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2016 Dubrovnik & Beyond: From the Adriatic to the Alps
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Dubrovnik • Split • Opatija • Lake Bled
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Itinerary Overview
As you travel through Central Europe, natural beauty and an amazing pageant of history will unfold before you—from the sun-drenched Dalmatian Coast to the Julian Alps in Slovenia—on this journey through some of the region's most magnificent landscapes. Enjoy an included tour of Dubrovnik—Europe's best-preserved walled city—when you visit Croatia, tour the palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian, relax in the heart of the Croatian Riviera, and experience the resort of Lake Bled. Take part in fascinating Discovery Series discussions and get to know the local people at a memorable Home-Hosted Dinner. Discover these re-emerging, ancient nations when you travel to Central Europe with Grand Circle.
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PRE-TRIP EXTENSION:Dubrovnik, Croatia
3 nights from only $695
93% of our travelers rated this extension "excellent" in 2015
Before your main Croatia tour, enjoy the chance to explore Dubrovnik's delights at your own pace. Seek out its lesser-known museums and historic sights, cruise the city's picturesque harbor, attend one of many cultural events and performances that enliven the city, relax in the Adriatic sun, or shop for Croatian handcrafts.View Extension Itinerary
Day 1Depart U.S.
Today you'll depart home, flying from your U.S. gateway to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Day 2Dubrovnik, Croatia
Arrive in Dubrovnik, where a Grand Circle representative will meet you at the airport and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow travelers, including those from the Dubrovnik, Croatia pre-trip extension, over a Welcome Drink followed by a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.
Day 3Dubrovnik • Croatian language lesson • Home-Hosted Dinner
After breakfast, join us for an orientation briefing where your Program Director will go over the details of your Land Tour.
Then enjoy an included city tour of Dubrovnik, one of the jewels of Croatia. You'll tour the Stari Grad, the extraordinarily well-preserved Old City, where you will likely want to linger and return. You'll have free time after the tour to get lunch on your own and soak up the atmosphere of this very special place.
Still an exquisite walled city today, Dubrovnik's character reflects its storied past as an independent city-state that rivaled Venice. Also known by its Latin name, Ragusa, this was a fortress city that served as the base for a fleet of ships that carried trade between much of Europe and the Middle East. The city-state's period of autonomy extended from 1358 to 1808. In recent times, some of Dubrovnik's historic sites sustained damage in the Balkan conflicts of the early 1990s, but the city has been peaceful for more than ten years and largely restored under UNESCO supervision.
This afternoon, learn a few valuable Croatian phrases during an informative exclusive Discovery Series language lesson, and enjoy the extra appreciation of the culture that understanding even a few words can bring. You might use it to order a beer (pivo), or to give a hearty "hello" to a Croatian (zdravo, or the less formal bok). And you'll become wise to the fact that the Croatians' name for their own country is Hrvatska, which explains why ".hr" is used as the country's Internet domain.
Croatian cuisine is a flavorful blend of Mediterranean and Slavic influences, with a distinct regional style in Dalmatia, the province where Dubrovnik is located. During an exclusive Discovery Series event this evening, you'll have a personal introduction to the preparation of some characteristic dishes, as a local family welcomes you into their home to enjoy a tasty dinner with them. Both the food and the hospitality are likely to be highlights of your time in Croatia.
Day 4Dubrovnik • Optional Montenegro tour
Today is yours to spend at leisure. Or, you may join us on a full-day optional tour of Montenegro (Black Mountain), a republic whose roots go back to the eleventh century and which declared its independence in 2006. About the size of Connecticut, Montenegro is set apart from its geopolitical neighbors by never having been conquered by the Ottoman Turks. The country is blessed with remarkable natural beauty, from rugged mountain ranges to long, unbroken stretches of beach on the Adriatic.
You'll see Kotor Bay, Europe's southernmost fjord (and a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site), which is surrounded by extraordinarily beautiful terrain. Then you'll discover Kotor on a city tour, including a visit to the Maritime Museum. Beginning in the 14th century, Kotor was part of the Venetian Republic, and four centuries of Venetian influence have left a lasting impression on the city's architecture and spirit. Kotor's narrow, criss-crossed streets and numerous public squares are a delight, and its secluded location, beautiful bay, and mountainous backdrop make a dramatic impression. You'll enjoy lunch in Kotor as part of your optional tour.
Dinner is on your own this evening. Choose from a wide selection of fine Dubrovnik restaurants. Your Program Director will have suggestions for you.
Day 5Dubrovnik • Optional Evening on the Adriatic tour
You have a full day to relax, have lunch on your own, and explore at your own pace. You might take in the lively morning market in the Stari Grad across from the Rector's Palace. Stroll atop the city walls for terrific views, or spend time in the old city's many art galleries. Or venture into the newer part of town to shop, or to find an interesting cafe for lunch on your own.
Dinner is on your own. Or join us for an optional evening cruise along the ancient stone walls that have protected the Old City for five centuries. You'll enjoy a leisurely cruise before disembarking for a picturesque dinner at a local restaurant on the beach. Watch the sun set over Dubrovnik as you dine, and then cruise to the Old Town at dusk.
Day 6Dubrovnik • Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina • Split, Croatia
Today, you'll ride north to Split in the Croatian province of Dalmatia, stopping en route across the border in Bosnia and Herzegovina to explore the city of Mostar on an included tour. Mostar is internationally known for its Old Town and bridge, now a symbol of reconciliation, cooperation, and the co-existence of diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic communities. You will learn more about the republics of former Yugoslavia in Mostar, which developed under the Turks as a place where the cultures of the East and the West, the mainland and the Adriatic Sea, met and influenced each other.
First, you'll make a short photo stop in the picturesque village of Pocitelj, a charming reminder of Herzegovina's past. Then you'll continue to Mostar, the economical, political, and cultural center of Herzegovina. The central part of the Old Town, with its forts, towers, and gates, was built by great Turkish builders in the 16th century. Damaged in the last war and restored in 2004 under UNESCO protection, it is a masterpiece of Turkish architecture. You'll also visit one of Mostar's mosques and a house from Turkish times, learning more about past and present life in a city whose turbulent history has made a unique mixture of people and cultures.
During an included lunch, you'll have an opportunity to taste some local specialties. After some free time to discover local handcrafts on your own, you'll continue on to Split, where dinner is included at your hotel.
Day 7Split
After breakfast, set off on an included tour of Split, an active port that is home to the ancient Roman Palace of Diocletian.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the greatest Roman ruins in Central Europe. Built in AD 305 by the Emperor Diocletian, this fortress-like palace was protected by walls that were seven feet thick and up to 72 feet tall. As you stand in the peristyle (central court) of this grand structure, its scale becomes impressively clear. The medieval town of Split took shape within the palace walls; Diocletian's Temple of Jupiter was converted into a Christian baptistery and his mausoleum became a cathedral. The entire old section of Split, with the palace as its centerpiece, is a virtual open-air museum with the city's contemporary life bustling through it.
The rest of the day is yours at leisure, with lunch and dinner on your own.
Day 8Split • Opatija
After breakfast, transfer to Opatija, a city whose lush green scenery and pleasant climate have made it a popular European vacation destination for two centuries. You'll enjoy an included lunch this afternoon before arriving in Opatija in the early evening. Tonight, dinner is included at your hotel.
Day 9Opatija • Croatia Today discussion
Explore Opatija, a colorful city that has been a favorite seaside destination since the days of the Habsburg dynasty, on an included tour this morning. Soak in the luxury of this eternally popular resort city as you admire the beautiful villas on display, and stroll along its famous seaside promenade, the Lungomare, which offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Then gain insights into the region during an exclusive Discovery Series discussion on Croatia Today, learning about the contemporary culture and society of this historic nation.
