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For All Signs: March 20th brings us the spring equinox, the time of symbolic renewal of all things spiritual, emotional and mental. The time frame around this particular equinox is likely to be dramatic, as it has been in recent history. The drama usually occurs within six weeks before or after the exact equinox. Examples are: April 16, 2013, a major earth quake took place in Iran and on March 11, 2011, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami occurred. A year before, on April 20, 2010, we saw the BP explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. The likelihood of a major disaster is heralded by challenging aspects among the planets. Meanwhile, given that Mars is retrograding, there are political factors that are hidden from public knowledge and will explode by the end of spring. The earth is caught in a major tug of war involving Pluto, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars. Pluto represents those with political and monetary power. Uranus represents justice for the populace. Jupiter represents hope for expansion and meaning. Mars, the original god of war, carries the matches that will set off the powder keg. The combination represents major energy circling the sun in fast rotation. This new astrological year will be fast and furious. Insist on maintaining those practices that help you keep your center (exercise, yoga, massage, meditation and/or prayer).
Aries: The sun returns to your sign this week. You likely will find it to be energizing. Now is the time to focus on new plans. Take a fresh look at where you want to direct your energy. While you are doing this, be sensitive to the needs of those around you.
Taurus: There are no new aspects designed for you by the planets this week. You may still be cogitating on the Venus/Mars square that occurred early this month. That time called for a recommitment of devotion to a person or a project. If it didn't happen, you may have decided to let it go.
Gemini: Make a special effort to keep up with keys, tickets and other small items. Your feelings are easily injured right now. On the other hand, you may be the offender, hurting someone else. Try to think carefully before speaking. If you feel hurt, don't leap to a conclusion before you ask what the meaning is of a behavior or a comment.
Cancer: This week you may be a tad on the solemn side. This is a temporary wave in your normal emotional life. You do not have to believe everything you think, especially if it takes you to a darker state of mind.
Leo: The Sun shines upon your 9th house of travel and expansion. You are probably already making plans for your next vacation. Aspects favor opening yourself to greater territory. You may be thinking of beginning a new study or spiritual pursuit.
Virgo: You may be feeling irritable and a little nervous. You can't be sure whether someone significant in your life is really telling you the truth or treating you honestly. The probability is that there is some sort of deception present. Take good care of yourself.
Libra: You are somewhat edgy this week. Parts of your mind are scattered. The best verbal warrior is concise and says what is needed. Unfortunately, Mars retrograding in your sign creates a tendency to spew.
Scorpio: Irritability may be among your companions this week. Beware the temptation to obsess over minor issues. Take especially good care of your body. You are in a physically low cycle.
Sagittarius: You have the desire to become the best you can be. You want wisdom, respect and good in your life. Something is dragging you backward.
Capricorn: Aspects of family life are shifting. The motion is toward an unexpected shake-up in your home or property at the end of the month. Perhaps you can see this coming. Take steps to prevent it rather than waiting and hoping it won't happen.
Aquarius: Circumstances are not meeting your needs for comfort, stability or security. Perhaps you are disengaging from a bad habit or someone who is not good for you. The long-term benefits of are really good, but the short-term discomfort is no fun at all.
Pisces: There is an old saying: "Don't believe everything you think." Take this one to heart. Your feelings and thoughts may be only projections of what you want to think. You might identify a piece of information as a truth, when it is merely your opinion.
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Day 2 of the 2018 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure is in the books and, with the money bubble on the horizon, Russia's Oleg Titov holds the lead over the 101 players that remain.
By the time that two Day Ones were in the books, 571 players had ponied up the $10,000 buy in to participate in the 2018 PCA Main Event. That number is a big leap, prize pool wise, over the 738 players who paid $5000 in 2017 to play. The $5.645 million prize pool – of which the winner will take a $1,081,100 payday – also dwarfs last year's efforts ($3.376 million).
By the time Day 2 started on Wednesday afternoon, only 324 of those 571 entries were still around with hopes of winning the championship. Heading the pack was Day 1B chip leader, sitting on a stack of 155,000 chips, while the Day 1A chip leader, Affif Prado, could only muster up 137,500 but was on an extra day of rest. Lurking in the pack were many members of the Team PokerStars Pro stable, including Jake Cody, Liv Boeree and Barry Greenstein, and other pros such as Nick Petrangelo, Koray Aldemir and Oleksii Khoroshenin.
The Day 2 proceedings got off to a roaring start with the awarding of one of the $30,000 Platinum Passes to next year's $25,000 PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship (PSPC). Before the day got off to a start, one of the remaining tables was chosen and a single hand was dealt out between the players (one of which was poker pro Mike Leah). An all-club 8-10-6 flop was dealt and each player turned up a card, with Leah taking the lead by turning up a ten but Pavel Ignatov giving a sweat by turning up a 9♣ (straight flush and flush draw). A blank four came on the turn and, with another eight on the river, the players turned up their cards.
Leah, who had led the entire way, did not improve on his pair of tens, but Thai Ha did. With a deuce showing, the second hole card was turned up. That 8♠ yanked the hand away from Leah and, with trip eights, made Ha unbeatable and the winner of the Platinum Pass. The odd part of the story? Ha wasn't at the table when the hand occurred! He would wander into the scene after the hand was played, wondering what the commotion was, before finding out he was the big winner to start Day 2.
As typical for action at the start of the day, there were several casualties that barely got their chips unbagged before they hit the door. Mustapha Kanit, Martins Adeniya, Jared Jaffee, Dmitar Danchev, Leah and Ignatov barely had time to warm their seats before they were out of chips and heading into the Bahamian afternoon. The news was better for others, however, as the day played out.
Journalist and psychologist (and could we soon hyphenate that to "journalist/psychologist/poker pro?") Maria Konnikova has been the talk of the Atlantis Resort after her stunning win in the $1500 PokerStars National Championship preliminary event, but either the "run good" is still with her or there are some skills to the good doctor. She bought into the Main Event just before late registration closed on Wednesday and, by the end of the night, was able to take her 30K starting stack up to 266,000. That has Konnikova still in the hunt amongst the 101 other players who will be back on Thursday to drive to the title.
1. Oleg Titov, 493,000
2. Gleidibe Goncalves, 472,000
3. Lucas Blanco, 435,000
4. Karl Stark, 424,000
5. Michael Stashin, 403,000
6. Keith Lehr, 374,500
7. Christian Rudolph, 367,500
8. Adrian Mateos, 358,000
9. Alexander Gambino, 352,500
10. Jonathan West, 344,000
(tie) Patryk Poterek, 344,000
Lurking under the Top Ten are such names as David Peters (327K), Jack Sinclair (274K), Konnikova (266K) and Vladimir Troyanovskiy (231K). Those with some work to do include Kevin MacPhee (38,500), Ivan Luca (77K) and Greenstein (69K).
The first task for those returning to the Atlantis tournament room on Thursday will be determining who is going to get paid. 87 players will be a recipient of at least $17,500 and a new entry for their Hendon Mob page. The PokerStars TV live stream will bring some of the action to fans and, by the end of the night, it is possible that the final three tables will have been determined as the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event looks for a new champion.


