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Ever since Porsche neatly incorporated their powered hood under the metal rear deck of the 996 model, the previously distinct line between Cabriolet and Speedster blurred somewhat. In the pre-996 era, the ungainly, folded canvas ragtop that sits proudly on the rear deck like a folded pram hood, marked out the Cabriolet from the sleeker lines of its roofless Speedster brother.
The 9ff Speed9 is a Speedster in the traditional sense, and the lack of a roof and its heavy electro-hydraulic mechanism removes crucial kilos from the rear of the car. As all that weight is concentrated high up in the structure, this also helps keep the center of gravity low, where it counts most in a 911.
However, the 9ff Speed9 is far more than just a 997 Cabriolet converted into a Speedster, as 9ff boss Jan Fatthauer explains. This car is owned by one of our regular clients, a car dealer from Bochum Germany, for whom we have done several cars, including a GT2 in Gulf colors. One Saturday last summer, he visited me for a chat as he often does. He said he had just bought three 997 Carrera S Coupes. He wanted a special car for his wife, and asked what we could do with these cars.
Fatthauer thought about it for a moment and realized that 9ff had never done a Speedster. There was a moment's silence as the gravity of what he had just been told sank in. A Carrera S was dropped off at 9ff a couple of days later.
Technically, it would have been easier to start with a Cabriolet, Fatthauer says. On the other hand, I am not fond of the high rear deck necessary to cover the folded top. I wanted a lower line for the rear deck to make the car look longer, lower and sleeker.
The bodywork specialists at 9ff set about removing the Coupe's roof and rear bodywork, and fabricating the new panels that would make up the distinctive, flatter rear deck.
Although all the variants of the latest 997 cars are designed together, the Cabriolet has additional bracing to make up for the loss of its roof. The engineers opened the sills to install the factory strengthening members, and extra metal where it would further strengthen the shell. We also installed our own strengthening tubes into the A-pillars along with fixing points for the seat belts, Fatthauer says.
The factory engine cover was spliced horizontally in the center and re-contoured to suit the new lower lines. As well as lying much flatter, it is now nearly an inch shorter as well. The rear bumper is a completely new molding to suit the new rear, and incorporates a center cutout for the unique twin central exhaust outlets. The company fitted its distinctive front bumper spoiler and side sill extensions too.
Small but significant details are the latest 997 LED taillights, which had only just been seen on the facelifted car when the Speed9 was made. At the front, the inner lights are painted black, something 9ff often does on its cars to give them a stronger face.
To be worthy of the Speedster name, a car has to have a shorter front windscreen. We used a Boxster front frame, shortened by two inches, Fatthauer says. Carglass has a special division that makes one-off and low volume runs for race cars and special cars. They came up with a bespoke laminated front screen to suit.
Using the Boxster frame meant that we were able to use factory interior parts such as the sunvisors and interior light. The side glass is also Boxster, and this was easy to fit as the Boxster and 911 Cabriolet share lots of common internals in their doors.
Unlike with most Speedsters, 9ff does not expect its clients to use such a car only when the sun is shining. They wanted a car that you could use year-round. Using a Boxster hardtop as a model, 9ff made up a glass-fiber copy using the factory mounting system. As this hardtop was part of the brief, the design of the new rear deck was also partly led by the shape of the hardtop.
9ff's in-house designer, Enes Canay, drew up his ideas for the interior, which the owner was very pleased with. As this was to be a car for the dealer's wife and not track days or hard driving, the typical pair of lightweight racing Recaro seats 9ff usually installs in its cars for hard-core drivers was off the agenda.
Instead, the cabin is trimmed for comfort with well-padded leather and sport seats. White cross-stitching adds an interesting pattern to the Alcantara seat centers, while normal white stitching is used on the seat surrounds, steering wheel airbag, door armrests and pulls and dash top. Alcantara on the dashboard top and the top rolls of the doors effectively cuts any reflections in the windscreen. A unique feature is the metal rings in the seats, inspired by the original Ford GT40 seats.
The wheels are the same centerlock design used on the 9ff GT9 speed-record car. But instead of being the very expensive forged alloy wheels, these are the production version with forged centers and cast outer rims. They are sized 8.5x19 and 11.5x19 inchesthe wheels 9ff use for a normal Turbo body 997and shod with 235/35ZR19 and 295/30ZR19 Continental SportContact3 rubber.
The height adjustable suspension kit consists of coilovers and helper springs with adjustable spring platforms and aluminum-tubed dampers. The antiroll bars are adjustable, with four positions in front and three at the rear. The factory brakes are replaced with 9ff's system that uses a 380mm cross-drilled and vented disc at each corner.
Mechanically, the Speed9 has a typical 9ff Turbo 3.6 conversion, which involves a modified intake system, modified turbos, larger intercoolers, full sports exhaust including equal-length tubular headers, 200-cell metal catalytic converters and a remapped ECU.
Output is 650 hp at 6500 rpm with 590 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. Thanks to losing the heavy roof, the Speed9 weighs under 2,700 pounds, which helps its power-to-weight ratio considerably. In fact, once you take into account the other areas where 9ff has removed weight, the car is about 660 pounds lighter than the average factory Turbo Cabriolet, with 150 more horses.
I loved the look of this car from the moment I saw it at Nardo, and it proved it has the go to match its show. On that day, it rocketed around the track at 287.9 kph, or 178.8 mph, a stunning speed for an open-top car.
It would have gone even faster if not for a glitch in the ECU, Fatthauer says. At that point in time, we had not done any top-speed work with our tuned 997 Turbos, and it was only at Nardo that we found out Porsche had slipped a line of code into their ECU map that kicked in a fault code if the car exceeded 287 kph. Basically, that line of code in the basic factory mapping ECU refused to accept that the car could go that fast and went into limp mode.
On the road, the Speed9 is a rocket sled, and while I was happy to use its stupendous thrust to overtake slower traffic, I was not inclined to go too fast because of the buffeting. Without a helmet, 160 kph (100 mph) was just about tolerable, but beyond that, the wind-in-the-hair experience was just too much, underlining the car's Speedster role.
Cruising around, I was also impressed with the reasonably good ride. With the coilovers set up for comfort, the ride is actually quite civilized and I was very happy tooling along country roads and occasionally through town.
If the Speed9 has one significant downside, it is the factory Tiptronic auto gearbox. While 9ff has made its manual operation better by installing proper left and right paddles behind their smaller sport steering wheel, the fact remains that once you have driven Porsche's PDK, or even one of the latest lightening-fast automatics from other manufacturers, the old Tiptronic automatic feels positively prehistoric.
The 9ff Speed9 is an exceptional car for its unique looks, and a conversion so well engineered it feels like it could have come from Porsche this way. More importantly, unlike some small tuners who will just cut the roof off and leave you to figure out the rest, 9ff has finished the job by providing a properly engineered hardtop. In the end though, the real draw for some will be to simply own a car that nobody else has.
Unlike with most Speedsters, 9ff does not expect clients to use such a car only when the sun is shining. they wanted a car that you could use year-round.
9ff Speed9
3.6-liter flat six, dohc, 24-valve. 9ff Turbo 3.6 conversion with modified intake, custom turbos and intercoolers, equal-length tubular headers, 200-cell metallic catalysts, sport exhaust, ECU remap
Six-speed Tiptronic automatic
Height-adjustable coilovers
9ff 380mm cross-drilled rotors
Wheels and Tires
9ff GT9 alloys, 8.5x19 (f), 11.5x19 (r) Continental SportContact3,
235/35 (f), 295/30 (r)
Hardtop removed, Boxster front windscreen frame with custom glass, 9ff front and rear bumpers
Peak Power: 650 hp @ 6500 rpm
Peak Torque: 590 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm


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Name: Martin
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Thanks in advance for your assistance, Dr. Dick.
Here's my dilemma; I'm so in love with my partner, he's actually the man of my dreams. We met much later in life, he being 45 and I'm 50.
I was married before w/children, out now as a gay man and all is well with my children's relationship.
My partner has always known he was gay, has had numerable relationships, and was a sexual addict. He has wanted me to understand his past in relationship to his level of happiness now, stating that he was a bottom slut only because he was never truly in love or satisfied.
He wants me to believe that "I'm the one" that has changed his life-long addiction to strange dick up his ass.
I can't seem to get past his past slut behavior, and oftentimes get so pissed off because he wants me to meet and develop friendships with many of these past fucks (primarily because they were military buddies also).
Why can't I accept his slutty past and stop the suspicions?
Why do I get so upset just knowing that he was a total bottom slut??
How can I get him to understand that I have no desire to know any more about his sexual past and just focus on creating our lives???
Martin, Martin, Martin! How you do go on, darling.
Take a look at your language, why don't 'cha? Could you possibly be any more pejorative when speaking of the sexual experiences of someone who has lived a different lifestyle than you? I doubt it. Look at how many times you use the word "slut" to describe the man you say you love. I'm gonna call you out on that. You simply can't tell me you love someone that you have so little regard for.
Your man wants you to understand his past, but you won't take it at face value. You belittle his experience, possibly because it doesn't match your own very limited, sexually exclusive, predominately heterosexual lifestyle.
Listen, lots of gay men (and some straight men) have loads of sex for lots different reasons. Sometimes just for the fun of it…or, as your man suggests, just to be a big old bottom slut. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. One can be happily sexual without loving each and every one of his partners. And the sex can be really good too. Just as one can have very unsatisfying sex with somebody one loves deeply. Sex, intimacy, and love are not necessarily dependent on the one another. No need to make such a tangle of it all, Martin.
I also want to reinforce my belief that there's no such thing as a sex addict. Compulsive behavior? Sure! Out of control behavior? You betcha! Self-denigrating behavior? Absolutely! Sexual addiction? No way!