The rest of the day is yours to make your own discoveries, with lunch is on your own. Tonight, dinner is at local restaurant.
Day 10Opatija • Optional Istrian Peninsula tour
You have today free for your own explorations. Admire the views of 4,580-foot Mount Ucka, the high point of the Istrian Peninsula, which blocks the north winds, keeping Opatija's climate warm. You may want to spend time on the Lungomare, the seaside promenade that runs for 7.5 miles along the waterfront and leads to the attractive resort town of Lovran.
Or, join an optional tour to see more of the subtropical Istrian Peninsula. We visit Rovinj, a coastal town built on land that was once an island, but was connected to the mainland by a causeway in the 18th century. The town overlooks an island-dotted Adriatic seascape and lush pine forests on the mainland, with large areas protected as parkland for their scenic beauty. Presided over by the Baroque church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj served as a health resort for children in the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and attracts active vacationers today for sports ranging from windsurfing to cycling. You're likely to hear some Italian spoken in Rovinj, which hosts a sizeable Italian community as a result of the area's former rule by Italy.
Following an included lunch at a family farm, we continue to the larger city of Pula, which has been a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. They built a 23,000-person amphitheater here, on a site overlooking the seacoast that is the sixth-largest of its kind to be preserved in the world.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
Day 11Opatija • Bled, Slovenia
After breakfast, depart Opatija and cross the border into Slovenia as you transfer to Bled. On the way, visit Slovenia's beautiful Postojna Caves, created by millions of years of water activity—drop by drop, year after year. Enjoy a short train ride and walk down into the caves as you explore the ancient wonder beneath the surface. After an included lunch at the caves, continue to Bled, arriving in late afternoon for an orientation walk.
The evening is free to dine on your own in Bled.
Day 12Bled • Slovenia Today discussion • Optional Taste of Medieval Slovenia tour
After breakfast, you are invited to join us in an exclusive Discovery Series discussion about Slovenia Today. You'll learn about the contemporary culture and society that you'll explore over the next few days.
You have the afternoon and evening free to discover the Lake Bled area on your own, or to relax at this beautiful resort. Bled is blessed with natural hot springs regarded as having healing powers, and has been a popular fresh-air retreat since the mid-19th century. Near the hotel, forest paths designed by a 19th-century Swiss health advocate, Arnold Rikli, provide fine views, whether you walk them for exercise or ride in a one-horse carriage. Carriages also travel a lakeside promenade lined with chestnut trees, and rides on the lake in a pletna, a local version of a gondola, can take you to the island church (in season).
Two prominent features in Bled's vistas date from earlier in its history: Bled Castle, which for 800 years was the seat of the bishops of Brixen (now South Tyrol); and a 17th-century church located on an island in the lake. You'll probably hear the pealing of this church's "wishing bell," which dates from 1534, since legend has it that a wish made by someone who rings it will come true.
Or, you can join our optional Taste of Medieval Slovenia excursion to the beautiful old town of Skofja Loka, which was settled in the eighth century and became an important ecclesiastical, governmental, and trade center in the Middle Ages. The exquisite town center retains the architecture and the atmosphere of its 1,000-year history and rewards the traveler with a rare glimpse into Slovenia's past.
Skofja Loka's superb location at the confluence of the two Sora rivers and its position as a way station on the road between the coast and the inland Carinthian and Bavarian towns combined to create a flourishing craft and guild movement here. That rich legacy continues in this well-preserved town, which still boasts its imposing castle that overlooks the settlement, a Gothic church, and scores of lovingly restored 15th-century houses and structures, all linked by narrow streets. Every perspective here is packed with telling and delightful details. You'll enjoy a guided tour of Skofja Loka and a visit to a typical Slovenian wooden cottage. You'll enjoy dinner in a local restaurant on this optional tour.
Day 13Bled • Ljubljana
This morning, visit Ljubljana for a tour of this city of about 300,000 people. Because much of the city was rebuilt after an 1895 earthquake, Slovenia's capital has a unique architectural style that has integrated surviving historic structures with more modern designs. The work of Joze Plecnik, a 20th-century architect and Ljubljana native, is particularly remarkable for the way it incorporates Roman, medieval, Baroque, and Habsburg elements. A number of buildings that survived the earthquake still stand in the historic part of town, Old Ljubljana. There are also many cafes here, and you may want to try one as you enjoy today's lunch on your own.
The Ljubljanica River flows through the heart of town, with dozens of shops and restaurants (providing more lunching options) on its promenaded embankments. The city's large market squares sprawl along the river's south bank, between the Plecnik-designed Triple Bridge and the Dragon Bridge, near the Cathedral of St. Nicholas (built in 1701). A lively student population swirls through all of these enticing public spaces because the city is home to Ljubljana University, Slovenia's major institution of higher learning.
Upon returning to Bled, you have the remainder of your afternoon free to follow your own interests. This evening, celebrate your journey with your fellow travelers during a Farewell Dinner accompanied by music.
Day 14Bled • Kropa village visit
Today, explore the area surrounding Lake Bled and enjoy the dramatic vistas for which the area is well known. The third most-forested nation in Europe, Slovenia still contains remnants of primeval forests. We'll travel some of its wooded countryside and find views of majestic mountains, steep slopes of valleys carved by ancient glaciers, and distant glimpses of Lake Bled's placid waters. Occasional farm villages dot the rural landscape.
In an exclusive Discovery Series event this morning, visit the small village of Kropa, an iron-forging settlement since the 15th century. One of the oldest villages in Slovenia, Kropa's many houses display lovely architectural details, such as forged-iron lantern holders, lush window boxes, and massive stone stairways. The town is nestled in a natural amphitheater among the sloping mountains. The area's abundance of rapidly flowing water (krop means "boiling water"), iron ore, and timber led to its thriving iron industry.
This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Day 15Bled • Return to U.S.
After breakfast, you'll be assisted to the airport for your return flight home. Or, discover Zagreb, Croatia, the country's capital, on our optional post-trip extension.
POST-TRIP EXTENSION:Zagreb, Croatia
3 nights from only $645
More than a third of our travelers have reserved this extension in 2016
At the end of your tour in Croatia, explore more of Zagreb, a city at a crossroads of history, graced with charming street cafes and public gardens. Enjoy a guided tour of the centuries-old Upper Town, where the medieval religious village of Kaptol merged with the secular fortress town of Gradec to form Zagreb in the mid-19th century.View Extension Itinerary


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Patricia A. Jensen
MADISON- Patricia A. Jensen, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare with her loving family at her side.
Her passing leaves a tremendous hole in the lives and hearts of her loved ones. Pat was born on April 28, 1932, to Burnell and Ann (Nygaard) Larson. She grew up in Madison and graduated from Central High School in 1950. On May 2, 1953, Pat married her true love, John Jensen. Together they raised three children in a home filled with unconditional love and support. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Pat lived a life filled with kindness, compassion and generosity. She always knew just how to make others feel special. Pat greeted friends and strangers alike with a warm smile and welcome. She gave compliments freely and frequently to one and all. Pat wanted nothing more than for others to feel happy and appreciated. Even when she was very ill, never a time went by that she didn't ask "Is there anything I can do for you?" Above all else, Pat loved being a mom and a grandma. She adored all of her grandchildren, but she had an exceptionally special and beautiful relationship with her eldest granddaughter, Amber Jensen. They truly were "BFF", Best Friends Forever.
