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What is your definition of 'freedom'?
Every now and then we all question our own sense of freedom and what it is to be 'free'. How it is to live in the 'land of the free'. As much as it can sometimes be a little deep to talk about with peers, I thought this would be the best place to propose a discussion on your personal opinion of what it is to be 'free'.
See, a lot of people I've asked define 'freedom' as the opportunity to do what ever you want... I then follow this with asking, 'If everyone did as they wished, you'd then be bound by a constant fear of the actions of others, would you not? Then how 'free' would you feel?'
I simply want to start this conversation not because I believe 'freedom' is a definable concept, but because everyones' opinions of the idea is different and it's interesting to hear those opinions.
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erica zhaoApr 24 2013: The free of me is " follow the not fasten regulation and can achieve your anticipation . "
In my view I do not think the freedom is not the thorough liberation of your action because we must be resonsible for the conduct of we do .
This is the existentialism .We alive ≠ We exist .If we want to be exist we must to create a reason or principle of our life .We can conscious ourselves but animal cannot , and this is because we know the value of our existence .
We do not choose to be borned , but we must making choices throuhout the coming future . Because we know our existence and the result of the improper actions .
We choose to be ourself ,try to form the distinct character .We are always suffering the torment from the free .
Because we need to accept responsibility for our responses .
And like the saying of Sartre , we cannot and mustn't abandon our obligation , plus we shouldn't weasel out from duty .Like : because I am a student that I should l learn ,and that is a deception .
We also learn to enjoy the " must do " - free.
So free is accepted your obligation and be voluntarily . Afer you execution of duty , the moment you do what the early you want to is " free " .
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Do you think you could go for DIY childbirth?
Ronda Kaysen: Joya had her first two babies in a hospital with a doctor attending and an epidural to numb the pain. The third time around, she was determined to do things differently. She and her husband sat their families down one evening and told them their plan: They'd give birth at home alone, without a doctor or midwife present. They'd have a free birth.
"It's not often that you have a baby," Joya, 33, told momlogic in a telephone interview. "I really felt that I had given the experience away by being in the hospital."
Joya is part of a small but growing number of women who are choosing to forgo medical intervention entirely -- no doctors, no midwives, and often no prenatal care -- for childbirth. They call the choice "free birth," or UC, short for "unassisted childbirth," or DIY, for "do-it-yourself," and find support from other free birthers in online chat rooms and websites.
Childbirth and pregnancy are a natural process, they insist, not a medical one, and the female body is designed to birth babies. Health care practitioners only interfere with that process, causing more complications than they prevent. If a woman is left alone to her own devices, she will know what to do.
"Birth is a natural process that's designed to work best if it's not interfered with," said Danielle Saxon, a 28-year-old nurse in Mississippi who gave birth to her second son in an unassisted home birth in 2008.
Her oldest son, Kai, had been born at a hospital and she found the experience terrible. "I just felt like I was being intruded upon constantly during birth. It was a violation of my body and my privacy," she said.
Saxon, who's studying to be a nurse practitioner, lives in a rural part of Mississippi, and the nearest midwife is more than an hour away. Her options for her second child were limited -- have the baby at the hospital with a fetal monitor and pitocin drip, or have it at home alone. "I really didn't feel like I had a choice," she said.
Her husband, Chad, was skeptical and nervous. Throughout Saxon's eight-hour labor, he asked her repeatedly if she wanted to go to the hospital. "He was not really on board, at first," Saxon said.
It is difficult to know just how many women are birthing babies alone, although free birth advocates insist the practice is more widespread than most people think. Of the 4.2 million babies born in 2007, about 8,000 were reported as being born at home without the presence of a midwife, according to the Centers for Health Statistics. That number reflects babies who could have been delivered by a hapless cab driver, a paramedic, or a woman at home with nothing but her husband and her dog.
Laura Shanley, the 52-year-old author of Unassisted Childbirth, is a central figure in the free birth movement. She delivered five babies in unassisted home births, the first one in 1978, and insists that many women misreport free births for fear of prosecution -- so the numbers are hard to track.
Shanley, who lives in Boulder, Colorado, describes her births as short, painless, and relatively uneventful. One was a breech -- the baby came out feet first, and she just stood and waited for the rest of him to emerge. For another birth, she delivered the baby completely alone while her husband was out and the other kids were napping. When the kids woke up, she put the new baby in the stroller and the family walked to the library together.
"I never felt like I was alone. I had inner help," Shanley said.
Joya described getting a "crazy strong" endorphin rush during her first free birth. It was so thrilling that she had trouble staying patient through her next pregnancy. "Waiting to get to labor was a challenge because I was excited about getting to experience it again," she said. Her son Ketan was born in 2007.
The idea of an unassisted birth does not sit well with the medical community, to put it mildly.
"I try really hard to keep my blood pressure under control," said Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, an OB/GYN and momlogic advisory board member. "But I find the arrogance really offensive and the faux-macho feminism hideously narcissistic. Neither of these characteristics are indicators of good parenting, which is, of course, the ultimate goal of giving birth to an actual, real, live baby -- not another accessory or notch on the belt."
Possible risks? Try maternal hemorrhaging, infection, vaginal tears that don't heal properly, babies losing oxygen to the brain, and maternal or infant death, say medical experts.
"If everything goes right, it's great, but if you're that rare person for whom something goes wrong, it's 100 percent on you," said Eileen Beard, senior practice advisor for the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Indeed, things don't always go as planned. This spring, Janet Fraser, a vocal free birth advocate in Australia, lost her baby during an unattended home birth. Well-known for her fiery comparisons of caesarean sections to rape and episiotomies to genital mutilation, the news that she delivered a stillborn sparked international outrage. She was skewered by the press and blamed on the blogosphere for the baby's death, even though no charges were ever brought against her.
Fraser could not be reached for comment.
Shanley, whose fourth baby died shortly after birth, also bore the brunt of media scrutiny when she wrote about it in her book. "The personal attacks come," she said. The coroner determined that the baby died from a congenital heart defect, and Shanley feels certain that no intervention could have saved her baby's life.
