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Every year, the Civitan club shows appreciation to clergy of all faiths during Clergy Appreciation Week by inviting them to an evening of dinner and appreciation.
Clergy Appreciation Week was inspired by an event that occurred during World War II.
On Feb. 3, 1943, the USS Dorchester was traveling through the North Atlantic with 905 American servicemen on board. The ship was being tracked, undetected, by a German submarine which fired a torpedo and hit the ship in the boiler room. Many soldiers were killed instantly, while others were jolted awake. Taking on water rapidly, the ship began to sink.
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This sacrifice is the moment the Civitan club pauses to remember at their annual Clergy Appreciation event. The club shows appreciation to the clergy of all faiths and aims "to promote world brotherhood and religious understanding among all people, regardless of religious persuasion. It is a time to reflect on our individual religious beliefs and to promote an understanding and acceptance of the rights of others to participate in a religion different from our own," the Civitan website said.
"As Civitans, we honor the clergy each year for their dedication in making a better world through service to God and humanity," said Richard Martin, former Civitan president.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sometimes I Go Spam Diving
Found this little nugget today:
This one comes in from my faux ex-boyfriend, James.
"you really got the guts to break up with me over email bitch
tell you what ! I just made a nice compilation of your/our best scenes and put it up for download on (insert virus ridden link here.)
"oh and btw: this email juz went out to your parents i bet they didn't know you're into dirty stuff like this
Your ex bf"
Okay, I couldn't resist. I had to reply back to James. Here's what I told the boyfriend I never had.
Oh James,
I had no idea that breaking up with you would cause you to do such hurtful things to me in retaliation. I'm almost hurt.
I only broke up with you via email because I couldn't bear to see the hurt in your eyes when I told you that I can no longer have sex with that miniscule penis of yours.
I do hope that you cut the video so that others won't be subjected to that whole 2 inches of man meat & stayed focused on my my incredibly hot body instead.
Thanks for forwarding this on to Mom & Dad. They always knew I wanted to be a porn star. I can only hope this shoots me into Kardashian level celeb status.
Do you guys ever do this for fun, or is it just me?
11 comments:
- christina said...
awesomely hysterical. thanks for making my Wednesday. :)
- December 19, 2012 at 9:25 AM
- YeamieWaffles said...
This is amazing Boobies although the situation does confuse me, did you ever say anything nice to this guy so he's some kind of weirdo or is it just a spam bot randomly saying it? It made me laugh regardless, the last bit especially, you sure served him!
- December 19, 2012 at 12:10 PM
- BNM said...
bahahaha love it!
- December 19, 2012 at 2:29 PM
- angel shrout said...
BWhahaha now why the heck don't I get cool spam like that??
- December 19, 2012 at 10:00 PM
- Melinda C said...
I only get spam mail from Nigerian princes!
- December 20, 2012 at 2:05 AM
- Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...
you are brilliant and genius! LOVE IT!
- December 20, 2012 at 6:31 AM
- Belly Charms said...
LMAO - Beyond funny. I wounder if he will reply:)
- December 20, 2012 at 10:50 AM
- Ducky said...
A starter penis! Bwaahaaa
- December 20, 2012 at 7:13 PM
- Kayla @ TheEclecticElement said...
I think I love you more then I already do if that's even possible! ^.^
I've been wanting to do this but I have an irrational guilt because all the spammers leave such nice comments. LOL - December 20, 2012 at 7:44 PM
- Babes Mami said...
I do enjoy lots of spam giggles!
- December 21, 2012 at 9:15 AM
- Linda R. said...
hahaha this has been cracking up
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Energy cost efficiency - SEERS vs same SEERS + additional features
I need to replace my AC unit (heat pump (air handler + compressor)) and I live in central florida. I have been wondering if there is, I think there is a difference regarding efficiency but so far I have not seen that information in numbers or a chart, a difference (% of savings) between a 16 SEER unit with Variable Speed and a 16 SEER with 2 stage compressor + variable speed. Basically what is the percentage of savings between 2 units with same SEER but one with 2 stage compressor and the other with just variable speed. The difference in price between both units is very low.
It is worth money wise (savings and spending) to get 2 stage compressor vs only an air handler with variable speed and 1 compressor?
Thanks in advance, Roberto
Most 2 stage units run closer to 75-80% on low in actual use. About the only one that hits 60% is the A-S/Trane 20 with the dual compressors. The unloading scroll I've seen low capacities as high as 81% of total. Also gotta watch that some units on low don't have the greatest latent capacity so it may run longer on low but sucking out less water. Gotta look at all the numbers.
As for operating costs, don't expect a major difference either way on single or 2 stage with the same ratings. Also in a hot climate, look at EER. A unit might have a nice SEER rating (fine at 70 out where much of the rating is based) but weak on EER which is at 95 out.
