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Because gemstone jewelry offers so much variety, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. Let us help you navigate your options and select the perfect piece of gemstone jewelry with the following gemstone jewelry buying guide.
What Is a Gemstone?
Most broadly defined, a gemstone is any mineral or rock that is used as a part of jewelry pieces. Many gemstones that are used in jewelry are naturally occurring, but some can be created, or re-created, in a laboratory.
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If you're familiar with the "four Cs" used to classify and evaluate diamond jewelry, then you're already on your way to understanding gemstone jewelry evaluation! The "four Cs" of gemstone jewelry buying are: color, cut, clarity, and carat weight.
Gemstone Color
While a diamond is generally most highly valued for use in jewelry if it is colorless, a gemstone is generally most valued for vivid color. The color range available in gemstone jewelry is almost endless. With this much variety, it's important to compare gemstones to others of the same type in order to evaluate color. A blue topaz and a blue sapphire may both be shades of blue, but the shade and depth of color is not – and should not be – the same.
Gemstone Cut
The way a gemstone is cut will determine the way it appears in the jewelry it is placed. While a diamond is cut in order to maximize its brilliance in a jewelry piece, a gemstone should be cut to maximize its color. Shapes for gemstones include many traditional jewelry cuts, such as round, oval, princess, and pear. However, there is a wide range of beautiful gemstone cuts available in fine jewelry.
Gemstone Clarity
All natural gemstones include flaws, or inclusions. It makes sense that a gemstone with fewer flaws is considered more valuable for use in jewelry. The visibility of the flaws is also important; will you be able to see the flaws in your gemstone jewelry or would it require jewelry magnification to see them?
Gemstone Carat Weight
Carat weight indicates the size of the gemstone used in the jewelry piece. A larger stone generally is more expensive. Because the different structures of various gemstones affect their densities, gemstones may be listed by size instead of weight for comparison purposes. The size of stone that's right for your jewelry piece will depend upon the look you want to achieve.


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A musician of unparalleled versatility, Leonard Bernstein achieved worldwide renown in a career spanning nearly five decades - as an inspiring conductor and teacher, as a wide-ranging composer and author, as a gifted pianist.
As composer, he created a body of works extraordinarily diverse in form and style: for example, three symphonies (Jeremiah, The Age of Anxiety and Kaddish) the Serenade (after Plato's Symposium) for violin and string orchestra, Chichester Psalms for orchestra and chorus, three ballets (Fancy Free, Facsimile and Dybbuk), the score for the film On the Waterfront, and the operas Trouble in Tahiti and A Quiet Place. For the Broadway theatre, he wrote Candide and the musicals On the Town, Wonderful Town and West Side Story. His Mass: A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players, and Dancers opened the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in 1971, and in 1981 became the first work by an American-born composer to be produced at the Vienna State Opera.
His later compositions include the Divertimento for Orchestra, Halil (Nocturne for flute and strings), Songfest (a cycle of American poems for six singers and orchestra) and Arias and Barcarolles. His Concerto for Orchestra ("Jubilee Games") received its world premiere with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the composer's baton, in celebration of the orchestra's 50th anniversary (1986). Dance Suite was performed in 1990 by the American Ballet Theatre and Empire Brass Quintet at the Metropolitan Opera House.
In 1983 the Houston Grand Opera presented the world premiere of his opera A Quiet Place. A revised version has been performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan and the Kennedy Center in Washington, and at the Vienna State Opera, where it was also recorded by Deutsche Grammophon.
Festivals of Bernstein's works have been mounted in Israel, Austria, New York and, the latter, presented by the London Symphony Orchestra, being the largest of its kind ever to honor a living musician.
The list of Leonard Bernstein's awards, prizes, honorary doctorates, foreign government decorations and other honors is far too long for inclusion here. In 1985 he received the Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences: he won 11 Emmy Awards (the American award for achievement in television) and his "Young People's Concerts" with the New York Philharmonic, which extended over 14 seasons have created and nurtured an entire generation of American concertgoers. His writings on music have been published in numerous languages.
Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on 25 August 1918, and grew up in Boston. After graduating from Harvard University in 1939, he continued his studies at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia with Fritz Reiner, Randall Thompson and Isabella Vengerova. His summers were spent at Tanglewood, as student and assistant to Serge Koussevitzky. Engaged by Artur Rodzinski as Assistant Conductor of the New York Philharmonic in 1943, he made his now historic, dķbut with the orchestra on 14 November of that year, replacing Bruno Walter in a concert that was broadcast nationally. In the years following, Bernstein served as Music Director of the New York City Symphony, was head of the conducting faculty at the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood and Professor of Music at Brandeis University. In addition to his work with most of the world's major orchestras, Bernstein conducted at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala (as the first American conductor ever to appear there: Cherubini's Medea, with Maria Callas) and the Vienna State Opera.
Bernstein was named Music Director of the New York Philharmonic in 1958. In 1969 he was made an Honorary Member of the Philharmonic and given the lifetime title of Laureate Conductor. In 1986 he directed a course for student conductors at the first Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and in the following years maintained his close association with that festival. In 1987 he became President of the London Symphony Orchestra.
With the death of Leonard Bernstein on 14 October 1990, the world was deprived of one of the greatest musicians of this century.


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Beautiful colors, Chrissy =)
wow! I really like this blend of colors. Love the new color too ~ dusty teal is amazing.
Gorgeous palette, pretty details!
Wonderful..love the little girl's dress! Hope you are keeping well!! xx
What an amazing color palette Chrissy and so perfect for spring and summer. Those shoes and clutch are beautiful.
this color palette is amazing!! love these shoes:X:X
Oh so pretty! I love that sweet clutch!!