Pat is survived by her three children, Kris Jensen (Laura Laurenzi), Steve (Sandi) Jensen, and Tim Jensen; five grandchildren, Amber Jensen, Zack (Katie) Jensen, Aimee (Matt) Bach, Taylor Jensen, and Ryan Jensen; three great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Eileen Larson, Aileen Gray and Beverly Olson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister and cherished friend, Charlene Bronson. Pat was preceded in death by her husband John (Aug. 6, 2013); parents; and brother, John Larson.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, with Chaplain Linda O'Leary presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for the kind and gentle care they provided Pat.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Agrace Hospice Care.
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The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome Jennifer Allyson of My Mind's Eye to the Jolly Jabber. Jen's latest fabric collection is Lost and Found from Riley Blake Designs.
Q: What was the first seed that grew into the Lost and Found collection?
A: There is this fabulous little vintage cafe & boutique near my brother's house and every time I'm in town, I have to stop by and just breathe in all the vintage inspiration. These photos are some of the decorations and adorable items they sell that really inspired me to create the Lost & Found designs.
Q: If your collection had a soundtrack what would be on the list?
A: Definitely something jazzy and full of soul like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, throw in a little New Orleans player piano and we're good to go!
Q: What single print/SKU in the collection is your favorite (can only pick one!)?
A: That's actually really easy, while I love all the patterns, I have a serious obsession with the Gray Medallion Dots #C2603. I am hoarding every inch of it that I have and cut it very precisely as not to waste even a little bit!
Q: What is your favorite project you have made using this collection?
A: I made some throw pillows for my sofas, and of course had to use that Gray Medallion Dot for the fun gathered pillow. I am working on a quilt right now, but I'm sure it will be quite some time until that is finished because I am brand new to quilting.
A: I really love the people. The folks at Riley Blake are absolutely the best people that you will ever meet. And every time I'm at market or even just a quilt guild meeting I meet the most talented, kind, and generous people.
Q: Can you give us a sneak-peak of your next fabric collection?
A: Yes! It's actually coming out in October - So Sophie is a collaboration between me and fellow designer Deena Rutter (through My Mind's Eye). It's a luxurious and warm collection with golds, plums, teals, and browns. I am planning on decorating my guest room around the plums in the line.
Q: What is your absolute favorite thing in your house?
A: We are in the process of remodeling the 34 year-old house that we just bought. We've put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into it, and I've been able to hand-pick everything that has gone into the house. So there is so much that I love, but my absolute favorite thing right now is our guest bathroom that we added board & batten to and made a custom vanity.
Q: Which project stands out in your memory as your all-time favorite?
A: Well I'm hoping that my new baby Oliver (5 months) counts, because I do consider him my best and favorite project ever!
If babies don't count, then I would say my Parisian bunco party was my favorite project. I absolutely love parties and one day hope to have my own party planning business.
Q: Where do you do your best thinking? Can we see a photo of your studio?
A: I do my best thinking in the shower. I really need to stop showering because I have way too many ideas and way too little time!
Because we just moved into our house, my studio is still in boxes! But the upside is that it's a blank canvas just waiting to be drawn on. This is a photo of it before I started making projects, but after this past week, it pretty much looks like a tornado hit it! As soon as the home renovations are done, my husband is going to build some custom cabinetry to house all my supplies.
Q: What is your favorite snack food? Can we see a photo of your fridge or pantry?
A: At this very moment I am addicted to the small flavored Chobani yogurt cups. They are smooth, sweet, and super easy to grab when I barely have time to think let alone eat! Our kitchen is still being remodeled, so her is a photo of my make-shift pantry. I really like tuna fish, not so much fiber one bars (those belong to my husband).
Q: What is your one guilty pleasure in life?
A: Ever since having a baby, I cannot get enough of trashy reality TV. It's just such an over-the-top form of entertainment, and I can squeeze a short episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians or Real Housewives during a naptime here and there and feel like a practically new woman by the time the baby wakes up.


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I know you're busy and you don't visit PT often anymore, but I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. Give sweet Kirk a hug from me!
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I know you're busy and you don't visit PT often anymore, but I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. Give sweet Kirk a hug from me!
I've been Boo'd ... right off the stage!
Aaahh, I have been defrosted! Thank you, Bonny and Asiel!
Brrrr, I've been Frosted! Thank you, Asiel and Pomtzu!
"When dogs are looking at you, they're essentially hugging you with their eyes." -- Dr. Brian Hare
"That's the power of kittens (and puppies too, of course): They can reduce us to quivering masses of Jell-O in about two seconds flat and make us like it. Good thing they don't have opposable thumbs or they'd surely have taken over the world by now." -- Paul Lukas
Cassie's Catster page: http://www.catster.com/cats/448678
Have a wonderful and blessed birthday!
"Time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all." Ecclesiastes 9:11
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATER!!! I hope you have a great one.
Owned by Sky, Pearl, Ziggy Stardust, Alani, Blaze, Colby, Finnegan, and Summer.
My Rainbow Bridge Babies:
RB Pepper 3/17/97- 2/3/03 RIP Sweet Pepper
RB Starr 3/22/05- 7/1/09 RIP Sweet Starr
RB Sunny 8/25/00- 2/28/10 RIP Sweet Sunny
RB Storm 1/11/96- 8/2/12 RIP Sweet Storm
RB Sky 6/7/02- 9/5/15 RIP Sweet Sky
Happy Birthday Kate!! I hope you and Kirk are doing well.
Our goal in life should be - to be as good a person as our dog thinks we are.
Cindy (Human) - Taz (RB Tabby) - Zoee (RB Australian Shepherd) - Paizly (Dilute Tortie) - Taggart (Aussie Mix) - Jax (Brown & White Tabby), - Zeplyn (Cattle Dog/Pit Mix)
Happy Birthday!!!
Gayle - self proclaimed Queen of Poop
Mommy to: Cali and Diego (nine year old kittens)
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Happy Birthday Kater I hope you & Kirkie enjoy your special day.
I've Been Boo'd
I've been Frosted
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Happy Bigg B-Day Kate & Have Many More.. hope your day is a great one..
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Hi everyone! I wish I had time to post these days...but unfortunately there is just no way. I have to put my sanity first and any free time goes to naps or reading newspapers/magazines or some other WONDERFULLY mindless activity.
Vet school is going well and I'm almost 37.5% veterinarian!
My birthday was a nice sunny Colorado day with falling snow. We have at least 3 inches on the ground now! I could do without temps in the single digits and teens, but at least there is snow accompanying it.
Kirk *LOVES* the snow...he had a great time yesterday romping all around. He brings me so much joy and gets me outdoors - a huge blessing! I only have one picture to post for now, but I'll try to get a few more up after classes today.
Thanks for thinking of me!!!
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Happy birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful birthday. Kirk is very handsome.
Happy Birthday, I am glad Kirk likes the snow!
I've Been Frosted
More pics....
Looking pathetic after a bath.
Before we got snow...
Happily shaking his frisbee...
Waiting for the next throw...
This one shows the light snow on the ground over Thanksgiving weekend...
Beautiful boy posing yesterday!
Thanks for humoring me!
Many thanks to Roxyluvsme13 & k9krazee for my great new siggy!!
*click* Kirk's Recovery Thread *click*
Awww, Kirk is so cute! In that first picture he looks sooo tall!!
It must have been quite a change going from Hawaii weather to snow.
Our goal in life should be - to be as good a person as our dog thinks we are.
Cindy (Human) - Taz (RB Tabby) - Zoee (RB Australian Shepherd) - Paizly (Dilute Tortie) - Taggart (Aussie Mix) - Jax (Brown & White Tabby), - Zeplyn (Cattle Dog/Pit Mix)
Happy Birthday Kate . Oh man Kirk is so gorgeous, great photos .