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The units I was quoted were Goodman instead of Trane because my budget is limited so would you rather get a 16 SEER Variable Speed unit than a 2 stage compressor based on the fact that operating costs wont be major difference? I am even considering a 13 SEER unit but I want to have all the fact on the table just in case it would be better money wise going to a higher SEER with more features than a simple 13 SEER. btw .. I am replacing the original unit from my home that was built in 2002.
Moved to AOP Residential.
A 16 seer is a 16 seer. Meaning if rated at a 16 seer the unit will still yield the same electic bill if installed propely vs cost difference between the 2.
I have seen (2) stage equipment with lower electic bills but that is due to temp and amount of time unit runs in lower stage. When 2 stage is installed properly and sized right. Your 1st stage unit will use less energy as the 1st of a compressor has higher seer and uses less energy. All units are rated on high speed/2nd stage compressor just like single stage units are.
2 stage more for comfort then energy savings while it can inturn use less when in 1st stage. All units are regulated on 2nd stage/or single stage compressor. If you truly want a system that is 2 stage look at a Trane XL 20. This unit has (2) compressors compaired to others that only have 1 compressor that is staged. The payback is never really their but the comfort is. As long as you have system sized properly, installed properly and at least a variable speed indoor unit you can achive good numbers while increasing your comfort.
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Thanks for the feedback.
All the feedback I have received state a very important point that is sizing and I have a question regarding this because 3 different contractors are giving me a different sizes. Two are telling me 4 ton and other 5 Ton.
Some details about my house. It was built in 2002 with an area of 2000 sf (not including garage) and the current unit I have is a 3 1/2 Ton outdoor compressor and a 4 Ton air handler. Then 2 years ago we added an extra room (almost 500 sf and it is in the rear of the house and the air handler is at the front) and we extended the ac ducts (it looks like a well done job) to the new extra room. The new extra room since the beginning is not getting enough cold air or even warm air in winter and I am guessing is because the current unit is not enough for the new 2500 sf.
I am inclined in thinking that the 5 Ton is the right sizing based on the fact that we added almost 500 sf to the house. The guy that sized it to 5 Tons told me that 1 Ton - 12,000 BTUs per 500 sq is fine so that means 5 Ton unit.
Any feedback about this.
Thanks a lot.
As the late Sherm would say: HORSEHOCKEY.
Don't buy from someone using a rule of thumb or so many tons per sq ft. Demand a load calc to get the right size. Oversized high SEER cycling too much can cause higher bills than lower SEER with long run times. Also causes higher humidity. Be sure complete duct system can handle 2000 CFM. The reason the new area isn't heating or cooling right is poor duct design. Very common with an addition. They probably tapped into an undersized main duct. Going bigger likely won't help.
I agree with bald on this. Poor duct design can be your problem? Has anyone looked at the ductwork? Rules of thumb for ductwork are just like rule of thumbs when sizing a system as most people that do this rule of thumbs don't have a clue to how to size ductwork or a system so use rules of thumb. Is there return in the new addition? Ductwork needs to looked at period before moving forward with any work!
The good old rule of thumb. Look at your thumbs and compare to your wife's are they the same size? While rules of thumb have worked for homes with poor insualtion, windows and air leakage when you get into newer built homes with good insulation, windows and low air leakage your load changes. Just throwing a bigger system in will not fix anything if anything can make worse along with decreasing comfort. For years now the building industry has been set on making homes tighter and better insulated only to have contractors still use rules of thumb to size equipment! Just doesn't make sense to spend money to improve homes building practices to have it washed by installing oversized equipment. There goes your investment on energy improving your home.
Please get the contractor or contractors to perform load cal (manual j) on the home to find out how many btu's is needed to heat and cool your home. Size your duct system (manual d) to ensue proper sized supply and return. Then they can size equipment with (manual s). You find a contractor that does this and you can't go wrong. While it might seem to be a lot of work for the pros here it is a every day thing that needs to be done to ensure you we are doing our job correctly to size every aspect of your home heating and cooling system propely.
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Who built the house?
SF means something but not as much as Infiltration, total glass area, windows S.H.G.C. and orientation.
What are your monthly electric bills for the last 24 months?
Are you on FL Power & Light service?
MANY Modern FL homes are likely adequately sized at 700 Sq.ft / ton.
4-ton should be sufficient for nearly 3,000 Sq.Ft.
Unless you have a 2002 D.R. Horton, First Choice or similar developer.
In that case, You'll need a blower door test and window inspection (single pane - no tinting/ ?) to size properly.Designer Dan
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If you need a 5 ton system to cool a 2002 built 2500ish sq ft home in central Florida, and you don't have a glass wall or 3, you need to fix the house!
Depending on the type of construction, even a 4 ton system may be over sized by a fair amount.If more government is the answer, then it's a really stupid question.
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Yearly cost tells me absolutely Nothing about your specific A/C use.
