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38 U.S. Code § 1941 - Amount of insurance
United States Government life insurance shall be issued against death or total permanent disability in any multiple of $500 and not less than $1,000 or more than $10,000. No person may carry a combined amount of National Service Life Insurance and United States Government life insurance in excess of $10,000 at any one time. The limitations of this section shall not apply to the additional paid up insurance the purchase of which is authorized under section 1907 of this title.
Source(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1158, § 741; Pub. L. 92–188, § 1,Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 645; renumbered § 1941 and amended Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), (c)(1),Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406.)
1991—Pub. L. 102–83renumbered section 741 of this title as this section and substituted "1907" for "707".
1971—Pub. L. 92–188made section limitations inapplicable to the additional paid up insurance purchase of which is authorized under section 707 of this title.
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The Port of Virginia is currently the third-largest port on the East Coast, but state officials have been frustrated that it hasn't rebounded back from the recession as quickly as its competitors in New York and Savannah, Ga., have. Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell replaced 10 of the port authority's 11 commissioners last year in an effort to spur growth.


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How to attract the opposite – six in eCommerce
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It's often said that opposites attract. As far as personal relationships are concerned, I haven't found this to be the case. However, for people working in the eCommerce and multi channel world, the ability to attract or bring together opposites is becoming increasingly important.
Here are six sets of opposites that come to mind:
- Developing strategic IT architectures and embracing rapidly emerging technologies.
- Listening to what the customer wants now while anticipating their future needs.
- Balancing cost versus capability in solution design.
- Delivering personalised customer experiences and super-fast web site performance.
- Managing divergent goals of stakeholders from marketing, stores, supply chain, IT and finance.
- Building sound return on investment cases in the context of rapidly changing business models and technology.
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The Recher Theatre in Towson could face a liquor board hearing on its weekend event that drew an unruly crowd of 2,500 people, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said today.
County police believe the theater subcontracted out promotion and management of the event to a third party, he said during a news conference this morning.
Police used K9 teams to respond to the crowds that jammed York Road and other streets early Sunday, and arrested seven people, including three men who were charged with assaulting police officers. One man was shot, police said, but no one has been arrested in that incident.
Theater owner Brian Recher declined to comment today. He has previously said the establishment closed its doors when the event sponsored by the Theta Mu Mu fraternity, a Baltimore County chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, reached the theater's capacity of 630 people. He has also said that no incidents occurred inside the building.
Johnson, who also attended the news conference, declined to name the promoter, but said the event was advertised on social media, which was "instrumental" in drawing such a large crowd.
Police said Monday that the melee erupted early Sunday after a fraternal organization rented the Recher Theatre for a charitable event and an overflow crowd forced the theater to close its doors, leaving hundreds of people outside. Seven people were arrested, but the shooting suspect was still being sought.
Recher said the event featured a DJ, and patrons brought clothing to be donated to Goodwill, he said.
This was the third event the theater had done with Theta Mu Mu members in the past few years, Recher said. "They're very professional, great guys, and they just don't know how it blew up," he said.
The violence came just a month after police officials met with business and officials from Towson University and Goucher College to discuss crowd control in York Road bars and restaurants, where students often congregate and where underage drinking has been a concern.
County Councilman David Marks, a Perry Hall Republican whose district includes Towson, said he wants to work with business owners to explore the possibility of a downtown improvement association that could hire extra security. "It doesn't hurt to have an extra set of eyes and ears," he said.
But Marks and other local officials characterized the crowd problem early Sunday as an isolated incident.
Marks said he was frustrated because the county and the Towson Chamber of Commerce have worked to encourage people to visit downtown Towson. For instance, a block-party series called Feet on the Street has drawn people downtown on Friday nights, and the Towson City Center, a redeveloped office building, recently opened, he said.
"I don't want people to be discouraged from patronizing our businesses," Marks said. "You have all these good things occurring ... and I don't want one bad incident to blunt the momentum we see in Towson."
Police Chief James W. Johnson plans to meet with the owner of the Recher Theatre, other business owners, the county liquor board and the local Chamber of Commerce, police said.
According to its website, the Theta Mu Mu chapter was founded in Baltimore County in 2008. The organization takes part in community service activities such as food drives, reading programs and helping displaced families and single parents. The organization is a "grad chapter" for people who are out of college.