Try for just a minute to extricate yourself from your sex-negative mindset by exchanging the notion of eating when you talk about your friend's sexual exploits. Would you have the same revulsion if your guy said he had shared food with lots of other guys? Some of it was fast food that didn't satisfy all that much. Sometimes he ate just because he wanted to, not because he was hungry. And now he wants you and he, as a couple, to be friends with some of the men he ate with. Sounds perfectly reasonable to me!
Your man is inviting you to open yourself up and see life and sex as most openly gay men do. This is fundamentally different from how some formerly closeted men see life and sex. If you let him, he just might help heal you of your sex-negativity.
Finally, jealousy is one of the worst human emotions. It's actually a kind of hatred, you know. Sometimes it's hatred of another, but it is always self-hatred. You say you love this man; again, I challenge you on that. It's clear to me that you have a much greater love of your provincial notions about sex then you have for this guy.
Here's a tip, Martin. Jettison the unhealthy attitudes about sexual expression and give your guy a chance to be himself, not the idealized man you've made him out be, or think he should be. You'd be well served by working with a sex-positive therapist to help you get over this. Do it now, because if you hesitate you will surely ruin the very relationship you claim to treasure.
Good luck

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Mariners Season Ends With a Wimper
Sonny Gray threw five shutout innings in his final start before the playoffs, Oakland had a pair of four-run innings and the Athletics closed out the regular season with a 9-0 win over Seattle in Eric Wedge's final game as Mariners manager.
The A's now turn their attention to the AL Division Series against Detroit that will begin Friday in Oakland, while Seattle enters the offseason with another managerial search on the docket.
Oakland gave a few of its starters the finale off, while some others made cameos before getting a rest before beginning the postseason. Jed Lowrie, Coco Crisp and Yoenis Cespedes all sat Sunday, while Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss and Chris Young were lifted early.
It didn't matter who was hitting against the Mariners. The A's scored four times in the second inning, all charged to Seattle starter Erasmo Ramirez, and four more times in the fifth.
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We reported earlier in November that just over a month after its launch, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 had sold over 3 million units worldwide. Now just a few weeks later that number has jumped up to 5 million sales worldwide, according to Samsung. It's a pretty great rate of sales, and we're sure that those will only continue to increase as the holiday buying season kicks off. Especially considering that the Note 2 is now available on all major carriers here in the states.
Samsung notes (pun intended) that the device is outpacing its predecessor -- the original Note -- in sales at this point. In its previous sales release, CEO of Samsung Mobile JK Shin indicated a sales goal of 20 million units for the Note 2.
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香港六合彩彩色图库 www.sawe9.cn Graduate students operate on the basis of the academic year which extends beyond the end of the Easter Term.
The Academic year commences on 1st October and finishes on 30th September each year.
Dates for General Admission (the degree ceremony mainly for undergraduate awards) and other degree ceremonies are listed separately. Graduands should check with their College's Praelector to find on which of the dates their College will be represented.
|Full Michaelmas term
|Full Lent term
|Easter day
|Full Easter term
|Tue 3 Oct - Fri 1 Dec
|Tue 16 Jan - Fri 16 Mar
|1 Apr
|Tue 24 April - Fri 15 Jun
|Tue 2 Oct - Fri 30 Nov
|Tue 15 Jan - Fri 15 Mar
|21 Apr
|Tue 23 April - Fri 14 Jun
|Tue 8 Oct - Fri 6 Dec
|Tue 14 Jan - Fri 13 Mar
|12 Apr
|Tue 21 April - Fri 12 Jun
Division of Term is half-way through Term (not Full Term). The dates are the same for every year except for Easter term: 9 November, 13 February, and 14 May or 21 May depending on whether Easter Term starts on 10 April or 17 April.
From the Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Cambridge
- The Michaelmas Term shall begin on 1 October and shall consist of eighty days, ending on 19 December. The Lent Term shall begin on 5 January and shall consist of eighty days, ending on 25 March or in any leap year on 24 March. The Easter Term shall begin on 10 April and shall consist of seventy days ending on 18 June, provided that in any year in which full Easter Term begins on or after 22 April the Easter Term shall begin on 17 April and end on 25 June.
- Full Term shall consist of three-fourths of the whole term reckoned from the first day of Full Term as hereinafter determined.


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Hello sweeties,
Neon colours aren't new in the fashion industry, we have seen the trend worn by many fashion icons last summer.. But this time neon colours are here to stay! Every single shop has at least one piece in neon colour, it can be anything, from a simple bracelet, to shoes and clothes. Neon colours aren't that difficult when it comes to styling especially in summer, tanned skin and neon? An amazing combination.. But it can be tricky this season. Mixing neon colours together can have an unexpected (in a good way) result but watch out, the wrong combination can turn into a failure..
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Freshness becomes an issue this time of year. The Spring-like temperatures in the air nudge us in the direction of green teas but the latest harvests have not yet been produced. This is a good time to finish what is left of last year's harvest to make room for the upcoming spring teas. Quite naturally, green teas that have sat for a year have lost much of their more subtle qualities.
Today, I contemplate a 2011 saejak from Dong Cheon kindly sent by Cho Hak of Morning Crane Tea. It seems impossible to compare this 2011 to the 2010 saejak tasted just a month or two after harvest. You must keep these things in mind when comparing- it is just better to enjoy the tea for what it is than waste time and thought comparing this to that... so let's just simply enjoy.
These vibrant, slight blue toned, green dry leaves are strong, pungent, and smell of fresh cherry and musty very deep forest odours.
The first infusion presents soft, sweet florals which turn creamy and soft as it slowly trails off in the mouth. The sweetness has a sugary edge. There is a almost unnoticeable suggestion of flat woody forest base in the distance. This taste is very smooth and light.
The second infusion is of soft florals and now slightly fresher foresty initial taste which turns creamy and faintly sweet. Some faint tart cherry tastes appear in the background as well as some very subtle sweet cereal notes. The mouthfeel is of a very faint chalkiness and grips just lightly minutes after swallowing.
In the third infusion soft floral tangy-sweet initial taste comes first followed by some light woodiness. The tangy taste increases in the aftertaste as cherry tastes are evident in the distance. The mouthfeel is now in the upper-mid throat as well as in the mouth imparting a softness in the throat. The qi is mellow and very relaxing on the wind. The birds chirping on this rainy day sound more beautiful under the influence of this tea. The aftertaste gradually turns into a more woody affair minutes later on the breath.
The fourth infusion gives off a creamy wood initial start. With the floral almost gone now turning into a sweet wood before turning fading into aftertaste. The mouthfeel has thinned slightly- lighter notes balance with light wood and very soft sweetness on the breath. The woody-forest base starts to nudge out subtle tastes in this infusion. A flat floral taste finds its way into the mouth late into the aftertaste minutes later.
The fifth infusion presents a woody-forest-taste only flashing suggestions of tones lighter than this base flavour. There is a sugary empty-sweet aftertate with a faint dry- bland-wood flavour in the distance. The mouthfeel is a good balance between soft smooth and dry chalkiness, overall it is mellow. A very faint floral sweetness is found minutes later in the wood but disappears quickly.
The sixth contains a watery, woody simple initial taste followed by a watery, sweet barely noticeable berry finish. A very faint, almost overlooked, lingering floral can be found between these tastes. The bland wood base dominates.
The seventh its very simple flat wood start with florals still lingering in the background.


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Not only are food and beverage manufacturers closely regulated, they are also subject to heavy scrutiny by the news media. Multiple events across the globe have increased the public's awareness of food and beverage manufacturing. More than one manufacturer has closed its doors after bad publicity about a tainted food product.
Therefore, selecting the right food manufacturing system can help manufacturers avoid making costly mistakes—such as shipping food with spoiled ingredients—in their food production operations. One of the main benefits of food manufacturing software is that it helps food manufacturers ensure quality and accuracy in their products by providing extensive features for traceability and inventory management.
The most important software functions for food and beverage manufacturers revolve around inventory, recipe management and quality assurance. Inventory management functionality should track not only amounts, but suppliers and batches as well. Each batch of ingredients must be documented from receiving through inclusion in a product and ultimately to delivery. This high level of monitoring is what allows products to be recalled in case of quality or safety issues. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) stipulates recommendations for recordkeeping and auditability in Title 21.
General food and beverage ERP software offers general ledger and payroll as standard features. The accounts payable feature should track the batch numbers of all ingredients by each payment. Similarly, accounts receivable should track the batch numbers of sold products to customers.
While many installations of food and beverage enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are still deployed on premises, there are a growing number of cloud-based systems for food and beverage manufacturing, particularly in smaller operations. The cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) model offers subscription pricing and reduces front-end investment in hardware that's typical of a food processing software investment.
The food and beverage industry faces various challenges, such as complying with food safety standards, checking ingredients, handling recipes, tracking expiry dates and predicting fluctuating demand. Managing all these facets manually can become difficult.