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Hope everyone had a great Easter! This weekend was a quieter one than what I'm used to. Dinner and drinks with my bff at The Attic on Friday, work at Bliss Bar on Saturday, and an order of cake pops yesterday for my friend Krystle. She placed an order for 36 cake pops with a simple drizzle of yellow, green and purple. This is how they came out:
Very simple and the colors along with the pail makes it a decorative display for an Easter dinner. I received a text message from Krystle and she said she would be placing more orders in the future. I'm glad you and your family enjoyed the cake pops! I'm happy that I can make your events a sweeter one with my sweet treats. ;)


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Vivo Xshot vs OnePlus One vs Oppo Find 7 – Chinese Flagship Android Showdown.
by May 7, 2014 8:22 pm7
By the end of the month, three flagship Android phones from Chinese manufacturers will be on the market. Each boasts different state-of-the-art features, with the camera as a major focus for the Vivo Xshot and the Oppo Find 7. OnePlus put a lot into their camera as well, but the new upstart manufacturer decided to focus more on price as a selling feature.
Vivo Xshot was revealed earlier in a major event at the Water Cube, and will be available soon. Oppo Find 7 is taking pre-orders to be shipped on May 29th, and OnePlus One will be available in the 64GB Blackstone version in late may. For simplicity of comparison we will only be looking at higher-end version of each device.
Chipset, RAM and OS/UI
Oppo Find 7 and Vivo Xshot both use the Qualcomm 801 Snapdragon MSM8974AC chipset, OnePlus One features the higher-end Snapdragon Krait 400 CPU, and all three are quad-core and clock in at 2.5 GHz. Oppo uses their popular ColorOS 1.2 UI on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, OnePlus uses the Android 4.4 KitKat-based CyanogenMod 11S, and Vivo uses their own Funtouch OS UI also running KitKat.
Round: OnePlus
OnePlus and Vivo have similar 1080×1920 pixel 1080p resolutions. The Vivo Xshot has a 5.2 inch screen, white Oppo and OnePlus feature 5.5 inch screens. One of Oppo's strongest selling features is its cutting-edge resolution with a staggering 1440×2560 pixel screen providing 538ppi pixel density.
Round: Oppo
The camera is a focal point of the Vivo Xshot, it is larger than usual and extends past the body of the phone. Vivo had previously hinted to a 24 MP camera, but will be released with the Sony 13MP IMX214 camera featuring the world's first f/1.8 6p lens and optimal image stabilization. The camera is capable of 4k recording, has dual LED flash and a unique two-stage shutter. OnePlus One also uses the Sony 13MP IMX214 camera featuring a f/2.0 lens and dual LED flash. Oppo had suggested the Find 7 would be able to take 50 MP photos, this is still somewhat true, though the camera itself is the same Sony IMX214 used by Vivo and OnePlus. 50 MP photos are created by using Oppo's "Super Zoom" feature which rapidly snaps 10 photos and creates a photo that is technically equivalent to a 50 MP photo. Oppo also claims that users can capture video not only in 1080p, but also in 120 fps slow-motion at 720p.
Round: Tie Oppo and Vivo
Battery, Connectivity, and Storage
The Vivo Xshot has a permanent battery which is the weakest of the three at 2,600 mAh. OnePlus also has a permanent 3,100 mAh battery. Oppo has made innovations to their removable 3,000 mAh battery, it features VOOC tech that allows the phone to charge from dead to 75% in just half an hour, miles faster than its average competitor. The phones are evenly matched in connectivity all offering 4G LTE, WiFi and GPS. The Xshot has 32GB storage, and the Oppo comes with 16GB, both are expandable. OnePlus has 16GB and 64GB models, though it's likely that 16GB versions will be hard to come by.
Round: Oppo
Here is where OnePlus really shines. Their top end 64GB smartphone costs a meager $350, which is amazing considering its top-end features. The Oppo Find 7 will cost around $565 and the Vivo Xshot is asking $580.
Round: OnePlus
The Oppo Find 7 has a lot going for it, namely its vibrant screen, high-tech camera features, and fast charging removable battery. For a person constantly on the go, the rapid charge feature will be extremely useful. It is a cutting-edge phone with a high-end price. For someone who likes to save money and wants an amazing smartphone, the OnePlus is One is an obvious choice. The Vivo Xshot is a powerful phone, but doesn't stand out beside these two phones, it also has a weaker permanent battery.
Those with expensive taste will enjoy the cutting-edge Oppo Find 7, especially if they are constant travelers. For most, OnePlus One is everything you need and more – at a bargain.
Do you agree with our assessment? Are we missing anything with the Vivo Xshot? Are there other features on the smartphones you are excited about? Let us know!


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2010 Buick LaCrossePosted on July 18th, 2009
Designers take a global approach to Buick's newest sedan
By Nina Russin
The new General Motors brings with it four core brands: Chevrolet and GMC, both volume leaders, and the more upscale Buick and Cadillac. GM execs know that Buick's turnaround hinges on bringing younger buyers into the showroom. The Enclave crossover vehicle was the first Buick designed for drivers with active lifestyles.
The 2010 LaCrosse sedan appeals to a similar market. It is the first American car built on GM's global midsize architecture: the same platform used for the Opel Insignia. Buick is targeting two markets: the United States and China. Designers made the LaCrosse four inches longer than the Opel, translating to more room in the back seats and trunk.
The LaCrosse engineering team, based in Europe, included members from North America and Asia. A team in Shanghia designed the car's interior, while a group out of Detroit penned the exterior. Although the LaCrosse is a huge departure from Buicks that came before it, the team kept the brand's design heritage in mind, incorporating portholes, the waterfall grille, and sweep spears in the beltlines from classic models.
Back to the future
Having grown up in Buicks, the brand's new direction seems as much a return to Buick's golden era as it does a new direction. Before Buicks became fixtures in retirement communities, they were aspirational cars for middle class buyers moving out of less expensive Chevys.
I say this from personal experience, having spent my toddler years in a Chevy BelAir, that was eventually replaced by a '66 Buick LeSabre. My father's LeSabre was triple black and super-fast: he drove it like a New York cabbie.
The new LaCrosse isn't as fast as my dad's LeSabre: the base engine is a V6, not a V8. But Buick has certainly shed its former stodginess, with a vehicle that is attractive to look at and a pleasure to drive.
For buyers with active lifestyles the LaCrosse's ace-in-the-hole is the spacious rear seating area. Both seats fold flat to create a pass-through that creates a very long cargo floor. While sedans are never as well suited for cyclists as cars with open cargo bays, a bike with the front wheel removed will easily fit inside the trunk.
Two available engines
Vehicles that roll into dealerships next month come with a choice of two V6 engines: a 255-horsepower 3.0 liter engine, and a 3.6-liter block rated at 280 horsepower. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder rated at 182 horsepower rolls out later this year. Engineers expect the new Ecotec engine to average about 30 mpg on the highway.
All models come with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift option. Buyers can choose between front and all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive system can deliver up to 85 percent of the engine's power to the rear wheels, mimicking European sport sedans.
The system can also shift torque between wheels on a single axle to enhance wet weather performance. An electronic limited slip rear differential helps the driver to maintain directional control in mud and snow.
Those readers familiar with the old LaCrosse will find that the 2010 model feels much tighter. Engineers enhanced torsional rigidity by 25 percent over the old model. All cars come with standard traction and stability control.
The upscale CXS model has real-time suspension damping that automatically adjusts to driving habits and the road surface. CSX buyers can upgrade from the standard 18-inch wheels to optional 19-inch rims, giving the car a larger footprint.
Pricing ranges from $27,085 for the base CX six-cylinder to $33,015 for the front-wheel drive CXS. The automaker is awaiting EPA fuel economy specs: engineers estimate both the 3 and 3.6-liter engines will average 17/27 mpg city/highway.
