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1 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Financial Aid Handbook Eligibility for Financial Aid Your Costs The Financial Aid Application Process and Forms First-Year Students Returning Students Calendar Application FAQs Special Circumstances Divorced or Separated Parents Independent Status Married Students The Award Expected Parent Contribution Expected Student Contribution Self-Help Employment Loans Federal and State Grant Programs Dartmouth Scholarship Assistance Outside Scholarships 2-Term/4-Term D-Plans What We Expect From You From Your Parents 1
2 Off-Campus Programs and Transfer Terms International Students Satisfactory Academic Progress Billing / Student Financial Services Withdrawal, Suspension, and Refunds Helpful Contact Info The Fine Print 2
3 Eligibility for Financial Aid at Dartmouth Financial Aid is a general term for the many different sources (including scholarships, loans, employment, and federal or state grants) available to help pay for your cost of attending Dartmouth. Over half the students who are here receive some type of financial assistance, whether from Dartmouth or other outside resources. All students are eligible to apply for Dartmouth scholarship aid. If you are not sure whether your family will qualify, it is still worth applying you may be surprised. Certain factors that may change from one year to the next (particularly the number of children in your family enrolled in college) may have a significant impact on whether you qualify for aid. Dartmouth s admissions policy is Need-Blind. This means that applications are reviewed and accepted based solely on a student s qualifications, and not on his or her ability to pay. Once the Admissions office has accepted the students it wishes to admit to Dartmouth, the Financial Aid Office determines the student s need, and awards financial aid accordingly. We are committed to meeting 100% of every student s demonstrated need, following federal and institutional guidelines. Dartmouth scholarships are 100% need-based; we do not offer any aid based on merit, talent, or other criteria. Outside scholarships that are awarded based on merit or other criteria may often be used to offset your costs. The Financial Aid process can be complicated. This guide is intended to provide you with many of the financial aid policies that may affect you during your time at Dartmouth, and to answer your basic questions. Counselors and officers are available by phone, via , and in person to discuss how these policies may apply to your individual situation. 3
4 Your Costs Your Cost of Attendance is comprised both of charges billed directly to you by Dartmouth, as well as out-of-pocket costs that go along with attending school. The directly-billed charges include tuition, room, board, and fees. You will be billed for these charges about six weeks before the start of each term. First-year students who choose to purchase their computer through the College and pick it up during Orientation week are able to charge the cost to the student account. All students who purchase the student health plan will also be billed for that cost, typically in the fall term. Finally, any additional costs associated with participation in a Dartmouth LSA, FSP, or Exchange program will be billed to you and added to your Cost of Attendance for that term. We also tell students to expect costs for books, supplies, living expenses, and transportation, depending where your family lives. These are out-of-pocket costs that you will incur, which will vary according to your own needs and spending habits. We include an estimated amount in your cost of attendance for the purposes of determining your financial aid, though your own actual costs may vary from these amounts. For students living a considerable distance from Dartmouth, the transportation figure in your budget is a travel allowance. This allowance is not available to be withdrawn from your student account to purchase tickets. Should your costs be higher than estimated, you may provide the Financial Aid Office with documentation to request loan funding. Your financial aid award will be based on your total Cost of Education, including both direct and out-of-pocket costs, minus your Expected Family Contribution. To figure out what you will owe for each term, add your directly-billed costs for that term. As an example, for a term during the academic year this might include: Tuition: $15,588 Fees: $448 (first-year students have additional $170 fee in fall) Room: $2,762 Meal Plan: $1,851 (first-year students have additional $220 in fall) $20,649 Next, subtract any aid that will credit directly into your student account. This includes Dartmouth scholarships, federal grants, and outside scholarships, and loans (minus any 4
5 origination fees deducted). This does not include work-study funds or other employment earnings, which are paid to you directly on a bi-weekly basis via a paycheck or direct deposit. The difference between your direct charges and your financial aid credits is the amount you owe to Dartmouth, which must be covered before you can check in for a term. In addition, you will still have out-of-pocket costs such as books, so you should always come to campus prepared to make those purchases. While some students receive financial aid in excess of their billed costs, creating a credit in their accounts that can be withdrawn for books and other expenses, these funds are often not available for withdrawal at the very start of the term. Students should come to campus prepared to cover their expenses at the start of the term until these funds are available. Computers: A basic computer is mandatory for all students. (Waivers may be granted to those students who already own one that meets all requirements.) Details about the requirement and a description of financing options, including loans for financial aid recipients, are provided to first-year students during the summer. In the cost of the basic computer packages are $1,329. Our policy is to only grant loans for computers in the first year returning students (sophomores and above) must petition the Financial Aid Office for a computer loan. Please be aware that students with fewer than two full terms of enrollment remaining are not eligible for loan assistance. Group Health Insurance Plan: All students must purchase the Group Health Insurance Plan unless they can certify to the College s satisfaction that they are covered by a comparable medical plan. Outpatient medical care is included in the fee. In , the cost of the plan is $2,435. One-half of the cost of the plan is automatically covered by extra scholarship assistance for those students receiving a need-based scholarship from the College. The remaining half may be covered by more job or loan assistance upon request. Students must request or decline the optional loan/employment eligibility by sending an to the Financial Aid Office. This policy applies to all students receiving scholarship assistance from the College. While it is our hope that all students will be able to participate fully in the life of the College, please note that the following items are NOT components of your budget as shown above. Dartmouth Card: The Dartmouth Card, your student ID, is the College s electronic money program for student purchases of goods and services on campus. Several accounts are managed through this card. 5
6 DA$H Discretionary Account is a pre-paid declining balance account which may be used to cover expenses ranging from doing your laundry to attending campus events. Administrative Account is used for administrative fees and fines. For financial aid recipients, it is imperative that you closely monitor your Administrative Account since all charges such as library fines and parking fees are posted on it. Balances in DA$H and the Administrative Account are not covered by financial aid. The Administrative Account balance plus any balance in your Discretionary Account must be paid prior to the next term or you may not be able to check-in. SmartChoice Dining Plans allow you to select a meal plan suitable to your needs. Amounts charged above the three term $5,553 average are typically not included in your budget. If your food charges do exceed your term budget, you may request additional loan funding by visiting the Financial Aid Office. You can get more information from Living Off-Campus: The budgets of all financial aid students include the costs of the average dorm room and meal plan per term. If you decide you would like to trade dorm life for apartment life, your financial aid budget will still be based on the same average dormitory room and meal allowance. There may be opportunities to save money by living off-campus, especially when rents are shared and students prepare many of their own meals. However, there is one important caveat to apartment living - the landlord likes to be paid on time. When you live on campus, you can use anticipated financial aid credits to offset your room charge for the coming term. If you live off-campus, we cannot advance you funds to pay rent or a security deposit due prior to the start of the term; you and your family will have to cover these costs up front. The student will not be billed for housing when living off-campus, which reduces the amount owed directly to Dartmouth. This subsequently frees up those funds to pay for off-campus housing. Students living off-campus can be billed for the minimum meal plan of $935. When the entire cost of education is being covered by outside funding, a credit will become available after all required paperwork has been completed and the student has checked in for the term. Refund balances can be withdrawn via D-Pay. Dartmouth College has a Real Estate Office which lists available area apartments and rooms; the staff of that office, located at 4 Currier Place, suite 305, are a good source of information and advice. 6