Food and beverage ERP software helps companies automate these tasks and manage every aspect of the business including quality assurance, financial management and human resources. This type of software helps monitor food safety, respond to consumer trends and improve supply chain operations. Some popular food and beverage ERP software vendors include:
Food and beverage manufacturers should evaluate whether the following functionality is present in the software they're evaluating:
|FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
|Strictly speaking, no software package can be 21 CFR Part 11 compliant because the rule stipulates administrative and procedural controls as well as technical implementation for electronic and hybrid record keeping. However, software can support 21 CFR Part 11 by completely implementing the technical requirements.
|Other government compliance
|Systems should produce reports that are in compliance with the 2002 Bioterrorism Act and implement current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). They should also support reporting for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) management. It should generate any reporting required from federal, state and local authorities.
|Food traceability
|Food and beverage manufacturers must track spoilage in the ingredients while they're in inventory. Finished products must also be tracked throughout storage and shipping. Finally, the customers (i.e., stores or restaurants) must be notified when to take expired goods off the shelf or when the goods will be retrieved.
|Recipe management
|The system should include recipe management, ingredient substitution and batch scaling. In some cases, ingredients are encoded to keep the recipes secret.
|Batch and ingredients tracking
|As part of compliance with the Bioterrorism Act, each batch must be identified and tracked. The ingredients of each batch must be tied to their individual batch number as well.
|Quality assurance
|The system should support quality assurance (QA) testing, with protocols documented and implemented through the software. The QA system should randomly identify samples for testing and compare test results against norms. Advanced systems will feature dashboards that will alert management regarding problems with quality.
|Recall tracking
|Recalls are initiated when an ingredient or product becomes contaminated. To ensure accurate, efficient recall, the system needs to identify all of the affected batches and the customers who received those batches.
|Employee training tracking
|Part of compliance is documenting employee training. The system should track which employees have completed which training. It should also notify managers if training has expired or if employees have not completed required training.
|Seasonal demand forecasting
|The system should track historical sales and make recommendations for seasonal sales production. The system should account for lag time in ordering ingredients, processing and delivery, then recommend dates for ordering, production and shipping.
Maintaining efficiency in a competitive industry. The food and beverage industry is highly competitive with approximately 21,000 companies in the U.S. alone. These businesses adopt aggressive strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, to grow their market share. Small and independent businesses will require technology systems that have plenty of features to keep them competitive. On the other hand, larger firms require systems that can manage multiple operations and locations.
Technology's role in supply chain and consumer choices. With the widespread use of smartphones and tablets, technology is set to play an increasingly important role in consumer choices and supply chain operations. Using ERP and other software to track product ingredients, shelf life and inventory can ensure the delivery of quality products at the right time to the right customers.
Food safety concerns. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), food safety issues continue to be a concern for consumers across the globe. These issues include inaccurate labeling, use of artificial ingredients and the need for information on sourcing of ingredients. Logically, consumers place the responsibility for food safety on the manufacturers. So, manufacturers should use software to track data, digitize processes and ensure compliance and quality. Alerts and approval features in these solutions ensure that checks are carried out before a product is released.
E-commerce in food and beverage industry. Shopping online, even for groceries and food items, is common today. ERP software can provide secure and reliable e-commerce functionalities. This can help drive sales and improve profitability.
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Mr. T. O'Neal Douglas, Ms. Joan Wellhouse Newton
Mr. Steve Halverson, Ms. Donna Harper Gibbs, Mr. Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, and Mr. James Stalling
In the absence of Chair Halverson, Trustee Douglas convened the meeting at 12:00 p.m.
The minutes of September 27 were approved as circulated.
Trustee Douglas expressed his appreciation for Dr. Tom Serwatka, Dr. Gonzalez, and other staff for meeting with him on December 9 to discuss the current agenda items.
Dr. Serwatka asked that the agenda items be reordered to allow Mr. Jim Lewis, KPMG Senior Manager to address the Direct Support Organizations' (DSO) audits at the beginning of the meeting.
Each year, one of the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees is the review of the University's Direct Support Organizations. KPMG has performed preliminary audits on the Training & Services Institute (TSI) and the UNF Foundation. The preliminary audit findings have been reported to and approved by the TSI Board and the UNF Foundation Board respectively. Trustee Halverson attended the exit audit held on November 14 on behalf of the BOT. The BOT will review the audits during their next meeting on December 19.
Mr. Lewis, Senior Manager of KPMG, presented a summary of the findings to the Finance and Audit Committee.
Foundation Audit – KPMG issued a clean opinion on the Foundation audit. The primary changes in the financial statements were presentational. The DSOs are governmental entities and follow the Government Auditing Standards. There were four Governmental Auditing Standards Board pronouncements implemented during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2002:
The Management's Discussion and Analysis, similar to a public company's executive summary disclosure, was added to the financial statements.
The Foundation audit went extremely well and KPMG issued an unqualified opinion, which is their highest level of assurance on financial statements. No difficulties with management were encountered in the performance of the audits.
TSI Audit – TSI implemented the same governmental statements as the UNF Foundation, so their statements will look different from those of the previous year. Again, a clean opinion was issued and there were no audit adjustments.
Mr. Lewis complimented the University's accounting operations, specifically mentioning Dr. Allaire, Ms. Anderson, and Ms. Evans, and remarked that it was always a pleasure working with the University.
One additional item on the TSI financial statement was pointed out on pages 12-18. As part of KPMG's engagement, they also tested compliance and control related to the Federal Grants received by TSI. The tests performed on this section of the report did not indicate any findings or weaknesses that would be of concern to the BOT.
Trustee Douglas inquired about a broadcasting expense and statement changes of $1.8 million. Mr. Lewis responded that TSI received a significant grant for the "Buckle Up For Safety" program implemented by the state. There were also considerable expenditures throughout the year for that program. The financial statements indicated a grants receivable at the end of the year of $2.2 million. When entering into a grant with the Department of Transportation, the budget must be approved prior to the distribution of reimbursements to IPTM. This was the first year IPTM received the "Buckle Up For Safety" grant and IPTM hopes to receive it again in the future.
The preliminary audits were reviewed by the UNF Finance Committee, Foundation Executive Committee, and the Foundation Board.
Trustee Douglas thanked Mr. Lewis for his presentation.
As a quorum for the FAC had not been met, Ms. Karen Stone asked if the trustees present had any concerns about recommending the preliminary audits to the BOT for approval. Trustees Douglas and Newton replied that they had no concerns about the reports.
UNF's Student Fee Assessment Committee (composed of faculty, staff, and students) reviewed the student fees and held an open forum. Currently, the fee schedules are as follows: Activity and Service Fee - $10.28; Health Fee - $5.48; and Athletic Fee - $10.00 for a total of $25.76. No increase in fees was requested. Trustee Douglas asked Vice President Mauricio Gonzales to explain why the University was not requesting an increase in fees. Dr. Gonzalez responded that as the University was currently over the 40% fee cap set by the state, an increase could not be requested at this time. Should the fee cap be lifted by the Florida Legislature during the 2003 session, the Student Fee Assessment Committee would reconvene to determine if an increase in the fees would be appropriate.
Trustee Douglas asked who was responsible for the review of committee recommendations. Dr. Gonzalez replied that recommendations were forwarded to his office for consideration. If recommendations were not approved, they were returned to the committee or to the University president for further review.
Trustee Douglas requested that Dr. Gonzalez address the item on child-care fees. Dr. Gonzalez introduced Mr. Everett Malcolm (Associate Vice President), Ms. Pam Bell (Director, Child Development Research Center), and Ms. Dee Carter (Coordinator of Budgets for Student Affairs). Fees associated with the Child Development Resource Center (CDRC) are reassessed each year.
The child-care facility is available to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Students are offered first priority for child-care services, faculty second, and the general public third priority. The CDRC is open year round with the exception of two weeks during the summer and two weeks for the winter holiday season. The child-care center was relocated from the campus core to an area near the University Police Department. The size of the facility increased, as did the operating expenses. The facility now incurs expenses for heating and cooling, custodial services, and building maintenance. Currently, students pay $80.00 per week (Monday – Friday) for child-care services.
The University has recommended an increase in the fees. The CDRC Board, comprised of two student government representatives, a minimum of four parents, a center staff member and one representative from each department using the center (about three or four faculty members), agreed with the recommendation.
Trustees Douglas and Newton were in agreement with the fee increases. Since the FAC did not have a quorum, it was the group consensus to recommend the fee increases to the BOT. Trustee Douglas will relay this information to Trustee Halverson.
Mr. Crosby addressed the proposed rule on DSOs. The School Code Rewrite, Florida Statutes 1001.74, Powers and Duties of the University Board of Trustees, Item No. 37, states that each board of trustees shall prescribe conditions for direct support organizations and university health services support organizations to be certified and for use of university property and services. Also, conditions relating to certification must provide for audit review and oversight by the Board of Trustees. Therefore, the University has revised the DSO rule to establish authority for certifications and audit reviews of DSOs under the BOT. The new rule will replace the rule in the current Florida Administrative Code. The revised rule was vetted by UNF's legal counsel and those administrators involved with the DSOs. An open forum was held to garner input from the University community.
The rule provides the following provisions:
UNF will develop internal procedures for this rule. Dr. Allaire, Ms. Stone, and Mr. Crosby are scheduled to provide a more detailed review of DSOs and the legal ramifications at the BOT's January meeting.
Trustee Douglas noted that the BOT has some responsibility for the oversight for this rule. He asked Dr. Kline to explain where the oversight takes place and how is it reported to the BOT. Dr. Kline explained that the University president is responsible for recommending the rule to the BOT. Although the rule gives a lot of authority to the president, this authority is always through the BOT. The board would be aware of permissive use of the rule as it reviews the annual budget and the audit for each DSO. Ms. Stone added that under the law, the chair of the BOT has the right to appoint one of the trustees to the Executive Committee and the Foundation Board as an oversight mechanism. The board will prescribe terms and conditions for operation of the DSOs. The DSOs are separate 501(c)3 corporations.
Trustee Newton suggested that Chair Thompson appoint members of the BOT to the TSI and Foundation boards. Trustee Douglas asked Ms. Stone to report the suggestion to Chair Thompson.
Again, Trustee Douglas stated that he FAC could not take action, but would accept a recommendation and refer it to the BOT with a consensus.
Ms. Mary O'Neal (Director, Human Resources) presented the State of Florida Salary Reduction Cafeteria Plan. Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code allows employees to opt for health benefits and medical reimbursement plans on a pre-tax basis. In order to offer UNF employees these benefits in January, the University must have an approved plan. Thus the University is recommending adoption of the proposed plan.
