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When businesses are researching their Unified Communication and VoIP options they stumble across some more familiar names like Cisco. One of the big questions Atomic Data gets is, how is ShoreTel different from Cisco? Why ShoreTel when you partner with Cisco elsewhere? Our goal is to bring clients the simplest, the smartest, and the very best in IT technology that we would use ourselves, and we do. When it comes to Unified Communications, Atomic Data uses ShoreTel and see the benefits in it for our clients too.
From small businesses to large-scale enterprises, more and more organizations are moving to Unified Communications (UC) solutions to increase worker productivity, facilitate increased mobility, and reduce expenses. Yet selecting the right solution can determine whether a business realizes these benefits fully.
The ShoreTel UC system provides a comprehensive, integrated solution that is easy to learn and use, simple to manage, and cost-effective to operate. Compared with Cisco products, ShoreTel UC can offer numerous advantages, including streamlined deployment and management, easier scalability, and a significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO). By selecting ShoreTel UC, businesses can capitalize on the benefits of unified communications without adding costs or complexity.
Adopting a unified, purpose-built solution
A UC solution must offer more than a loose collection of products. It must provide an integrated user interface that enables employees to move seamlessly among various modes of communication. It must offer a streamlined IT architecture and a single, easy-to-use management console to simplify administration. And it must be easy to scale, so organizations gain the agility to grow rapidly and cost-effectively, without having to rip and replace their previous environments.
Cisco offers multiple UC solutions, each with a distinct capacity limitation. Organizations must gauge their current and future needs wisely, since moving from one solution to the next can be costly and difficult. Furthermore, the flagship Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM) solution was assembled with technologies accumulated from several corporate acquisitions. The result is a complex solution that provides multiple user interfaces and requires extensive time and resources to manage.
Organizations in need of comprehensive UC solutions can avoid Cisco product shortfalls. Designed from the ground up to provide a single, all-in-one solution, the ShoreTel UC system integrates a full range of communications capabilities, including voice, video, instant messaging, and conferencing, plus advanced tools for mobility, presence detection, and collaboration. The ShoreTel solution was built to provide a seamless, integrated environment for users and a unified, easily managed solution for IT administrators. The solution scales simply to accommodate more users, additional sites, and new geographic regions, all within the same environment.
Accelerating deployment
To help organizations control costs and quickly capitalize on the benefits of UC, a solution must be designed for rapid implementation. Administrators must be able to install and configure the solution without months of planning, in-depth technical expertise, or excessive training. Users must be able to get up and running without a steep learning curve.
Cisco solutions require significantly more time and a higher skill level to deploy than ShoreTel UC. Even with Cisco's entry-level UC500 and UCM Express solutions, initial configuration can be a tedious process that often involves command-line interface configuration. Furthermore, a multisite environment requires administrators to install and configure the system at each site independently. When the Cisco solution is finally deployed, users must learn to navigate multiple interfaces.
By contrast, the ShoreTel UC system can be deployed quickly with minimal training so organizations can accelerate their time to value. ShoreTel UC requires only a single headquarters server, and software can be configured through a simple, browser-based console. Drop-in switches are easy to set up, while self-configuring phones minimize the IT resources needed to ensure rapid deployment.
Simplifying management
Managing a complex solution can easily cut into the cost benefits of UC. For example, the cost of upgrading multiple servers with different upgrade cycles can add significantly to ongoing expenses. Having to assign high-level staff to UC management, hire additional IT staff with in-depth technical expertise, or provide extensive training to existing personnel can slow the return on investment and take technical expertise away from core business development needs.
Cisco UC solutions are considerably more complex to manage and maintain than ShoreTel UC. Once the multi-server Cisco solution is deployed, administrators must use numerous interfaces to provision and manage all of the distinct applications. Furthermore, administrators need multiple, expensive training courses to fully understand how to operate and manage the solution.
Organizations can avoid complexity and reduce management costs with ShoreTel. The ShoreTel solution uses a single-image architecture that encompasses all functions. As a result, organizations have fewer servers to buy and maintain, and administrators can take advantage of seamlessly integrated management functions. Administrators can use the browser-based ShoreTel Director to manage multiple sites within a single interface. ShoreTel Director runs on the single headquarters server—no additional management systems are required. ShoreTel offers simple, inexpensive training courses to help administrators make the most of ShoreTel UC. ShoreTel training is more than 40 percent less expensive than Cisco training and requires half as many courses.
Avoiding downtime through redundancy
Given the mission-critical nature of business communications, redundancy is essential for UC solutions. Downtime can significantly damage a company's reputation and have a direct impact on revenue. The loss of a dial tone can mean a missed opportunity or the loss of a customer. Redundancy helps ensure that business communications continue even in the event of a component failure.
Yet Cisco's UC500 series, UCM Express, and UCM Business Edition solutions do not have the capability to provide redundancy. Businesses must purchase the expensive Enterprise UCM solution and then purchase and manage an additional server for each application to achieve redundancy.
The ShoreTel UC system delivers five-nines availability for mission-critical business communications. Cost-effective, n+1 redundancy means that only one additional switch is needed to provide redundancy for the entire system. If a switch fails, its load is automatically distributed to the other switches, protecting the system from an outage.
Furthermore, in the event of a network outage, the phone system can continue to place and receive calls on the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Because ShoreTel provides a single, scalable solution, organizations of any size can achieve the level of redundancy they need without upgrading to a new product.
Facilitating cost-effective, nondisruptive scalability
As organizations hire new employees to accommodate customer growth, expand into new geographic territories, or acquire other businesses, they must scale their UC solution to support more users at more sites. A UC solution must facilitate swift and cost-effective scaling to help the organization sustain business agility and control costs.
Scalability can be difficult to attain with Cisco solutions, which require that organizations upgrade to a new solution when they reach the capacity limit of an existing solution. For example, the UC500 series scales to only 100 users. If a business grows beyond that number of users, it must rip out the old system and install a new Cisco UCM Express, UCM Business Edition, or Enterprise UCM solution. There is no easy upward migration path from one Cisco solution to the next.
Streamlining upgrades
A UC solution also should help streamline component upgrades so organizations can capitalize on the latest capabilities and maximize the solution's lifespan without excessive administrative time and effort. Products that have different upgrade cycles and different processes for various network elements force administrators to manage upgrades almost continuously. UC offerings that require administrators to perform upgrades in person can be labor intensive, especially when organizations have multiple remote sites.
With Cisco solutions, upgrading is time-consuming and costly. Each server and router must be upgraded individually, and there is a different process for each product. Moreover, Cisco has a separate charge for software support, software assurance, and hardware support.
In comparison, ShoreTel upgrades are much faster, simpler, and less expensive. Because there is a single, scalable ShoreTel solution, there is only one process for upgrades. Administrators upgrade the single, headquarters server, reboot gateways, and reboot phones. Upgrades are automatically distributed throughout the entire system. Those upgrades are free through the ShoreTel support program.
Accessing key functionality
A UC solution should provide a complete, integrated set of all necessary capabilities, including attendant consoles and contact center functions. Attendant consoles give users the power to manage incoming calls and direct them to where they need to go. Contact center applications provide a direct interface with customers and help ensure that customers have a good experience interacting with the company.
The Cisco attendant console and contact center offerings are bolt-on additions to the Cisco UC offerings. For attendant console capabilities with the entry-level Cisco UC500 and Cisco UCM Express solutions, organizations must select the optional Cisco Unified CallConnector, which requires the purchase of additional licenses, hardware, and support contracts. Cisco Attendant Console comes preinstalled with UCM Business Edition, but organizations must still purchase a separate license. The Enterprise UCM solution provides the option of purchasing Cisco Unified Department Attendant Console, Business Attendant Console, or Enterprise Attendant Console—applications developed by an OEM partner. Each application has distinct limits on the number of operator clients and users.