Rhi *Hooman* Clover *Rottie x ACD* (RIP to my BRD) Elvis and Tinny *The BCs* & Harri *JRT* Luna *BC x*
I'm glad you had a great birthday Kate! I loved the pics of Kirk! He's such a handsome boy. I have to meet him one of these days!
I'm a little late but I still wanted to wish you a happy belated birthday!
Thanks for updating us with pictures of Kirk!
Huney, Bon,,Simba & Roxey missed so very much
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Drug Sniffing Dogs - It can be done!
Original post made by Sniffing Uproar, Birdland, on Jan 12, 2012
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It is interesting to note the points they make in this article about what is deemed legal or illegal and what the courts think about it.
I know for a fact that district officials currently will separate a student from their belongings and search the belongings if they have reasonable suspicions or knowledge that the student is carrying something illegal.
Sounds like PUSD should be able to hammer out a policy that won't lead to civil rights violations if done correctly.
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 12, 2012 at 4:09 pm
Considering that Gov. Brown thought it was a bad idea in the article... thank you for the update. ;-)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 12, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Amazon has a special on books by, Dr. Spock. Dropshipping copies to district management...wimba pronto.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 12, 2012 at 5:06 pm
In the article posted by Sniffing Uproar, many things are said and among them they say that it is "legal to separate students from their belongings," to search backpacks, etc.
Here is another article that says the opposite: a 2009 lawsuit brought against a California school district for doing just that (separating students from their belongings in order to search for drugs) :
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What Sniffing Uproar fails to see is that the issue has not been resolved by the courts. We do have the ruling of the 9th circuit court where they define sniffing as a search and therefore, a student and his/her personal belongings (like backpacks) cannot be searched without INDIVIDUAL REASONABLE SUSPICION.
The article from Sniffing Uproar also says that Brown thought dog sniffing was a bad idea, and he is now the governor. Hmmm....
And here is an article from the ACLU in Washington (also in the 9th circuit court):
"March 30, 2006
The Nine Mile Falls School District has decided to stop searching its
junior high and high school students with drug-sniffing dogs. The
decision avoided a planned lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties
Union of Washington (ACLU) and the Center for Justice (CFJ).
Many parents and students were upset when the District began bringing
trained dogs on school grounds to sniff students' belongings for
contraband, without any suspicion of wrongdoing on the part of
individual students. ACLU and CFJ were poised to file a lawsuit on
behalf of a student and parent. In a March 27 letter, the school
district stated it will place a moratorium on future drug dog
searches until a state or federal court determines their lawfulness."
"Suspicionless searches violate the "privacy clause†of the
Washington Constitution (Article I, Section 7), which provides that
"No person shall be disturbed in his private affairs, or his home
invaded, without authority of law.†In Kuehn v. Renton School
District, an ACLU case, the Washington Supreme Court in 1985 ruled
that it is unconstitutional for public schools to search a student
without individualized suspicion that he or she is breaking a law or
school rule. In that case, officials at Hazen High School in Renton
had sought to search a student's luggage prior to a school band trip."
Read all the information:
Web Link
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 12, 2012 at 5:15 pm
And here is from the ACLU in Montana (sniffing dogs), in 2011:
"The ACLU of Montana is seeking information about sweeping warrantless searches of Glasgow High School students' vehicles by a drug-sniffing dog which may have violated those students' privacy rights."
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 12, 2012 at 5:18 pm
And the ACLU of Northern California got involved as well, back in 1997, due to sniffing dogs:
"ACLU Files Suit Against Galt High School Charging Use of Drug-Sniffing Dogs and Unreasonable Searches and Seizures Violate Students' and Teachers' Rights"
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Looks like the ACLU has been, and continues to be, active against sniffing dogs in various states, including California.
The case never made it to the CA Supreme court since the district chose to drop the sniffing dogs after the ACLU filed the lawsuit
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 12, 2012 at 6:53 pm
I posted every courts decision previously.
It is legal to sepparate a student from their belongings and have dogs sniff.
REASONABLE SUSPICION is all it takes. Also, School Officials have a lower bar than Police, AFTER reasonable suspicion.
There is not enough case law to establish a worthwhile law suit.
One needs to start in Superior Court and if unsuccessful, appeal to a higher court. Alameda County Judges would be tough
and only a handfull of cases end up in appeals court let alone supreme court.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 12, 2012 at 10:27 pm
To "um?",
Regardless of the outcome, it will be expensive for PUSD.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 7:41 am
"It is legal to sepparate a student from their belongings and have dogs sniff."
Not according to the 9th circuit court. And a school district in California who did that (separate students from their belongings) got in trouble in 2009 - you can read about it from the "Legal Clips, a service of the National School Boards Association's Office of General Counsel and the NSBA Council of School Attorneys (COSA)," here is what they published about a California school district in 2009:
"California school district drafts revisions to its search and seizure policies under threat of lawsuit
According to the La Canada Valley Sun, La Canada Unified School District (LCUSD) is revising its policies after the constitutionality of the school district's search and seizure practices were questioned by a parent who is a career federal public defender. LCUSD's officials [in 2009] conducted an unannounced search of students' personal items, such as backpacks, using drug-sniffing dogs at La Canada High School. After the dogs were brought on-campus, students were told to leave their backpacks and other belongings behind in the classroom. They were taken to another location on campus while the dogs sniffed the area and the students' personal items."
"LCUSD's assistant superintendent of human resources, Wendy Sinnette, acknowledged that the practices weren't legal and that was one of the reasons for making the revisions. "
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"REASONABLE SUSPICION is all it takes"
But it must be INDIVIDUAL reasonable suspicion, and said suspicion cannot come from an unreliable sniffing dog who might have smelled something. The ACLU is challenging something like that in Montana (began its legal efforts in 2011) where dogs were used to sniff students' vehicles.
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The ACLU has bigger pockets than PUSD. Do you really want to see PUSD spend money it does not have fighting an organization like the ACLU?
a resident of Foothill High School
on Jan 13, 2012 at 8:43 am
to resident
You are so convinced that you are right. I'm so tired of your threats to the school district. Why do you think that Pleasanton kids are so special that they are above the law. Drig sniffing dogs are used in schools, airports and traffic stops all the time...legally. All they are doing is sniffing the cars and lockers..NOT STUDENTS...which is what is illegal.
I hope that you will wait until the searches happen before you start all your legal action.
If you are so sure that you are correct... Why don't YOU guarantee to pay the PUSD dollars that are wasted in a suit that you bring when the disttict wins?
WHY do YOU WANT to take away money from our students to be wasted on legal fess when what they are doing is legal.
Do you even have a student in the district? I'm thinking you don't... you are just some nut job that works for the ACLU and has nothing else to do but stir up trouble.
a resident of Parkside
on Jan 13, 2012 at 8:45 am
Ah, yes the ACLU looking out for all of us (liberal looneys) and the 9th circus court, the most overturned court in the nation.
While it's been mentioned here several times that it will be expensive to administer and defend this plan, has anyone considered the cost of doing nothing and maintaining the status quo?
How much will a lawsuit cost against the school district when a kid overdoses on school property? Or purchases drugs on campus and then wrecks their car driving away from campus and kills some innocent victim. Your 'right to party' at school ends when it impacts someone else.......
a resident of Pleasanton Meadows
on Jan 13, 2012 at 9:03 am
Thank you "other" and "Steve" for bringing some common sense into this debate. Drug sniffing dogs are used all the time!!!!! I do not get the big uproar about this, AT ALL. If you or your kid are not using drugs then you have nothing to be worried about. My lord...
a resident of Mission Park
on Jan 13, 2012 at 9:48 am
Before going to sleep last night, my son, a PMS student said to me, "Oh mom, I forgot to tell you, Mrs. X told us today that 4 boys were arrested yesterday for having drugs at school". Last year a 12 year old boy at PMS was arrested for having Oxycontin in the front pocket of his jeans. Bring on the dogs. Board members you have my full support.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Jan 13, 2012 at 9:53 am
Stacey is a registered user.