Trustee Douglas asked if UNF would be able to negotiate its own benefits package when it becomes the employer. Janet Owen reported that the State of Florida would continue to require that UNF participate with other universities in certain benefits including health insurance.
The committee members agreed to recommend the pre-tax plan to the BOT at its December meeting.
Trustee Douglas said the committee would make the four recommendations to the BOT in the form of a consensus from the FAC as the committee had been unable to establish quorum. As there was no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 pm.
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Many school districts are looking at the St. Paul, Minn., Public Schools' policy on misbehavior on school buses established in 1995. The policy lists unacceptable behavior and the consequences students face for misbehaving aboard a school bus. The purpose behind school districts developing such policies is that the school bus is an extension of the classroom, and the district is responsible for establishing policies to deal with reporting and follow up on behavioral and disciplinary issues.
The St. Paul model breaks down infractions into three categories based on severity: Class I, Class II, and Class III:
Students committing Class I offenses face loss of bus privileges for 60 to 90days and mandatory attendance at a Saturday safety class before the students are allowed to ride the bus again. The students' parents or guardians are also required to attend the safety class.
Under the Class II offenses, the school bus driver files a conduct report with the building principal who then applies the student code of conduct and takes appropriate action. Class II violations also carry the possibility of suspension of bus privileges and mandatory attendance at a Saturday safety class.
The punishment for a Class III offense ranges from a verbal warning to the filing of a bus conduct report with the building principal and appropriate disciplinary action being taken by that principal.
Some examples of misbehavior that would be part of such a policy include: a student moving from seat to seat while the bus is in motion; standing on the bus; fighting; sexual misconduct or sexual harassment; carrying a weapon on the bus; flashing a laser pointer light in the drivers' eyes (a new and very dangerous development) etc. Such offenses would be categorized by severity and consequences carried out.
Good conduct is expected of all bus-riding students while waiting for the bus and traveling to and from school or on school related activities and should be acknowledged and encouraged. Parents and/or chaperones should also be included in safety awareness and conduct expected of them on field trips or school related activities.
When developing such a policy, districts should consider meeting with the transportation director and school bus drivers to discuss the types of conduct that occur on school buses, rank them into the three categories, and develop the reporting and follow up procedures. The next step is to distribute the policy to students and parents so that everyone is aware of the conduct that is expected of bus-riding students and the consequences for failing to comply with the policy.
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I have some shampoos I've been using regularly: a shikakai shampoo bar,Carol's Daughter rosemary mint shampoo & conditioner, & CURLS shampoo. The rosemary mint is supposed to remove daily toxins & product build up. Is it too clarifying? The ingredients are :
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Algae Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Melilotus Officinalis (Sweet Clover) Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cetrimonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-150 Distearate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Caramel, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum)
Also,what about ayurvediuc oils & powders. I've been using amla,shikakai,brahmi,etc for growth & conditioning. Are there any products/ingredients to avoid like the plague?


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Latin not a "dead language" at ECCHS
Latin may be referred to by some as a "dead language," but that is not the case at Elk County Catholic High School. After a hiatus of several years, the school once again began offering Latin courses a few years ago under the direction of Janet VanEerden. VanEerden currently teaches Latin II, while Fr. Ross Miceli, ECCHS Campus Minister, teaches Latin I. "We have 22 kids in Latin I, so it's a pretty big class," Miceli said. While the benefits of learning Latin as opposed to languages such as Spanish, French, or German may not be readily apparent to some, Miceli explained that the students in his Latin I class chose to study the language for a number of reasons.
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"Get to Know Your Wild Neighbors" is the theme of a nationwide creativity contest for youth, now under way, in which the East Bay Regional Park District is participating.
Canadian artist and naturalist Robert Bateman created the Get to Know Program in an effort to encourage stronger connections between young people and nature.
The idea is for youth ages 19 and under to get outdoors, enjoy the world of plants and animals, then submit art, writing, video, photography or music inspired by the experience. Entries should be about nature; pets and farm animals are not eligible subjects.
Entries can be submitted online at www.GetToKnow.ca. There's no entry fee, and you may enter as many times as you like. Submit your entry by 5 p.m. May 6 to be considered for display in a preview at the Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival on June 22 at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont.
For teachers and community organizations the GetToKnow web site has all kinds of resources, lesson plans and activity guides designed to complement science and art curricula at all grade levels.
For more information on the contest you can also visit the park district web site, www.ebparks.org and click on the Get To Know Contest icon on the right side of the home page.
The Tilden Regional Park Golf Course in Berkeley has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, and is now certified in chemical use reduction and safety and water quality management. It's the 67th golf course in California and the 1,009th in the world to receive the designation.
"Golf course operators and Regional Parks staff set up projects to enhance wildlife habitat, achieve sensitive maintenance practices, and inform people of our commitment to environmental quality," said Park District General Manager Robert E. Doyle.
"This certification demonstrates our Park District's leadership, commitment, and high standards of environmental management. This achievement is possible because of the dedication and commitment of our Park District staff and American Golf (the concessionaire)," Doyle said.
Work completed that contributed to achieving this certification included the Wildcat Creek Restoration project, establishing California native plants around the golf course, and documentation of ongoing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and practices.
It's not at the golf course, but Tilden has an unusual program coming up on Sunday, April 28: "From Fur to Felt," featuring the Tilden Little Farm sheep.
From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. participants will learn how to turn wool into a pouch made of felt, the earliest known fabric. They will also visit the sheep and learn about life on the farm, all shepherded by naturalist Trail Gail Broesder.
The program is for ages 10 and older. Registration is required, and there is a fee of $10 per person ($12 for non-district residents).
For information and registration, call 888-327-2757. Select option 2 and refer to program 1702.
Wildflower viewing is the goal of a 2 ½-mile hike from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Briones Regional Park, led by naturalist Trent Pearce.
Although this hasn't been a spectacular wildflower year, Briones Park has some really pretty displays.
The hike is free of charge and registration is not necessary. Meet Trent at the park's Bear Creek staging area, which is on Bear Creek Road about five miles east of San Pablo Dam Road in Orinda. There's a parking fee of $5 when the kiosk is attended. Bring water and a snack. For information, call 510-544-2233.
Ned MacKay writes a regular column about East Bay Regional Park District sites and activities. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Often, the best way to find fun, original holiday gifts is to look locally. Greater Baltimore has a bevy of earnest, thoughtful shops with plenty to offer this season. The 100 clothing, jewelry, home goods, gourmet and gift stores on this list are some of the standouts. Grouped by neighborhood, they're intended as a starting point. Now, charge!
Bare Hills
Leesha Lee, Ltd.
6245 Falls Road, 410-337-7916
Owner Leesha Lee loves finding unusual home decor. This is a great place to find the perfect accent piece for your home, whether it's furniture, lighting or artwork.
Princeton Sports
6239 Falls Road, 410-828-1127
Get your gear for hitting the slopes, bike trails, tennis courts, swimming pools and most other sports, too, at Princeton Sports, in Baltimore since 1936.
6305 Falls Road, 410-823-6666
This home decor and gift store really is a Baltimore institution. An antiques and reproduction business when it opened in 1947, Sunnyfields is the place many locals rely on to find something fine to suit their traditional tastes.
Belvedere Square
The House Downtown
524 E. Belvedere Ave., 410-464-1440
Besides decor options like upholstered furniture, a variety of lighting designs and luxury bedding, the House Downtown also sells pajamas, candles and other gifts to help you feel right at home.
Matava Too
521 E. Belvedere Ave., 410-235-1830
Kathleen Matava's shop, Matava Too, which has been in Belvedere Square since 2003 and has locations in Green Spring Station and Annapolis as well, offers such brands as Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan, Claudia Ciuti, Cordani and Frye.
514 E. Belvedere Ave., 410-962-8248
This furniture and decor store has matured a tad since its wild and funky earlier days when it was downtown on Charles Street. Now happily ensconced at Belvedere Square, it has pieces that can fit any home design, from transitional to modern. Not to worry, owners Steve Appel and Lee Whitehead haven't forgotten their roots. You'll still find some wild and whimsical things to keep any home feeling young at heart.
2910 on the Square
2910 O'Donnell St., 410-675-8505
This shop on O'Donnell specializes in whimsical gifts and items for the home that have a touch of out-of-the-ordinary. Whether it's for your kitchen, dining room table or an objet d'art, at 2910 you're bound to find something that brightens any room.
Chesapeake Wine Company
2400 Boston St., Ste. 112, 410-522-4556
Owner Mitchell Pressman, usually on the premises, has selected each of the wines himself. He gives great advice to a less knowledgeable shopper — helping him or her find the right wine to fit his or her taste and budget. Chesapeake Wine also has a great wine bar with cheese and antipasto snacks to help revive you during a shopping trip.
3600 Boston St. Ste. 320, 410-276-3410
Owner Virginia Byrnes was a film set designer for years, and she brings a cool and quirky sensibility to her pet store. Dogma also offers a few pet-themed items for the humans on your gift list.
One World Emporium
825 Frederick Road, 410-744-5575
Father-son owners Lawrence and Alexey Mernaugh specialize in fair-trade items from craftspeople around the world at One World Emporium.
Cohen's Clothiers
64-66 Cranbrook Road, 410-666-8952
Operating since 1904, Cohen's features lots of unusual Ravens gear, surf and skate wear, and trendy accessories for men, women and children. The store carries such brands as Polo, Billabong, Quicksilver, Ugg, Crocs and Roxy.
Five Wacky Women
10255 York Road, 410-683-8333
Five Wacky Women bills itself as "a store with personality," and its name sure doesn't hide the personality type it's going for. The shop features new products every week — a recent showcased item is "Switchflops," sandals with interchangeable straps — in categories like apparel, jewelry, food and more. Just beware of the cackling laugh track that starts playing automatically if you visit the store's website.
