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I thought this would be cool to try for people who have Apple devices and have installed the (free) TextPlus app. People often use this app to text for free, but you can also use its lesser known feature: communities. Using TextPlus, people create communities on different subjects and others join in to text about them. Think of it like Twitter, but with multiple users. It's a group collective effort. Everyone contributes their own texts, you can have wonderful discussions, you can meet like-minded people. Of course, we already have a forum for all that. So I thought: why not have a community for sharing the Steve Pavlina quotes that most inspire us? It gives the community a purpose. It's convenient and accessible to text nuggets of wisdom on your iPhone or iPod touch. I find the idea cool. If you check for text messages regularly anyway, why not receive and send text messages with Steve Pavlina inspiration? All within a small texting community of personal growth-oriented people. If you're interested: 1. Install TextPlus 2. Go to the Communities tab. 3. Search for the "Steve Pavlina" community. You can also search for the "Law of Attraction" community if you're interested in sharing good book recommendations. Last edited by Dimitri; 10-22-2011 at 09:33 PM. |
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1. Who may participate?
2. How do I inquire or register?
3. What costs are involved with the weekend?
4. Are parents welcome to attend?
5. Where will my parents stay?
6. What should I pack?
7. Who will I be staying with on campus?
8. Is there a dress code for the event?
9. How soon will the winner be announced?
10. If I am unable to attend the weekend, will I still receive financial aid?
11. Is there a schedule of events?
12. Do I have to attend all of the events?
13. What will the weather will be like?
14. What are the requirements for the Leadership Essay?
15. How do I submit my transcript and SAT or ACT scores?
1. Who may participate? [Go to the top]
All high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a SAT score (math and reading) of 1000 or above are eligible to apply. Students wishing to participate in the scholarship weekend must complete the inquiry form, CIU admissions application, Christian experience essay, CIU financial aid application, and a 500 to 600-word leadership essay. After all items are submitted, students who meet the criteria of the weekend will be sent an invitation to register to attend.
2. How do I inquire or register? [Go to the top]
To inquire for the event, please complete the inquiry form. Students who meet test score and GPA requirements will receive an invitation to register for the weekend. Participants must submit all required materials by November 12, 2012 at 5:00 PM.
3. What costs are involved with the weekend? [Go to the top]
It's free! The only cost incurred by students participating in the weekend is travel to and from Columbia. All housing, meals and events are covered for students. CIU will provide breakfast and lunch for parents on Friday. Students who choose to fly into Columbia will be picked up and returned to the airport by members of the CIU staff and student body.
4. Are parents welcome to attend? [Go to the top]
Although parents and family members are not required to attend, we do encourage them to visit CIU with you. We will prepare events and activities during the weekend especially for them.
5. Where will my parents stay? [Go to the top]
Click here for a list of local hotels and rates. CIU also has a limited number of guest rooms available in our Alumni Center.
6. What should I pack? [Go to the top]
Students staying overnight in a residence hall will need the following items:
7. Who will I be staying with on Campus? [Go to the top]
You will be staying in a CIU residence hall with either a current student or with another Scholarship Weekend participant. You will receive your room assignment when you arrive on campus for the Scholarship Weekend.
8. Is there a dress code for the event? [Go to the top]
You will need a combination of casual and formal clothing for activities during the weekend. During most activities, men are required to wear casual slacks (no jeans/shorts) and ladies are required to wear dress slacks or skirts (no jeans/shorts). For the Saturday luncheon, formal attire is required: men, please wear a tie; ladies, please wear a skirt, dress, or dress slacks. Students will be able to wear jeans/shorts/casual wear at times. Please bring one outfit for our outside group activity (tennis shoes, casual wear, light jacket).
9. How soon will the winner be announced? [Go to the top]
The recipient of the R.C. McQuilkin Leadership Scholarship and the two $5,000 scholarships will be notified within a week of the event. Other scholarship recipients will be notified of their awards via U.S. mail within two weeks of the event.
10. If I am unable to attend the weekend, will I still receive financial aid? [Go to the top]
Yes; you may still be eligible for federal, state, and institutional aid. However, to be eligible for the R.C. McQuilkin Leadership Scholarship or one of the $5,000 scholarships, you must attend this weekend event.