Test drive in Michigan
I had a chance to drive all three front-wheel drive models at a media event outside of Detroit. The base CX has a couple of advantages for active buyers: it's the only grade available with cloth trim, and base price is $2000 less than the volume-leading CXL.
The CX is the only model that comes with 17-inch wheels: 18-inch rims are standard on the other two grades. But it's well equipped out of the box with standard safety, comfort and convenience features. They include front, side and side curtain airbags, a year of free OnStar with automatic crash response, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock braking, electronic stability and traction control.
Comfort and convenience features include an eight-way power driver's and two-way power passenger seat, automatic air conditioning with air filtration, AM/FM/CD audio system with three months of free satellite radio, and two 12-volt power points.
While the CX doesn't have the ride and handling of the upscale CXS, the performance is certainly competent. A fully independent suspension is compliant without being mushy. Power rack-and-pinion steering has excellent on-center response at speed: I had no problems passing slower vehicles on winding two-lane roads.
The six-speed automatic transmission enhances fuel economy and performance. There's no noticeable shift shock, except at wide-open-throttle. Standard four-wheel disc brakes stop the car in a firm linear fashion.
Visibility is quite good out the front. The LaCrosse has thick C-pillars: a style very much in vogue. Stylish though they may be, they create large blind spots in back. I found myself fiddling with the outside mirrors to minimize blind spots. Fortunately Buick will be introducing a blind spot detection system as an option later this year.
Available all-wheel drive
Both the CXL and CXS are available with all-wheel drive, enhancing the car's winter performance. Buick execs expect the CXL to be the volume leader, accounting for over half of LaCrosse sales. Both up-level grades come with standard leather trim and eighteen-inch wheels.
On the inside, the CXL adds dual-zone climate controls, heated front seats, LED turn signals in the outside mirrors, and puddle lamps.
The CXS is the sportiest of the three grades, coming standard with the 3.6-liter V-6. For buyers who can afford the initial investment, the 3.6-liter engine offers comparable fuel economy to the smaller V-6, and adds a significant amount of power.
I drove the CXS with optional nineteen-inch wheels during the event in Michigan. Of all the models, the CXS comes the closest to a European sport sedan, thanks to available real-time suspension damping. The same option package adds a sport shift mode that holds onto low gears for more spirited performance.
Standard keyless start allows the driver to enter and start the car with the key fob in his pocket. Variable assist steering provides tighter on-center response than the base model, while maintaining plenty of assist at lower speeds.
The test car was equipped with the audio upgrade that includes navigation and a rear-back-up camera. The large navigation screen is located at the top of the center stack. The CXS comes standard with an ultrasonic park assist system that uses audible signals to warn the driver about objects in back of the car.
Front halogen headlamps with fog lamps are standard. Buyers can upgrade to high-intensity adaptive headlamps that swivel up to 15 degrees according to steering input.
Spacious interior
Overall, the LaCrosse interior is stylish and comfortable. The Chinese designers included many arches with blue backlighting to give the car an exotic look at night.
I found the array of buttons under the navigation screen confusing: I would have a hard time using the controls while driving. A mouse device that combines some of the functions the buttons perform would have been nicer.
A digital display between the two gauges includes trip meters, a compass and real-time fuel economy. My average gas mileage driving on two-lane surface roads was just over 25 mpg.
An available heads-up display is adjustable for height and intensity. It shows speed and audio selections. An oversized sunroof with a UV screen brings ambient lighting into both rows of seats.
A standard tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with audio, Bluetooth and cruise controls minimizes driver distraction. A large center console bin under the armrest includes a shallow bin for electronic devices, and a deeper bin for storing compact discs. The USB port and a 12-volt power point are located inside the bins.
A 120-volt outlet behind the center console allows second-row passengers to plug in games or a computer. There are abundant storage spaces throughout the car, including a huge glovebox, and map pockets in all four doors. All passengers have access to cupholders aplenty.
Rolling out in August
The 2010 LaCrosse rolls into Buick dealerships next month. Buick builds the LaCrosse at its Kansas City Assembly plant.
Likes: A stylish sport sedan with exceptionally spacious rear seating area and trunk. The 60/40 split and folding rear seat allows drivers to extend the cargo floor for large gear. All models comes well equipped with standard safety features, including OnStar and stability control.
Dislike: Buttons in the center stack are confusing. It is hard to adjust the outside mirrors to compensate for rear blind spots.
Quick facts:
Make: Buick
Model: LaCrosse
Year: 2010
Base price: $27,085 (CX)
As tested: $30,135
Horsepower: 255 Hp @ 6900 rpm*
Torque: 217 lbs.-ft. @ 5100 rpm
Zero-to-sixty: 7.8 seconds
Antilock brakes: Standard
Side curtain airbags: Standard
First aid kit: N/A
Bicycle friendly: No
Towing: No
Off-road: No
Fuel economy (estimate): 17/27 mpg city/highway
Comments: Engine performance figures are for the 3.0-liter V6. Fuel economy figures are estimates only: EPA figures are not yet available.
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Our Vision: a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God's love into action by building homes, communities and hope. We are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
What We Do
Our Mission: seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Families partner with us to build and purchase their own home with an affordable mortgage. Habitat uses donations, volunteer labor, and donated materials to reduce the costs of building and then sells the home to a pre-selected family at no-profit.
We bring communities together to help us build homes and hope for local families on the path to homeownership. When hard-working families are supported by a proven program, determined volunteers and generous donors, a future full of opportunity is built.
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Habitat houses are modestly-sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family's needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs to a minimum.
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Habitat for Humanity uses quality, locally-available building materials. Habitat house designs reflect the local climate and culture.
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The labor of volunteers and partner families, efficient building methods, modest house sizes and no-profit loans make it affordable for low-income families to purchase Habitat houses.
Why We Build
The feeling of happiness, joy and security is overwhelming. Also I was moved by the generous donation of time, supplies, and hard work from volunteers and community. I really enjoyed working with the staff and community."
Most of my children have graduated from school and are now successful in their lives. My children are now a mechanical engineer, pharmacist and nurses. It was through God's grace and love that this organization have helped my family to grow and become successful. Thank you and God bless!"
It has given us the ability to raise our children in a great community with a sense of stability that has given them strength. They know they have a home to come to. As parents it fulfilled a lifelong desire to own a home. Forever grateful."


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I had been waiting for this.
Bryan Singer announced tonight, through his Twitter account, that the character of Quicksilver will be appearing in X-Men: Days Of Future Past. It's undoubtedly the biggest film news break of the day.
Before he was an #Avenger, he was just a REALLY fast kid. Thrilled to say #EvanPeters is joining #XMen #DaysOfFuturePast as #Quicksilver.
— Bryan Singer (@BryanSinger) May 23, 2013
So why is this such a big deal? Because both Marvel and Fox have the rights to use certain characters in their Marvel comics movies, and amongst them are the brother-sister team of The Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Not only were these members of The Avengers, they're also Magneto's kids – crossing between the two "story sets," they wound up being both Marvel Studios and Fox movie options.
We'd recently learned that Quicksilver will be appearing in Joss Whedon's next Avengers film, alongside his sister. It almost reads like a declaration of war to hear he's also going to turn up in Fox's next X-Men picture. Will we soon hear that The Scarlet Witch is in too?
There may have been an outside chance, I suppose, that Marvel and Fox would collude to create shared interpretations of the characters, but Singer's tweet seems to put paid to that. If he's "a REALLY fast kid" in the 70s, I don't know how he'd be Joss Whedon's planned 20-something.
