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Allison's Silver Lake Charmer With a View
House Tour
Name: Allison Pierce, Musician. (Shared w/ her roommate, Lizzy Sanford)
Location: Silver Lake; Los Angeles, California
Size: 2 Bedroom + 1 Bath
Years lived in: 2 years; Rented
When a few snapshots of Allison's apartment landed in my inbox, I knew it was an incredible space. Overlooking Silver Lake, this two bedroom home has a wonderful, dreamy quality, and ample space to living comfortably. The huge vertical French door style windows, hardwood floors and eclectic furniture all exist harmoniously together.
Allison (half of the musical duo The Pierces) is a touring musician, so when she returns home she is lucky enough to relax in this charming abode. The lifestyle and culture of LA have definitely contributed to her own design aesthetic, especially the plants. "All the beautiful succulents that grow so easily here are a wonderful way to bring the feeling of California into your home," she says. Her home is filled with great artwork, beautiful textiles, and a sense of great whimsy.
Everything flows from room to room with great ease, which was part of Allison's goal in designing the home ."The most essential part to me is figuring out the flow of the apartment. Every space has a certain energy, and one must intuit the best use of it." I noticed there were several great pieces of unique art, one of which she identified as the most significant thing in her home: "The pear painting that I got when I was in Istanbul. It was my first big art purchase, so it represents freedom and adulthood to me somehow."
Many thanks to Lindsay Marcus for connecting us for this tour!
Apartment Therapy Survey:
My Style: Eclectic.
Inspiration: I adore Domino Magazine and was devastated when they stopped publishing. Very happy about their quarterly issue now, but I still dream of having it every month again. Elle Decor, Pinterest, Houzz, and Apartment Therapy are all amazing sources of inspiration. Also, my youngest sister, Louisa, who lives in Nashville, is an incredibly talented interior designer, and I am constantly inspired by her.
Favorite Element: My favorite elements are the two Turkish Kilim rugs that I got on Ebay for practically nothing, and the reclaimed wooden shelves in the kitchen. And teapots. I'm obsessed with teapots.
Biggest Challenge: Picking paint colors.
What Friends Say: The first thing everyone notices is the stunning view of the city and the giant palm tree in the back yard. I love that palm tree so much. It really has a lot of character. People also say that it feels "homey", and I love to hear that. I want people to feel comfortable here.
Biggest Embarrassment: The built in shelves at the end of the hallway that have become a catch-all.
Biggest Indulgence: The mid century modern dining room table.
Best Advice: Test paint colors before you commit! And if you end up not liking it, FIX IT. You will look at those walls every day for years. Get it right. Color can bring such joy.
Dream Sources: ABC Carpet and Home in New York. What else do you need?
Resources of Note:
- Gem print by my friend Lara Meyerratken
- Metal side table - urban outfitters
- Green and purple pillows - made from sari's I got on ebay
- Framed En Soie scarf over bed
- Nude painting by my friend Laura Baran
- Sacred geometry painting by my friend Natalie Cox
- Rug - ebayBear print by Deedee Cheriel
- Light fixture from One Forty Three
- Paint Color- Morning Sky
Thanks, Allison!
(Photos:Bethany Nauert)
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Hi Allison, do you remember where you found that wonderful necklace holder? it is so much nicer than anything i have seen. lovely home. thanks.
What a lovely home. Love the light pendants on the wall behind the bed.
Favorite dining room.
Oh my gosh, so much love. Just beautiful.
OH, this is really nice. All the elements shine in this tour. Love it!
Love this, so soothing. What is the paint color in the living room?
wow - so many beautiful things in this tour. it's homey, comfy, and everything feels like it has a history. so nicely put together. i can only aspire...
What a lovely home! Could I have a source for the rabbit art (behind the lamp on the side table in the master bedroom)? Thx!
also - can i ask for more specifics, i.e. sellers, regarding your rugs? i love them all - kitchen, living room and especially bedroom. thank you!
what a dream of a house! lovely!
very nice choice pieces such as the coffee table, dining set and rugs
Wow, what a stunning home! I particularly love the colorful painting in the living room. Thanks for sharing!
What is the source for that brown pouf!? Love it.
Oooh love the color palette. Very nice. Do you by chance know where to find a similar light fixture in the dining room? It reminds me of a faceted gemstone, but it's very subtle.
I love that her house actually looks attainable, and lived in! That seems to be so rare on blogs these days.
I LOVE!!! (your neighbor in Sherman Oaks)...:)
I would never leave that dining room and those doors.
Beautiful house. Thank you, AT, for finally showing entire rooms.
So serene. The doors in the dining room are incredible. I love her bedside metal table too.
where did you get your fantastic skirt/tank top?
I really love this home! It's a very personal space with lots of personality and it's decorated to make every room feel warm and inviting. It makes me want to go find some vintage pieces for my home! :)
Great apartment! I love almost all of it. Allison, do you remember the source for the pink chair in the living room and the quilt in your bedroom?
This is a beautifully decorated home. I love everything, especially those doors and the view.
Dining room is my favorite. The windows/doors are fabulous.
Amazing dining room, nicely done
What a gorgeous place, the views and everything. My favorite is the dinning room too.
Love the coffee table, love the rug, love all the cute MCM cabinets scattered throughout, and LOVE the dining area with all those amazing huge windows/doors!
I love the windows and all the natural light--lucky you! I like the mix of modern and traditional styles. The living room furniture looks like one could relax and get truly comfortable. I do wonder about some of the other featured homes I see on this site--those that really embrace MCM style look like one couldn't find a really comfortable seat anywhere.
Very pretty--love that it is femmy without being too girly. It seems like a great place to hang out, have some coffee, listen to music and be yourself.
That bikini top planter on your coffee table is adorable - where did it come from? :)
Lovely. And the dining table folds out, doesn't it? It's terrific.
Oh my god I love The Pierces! My husband bought two of your albums for me on our first anniversary! Seriously not a bad song on either. Nice digs!
Very charming! So many nice pieces/collections! And those dining room doors!! ♥
This is a very pretty, soothing, warm home. If you were my friend, I'd invite myself over for an afternoon cocktail, like, every day.
Is it wrong of me to hate you for your cool house? Haha.
Oh, Allison! Your living room is MAAAAAAAAAGGICAL.....................
Second comment: Just checked out some of your band's songs--Thanks. You have a new fan!
A lovely place. Now, one question: If the "pear painting" purchased in Istanbul is the most significant thing in her home, why isn't it in any of the photos?
By the way, your music is great!
What a beautiful house! Great job keeping it bohemian yet totally classy!
I was wondering about that as well- I really wanted to see it! Lovely home, very serene. Well done.
The pear picture is behind the French door in the dining room shot,I think. Fabulous apartment,dynamite wouldn't get me out of here.