Theta Mu Mu chapter leader Jeff Givens referred questions to Christopher Cooper, the international organization's general counsel. Cooper said he was still gathering information about the incident and did not have enough details to comment on it.
Police said they were inundated by calls after an estimated 2,500 people gathered early Sunday along Shealy Avenue near the theater.
Shortly after the crowds dispersed, a 20-year-old man told police he had been shot and was taken to a local hospital. Police said he was not a college student but went to Towson to go to an event at the theater. He was not identified.
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Acronym meaning Mother I'd Love to Fuck. Used to describe a physically / sexually attractive woman of an age likely to have teenage sons of her own (generally 35-50). Term widely used by said teenage sons, most often in reference to each other's mothers. When with their Boyz, they joke about MILFs... privately, they go home and fap themselves rotten thinking about the MILFs they just joked about.
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Mother I'd Like (to) Fuck. Any woman (usually a celebrity) with young children who is sexually desirable.
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Wildebeest crossing a shallow river
The line of wildebeest extended to the horizon in both directions:
The line of wildebeest extended to the horizon in both directions:
We watched this leopard for almost an hour as it rested in a tree. Our guides knew that its cub was in the area, and when the cub emerged from the undergrowth, the leopard descended from the tree. Some rough spots in this unedited video, but fascinating all the same I think.
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Here, a few yearlings finish the remains of a wildebeest as the sun sets in the Maasai Mara:
As I described some days ago — watching a cheetah and her cub in the Masai Mara, we were amazed when she walked over and jumped easily onto the roof of our vehicle. She was ready to hunt, and we provided a convenient high spot to scan the horizon. I climbed up the side rails and shot some video.
A few minutes later, the cheetah jumped down from our vehicle across the engine compartment.
Early one morning we were in a grove of low growth among elephants
About a dozen all in all including this mother and calf
We watched for a while as they grazed, then by some odd chance the mother and I locked gazes
We held the gaze for a while, and she began to rock back and forth from front legs to hind legs then back and again. I was amazed and continued to hold the gaze. After a few minutes something distracted me. It was the calf a few paces forward from her Mother. She took a couple of steps towards our Land Rover and dropped her head keeping her eyes on the truck, then lifted her head and backed up, then did it again — stepped forward and lowered her head, backed up and lifted it. She was offering to play
She took the Land Rover for a large but not unfriendly creature it seemed. But it didn't respond, and after a while she dropped her trunk and returned to grazing.
Elephants seem unlike any other creature. This enormous male
could also seem delicate
An hour passed quickly watching them in the grove
Our last morning in the Mara, we saw a hyena chase down a baby gazelle. The gazelle's mother was chasing the hyena in a helpless way. We followed and in a moment saw the hyena trot away with its kill:
It carried the gazelle into a water-filled gully and submerged it to hide the scent from other predators. I grabbed an out-of-focus shot:
Our Land Rover was above the gully, perhaps twenty feet from the hyena. It looked up at us with some concern:
And then, it seemed, with greater calm or even purpose…
…as if expressing that "this is my work, my place to be, what I do and must do." The hyena remained in the water for a while, motionless, then clambered up the bank and moved off — perhaps to gather his family and return for a meal — but stopped first to look back at us a last time:
We drove away in some silence. Then, only a few minutes later, Maschek, our Masai guide spotted something in the grass about fifty yards from the dirt track on which we traveled. It was a gazelle, its head down nuzzling a small creature with its nose. We turned onto the savannah; the gazelle backed away a short distance, and we saw the baby; it had just been born.
It was still wet, still folded up in the compact shape that enabled it to travel the birth canal. We watched for a few minutes..
…as it began slowly to stretch and unfold.
We drove away, and the mother returned immediately, needing, I suppose, to get the infant on its feet and moving, to get back both of them to the relative safety of the herd.
This post in memory of legendary DC artist Tom Green who died September 3, 2012, aged 70, and of the ineradicably brilliant poet Arkadii Dragomoshchenko, dead three days ago at 66. In the future everything will be a memory and a blessing.
We head home early tomorrow morning, and it's been impossible to keep up with this. I'll update it from home.