Vanessa keeps repeating the feel-good mantra that the innocent have nothing to worry about. I'd like if Vanessa could offer some solutions to the examples plenty of people here have already given where the innocent were caught with something to worry about. The example of the multi-use tool in the one kid's glove compartment comes to mind.
a resident of Mission Park
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:03 am
Oh my dear Stacey, haven't you given even a moment of thought to the fact that there just might be more to the "multi-use tool" story? You seem like an educated women. Now, wake up.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:30 am
Do not be so sure that PUSD would win. Again, the ACLU has bigger pockets and is active in other states already, against the dog sniffing.
In the article posted by Sniffing Uproar, our now Governor Brown, the same one who as attorney general successfully sued Pleasanton because of the housing cap, thinks the dogs are a bad idea. And the ACLU doesn't give up that easily when it comes to civil rights.
Keep encouraging the district to do something dumb,and the legal battle will be there, at a great cost to the district.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:42 am
Stacey is a registered user.
Of course there can be more to the story, just like there can be more to the story when one says, "the innocent have nothing to worry about." When someone says this kind of thing, it just screams, "the innocent have everything to worry about." It's an acknowledgement that the proposal is indeed invasive and someone just wants to rationalize it as something the innocent need not worry about to feel more comfortable with the idea; as if that will actually protect the innocent who don't really have drugs in their car or didn't put the drugs in/on their car (i.e., Sativex spray prank on someone) from the invasiveness and unintended consequences of the process.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:42 am
At least there is one board member who may be against the dog sniffing, if her husband's position is any indication of where she stands on this issue:
Web Link
Kevin Johnson should ask for more legal advice, other than the district's attorney - the district has shown poor judgment already when it comes to the law, remember the Neal property trouble? Legal fees and more legal fees, all because of incompetent attorneys working for PUSD
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:43 am
Stacey is a registered user.
We have protections of the innocent in place already. They are called our rights. Why anyone would want to strip our kids of their protections is beyond me.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:45 am
read about the Neal property legal issues and the money spent by PUSD:
Web Link
a resident of Mission Park
on Jan 13, 2012 at 11:42 am
If "striping our kids of their rights", which I do not at all agree with in this case, would save just one child/family from the complete and total devastation of addiction, then I say YES, strip them of their rights. Again, board members you have my support. Bring on the dogs.
a resident of Foothill High School
on Jan 13, 2012 at 2:08 pm
resident still hasn't answered the question if they are the parent of a student in the district.
I still believe that Resident is a member of the ACLU here trying to stir up trouble.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Yes, I have children in the district, and I live here as well. As a parent who has always donated money to PTAs, PPIE and supported parcel taxes, I am opposed to having PUSD do something that will indeed result in lawsuits that can be costly. Is there a drug problem? Yes. Do I want to deal with it? Yes. But violating students' rights is not the answer. Using unreliable sniffing dogs is not the answer. The anonymous tip that resulted in the arrest of a few Amador students was efficient, and I am all for establishing an anonymous hotline for students to report drug activity on campus.
No, I do not work for the ACLU but know someone who does. I feel stronly against any measure that will result in the violation of civil rights, and you should think about the ugly path this can lead to.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Detection dog home search case up at the Supreme Court
Government Security News - ýJan 10, 2012ý
The US Supreme Court's decision to review a detection dog's search of a Florida home will have implications for other contraband detection work and investigative techniques that use dogs, said a privacy group on Jan. 10. The US Supreme Court on Jan.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 6:10 pm
" If you or your kid are not using drugs then you have nothing to be worried about. "
I've said over and over that the innocent do have something to worry about. I've seen it personally when a policy like this was put in place by the US Navy. Someone I knew and worked with for many years had his car identified and searched. The MP found several seeds in his car. They impounded his car for a week, detained him, scraped off his sticker and confiscated his personal property. He kept insisting that the seeds were bird seed, that he'd been to a wedding and that they'd passed out packages of bird seed to throw on the newlyweds.
A week later, the test results came back and the seeds were indeed bird seed. I'd known the guy for years and knew that he was a straight arrow. He didn't even drink and certainly didn't use drugs, yet his reputation was permanently damaged.
My friend was an adult. Can you imagine being I high school student and going through this ordeal?
Steve, I'm surprised at you. The forth amendment is in the bill of rights for a reason.
a resident of Oak Hill
on Jan 13, 2012 at 6:50 pm
"Steve, I'm surprised at you. The forth amendment is in the bill of rights for a reason."
LOL! Steve hasn't surprised or disappointed me yet. He's still batting 1000. I can predict which side of an issue he will be on with 100% accuracy.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 8:08 pm
It will be interesting to see what the Supreme Court decides. The Florida Supreme Court is basically saying that a prior Supreme Court decision (Caballes) did not apply, so they are going to the Supreme Court again:
"The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 6 decided it would review Florida v. Jardines, that addresses whether a dog sniff at the front door of a home is a search that requires probable cause"
"The case follows another involving a traffic stop and a canine search of a vehicle, Illinois v. Caballes, in 2005. The Supreme Court held in that case that a dog sniff around a car during a routine traffic stop was not a search."
"However, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that Caballes was inapplicable in the Florida v. Jardines case. In Florida v. Jardines, a drug detection dog sniffed the outside door of a suspected marijuana grow house, which lead to the house being searched."
"The Florida Supreme Court said the dog's outside odor detection was "a substantial government intrusion into the sanctity of the home and constitutes a 'search' within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment." "
"The U.S. Supreme Court could hear oral arguments on the case in April, with a decision possible by the end of June."
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So Florida, Utah, Montana, Washington.... all arguing that canine sniffs are a violation of the 4th amendment.
In Montana, btw, the case is about sniffing students' cars in the school's parking lot, and it is recent (2011)
We will see what the outcome is. And regardless of the outcome, one can always argue the precedent does not apply, as Florida just did with Caballes, if the situation is not quite the same.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Jan 13, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Stacey is a registered user.
Door-to-door dog sniffs... Interesting! Let's get the dogs over to the grocery store, library, etc., parking lots too. If you are innocent you have nothing to worry about. We need to protect ourselves from being around people in public places who are high or trying to sell.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Youre right Stacey- kids should be allowed to have their drugs at school if they want- its their right and we have no right to question that. We need to protect those who are breaking the law. The schools need to add that to their list of things to do.
a resident of Amberwood/Wood Meadows
on Jan 13, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Stacey is a registered user.
I'm absolutely wrong and you're right. As you say, it is our right to keep everyone on campus safe from those who are breaking the law. We need TSA pat downs of all students as prerequisite for entering school grounds. The innocent have nothing to worry about. It's just a little touching and I'm sure the kids won't mind if they have nothing to hide. It is worth it to keep at least one child free from the ravages of drug addiction.
a resident of Foothill High School
on Jan 13, 2012 at 11:15 pm
I just can't understand your positions. You donate money to the schools and you are a proponent of the schools yet you constantly threaten action as soon as dogs are brought on campus?
Maybe a more reasonable approach is to see if the searches materialize, if they result in any alerts, additional searches and arrests. At that point, if there is an issue or probable rights violation, maybe at that point you could hold a dialog with the schools and their attorneys. After that, if the 'rights violations' continue, you could pursue further action.
Your continued threats to cost the district significant money with law suits as soon as the dogs are brought on campus is what I am confused by. Can't we try to handle things reasonably and maturely? Do we have to threaten suits all the time? Can we teach our kids a proper way to handle situations that we don't like? Is threatening to bankrupt someone the way you want to see your kids handle things?
