of choice? Why, a 2000 Dark Bronzemist SLE. It has a neutral leather interior, traction control and NO sunroof - at 6'2", I want/need as much headroom as I can get.
I picked up "My Bonnie" 2 weeks after I turned 40 last December and it is helping me through the "mid-life transition" with nary a glance at a Miata. While I've owned powerful near-luxury 6 cylinder family sports sedans before (such as a '92 Mazda 929 - my Japanese Jaguar), I had never owned a domestic vehicle - let alone a GM. Aside from the Aurora and 300M, the Bonneville was the only car that had enough of the right stuff to entice me away from my import buying bias.
The Bonneville is about the only vehicle out there with luxurious comfort, real power and aggressive styling but which can transport 5 people with all of their luggage. The fact that it is reasonalby unique on the roads, affordable and has an excellent reliability rating are bonuses in my book. At only 7,000 kilometres, my 2000 SLE has been a virtually flawless and entirely pleasureable experience. I do regret missing out on the power and extra goodies of the SSEi - and I think about it every time I pump 89 octane into my tank.
In short, this car has cojones and verve and transports my family in extreme comfort. To top it off, it's good in snow - very important this past winter! What more can you ask for?
...you can enter it into the search function, BUT this is site wide, so every discussion with that word/phrase will come up. Unfortunately, the ability to search within a single discussion went away with the old software. Sorry!
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Nice to see meet everyone and I hope you will enjoy your new club!
Now, down to business. What other discussions would you like to have in your club folder? Some of the other clubs have discussions for modifications, dealer & service experiences, general chat (this is where they talk about things other than their favorite vehicle...Bonneville Buddies might be a good title...unless you think it's too cutesy?), road trips, etc. Let me know what you want! And don't forget about live chat! I can arrange to have that set up for you also.
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jakec1 Posts: 10Hi gang. I'm Jake from Omaha Nebraska. (A flat lander) I love my 2000 SLE, Black, Leather, sunroof, standard wheels. I don't care for the chrome wheels. I didn't get the CD changer because I thought I would save some $$ by getting an after marker unit...No luck! It listed for $30,000..I paid $26,700, plus a 5yr warranty was free.
I have had it 14 months and it has 10,000 miles. On a trip to Florida in Jan. I averaged over 28mpg. So far it has run perfectly and has never been back to the dealer. It has a rattle in the rear somewhere when I hit a hard bump.??
The headrests are a joke and the power seat adjustment is wierd, but the trip to Florida was the most comfortable ride ever.
I am very happy with the power, I can smokem anytime and the regular gas saves $$. The Black paint is a lot of work to keep up, I wouldn't buy it again. I thought the color choices could have been better, I would like a deep "Kandy" red or that Dark Blue from the Firebird.
The Bonne is my sixth Pontiac and my second Bonneville. I love the styling and I think its great that the Bonne is a best kept secret. Very few are around here.
I feel the Bonneville styling really appeals to the "Car Nut" in many of us and I wonder what other cars the club members drive?
Mine are 1989 Red Corvette Roadster, and a Customized Red 1986 El Camino SS.
Good question Jake
We have a green 95 Chevy Suburban (Reptar), a red 1966 Mustang 6 cyl convertible (Sunny), my old beige 90 Grand Marquis (James II) that will soon be placed in its new home, and my favorite - my teal and white 95 Mariah 18 ft 135 hp outboard bowrider!
jashou Posts: 18My name is James, I am a satisfied 2000 SSEi, black, roof, on chrome owner from the hotbed of Houston., Tx. This is my first pontiac and my first ever black car, I am 41yrs old and have owned several, including recent '99 300m, Regal GS. I loved the performance of the GS but I fell in love with the looks of the Bonnie. I take pride in keeping my car clean, but with black it isn't easy. I hope that come August I don't regret my color choice, when we near the 100 degree mark. I am interested in mild mods as well. I am considering the 3.5 pulley. Is this something that a non-mechanic can perform himself? or am I better off taking it to a shop? Any input is greatly appreciated!0
I'm still getting used to this new site. I have bookmarded it a couple of times but when I use the bookmarket, it takes me elsewhere in the Edmund's site. I'll figure it out sooner or later.
In ascending order of age, we also have a 2001 Dodge Caravan ES, candy red with 17" chrome wheels. Not bad for a mom-mobile. We also have a 1988 Caravan that as I have mentioned before is about to be retired to Maine as a hauler at our cabin. Finally, permanently parked in the garage, is my 1970 Camaro RS that we bought new out of college. To provide a Pontiac link to this car, we test drove a new 1969 Firebird that while it was nice, we decided to wait for the new, second generation Camaros to come out. What we didn't realize at the time was that the car we test drove was a Trans-Am and they only made 690 some that first year and it is worth a small fortune in today's market. Oh well, I suppose most of us have stories like that.
I was tired of working in the garage last night so came in to the computer and stumbled on the archived discussions. It was interesting to see the evolution of the site and when current members started to participate.0
boosted1 Posts: 90Hello everyone, my name is Rich (boosted1). My wife and I have recently purchased a 2001 SSEi, Dark Bronzemist, Sunroof, Chrome Wheels and heated seats. We are up to 275 miles so far on the odometer, what an awesome car. I will post a pic soon.
Our other vehicles:(we are certifiable car nuts)
1995 Volvo 850 Turbo
1989 Toyota Supra Turbo
1987 Buick Grand National
1969 Cougar XR7 Convert. (hasn't moved in two years)
From the list shown above you can see why my user name is "boosted1"0
Got my original 79 T/A stored away too. Does your RS have the split grill and spoiler like the Z/28? What engine and wheels? Oh yeah, we are supposed to be talking about bonnevilles. Rattle in the back of my SSEi was the rear glass... 5 visits.... finally had the service manager drive it home till they narrowed it down. Jashou, most garage mechanics don't have the right puller to do the pulley change without ruining the factory one. The pulley sure makes it alot more fun to drive.0
h101 Posts: 62Bill here.
I saw a black 2000 Bonneville in Chicago in December, 1999. Went home and ordered one just like it It joined our family in January, 2000 and has been flawless, nary a squeak or a rattle... back to the dealer only to have its Mobile One and filter changed.
My tag, H101, is my boat's racing number. She is an EScow (28' sloop) and her name is "Wildthing". We race three times a week all summer long. She is my true love. (Carolyn, my wife of 36 years better not read this board).
This is my second Bonneville, both black... some of you have seen the photo of the other one, a 1962 convertible, bought it new when I was in the army... hmmm... old aren't I.
Other car is a '98 Vette, black also... I said I was old, not dead!0
The Rally Sport, which is what I have, has the split front bumper and a urethane nose. 18 years ago I told my wife I was going to take the car out of service for a month while I overhauled the engine since it was showing all the signs of the typical Chevrolet camshaft blues. Well, one thing led to another and here I am still working on it. It's a 350 4-speed, 2 barrel. Since we were just out of college, broke, and air conditioning still wasn't all that common, we did without to our everlasting regret. Put the rear end back in yesterday and reattached the subframe. It's getting there. Retirement definitely has its advantages.
Bill, we raced a Lightning for a long time until the kids came along and it got to be too much. Have a Sunfish now in Maine (whoopee).