So, there we go. How exciting. I'm sure many of you are going to take sides – and I bet I can guess which team proves the most popular – but I promise you this, I'm impartial.
Here, incidentally, is Evan Peters. I can see how he could be Michael Fassbender's kid.
I do hope he hasn't just been thrown in as a corporate rivalry afterthought. Tell us it ain't so, Mr. Singer.
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City Campus Union, Auditorium
January 11, 2005
Presidents Wes Peterson, and Mary Beck Presiding
1.0 Call to Order
President Peterson called the meeting to order at 2:36 p.m.
2.0 Announcements
2.1 Collective Bargaining Teleconference Meeting
President Peterson reported that the teleconference meeting with faculty members from Rutgers University scheduled for this meeting has been postponed because Rutgers is on break. He stated that the Executive Committee hopes to be able to schedule it for the February or March Senate meeting. He noted that the teleconference meeting will be scheduled for the end of the Senate meeting and all faculty members will be welcome to attend it.
3.0 Chancellor Perlman
Chancellor Perlman welcomed everyone back. He stated that this spring semester will be a very busy and important semester because the strategic planning process will culminate in March and April. He noted that the first iteration of the plan will drive the University and he is looking forward to hearing the plans for each of the colleges. He stated that he hopes the college plans will be consistent with the universitys plan.
Chancellor Perlman noted that the Legislature will be in session this semester. He stated that the outlook is better than it has been in the past two or three years. He pointed out that although state revenues are better than originally predicted, many claimants will want the additional revenue. He stated that the University will need to continue to work hard to get the support it needs to move forward.
Chancellor Perlman reported that the University has three major priorities that it is focusing on with the Legislature. The first is the Board of Regents budget which provides funding to continue programs for diversity and need-based scholarships. He noted that the Regents budget provides increases that will allow the University to sustain its momentum towards excellence but no salary request has been made at this time. Chancellor Perlman reported that the state budget proposes to give state employees a 3% salary increase in the first year of the biennium and a 3.5% increase in the second year.
Chancellor Perlman reported that collective bargaining is beginning with the UNO and UNK campuses. He noted that the agreements made in the collective bargaining process have implications for salaries at UNL. He stated that he believes that salaries should be a high priority for the University. He stated that UNL has slipped in comparison to its peers in faculty salaries. He stated that in order for the University to sustain its momentum towards excellence significant improvements need to be made in faculty salaries. He stated that he will work hard to improve salaries at UNL.
Chancellor Perlman stated that the University is working on supporting LB1100-2 which is a bill continuing the deferred maintenance program. He noted that LB1100, the deferred maintenance bill, brought life back into many of the old buildings on campus. He pointed out that with LB1100 UNL received most of the funding but that will not be the case with LB1100-2 because the other campuses have needs as well. He reported that the physical science buildings, Kein Hall, and the Sheldon Art Gallery are at the top of the list for renovation.
Chancellor Perlman stated that the University is supporting an initiative for the state to match private donations that would create distinguished professor endowments. He pointed out that UNL knows how this can be successful because of experiences with the Othmer fund.
Chancellor Perlman stated that he does not want to limit either the Senate or any individuals interaction with the Legislation but he does encourage people to talk to Michelle Waite, his assistant on community relations, who serves as UNLs liaison with the Legislature. He noted that anyone with questions about Legislative issues should contact her.
Chancellor Perlman stated that the proposals for the Programs of Excellence are being evaluated by the Academic Planning Committee. He noted that it is unlikely that the programs selected could spend all of the Programs of Excellence funds for this year and he is hoping that the funds could be used as one time funds to invest in our priority of undergraduate education by improving classrooms. He stated that the Academic Planning Committee has agreed with this idea. He stated that he is waiting for a response from Varner Hall to see if the funds can be used for this purpose.
Chancellor Perlman wanted to congratulate the UNL campus for its success with the Combined Campaign fund. He stated that UNL was very successful and is the second largest contributed in Lincoln and the largest public institution contributor. He pointed out that the generosity of UNL shows how much the employees care about the Lincoln community.
President Peterson asked the Chancellor if he was aware of Professor Bryants efforts to raise the retirement cap for University employees. Chancellor Perlman stated that he is aware of it but he is a little indifferent to it at this point because the University has not reached the cap on what it can contribute to retirement benefits. He pointed out that he does not see any merit in having a cap but he noted that the University is below the cap in terms of contribution to the retirement plan. He stated that at this time he does not see it as a high priority issue because he feels efforts need to be made to improve salaries. He noted that his office has tried to provide Professor Bryant with as much support as possible.
Professor Reichenbach noted that California universities have benn able to attract top researchers after the initiative on stem cell research was approved. He asked if there are any plans in the Legislature to seek public support for stem cell research at the University. Chancellor Perlman stated that while he doubted a stem cell initiative would be successful in Nebraska, he will use California as an example of a state recognizing that university research is important for economic development. He noted that it is important for people to realize that the world economy is knowledge based and the success of the state depends on the success of its research institution. He stated that in order for the University to be competitive the Legislature will need to contribute to the Universitys research programs. He cited the Tobacco Settlement Fund as an example. He noted the University is hoping that the Legislature will increase the amount of money it receives from the Tobacco Settlement Fund. He pointed out that the original agreement with the Settlement Fund was that the University would receive $14 million but instead the University settled for $10 million with the understanding that the amount of funding would increase to $12 or $14 million. Chancellor Perlman noted that President Milliken believes that distinguished faculty members make contributions to the states economy and he is very committed to making the Legislature understand and support this.
4.0 Approval of 1/11/05 Minutes (Secretary Shea)
Professor Klein, West Central Research & Extension Center, moved and Professor Kranz, Northeast Research & Extension Center, seconded approval of the minutes. Professor May asked that a sentence be deleted in the last paragraph under section 7.2. Motion approved.
5.0 Committee Reports
5.1 Intercollegiate Athletics Committee (Professor Shoemaker)
President Peterson noted that the Coalition on Intercollegiate Athletics (COIA) held a conference in the beginning of January and Professor Logan-Peters represented UNL at the meeting. President Peterson stated that the COIA drafted a statement on academic integrity which may come before the Senate for a vote.
Professor Shoemaker noted that the IAC conducts annual procedures pertaining to assessing academic support services, scheduling oversight, transfer appeals, and athletic scholarship appeals. Reports from some of the subcommittees that deal with these procedures will be forthcoming.
Professor Shoemaker stated that the NCAA wants universities to review their Life Skills Program to see if it complies with the NCAA rule requiring life skills programs for student athletes. He noted that the NCAA upped the eligibility requirements and is requiring a report on the progress student athletes are making towards degree completion. He stated that the University must comply to the NCAA regulations by August 1, 2005.
Professor Shoemaker reported that three applications were received for transfer appeals but one of these was denied. He noted that one scholarship appeal was denied.
Professor Shoemaker reported that the IAC awarded student athletes of the year to Ann Gaffigan, a computer science major who is a track and field athlete, and Judd Davies, a Communication major who is a member of the football team.
Professor Shoemaker reported that the IAC conducted a review of recruiting procedures at UNL in light of the recruiting violations which occurred at Colorado. He stated that the IAC interviewed Athletic Department personnel involved with recruiting and was satisfied that UNL is in compliance with NCAA standards.
Professor Shoemaker noted that 44 of the 117 Division I schools belong to the Coalition on Intercollegiate Athletics. He stated that the COIA is working on a position statement and information on it can be found on their website (http://www.math.und.edu/~jmc/COAI/COIA-Home.html)
Professor Shoemaker reported that Athletic Director Pederson has decided to have an internal team conduct the Title IX audit. Professor Shoemaker stated that Steve Willborn, Dean of the College of Law, will be chairing the team.