Beautiful palette, Chrissy - love all the colors.
One of my all time favorites!
Gorgy-- but where can I buy the shoes?? I adore them!
Beautiful combination of colors!
I love all of these. Their so cute. I like this blog! It's very creative and I love all the different color themes and what you've done with them. Now I just gotta pick a pallet, grab someone talented to do wedding photography, a dress, and go. My daughter will love it!
Gorgeous! I'm in such a teal aqua mood currently :) xoxo
Beautiful heels and accessories...
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Seriously, pretty Chrissy =)
Loving this color combo!
This is one of my favorite color combos! xx
The heels are Kate Spade =)
Gorgeous colors! Really and truly. Love how you put together these collages.
Light, airy & really lovely!
I really like the look of the dusty teal.
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Beautiful darling! I really like this.
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Love this color palette!! the little princess is so sweet!!
This color palette looks great! The flower girl is adorable!
Love this pallete!!! Pastel colours are amazing:)
What a sweet board!
The dusty aqua is gorgeous. Can you start a nursery inspiration blog already?! I'm in desperate need of your expertise!!
That is a great color collection and i like the Dusty Teal color products and i really love it.
I adore this palette! So delicate and elegant! Thank you for creating it for us!! Thank you for your amazing blog!! Have a wonderful day!
What a lovely color palette!!!!
Where can I find those Kate Spade shoes? What's the name?
hmmmm...not sure if I would use this as my wedding color palette but that little girl definitely looks gorgeous with that dress.
green make me feel good . I like it very much .
so cute flower girl ! like an angel~
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South African Airways (SAA) is for the very first time offering an organically produced wine on board its flights for First and Business Class customers.
The Waverley Hills Sauvignon/Merlot 2007 is a local wine produced using only natural ingredients and was selected by SAA to be offered on board its flights in March and April 2010.
The wine was selected amongst many hopeful entrants during SAA's rigorous wine selection process for 2010.
Serving this organic wine to SAA customers is another step forward for the airline in promoting a reduced carbon footprint and greener flying.
Being organic, the wine is free of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides and natural predators are introduced into the vineyards to combat friendly insects and pests.
All vineyards are irrigated with pure mountain spring water and are located on a natural watershed areas where both the Breede and Berg rivers originate. This area is renowned for its diverse fynbos (indigenous flora), giving the wines a unique herbaceous characteristic.
The wine is certified as organic by SGS (Societe Generale de Surveillance), the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Waverley Hills is also BRC and HACCP certified to guarantee excellent quality wines.
Waverley Hills made the leap into the organic wine market in 2000 with 30 hectares of vineyards and olive groves planted since.
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- Choose no-VOC paints for walls and wood trim. Paints can emit VOCs (volatile organic compounds) over a long period of time, so just airing out the room may not be sufficient.
- Choose hardwood, tile, or stone floors. Finish them with a water-based sealant, and cover them with organic wool or cotton area rugs that can be easily cleaned.
- Select an organic mattress, made with natural latex, wool, or organic cotton. Be sure your pillows are all natural as well. Non-organic cotton is grown in fields soaked in insecticides; dyes and color fixers use heavy metals like chromium, copper and zinc. You can request "no fire-retardant chemicals" be used on your mattress. This request requires a prescription from a doctor.
- Choose eco-friendly wood furniture that is FSC-certified, a designation from the Forest Stewardship Council ensuring that the wood was grown and harvested in a way that protects forests for the long term.
Invest in a Good Air Filtration System
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America rates indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental health risks. So I recommend doing more than just opening the windows from time to time. Clear the air by adding a room air-purifier, or go one step further and install a central filtration system. Today's models can remove particulates that can't be seen by the naked eye, such as dust, pet dander, molds, spores, pollen, and chemical gases such as sulfuric acid, ammonia, and formaldehyde.
Antiques are the Ultimate in "Green"
There is an added beauty to the natural grace of aged furniture. These pieces are the ultimate in "green."
- Antique wooden furniture was created from old-growth forests long ago. No new resources are used in its construction, making its restoration and re-use a loving part of caring for the earth.
- Off-gassing is the process of releasing the vapors that are the residue of many fine finishes. Antiques were crafted with fewer toxic products, and any off-gassing has long been complete.
- Manufacturing plants, even the very greenest, distribute impurities into our air, waste systems, and water. New furniture requires the production of finishes, dyes, and sealants; they arrive in retail stores via large fossil-fuel burning vehicles. Carefully chosen antiques save wear and tear on the planet.
- Even in a contemporary home, the gentle lines of antique furniture can add eye-catching details. Rather than being mass-produced, an antique you bring into your home was likely created in a small workshop by a craftsman who made good use of few resources—thus making your home truly unique.
Consider Organic Fabrics for Upholstery and Window Treatments
When you curl up on your sofa with a good book, chances are you didn't intend to invite a long list of toxic chemicals to join you. But you may be sitting down with substances such as formaldehyde, polyurethane, brominated flame retardants (PBDE's), and dioxin. All of these toxins infiltrate your home through "off-gassing," the release of chemicals into the air through evaporation.
Fortunately, today we have the option of choosing soy-based cushions versus foam ones, recycled filling for pillows, and organic upholstery fabric. Some of these organic materials are among the world's most luxurious, including organic cotton, hemp, linen, and wool. For our best health, textiles should be colored with low-impact dyes without formaldehyde.
The good news is with a little research and guidance, your home can be healthier than ever before, and as exquisitely decorated as you dreamed it would be.