For contact center needs, Cisco products include limited contact center functionality with basic automatic call distributor (ACD) capabilities. For more robust functionality, organizations must select optional Unified Contact Center Express, Unified Contact Center Hosted, or Unified Contact Center Enterprise solutions, each of which requires additional licenses, hardware, and support.
ShoreTel helps organizations avoid the spiraling costs of additional applications. ShoreTel Communicator with Operator Access monitors inbound call activity and shows the presence status of users. There are no additional servers required to use ShoreTel Communicator with Operator Access. For contact center needs, ShoreTel includes ShoreTel Workgroups, which can be used for advanced contact center functionality.
Ensuring comprehensive support
To avoid downtime, organizations must ensure that support is readily available for every element within the UC solution. Yet some support plans are expensive and difficult to manage, forcing administrators to keep track of multiple agreements.
With Cisco products, support schemes can be complex and costly. Hardware and software components, and individual upgrades, require separate support contracts. Comparatively, ensuring end-to-end support for a ShoreTel solution is much simpler and less expensive. Just as ShoreTel provides a single, comprehensive UC solution, it also delivers a single, comprehensive support program.
Reducing the TCO
UC solutions can help substantially reduce communication expenses, but maximizing savings requires a solution that addresses TCO. In evaluating UC solutions, organizations must consider all ownership costs—not only upfront capital costs but also the costs of management, upgrades, support, and energy consumption.
Entry-level Cisco solutions such as the UC500 and UCM Express have low upfront costs but high support costs. All of the Cisco solutions require extensive, costly training. And all solutions require significant investments in time and money to manage complex solutions with multiple servers and applications.
ShoreTel UC has the industry's lowest TCO.1 In addition to significantly reducing communication costs, ShoreTel UC keeps hardware acquisition, software licensing, and management costs low. Compared with the multiple-server requirements of Cisco UC products, the ShoreTel solution requires only one headquarters server and one converged conferencing appliance—organizations have less hardware to buy and operate. Streamlined management also means that administrators can spend less time and money deploying the solution and keeping it running.
For example, in a 1,500-line deployment, the ShoreTel solution delivers a TCO that is almost 65 percent lower than the Cisco solution. This takes into account the full range of costs associated with unified communications solutions—from capital costs and implementation to training and electricity.2
ShoreTel provides an easy-to-use online TCO tool so organizations can gain a clear and accurate understanding of costs before making an investment. ShoreTel guarantees that its solution will provide a lower TCO than any other solution. If the ShoreTel TCO tool or independent data determines that the ShoreTel TCO is higher than a competing solution, ShoreTel will lower its price to beat the competition.
Delivering high customer satisfaction
Given the ease of use, simple management, and low TCO of the comprehensive ShoreTel solution, it is not surprising that customers have consistently rated it highly. ShoreTel measures every customer for satisfaction, engaging a third-party organization to administer a detailed survey that rates the customer experience. For more than five years, ShoreTel has earned a quarterly customer satisfaction rating of 90 or higher. Cisco, which only measures customer satisfaction internally twice annually, does not show similar results.
To realize the full benefits of UC, organizations must select complete, integrated solutions that are simple to use, easy to manage, and deliver a low TCO. ShoreTel UC can meet those requirements, delivering a purpose-built solution with numerous advantages over Cisco UC solutions.
To learn more about ShoreTel's Unified Communications, call Atomic Data at 612-466-2000.


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Note: Review Monitoring is required for this feature
- Performance reports are a great way to regularly demonstrate ROI to your existing clients
- Reports can be generated on demand or automatically according to a schedule you set
Performance reports display a series of metrics and analytics about your client's online reputation over time using attractive charts and graphs.
To generate or schedule a performance report, navigate to Dashboard > Performance. You can choose which sections you want to include in your report.
The 'Reputation Overview' section (above) displays cumulative star rating stats drawn from all monitored review sites.
The Review Volume section (above) shows a site-by-site breakdown of all of your existing reviews across all monitored sites.
Finally, the New Reviews section (above) shows review activity over the time frame specified when the report was generated, with some cumulative stats and a site-by-site breakdown of where those reviews occurred, as well as snippets of all reviews received in the time frame.

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Holmes Report 01 Feb 2013 // 12:00AM GMT
TRENTON, NJ—Leading US independent MWW has acquired Capital Public Affairs, one of the largest public affairs and government relations firms in New Jersey. As a result, CPA partner and president Steven Some has joined MWW as senior vice president and general manager of the firm's Trenton office.
The Trenton office will also absorb CPA's team of public affairs professionals, which includes specialists in government relations, coalition building, issues management and grassroots campaigns. Staff joining MWW's Trenton office will include members of CPA's leadership team including Stephen Reid and Tom Cosentino .
As SVP and general manager, Some will guide the growth and operations of MWW's Trenton office as well as provide counsel to many of the firm's clients. He brings more than three decades of public affairs and government relations experience at both the state and federal level. Prior to founding Capital Public Affairs in 1993, Some had served in several appointive positions in the administration of President Ronald Reagan within the Department of Labor and Department of the Interior.
He will also continue to serve as a political commentator and contributor to major media outlets including Fox News Channel and the Newark Star-Ledger.


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'Venice is like a grand old lady, but she is in need of being freshened up." So said Alberto Barbera, the festival's newly-reinstalled artistic director, when announcing his plans to rejuvenate the world's longest-running celebration of cinema.
Barbera, a twinkling 62-year-old who dresses like a well-regarded newsreader, has returned to the post after an 11-year hiatus with his mind set on the future. These past ten days he has never been far from a flip chart, outlining his vision for a leaner, more energised festival to any members of the press who could spare the time for a brief presentation and a glass or three of the local prosecco.
With the cost of premiering films on the Lido still perilously high and a new cinema complex not due to be finished until 2015, Barbera's plans will take a few years to come to fruition. But the festival's state of flux was a pertinent backdrop for a programme of films that seemed preoccupied with the gulf between past and present, and explosive clashes between maturity and youth.
The Master (*****), Paul Thomas Anderson's magnificent melodrama inspired by the early days of Scientology, charts the relationship between Philip Seymour Hoffman's middle-aged cult leader and Joaquin Phoenix's rangy young drifter, and was the stand-out critical favourite.
In the battle for the Golden Lion, Venice's highest accolade, Anderson's film will surely come out on top, although Marco Bellocchio's Dormant Beauty (****), a scalpel-sharp satirical drama centred on the right-to-die debate, would be a credible alternative, as would Rama Burshtein's Fill The Void (***), a wry arranged marriage drama set in Tel Aviv and steeped in orthodox wisdom and wit.
Two of my personal favourites in competition were Kirill Serebrennikov's Betrayal (****), a frostbitten thriller about two cheated spouses full of sex and death and scenes shot in serpentine single takes, and Peter Brosens and Jessica Woodworth's The Fifth Season (****), a loopy arthouse fable in which the rhythms of life in a rural Belgian community come apocalyptically unstuck.
Elsewhere, old stalwarts rubbed up against young guns and found they had something in common. Terrence Malick's breath-catchingly tender romance To The Wonder (****) and Harmony Korine's fluorescent exploitation romp Spring Breakers (***) might not sound like easy bedfellows, but their dreamlike cinematography and whispered narrations turned them into an oddly kindred double feature. Malick's film was roundly booed for wearing its Christian heart on its sleeve; Korine's knowingly vapid celebration of 21st-century porn chic was, of course, whooped to the rafters.
