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10-23-2006 #1
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problem using resierFS partition
I'm trying to format a drive with reiserfs but i am running into some problems.
The drive is /dev/sdb
what the correct procedure for formatting the drive and mounting it?
I did something like:
fdisk to delete existing partitions and then to create a single new partition
mkreiserfs /dev/sdb1
this seemed to work. and mounting it seemed to work too. I tried copying a file and that seemed to work. but then i tried to do an ls on that directory and thats when i ran into trouble. The system started slowing down, and eventually i got an input/output error. The HD activity light stayed on the whole time and eventually i had to hit the reset switch since even trying to do a shutdown -r wouldnt work as the system kept giving me IO errors on sdb
I then tried deleting the partitions and forcing it to format the whole drive (sdb instead of sdb1) at which point i dont know if its working or not because it just seems to be locking up (or vastly slowing down) the whole system.
if anyone can give me a walk through on how to format a drive/partition using reiserfs i'd VERY much appreciate it.
10-24-2006 #2
The way you did it should be working (fdisk/cfdisk + mkreiserfs + mount).
But the easiest way to do it would be to use GParted LiveCD :
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/livecd.php"To express yourself in freedom, you must die to everything of yesterday. From the 'old', you derive security; from the 'new', you gain the flow."
-Bruce Lee
10-24-2006 #3
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i already did fdisk, mkreiserfs and mount... and thats where the problem comes in. All of that seems to work but when ever it try to read anything off the partition the system just hangs with input/output errors.
i dont understand how the livecd would help in this situation. Can you please explain? I need to boot the system, with that partition formatted and ready to be written to. I'm not sure i see how a livecd would help in that.
10-24-2006 #4Originally Posted by merk
Originally Posted by merk
http://gparted.sourceforge.net/screenshots.php"To express yourself in freedom, you must die to everything of yesterday. From the 'old', you derive security; from the 'new', you gain the flow."
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ahh ok.... now i understand. Thanks... i will give that a try.
10-25-2006 #6
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well i go it working using gparted. I think maybe the error was a lack of a disk label? Because when i used gparted it initially reported an error that there was no disk label and asked me if i wanted it to set one. Afterwards i rebooted and then i couldnt mount the partition. It complained about the file system not being right.
So i ran mkresierfs from within the system (not using gparted) and that finally fixed it. does gparted not automatically format the partition when you use it to create a partition?
anyhow its working now.
Now i have to try it again using XFS and JFS ... so expect another post from me later today when that doesnt work
thanks again for the help


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ROBERT JOYNER to CHARLES COSNAHAN
Settlement - 1737 (Douglas)
Know all men whom it may concern that I Robert Joyner of the town of Douglas being old, sickly and infirm for several years past and and nobody to provide for or take care of me in this my old and declining condition but my son in law Charles Cosnahan and his wife Margaret my daughter who out of the tender love and regard they bear unto me have promised and hereby obliged themselves, executors and assigns to find and provide me with meat, drink, washing, lodging, clothing and other necessities befitting my condition during my natural life and in order to make them such small satisfaction as lies in my power do therefore (as I have the sole right in myself) make over unto them a certain dwelling house, backside and garden by Deed of Gift as is hereafter mentioned. Therefore be it known that I the said Robert Joyner for the causes above recited do hereby give, grant, settle and confirm and make a full, perfect free Deed of Gift forever unto the said Charles Cosnahan and Margaret his wife of all that dwelling house, backside and garden which adjoins to the rent of Mr Quayle Somervil towards the east and to Charles Joyner's executor's rent towards the west, the garden adjoining to Richard Killey's rent the whole premises being of about fourteen pence rent be the same more or less as also all other my goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever and wheresoever to have and to hold unto him the said Charles Cosnahan and Margaret his wife the said dwelling house, backside and garden forever together with all and every my household goods and effects of what nature or kind soever immediately after my decease without any claim, challenge or demand to be made by any person whatsoever he the said Charles Cosnahan and Margaret his wife paying the annual rents and customs usual and for the avoiding of all disputes and controversies that might any ways arise or happen touching the disposal already made by me do hereby cut off and debar all lawful claimers with one English shilling legacy when the same shall be lawfully demanded and for his the said Charles Cosnahan's further security of the said dwelling house, backside and garden together with all and every the goods and chattels beforementioned I the said Robert Joyner have put the said Charles Cosnahan and Margaret Cosnahan in full and peaceable possession by the gift and delivery of an English shilling in the name of Possession Livery of Seisin of all and singular the said premises according to the custom of the Island and for the true and faithful performance of all and singular the articles and conditions beforementioned we the said parties do bind and oblige ourselves heirs, executors, administrators and assigns the one to the other in the penalty and forfeiture of one hundred pounds sterling to be levied according to law. Witness our hands and seals May 5th 1837 Robert Joyner, Charles Cosnahan, Margaret Cosnahan
Signed, sealed, Possession Livery of Seisin given in presence of Silvester Corris, Thomas Cannell
16th May 1737 Robert Joyner came and hath acknowledged the within and above Deed of Gift to be his free and voluntary act and deed and Charles Cosnahan and his wife do acknowledge the obligation within to be performed by them and this before me Charles Moore
At a Sheading Court held at Douglas 16th May 1737 The above and within Deed of Gift & Obligation being acknowledged before the Deemster and now published in open Court and no objection offered against it the same therefore is allowed of and confirmed according to law Charles Moore, Dan Mylrea, Charles Stanley, Allen Stanley, William Christian
[Ref SSS May 1737 #63]
- Charles Cosnahan was the son-in-law of Robert Joyner. He was the second husband of Margaret Joyner, Robert's older daughter
- Robert's only son, Charles Joyner, had died in 1729 so this Settlement might have been necessary to ensure Robert had someone to look after him in his old age
- Robert was baptised 1653 so he was in his 80s when he made the Settlement, and died in 1744. He was a mariner
- The Joyners (Robert & Margaret) might have been relatively wealthy. Robert inherited several allotments in Douglas from his father, William Joyner (b1628), and Margaret enjoyed a similar legacy from her mother, Catherine. See manxroots.info for more detail from the 1705 Survey of Douglas allotments [12/15, 13/09, 16/05]
- The statement about cutting off and debarring all lawful claimants might be an indication that daughter Emma, to whom her mother had left her half of their house "if Robert had no need of it", was alive and with this Deed of Gift meant she was left nothing by her father
Associated Documents
- 1674? Will: Robert Joyner (Robert's grand father) p261/620
- 1689 Will: Amey McLeroy als Joyner als Watson (Robert's mother)
- 1698 Will: Catharine McYlroy als Moore (Margaret's mother)
- 1722 Settlement: Robert Joyner to Margaret Queeling als Joyner (daughter)
- 1727 Settlement: Robert Joyner to Charles Joyner (son)
- 1729 Will: Margaret Joyner als McYlroy
- 1736 Will: Jane Higgin als Mcylrey (Robert's ½ sister)
- 1737 Settlement: Robert Joyner to Charles Cosnahan (son-in-law)
- Story: The Mylreas of Douglas & District 1600-1900

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When: Windies vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, 2:30 PM local time, 12:00 midnight IST
Where: Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
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Team news:
Windies: The fact that Windies find themselves in a position where they can win the series is because of their bowlers. They started well in the first game but allowed Afghanistan to find their way back in the game after reducing them to 154 for 6. They learned from their mistakes and kept tightening the noose in the second game. Even with a patchy performance from their batsmen, they are unlikely to make a change and that'll mean Miguel Cummins will have to sit out.
Afghanistan: The visitors need the likes of Mohammad Nabi, Samiullah Shenwari, Stanikzai and Noor Ali Zadran to put their hands up and post the runs on the board. Rashid is going to be key for them, but the legspinner will need the cushion of runs to weave his magic. Despite the loss the game, it's unlikely they'll change the combination that worked for them in the first game.
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Teams (from):
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Afghanistan: Asghar Stanikzai (c), Afsar Zazai, Amir Hamza, Dawlat Zadran, Fareed Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib, Javed Ahmadi, Mohammad Nabi, Nasir Jamal, Noor Ali Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Rashid Khan, Samiullah Shenwari, Shafiqullah Shafiq, Shapoor Zadran, Usman Ghani, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran.