To make myself feel bad after posting about test driving the 69 Trans-Am, I looked in Hemmings last night and for a mere $225,000 you too can have 1 of 8 69 of the Trans-Am convertibles made.0
refiner Posts: 59My names Matt. I'm from Canton,OH.
Home of the Pro Football Hall of
Fame. I know who cares. Its about the only thing here. My username is real original I work in a oil refinery. Too bad they don't give use a discount. This is my second SSEi I traded in a 97 for this one. What a difference. I've made a few mods with more to come. Been waiting 3 months for some things from Ram Air Tech.0
350 with a 2v 4-speed... that's weird? If I was not into matching numbers I'd drop one of those new aluminum LS1 350's in. Without the silly emissions, that would be the fastest R/S in your state... If my T/A was not mint thats what I'd do. I've thought about buying a roached out 60's-70's camaro or firebird and doing just that. Kid down the street had a really nice 81 T/A -black with gold stripes... had a factory 4 speed and chevy 305... it was begging for a LS1 transplant, but he totaled it before we came to terms.0
If my admittedly faulty memory serves me, the SS model which was a 350 4 barrel, 300 hp, cost an extra $300 which was nearly 10% of the price of the car and also took premium gas. Remember, I said we were broke and just out of school. I still have the original invoice that shows the car only cost us, are you ready for this, $3550. Since the block hass only two bolt mains, I figured the best course was to keep it all stock.
Out of curiosity, where are you in St. Louis? I grew up in Webster Groves and my wife and I lived in Des Peres after college when I worked for Anheuser-Busch.0
bet you wished you'd had that extra 300 and got the nasty engine...360 HP wasn't it? I lived in Kirkwood as a kid and moved to Ballwin when I got married. I still have the sticker for my 79 T/A anniversary model... it was the ist F body to break 10 grand. Seems cheap today. You probably drove the 69 T/A at Carson or Vincel?0
pat Posts: 10,421Ahem. "Pat" happens to be a "she" :-)
(don't worry about it, that happens often!)
Your comments are helpful to me. I'll be sure to make that clear next time I go fishing for Owners Club interest again. Thanks.
Glad to see you folks are happy. Someone earlier was asking about a place where useful links could be accessed easily. Talk to Karen about it - there are ways of handling it that I wasn't aware of when we talked about it.
Have fun!
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Well, it's been nice conversing with you but as someone who grew up in arch-rival Kirkwood, I'm not sure we can continue. Just kidding, of course. Actually, we were living in Davenport,Iowa when we looked at the car. Still remember cruising down the main drag in it.
I've been amazed at the creativity of everyone's screen name and here I am with a boring name like mfahey1. So, from here on in, if I can figure out how to change my profile and in recognition of the years that I worked in breweries and distilleries making Budweiser and Gordon's Gin/Vodka, I now will be going by the nom de guerre of "gin man"( better than "booze boy").0


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No Alternative to Dialogue
Commenting on the results of the presidential election in Iran, an Israeli commentator said that at the end of the day, the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was really not all that bad for Israeli politics.
Were he still in office, George W. Bush would also probably be rubbing his hands in glee at the prospect of being able to continue casting Iran in the role of the evil enemy.
Bush's successor, Obama, will in all likelihood have a different view of the situation. He did well to refrain from commenting on and expressing preferences in the run-up to the election in Iran. It was a good choice because Ahmadinejad's re-election was always a distinct possibility (although the manner of his re-election and the current circumstances certainly were not) and because praise from the White House would have done irrevocable damage to any candidate before the polls even opened.
Ahmadinejad, the avenger of the dispossessed
It goes without saying that Iran is no stranger to casting people in the role of the enemy either. Throughout the election campaign and after it as well, Ahmadinejad demonised his opponents as henchmen of the foreign enemy. This fits neatly into his carefully maintained image of the defender of the revolution and avenger of the dispossessed.
Despite abusing his opponents in this way, the re-elected president says that he would like to talk to foreign powers, in particular with the US, albeit not about the issues of nuclear power, human rights, the role of women, or the conflict in the Middle East – the "standard themes" addressed by the West when talking about Iran.
Ahmadinejad would instead like to explain his vision of a newer, better world to Obama; a world in which the people instead of a select few decide how things are done. In this respect, his election victory in Iran comes at just the right time for him. It is unlikely, however, that Obama will be swayed by any of that.
Nevertheless, the American president and his most important Western allies have known for some time that they will not be able to force Iran to stop enriching uranium and that their request to do so would have fallen on deaf ears in the case of all the other presidential candidates as well.
Basis for a new dialogue
Unofficially, the US has long since begun to view Iran as a nuclear power. Moreover, according to a recent survey, most people in Israel have already come to terms with the idea too. But this does not make dialogue any less important.
Too much conflict material has accumulated over the course of the past 30 years and as a result, another four years should not and cannot be allowed to pass without addressing these problems, especially because no-one actually knows what will happen at the end of this period. What is more, grounds for a dialogue already exist: Iran does not want to be told what to do and this is exactly the line that Obama has adopted.
There can be no doubt that Washington was silently hoping for a more congenial counterpart in Tehran, but even Washington cannot choose its enemies, and regardless of who is in office, differences have to be overcome.
The Iranians – and certainly not just the ones disappointed by the election results – will undoubtedly welcome the move towards dialogue. Violence and unrest cannot be in their interest; they only bring suffering and new oppression.
This is why many people are anxiously waiting to see what domestic policies Ahmadinejad has planned. Although he could have made a start on it during his first term in office, he is now determined to use all means to combat corruption. In this regard, he is also making a point of not ignoring big names in the country either, e.g. the former president Ali Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani.
Despite the fact that Ahmadinejad narrowly defeated Rafsanjani in the last presidential election in 2005, the latter remains an incredibly important and powerful man. While taking action against him would certainly bolster Ahmadinejad's popularity in many circles, it would also increase the risk of open confrontation, which no-one either wants or needs.
It is unlikely that the situation in Iran will calm down in the near future.
Peter Philipp
© Deutsche Welle / Qantara.de 2009
The Middle East expert Peter Philipp is Deutsche Welle's head correspondent. He spent 23 as a correspondent in Jerusalem.
Translated from the German by Aingeal Flanagan
Presidential Elections in Iran
Unorthodox Ways of Appealing to Voters
Although President Ahmadinejad's economic and political performance has been disastrous for many Iranians, the fact that so many voters are likely to stay at home could see him hold on to power. From Katajun Amirpur in Teheran
Volker Perthes' Study: "Iran – a Political Challenge"
Behind the Scenes of the Islamic Republic
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USA – Iran Relations
"Charm Offensive" to End the Ice Age
Obama's video message to the Iranians contained an appeal for renewed dialogue with Teheran's political leaders. But who would be the most likely candidate for entering into such a dialogue with Washington from the Iranian perspective? Answers from Katajun Amirpur in Teheran


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I start my day in Tribeca with a great cup of coffee at Laughing Man Coffee & Tea. This charming coffee shop is the brainchild of actor Hugh Jackman, who thought of opening it after visiting Ethiopia and befriending a coffee farmer.