This is beautiful. I love the wood floors and the view, of course. I am crazy about the modern furniture and the abstract art. And what unusual kitchen cupboards, sort of gray with wood edges, the wood edges make a huge difference, they are totally unique, modern, and beautiful. Great use of pictures and plant life. What is that dark plant??
Plus beautiful girl and great outfit. You have got it all. I am happy for you.
Love it all
One of the most real and naturally beautiful homes I have seen. You can literally feel the breeze coming through those magnificent blue doors. The décor, the color palette, the lines of the objects and the quality of light in the house all come together to create a place you can breath in and feel whole.
The whole thing is dreamy. Such a lovely home.
I love this home
I LOVE this house! I love when AT features a house that is beautiful and feels lived in and this does. I just want to plop down in the LR and drink a cup of tea. Love the little details and the bedside floor lamps. <3!
Absolutely fantastic. Gorgeous without being precious, comfortable without being sloppy, individual with being over the top.
And thank you from the bottom of my heart AT for showing full shots of the rooms. Would still love for every close up shot in the slideshow to be replaced by a full shot, but this is great progress.
I second this request!
Hey Laura,
If I know which plant you're referring to, it's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalis_triangularis
Sypage: where did you read that the pear painting was the most significant? I sure did not read that in this article, maybe I missed that and yes it IS behind the door. The home is for sure styled and decorated by a very pretty young lady and there are many feminine touches through out BUT I would have thought a good press of the skirt for a photo shoot might have been done since we are busy "staging" the home anyway.
I loved everything but the dining room light fixture ... and even that grew on me by the end of the tour. Love the roommate's light fixture and the paint color in the bathroom.
Love this! Allison, what brand of turntable and speakers are those, please? Thanks!
A little bit too much rosy pink for me. I think it looks like my old grandma's house. I don't see anything that a male would like either.
Hey @zoo The necklace holder is from Urban Outfitters
Love the bathroom, especially the wall colour.
Kitchen cupboards are different. Initially I couldn't decide if I like the kitchen cupboards or not. Decided I didn't like them because in the pic with the cookbooks on the counter - angle/cupboard finish doesn't seem to be forgiving for fingerprint marks. But I realize you are renting and didn't pick the cupboard material, so that aside - great job creating a comfortable place with personality!
What a lovely place you have. The architectural elements and the rugs are a great foundation for all your lovely pieces.
Easily one of my favorites! Such a warm and inviting space. I love it when I see eclectic style come together so seamlessly! Perfect!
absolutely one of my favorite house tours!! both a wonderful space and beautifully decorated.
Many thanks!
I love this home! It is so inviting!
Amazing dining room with those views!
Allison, I just went to your site. I love your music!
Love, love, love your home. It ticks all the boxes for me: layout, colour scheme, furnishings, etc etc. As other people have said, it is just dreamy and relaxing and homely.
Grandma Chic is loved the world over by nostalgic people. Bowrinfeld does not belong to that group, apparently, nor does he like rosy pink. This is a site for men and women with diverse interests. I do not care for pink interiors for myself as pink is not a color I enjoy, despite being a woman. I wonder why that is? In the meantime, this home is warm and lovely and I can applaud the restraint and artistry of the women that designed it.
Beautiful home. Well curated, cozy....I am a perfectionist when it comes to space planning and design (my own home has been featured on this site several times), and your house feels lived in and luxe at the same time. It looks as though you really enjoy and appreciate it, and it's not been staged for show. Great job on creating a bohemian paradise!
Ally is one of my favorite musicians and has been for year, I can't tell you how excited I was to see this!
I love the blue in the bathroom and on the shelf between the kitchen windows and all the warm wood mid-century pieces.
This place is such a perfect blend of laid back and "intentional", the perfect place for an evening of wine and music.

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On Workers' RightsPosted at 5:14 am by Conor Slowey
In an earlier post I asserted that the Charter of Fundamental Rights will increase the protection of workers' rights in EU law, and Owen has written a great article on the misinterpretation of past cases. If the Lisbon Treaty is rejected, then the position of workers' rights in EU law stays the same.
So it's hard to see exactly how workers' rights can be used as a reason to reject the treaty: the No campaigners on the left have yet to produce a convincing alternative, and it's hard to see how the political shape of the EU and the member states could support their demands.
The Charter of Fundamental RightsPosted at 7:23 pm by Conor Slowey
One of the biggest changes the Lisbon Treaty makes, is to enshrine the Charter of Fundamental Rights as part of Treaty law - you can find it here (PDF). It's based on the European Convention of Human Rights (which is the product of the Council of Europe, which is separate from the EU), which the EU would also sign up to if Lisbon is ratified. Though the European Court of Justice has drawn on the ECHR as being part of the legal culture of Europe, this would be the first time that these rights will be part of the EU's primary law, along with the four freedoms (of goods, services, people and capital) that underpin the single market.
The aim of enshrining these rights is to boost the social side of the EU, and to make its laws more responsive to human rights and workers' rights. Though the EU has long had a positive impact on gender equality and other rights, the Charter is a response to the criticism that the economic rather than human elements of the single market dominate the EU's law making. The Charter will only apply to EU law, and national laws that implement EU laws - so it can't be used to expand the EU's powers or competences (it even says so explicitly in Article 51(2)).


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Child Life Specialists at CHOP help ease the fears and anxiety of young patients through play.August 17, 2014
The November Garden Workday was the last of 2013! With temperatures dropping, staff and patients readied the garden for the cold winter months. Bulbs were planted in the mobile planters and hanging pockets.November 6, 2013
Garden fun doesn't end with the end of summer, it continues through the fall! In October, patients enjoyed fall activities and planting in the Sea Garden at Children's Seashore House.October 24, 2013
At the Sea Garden September workday, volunteers from inside and outside of the Hospital community helped make the transition from summer to fall plants!September 9, 2013
Patients, families and staff came out to the Sea Garden at Children's Seashore House for the 2nd Annual Tomato Harvest to collect bushels of ripe vegetables from the garden's seasonal planters, make crafts with Child Life staff and sample the winning recipe from the recipe contest!August 15, 2013
Groundswell Design Group delivered a newly donated planter to the Sea Garden this month, and today CHOP patients and volunteers filled it with tomatoes, beans and herbs.June 20, 2013
Volunteers were out in the Sea Garden today to help CHOP and the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society plan for the summer months ahead.May 23, 2013
At the second Sea Garden workday of 2013, daffodils and apple blossoms announce spring has arrived.April 18, 2013
At the first Sea Garden workday of 2013, the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society (PHS) and Groundswell Design Group were on hand to help CHOP staff prepare the rooftop garden for its second season.March 21, 2013


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LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Senior Alexander Soderberg was named the 2012 MAAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Most Outstanding Performer after earning individual titles in both the 5,000- and 10,000-meter events. Freshman Jake Byrne won the 1,500-meter event while the Gaels 4x800-meter relay team set a championship record to earn the Gaels fourth event championship of the meet.