11. Is there a schedule of events? [Go to the top]
Individual schedules will be designed for each participant. View a detailed schedule of events in advance.
12. Do I have to attend all of the events? [Go to the top]
You must attend all events during the weekend, from registration through the banquet on Saturday.
13. What will the weather will be like? [Go to the top]
Click here to see local forecast.
14. What are the requirements for the Leadership Essay? [Go to the top]
Please write a 500 to 600-word essay answering the question: "How do you anticipate being a leader on our campus?" All essays must be typed and double-spaced. Please note that all documents must be submitted to your Enrollment Counselor by Monday, November 12th, 2012.
15. How do I submit my transcript and SAT or ACT scores? [Go to the top]
Contact your high school guidance office and request an unofficial copy of your transcript be either mailed (7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203) or faxed (803-223-2500) to CIU. After you have graduated from high school, you will need to submit an official copy of your transcript to CIU if you plan to attend.
When you take your SAT or ACT, you can request that your score be sent to CIU. Another way to send CIU your score is through College Board for the SAT and through ACT, Inc. for the ACT. Screen shots that include the URL, student name, and scores will be accepted. If you have questions, please complete the inquiry form or contact your Enrollment Counselor.
Still have questions? Please complete the inquiry form or call us at (800) 777-2227, ext. 5024.

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He teaches in a team, handing off his students to another teacher for English.
"I'd almost rather this award would go away and have a team award (instead)," Tuttle said.
The award in question: After winning Teacher of the Year for Juniper Elementary and Fontana Unified School District, Tuttle was one of four San Bernardino County educators named Teachers of the Year.
He prowls a classroom dedicated with University of Arizona Wildcats paraphernalia. Each of the classes at Juniper is named after a college or university, as part of an effort to give the children of predominantly poor and non-college-educated parents a constant reminder of the wider educational horizons they can one day reach.
Some of his students say they're already saving for class, and they all know that 2025 is the year they will graduate college, if they finish in four years.
"We call them the `calm cats' until
His Wildcats have a gentle rivalry with a class named after the UCLA Bruins - each week, the holders of the best collective math score gain possession of a football for the week, getting teachers to think and work as a team.
In the essay Tuttle submitted in his county Teacher of the Year application over the summer, he describes the new emphasis on teacher collaboration as a "revolution."
"I spend an enormous amount of time each week collaborating with my grade-level team," he wrote. "We are constantly asking the basic question, `How do we know our students are achieving?' As an individual, this was always a daunting question. I used to have a hunch how the kids were doing compared to other students or classrooms, but it was just a hunch. Now, in our weekly grade-level meetings, we pour over the immense amount of data that is at our disposal and honestly evaluate our students' achievement."
The lone male teacher at Juniper Elementary, Tuttle didn't come to education until his 30s, after time as a pastor and in the financial industry. In both fields, he found himself more interested in mentoring than the job description required.
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"Critical level thinking skills take a lot of time and practice to acquire. I constantly model these skills in the classroom by asking the `why' questions and by expressing my own excitement for learning," he wrote in his essay.
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Mike from Harlingen, TX
07/17/2009Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
5 out of 13 people found this review useful. 1 of 5
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Are you one to sirpase, one to excel, and one to go the extra mile? Well then the sea is your Braking Point! Come on and explore the advenchers of a life time, and see if your up for the task at hand.
Tips for prospective students Don't ever take No for an answer! Remember to always fight for what you want! Strive hard in everything you do to make yourself known! And always get back up if you get knocked down!
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Eduard from New London, CT
06/07/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
5 out of 5 people found this review useful. 2 of 5
Categories Comments Campus Safety Coast Guard Police and private security firm. Very safe.
Greek Life Non-existent. But the barracks is pretty much like a big frat house. Without the parties.
Clubs and Activities Lots of clubs and activities, but it's hard to keep up with such a busy military and academic schedule.
Great for these types of students Students who want to be in the military and are academically driven, or students who want or need a structured environment to succeed.
Bang for the buck No tution, no student loans, free meals, guaranteed job for 5 years afterwards.