MB Klein
243A Cockeysville Road, 410-229-9995
Train enthusiasts need go only one place: MB Klein. Here they'll find model trains on different scales, electrical supplies, glues and lubricants, apparel and railroad memorabilia — basically anything one would need to get on track.
This family-owned Italian deli has been operating since 1908. Trinacria specializes in traditional sandwiches, deli meats and cheeses, gourmet groceries and lots of other irresistible goodies.
Falls Road
The Ivy
6080 Falls Road, 410-377-2966
Independent bookstores used to be commonplace, especially here in the former City That Reads. Fortunately, we still have The Ivy, which has a respectable local-interest selection, is very customer-focused and frequently hosts author signings and discussions.
Federal Hill
Alexandra Webb
1028 S. Charles St., 410-244-5144
Alexa Webb, the artist and business owner behind Alexandra Webb Artisan Jewelry, creates handmade pieces out of materials like Czech glass, Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearls. She also sells handbags and other accessories and offers consultations for custom bridal jewelry.
Amy's Boutique
1133 S. Charles St., 410-244-1133
Fashion fiends can find such lines as CREA, Planet and Three Dots at Amy's Boutique, as well as a range of hand-crafted jewelry. The store offers customization of most pieces of jewelry thanks to a close working relationship with the artists.
Babe (A Boutique)
910 S. Charles St., 410-244-5114
It's all about being trendy, but not looking like you're trying too hard. That's where Babe comes in, offering popular lines that fall in the moderate-price range.
Couture Closet
1003 Light St., 410-528-2999
Fashion addicts who don't have the pocketbook to fit their cravings know to regularly check in at Federal Hill's Couture Closet. Owner Jessica Atkins is a master at nabbing top-tier designer pieces and offering them to customers at "an average of 85 percent off full price."
Dan Brothers Shoes
1032 S. Charles St., 410-752-8175
Don't let anyone tell you men's shoes are generally boring and look all the same. Dan Brothers has been in Federal Hill since the 1930s and it still offers the best selection of men's shoes in the area — from the top established lines to the trendy and exotic.
Home on the Harbor
1414 Key Highway, 410-433-1616
Home on the Harbor features modern furniture lines by such designers as Knoll, Kartell, Blu Dot and Alessi. There's also a selection of rugs, lighting and gifts.
Inside the Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway
Hands down, this shop is the end-all be-all for wacky, irreverent and creative gifts, art and stocking stuffers. It's clear that owner Ted Frankel looks at life with his tongue firmly planted in cheek. Whether you have one buck or a hundred, you'll find something at Sideshow that will put a smile on your face.
1033 S. Charles St., 410-234-0204
South Baltimore's girly girls count on this fashion boutique to satisfy any craving for cute. Many of the pieces at Whimsy feature touches that add that little extra "oomph" to an outfit, whether it's in a patterned fabric, a ruffle or embellishment.
Zelda Zen
46 E. Cross St., 410-625-2424
This cute little Cross Street boutique is the go-to accessory and gift shop for many Federal Hill residents. Owner Beth Hawks' love of the quirky side of Baltimore is reflected in many of Zelda Zen's pieces created by local artists.
Fells Point
1623 Thames St., 410-342-5000
Walk into this Fells Point toy store and feel immediately surrounded by "warm fuzzies," not to mention its floor-to-ceiling collection of award-winning toys from around the world. At aMuse, you'll also find unusual and handmade toys you won't find in the big chain stores.
The Corduroy Button
1625 Thames St., 410-276-5437
This shop features gifts for baby like stuffed animals, nursery gear and cute T-shirts and booties.
3813 S. Broadway, 410-522-0941
If you want to check up on the current trends, then check in with Lisa Schatz, the owner of Cupcake. She'll help you update your wardrobe with pieces from lines like Nicole Miller, BCBG, Black Halo, Bianca Nero and Donna Morgan.
Ecosumo Terra Station
1643 Thames St., 410-522-1833
The good-smelling Ecosumo has a small but tasteful selection of green and recycled products, including shopping bags, soaps and safe water bottles.
1500 Thames St., 410-563-4723
Pad offers modern, sleek furniture ideal for city living. The store features an extensive selection of Calligaris tables and chairs.
Poppy and Stella
728 S. Broadway, 410-522-1970
Keep your toes on trend. Stop by Poppy and Stella, and step into a pair of fabulous footwear from the likes of Poetic License, Pour La Victoire and Sam Edelman. Ooh, and just get a gander at those handbags!
Sound Garden
1616 Thames St., 410-563-9011
The Sound Garden is the place to go for vinyl and new and used CDs and DVDs, in addition to great prices on boxed sets. In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Sound Garden as the second-best record store in the country.
Squidfire was one of the pioneers on the Baltimore DIY scene and even sponsors an annual DIY craft sale. Though it is not currently operating out of the storefront in Hampden, you can order screenprinted baby clothes, T-shirts, totes and accessories at squidfire.com or look for the pop-up shop in Fells Point.
Su Casa
901 S. Bond St., 410-522-7010
Su Casa has a fun, colorful assortment of kitchen accessories, Maryland-themed gifts and modern furniture.
Trixie's Palace
1704 Thames St., 410-558-2195
Trixie's Palace is the place to go in Fells Point for gifts for cute, waiflike girly girls. You'll find T-shirts, handbags, jewelry and stationery here.
Black Eyed Susan
7 Railroad Ave., 410-833-5427
Black Eyed Susan is the perfect place for edible goodies such as coffee, candy, ice cream and other snacks. The store also carries a selection of Maryland gifts, toys, and prepackaged foods. Known for its premade and customized gift baskets, the store is equipped to ship these tastes of Maryland throughout the country.
Boxwood Collection
4825 Butler Road, 410-526-2220
Polish pottery, gourmet food, glassware, clocks, furniture and other home goods greet customers at Boxwood Collection.
Tickled Pink
4825 Butler Road Ste. 1A, 410-526-0559
From UGG Boots to Lily Pulitzer, Tickled Pink has a wide selection of women's and children's apparel. Opened in 2007 in Westminster, the boutique has been operating in its current location since 2008. Look out for the occasional trunk sale or jewelry from respected designers such as Brighton, Pandora and Vera Bradley.
Red Canoe
4337 Harford Road, 410-444-4440
Stop in the cozy Red Canoe for a coffee and a muffin, then shop for picture books, board books, teen series and more.
Atomic Books
3620 Falls Road, 410-662-4444
It may be known for offering the best collection of graphic novels in town. But Atomic Books is also the best place to go for any primer on the counterculture that John Waters is most identified with. You may even run into the famed Baltimore filmmaker there, perusing its selections of books, magazines and urban art vinyl.
3616 Falls Road, 410-554-0055
DoubleDutch is considered one of Baltimore's best women's clothing stores. It features trendy dresses, blouses, sweaters and accessories, including bags and jewelry by independent designers.
3531 Chestnut Ave., 410-235-2469
If your pooch had a credit card, this is where he'd be power-shopping. Howl has treats, toys and more for your pets, plus grooming appointments are available if they're looking to get all dolled up.
Kiss N' Makeup
827 W. 36th St. 410-467-5477
When there's no Sephora nearby, Kiss N' Make-Up is the place to go for pampering goods like bubble bath and shower caps, as well as cosmetics in packages as cute as they'll be on your face. Manicures, pedicures and waxes are also available in-store.
In Watermelon Sugar
3555 Chestnut Ave., 410-662-9090
In Watermelon Sugar offers an eclectic mix of body, bath and home scents and a good selection of charming hostess gifts. Its chic window displays are a clear sign of the taste that lies within.
Ma Petite Shoe
832 W. 36th St., 410-235-3442
For many women, Ma Petite Shoe is nirvana times two. It combines two major feminine passions — shoes and chocolate. In keeping with its neighborhood, the footwear here walks on the funky side of fashion. There are almost as many choices in chocolate as there are lines of shoes.
Mud & Metal
1121 W. 36th St., 410-467-8698
One of Hampden's longest retail residents, Mud & Metal offers a wide of variety of functional fine crafts. From lamps to clocks to handmade jewelry to drawer pulls, almost everything here also comes with a finely honed sense of whimsy.
Red Tree
921 W. 36th St., 410-366-3456
You could furnish an entire home from Red Tree, or come close to it, from furniture to kitchen gadgets. Think transitional or "shabby chic." You'll find upholstered, leather-covered and mahogany furniture, linens, table top items, tableware and kitchen goods, along with a myriad of gifts and accent pieces.
Urban Baby Runway
3608 Falls Road, 410-366-2270
Is your baby a rock star? Of course he is. In that case, you should be shopping at Urban Baby Runway, which features T-shirts, onesies and clothing for the hipster tyke. There are also some gifts for the 'rents.
The Wine Source
3601 Elm Ave., 410-467-7777
The Wine Source doesn't just have an extensive selection of wines and spirits from around the world; there's also a gourmet cheese and snacks area at the front of the store — perfect for creating impromptu picnics or gift baskets. The staff is knowledgeable and is always willing to help with recommendations.
Harbor East
612 S. Exeter St., 410-576-7622
After years at Harborplace & The Gallery, this little gem of a jewelry store moved to Harbor East in 2009. Amaryllis' owners Ann Marie Fiume and Allison Wolf feature handcrafted pieces from artists around the country.
Glarus Chocolatier
644 S. Exeter St., 410-727-6601
You don't need to go to Switzerland for freshly made Swiss chocolate. Just head to Harbor East, and Glarus Chocolatier. Jennifer and Ben Hauser use Hauser family recipes to create traditional Swiss chocolate, truffles and bark that will satisfy even the most serious chocoholic's urges.
