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Cowans Gap State Park
Cowans Gap State Park is a 1,085-acre park in the beautiful Allens Valley of Fulton County. A 42-acre lake, large campground, rustic cabins and many hiking trails are prime attractions. State forest land surrounds the park, providing additional land for recreation and natural beauty in all seasons.
Hiking - Picnicking - Swimming - Boating - Fishing - Hunting - Education - Cross-country Skiing - Ice Fishing - Ice Skating - Organized Group Tenting - Cabins - Camping
Seasons and Hours: The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Picnicking: Picnic areas are along the eastern side of Cowans Gap Lake. Picnic areas are mostly shaded with several CCC-era stone fireplaces and charcoal grills scattered throughout. Four picnic pavilions may be reserved up to 11 months in advance for a fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on a first-come, first-served basis. Pavilions 2, 3 and 4 are stone and have a fireplace.
Swimming: The 500-foot sand beach is open from May to late September, 8:00 AM to sunset. Please read and follow posted rules for swimming. Swim at your own risk.
Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and other handheld, lighted smoking devices.
Explore swimming for more information.
Food and Refreshment Concession: The concession is in the day use area and serves many snacks and sandwiches. It also has ice, charcoal and other camper supplies. The concession is open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
Boating: electric motors only
Motorboats must display a current boat registration. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: boat registration; launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania State Parks, available at most state park offices; launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on boating rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Fishing: The 42-acre Cowans Gap Lake offers excellent trout fishing and also has bass, perch and panfish. There is an ADA accessible fishing pier. The South Branch of Little Aughwick Creek offers good trout fishing.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws apply. Complete information on fishing rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Web site.
Hunting and Firearms: About 630 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, turkey and squirrel. The park land borders Buchanan State Forest, which is open to hunting, trapping and dog training.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is only permitted from the day following Labor Day through March 31 in designated hunting areas. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game Commission rules and regulations apply. Contact the park office for ADA accessible hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all times. Other visitors use the park during hunting seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used for hunting may be uncased and ready for use only in authorized hunting areas during hunting seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery equipment shall be kept in the owner's vehicle or enclosed trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement officers and individuals with a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on their person while they are within a state park.
Complete information on hunting rules and regulations in Pennsylvania is available from the Pennsylvania Game Commission Web site.
Hiking: 11 miles of trails
Cameron Trail: 0.5-mile, more difficult hiking
Geyer Trail: 0.5-mile, most difficult hiking
Logging Road Trail: 1.7 miles, easiest hiking
Horseshoe Trail: 0.5 mile, most difficult hiking
Knobsville Road Trail: 1.3 miles, more difficult hiking
Lakeside Trail: 1.5 miles, easiest hiking
One Mile Trail: 0.4 mile, easiest hiking
Plessinger Trail: 1.1 miles, more difficult hiking
Ski Trail: 0.2 mile, easiest hiking
Three Mile Trail: 1.1 miles, more difficult hiking
Tuscarora Trail: 110 miles (2-miles in the park), blue blazes, more difficult hiking
Standing Stone Hiking Trail: 76 miles (2.4 miles in the park), orange blazes, most difficult hiking
Stay the Night
Camping: flush toilets, warm showers, electric hook-ups
Explore camping for more information.
Free Camping for Campground Hosts: 2 host positions
Rustic Cabins: Ten rustic cabins are available during the spring, summer and fall. The three-room cabins have a four-person overnight capacity and contain a refrigerator, stove, inside fireplace and two bunk beds. Up to two dogs are permitted in designated cabins for an additional fee. There is no indoor plumbing in the cabins. A water faucet is outside. A central comfort station has showers and flush toilets. The cabins are on the National Register of Historic Places because they were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
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Organized Group Tenting: This camping area holds organized groups of up to forty people. The restroom has flush toilets but no showers and is open from the second Friday of April to the third Sunday in October.
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Winter Activities
Explore the Winter Report for the current snow and ice depths. Please be safe on the ice.
Cross-country Skiing: Closed park roads and some of the hiking trails are suitable for cross-country skiing.
Ice Fishing: The 42-acre Cowans Gap Lake is open for ice fishing except for the ice skating area. Ice thickness is monitored only in the ice skating area.
Ice Skating: A section of the lake by the beach is available exclusively for ice skating. Ice thickness is monitored in the beach area.
Environmental Education and Interpretation
The park offers a wide variety of environmental education and interpretive programs. Through hands-on activities, guided walks and evening programs, participants gain appreciation, understanding and develop a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources.
Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and youth groups. Teacher workshops are available. Group programs must be arranged in advance and may be scheduled by calling the park office. Programs are offered April to November. Contact the park office for more detailed information.
Explore the Calendar of Events for a listing of upcoming events.
Explore environmental education and interpretation for more information.
Access for People with Disabilities
Park facilities available for use by people with disabilities include picnic areas, campground, cabins, parking and a fishing pier. Restrooms in these areas are designated with the symbol for accessibility. A special vehicle permit is issued at the park office to give access to areas of the park not open to vehicles.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.
In an Emergency
Call 911 and contact a park employee.
Nearest Hospital
Cowans Gap State Park is in Allens Valley, a narrow, highland valley between Tuscarora and Cove mountains. The valley floor is over seven hundred feet lower than Tuscarora and Cove mountains, yet Allens Valley is still several hundred feet higher than the surrounding valleys. The highland nature of Cowans Gap State Park makes the park an interesting place to see wildlife in all seasons.
Lush vegetation and warm days are hallmarks of summer. Early June is the best time to see the grand displays of mountain laurel along the trails and forestry roads. Watch for deer, bear and even box turtles raiding berry patches. While walking, listen for the ovenbird's teacher-teacher-teacher call and the drink-your-tea call of the eastern towhee as they move about in the brush. As evening approaches, enjoy the flute-like calls of the veery and wood thrush.
Warm summer evenings bring out the bats of Cowans Gap to feast on night-flying insects. Watch the park's bat boxes for the evening emergence and then enjoy the bats as they dance in the night air catching insects and swooping low over the lake to drink. This is a good time of the year to listen to the bullfrogs as they call into the night jug-o-rum and the twanging call of the green frog.
Fall offers warm, breezy days with tree leaves turning to shades of red, golden yellows and orange. Many species of woodland birds make their return visits as they migrate southward. This is a great time to view migrating raptors as they use the updrafts of the mountainsides to conserve energy on their long migration journey. Watch for squirrels, chipmunks and turkey as they compete with the deer and bear for acorns. As you sit around a warm evening campfire, take time to listen for the far off calls of swans and geese as their V-shaped formations negotiate the dark sky.