It does tell me
you use ~2 X what I use for 1,800 Square Foot residence (~ $90/month)
with a 3 ton 10 SEER unit built the same year.
I guess you probably have t-stat set to 72'F in the summer
in support of
your local utility.Designer Dan
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Tips for prospective students Apply early. The majority of students get in during the fall enrollment period. This is because Berea caps how many students it will take so that it can pay more attention to the students they accept. Be prepared to study. Classes here on general require at least a couple hours a week in order to keep up. The professors here will put you to the grindstone, but the quality of students that graduate is excellent.
Bang for the buck All full time students receive a full tuition scholarship just for coming to the college. Then the room and board fees are determined on what the FAFSA says your family can pay. Berea only takes students in low economic settings, and works on bringing students in from Appalachia and people of different ethnic origins.
Am enjoying being here Berea is in a dry county. This is partially what allows us to study so well, however the next county over is a wet county. Overall, there is not a lot to do in Berea, so we make up our own games to play in town and on campus.
Am learning a lot The professors all make sure that you are keeping up, but at the same time, you are expected to keep up to the rigorous pace they set. We currently operate on a 4-1-4 calendar year. That means that fall semester is 4 months, we have a January Short Term and the spring semester is 4 months. This allows us to have a break because during short term, students are only allowed to take one class.
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Emily from Lapeer, MI
10/14/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
19 out of 19 people found this review useful. 2 of 15
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Berea is a great school for students who *have limited financial means *are from Appalachia (even though it's entirely possible to attend Berea without being from Appalachia!) *want to attend a smaller, more personalized college *are Christian (Berea has a Christian background; all students take an Understandings of Christianity course, and there are plenty of churches no matter your background) *AREN'T Christian (Don't let the Christian label scare you. Berea was founded by an abolitionist preacher who wanted to educate black/white students together AND men/women together--in 1855. Pretty progressive. There are multiple religious student organizations that aren't for Christians.) *want a liberal education *want to study abroad *want to graduate with less student debt than all of your friends! (which is good for those who want to go on to graduate school, by the way)
Tips for prospective students *Apply EARLY--these are difficult economic times. The college is getting more applications than ever, and while I still encourage you to apply at any time of the year, you'll have a better chance of gaining admission if you do it early. *Visit the college--I didn't even seriously consider Berea until I visited it during spring break of my senior year in high school, but the gorgeous campus and the attitude of the students I met impressed me. *TALK to the admissions staff--if it isn't feasible for your family to visit Berea to do the interview portion of the admissions process, email/call the admissions staff and they can schedule a time to do it by phone. *Speaking of the admissions process, DON'T BE INTIMIDATED. Yes, you will have to do an interview, but if you're calm about it, you will be fine.
Bang for the buck Berea is a tuition-free college; I don't know how it can get better than that. Berea only accepts students below a certain economic level, based on their FAFSA reports. After being founded in 1855, the college has focused on educating students from Appalachia; women; African-Americans; and a number of international students. Once accepted, a student will get a four-year tuition scholarship, even if a parent's income increases. This isn't a deal that looks fabulous and then charges students an insane amount for room and board; the last time I checked, the most students can pay for room and board is $6,600, and many students pay nothing at all (if their EFC is zero). In fact, a fair number of students (21%, off the top of my head) graduate without any student debt at all. STUDY ABROAD--If you plan on studying abroad, Berea is the place to do it. The college will cover 75%/$11,000 of student costs for a term abroad, and something like 35% of student costs for a summer/short term abroad.
Am enjoying being here Plainly put, Berea is a gorgeous town. It's a small-ish Southern-ish town in Appalachia, and so far I have yet to see the town be anything but beautiful. There are usually a number of events happening on campus, and there are plenty of student organizations (including most sports) to keep one occupied outside of class and work. Conversely, Berea is known for being in the self-described Berea Bubble. Students who are used to living in larger cities might be uncomfortable living in such a small town, without some of the pleasures that larger cities might provide. Berea is also a dry town (no alcohol is sold/served here), so students that are looking to party will have to go elsewhere. The college also discourages students from having cars and prohibits first-year students from having cars, both for financial and environmental reasons (there IS a free shuttle that will transport students to Walmart, Richmond, and Lexington occasionally). I do not personally find any of these things to be an issue, but it's something to consider for some students.
Am learning a lot Berea puts a lot of emphasis on the liberal arts education it gives--there are a lot of interdisciplinary classes that students are required to take, but so far they've been enjoyable and useful to me. Classes are usually small, since there's only around 1600 students on campus, and the largest class I've seen is twenty-five people. Some people might underestimate the difficulty of the school (I know I did!), since Berea is a small, private college with Christian roots, for students that might not otherwise go to college; but it would be a mistake to say that anything at Berea is easy. The college expects you to do well, and even in the classes where I struggle, I still feel like I'm constantly learning. Note: In addition to having a liberal education, Berea is also a work college. Every student that attends the school will have a job on campus and is expected to work 10-15 hours/week. This helps pay for the tuition-free education (since it uses federal work study money), teach students time management (while giving them job experience!), and helps students be financial responsible (by still giving them a paycheck, even though most of the money goes to tuition). A previous review also says that Berea works on a 4-1-4 schedule; this has now changed. The college now has a fall semester, spring semester, and then optional summer I/summer II semesters (which are about a month long each).