Soderberg shattered the MAAC 10k championship record on Friday evening, finishing the event in 30:15.13. He topped a 10-year old mark by more than seven seconds set by former Gael standout Vinny Mulvey (30:22.58) in 2002. Soderberg finished nearly 35 seconds ahead of his teammate Byrne who earned second place honors in 30:40.06. Byrne was more than 13 seconds faster than Manhattan's Anthony Dentino in third place. Freshman Michael Champagne earned sixth place points in the 10k with his time of 31:45.87. Senior Giovanni Signoretti (9th, 32:39.71) and sophomore Brendan Farrell (11th, 32:47.41) also competed in the event.
Soderberg earned his fifth career individual MAAC Championship on Saturday in the 5k event. He defended his crown for the third straight year with his time of 14:32.11. Iona earned all but fourth place points in the event as junior Craig Murphy was second (14:37.14), freshman Andrew Kowalsky was third (14:38.90), sophomore Jimmy Tarsnane was fifth (14:55.24) and senior Colin Culhane finsihed sixth (14:56.55) in the event. The Gaels had two other performers in the top ten in rookies Otis Ubriaco (7th, 14:57.58) and Mike O'Dowd (8th, 15:13.36)
The men's 4x800 kicked off the events Friday, setting a MAAC record time of 7:36.08. Sophomore Chris Stogsdill, senior Daniel Lipus, freshman Reed Kochanek and senior Mitch Goose combined for the effort that beat a former Manhattan relay time from two years ago. The Iona quartet topped the record by more than four seconds. In this year's race the Gaels bested the Jaspers by more than six seconds.
Byrne earned his second career MAAC Championship by finishing first in the 1500. His time of 3:51.67 was a second and a half faster than Manhattan's Kevin D'Emic. Stogsdill finished third (3:54.67) while Lipus earned sixth place points (3:57.76). Sophomores Quinn Raseman (7th, 3:59.26) and Nick Lachman (8th, 3:59.53) also finished in the Top 10.
Goose was the runner up in the 800-meter event, posting personal best time of 1:50.71. He was .08 seconds behind Manhattan's Greg Perrier in the hotly contested performance. Kochanek had a season-best time of 1:55.08 and finished 10th overall.
Iona finished fourth overall with 85 team points. Manhattan earned its 14th MAAC Championship in the last 15 years.
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Iona Performers:
100: Andrew Genuario, 14th, 12.55. 200: Andrew Genuario, 16th, 25.24; Ronan Callagy, 17th, 25.43. 400: Ronan Callagy, 12th, 56.59. 800: Mitch Goose, 2nd, 1:50.71; Reed Kochanek, 10th, 1:55.08; Nickolaus Lachman, 18th, 2:00.79; Robert Glowacky, 21st, 2:02.84. 1500: Jake Byrne, 1st, 3:51.67; Christopher Stogsdill, 3rd, 3:54.67; Daniel Lipus, 6th, 3:57.76; Quinn Raseman, 7th, 3:59.26; Nickolaus Lachman, 8th, 3:59.53. 5k: Alexander Soderberg, 1st, 14:32.11; Craig Murphy, 2nd, 14:37.14; Andrew Kowalsky, 3rd, 14:38.90; James Tarsnane, 5th, 14:55.24; Colin Culhane, 6th, 14:56.55; Otis Ubriaco, 7th, 14:57.58; Mike O'Dowd, 8th, 15:13.36. 10k: Alexander Soderberg, 1st, 30:15.13; Jake Byrne, 2nd, 30:40.06; Michael Champagne, 6th, 31:45.87; Giovanni Signoretti, 9th, 32:39.71; Brendan Farrell, 11th, 32:47.41. 4x100: Iona (Genuario, Callagy, Champagne, Farrell), 5th, 52.02. 4x400: Iona (Stogsdill, Kochanek, Lachman, Lipus), 5th, 3:33.04. 4x800: Iona (Stogsdill, Lipus, Kochanek, Goose), 1st, 7:36.08.


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This fall, the Greenwich Squadron will join six other coastal squadrons to offer a wide variety of boating courses. From West to East, the members of this consortium are: Westchester, Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, Saugatuck, and Penfield. Any questions? Contact Susan Ryan, JN, email@example.com – 203-698-0441.
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The Consortium has a goal of presenting ALL USPS courses to members of these squadrons. Courses are open to any member of any squadron.


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What's next on Marcello's calendar
Next on the calendar: Tosca in Munich
The Spring and Summer of 2014 find Marcello in seven different cities in seven different countries and two continents, beginning with Dresden for a series of performances of Bizet's Carmen, which stretch from February to April, followed by Puccini's Turandot in Shanghai and Bilbao in May. In June he can be seen in one of his signature roles, Cavaradossi in Tosca and in a Gala Concert at the Bucharest National Opera, and later in the month, he will travel to Austria to sing Caravadossi at the Vienna State Opera. He will complete his five-month long world tour in his native Sicily as Radames in Aida at the Teatro Greco of Siracusa in July.
In March 2014, Marcello will take time off his opera schedule to preside over the vocal competition of the Marcello Giordani Foundation hosted by the Vero Beach Opera in Vero Beach, Florida.
Check Marcello's calendar for additional information and future engagements.
Sep 10
TAORMINA – 4th Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition
The Marcello Giordani Foundation in collaboration with the Festival Euro Mediterraneo present
4th International Vocal Competition "Marcello Giordani" - European Edition
September 6-10 2014
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"Tosca" in Bucharest and in Vienna
The summer of 2014 will see Marcello Giordani in two productions of one of the most popular of Puccini's operas. Early in June he will appear as Cavaradossi in a premier production of Tosca at the Bucharest National Opera, where he will share the stage with the Tosca of soprano Iano Tamar and the Scarpia of baritone Louis Ledesma.
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Puccini's Turandot at ABAO-OLBE opera of Bilbao
On May 17, 2014, Marcello Giordani will appear on the stage of ABAO-OLBE in Bilbao to sing the role of the unknown prince in Puccini's last opera Turandot, next to the Turandot of Austrian soprano Martina Serafin. After his debut in the role at Torre del Lago in 2003, he has appeared as Calaf in some of the most important opera theaters of the world including the Metropolitan Opera of New York, the Teatro alla Scala of Milan, the Terme of Caracalla, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and the Opera Theatre of Budapest.


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In Reply: We thank Drs. Remington and Shammi for their thoughtful comments and for giving us the opportunity to clarify the inspiration for—and the intent of—our recommendations. We agree wholeheartedly with them and with the authors whose work they cite that the second-generation antipsychotics, other than clozapine, offer only modest improvements, at best, over their predecessors. Rather, the expectation of a more favorable outcome for many patients with schizophrenia derives from the observations of Harding and Brooks (1) and from Strauss and Carpenter (2), among others, who studied the longitudinal course of patients treated with first-generation antipsychotics beginning nearly half a century ago.