Reduce or Eliminate VOCs with Water-Based Paints
Paints with high concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been used for years. That just-painted smell is actually the off-gassing of chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde, toluene, and zylene. The VOCs last far longer than the odor, however, as can vapors from floor stains, finishes, sealants, and caulks.
Consumer demand has led to the development of many new, healthier products, including Low Odor or Low VOC paint, Zero VOC paint, and non-toxic or natural paints. Low VOC products use water as a carrier instead of petroleum-based solvents, reducing the levels of heavy metals and formaldehyde. Look for paints with the Green Seal Standard, which certifies that they meet certain industry standards for VOCs.
Even low VOC paints can contain fungicides and biocides, used to prevent mildew growth and extend shelf life. I recommend and use EnviroSafe Paints, which use no fungicides or biocides. Since municipal tap water has been found to contain VOCs in just about every major metropolitan area throughout the United States, even the water EnviroSafe uses is pure, filtered water pumped from a private well. Amazing!
Keeping the air clean is more important than ever in today's airtight, energy-efficient homes!
Use Eco-Friendly Wood for Cabinetry and Trim
The environment we live in either supports us or stresses us. We've long thought of the environment as being something outside our homes—acid rain, air pollution, and a diminishing ozone layer. As important, though, is our indoor environment.
Chemicals such as formaldehyde and polyisocyanurate can be emitted from plywood and manufactured wood used for cabinets, stairs, banisters and trimwork. Hardwoods are the best choice (although many homes today are built using softwoods) as it can be produced more cheaply. Woods are classified as either hardwood, such as maple, oak, or birch, or as softwood, such as pine. The natural resins in softwood lumber, however, can outgas terpenes and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Eco-friendly wood products are FSC-certified, a designation from the Forest Stewardship Council ensuring that the wood was grown and harvested in a way that protects forests for the long term. If you are planning to build a new home, or intend to renovate an existing one, I urge you to consider these materials. Not only is it better for you and your family, but more and more often, prospective buyers will be in the market for sustainable construction and design.
Keep Your Home Free of Mold
You may not see mold spores, but even when invisible to the eye, they can be present in the air you breathe. Asthma, coughing, sneezing, and rashes may be a clue that something unhealthy has permeated your home.
Toxic mold has become a growing problem. As insulation improved and homes became more air-tight, exchange with fresh air from outside has slowed, creating perfect conditions for toxic mold to flourish. So an air filtration system, running a dehumidifier, and eliminating water leaks will go a long way toward eradicating it. For small amounts of mold, clean with bleach and water while wearing a face mask and goggles.
Homeowners with heavy mold or water damage should call a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and get their homes thoroughly investigated for microbial growth. A CIH is qualified to enhance the health and safety of people at work and in their homes by identifying hazards, and taking corrective action where necessary.
Choose Hardwood, Tile, or Stone Floors
As luxurious as it seems, carpet can harbor mold, dander, and allergens. Chemicals used in the manufacturing process, as well as stain retardants and fireproofing materials, can be hazardous to both humans and pets. Instead, choose the beauty of hardwood, tile, or stone. Organic cotton or wool rugs can be placed where softness under foot is desired; either can be easily taken up to be cleaned.
We can't make toxins vanish into thin air, but we can do a lot to improve the air we breathe when we're home with family and friends.
Be Clean and Green with Non-Toxic Cleaners
Many conventional cleaning products, rather than clean your home, actually pollute it with a toxic mixture of petrochemicals. Synthetic fragrances are added to mask the odor of chemical vapors implicated in headaches, dizziness, skin rashes, and respiratory problems.
You can make your own cleaning products from items you have in your pantry, such as baking soda, kosher salt, lemons, and olive oil. As an alternative, good commercial products are made by Seventh Generation in Burlington, Vermont, which has been making non-toxic cleaning products for twenty years.
Remember to open the windows and let the fresh breezes flow through the house. Add a good air filtration system, and you've made a great start on living in a healthier home!
Get more green-cleaning instructions on Trudy's blog Holistic House.
Plant an Organic Lawn
Once your home is a haven for health and clean living, you won't want to surround your living space with harsh fertilizers and pesticides. Lawn and garden chemicals can poison living things, including humans and pets. These chemicals pollute our water, harm wildlife, and interrupt the delicate balance of our eco-system. They're easily tracked into the house, polluting your pristine space.
A study from the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) found pesticides in 100% of the people who had both blood and urine tested. Many of these chemicals are linked to cancer, birth defects, and liver or kidney damage. You can enjoy both a lovely lawn and good health. See the next slide for my suggestions on how to make it happen.
Cultivate a Healthy Landscape.
Healthy soil promotes healthy plants. Good soil is "alive," teeming with bacteria and organic content that naturally resists pests and disease. Boost your soil's health by spreading organic compost or alfa meal.
- Corn gluten is increasingly used as a high-nitrogen, organic fertilizer. Organic fertilizers feed your lawn slowly. Quick release chemical fertilizers, on the other hand, encourage rapid growth that weakens the grass.
- Tolerate a few weeds. You can dig them out by hand if they bother you, or you can adopt the philosophy of "live and let live." A few weeds in the garden can also provide a home for beneficial insects, which keep the overall landscape in good health.
- De-thatch and aerate your soil by raking and aerating compacted lawns. By removing plugs of soil, the air, water, and nutrients can reach the roots of your grass. When your lawn is healthy, birds and worms will continue to aerate it for you!
- For the first and last mowing of the season, mow down to 2 inches high, which prevents fungus growth. For the rest of the year, keep your grass 3 inches high to shade out weeds and foster deep roots. Short grass promotes weeds, shallow roots and thatch.