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Thea from Martinsburg, WV
12/21/2009Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
10 out of 13 people found this review useful. 3 of 15
Categories Comments Will enjoy being here It's a small town in Eastern Kentucky located in a dry county. If you are looking for a party school this is not it. If you are interested in an excellent education, getting into graduate school, study abroad or graduating without any student loan debt -- Berea is it!
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Sean from MT Sterling, KY
08/17/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
6 out of 6 people found this review useful. 4 of 15
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Do your best to stand above the crowd during your interview. I was nearly passed on before I asked about the music program.
Bang for the buck Berea College provides the most financial aid of any college on Cappex. Every student receives a full tuition scholarship.
Will enjoy being here Absolutely, this is the main reason I'm excited about attending. I've met nobody who wasn't congenial.
Will learn a lot Everybody I've met has said the classes are demanding, but rewarding. The small class size means I'll be given much more 1on1 and discussion time, which is much better than being known as student #341.
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Brittany from Berea, KY
03/04/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 out of 6 people found this review useful. 5 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety berea is an incredibly safe town. it is rare to hear of any type of incident on campus. public safety also does an excellent job of ensuring student safety.
Greek Life there are no sororities or fraternities on campus. however, we have some lovely classes surrounding greek culture and the latin language!
Clubs and Activities you name it, we have it. and if we don't, you can start it. the campus is overwhelmingly student-led, which allows for many independent organization opportunities.
Great for these types of students berea is a great place for a student who doesn't think that he or she will be able to go to college based upon monetary difficulties, who is academically savvy and looking for a challenge in the way of schooling. students looking for work experience whilst in college and a guaranteed job, who are interested in appalachia and who like are passionate about the environment would be a perfect match. this is a great school and it's a great place to be.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the campus participates in a game called humans vs. zombies twice a year. it's like a very large game of tag using nerf guns and all the proceeds go to a charity for children.
Bang for the buck tuition at berea college is free. each student pays part of their room and board based upon their family's income and pays for their own books. tuition is around $25,000 a year, so each student is looking at upwards of a $100,000 scholarship. students are given free laptops when they enter the college which they may keep upon graduation from the school. also, berea has funds set aside for all students to have an opportunity to spend time studying abroad. many students from berea graduate completely debt free, which is something to be said in this day and age.
What to do for fun berea is a wonderful town for students. there are many things to do within walking distance and the town is incredibly safe. we have local coffee shops, artisan centers, parks, contra dances, free movies, and a ton of on campus activities. the school is also only fifteen minutes away from richmond, ky, and berea provides a shuttle service for transportation to richmond once a week and to lexington every month. there are also many beautiful places for hiking and camping and beautiful places around town to find and enjoy. you simply have to look!
Food and Dining the food at berea is pretty bad. we have a singular cafeteria and one cafe. both have limited hours and limited menus. there are many options in the cafeteria, but the quality is not the best. however, there are plenty of ways to be creative with the food in the cafeteria to create a relatively nice meal.
Dorm Life the dorms at berea are in need of some improvement, but my experience overall has been relatively positive. freshman year is pivotal and the most fun in terms of dorm life. as the years progress, however, dorm life begins to wear on students. off-campus housing options are available to seniors.
Academic Rigor we're not kidding when we say that this school is tough. it is. students must be enrolled full time and also maintain a labor position which requires at least ten hours of labor per week. most classes are at least an hour and a half long and require a great amount of out-of-class effort. however, the payoff is phenomenal, and it is to be expected that a tier one school such as berea should be academically rigorous.
Tips for prospective students for those students who know what they intend to major in, take courses required for your major as soon as you come in, and not just general requirement courses. classes at berea are sometimes only offered every other semester or even every two years, so it is important to take classes at specific times in order to graduate on time. planning ahead is key. for students who don't know their intended major, berea does not allow students to declare a major until the end of sophomore year, so use your first year to get some general requirements out of the way and also to explore some fields of interest.
In three sentences berea college is a fun yet challenging institution. it is generally hit or miss with professors as far as teaching ability is concerned. much of the progress attained by students depends on their personal drive and intellectual ambition.
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Mia Janay from San Pablo, CA
05/24/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
5 out of 5 people found this review useful. 6 of 15
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Students that are eager to get a great education, be a part of a diverse community, and develop skills that will really get you through challenges in the real world.
Tips for prospective students Apply early, visit the campus (when classes are in session), and don't hesitate to ask questions.