But, I must upload at least these pictures. A cheetah jumped onto the roof of our Land Rover to scan for a potential kill. You could see the depression of her weight on the canvas roof:
As you can see, the vehicle is wide open. I clambered up onto a side rail and took a series of shots of her:
She was maybe 4-5 feet away, and my heart was thumping, but she showed no interest in me. After a while, she climbed down via the hood, and I grabbed a shot:
Quite an experience. More when I'm home — maybe as early as Sunday. And there is much, much more.
The morning after our return from Zanzibar to Nairobi, we took off on a very short visit to the Masai Mara. We took off from Wilson Airport:
The plane made several stops in the Mara; we got off at the 4th stop where we were met by Jackson:
The drive to the camp was our first game watch. Here's some of what we watched:
(Wildebeest and zebra are often found together)
A wildebeest crossing — the water was shallow, so no crocodiles and no death. We watched thousands of these creatures come across, and the herd stretched into the distance seemingly endlessly. The annual migration involves upward of two million wildebeest (and 700,000 zebra).
A pair of cheetahs — they are brothers:
They had eaten recently enough that they were relaxing, sleeping it off.
These are Thompson's gazelle — "Tommys" the guides called them. Later we also saw grand gazelles, impalas, topus and more.
We found the camp to be simple and relaxed. No "luxuries" thank goodness, but wonderful people, good food, great guides and unpretentious tent accommodations that we liked a lot:
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Check out the guacamolePosted on 11 / 19 / 2012
Our condo was located about a mile from here so we stopped here multiple times during the week.
Their smoothies and acai bowls were both great breakfast options - a large coconut acai bowl was plenty for two people for breakfast. I also highly recommend trying their guacamole (but beware it tends to sell out before lunch), vegan chicken sandwich filling, and olive/garlic spread.
If you come by around 6 pm they mark all of the hot dishes from their salad bar down by 50%.
If they have vegan banana bread I suggest picking up a loaf - it's excellent.Pros: great food, open early, friendly staff
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Seattle's Upcycle Artist Russ Morgan has been working with recycled materials and thinking GREEN for nearly 25 years. He's currently making chandeliers, lamps, and wall sconces incorporating vintage cups, vases and other thrift store finds. He also breaks and tumbles colorful patterned glass for a beach glass effect that he hand wires and assembles for custom pieces. Many fixtures are currently available at his new gallery art studio in West Seattle at 5323 SW Dakota St. Seattle 98116. Call Russ at 206-915-2128 or email at him at firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a visit.
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With around 26,000 acres of footpaths and bridleways to the fells, forest roads in Gisburn Forest for walking, cycling and horseriding, extensive wildlife, Stocks Reservoir and Gisburn Forest.
Clowbridge Reservoir is situated to the east of the A682 between Burnley and Rawtenstall, adjacent to an area of the Burnley Millennium Forest known as the Dunnockshaw Community Woodland.
Cowm Reservoir is situated to the west of Whitworth, with access from the A671 Rochdale to Bacup road.
Haslingden Grane lies in the north-east corner of the West Pennine Moors, with good road access along the B6232 from both the M65 motorway at Blackburn, and the towns of the Rossendale Valley.
Rivington is home to some of the most beautiful countryside in the North West. It's also the home of some of the best water, and we hope you'll help us to keep it that way. These moors and valleys collect the rainwater that ends up in taps from Wigan to Liverpool.
Roddlesworth and Darwen Moor form part of the West Pennine Moors, lying just south of Darwen and Blackburn.
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Watergrove reservoir is situated north of Wardle and the A58 Halifax Road and south of Bacup. Rochdale is to the west and Littleborough to the east.
Wayoh and Entwistle reservoirs lie within the West Pennine Moors to the north of Jumbles Country Park, with road access from the A666 / B6391.
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Boxed Wine: Eco-Friendly. Really?
Read a little tidbit this morning about boxed wine being more environmentally friendly than glass bottled wine.
We had a few thoughts. First: We'll admit that we don't mind Target's boxed wine, when we just want a simple glass to go with a spaghetti dinner.
But really? It's more eco-friendly than a bottle of wine?
These are the questionable reasons:
1) It keeps longer. We'll vouch for this one. We often throw away half-drunk bottles of vino, but usually finish a box of Target wine because it will keep for weeks. (However, there does seem to be way more packaging -- the plastic pouch, the plastic spout ...)
2) The shipping. From the article: "A standard wine bottle (holding 750 milliliters) that travels from a California vineyard to a New York store generates about 5.2 pounds of carbon-dioxide emissions, while a three-liter box generates only half the emissions per 750 milliliters."