Believe in the Power of One
I believe in the "power of one," the power each of us has to make an impact, create change, and help heal the earth. Creating a "green" house respects the health and well-being of everyone involved in its creation, and everyone who calls it home. And that's the very best place to start.
Trudy Dujardin's Lovely Home
See what happens when designer Trudy Dujardin performs an eco-friendly renovation of her summer home on the western tip of Nantucket Island. See "Before and After: Eco-Friendly Summer Home."
You'll also want to visit Trudy's own Web site.


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Annual General Meeting of UBS AG
At the Annual General Meeting held on April 19, 2006, the shareholders of UBS approved the dividend of CHF 3.20 per share proposed by the Board of Directors. They also elected two new members - Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler and Jürg Wolle - to the Board of Directors and re-elected both Rolf A. Meyer and Ernesto Bertarelli to their respective offices for another three years. UBS shareholders approved the creation of conditional capital. The Annual General Meeting was attended by 2311 shareholders, representing 242,545,009 votes.
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on April 19, 2006, the shareholders of UBS AG approved the Annual Report and Group Financial Statements for 2005 and granted discharge to the members of the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board.
Elections to the Board of Directors
The 2006 AGM marked the end of Peter Böckli's term of office as non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, a post he had held since 2002 and gave up after reaching the maximum age limit.
The AGM elected both proposed new candidates to the Board of Directors for a three-year term. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, partner at the law firm Schellenberg Wittmer and a professor of international private law at the University of Geneva, becomes a non-executive member, as does Jörg Wolle, Chairman and CEO of DKSH Holding Ltd.
The directorial mandates of Rolf A. Meyer and Ernesto Bertarelli, Chief Executive Officer of Serono International SA in Geneva, were confirmed for a further three-year term.
Dividend of CHF 3.20
UBS shareholders approved the dividend of CHF 3.20 per share proposed for the 2005 financial year. The 7% year-on-year increase reflects the good results for 2005 and the bank's policy of returning cash not needed for operations to shareholders in the form of dividends and via buybacks of shares for cancellation.
The dividend will be distributed on April 24 to all shareholders holding shares on April 19. Starting April 20, UBS shares will be traded ex-dividend.
Par value repayment and share split
The shareholders additionally gave their approval for a par value repayment in the amount of CHF 0.60 per issued share. The purpose of this one-time, tax-privileged payout is to give UBS shareholders a share in the extraordinary income from the sale of the private banks & GAM to Julius Baer.
The Board of Directors' proposal to carry out a two-for-one split of outstanding shares, thereby halving the par value per share and doubling the number of shares in circulation, was also approved.
Share capital reduction, new buyback program
As part of the 2005/2006 share buyback program, UBS bought back a total of 37,100,000 shares, worth some CHF 2.5 billion, via a second trading line on the SWX Swiss Exchange. The AGM approved the definitive cancellation of these shares and the corresponding reduction in share capital.
It also agreed to a new 2006/2007 buyback program, again with a view to reducing share capital. How far the maximum approved sum of CHF 5 billion is used will depend on how much free capital is used for investments to support the growth of the bank's core businesses.
Creation of conditional capital
The shareholders voted in favor of creating conditional capital in the amount of up to CHF 15 million. This will be used for future option awards to employees and executive members of the Board of Directors. Until now, these options were serviced with treasury shares. The creation of conditional capital increases UBS's flexibility to manage its capital.
UBS at the service of clients, shareholders, and society
In his address as Chairman, Marcel Ospel talked about the bank's relationship with its clients and shareholders and with society at large. A service company such as a UBS, he said, can only be successful over the long term if it continually strives to balance the interests of its key stakeholders, a fundamental principle that is firmly rooted in the UBS Vision and Values and is expressed succinctly by the current advertising slogan "You & Us".
All the bank's efforts, Ospel explained, are geared to its clients' success. This requires first-class advice, innovative products and services, and - in view of the market's rapid evolution - a strategic long-term view on the part of the Group Executive Board.
According to the Chairman, there are close ties between UBS clients and UBS shareholders. In fact, about 65% of shareholders are also clients. Ospel explained, "People who have good experiences as clients may well want to benefit from an investment in the bank. And people who are rewarded with high returns as investors might choose to trust their other financial affairs to us as well."
Concerning the bank's social commitments, the Chairman noted that these have long since become an integral part of the corporate culture, identity, and business practices of UBS. Corporate responsibility, he said, has many facets, ranging from equality for all employees to environmentally friendly production processes, funding for charitable projects, concerted efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and sustainable investment opportunities for clients.
Successful business model - successful employees
Group CEO Peter Wuffli gave some background concerning the bank's business success and the impressive performance of its share price. He said that the integrated business model allows UBS to meet its clients' growing demands for tailored solutions and structured products thanks to strong partnerships that span geographical and organizational boundaries. At the same time, he added, UBS is able to anticipate broader trends within the financial sector more effectively and enhance the efficiency of its internal processes.
To put this ambitious business strategy into practice, he said, UBS needs highly qualified staff. "We can only recruit, motivate, and develop the best employees if we can offer them an attractive corporate culture featuring a performance-based environment based on the will to learn and the desire for success in a spirit of partnership," noted the CEO.
Peter Wuffli promised shareholders that UBS will not rest on its laurels but will seize the opportunity its currently outstanding position provides for continued success going forward.
Basel, April 19, 2006
The speeches by Marcel Ospel, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Peter Wuffli, CEO, can be found on the Internet at www.ubs.com/media or www.ubs.com/agm.