Handbags In The City
840 Aliceanna St., 410-528-1443
Serious handbag addicts have Handbags in the City on their inner autopilot. Owner George Sakellaris stocks many of the lines fashionistas crave, and can always fill you in on what the next hot bag is going to be to keep you ahead of the curve.
Patrick Sutton Home
701 Aliceanna St., 410-605-0196
This classy home goods and furniture store also has a distinctive selection of gifts that you're not likely to see elsewhere in Baltimore. Look for wall-size metal flowers, table-size coffee table books, decorative pillows and seductively scented candles at Patrick Sutton.
South Moon Under
815 Aliceanna St., 410-685-7820
South Moon Under began in 1968 as an Ocean City surf shack and has become a 13-location, Maryland-based chain of stores that stretches across four states, and is the go-to shop for many a young trend-setter.
Hunt Valley
Greetings and Readings
118 Shawan Road 410-771-3022
Hunt Valley's Greetings and Readings has a great book selection, tons of kid-friendly gifts and greeting cards for any and all occasions. Additionally, the store often holds books signings and author events.
10768 York Road, Suite B, 443-676-7071
Why stop at just plain chocolate? Parfections, the Cockeysville chocolate-maker, does offer the basics, but is known for its creatively flavored chocolate bark and truffles in flavors like port wine and cinnamon, chai latte, Guinness or one that combines habanero and jalapeno peppers. Get into the holiday spirit with cranberry and walnut, pumpkin spice or peppermint.
Teresa B.
10866 York Road, 410-628-0773
It's easy to whiz right by this York Road home and gift store, but if you do, you're missing a treasure trove of goodies. Whether it's jewelry, a whimsical little gift or a great home decor item, you're bound to find something for just about everyone at Teresa B.
Tomlinson Craft Collection
118-J Shawan Road, 443-578-4130
If you're searching for unusual glassware and other homemade crafts, visit Tomlinson Craft Collection in the Hunt Valley Towne Centre. The offshoot of the Rotunda location opened in 2005 and carries pottery, textiles, jewelry and more.
Bare Necessities
10751 Falls Road, 410-583-1383
Bare Necessities prides itself on service with a personal touch. The helpful staff is more than happy to measure customers for correct bra sizes and always recommends the right cut for the right party dress. There's also a good selection of nighttime ensembles.
Bijoux Jewelers
10749 Falls Road, 410-823-5545
Bijoux recently celebrated its fifth year of business with a series of trunk sales. The fine jewelry store, which specializes in antique and estate jewelry, features pieces from the U.S. and abroad, and it has kept women sparkling with its extensive collection of high-end bling. With designers such as Emma Villedrouin and Christophe Danhier, Bijoux remains a top-tier jewelry store in the region.
Craft Concepts
2360 W. Joppa Road, 410-823-2533
Craft Concepts in Green Spring Station specializes in wearable and giftable art. Think both form and function.
Fresh! Boutique
10749 Falls Road, Suite 104, 443-901-0097
This shop in Green Spring Station's Gatehouse is where many young trend-setters head when looking for a cute little dress that's totally in. But dresses are just the beginning. At Fresh, you'll find a selection of separates that are aimed not just at the young, but at the young-at-heart.
The Pleasure of Your Company
2360 W Joppa Road, 410-821-6369
Pleasure of Your Company has provided fine stationery and custom invitations for the region for more than 30 years. As an added bonus, the shop also offers an array of unusual gifts.
2360 W. Joppa Road, 410-821-9696
Many Baltimore women have created their own signature styles with the help of this Green Spring Station boutique. Trillium offers an extensive collection of jewelry and accessories, along with well-established apparel lines.
Wee Chic
10751 Falls Road #101, 410-878-7400
Who said there is an age restriction on fashion? Wee Chic, an upscale children's boutique, regularly carries looks worn by celebrity children. So if you want your child to dress in duds worn by Suri or Angelina and Brad's offspring, Wee Chic is a must.
Mount Washington
6080 Falls Road, 410-372-0350
L'Apparenza is Italian for "appearance," and customers will certainly make a lasting one in a number of garments from both American and Italian designers. The boutique is the dreamchild of Nancy Lattmann, who used to own Stuff 'n Stuff in Kenilworth.
Holly G
1340 A Smith Ave., 410-433-3389
Inspired by the Holly Golightly character from "Breakfast At Tiffany's," Holly G meshes bicoastal fashion with flashes of Maryland flair. The boutique has been voted "best of" in several categories by Baltimore magazine for the past four years. With designers such as Parameter, Alternative Apparel and Eva Franco, it's easy to see why.
Samuel Parker Clothier
6080 Falls Road, 410-372-0078
One of Baltimore's finest men's clothing and furnishing stores, Samuel Parker Clothier brings an old English sophistication to the Mount Washington area. The business launched in 2002 after owner Ken Parker was unable to find the type of clothing lines he liked to wear.
Mount Vernon
Doll House
525 N. Charles St.
Doll House is where creative young dressers go. Owner Natalie Graham offers some edgy, lesser-known lines along with some from local designers. If you love combining a studded motorcycle cuff with an edgy tutu, you'll love this place.
Gian Marco Menswear
517 N. Charles St., 410-347-7974
For men who love to make a statement, this Mount Vernon menswear shop is all about that sleek, slimmer European look. Gian Marco also carries shoes and accessories.
243 W. Read St., 410-669-0600
Fashion-forward ladies know they can count on this Mount Vernon boutique to keep them on the cutting edge. With trend-setting pieces that help any woman make a statement, Katwalk is definitely not for the stylishly shy.
A People United
516 N. Charles St., 410-727-4471
If you love things from India and Asia, this Mount Vernon shop is a don't-miss. Not only does this fair-trade store offer clothing and jewelry from that part of the world, but head downstairs to A People United to completely dress your home in furniture, tapestries, pillows and home decor from India, Nepal and Tibet.
Couture Moda
1100 Reisterstown Road, 410-486-0415
Couture Moda has one of the most impressive collections of couture in the region. Desigual, Diesel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and True Religion are all sold at the high-end clothing store. The big-name designers also extend to the store's collection of footwear, accessories and kids' clothing.
J.S. Edwards
1809 Reisterstown Road, 410-653-2266
When you think of high-end fashion men's clothing in the Baltimore area, look no further than J.S. Edwards. The clothing store has been serving the Baltimore area since 1983 when it opened its doors at Hilton Inn Plaza before moving to its current Pikesville location in 1989. Listed as one of the top 100 men's stores in the country by Esquire magazine, J.S. Edwards is a must for male couture.
J. Brown Jewelers
1802 Reisterstown Road, 888-455-2900
J. Brown Jewelers has served the Baltimore region for three generations. With its reputation for selling fine jewelry, watches and bridal goods, it appears that tradition will continue. The store features more than 30 jewelry designers, which should please almost every sense of style.
Radcliffe Jewelers
1848 Reisterstown Road, 410-484-0398
In 2001, the owners of Towson-based Radcliffe Jewelers and Pikesville-based gift store Creative Specialties merged, to the delight of the wedding industry. Now wedding guests can shop in one spot for quality, impressive gifts such as fine jewelry and watches.
Roland Park
Children's Bookstore
737 Deepdene Road, 410-532-2000
Roland Park's Children's Bookstore has been specializing in books for children since 1978. This is the place to go to if you need a Maurice Sendak or Eric Carle classic. Additionally, stuffed animals, hand puppets and other snuggly gifts are available.
The Little Shoebox
7625 Bellona Ave., 410-825-3191
Many a Baltimore fashionista makes this Ruxton shop her go-to store for fanciful footwear. The Little Shoebox carries top designer lines, including Michael Kors, Sacha London and Bettye Muller.
Stevenson Village
Lori K.
10435 Stevenson Road, 410-580-0081
Lori Kilberg, a former personal shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue, brings her stylish eye to Lori K, a women's boutique in Stevenson Village. The boutique carries high-end designers such as Christopher Blue, Leifsdottir, Lafayette 148 and Kate Spade. Watch for Kilberg to move into a larger space in the same shopping center.
Morgan Truesdell
10427 Stevenson Road, 410-486-7072
It's a sweet trip to the candy shop, and a visit to Morgan Truesdell should sweeten any shopping trip. The store has candy, confections and gifts.
6907 York Road, 410-377-6100
Find whimsical gifts for every occasion, made by local artists as well as national companies, at Gratitudes in Stoneleigh. Check out Scout bags, new and vintage jewelry, handpainted trays and mixed-media signs.
Timonium/Hunt Valley
Baltimore Coffee and Tea
9 W. Aylesbury Road, 410-561-1080
Talk about one-stop shopping for every coffee and tea lover on your list: Baltimore Coffee and Tea is chockablock with a variety of teas and coffees from around the world. Its coffee bar also offers breakfast, lunch and pastries for the perfect midshopping trip pick-me-up.
Charm City Run
2045 York Road, 410-561-3570
Runners and walkers alike — pretty much everyone looking to put one foot in front of the other for recreational purposes — can find all the gear they might need at Charm City Run.
A. Kirchmayr Chocolatier
9630 Deereco Road, 410-561-7705
Long before fine chocolate became a mainstream obsession, Baltimore's chocolate connoisseurs were coming to this shop. For 25 years now, Austrian native Albert Kirchmayr has been offering his chocolate creations in the classic German chocolate tradition.
Smyth Jewelers
2020 York Road, 410-252-6666
Since 1914, Smyth has been associated with high-quality jewelry in the Baltimore region. With arguably one of the best collections of fine jewels, Smyth is a destination spot for everything from engagement rings to holiday gifts.