We'll still buy boxed wine from time to time. However, we think the tastier and far greener way to consume wine is to buy something local, invite some friends over (to be sure nothing goes to waste), and then recycle the bottle.
What about you? Do you have a favorite boxed wine?
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You know, I was just at the market where I saw a box of organic wine from Australia. I was wondering about the same thing myself. Here's my conundrum: even if I were to purchase a boxed wine from a local source the packaging isn't recyclable, is it? It's the same with milk and juice cartons, right? Because it's that plastic-y or wax-coated cardboard, so it can't be recycled, whereas the glass bottles and corks can. So I think I will stick to purchasing wine whose containers won't fill up landfills since I can recycle them.
A locally boxed wine obviously is the answer to the critique in the article.
As for jamjaree's comments: you can either be green or just feel green. If the total environmental impact is lower using cardboard and paper versus glass, then that is the way to go. Recycling is not a panacea and carries its own costs.
I'm no connoisseur (of wine in a bottle or box), but I would assume there's less packaging per 750ml unit of wine in a box, since a box typically holds more than one bottle of wine.
We buy the Bota Box (Shiraz is the favorite around here), and they tout their packaging as completely recyclable. So, when we're done with the box, we break down the cardboard. http://www.botabox.com/Green/
We still occasionally buy bottled wine, especially if it's local, but just like the NY Times piece said...boxed wine is just getting better and better.
This is definitely one of those areas where the greenest answer might not be the obvious one. We have to be careful, IF we really care about being eco-friendly and not just "feeling" eco-friendly, to not just go on emotions.
Local is the greenest choice. Hands down. I don't care how it's packaged. Recycling doesn't reduce impact of production back to zero; it doesn't "unmake" something.
"It's the same with milk and juice cartons, right? Because it's that plastic-y or wax-coated cardboard, so it can't be recycled"
can be recycled - in Australia we get them collected as part of our curb-side recycling collection.


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Tuesday - 10/2/2012, 3:11pm EDT
For more than sixty years, Raytheon has been a leader in the continuous improvement of one of the nation's most important assets: the National Airspace System. The FAA and Raytheon are working together to replace current systems with new technology that will support greater capacity and enhanced capabilities - safely and cost-effectively. Benefits also include saving fuel, cutting down on noise and reducing carbon emissions. Modernization of air travel - it's happening today.


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Penn State DuBois offers an IST Associate Degree specializing in Networking or Business. The Networking Option focuses on network administration and computer networking. The Business Option enables students to increase their knowledge of information systems while furthering their studies in business areas of management, accounting, and marketing.
In addition, Penn State DuBois offers a Baccalaureate Option that fulfills the lower degree requirements of the Bachelor's Degree.
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces Apple's new iCloud storage system and the next versions of Apple's iOS and Mac OSX.
Wouldn't be a (pick a day) without a new Apple rumor. Now that Apple has officially closed the markets as the most-valued company in the world, maybe they'll give away iPhones?
A potential "iCloud Phone" has been rumored, at Silicon Alley Insider, to be on the block and offerable for free -- with a carrier subsidy.
Apple is reportedly trying to cut production costs to $400, keeping pace with the lower-end of the smartphone market. That's the end of the market that Android is ever-increasing its share, of course.
The iCloud should be released simultaneous with the iPhone 4. The iCloud could showcase iOS 5, according to applenapps.com's Trevor Sheridan.
Sheridan reports that Apple is planning a special event to launch the new phones, but no firm date has been set.


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5 Ways to Make Your Move Easier on Your Cat
Posted on August 11th, 2011 by Javiera Aguilera
Your moving date is fast approaching. It does not seem like there are enough hours in the day! However, you furry friend is always around to greet you with a warm nudge and a cheerful meow. Make the move easier on them and have an easy transition to your new home with helpful tips from MovingCost.com. Here are just 5 ways to make your move easier on your cat.
Protect Your Pet: Safety Is The Number One Priority
If you do not already have a firm plastic cat carrier, purchase one at a reputable pet store. The carrier should be large enough so that your kitty can stand up and stretch comfortably. As a rule, measure your cat from head to tail and then from the paws to the top of the head. The ideal cat carrier should be larger than these measurements. Put a warm blanket or towel in the bottom of the carrier and place an article of your clothing with your scent in the mix. Your scent gives them the security of knowing you are near.