7 Cars: The College charges a fee to register a car, and parking tickets are common. First-year students are not allowed to register cars. You may not request additional aid to cover any costs associated with car ownership, as this is not considered a necessary educational expense. Fraternity/Sorority/Senior Society Membership: This can be a rewarding part of the college experience for many Dartmouth students, including financial aid recipients. Membership costs can vary considerably, and since these costs are not considered educational expenses, they cannot be included in student financial aid budgets. Some organizations subsidize or waive fees for members who cannot afford them you ll have to do your research. First-Year Trips: First-year trips are also a positive and rewarding experience for incoming students. The Financial Aid Office is not able to offer financial aid for these trips; however, the Dartmouth Outing Club does have some assistance available. Students unable to meet the cost of their trip should request aid through the DOC. They will confirm your eligibility through our office, but will award any aid independently of the financial aid package we determine for you. Senior Expenses: Seniors planning to attend graduate school are justifiably concerned about paying for test fees, admissions application fees, and extra travel expenses. We cannot include these costs in your financial aid budget. There are some fee reduction programs to offset these expenses. Students with a calculated federal parent contribution of $1,500 a year or lower can receive a fee reduction from the GRE program. Students who are Pell Grant-eligible can ask a financial aid officer to write to graduate schools requesting admissions fee waivers. The final decisions are made by each graduate school s admissions office.. 7
8 The Financial Aid Application Process and Forms First-Year Students: All families of U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying for aid fill out the same form: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at This form employs a federally-defined formula to determine family financial strength and ability to pay. Federal Methodology considers gross taxable and non-taxable income, asset strength, family size, and the number of children enrolled in post-secondary educational institutions. The FAFSA should be filed as soon as possible after January 1, but no later than February 1. Dartmouth s school code is Federal Methodology is used to determine eligibility for all federal funds, such as Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), William D. Ford Federal Direct loans, Federal Perkins loans, and Federal Work-Study. The FAFSA is the only form required to apply for federal financial aid. If you only wish to submit the FAFSA to receive any federal aid you may qualify for and not be considered for institutional aid, please notify us. We may determine that due to certain circumstances not accounted for by the FAFSA, a family s financial strength is different from that reflected by the Federal Methodology calculation. We use an Institutional Methodology and our professional judgment to determine eligibility for Dartmouth s scholarship funds. To gain the additional information required to analyze each case, all first-time aid applicants must also file the CSS Profile at Early Decision applicants should file by November 1, regular applicants by February 1. Dartmouth s CSS code is We will ask you to verify certain information provided on the FAFSA and CSS Profile by providing documentation to us, which may include signed copies of your and your parents federal income tax returns, accompanying schedules, and W-2 forms. Based on your individual circumstances, we may also require you to file a Noncustodial Profile and/or a Business/Farm Supplement and business tax returns. The more complete and timely the information is, the sooner we can begin packaging your award. We need to collect this information to determine which types of aid we can offer. Your confidentiality is strictly observed. With authorization from you and your family, information you submit may be shared with other agencies and institutions providing funds for financial aid. Information from parents in divorce situations will not be shared with the student or between parents without express written permission. 8
9 Returning Students: Family circumstances change, so every year we ask that U.S. financial aid students submit an updated FAFSA, so that any change in income level, family size, number of siblings in college, etc. can be reflected in your award. This is requested by February 15. All returning students who wish to apply for Dartmouth scholarship aid should submit the appropriate Renewal Financial Aid Application as well as tax documents or requested income statements by April 1. Your financial aid package is reviewed and modified every academic year to reflect changes in family circumstances and/or changes in financial aid policies. As a reminder, all documents for U.S. students are to be submitted via the College Board s IDOC service (see specific instructions for Canadian and international students.) Instructions will be ed to you by the College Board by the end of February. Do not send documents directly to the Financial Aid Office unless specifically asked to do so. Late applications (an application is considered late when any required material is not submitted by the April 1 deadline) are subject to a $500 decrease in scholarship eligibility, which will be replaced with loan or employment eligibility. There are no exceptions to this policy. 9
10 Financial Aid Calendar The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form required to apply for federal financial aid. All items listed below are required to apply for institutional financial aid, including Dartmouth scholarship funds. Please notify our office if you only wish to be considered for federal aid. Early Decision Applicants to the Class of 2019: CSS Profile filed by November 1 Noncustodial Profile, if applicable, filed by November 15 Business/Farm Supplement (if required) filed by November 15 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents only) filed as soon as possible after January 1, no later than February 1 If the applicant is admitted, a tentative award will be included with the admissions decision, to be finalized in April or when all required information (including the FAFSA and 2014 tax forms as described below) has been received. Regular First-Year Applicants to the Class of 2019: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filed as soon as possible after January 1, no later than February 1 CSS Profile filed by February 1 Noncustodial Profile, if applicable, filed by February 15 Business/Farm Supplement (if required) and/or business tax returns filed by February 1 Signed copies of all pages and schedules of student s and parents 2014 federal income tax returns and W-2 forms filed by March 1. All information should be submitted via the College Board s IDOC service (instructions will be sent by the College Board in early February.) Canadian Applicants CSS Profile filed by February 1 - Noncustodial Profile, if applicable, filed by February 15 Submit 2014 Canadian tax returns directly to our office as soon as they become available. Include all pages and schedules. We will not accept the tax summary in lieu of the tax return. The student s name must appear on all documents submitted. 10
11 International Applicants CSS Profile filed by February 1 - Noncustodial Profile, if applicable, filed by February 15 Submit 2014 income tax returns (translated) directly to our office as soon as they become available. If tax returns are not available, Dartmouth will accept signed, translated statements from employers showing the total amount earned in calendar year These statements should not be converted to U.S. dollars and should show any taxes paid. The student s name should appear on all documents submitted. Undocumented Applicants CSS Profile filed by February 1 Noncustodial Profile, if applicable, filed by February 15 Signed copies of all pages and schedules of student s and parents 2014 federal income tax returns and W-2 forms filed by March 1. All information should be submitted via the College Board s IDOC service (instructions will be sent by the College Board in early February.) Returning Students, for the Academic Year: U. S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Free Application for Federal Student Aid Renewal Form filed by February 15 Signed copies of student s and parents 2014 federal income tax returns and W-2 forms filed by April 1 Dartmouth Financial Aid Renewal Form (will be available via Banner) filed by April 1 If this is your first time applying for aid, please also complete the CSS Profile. Undocumented Students Signed copies of student s and parents 2014 federal income tax returns and W-2 forms filed by April 1 Dartmouth Financial Aid Renewal Form (will be available via Banner) filed by April 1 If this is your first time applying for aid, please also complete the CSS Profile. All information for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents as well as Undocumented Students should be submitted via the College Board s IDOC Service. Everything should be submitted in one packet unless your parents are divorced or separated. Please contact the Financial Aid Office before submitting multiple packets. Canadian Students submit by April 1 to the Financial Aid Office Dartmouth Financial Aid Renewal Form (will be available via Banner) filed by April Canadian tax returns should be submitted by April 1. Please be sure to include all pages and schedules. We will not accept the tax summary in lieu of the tax returns. We 11