text: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Former APTA Board Member Barbara Melzer Dies Barbara Melzer, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, a clinician and educator for 38 years who held numerous national and state positions within APTA, died February 17. She had acute pneumonia that activated interstitial lung disease, a condition she was diagnosed with 7 years ago. Melzer served on APTA's Board of Directors as director (1987-1992) and secretary (1992-1995), and on the Executive Committee (1991-1995). She also was a member of the Nominating Committee (2003-2006), serving as chair for 1 year (2005-2006). Most recently, she was member of APTA's House of Delegates (2007-present). A member of the Education Section since 1976, Melzer served in numerous roles, including vice president (2000-2004). She was a coeditor of A Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education, Version 2000. In 2003, Melzer was named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow, APTA's highest honor. She also held many positions at the state level. She served as president of the Texas Chapter (1983-1984) and as chief delegate (2000-2003). She was a member of a variety of chapter committees, including conference planning, bylaws, and educational affairs. Melzer was professor at Texas State University and director of clinical education. She represented the School of Health Professions on the Faculty Senate and was a multiple winner of the Texas State University Presidential Award for Service. "Through the incredible span of her service and lengthy list of accomplishments, she has impacted the profession in ways no words can accurately capture," Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, wrote in a tribute to Melzer.


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Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway
Cruise along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, where the Mighty Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers converge. The 33-mile byway begins in Hartford, leading you through Alton and bends along the forested river bluffs to its end point in Grafton, at Pere Marquette State Park.
Looking for a jaw dropping, heart racing experience? Try Grafton's newest attraction – a zip line that affords those brave enough a stunning river view and hours of fun. The nine zip lines total 1.75 miles, which should take approximately two hours to complete. The first of nine zip lines is nicknamed the Baby Bear – the shortest measuring only 300 feet in length. The longest, at 2,000 feet, is the Soaring Eagle, which has breathtaking views during its 250-foot descent. The Deer Hollow (3rd zip) and the Barn Burner (the final zip) are both 1,500 feet. The Limestone Leap (7th zip) is 1,300 feet, the River Run (5th zip) is 1,200 feet, the Gobblers Knob (6th zip) is 1,000 feet and the Road Runner (2nd zip) at 700 feet.
At 8,000 acres, Pere Marquette State Park is the largest state park in Illinois. Go hiking on wooded trails, biking along scenic bluffs, fishing and boating on the Illinois River, or horseback riding through the forest. The park is also known for its guided fall color drives and eagle-watching tours in the winter. The rustic stone-and-timber Pere Marquette Lodge makes a great base for exploring the area.
Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center
As a centerpeice of Pere Marquette State Park, the lodge and restaurant are an attraction for visitors from miles around. Visitors can spend a day at the park and explore the Great Room of the lodge, dine in the restaurant or even spend a night in a cozy lodge room or cabin. The centerpeice of the rustic timber 1930s Great Room is the 700 ton stone fireplace and life-size chess set. The Great Rooms beckons visitors to pull up a chair and a glass of wine with a view of the Illinois River. The Lodge restaurant is known for its family-style chicken dinner and season Sunday brunch buffets. Spend the afternoon or a weekend for an unforgettable experience.
Choose from four winding waterslides, brave the waves at the Breaker Beach wave pool or just spend the afternoon floating along the Lazy River. Located just outside Grafton on the Great River Road.
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
Near the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers lies a veritable bird-watching utopia. Visitors to Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge can expect to see a variety of migratory birds, from waterfowl and warblers to Acadian Flycatchers and American Bald Eagles. In fact, Two Rivers is the winter home to one the largest Bald Eagle populations in the continental United States.
Get the best view of Alton and the Mississippi River from eight stories in the air atop the Melvin Price Locks & Dam. Take a free guided tour and see towboats and barges as they push their way through this incredible structure. It's also a great spot to eagle watch in the winter.
Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater
The 4,000 seat Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater hosts a variety of events from community festivals to live concerts throughout the summer months. With the Mighty Mississippi River as a backdrop, bring your blanket and spread out for an evening under the stars. Check out our website for a list of upcoming events.
Extending 20 miles from Alton to Pere Marquette State Park, the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail runs parallel to the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway along IL Route 100, as well as the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The route is completely paved and takes cyclists through the towns of Elsah and Grafton. Comfort stations are available at Piasa Park, Clifton Terrace Park, Elsah, Grafton Visitors Center, Grafton Harbor public restroom and Pere Marquette State Park. This is a great ride for cyclist of all ages, including families looking for a free day of fun!
Visit this "Key West" of the Midwest located where the Illinois River and Mississippi River meet. In addition to harbor faciltiies, a floating swimming pool and the Big Kahuna Bar and Grill, Grafton Harbor features a gift shop where boaters and landlubbers alike can find unique trinkets and treasures. Snacks, beer and wine, boating accessories and parts, clothing for all ages, navigational maps and gifts for that special child are all available.
Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area
Consisting of 15 wildlife management areas and 13 public access areas, the Mississippi River State and Wildlife Area manages a majority of its 24,400 acres to accommodate waterfowl hunting and habitat enhancement.
A destination port on the Mississippi with picnic area's, playground, and outdoor pool. Within a half of a mile to Alton's historic antique district and the Argosy Casino.