As for other cases where a baby died in a free birth, "There may have been times when a baby might have been saved had they been in the hospital," she said. "But babies can die because of intervention, too ... what about the babies that are dying in hospitals?"
Saxon of Mississippi is expecting her third child in October, and plans to have another free birth. She says she worries that things could go wrong, but what mother doesn't? Her husband has warmed to the idea -- and she's stocked the house with sterile scissors to cut the umbilical cord, flat-sided dental floss to tie off the cord, herbs to help expel the placenta and stop the bleeding, and plenty of clean towels. "Really all I needed was stuff from Wal-Mart," she said.
|Ronda Kaysen is a freelance writer. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, BusinessWeek.com, Architectural Record, Huffington Post, New York Observer and AM New York. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
Good luck with that! I will take my drugs please….
I'm not sure how I feel about "Free birth" because I'd be terrified something would go wrong. On the other hand, I was in labor for just under eight hours with my third (first twinge to delivery) and probably could have done fine at home.
As for skipping the prenatal care intentionally? That's absolutely idiotic. With all the things that are preventable with basic prenatal care, not having any is criminal negligence as far as I'm concerned.
Unassisted childbirth could more appropriately be called stuntbirth.
Stuntbirthers like to pretend to themselves and others that this is how birth happens in nature (no, across all times, places and culture, birth is assisted), that birth is so deeply personal and "sexual" that a couple must experience it alone (really? then why are you posting a video of it on YouTube for all the world to see?) and that it is safe. The entire practice would be nothing more than a punch line were it not for the fact that it kills babies, in fact a startlingly high proportion of the babies whose mothers were ignorant enough to embrace this stunt.
Tragically, unassisted childbirth has no benefit for the baby and poses very serious risks. It is a form of medical neglect based on appalling ignorance and extraordinary selfishness and self-absorption. In short, it is nothing more than a dangerous stunt.
A friend of mine is doing an unassisted home birth. At first she was going to use a midwife but she's so stupidly hippie that even the midwife was too modern for her so now she's doing it on her own by herself. I hope all goes well. She has three other children, one of which had issues after birth, so I don't know why she'd just assume she can do it by herself. With the past three she did have a midwife at the very least. It's all very dangerous in my opinion.
I guess what frustrates me about free birthing people is that their is A LOT of historical evidence for how DANGEROUS giving birth can be. Women used to die every day in childbirth. Babies would come out either dead or with a lot of problems because there was no medical attention. People need to really look at the danger of this.
Its just me but if "free birthing" is all about not wanting Dr. interference then have it in a hospital, tell the medical staff that they are to stand by but you want no drugs & no interference, that way you can suffer in pain on your own, if you feel you need to, and you can bleed to death on your own if you feel that makes you "a better person" but at least if the baby is in distress it can be saved and helped (& hopefully placed with a family where sanity and common sense rule!)
As a medical professional who works with babies and children with brain injuries, I would like to ask people to accept the assistance of a midwife. I do like the idea of looking at birth as a natural experience and not a medical one, but when a baby is in distress, intervention can save their lives!
Oh, and I would have bled out if I didn't have my baby in the hospital (which would have killed both of us!)
Personally, for me I have a seizure disorder so this isn't even an option for me. But what I can't understand is why so many women are willing to do this. GOD forbid something went wrong during labor. Are you equipped to deal with a medical emergency? Are you going to be able to handle it if your baby comes out not breathing? What if your baby get's stuck is your husband really qualified to give you an episiotomy? The list of possible complications can go on and on. Yes, the same complications can happen at a hospital but at least the chances of your baby surviving are good. I'am so sick of hearing these natural hippie women say, chilbirth is natural. You now why women very rarly die from childbirth anymore? Because most babies are born with the assistance of a Doctor or midwife nowadays.
Dr. Amy. Always on a mission. A mission to spread lies about homebirth. I've researched many of your "facts" since I first learned of you and many times have found that you are usually doing one of two things. You either take the route of blowing certain aspects way out of proportion. Or you flat out lie. All in the name of attempting to make homebirth look BAD. And while you are working busily to try and rip apart the reputation of homebirthing, hospital births (with their many, many unnecessary interventions, c-sections, and alarming rate of deaths) continue to look worse and worse.
Rebekah, I would like to know your sources because my research as shown the opposite.
There's a reason why most mid-wives have medical training.
Why would anyone be so selfish to risk the life of their precious child or let alone theirs? Giving birth is an amazing experience to have, but don't let it be a tragic one.
The maternal death rate is higher in hospitals than it is for homebirths. I don't know the statistics on unassisted childbirth vs. assisted homebirth, but to broadly say that it's safer to birth in the hospital is just wrong. It is a lot more nuanced than that.
Ah this again!
Women have the right to end a pregnancy, right? So, she also has the right to give birth how she wants, period. If women really want to do this and take responsibilty for it, then have at it. Your body, your choice.
However, it would be GREAT if the medical community embraced midwives and encouraged low intervention birth, that way women wouldn't feel like they have to squat in their bathtubs to have some say over what is done to their bodies.
The birth its self is just as important as the outcome: healthy mom, breathing baby.
I completely believe in a womans right to choose how she births. But really, I don't agree with UC simply because there ARE nuances you might not recognize, things that need to be watched. Things wonderful, skillful, respectful & knowledgeable midwives are trained to see. You can hire a very non interventive midwife, but I just feel that you should have someone with you that can respond IF the need arises and simply be there if it doesn't.
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Paul Grillo is a member of the firm's taxable fixed income portfolio management team with primary responsibility for portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation. He is also a member of the firm's asset allocation committee, which is responsible for building and managing multi-asset class portfolios. He joined Delaware Investments in 1992 as a mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities analyst, assuming portfolio management responsibilities in the mid-1990s. Grillo serves as co-lead portfolio manager for the firm's Diversified Income products and has been influential in the growth and distribution of the firm's multisector strategies. Prior to joining Delaware Investments, Grillo was a mortgage strategist and trader at Dreyfus Corporation. He also worked as a mortgage strategist and portfolio manager at Chemical Investment Group and as a financial analyst at Chemical Bank. Grillo holds a bachelor's degree in business management from North Carolina State University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Pace University.