Winter is a great time to view the ruggedness of the mountains with their steep rock strewn slopes interspersed with the evergreens mountain laurel and rhododendron. Look for deer and winter birds, like chickadees, titmice and woodpeckers as they spend their waking hours hunting for food.
Spring brings renewal to the natural environment as spring wildflowers, such as spring beauty and sweet white violets, bloom in the warm spring sunlight before the tree canopy blocks the sun from striking the forest floor. Animals come out of hibernation and many species of migrating birds return or stop at the park on their northward journey. Before the trees get their leaves is a great time to observe warblers as they migrate through or set up their breeding territories. In the mornings, listen for the courtship songs of birds, and listen in the evenings for the courtship calls of frogs and toads along the lakeshore and wetlands.
The Geology of Cowans Gap
Cowans Gap State Park is in Allens Valley, a narrow highland valley between Tuscarora and Cove mountains. Allens Valley runs from south of Cowans Gap Sate Park north to the town of Burnt Cabins. Cowans Gap crosses Tuscarora Mountain, connecting Allens and Path valleys.
A gap is a notch or pass in a mountain. Cowans Gap is an east and west pass in the north and south running Tuscarora Mountain. The gap can be seen from the west side of Cowans Lake, looking east, or from PA 75, looking west.
Most gaps are water gaps, which have a stream or river flowing through them. Cowans Gap is a wind gap and has no stream or river—anymore. Millions of years ago, Allens Valley was not very deep. A stream flowed from the southern end of Allens Valley down through the park and out over the hard rocks of Cowans Gap down to Path Valley.
A different stream flowed in the softer rock of the north part of Allens Valley by Burnt Cabins. In a process called stream capture, the two separate streams became one stream. The Burnt Cabins stream quickly eroded the soft rock, deepening and lengthening Allens Valley. The stream's head (its beginning) slowly moved south until the Burnt Cabins stream's head met the southern stream flowing out of Cowans Gap. The Burnt Cabins stream eroded Allens Valley faster and deeper than the other stream, until the southern stream eventually flowed into the Burnt Cabins stream, making one long stream that flowed the length of Allens Valley to Burnt Cabins, but did not flow through Cowans Gap.
The stream continued to erode the soft rock until the Allens Valley was much lower than Cowans Gap. Today, South Branch Little Aughwick Creek continues to carve the valley deeper and deeper.
The history of Cowans Gap State Park is of war, forbidden love and hard work.
Famous Road
The French and Indian War began in 1754 as the French and British fought for the Ohio River Valley, which included western Pennsylvania. Key to the control of the area was the Forks of the Ohio (Pittsburgh), which was held by the French. In 1755, British Major General Edward Braddock carved a new road from Cumberland, Maryland, toward the Forks.
To carry additional supplies to Braddock's army, Colonel James Burd began a road from Shippensburg that was planned to reach Braddock's forces at Turkey Foot (Confluence, Pa.). Burd's Road climbed Tuscarora Mountain by passing through an unnamed gap that eventually became named Cowans Gap. Braddock's army was defeated and Burd's Road was never completed past Berlin, Somerset County.
In 1758, the British again sent a campaign toward the Forks of the Ohio. General John Forbes, along with his aide Colonel George Washington and second in command Lieutenant Colonel Henry Bouquet, carved a new road (Forbes Road) that followed Burd's Road through Bedford County then headed due west to the Forks of the Ohio. General Forbes drove the French out of Pennsylvania. In 1763, Colonel Henry Bouquet again used Forbes Road to break the siege of Fort Pitt during Pontiac's War.
In 1775, Loyalist John Samuel Cowan m et Patriot Mary Mueller in Boston. Although from opposite political parties, the couple eloped several years later and headed for Kentucky. The family story relates that while crossing the Conococheague Creek near Fort Loudon, their wagon broke down. John traded their horses and wagon to a Tuscarora Indian chief for the land that now is known as Cowans Gap.
John secured peace pipe and tomahawk rights from the Indians, marking a big chestnut tree with three slashes, a sign of peace to the Indians. In 1785, John secured a warrant for the land from the Proprietors of Pennsylvania. John and Mary built their house along Forbes Road, near what is now the junction of Stumpy Lane and Aughwick Road.
Most of Cowans Gap State Park is in Allens Valley, named for neighbors of the Cowans.
Industrial Times
Nearby, Mount Pleasant iron furnace operated from 1783 to 1835. Richmond iron furnace operated from 1865 to 1885. The furnaces mined iron ore along the face of Tuscauroa Mountain and in the gap. The furnaces' demand for charcoal led to the clear-cutting of portions of the forests in the gap and the valley every 20 to 25 years.
Beginning in 1893, Harrison Kalbach, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, began purchasing land and timbering rights amounting to 4,800 acres around Cowans Gap. Kalbach and Company constructed a railroad of wooden rails from Richmond Furnace up the mountain and into the gap to move the lumber to market. Today's Richmond Furnace Road follows the old railroad right-of-way. Kalbach and his partner Charles Spangler, of McConnellsburg, operated a portable sawmill in the valley, cutting mainly pine and oak. The final cut was completed in 1907, leaving a landscape of over-cut forests and erosion.
In 1933, to relieve the rampant unemployment of the Great Depression, President Roosevelt created the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The young men in the CCC received food, clothes and a small paycheck.
The CCC boys built roads, trails and recreational facilities, fought fires, planted trees and did many other conservation activities.
Richmond Furnace Camp S-54 was built next to the new forestry station at Cowans Gap. The camp was locally called Camp Fox for an enrollee killed in an accident while stationed at the camp.
The first enrollees to the camp lived in tents while they built a camp for themselves. From 1933 to 1941, the CCC built 30 miles of road, four bridges, 32 miles of fire trails and 11 miles of telephone lines. In Cowans Gap State Park, the CCC built the cabins, picnic shelters and spent three years building the dam. The Cowans Gap Rustic Cabins are on the National Register of Historic Places.
For more information on the CCC explore the CCC Years.
Improvements have continued at Cowans Gap, with additions like the campground and modern restrooms. In 2002, Cowans Gap State Park closed to visitors for a yearlong renovation to upgrade many facilities.
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Education Programs
We love when young people ask us how to get involved!