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Connecting Easthampton and Northampton: laying the biketrack bridge(10 mins)
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Women Of The Future: Alternative Scenarios
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Christopher B. Jones is a political science professor in Oregon
Jones, a political science professor in Oregon, sees five possible scenarios for the status of women in the future.
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Denim has been a wardrobe staple for decades. As trends come and go, a good pair of jeans or a denim jacket is always in style. But denim is not just denim, it is always being updated and turned on its ear.
Story by Kennedy Williams
As the spring semester comes to a close, it is often easiest to throw on a good pair of jeans and your favorite t-shirt and start the day. These denim trends will help you navigate through the hot weather in style. No matter the weather, this straightforward guide will answer all of your questions about confusing denim terminology.
Baggy Denim
Even though there is no such thing as "summer body," some people inevitably work all winter to shed some pounds in preparation for hotter months. Whether or not you are in the mood to show off some skin, baggy denim is a must-have. It makes the wearer seem unquestionably cool and a '90s reference never hurt anyone.
Photos courtesy of the Daily Mail
While lighter washed denim has been covetable for the past few seasons, darker denim is making its comeback. Indigo, named for the plants from which the color was originally extracted, is the color of denim that will elevate your wardrobe since it helps create a more polished look.
Photos courtesy of Seeing Stockholm and Vogue
Raw Hem
Frayed hems are everywhere. Wearing a pair of raw hem jeans adds a more casual element to every outfit. The best part of this trend is that it looks good on everyone because it works with every style of jean. While altering clothes might be difficult for some, it is not hard to grab a pair of scissors and chop off the ends of shorts or jeans.
Photos courtesy of Hot Dress Hot Mess and Popsugar
Side Stripes
Everything inspired by a racetrack is in right now, from jackets to sweatpants. Denim is no exception. Side stripes add a whimsical, sporty touch to jeans. They are the perfect combination between simple jeans and sweatpants with logo accents on the side.
Photos courtesy of Popsugar and Victoria Beckham Collection
Top Stitching
Contrast stitching is not just a trend for denim but also for pants in general. This trend is all about outlining the seams of jeans to add a subtle, unexpected and half-finished component.
Photos courtesy of Vogue and Visual Therapy
Before exploring these trends, here are five common denim terms that you should know.
Rivets are the silver or copper studs that are often on the pockets of jeans. They are meant to reinforce areas of high tension in jeans.
Photo courtesy of Elite Readers
A selvage, or "self-edge," is the tightly-woven natural end of a roll of fabric that prevents the material from unravelling. Jeans made from this section of the fabric are often more expensive due to the more nuanced, tighter weave that creates a higher quality denim. Japanese denim is heralded for its high quality, most of which comes from it being selvedge.
Photo courtesy of He Spoke Style
You know those faded creases that forms at the back of the knee of jeans? They're called honeycombs because of their resemblance to the patterns of honeycombs made by bees. While some jeans already come with honeycombs, most are made from manipulation and wear-and-tear on specific areas.
Photo courtesy of Heddels
Image Chambray
The terms "denim" and "chambray" are often used interchangeably, but they aren't the same. Denim and chambray are made from cotton, but that's where the similarities stop. The difference is in how the fabrics are woven. Chambray is made from what's called a "plain weave," which involves single strands of blue and white thread being woven together. Denim, on the other hand, uses a "twill weave," in which double strands of thread are woven in a diagonal pattern. As such, denim is often thicker than chambray.
Photo courtesy of Express Mills
An inseam is the length of the seam that runs from the crotch of a pair of pants to the hem. When buying jeans with a numeric size, this is often the second number. So if a pair of jeans is a 28x30, the 28 describes the measurement of one's waist and the 30 indicates the inseam length.
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Styling Appcues with Custom CSS
Some advanced users or users looking for very special styling might want to use their own CSS. This is a guide to the Appcues-specific CSS selectors and classes that you can target. All of these selectors can also be seen in context within the browser inspector. If you're not comfortable exploring the browser inspector, we suggest you do not edit the CSS and do exercise caution if you decide to. If you do, please do not use
body or
html tags in the HTML component while building your flows as it may cause your flow to break or not show when the flow has been pushed live.
Please note that our markup is subject to change. While we test our own styling operators across browser versions, we are unable to guarantee that your custom CSS will operate as expected. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out at email@example.com.
Flow container
This element wraps an entire flow.
Progress bar
A CSS progress bar that's updated as users complete each step.
appcues cue
This is where the main content lives. Feel free to assign styles here as necessary.
Navigation buttons
.appcues-button, .appcues-button-success
Button arrows are set using the CSS content attribute and unicode characters. You can remove/edit them by changing their CSS.
This is the background that covers the page during a "lights off" flow.
This the is where tooltip content lives.
Hero Headers
appcues cue .apc-hero h1 and
appcues cue .apc-hero h2
The heading (h1) and subheading (h2) for the Hero heading component.
More resources:
- How to customize Hotspots & Tooltips (with CSS)
- How to customize Modals & Slideouts (with CSS)


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The United States housing crisis is shifting its focus to New Jersey hence raising more fears on the resurfacing of the housing problem in the U.S. One Real estate tracking company in a report indicated that New Jersey was increasingly creating a gap with other states regarding shares and rates of residential mortgages that are in foreclosure. Consequently, the real estate industry in New Jersey costs the country a lot.
Nonetheless, there has been a decrease regarding interest rates as well as foreclosures which have been contributed to the stringent rules that were put in place.
Lawrence Yun, an economist at the National Association of Realtors, admits that there is an increase in the demand for housing and that if the problem is not going to be addressed soon enough, it will soon turn into a housing crisis. The fact that there is an inadequacy of houses in the auction market and even people are not able to access new houses is a worrying trend. This means there are thousands of house entering the market every year with an urgency to sell them without ready buyers. If such a trend continues it means things in New Jersey will get from bad to worse.
The other thing worth noting is that New Jersey is at a point where real estate is at its peak. This is mainly attributed by the fact that the price of houses has been projected to increase in the next few years. That is probably why most real estate companies are rushing to build as many homes as possible and cash it from prospective buyers. New Jersey's real estate industry was largely affected by the Great Recession, and it is only recently when the demand for housing has suddenly gone up even in remote places. This is the reason why most people are taking advantage to set up new buildings and apartments. For more details visit Crunchbase.
About Boraie Development
New Jersey has attracted various construction and real estate companies who are keen on improving the housing status of the town. Considering its long-term experience of over 20 years in construction, Boraie Development is one of the most sought-after companies in New Jersey. The company mainly uses private capital as its major source of funding, and that is probably why it gets a lot of attention in New Jersey. Boraie Development provides a wide range of construction and development services which are meant to ease the cost burden from its clients. Check out their website boraie.com
Reference: https://patch.com/new-jersey/newbrunswick/new-voices-keeping-new-jersey-informed