You may qualify for sales-charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in Delaware Investments® Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial advisor, in the Fund's statutory prospectus under the section entitled "About your account," and in the Fund's statement of additional information under the section entitled "Purchasing shares."
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1The Class A shares' distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect a permanent reduction in their fees to 0.25%.
2The Fund's investment manager, Delaware Management Company (Manager), is contractually waiving its investment advisory fees and/or paying expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, inverse floater program expenses, short sale and dividend interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations) to the extent necessary to prevent total annual fund operating expenses from exceeding 0.59% of the Fund's average daily net assets from Nov. 27, 2013 through Nov. 28, 2014. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of the Manager or Distributor, as applicable, and the Fund.
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The domestic fixed income market was supported during the second quarter by continued central bank benevolence and a "Goldilocks" economy that was strong enough to sustain modest growth yet weak enough to contain inflation. Investors dismissed the poor first quarter U.S. gross domestic product report as being largely weather-related. Global asset prices also were affected by simmering geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and Iraq, as well as indications of significant healing in the U.S. labor market.
Yields were lower on longer maturities during the second quarter of 2014, with 10- to 30-year Treasury bonds showing the biggest drop in rates during the period (-0.20%). Responding to a slight improvement in economic momentum, short-term yields during the quarter were slightly higher. The 2-year/10-year Treasury curve flattened by 0.23 percentage points, to 2.07%. Ten-year Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) yields followed nominals as break-even inflation rates rose from 2.14% to 2.28% and real yields fell from 0.58% to 0.25%.
For the second quarter of 2014, Delaware Inflation Protected Bond Fund generated a strong positive total return but underperformed its benchmark, the Barclays U.S. TIPS Index.
The TIPS market performed well during the quarter, following the price appreciation in the 7–30 year part of the Treasury bond market as yields fell. The Fund participated in the market strength but its defensive duration (shorter than the index) caused performance to lag the index.
The Fund is maintaining its intermediate duration target to encourage lower interest rate sensitivity over a full rate cycle. The Fund's positioning also continues to reflect our desire to avoid excessive break-even rate volatility in shorter-maturity TIPS. This is especially important in the current market environment where short-maturity TIPS are overvalued, in our opinion, because they are fully priced for the recent spike in energy prices.
Federal Reserve forecasts suggest that short-term rates should stay near zero until at least the second quarter of 2015 and move higher at a slower-than-normal pace after that. The subdued pace of benchmark rate hikes, along with still-moderate inflation, should help keep 10-year Treasury yields below 3.5% during the remainder of 2014.
However, stronger-than-expected economic growth could cause a test of this upper band while any reasons for a return to a flight-to-quality or liquidity sentiment could create a rally that tests yield levels below 2.5%, or even 2.0%. So far, the market reaction to the actual tapering in asset purchases of $10 billion a month has been rather modest. Finally, we believe that TIPS are still at full value given the potential for continued softness in inflation.
The views expressed represent the Manager's assessment of the Fund and market environment as of the date indicated, and should not be considered a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security, and should not be relied on as research or investment advice. Information is as of the date indicated and subject to change.
Document must be used in its entirety.
Carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund's prospectus and its summary prospectus, which may be obtained by clicking the prospectus link located in the right-hand sidebar or calling 800 523-1918. Investors should read the prospectus and the summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Fixed income securities and bond funds can lose value, and investors can lose principal, as interest rates rise. They also may be affected by economic conditions that hinder an issuer's ability to make interest and principal payments on its debt.
The Fund may also be subject to prepayment risk, the risk that the principal of a fixed income security that is held by the Fund may be prepaid prior to maturity, potentially forcing the Fund to reinvest that money at a lower interest rate.
Interest payments on inflation-indexed debt securities will vary as the principal and/or interest is adjusted for inflation.
The Fund may experience portfolio turnover in excess of 100%, which could result in higher transaction costs and tax liability.
The Funds may invest in derivatives, which may involve additional expenses and are subject to risk, including the risk that an underlying security or securities index moves in the opposite direction from what the portfolio manager anticipated. A derivative transaction depends upon the counterparties' ability to fulfill their contractual obligations.
International investments entail risks not ordinarily associated with U.S. investments including fluctuation in currency values, differences in accounting principles, or economic or political instability in other nations.
If and when the Fund invests in forward foreign currency contracts or uses other investments to hedge against currency risks, the Fund will be subject to special risks, including counterparty risk.
Investing in emerging markets can be riskier than investing in established foreign markets due to increased volatility and lower trading volume.
Diversification may not protect against market risk.
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Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The Fund offers other share classes, and their performance and rankings may be lower than those of the class shown.
Lipper rankings reflect a fund's historical total return performance, excluding sales charges as applicable, relative to peers as of the above date. The ratings are subject to change every month and are based on equal-rated average of percentile ranks for the total return metrics over 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods, if applicable. Lipper rankings are not intended to predict future results, and Lipper does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Expense waivers may have been in effect for some or all of the periods shown. Performance would have been lower if waivers did not apply or if sales charges were included. Lipper rankings may have been lower if waivers did not apply or if sales charges were included.
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I just hit my 100th Twitter follower, so sure, I'm a baby in the world of social media but I have been ramping up aggressively! Just a few weeks ago I had a Klout of 20, now I am at 46. The blog traffic has been increasing exponentially and it's a blast, but does all this personal branding and networking via public social networks have a place at work? Only 20 of the Fortune 500 CEO's use Twitter, though about 130 use LinkedIn. Taking a broader perspective, 72% of companies use social media. A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute puts the value of untapped potential of social media at between $900B and $1,300B.
"The benefits of social technologies will likely outweigh the risks for most companies. Organizations that fail to invest in understanding social technologies will be at greater risk of having their business models disrupted by social technologies." - McKinsey Report
This is the most important point in the article in my opinion because nobody can predict exactly how social media will affect their business, but they should do their best to get ahead of the curve. Social media affects businesses in unexpected ways.