What to do for fun Hanging out with friends, both in and out of the barracks. There isn't much to do in New London, so spending time with your friends is the best way to pass the time.
Food and Dining The food served in the Academy wardroom is decent, and when you realize it's free, it becomes even better. However, eating the same place gets old every now and then, so there are several good restaurants that deliver to the Academy.
Dorm Life Pros: You live with everyone. Cons: You live with everyone. There are only 1000 students here, so you tend to recognize a lot of faces. We are a military institution, so there are room standards that are upheld.
Academic Rigor Extremely structured school days, combined with military trainings.
Tips for prospective students Talk to any Coast Guard Officer or current Coast Guard Academy Cadet to get a real idea of what life's going to be like. Apply to the USCGA AIM Summer Program to have a week of Coast Guard Academy Basic Training.
In three sentences While USCGA is physically, emotionally and mentally draining, it is beyond a doubt one of the most rewarding experiences in a lifetime. Not for the faint of heart, but for those who are determined to make more of themselves.
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Christina from Longmont, CO
03/12/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
4 out of 5 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 3 of 5
Categories Comments Great for these types of students This college is for determined students that want to serve others, possibly save them, and don't want to go kill in Afghanistan etc
Tips for prospective students Prepare for the fitness test!
Bang for the buck the $3,000 entry fee was removed in november 2010, so there is no expense to you
Will enjoy being here Beautiful waterfront campus
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Joshua from Edinboro, PA
08/12/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 4 of 5
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Perfect for students who love the water and a very structured lifestyle. After graduation, you have the chance to become a commanding officer aboard a CG vessel.
Tips for prospective students Visit the USCGA to get a feel if you will fit in or not. When in doubt, you can always contact someone in admissions.
Bang for the buck Who can beat a free education???
Will enjoy being here Beautiful campus with state of the art equipment.
Will learn a lot Top notch education from highly educated civilians and officers.
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08/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 5 of 5
Categories Comments Food and Dining The criteria food in the Ward Room is really good. There's always plenty of food at no charge. There's always a cereal, yogurt, salad, and juice bar available. There's something for everyone!
Dorm Life All students live in one dorm room building, Chase hall. Male rooms and Females rooms are integrated. Everyone is close by and there are peer tutors available for extra help. The academy has a close family feel between all students.
Academic Rigor The work load at the Academy is extremely tough. The Academy offers every student a bachelors of science degree, so everyone takes the same physics, chemistry, and math courses. Each semester is at least 16 credits and everyone graduates in 4 years.
Tips for prospective students To get into the Coast guard academy students must be physically fit. Students should join a sports team and be involved in as many extracurricular activities as possible, such as boy scouts, girl scouts, clubs, student council and police explorers. Leadership positions also really help you get into the academy. Endeavor to be a captain of a sports team or president of a club.
In three sentences The Coast Guard Academy is an institute for leadership. This is no ordinary college. The primary mission is to develop young leaders into mentally tough, physically fit and academically strong officers in the Coast Guard.