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i'm all ears / pentatonix
And the giants of this genre called a capella are: Pentatonix! If you don't get it, there are five of them; Scott, Kirstie, Mitch, Avi and K.O.
They won The Sing-Off, an NBC reality talent show featuring a capella groups, in 2011 and have since exploded onto the scene. They were even Ryan Seacrest's Featured Artist of the Year in 2012.
What's especially unique about their a capella groove is the use of techno. I sincerely have never heard percussion and bass done that well, no less without instruments!
Their medley performances made me fall in love with them. And I think this 'NSYNC medley will make you feel the same way.
Catch a ticket to their 2013 tour here.


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WILMINGTON Bruins assistant general manager Don Sweeney said after the open of the teams development camp Wednesday that Malcolm Subban is expected to go pro this coming season. The 19-year-old goalie, whom the Bruins chose in the first round of the 2012 draft, will play in the AHL for at least a couple of seasons before he would be considered for a job in Boston.
Subban spent the last four seasons playing for the Belleville Bulls of the Ontario Hockey League. His older brother P.K. played for the Bulls prior to him, and his younger brother Jordan, who was drafted by the Canucks this year, currently plays for Belleville.
Last season was Subbans best in the OHL, as he went 29-11-4 for the Bulls with a 2.14 goals-against average, .934 save percentage and five shutouts.
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Well Done NZ, and Guptill for a great innings.
Have mixed feelings after the game, Guptill should of been given out LBW, was plumb in front. However, i'm glad the blackcraps won a game, no one like a smashing, unless it's against Aussie.
Makes the last t20 somewhat interesting as well.....
But in all serious, well done NZ, and please wake me up when the real cricket starts (tests).
And FFS, Levi needs to sort his crap out......promote Faf, and bring in AB.
Give Heino Kuhn a go for the final game.
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Supporting Petone's Finest since the very start - Iain O'Brien
Adam Wheater - Another batsman off the Essex production line
Also Supporting the All Time #1 Batsman of All Time Ever - Jacques Kallis and the much maligned Peter Siddle.
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Just watched the highlights.
Saffer commentators still God awful. Pay credit to the opposition ffs.
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Haven't read the thread but that was a ripper of a catch from Jimmy last night. Good work NZ on the win.
I very rarely listen to TV commentary these days. They just ruin the game.
I'd rather form my own angry rant/soap box/conspiracy theory/biased opinions and then force them on you poor bastards.
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Anonymous said: Should I be upset that my boyfriend watches porn about things that have nothing to do with me? Such as hentai and lesbians and girls who don't look like me?
now that is something totally based on you!
if you feel upset by it .. then by all means .. be upset by it. don't let anyone tell you that you shouldn't be. let him know and tell him that shit doesn't fly with you. if he's not a grade a douche .. he'll take what you have to say to heart.
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So what does this mean exactly? If I have a router at home i can connect to it with my iPhone from across town and use data that way?
If that's the case then what would be the need for a data plan through a wireless provider if WiFi signals can reach clear across an entire city?
Very nice, Lets hope it takes less time to implement this than it has taken the 4g network.
oppps..... still waiting on 4g in my area .
LTE is 3.7G it is a lot slow than 4G and the signal is not as strong.
This is only going to make everyone buy new hardware. I am using a miff lte 4g right now. In good signal 10meg average with 25meg peak
LTE, WiMax, etc...A standard would be nice. Tired of all these fragmented phones.
3GPP Long Term Evolution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Then read: 4G - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taken from the 4G page "The pre-4G technology 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) is often branded "4G", but the first LTE release does not fully comply with the IMT-Advanced requirements."
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Peak Upload 50 Mbit/s
4G Speed:
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Both were taken form the 4G page (The second one I linked)
EDIT: The standards are set by the 'International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector'
Regarding the 802.22 standard, it's really more geared towards rural broadband than mobile phones. The incredibly broad spectrum involved here requires a lot of complexity (or modularity) on the radio engineering side. I think having a single pocket sized device that will just work on any 802.22 setup is quite a ways off. I'd expect the first CPE devices to be wifi routers with a modular transmitter / antenna component that can be selected based on your area / needs.
Running a base station will most likely exceed the cost / needs of actual consumers with this generation. I wouldn't be surprised if operating one requires a FCC license, and VHF transmitters are not exactly inconspicuous if you want to cover good distance (Think HOA rules and lightning safety).
I think the lesson is don't get too caught up in the "G" labels. Remember that according to the ITU, GSM EDGE is considered 3G speed even though nobody advertises it as such.


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[DOWNLOAD] Extraordinary 20's DVD - DOCUMENTARY IN LONDON ★
YES. I've finally finished my little illegal work aka finished ripping and uploading Documentary in London, the 1-hour part from Extraordinary 20's DVD. Yay me.
This is the longest part in the DVDs. Documentary in London, from disc 1, about 1 hour in length. With Eng sub. As usual, resolution is 850x480.
Choi Seunghyun with his tiny smile saying 'this is my 8th cup of coffee'. Youngbae feeling nervous coming to London. My perfect Korean Jude Law Seungri with his "Harry Potto". Outside shooting. Youngbae teasing the puppy (actually, it's a big dog). Jiyong's smile. Daesung said, "It's good to be working again". The extraordinary photographer Hong Jang Hyun and his "closer almost kissing" instructions for DaeRi and ToBae.
Big Bang playing in the park. Oh my god, my babies. BABIESSSSSSSS ♥♥♥ Cute Jiyong and foliage, cute Jiyong dancing and having fun like a kid. I discover that the reason why Youngbae calls 5-year-old Tabi 'hyung' - its because Youngbae is actually 3. He's energetic, he's playful, he tries everything in the park - and we see a very mature maknae filming his Bae hyung playing with a smirk. Bae's convo with the random lady. Dae riding the tiny bike making the kids laugh. Merry-go-round, Big Bang having fun while Seungri made his philosophical speech about 'life is turning' lmao lmao.
ToDae scene with Tabi whining about his birthday. Inside shoots, sexy sexy Jiyong. Youngbae doing kungfu panda pose, cute feet pics, Tabi accidentally ripped off Bae's fav Tshirt. Bday party for Tabi in the end ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ So warm, so happy, so cute.
Seungri - "Seunghyun, why aren't you wearing my shoes?" haha ♥.♥
I'm so so happy that Big Bang is back together as five. Extraordinary Big Bang with ordinary moments, I hope you enjoy watching this, just like I do :)
Extraordinary 20's - DOCUMENTARY IN LONDON (~1.1 GB, 11 parts)
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*** This is not required, but I'd really appreciate if you guys do me a favor ^^ If you download all the files and join them successfully, could you please let me know that the links work for you? :) You can pm me here or just mention me on twitter saying 'the london vid links work fine' or sth like that.