DiscoverE has programs for young people ages 4 to 17, provided by Pennsylvania State Park educators. By combining recreation and education, we hope to motivate children to learn more and return often, leading to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment and conservation leadership.
In Watershed Education, teachers and students assess water quality of a local stream on a quarterly basis and develop strategies to solve local water quality problems.
ECO Camp - Exploring Careers Outdoors - is a week-long residential camp for a cross-section of high school youth from across Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Participate in action-packed, hands on activities and recreational adventures in Pennsylvania's state parks and forests that expose youth to conservation, recreation and careers in natural resources. Learn how people make a living working in the outdoors.
Explore education for more information on these and other programs.
Explore the Calendar of Events to find a program near you.
Do you take conservation personally? iConservePA is a Web site managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources whose vision is to inspire citizens to value their natural resources, engage in conservation practices and experience the outdoors. Take conservation personally.
Come Work with Us
Pennsylvania State Parks and the Department of Conservation and Natrual Resources offer a wide range of civil service and non-civil service jobs, from foresters, to rangers, to engineers, to educators, to botanists and so much more. Learn what is currently available.
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Nearby Attractions
Information on nearby attractions is available from:
Fulton County Tourist Promotion Agency www.fultoncountypa.com
The Alleghenies www.thealleghenies.com
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is the birthplace of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States and the only Pennsylvanian to ever occupy the office of president. The park is in the foothills of the Tuscarora Mountains on the western side of the Cumberland Valley, seven miles north of US 30.
The 75,000-acre Buchanan State Forest is adjacent to Cowans Gap and has hiking, fishing, hunting and general recreation. 717-485-3148
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Recreational Guide
Cowans Gap State Park Map (.pdf) (1,025 kb, 8/14)
Interactive GIS Map
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Campground Map
Cowans Gap State Park Campground Map (.pdf) (966 kb, 9/16)
Lake Depth Map
Cowans Gap Lake Depth Black-and-white Map (.pdf) (1,803 kb, 6/16)
The park is north of US 30 between Chambersburg and McConnellsburg.
From the west: I-76 to Exit 180, Fort Littleton, then US 522 north to Burnt Cabins and follow signs to the park.
From the east: I-76 to Exit 189, Willow Hill, then PA 75 south to Richmond Furnace and follow signs to the park.
From the south: US 30 to PA 75 north at Fort Loudon to Richmond Furnace and follow signs to the park.
GPS DD: Lat. 39.99478 Long. -77.9249
Driving Directions: The Interactive GIS Map has turn-by-turn driving directions to the park office from the Park Information Window. Please note that the background maps are maintained by a variety of public sources and driving directions usually go to the nearest large road.
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BAAF announces the winners of the National Adoption Week Awards 2014
Last night the British Association of Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) announced the winners of the National Adoption Week Awards 2014 at a ceremony in London. Minister for Children and Families, Edward Timpson MP, who grew up with two adopted brothers, attended as the charity's special guest.Nominees from across the UK competed in four individual categories:
Adoption Social Worker of the Year:
Carole Kloss, Hampshire County Council
Carole was nominated by adoptive parents after she went the extra mile to ensure their daughter was placed before her first birthday. Carole impressed judges with her commitment to ensuring the child arrived with her new family quickly.
Local Authority Adoption Agency of the Year:
Devon Adoption Service
Devon Adoption Service was recognised for its empathetic and creative approach to recruiting and supporting adoptive families, birth parents and children. An example of the team's creative approach includes their decision to create two special life story books for the children, one which they can use to remember their past, and another which they can use to look to the future.
Voluntary Adoption Agency of the Year:
Adoption Matters, Cheshire
Adoption Matters supports adoptive families for children who might otherwise wait for, or not achieve, permanent placement. Adoption Matters' impressive collaborative model of support, which brings together educational, health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAHMS) and social work was commended.
Digital Champion of the Year:
First4Adoption, London
First4Adoption embraced new technology to ensure that the service reached over 250,000 unique users within its first eighteen months. It also introduced new e-learning materials, including First Steps, a preparation package to help early stage potential adopters understanding the adoption process.
Special Mention
Social worker, Helen Linforth, from Durham Family Welfare was nominated in the Social Worker of the Year category, but unfortunately Helen died in the period between nomination and shortlisting. A glowing commendation from one family, with whom Helen placed children, was read out at the ceremony.
Barbara Hutchinson, BAAF's Interim Chief Executive, commented: "Our National Adoption Week Awards celebrate good practice and exceptional achievement among those working in, or involved with adoption in the UK. I want to congratulate all the award winners and nominees for their hard work this year to ensure children can find a stable, secure and loving home. I hope these stories will inspire many more people to consider adoption."
Minister for Children and Families, Edward Timpson MP, said:
"As someone from an adoptive family, I know only too well the love, stability and dedication adopted parents provide for some of our most vulnerable children.
BAAF provides invaluable help and advice to agencies to help them support adoptive parents, making sure they have everything they need to provide a stable, loving home. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to both BAAF and the adoptive parents they support for everything they do to make a difference to the lives of adopted children."
Broadcaster and BAAF Patron Nicky Campbell hosted the evening, where those shortlisted, along with their nominees, were invited to join the celebrations.For further information on National Adoption Week (3rd-9th November), please visit: http://www.nationaladoptionweek.org.uk.