Away from the competition, Pierce Brosnan showed love wasn't only for the young in Susanne Bier's comic romance Love is All You Need (****), the festival's sunniest surprise. Less convincing was Robert Redford's The Company You Keep (**), a strainingly earnest thriller in which middle-aged former radicals are tracked down by Shia LaBeouf's idealistic young hack.
Then there was Wadjda (****), a heart-swelling Saudi film about a ten-year-old girl who wants a bicycle: a breach of that country's draconian laws on decency. Haifaa Al-Mansour's picture, the first to be made entirely within the Kingdom, became one of the most fondly-discussed films of the festival.
On the documentary front, Spike Lee's Bad 25 (***) was a well-researched but fawning reappraisal of Michael Jackson's seventh studio album in its quarter-centenary year. It was comprehensively outclassed by Sophie Huber's Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction (*****); a warm, wise and wonderful tribute to the gnarled character actor that crackled with youthful curiosity.
Venice's rejuvenation may still be in its early days, but Barbera and this grand old lady make a lovely couple. How heartening it is to see them reunited.


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I received an email message from Rolf Staerk who has done an incredible amount of work locating and organizing Biblical Art on the Web. It's one of the first places I recommend people check when looking for such art. He writes:
I regret to tell you that I have decided to pause my work on the Biblical Art site since, after about 10 years on the Net, I've received an email that puts into question my use of thumbnails.If anyone knows more about such matters or can provide advice, it would be appreciated. Click on the Contact button on the Biblical Art on the Web home page to let Rolf know.
I have always thought that since displaying thumbnails is ruled fair use of images in court, I am not breaking any law. Now I'm told by a copyright holder that I do. I'm not sure.
I'm seeking advice as to whether or not I may expect legal prosecution from my work, or not. IF YOU KNOW ABOUT A LEGAL EXPERT who may help me as a service in God's Kingdom (I'm not able to pay anyone), please let me know.
I've put approx. 6-8000 hours into this freely, so I feel very sad about the situation. About 1500 people use the service every day.
If I receive help on the above mentioned matter, I may be able to continue as before.
Anyway, the site will probably be up going for months yet, but there will be few updates, if any. I'm sorry.


text: The Tuli Block offers a variety of safari options in the area, particularly enjoyed by the adventurous guests and will suit guests who enjoy exercise. Horse safaris as well as cycling safaris are very popular. Guests can take a ride on the wild side amongst elephant or gallop with zebra and wildebeest. Walking trails as well as 4x4 safaris are also available. Game viewing is good and Mashatu Game Reserve is home to large herds of elephant, prides of lion, and cheetah. Along the river courses, guests can expect to see eland, impala, wildebeest and zebra, whilst at night, the bat-eared fox, African wild cat and the magnificent leopard search for prey... Explore The Landscapes Of Tuli Block, Botswana


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Spring is such a moody season isn't it? The yin of still winter clings to us protectively as yang winds beginning to whip around us. Steady, steady.
It's hot. It's cold. It's sunny. It's gray. It's heartache mixed with hope.
Spring is beautiful. Spring is energy rising. Spring is rebirth if we allow it to be.
Remember to go slow. Bring the outside in. Eat restorative foods, a little hot with a little cool. Take note of the little details that make your heart sing. You are here, pay attention.
Love and good vibes to you on this gorgeous Friday!
XO, Stephanie
Stephanie is a certified holistic health and lifestyle coach. She works with women to help them discover their inner radiance through the food they eat and the homes they keep. Her newest online class, Deeply Rooted ~ The Spring Cleanse is beginning on April 21st. Follow the link to learn more and join the gorgeous circle forming.
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Me, doing what I love.../
Here are a few photos from behind the scenes at weddings lately. I am so in love with my job. A wedding day is a lot of hard work and I'm so spent when it's over, but it's so worth it. A wedding ceremony is such a sacred, beautiful thing and I count it a great honor to be allowed into the process of God taking two and making them one. Not only am I a part of such a special day, but I get to use all my creative energy to document it. How awesome! I do not, however, have photos of most of what happens behind the scenes. I don't think you guys want to see me in a t-shirt and yoga pants editing, emailing and balancing my accounts! If you do want to see it, oh well! Haha!
Anyway, this is me...doing what I love! :)
I tell you, who wouldn't want to work with such a good looking guy? I think he's a keeper.
I just had to include this one, not because it's pretty but because it's hilarious! I am clearly practicing my "monkey" look. Just imagine I'm saying "ooo ooo, eee eee, aah aah" and we're all set for a life at the zoo. On the other side of this photo the groom is using his mind powers for his diabolical plan to turn everyone into monkeys, starting with me. Obviously. And now his second victim is about to join me. Muahahaha!!!
Oh you know, I'm just showing the guys how to put their hands in their pockets...because very few people have that skill and all. I'm just smart like that. Haha!
Part of my job description is that I chase runaway flower girls, as well as entertain the rambunctious ones that like to move around a lot. Who knew that years of teaching children's church would prepare me for wedding photography? :)
Talking with my hands, talking with my hands. Everyone I like to talk with my hands.
I'm so thankful to the Lord for the opportunity to serve people in such a meaningful way. My brides and grooms are the most amazing people on the planet and I am so thrilled to know them. I'm humbled to be entrusted with this monumental task. Thank you.
Happy Friday everyone!


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The stunningly beautiful and magical Christmas Book by Yusuke Oono. You can see pictures of Yusuke making it at fabcafe here.
Saturday, 22 December 2012
Yusuke Oono
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Oh wow this is really stunning and fairytale like!ReplyDelete
Wish you a happy christmas time.
- Anonymous22 December 2012 at 18:14
i even like each panel on it's own.ReplyDelete
enjoyed seeing the process on flickr, and wouldn't mind having a nice big work table like the ones in the photos.
Magical! Thank you, Hazel for this introduction to Yusuke Oono's stunning creation.ReplyDelete
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Wrinkle Creams Anti Retinol Products Top
What Is Retinol And Why Do So Many Wrinkle Creams Contain It?
There have been numerous scientific breakthroughs in the best wrinkle cream ingredients on the market. Many of them are truly remarkable, but still remains the popularity of Retinol. While retinol may sound boring in this modern day and age, it still is very popular. This article will discuss what Retinol is, and why it is in so many creams, even still to this day.
Skin damage can be caused by several things such as exposure to the sun, free radicals and even smoking and diet can cause skin problems and premature aging. Smoking causes the skin to break down faster than a non-smoker's skin. Heredity also plays a part in aging and skin wrinkles. If your grandmother still looks 60 and she is in her 90's, chances are with a good skin care regimen, you will do the same.
Retinol is also used for the treatment of acne because of its healing properties pertaining to vitamin A. Retinol applied to the skin and eye area through a wrinkle cream can actually reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While vitamin A helps in other ways such as tooth an bone development and vision, it acts as an antioxidant to help protect the skin from certain cancers. While you can get added retinol through a vitamin A enriched diet of green, yellow and red fruits and vegetables, retinol in eye and wrinkle creams have been proven to renew the skin's youthful appearance.
Wrinkle creams containing retinol and other ingredients work together in combination to replenish the skin, exfoliate the dead skin and promote new cell and collagen growth. When looking at the labels, be sure to look for retinol as a main ingredient. You will find that it can make a difference in your skin, reducing signs of aging and minimizing wrinkles. It is wise to read the labels and find out what you are putting on your skin. Retinol is a proven ingredient for healthier skin.