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Ronald Norman Miller (c. 1933 - July 23, 2007) was an American popular songwriter and record producer, who attained many Top 10 hits with ballads written for Motown artists in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Listed below is important information to assist you in preparing for your upcoming trip. This information provided will help you have a more enjoyable experience while you are on your tour. |
Accommodations |
On some programs, there are a limited number of single and triple rooms. Double rooms usually consist of 2 beds. Triple rooms are normally a standard double room with 2 beds. A cot or rollaway bed may be added to the double room at some hotels, based on room size and fire codes. When triples are not available, appropriate charges for single and twin accommodations will be assessed. We make every effort to accommodate your specific requests and forward them to the hotels. These requests cannot be guaranteed as hotels may not always be able to honor them. Check-in times are set by individual hotel properties and vary by hotel. Depending on your arrival time, there may be a delay in gaining access to your room as most hotels offer afternoon check-in. We ask guests to observe check-out times at all properties as designated by the hotel. Some hotels require a credit card imprint or your passport information upon check-in in order to activate telephones in the rooms and for potential incidental charges. Most hotels charge an access fee for using phones in hotel rooms. Please check with the front desk personnel at each hotel for specific policies. Hotel membership programs are not applicable. |
Arrival Day Suggestions |
Due to varied flight schedules and different arrival times of our tour guests, your tour will not have any scheduled activities prior to dinner on Day 1. Should your flight schedule allow for an earlier arrival time that day, enjoy the great opportunity for some independent exploration. |
Clothing & Packing Tips |
If you are taking prescription medication, please be sure to take an adequate supply for your tour and a few additional days, in original prescription containers. Medication should be packed in your carry-on baggage. Do not place it in your checked luggage. You may want to carry an extra prescription in a separate bag in case medication is lost. |
As you prepare to explore Hawaii, enjoy a casual dress style and be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes. Lightweight tropical clothing in highly breathable fabrics such as cotton and linen are highly recommended. For men, casual resort wear in the form of t-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, pants, and aloha shirts is perfect. For women, island wear including dresses, skirts, shorts, and shirts is suggested. While comfortable walking shoes are required for sightseeing, sandals or flip flops may be worn at other times. It is recommended to bring a light jacket or sweater for air-conditioned areas as well as during the evening where it might get chilly. Pack your bathing suit if you plan on swimming. A jacket may also be required for men if you plan to dine at a formal restaurant. Hawaii's weather is generally sunny year round, but it is a good idea to pack a light raincoat or umbrella during winter months (November through March) as it can occasionally rain. Packing a hat and sunscreen is highly recommended as well. |
Currency |
Your personal bank card may work at local ATM machines in the destination you are traveling to. Please contact your bank to determine if this option is available, that your PIN number will be accepted and to inform them that you are traveling. We recommend carrying only a few major credit cards. Credit card purchases often provide an extra guarantee on your purchase (check with your specific credit card company for details and fees). It is advisable to contact any credit card company you intend utilizing while on tour before you depart to notify them where you will be traveling, to avoid any rejection of services. If optional tours are made available to purchase, please note that credit cards must have an expiration date of greater than 30 days from the start of the tour. |
Electricity |
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. When packing your electronic items for travel, please review the converter electric current level to make sure it is the same or greater than the items you are planning on using. If you plan on utilizing or transporting a sleep apnea machine, please remember to pack an extension cord and adapter plug to ensure proper function. |
Elevation |
Sea Level to 2,000 feet. |
Helpful Hints |
Bring a camera, memory cards, film, and batteries and be sure to bring enough photography supplies for your entire trip. If you have a video camera, bring an extra battery, plus proper recharging equipment. Due to security screening, we recommend storing your equipment in your carry-on luggage. Bring a travel alarm clock, travel sewing kit and an alcohol based gel hand sanitizer when soap and water is not accessible. Pack items that may leak in plastic bags. Do not pack any articles of value in your checked luggage. As a precaution, we suggest that you divide the contents of your suitcase with your traveling companion. Avoid over packing and leave room for souvenirs that you plan to take back home. |