2. THE MYSTERIOUS BOOKSHOP | 58 Warren St
Spend an afternoon solving mysteries at the Mysterious Bookshop, a great bookstore specializing in signed first-edition and limited-edition crime and espionage novels.
3. LOCANDA VERDE | 377 Greenwich St
This casual and energetic Italian tavern serves celebrated chef Andrew Carmellini's soul-satisfying takes on Italian cuisine.
4. SATURDAYS IN TRIBECA | Greenwich St
In the spring, summer and fall, Greenwich Street becomes an open-air market where vendors from New York and New Jersey sell fresh vegetables, fruits and baked goods.
5. ROCKEFELLER PARK | West St. along the Hudson River
After a long day of walking, relax on the grass, take a bike ride, or stroll through Rockefeller Park's sculpture garden, ornamented with sculptures crafted by New York artists.
6. HOOK & LADDER COMPANY #8 | 14 North Moore St
Head to North Moore to see this still in-use firehouse that was also used as a location for Ghostbusters starring Bill Murray. Memorabilia from the movie remains in the interior space to this day.
7. BUBBLE LOUNGE | 228 West Broadway
Enjoy a late-afternoon cocktail at New York's premier champagne bar. If you're in the mood for a snack, try my favourite hors d'oeuvre, the sweet garlic-stuffed duck meatballs served with a demi-glace sauce, fig purée and Sriracha chilli.
8. NOBU | 105 Hudson St
End the day with a wonderful dinner at one of my favourite Tribeca restaurants. Nobu is known as the "innovator of new style Japanese food." Enjoy a unique selection of sushi, sashimi and other Japanese classics with a modern twist.
9. BOULEY | 163 Duane St
Not in the mood for Asian cuisine? With an emphasis on health foods and artisanal execution, chef David Bouley's flagship restaurant, Bouley, is the epitome of fine dining. Enjoy different menus every season.
10. WALKER'S PUB |16 North Moore St
For a late nightcap, feel like a local at Walker's Pub, which has been around since 1987. Gothamites may be losing some of their older neighbourhood taverns, but as long as the doors stay open at Walker's, a slice of Tribeca's grittier past will remain.


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Joshua G. Indorf, Jr., 16, a lifelong area resident, died on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
J.R. was born on April 11, 2001 in Poughkeepsie. He was a junior at Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls. J.R. competed in motocross racing as #72. He also liked to repair trucks, and was looking forward to a career as a diesel mechanic. J.R. was always telling everyone to smile, and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends more than anything.
He is survived by his parents, Joshua G. and Marlena (Rama) Indorf; his younger brother, James Indorf; his grandparents, W. Grant Indorf and Linda and Robert Knueppel; his aunts and uncles, Christina Rama and Kami Rowan, Elizabeth and Kevin Oviedo, and Dorothy Rama and Bill Bills; his cousins, Emma and Bella Oviedo, and Renee, Fred, Deanna, and Freddie Schlott; and many friends. J.R. was predeceased by his grandfather, Charles Rama; his grandmother, Rosalie Rivera; and his aunt, Regina Rama.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to noon at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. The funeral service will be held on Monday at noon at the funeral home.
Donations may be made towards The Joshua Indorf Scholarship Fund for a graduating student aspiring to become a mechanic. Checks may be made payable to Roy C. Ketcham High School, 99 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
Please visit J.R.'s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com .
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Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, but despite advances in diagnosis and management, it often goes unrecognized and untreated. Left untreated, insomnia increases the risk of developing other illnesses including depression, diabetes, hypertension, and possibly even death in older adults. Therefore, much more needs to be done to identify and treat insomnia early, and to ensure that patients are treated according to clinical guidelines rather than with off-label drugs that have little evidence for their effectiveness, concludes a review of the evidence published Online First in The Lancet.
"In view of the high prevalence and substantial morbidities of insomnia, patients should routinely be asked about sleep problems by health-care providers," say Charles Morin from the Université Laval, Québec City, Canada and Ruth Benca from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA, authors of the Seminar.
Approximately a quarter of the adult population have sleeping problems and an estimated 6% to 10% have an insomnia disorder. Individuals with insomnia experience difficulty falling or staying asleep, a lack of restorative sleep, and daytime symptoms such as fatigue, trouble concentrating, and mood disturbances.
Most individuals with the condition are vulnerable to recurrent episodes and longitudinal research suggests that nearly 70% of individuals with insomnia continue to experience symptoms a year later, and half still have insomnia up to 3 years later.
People with insomnia are more than five times as likely to experience anxiety and depression, are at more than double the risk of developing congestive heart failure and diabetes, and have an elevated risk of death. One study also found that individuals with insomnia are seven times more likely to abuse alcohol or drugs over the next three and a half years compared with those without the condition.
Insomnia also results in a substantial economic and societal burden through poor productivity, absence from work, and high health-care costs.
The authors observe that despite the widespread use of over-the-counter and prescription drug treatment, long-term use of such drugs is not well studied and there is little evidence of which drugs work best and for whom.
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Michigan loses DT Pipkins for season
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins will miss the rest of the season after tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees during Saturday's win over Minnesota.
The team announced the loss Monday. Pipkins, a sophomore, had appeared in all five games, totaling seven tackles.
The 18th-ranked Wolverines play at Penn State on Saturday.
Michigan is allowing opponents to convert 41 percent of their third-down plays, ranking them 78th among Bowl Subdivision teams.
In Michigan's 42-13 win against Minnesota last weekend, the Golden Gophers were 8 of 15 on third-down conversions and put together scoring drives of 16, 11 and nine plays that ate up more than 20 minutes of game time.
"Those are money downs to us," said sophomore linebacker James Ross III. "We have to get off the field and set up our offense to score points. That's on us and that's probably our main focus going into this game (at Penn State) in practice is making those third downs a big deal and getting off the field."
The troubles on third down haven't resulted in an overall defensive breakdown. The Wolverines (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) are still the ninth-best defense in the nation against the run (90.4 yards allowed), 13th in total defense (305.0 yards) and 27th in scoring defense (19.4 points).
Its nine forced turnovers, including four interceptions by sophomore cornerback Blake Countess, have helped mitigate the 12 turnovers committed by Michigan's offense. Devin Gardner threw nine interceptions in Michigan's first four games and the turnover-free game against Minnesota was the Wolverines' first since Oct. 1, 2011.
"I think this defense is coming around. Is it exactly where we need it to be? No," coach Brady Hoke said. "I don't want to say they played with better urgency (against Minnesota), because they played pretty well most of the year, especially in the red zone. I just think they're a work in progress because of some of youth that's out there."
The inexperienced unit could get a boost from the return of one of its leaders against Penn State (3-2, 0-1). The teams, who will play annually as Big Ten East Division rivals beginning next season, haven't met since 2010, when Penn State won 41-31 in State College, Pa.
Though a little coy about the likelihood of Jake Ryan's return during a Monday press conference, Hoke said doctors have cleared the All-Big Ten linebacker, who has been sidelined since suffering a knee injury in March. Hoke said Ryan is "wanting to play," but that the coaching staff will evaluate him throughout the week to be sure "he can do the things he's capable of doing."