Bang for the buck That is the biggest incentive to most students that come across Berea. Berea believes in the philosophy that students should not be just numbers. There is no tuition at Berea which essentially means you don't have to pay tons of money for an education that should be free. Having said that it does not mean it costs $0 to attend Berea. You will be responsible for room and board, books, and other fees, but when you think about compared to other schools that is a great trade off.
Will enjoy being here I unfortunately had my visit when the students were out for the summer already. But, the campus is pretty and the town was inviting so I think I will enjoy my time there.
Will learn a lot From the students I talked to when I visited, they said that the curriculum at Berea is very demanding. You will be challenged in every aspect. A graduating senior told me that at the end of her 5 years at Berea, she feels like she was prepared for anything that comes her way.
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Erika from Berea , KY
04/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 7 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Is Great, always feel safe!
Greek Life There is none
Clubs and Activities Any CAB event is great, or anything hosted by the Black Cultural Center.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus People tie rope to trees and walk on them like their walking on the ground.
What to do for fun Hang out with friends and visit nearby cities
Food and Dining Food Service is okay but it could be much better.
Dorm Life Is not that great just because of the visitation hours.
Academic Rigor Is great no one that graduates from Berea has lower than a 2.5
Tips for prospective students Come prepared for college in general. Be open because Berea is not like most schools. Also the last thing that I will say is, not to give up even when it gets hard because it does, there are plenty of resources that are on campus, but you have to take advantage of that.
In three sentences Attending Berea College is a great experience because we have to work. I never had a job before coming to school here. Now I won't be thrown into the without ever having worked a day in my life.
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Jeremiah from Adamsville, AL
07/16/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 8 of 15
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students if accepted, take the blessing seriously and attend berea
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Bama Girl
01/14/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 3 people found this review useful. 9 of 15
Categories Comments Greek Life There is absolutely no Greek Life.
What to do for fun There is nothing to do for fun, Berea is not college like.
Food and Dining Dining service is not very good. The quality of the food is low.
Dorm Life Most people in the dorms are friendly at first, but there is not a true home feel. The way that the rooms are chosen is also not favorable, rooms are chosen via a lottery. The rooms are also small and can be uncomfortable with two people living in them.
Academic Rigor Academic life here is vigorous. Because there are so few students that attend the college professors give more work, but this also allows more one on one time for learning.
In three sentences Berea takes away your social life and literally puts you in a bubble. It is not the place to be if you want the college experience. The education provided is good, but social options are equally important.
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Braden from Berea, KY
07/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 10 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Public Safety does a great job dealing with issues on campus and even sending out alerts for weather, etc.
Greek Life There is no Greek life on Berea's campus, but if you want to be a part of EKU's Greek life, then apparently that's an option.
Clubs and Activities There are many clubs that represent many countries and interests.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Every Thursday, the college has mandatory convocations. Students can choose seven to attend each semester.
Bang for the buck Berea is one of seven colleges with a work-study program, and all students earn money to pay for school (and for pocket money) through their labor as well as earning a full-tuition scholarship. The education is one of the best in quality in the country.
What to do for fun Hanging out with friends in the grass or at the local coffeeshop near campus is good for studying and homework sessions. There are various clubs for all interests.
Food and Dining Food Service has a great variety of many foods for all people.
Dorm Life Each dorm tries to get involved in campus activities in order for people to bond with one another in so many ways,
Academic Rigor The academics of Berea is going to be challenging because college is supposed to challenging, no matter where you go.
Tips for prospective students There will be many clubs and organizations, and usually they are per semester. If you want to do many things, split them up between your semesters.
In three sentences Berea has a small campus and a diverse campus with a tight-knit community. You really get to learn from the small classes with much-needed attention from the professors and the representation of students from many countries. Berea offers a free tuition scholarship to all students in order to insure that people can receive a quality education without having much student debt.
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Kayla from Northfield, MN
11/02/2009Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 33 people found this review useful. 4 people found it offensive. 8 people found this inaccurate. 11 of 15
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Admissions staff are not helpful
Tips for prospective students Admissions staff are not helpful
Bang for the buck Admissions staff are not helpful
Will enjoy being here Admissions staff are not helpful
Will learn a lot Admissions staff are not helpful
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Terrin from Berea, KY
01/22/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Full public safety department
Greek Life None unfortunately
Great for these types of students Low income
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We have the Freedman's Bell, a symbol for integration and the promotion of equality for all people.
Bang for the buck BEREA COLLEGE OFFERS FREE TUITION!
What to do for fun I like to play soccer, video games, and enjoy using the schools free programs, such as, comedy shows, intramural sports and events.
Tips for prospective students Remember to study, not to break yourself as many high school teachers suggest you will. Stay level headed and find some friends who support your goals
In three sentences A small school focused on academic success and its student, Berea provides a place for student to quietly learn. Berea has a wide variety of programs to choose to study from and in some cases can help you build a degree. Berea has been the blessing in my life and I hope it can be for other students.