Bring a copy of your passport/identification and pack it separately from the original. Leave a copy of your tour itinerary at home with your emergency contact and a copy of your passport. Remember when flying you can only take one quart size bag with no more than 3 ounces of any one liquid. Liquids that do not fit in the one quart size bag and are larger than 3 ounces will be discarded by security. Remember to hydrate and get up and stretch while flying. If you are considering using your cell phone while traveling internationally, you should check with your cell provider concerning their access and charges for overseas calls, texting and emailing for the specific destination you are traveling to. |
Included Features |
The following are included in your tour package: transportation via motorcoach, accommodations, hotel luggage handling, meals, sightseeing, admission charges (as outlined in your itinerary), and applicable gratuities for bellmen, doormen and dining room wait staff. Customary gratuities for hotel housekeeping staff, local sightseeing guides, drivers and tour managers have not been included. |
Luggage |
For your inter flights within Hawaii, there is a fee of 17 USD each way on each inter island flight for the first checked bag and 17 USD each way for a second checked bag. |
Please consult with your scheduled airline as luggage fees and restrictions vary by carrier and destination. Due to the limited motorcoach capacity, one checked luggage (62 inches in length, height and width; weight not to exceed 23kg/50lbs) is allowed on tour. We also encourage just one carry-on bag per individual (for carrying items that might be needed during the day's sightseeing excursions or camera/video equipment). Dimensions for carry-ons should not exceed 17" x 12" x 10", allowing it to fit under the seat or in the overhead rack of most motor coaches. If you exceed the limit of 2 bags, we cannot guarantee that your additional luggage will be able to fit in the touring vehicle. Storage or shipment of additional luggage will be at your own expense. If we are able to accommodate your additional luggage, we will assess a fee of 4 USD per bag per hotel. Please remember to label your luggage and important items with your name, home address and telephone number. We recommend labeling your luggage on both the outside and inside of the bag. Please attach only the plastic luggage tag included in this mailing to your checked luggage before checking in for your flight. Your paper luggage tag is to be attached at the first hotel. We cannot assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft or normal wear and tear that results from hotel, airline and group carrier handling. It is in your best interest to have adequate insurance (such as our comprehensive "No Worries Travel Protection") to cover these eventualities. |
Meals |
Most meals are included as indicated in your document itinerary. Guests with special dietary requirements must advise their travel counselor at the time of booking and also the tour manager upon joining the tour. When information is provided, every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. Please be advised that the average cost of meals (not inclusive of tax and gratuity) that are not included in your tour are as follows: breakfast 10 to 20 USD, lunch 15 to 25 USD and dinner 20 to 45 USD. |
Name Badges |
Collette Vacations provides name badges to our travelers in order to facilitate conversation among fellow travelers. The name badge also ensures that a Collette Vacations representative can easily recognize you, especially at airports upon arrival. |
Reading List |
Interested in reading about your destination before you depart? We have pre-selected travel guides, novels and books on history, nature and art to help enhance your total vacation experience. You can access the complete list by typing the following into your web browser. Select the region of the world to find your tour: http://www.longitudebooks.com/find/d/39/r/CV/mcms.html |
Shopping |
One of the best parts of traveling is coming back home with souvenirs that really reflect the place you've just been. In Hawaii, colorful, charming souvenirs are at your fingertips! Hawaiian attire - from hula skirts and flowery Hawaiian shirts to muumuus and Aloha shirts make great souvenirs for your trip. If you are looking to bring a taste of the islands home with you, Hawaii is known for macadamia nuts as well as its strong, flavorful coffee. Maybe adorn yourself with traditional Hawaiian accessories like flower leis, shell jewelry and pearls. They are all popular and easy to find souvenirs. Ukuleles, Koa carvings, and products that are decorated with a fish hook (a symbol of prosperity) are also very popular. |
Smoking |
Smoking Restrictions: Our tours are non-smoking throughout. If you require a smoking room, please alert your agent upon tour booking. Please be mindful of locations where smoking is prohibited: the motorcoach, at dining venues and other restricted areas on tour including most hotels. Customers are responsible for any fines incurred for failure to comply with smoking restrictions. |
Time Zone |
Hawaii is 5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (6 hours during Daylight Saving Time). |
Tour Manager |
We pride ourselves on having the best-trained and most experienced tour managers in the industry. Gratuities should be extended on a voluntary basis and should be in direct proportion to the level of professionalism and personal service extended to you throughout the tour. Past experience has shown that a guideline of 4-6 USD per person for each traveling day is a customary amount for the tour manager. A customary amount of 3-5 USD per person per day is suggested for the driver. |