Practice Makes Perfect
There are few things in life that will not improve with practice; moving your cat is not one of them. The fastest way to take stress out of your move is to take your kitty out for practice rides as often as you can. Try to get them acclimated to being in a car for extended periods of time. Start out with short 15 minute car trips and then gradually extend them to half an hour or even longer, if you can. The idea is to get your cat used to the noises and smell of your car so they are not overly surprised on moving day.
A Hydrated Cat Is a Happy Cat
Cats are divas that always need special attention. A stressed-out kitty will neither eat nor drink. A long interstate move will stress out even the most relaxed cat. Therefore, it is very important to have wet food available at all times. Baby food is a great alternative for some finicky felines. It will keep your cat hydrated and full. For longer moves, have someone sit in the back seat with the kitty to encourage eating and drinking. If necessary, take rest stops every three to four hours and wait for your cat to eat or drink before continuing your move. Their health is an important concern.
The Musical Cat: Dealing with Kitty Tantrums
Kitty tantrums, as any cat owner knows, are never fun to be around. Imagine being in a confined space with an angry, yowling monster for hours! The best way to deal with these angry bouts is not to ignore them. First, turn off the radio and use soothing tones to calm down the little beast; feed them a spoonful of wet food and try to get them to settle down. If that does not work, put a sheet over their cat carrier to simulate darkness. In the rare case, your cat might just want to find a place to hide. Block all access to the driver's side and, with supervision, let the kitty out of the carrier. Put them on the floor of the back seat and let them snuggle in.
Kitty-Proofing Your New Home
You've finally arrived at your new house! The drive was exhausting and you are ready to begin settling in. Often, new homes pose hidden threats for animals who are unaware of their new surroundings. Go through each room and sweep the floor clean of any material that might hurt your cat. Check all ledges, shelves and stairs for stability. Finally, choose one room and make it the "cat room" for the time being. Put all of the kitty's toys and food in that room and close it off completely. A new home will be bustling with movers and activity while you get unpacked. Doors will be opening and closing throughout the day. Prevent heartache and injury by keeping your cat in a safe, stable environment during the move-in process.
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By JONATHAN LEMIRE | AP
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City taxi fares may rise in order to pay for an increase in the number of wheelchair-accessible cabs.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration will propose a 30 cent-surcharge on all yellow taxi and green outer-borough cab rides.
That additional money will be allocated for drivers and taxi medallion owners to help them upgrade their cabs into ones that can accommodate wheelchairs.
Currently, only 231 cabs in the city are wheelchair accessible.
The city wants to boost that number to more than 7,500, as part of the terms of a legal settlement reached last year by accessibility advocates and the administration of former Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The de Blasio administration will hold a hearing on the surcharge next month. If it passes, it will go into effect next year.
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The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek feels like a Tuscan villa -- the hotel is pink stucco, the roof is terra cotta, and beautiful fountains, tile mosaics, and trellis plants surround the pool. The property is lavish, with a grand lobby and large, upscale rooms with patios -- but it's a bit farther from the restaurants and galleries in Uptown Dallas than the Rosewood Crescent.
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas is big on both style and amenities. The 218-room property is surrounded by neatly manicured hedges in a central part of Dallas, and has a sophisticated lobby with plenty of space to lounge. Rooms have traditional decor in warm colors, big, comfy beds, and generous space -- but they lack wow factor. Bathrooms have double sinks and some have a separate tub and walk-in shower. The great on-site restaurant, Fearing's, has an appealing outdoor dining pavilion. A stunning 12,000-square-foot spa and fitness center includes a full service salon, modern cardio equipment, and a relaxing outdoor pool. The fees for parking and Wi-Fi are a nuisance at a hotel of this caliber.
One of Dallas' grand dames, the 422-room Adolphus features a large, elegant lobby and one of the city's finest restaurants, The French Room. Some find the opulent decor (crystal chandeliers, velvet furniture, dark wood paneling, heavy drapes) to be a bit stuffy, but the rooms are large and bright (if somewhat plain at times). The Adolphus was opened in 1912, and its convenient downtown location has made it a popular hotel choice throughout the years. Many celebrities have stayed there, too, including Queen Elizabeth and Donald Trump.