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Avante from Berea, KY
02/23/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 15
Categories Comments Campus Safety Extremely safe campus! There is mild weed and alcohol usage, but t does not hurt others.
Greek Life There are no fraternities or sororities.
What to do for fun Campus offers various on campus free concerts, comedy shows, parties, game night, etc.
Food and Dining Many organic and vegetarian choices. You have the option to eat at the campus cafe if you do not want to eat cafeteria food.
Dorm Life The men and women can not live in dorm together. There is visitation of the opposite sex during certain hours. Nearly all the dorms are new and clean.
Academic Rigor Make sure that you start working on the assignments as soon as they are given to you. Waiting to the last minute could put you on academic probation which isn't taken lightly. The scholarship given to all students is certainly earned.
Tips for prospective students You should bring anything you can live without to this college. There are limited places to shop nearby, so try online shopping or thrifting. The academics are rigorous and require much dedication. Since it is a small institution, there is a great chance that you can obtain excellent references.
In three sentences It is a rural institution. There isn't a strong based for athletics, except track. It is a small liberal college with a rigorous academic background.
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Stephanie from Berea, KY
02/28/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 15
Categories Comments Greek Life NON existent
Bang for the buck some say Berea is free. No...no it is not. You may not pay much money compared to other colleges, but it is taxing in many other ways.
What to do for fun IF you have the time or money, which seldom occurs, there is a mini mall 15 minutes up the road with movies and good restaurants.
Food and Dining There are many choices to eat, but when you are subject to it 3 times a day everyday for four years, it sucks. Better than many though, I am sure.
Tips for prospective students Berea is not for everyone. If you are looking for fun do not come to Berea. Berea has many opportunities for serious students.
In three sentences Berea is a Liberal Arts school that offers free tuition. Berea is also a work study college. So, it is a Harvard for low income families and YOU WILL BUST YOUR BUTT learning and working.
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Categories Comments In three sentences I am planning to come and visit the campus.
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I've just been through this process too - almost all the rack seemed practical but ugly.
I ended up getting a cycloc and just installed it last week - I'll try to remember to put up a photo when I get home.
Its a really well designed nice looking indoor rack that made my bike look like a piece of art on the wall.
They are available in a few places around Australia and online.
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Hi Eytan,
I know what you mean about the 'looks' of most bike racks. The one that I've designed has been specified to pass the 'partner's asthetics' test.
In other words, if you're partner saw one in thier living room without knowing it's purpose, would they reply "that's a lovely piece of sculpture" or "get that ugly piece of #@*% out of my house"?
There's a few other advantages it has over the cycloc as well.
1. It doesn't require you putting fixings into the said partners wall
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Keep The Reason wrote:Moonwood the Hare wrote:I was not sure there was anyone there who could do that but then he did come, I felt his presence and a peace I had not known in many years and I knew he was there.
So this stands as a fair example of what atheists mean by "special knowledge". As a one-time Christian myself, I did this type of thing plenty of times, and never felt anything-- no presence, no particular peace, nothing. And I wasn't even hostile to it-- I was "doing god's work" and open to such an experience. But nothing ever came about. And I did it in times of certainty and in times of doubt, in good times and bad times-- but nothing. Consistently nothing.
I've related this to theists before, and generally the replies run the gamut from: "Your fault." (various reasons why, like I was not sincere, or I was testing, or any number of mind-reading assertions that were not true), to, "Gee, I'm sorry you didn't get what you needed." The latter is more sympathetic, but really only underscores that at least in my case, I don't/didn't rate the experience that came to you and others. Maybe god likes you better'n me, lol.
I've certainly had emotional responses to the story of the NT. I couldn't even help not tearing up at Mel Gibson's "Passion" -- though truth be told I also got angry at the endless ways he kept blaming the Jews and presented the Romans as if they were helpless, blameless pawns of the Sanhedrin. But anyway, the story of suffering and love and sacrifice-- these are potent and can bring about emotional responses-- in fact, this is what makes them important myths that can help motivate human actions. It doesn't indicate though that they are objectively truthful versions of reality (and indeed, other mythic traditions also can compel such emotional responses, and this doesn't mean they are true either).
But at the end of the day, if the Christian worldview is valid, then the story of your experience turns on some interesting (or troubling) points: You got the special knowledge. You get saved. I (and those like me) did not get the special knowledge, hence I am (and they are) not saved. You were hostile, yet apparently deserved the presence and the message. I was dedicated, but apparently did (do) not rate the same presence you experienced. Then there are those who were raised with an utterly conflicting/different tradition, who never think to even ask or supplicate; they are unlikely to receive the special knowledge as well, hence are as unsaved as I.