I had kids in a school where they held dog searhces and really it was a non-issue. BUT... I can see how it could be mis-used. The district we were from had many things go on that would throw everyone here into more of a tailspin. I think we need to react if there is misuse but I don't think we need to 'throw out the baby with the bathwater'.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jan 14, 2012 at 6:43 pm
"Can we teach our kids a proper way to handle situations that we don't like? "
I agree, why don't you say that to the district? Bringing sniffing dogs and violating students' rights to correct a problem (drugs) they don't like is NOT a proper way to handle the drug problem.
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I was there for Shaq, CJ and Stanley Roberts. The bottom line is that LSU is a football and baseball school. I (and I think most fans) would be perfectly content to trade empty PMAC games for sold out games at Death Valley and Alex Box. It's basketball...a mildly interesting filler between football and baseball.
but sell the remainder for like $5 a ticket and get some people in.
......I'm sure of course you'd have your old grandpa powers that be who would say that $5 & $1 dollar tickets are ludacrous...but only price the non-ranked opponents like that and they'd still bring in dollars from the concessions......It's stupid to have empty seats when you can just drop the prices......IMO LSU is being lazy on the whole situation
Winning is the best way to generate interest and increase attendance.
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There's many good ideas in this thread
I do enjoy the ideas of hey lets just play duke, unc, and Kansas.
If a family of 4 wants to go and purchase online, it's $80 to sit in the uppers in uncomfortable seats with no leg room. It's priced too high, period.
i don't think duke will ever come to the Pmac lol
A Loyola Marymount offense would REALLY do it.
How can we get more people in the PMAC in spite of our record?
Was disappointed in Jones first schedule, as the games he scheduled were less interesting than the ones TJ did.
3. Too much silence in timeouts. PMAC managers should travel to some Hornet games, and get some ideas. I am not saying take away the whole college experience, but you leave 30s to 1minute of nothing going on, people stop looking at the court and start playing on their phones.
I emailed the LSU marketing Dept., last year, asking for more publicity and didn't even get a "thank you for your interest" response. Nothing at all from them.
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We had a very nice stay in this apartment. Steve and his wife were very helpful and gave us good tips that helped us greatly to see us in New York cope. The location of the apartments is good, you can reach Manhattan by bus within 15 minutes and also the equipment and the cleanliness of the apartment was fine.
Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in diesen Apartment. Steve und seine Frau waren sehr hilfsbereit und gaben uns gute Tipps, die uns sehr halfen uns in New York zurecht zu finden.
Die Lage des Apartments ist gut, man erreicht Manhattan mit dem Bus innerhalb von 15 Minuten und auch die Ausstattung und die Sauberkeit des Apartments war in Ordnung.
Our hosts Steve and his wife were very hospitable and helpful it came to the planning of sightseeing! Overall, we felt very comfortable.
Unsere Gastgeber Steve und seine Frau waren sehr gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit was die Planungen der Stadtbesichtigungen anging! Insgesamt haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
We had a very nice stay in this apartment. Nice hosts and great location in New Jersey a few blocks from the waterfront.
Value for money.
Accommodation with very reellem Value. Location on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline just 1 street further. Very good transport links to Manhattan: Depending on the time of day and the amount of traffic it takes 15 to 25 minutes to the bus station (Port Authority Bus Terminal), from which all subways and buses are accessible. The Times Square is located 2 minutes from the bus station. Very friendly and helpful hosts, who live in the same house. Introduction to the bus and sightseeing included. Apartment consists of two bedrooms (separated by a curtain) and a small bathroom with shower. The kitchen is shared by all guests.
Unterkunft mit sehr reellem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Lage auf der New Jersey Seite des Hudson-Rivers, spektakulärer Blick auf die Skyline von Manhattan nur 1 Strasse weiter. Sehr gute Verkehrsanbindung an Manhattan: Abhängig von der Tageszeit und dem Verkehrsaufkommen braucht man 15 bis 25 min bis zum Busbahnhof (Port Authority Bus Terminal), von dem aus alle U-Bahnen und Buslinien erreichbar sind. Der Time Square befindet sich 2 min entfernt vom Busbahnhof. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, die im selben Haus wohnen. Einweisung in die Busverbindungen und Sehenswürdigkeiten ist inklusive. Apartment besteht aus zwei Schlafzimmern (durch Vorhang getrennt) und einem kleinen Badezimmer mit Dusche. Die Küche wird gemeinschaftlich von allen Gästen des Hauses genutzt.
We spent an excellent stay. Frida and Steeve hosts are ideal because they are available, but not everywhere. The formula included breakfast was very welcome. Everything was clean and nice, brief address that I will not forget and I recommend!!
Nous avons passées un excellent séjour. Frida et Steeve sont des hôtes idéals car ils sont disponible mais pas omniprésent.
La formule petit déjeuner inclu était vraiment la bienvenue.
Tout était propre et agréable, bref une adresse que je n'oublierai pas et que je recommande!!!!
Couldn't have imagined a better place to stay! Steve and Frida are the nicest people and always very helpful.
Like in the description written, you've got everything what you need nearby: Bank, several restaurants, supermarket, bus station...
It's really only 10 minutes right to Manhatten, very close to Time Square.
Just the awesome view on the Skyline is worth staying at this place!
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Good place everything is good condition ,
Awesome people always willing to help if you take the right bus at the right time you will be in Times Square in 10 min
Great alternative!!!
Our stay at Steve & Frida was perfect !!!
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Good toy buys for the Holidays
Tips from Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and author of Let Kids Be Kids: Rescuing Childhood.
For all ages, consider books, books, and more books!; arts and craft projects; time spent with family and friends; and instilling the appreciation for the wonders of life such as nature, creativity and music.
Toy selection by age:
• Infants up to six months need a variety of sounds, colors, textures and movements. Feed their senses and learning skills with music boxes, crib mobiles, squeeze toys, rattles, stuffed animals, play mirrors. Rocking seats and swings.
• Six to 12 months have discovered the wonders of hands-to-mouth and other body movement. Activity toys such as nesting dolls, blocks, push toys and activity boxes can be added to the list. Remember to avoid toys with small parts that can make their way into small moths.
• Toddlers aged one to three, love to exercise their large muscles as well as their parent's patience! They also enjoy squishing things. Divert their house-wrecking abilities with hard plastic cars, large balls, pull toys, peg-boards, big wheels, rocking horses, water toys sand boxes and play phones. Play dough, finger paint and soap bubbles are perfect for making a controllable fun-filled mess. Young toddlerhood is also the time for that 'special toy,' so consider a cuddly doll, a fuzzy teddy or even a plush Spiderman or Dora the Explorer. Cloth books, large piece puzzles and 'just like mommy and daddy' toys work well as this age.
• Three to five are the 'magic years,' filled with boundless energy and imagination that calls for creative activities and play. Try riding toys, punching bags, wagons, roller skates, pre-school gym sets and sleds. Fine-tune little fingers with lacing and buttoning toys, simple crafts and games, paints and puzzles. Simple flash cars and electronic games, dress-up clothes and kits, cooking and housekeeping toys, toy farms and schools, puppets, and doctor or nurse kits promote imaginative and creative play. Of course, you can always sit back and enjoy watching your 3 1/2 year old turn empty boxes into imaginary wonders!
• Industrious school-agers from six through 12 prefer play that involves increased physical and intellectual skills. A certificate for dance or karate lessons makes a great gift. Sports equipment, skates, ski gear, swim gear and bicycles help exercise muscles. Exercise minds by starting or adding to hobbies, or by giving board games, computer games, audio and video tapes and books. School-agers can also be given gifts that will introduce them to cooking, sewing, woodwork, gardening and more complex arts and crafts.