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Wild Summer Tea
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Start or end of Rhône?
Hidden away at the crossing of the Furka, Gothard, Oberalp, Neufennen, Susten passes is the start of the mighty Rhône River that travels all the way to Marseilles. At the same time it is the end of what was once the begining of the once upon a time mighty Rhône Glacier that travelled all the way to Lyon.
The strength and power of this area is overwhelming, and impossible to ignore. After all, Switzerland & France would not be as we know them had they not existed.
The feeling here is emotional as one wanders around realising how time & geology & evolution proceed.
Definitely a place to visit. I plan to organise some multi day walks starting in the Goms valley through here to Andermatt to Chur in the Grisons. Cannot wait!
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Beauty of Zermatt
What a gorgeous walk through the Gorges of the Gornera bach. Nice to do it on a sunny day and take advantage of the freshness.
On a clear day there is just no question why Zermatt is so popular. All the 4000 meter peaks were visible and the glaciers clean & white.
The hills were alive with the sound of wildflowers! And a fabulous lunch accompanied by artists from the music festival were very relaxing.
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Dents du Midi Tour
Friday, September 5, 2014
Grand Chavalard
The Grand Chavalard is beautiful! At the edge of a turn above the Rhône Valley near Martigny it is fun to walk around or up!
Ovronaz is right around the corner for a thermal bath!
There are also lots of choices for sleeping in a cabane here. The star gazing here is well worth spending the night for.


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The Office of the Dean of Studies supports the academic planning and success, academic integrity, and well-being of all Barnard College students, and supports the teaching and advising efforts of our faculty members. Our office includes:
- The academic Class Deans and support staff, who provide students guidance in developing their educational plans and making thoughtful and informed decisions about their life goals;
- The Registrar and support staff, who implement the College's policies and procedures, and maintain the institution's academic records; and
- A dedicated team that supports first generation and low-income students in discovering their own capabilities through such programs such as HEOP and CSTEP, and helps these students identify opportunities that will enrich and complement their intellectual life at Barnard.
Class Deans and Support Staff
105 Milbank Hall
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone calls are transferred via Administrative Staff
Dean of Studies: Natalie Friedman
Senior Associate Dean of Studies/First-Year Class Dean/Dean for International Students: Wendy Garay
Senior Associate Dean of Studies/Sophomore Class Dean/Transfer Advising: Christina Kuan Tsu
Junior Class Dean/Academic Assistance: Evelyn Leong
Senior Class Dean/Case Manager: Rebecca Grabiner
Associate Dean for Student Success: Jemima Gedeon
Office Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Studies: Mary Champion
Receptionist and Administrative Assistant to the Junior Class Dean: Luisa Sanchez
Administrative Assistant to the Sophomore Class Dean and Dean for Student Success: Melisa Adiram
Administrative Assistant to the First-Year Class and Senior Class Deans: Taanisha Rodgers
Office of the Registrar
107 Milbank Hall
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Telephone hours: Monday –Thursday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registrar: Jennifer Simmons
Senior Associate Registrar: Meaghan Valenti
Associate Registrar: Marybeth Kemm
Assistant Registrar: Stephanie Raptis
Manager, Enrollment Information Systems: Sue Dodson
External Credit Coordinator: Laura Yow
Transcript Assistant: Ady Matos
Registrar's Assistant: Maria Sierra
Opportunity Programs
001 Milbank Hall
Director: Elida Martinez-Gaynor
Senior Associate Director: Position Open
CSTEP Associate Director/STEP Program Manager: Raul Cervantes
Counselor: Gianni Lopez
Administrative Assistant, HEOP/CSTEP: Jiovana Dawson
Administrative Assistant, STEP: TBD
International Student Services
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Dean for International Services: Wendy Garay


text: BY ERIKA NORTONVERNON — The owner of Mountain Creek, the year-round outdoor-sports resort in Vernon, has filed for bankruptcy, seeking Chapter 11 protection. If granted the petition, the company plans to restructure its debt and attract new outside investment. "Today's filing will allow us to deal with the legacy debt we inherited from the property's former owners and attract new investment into the resort," said Mountain Creek CEO Jeff Koffman in a statement on Monday. "We remain committed to seeing Mountain Creek develop to its full potential with new hotels, new outdoor attractions and expanded residential homes. Our vision to create a world class, four-season resort here in New Jersey is still our main objective and this move will put us in the best position to achieve that." According to the court filings, Mountain Creek owes over $26 million in contractually obligated payments to the Vernon Township Municipal Utilities Authority. They also owe $885,000 in payments to Crystal Creek Associates, a financing firm associated with the Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, among other creditors. Since 2010, more than $30 million was invested in Mountain Creek, according to a statement released by then-Mountain Creek Resort President Bill Benneyan. And when the Koffman family bought the resort just two years ago in June 2015, new owner Jeffrey Koffman said he envisioned investing about $50 million of capital into the resort over the next five years, part of which can be seen in the expanded Mountain Bike Park. The ski area celebrated it's 50th anniversary in 2015 as well.Vernon Township's sewer system is currently facing a cumulative debt of over $35 million. It is unclear how the restructuring of Mountain Creek's debt will affect the township, or whether the debt owed by Mountain Creek will fall on Vernon sewer ratepayers."Mountain Creek is claiming as I've read that they want to be part of the community, they want to help the community, and to walk away from that debt, it would have to be spread out," Vernon Mayor Harry Shortway said Wednesday. Shortway also said the township will be hiring additional bankruptcy counsel to protect the township's interests during the proceedings. Will remain openAccording to the press release, the resort will continue to operate fully during the bankruptcy process. And if approved in New Jersey Bankruptcy Court, the debtor-in-possession financing, along with the company's cash from operations, is expected to provide enough to support its continuing business operations and allow all staff-member jobs to remain. The Waterpark is set to be open the weekends of June 10 and June 17, with the park opening seven days a week starting June 22.Along with the filing, Mountain Creek filed a number of "first-day" motions with the court to minimize the disruptions to any business operations and facilitate a smooth transition into Chapter 11. The motions request authorization to honor employee pay and benefits along with certain customer programs currently in place, such as seasonal pass holders, Triple Play cards and gift cards. Customer deposits for weddings and other events will also be honored.Mountain Creek Resort, Inc. has retained Lowenstein Sandler as legal advisors, along with Getzler Heinrich LLC as financial advisor and Houlihan Lokey to assist with the valuation and restructuring of its balance sheet.


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For Hanukkah, Japanese Yam Latkes with Nori and Chili
I found some delightfully magenta Japanese yams while foraging for seasonal goodies in the
dark woods well-lit aisles of my local Whole Foods.
Vivid on the outside, they're crisp-white inside, and a wonderful addition to a festive tray of roast vegetables. They were just the inspiration I needed for my Asian-twist latke tradition, an annual rite which enters its 17th year (er, I started very, very young). (more…)


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Stock Indices Dip After Touching Record Highs
US stock futures were edging down in value as the trade week began, slumping after notching record highs last week prior to observance of Independence Day on Friday, as China spreads its economic wings.
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Investors were cautiously optimistic about trading on Monday yet were unlikely to implement sizable deals considering the dawning of earnings season. Prior to US markets' closing until this morning, strong job market data for last month released last Thursday by the US Department of Labor helped drive the indices higher. Setting a precedent, the Dow surged past the psychological mark of 17,000.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June 15/2010-7:20
By Isaac N.