Ryan led the team in tackles (88), tackles for loss (16) and sacks (4.5) last season.
Penn State gained just 70 yards rushing on 38 carries during a 44-24 loss at Indiana last week, though freshman quarterback Christian Hackenberg threw for 340 yards on a school-record 55 pass attempts.


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We all perceive the world according to our own reality. The experiences we have had in the past and the experiences we have today all create the perceptions that we hold about other people. Those perceptions influence our biases (and we all have biases), which in turn influence our behaviors.
Sometimes our biases are so ingrained that we don't even know they exist.
To be successful leaders and successful team members we have to become aware of our biases and how they influence our interactions with others in the workplace.


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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Fourteen people have been charged with criminal fraud in Greece in a major investigation into a nonprofit group involved in a series of environmental conferences on cruise ships attended by religious leaders and renowned experts.
Police and judicial authorities said Friday that 10 former executives of the now-disbanded Greek-based organization "Cycle of Patmos" and four of the suspects' relatives were charged with multiple counts of fraud and money laundering after €3 million ($4 million) was not accounted for in the group's financial records.
The charges come amid a crackdown on abuse of public funds during Greece's acute financial crisis, and authorities are also investigating dozens of other NGOs that received state funding. The country is being kept afloat by international bailouts, issued on condition of harsh spending cuts, tax hikes and other austerity measures that have plunged thousands into poverty.
The group received state funding from Greece and the European Union, and organized a series of major environmental events from the Arctic to the Mississippi between 1997 and 2009, police said. The events were held under an environmental interfaith initiative led by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the Istanbul, Turkey-based spiritual leader of the world's 250 million Orthodox Christians.
The conferences attended by high-profile groups of religious leaders, scientists and activists served as a platform for dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholic.
A conference in the Adriatic Sea in 2002 led to a joint declaration between Bartholomew and Pope John Paul II — who attended by video link — on the shared Christian responsibility to protect the environment.
Police on Friday did not identify the 14 suspects.
"Sums of money were transferred from the bank account of the non-governmental organization to accounts of its members for the payment of personal loans, the operation of off-shore companies and property refurbishment," police said in a statement.
It said the suspects also allegedly charged the organizations with bogus and personal expenses, used its facilities as private property, and assigned projects to close associates without holding tenders.
In one case, the statement said, the suspects failed to return funding from a Greek ministry after a Caspian Sea conference was cancelled due to security concerns. For another conference, a Greek bank and the government were billed for the same item.
The Greek foreign ministry, which provided the Cycle of Patmos with €1.2 million of the €1.6 million cost of a 2006 cruise down the Amazon, was among the main donors.
A foreign ministry official said the ministry is fully cooperating with the judiciary and providing all available information to help the investigation. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, because he wasn't authorized to comment on the case.
While the investigation concerns the Cycle of Patmos NGO, the conference websites list the London-based Religion, Science and the Environment group as organizers. The RSE site refers to an Athens office with the same address, phone and fax numbers used by the Patmos Cycle.
Conference sponsors listed on the RSE site are mostly Greek entities — among which many state corporations — and include Greece's foreign, culture and finance ministries.
The RSE could not be reached for comment late Friday.
A prosecutor heading the investigation recommended that further judicial action be taken to seize property owned by the suspects if they are convicted.


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Assistance with Faculty Hiring
Faculty Search Guidelines
Role of department head prior to start of search
1.Recommend search committee members and search chair to dean.
2. Manage interaction between search committee and personnel committee, if necessary. Refrain from obtaining any information on applicants until the committee forwards the applicant log.
3. Charge of the search committee is to discuss the department needs including diversity and future growth plans. This drives the position description and recruitment strategy.
4. Construct the position authorization request form. Search committee completes position vacancy announcement (see below).
Role of the search chair in directing search activities
1. Lead search committee members through the following discussions prior to constructing the position vacancy announcement.
Steps in building the job description with required and preferred qualifications
* Determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities the successful applicant must have to begin the position. These will constitute the required qualifications and should reflect what the department's essential needs.
* Determine the "preferred" knowledge, skills, and abilities – what knowledge, skills and abilities would the department like an applicant to have but are not necessary. These will constitute the preferred qualifications and should not include any characteristic or KSA the department "really needs as these should be moved to the "required" qualification statements.
* In faculty positions desiring an associate or assistant professor, the position vacancy announcement must distinguish the necessary requirements at the associate professor level and the requirements at the assistant professor level.
Steps in building the recruitment plan
1. Construct the job vacancy announcement using the results of the discussion (posting, recruitment plan, requested materials, timelines, etc.)
2. Lead search committee members through the following discussions related to the job announcement prior to reviewing applications.
* Use department goals and needs to describe intended outcome for this position. Use this information to determine best sources for applicants.
* Design the recruitment plan best suited to achieving this outcome.
* Define the terms used in the qualifications for clarification purposes: such as "or related field," "potential for," etc.
* Determine what constitutes evidence for meeting/not meeting the required qualifications (ask the committee the question: "What are we willing to accept as proof of these qualifications?"
* Determine how and where in the applicant materials the committee is likely to find information that will allow for consistent and equitable assessment of all candidates (use of information in cover letters, references, prior knowledge, etc.)
*Determine the assessment process (prior to reviewing applications) including Construction of the assessment materials such as scoring sheets and/or matrix. Use the published required and preferred qualifications listed in the ad. Incorporate the background set of experiences the committee agreed to accept as proof of qualifications.
* Agree on additional aspects of the search process: timelines, response to incomplete applications, closing and review dates, use of added value, timing of phone and campus interviews, managing of potential internal or known applicants, etc.
* Restrict access to applicant materials to only the search chair and administrative support personnel until review date.
3. Monitor the recruitment process – emphasize committee members' responsibilities for recruiting:
* Target recruiting approach to reach a large, diverse, qualified pool of applicants.
* Apply appropriate recruiting efforts to offset challenges presented by position.
Assessment Process
1. Emphasize confidentiality during the assessment process instructing committee members to avoid sharing information and ongoing discussions with anyone not on the search committee.
2. Use the process agreed upon by the search committee in earlier steps.
3. If the search had a closing deadline, the committee should follow the agreed-upon methods for managing the materials. Give all applicants the same opportunity for consideration.
4. Equity in the hiring process is determined by two factors: the consistency between the job description and the actual assessment criteria applied; and the consistency with which all applicants received the same treatment.
5. Ensure equitable treatment of all applicants by extending the same opportunities to all applicants.
6. Assess all applicants against the same standard.
First screen
The committee screens out applicants not meeting REQUIRED qualifications. Such applicants will be considered unacceptable and eliminated from further consideration(s). Document the results of this evaluation via a committee rating matrix. Use this as the "reason for non-hire" on the log.
Second screen
The suitability of the remaining applicants is judged on the basis of the REQUIRED and PREFERRED qualifications. Document the results of this evaluation via a committee rating matrix. On the basis of these results, determine which applicants meet and/or exceed the advertised qualifications and which do not. For applicants who meet the required but lack one or more of the preferred qualifications, use "met required qualifications, lacked _____" as reason for non-hire on the log.