It's because last time there are only 3 parts but I received like 30 msgs a day with "the link is broken etc" which turned out to be a browser/MF server problem. I'd go insane if the same thing happens with 11 parts this time, so please, let me know if you have no problem with my links :D
☞ Regarding the download:
1. Use HJSplit (Windows) or Split&Concat (MacHacha) (with MAC users) to join 11 parts together. Please make sure that you download all parts properly and put them in the same folder before start joining.
2. If Mediafire says that any link is broken, please try to change your browser first and see if it works. I've seen several ppl facing broken link problem last time, but as soon as they change the browser it works normally.
3. Type "how to join files using HJSplit" on Google if you don't know how. I'm Phuong, that's my name, my name is not Google so please don't send me msgs asking me 'how to join the files'.
I guess that's it? Enjoy ^__^
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[MF] Extraordinary 20's - BIGBANG's Talk (Eng sub,210 MB)
[MF] Extraordinary 20's - Making in Seoul Studio (Eng sub, 101MB)
[MF] Extraordinary 20's - Special interview MTV EMA 2011 (Eng sub, 24 MB, from disc 1)
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Big Bang's talk - What is "Fashion" to GD?
TOP knows. Look at his face when telling Seungri the answer 〜( ̄▽ ̄〜)
And Jiyong's face is like "You see, he knows."
Big Bang's talk - What is a secret to T.O.P?
Jiyong knows. Jiyong knows.
It's the question about which field do the members like to challenge beyond music. So Jiyong said he wanted to do musicals (plays) because he has seen Daesung & Seungri doing it and he really enjoyed that. Seungri went on and said that Jiyong already did act in a play, making everyone laugh.
Ri, I want to see the video too~
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Extraordinary 20's BIGBANG Talk (GD cute)Q: Anyone that you thought hey I kinda wanna do a song with him/her?GD: Wow that's an original question.Ri: Right?GD: Well.. YG people don't usually do….. it BUT I do have quite a few people that I'd like to collab with. Please contact me.gd and ri laughRi: Maybe you should tell him/her personally.GD: I really can't pinpoint a person, but you know, if our hearts connect..You!caption: you! ring ring~Translated by nh0kchip@youtube
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News about The Kurds (Iraqi Kurdistan), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Oct. 1, 2014
Kurdish fighters open successful offensives against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq; seize control of border crossing with Syria that has been a major conduit for the insurgents. MORE
Sep. 29, 2014
Syrian Kurdish refugees flood Turkish border as Islamic State steps up attacks; more than 150,000 people have fled into Turkey over past week. MORE
Sep. 28, 2014
Chaos on Turkey's border with Syria and Turkey's ambivalent reaction to fighting between Kurds and Islamic State group are reflection of nation's complex role in Syrian civil war; Turkey does not wish to enhance power of its own Turkish separatists, even though it would benefit from defeating Islamic State militants. MORE
Sep. 23, 2014
Hadi al-Bahra, leader of moderate Syrian opposition, appeals for American airstrikes to halt fierce attacks by militants from Islamic State against Kurdish communities in northern Syria. MORE
Sep. 22, 2014
Fighters from Islamic State have been storming through Kurdish villages in northern Syria, clashing with Kurdish militias, terrifying residents and sending tens of thousands of new refugees fleeing across border into Turkey. MORE
Sep. 21, 2014
Thousands of people make the arduous journey daily between Kurdish land in northern Iraq and territory controlled by the Islamic State; many visit relatives, go to work or run errands, then return at the end of the day; travelers say hardships are not caused by intimidation and violence or the loss of control of their daily lives, but by severe interruptions in the supply of food, power, fuel and employment. MORE
Sep. 8, 2014
Kurdish government is delaying start of school year in northern Iraq, as increasing number of refugees displaced by the advance of militants from Islamic State in Iraq and Syria take up residence in school buildings; situation reflects government's growing struggle to provide basic services to citizens in northern Iraq as conflict rages. MORE
Sep. 5, 2014
British Prime Min David Cameron offers to arm Kurdish forces fighting Islamist militants and refuses to rule out British airstrikes in Iraq and possibly Syria. MORE
Sep. 2, 2014
Initial losses suffered by Kurdish pesh merga troops when Islamic State in Iraq and Syria fighters entered Kurdistan prompt hard questions about how the Kurdish fighters could have failed their greatest test in more than 20 years; pesh merga have enjoyed fearsome reputation as unconquered mountain warriors for decades, but fled in face of ISIS militants, leaving thousands defenseless. MORE
Sep. 2, 2014
German Chancellor Angela Merkel tells lawmakers that her government has decided to break with taboo on delivering weapons to conflict zones and will send weapons to Kurdish forces battling Islamic State in Iraq and Syria extremists; says Germany and all of Europe face security threat from ISIS. MORE
Sep. 1, 2014
German officials approve delivery of weapons to Kurdish forces battling Islamic militants in Iraq; solid majority in Germany's Parliament backs move, while opinion polls indicate that up to two-thirds of Germans oppose decision. MORE
Aug. 30, 2014
Obama administration officials are quietly acknowledging more autonomous Kurdistan, consequence of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria fundamentally changing political geography of country; Iraqi Kurdistan has been physically cut off from rest of Shiite-dominated Iraq, encouraging Iraqi Kurds in their drive for expanded independence. MORE
Aug. 27, 2014
Kurdish separatists kidnap three Chinese engineers in an area near a power plant in Turkey's southeast. MORE
Aug. 19, 2014
Iraqi and Kurdish ground troops overrun militants of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and reclaim Iraq's largest dam; American warplanes unleash barrage of bombs in expansion of limited goals laid out by Pres Obama in authorizing military campaign in the country. MORE
Aug. 18, 2014
Sunni militants of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria appear to be falling back on several fronts after two days of American airstrikes in Iraq, allowing Kurdish forces to retake strategic Mosul Dam. MORE
Aug. 17, 2014
Alissa J Rubin Reporter's Notebook recalls helicopter journey to Mount Sinjar in Iraq to report on the rescue of Yazidis, which ended in crash; describes crash and its aftermath. MORE
Aug. 16, 2014
Very few of residents of Mahmour, Iraq, have returned after American airstrikes paved way for Kurdish forces to reclaim town, which had been occupied by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria militants. MORE
Aug. 12, 2014
Pentagon officials say four days of airstrikes have slowed progress of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria militants laying siege to refugees on Mount Sinjar and advancing toward Kurdish capital of Erbil; officals say group remains strong and on the offense. MORE
Aug. 11, 2014
Kurdish forces, with American airstrikes beginning to show clear effects on battlefield, counterattack Sunni militants in northern Iraq, regaining control of two strategic towns with aid from air; country's political crisis deepens, with deadline expiring for Pres Fouad Massoum to choose nominee for prime minister. MORE
Aug. 8, 2014
Crisis in Iraq escalates rapidly as re-energized Islamic State in Iraq and Syria storms several northern towns and seizes strategic dam in Mosul; country's most formidable military force, Kurdish pesh merga, is routed in the face of the onslaught; panic spreads to Kurdish capital of Erbil, long considered safe haven. MORE
Aug. 8, 2014