( EDIT ) As some of my readers have pointed out, this post has nothing to do with burning oil. In my over zealousness to point out the things that could go wrong, I presented a false statement.My apologies.My mentions of burning oil come from my thoughts about how hydrocarbon based fuel cells work. And their discussion below is merely to provide the reader with " Food for thought " by educating him/her about some very interesting technologies. As far as the convergences of the sciences below, read this first before you go any further.
A priori Principles and Scientific Knowledge
( RE-EDIT 9:59 PM EST ) Actually I was wrong, it does have to do with burning oil...... Improper burning of crude causes benzene production.
Forming of bezene
If there is not enough oxygen present to completely burn the fuel to
carbon dioxide and water other products may form. The most common
partially burned products are likely to be carbon C (soot) and deadly
carbon monoxide CO. It would appear that the hydrogen in the fuel
molecules is more easily burned and usually forms water
Therefore it is extremely important that any combustion system is as
efficient as possible eg gas heaters, furnaces etc must all have
excellent ventilation for complete combustion to harmless water and
carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide is colourless and odourless and even
low concentrations in the air can be fatal. Carbon monoxide is
unfortunately emitted by all car exhausts, though catalytic converters
help reduce this by converting nitrogen monoxide (another pollutant)
and carbon monoxide into harmless nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
What I want to point out to you below, is just that there are some bigger and deeper factors at play than an out of control well.
Geomagnetic currents that influence tectonic plate movements are influenced by the magnetosphere,which is in turn influenced by the ionosphere, which just happened to get heavily charged by the solar flare NASA observed this week, which, BTW, was huge. Look it up or read my post under this one down a bit and look at the photos. Also , significant here...is COREXIT , Benzene and a common chemical found in the gulf area that is commonly used for refining oil.
Go read this link real quick from Wikipedia.
Ok, you're back.
Now leave again and read this real quick, sorry for leading you to links, it's easier because the typing has been done for me already,lol.
First off, there are 6 very relevant things going on in the Gulf of Mexico, all at the same time, which modern science has never observed happening all at the same time, that can facilitate a giant electrochemical reaction between the ionosphere and the earths crust by conductive sea water acting as a pathway for ionosphere discharges....like the lightening that stuck the BP ship in the G.o.M. yesterday.. The conditions are ripe.
The conditions are similar to whats called a Gas diffusion electrode. (GDE) are electrodes with a conjunction of a solid, liquid and gaseous interface, and an electrical conducting catalyst (salt water) supporting an electrochemical reaction between the liquid and the gaseous phase. There are large amounts of benzene in the G.o.M., which is a heavier than air and stays low to the ground as a result. As well, it is easily ignited by sparks or open flame.
My ideas formed while reading some things..
A : about Maxwell's equations( thanks Chris ), which are a set of four partial differential equations that relate the electric and magnetic fields to their sources, charge density and current density. These equations can be combined to show that light is an electromagnetic wave.
B : Michael Faraday built the first dynamo, a copper disk that rotated between the poles of a permanent magnet and produced an electromotive force (something that moves electricity). His work in electromagnetic induction led to the development of modern dynamos and generators. Faraday also discovered the compound benzene...of course, his discovery of Benzene at the same time his ground-breaking work on electrical generations have nothing to do with each other......or anything else in this post....that's sarcasm.
1, Our ionosphere is highly charged right now, due to the massive solar flare being observed by NASA,
( check the site.) hence the lightning everywhere,,,Go read this about the effects of coronal mass ejection, ( ie: Solar flare ) and the effects on the earth's magnetosphere.
2. The Gulf is a dead zone, ...sadly now more than ever, but the significances here are the low oxygen levels in the water and salt saturation in the deep-water areas.
3. There are large amounts of heavy metals in the water in the deep-water G.o.M. .They have accumulated because the Mississippi river brings them to the Gulf in the form of runoff, They accumulate at the seafloor.. Their relevance here is that it has been known for a long time that all the common metals behave relatively similarly in terms of being able to allow the flow of electrons. Some metals conduct electricity way better than others. Common knowledge.
4. There are also large amounts of 2-Butoxyethanol in the depths in the G.o.M. Contrary to popular belief , it does not " breakdown " at 5k feet deep like it does in shallower water. Pressures keep it from going anywhere until deep currents sweep it into the shallower areas where it can diffuse and sublimate from the water. That's where it rapidly breaks down. It's use as an ingredient, is because it keeps chemicals in suspension. That's why it's used as a common " adjuvient " ingredient in everything. So, due to it's solubility in water it will remain suspended.
5. Methane, produced by microbes in the process called methanogenesis.
An anaerobic organism or anaerobe is any organism that does not require oxygen for growth, could possibly react negatively and may even die in its presence. There are three types:
* obligate anaerobes, which cannot use oxygen for growth and are even harmed by it;
* aerotolerant organisms, which cannot use oxygen for growth, but tolerate the presence of it; and
* facultative anaerobes, which can grow without oxygen but can utilize oxygen if it is present.
And ...how to grow them
Culturing anaerobes
Given that normal microbial culturing is undertaken in an aerobic environment, the culturing of anaerobes poses a problem. To overcome this, a number of techniques are employed by microbiologists. One way required the injection of the bacteria into a Dicot. The Dicot would then provide an environment without oxygen thus ensuring the survival of the anaerobes. The GasPak System is an isolated container which achieves an anaerobic environment by the reaction of water with sodium borohydride
In other-words.....these microbes need a dead zone to grow......now onto the chemicals and the gases suspended in the water at great depths in the Gulf presently
6. Sodium borohydride. Important here why ?
First, there are millions of kilograms of Sodium borohydride produced annually, far exceeding the production levels of any other hydride reducing agent. It is a common runoff into the Mississippi . It is also used in refining oil in the process of cracking, and thus found in the gulf area. Most typically, it is used in the laboratory for converting ketones and aldehydes to alcohols ( which, if you read down to the other type of fuel cell decription below of the methane fuel cell, alcohol can be used instead of methanol) . It's less flammable and less volatile than gasoline, but more corrosive. It is relatively environmentally friendly because of the low toxicity of borates.
Scientists and chemists achieve an anaerobic environment by the reaction of water with sodium borohydride and sodium bicarbonate tablets to produce hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide. Hydrogen then reacts with oxygen gas on a palladium catalyst to produce more water, thereby removing oxygen gas. This is how dead zones are recreated in a laboratory.
The hydrogen gas produced by sodium borohydride is generated for a fuel cell by catalytic decomposition of the aqueous borohydride solution. In other-words how you make a fuel cell with water .
Another type of fuel cell runs off sodium borohydride, also known as sodium tetrahydridoborate, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaBH4. This white solid, usually encountered as a powder, is a versatile reducing agent that finds wide application in chemistry, both in the laboratory and on a technical scale. Large amounts are used for bleaching wood pulp. The compound is insoluble in ether, and soluble in glyme solvents, methanol and water, but reacts with the latter two in the absence of base.[2] An alternative IUPAC name is sodium boranuide.
Remember that you just read about it being used to create conditions in a laboratory to produce those microbes that eat hydrocarbons ? Onward.
So, there is a very high amount of methane, sodium borohydride and a bunch of other chemicals being kept in suspension in water under great pressure with a very high salt saturation and very low oxygen levels...that's prime factors for acting as a pathway for electrical discharges due to low resistance.
Solar flare 1080 which just happened,and is still winding down, is my next topic. The problem of magnetic disturbances and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) wave generation in the ionosphere from solar flares is well known. How does this have to do with an Earth battery and tectonic movements ? The magnetohydrodynamic generator or dynamo, transforms thermal energy or kinetic energy directly into electricity. The problem of magnetic disturbances and magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) wave generation in the ionosphere are known to directly play a part in both hurricane and storm developments and behaviors, as wells as tectonic interplay.