12 recognize they are not due until May, however, if at all possible, they should be completed to meet Dartmouth s deadline. The student s name and Dartmouth ID should appear on all documents submitted. International Students submit by April 1 to the Financial Aid Office Dartmouth Financial Aid Renewal Form (will be available via Banner) filed by April 1 Submit 2014 income tax returns (translated) directly to our office as soon as they become available. If tax returns are not available, Dartmouth will accept signed, translated statements from employers showing the total amount earned in calendar year These statements should not be converted to U.S. dollars and should show any taxes paid. The student s name should appear on all documents submitted. When will returning students receive their financial aid awards? Awards for summer term enrolled students will be available prior to the summer term billing date (assuming your file is complete by April 1). All other awards will be available by July 1, if your file was complete by April 1. You can check the status of your financial aid paperwork and award online in Banner. Application FAQs: What is a Student Aid Report? When you complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR.) If you provided an address, the SAR will be ed to you, otherwise it will be sent by postal mail. You should review all of the information on your SAR, particularly any messages indicating discrepant information. If you have questions, call FEDAID or the Financial Aid Office. Electronic SARs are also received by the Financial Aid Office, and the information is verified by comparing it with documentation in your file, such as federal tax returns, business supplements, etc. If a valid SAR has not been electronically received in the Financial Aid Office before the last day of enrollment during an academic year, you will not receive any federal grant, loan, or employment funds for that year, and we will not replace the lost anticipated resource with any Dartmouth scholarship or loan funds. 12
13 What is Federal Verification? The U.S. Department of Education selects applications to be verified during the FAFSA processing cycle. Students selected for verification must complete a Federal Verification Worksheet and submit all requested documentation. Federal SEOG, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal Direct Unsubsidized/Subsidized Loans cannot be disbursed to your student account until verification is completed. If changes need to be made to your FAFSA information, the Financial Aid Office will make those corrections based on tax transcripts and the Federal Verification Worksheet. If this new information changes your eligibility for federal aid, you will receive a new financial aid award with a message detailing the reason for the change. By federal regulation, students have until the end of the academic year (or until the end of the last term in which you are enrolled) to complete the verification process. However, you may not be allowed to use your anticipated financial aid toward your account charges if you have not submitted required documents or completed the verification process. This can create a check-in hold and potential administrative withdrawal. For upperclass students, in most cases you will not receive a financial aid award until you have completed federal verification and you will be responsible for all charges on your account. What is draft compliance? Federal legislation effective July 1, 1983, stipulates that all students, if required by law, must register, or arrange to register, with Selective Service to receive federal student aid. The requirement to register applies to males who were born on or after January 1, 1960, are at least 18 years old, are citizens or eligible non-citizens, and are not currently on active duty in the armed forces. When you complete, sign, and submit the FAFSA, your draft registration will be matched with those in the national database. If there are any discrepancies, you will be required to resolve them. Students can register or check their registration status at What can I do if I m not happy with my financial aid award? First, complete the Request for Review form which can be downloaded from our website at: In some cases, new or more detailed explanations regarding the financial situation of your family will result in adjustments to your award. It is also possible that the review process may uncover previously unknown information and aid could actually be reduced. Decisions are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee, which is chaired by the Director of Financial Aid. It is our aim to give careful consideration to a family's unique circumstances while also maintaining equity in our treatment of all applicants. In cases where we are unable to offer an increase in scholarship aid, we will do all that we can to advise you of loan options and/or other available alternatives. 13
14 What happens if my family s financial situation changes during the school year? You and your family are expected to notify us if there are changes in family income, number of dependents, or number of children enrolled in college. If there is an adverse change in circumstances, we will try to respond positively. While requests for review can be submitted at any time during the year, please note that any additional need that arises from a change in circumstance that occurs after June 30 will be met with loan funds and not scholarship aid for that academic year. Can I receive financial aid when I m not enrolled but living on campus? Students planning to live in a residence hall during a leave term will be responsible for the room charges and for the mandatory meal plan. Plans to pay for these charges must be made prior to assuming occupancy of the room and charges must be paid in full by the end of the term. Financial aid is not available to help with these charges, regardless of level of need or reasons for needing to stay on campus. Students eligible for Federal Work-Study funding may be eligible for leave-term Work-Study over their leave term. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and to find out if you are eligible. No other financial aid (scholarship or loans) can be awarded during a leave term. Does Dartmouth help students fund unpaid internships or research? A comprehensive listing of funding opportunities is kept on the Dean of the Faculty s website. Funding is limited and deadlines are strictly adhered. The link to view these funding opportunities is: Why has my aid been reduced? Your total financial aid from all sources can never exceed your cost of attendance. If aid from one source is higher than anticipated, we may have to decrease your aid from another source. A D-plan change can also retroactively reduce your aid award for prior terms. This is addressed more fully later in the Handbook. If you receive any federal funds, including Work-Study eligibility, the College is legally prohibited from giving you more aid than the amount of your demonstrated need. For example, if you receive more funding from outside scholarships than originally anticipated, other sources of aid must be reduced so that the total award does not exceed your demonstrated need. We will reduce your loan and work obligation and family contribution as much as possible first before reducing your Dartmouth scholarship. 14
15 Federal Work-Study earnings are monitored and eligibility ends when you reach the maximum on your award letter. If you think you will earn more than the amount listed, you may talk with a financial aid staff member about adjusting your award. I need extra terms to graduate; will I still receive financial aid? Since the 35 course credits required for a Dartmouth degree can be completed in 12 terms or fewer, Dartmouth scholarship assistance is limited to the first 12 terms of enrollment. Thirteenth terms must be financed with family resources, loan assistance, and portable outside scholarships such as Federal Pell Grants and merit scholarships. Requests for an exception to this policy must be submitted in writing to the Financial Aid Office. Those entering with advanced class standing or as transfer students are eligible for fewer terms of Dartmouth scholarship eligibility since they are closer to graduation upon their matriculation. How will my aid be determined in future years? You must remain enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Dartmouth to continue receiving financial aid under any of the programs administered by the College. You must file all required paperwork completely and in a timely fashion. Each case is evaluated for need each year according to the policies in place for that academic year. Your Parent Contribution will be adjusted each year to reflect changes in your family's income and circumstances. 15