Editorial welcomes Pres Obama's announcement that the United States will drop food and water supplies for some 40,000 Iraqis near Turkish border and that he has authorized airstrikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, if needed; calls on US, Turkey and other allies to move quickly to meet Kurds' needs for ammunition and weapons. MORE
Aug. 7, 2014
Sunni militants with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria repel efforts by Kurdish forces to push them back in areas east of Mosul in northern Iraq. MORE
Aug. 6, 2014
Editorial welcomes fact that alarming new military advances by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria have forced Iraqi Prime Min Nuri Kamal al-Maliki to put future of his country over his political disputes and order military support for Kurdish forces battling extremists; laments Iraq's political paralysis that has prevented selection of new prime minister who can unify Iraq seems unending. MORE
Aug. 5, 2014
Iraqi Prime Min Nuri Kamal al-Maliki orders nation's air force to support Kurdish forces fighting Sunni extremists in north; move represents cooling of tense relations between central government and Kurdish leaders in region. MORE
Aug. 4, 2014
Sunni extremists seize control of three towns in northern Iraq after fierce battles with Kurdish security forces, sending thousands of people fleeing to nearby mountains and threatening the country's largest dam. MORE
Jul. 16, 2014
Turkish Pres Abdullah Gul approves law for peace talks with Kurdish militants in an important step toward ending a three-decade insurgency; bill could also win votes for Prime Min Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is hoping to attract Kurdish support as he makes bid to become Turkey's first directly elected president. MORE
Jul. 12, 2014
Struggle between leadership of Iraq and country's Kurdish minority intensifies as Kurds seize two oil production facilities in Kirkuk Province and Prime Min Nuri Kamal al-Maliki replaces Foreign Min Hoshyar Zebari, a Kurd, with Hussain Shahristani, a Shiite. MORE
Jul. 11, 2014
Kurdish government calls on Iraqi Prim Min Nuri Kamal al-Maliki to step down after Maliki accuses the Kurds of turning their regional capital into headquarters of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, as well as harboring members of Baath Party of former Pres Saddam Hussein and other opponents of Iraqi government. MORE
Jul. 11, 2014
Turkish lawmakers approve legal framework to advance peace talks with Kurdish militants aimed at ending three-decade insurgency. MORE
Jul. 10, 2014
Iraq's Prime Min Nuri Kamal al-Maliki accuses Kurds of aiding Sunni militants, even as sectarian tensions appears to be rising with the discovery of 50 bodies, blindfolded, bound and shot about 50 miles south of Baghdad; part of Maliki's anger is over persistent demand for Kurdish independence, even as Iraq is in the midst of trying to form a new government. MORE
Jul. 5, 2014
Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region appears closer than ever to attaining its centuries-old dream of statehood after seizing control of oil-rich city of Kirkuk; bid for statehood, however, presents array of problems, including difficulty Kurds face in selling its abundant oil supplies abroad. MORE
Jul. 4, 2014
Senior Kurdish officials warn that Kurdistan will not participate in new Iraqi government unless Baghdad grants it expanded autonomy and does not insist on reversing their occupation of Kirkuk. MORE
Jun. 25, 2014
Sec of State John Kerry urges Iraqi Kurdish Pres Massoud Barzani not to seek his own state and instead help form a government in Baghdad; Kerry's statements are prompted by Barzani's recent comments in interview with CNN about what he called the need for Kurdish self-determination. MORE
Jun. 20, 2014
Iraq's Kurds, as advance of Sunni militants shakes country's government, see an opportunity to move closer to their long-sought goal of economic independence and eventual statehood; they have great deal of autonomy in north and are defending borders. MORE
Jun. 17, 2014
Iraqi Prime Min Nuri Kamal al-Maliki has resisted calls to work toward reconciling Sunni Arabs and Kurds, instead spending most of his time running his country's military strategy and trying to recruit Shiites to battle Sunni militants; lack of trust across ethnic lines is stirring political opposition from potential allies. MORE
Jun. 16, 2014
Pres Obama, weighing airstrikes against militants in Iraq, concludes that any American military action will be conditional on a political plan to resolve country's sectarian crisis; pushes Iraqi Prime Min Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a Shiite, to work with nation's Kurds to persuade the disaffected Sunni minority that next government will represent interests of all three groups. MORE
Jun. 13, 2014
Kurdish forces exploit chaos in Iraq to seize control of strategic northern oil city of Kirkuk as government troops flee in face of advancing Sunni militants; insurgents warn officials of occupied Mosul to renounce allegiance to central government and threaten to destroy religious shrines sacred to Shiites. MORE
Jun. 11, 2014
Thomas L Friedman Op-Ed column contends takeover of Mosul, Iraq, by Sunni extremists underscores clash of world views in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is also evident in Kurdistan; contends real war of ideas is between religious extremists and committed environmentalists, who are both trying to erase border of the Middle East for different reasons; holds region will only have a future if environmentalists prevail. MORE
Jun. 10, 2014
Iraqi officials say assault in northern part of the country, with two bombs set off moments apart near offices of Kurdish political parties, is deadliest of series of attacks that have killed at least 40 people; nobody has claimed responsibility for attack, but militant group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria said it carried out previous bombings against Kurdish offices. MORE
Jun. 4, 2014
Thomas L Friedman Op-Ed column describes commencement ceremony at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, in Kurdistan, at which he spoke; contends it showed how Kurds have used window of freedom to overcome internal divisions, start reform and create vibrant economy, which has not happened in Shiite-dominated Baghdad and Sunni regions of Iraq; calls for establishment of more American universities in the country. MORE
Feb. 23, 2014
Kurdish People's Protection Unit recaptures Syrian town of Tell Brak from Islamists fighting in Syria's civil war, killing 28 fighters, most of them Islamists. MORE
Dec. 3, 2013
Iraqi Kurds are selling oil and natural gas directly to Turkey, infuriating the United States and central government in Baghdad; fear is that oil independence could lead Kurds in Iraq's north to declare a broad independence and fracture the nation; year-and-a-half-long diplomatic drive by US to stop flow has so far failed, reflecting Washington's diminished influence in region. MORE
Oct. 15, 2013
Campaign by Kurdish leaders to make Erbil the political and business capital of the autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq has stirred investments from Western businesses; dozens of skyscrapers are planned for city. MORE
Oct. 1, 2013
Turkish Prime Min Recep Tayyip Erdogan announces a package of measures that appear intended to revive the stalled peace process with the country's ethnic Kurds, who have fought a decades-long insurgency against the Turkish state; Kurdish leaders largely dismiss the measures as inadequate. MORE
Aug. 31, 2013
Two bombs explode in a Kurdish neighborhood in a town in northern Iraq, killing 12 people and wounding 10. MORE
Aug. 24, 2013
Tens of thousands of Syrian Kurds have fled to northern Iraq, where they have received warm welcome by ethnic brethren and a measure of hope. MORE
Aug. 2, 2013
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The biggest part of cuts to address Youngstown State University's $6.6 million deficit comes from a freeze in discretionary spending.