Professor Ledder, Mathematics, asked if the policy on missed classes addresses the situation of a student athlete who is a member of a national team. Professor Shoemaker stated that the IAC is currently looking at this issue. He stated that for now the policy only covers UNL sponsored events.
President Peterson thanked the Chancellor for agreeing to cover half of the cost for Professor Logan-Peters attending the COIA conference in Nashville.
6.0 Unfinished Business
6.1 Resolutions on Amendments to the Bylaws of the Academic Senate (Recalling Senators and Senate Officers)
President Peterson noted that the resolution to amend the Bylaws was postponed from last months meeting and was open for discussion. Professor Bradford stated that he has concerns with the wording in Motion 1, 3.3.13 Recall of Representatives because it allows a Senate seat to remain open if there are no nominations. He offered the friendly amendment to include the language and receipt of a consent form from at least on eligible constituent agreeing to run for one vacancy resulting from a recall in the first sentence. Motion seconded by Professor Alexander, Electrical Engineering. Motion approved.
After discussion of the required number of votes needed to pass the resolution a vote was taken. Motion to approve Motion 1 amending the Senate Bylaws to include section 3.3.13 Recall of Representatives approved, 30 in favor, 12 opposed.
Professor Archer, Anthropology & Geography, stated that motions 2 and 3 were extraordinarily vague because they do not state the required number of votes that would be needed to enact a recall. He pointed out that no threshold of votes needed is stated. Professor Reichenbach stated that Roberts Rules of Order defines how recalls can be conducted. Professor Jackson, asked Professor Reichenbach to clarify exactly what Roberts Rules of Order recommends. Professor May, Economics, stated that Roberts Rules of Order states that recalls should only be conducted for extraordinary and unusual circumstances. She noted that the Rules recommend setting up elaborate procedures that require investigations and hearings. Professor Reichenbach stated that his motion tries to avoid the elaborate procedures and the need for a trial. Professor Jackson stated that he is not against the philosophy behind the motion but he is concerned with the lack of absolute procedures. He pointed out that he is not in favor of allowing only 50% of the vote to recall an officer.
Professor Ledder moved to table the motion until the February meeting. Professor Harbison, Chemistry, seconded the motion. Professor Bradford stated that as a point of order the motion to table applies to Motion 2. Motion to table Motion 2 approved.
Professor Bradford pointed out that Motion 3 has the same problems as Motion 2. He moved to table the motion until the February meeting. Professor Ledder seconded the motion. Motion approved.
7.0 New Business
7.1 Motion Relating to Teaching Evaluations (Professor Bradford)
Professor Bradford distributed a revised copy of the motion. He noted that two or three months ago the ASUN officers met with the Executive Committee to discuss academic freedom in the classroom. The ASUN officers reported incidents where students feel intimidated in the classroom. Professor Bradford stated that he had serious reservations about the resolution ASUN presented and drafted a resolution that he felt was more acceptable. Motion seconded by Professor Stock, English.
Professor Bradford stated that he made it clear to the ASUN officers that he would only support a motion that recommends language be included on teaching evaluations. He stated he would not support a resolution that tried to mandate the inclusion of the question. He suggested that the Senate read the statement of purpose carefully. He pointed out that there can be reasonable disagreements in the classroom but he is aware that there could be some issues of academic freedom. He noted that if an instructor receives only one teaching evaluation which indicates there is a problem with academic freedom than it should probably be disregarded. However, if 80% of the class state that there is a problem with academic freedom than an instructor might have a problem. He stated that anyone with questions or concerns should feel free to contact him.
Professor Harbison asked if the resolution could be put on the Senate website so his constituents could read it. He stated that he would like to discuss the issue with the members of his department.
7.2 Open Forum Discussion Proposed Conflict of Interest Policy
President Peterson noted that the draft policy is for the university system. He stated that campus responses on the policy are due in Varner Hall on March 15th.
It was suggested that everyone should read the policy because it deals with outside consulting, business conflict of interests and academic conflicts of interest. It was pointed out that the document is overly complex and drafted so only lawyers can comprehend it. The faculty member felt that lists should be made instead that specifically state what can and cannot be done.
A comment was made that the document leaves too much discretion up to the administration on what constitutes a conflict of interest. It was pointed out that the issue of discretion could allow an administrator to target an individual faculty member.
Several comments were made urging that the document be revised. It was pointed out that there is no information regarding how the draft policy changes the existing conflict of interest policy. A faculty member wanted to know what the motivation was to create the proposed policy.
Chancellor Perlman stated that the intention behind the policy is honorable. He stated that the policy is a way to protect both the University and an individual in this expanding technological world. He noted that the policy also relates to conflict of commitment. He stated that while the intention behind the policy is good, he did not think it was a good draft. He pointed out that if faculty members are overly worried about administration having too much discretion it will result in establishing an elaborate set of rules. This will result in a long, complex document.
Chancellor Perlman pointed out that it is not possible in advance to articulate all situations of conflict of interest. He noted that the policy is not to prohibit people from doing outside consulting or other work but is meant to help manage a faculty members time so it allows the professor to fulfill her or his University obligation. He stated that policies managed at the department levels can be done inconsistently and this policy is particularly needed to insure that there is a system-wide policy that is adhered to.
Chancellor Perlman agreed that the document would be better if it was not so complex. He stated that the University of California at Berkeley and the Harvard Medical School have policies that list specific cases of conflict of interest.
Chancellor Perlman urged the faculty members to read the document carefully. He noted that it can be perceived to be threatening to faculty members. He pointed out that there was no individual case that precipitated this document. He noted that the majority of universities in the country are developing a conflict of interest policy.
It was pointed out that the UNL committee to review and comment on the policy met today. The suggestion was made to have someone come to the Senate and go through the document after it has been revised.
A member of the UNL review committee stated that committee members expressed the same concerns as the Senate. He stated that the committee feels the document needs to be simplified. He noted that parts of the document were puzzling. He stated that most other universities have a much simpler policy. He stated that the committee is being chaired by Associate Vice Chancellor Crockett. The committee is going to address specific concerns. One of these is with the confidentiality statements. Another concern is that the document needs to be fair. An example is the exclusion of the athletics department from the policy when using University facilities to conduct summer camps. It was pointed out that a major concern of the policy is with the use of University computing facilities.
President Peterson noted that UNLs comments will be coordinated by Vice Chancellor Paul and the campuses need to respond to Varner Hall by March 15. Chancellor Perlman stated that he will respond to Varner Hall and he will indicate that faculty members are very concerned with the document, particularly with its complexity and vagueness.
It was suggested that the Executive Committee should meet with Vice Chancellor Paul to express its concern with the document.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m. The next meeting of the Academic Senate will be held on Tuesday, February 1st, 2:30 p.m. in the East Campus Union, Great Plains Room. The minutes are respectfully submitted by Karen Griffin, Coordinator, and Patrick Shea, Secretary.


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Tonight is the night for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey kick off their new circus show, Dragons! In honor of The Year of the Dragon, this new show features all of the things you've come to know and love from the circus with a few new twists.
With ringmaster Jonathan Lee Iverson at the helm, you'll see performers from all corners of the globe, both animal and human. Mystical dragon lore is intertwined with Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, Asian elephants, Cossack riders, breathtaking aerialists, hilarious clowns, and the death-defying Globe Of Steel!