ComBlu released a study, State of Online Branded Communities 2011 which listed NBC, Kellogs, Starbucks and Verizon as leaders in leveraging social media in creative ways. McKinsey has a great exhibit that shows other applications of social media.
The McKinsey report claims that the interaction workers (skilled professionals whose work requires complex interactions) average workweek is spent in four areas: e-mail, research, communication/collaboration and role specific tasks. Productivity in each of these areas can be dramatically increased through social media with a 20-25% boost in productivity and up to $1.3T in value generated.
There are many tools that we can use to collaborate with coworkers such as Yammer, Social Cast and Convo. For the most part it seems like these technologies are in their infancy, but there is clearly value in them as Yammer was bought by Microsoft for $1.2B!
These technologies can be used to enhance workplaces in many ways:
With my 100th follower I'm slowly figuring out how to leverage social media for this blog and my personal network, but it is definitely the tip of the iceberg. Crowdsourcing, market information, engagement, advertising, publicity, collaboration, knowledge sharing… it goes on and on and I believe organizations that get on this bandwagon first will have a significant competitive advantage, to the tune of $1.3T!


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In the world of motorcycles, luxury touring bikes are considered top-of-the-line, both for their sophisticated vintage looks and all of their modern technology.
Yamaha 's new Royal Star Venture S offers all these things and more, providing the kind of classic tourer that turns more than just heads wherever it goes.
Everything about the Royal Star Venture S speaks to luxury, including the eye-popping style and the smooth performance capabilities. Combine that with a surprisingly affordable price tag and a 5-year, unlimited mileage warranty, and you're looking at a bike that can push people to make a purchase without any hitches.
A lot has been said about Yamaha's long and storied history of building some of the most mouth-watering bikes in the market. Whether it's an entry-level bike or a luxury tourer, the Japanese motorcycle builder never fails to bring out the goods. And they've got a pretty good one in the Royal Star Venture S.
Find out more about the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S after the jump.
The classic design of the Yamaha Royal Star Venture S lends itself to a lot of vintage styling cues that's right up with its classic touring bike specifications. It blends sleek sophistication with classic good looks, and all the amenities and long distance comfort of a classic tourer.
The console and instrument panel carries a few notable information settings, including a digital speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, fuel tripmeter, clock, fuel gauge, cruise control, TPS self-diagnosis, speed sensor, and neutral, high beam, turn signals and low oil-level indicator lights.
The bike has a nice fit and finish with extensive chrome accents, deep, valanced steel fenders, and a six-gallon fuel tank. A large and powerful 12V 60/55-watt remote-adjustable halogen headlight is also part of the bike's profile, maximizing nighttime visibility and cutting a stylish profile. The bike also features a huge, 15-gallon rear trunk with easy, one-touch opener can hold two full-faced helmets and includes a lined interior storage pouch. Color-matched hard-shell saddlebags each feature handy, one-touch openers and spacious 9.3-gallon storage with interior pouch. 2V 18AH maintenance-free battery ensures easy, reliable starting.
Then there's a four-speaker - 14 watts per channel - system with automatic, speed-regulated volume control to help hear over wind noise, as well as a two-way rider/passenger intercom system.
The Yamaha Royal Star Venture S is powered by a 1,294cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, V-4 engine that produces 98 horsepower and 89 lb/ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. The 4 valve-per-cylinder head design ensures maximum breathing efficiency for great engine performance. while four Mikuni BDSR 32mm carburetors with TPS deliver seamless throttle response. Each of the four carburetors come with a single 15-watt heater to ensure consistent fuel/air delivery under varying temperatures. A huge air box capacity provides exceptional airflow to help boost both torque and power while a compact-design dual intake system enhances performance without sacrificing the bike's overall fuel tank capacity. A large-capacity radiator ensures superior engine cooling for maximum efficiency with a single-axis, internal counterbalancer reduces engine vibration for maximum rider comfort. The Royal Star Venture also comes with av wide-ratio, 5-speed transmission with a 5th gear overdrive that reduces engine rpm at highway speeds for smooth, relaxed engine touring.
Chassis and Suspension
The Royal Star Venture S employs a high-integrity, single-backbone frame with solid engine mounting and a 29-degree caster angle, delivering a quick, responsive steering and excellent handling. An air-adjustable telescopic front fork designed with a 29-degree caster angle and 5.5" of travel smooths out the bumps of the bike and adjusts settings for varying load capacities. In terms of suspension set-ups, the air-adjustable link-type rear suspension features a vertically mounted single shock with 4.1" of travel for outstanding long-distance ride quality. The bike also carries large-diameter front and rear disc brakes with sintered pads, providing the kind of strong and linear stopping power that this bike needs.
The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S with USA Specifications retails for $20,090.
|Engine Type
|79-cubic-inch (1294cc) liquid-cooled 70˚
V-four; DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
|Bore x Stroke
|79.0 x 66.0mm
|Compression Ratio
|Fuel Delivery
|(4) 32mm Mikuni® CV
|TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
|5-speed, wide-ratio w/5th-gear overdrive;
hydraulic clutch
|Final Drive
|Tubular steel; double cradle
|Telescopic fork; air-assist,
5.5-in travel
|Single shock; air-assist,
4.1-in travel
|Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm
|Hydraulic disc, 320mm
|7-spoke cast
|L x W x H
|104.5 x 35.4 x 61.6 in
|Seat Height
|29.5 in
|67.1 in
|Fuel Capacity
|6.0 gal
|Est. Fuel Economy
|39 mpg
|Wet Weight
|869 lb
|Impact Blue/Deep Blue
Hubpages ---- "The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S is dated. That's all there is to it. It's not especially retro, nor nostalgic, it's just long in the tooth. It doesn't hold a candle to either Gold Wings or Electra Glides, and there are several bikes in the triple tuning fork line up that not only are better tourers but much better value"
Motorcycle ---- "The Yamaha Royal Star Venture S is a Touring style motorcycle and is a Carryover for 2011"
Performance Cycle ---- "The Royal Star Venture, a classic touring bike that turns every head on the block with its sleek sophistication and classic good looks. Plus all the amenities and long distance comfort you would expect on a touring motorcycle"


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The Perfect Bich 10-string guitars have a comfortable 24-5/8" scale on the 24 jumbo fret ebony fingerboard, headstock and neck binding, string-through-body design, Tune-o-matic-style bridge and two open-faced Rockfield humbucker pickups. The Perfect 10 is the model most faithful to the classic Bich 10-strings players remember. Its controls include 2 volume knobs, a tone knob, a 3-way toggle, 5-way chickenhead tone filter, two coil-tap switches, and one reverse-phase mini-switch.