Additional review process steps
1. Of the applicants meeting/exceeding qualifications, select a "top tier" to be interviewed by telephone, in order for the committee to gain additional information about a candidate's suitability for the advertised position, i.e., congruent with job description and qualifications, before inviting them to campus.
* Conduct the phone interviews in a consistent manner, and utilize a rating matrix (completed prior to reviewing applicant folders) for evaluating candidates' responses. Have more than one person in the room for the phone calls, preferably the entire committee.
* If references are called, be consistent and equitable in the questions asked and in gaining/interpreting their responses. Have more than one person in the room during the reference calls, preferably the entire committee. Keep a record of responses.
* Based on results of the telephone interviews, select candidates for campus interviews, or decide if other potential candidates need to receive a phone interview and considered further.
2. Send results of selection of candidates for campus interviews for Department Chair signature and then to Dean's office. Applicant log should reflect names and assessment outcomes on all applicants. All applicant files must accompany the log and completed matrix.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve voting member believes the Fed's decision to announce details about when it would trim its bond-buying program was "inappropriately timed," according to a statement posted by his staff Friday.
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard said the Fed should have waited for more "tangible signs" that the economy was strengthening and inflation was closer to the Fed's 2 percent target.
Bullard dissented from the policy decisions made during the Fed's two-day meeting, which concluded Wednesday. The regional bank posted an explanation of Bullard's objection Friday on its website.
After the meeting, Chairman Ben Bernanke said during a news conference that the Fed would likely slow its $85 billion-a-month program later this year and end it next year if the economy continued to strengthen. The purchases have helped keep long-term interest rates at record lows.
Bernanke was authorized during the meeting to make the announcement.
Bullard's objection was in part because he didn't agree with the timing of that decision. He also wanted a stronger commitment from the Fed to keep inflation from falling too low. Prices have risen less than 1 percent over the past 12 months, according to the Fed's preferred price gauge. That's below the Fed's target.
"President Bullard believes that to maintain credibility, the (Fed) committee must defend its inflation target when inflation is below target as well as when it is above target," according to the statement on the St. Louis Fed's website.
The Fed policy decisions were approved at the end of the meeting on a 10-2 vote.
Esther George, president of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, was the other member to dissent. She objected for the fourth time this year, again voicing concerns about inflation rising too quickly.


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The song goes, "If a picture paints a thousand words…"
You got to love the AP photo that CNN chose to use for their main page teaser about Michael Phelps winning his second gold metal at the Summer Olympics in Bejing, China.
My caption reads:
Can I have it?
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Dane Richards is becoming a crowd favorite with his play on the wing, and I have been thrilled by a number observations liking Dane to a young Carl Valentine. As a result, I spent some time with Dane to see how much we are alike, both on and off the pitch.
Dane is Jamaican and I have Jamaican blood (my dad is from Jamaica, so this is not just a good tan…), we both have lots of sisters - Dane has five to my four. We both have had some scary hairstyles and we both agree that our afros are not to be seen again.
On the pitch, we both played on the right wing, had speed to burn, and both of our left legs were for standing on. Both of us are not very tall, but learnt to bounce off defenders get to the byline, cross the ball, and energize the crowd with exciting wing play.
The only thing that separates us is our taste in food. Dane is a chef who likes good Jamaican food and I was brought up on your traditional English fish and chips.
In my playing days, my nickname was 'Chalkie', as managers told me to hug the sideline (chalk-filled lines). Now the 'Great Dane' (yeah, I made that up!) gets to do that job on the right wing for the 'Caps and I will be feeling a little 'Déjà Vue' every time he speeds down the line.


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The snapshots of Dr. Robert Bruce Craft living a normal life are too dated to show what he looks like now. Pictures from the 1990s depict a man in middle age: tanned, fit, suburban and a little too tall for his posture. But his gangliness gave him a gentle, friendly mien. Perennially dressed in one of those floppy canvas hats hikers use to avoid sunburn, and with an omnipresent grin, he looked like an outsized Mr. Rogers–which is how many who knew him saw him. These days there's only one recent photo of Craft, on the website of the Department of Corrections of the State of Georgia. It shows him pale and flabby, vaguely monstrous, in the way all inmates look in their mug shots, even those who've been imprisoned for crimes they never committed.
The twenty-year sentence Craft has been serving since 2000 is for "exploiting" and "molesting" children by taking pornographic pictures. The pictures include one of a small, smiling boy, fully clothed, peeing into a stream, with only the arc of urine visible–an image readily available in rural areas with tourist shops. There's a laughing youngster mooning the camera in the classic Coppertone pose, and another picture, of Craft's diaperless nephew photographed from behind–both common shots in parenting magazines. And there's the frontal torso of a preschool girl with arms raised as she dons a dress. That one is artful enough to hang in a gallery. Others look just like snapshots kept in scrapbooks by doting parents.
But Craft wasn't these kids' father, which is the main reason he's locked up now. Georgia has no criminal law banning people from photographing children who aren't theirs. But it does have statutes under which anyone photographing children making what a prosecutor thinks are provocative gestures can be charged with producing kiddie porn, even if the children were fully clothed when the pictures were taken.
When the first child pornography legislation was formulated a generation ago, it outlawed depictions of children engaged in inarguably sexual acts–intercourse, for example, or masturbation. But since then, revisions in the laws have made it illegal to show "lasciviousness"–a term that can mean almost anything. Similar laws are now on the books in every state.
As a result of this legal fuzziness, in suburban Dallas a couple was arrested and their children removed in 2003 after the father took a picture of their baby son breastfeeding and left the roll at a drugstore for processing. In Santa Fe an acclaimed artist is awaiting trial for taking pictures of young kids in the family while they were nude. Not long ago in New Hampshire, police investigated the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network after the group made a fundraising calendar that included photos of elderly women members and their daughters–fully clothed–proudly holding toddler granddaughters in their birthday suits. And in Roanoke, Virginia, this past summer, two 16-year-old girls were charged with producing and disseminating child pornography after they photographed themselves topless, then gave the pictures to their high school boyfriends, who posted them on the Internet. So far, no one accused of these transgressions has landed in prison. No one, that is, except Dr. Bruce Craft.


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Meanwhile in another window a real woman putting on makeup!? Huh?
The other windows were full of animal paintings in clothing!
The "real" gowns were pretty nifty..don't get me wrong...it wasn't all a cockatoo's surreal dream...
How funny, I drew a bird for my post also. Lovely painting as usual, very whimsical as is the window display with the animals.I can feel your excitement bubbling up and over for your trip to Paris...:) How long will this trip be?ReplyDelete
Awesome cockatoo.
Great post, love all the animals in dress-up.