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Germany is facing a crippling labor shortage as its working-age population continues to dwindle.
By 2030, the workforce is expected to shrink by 6.3 million and by 2060, the country will have no more than 70 million workers from 82 million today.
Already, the looming skills deficit is costing Europe's biggest economy 22 billion euros (US$27 billion) a year, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Cologne-based think tank IW institute.
The deficit is especially acute in workers with adequate qualifications in maths, computing, science and technology.
And there is little slack in the form of unemployed people or part-timers willing to work more — unemployment is at a record low 6.6 percent and the underutilized labor rate of 9.3 percent is the lowest in the eurozone, according to Eurostat.
For now, German multinationals can compensate by luring talent from abroad and adjusting working conditions to retain older staff.
But the millions of mid-sized companies that employ six out of 10 German workers and often have their headquarters in rural settings are finding it hard to compete.
"Twenty years ago, an employee had to apply to a company, but today I have to compete for potential staff and show them what I can offer," said Thomas Egenter, human resources chief at Hansgrohe, a bathroom fixture company.
"You have to turn a lot of screws to be able to deal with this demographic change," Egenter said. "We're not waiting until it becomes a problem."
The population shift will be a major problem by 2060, when there will only be 1.3 workers per retiree, against 2.3 now.
Meanwhile, the country's birth rate is the lowest in Europe.
"The political response to the demographic challenge will… be decisive in determining whether the German economy can retain its leading position in many areas," Jens Weidmann, president of the Bundesbank, the German central bank, said recently.
Angela Merkel, Germany's conservative chancellor since 2005, has offered benefits for parents and stay-at-home mothers, which critics say keeps more women out of the workforce, and increased kindergarten places.
To offset the burden on the pension system of an aging populace, Merkel also introduced a phased increase in the retirement age to 67 in her first term but then brought it back down to 63 for some workers, under pressure from her centre-left coalition partners.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Sweet Liberty Bell
Yes, it has been awhile :) Many things have happened in the last month which I i will post about later, but I wanted to start my "new design" postings again.
This design is titled "Sweet Liberty Bell" and I just love the simplicity of it. Even though the 4th has come and gone, patriotism is a year-round feeling!
Click on the image to view the actual product in my Ebay store.
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The "Men of Standard" Men's Ministry at Praise & Deliverance is designed to reach men for the Kingdom of God and bring them back to their rightful place of leadership…not just as males, but as Men of God. The purpose and vision of the Men of Standard ministry is to help men recognize and discern the divine direction of God in all endeavors while exemplifying God's holy standards through practical life training.
Though the earthly duties of Minister Roy Harris, the Co-founder of the Men of Standard ministry has ceased, he lived his life before us as a valuable pattern and legacy that we distinctively carry on. Minister Roy, through his spiritual stamina demonstrated tenacity and drive with great joy, trained us to "clean the fish after we catch them."
Along with the continued support of the Founder- Pastor John Robinson, III, Father Jasper Richardson, Elder Isaiah Clay and the entire Ministerial Staff, we seek to identify, edify, and challenge all men from all walks of life to fulfill the spiritual leader role within their families and spheres of influence.
We meet, dressed casually, twice a month on Friday nights for men's fellowship and study of God's word. All men ages 18 and older are welcome to attend.
For more information view our calendar.
Pastor John Robinson, III – Founder
Min. Roy Harris – Co-Founder
Deacon Bruce Haynes- President
Deacon Rodney Patrick-Vice President


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Hotel Law is a unique blend of Real Property Law, Franchise Law, Employment Law and Corporate Law. Baker & Company has a long history of representing clients in the hospitality industry througout Ontario.
What makes a hotel valuable?
Like most other forms of commercial real property, hotels are valued on the basis of their earning potential. Earning potential is not only a function of the property's ability to earn revenue but also a function of what it costs to operate. A property that is too big will have a lower occupancy rate and a cost structure which will diminish or eliminate the margins required for success. Larger hotels generally require a wide assortment of meeting and banquet rooms so as to attract conventions, trade shows and corporate meetings. While food and beverage facilities are necessary to service groups of guests and large meetings, food and beverage operations are seldom profitable which is another reason why choosing a hotel to operate is an exercise requiring significant skill and experience.
Should I buy a hotel with a popular brand name?
The last 50 years has seen the proliferation of hotel "brands"; some of which have gained international recognition and loyalty. Hotel guests are attracted by the assurance of a level of quality which they come to expect from a particular brand. Add to that a system of international booking and comprehensive loyalty programs and all of this forms the basis of the success of the major hotel brands that we all expect to find in major centres.
While it certainly was the case that successful hotel brands once owned and operated vast numbers of hotel properties, this trend has now shifted. It is now the case that most major brands have either stopped owning and operating hotels or otherwise have placed significantly less emphasis on property ownership. Most of the major, well-known brands focus their efforts on expanding their brand by franchising or licensing their brand to property owners (licensees or franchisees) who agree to operate their properties according to the strict requirements of the Licensor. The brand will require that the hotel property be in a condition that meets the brand standard and that the hotel have facilities, services and amenities that the public have come to expect from that brand.
The major brands have now each developed "sub-brands" that have further segmented the hospitality marketplace. Brands once known for a single level of quality, have now developed sub-brands at varying price points in recognition of the fact that not all travelers have the same requirements or budget. Hotels with smaller rooms and fewer amenities are sometimes the perfect fit for the budget conscious business traveler whose principal requirements are a clean high quality bed and proximity to the airport. By proliferating their brands, the major hospitality companies hope to compete within various market levels and price-points, capturing guests with carefully crafted offerings under distinctive and different brand names.
As such, there needs to be a nexus between the way a hotel is built and the brand or type of brand under which it will eventually operate.
Most Licensors will inspect a prospective property to ensure that the hotel has the amenities and facilities that are appropriate for the brand in question. These brands are successful because travelers can rely on the fact that a property bearing a certain brand name will predictably deliver a certain quality of experience that the traveler has come to expect from that brand, all at a price point that can also be expected within that particular market segment.
Property Improvement Plans
Hotels operate 24 hours a day and 365 days a year which places unique pressures on hotel operators, not the least of which is maintaining the property in pristine condition under circumstances where it is always in use. The amenities which make a hotel attractive and successful such as decor, linens, carpeting, beds, and bathrooms, for example, all have a defined lifespan and require replacement from time to time. Most brands will require a prospective hotel franchisee to implement a "Property Improvement Plan" as a condition of being awarded a Licence or Franchise to operate under the brand. A typical PIP or Property Improvement Plan might require upgrades to carpeting, curtains, tv sets, bedding and lobby decor. Depending on the size of the hotel, these upgrades could cost the operator several millions of dollars. The franchise or licence agreement will predictably require the franchisee to set aside perhaps 4% of revenues each year in a fund to pay for future capital improvements and replacements during the currency of the licence agreement. In addition, Licensors reserve the right to inspect the hotels operating under their brand and to issue PIPs to operators whose properties fall below the standards required by the brand.
Franchise and Licence Agreements
Most Licence or Franchise Agreements have lengthy terms which are meant to reflect the significant investment of both Licensor and Licensee in bringing a new property into the brand fold. If the brand is successful, this can bring some comfort and stability to the franchisee. It is often enough the case, however, that a brand may struggle in a certain location or in respect of a particular property that may be mismatched to the brand. In this event, the long-term franchise agreement becomes a burden to the franchisee as there are few if any "escape doors" in the contract. It can even be difficult to sell a property bound by a less than successful franchise relationship as the term extends to new buyers who must assume the remaining years of the franchise agreement or otherwise face the prospect of buying out the old brand; generally, an expensive proposition.
Hotel Employees
Hotels can have large numbers of employees ranging from food service and housekeeping staff to customer service, sales and marketing and executive level employees. A significant number of hotels have been unionized and are subject to collective agreements. For management level staff and for non-union hotels, the importance of employment agreements cannot be over-stated. Canada has comparatively employee-centric employment laws which require employers to provide long notice periods to employees who are to be terminated. This is particularly relevant when buying or selling a hotel. Special care must be taken to manage the transition of the hotel employees to the new owner-employer. The costs associated with that transition can fall on the buyer or the seller, depending on how the purchase agreement is negotiated. Special attention must be given to senior management employees during an ownership transition. Often as not, senior managers are not required by the purchasing party and a sale represents the end of the road for the managers of the sold property. Having said that, senior managers are key members of the transition team and steps must be taken, early in the sales process, to incentivize senior managers to stay on board during the sales process and to postpone their job search until the sale has been completed.
Financing Hotel Acquisitions
Unlike many other kinds of commercial real estate, hotels have only one purpose and cannot be easily adapted to other uses. Banks who would finance the purchase or remodeling of a hotel property face a difficult analysis of risk involving both an appreciation of local occupancy rates as well as an assessment of upcoming capital requirements. Because the underlying real property value can only be captured by demolishing the hotel itself (also an expensive and time consuming proposition), banks have been unwilling to extend loan to value ratios much higher than 50%. Most lending agreements require monthly reporting from the hotel borrowers as well as a requirement to segregate a percentage of revenues for future capital expenditure requirements.
If you are building, buying or selling a hotel, it is important to retain lawyers who are familiar with the hospitality industry and who are tuned in to the unique requirements of hotel owner-operators. A good lawyer with experience in hospitality properties will be able to save you more money than you will spend on his/her fees. The opportunities to win or lose in hotel transaction negotiations is almost endless; it is one area of the law where having experienced counsel is particularly important.