Performances begin tonight at 7:30pm in the Amway Center in Orlando and run through January 16.
Doors open an hour before showtime, and all ticket holders are invited to attend the All Access Pre-Show, where they can watch an elephant paint, get autographs from the performers, and learn juggling and balancing skills!
Schedule of performances:
January 12 - 7:30pm
January 13 - 7:30pm
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The moving from house-> to dog's home -> to new house, has either unsettled them completely, or no-one had really taken the trouble to go through the effort of house training them in the first place, but the amount of floors we have cleaned and throws we had to wash was becoming really silly.
As you can read here, on " house-breaking the older dog , to adopt an older dog from a shelter, ( Maud and Millie are already a year old and not puppies)- a new doggie companion will probably find the new experiences of moving to a new owner and new house, very stressful. The new home is unfamiliar - they initially do not know where they are or even where the doors are that lead outside. They may or may not have been housetrained previously.
The kind neighbour who popped in to see them when I was away, gave me an invaluable tool and very useful advice.She had a huge crate from the time her dogs were puppies and she lent it to me, and adviced crate-training as the solution.
I can never thank her enough.
I took the subject of house-training up with my vet.
My vet- a horsey woman with a heart of gold who sent me a condolence card when my cat died, and usually kindness itself , gave me short shrift : " Looks like you inherited someone else' s problem. Either you keep them in a kennel outside the house or you cage-train them. That is your only chance."
I looked up " cage-training" and followed the advice and the schedule for this training by a chap called Eamon Patrick Riley who is a certified Master Trainer and associated with the Dog Man Training Company, and who is also member of the Association of Canine Behavior Counselor .I followed his schedule to the letter.
His website you can find here , it's a dog's website full of sensible advice.
Both Millie and Maud retreat there to eat their chewies and treats.
The cats are very envious of the cage and especially Thomasina tries to go into it or climb on it so during the time Millie and Maud are supposed to be in the cage, I keep the cats away.
Eamon Patrick Riley .The objective really is to re-inforce that outside is for going to the loo, and inside certainly is not. Playing can only be done when the pup has comleted the " task in hand " as Mr Riley so delicately puts it.
So far, so good.The " accidents" have dwindled to a minimum.
Next week is the period where we are going to try to train with more time outside the cage.
The weather remains cold and frosty which is a Godsend in certain respects, as some walks would have been very muddy, but have now become very firm and frosted over.
The bridle way near is is a lovely long stretch of a walk which my old dogs, Harris and Sophie used to adore.
Training day allows Maud and Millie to have a few hours " of" from 5.00 pm. till 8.00 pm.
So that is spent contendly on the sofa- play-fighting and snoozing...


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We really lucked out and found a 4 bedroom home right in the town of Parry Sound, with a fenced in yard for the pugs. The house is currently for sale, but since the market is slow – we were able to rent it on a month to month basis. This is great for us since we didn't want to sign a lease and be committed to anything for the long term. The place is pretty sweet, asides from being right near train tracks (which everything seems to be in Parry Sound), it is totally furnished and all we needed to bring were our consumables and linens.
|Monday Morning - Yoga Post-Run
Our weekend was pretty relaxed, for the first time in a long time Dan and I didn't have anything on our schedule. If I were in the city, I'd be finding so many things to do around the house or would have kept myself busy packing. It's been three months since Dan and I lived together, so it was nice to connect again and not have to worry about only having a weekend to spend together.
Saturday we spent most of our time cleaning our rental, and picking up some supplies we needed. Afterwards, since my mind was so clear of thoughts and my place was tidy, I finally had free time to have a leisurely run.
Running since the marathon has been an ongoing battle for me. It's been 9 months since the marathon and I haven't fully committed to a running schedule. I've found every excuse in the book to not get out there. The past couple of weeks I've finally rekindled my passion – stayed tuned for a blog post on returning to running after a break.
On Sunday Dan and I went for a walk to enjoy the scenery. We live 5 minutes away from a marina and they have seaplanes there that take off throughout the day. We just sat and watched for an hour or so. This whole place is so leisurely and relaxed. It's been awhile since I really kicked back and enjoyed the sights like I did last night. This mindset is really hard to get to, and I'm glad I am there once again.
My friend recently gave me a journal and the quote on the front is:
"In the midst of our lives, we must find the magic that makes our souls soar"
I think I've found that magic....
|Downtown Parry Sound Marina
|Parry Sound is made up of these rocks - so gorgeous
|The train bridge
|The seaplane ready for take-off
|Letting reality sink in - this is our new home!
Anyways, I'm off to enjoy the rest of my vacation before I start my new job next Tuesday. Daniel and myself along with some friends are going to a country festival this Thursday-Monday (Boots and Hearts) and we cannot wait. Stay tuned for another post about that.
Until then....
Enjoy life!


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The Black Cat Bar (4246 University Ave.) is located in City Heights, roughly a mile east of North Park—far enough to keep douche-bros and annoyingly pretentious hipsters away.
If you're enjoying craft cocktails with friends in a nearby neighborhood only to find yourself suddenly listening to club music or surrounded by a fedora-wearing contest, jump in a ride-share and head east. Depending on where you are, less than $5 can probably land you at the stylish Black Cat, where you'll be able to hear your interlocutors, continue to drink craft beer or cocktails and maybe even catch a little live music.
"If the bar had been in North Park it probably wouldn't have been cool enough," says the establishment's owner Matt Parker, humbly. "It's just a bar, and we'll take anyone who wants to come in and be friendly."
Since 2011, Parker has owned the bar, which was built as a bank in the early '20s. Crafting the interior to play up its once-classy beginnings, the modest space features dim lighting, a small stage, comfortable booths and a tasteful bar. Weekends usually feature live music, including the old-timey G Burns Jug Band on the first Saturday of the month.
"The fact that it was a really neat old building with high ceilings and crazy crown molding and nifty windows drove its semi-formal sort of a look," Parker said. "The bones kind of demanded it."
Someday, the masses will discover the Black Cat, and when that happens, CityBeat will be happy for Parker's success. However, until then, I'm going to keep hitting up this inspiring yet low-key location, which offers all the artful charm of a hipster bar but without the hipster hordes.


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I've sent my kitty swap off to Jo (as organised by Spoiltpig). However I'm not showing you any pics yet as I don't want to spoil the surprise....so to tide you over until the parcel arrives at its new home...some cat pics. These big cats were taken by my Dad last year at Marwell zoo. If you want to see other pics he took or these pics in higher quality then pop over to his website.
They are: amur leopard; snow leopard; amur tiger; and cheetah.


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Happy Weekend Everyone! - Today I'm posting my first project using our latest kit from the Rubber Cafe'! called Creating Christmas- so appropriate, for this amazing kit as it's filled with wonderful stamp images, and the perfect 6x6 pad from Echo Park to provide you lots of inspiration.
Here's a look a my notecard set. These little sweeties are too cute measuring 3 inches square, and have their own matching envelopes as well, these would be great to put on any package or gift of any kind!
And since the printed paper pad from Echo Park's - Christmas is coming, is printed on both sides, when you make your envelopes they will be as if they have their own customer liner.
Check on over at my post on today with The Rubber Cafe' here to see the rest of my post.


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The Mataia Restoration Project
Mataia Farm was purchased by the Gardner family in 1870 and Mataia Homestead was built in 1891 to house the generations of Gardner family that have managed the 1300 hectare family farm over the years. Apart from a brief fifteen year period, the land has remained in the Gardner family for 150 years.