I thought that was you putting on the makeup. Love the portraits of animals en robe! Weasels look cute in red dresses in case you ever need inspiration for a painting.ReplyDelete
Wishing you a safe journey ---waiting to see what other delights you post this next trip-- love all your bird paintings I have a small side business called Bird Hill Gardens -- herb & floral arrangements and for my signature I use a (fake)bird placed Strategically somewhere in the arrangement... Sometime in the future would love to own a few of your bird paintings,,, to compliment my workspace....Joanny
i just realized you must live in new york. i just passed those very same windows yesterday -- and remember distinctly, not just because of the animal paintings, but i *love* that green dress. where do you go for pastries and other french delectables now that Fauchon has left the building? (and the building Fauchon was in is gone period.)ReplyDelete
Very, very cool. tick tock...ms. Agog. I am excited for you...;-)ReplyDelete
Some of those are wild--very cool. I love your bird and mac. I'm getting excited for you!ReplyDelete
BRONXBEE - I go to Payard, but really there is nothing like the old Fauchon for authentic Frenchiness and maybe it's a good thing=less temptations. But if they should ever come back I would be happy as a clam! ! !ReplyDelete
My name is Melissa. I have been searching for a pink china pattern that I saw in the 2006 movie Marie Antoinette. The only thing I have been able to find is a picture of it. While searching, I came across your page and saw the china in your picture, http://bp3.blogger.com/_HnYemNi0lds/Ri9C9Lm6noI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/4ZAU6Z-6s8Q/s1600-h/2+ROSE+STUFF.jpg So far, this is the only other china pattern that I like. I was hoping you would be able to give me a little information on the china pattern so that I may search for it myself. Thank you for taking the time out to read this.
I just want to wish you a safe and wonderful trip to Paris. I too am returning next April. What is it about that city???!!!
This time you will get to eat a little more on the euro diet! YEAH!!
I never had or even knew about "THE MACARON" until I read your blog. We went on a Baltic cruise on the Celebrity Line and everyday at 4:00pm in the bar/bakery (not the afternoon tea) they served La macaron! A different flavor every day!!! (I can credit you for 10lbs) I am hooked.....but will only try one Mac in Paris. With the cost of the macaron I can save up for another cruise if I do not imbibe!
We are planning to do almost all the side trips that you are taking. We are not going to Versailles - did it on the last two trips. We have the Museum Pass and will use it to the max.
I feel like I know you, as I bet all your subscribers do. Thank you for your fabulous art, your wonderful blog, and the sharing of your love of Paris.
If you have time a note would be appreciated - if you find any MUST DOs for my trip in April.
Thanks again!
Best Regards,
That exhibit looks GREAT! Love the gowns and illustrations!ReplyDelete
I adore the cockatoo - that is the Aussie in me! xvReplyDelete
that watercolour is gorgeous. fauchon online is no more!!!
do you know the name of the artist of those terrific works in bergdorf's windows?
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Family-Friendly Resort with Pools Fed by Natural Hot Springs
Natural hot springs dot the land around what is today Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa; the mineral-rich pools were once used by Native American spiritual leaders to create healing remedies. Today, the land is a reservation for the Wasco, Paiute, and Warm Springs tribes, and they invite guests to come stay amid this relaxing atmosphere. The spring water—which reaches 92 degrees even in winter—now feeds into an outdoor Olympic-size pool framed by 140-foot-long water slides.
While the atmosphere is very relaxed, there's no shortage of things for families to do. Kids can keep busy with outdoor activities such as mini golf and basketball, and parents may favor a trip to the hot-springs-centric spa.
The tribes invite guests to celebrate their traditions, too; they host summer salmon bakes and dance demonstrations, and you can stay in tepee-style accommodations. But the resort is mostly made up of traditional, modern rooms with one or two king or queen beds. Decorated in earth tones that mirror the high-desert environment, each room looks out onto the surrounding valleys and Cascade Mountains.
Warm Springs, Oregon: Reservation on the Sunny Side of the Cascades
Located less than two hours east of Portland is the reservation of the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute Native American tribes. It's situated amid high-desert lands thick with forests and interspersed with alpine lakes and deep canyons. The natural barrier of the Cascade Mountains to the west helps hold bad weather at bay; there are typically many sunny days here, so you can easily hike, bike, or raft on the whitewater rivers.


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It's a fact of life: every decision that affects public services is a political decision.
That's why MEA-MFT has a comprehensive program to make sure our members' voices are heard in political decisions on all levels—local, state, and national.
We help elect candidates who support you and the important work you do. And we work with officials once they are elected to make sure your voice is heard through our lobbying and advocacy.
Lauren Caldwell, Political Director
MEA-MFT's candidate recommendation process involves hundreds of hours of research, scores of members doing interviews, and an exhaustive process to bring you the best information—always party blind and issue driven. Here's how it works:
Local MEA-MFT members interview candidates of both parties about their positions on issues that affect our members, the work you do, and the people you serve.
Local members consider the candidates' interview responses, public statements, community service, and any voting records.
Based on this research, local MEA-MFT members make a recommendation to MEA-MFT Committee On Political Education (COPE).
The 30 members of MEA-MFT COPE vote to recommend candidates who support MEA-MFT members, public education, and public services.
MEA-MFT COPE uses mailings, e-mails, and meetings to communicate those recommendations to you, our members.
The bottom line! MEA-MFT COPE never tells members how to vote. Instead, MEA-MFT COPE provides information members can consider when they decide how to vote.
MEA-MFT COPE funding: MEA-MFT does not use member dues dollars for political contributions. Instead, MEA-MFT members are asked to voluntarily donate funds through payroll deduction. The suggested donation per member is just three dollars a month.
Just as individual workers can't challenge the power of their employer without collective bargaining, individual voters can't change the political landscape without working together. COPE gives a powerful voice to people who otherwise would have little say in the political process.
You can help elect MEA-MFT recommended candidates who support you and your work.
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Sign up for a monthly payroll deduction to MEA-MFT COPE.
Talk to fellow members, friends, and family about recommended candidates.
Volunteer. Whether going door to door, stuffing envelopes, putting up a yard sign, or hosting a coffee, there are many opportunities to help.
Run for office yourself! MEA-MFT members make great school board members, legislators, and statewide elected officials.
MEA-MFT's Political Director Lauren Caldwell works in the Helena office. You can reach her at email@example.com, 800.398.0826, or 442-4250.
Once the elections are over, MEA-MFT goes to work to make sure elected officials know where we stand on issues that affect our members.
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Lieutenant Richard A. Nappi, 47, of Engine Company 237 in Brooklyn, lived in Suffolk County and is survived by a wife and two children.
The fire broke out at about 1 p.m. in a two-story warehouse where space is leased by American Medical Response, a private ambulance service, at 930 Flushing Avenue.
Nappi arrived with several additional companies and within minutes a hose line was established in the mezzanine area on the first floor. Shortly after, Nappi became overheated and collapsed.
He went unconscious in the ambulance and suffered cardiac arrest on the way to Woodhull Hospital, where he died, according to the fire commissioner's office.
The Flushing Avenue warehouse is used as a storage unit by the city's Office of Emergency Management, a Fire Department spokesman said. Officials said compressed cardboard boxes in the warehouse fed the fire until more than 100 firefighters got it under control at 4 p.m.
However, witnesses said no smoke or flames could be seen protruding from the deadly flames, which left more than six firemen in need of medical attention.
"I saw the helicopters, I'm like, where's the fire?" said Ray Torres, 47, who lives in Bushwick.
In response to the fatal fire, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz released a statement, saying Nappi joined the list of firemen who bravely gave their lives in the line of duty.