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Book pak Recorded Books 2001
CS ISBN 0788748696 $104.00 Twelve cassettes
The last tape presents a wonderful author interview in which Kate Wheeler discusses insightfully the creative processes behind her first novel. The book itself focuses on two women's emotional and geographic odysseys in Peru, one a grandmother in the 1940s, the other her contemporary granddaughter. Both women struggle with smothering marriages, unexpected romance, and the trek toward self-awareness. Reader Suzanne Toren overdoes the dialogue for some of the characters (especially the granddaughter's husband) and thus risks stereotyping individuals the author has drawn more subtly. Toren excels, however, with the lyrical descriptive narration, which is one of the novel's defining traits. G.H. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 02]
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CS ISBN 0788748696 $104.00 Twelve cassettes
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If you can't personally participate in this year's Arbor School Fun Walk, you can still support the school through a donation. As a non-profit organization, The Arbor School receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of its committed network of parents and donors to keep its doors open.
Our Program is unique among Houston area private schools for children with special needs because the school serves a broad spectrum of developmental disabilities, including severely multiple handicapped children who are wheelchair-bound. Simply put – The Arbor School turns no child away regardless of the severity of their disability. As a result, The Arbor has offered the gift of hope to parents of special needs children in the Greater Houston area since 1988. For parents, it has become a place to turn for answers and resources in providing the best developmental education for their children from infancy on.
Your donation will go directly towards us helping to better serve our students and their families. Please donate today.
If you prefer to donate by sending a check or money order via U.S. Mail,
please use the address below and make payable to Arbor School Fun Walk.
The Arbor School, 1635 Blalock Rd., Houston, TX 77080
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The power of flowers
The vast rose garden is just one of the flowering delights at Dow Gardens as part of "Flower Power."
|Local flower fans, like Agnes Noyes, came out despite the drizzle for Dow Gardens Flower Power Festival, which began earlier this week and will continue through August 11.
There are peach roses slightly tinged with pink and deep red roses that are large and full. There are roses with small, delicate buds shaded blush and soft yellow roses climbing up a trellis.
The vast rose garden is just one of the flowering delights at Dow Gardens as part of "Flower Power." Some 10,000 annuals also can be seen in full bloom now until Aug. 11.
Chuck Martin, Dows curator of woody plants, recently led about 15 people through the gardens. They learned about the gardens and various species during the 90-minute trek.
The grass was long and damp near the holly plants. The holly held tiny buds smaller than the water drops on its leaves. Nearby was baneberry, with pretty white flowers and very toxic fruit.
"They tell me you die from this without a trace," Martin said as the group chuckled. He said there are signs posted stating people shouldnt eat the plants.
The next plant was edible. These daylilies have long green leaves and are red with yellow toward the flowers center. Martin plucked a petal off and put it in his mouth. One or two others followed suit, crunching on the mild, oniony plant.
Ruth and Jerry Holihan of Saginaw were two avid flower gardeners here on this muggy July day. "I do the pots and he does the plants in the yard," Ruth said.
Ruth said her favorite flower is the rose, but that "I like so many of them." Jerry is partial to petunias.
More water was streaming over rocks by the fibrous begonias and flowering tobacco. A small stone bench, with a path of wood chips leading up to it, sat in the middle of a triangle-shaped garden.
There was a larger garden filled with white petunias and red flowers curving around. There were deep purple, burgundy, pink and red flowers named salvia splendens in the middle. A cardinal flew in and landed to one side.
The perennial garden has Snow-In-Summer without the cold flowers, daisies and asters. Goldenrod grows around the white fence.
Martin said the snow-white Gayfeather is one plant that blooms from the top down. He also pointed out some plants that werent doing so well because of a nearby walnut tree. This tree gives off a poison that hurts many plants, he said.
The roses were under attack by Japanese beetles. The telltale sign was holes in some petals. Several people started flicking the beetles off.
Visitors to the gardens may view flower displays on their own or may take tours. Remaining tour dates are 6:30 p.m. July 30 with Doug Chapman, horticulturist, director of Dow Gardens, or 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 with Scott Schultheis, greenhouse manager. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for ages 6-17 and free for children 5 and younger. Annual admission cards are $10 each.