Rockfield Mafia Pickups: The Rockfield Mafia pickup is the perfect choice for that warm, overdriven tone that has made some of the world's leading guitarists famous. These custom high-output pickups cut through any mix with loud and proud authority, all the while maintaining extreme balance and note definition. The overall tone is clear and rings true in any format with booming low ends and crisp mids and highs that are what timeless music is made from.
Years ago B.C. Rich introduced the 10-string guitar to the world. Revolutionary in that it had the typical 6-string headstock, but it had an additional 4 strings that terminated in reverse at the headstock and went to tuners on the end of the body. Due to its totally huge sound and construction, the B.C. Rich 10-string has been seen on rock stages adorning pros such as Slash and Joe Perry. However until now, these 10-string instruments were only offered as handcrafted B.C. Rich instruments.
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- Controls: 2 vol, 1 tone, 3-way toggle, 5-way chicken head tone filter, two coil tap and one reverse phase mini switches (all passive)
- Scale: 24-5/8"
- Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
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Fresno's fire chief was arrested Wednesday night on charges of domestic battery and criminal threats.
Fresno County Sheriff's Deputies arrived at the northwest Fresno home of James Robert Brown shortly after 9 p.m.
According to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, deputies were advised that Roberts had assaulted family members, was acting violently and had been peppered sprayed by a family member more than once.
Brown was visibly intoxicated and initially uncooperative with deputies when they arrived on the seen, according to the sheriff's office.
Brown was booked into the Fresno County Jail. Brown posted bail on Thursday.
City Manager Mark Scott on Thursday released a statement saying that Brown has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
Deputy Chief Kerri Doni will serve as acting fire chief in Brown's absence, Scott said.
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Business Principles: BUSI 1301 (Holcomb) - LSC Kingwood
Career Research Paper
Students should pick a career in business that you think you would want as your career. Research the job duties and job requirements. Explain what those are. Explain why you would be good at this job.
The paper needs to be one to two typed pages plus a cover page and a works cited page. You should have at least three sources. All sources should be fully cited. Encyclopedias, including Wikipedia, blogs, and your textbook may NOT be used as one of your primary four sources.
Remember that the librarians and the library are wonderful resources.
Answer the following questions about the job and you.
1. What are the normal duties of this job?
2. What are the entry level requirements of the employers?
3. What personal traits are necessary to be successful in this job?
4. What is the educational level necessary for this job? Does it require a degree? What type of degree is necessary?
5. Is there special training necessary for this job?
6. What are your strengths? Do they match those required by this job? What are your weaknesses? How will they impact your success in this job?
7. What is the expected growth for this job? Are employers expected to hire new people in this area?
8. How will the economic situation impact this job?
9. How long will it take you to prepare for this job?
10. What is the entry level salary for this job?
11. What is the average salary with ten years experience?
12. Is there upward mobility from this job? In other words, can you be promoted with experience in this job? To what job or jobs can you expect to be promoted?
13. After doing this research, do you still want to do this job?
Career information is located in the library in the form of printed books and electronically from your computer. The answers to the questions posed to you in this assignment can be found from a combination of the following book, database, and Internet sources.
Use your library card/student ID card to check out books. The barcode on the back of your card is your library number. You may use your number to request books from other locations. You may also use your number to access electronic books in the catalog or though NetLibrary.Circulating Books
Use the subject keyword option from the Library Catalog and enter the following subject headings:
- Career Changes
- Career Development
- Occupations
- Professions
- Vocational Guidance
- Vocational Guidance for Women
For information on specific careers, enter the job field name and "vocational guidance" (e.g., business vocational guidance OR accounting vocational guidance) in a Subject Keyword search.
Reference Books
These books are availabe in the Kingwood College Library's Reference Collection.
Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance (5 volumes) REF HF 5381.E52
Occupational Outlook Handbook REF HF 5381.A1036 2010-2011 and online
Careers in . REF HF 5381 in career section. This is a group of 454 different career booklets including an index to find what you need. Each booklet contains information about the history of the career, opportunities, positives and negatives, qualifications, education and training, and earnings potential. A great place to begin.
DATABASES & INTERNET Databases The following databases contain information on various occupations and more. Use these to find articles in newspapers and magazines as well as chapters in electronic books. To gain access, use the barcode from your Lone Star College ID/Library card.
The following databases contain information on various occupations and more. Use these to find articles in newspapers and magazines as well as chapters in electronic books. To gain access, use the barcode from your Lone Star College ID/Library card.
Vocational & Career Collection (EBSCO) - Full text coverage for more than 350 trade and industry-related periodicals.
NetLibrary - (OCLC) Full-text electronic books. Use the key words listed above in the circulating books section of this guide.
These Internet sites offer many types of information on various business occupations. While searching online for other web pages, be sure to check for authority and accuracy of the page. Government web pages (.gov) are great sources of information. If you are unsure how to search for specific data, please contact a librarian.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - (from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics). This is the best place for comprehensive career information. Contains information on nature of the work, training and qualifications, advancement, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
Employment and Wage Estimates (from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics) Occupational categories, descriptions, and wage information at national, state, and metropolitan area level (e.g., greater Houston). Use the Search OES box in the left hand navigation to search for your career.
O*NET OnLine - Occupational information database (from the U.S. Department of Labor). Can be searched by job family, e.g. business and financial operations.
Explore Careers (from Princeton Review, the national test preparation company) - Browse careers, search alphabetically or search by category, i.e. business.
The Salary Calculator - Shows what salary you will receive in different areas of the country for specific jobs. Accounts for cost of living.