Bluffdale is an Illinois farm vacation dude ranch and bed & breakfast. Parent Magazine's "Top 10 Family Resorts in North America." Our family has been welcoming guests to our historic Illinois farm near Eldred, Illinois since 1963. Recreation activities include horseback riding, boating, fishing, swimming, hayrides, bonfires, sing-alongs and more. Bluffdale is famous for its generous home cooked meals with home baked bread, rolls and pies. Our luxury cabins, featuring a fireplace and hot tub, are ideal for romantic getaway weekend or honeymoon bed & breakfast lodging. Spring brings a wide variety of wildflowers and morel mushrooms. In fall the bluffs make a colorful drive and eagle watch from Alton to Bluffdale along the Great River Road, a National Scenic Byway. Check our website for rates and availability.
We're proud to be considered the region's best outdoor bar and grill, with the best scenic view, at the end of the best scenic drive. Our majestic view is not to be missed. Watch the river roll by while listening to live entertainment. Our full menu features something for everyone...don't miss our famous Dock Salsa! Be sure to stop by the fourth weekend of the month March - October for the Riverside Flea Market featuring over 60 local vendors. Let us host your next party! We cater events of all sizes...from reunions and receptions to birthdays and bridal showers. Keep the fun going at one of our four Loading Dock Guest Houses, perfect for an intimate getaway or an all night get-together. New in 2015! The Loading Dock Ice Rink. Open weekends until March 2016.
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches"). Several are located at the Rivers Project and interested individuals can attend this free 1 hour program on Saturdays, June through August,to learn more and get involved in geocaching.
Medford Bicycle & Sporting Goods
Need a bicycle tune-up before you hit the local bike trails? Medford Bicycle & Sporting Goods in Jerseyville is the place to go. All types of bicycle repairs and accessories are available at this one-stop shop. New and used bicycles can be purchased. There is also a wide selection of sporting goods needs from helmets to ball bats, knee pads to practice jerseys. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Arguably this park has one of the bet views of the Mississippi River from the bluffs nestled in the historic Christian Hill District which is filled with 1800s era architecture. Grab your picnic lunch because the view is incredible from this little park. Fall in love with the view of the river and even say "I Do" under the gazebo for an unforgettable afternoon.
The Nature Institute is a non-profit land conservation and environmental education organization based in Godfrey, IL. Since its founding in 1980, The Nature Institute's board and staff have worked to foster an awareness and appreciation of the natural world through preservation, restoration, and education. The Nature Institute also owns and manages over 450 acres of protected land, such as the Olin Nature Preserve, the Mississippi Sanctuary, the Kemp and Cora Hutchinson Bird Sanctuary, and the Heartland Prairie Project at Gordon Moore Park. These natural areas provide unique places for the public to experience the diversity of the Riverbend area with its hardwood forests, prairies and wetlands. The preserves are open to the public and free to use from dawn to dusk.
Scenic views are the centerpiece of this 7,000 yard, 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course. The deceptively open design places a premium on accurate iron play in order to get close to the pin. This course is challenging enough for the skilled player but enjoyable for the recreational golfer as well.
The Woodlands Golf Club & Banquet Facility
Designed around a winding creek and elevation changes, The Woodlands is known as a "shot-makers" paradise. Enjoy breathtaking views from the clubhouse which overlooks the 18th green. The banquet facility can seat 250 and is an ideal location for receptions, parties and more. The Red Barn, also on the golf course property, is available to rent for outdoor weddings.
Wolves Crossing was built in 1993 and features open, rolling landscapes with manageable length and plenty of open space. Located just 15 minutes north of Alton, Wolves Crossing is an excellent choice for golf outings, tournaments, company outings and fund raisers.
The McCully Heritage Project is a natural area made up of 940 acres of hills and hollows in Calhoun County, Illinois. The project offers 15 miles of hiking and horse back riding trails, two ponds for fishing and turtle watching, a wetland with a boardwalk, a hill prairie plot and more. Hiking is pleasant even in the summer as the wooded trails provide plenty of shade. Facilities are available for group activities, large and small. The focus of the McCully Heritage Project is upon cultural and environmental enjoyment, education, and preservation. The general public is welcome to hike, picnic, bird watch, and enjoy the natural beauty of the site. The McCully Heritage Project is located about 1 mile south of Kampsville, Illinois, off of Illinois Route 100. Take Crawford Creek Road west about 1/2 mile to MHP.
TreeHouse Wildlife Center is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native injured and orphaned wildlife. Located on approximately eight serene and beautiful acres, it's the ideal environment for injured or orphaned animals who need time to recuperate. Visitors are welcome to come out for a self guided tour of the outdoor cages at our Dow facility. Guided tours also available. We are open from 10am - 3pm everday.
For over 30 years, Rolling Hills has been providing an enjoyable golf experience and exceptional value for thousands of golfers. Family owned and operated, this 164 acre course facility offers an 18-hole Par 72 course and a 9-hole par 29 Executive course. Rolling Hills offers complete golf, food and beverage services throughout the day. Carts, clubs and practice balls are available for rent. Open daily 7 a.m. to dusk.


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Until recently, most Vermonters probably weren't aware that the state had its own plane.
But news that Gov. Peter Shumlin used the single-engine Cessna in the run-up to last year's election has lent the aircraft some celebrity.
On Sept. 27, Shumlin hopped aboard the state-owned plane to make a late-evening flight from Lyndonville to Middlebury. It was one of his five flights aboard the 1962 Cessna last year, but it's proving to be the most controversial.
That's because Shumlin was en route to Middlebury State Airport so he could catch a car ride to a campaign fundraiser at a private home in Lincoln. When the Burlington weekly Seven Days broke news of the trip last weekend, administration officials asked the campaign to reimburse taxpayers for the flight.
Officials at the Agency of Transportation valued the Lyndonville-to-Middlebury leg at $65.80. Deputy Chief of Staff Susan Allen said Tuesday the administration requested reimbursement "to err on the side of caution."