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This past Sunday Tim and I got to meet Colleen and Andrew for the first time at their engagement session in downtown Baltimore. They chose to have their session in Baltimore because they have spent a ton of time their as a couple and used to live downtown! Colleen and Andrew met in college at Stevenson University their freshman year. After a few years of dating Andrew proposed to Colleen while tailgating at a Ravens & Eagles (they're favorite teams!) game. That sounds like a perfect proposal for football fans!
The Session
We had SO much fun with Colleen and Andrew Sunday evening. We all share the same sense of humor and found something to laugh about throughout the whole session. I will say that my absolute favorite part of the session was when Andrew tried to feed a squirrel a leaf on Federal Hill! Just thinking about it makes me laugh! He came so close to touching it! I know it is probably frowned upon to feed the squirrels, so I don't encourage this behavior, haha! Just make sure you check out the photo of Andrew and squirrel! Also, I was amazed at how many brightly colored leaves were still on the trees! You'll see those colors in the last few photos!
Please enjoy a few of my favorites from their Baltimore Engagement!


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JSPS Summer Programme 2017
Application Deadline: Sunday 15th January 2017
Fellowship to take place during fixed period: 13 June to 23 August 2017
The JSPS Summer Programme provides the opportunity for current MPhil or PhD students to receive a one week orientation on Japanese culture and research systems on arrival and then move to a host institution in Japan of their choice and approved by JSPS, to conduct collaborative research activities for 2 months during the summer.
Value of award: Return international airfare, maintenance allowance (534,000, JPY), research support allowance (158,500 JPY) and overseas travel and accident insurance policy are provided.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a British national and a current MPhil or PhD student based at a UK university or research institution at the time of application. Eligible research fields are not limited.
Applications should be sent to the British Council Tokyo. Application guidelines and form are available on their website here:
Also case studies written by former UK JSPS Summer Programme Fellows can be found here: http://www.jsps.org/case_studies/fellowsummerprogramme_/
Any enquiries should be sent to: email@example.com


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Osmosis Pur Medical Skincare Catalyst Plus - Level 1 DNA Repair Serum activates natural zinc and increases collagen production to shape a smooth and even texture. Amino acids help bulk up your skin to promote wound healing and improve sun resilience. Aloe vera and honeysuckle extract soothe your sensitive skin to reduce redness. Ideal for sensitive skin types.
Apply 2 pumps directly to the skin AM and PM. May be combined with other serums. Massage thoroughly until absorbed. Allow product to dry for a smooth finish.
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Isn't this a song from some emo-Hot Topic-esque band? I swear it is. Hopefully I'm not just making things up.
But I'm going to tell a little tale from last week that perhaps others can relate to. That's usually what we're all here for.
So last week as a team leader at my gifted camp last week was an awesome experience. Dealing with the middle school crowd was certainly a challenge, but most of all, I enjoyed being around the fellow team leads, having a constant group chat streaming, just hanging out. I can easily say that it's the most social I've been in quite a while.
On one particular afternoon when we had some free time after lunch, some of us were talking about a staff talent show that evening where they usually have a slideshow of old (slightly embarrassing) photos of staff members. This turned into some time scouring through Facebook and laughing over some major throwback photos.
Except in that time of reminiscing over old photos, overly edited on Picnik and doing some weird pose that at the time you felt cool doing, I felt kind of left out. Not in that people were doing so intentionally, but I really didn't have much to contribute.
At that age and even just in general, I don't have many pictures of myself, especially with others. Whether it's just that people don't do that friend-selfie scenario when I'm around, or I know I am generally not the most social butterfly out there, but I don't have that same kind of history to look back on through photos.
Even as a kid, once I knew what a camera was, I avoided it like the plague. Especially when the dismorphia comes into play, I feel uncomfortable seeing myself in a frame that I had not complete control over. I have trouble understanding how other people see me because hey, I really can't do it well on my own.
If I'm the one in control, I'm fine. I can have the luxury to choose what I want to keep and remember myself by. But other people, it's different. It really shouldn't be something that I'm overly concerned about, which generally I'm not, it just makes me feel like I haven't done anything in my past to show of. I don't necessarily have friends I'm constantly with who take candid photos and use as keepsakes. I myself am not one to pull out my phone all the time to take photos, let alone with others. I'd feel awkward even asking for that. In my head, it sounds almost petty to ask, "Hey, can we take a photo together just to say we did and I have solid proof I'm not always a boring hermit? Thanks."
With social media, we have permanent proof of our past. We have tangible evidence of the memories we have shared with others and the different activities we've done. We find self-worth and esteem from how many group shots we have with others, regardless of how those relationships might affect your life. It's a superficial means of measuring our impact on others and the world, clarifying if we have led a "full" life.
Which I for one think is garbage. Why must we feel like we need to prove to others how satisfied we are with our lives? Why must we focus upon images from past and current times as our mark upon the world? Because no, I didn't have many friends back then. No, I wasn't about to appear in a photo thinking my existence was worthless. I don't want to remember how mentally ill I actually was and every single detail that I've already blocked out of my memory.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with nostalgia and going through the depths of Facebook to find some now hilarious shots. But I hope if you're in a similar boat as me, you don't feel guilty for maybe not having that same opportunity. Maybe you just don't take any photos. Maybe you have deleted some on purpose. Whatever it is, it's okay. It doesn't invalidate your life, your friends, your family, absolutely anything. You are just as worthy and have the same chance to reflect happiness as anybody else.
Life is not measured in the perfect and ridiculous photos you have online. It's not measured in numbers of likes or followers. It's not measured in the number of friends you have or the number of times you go out to socialize every week. Life is about helping and reaching out to others. It's doing things not just for the photo afterwards, but because you truly enjoy it. It's about the quality of the relationships you have. It's about self-discovery and growth that the internet doesn't have to see. And nowhere in that scheme of things does comparison of others' unique journeys fall into the mix.
Meet people you love, do what you love. That's a photo that speaks louder than words.
Take care, and keep the faith. -Allie