Support for a successful paper is more than finding the right resources. Putting it all together takes time and effort. Sometimes it takes additional help from the librarians or tutors. Please consider the following resources if you need additional help. Remember, the expert on the assignment is your professor.
Citing Sources Using the Library MLA Style Guide | LSC - Kingwood Library guide. Examples of both paper and electronic citations.
Avoiding Plagiarism | Excellent information and guide on how to avoid plagiarism from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University.
Learning Center | Check our hours for in-house tutoring from the LSC - Kingwood Teaching & Learning Center.
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CANTON, Ohio -- Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis scored 15 points apiece to lead Milwaukee to a 97-80 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the Bucks' preseason opener.
Milwaukee placed six players in double figures. The Bucks pulled ahead in the second quarter and led by double figures for most of the second half.
C.J. Miles paced Cleveland with 18 points. Kyrie Irving added 16 for the Cavaliers, who defeated Italy's Montepaschi Siena in their opener Monday.
Mike Dunleavy scored 12 points while Tobias Harris, Milwaukee's first-round draft pick in 2011, added 11.
Bucks guard Beno Udrih left the game in the first quarter after he banged the back of his head on the knee of teammate Larry Sanders. Udrih was face down on the floor for a few moments while being looked at by Milwaukee's trainer. He walked to the locker room on his own, but didn't return after playing only 45 seconds.
"I'm not sure what I hit on Larry's leg," Udrih said. "I just got a bump on the back of my head."
Udrih was taken to a local hospital, where the results of a CT scan for a concussion were negative. He returned to the arena and flew back to Milwaukee with his teammates.
Guard Dion Waiters, taken by the Cavaliers with the No. 4 pick in the draft, scored two points in 14 minutes and was benched by coach Byron Scott early in the fourth quarter. Waiters drew Scott's ire for taking a 23-foot jump shot and was immediately pulled from the game.
"I drew up a play and he messed it up," Scott said. "To me that was a lack of focus and I figured he didn't need to play the rest of the game."
It was Canada's night at the NBA Draft as four players from north of the border were selected.
1. Andrew Wiggins - Cavaliers
8. Nik Stauskas - Kings
18. Tyler Ennis - Suns
45. Dwight Powell - Hornets
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Indian army personnel carry the coffin of soldier Lance Naik Hemraj at Rajouri, some 148 kms from state winter capital Jammu on January 9, 2013 where a post-mortem will be conducted at the army hospital to confirm the extent of injuries. India summoned Pakistan's envoy in New Delhi Wednesday to protest the killing of two soldiers in a border clash, but warned against any escalation, after apparent tit-for-tat skirmishes that have led to deaths on both sides. Two Indian soldiers died after a firefight erupted in disputed Kashmir on Tuesday as a patrol moving in fog discovered Pakistani troops about 500 metres (yards) inside Indian territory, according to the Indian army.


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Funeral services for Patricia Woodard will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden. Officiating will be Bro. Ben Jordan. Interment will follow at Doyline Cemetery in Doyline. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Patricia was born Jan. 9, 1952 in Shreveport and entered into rest Oct. 12, 2011 in Minden.
Her parents, Huey and Florence Wilson preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Dean Woodard of Minden; son, David R. Killian and wife, Sandra of Heflin; daughter, Mary Ellen Hillman of Minden; very dear friend, Barbara Short of Bossier City; aunt, Betty Lou Young and husband, Nelson of Doyline; brothers, Billy Alexander of Missouri and Jimmy Alexander of Texas; grandchildren, Cody, Kyle and Casey Moss.
Pallbearers will be Cody Moss, Kyle Moss, Casey Moss, Keith Woodard, Chris Reed and Jerry Moore.


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Last week I met up with my best friend, Jess, and her sister, Dina, for an early dinner. Jess was craving beer and ample amounts, so when I discovered that Fred's wasn't opened until 5pm, we walked a few blocks to George Keeley's.
I'd only been to George Keeley's once before and it was on a Friday night, so food wasn't really the main event. I remembered that they did one thing well: wings.
I convinced the girls to get wings and they were happy I did because they were very, very good. I wish I could say the same for my quesadilla but I cannot. It was gross, and the portion size was disgustingly big. I didn't try any of my friend's dishes, but they didn't look too appetizing either.
In conclusion: If you're looking for good (or decent) bar food, George Keeley's is not the spot. I'd recommend going up to what I've lovingly dubbed Dochebag Row (both Brother Jimmy's and Jake's Dilemma are on that block) and pop in to grab a bite at The Dead Poet, where the food is much tastier and though the crowd does get a little ridiculous and kind-of douchebaggy, it's a much nicer atmosphere than most of the bars you'll find in that area.


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BASIC INFORMATION: Type of property: apartments. Number of apartments and their capacity is A(3+1), A(2+1). Number of studio apartments and their capacity is SA(2). Check in: 14,00 Check out: 10,00
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT: free parking within the property, common terrace for all guest in the property, courtyard, plant garden.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: outdoor shower, free use of barbecue.
BEACHES CLOSE TO THE PROPERTY: sandy beach, concrete beach.
DISTANCES: The distance to the closest beach is 50 meter. The distance to the sea is 50 metar. The distance to the town center is 1000 metar. Grocery store - 500 m. Closest resta...Read more
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Arizona Grand Resort Announces New Executive Chef
Renowned Chef James Finney Joins Food & Beverage Team
PHOENIX, Ariz. – (August 31, 2009) – Arizona Grand Resort, a member of the Preferred Hotels® and Resorts Ultimate Luxury Collection, today announced the appointment of its new Executive Chef James Eric Finney.
"Chef Finney has a proven track record of success at fine dining restaurants in luxury hotel settings across the country," stated Managing Director Richard Behr. "His approach to New American cuisine blends perfectly with our philosophy of weaving fresh produce and natural ingredients from local purveyors into all our dishes."