It's supposed to save about $2.9 million, according to a plan the university released Thursday.
"Three consecutive years of enrollment declines, combined with consistent reductions in state operating appropriations, has resulted in a significant structural budget deficit that requires us to immediately implement cost savings measures," YSU President Randy J. Dunn said.
"These measures, while extensive, will allow us to balance our budget without impacting academic and student services."
YSU has lost $16 million in revenue due to decreased enrollment and state allocations over the past two fiscal years. This fiscal year, tuition/enrollment revenue and state funding are down an additional $4.2 million.
"We have reached a critical crossroads," Dunn said in a news release. "These actions, developed through an extensive, six-week contingency planning process, are necessary to balance the fiscal year 2014 budget and to begin to address the structural challenges we have in the university's revenue-and-spending model."
Another $1.4 million in savings is to come from operating-budget reductions across campus, ranging from office supplies and printing to postage and maintenance costs.
A reduction in technology expenditures by deferring or delaying infrastructure updates is expected to save $750,000. Personnel reductions, including the layoffs of five full-time and four part-time non-faculty employees will save $663,000.
Ron Cole, university spokesman, declined to say from which departments the employees would be laid off.
"We're in the process of going through the wording that's spelled out to identify and notify the bargaining units and the individuals," he said.
That's being done in the next few days.
Employees across campus will be asked to voluntarily take nonpaid furlough days or to voluntarily give up vacation days to save $230,000; and $150,000 will be saved through decreased energy use across campus, including a possible power-down over holiday week in December.
YSU also hopes to generate about $315,000 through spring enrollment.
Although there's usually a dip between fall and spring semester, Cole said the university is hoping for less of a change than what's generally seen. Another $300,000 in additional revenue expected from campus auxiliaries — departments such as housing, the campus bookstore and Kilcawley Center that generate their own revenue — which will contribute a larger percentage of their revenue to the general fund.
Dunn said the reduction plan was developed to have a minimal impact on academic programs, student services and personnel. He said layoffs in the plan are unfortunate and difficult but needed to reduce expenses and maintain the fiscal health of YSU.
"We are a human capital enterprise and human resources are the most important ones we have," he said. "I understand the personal financial difficulties that are felt by employees impacted by these actions."
Dunn also said that, despite the fiscal challenges, YSU remains a vibrant and progressive educational institution.
"Students — the reason we are all here — will feel very little, if any, impact whatsoever by these actions," he said.
"YSU will continue to provide the high quality educational services that are so vital to our students' success."
There were 75 administrators on campus when the university was at top enrollment at almost 16,000. Just a few years later when we are in an enrollment "decline" - there are 125 administrators on campus. Why do we never start at the top? And yes, the search for a new position of Enrollment Manager is still on.
I have to say I put the blame on the previous administration for letting this get out of hand and continuing to place "friends" in positions before she retired. And no word as to how Athletics will be affected - my guess is they will not.
Gdog gotta question. Define working man. I mean if a guy goes to school, educates himself and possesses a degree and then goes to a well- paying job because he has made himself marketable-is he a working man? OR do you have to be in a union and blue collar to be defined as being a working man? Just curious. I mean everyone who has a job is pretty much a working man right?
Why not shut down YSU completely?
Just think of the money that would be saved then!
And all of the students could transfer to Harvard, Yale or Princeton.
Ridculous, right?
If YSU really wants to save money, it should focus on education and its degree programs --- and save lots of money by cutting out football and all the other sports.
YSU does not exist to have sports teams.
Or does it?
The state certified with full police powers YSU Police who patrol the campus property as well as up to 1 mile in all directions off campus are the reason why there are students there period. If you relied on YPD, who already has enough to do, the place would get over run.
Start laying off the "ROBO" professors.
What is a ROBO prof?
These are the professors that pass you for showing up. They cancel class frequently and utilize the summary quiz at the end of chapters for testing. There are way too many at YSU. The students all know who they are and flock to them. Do we really need 200 kids in an Astronomy class 6 days a week, year round? Last time I checked YSU isn't churning out many Astronauts.
YSU cops are real cops. Yes, they carry a gun and they are required to have all the same certifications as ypd cops. Hope the layoffs are done fairly this time and not a witch hunt like last time when they targeted people they didn't like. It should be the most recently hired that are laid off not long term employees. and I agree with djechm. they need to stop hiring all the high salary administrators. Why aren't they laying off some of them? that is where the real waste is at YSU. and stop wasting money like on the Wick Pollock. shameful.
Have everybody employed at YSU go on Obamacare. Let them start paying for their own healthcare like a lot of people who aren't feeding at the trough will be doing soon. That would free up a lot of money where you could lower truition, keep the ROBO professors, keep the YSU cops,and hell, probably hire a few more administrators like the Obama Czars.
I'd like to see the list of administrative positions "created" in the past 3 years-maybe the cuts need to start there. There were some pretty quick placements on campus between Feb-June of this year.
YSU PD are state certified police officers like any other city. They also are a student's first call if needed. As a student, I was in a hit and run accident at night about a mile from campus on the north side - I called YPD and waited for 20 minutes before I called again and waited another 10. I called YSUPD and told them I was a student (and a little freaked out because it was night) and they were there in 3 minutes - YPD never came.
PS: Astronomy is a lab science - one of the required General Ed Requirements....and last I checked an Astronomy class wasn't a fast track to NASA. Cutting class offerings is no way to make money.
A slum? The YSU campus is one of the many gems of downtown Youngstown. Perhaps you aren't aware that over the past decade budgetary restrictions have significantly reduced the number of facility maintenance and grounds personnel. There are many dedicated, talented people who care deeply for the appearance of the YSU campus. Unfortunately, there simply aren't enough of them to cover the growth of infrastructure the university has experienced over the past decade.
a real shame what has happened to education in this country...
The war without end in Afghanistan costs us about $300 million per day and consumed well over 2000 American lives since its start. Mission accomplished? Think maybe it's time to stop this enormous fiscal and physical hemorrhaging; save lives; educate minds; and wipe out the YSU defict (as well as that of every other institution of higher education in the USA)?
They didn't lay off anyone yet. Once again, the Vindicator's headlines are confusing and wrong. Does anyone do any editing around that office?