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Beaufort Academy swept Thomas Heyward in SCISA volleyball action Thursday night.
Emma Hincher was 21-for-21 serving with nine aces and recorded 11 digs and four kills to lead the Eagles to a 3-0 (25-12, 25-22, 25-15) victory.
Allison Suber had eight kills for the Eagles, and Emily Ann Hiers added 11 assists and five kills.
BA (13-2, 5-1 region) has won six straight and plays at Hilton Head Christian Academy on Tuesday, while Thomas Heyward plays at HHCA on Thursday.
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Do you remember the nursery rhyme "Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails, that what little boys are made of. Sugar and spice and all things nice, that's what little girls are made of." As a child I heard this nursery rhyme that defined how society expected girls and boys to behave. I didn't know it at the time but it did define how I was perceived as a little girl. I was expected to smile regardless of how I felt, not swear or use bad language, dress in frilly, lace dresses, act demure, and listen to my parents without talking back.
Models: AnneAlyce Maertens and Kathrin Dassinn
Lucky for me. society and my mother did not agree. My mom is not progressive as a parent by any means. Instead she needed me to be independent and self-motivated. As a single-parent she needed a child who would listen to her but could set her own alarm, make their own breakfast and lunch, get herself off to school and back home without having to wait for mom. She also taught me to speak my mind which is funny since that is opposite from my personality. Thankfully my mom did not push speaking my mind but turned it toward being an independent thinker. I did let my actions speak when words would escape me. This thoughtful, quiet child who had streaks of outspoken action was on her way to being a Tom Boy.
I hate that phrase "Tom Boy." I felt more comfortable in my jeans, t-shirt and red cow-girl boot but when given a frilly, lace dress I was equally excited to wear that. I had just as much fun climbing trees and exploring the outdoors as I did playing with dolls, barbies and paper dolls. When it came to my childhood friends I had just as many male friends and I did female friends. I would play house with my female friends and then an hour later go shoot a B.B. gun with my male friends. My mother remarried and my new dad continued to encourage me to be independent. He gave me my nick-name, Tigger. I was a very active, happy little girl who would laugh so loud she wouldn't care if people in the next room would hear her. My dad would play tea with me, listen to me read poetry, help me build model cars, and play in the mud after a rain. Then I left my childhood behind me as I became a teen and the world turned upside down.
Model: Kathrin Dassin
That independent thinking little girl was still there but was pushed down deep inside. I have always been introverted with people I don't know. I'm not a fan of big crowds and feel more comfortable being by myself or with a few of my very close friends. But what happened to that independent, outgoing thinker? She was still there building pressure waiting to come out. She was pushed down so low that I had been voted as "Most Shy" in my class. My close friends laughed at that because they knew the real me. They knew that I was outgoing and had a little streak of danger. Then all of a sudden those archaic thoughts of how girls were to supposed to behave were being chiseled away society began to shift towards accepting choice. I was FREE!
Model: AnneAlyce Maertens
College gave me back myself. I was able to be expressive and was not seen as being abnormal. I was able to be introverted with strangers yet have my carefree side shine with my close friends. I could be strong, adventuresome, caring, and friendly. I could be myself. Now as an adult, a teacher, I want to see my students be able to express themselves not how society dictates but how they want to be. Young men can be caring, tenderhearted and not be seen as being a "pussy" or "momma's boy." Young girls can play sports, act tough and not be labeled as "butch" or Tom boy." Today, girls can be made of dignity, independence, strength and freedom. As I close this post I can think of a lot of cliche's but I'll leave you with a play on a popular meme. "If you can't be Batman then always be yourself."
AnneAlyce Maertens Styling Credits:
Jacket & Top: Ela Fur Jacket from Blueberry
Skirt: Every Breath from 1 Hundred (Top Not Shown)
Jewelry: Cruella Necklace from Moondance Boutique and
Queen Chocker and Shelly Earrings from Valena (Marketplace)
Shoes: Florenza Booties from Hilly Haalan (Previous gift and may not be available)
Hair: Twiggy and Catwa Hairbase 8 from Tableau Vivant
Mesh Head: Catya from Catwa
Mesh Body: Lara from Maitreya
Shape: Misato from Lyrium (Marketplace)
Skin: Sose in Quinoa Tone from Dulce Secrets (Group Gift Coming Soon)
Eyes: Catwa Rigged Eyes (Came with Mesh Head)
Eye Applier: Terra Firma Catwa Applier from Dulce Secrets
Nail Appliers for Maitreya Lara: Swank Muted from Cazimi
Makeup: Eyeshadow – Coller Applier from Zibska and Lipstick – Bree Lipgloss Applier from Livia
Kathrin Dassin Styling Credits:
Hair: Boon – Cornrows Hairbase & MMK375
Makeup: Eyeshadow – Glamorize- Spirit Eye Makeup, Lipstick – Ducles Secrets Jewell Anise # 3
Jewelry: Moondance Boutique Hoodrat Jewelry Set (coming soon) & Erratic Cuffs
Top: [Justice] Dani Tank
Pants: ::PM:: Amor Leggings
Belt: .:L&B:. S'Wear "Buckled Biker" Womans Belt
Shoes: Kastle Rock Couture Goddess Boots
Nails: Moondance Boutique: Grace Solid
Skin: Dulce Secrets Custom Sweet Cocoa
Eyes: Dulce Secrets Grey Mesmerizing Eyes
Body: Maitreya Laura
Hands: Vista Bento ProHands
Head [GA.GE] Mia Bento Mesh Head
Poses: PosESioN:For Anne – Dolce & Gabanna 1 for Kat Thanksgiving 2 Female
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14 Feb, 2012
How Life Coaching Helped Me: A Client's Story
Posted by: The Coaching Academy In: Coaching Articles|Life Coaching Articles|NLP Articles
Hiring a life coach helped Morgan Nichols to completely transform her life and as she explains, to enjoy the process not just the results.
I started life coaching because I was confused. Confused about how to get out of my dead-end job. Confused about my next step to becoming self-employed and financially free. And most of all, confused about which of my many interests to focus on.
One of the most useful things I learned through being coached was that I didn't have to focus.
Focusing is one way people achieve success but it's not the only way. It was only one of my many 'a-ha' moments in my process where I discovered that my way could be just right for me.
What a relief!
I had spent years trying on various jobs and careers, either because I was presented with them, or I saw them as a stepping stone to something else. The problem was, I had been in the job market for five years and was stuck in debt and a job that didn't inspire me. I was underpaid for my skills and experience.
My coach helped me to discover that I had been going about things with an external frame of reference. I needed to re-connect with what made me tick, and investigate what kind of work could satisfy my needs and values.
During the course of my coaching this changed from having a holistic business (although this is still a long-term dream of mine) to returning to my lifelong love, writing, as well as building on my yoga teaching which was naturally expanding.
I learned how to not only set goals but to engage with them, transforming goals from "shoulds" to "want to's". I learned techniques of neuro-linguistic programming to transform the way that I visualised my life, and to deal with fear of failure.
I discovered that I am by nature a multi-tasker and can make that work for me rather than trying to follow others' moulds. My coach pointed out that the 'focus' theme is used so often in self-help literature because it's exactly what people don't do. But once I liberated myself from the mentality of "I have to write x pages a day or I won't be a success", I could see opportunities that had been closed to me.
My positive projection began to attract people and resources that could help me reach my goals. For example, I was asked to appear on radio shows to perform my poetry, and one of my poems was accepted for publication in an anthology.
Meanwhile, even at my "dead-end" job I was given an opportunity in line with my broader goals of serving society: I began to supervise less experienced members of staff, thereby getting a chance to apply some of my counselling training.
An unexpected pregnancy came just at the time when I was looking for another job. While I had always wanted to be a mother some day, I had ruled out being ready for it at this stage – I wasn't financially well-off enough, I hadn't established my career, and so on.
This could have been a serious spanner in the works, but in fact it gave me a welcome break to re-evaluate my career and where it was going. I realised during my pregnancy that I wanted to create work that fitted around my life, not the other way round.
I stopped working two months before my due date and used this time to rest as well as write, plan projects and await this next phase of my life. I learned a lot about pregnancy and birth which has inspired me to do doula training inj the future, as well as begin an antenatal yoga teacher training later this year.
Looking back at the past year, I can hardly believe that I came from such a stuck point; from being unable to sense and trust my own direction, to being motivated and sure of my path (even the many unpredictable twists and turns on that path!)
In the past 8 months, I have qualified as a yoga teacher (writing my exam at eight months pregnant!), had work published in literary magazines, made radio and live performances as a poet, finished the first draft of my novel, started a successful mother-and-baby yoga class, and started to get back into freelance writing.
And the biggest creation of all: giving birth to my beautiful son six months ago.
The best thing is that all of this was without driving myself on mercilessly, as I used to do.
I have enjoyed the process and not just the results.