Transportation |
Transfers We are pleased to provide you with complimentary airport to hotel, and hotel to airport transfers at the beginning and end of an escorted tour when you purchase an air-inclusive vacation. Land-only clients who have purchased round trip transfers will be accommodated at the same times as air inclusive clients. Arrival meeting locations and transfer departure times are provided on your document booklets. On some programs there may be a waiting period at the airport due to varying flight schedules of other arriving passengers. If you have secured your own transfer, you may meet your tour manager at the hotel. Motorcoach Information: We do not own or operate vehicles. We charter quality coaches that are temperature controlled vehicles. Coach size may vary based upon the number of tour patrons. In certain countries, lavatory equipped motorcoaches are not available or the lavatory is for emergency use only. Frequent stops will be made en route for comfort and convenience. Seat Rotation: Seats are rotated for the benefit of our tour guests. This fosters communication and enables our guests to enjoy a variety of vantage points on the motorcoach. Guests will rotate seats at least once a day, as directed by the tour manager. In fairness to all, there will be no exceptions to this policy. |
Flight Information, Departure Taxes & Fees Land Only Vacations: If you chose to purchase a land only vacation, pay particular attention to flight segments that occur during the tour which are not included in your land only rate. You must purchase these internal flight segments and the schedule must match the flights that we utilize on the group tour. Please provide us with your flight schedules for the entire tour six weeks prior to departure so we may secure services if you purchased transfers from us, as well as maintain emergency contact. Air Inclusive Vacations Air inclusive vacations cover air transport to and from your origin gateway as well as all internal air segments on tour. In order to comply with Homeland Security's "Secure Flight" mandate, all passengers must provide full name, date of birth and gender at time of reservation. Your airline ticket must match the name on your valid, non-expired, government issued photo ID to be shown at the airport (including middle name, first or middle initial). If you are a member of a participating frequent flyer program, provide the number upon booking and retain the passenger copy of your ticket and boarding pass to ensure that you receive proper credit of your mileage. Some air tickets are not eligible for mileage accrual. Whenever possible, we will add charges for air departure taxes to your invoice. Some international arrival and departure fees are not included in your air ticket and must be paid by you on tour in local currency. |


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MISS Et> HA THE L . I . HISTORICAL . PIERRPOMT & cumou s BROOBLYW 2 , N. Y . I 7 A Prize Winning Weekly Serving The Greater Farmingdale Area Since 1920 . ® lp> ® armmgdale ^ ost An Official Newspaper for the Village of Farmingdale Vol. 58 No. 36 Second Class Postage Paid in Farmingdale, N. Y. 11735 Thursday, June 30,1977 Copyright 1977 by The Farmingdale Post price 15c - $ 5 per year ewer RETIREMENT LUNCHEON for Assistant High School Principal Clinton Spahr was held last Thursday at the Marcpierre Restaurant in Melville. Presenting Spahr with one of many awards is Acting Superintendent of Schools Charles Manso, who also is retiring this year. High School Principal John McLennan [ 2nd left] was hired by Spahr when he served as acting superintendent. Weldon E. Howitt [ right] in turn hired Spahr when he first applied for a teaching position in Farmingdale. [ Post photo by Bob Starrett] FIRST CLASS SCOUTS from Girl Scout Troop 474 were honored by the Village of Farmingdale at Monday night's meeting of the Board of Trustees. Mayor John T. Hallahan presents a certificate of merit to the new First Class Girl Scouts Karen Lish, Kelly Lohwasser, Lourie Ross and Melody Sharp. The Girl Scout First Class rank Is equal to Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts. [ Post photo by Bob Starrett] iV^ X A sewer district contract, covering the entire village of Farmingdale, is scheduled to be bid in August with the actual construction tentatively scheduled to begin in November. The entire project is estimated for completion in 14 to 16 months. Representatives of the Village met recently with James Thompson, the civil engineer who will be the resident engineer for Nassau County during the sewer construction. Village Clerk- Treasurer Norman Krasnow offered Nassau County the use of any of the village facilities for their headquarters trailer. If Village Hall construction is completed and space is available the county engineer could perhaps be assigned a headquarters area within the Village Hall. _ The main cohcem about the sewer project is the possibility of construction on Main Street in the pre- Christmas period. The downtown merchants, already hurting from the severe e-conomic conditions prevailing and competition from the nearby malls, fear that many of their number could not survive if Main Street were cut off at any point during the Christmas shopping season. The village has assured the merchants that every effort will be made to prevent the initial construction from affecting Main Street during the pre- holiday season. According to various merchants along