At what point does YSU's foundation kick in a few million or 6.6? Where are the big time donors? Even better, just cut the budget across the board. Over spending caused the deficit. Now it's time to pay. Finding 6 million by cutting spending for everyone wouldn't hurt any one area too much at all. I'm not sure I even believe this, truth be told. I've heard this song before.....Oh yes, I remember now. Same song every few years. These guys are just posturing for union negotiations. Oh sure they'll ruin some lives to make it all seem real. No sweat off their backs. Every few years they trot out, wiping their tear-stained eyes in front of the cameras, crying poor. Two months later they build a new building, or an arena, a fancy house. That money comes from somewhere, probably debt, and those payments are probably large. Bad money management is going to ruin YSU, but in the meantime it's making some people, like the bad managers, stinking filthy rich. Oh poor is me...
maeby's comments are so true. why not leave some of these high paying administrative jobs vacant for a few more years instead of laying off the lowest paid people to save a few bucks? And yes, it will ruin their lives. Always take from the poorest so the rich can get richer.
Here's the deal...grab these numbers. How much money does Athletics take from the University, and how much does Athletics actually return back to the University? If YSU is giving (investing) $10 mill in Athletics and Athletics is only making say $3 mill off of this money, in the business world, this is not a good partnership. This isn't the National Championship era and never will be again...sorry people. I am not dissing Athletics as I thoroughly enjoy sports, but I don't think it is the draw to YSU any more, even with scholarships, but it is a big draw for Alumni which is the reason you do not see Athletics (an Auxiliary) being asked to give money back to YSU. This area is a football area, and it's obvious that in dire situations you never mess with football. But I think if YSU wants to succeed, we all have to wake up to the fact that Athletics and Academics don't mix for the small-scale schools.
It is a debt to cost process. YSU has raised the price of college and are putting middle class parents in debt at the number of almost 60000 dollars. You can get a better education in PA for about the same price. To put this out there the population has gone down in the areas around and in Youngstown. There is less people having children. This is a fact all over America and birth control is the main reason. One more thing that YSU will hand out to you. We all have to come to the fact that if you do not replace yourself your history will die.
-Yes YSU raised the cost and are putting middle class parents in debt because tehy have to pay for all the vouchers YSU gives out so the subculture can go their for free.
Speaking of subculture and replacing ourselves... Thats exactly what they do. Those who can not afford children have the most while those of us who work and don't have the extra money to have children pay for those who do. Maybe if we didn't have to foot the bill for Obama voters we'd have a little extra money and be better off. If everyone followed your plan there wouldn't be enough money for everyone to leach off of.
Funny how people always say, get rid of sports!!! Yeah that's the answer!!! Most people don't have a clue as to the amount of revenue sports bring to a college. Its about time people realize sports is not the root of all evil spending at YSU. Sports usually pay for themselves or come close to it. Why do you think some students choose curtain schools? For sports!!! Not all of them but a bunch do. Sports, no matter what, football, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball and many others attract great kids to YSU. Give the place a break and let them get the school back on track without this mush of comments that really don't help.


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Start your adventure in Kampala, Uganda's capital city, then continue to the west of the country in search of the mountain gorilla in the forests of Bwindi.
Travel to the far west of the country in search of the mountain gorilla in the forests of Bwindi, known as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Bwindi was named the Impenetrable Forest due to the dense growth of herbs, vines and shrubs that covers the valley floors, making it the ideal habitat for the mountain gorilla.
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This is the prefect itinerary for adventure and wildlife enthusiasts. You will have the unforgettable opportunity to view the mountain gorilla in its natural habitat at Bwindi Impenatrable Forest National Park.
DAY 1: Entebbe/Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be warmly welcomed and transferred by road to Lake Victoria Serena.
DAY 2-4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled charter flight to Bwindi.
Take in the majestic vistas of the mist-covered slopes of the mountain. Your trekking adventure sees you following in the light footsteps of your nimble porter. As you travel deep into the rainforest you will be immersed in the intoxicating smells of the lush vegetation and the harmonic sounds of its resident wildlife. Nothing can quite compare to the feeling you will experience when dim shapes and faint sounds turn into the very distinct outlines of free gorillas. Savour every second of an exhilarating hour spent with the great apes. After your encounter, head back home to a hero's welcome and enjoy a well-deserved massage.
DAY 5: Entebbe/Kampala
After a scrumptious breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe. Upon arrival in Entebbe you will be transferred to your international flight.
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Intel: A no-brainer buy
The tech giant has all the attributes of a long-term winner. Perhaps that's why Warren Buffett owns 9.3 million shares.
It has become one of my favorite stocks. I like to call it my "no-brainer" investment for 2012. The company is buying back billions of its stock.
It's raised dividends at a torrid pace over the past five years. And it just announced its sixth consecutive quarter of record sales. I'm talking about Intel (INTC).
As the world's largest semiconductor maker, it holds an 80% stranglehold on the PC semiconductor market. No one else even comes close.
Some people may see the stock as boring and say that it hasn't gone anywhere for years. But I see something different, and I think Warren Buffett sees the same thing; Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) has taken a 9.3 million-share stake in the stock, a position worth over $200 million.
Simply put, Intel's shares are becoming more valuable quarter after quarter, but the share price hasn't responded yet.
- Intel is in the middle of an enormous share buyback spree. Over the past year, it has spent $11.5 billion to purchase 538 million shares. It still has $14 billion allocated to future buybacks -- that's more than 10% of the outstanding stock.
- The company holds more than $15 billion in cash on the books. That comes out to $2.97 per share... more than 11% of the current share price.
- Quarterly dividends have increased from 10 cents a share five years ago to 21 cents today -- growth of 110%. And in the last two years, dividends have grown 50%.
- Right now, Intel's shares trade near the same level they did back in the spring of 2010, when earnings were just $1.09 per share during the previous 12 months. But today, earnings over the last year total $2.31 per share -- more than 100% higher.
But there's another reason why I like Intel so much. After years of research, I've found that more often than not, companies that fit within a few simple categories are the ones that make you the most money long-term.
- Companies that enjoy huge (and lasting) advantages over the competition.
- Companies that are buying back massive amounts of their own stock.
- Companies that pay investors each and every year by dishing out growing dividends.
Of course, investing is never a surefire thing. Even the seemingly strongest companies aren't guaranteed to deliver a positive return.
But that said, if you invest in companies with one or more of these three simple traits, then I think it gives you the best chance of making money.
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That said, I just sold all my shares of Intel. Yes, they are still buying back but
1. just because there is an allocation to buy back doesn't mean the company MUST follow through. Look back at the history of announced stock buy backs. How many companies announce a buyback and actually complete it to a level 100% of what they announced? It isn't many.
2. Even if they complete the buyback, I doubt it helps the price too much. The stock already has that knowledge placed into the price.
3. The stock is near the 52-week high which is hardly ever a great time to buy but it is usually a great time to sell.
I could be wrong. The price could continue to climb but I won't care. I sold and made 20% counting the nice dividend. I did it in less than 12 months. Can't go wrong locking in those gains.
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