16 Special Circumstances Divorced & Separated Parents: Legal agreements notwithstanding, we believe parents remain primarily responsible for their children s educational costs. We consider a student s application incomplete until we receive all the required forms from both parents (and their spouses, if remarried.) We realize that there are many complex and sensitive situations involved, and we try to be as helpful as we can in assisting students who are often caught in the middle. For example, if the custodial parent has been remarried for many years and includes the applicant as a dependent on tax returns, we may be able to determine the financial need without expecting a contribution from the non-custodial parent. We use the required information in order to analyze each parent s financial situation. Information about the earnings and assets of stepparents is required only because it helps us understand the extent to which the biological/adoptive parent s financial flexibility has increased or decreased as a result of remarriage. A contribution is normally not expected from the earnings of the non-custodial stepparent. Completing the forms does not obligate a non-custodial parent to pay; it enables us to assess financial need and distribute Dartmouth scholarship funds in an equitable and consistent manner. If we are not provided with information from both parents, you may be denied college financial aid completely. We will contact your non-custodial parent directly if you wish, and we are available to counsel you on your options if your efforts, as well as ours, are not successful. It should be reassuring to you, however, to know most situations can be resolved. Independent Status / Self-Supporting Students: If you enter Dartmouth as a dependent student, it is expected that this status will not change and that your need for Dartmouth scholarship will be evaluated as a dependent student until you graduate. Meeting the federal independent student definition does not change Dartmouth standards for institutional scholarship eligibility. Only in rare cases where there are extreme extenuating circumstances will a student's Dartmouth scholarship eligibility be evaluated independently from his or her parents. In such cases, it is also generally expected that the student also meets all federal tests (see below) for independent status. Only in extreme situations will Dartmouth determine that a student is independent if he/she does not meet the federal guidelines. This might include documented abuse, abandonment, or neglect. It is important families are aware that dependency status changes are very uncommon. 16
17 A parent's unwillingness to contribute to educational costs is not sufficient justification for s astudent to be considered financially independent. Documentation requirements: Third party documentation of the family situation is required. This could include letters from clergy, school counselors, social workers, and or extended family members as well as police reports, restraining orders, and/or other court documents. Letters from attorneys and therapists may not carry the same weight in our evaluation. Once all appropriate documentation is submitted and reviewed, the decision of the Financial Aid Committee/Director is final. Students wishing to discuss their situation or better understand the documentation of extenuating circumstances required by the Financial Aid Committee should come to the Financial Aid Office to meet with an officer. You are considered independent for federal financial aid for the award year if you are 24 or older as of December 31, If you are under 24, you will only be considered independent if you are: A graduate or professional student. Married. A student with legal dependents other than a spouse. A veteran of U.S. Armed Forces. An active duty member of the U.S. armed forces (not for training purposes) An orphan, ward of court or in foster care at any time age 13 or older. In legal guardianship or emancipated minor status as of the date of application or were immediately before you reached the age of being an adult in your state. Determined to be an unaccompanied homeless youth. Married Students: If you marry while enrolled as an undergraduate at Dartmouth, you will still be considered a dependent student, and we will continue to expect a need-based contribution from your parents when determining your Dartmouth scholarship eligibility. You will receive no more Dartmouth scholarship assistance than you would have received as a single student. Additionally, depending upon the circumstances, we may expect a contribution from a working spouse in addition to a parental contribution. You will qualify as an independent student for federal purposes in the year following your marriage. Students 17
18 contemplating marriage should discuss the financial aid implications with a financial aid officer. Older students who are married at the time of admission and who have been independent prior to college enrollment will be considered self-supporting, although a spousal contribution will be included as a resource, if applicable. 18
19 Understanding Your Award Depending on your individual circumstances, your financial aid package will consist of several components, outlined on the following pages: Expected Parent Contribution Expected Student Contribution Self-Help, consisting of: Employment Loans Federal and State Grant Programs Dartmouth Scholarship Assistance Outside Scholarships 2-Term/4-Term D-Plans Expected Parent Contribution A basic principle of financial aid is that parents bear primary responsibility, to the best of their ability, to pay for their children s education. Need analysis seeks to measure, in an equitable and consistent way, the combined income and asset strength of each family relative to all other families who apply for aid. How do parents do it? Some are able to meet this obligation from their current income and assets. Some may need the assistance of monthly payment plans or a parent loan program. Many students wish to lessen the burden on their parents and take on more employment or more loans to reduce their parents contribution. This is possible in some cases, but federal regulations are quite specific about the uses of federal loans and employment funds, so you ll need to talk to us about your options. Dartmouth discourages students from borrowing to cover the Parent Contribution if this will increase their debt level to an unreasonable amount. The Dartmouth Monthly Payment Plan administered by Higher One's TuitionPay division, enables your family to pay all or part of your directly-billed expenses in ten interestfree monthly installments. The annual enrollment fee includes life insurance for the bill payer and monthly statements. For more information, call Parents must enroll by the end of August each year. Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are parent loans offered by the federal government. The PLUS Loan lets parents borrow money to cover the costs not already covered by the student s financial aid package, up to the full cost of education. There is no cumulative limit, but interest does accrue on the loan while the student is enrolled. For
20 15 there is a fixed interest rate of 7.21% associated with the loan, and an additional 4.288% charged in origination fees (4.292% for loans first disbursing on or after October 1, 2014.) Typically, repayment begins 60 days after the funds are fully disbursed, and the repayment term is ten years. You may also request to defer repayment until after the student graduates. Interest will continue to accrue at 7.21% during this time. To apply or learn more about a Federal Direct PLUS Loan go to Home equity loans offer families the opportunity to tap the equity in their homes as an educational resource. Loans utilizing home equity are usually tax deductible for families filing itemized tax returns. Since the specifics of home equity loans can vary from bank to bank (and from state to state), we recommend you consult a banker or accountant before deciding if a home equity loan is appropriate for your family. Other Family Loan options see the Private Loan section discussed in the Student Contribution section of this handbook. Expected Student Contribution The calculation of your obligation will include a portion of your earnings and 20% of your reported assets (the higher of the assets reported in your first year or in the current year.) You can earn this money during the summer before you enroll, during leave terms and by working on campus. Dartmouth s Center for Professional Development has resources to help you find leave-term opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad. The minimum expected contribution from student leave-term earnings is shown below. We may require more than this amount if your reported earnings from the prior year were unusually high. In cases where this happens, we will reduce your self-help by your excess earnings. Leave-term Earnings Expectations for the Academic Year: Class of: Minimum Amount: 2018 $2, $2, $2, $3,000 Priors $3,050 (may be pro-rated for fewer than three terms of enrollment) For a variety of reasons, many students find themselves unable to earn this much in their leave terms. Some choose to travel or explore unpaid opportunities during those terms. Others feel 20
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The charming city of Seville, one of Europe´s top destinations, is just perfect for visiting all year-round. The hotel scene is growing and improving its quality year after year. There are some classics, always there, and new ones coming to offer a fresh look to the city, so here´s a selection of the best hotel rooms in town according to my views and expertise (and not necessarily in order of importance or quality):
Mercer Sevilla: the latest addition to the luxury hotel list in town, 12 quiet rooms in a former private palace, steps from the cathedral. Their Premium Jr Suite (room number 202) on the 2nd floor, has a charming private terrace that guarantees lots of daylight. Add design furniture and a discreet seamless service, and you´ll have a perfect stay.