• The general rule for teenagers is if you hate it, they'll love it! Beside activities that drive their parents crazy, teens are developing specific interests in sports recreation, hobbies and intellectual and vocational pursuits. 'Awesome' and 'radical' gifts include sports, camping, fishing, hiking and boating gear, video and computer games, portable radios, compact discs, cell phones, trivial pursuit games, model-making and collectibles.
About Mary Muscari: Associate professor, Decker School of Nursing; Binghamton University, State University of New York
Topics areas: parenting, from toddler age and up, especially teens. She has conducted a number of parenting workshops around the country; most popular topics: keeping kids safe from predators ('live' and Internet), bullying, raising nonviolent kids.
Parenting books include:
Everything Book: Raising Adolescent Girls (Moira Mc Carthy with Dr. Mary Muscari) (2008)
Everything Book: Raising Adolescent Boys (Robin Weiss with Dr. Mary Muscari) (2008)
Let Kids be Kids: Rescuing Childhood (2006)
Not My Kid 2: Protecting your Kids from the 21 Threats of the 21st Century (2004)
Not My Kid: 21 Steps to Raising a Nonviolent Child (2002)


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Show me the playoffs. No excuses!
Welker is critical to the team's sucess this season. And to lose him to NE ?! WTF are they thinking ?
we all hate to see Welker go, but at some point all the man-love has to stop. we're getting a second-rounder for Wes. do you honestly think we could have gotten a second for him if he were under contract and we traded him straight up? sure not. the contract sheet turns out to be a blessing in disguise IMO.
i hate to see him go, just like everyone on here, but he's a good WR and an average special teamer. he's not worth that type of contract and he's NOT the core of this team either. for our offense, that would be Ronnie Brown, Vernon Carey and Rex Hadnot. these are the young guys we have to build around. maybe Culpepper if he's healthy, we don't know that.
ironically, you're right that we're probably going to be a "freaking stop along the way in an NFL career" this season. i think we'll bring in a few lower-priced free agents to hold down the fort until we get our own guys.
I know man. I just can't deny how disappointed I am. It seems like Dolphins fans are just too into the "one guy take us all the way" mentality. They look at individual players too much. Super Bowl teams are usually teams made up of mostly average players that have a couple stars. It takes an entire team doing their individual parts to win.
Welker is a guy that you just want on your team. You don't compare him to T.O. or Randy Moss. Welker is simply a critical part of a winning team. And now the Patriots, a team that has won MANY Super Bowls, is getting a key player to any team.
Remember Brady to Troy Brown? Well, this year, and in the coming 7 years, we can look forward to BRADY TO WELKER. ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry, but who cares if he's the "heart of this team?" This team SUCKED the last few seasons, particularly on offense. Yes, Welker is a gutsy, hard-working player, but his presence or absence won't affect our chances at making the playoffs again one bit.
Let him go. I'll take the 2nd round draft pick in a heart beat. If noone hasn't realized yet, Miami is a TRUE REBUILDING MODE. Deal with it!!!
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The Action Circle is a very informal way to create and sustain a conversation around issues of democracy and our role as citizens, and is based on Palmer's recent book "Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit."
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Yea, soooo I converted my clips and all that jazz, but I can't exactly follow some parts of the wonderful, helpful guides up thar on the site... so I was wondering if anyone could help. My files are now quicktime files, and can't be played/used in WWV, so I was wondering how I can convert them to a filetype whatever that can be used in named program... sorry if it's a lame question!
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mirkosp wrote:You should use avi as container and huffyuv or uncompressed as codec (I heard that lagarith is WMM unfriendly...). Since they weight a lot, you shouldn't convert entire episodes, but just bits and scenes you're actually gonna use.
Maaaan, I so wanted to press the preview button... whatever, fixed. >_>"
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Mistypearl wrote:I use a pc, and mirkosp, that seemed informative and helpful, but I still don't understand .__. sorry!
Well, basically, things like AVI, MOV, MKV, etc. are containers, whereas things like DivX, XviD, MPEG, HuffYUV, and Lagarith are codecs. So, your best bet is to use VirtualDubMod to transcode the files that you have to a HuffYUV encoded stream inside of an AVI container.
Thing is, HuffYUV is a lossless codec, which just means that it doesn't lose any quality upon being transcoded. But, as a result, file sizes become very bloated. So instead of trying to encode an entire series at one time, it's a better idea to only encode small clips that you think will be helpful in your AMV.
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Research services | Archive | Resources | Enquiry form | James Gleeson Interviews | Collection Study Room
General collections
As well as a general coverage of art history, the Gallery's Research Library has particular strengths in line with that of the national art collection:
- Aboriginal Art
- Australian Art
- Asian textiles
- Ballets Russes
- Contemporary art worldwide
- Selected areas of African, Oceanic and Pre-Colombian Art
Special collections
- Contemporary auction sale catalogues
- Contemporary Exhibition catalogues
- Crystal Palace Exhibition materials
- Nineteenth Century Auction Sales
- Nineteenth Century Decorative Arts
- Nineteenth Century Periodicals
- Nineteenth Century Photography
- Paris Salon catalogues
Ephemera collection and artists' files
The Ephemera collection consists of more than 80 000 files containing information on the National Gallery of Australia, on Australian art schools and galleries, and on Australian and International artists, museums, collectors and curators. Files may contain any of the following types of documentation, press releases, obituaries, exhibition notices, invitations, flyers, posters, photographs, newspaper clippings and other printed ephemera, as well as biographical information. The files are divided between Australian and International material, and their scope reflects the collecting areas of the National Gallery. The Research Library is currently cataloguing the Ephemera collection under the artist or organisation's name.
The Research Library also collects the Gallery's own publications and ephemera. It holds a significant collection of NGA exhibition catalogues, pamphlets, postcards, posters, audiovisual material, invitations, reviews and press releases relating to exhibitions. It includes ephemera from all of the Gallery's exhibitions listed by date and title.
Archives and manuscripts
The Research Library Archive collects manuscripts and other unpublished written records to document Australian visual art history. In a library context, manuscript collections include handwritten, typescript and electronic material in formats such as diaries, letters, scrapbooks, albums, sketchbooks, notebooks, photographs and printed ephemera.
The Research Library Archive selectively collects the papers of Australian artists in all media as well other related visual arts areas, including commercial galleries, art dealers, critics, institutions and societies. Entries on these collections are becoming available through the Library catalogue .
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The Research Library holds documentary audio and video recordings both published and unpublished, including recordings of many National Gallery events and interviews with artists, are held in both Library and Archive. These are being listed in the Library catalogue and available for consultation in the Library reading room.
There is also an important collection of 98 interviews by the artist James Gleeson conducted in the late 1970s called the James Gleeson Oral History Collection available for research and study.
- For inquiries about rare books, call 02 6240 6530, or complete the Library Reference Query Form
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- The Complete Hutch & Buffet Combo is shipped in two boxes and requires assembly of the hutch to the buffet cabinet. Instructions and hardware are provided.
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A Novel Recombinant Lys-C Protease for Proteomic Sample Preparation
Sergei V. Saveliev1, James R. Hartnett1, Rebecca L. Godat1, Alexander S. Hubert2, Joshua J. Coon2 and Marjeta Urh1
1Promega Corporation, Madison, WI; 2UW-Madison, Madison, WI
Owing to efficient proteolysis and particular advantages of trypsin generated peptides for mass spectrometry analysis, trypsin is the most widely used proteomic protease. Recently, however, Lys-C has been increasingly used as either a trypsin alternate or as supplement. Its
increasing favor is largely due to its ability to perform proteolytic digestion under protein denaturing conditions, an attribute that can greatly extend the observable proteome.