"It's a sobering reminder of the dangers our brave men and women face each day when they put on the uniform," Markowitz said. "I join all New Yorkers in mourning this devastating loss and in sending our deepest condolences to Lt. Nappi's wife, two children, friends and colleagues.
"We also pray for a speedy recovery for his fellow firefighters injured in the fire," he added.
Nappi's death was the first Fire Department fatality since 2009, when Paul Warhola suffered a stroke while helping to fight a fire in Williamsburg.
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When you get an email with a subject line "A Letter from Dave Grohl," odds are it's not good news. Unless you hate Foo Fighters, I guess, and who hates Foo Fighters?
Contained in the letter--released to all press, not just me--is the Foo singer/guitarist (and, obviously, drummer for Them Crooked Vultures and, once upon a time, Nirvana) indicating that, "I'm not sure when the Foo Fighters are going to play again." To me that translates to "I think we're probably finished, but I don't want to say that definitively, and I don't like the phrase 'indefinite hiatus.'" Grohl notes that "I can't give up this band. And I never will." He's a guy that's always seemed to resist any industry phoniness, so I take him at his word.
I also value him saying that "sometimes it's good to just ... put it back in the garage for a while," as while the band has cranked out a lot of really good rock songs over the years, some of their albums do tend to blend together. (My favorite remains "The Colour and the Shape"). The veteran rocker says he'll be working on his documentary about the famed Sound City studio and its accompanying album.
As long as one of the few modern rock icons isn't disappearing completely, we can all rest easier the genre's future isn't in the hands of Nickelback.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday signed the U.S. territory's first balanced budget in more than a decade amid an economic slump that has concerned U.S. investors.
The $9.6 billion budget was approved on the same day the fiscal year began, with the island's House of Representatives approving the final version late Monday after legislators warned just days ago about a $200 million gap.
Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla noted that he fulfilled a key promise with the new budget: "We achieved this without laying off public workers or new taxes."
The budget allocates $4.9 billion for operational costs and calls for the fusion of several government agencies as a way to cut costs. The budget is down $205 million from last year's budget.
Approval of the budget comes amid growing concerns about Puerto Rico's economy, with Garcia having signed a law Saturday that allows certain public corporations to restructure their debt if needed. He said the law in part aims to protect the general fund, which has long financed Puerto Rico's public agencies, but the move prompted credit rating agencies to further downgrade bonds issued by those corporations.
On Tuesday, Moody's announced that it also was downgrading $14.4 billion worth of outstanding Puerto Rico general obligation bonds. The U.S. territory was able to sell a record $3.5 billion in such bonds in March despite having its credit rating downgraded to junk status.
Moody's cited the new law as the main reason for the latest downgrade.
"It signals a depleted capacity for revenue increases and austerity measures, and a new preference for shifting fiscal pressures to creditors, which, in our view, has implications for all of Puerto Rico's debt," Moody's said.
Garcia criticized Moody's and said he had ordered the island's justice secretary to take action, including possibly filing a lawsuit.
"This credit rating agency and any other agency that takes similar action will have to answer to this affront in court," he said in a statement. "They need to know that if they want to govern Puerto Rico, they need to seek candidacy."
The governor's office later recalled the statement, but gave no explanation nor issued a new statement.
Legislators and officials also criticized downgrades announced last week for the island's three largest corporations, including the state-owned power and water and sewer companies. Analysts noted the Electric Energy Authority has some $671 million in debt that matures in July and August, leading to speculation it might seek to restructure its debt.
The Franklin Templeton and Oppenheimer investment funds filed a lawsuit Saturday arguing that the law is unconstitutional.
Puerto Rico is entering its eighth year in recession as it struggles to reduce $73 billion in public debt and battles a 13.8 percent unemployment rate, the highest compared with any U.S. state. Thousands of public workers have organized protests and strikes in recent weeks in response to a fiscal emergency law that calls for austerity measures.


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Ramtha and the White Book
Question: What does Master MORE think about the spirit or the being that is named Ramtha and his White Book?
Answer by Ascended Master MORE, July 18, 2015 through Kim Michaels. This answer was given during a conference in Los Angeles.
Master MORE: He is not a member of the ascended masters. Need I say more? [Laughter.]
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For those who missed out, the conference organizers are offering a webinar for those who would like to attend this gathering electronically in real time.
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The webinar will be in real time; Albuquerque is located in the Mountain time zone, and will be on daylight savings time during the conference. Prior to the conference, we will email you PDFs of the invocations that will be recited at each session, so you may join us in raising the Light to welcome the ascended masters.
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Prologue Books releasing 400 vintage pulp ebooks by year's end
Vintage pulp paperback collectors will be pleased to learn Prologue Books is scheduled to release more than 400 ebook titles in crime, science fiction, fantasy and western by the end of 2012. Authors include Edgar Award-winning William Campbell Gault, Max Brand, Hope Mirrlees and Vin Packer.
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Before making the decision to bring animals and pets to South Africa, bear in mind that regulations apply. For one, a quarantine period for 14 days applies to dogs from a number of specified countries; happily cats escape this requirement.
What's more, getting your animals into South Africa is often the easy part. Michelle Ward of Global Paws, a pet travel service, advises: "It is often more difficult returning to the country of origin and requirements for the return trip should be checked before making the decision to bring an animal to South Africa."
Here are some rules affecting pets in South Africa, when brought in from outside the country's borders: With the exception of the UK, Australia and New Zealand, animals must be vaccinated against rabies not less than 30 day and not more than a year before arrival. Puppies and kittens under 12 weeks are covered by the mothers' vaccination, but the same time period requirement applies.
An import permit is required for all pets, which must be applied for through the Directorate of Animal Health in South Africa (firstname.lastname@example.com). Pets from neighbouring countries need a Movement Permit, stamped by a government vet in those destinations.
A Health Clearance certificate is required, which calls for an examination by a vet in the home country, and blood tests for dogs. Forms are obtainable from the Department of Agriculture (see link).
All pets travelling by air must be booked as Manifest Cargo.
If you determined to bring your animals and pets into South Africa, consider using a professional service like Global Paws Worldwide & Local Pet Travel Service, which knows its way around the documentation, clearing and handling procedures. While larger hotels don't accept animals, you'll find that smaller establishments are more pet-friendly facilities in South Africa.


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I sold the lolly pop Mdina/ Isle of Wight vase for £200. If you want it please don't watch it, bid on it. I wouldn't have been able to put a buy it now on if a bid had been placed and lets face it starting at £4.99 it was worth a click on the bid button as well as the watch button. I didn't know what it was and I am happy with the profit made. I am not dodgy and I am fed up with the amount of emails I'm getting with "advice". So the person who contacted me had more knowledge than I have and good luck to them. I shall continue to look in Charity shops for interesting glass.
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SJTA Re-Opens Berlin-Cross Keys Bridge
The completion of this major project is another step forward for the regional economy, said Senator Fred Madden. The work done here not only created jobs and supports economic development, but improves the quality of life for residents in this area.
Work crews replaced the existing four-lane bridge over the Atlantic City Expressway with a six-lane bridge that can accommodate more vehicles, slashing traffic congestion and improving safety. Motorists and especially pedestrians and cyclists - will find that sidewalks have been added to both sides of the bridge. Traffic signals have been modernized to reflect the road systems current traffic patterns.