Main details: 47sqm, kingsize bed, oak floor, Molton Brown toiletries, designer bathroom and rain shower, complimentary Nespresso coffee maker and minibar.
Alfonso XIII: the landmark hotel in town, it walks hand in hand with the history of Seville, a classic in the city and part of Starwood Luxury Collection, this is a historical property that was recently refurbished and shines with all splendor. The Grand Suites (numbers 145 and 247) would be a perfect choice. Each suite is exquisitely decorated in Castilian style. Unique wood carved ceilings and extra-large corner windows offer extra luminosity. Bathrooms with floor to ceiling windows, abundance of marble and tiled in ceramics, double sink, whirlpool bath and separate rainforest shower. These unique suites, reveal the cultural roots of the hotel and the city. The glazed marble floors have intricate designs. The Spanish sun illuminates the room through the large windows overlooking the city center or the beautiful gardens. All windows have double glass to ensure a peaceful stay.
Casa 1800: this cozy small boutique hotel, with another sister property in Granada, is located in the middle of the action, yet a quiet property. Room number 302 is a sure bet. Think of a cozy deluxe room with views over the beautiful Giralda tower, private terrace and jacuzzi, fresh flowers, and all details you may expect from a luxury boutique hotel. The attentive service guarantees a lovely stay.
Main details: 25sqm, Molton Brown amenities, laptop safe, outdoor private jacuzzi and terrace, twin or queen beds in the bedroom.
Corral del Rey: a little gem in the historical center, this is a lovely boutique hotel with a superb taste for decoration and style. All rooms guarantee a good night sleep, but the Penthouse Suite is probably the star. With a a variety of natural linens, hand weaves and exquisite fabrics, to the silk cushions, bespoke sofas and a 18th century painted panel from a Spanish convent, all provides the unique character and soul of this room. The marble en suite bathroom has a bath and a double rain shower overlooking the Cathedral. The separate living room allows for more comfort and a private roof terrace overlooking the Cathedral offers garden furniture and sun-beds. You have another private terrace with your plunge pool.
Main details: state of the art sound and vision system, 85m2, ipod dock, espresso machine, bathtub…
Casas del Rey de Baeza: Formerly a traditional neighbourhood patio in the XVIII century, this is one of the most authentic boutique hotels in town, member of the Spanish Hospes boutique hotel company. Exquisitely decorated, and secluded in a very quiet area within the historical center. Very good restaurant and a cool rooftop are some of its highlights. When it comes to any of its 41 rooms, number 18 (deluxe category) is a great selection, with neutral nice colours and a touch of colonial decor.
Main features include tea & coffee facilities, 30-35m2, traditional pottery, carpets and the attentive service this property provides at all times.
Gran Melia Colon: another classic, this hotel, from the Spanish chain Meliá, has always been popular and was also refurbished not long ago. Its Burladero restaurant is very recommendable, and as an interesting detail, all hotel room doors are decorated with paintings from Spanish masters. The property is part of the Leading Hotels Of The World.
Their signature room is number 703, the Grand Penthouse Suite, including an impressive large private terrace, jacuzzi bath, and all you can expect from a 5-star property. Main features include Clarins amenities, 85m2 + 140m2 terrace, hammocks, dining room, and access to Melia´s exclusive red-level service.
For a more detailed information on these hotel rooms or other recommendable properties, booking with special treatment and vip service guaranteed, as well as additional travel assistance while in Seville (transfers, restaurant bookings, insider tips, private tours and experiences…), Eduardo Blanco provides a discreet and efficient service in the city, rest of Andalusia and all of Spain.
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You've Got This, Mama!
This post is dedicated to my first-born son. Thanks for giving mama the courage to be vulnerable, the confidence to wear my crazy on my sleeve, and for every tiny hug and tiny kiss. I love you Bear! Today's post was going to share ideas and tips about why and how moms should take some… Continue reading You've Got This, Mama!


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Last year we saw this tablet at the Melbourne Museum's terrific exhibition showcasing the wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia. If you are cleverer than I am, and can read it, you will know that the tablet is part of a narrative of the main events of the years 605-595 BC, and tells of Nebuchadnezzar's first capture of Jerusalem in 597 BC, the deportation of Jehoiachin and his family, and the beginning of the Babylonian exile. 2 Chron 36:9,10 and 2 Kings 24:15-17
I felt quite emotional when I saw the tablet and recognised it as actual archaeological evidence for this major Biblical event. Christians, of course, believe that the Bible is the infallible word of God, and that God himself maintains the integrity and accuracy of his word through the work of the Holy Spirit. As such, we believe that its historical accounts are flawlessly accurate, and so it should not be surprising to find archaeological evidence confirming the events recorded in his Word, but it was pretty cool all the same.
Despite this inerrancy, it is really difficult to chronologically calibrate early Biblical history. Some Christians use genealogies, others generations of forty years. Still others look at the reigns of kings. Some believe in continuous lists; others allow overlap or omissions. Attempts, therefore, to date Moses and the Exodus, the birth of Abraham, Noah's Flood and the actual date of Creation have proved controversial. As a consequence, in my family, we choose not to attempt to date these events when compiling Books af Centuries and timelines. It is just too easy to make a mistake.