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General Length Overall (L.O.A.): 86.00 feet (26.20 meters) Beam: 20.67 feet ( 6.30 meters) Draft: 6.23 feet ( 1.90 meters) Tonnage: 114 tons - Capacities Fuel Capacity: 5,000 US Gallons (18,925 liters) Water Capacity: 840 US Gallons ( 3,179 liters) Watermakers: 1,500 US Gallons p/day model# WMSQ15002M300NY1 Black Water: 200 US Gallons ( 757 liters) - Speed Maximum: 24.0 knots Cruising: 21.0 knots
Main Engines Engine Type: (2) MTU 16V 2000, @ 1,800 HP each - Generators & Electricity Output: 120/240v; Single phase; 60 cycle Generators: (2) 35Kw Onan Shore Power: 120/240v; Single 100amp; Single phase; 60 cycle - Air Conditioning: Type: Cruisair; 126,000 BTU's - Other Machinery Watermakers: 1,500 US Gallons p/day model# WMSQ15002M300NY1 Stabilizers: Naiad model#302 roll stabilization system Bow Thruster: 12" S/S 5-blade counter rotating bow thruster prop Fresh Water System: Cummins 4-cylinder Bilge Water Filtration: Headhunter model# HHJQ4 115/230v AC potable water pressure pump
Navigation Systems Radar: Furuno model#RSB-0074 radar array Gyrocompass: SeaTel model#TAC-92 gyro antenna controller (Wheelhouse) Auto Pilot: Simrad Depth Sounder: B&G Hydra 2000 Printer: Hewlett Packard Desk Jet printer (Wheelhouse) Wind/Speed Log: B&G Hydra 2000 Navtex: Furuno Nav 157 Text Receiver -Entertainment System: a. Video Equipment TV's: 42" Sony plasma (Master) Sony TV/VHF (Port Guest) Sharp LCD TV (Port Guest) Sharp TV (VIP) Hitachi TV (Salon) 13" Panasonic color TV/VHS player (Starboard Crew) 15" flat screen color TV (Port Crew) VCR's: Sony model #SLV-N900 (Master) Sony model #DVP-37700 DVD/Video CD/CD player (Salon) Sony model #SLV-N71VHS (Salon) Sony model #CDX-CA650X car stereo/CD player b. Audio Equipment Stereo's: Yamaha model# RX496 stereo receiver (Master) Sony automotive radio with CD player (VIP, Port Guest) AM/FM stereo receiver with CD Player (Starboard Guest) Yamaha model#DVDS510 DVD/Video CD/CD player (Master) Yamaha model#RX-V1000 audio video receiver (Salon)
Main Galley Equipment Cooking Equipment: KitchenAid 4-burner stove with oven Sharp Carousel Refrigeration/Freezer: KitchenAid freezer/fridge combo Dishwasher: KitchenAid Other: KitchenAid trash compactor
Anchor Windlass System: Maxwell 3500 Aft Warping Capstans: Vertical Anchors: 90lb Danforth anchor Anchor Chain: G-40 anchor chain Boat Crane and Davits: Marquipt 2,000lb electro hydraulic
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The boat is currently docked in Los Suenos, Costa Rica and listing brokers will reimburse the buyer travel costs at closing.
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HIDE AWAY II is an all fiberglass custom 86-foot sportfisherman, designed and built by the Hatteras Yacht Corporation of New Bern, North Carolina. She is in excellent condition showing less wear and tear than expected for a yacht of her age and use. For the fishing enthusiast, HIDE AWAY II offers three aft decks for fishing: one on the sky lounge deck just aft of the wheelhouse, with an ingeniously engineered moon roof windows looking through to the deck below; the second is on the mezzanine deck aft of the Salon which is covered by an extended aluminum framed Bimini top; and the third is in a spacious cockpit where the custom fighting chair is located. The interior is finished in beautiful high gloss cherry wood paneling and cabinetry with custom inlays in the salon and guest areas. She has carpeted soles throughout with finished parquet floor in the wheelhouse, and finished cherry floors in the galley and dinette area. She has granite countertops in the galley, salon, and dining area with marble countertops and floors in the guest area heads. Her electronics and machinery are of top quality, serviced and in working order. The 1800 HP DDEC 16V2000 engines provide an effortless and efficient cruising speed of 20 knots.
The MASTER STATEROOM is located amidships with king berth and upholstered headboard. There are storage drawers under the berth; nightstands, port and starboard with two mounted lamps above the nightstands; cedar-lined hanging closets; finished wood bulkheads; finished wood berth base; padded panels on hull side; panel headliner; mirrored aft bulkhead; built-in wood dresser; telephone outlet; 42" Sony plasma television; AM/FM stereo receiver with CD player; stereo speakers; air conditioning soffits with slotted vents; stainless steel portlights; AC and DC light fixtures; AC duplex outlets; AC dimmable lights and private access to the master head.
The MASTER HEAD is ensuite private onyx head with washbasin and enclosed shower stall; custom vanity bench; freshwater toilet; mirrors above the vanity; wall coverings; custom flooring; duet blinds with cherry valance; stainless steel portlight; upgraded hardware; custom faucet.
The VIP STATEROOM is located forward with a queen tapered berth and upholstered headboard; storage under the berth; mirrored forward bulkhead; screened overhead hatch with privacy cover; port and starboard nightstands; cedar-lined hanging locker; port and starboard dressers; padded hull siding; fluted wood valance boards; AM/FM DC stereo receiver with CD player; stereo speakers; AC and DC light fixtures; DC low voltage lights under berth; AC duplex outlets, and carpeting. The ensuite head has a with stall shower; freshwater toilet; mirrored ceiling; wall covering; custom sink with upgraded hardware and faucet; tile flooring; towel bars; DC low voltage lights under toe kicks; upper storage cabinet with mirrored doors; hardwood base boards.
The STARBOARD GUEST STATEROOM has convertible twin/queen berth(s) and upholstered headboard; storage under berth; blanket locker over berth; mirrored aft bulkhead; Roman shades with wood valance boards; screened overhead hatch with privacy cover; padded hull siding; carpeting; finished wood bulkheads; upholstered berth base; cedar-lined hanging locker; full length mirror; AC and DC light fixtures; AC duplex outlets; AC dimmable lights; LCD television; AM/FM stereo receiver with CD player and stereo speakers.
The ensuite GUEST HEAD has a with stall shower; wood storage cabinet with mirrored doors; storage locker below countertop; mirrored ceiling; AC and DC light fixtures; AC duplex outlet; 120V AC air freshener blower; upgraded hardware and faucets; hardwood base boards; DC low voltage lights under toe kicks; freshwater toilet; linen locker.
The PORT GUEST STATEROOM has convertible twin/queen berth(s); upholstered headboard; storage underneath berth; blanket locker over berth(s); mirrored aft bulkhead; Roman shades w/wood valance boards; screened overhead hatch w/privacy cover; carpeting; finished wood bulkheads; upholstered berth base; padded hull siding; cedar-lined hanging locker; full length mirror; AC & DC light fixtures; AC duplex outlets; AC dimmable lights; LCD television; AM/FM stereo receiver w/CD player; stereo speakers. The ensuite guest head has a stall shower; freshwater toilet; hardwood base boars; upper storage cabinet with mirrored doors; wood storage cabinet; AC and DC light fixtures; AC duplex outlet; 120V AC air freshener blower; upgraded hardware and faucets.
Entrance to the CREW QUARTERS is through a lift up and swing out gasketed door in the front of the cockpit and down a set of lift up stairs to a fore and aft passageway to the engine room. The starboard side crew stateroom has upper and lower single berths, built in closet and drawers, and a cedar lined hanging closet. The port side crew stateroom has a single berth outboard in a fore and aft arrangement, built in closet and drawers, and a cedar lined hanging closet.