Main Street, they are now feeling the effects of Main Street being blocked off for sewer construction in South Farmingdale. Main Street is the only direct artery from South Farmingdale homes to the village shopping district and merchants fear that potential customers will avoid construction detours and shop elsewhere. Residents of the village will not be required or able to hook- up their homes to the system until it is completed an estimated two years from now. All questions on the project should be directed to the village clerk at 2404093. No July 4th Fireworks The traditional July 4th fireworks display, sponsored by the Village of Farmingdale will not be held this year. The annual event fell victim to spiraling inflation. Last year's brief aerial display. cost the village $ 3,500. When the cost this year was quoted at an increase to over 14,000, the board of trustees decided against it. 72 Votes Cast For Romanelli Farmingdale Village Trustee Pat Romanelli received 72 votes in Tuesday's special election to be elected to a term on the village board ending in April 1078. A total of 72 votes were cast, all for Romanelli who was running unopposed. There were no write-ins. Romanelli was appointed to fill the trustee seat vacated by the death of Owen W. Drugan. The State Board of Elections ruled that the special election had to be held to fill the seat until the regular village elections are held next March. Park Programs Special Monday night programs have been scheduled during the summer at Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale, by the Town of Oyster Bay. On Monday, July 18, The Little Brass Band, directed by Dr. Kirby Jolly, will play at the park. On Monday, August 1, The All Americans will present an international musical travelogue, under the direction of Bill Buz-zeo. / On HARDSCRABBLE CO- CHAIRMEN Bob Starrett and Rose Mary Schwettier Join Mayor John T. Hallahan in commending Fran Tropiano for her services as Finance Committee Chan- man of the Hardscrabble Fair for the past two years. As Finance Chairman, Mrs. Tropiano was responsible far registering booth applicants, placing their locations and paying the fair's expenses from the revenues received. ~.—•— _.—",,. , ... Monday, August 8, The Twin County Chapter Sweet Adelines, directed by Connie Kash, will sing barbershop harmony. In the event of rain on any of the scheduled Monday nights, the program will be presented in the weldon E. Howitt Junior High School. Summer Hours New summer hours for Far-mingdale school offices were announced this week. The administrative offices in each of the district's schools will be open from 8 a. m. to 3 p. m. and close at noon on Wednesdays. All main offices will be closed for vacation from July 15 to August 15.
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"Incredible archaeological sites" and "overdeveloped resort enclaves" both attract visitors to Tunisia's fertile northwestern coast. Construction has taken off in recent years and caused ecological damage.
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"Incredible archaeological sites and great culture and cities to see—the resorts are less of an attraction, Sidi bou Said is delightful, but the real treasures are past the coast and at sites other than Carthage such as Dougga and El Jem, in from the coast. The Bardo Museum is a must-see."
"The main coastal resort region between Nabeul and Monastir has seen a lot of development in recent years. The nature of the area has changed dramatically. It has become urban and built up. Areas of pasture and unspoiled coastline have disappeared. There are now serious issues of water supply and quality—exacerbated by inappropriate development of golf course construction—and social issues relating to resorts' negative impact on cultural integrity."
"Kind and friendly locals lend the region a good feeling. Although, if you have a problem with bargaining for everything it may be quite annoying for you to visit shops."
"Overdeveloped resort enclaves—Africa's own Benidorm. However, the enclaves may be a way of protecting the remaining coastal areas from sprawl."
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Global unveils of cars you already know about with their roofs removed seldom create much extra excitement, so we weren't expecting much from the new VW Beetle Cabriolet, until we clapped eyes on the 50s special edition that was promoted as part of its launch at the LA auto show.
Sporting 1950s Beetle era convex chrome hubcaps with black-painted outer sections made a real difference to the vibe of the new model, alongside the monochrome black paint job, chrome door mirrors, plus beige (or black) leather interior. After all, if you're going to bother doing retro, you might as well hit all the nostalgia buttons hard, and those chrome caps are certainly among the best for that (see old wheel image for reference).
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April 13 & 14 - Viper's "Tech Wars" at TXR Paintball in Houston, TX Scenario paintball + BattleTech = AWESOME!
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This year we bring you Tech Wars. Based in the future, corporations are now the governments. Without politics to get in their way these corporations have decimated the Earths resources. Fossil fuels, minerals, even agricultural lands are virtually unusable. As resources ran out the corporations raced to get off the planet in order to mine (pillage) other nearby moons and planets to feed their fight for ultimate control of Earth.