The Bead at Kenilworth
824 Kenilworth Drive, 410-821-8888
Formerly a Rotunda staple, the relocated Bead offers contemporary women's clothing in comfortable and flattering materials.
Beltway Fine Wine & Spirits
8727 Loch Raven Blvd., 410-668-8884
Beltway is like an amusement park for cocktail-swilling adults. In addition to an enormous selection of liquor, microbrews and international wines, there's an entire aisle of wine and bar accessories. The prices are great and everything is labeled with its industry rating, a staff pick or some other information.
Cloud 9 Clothing
800 Kenilworth Drive, 410-825-5550
If you know a gal who likes to be on the cutting edge of fashion trends, but isn't one to follow the pack, introduce her to Cloud 9. Available brands include Free People and Tramp. There are also accessories and duds for guys. Cloud 9 has multiple locations across Baltimore.
Fells Point Surf Co. at Kenilworth
808 Kenilworth Drive, 410-821-7873
Not that there's a lot of surfing going on in Fells Point, or Kenilworth for that matter, but Fells Point Surf Co. can still fill your surfing style needs. For those who think the way of the wave is a fashion choice, as well as a mental state, the store sells Billabong, Roxy, Reef and other popular surf gear brands. Fells Point Surf Co. also has a location in Fells Point.
Passenger Stop at Kenilworth
812 Kenilworth Drive, 410-821-5888
If you're about to skip town, you'll want to stock up at the Passenger Stop, which can supply you with all the adaptors, passport covers, road maps and Le Sportsac luggage you'll need for a very bon voyage.
Stebbins Anderson at Kenilworth
802 Kenilworth Drive, 410-823-6600
Yes, Stebbins Anderson is a hardware store, but that's like calling the Gap a jeans store. This Kenilworth shop also offers decorative items, lots of kitchen accessories, plenty of Vera Bradley and fun additions for your garden or deck.
Uncommon Treasures
8803 Orchard Tree Lane, 410-561-6324
With items from 36 countries, and prices that start at 49 cents, you are guaranteed to find something unusual and exotic. From jewelry to gifts to home decor items, Uncommon Treasures is the place to find something for that person on your list who "has everything."
Wilson Lighting & Interiors
208 York Road, 410-823-0423
Whether your home decorating tips are modern or traditional, Wilson Lighting offers an extensive selection of lighting, light fixtures and home decor that should match your scheme.
Village of Cross Keys
Bettina Collections
98 Village Square, 410-323-3066
Bettina Collections offers such high-end brands as Tadashi, La Femme, Mandalay, Flores and Flores, Louis Feraud and Vicki Soble. This is a good place to get that special dress for your next gala.
dresscode by Gita
36 Village Square, 410-323-9009
dresscode offers minimal and designer jewelry and glam couture purses, belts and accoutrements. Look for its holiday pop-up shop at Harbor East.
Jean Pool
92 Village Square, 410-466-1177
No need to run all around town to try one line of jeans here, and another line there. Just dive into Jean Pool, where there are more than a dozen different brands of denim and related apparel.
The Pied Piper
32 Village Square, 410-435-2676
Playdates are all well and good, but sometimes your kid might want to dress as if she or he is going to tea, has an important function to attend or needs to have a formal portrait taken. For those occasions, shop at Pied Piper, which features the finest in American and European threads for little ones.
Ruth Shaw
68 Village Square, 410-532-7886
When it comes to finding some of the top designer lines in women's apparel, Ruth Shaw is the place to go. Owner Ray Mitchener has expanded his luxury designer inventory to include less expensive lines that still give off a high-fashion sheen.
The Store Ltd.
24 Village Square, 410-323-2350
This shop proves that everything in your life can be art. Whether it's home goods, apparel or fine jewelry by internationally renowned jewelry designer and The Store owner, Betty Cooke, everything has the sleek aesthetics of modern art.
La Terra
69 Village Square, 410-433-3224
La Terra features flowery soaps, pretty candles, funky jewelry and other gifts with a certain feminine appeal.
Calico Cat
2137 Gwynn Oak Ave., 410-944-2450
This is not a pet store. Calico Cat is a crafts gallery that features distinctive handmade gifts like glass vases, wood toys, ceramics and holiday crafts.
List compiled by Baltimore Sun staff.


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2011-11-12 SatNite Chat
Start: 21:05:44
jhonora: Evening Daviss!
Daviss: hello jhonora! how are you doing today?
jhonora: I'm doing well, and yourself?
Daviss: I guess the same as you lol
jhonora: Evening vkn!
Daviss: How has your research been coming along?
vkn: heyyyyyy heyyyyyy heyyyyy Daviss and JHonora
Daviss: hi there vkn!! how you doing vkn/ ?
vkn: Jhonora did you see the message on the Newspapers forum regarding RUDD who founded the Catholic Tribune?
jhonora: I didn't, Rudd is one of my favorite people
vkn: Doing well daviss how about yourself
Daviss: I spent the day at Curt Witcher's workshop. It was pretty good.It was a pretty good take on the military records especially 1812
vkn: Would be great if you would add a reply to that message to expand a bit about him. I was impressed t learn of him and Art has a connect with him on the edges.
Daviss: oh really vkn
jhonora: Daviss, do you have any anc. who fought in 1812?
vkn: Would be great if you would add a reply to that message to expand a bit about him. I was impressed t learn of him and Art has a connect with him on the edges.JHonora
Daviss: none that I am aware of jhonora
vkn: Yes indeed daviss
jhonora: I have one, but I know folks with three or four from the Fpc battalion
Daviss: nor any of the other wars except WW11 and Vietnam oh and the Korean conflict I think art may have some
vkn: I am sure he does
Daviss: I may even have a USCT but don't know it yet lol
vkn: Howdy AmosNY good to see ya
Daviss: hello AmosNY, how are ya?
AmosNY: Hi vkn,Daviss,Jhonora!
Daviss: it was a fairly good workshop though
AmosNY: I'm feeling great. I just joined the New York Real Estate Investors Association.
Daviss: thats good for you AmosNY
AmosNY: Its a great group.
Daviss: well its always good to join a group that peaks your interest and one you enjoy working with
AmosNY: Indeed it is.
Daviss: and that leads me into the 2nd portion of the workshop I attended today getting the Genealogy groups out of the bunk they are in and trying new things to go along with whats happening genealogy.
jhonora: What a great topic Daviss, we could all use that one for our soc.
Daviss: two many gen groups are failing because they are doing the same ole things they did 20 yrs ago and limit themselves to old ways you know that old adage about 'Thats the way we've always done it" lol
AmosNY: I'm sure that because of Ancestry there are many new ways of doing things that we did not have available before.
Daviss: new idea's attract younger people with all the new skills
jhonora: In my soc., we have about 15 researchers and 180 research cheerleaders
Daviss: yes but Witcher also said that there are thousands and thousand of links and sites that ancestry might not touch.. They kind of pick the low hanging fruit
AmosNY: I'm sure that's probably true.
Daviss: You just gotta know how to dig for them and not wait just for the green leaves to fall something to think about hopefully my group will gain more people, if not we have to work with what we have the ones that stay will have something to contribute so that we willbe able to help each other vkn how many in your group where you live? Hello Selma!
AmosNY: Greetings Selma!
Selma: Good evening Amos, Davis, jhonora, and vkn
jhonora: Hey Selma!
Daviss: jhonora is your group a mixed group or all AA's?
vkn: Howdy Selma glad to see you. Hope all is well
jhonora: All black creoles, daviss, about 215, but as I said only 15 real researchers.
Selma: Yep...been busy
Daviss: thats great to have so many card holding members jhonora lol
vkn: I am not privvy to the number daviss. The meetings seem to average about 100 and they have an average of 100
Daviss: thats good also vkn..What about you AmosNY do you belong to a Gen group
jhonora: It is daviss, but try to get 'em to work lol
AmosNY: No. I don't belong to a Gen group.
Daviss: lol jhonora hi HistoryBuff
jhonora: I also belong to the La. Hist. Soc. which only has one black member
HistoryBuff: Hey, Selma, AmosNY, vkn, jhonora and Daviss
vkn: Howdy HistoryBuff apologies for the dis connect my plate runneth over
Daviss: interesting jhonora considering the makeup of La
Selma: Evening Historybuff
jhonora: One thing about those old rich white folks, they have good refreshments lol
AmosNY: Hello HistoryBuff
Daviss: hehehehehe
Selma: LOL
vkn: I am now listening to the Blog Radio of Angela talking about war records with BBennett
Selma: The repeat..
Daviss: ait was a good show vkn, one i enjoyed ait = it
HistoryBuff: Same hear, Vkn. I can relate.
vkn: Yes Selma I downloaded to my hard drive
Selma: Ok...I was afraid I was missing a "new" one, I heard that one
Daviss: speaking of the AY lol
AYWalton: Good evening all. uh oh, why were my ears burning? lol
Daviss: good eventing AYWalton
vkn: Howdy AYW listening to you talking with BBennett
AYWalton: ahhhh ok.
jhonora: Hey AYWalton!
AmosNY: Hi Angela!
AYWalton: howdy AmosNY, Daviss HistoryBuff, Ms. Selma, hey hey hey, it's honoray!
Selma: Evening AY
AYWalton: hope everyone is well.
Daviss: I just sent you en email AYWalton titled none
AYWalton: Yes, I responded.
Daviss: oh ok thx
vkn: I am just hearing that the McCormick Foundation is planning to fund the oral history of Tuskegee airmen
HistoryBuff: Hey AYWalton That's great hear.
vkn: $200 thou to a group called MilitaryMakers project based in SanFran Howdy deannie
HistoryBuff: Hey AY, I overheard last Saturday that Hari Jones is not only a USCT descendant but a Tuskegee Airmen descendant also. Hey Deannie.
deannie: Evening I'm a little late....I had a training today...was a little tried
HistoryBuff: wb Daviss
AYWalton: howdy Deannie
Daviss: thx HB
HistoryBuff: How did it go today, Deannie?
vkn: Good messages on Brickwall. Take a look and make a suggestion if you are so inclined...