Chef Finney will take his post on September 8 to lead the next steps in the ongoing evolution of dining at the resort that began with the opening of the new Lobby Grill in April of 2009. Prior to joining Arizona Grand Resort, Finney served as Executive Chef at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. During his eight years with the Five-Diamond property, he assisted in menu development for all dining venues and oversaw special dinners for President George W. Bush, Vice-President Dick Cheney, John Elway and Muhammad Ali as well as all catering efforts for the 2002 Winter Olympics when the hotel served as the official sponsor hotel. He has worked at several other hotels and resorts prior to the Grand America including the Omni Interlocken Resort, Inverness Hotel & Golf Club and The Resort at Squaw Creek.
Finney graduated with honors from the Western Culinary Institute in Oregon and holds an associate degree from Southern Illinois University.
About Arizona Grand Resort
The Arizona Grand Resort is located on 164 beautifully-landscaped acres at the base of the spectacular South Mountain Preserve and boasts 640 residential-style suites and 100 luxury Villas accommodations. The AAA Four Diamond rated property recently completed a $52 million renovation to enhance the property including all guest suites, main lobby, spa, golf course, and restaurants. A member of the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Ultimate Luxury Collection, Arizona Grand Resort offers the 7-acre Oasis Water Park, an award-winning 18-hole golf course, seven unique dining venues, the full service Arizona Grand Athletic Club & Spa and 117,000 square feet of meeting and function space, including a 20,000 square-foot exhibit pavilion. Arizona Grand Resort is independently owned and operated by an affiliate of Grossman Company Properties (GCP), one of the premier commercial and residential developers in the western United States. During the past 45 years, GCP has built, developed and managed more than 14 million square feet of high-quality properties, including the Arizona Biltmore Resort, Biltmore Fashion Park and the Phoenix Spectrum Mall. More information on the resort is available at www.ArizonaGrandResort.com.
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Popular Brands Deal With a Fickle Chinese Consumer
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The slowdown in China's economy has been an issue during all of fiscal 2013 for Nike (NYSE: NKE) and other brands. The company's first quarter saw heavy discounting due to macro economic pressure and competitive pricing from rivals. Without the right network in place, the company was not able to move its excess inventory to its U.S. factory outlet stores, where demand was much stronger. Camilo Lyon, an analyst with Canaccord Genuity, commented on Marketwatch that the company would probably need three to four quarters to take control of its inventory.
Fast forward to the end of fiscal 2013, ended May 31, Nike reported annual revenues from operations of $25.3 billion, up 11% over last year, and diluted EPS of $2.69. Nike brand revenue rose 8% across each product type and geographical market, except for its Western Europe and Greater China segments.
Greater China earnings before interest and taxes fell 11% for the year and make up 24.7% of total earnings. CEO Mark Parker stressed during the fourth-quarter earnings call that China and North America are Nike's "two big market stories" and the company is focused on creating long-term sustainable and profitable growth in China.
Is Adidas more attuned to the Chinese consumer?
While Nike maintains it hold of "the premium brand position" in China, Adidas' (NASDAQOTH: ADDYY) share of the market is growing. CEO Herbert Hainer states in the first-quarter earnings call for fiscal 2013 that the company is approaching a market leadership position and growing faster than its competitors. To better manage its inventory levels, Adidas closely collaborates with its retail partners and stores to stay informed on what items are selling.
Analysts have stated that the company's success in China is attributed to the lifestyle and more fashion-conscious brand they are providing the Chinese consumer, who is less interested in traditional sportswear lines. In the first-quarter, ended March 31, Adidas had net income of $394.9 million, up 6% over the same period last year. First- quarter diluted EPS was $1.88, up 6% from $1.77 in the first quarter of 2012. Sales in the Greater China segment were $524.4 million, also up 6% over last year and making up 11% of total regional sales.
Under Armour's small but expanding presence in China
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) opened its first store in China in 2011, and in 2012, opened three more with additional openings planned. Canaccord's Lyon stated that the company's store in Shanghai generated more sales per square inch during Fall 2012 than Nike and Adidas storefronts.
Under Armour's merchandise is also selling at full price, a sign that the brand is increasing in popularity and, at least in the short term, may be less affected by counterfeit merchandise. Competing with counterfeit goods is a common problem affecting brand retailers in China.
The company's first quarter net revenues increased 23% to $472 million versus $384 million in the same period last year. Net income decreased 47%, however, to $8 million versus $15 million last year, and diluted EPS decreased to $0.07 from $0.14 in the prior year period.
The drop in income reflects Under Armour's investments in its biggest global marketing campaign using the slogan "I will," the opening of the first UA Brand House retail store, and an expanded footwear line. The outlook for 2013 anticipates net revenues of $2.21 billion to $2.23 billion, representing growth of 21% to 22% over 2012. Only 6.5% of Under Armour's quarterly net revenues originate overseas, but that figure should increase as the company expands to other countries like China.
As the second largest economy in the world, China plays a key role in the profitability and growth of these companies, especially for Nike where a quarter of its earnings originate in China. These companies are currently facing unfavorable economic conditions while they cater to the changing tastes of Chinese consumers, who are becoming more selective in their purchases. Investors should pay attention to how these companies manage their product lines in China, especially Nike's issue with excess inventory and its possible loss of market share to competitors.
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Grand Saline ISD officials have confirmed that their schools are on external lockdown Thursday afternoon as a precautionary measure.
No one has been spotted on or near any Grand Saline ISD campus; however, in the wake of the Assistant DA being fatally wounded this morning in Kaufman County and the suspects possibly heading into Van Zandt County, police suggested a precautionary lockdown of the schools.
"The children are not going outside today," confirmed Superintendent Trish Elliott. No children are being sent home early, the doors are simply locked and school is going forward as usual.
Edgewood ISD confirms, as well, that they are on lockdown this afternoon.
School officials say that since the Kaufman County shooting suspects are at large, and as a result of another situation police are working in Edgewood, their doors are locked and children are staying inside today. Edgewood students are in class as usual, and no one is going home early, according to Edgewood ISD administration.
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Isn't there a saying to the affect that a person is a success if they get up in the morning and do what they want to do? I'm blessed to be able to do just that — give gardening advice with the occasional pearl of wisdom thrown in and create gardens.
I look out my window and see the chickadees working the plants for aphid eggs. I cleared a path of downed branches for the deer twins to pass behind my fence on their regular route. My resident raccoon family is happy finding worms along the driveway. And my cat, Jasmine, has grown a luxuriously thick, black winter coat.