The contribution of this project means less traffic and better conditions for the growing local economy, and South Jerseys economy as a whole, said Bart R. Mueller, Executive Director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority. "The Authority provided weekly updates to Stanbery Development to communicate and manage the impact to the retailers at the Shoppes at Cross Keys and area business operators."
Gloucester Township Mayor Cindy Rau-Hatton was instrumental and credited with facilitating the construction of the Shoppes at Cross Keys with the Stanbery Development Corporation.
Mayor-elect David R. Mayer is committed to continuing economic development for the Township and will participate in the official re-opening event.
"As a former member of both the NJ General Assembly and Transportation Committee, the completion of this project provides for ease of accessibility and improved traffic flow for area residents and will fuel economic development and stimulate the overall business climate in Southern New Jersey," Mayer said.
While major construction projects usually mean heavy traffic disruptions, the impact of the Berlin-Cross Keys Bridge project was minimal. The SJTA selected a construction plan that allowed the majority of bridge lanes to remain open during construction, except for intermittent periods.
The completion of this project comes as the area surrounding the bridge bolsters $100 million in new retail development, including Stanbery Developments most recent project, The Shoppes at Cross Keys. The bridge widening will make traveling to and from the shopping complex safer and easier this holiday season.
The timing of the development and opening of The Shoppes at Cross Keys was a cooperative effort between our company and the township to make sure our projects boosted economic development in the area while minimizing any inconvenience to Gloucesters residents and visitors, said Charles Cristella, the Stanbery leasing executive who worked closely with the township and lives nearby. Were excited that The Shoppes will be even more convenient than on opening day, giving more life and local business to the community.
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The health and safety of any UT student studying abroad is a primary concern for the UT Study Abroad Office and the BBA International Programs Office. Take the quiz below to test your level of preparation. Knowing the answers to these key questions will be critical to your pre-departure planning as well as the base to having a pleasant and productive time abroad. Remember you are ultimately responsible for the choices you make regarding your safety! Many places abroad are safer than the U.S., but your lack of familiarity with the culture, language, people and locales may put you at higher risk.
We strongly encourage you to view the UT Study Abroad Office Health & Safety Guide to find the answers you need.
The safety of our students is of the utmost importance to us. It is our chief concern. Unfortunately, there are no guaranties when it comes to safety - not at home, as 9/11 so tragically demonstrated, and not abroad. Nonetheless, risk can be limited. To that end, we strongly encourage our students to read thoroughly and to take seriously the risk and safety information provided below and to stay aware of current events in the countries in which they will be studying.
Awareness: Students should be aware of local hotspots and events. Read local newspapers and magazines, also keep up with international newspapers (e.g. Herald Tribune, Newsweek, Economist, Financial Times, etc.) Learn from local residents which areas of town are safe or dangerous and when to avoid certain locations. For example, normally safe areas may become more risky late at night, during soccer games, or political rallies. Determine which means of transportation are safe and secure, and at what time of day. Which is safer late at night: public transportation (buses, subways, etc.) or taxis? This varies from country to country. When traveling from a familiar city to an unfamiliar area, ask for advice and research safe areas before departing. We would like to add however, that participating in a demonstration is not a good way to raise awareness! Communication: Uncertainty causes a great deal of anxiety. Students are asked to check in regularly with their family, by phone or e-mail. Cell phones are quite inexpensive in many countries; many plans do not charge to receive calls. Students should inquire with their program provider which cell phone plans are best. For many parents, simply knowing that they can reach their student at anytime day or night, reduces anxiety considerably. The Study Abroad Office also asks that you check in with us regularly by e-mail or phone. Notify us if you have a concern about your safety, or just to say that things are fine. We appreciate hearing from students. Cultural Common Sense: Gaining cross-cultural understanding is one of the most important and profound learning experiences students have while abroad. Students can apply their newfound cross-cultural understanding to help preserve their safety. The first point is to recognize that cultures are different, even if they appear similar. While all cultures value safety and stability, the ways they achieve it may vary considerably. Students can enhance their experience and personal safety by learning the answers to the following cultural questions:
Personal Responsibility:
Many people are concerned about study abroad students' safety and security – including parents and friends, the BBA International Programs staff and the University, the hosting institution and people responsible for accommodation abroad. However, no one will be as involved or concerned as you, the student. Personal safety and security begins with the multitude of decisions each student makes on a daily basis; which includes the transportation methods you choose, whom you associate with, when and where you go out, etc. By being aware, employing cultural common sense and making responsible, intelligent choices, students can greatly narrow the risks to their own safety. By far, the greatest threat to student safety involves alcohol. That alcohol impairs one's judgment is well known, but too often ignored. Although drinking across cultures is not necessarily as dangerous as drinking and driving, overindulgence, especially in an unfamiliar country, can result in equally negative consequences.
For the majority of students, study abroad is an amazing and sometimes life-changing experience. But just like life at your home school, you may encounter some discrimination on your travels. Diverse students face discrimination. People might judge you based on your ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, or gender. Remember, there is nowhere in the world 100-percent free of ignorant people. Whatever happens, don't let the possibility of discrimination prevent you from experiencing the many benefits of study abroad.
International experiences have had a tremendous effect on the personal and professional lives of individuals from all kinds of diverse backgrounds. While no place is completely free from discrimination, some students actually discover less discrimination abroad than at their home universities. You will learn a lot about your host country's culture and your own by living in another country.
You may discover that what first seems like discrimination is actually curiosity. Your challenge is to figure out the difference. People may stare at you or ask questions that you find insensitive. Another thing to keep in mind is that people outside of the U.S. tend to be less concerned about "political correctness." At times you may find someone to be saying something that you find offensive. However, they may not realize that it is offensive to you; in fact, what they say may be perfectly acceptable in their society. In other words, the two of you are not attuned to each other's cultural norms.
In many parts of the world, a person's only connection with Americans and certain cultural groups comes from what they see on TV or in movies. Sometimes the media doesn't portray these groups, such as minorities, in a favorable light. As such, you have the opportunity to be a representative for minorities, people with disabilities, GLBT students, adult students, people of your religion, and/or women abroad. Show who you are and be an ambassador for your culture abroad. In this way, you can help change the perceptions of diverse groups for the positive. Nevertheless, you may face some sort of discrimination while abroad. Don't let this possibility rob you of the many benefits that you will gain. Inform yourself beforehand about diverse groups so you have an idea of what to expect during your trip.
BBA study abroad students will be provided with an International SOS membership card during their Pre-Departure Workshop. As member of the SOS network, students can use SOS in the event of a health or safety emergency abroad. However, whatever services you call on SOS to provide must be paid for by you personally. SOS is a special emergency service; it is not insurance. Detailed instructions on how to utilize the International SOS services are in the BBA International Programs Blackboard community. Students can also register their trip abroad with International SOS, for expedited help in case of emergency. Students can also upload copies of your passport and other documents, sign up for medical and security reports, find English speaking doctors abroad, get help finding if medications are legal in certain countries, look up detailed information about countries, and call them collect 24/7. This is an invaluable resource! Students will be provided with their International SOS membership number at the Pre-Departure Workshop.
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