All such controversy over the dates of the Babylonian exile disappears, however, when you have evidence like that contained on this little stone tablet. The exile happened in 597 BC. It did. It has been substantiated by archaeological evidence, and importantly, that evidence fits with the evidence contained in Scripture. It is easy to add it to timelines with confidence (and so we did!)
We also made a decision to introduce the Bible as history during this time period into our school history, given that the history was so much easier to reconcile with Biblical events. The credibility of Scripture is certainly a multifaceted issue, and dating the early Bible is really difficult, but the events of the exile are easier to substantiate than earlier periods.
And so this is what we did...
The events of the exile occur between Chapters XXXIII and XXXIV of H. A Guerber's The Story of the Greeks, which is read in AO6, and this year of Ancient History was the perfect chance to integrate Biblical History with our basic history spine. During this term we read Bible as a history source, integrating the passages of Scripture where they fitted in our readings. As an introduction, we read the Bible texts of the exile during Week 16 of AO6. (You can find a summary of our readings at the end if you want them.)
Daniel 1 tells of the taking of Daniel and other members of Judah's elite into captivity in 605 BC. 2 Chronicles 36 describes the taking of Jehoiakim in 597 BC. Three months and ten days later the events narrated in the tablet occur, as told in 2 Chronicles 36 and 2 Kings 24. Finally, after a siege lasting about one and a half years, Jerusalem was conquered and destroyed in 596 BC. We read in 2 Kings 25 that most of the people were taken to Babylon, along with the articles from the temple. Only the poorest people remained.
He (Nebuchadnezzar) carried into exile to Babylon the remnant, who escaped from the sword, and they became servants to him and his successors until the kingdom of Persia came to power. The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah.The decrees of Cyrus the Great allowing the people of Judah to return home, occurred in the first year of his reign. He was later defeated and killed by Sythians, and Sythia was taken over by Darius, The Great King. We learn about The Great King in detail in Chapter XL of The Story of the Greeks. This is the Darius mentioned in Chapter 6 of Ezra (but not the Darius the Mede of Daniel, which is why we don't read Daniel 9, because it confuses small people.), and so this is a great time to read this fascinating historical book. There are 10 Chapters of Ezra. We read two per day during Week 17 in Term II.
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing:
"This is what Cyrus king of Persia says:
"'The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. Any of his people among you may go up, and may the Lord their God be with them.'"
2 Chron 36:20-23 NIV
Darius is killed, and succeeded by his Son, Xerxes. We read about that in Chapter XLVII. Xerxes, otherwise known as Ahasuerus, is the husband of Hadassah...otherwise known as Esther. We read about her in Week 18.
Xerxes, in turn, is succeeded by his son, Artaxerxes, whom we are introduced to at the end of Chapter LV. It is Artaxerxes who commissions Ezra to take charge of the ecclesiastical and civil affairs of the Jewish nation, and we read that decree in Ezra 7:13-28. Later, in Artaxerxes' 20th year, Nehemiah, his cupbearer, hears from his brother that Jerusalem remains without walls and returns to restore them. We read the first of 13 Chapters of Nehemiah during Week 19.
The history of God's people in the Old Testament closes at the end of the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. God's people have returned to their homeland. The temple has been rebuilt, and worship has been restored. It would be 400 more years before our Saviour would come into the world, and the New Testament would begin. And we read about that in AO6 Term III!
We found our integration of history in Term II fascinating, and we learned a great deal. Below, in summary, are the Bible passages we read. It is my hope that some of you might find them useful too.
Week 16: The Exile: 605-597 BCDay 1: Daniel Chapter 1
Day 2: 2 Kings 24
Day 3: 2 Chronicles36
Day 4: Jeremiah 25: 1-14
Day 5: Jeremiah 29: 1-23
Week 17: Return from Exile with Zerubbabel : 536 BCDay 1: Ezra 1,2 (Search for interesting info in the list of names.)
Day 2: Ezra 3,4
Day 3: Ezra 5,6
Day 4: Ezra 7,8
Day 5: Ezra 9,10
Week 18: Those who remain in Persia 497 B.C to 466 BCDay 1: Esther 1,2
Day 2: Esther 3,4
Day 3: Esther 5,6
Day 4: Esther 7,8
Day 5: Esther 9,10
Week 19: Nehemiah returns with additional exiles 444 BCDay 1: Nehemiah 1,2
Day 2:Nehemiah 3,4
Day 3:Nehemiah 5,6:1-14
Day 4:Nehemiah 6:15-8:18
Day 5:Nehemiah 9,10
Week 20Day 1: Nehemiah 11,12
Day 2: Nehemiah 13


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All BCI's are built to government statutory requirements and all in-house manufacturing and design is based on ISO9001 standards.
Quality control is closely inspected on the production line and extensive training for all engineering, technical and production personnel is key to our approach.
Training and educating our whole team leaves a positive footprint wherever we tread and our approach ensures the conformity of all production and most importantly a superior standard of quality and performance.
In 2011 BCI opened a new purpose-built production facility in Xiamen, China. The new facility offers an increased production capacity and greater quality control and boasts state-of-the-art manufacturing machinery.
Today, most BCI vehicles boast around 65% Australian content*
* Australian content refers to countries included in the Australian Free Trade Agreement, such as the United States.


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Yesterday I finished my Nanner socks! Yippee! I still love the green colorway - the variegations are very subtle and I think it shows Wendy's pattern well. I have decided to knock out a few of my WIPs before starting something new - I'll have to really resist temptation, what with all of my new yarny goodness calling to me from all over the house!
Originally uploaded by ckknitter
Originally uploaded by ckknitter
Here's what White Socks thinks of the whole thing - ho hum...just don't wake me up.....OK?
What a hunk of a kitty!


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Learn forging techniques to create your own unique pair of earrings! Hand forge strips of brass, copper, or sterling silver ($20 upcharge for silver) to create a set of dangling 'rays' earring. Forge multiple rays into a pair of statement earrings, hang one or two forged rays for a minimalist look, or find balance creating something in between. This design offers endless possibilities. *set of sterling silver ear wires included.
This class starts at 7:15pm and finishes up between 9-10pm. All materials and tools are supplied for you. Please feel free to BYO beverage or snack of your choosing.
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From Our Blog
- Massachusetts Court Protects Medical Marijuana Use by Employees
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Commonly Asked Questions
Federal Criminal Child Pornography Charges in Pennsylvania
Over the last 2 decades, there has been a sharp increase in the number of criminal child pornography cases in Pennsylvania federal courts. In the late 1990s, there were roughly a few dozen cases each year. By 2010, that number increased to almost 2,000 cases each year.