The CREW HEAD is accessed through the port (captain) side stateroom and companionway, and has solid surface countertop and backsplashes; stall shower; upper storage cabinet; freshwater toilet. On the main deck to port is the GALLEY with beautiful and stylish sub-zero equipment, large windows to port and starboard, granite surface tops, and double stainless steel sink. Just aft of the galley is the SALON with large fixed windows port and starboard, and an aft glass bulkhead with stainless steel framed sliding door. To starboard is a built-in couch and to port is a barrel chair. Also to port is a wet bar with a Scotsman bin type icemaker and U-line wine cooler.
From the side decks is a teak overlay AFT DECK protected overhead by the custom built house-top overhang with composite clear skylights. Aft in enclosures are cockpit quartz halogen courtesy lights. Forward to starboard is a rod storage locker, and forward to port is a bosun's deck locker. To port is a stainless steel ladder with composite treads to a hinged and gasketed hatch door leading to the flybridge aft deck overhang. Aft on the mezzanine deck is a large pedestal mounted varnished teak table with four varnished teak folding chairs and a large bench seat.
To starboard on the WHEELHOUSE deck is a steering station with Murray Products fixed pedestal mount stool with cushion and cover. Forward in the COCKPIT is a two part lockable opening hatch to the aft crew accommodations and the engine room. To starboard of the engine room entrance is a bait prep area with built-in sink and tackle drawers beneath. Adjacent to the prep area is a full height standing built-in live well. To port of the engine room and crew entrance is a grill area with two Gaggenau electric grills. Beneath the grill is a pair of custom built stainless steel refrigerator/freezers. In the cockpit is also a custom Murray Products attack chair and rod holders. Also installed is underwater lighting for night fishing. The WHEELHOUSE has a three panel windshield with washers and wipers and large fixed side and aft windows with a door. The wheelhouse has 360 degree visibility. Aft and built into the corners are two lounges with a table to port. To starboard is a sink with a marble countertop. At the navigation counsel are two Stidd pedestal mount leather helm chairs.
Entering the SALON, to starboard is a large U-shaped settee. To port is a salon cabinet with ice-maker, glass and bottle storage, two matching occasional chairs and a large flush mounted flat screen TV and entertainment center. Moving further forward is the large gourmet galley to port and across to starboard is a dinette followed by the custom day head. Moving below deck is the full beam master stateroom aft. Forward down the companionway are the guest staterooms with twin berths. The VIP guest stateroom is all the way forward. All staterooms have en-suite heads.
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Shrinks Aren't Perfect
Dinah, ClinkShrink, & Roy produce Shrink Rap: a blog by Psychiatrists for Psychiatrists. A place to talk; no one has to listen. All patient vignettes are confabulated; the psychiatrists, however, are mostly real. --Topics include psychotherapy, humor, depression, bipolar, anxiety, schizophrenia, medications, ethics, psychopharmacology, forensic and correctional psychiatry, psychology, mental health, chocolate, and emotional support ducks. Don't ask. (It's not Shrink Wrap.)
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This comment is totally irrelevant, but I'll make it anyway. When I read this post, the first thing I thought of was that geico commercial when the caveman is talking to who I thought was a psychiartist. But, when I watched it again on youtube, that wasn't the case. Anyway, it's still a funny commercial -- http://youtube.com/watch?v=zJRXKPL76Rg
I liked that commercial too. (I'm easing my way back into blogging by posting occasional comments. I'll be back, really I will.) Although from the poll it looks like people would really rather hear about transference than prisoners (sniff).
Gee. And I bet middle-named-Roy (not of Shrink Rap) always has empathy and never makes mistakes.
I think it's good for the popular media to portray psychiatrists as human. It's equally harmful if psychiatrists are always portrayed as terrific and ethical as if they're always portrayed as horrendously flawed and unethical.
While hearing about transference is probably good for me, it sets my teeth on edge and raises the hair on my neck.
I actually really *like* hearing about prisoners and I always look forward to your posts.
Harvey Roy Greenbeg, MD
P.S. We already knew you weren't perfect.
There's a song from my childhood (maybe yours?) "Everyone makes mistakes oh yes they do!
Your sister and your brother and your mother father too
Everyone makes mistakes oh yes they do!"
But we still love you just the same Dinah.
I am having a hard time empathizing with psyciatrists being falsely portrayed in the media when psych patients are portrayed far worse, more often, and with incredibly damaging consequences. I don't see much discimination against psychiatrists because of bad media portrayals. I'd really like to see you gripe about society's lack of empathy toward psych patients intead of your own. I hope this is taken with the spirit it was intended. Thank you.
Re: Dr Melfi. The guy who has the same middle name as your co-blogger did not write that she sometimes made mistakes or failed to be empathic all the time. He wrote that her treatment was riddled with EGREGIOUS mistakes and that at times she betrayed a STARTLING lack of empathy. Never watched the show, can't say what she did or didn't do,but there are mistakes and then there are mistakes. No shrink can be empathic all the time but when it comes to a STARTLING lack, then that shrink should refer or the patient should run. Shrinks everywhere: please try to remember that this is a TV character. It is wacko to get this connected with a TV character.
As for Beautiful Mind, the ECT and other treatment depicted therein date back many years. If someone suggests that their patients watch it they might also add that disclaimer.
This other Roy guy was not writing about you, but you sure took it personally and your reaction seems way out of whack with the provocation. I'm just not getting it.
Bummer--I thought shrinks were perfect.
Speaking of character/media shrink types...I adore the criminal asian psychologist character on law and order (is it criminal intent or SVU?).
Dr Wong. SVU. At your service. i love how he comes up with instant diagnoses. I think they are computer generated.
Oh yeah, it's Dr. Arnold Roy Wong!!
Clink, maybe you could talk about transferring prisoners (hee hee!)
I find your posts to be really educational (and interesting, too!) about stuff that most people don't know about or think about; I think subjects like that NEED dedicated people like you bringing these things forward for us to learn about and stuff, even if and when it doesn't seem to be popular.
I'm passionate about bringing forward issues that many may not think about, understand, consider, and/or have stigma or misunderstanding(s) about; I feel people have a passion inside for certain subjects or issues for a reason, and that much good could or can come from following that passion and enlightening others.