"The question was raised and we could argue about it," Allen said Tuesday. "But we're not going to argue about it."
Jack Lindley, chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, issued a statement Tuesday accusing the Democratic governor of using state property for his own political benefit. He said it's troubling that the state sought reimbursement only after the facts were made public.
"Vermonters need to be concerned when they see the governor begin to use his office to access state resources and use them for his personal benefit," Lindley added in a phone interview. "It's a scary mentality to see taking hold."
Lindley said the amount the campaign was asked to reimburse the state is too small.
"I can't imagine that that covers the gas, let alone the time of the staff, the maintenance on the aircraft, things like that," Lindley said.
Shumlin had flown from Berlin to Newport to Lyndonville on official business that day to oversee a series of economic developments, according to records first obtained by Seven Days.
Allen said the trip to Middlebury was only a small diversion. She said the governor had to be dropped off somewhere after completing his official duties and he simply asked to be flown to Middlebury instead of Berlin.
All five of the governor's trips aboard the plane came during a nine-week period before the election. Allen said that's because he didn't find out it existed until August, at which point he decided to use it to solve some dilemmas posed by his busy schedule.
The Shumlin administration in its budget proposal last month asked lawmakers to replace the three-seat Cessna with a five-seat, $1.5 million Beechcraft Baron. Transportation officials said the Cessna had serious maintenance issues that would cost more to fix than the plane was worth.
But lawmakers criticized the proposal, saying the state could ill afford a top-shelf plane as it was pondering an increase in gas taxes to cover a $36 million shortfall in the transportation budget. Lindley on Tuesday said revelations of Shumlin's use of the plane last year raise questions about why his administration is seeking a new one now.
"It seems pretty obvious to me that he wants something with a wider range, something that can fly to Washington, D.C., or wherever else he wants to go to expand his political fortunes," Lindley said. "I guess he wants the taxpayers to pay for his political ambitions."
Allen said the request for the new plane came from transportation officials, not from Shumlin.
The Cessna has been grounded since shortly after the election last year because of maintenance issues, according to Allen. The administration, meanwhile, has backed off its proposal to buy a replacement.


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The CornBelters are a professional minor league baseball team with the independent Frontier League. In addition to competitive baseball, fans enjoy zany on-field promotions, outrageous entertainment acts, delicious food and post-game fireworks.
The state-of-the-art Corn Crib Stadium is home to the Normal CornBelters and Heartland Community College athletic teams. The Corn Crib seats roughly 7,000 patrons for CornBelters games, and many more for concerts and special events.
Since 1989, Redbird Arena has served as the home of Illinois State University basketball and volleyball and, as its championship banners and retired jerseys overhead suggest, the epicenter of Illinois State's status as "The Home of Champions."
Sudden Impact has been a locally owned and operated paintball field since 1992. The motto since day one has been "Safety First". The 100 acres has 3 wooded fields, and 3 concept fields - hyperball, airball, and a 2010 Race 2 style field is a perfect place for any one to try paintballing!
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This multi-purpose recreation and entertainment facility presents major concerts, trade shows, conventions and sporting events.
Golf with your family on this great course. 18 holes of fun are in store for your family when you visit North Greens. You will be challenged at your game and have a great time teeing off!
Darnall's Gun Works and Ranges
Darnall's Gun Works and Ranges is a family owned business that has been in existence since1923. This is Bloomington-Normal's only Indoor & Outdoor Range with Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays. Also offering personal instruction and training in the use of firearms for self-defense.
The Rt. 66 Arcade Museum is chock full of vintage pinball and video games from the 1930s-1970s - most of which can be played. It's the perfect place to misspend your youth all over again, one quarter at a time!
The Ironwood Golf Course is the Town's full service golf facility with 18 holes, 7,100 yards and a par 72 championship layout playing from 5400-7100 yards with four sets of tees. The course offers cart rental, a driving range and has a pro shop with club rental. Ironwood was designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard and meanders through the Ironwood residential subdivision. Opened in 1990, Ironwood Golf Course has hosted numerous high school regional, sectional and conference tournaments, collegiate invitational tournaments, local charity events and site of C.D.G.A and U.S.G.A. qualifiers.
Woodlawn Country Club is a semi-private country club that's been providing entertainment for families in East Central Illinois for over seventy years. The club features golf, swimming, and many social events for members and guests.This nine-hole walking course features plenty of trees, and water that comes into play on seven of the nine holes. A snack bar is available.
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Built in the 1930's, this golf course offers old, mature trees lining each fairway on the 5,539 yard course. In addition to the narrow fairways, small greens make for a challenging round. USGA Course Ratings and Slope Ratings are 66.9 and 111, respectively. A hilly terrain with a beautiful creek meandering through the course make this a very scenic golf course. Golf Digest Places to Play has given Highland Park a 3 Star Rating. The full-line Golf Shop carries a great selection of golf equipment and apparel at discount prices.
The Links at Ireland Grove is 9 holes, 1,590 yards and a par 30. The course offers cart rental and a driving range. In addition to the nine-hole course, The Links at Ireland Grove offers a range with weather protected hitting bays, over an acre of target greens, several bunkers, two fairways, nearly two acres of natural grass hitting area and rental clubs.
The Weibring Golf Club is 18 holes, 6,915 yards and a par 71. The course offers cart rental and a pro shop with club rental. Extensively renovated in 2000, the course now accommodates approximately 28,000 rounds per year and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings. Weibring Golf Club features 18 rebuilt greens and two practice greens, bentgrass tees and fairways, Bunker Guard erosion control and tour-quality Best Sand.