What is Child Pornography Under Federal Law?
Under federal law, it is illegal to produce, sell, distribute, receive or possess an image depicting child pornography which uses or affects any means of interstate or foreign commerce. This includes use of a computer. See Title 18 United States Code Sections 2251, 2252 and 2252A.
Child pornography is generally defined as a visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a person under the age of 18. This includes pictures, films, videos, and digital or computer generated images and depictions of an actual minor, as well as undeveloped pictures, films or videos. A picture depicting a naked child could constitute child pornography. In addition, state laws regarding the age of consent for sexual activity are immaterial. Under federal law, it is illegal to produce, sell, distribute, receive or possess an image depicting sexually suggestive activity involving a minor.
Prison Terms in Federal Child Pornography Cases
First Time Offenders
Many individuals who are convicted of federal child pornography crimes are first time offenders from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and often include:
- working professionals,
- educators (principals, teachers, etc.),
- medical professionals, and
- law enforcement officers.
If convicted of child pornography offenses, such individuals face significant penalties/fines which have been amended and increased over the last 15 years.
One of the most important amendments occurred in 2003 when Congress drastically increased prison sentences for federal child pornography convictions. The Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 amended many criminal child pornography statutes, including 18 United States Code Section 2252A.
Prior to the 2003 amendments, a first time offense for the crime of distributing or selling child pornography under Section 2252A carried a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, without a mandatory minimum sentence. After the 2003 amendments, a first time offense for the same crime now carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years in prison.
Prior to the 2003 amendments, a first time offense for the crime of possessing child pornography under Section 2252A carried a maximum sentence of 5 years; there was no mandatory minimum sentence. The 2003 amendments increased the maximum sentence to 10 years.
For more information, access the firm's legal articles related to criminal child pornography cases in Pennsylvania.
At the Law Offices of Marc Neff, our criminal defense attorneys employ a team approach in order to present the best defense possible. Our law firm utilizes some of the nation's foremost experts in computer forensics and technology.
For a confidential consultation in a federal or state child pornography case, please contact Mr. Neff by phone at (215) 563-9800.


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Taruna - posted on 09/26/2012 ( 1 mom has responded )
hi my daughter is 4 yrs 6 months old .. she goes to prek .. she was speech delyaed and motor skills delayed , now she is fine ... next year she will go to kindergarten .... right now her status is that she recognises her letters . numbers 1 to 10 ... the school is teaching her to write her name ... she dont want to write letters and numbers at home, she dont want to sit with me when i have time , she is stubborn.. i am worried .. by next september she will be 5 and half yr old ...in kindergarten there is a jumpstart .. my niece knows how to read and write sentences already ... my daughter not interested in anythiung .. wat to do? any suggestions .. i have 2 more kids including a 1.5 yr old, who need time .... so i just cant run around my daughter all day asking her to sit .. i dunno how she will cope up in regular kindergarten ( right now she goes to special needs school ) thanks for any help


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Are you a Grecian wedding goddess still looking for the perfect hair accessory? We found it! This beautifully beaded Grecian wedding hairpiece is handmade by the lovely Fen of Bead Flora. This unique beaded flower technique originated in France and found popularity in the United States in the 1960's. Fen teaches the art of French beaded flowers to students while selling her work locally in Wisconsin boutiques and online. Read on to see a few examples of her Grecian wedding headpiece + find out how you can enter for a chance to win!
Grecian Wedding Headpiece
This headpiece, inspired by the Greek laurel wreath, features leaves made of high-quality beads. Each leaf, measuring 1.5″ wide, is individually made with the French beaded flower method. This particular headpiece will be featured in the 2012 MTV Movie Awards gift lounge in June, which means celebrities will pre-order this particular headband (and you can, too!) Get yours in time for the summer wedding season… orders ship June 1st.
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I returned to work on Monday after two glorious weeks of vacation. I'm not exaggerating. It was by far the best and most fulfilling Christmas season that I've had in a very long time. I was ready to go back to work, I love my teaching job and my body was craving a return to a "normal" routine. Of course, the kids and I enjoyed staying up late and sleeping in past the sunrise, but we had all packed on some holiday "celebration" pounds that needed to be dealt with. I knew that a return to reality would most certainly assist us in shedding our winter coats.
Monday arrived and so did the lullaby of my alarm at 4:50 AM. I'm totally kidding. At that ungodly early hour, there is no such thing as a lullaby; it was more like a nails on a chalkboard kind of awakening. And with that, I joyously jumped out of bed and began my 30-minute workout with my 21-Day Fix video pals.
I'm lying. I didn't get out of bed and I didn't work out. I laid there and surfed Facebook and checked my email. I told myself that I would workout when I got home that evening. The only morale-boosting activities I accomplished before leaving for work were reading my daily devotional and praying. Had I not completed those staples, I do believe a full meltdown would have ensued at some point during the day.
I didn't work out when I got home that evening and I I ate a half a box of red licorice before I went to bed. I felt "blah" and I just felt sad, maybe even a bit depressed. I wish that I could say that I snapped out of my mood on Tuesday, but I didn't. The only difference was instead of devouring licorice, I sucked down a half of a box of Bottlecaps. I was in a funk. I couldn't put my finger on exactly why; but I felt down and out.
I was frustrated and a bit ticked off that I wasn't experiencing joy everyday, all day. I mean, I was sober now and was finally allowing myself to live my life and be present in the moments of my day and I here I was practically in the fetal position inhaling every carb I could get my hands on.
I began to journal and pour out my heart to God. I just wanted Him to understand how I was feeling and since I couldn't seem to talk to Him without crying or popping an M&M, I figured writing would be my best option. I won't bore you with all of the details, but what ended up on paper was amazing. The bottom line was this: bad or good, I was living. Not only was I living, but I was doing so without drowning my feelings in a bottle of wine. Yes, I was feeling a bit melancholy and frustrated that I wasn't in the best of spirits, but I was working through these thoughts and feelings in a healthy way.
In the very recent past, two bad days would have ended in a pattern of drinking, self-loathing, condemnation, guilt, and disgust. And though I know that my Heavenly Father has loved and will continue to love me unconditionally even in my darkest hours, on this occasion, I was able to spend time in His presence and actually remember and enjoy our encounter. I was able to let my tears flow and allow Him to just love on me.