Anyway. I like your posts. 8^D
I hadn't even thought about the fact that my brother who was in prison for 5 months, and most likely was diagnosed there (I know he's on Wellbutrin, but not what for, although based on his behavior and knowing him, I can guess); I hadn't even THOUGHT about the stuff you talk about before I found Shrink Rap, and I have had a family member benefit from the expertise of a professional like you, engaged in helping inmates. It was months after reading your clinkish posts where it dawned on me, OH, my brother probably saw someone, who I hope is as dedicated as Clink seems to be!
His crime was a direct result of the mental illness . . . . (not that I have to explain) . . . and not that less model citizens/inmates aren't deserving of care; we're all human beings, and physical and mental health care is a basic, human right (I wish society at large, and various countries, thought so, though)).
Anyway, with that said about all deserving care, I feel especially pangs of fear and connection regarding, "What about people who had impaired judgment from mental illness, and did wrong, and have no idea why they ended up that way, why, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't stop or escape the repetitive and overwhelming impulses . . . . (let's say, a reckless thrill when shoplifting, or two consenting adults having sex in a shopping mall parking garage stairwell, etc.) You, Clink are THERE, when people have fallen lower than they ever thought they could, when people like this, as I'm speaking of those who think it is some flaw in them, who have not ever had a diagnosis of major mental illness, or anything, who hate themselves and don't know why they have such problems controlling themselves.
YOU are there, and can perhaps catch some of this kind of thing (or most or all, but I'm cautious in my phrasing), and really provide a point where they can begin to have some hope for the future . . . .
Such is how I imagine it, had I ever been arrested for some of the risky things I've . . . . well, followed rash and seemingly overwhelming impulses on. I've never been arrested, and hope never to be. I certainly don't plan on any further risky happenings, either. Also, my examples were fabricated, not from experience, or from my brother's, either, but imaginable ones.
Anyway. You do alot of good, for all types of prisoners I bet, but especially for those struggling desperately with mental health issues that they have no or little conception or awareness/insight of.
Thanks for doing what you do. I had voted other, for some reason which escapes me now, by my other choice (lol, "other" choice than "other", lol!) would have been your posts!
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Roasted Winter-Vegetable Composed Salad
The mildly bitter flavors of baby kale and escarole contrast with the sweetness of roasted winter squash, carrots, and beets. Tangy fig-balsamic dressing and roasted garlic make mellow, low-fat condiments for everything on the platter.
- Servings: 6
Photography: Ellie Miller
Source: Martha Stewart Living, February 2005
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic bulbs, halved horizontally
- 4 mixed red and golden beets (about 1 pound total with greens), stems trimmed to about 1 inch
- 5 small onions, cut into wedges
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 head cauliflower (1 pound), cut into small clusters
- 1 bunch carrots, peeled and trimmed (halved lengthwise if large)
- 2 small winter squash, such as delicata or acorn, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and seeded
- 2 dried figs (preferably Calimyrna)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 5 ounces mixed hearty greens, such as baby kale and escarole
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Using 2 teaspoons oil, drizzle cut sides of garlic. Wrap each half in foil. Wrap beets in foil. Roast until garlic is soft and beets are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Leave oven on.
Toss onions with 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Toss cauliflower with 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to same sheet. Using 1 tablespoon oil, brush or rub carrots and squash. Transfer to a separate rimmed baking sheet.
Roast vegetables, tossing once, until golden brown and tender: 15 to 20 minutes for onions and cauliflower, 20 to 25 minutes for carrots and squash.
Puree figs, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, a pinch each of salt and pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a blender. Rub beets with paper towels to remove skins; cut flesh into wedges.
Arrange greens and roasted vegetables on a platter. Garnish with rosemary. Serve either warm or at room temperature with vinaigrette.


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Low-voltage protection
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Age: 12+
Copter Size: 33 x 33 x 11cm
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Flying Time: 5 - 7min
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Freshman Car Wash Remix -- Dirtier Than Ever
Andrew Christian just posted this remix of its infamous Freshman Car Wash video featuring Quinn Jaxon. AC bills the video as "dirtier than ever" but I haven't noticed any improvements over the original video which crashed its website due to the overwhelming number of hits it received when it was first posted. Just the music track appears to be different but it's still a wonderful display of fine looking butts and bulges!


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De Marco, Said not expected to contest - Seven ministers back Fenech
Ministers Mario de Marco and Chris Said are not expected to contest the Nationalist Party's deputy leader election, according to sources.
This means the November 29 election is likely to be a two-horse race between MEP Simon Busuttil, who first declared his intentions, and Finance Minister Tonio Fenech.
Mr Fenech yesterday released a nomination list showing he is supported by seven Cabinet members, including Dr de Marco and Dr Said.
Ministers Jason Azzopardi, Giovanna Debono and Dolores Cristina and Parliamentary Secretaries Mario Galea and Clyde Puli have also lent their support to the 43-year-old Finance Minister, as did MPs Charlo Bonnici, Robert Arrigo and Beppe Fenech Adami. A total of 138 voting councillors have endorsed Mr Fenech's nomination, including a number of candidates and councillors.
"I believe the nomination list shows I have a broad base of support from people with different views who feel they can work with me in the best interest of the Nationalist Party," Mr Fenech told The Sunday Times.
The party statute states that the 900 Nationalist councillors who vote in the deputy leadership election may endorse the nomination of other contenders, though few choose to do so.
Party insiders who spoke to The Sunday Times said that the backing received by Mr Fenech effectively dismissed claims that the upcoming election would be an easy ride for Dr Busuttil.
Asked whether he feared the party machinery would lobby for Dr Busuttil's election, especially since he was appointed as the Prime Minister's special delegate, Mr Fenech said: "The Prime Minister has tasked Simon with the important role of a creating a structured dialogue with civil society.
"During the past nine years the Prime Minister has entrusted me with the responsibility of managing the country's economy and finances, creating jobs and to lead a number of difficult reforms such as the introduction of the euro and the restructuring of Air Malta.
"I can assure you there is no party machinery pushing any candidate and the Prime Minister has already been very clear that he wants an open and fair contest."
'Two-horse' race to be PN deputy
Mr Fenech said he was encouraged to throw his hat into the ring after positive news emerged last week that the European Commission had lifted the sanctions' threat over the deficit.
The upcoming Budget is expected to be presented in the week of the PN's contest, giving Mr Fenech the maximum political exposure.
"I've worked with ministers for a number of years and they are aware of my capabilities.
"Ultimately, both Simon and I have our fair share of political capabilities and achievements and there will be nothing less than friendship between the two of us."