Magnetohydrodynamics (magnetofluiddynamics or hydromagnetics) is the academic discipline which studies the dynamics of electrically conducting fluids. Examples of such fluids include plasmas, liquid metals, and salt water.........
So now, keep in mind our ionosphere is highly charged right now, from the solar flare observed by NASA ,
go read this....
And now think about what you just read.
Virent can make a batch of fuel in one hour rather than the days required for fermentation of plant sugars into ethanol or the eons to produce natural petroleum, though it employs the same tricks as nature: heat and pressure. The real key to the process is catalysis, which enables and speeds up the necessary chemical reactions. Or as physicist Steven Koonin, undersecretary of science at the U.S. Department of Energy told the recent ARPA-e conference, "During my time at BP, I came to understand that catalysis is more of a black art than science."
That's because much of what happens when a catalyst affects a given chemical reaction is unknown. DOE and others are working to change that but Virent is simply harnessing it. Cortright and chemical engineer James Dumesic discovered in their university lab back in 2001 that by starting with water and various carbohydrates from plants—basically, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen compounds—and using catalysts, heat and pressure, they could start creating CO2 and hydrogen and then use that hydrogen to eliminate the oxygen as water (the process produces more water than it consumes). "If we didn't make H2 we started making these nonoxygenated hydrocarbons, losing the H2 into methane, ethane and gasoline components," Cortright explains.
The process requires platinum, rhenium and ruthenium catalysts, in the shape of sand or gravel pellets, all of which are expensive and rare. "They also use these types of catalysts in an oil refinery," Cortright notes. "It's been done in the oil business for 50 years." None of the catalysts are consumed and the reaction is actually exothermic, meaning it produces heat. "The catalytic reactions in total generate sufficient heat to sustain the process without the requirement of additional energy input," says Lee Edwards, Virent's CEO.
In fact, the "green" gasoline can be made at temperatures ranging from 175 to 300 degrees Celsius and pressures of as much as 90 atmospheres and delivers nearly all of the underlying plant's embedded energy into the resulting mix, though roughly 50 percent of the carbon is lost as CO2 or waste products. That mix is then subjected to acid or base condensation as well as distillation to create and separate the gasoline and jet fuel. The waste products are burned as fuel to drive the process.
Very important here....Earth battery....Wikipedia link...and after you get back from the link think about all the metals listed on the right of the wiki page...which are the same metals that have been flushed into the gulf for a long time.
Now the definition of one particular type of fuel cell.from Wikipedia. Important here.
A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is extremely advantageous "because of a possibility of using a wide variety of fuel" [12]. Unlike most other fuel cells which only use hydrogen, SOFCs can run on hydrogen, butane, methanol, and other petroleum products. The different fuels each have their own chemistry.
For methanol fuel cells, on the anode side, a catalyst breaks methanol and water down to form carbon dioxide, hydrogen ions, and free electrons. The hydrogen ions move across the electrolyte to the cathode side, where they react with oxygen to create water. A load connected externally between the anode and cathode completes the electrical circuit. Below are the chemical equations for the reaction:
Anode Reaction: CH3OH + H2O ? CO2 + 6H+ + 6e-
Cathode Reaction: 3/2 O2 + 6H+ + 6e- ? 3H2O
Overall Reaction: CH3OH + 3/2 O2 ? CO2 + 2H2O + electrical energy
At the anode SOFCs can use nickel or other catalysts to break apart the methanol and create hydrogen ions and CO2. A solid called yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is used as the electrolyte. Like all fuel cell electrolytes YSZ is conductive to ions, allowing them to pass from the anode to cathode, but is non-conductive to electrons. YSZ is a durable solid and is advantageous in large industrial systems. Although YSZ is a good ion conductor, it only works at very high temperatures. The standard operating temperature is about 950oC [13]. Running the fuel cell at such a high temperature easily breaks down the methane and oxygen into ions. A major disadvantage of the SOFC, as a result of the high heat, is that it "places considerable constraints on the materials which can be used for interconnections" [13]. Another disadvantage of running the cell at such a high temperature is that other unwanted reactions may occur inside the fuel cell. It is common for carbon dust, graphite, to build up on the anode, preventing the fuel from reaching the catalyst. Much research is currently being done to find alternatives to YSZ that will carry ions at a lower temperature.
In the archetypal hydrogen–oxygen proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) design, a proton-conducting polymer membrane, (the electrolyte), separates the anode and cathode sides. This was called a "solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell" (SPEFC) in the early 1970s, before the proton exchange mechanism was well-understood. (Notice that "polymer electrolyte membrane" and "proton exchange mechanism" result in the same acronym.)
On the anode side, hydrogen diffuses to the anode catalyst where it later dissociates into protons and electrons. These protons often react with oxidants causing them to become what is commonly referred to as multi-facilitated proton membranes. The protons are conducted through the membrane to the cathode, but the electrons are forced to travel in an external circuit (supplying power) because the membrane is electrically insulating. On the cathode catalyst, oxygen molecules react with the electrons (which have traveled through the external circuit) and protons to form water — in this example, the only waste product, either liquid or vapor.
In addition to this pure hydrogen type, there are hydrocarbon fuels for fuel cells, including diesel, methanol (see: direct-methanol fuel cells and indirect methanol fuel cells) and chemical hydrides. The waste products with these types of fuel are carbon dioxide and water.
Read this paper on a methane fuel cell and how methanol is used. Methanol was pumped into the deep water areas.
Methane Gas Diffusion Fuel Cell
US6339038: Catalyst for a fuel cell containing polymer solid electrolyte and method for producing catalyst thereof
A catalyst for a fuel cell containing polymer solid electrolyte, which catalyst contains platinum/ruthenium on a carrier in proportions of 2-4:8-6 on a mol basis and exhibits excellent resistance to catalyst poisoning attributed to carbon monoxide. In the present invention, there is disclosed a method for producing the catalyst, which-includes adding an alcohol to a mixture of an aqueous solution of a ruthenium compound and a platinum catalyst, reducing ruthenium, and causing ruthenium to precipitate at a reaction temperature between 60° C. and the boiling point of the mixture after addition of alcohol. A suitable alcohol may be ethanol or methanol in the concentration of 5-15 vol. % based on the total volume of the mixture, and a suitable heating temperature is in the vicinity of the boiling point of the mixture to which ethanol or methanol has been added. According to the present method, there can be produced a platinum/ruthenium catalyst for a fuel cell containing polymer solid electrolyte, which catalyst contains platinum particles and ruthenium particles in proximity to one another on a carrier without causing aggregation and exhibits excellent resistance to catalyst poisoning attributed to carbon monoxide.
I don't know, but it would seem that burning the oil could all have some severe consequences. If there aren't some in motion already.....oh wait. There are.
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I yelled all day long today. I yelled at my kids to get them out of the house for playgroup. And I yelled to get them from playgroup out to the playground. I also yelled to get them from the playground home for lunch...
I am deeply ashamed. And I honestly do feel like a terrible mother.
I blame it on lack of sleep. I blame it on having two boys--both essentially toddlers--who need endless stimulation and exercise. I blame it-- well, it doesn't really matter.