This is such a new concept for me because my earthly father has never been there for me. He once told me a "funny" story about how he begged my mom to abort me. She refused and here I am. I don't say this looking for sympathy, or for shock value, but to make a point. Unfortunately, those of us who have absentee fathers often find it difficult to allow our Heavenly Father to swoop in and just hold us. We struggle with hearing him brag on us and have a hard time believing His unconditional declaration of love for us. I'm his favorite kid and so are you! And it feels good; not it feels phenomenal. Let's enjoy being "the favorite."
Look, everyday of our lives is not going to be a 5-star, lottery winning, Disneyland-visiting type of awesome day. I know this, I mean I'm not delusional. And as I go through this process of healing and allow God to guide me through the peaks and valleys, I am able to experience the life that He created just for me. And you, my friend, are able to do the same; anytime, anyplace, anywhere. He's not only the absolute best daddy, but He's a pretty darn good tour guide, as well.
Bryant McGill of simplereminders.com says this, "Don't be afraid to express your love. Open yourself to feeling everything. Living without feeling is no different than not living at all." And I must say, I totally agree with him. I thought that I was pretty awesome at expressing my love. But, looking back, when I stopped allowing myself to experience my feelings and began drowning out my emotions and life in an unrelenting storm of alcohol, that gift began to fade. The toxic blend of shame and unworthiness really stopped that love flow.
I am so thankful that this dam is breaking. The demolition crew has arrived and I am being liberated. I realize allowing ourselves to feel everything is not an easy task and one that will require commitment. But, I truly believe that it is one that we will never regret making. There is no doubt that we will experience bad days and good; sad days and joyful ones. The key is to experience them fully, knowing with absolute certainly that our Heavenly Father is there through it all and always has the best plan for our lives.
Today was a better day. On our walk this afternoon, I couldn't help but look around at the beauty of our surroundings in absolute joy and awe. There was an added pep in my step and overflow of love in my heart and I knew that everything was going to be better than okay. After all, I am loved by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and so are you. This truly makes my heart want to sing.
One final note, I know that this winter coat will be shed. Stay tuned for that transformation, it's going to be amazing.
Blessings and hugs to you my friends. ❤


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Is your dog, your best friend? Well then give then what they want, Benefuls wet dog food. If you have a picky dog, get him wet dog food. They love it! It is a good idea to send it along with your dog, if you are leaving them with a friend or kennel for a few days. Some dogs get quite upset when they are left behind, and won't eat. This does the trick every time.
Beneful wet dog foods come in cans for your smaller dogs, and sealable plastic containers so that you can save leftovers for the next meal. No more having dried up food in a can. Wet dog food has many health benefits too. Dry dog food loses "natural" nutritional benefits such as vitamins and minerals, as it is less processed than dry kibbles, also retains more natural nutrients. Another benefit to wet foods, are if your dog has dental problems. The wet food is much easier for them to chew, and less painful.
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| Turbulent Air John Simlett
Acrylic on Cotton Canvas
39 x 19 inches
(100 x 50 cms)
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Turbulent Air
9 comments:
Love this fantastic piece, BIG wow! I am inpressed! ValerieReplyDelete
Thank you, Valerie - glad you like itReplyDelete
Wow!!! This is fantastic!!! I can see him on stage with his leaps and turns and graceful as a cat landing quietly and perfectly while he bows to the standing ovation of the audience...Bravo!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
He certainly got me twitching around the canvas - glad you liked this bit of fun.Delete
Great title, John. Perfect for the areas of energy you made following his form.ReplyDelete
I also enjoyed reading about the way you got your inspiration for the outfit.
Never a dull moment visiting your blog. Thank you, John.Replies
The research was as much fun as the painting. Glad you were amused :)Delete
To be able to paint like this from imagination is a skill in itself John! I love it! And you really have captured so much movement! Fantastic!! :0)ReplyDelete
A wonderful painting with a perfect combination of colours !!!ReplyDelete
My 'imagination' is usually rooted in my writing - nice to let it loose on canvas thoughReplyDelete


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The stamping on the sides is easiest to do while the box top is flat. I scored it first then used the scorelines to help with the placement of the sentiment. Clear mounted stamps really come in handy making it easy to get them straight!
These are so fabulous! What a thoughtful gift!ReplyDelete
I want to feature your beautiful project for Trendy Tuesday article for the blog at Paper Crafters Library. We're featuring Hanukkah projects next week. You can ck out the blog here: http://blog.papercrafterslibrary.com/ The image of your project will credit you and link back to your blog as well. If you do not wish to be featured for this article, just let me know.ReplyDelete


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Put your best dressed up/costumed picture of your furbaby up for vote!!
Put your best dressed up/costumed picture of your furbaby up for vote!!
Ashley - Mom to Duncan (4 years/blenheim) and Arthur (3 years/ruby)
here's Phoebe in her post surgical gear....accompanied by snuggle puppy!!
Emily aged 8 weeks
Someone wasn't too happy about having to dress up for the 4th of July.
Spencer and his mom, Whitney
Lucky's been helping out Santa ...
(but are all the reindeer accounted for ...???)
Where did that hoof come from???
Dasher?? Dancer??? Prancer, Vixen ....???
Mom to ruby Cavalier Sparky & red Lhasa Apso Caroline
RIP my sweet angel dog Lucky
This is Spencer doing his best impression of a party animal in his Hawaiian shirt
Proud mom of Spencer (tri), Izzy (blen), Tilly (tri) and Howie the cava-cat
Andrea and Diva in their pink camos
Grima mommy of two wonderful cavaliers Andrea(blenheim) and Diva (ruby)
-Assa tricolor cavalier waiting at the bridge
Oh my, this pic is terrific Grima
And all the others too
Sunna & the dogs:
Fjalar (8 years old tricolour boy)
Mirra (5 years old blenheim girl)
Molder (black & tan) - beautiful angel waiting at the Rainbow~Bridge
Love that pink camo!!!
Here are Jake and Shelby in their "school" clothes:
Loving mom to Jake, Shelby and Micah
Cathy those pictures of Jake & Shelby in their school clothes is priceless.
What did they take for lunch.
Here is a picture of Dudley when I was trying to dress him up as a girl.
Needless to say that coat went back to the store, that's what happens when you are the only female in the house.
My poor wee baby he looks like a wee lassie
Mom to Daniel, Derrick, David
Dudley 3 Years Old
Darby 1 Year Old


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Streets were closed in Red Deer as RCMP responded to a what turned out to be a false complaint of a firearm on Monday.
Red Deer RCMP say they received a complaint from a residence in the area of 55th Avenue and 37th Street around 8:35 a.m.
No firearms were found and police determined that the complaint was unfounded.
A man was arrested on a non-firearms-related charge.
Streets in the area were closed for a short period of time while police investigated.


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