There's not much else I need to do in the garden right now. Roses don't get pruned back until the end of January. Dormant spraying of fruit trees can be done in January and again in February. There'll be lots of time in late winter to prune deciduous trees. So I'll sit back and enjoy the holidays.
While you're out and about, you might see a shrub blooming with large flowers in red, pink or white. Chances are it's a Camellia sasanqua.
This species of camellia is native to the evergreen forests of southern mainland Japan and many of the neighboring islands, as far south as Okinawa. Cultivars began appearing in Japan during the late 1600s, but it was Dutch traders who imported some specimens into Europe in 1869. The leaves can be steeped for tea, while oil produced from the seeds is used for lighting, lubrication, cooking and cosmetics. According to Wikipedia, "Tea oil has a higher caloric content than any other edible oil available naturally in Japan." It's amazing that all this comes from an incredibly beautiful shrub planted for partial shade.
Another plant that I forget about until it starts blooming is the Christmas cactus. Each year, I'm amazed at how many blooms I get from these tough, neglected plants.
If you have a Christmas cactus that is dropping buds, though, you should look for a few conditions that might be contributing to this problem.
Temperature change is a major factor —moving your plant from a warm location to a cooler one, or vice versa. Ripening fruit nearby will give off ethylene gas and also cause the flower buds to drop. Watering with cold water or a cold draft from the front door might also be the culprit. Keep plants away from furnace vents and fireplaces, too.
Christmas cacti are easy to grow in bright light and average home temperatures. I have two that bloom their heads off, and I have to confess, my care for them is nowhere near what I advise you to do. These plants are forgiving, though, and live for a very long time, sometimes being handed down within families.
Most importantly, I want to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season from The Mountain Gardener.
Jan Nelson, a landscape designer and California certified nursery professional, is happy to answer questions about gardening in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Email her at email@example.com, or visit www.jannelsonlandscapedesign.com to view past columns and pictures.


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Welcome to Gainey Suites Hotel
Dear Guests,
In the heart of all that makes Scottsdale, AZ "a world class destination" and perfectly located in the exclusive oasis-like Scottsdale neighborhood of Gainey Ranch – Gainey Suites Hotel is a unique, upscale boutique-style retreat that offers a more intimate, inclusive, and relaxing alternative to the hassles, higher rates and additional fees of the larger chain resorts in Scottsdale, AZ.
We are pleased to announce that our $1.7 million renovation of our guest suites and public areas is complete. In our guest suites you'll find all new contemporary wood cabinetry and stainless steel kitchen appliance ensembles, living areas with custom crafted trestle style desks, desktop power and charging stations, FREE Wi-Fi, and HDTV, faux leather task chairs, sleek new cordless telephones, and distinctive porcelain desk lamps, along with granite tops on the night stands. You'll also see new carpet throughout the hotel corridors and public areas as well as elegantly re-designed function space.
The stunning new travertine stone pool Deck and spa/Jacuzzi with spectacular new furniture, upper deck fire pit and poolside cabanas is now completed. Visit Gainey Suites Hotel on Instagram.com/gaineysuiteshotel to check it out and share some of your own images and impressions!
Our new lobby and beautifully crafted guest services reception and Gift Shop is complete featuring an interactive Scottsdale Experience center with adventure & activities videos and the amazing e-Monscierge that you can even download the free app from the i-tunes store (Monscierge Connect) for your i-phone or android that will tell you what is locally all around you...all to make your Scottsdale Experience simply FANTASTIC!
Our new Terrace Patio Bar is now open! It is a classy and cozy Wine & Barista Bar inside and on the outside patio, a full-service al fresco "Santa Barbara Style" bar done in rich teak woods with a vibrant mosaic tile back wall, and colorful accent awnings that adds a wonderful new dimension to the Gainey guest experience.
We so greatly appreciate your business and are very excited to share all these wonderful property enhancements with you. Of course, please do not hesitate to contact me personally at firstname.lastname@example.com or any member of our staff if we can be of assistance in any way. Our toll free # is 1 800 970 4666 or e mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
We are at your service!
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Whether you are traveling for leisure or taking care of business, we invite you to experience our signature brand of warm southwestern hospitality, designed to make every hotel guest feel "completely relaxed and comfortably at home" as a member of our extended Gainey Family during their stay.
Next door, just steps away at The Shops-Gainey Village, you'll find a collection of trendy shops and a myriad of wonderful dining experiences and local favorites. Right around the corner you can stay in shape at Scottsdale's award winning Gainey Village Health Club & Spa or just relax and pamper your well deserving self at The Spa-Gainey Village with a spa getaway or tee it up "Scottsdale style" at some of the best courses in the "Valley of the Sun" for a golf vacation. And there's so much more!
Come discover the "Gainey Experience"
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Two schools were leveled and Moore, OK, was wiped out by a tornado.
The devastation has many pitching in to help the victims rebuild their lives, including some Leawood students.
They are proving that even the smallest hearts can and want to make a big difference.
A group of young girls are trying to make life sweet again for the people of disaster-stricken Moore.
"We're 10 and 11 years old, so it's hard to go out and physically help build houses and help clean up," Lila Tulp said.
So they are doing what they can by baking and pouring their little hearts into each batch.
The girls are preparing for a bake sale. The proceeds from the sweets will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Moore.
"It makes me feel really good, like I'm helping their community and I'm making a difference," Ella Higgins said.
Two years ago, the friends were doing the same but for Joplin, MO.
"There was a continual line of traffic, and some people didn't want the food, they just wanted to hand us the money," said Lila's mom, Lisa Tulp.
Their goodies raised more than $1,000, which a private company stepped in to match.
It was a no brainier to get back in the kitchen together to see what they could do for Moore.
"Small steps toward service are a great lesson for the kids to show that they can make a difference," Lisa Tulp said.
And every little bit helps to make "OK," OK again.
The girls are taking their first day of summer vacation Friday to hold the bake sale.
Anyone can support them from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Corinth Elementary on the corner of West 85th Street and Mission Road.
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