The Indian Springs Golf Club is 9 holes, 3,180 yards and a par 36. The course offers cart rental, a driving range and has a pro shop with club rental. This course features a challenging, tree-lined layout with two sets of tees. The practice facilities include an oversized putting green with a side bunker and a full length driving range. Outings, playdays and banquets are welcome but must be scheduled in advance.
The Prairie Vista Golf Course is 18 holes, 6,745 yards and a par 72. The course offers cart rental, a driving range and has a pro shop with club rental. The American Contemporary Style course, designed by Roger Packard, features bentgrass tees, greens, fairways and water hazards on 16 of the 18 holes. Other amenities include a large practice putting green, large practice chipping green and a grass driving range.
The Den at Fox Creek is 18 holes, 6,926 yards and a par 72. The course offers cart rental, a driving range and has a pro shop with club rental. This Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course features bentgrass tees, greens and fairways that complement the wild prairie grasses which group in the rough. This picturesque Scottish Links Style golf course features 131 strategically placed sand traps and water hazards on 9 of the 18 holes. The Den at Fox Creek has become the host golf course for the Illinois High School Association's Class AA Boys State Championships. Mr. Palmer himself shot 74 during his Grand Opening Round.
The Hazy Hills Golf Course is 9 holes, 2,900 yards and a par 35. The course offers cart rental and a pro shop with club rental. The nine-hole course at the Hazy Hills Golf Course in Hudson was designed by Ben Gildersleeve. The design of the holes, rolling terrain and pond give this course character and add to its charm.
At Fairlakes, you will find a casual, friendly atmosphere combined with a 's unique layout, dramatic elevation changes, and challenging greens that has made the course a favorite destination for all levels of golfers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, you're sure to find a good time at Fairlakes!
The El Paso Golf course measures 5045 from the front tees, 5664 from the middle tees and 6111 from the back tees. The USGA course rating is 69.6, with a slope of 126. EPGC features many elevation changes, 40 sand traps, nearly 400 trees, three lakes and a creek running throughout. Water comes into play on 13 holes. EPGC is a scenic, well maintained, challenging test of golf from any set of tees.
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Welcome to the ESAMI and UNIES/StatMind DBA Programme!
This note will provide detailed information on the DBA Programme offered by ESAMI in partnership with UNIES/StatMind
The Brochure on Doctoral Studies contains a section differentiating the DBA degree from PhD. The point to note is that the DBA research is practice-oriented and applied in nature to real world challenges which makes sense for economic and managerial issues; at the same time the requirements for DBA and PhD are equivalent. The choice between DBA and PhD should be based on the candidate's objectives and their career planning.
ESAMI and UNIES/StatMind will offer the DBA degree. However, there will be limited slots for candidates who opt for PhD. More information on the PhD programme can be found in the brochure.
The DBA programme consists of three stages: (i) Coursework (ii) Research proposal development and defense (iii) Data collection, analysis, write-up and defense
The coursework consists of five mandatory modules and workshops as below:
ECTS stands for European Transfer Credit System. This is important since a unique feature of the coursework is that it is part of the curriculum of UNIES' Master of Research programme (see item 4). That is, after completion of the coursework students are well on their way to a Master degree as an integral part of their doctoral studies.
Each module will be assessed in assignments consisting of two parts. The first part of the assignment will test the candidate's knowledge and skills. In the second part, candidates will be asked to creatively use the knowledge, skills and techniques in the research proposal that they will be developing. That means that during the first year of coursework students are step-by-step working on the second stage of the programme: the development of the research proposal.
In the workshops, time will be reserved for proposal development, in class presentations and feedback and in one-on-one discussions with the workshop moderators and programme coordinators.
Candidates will be given the option to get the Master of Research degree (MRes; 90 ECTS), based on five successfully completed assignments on the five modules listed above (37.5 ECTS) plus three additional modules that can be done via distance learning with the support of the research centers being set up in Africa.
The additional modules are: (i) Critical Thinking; (ii) Survey Design; and (iii) Qualitative Methods (II).
The eight modules (8*7.5=60 ECTS) plus the successful defense of the 30 ECTS Master Thesis (which is the research proposal) qualify for the UNIES' MRes degree. The MRes option allows Bachelor degree holders to enroll into the combined MRes/DBA programme.
Figure 2 below summarizes the various pathways open to the doctoral studies.
Our DBA Programme sets its goals high. We expect a lot from our students and the students can expect a lot from us. Our target is that 8 out of 10 students will graduate within 4 years. In order to reach that target we have created a unique support structure.
Students will get direct support from their supervisors. We have a team of internationally experienced supervisors who are experts in a broad range of topics.
To support candidates and their supervisors, ESAMI and UNIES/StatMind will start research centers in Africa. One of the research centers will be established in Arusha, Tanzania at ESAMI headquarters. The research centers will:
In addition students will be monitored and advised by a student committee of three experts (including their supervisor). The committees will see to it that the quality of the student's research is up to standard and that the project (research proposal; literature review; research design; data collection; data analysis; and write up) is finished within four years. Although students are absolutely in charge of the project, the committees will do their best to help candidates obtain the highest academic degree.
The fee for the DBA Programme will be US$ 24,900.
Students who opt for the MRes degree as part of their DBA programme will be charged an additional US$ 1,500 for the three additional courses and the formal MRes defense session organized by UNIES - bringing the total to US$ 26,400.
Students interested in the PhD degree will be charged US$ 27,900. Due to the requirements of the institute awarding the PhD degree, the PhD has to include the MRes programme. Please note that the number of slots for PhD students per intake, is limited.
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