Lys-C is found in a number of bacterial hosts with Lysobacter enzymogenes being used as a most popular source of commercially available Lys-C. We have now developed a recombinant form of Lys-C from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In this study we compare performance of Pseudomonas and Lysobacter Lys-C and demonstrate benefits of Pseudomonas Lys-C for proteomic analysis.
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Enjoy your dinner with this stir-fry made with rice and veggies that is ready in an hour– perfect if you love Asian cuisine.
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Hal Vaughan has been a newsman, foreign correspondent, and documentary film producer working in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia since 1957. He served in the U.S. military in World War II and Korea and has held various posts as a U.S. Foreign Service officer. Vaughan is the author of Doctor to the Resistance: The Heroic True Story of an American Surgeon and His Family in Occupied Paris and FDR's 12 Apostles: The Spies Who Paved the Way for the Invasion of North Africa. He lives in Paris.


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Pretty as a picture! Wrap these cookies individually in red or green plastic wrap, and tie with colorful ribbons. Small cookie bouquets make great gifts.
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Stockton Cycle Festival
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The Darlington Sustrans Ranger are organising a ride to this event for the Sunday - The 17th of July.
We will meet in the Market Square in Darlington at 9:00am, and follow the well marked (and gentle on the legs) NCN route 14 to take us to the Stockton Riverside, a distance of around 14 easy miles. As the event will last until 4:00pm, we will meet up again at this time for the ride back.
If you would like to join us you can contact us here - http://darlington-sustran-rangers.blogspot.com/ using the E-Mail link or through the forum - http://darlingtonsustransrangers.freeforums.org/
p.s. It's time to delete the spam fellows !!!!
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Spam out! Will add your ride to our listings, Brian.
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Cheers Richard - I've also put a post about Darlovelo rides on there. Regretfully, it looks like I hit the road again for a couple of weeks and then out the UK for a while.
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I want to know at what point in the evening did the driver say, "I'm going to kill two kids tonight." You know, actually have the intent to kill another human being. Words have actual meanings. Lord Vader seems to forget that.
at's what I'm asking, wher edid the .04 level come from? I did not see that mentioned in the OP.
I assume it's in a link or something? I'm just taking everyone else's word for it.
Furthermore, the shooter had no way of knowing that the driver was 'drunk' when he committed his act.
What we are saying is that even if the driver had a BAC of .3, the shooter had no right, legally or morally, to leave the scene, return, execute the driver, and hide evidence.
The State of Texas has set a .08% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) as the legal limit for Driving Under the Influence. For commercial drivers, a BAC of .04% can result in a DUI conviction nationwide.
quote: at's what I'm asking, wher edid the .04 level come from? I did not see that mentioned in the OP.
Too bad the laws on the books back me up. And those laws exist for a reason, hopefully that guy gets prosecuted for taking it into his own hands and murdering someone in cold blood.
quote:Here you go. From LawInfo:
I can't find anything about a "legal limit" for minors in Texas.
The blood alcohol limit in Texas is a 0.08 BAC, unless you are under the age of 21. If you are under the age of 21 and your BAC is 0.02 or higher then you are legally intoxicated. Additionally, the legal limit for commercial drivers is a BAC of 0.04 or more
Notice how a man who weighs 200 lbs with a blood alcohol level of .04 is shown with
"Driving Skills Significantly Affected".
This is what's wrong with people today. An unwillingness to claim responsibility of their actions. If someone drinks and drives and kills someone they are responsible for that death. Furthermore, they knew before hand their drinking and driving could kill someone and chose to do it anyway. That is why it is not an "accident".
The legal limit is .02 for a minor, the article said he was twice the legal limit......04
Here you go. From LawInfo:
In Texas it is illegal for a person under 21 to operate a motor vehicle in a public place while having ANY detectable amount of alcohol in their system.
n Texas it is illegal for a person under 21 to operate a motor vehicle in a public place while having ANY detectable amount of alcohol in their system.
,state.texas.us so this is as legit of a source as you can find so suck it
quote:That paragraph is completely logical.
The stupidity in this one paragraph is astounding.
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What about the derby?
Princess Darla of Nottingham MH QA2
Copper's Darlin' Rascal "Spanky" QA2
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Congratulations to Michael and Lynn Moore for Freedom's AFC title and for qualifying for the National Amateur.
thanks Helen. All placements are up on EE. Thanks for all the help given to us with our five member club! We really appreciate everyone who helped marshal and ran lunches for us. Great grounds and judges, all around effort with beautiful weather.
Congrats to Richard Underwood and Chicka ( FC AFC Shaq X FC AFC Citori's Accept No Substitute) on Jam in the Open and 4th in the Amateur...a very nice weekend
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What should I know regarding pregnancy, nursing and administering Levemir subcutaneous to children or the elderly?
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Bachmann's In!
With soaring poll numbers behind her, the Minnesota Republican officially kicked off her presidential bid in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. Watch her speech here.
All of her pre-announcements out of the way, Rep. Michele Bachmann made it official in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa, today. "We can't afford four more years of Barack Obama," she said, officially kicking off her campaign for the presidency. The Minnesota Republican accused the president of "four years of failed leadership" in foreign policy, the economy, housing, and an "unconstitutional health plan that costs too much and is worth too little." An Iowa poll released yesterday showed the Tea party favorite tied with Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination.


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I don't know who does what at AIG or how thier employment contracts read. However, if you had a contract with your employer that entitled you to a $1000.00 Christmas bonus, you are entitled to that bonus as long as you did your job (per the contract) and December 25th arrived as scheduled. If your boss did something that caused the value of the company to decline, that has nothing to do with the legal contract you entered into with your employer. If the Imperial Federal Government decides that your contract should be broken because of actions taken by said government, I say that's BS. Then they can force you to take a pay cut because the IFG decided to "bail out" your company.
I can guarantee that after you quit, it's going to be pretty difficult to find someone with your education and experience to take your place at the microscope. They will avoid that job like the plague when they can take their talents elsewhere and be properly compensated. How will that help the company? It won't. But it will provide political capital to any grandstanding politician who dumbs it down and pledges to take it to those "Wall Street fat-cats". Class warfare at its finest and a great way to gain votes.
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Warlike Swans wrote:Shadocon never even announced their winners on the internet last year. -_-
I remember looking everywhere for this too. My fiancee and I both entered the contest and were told if we were finalists we would receive an email notification. Seeing that we never did, and that we could only spend one day at the con, we opted to attend Saturday.
Turns out we took three awards, never even got any notification. Luckily a friend was there to get our certificates.
I'm really sad I missed the showing, but I've experienced sitting through an entire contest and not having any of my videos shown and it's a terrible feeling. :/


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My laboratory uses the mouse as a model system to investigate the genetics of mammalian development, gametogenesis, and cancer. We have used forward and reverse genetic technologies to mutagenize the mouse genome and identify novel genes involved in these processes. With respect to cancer, we are studying mutations in DNA replication genes that cause genomic instability and cancer. One of our models causes cancer in nearly all animals, but the type of cancer depends on genetic background. We are focusing on using a strain background that causing mammary tumors in females, and using genomic and genetic tools to identify genes that contribute to breast cancer development. We are also conducting genetic studies to characterize the background genes that influence susceptibility to various cancer types.
With respect to gametogenesis, we are using mutant mouse models to identify and understand genes required for recombination and chromosome behavior during meiosis. Of particular interest are "quality control" mechanisms which normally protect against chromosome aberrations that can lead to birth defects in offspring. We are currently focusing on checkpoint pathways that are responsible for culling oocytes bearing unrepaired DNA damage.
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