This 198-room property, formerly Hotel Palomar, is a stylish pick in the affluent Park Cities area, across the highway from the Southern Methodist University. Spacious, contemporary rooms come with the standard high-tech amenities (flat-screen TVs, iPod docks), plus nice perks like Nintendos and free yoga equipment. One of the hotel's top features is its lovely outdoor infinity pool, surrounded by lounge chairs and a couple of cabanas. The property also has an American restaurant with chic, modern design, and a bright, state-of-the-art fitness center. But it's a 20-minute train ride from Downtown Dallas.
This historic property exudes elegance and refinement -- from its stately brick exterior to its ornate lobby with towering columns. The traditional feel extends to the spacious guest rooms, furnished with heavy drapes and embossed fabrics. Upscale touches include 37-inch flat-screen TVs and 300-thread-count sheets. The hotel's renowned Landmark Restaurant and popular Library Bar are a draw, with seasonal cuisine and live music that attract guests and locals alike. However, the property is somewhat lacking in amenities (with just a small fitness center and no pool), and some may find the classic decor a bit staid. Also, the valet parking and Wi-Fi fees may leave some guests feeling nickel-and-dimed. Visitors looking for a hip, modern vibe might prefer the nearby Hotel Zaza.
The W Hotel Dallas at Victory Park embodies the stylish W brand. The chic lobby features dramatic hanging chandeliers as well as trendy, plush seating, and the trendy Ghostbar hosts live DJs. Contemporary rooms -- all of which are being renovated in 2012 and 2013 -- have flat-screen TVs and bathrooms with a sexy, open layout. Hotel amenities include the Bliss Spa, a big fitness center, and an outdoor infinity pool with great Dallas views. The on-site restaurant, Craft, is the brainchild of celebrity chef Tom Colicchio. The business center has three iMac computers, but there is a daily fee for Wi-Fi.
A glamorous, ultra-hip hangout, the 153-room Hotel ZaZa is a cool alternative to the luxurious but sometimes stuffy hotels in Uptown Dallas. Guests and locals mingle at the gourmet restaurant, Dragonfly, and at Poolside, the site of outdoor cocktail parties year-round. Rooms have a similar trendy vibe, with animal print accents and black-and-white Old Hollywood photographs. But noise from the late-night reveling can carry to the rooms, so families may consider the similarly stylish but more kid-friendly nearby Rosewood Crescent Hotel or the Hotel Palomar in Downtown.
Hotel Indigo feels more like a beach hotel than a hotel located on Main Street in Downtown Dallas. Rooms are decorated with bright yellows, nautical stripes, and large floor-to-ceiling photographs of mussels or flowers, all of which adds to the hotel's boutique charm. Most feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and microwaves. The beach-chic decor is also present in the bright lobby and Phi Restaurant.
The Aloft Downtown Dallas is located in a historic building, and has a trendy, loft-inspired feel, with sleek, colorful rooms featuring large flat-screen TVs, exposed brick accents, and concrete ceilings. Rooms are on the smaller side (typical for a historic building) and the attempts to make the best use of space can be a bit odd -- in some rooms, the mini-fridge is located under the bathroom sink. Nonetheless, the hotel has become popular due to its outdoor pool, large industrial-chic lobby complete with a 24-hour snack bar, and overall value.