Daviss: hello deannie
deannie: Hi AmonNY,AYWalton,Daviss,Historybuff,jhonara,Selme,vkn
HistoryBuff: What's new, AmosNY?
AmosNY: Hi Deannie!
deannie: Hi AmosNY long time no chat
AmosNY: HistoryBuff, I have nothing new genealogy wise.
Selma: Great responses from alt and others vkn...great leads,
vkn: agreed selma sort of refreshing
HistoryBuff: How about research wise, AmosNY?
AmosNY: Nothing new.
AYWalton: going to run, sore muscles from working in flower beds today. night all.
HistoryBuff: That's okay. It's still good to check in and listen. Cya AYWalton.
Selma: Time for me to run too folks..have agood evening
AmosNY: Good night all.
HistoryBuff: Nite Amos
vkn: niters 2 all
jhonora: Night vkn
deannie: I guess it a slow nite......ditto here have a great evening
jhonora: Good night!
HistoryBuff: Oh well. Cya next time.


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Students use the research topic questions generated in the earlier lesson entitled, "Mars Image Analysis," to refine testable questions and develop hypotheses. The lesson is part of the Mars Education Program series; it models scientific inquiry... (View More) using the 5E instructional model and includes teacher notes and vocabulary. Next Generation Science Standards are listed. (View Less)
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Each lesson or activity in this toolkit is related to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The toolkit is designed so that each lesson can be done independently, or combined and taught in a sequence. The Teacher Implementation Guide provides... (View More) recommendations for combining the lessons into three main strands: 1) Lunar Exploration - These lessons provide a basic introduction to Moon exploration. Note that this strand is also appropriate for use in social studies classes. 2) Mapping the Moon - These lessons provide a more in-depth understanding of Moon exploration through the use of scientific data and student inquiry. The lessons also include many connections to Earth science and geology. 3) Tools of Investigation - These higher-level lessons examine the role of technology, engineering and physics in collecting and analyzing data. (View Less)
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Learners work in teams to determine a landing site for their Mars Rover that best relates to their scientific question. They use technology skills to research Gale Crater through an online interactive module and learn about features of Mars through... (View More) use of Google Earth Mars. The lesson uses the 5E instructional model and includes: TEKS (Texas Standards alignment), Essential Question, Science Notebook, Vocabulary Definitions for Students, Vocabulary Definitions for Teachers, three Vocabulary Cards, and a Mini-Lesson. This is lesson 8 of the Mars Rover Celebration Unit, a six week long curriculum. (View Less)
Learners will visit a sequence of stations to discover how the dark and light areas and craters we see on the Moon's face today record major events of its lifetime. While they may visit the stations in any order, the stations trace the Moon's... (View More) 4.5-billion-year history from "infancy" to the imagined future. The children tie together major events in the Moon's geologic history as a series of comic panels in their Marvel Moon comic books. At each station, the children identify the lunar features that were produced during that era on a Moon map. This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
Learners use a Styrofoam ball, sunlight, and the motions of their bodies to model the Moon's phases outdoors. An extension is to have children predict future Moon phases. This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities... (View More) developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
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This is an activity about the rotation of the Moon. Learners use a penny and a quarter to model that the Moon does indeed spin on its axis as it orbits the Earth. They find that the Moon keeps the same face toward the Earth, but receives... (View More) illumination from the Sun on all sides in turn. This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
Learners select from a variety of fruits to construct a scale model of the Moon, Earth, and Sun. After determining the correct sizes and distances for their models, they remove the Moon. They consider what it would be like if the nearby Moon were no... (View More) longer reflecting the Sun's light in the nighttime or daytime sky. This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
Learners model how Earth's tilt creates the seasons. They use their bodies to review the Earth's daily motions before investigating the reason for Earth's seasons in this kinesthetic exploration. The motion of the Earth about its axis (rotation) and... (View More) in orbit around the Sun (revolution) is related to the appearance of the sky over the course of the day and year. Next they model that if the Earth's tilt was not stabilized by Moon, Earth's axis would slowly wobble between straight up (0° tilt) to nearly on its side (80° tilt). The resulting seasonal extremes would be unfavorable for life. Note that this activity is appropriate for children who are able to explore the geometry of Sun-Earth-Moon relationships in three dimensions. This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
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A little blog about life, family, food, and living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest
Monday, September 7, 2009
Fearlessly Fourteen Birthday Twins
Man, I love these kids. From the moment I found out I was pregnant with them, I was completely, hopelessly, and forever smitten. Even now, with their teenage bizarro-ness coupled with the fact that from a vertical standpoint, my daughter now sees eye to eye with me, and my son passed me in height inches and inches ago, they will forever and always be my babies!Check out how the boy towers over his twin ... uh that would be the one on the far right, not the one in the middle. That's no optical illusion. Check out the size of his mitts compared to his littlest sister's. Don't you just love how my oldest girls eyes form that lovely crescent-moon shape when she smiles? Her eyelashes are about a mile long!
Happy 14th Birthday! May this year bring you endless joy and wonderful memories! Love ya, Mom
16 comments:
- Mickle in NZ said...
Super Happy Birthday to your twins. Hope they have a brilliant day.
In future years their nieces will have no difficulty telling them apart. I have identical twin uncles, wasn't until I was at least 25 that I worked it out, lol.
Am very sure the Gouda Family celebrations will include scrummo food,
love and huggles, Michelle and pretend-sleeping Zebbycat, xxx and purrrrrrrrumbles
- September 8, 2009 at 3:59 AM
- Bellini Valli said...
Happy birthday to your twins. I think we all secretly or not so secretly we all longed to have a twin...they are lucky to have each other.
- September 8, 2009 at 4:09 AM
- Cheryl said...
Happy birthday, they are beautiful children and I think all but the littlest are taller than me!
- September 8, 2009 at 7:14 AM
Nice looking bunch you've got there Paula! Happy Birthday to them now and YOU in three weeks!!
- September 8, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- Cathy said...
A big happy birthday to your twins, Paula. Your children are so very handsome. Have a grand celebration.
- September 8, 2009 at 8:02 AM
- DayPhoto said...
Oh! What FUN! To have twins! Wonderful!
- September 8, 2009 at 8:10 AM
- Marjie said...
Happy Birthday to the twins! It's so nice that you were all able to take a long weekend to celebrate. Great picture of the 3 of them. Little miss needs to start packing on the height, there! Your 8th grade son and mine are both moose! How funny is that?
- September 8, 2009 at 8:11 AM
- The Blonde Duck said...
Happy birthday! What a wonderful early b-day gift!
- September 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- Robynn's Ravings said...
Happy Birthday, beautiful kids!!! Two 14-yr-olds. I think that's terrific. I have ONE and absolutely love this age. If anyone had told me (before kids) that I would SOOO enjoy being the mother of twins I would have suggested therapy. Aren't they great? Most of the time?! lol
Hope today is a hoot for all of you. :)
- September 8, 2009 at 9:42 AM
- Pam said...
Happy b-day to the twins. They grow up way too fast.
I took my daughter to first grade today and cried all the way home - I can't believe she is such a big girl now.
- September 8, 2009 at 9:56 AM
- Jan said...
Many Happy Returns to your twins, I hope you all had a fabulous day.
- September 8, 2009 at 11:24 AM
- Paula said...
Thanks, everyone, for the birthday wishes! Do you remember being 14? :-)
Mickle: They did have a great day!
Bellini Valli: It seems like I always knew I'd have twins!
Cheryl: The boy towers over all the women in this family!
Prairierunner: Yeah, I'll keep them!
Cathy: Thanks! They're great kids!
Day Photo: The first month or two was a blur of diapers and feedings, but after that ... fun city!
Marjie: The boy keeps growing! He's getting taller and thinner. Just bought him a pair of size 15 shoes! Our boys would have sooo much fun together, and we'd get stiff necks from peering upwards all the time! :-)
Duckie: I was sooo very, very happy that birthday!
Robyyn: They really are great kids, even with their teenage brains! They keep me hopping, that's for sure!
Pam: Oh, I remember that drive home after dropping my kids off for the first time! I arrived really EARLY for pick up time! Hope she had a great first day!
Jan: We had a great day. Actually, we tend to stretch out the celebration, so it's been a fun couple of days!
- September 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM
- Pam said...
Wow! He's going to be a big one, isn't he??!!
- September 9, 2009 at 2:03 PM
- inadvertent farmer said...
LOL...if you love 'em at 14 then you're home free!!! Happy Birthday, Kim
- September 11, 2009 at 6:41 PM
- Proud Italian Cook said...
happy belated birthday to your beautiful kids Paula. What a sweet post, I got all teary eyed!!
- September 11, 2009 at 8:46 PM
- Mediterranean kiwi said...
i wish you many years of happiness watching your lovelies growing!
- September 12, 2009 at 8:34 AM


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A winner was selected from 106 designs submitted by 38 freelance designers.
Cafe Roasters
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Ric Hop needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 146 designs submitted by 46 freelance designers.
Brand: Kenloo, Subtitle: Academy for innovative studies
We need a new logo design for a bachelor academy that offers the new studies: Security Management/ Retirement and Insurance / Integral Design / Public ICT Management / Engineering. So that they can reposition their brand.
Young students, age 18 till 24
It has to be a logo that students want to be seen with.
- young
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The logo needs to look nice on dark and light backgrounds,
and we will require the source (.ai/.eps in vector formats).
We will be giving regular feedback on your work.
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