Dr Busuttil's nomination for the Nationalist Party deputy leader contest is so far endorsed by 26 party members, including former European Commissioner Joe Borg, Health Minister Joe Cassar, party Whip David Agius, the president of the PN's administrative committee, Karol Aquilina, MP Jean Pierre Farrugia and young MPs Karl Gouder and Joseph Falzon.
The winner will replace Tonio Borg, who quit as PN deputy leader after the Prime Minister nominated him to replace John Dalli as Malta's European Commissioner.
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Maintenance analytics technologies are set to generate $24.7 billion in revenue in 2019, up from $9.1 billion this year, driven by the adoption of predictive analytics and M2M connectivity, according to a new study from ABI Research.
The market-research company also believes that more advanced forms of maintenance – including predictive and prescriptive – will account for more than 60% of all revenues by the end of the forecast period, up from just 23% today.
"Today, predictive maintenance is one of the commercially readiest forms of M2M and IoT analytics, possibly second only to usage-based insurance," said Aapo Markkanen, a senior analyst with ABI Research. "It helps asset-intensive organizations transform their maintenance operations and eliminate waste, reducing costly downtime.
"Infrastructure, vehicles, and industrial equipment can all benefit from it," added Markkanen.
Predictive maintenance is currently being championed by companies including GE (Fairfield, CT, USA) and Bosch (Stuttgart, Germany), as well as increasingly software-centric manufacturers, says ABI Research.
Nevertheless, the key enablers appear to be the technology suppliers that allow customers to employ similar approaches regardless of their OEMs.
Among those are business-intelligence giants like SAP (Walldorf, Germany) and IBM (Armonk, NY, USA) as well as agile and fast-moving start-ups, such as RapidMiner (Boston, MA, USA) and Blue Yonder (Karlsruhe, Germany).
ABI Research also identifies vendors that are specializing in predictive maintenance for specific verticals, including Predikto (Atlanta, GA, USA) and Mtell (San Diego, CA, USA).
"Analytics is where much of the money in IoT will be ultimately made," said Dan Shey, a practice director with ABI Research. "This means that application platforms like Axeda [Foxboro, MA, USA], ILS Technology [Boca Raton, FL, USA], ThingWorx [Exton, PA, USA] and Xively [London, UK] need to facilitate big data if they want to gain a competitive edge."
"Mnubo and MachineShop, two recent designed-for-analytics start-ups, will make an interesting comparison on that front," he added. "Besides the platforms, some of the IoT-savvier telcos – AT&T [Dallas, TX, USA) and Telefonica (Madrid, Spain), for example – could possibly leverage analytics to move up the stack."


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Hey. Its the lounge right? I am listening to "the specials", dig that organ over/under the bass, cooking up some mushroom and TRUFFLE'S to go with rib eyes and Mash potato. Mid Winter in OZ and I have the Truffle HOOK UP!!
Nice Red Wine, Aahh life is good......If only i had those corner horns Hmmmm
That "hookup" link is not mine!!!!
Whats the deal with that?
you run your mouse over it and get plugged for sex??
What link?
when I run my cursor over the word "hookup", it is a link to a dating site. Maybe only on my computer? Truffles were mad!!! (good)
Must be your computer, I don't even see the word "hookup". I see "HOOK UP" in your first post, but it's not a link. Time to run the antivirus software methinks. :)
May be your computer thinks that you are lonely. ;-)
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Are pathogens conspiring against you? Pathogenesis just got a little more complicated. In their study in mBio this week, Cook et al. show that different pathogenic species of streptococci can respond to one another's quorum sensing signals, an indication that they may well coordinate their actions in the human host.
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Whether you seek adventure or tranquility, the Hanalei Colony Resort will fulfill your fantasies! As the only resort on the North Shore of Kauai, Hanalei Colony is the ultimate for relaxation. Each two-bedroom condominium has a fully equipped kitchen and private lanai with views of the incredible North Shore. Bask in an oceanfront massage after a morning of snorkeling in the clear waters. Then enjoy a romantic picnic for two, fully catered!
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Alphatalk Street
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A little girl named Emma takes a walk down Alphatalk Street. As she walks along, she meets all of the letters of the alphabet. Each letter has a picture embedded in it and a story that goes with that picture. The story leads up to the letter saying its sound. The background on each page is kept simple, so that the child will pay attention to the shape of the letter. This book is a fun and easy way to teach the ABC's and the basic sounds to 4 to 6 year old children, who are ready to take that beginning step to reading. This same story is also in the 'Wise Owl's Reading Readiness' workbook, but for those who want the story as a separate book for the classroom or home library, it's here as a separate hard back book.
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- Fran Palazzolo and its licensors. All rights reserved. (Standard Copyright License)
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- First
- Publisher
- Fran Palazzolo
- Published
- April 29, 2017
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 32
- Binding
- Hardcover (casewrap)
- Interior Ink
- Full color
- Weight
- 0.57 lbs.
- Dimensions (inches)
- 8.25 wide x 10.75 tall
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Drywall Mudding Challenge: Seam vs. Tapered Corner
This basic question is for the mudding experts: would you rather tape and mud A) one 4' horizontal seam where two tapered edges meet or B) two corners - one outside and one inside - where tapered edges meet other sheets and run vertically the full height? Which is easiest to conceal and do well?
My first drywall project, and I understand the basic idea of hanging to eliminate the most seams as possible. I have one situation, though, that offers two possible options. A single wall that is exactly 48" wide and not quite 8' tall, so I COULD stand a full sheet upright and eliminate the horizontal seam I'd have by horizontal hanging.
However, this will mean the factory tapered edge ends up both on an outside AND inside corner of the alcove. I've heard that mudding a tapered edge on a corner can be a bear, so would doing two of those be worse to do well than doing one horizontal seam - especially for a first-time mudder?
What the drywall books DON'T tell a person is what the priority list should be in cases like this. The pros of hanging horizontally include stronger walls due to the grain of the drywall and the perpendicular orientation with the studs, but do those pros trump the one con of a seam if a wall can be fully covered with a single sheet standing vertically, even if it means dealing with hard-to-do tapered corners?
Thanks for any insight.
It is going to be hard for you any way, so just stand it up.
As someone who does this all the time, I would do them horizontally for all the right reasons and it is easy for me to mud whatever.
Normally stand-ups are on steel studs or walls smaller than 48 so the tapered edges are removed. Steel studs are straighter and flatter so horizontals aren't as important.