One of the unique aspects of Mataia is the fact that it combines a working sheep and beef farm with a large-scale private conservation project.
400 hectares of the 1300 hectare farm is part of a conservation project that started in 2005. Made up largely of coastal native forest margin and salt marsh wetland, the area boasts rare populations of Fernbird and Banded Rail and is host to a large number of other native bird species. The Saltmarsh area at Mataia is a significant roosting ground for arctic waders including Godwits and Lesser knots as well as local migrants including Pied Oystercatchers, Pied Stilts, Banded Dotteral and Caspian Terns.
There is also evidence of pre European occupation of Mataia. These include several well defined pa sites and numerous midden throughout the conservation area.
The project is managed largely by Kevin and Gill Adshead (nee Gardner) who previously ran the family farm for 30years before 'retiring.' With funding from the Department of Conservation Biodiversity Fund, the Auckland Regional Council Environmental Initiatives Fund, the Rodney District Council Heritage fund, and the family, the restoration of this area is a long-term project aimed to restore and enhance the considerable ecological values of the area.
Extensive pest and predator control is continuously carried out as well as re-vegetation planting and the fencing off of bush corridors and riparian margins. Work is carried out by volunteers, groups such as Conservation Volunteers (funded by Fonterra), people from HELPEX who provide labour in return for free board and lodging, and Lincoln's Lend a Hand students raising funds for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
Funding from the Auckland Council's Environmental Initiatives Fund, from the Rodney Natural Heritage Fund, and from the landowners, has been used for the past 6 years to assist with the riparian fencing and planting of the Mataia Stream and to restore a small tract of bush close to the Homestead. Approximately 4000 trees are planted by volunteers each year. In addition the project has a relationship with Meadowbank School under the Auckland Council's Trees for Survival programme which sees approximately 1000 trees raised by the students each year and then planted by them in the riparian margins of the Mataia Stream.
The restored area is now approved Kiwi habitat with the first North Island Brown Kiwi released in May 2013.
We are constantly looking for volunteers to help with planting, releasing and monitoring. If you are interested or would like to receive our email newsletter please contact Gill or Kevin at
2791 Kaipara Coast Highway, Glorit, RD4, Warkworth
+64 9 420 5312
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Jungala at Busch Gardens is New and Green
Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa Bay just unveiled their newest addition: Jungala, and from its inception to its opening, Jungala is not just green as in jungle. Jungala is crazy for conservation!
Busch Gardens paid special attention to conservation as Jungala grew into the amazing animal habitat that it is today. All of the lumber used in building Jungala came from reforested areas. The steel structures in this new land also came from recycled context, and slate and natural materials were used to reduce the need for manufactured products.
The new Vivi Restaurant was totally restored instead of destroying the already existing building and erecting a brand new structure. This step played a large part in reducing waste produced by the refurbishment.
The open air design incorporated in Jungala's layout allows for maximum use of natural resources. Using natural light and taking advantage of normal air flow patterns reduces the need for outside power sources required to operate the attractions in Jungala.
Anheuser-Busch has long been committed to conserving the environment, illustrated by its uncompromising attitude toward rescuing animals and their habitats. If you want to stay green while you take some time off on your Orlando vacation, you can feel good about heading over to Busch Gardens to check out their newest addition, Jungala.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Go Green On Your Orlando Vacation With a Trip To SeaWorld and Busch Gardens
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Since graduation, i've been enjoying being able to get back into scrapbooking. It's amazing how naturally combining pattern paper, embellishments and photographs comes after so much time away from it! Heres two pages recent pages i've been working on, but are still works in progress. The photographs are taken from my recent holiday and really highlight my favourite parts from my week away. Apologies for the poor quality photographs, I didn't have my main camera on me at the time so had to make do with the trusted iPhone. Enjoy bloggers!
Beautiful pink blossoms taken in Guardamar. I still need to add my title, and use foam pads to the hand cut flowers and embellishments.
Various holiday snaps from my Guardamar adventure this year! I still need to add my title, mount the page, and stick down everything.


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Wow, that's all we can really say. We'll try and keep our comments, or lack there of to a minimum, and just show you the photos. I guess, when you are a super-model it's ok to be super-revealing, and create worldwide attention. That's exactly what Italian models Giulia Salemi and Dayane Mello did by wearing super-revealing dresses…and going without underwear to a red carpet event at the 73rd Venice Film Festival on September 3rd.
The pair turned heads in their skimpy attire at the premiere for the TV miniseries The Young Pope at the Italian film fest, where guests usually adhere to a black-tie dress code.
According to US Weekly:
Salemi and Mello struggled to keep their frocks in place as they posed with a fashionable male friend. Both models suffered wardrobe malfunctions when their dresses blew to the side and exposed them to the large crowd of fans and photographers
The duo was certainly the center of attention on the red carpet for the TV series, which stars Jude Law as the first American pope in history and Diane Keaton as a nun who becomes the pope's private secretary
I guess if you can pull it off, why the hell not!


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That's not a pergola, that's a pavilion!! I love the symmetry and preciseness it must have taken to get it all up. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
One very important piece of advice. Always post the most, or close to the must stunning photograph as the first picture you upload. Its' the visual that attracts viewers to open up and see more of what you've done. If the first pic is boring, they move on and never get to see how great a job you've done. Amazing job.
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The 2016 Guide to Holiday Tipping and Gifting
- The Goods
- Published: Tuesday, 06 December 2016 12:38
- Stacie M. Waldman
If you scroll through community Facebook groups during this time of year, you'll find post after post from people asking about tipping and gifting during the holidays. What is the average that people tip in our town for the holidays? To whom do people give tips, gifts or simple notes of gratitude? How the heck do you even tip sanitation workers when you leave for work before they come to take away your trash? There are no right or wrong answers, although policies do exist for some companies and government agencies regarding what their employees are allowed to accept.
Part of the joy of the holiday season for many is the opportunity to say thank you to those who impact your life in a positive way or provide a service to you on a regular basis. Gifting and tipping is often done out of obligation but one should not feel obligated to give. If gift giving is not within your budget, a note expressing your genuine gratitude is enough and should be appreciated by even the "scroogiest". Even if it is within your budget, give some thought to whom you are tipping and why you are tipping them.". Have you ever tipped or given a gift to a receptionist at a doctor's office or the school nurse who goes out of her way to help you? Sometimes the people who expect something the least are the most gracious," said a Quaker Ridge resident.
The Emily Post etiquette website cautions, do not buy into the thought that if you don't tip you won't get good service for the coming year. If you think you've had bad service for this reason, you might want to...speak directly to a manager. The site also adds: Tipping is one of the most stressful and confusing aspects of etiquette today. It is a...way to show appreciation for a job well done; however, treating the person who has served you with respect is every bit as important.
*Not included in the table here are day care providers as only 17% of respondents use this service. Mostly people gave a small gift or cash valued under $50. Dog walkers were seldom used (15% of respondents have dog walkers) but those who do give a small gift or a week's pay. About 23% of people have a valet and most give some small acknowledgement of thanks such as a note, small gift, between $10-$50. Personal trainers commonly receive cash gifts of $51-$100, but some people will give a full week's pay. Doctors were the least likely to receive any sort of holiday gift from their patients. Of the 74 respondents to this question, 6 give a small gift, 2 write notes, and a few give gifts valued between $25-$100.
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The Nanny: Most people give a nanny a gift equivalent to one week's pay or more (72%). Typical is one to two week's pay as a bonus. A working mom of three said, "My nanny makes my life so much easier for us and makes it possible for us to maintain our careers, so we give her a very generous 2.5 week bonus."