Chris hustled home so I could make it to a 7pm Hatha class, ... but he walked in at 6:55. If I had gotten my shit together faster than a well-slept, energetic twentysoemthing I *might* have made it. But I just couldn't. I hadn't even had a chance to pee since leaving the house at 3:15 when I took Ollie to his first soccer class (where he cried a lot), took Felix to playtime in a toddler play room at the community center, drove to the fish store, got them both out in the rain, bought shrimp, dropped my wallet and scattered the contents on the floor, grabbed a tissue to mop up my shirt where Felix's wet diaper leaked all over me, got them both back into the car, drove home, unpacked, cooked dinner while Felix clung to my legs crying and fed them. I needed more than 4.5 minutes to get my stuff, use the toilet and walk the 7 minutes to the studio. I'm crazy like that.
So I practiced at home after the kids went to bed, which I actually haven't done in a few weeks. And by the time I hit the mat, I had a lot of negative energy pent up inside me.
I started with child's pose--just to get my breathing under control. Then I added in sun salutations with lots of pauses in plank position for no other reason than 3 months ago I couldn't hold plank position due to a weak core. And now I can. So I do.
After about 15 minutes, I was frankly ready to quit. Nothing was coming together, and I couldn't stop thinking about the Dairy Queen Mint Chocolate Oreo cake in the freezer. So I lay back down in child's pose and mentally gave up. But when I started to roll my mat up, I felt unfinished. Unsatisfied, even. There was still too much stress coursing through my body and I wasn't ready to go back upstairs to my life and responsibilities. So I started again. More sun salutations, more plank, more forward folds and lots of Shiva Rea-inspired free-flowing downward dogs. And I felt a lot better. Nicer. Not so compelled to yell.
Then I ate dinner and ice cream cake.


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DVD Release Date: November 20, 2007 (Arts Alliance America)
Number of Discs: 3
Number of Episodes: 26
Running Time: 660 minutes
Total Run Time of Special Features: N/A
Languages: English; Closed Captioned.
Special Features: None
After almost two years (like 21 months), Charles in Charge returns to DVD with the popular second season! Season 1 was released by Universal Home Video, but it looks like they sold the home video rights to TV Guide's Arts Alliance America and they will release all the Powell years (which is the rest of the series). The show was canceled by CBS in 1985 after just a season, but the show returned on the air in 1987 as a first-run syndicated series, and with a different family! The Pembroke's exit and the Powell's enter.
We get all 26 season two episodes on DVD for the first time. Tag along with teen idol Scott Baio ("Happy Days") as he takes on the role of live-in helper for a new family. Between his college friend, Buddy (Willie Aames) and the mischievous Powell kids, Charles has his hands full! Can he keep up with his social life while keeping the household going? Even when things spiral out of control, Charles still manages to be a positive role model for his three teenage charges. Charles and his best friend Buddy return, but everyone else is different. Even Charles' girlfriend Gwendolyn is no more. We have Ellen Powell the mother of the children, Walter Powell the grandfather of the children, Jamie Powell the oldest daughter, Sarah Powell the middle child, and Adam Powell the youngest of the three children. Joining the cast later on in the season is Charles' mother, Lillian. So join the fun with Charles and the rest of the gang at Copeland College and New Brunswick, NJ for some fun on the complete second season of Charles in Charge!
Charles in Charge season two stars Scott Baio (Charles), Willie Aames (Buddy Lembeck), Sandra Kerns (Ellen Powell), Nicole Eggert (Jamie Powell), Josie Davis (Sarah Powell), Alexander Polinsky (Adam Powell), Ellen Travolta (Lillian) and James T. Callahan (Walter Powell).
Memorable Episodes / Notable Guest Stars:
Since the series was in first-run syndication, the episode order is usually weird, but the DVD has the right order...airdate order. Sometimes in reruns, we see the production order for some reason (Nick at Nite went in airdate order though), and the first episode of the season was actually made 6th, so we are introduced to the Powell's six episodes in, so that makes no sense. Then there is the Lillian situation. Lillian is Charles' mother and there is an introduction episode to her, which was made 4th but doesn't air until like the 24th episode, and we see episodes with her prior to that. Therefore, maybe the airdate order does not make sense. I would have just put the introduction episode of the Powell's first, and then go in production order the rest of the way, but even that would not have worked really. The UFO episode was the first one made this season, but it did not air until the 18th episode of the season. Oh well, at least they are all here. See the video section for the production list. Now to the best of the best this season, we have a new family so the first episode of the season is a must-see. It is titled, "Amityville," Charles returns from a two-week camping trip with his friend Buddy, to discover a completely new household waiting for him. In the next episode "The Naked Truth," Charles' new girlfriend is a nude model for art class, but he doesn't find out until he gets to the class...while he took Adam. In "A Fox in the Henhouse," Commander Powell's amorous shipmate visits Ellen, and has one thing in mind. In "Isn't That What's Her Face," an actress asks Charles' help to stay undercover. In "Mama Mia," Charles' mother takes over during a visit. In "U.F. Oh No!," Charles and Adam think they see a UFO. Gwendolyn Pierce returns in a special two-part episode called "Twice Upon a Time," will she stay? In "A Job from Heck," Charles chaperones newly hired waitress Jamie. In "Lillian Puts a Round," we meet Lillian and Charles worries when Lillian begins to date. Finally, in "The Undergraduate," Ellen's sexy married cousin makes a play for Charles.
Guest starring this season are Michael Pearlman as Jason Pembroke ("Amityville"), Ben Stein as Stanley Willard, Robert Costanzo, Julianne McNamara as Paula Thackery, Jeff Robie as Sid, Kay Lenz as Ellen's married cousin Joan Robinson, and Jennifer Runyon as Gwendolyn Pierce.
The packaging is a bit different than the season one set which used an outer box and
three slim cases. This time it comes in an Amaray movie-style snap case. The case
is a bit thinner than the first set, but it will still look nice stacked together.
The cover art features five (four that are visibile) polaroid-style photos
of the cast. Scott Baio is in the center. There are cast photos surrounding it.
The show logo is at the top of the case. A blue and yellow tile background is used.
On the back of the case, there is another cast photo that isn't from the second season
but that isn't that big of a deal. A synopsis of the set and the DVD specs are listed.
Scott Baio is on the spine of the case.
When we open the case, we get to the discs. There is a single sheet that has the same
photos as the cover art on one side and a listing of the episodes by disc on the other side.
Discs 1 and and are in a holder in the middle. Disc 3 is in an embedded holder on the
back of the case. Each disc has the same photo of Scott Baio that is used throughout the packaging and menus
and the Charles in Charge logo. Disc 1 is blue and has episodes 1-9. Disc 2 is lime green
and has episodes 10-18. Disc 3 is yellow and has episodes 19-26.
Menu Design and Navigation:
The menu screen is very cool. It starts with rotating cast photo images, and then we get to the main menu where the opening theme is playing in the background and we see the video of it on the main menu! It loops, too. The options are Play All and Episode Selection. On the first season DVD we had a Languages section, but nothing on this DVD. That is not a big deal really, unless you want subtitles or audio in another language. When we select the Episode Selection option, we have a blue background with the episode number and title. It is nice and simple. A screenshot for each episode is
on the episode selection sub-menu. We have five chapter stops per episode! On the first set, we have no chapter stops at all, so this is a major improvement! So, I'd say the menu design and navigation is better than season one. The main menu is much better than season one's, but I would have liked a languages section with at least subtitles.
Video and Audio Quality:
The video and audio are both excellent. The series has never looked and sounded better. These prints look
nicer than what I remember seeing on Nick at Nite in syndication. The show was shot on tape, so there
is no dust or debris that you find on film. The episodes are in their original full
screen format. A minor complaint is that discs one and two have nine episodes on each of them. They could have been spread out a bit more over four discs instead of two. All of the episodes appear to be unedited, with running
times of around 22 1/2 minutes in length. The times are all very consistent, give or take a few seconds.