Ultimately they all chose the most promising planets and moons, and so the battle spilled out into space as many of them landed on the same celestial bodies. They built enormous machines with which to fight on the ground for the resources that they so badly needed back on Earth. These machines imposing machines can only be described as gigantic robots with rocket pods, guns, lasers, and more and they are piloted by skilled men and women who are very much like their earlier counterparts, jet-fighter pilots, including all of their confidence and bravado. These BattleMechs are a full three stories tall and armed with enough weaponry to level a city.
How will we do this at T-Rev you ask? With the help of MechCorps and their amazing, computerized battle pods. They will be bringing eight of these amazing machines to the game. These pods take electronic gaming to a whole new level. Sealed inside you are totally immersed in the experience of piloting your own BattleMech as you and your teammates face your enemies in a battle where scale is measured in miles not yards.
The MechCorps battle pods will be arriving at TXR Paintball on Friday. Friday night players will be able to play BattleTech matches free of charge to acquaint themselves with the system.
The pods will be closed until game on at noon Saturday. Beginning at 12:30pm registered T-Rev players will battle in the MechCorps BattleTech pods every fifteen minutes (free of charge). Victories yield resources for your commander allowing him to purchase things that will help them with their battle on the field including extra MOS and supply cards, aircraft, and fuel.
We will also allow six players from each side to build their own mini-mech bodies (think small Star Wars AT-AT). These will be treated as tanks. They will need fuel to operate and must be taken out by Nerf rounds or Satchel Charges. If you are interested in doing so contact your commander for details. Commanders will submit the list of mini-mech players.
So there you have it! Vipers Texas Revolution 2013: Tech Wars
More storyline details will be released as they become available. If you want to learn more about MechCorps and BattleTech visit http://www.MechCorps.com. If you are in Houston you can even visit MechCorps and learn to pilot a BattleMech before the event!
For event info visit http://www.viperpaintball.com
For field info and registration (open soon) visit http://www.txrpaintball.com
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And how does the 26-hour thing work? Is everybody playing and on the field for 26 hours?
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Attention MechWarriors of Vipers annual Texas Revolution event at TXR
Paintball in Houston:
Are you ready for battle in a 75-ton, walking tank?
Need to knock the rust off of your 'Mech piloting skills?
Battlemech Bootcamp will be available at MechCorps HQ and Training Facility (16034 West Road, Houston, TX 77095) to help sharpen your skills, rust removal and help you get the advantage on your opponents. We have National BattleTech Masters on staff and willing to teach you everything you need to know to assure victory for your house and glory to your name.
To all registered combatants for "Texas Revolution: Tech Wars" at TXR Paintball, MechCorps will offer our Membership Discount for UP TO SIX HOURS of training per "Regulars' Night" held at our headquarters. Just bring up a printed receipt from your registration to this year's Texas Revolution to ANY of our Regulars' Nights through the end of April and get $5.00 off
View our Regulars' Nights schedule at MechCorps.com/RegularsNights
Start your training with our Training Manual: MechCorps.com/TrainingManual
View a map to MechCorps: MechCorps.com/MapToMechCorps
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SCHULER, on 16 February 2013 - 04:04 AM, said:
Want to and trying to. I love paint ball and I love the Mech Pods. So it is putting two things a Love together. I am trying to budget for a hotel. If I can't afford a hotel that would mean driving all the way to League City on the other side of town to sleep. I also have one other complication. My daughter has gotten hooked on paintball. So I have trying to budget for 2. I am 80% sure I will go.
Posted 17 February 2013 - 02:01 AM
Posted 17 February 2013 - 12:14 PM
Dang kids. Lol that's a great thing man. I hope you can go. The hotel idea is a great one. I live about 45 min away so I'm thinking of just going home.
Yea I would like her to go I think she would make a good medic. Because she seems to be almost always one of the last ones shot out of games. I think that would be an important qualification for a medic. Her going just doubles the cost of everything. But I think her going would make it a lot more fun
Posted 17 February 2013 - 08:06 PM


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