At the very least, I would think that an objective critique of these odd metrics is not outside of a reasonable response. And also it would seem that Hell will be very crowded.
And at this point, it all now seems very silly to me, and the whole thing has much more likely psychological reasons for being extant than the idea of a god, heaven, Jesus, sin, and so on. So if I'm "closed off" to it now, well so be it. I'm certainly happier this way, and more fulfilled, and my actions towards people are not much different than before, so ethically and morally, not a thing has changed (I actually like people more now, though in my conflicts here I suppose that isn't readily evident)
I get the impression that as a Christian you were involved with a very exclusivist soteriology - the idea that only people who have said certain magic words can be saved. I did start out with something like that kind of view but I never really held it consistently. I certainly don't think I know what anyone's final state will be or the comparative statistics of who is in heaven and hell. In the Catholic Church they sometimes like to say that although it is a dogma of The Church that there is a hell it is not a dogma that there is anyone in it. I certainly share the hope of Mother Julian that in the end all shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well. In the Eastern Church they call it apocatastasis. And I certainly do not know what your final state will be. I do not know why you never had the experience you were seeking but I also do not know whether you will be drawn towards this experience in the future. Simone Weil used to say 'Christ likes us to prefer truth to him because, before being Christ, he is truth. If one turns aside from him to go toward the truth, one will not go far before falling into his arms.' So I would encourage you to keep seeking truth and if that leads you to Christ so be it and if it leads you somewhere else so be it.


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Braised beef in red wine
A hearty classic that tastes even better when made a day or two in advance
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Serves 6
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 40 mins
Cook 3 hrs 30 mins
plus cooling and 24hrs marinating- A day ahead, marinate the beef. Bring the wine to the boil in a large saucepan, then boil until reduced by a third to remove the alcohol (takes about 8-10 mins). Leave to cool for about 1 hr. Mix the beef steaks, carrots, celery, baby onions, garlic, crushed peppercorns and bouquet garni together in 1 or 2 large bowls, then pour the cooled red wine over them. Cover with cling film, put in the fridge and leave to marinate for 24 hrs.
- The next day, place a large colander over a large bowl and tip in the beef mixture to drain off the marinade. Leave for at least 1 hr to remove excess liquid.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Sprinkle the flour on a baking sheet and cook for 8-10 mins until it has turned pale brown. Set aside. Reduce oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2.
- Separate the beef, vegetables and herbs and pat dry with kitchen paper. Reserve the marinade liquid. Season the beef with 4 pinches of salt. In a large, heavy-based casserole over a high heat, warm the clarified butter, then colour the beef steaks in it for 5-7 mins on each side (in batches if necessary). With a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate and set aside. Add the drained vegetables to the casserole. Lower the heat to medium-high and cook for 5 mins until lightly coloured, stirring occasionally.
- Tip the toasted flour into the casserole and stir for a few secs. Pour in the marinade wine little by little, stirring constantly to incorporate it into the flour and until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Add the beef and herbs, bring the sauce to the boil and skim if necessary. Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 3 hrs.
- To finish the sauce, place a colander (big enough to hold the meat and veg) over a large saucepan and drain off the cooking liquor from the casserole. Put the saucepan on a high heat and boil until the sauce has reduced by about half to make a lightly coating sauce. Skim if necessary. Taste the sauce. Do not add any salt as you will be adding the smoked ham or lardons later. Return the beef and vegetables to the casserole, then pour over the sauce (discarding the herbs).
- For the garnish, heat the butter over a high heat in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the mushrooms until lightly caramelised, adding a little more butter if necessary. Season to taste. Mix into the beef with the finely sliced ham or freshly fried lardons. Heat through, sprinkle with the parsley and serve piping hot.
Make ahead
The day before, or on the morning or afternoon of the party, you can cook the marinated beef to the end of step 6, then cool and chill until ready to finish off the dish.
Clarifying butter
To clarify butter, warm it gently in a small pan. The white milk solids will sink to the bottom, then you can carefully pour off the clear, clarified butter.
894 kcalories, protein 78g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 51 g, saturated fat 24g, fibre 3g, sugar 6g, salt 1.88 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2010.