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Roughly 70 to 85 percent of people have experienced back pain at some point in their lives. Many cases of lower back pain are the result of a muscle strain. The good news is that such back pain generally heals quickly in a few weeks or months. A variety of non-surgical, back pain treatments, including back pain medications, heat/ice therapy and back exercises, may be used to deal with acute back pain.
Back pain that lasts longer than three months is referred to as chronic back pain and may be indicative of an underlying condition like a herniated disc, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease. Depending on the causes of lower back pain, back surgery may or may not be required. It should be known that the effectiveness of back pain treatments can vary from person to person, so it is generally advisable to get a comprehensive back pain diagnosis from an experienced medical professional.1
Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day 1 to 3 times a day during your early recovery. They may suggest some of the following exercises. This guide can help you better understand your exercise and activity program, which should be supervised by your therapist and orthopaedic surgeon.2
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides a list of lower back exercises here: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00302


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College Entrance Information
This page has a good comparison chart of SAT to ACT:
Here's what The Princeton Review has to say about SAT vs. ACT:
Colleges will accept either the SAT or ACT. So which should you take?
It's all about the numbers. Some students end up scoring substantially higher on the SAT; others do better on the ACT.
ACT questions tend to be more straightforward.
ACT questions are often easier to understand on a first read. On the SAT, you may need to spend time figuring out what you're being asked before you can start solving the problem. For example, here are sample questions from the SAT essay and the ACT Writing Test (their name for the essay):
SAT: What is your view of the claim that something unsuccessful can still have some value?
ACT: In your view, should high schools become more tolerant of cheating?
The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary.
If you're an ardent wordsmith, you'll love the SAT. If words aren't your thing, you may do better on the ACT.
The ACT has a Science section, while the SAT does not.
You don't need to know anything about amoebas or chemical reactions for the ACT Science section. It is meant to test your reading and reasoning skills, based upon a given set of facts. But if you're a true science-phobe, the SAT might be a better fit.
The ACT tests more advanced math concepts.
The ACT requires you to know a little trigonometry, in addition to the algebra and geometry you'll find on the SAT. That said, the ACT Math section is not necessarily harder, since many students find the questions to be more straightforward than those on the SAT.
The ACT Writing Test is not required.
The 25-minute SAT essay is required, and is factored into your Writing score. The 30-minute ACT Writing Test is optional. If you choose to take it, it is not included in your composite score—schools will see it listed separately.
The SAT is broken up into more sections.
On the ACT, you tackle each content area (English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning) in one big chunk, with the optional Writing Test at the end. On the SAT, the content areas (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) are broken up into ten sections, with the required essay at the beginning. You do a little math, a little writing, a little critical reading, a little more math, etc. Will it distract or refresh you to move back and forth between different content areas?
The ACT is more of a "big picture" exam.
College admissions officers care about how you did on each section of the SAT. On the ACT, they're most concerned with your composite score. So if you're weak in one content area but strong in others, you could still end up with a very good ACT score.
--Make a list of possible colleges of interest. Consider the following:
--geographic location (area of the country, distance from home, whether urban or rural, weather factors, etc.)
--size of college (personal preference whether large, medium or small)
--majors available as related to your academic interests and professional goals
--competitiveness of admission (average SAT scores and GPA of admitted students and percentage of applicants accepted) & requirements for admission (SAT/SAT Subject Tests/ACT; high school courses; recommendations; essays; etc.)
--athletics & other activities offered at the college
--whether private or state-supported (this factor mainly affects cost with private schools being significantly more expensive, and it affects size, with private schools usually being significantly smaller)
--availability of financial aid & merit scholarships – given that all schools offer need-based and merit-based aid, cost alone should NOT be a major factor in consideration of colleges to which you apply
All the above information is readily available online at CFNC.org, and in college handbooks in the Guidance Office and in all bookstores.
--Be aware that, beginning in 2011-12, all sophomores in N.C. will take the PLAN (Preliminary ACT) Test in October; all juniors take the ACT in March. This is mandatory, free of charge, and administered on a school day. The score results are official and can be used for college admission. Students should prepare for this test by practicing online (www.actstudent.org) and/or acquiring a practice test booklet from the Guidance Office. USE the practice test to take a test with the time limits and then score the test yourself. Go over items that you missed and see if you can understand how to arrive at the correct answer. Ask a math or English teacher to work with you on the items you missed that you do not understand. If you want to use the ACT for college applications yet are not satisfied with your scores, retake it in April or June of your junior year and/or fall of your senior year.
--Plan to take SAT at least once to compare your percentile scores on the SAT with your ACT. Before you take the SAT, review your PSAT results and use online resources or practice SATs to prepare. Be aware that the SAT will be administered at West Stokes for the November & December 2012, January & February 2013 administrations. It is also administered in October 2012 and May, June 2013, but not at West Stokes. (register at www.collegeboard.org.)
--If your percentile score on SAT is comparatively higher than your score on ACT, plan to retake SAT to submit with college applications. You may retake SAT and ACT as many times as you wish; colleges will accept your best scores on either.
--Plan to take SAT Subject Tests IF the colleges of interest require them (only the most competitive colleges do so).
--Check website of colleges to learn policies regarding campus visits. Most colleges offer group tours and information sessions. At some colleges you must make a reservation for a specific tour & information session. At other colleges you need to know the time so you can plan your visit, but reservations are not necessary.
--See if the college welcomes or permits individual interviews. If so, it is definitely advisable to schedule one and use it to your advantage.
--Research the college before you visit so you do not ask questions that are already answered on the school's website. Do not hesitate to ask questions, particularly during the campus tour with a student tour guide – that is your chance to get the "inside scoop"
--Most campuses offer tours on week-ends and throughout the summer. You can tell more about the school if you visit when it is in session. Be aware of West Stokes' policy & procedure for missing school due to college visits.
--Take the most challenging courses you can handle, building to the most rigorous load senior year. Try to take Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment courses in your areas of strength.
--Increase your involvement in school activities, whether athletics, clubs, committees, or independent study projects. Be aware that it is the depth of your involvement, not the quantity of clubs you belong to, that matters.
--Become more involved in community service and volunteer work outside of school; take a leadership role; initiate projects of your own.
--Be aware that if you have a job, this is evidence of responsibility; you can make it into a plus on your college applications.
--Maintain a list of all of the above in a resume format listing basic information about you and dividing topics such as Academic Interests, Athletics, Clubs & Organizations, Community Service, Work Experience, etc.
The more selective colleges may require 1-3 long essays, one of which is usually called a Personal Statement, and 3-7 short answer (one paragraph) questions. If required, the essays are extremely important. They should be well-written, grammatically perfect, well organized, and the content should show your personality, individuality, and the issues about which you feel strongly.
The essays will change from year to year on applications to different colleges. However, you may take essays from current applications to practice on, and the personal statement is usually a standard requirement that does not vary. You could begin to work on a personal statement during your junior year, have an English teacher read it for content and organization, rewrite it the summer before your senior year, and have another teacher read a final copy before you submit it.
You should have more than one person reading your essays to help you in the process of refining and editing. This is not at all "cheating," rather, it shows good use of resources. As long as the writing is your own, and any ideas from other people are properly credited, you are doing what you should be doing to prepare the best essays possible. Just be sure that your own "voice" shows through and reflects who you are.
--Keep a calendar in a prominent place with all the important dates related to testing, visiting colleges, and making application.
--Make files to keep all your score reports of SATs, ACTs, etc.
--Keep a file on each college you are interested in. Write on the front the deadline for application, the requirements for applying, and the dates of any contact you have with the Admissions Office.
--If you visit a campus, make a note of the name of the admissions person who leads your group session or the person who interviews you. Write a thank you note and tell something that you learned that was of value to you.
--Make a file for financial aid information and scholarships, divided by types of aid, instructions and deadlines for applying, and note whether one application (like the FAFSA) is used by all the colleges or whether the scholarships (like UNC-G Merit Scholarships) are specific to a certain college.
-- If you want to play college athletics, register with NCAA.
--If you might quality for any testing accommodations like extended time on SAT or ACT, be aware that there is extensive documentation of disability required. This process should be started early in spring semester of junior year.
--If you may need fee waivers for College Board testing or ACTs, you must document financial need by being on free/reduced lunch or some other form of federal/state assistance. Application fee waivers are also available for some colleges.
Know and utilize the resources in your Guidance Office. More detailed information on everything in these pages is available from the West Stokes Guidance Office.
-- Sherrie Forbus, Guidance Secretary – handles transcript requests
--Michelle Ring, Counselor – dual enrollment & community college/technical college applications
--Sandra Bowen, Counselor – financial aid/FAFSA information
--Lauren Hill, Counselor – 4-year college applications
Once you start applying to colleges, get to know & utilize the resources in the Admissions Office and the Financial Aid Office of the college you plan to attend.