I am no expert, but I have taped and mudded A LOT of seams and corners when I taped and mudded my basement reno.
I would definitely go for the 4 foot horizontal seam with tapered edges.
For me, they were easy to do.
Good luck. And basically, if you take your time, you can do either one.
You'll have to tape and mud the perimeter of the sheet anyway, so you might as well eliminate the extra 4 foot of joint and stand it up.
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She filed for divorce in December 2013, and now Khloe Kardashian is finally ready to open up about her infamous split with Lamar Odom.
During a phone interview with Austarlia's 2Day FM "Breakfast With the Stars" on Tuesday (March 18), the 29-year-old reality star admitted the pain from ending her marriage with the pro-basketball player is still with her. "It's definitely not anything I'm through. I'm going through it, but I'm not through it."
While describing what it felt like to watch her marriage crumble on the hit E! series, Khloe stated, "It's really hard to watch yourself on TV. It's definitely different in that the world has to watch it, too. It's definitely not the easier thing to do, but it's what my life is."
Also discussing the constant spotlight, Miss Kardashian revealed she wouldn't be who she is without her friends and family. "I have the same friends that I've had for 15 years. I think also, just by having each other, as soon as one of us gets a big head, we shoot the other one day."
She continued, "That's the beauty about having brothers and sisters. I just don't believe in the hype. I just don't take myself too seriously. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. It's easy to get lost in all the hype and to have all these 'yes men' around you. It's a really easy thing. But because we're all doing it together, it's a really rare scenario. Most families aren't in the public eye as we are. It works as a blessing. It works in our favor."
In regards to her younger sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Khloe declared she's "very protective" of them. "It's crazy to see that they basically grew up in front of the camera. They don't take themselves too seriously, either, which is really good. You can't in this industry. You're gonna go crazy if you do. You have to laugh at yourself."


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How much does a Dean of Students make? The median annual Dean of Students salary is $95,827, as of May 30, 2017, with a range usually between $79,482-$114,016, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Dean of Students in the United States.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Dean of Students in the United States that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Dean of Students in the United States is $95,827, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Dean of Students in the United States are expected to make less than $95,827.
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Participates in various functions at the university/college. Academic responsibilities include curriculum development and faculty recruitment/retention. Additionally responsible for student acquisition, retention, housing, extra-curricular activities, orientation and graduation. May serve as disciplinarian when social or academic problems arise. Requires an advanced degree plus 15 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management. View full job description
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Following the positive feedback MEPA received from the monthly Sunday Biodiversity tours it ran between October 2010 and April 2011, the Authority has decided to re-start these tours, with the addition of a separate monthly heritage tour to compliments its educational and activities programme.
The Wied il-Hoxt/il-Maqluba Biodiversity TourStart from October this year, the Authority will be organising a monthly biodiversity tour in the Wied il-Hoxt/il-Maqluba area. The area, which is know for its rich biodiversity facets, the public will be able to learn, experience and appreciate the natural beauty of this Natura 2000 site. Wied il-hoxt, located between Wied Babu and Ghar Lapsi holds important garigue communities, and leads to the spectacular cliffs of the area, which include a good number of unique, endemic species. The tour will end off at Il-Maqluba which is a doline, housing interesting macquis and reed communities, as well as one of the oldest known stands for the Maltese national tree.
Mgarr/Zebbiegh Heritage TourA series of monthly heritage tour will also be organised this time around. This tour which will cover cultural, agricultural and natural heritage, will be carried out in the Mgarr/Zebbiegh area. In Bingemma, the public can appreciate a mixture of both natural and cultural features including the Chapel overlooking the valley, cave-dwellings and possibly the most recognisable stretch of the Victoria Lines. Moving onto the area known as Skorba the public will be taken to a Megalithic Temple which has historical features and examples of habitation from the earliest periods of Malta's Neolithic culture, which are very rare in the Maltese Islands. The tour will be concluded at Għajn Tuffieha Bay, which contains various natural features such as sand dune remnants and coastal cliffs
The dates of the tour will be as follows:
Wied il-Hoxt/il-Maqluba Biodiversity Tour
Free transport will be provided and will leave from Floriana (in front of Phoenicia Hotel) at 9:15hrs. The tour will be over by 12:00hrs.
To book a place for these tours, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mepa.outlook, call on 2290 2021 or send an email on firstname.lastname@example.com. These tours will be organised once a month and are on first-come-first-served basis.


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In the latest sign of a strengthening economy, the U.S. unemployment rate on Friday fell to a two-year low of 8.8 percent. The Department of Labor notes that unemployment has dropped a full percentage point over the past four months, its sharpest decline since 1984. Small businesses have been doing their part: The most recent Intuit Small Business Employment Index shows smaller employers added 50,000 new jobs in March.
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Google this week launched a headline-generating change to its core search business, adding a "+1″ feature that allows users to recommend results in a manner similar to Facebook's "Like" button. Does that affect your day-to-day operations all that much? That probably depends on your business, but if you have even a basic website, the +1 change adds another variable to how people find you online. ISBB's Michael Essany takes a look at the potential impact for small businesses.
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The social media universe provides an ever-expanding array of ways to connect with your customers — but that doesn't mean those customers are always going to have wonderful things to say about your business. Sprout Social Insights tackles the problem of how best to handle an increasingly difficult customer who's taking you task on Twitter. (Tip of the cap to @TweetSmarter for the link.)
Best Retirement Plans for Small Business Owners
With the April IRS deadline looming, it's as good a time as ever to take a look at your retirement planning and contributions, especially if your nest egg includes tax-advantaged accounts. Forbes.com's Stuart Robinson picks his top three plans for small businesses. It might also be an opportune time to revisit Certified Financial Planner Jeff Rose's retirement advice for business owners.
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A potential update to liquor licensing in Colorado highlights another interesting case of how government legislation can impact local businesses. The proposed change would allow grocery and convenience stores in the state to sell beer — a product currently sold only by liquor stores, who stand to see sales shrink if the law passes. An editorial in The Coloradoan makes the case for how liquor stores and other small businesses — such as craft brewers — will suffer if grocery and convenience stores are allowed to sell suds.
Company Wants to — GASP! — Make Money
A fun(ny) one to close out the week: The Onion offers up an analysis of The New York Times' recent announcement that it will charge money for its online version. It's a trend that all business owners might do well to monitor: In The Onion's words, "a groundbreaking new business model… in which the news website will charge people money to consume the goods and services it provides."
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