The Housekeeper: The majority of people have housekeepers (83%) and gift their housekeepers a week's pay as a holiday gift. Of those who have a housekeeper, an additional 16% give a gift valued over $25. "My housekeeper works hard for us and is reliable," said a Fox Meadow resident, "so I like to show my gratitude with an extra week of pay so she can afford to get her kids or herself a little something extra around the holidays. I usually include a gift just for her like perfume."
The Sitter: Half of those who responded to the survey have babysitters and usually give an extra week of pay to their sitter. Another 25% give between $26-$50. Some give a gift, with 50% of respondents spending under $25 and the balance spending more than $25. You may want to consider how often you use your babysitter to determine how you'd like to acknowledge them. A handmade gift or card from your kids is also something to consider.
The Boss: Half of respondents have no boss, but for those who do, more than half do not get them a gift. About a quarter of people will give their boss a gift valued under $25.
The Hairdresser and manicurist: Most people (91%) have a hairdresser as well as a regular person for manicures and pedicures. Of those, 25% give nothing and 25% give cash or a gift under $25; 10% give between $25-50, 20% give between $51-100, and 5% give between $100-$200. If you go to your regular hairdresser to get your hair done during the holidays, it is appropriate to give a bigger tip than usual (and up to the cost of the hair treatment). The same goes for a manicurist/pedicurist.
The Teacher: Schoolteachers often receive small gifts during the holidays. Of the respondents, 22% do not have children in school. Of the 78% that do, 12% give nothing and 40% give a gift valued under $25. Another 15% of those people who have kids in school give teachers a gift valued over $25, a monetary gift between $10-25, or a monetary gift of $26-50. Interestingly, two people gave teachers a cash gift of between $51-100 and one person gave over $200 to teachers. Although it is possible that these parents have children in private school with different policies, Scarsdale school policy states that class parents can ask for contributions of up to $10 per family for a group gift for the teacher and individual gifts must remain under $15.
The Bus Driver/Monitor: Just over half of respondents have a bus driver and monitor for their kids and most people give a small gift or cash valued under $25. Many parents will pitch in together to get the driver and monitor bigger gifts (average is about $10 each for driver and monitor.)
The Trash Guys: Scarsdale's Department of Sanitation has a policy stating that sanitation workers cannot accept or solicit monetary gifts. However, we certainly love our sanitation workers as they are the most tipped of any surveyed group; 94% of people give a monetary gift to their sanitation workers. Almost 10% of people give gifts valued under $25 and 14% give gifts valued over $25. Of those that give cash, 16% give between $10-$25, 24% give between $26-$50, 22% give between $51-$100, and 8% give between between $101-$200. These dollar amounts are per sanitation worker. One person gives over $200 and another gives the equivalent of a week's pay. If you're going to give the sanitation workers a gift, some people recommend taping a note onto the garbage cans on trash day requesting they ring the doorbell to hand them their acknowledgement directly, ensuring the right people receive the gift. Many people worry about people other than sanitation workers walking around and grabbing envelopes taped to trash cans. One mom posted on the Scarsdale Moms Facebook page that she went out of her way to drop cash off at the sanitation office for the people who haul her trash and they never got it. This might be due to the village policy. Another person told me that she chooses not to tip sanitation workers because they are salaried employees with benefits and are not dependent on tips. "They're not people who I have a relationship with and who provide me with a special service, so I don't feel the need to give them money beyond what I pay indirectly through taxes. On the other hand, I give holiday gifts to the people who help me out on a regular basis and never get acknowledged like my pediatrician who calls me back in less than ten minutes, solving minor problems and saving me countless trips to the office."
The Postman: Mail carriers are also usually acknowledged during holiday time, although the United States Postal Service (USPS) does not allow mail carriers to accept cash gifts, checks, or any other form of currency. They may accept snacks and beverages, gifts valued under $20 including gift cards to a specific retailer, or gift baskets that can be shared with other staff. That being said, only 12% of respondents give a gift valued under $25. More commonly, people give cash: 33% give between $10-25, $19% give between $26-50, 7% give between $51-$200, and three people actually give between $101-$200. Has anyone ever received a note from their mail carrier saying, "My apologies, USPS policy states I cannot accept cash..."? I didn't think so. My own mail carrier leaves me an envelope saying "happy holidays" on it with his address. It's even stamped! I personally find that to a be a bit aggressive considering the postal service's policy.
The Delivery People (Newspaper, FedEx, UPS): Newspaper deliverers commonly receive cash, between $10-25. Private delivery people (FedEx and UPS) may accept monetary and non-monetary gifts. Again, these are salaried employees with benefits so one should not feel obligated to tip even if they receive many packages throughout the year.
The Dry Cleaner: More than half of respondents don't give anything to their dry cleaner attendant. Those that do might give a small gift, gift card, or some extra cash with a pick-up.
The Gardener: Two-third of us don't go out of their way to give anything to the gardener. Those that do, though, most often give a gift valued over $25 or cash ($51-100). I wonder if more people would tip their gardeners if Christmas came in the springtime!
The Admin: A third of respondents have secretaries/administrative assistants. The survey results were all over the place and 10% give nothing. Some give over $200, some give less than $25, and there are lots of people who gave something in the middle or a gift versus cash. Sorry folks, there's really no average here or suggested gift value.
The Handyman: Handymen were the most likely to receive a simple note or card saying "thanks." Of the 40% of people who have a regular handyman, more than half do nothing. Another handful of people give a gift valued at less than $25, cash $51-$100, or cash $101-$200. Again, if your handyman is working around the holidays for you or really goes out of his way for you, it is nice to show your appreciation in some form.
Coaches, Tutors, Extracurricular Instructors: Although not included in the survey, many people wrote in to say that they do give their kids or their own instructor a holiday bonus or gift. Of those who choose to do so, most give the equivalent of one coaching, tutoring, or extracurricular session. "Every year I have my kids make cards for their teachers outside of school like their dance instructor and Spanish tutor. They're so appreciative of the time my kids take to do this."
Several people commented that they give gifts to others as well: groomers, milkmen, vets, gym instructors, and tennis professionals. Sometimes a bunch of people who regularly take a class will collect money from anyone wanting to pitch for a group gift. As far as groomers and dog walkers, many people will give a bonus if the person regularly attends to their pet.
A few people wrote in to say that instead of traditional "tipping" during the holidays, they donate to charity in the names of those who have provided a service and lets them know by giving them cards expressing gratitude.
There are many questions we can ask ourselves about the whole process of gifting to people other than family and friends: Why do we typically tip our sanitation workers but not the school janitor when sanitation workers are paid significantly more? They are both salaried government workers. Why do we give a holiday bonus to the relatively well-paid UPS delivery guy who has company-provided benefits but not the dishwashers at the restaurant we go to every week?
These survey results provide guidelines for what people in our community typically give to others during the holiday time and whom they gift. Remember, there is no "right amount," to give or obligation to give at all. This holiday season, I encourage you all to give a small gift, gift card, or "tip" to one person who doesn't typically receive a holiday gift. After years of doing this, I can say for certain it feels like a good deed and might make all the difference in one person's day.


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- Eye openings allow limited vision. Do not drive while wearing mask
Are you a trickster at heart? Don't pass up your chance to don this Grandpappy Mask and make some magic happen. You might not drive a big, old sedan, but you can definitely let your cranky sided loose and let some 4-letter words fly. If you're lucky, maybe you can find a little sidekick who's ready for whatever antics you can conjure up.
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