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Lorette Beaudry-Ferland, a long-time supporter of the work of the Grey Nuns and of health care for Francophones, is the new Chair of the Catholic Health Corporation of Manitoba (CHCM). She will help direct the corporation, established by the Grey Nuns 11 years ago, that now oversees the works of 21 health and social service organizations (and their foundations) in Manitoba.
The Grey Nuns first approached Beaudry-Ferland in 1988 to sit on the Board of St. Boniface Hospital. Subsequently Beaudry-Ferland also spearheaded the development of improved French language services and the French Resource Centre for the hospital. She has also sat on the boards of Actionmarguerite (previously the Tache Centre) and Centre de santé Saint-Boniface.
With 21 organizations or "Communities of Service" under one umbrella, with increased constraints on health and social services budgets and with incredible pressure on workers in those fields, the CHCM has some important work ahead, Beaudry-Ferland says.
"Our objective as a corporation is to continue to be true to the legacy that has been entrusted to us by the religious orders. One of those things is to make sure that the Communities of Service have access and resources to fulfill their mandates as compassionate service providers. At the same time we need to be continually responding, as the sisters have done, to the unmet needs of the community," she says.
"The Grey Nuns had a good business sense and a lot of foresight. They were always able to collaborate to help people in need. They knew they had to work with others to get things done in the community and we know we need to do that as the board of CHCM."
The CHCM Chair and staff continue to be supported by board directors: Jean-Yves Rochon (Vice-Chairperson), Greg Doyle (Secretary/Treasurer), Sr. Tomasita Antigua, Hugh Goldie, Cliff Jeffers, Sr. Juliette Thévenot and Archbishop Albert LeGatt. Beaudry-Ferland welcomes both Sr. Cécile Fortier and René Bouchard who are joining the board of CHCM as directors for the first time.
About the Catholic Health Corporation:In 2000 the Grey Nuns of Manitoba realized that their aging congregation would be unable to continue overseeing the numerous Communities of Services they had started since landing on the shores of the Red River in 1844. As well they wanted to better engage more of the lay community. As a result they created a lay organization – the Catholic Health Corporation of Manitoba – to monitor their existing good works and to continue to look for ways to fulfill the unmet needs of the community. Since then the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the Oblate Sisters and the Sisters of St. Benedicts have also asked CHCM to oversee their organizations. Today the CHCM helps govern 21 organizations – or Communities of Service – and their foundations in Manitoba. The Communities of Service include over 200 volunteer board members, over 6,600 employees and over 1,100 volunteers dedicated to serving thousands of Manitobans each year. The combined annual operating budget for all the sponsored Communities of Service is just over $450 million dollars. Those Communities of Service include:
Abri Marguerite, Actionmarguerite, Centre de santé Saint-Boniface, Centre de renouveau Aulneau, Centre Flavie-Laurent, Despins Charities, Dorais Charities, Marymound, Sara Riel Inc., Sara Riel Foundation, St.Amant, St.Amant Foundation, St-Boniface Hospital, St-‐Boniface Hospital Foundation, St. Joseph's Residence , Friends of St. Joseph's, Ste. Rose General Hospital, Prévost Foundation, Villa Aulneau, Winnipegosis & District Health Centre and the Youville Centre.
For more information or interviews contact:
Shirley Muir, CHCM Communications (204) 771.7523 email@example.com
Lorette Beaudry-Ferland, Chair (204) 233-5075 email@example.com


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When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP), or any other health condition for that matter, one of the first things concerned parents and family members want to know is whether or not there is a cure. The feeling is only natural, because you'd likely give anything to help your loved one in their time of need.
The Answer Today
Unfortunately, the answer to that question is that there is currently no cure for CP. This may be at least partly due to the fact that the cause of CP is unknown, which makes it even more difficult to find a solution.
On a positive note, however, CP is unlike a lot of other diseases in that it does not get progressively worse over time, nor is it terminal in nature. Plus, many people with CP go on to live a satisfying life, regardless of their diagnosis.
Working Toward a Better Tomorrow
There is hope that there will someday be a cure for cerebral palsy. That's why researchers continue to engage in studies to better understand this disease, what causes it, what factors increase its risk, and what treatment remedies appear to provide the best response.
One way they do this is through clinical trials. For instance, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHHD) conducts several clinical trials related to cerebral palsy. These include whether or not Botox and daily vibration treatments can provide CP patients with relief, and how much therapy is needed to most effectively help young children with spastic cerebral palsy, which affects one side of their body.
Other agencies are doing what they can to learn more about this particular condition and how to best deal with it—if not cure it completely. The Neurogen Brain and Spine Institute is one, and they're in the process of conducting studies on bone marrow cell transplantation and its impact on cerebral palsy.
Organizations based in other countries are taking part as well. For example, one study involving 11 different German centers is studying whether deep brain stimulation can help patients with dyskinetic cerebral palsy with regards to motor development, speech, memory, attention, cognitive abilities, and pain perception.
Improving Life Quality for CP Patients
Until a cure can be found, there are many things that parents, family members, and caretakers can do to help individuals diagnosed with CP learn how to live a happy and full life.
This begins with ensuring that they receive a proper diagnosis to learn what type of CP they have. The next step is connecting them with the best treatments possible based on their type and level of severity. This often includes engaging in different therapies, taking medications to help ease the symptoms, and in more severe cases, undergoing corrective surgeries.
Again, cerebral palsy is not a disease of progression, nor is it necessarily terminal. Although sometimes complications do arise with this particular condition, that doesn't mean CP is a death sentence. It can often be well-managed and give the patient a long and fruitful life.


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