Chapter stops are placed at all the appropriate places, so that is another positive change from the
first season set. The audio is a Dolby Digital Mono 2.0 track. The dialogue is at a good level and it
easy to understand. I didn't notice any major problems. Closed captioning is available on all of the episodes. For the closing logo enthusiasts, there are plenty of logos here.
There is Al Burton Productions, Scholastic Productions and an old Universal logo.
Here are the runtimes:
Disc One
1. Amityville (22:28)
2. The Naked Truth (22:26)
3. Feud for Thought (22:28)
4. The Egg and Us (22:27)
5. The Loan Arranger (22:27)
6. American Teen (22:26)
7. Buddy Comes to Dinner (22:27)
8. A Fox in the Henhouse (22:27)
9. Pizza Parlor Protest (22:28)
Disc Two
10. Trade Off (22:26)
11. Dating (22:26)
12. Music, Music, Mayhem (22:27)
13. Buddy in Charge (22:24)
14. Isn't That What's Her Face? (22:29)
15. A Date from Heck (22:26)
16. Mama Mia (Lillian's second episode) (22:26)
17. Weekend Weary (22:27)
18. U.F.OH No! (22:26)
Disc Three
19. The Case of the Mock-Turtle Mystery (22:27)
20. Twice Upon a Time, Part 1 (w/Lillian) (22:25)
21. Twice Upon a Time, Part 2 (w/Lillian) (22:26)
22. A Job from Heck (Lillian's third episode) (22:27)
23. Baby Doll (w/Lillian) (22:26)
24. Lillian Puts a Round (debut of Lillian) (22:24)
25. Her Brother's Keeper (w/Lillian) (22:24)
26. The Undergraduate (w/Lillian)(22:27)
As I discussed in the memorable episodes section, the episodes are in airdate order, so the Lillian introduction is a bit messed up. Even in production order, the order seems messed up. Therefore, I am not sure what would have worked best. In the production order, we do not get Twice Upon a Time Part 1, Twice Upon a Time Part 2, and Baby Doll like we do on this DVD, because they were produced later, but aired for season two. Instead, Speechless, Heart Burglar, Dear Charles were produced first, and are not on second season DVD. Mama Mia is on the second season DVD, but was produced 27th. Here is the production order:
1. U.F.OH No! (Ellen Travolta is in the credits)
2. The Naked Truth
3. Her Brother's Keeper (Lillian is in the episode)
4. Lillian Puts a Round (debut of Lillian)
5. Dating
6. Amityville (the introduction of the Powell's)
7. A Fox in the Henhouse
8. Getting In (Lillian is in the episode)
9. The Egg and Us
10. Pizza Parlor Protest
11. American Teen
12. The Case of the Mock-Turtle Mystery
13. Trade Off
14. Speechless (Lillian is in the episode)
15. A Date from Heck
16. The Loan Arranger
17. Buddy Comes to Dinner
18. Feud for Thought
19. A Job from Heck (Lillian is in the episode, seems like her third episode)
20. Music, Music, Mayhem
21. Heart Burglar
22. Weekend Weary
23. Isn't That What's Her Face?
24. Buddy in Charge
25. The Undergraduate (Lillian is in the episode)
26. Dear Charles (Lillian is in the episode)
27. Mama Mia (Lillian is in the episode, seems like her second episode)
Therefore, I am not sure what order would have worked the best to keep the Lillian storyline in sync. I guess it does not matter, since even originally it aired wacky. I think the order they have now on DVD, is good but maybe they could have done this for the last 10 episodes or so of the DVD:
Last three on Disc Two:
16. Weekend Weary
17. U.F.OH No!
18. The Case of the Mock-Turtle Mystery
Disc Three
19. Lillian Puts a Round (debut of Lillian)
20. Mama Mia (Lillian's second episode)
21. A Job from Heck (Lillian's third episode)
22. Her Brother's Keeper (w/Lillian)
23. The Undergraduate (w/Lillian)
24. Twice Upon a Time, Part 1 (w/Lillian)
25. Twice Upon a Time, Part 2 (w/Lillian)
26. Baby Doll (w/Lillian)
Special Features:
Unfortunately, there are no special features included. It would be great to see some bloopers/outtakes, syndication promos
and new cast interviews on future releases. We lost James T. Callahan earlier this year. A tribute would
be nice to see.
Final Comments:
Well, after almost 2 years we have the second season DVD! Thanks to Arts Alliance in picking this up from Universal, since they didn't want to release this. I wish we had some special features. On season one we had some extras but they weren't really "extras." We had an 80's featurette on Universal shows and the second season premiere as a bonus episode on the first season DVD. I wish we had like interviews or bloopers at least on this set. Nicole Eggert is so hot and it would be nice to see her on the extras. Scott Baio hosted a Nick at Nite marathon a few years ago and there was a Charles in Charge E! True Hollywood Story, so I know the cast would be willing to participate! Well, anyway, Arts Alliance America did a nice job. I loved the menu screen and of course, the episodes are unedited at 22:25 or so, which is normal because this show was a first-run syndicated show. Arts Alliance has promised to release the rest of the series, and I think we can expect seasons 3 and 4 in 2008, at least. Season 3 tentatively in April and Season 4 next fall. The final season is season 5, and hopefully they can fit that in 2008 as well...if not early 2009 is fine! So, Charles is in Charge and he orders you to click on the link below to buy this DVD! You had better hurry before Buddy finds a hot party at his dorm and you get distracted and forget to buy the DVD!
Final Numbers (out of 5 stars - How our point system works)
Video Quality: 4/5
Audio Quality: 4.5/5
Special Features: 0/5
Menu Navigation/Design: 4.5/5
Overall: 4/5
-- Reviewed by pavanbadal
and Todd Fuller on 11/19/07
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A lot is hanging on how the Kizashi mid-sized sedan from American Suzuki Motor Corp. will be received in the US. Recently, Suzuki has released its pricing details.
A model with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission is priced from $19,734, including shipping. A $1,500 premium is attached to an automatic continuously variable transmission.
The base all-wheel-drive model, which comes only with a CVT, is priced at $22,484. For the base mode, standard features include eight airbags; push-button keyless start; dual-zone climate control; power windows, doors and locks; and a nine-speaker CD system with steering wheel controls.
The car comes only with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine.
Currently being tested is a V-6 engine. Meanwhile, a gasoline-electric hybrid version is expected to arrive around 2011.
In an interview at the recently held Tokyo Motor Show, Toshihiro Suzuki, Suzuki's chief director of overseas sales, said that the Kizashi is "not necessarily our last chance."
However, he admitted that poor sales for the sedan would compel Suzuki to re-evaluate its position in the US. Suzuki's current marketing budget is the carmaker's largest ever.


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Hull and East Yorkshire Community Foundation
Charity information
Hull and East Yorkshire Community Foundation
We provide help and support for small voluntary and community groups in the Hull and East Yorkshire area.
Founded 1995
Mission statement
Hull and East Yorkshire Community Foundation's mission is to promote Social Investment in the Hull and East Yorkshire area. This includes raising funds and identifying resources which are then used to support local groups make in making a difference in their area. We believe that small amounts of money and limited resources can make a huge difference if they are targeted and supported in the right way.
Hull and East Yorkshire Community Foundation aims to:
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Established: March 1995
Registered Charity Number: 1130700
Board members: 8
Full time staff: 7
Part time staff: 2
Volunteers: 8
Phone number: 01482 320021
Address: Suffolk Chambers Scale Lane Hull HU1 1LAView charity accounts on the Charity Commission website


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