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10 February 2011
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made this with only half te quantity of beef and one bottle of wine - when cooked - allowed to cool and then put into a pie dish with a pastry top - served it at a dinner party - enough for six people - complements all round - absolutely delicious
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Made half this quantity for special New Year's Eve dinner. It was absolutely delicious. Simple to make and not too time consuming. I cooked it on the hob due to oven issues and it still turned out really well - @loves_cooking
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Prep 40 mins
Cook 3 hrs 30 mins
plus cooling and 24hrs marinatingIngredients
- 2kg boned shin or feather blade of beef , cut into 6 x 2.5cm thick steaks (ask your butcher to do this)
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 3 tbsp clarified butter (see tip, below)
- 1½l (2 bottles) full-bodied red wine
- 3 medium carrots , cut into 2cm thick slices
- 1 celery stick, cut into 1cm thick slices
- 30 baby onions or shallots, peeled but left whole
- 9 garlic cloves , peeled but left whole
- 2 tsp black peppercorns , crushed
- 1 bouquet garni (made with a few parsley stalks, 4 bay leaves and 6 thyme sprigs, tied together with string)
- 50g unsalted butter
- 300g button mushrooms , trimmed
- 150g Jambugo ham , finely sliced, or any smoked bacon such as pancetta or lardons, freshly fried
- 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
894 kcalories, protein 78g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 51 g, saturated fat 24g, fibre 3g, sugar 6g, salt 1.88 g


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The Gasparilla Island community celebrated a special scientific connection Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at Mote Marine Laboratory's new Boca Grande Office at 480 East Railroad Ave., Unit 7, Railroad Plaza.
The new satellite office is a focal point for a science-based effort to increase knowledge of and support for the region's marine environment and conservation causes in Charlotte Harbor and all around Gasparilla Island.
"The goal is to help engage the community and region in tarpon and other marine research undertaken by Mote in Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Florida," said Capt. Phil O'Bannon of Boca Grande, executive director for the new office. "It will also highlight new research directions designed to support conservation of area fisheries and habitat."
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QUESTION: How did this office come to be established in Boca Grande?
ANSWER: Andy Ireland and I got to talking and said we really need to get Mote down here. There are so many environmental issues Mote could study to make it better for everybody on the island.
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Capt. Phil O'Bannon at a glance
Birthdate: June 9, 1952
Occupation: Fishing guide, yacht captain, worked for Bayard Sharp almost 20 years
Hometown: Fort Myers
Residence: Boca Grande
Family: married 28 years with a son
Education: Two years college.
Discovered Boca Grande: I'd known about Boca Grande for years. Mr. Bayard Sharp was a great friend of my employer. We were down in Panama fishing and Mr. Sharp said: "I'm building a new yacht." I said it was too bad I would have applied to be your captain. He said: "The job's yours." I said I can't take it. I've been working for the Phipps' for years. My employer, Mr. Phipps called me later in the night and said I should take the job. So I've been living on Boca Grande for about 28 years.
Q: Why is this ground area zero for your environmental concerns?
A: After growing up in Fort Myers, Cape Haze and spending nearly three decades here, I knew the estuary - not just the fishery - had suffered in general. I want to bring it back closer to what it used to be.
Q: Is it truly possible to reset the clock as far as the deterioration of the fishery and the environment?
A: I think it's possible through conservation, regulation and stock enhancement.
Q: What's your first step in what promises to be a big job taking decades to accomplish?
A: I think educating the public is as big a step as anything. We must make people aware of the problems we have or could have.
Q: What problems are those?
A: There are many but we have to start projects to get real hard data to present in order to make our case scientifically. There are many problems but overfishing is a real concern. We don't take into consideration the number of people out there fishing every day. You really have to take all that into consideration.
Q: What are the goals for your new office in your first year of operation?
A: Start the studies on snook, tarpon and sharks and push forward the red tide initiative. The first year we want to get things started and making everybody aware we are here.
Q: Is red tide getting worse?
A: It's definitely evolving. As a kid growing up, we only had it in summertime. When the water cooled off it disappeared. It's been around forever but with all the other pressures we have from fishing, red tide is something we have to learn to understand better.
Q: Will we ever be able to disperse red tide?
A: Controlling red tide is probably a ways away but it's something they are working on.
Q: Some of your Boca Grande-based studies are easily understandable. Snook were decimated by the 100-year cold snap of 2010 with as many as half killed. Tarpon face unprecedented pressures in Boca Grande Pass and the stench of red tide is too often present along our beaches. Why is the shark research needed?
A: (Mote is) a leader in shark research but they don't know a lot about where they spawn. Do they do it in conjunction with tarpon? It's always been a theory of mine that the big, big sharks migrate with the tarpon. You never see the big hammerhead sharks around here until the tarpon arrive.
Q: You've previously had a great career as a yacht captain. What are the main duties of a yacht captain?
A: Mainly with Mr. Bayard Sharp it was to organize everything on the yacht and keep the crew trained and running. Most trips were geared around fishing. We carried three skiffs on the top of the yacht, mostly for tarpon and permit fishing in the Caribbean, Mexico and all over the Bahamas. We even went through the Panama Canal a couple times. I've fished for pretty much everything there is to fish for in this part of the world.
Q: What's your favorite sport fish?
A: To be honest I like it all. If I had to pick one it would be tarpon fly fishing. It's the most exciting and very challenging. It's not for everybody that's for sure.
Q: Why take this job opportunity?
A: I'm just very excited about what we can accomplish all around Gasparilla Island and the Charlotte Harbor estuary system. I want to help bring it back and preserve what we have.


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