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Rated 3.4 out of 5 by 1203 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by DJGirl Good location, nice staff! I stay here once a month when I'm in Dallas from L.A. on business. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the hotel is located close to all. September 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by HelloTexas123 Executive Suites not up to par We stayed the night we arrived in Dallas and the night before we left. The executive suite at $ a good bit plus taxes had one tiny garbage can in the bathroom. It not only did not have a microwave but also had no refrigerator. While I understand not all hotels provide these it seemed odd for a suite. I asked for bedding for the foldout in the living area. They brought two sheets. No pillow. No blanket. It took about an hour to get them. The bathroom smells vaguely of mildewed towels. Can't figure out where the smell is coming from. September 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by ger4414 Surprises I was surprised to learn that my room did not have a working refrigerator or microwave. Every time that I have stayed at another hotel in a chain, both were available. While the shower did have one bar to hold on to, the other hotels I stayed in had several bars in the shower and even a plastic chair to sit on if requested. The extra bars/seat are important for older people with balance problems. But there was no way to request this when we signed up through the Ambit Energy events program. September 2, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by ABN55 Billing When I initially checked in, I utilized the wrong visa card (my fault). My wife, who was not traveling with me, contacted hotel accounting department immediately after I arrived, was emailed an authorization form to switch the card, she completed it and returned it with 24 hours of my arrival. We were "assured" that all charges would be placed on the new card provided by the form. When I checked out five days later, I spoke with the young man at the front desk and was assured that the charges would be on the corrected account. He even wrote down the information. Once again, I was "assured" that it would be correct and that he would make sure the information got to his Manager. WRONG! All charges were taken out of the wrong account. It caused a spiral of events that we were not anticipating. When I phoned and spoke with accounting in an attempt to immediately correct the situation, I was informed that it would take 7 to 10 business days. The hotel can make the mistake without any regard to the adverse affects on the guest! The integrity of your staff throughout is questionable. I have left messages for the accounting manager and have yet to receive a phone call from her. September 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by melden Clun level lounge There were too many people allowed in the lounge. We had to wait for food to be brought up from downstairs. Empty trays. The quality of the food in the lounge was mediocre. Cold breakfast sandwich, repeated days of quiche, etc. September 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by runnerinheels awesome gym! This hotel has the nicest fitness facility I have ever seen if you want a real strength workout! There were all types of machines, weights, and equipment, plus foam rollers and other stretching aids. It was clean and there were agood number of treadmills, bikes, etc. I would stay here again just for the gym! Only complaint was that the conference rooms were BEYOND freezing! People were covered in blankets and even that wasn't enough. August 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by yram Staff was so responsive! The staff was completely responsive, from the bellhop, to the front desk, to the person on the phone when I called down. They were so great in handling everything we needed. The only downside is I was surprised that our suite did not have a small refrigerator! September 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ect15 Challenge resolved and parking charges Staff friendly & helpful. Did need to be moved from 1 room to another & was done fairly timely. 1st room had no doors/mirrors on closet nor a safe. Light bulbs out. Was moved to room near by as hotel staff had been helpful keeping 4 rooms / request, as desired to being close to other friends in our business stay. Thank you for this, we appreciated that very much. I was just told the "parking cost" as I'm sharing cost with friend / driver. We both find it quite pricey, compared to other hotels and convention & private travel I have participated in, for many years! We bring your hotel business & We had other options as to where to stay (on ground - no charge parking ) & as we are down town, there are no other options & seems as though you take advantage of your clientele on this!! Considering over all, I will quite probably choose your hotel, if remains a choice with our annual trip there. This was my 2nd stay @ your hotel! September 1, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Notagreattime Not a great time Was here for an annual convention. Stayed here because the ballrooms were being used. On the 8th floor and hardly got sleep due to train/ trolley noise. Had to visit 6 different floors to find a working ice machine. Going back to the Anatole next year September 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by NLee Very Pleasant Stay Thank you for providing the first-class experience staying in this Sheraton Hotel. I am very expressed with the well-training staff and quality facilities at this hotel. The food is also great at this hotel restaurant called Restaurant Table. July 29, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by H2626 Great stay We were here for a convention so the hotel was crowded but the staff did a great job to be available and ready to help. September 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chas1234 Great stay Nice Hotel! Will stay again. September 1, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Paulo1056 Almost good enoug Lovely facility but I had a number of issues: 1. My room was not maide up for 3 days. I finally found a housekeeper and asked her to do the room. It was done soon thereafter. -As a result of the lack of attention to the room, I had garbage piled up for 3 days. -I don't mind not changing sheets everyday,a and aplaud y our efforts to be environmentally conscious, but I did need towels and just to have the bed straightened up would have been nice. 2. The temperature controls were not good. The room got very warm at night, apparently due to the "perception"' that no one was in it. 3. The showers were too low pressure and was very loud once the shower was turned on. August 15, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Worstever The worst Sheraton ever! The worst stay ever! Room smelled like cigar smoke. Several things were broken including the toilet seat, the plug for the coffee pot and the AC took all night to cool off. When I checked out, the computer was down and got no receipt. When emailed to me it was wrong! Get your act together folks! For the price of the rooms and parking, I would expect much, much more. August 26, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Lady78 Real great time... until the bill!!! When I made the reservation, thru the 800 number, the women was very helpful. We talked about several differant offers. She stated that there was an offer that lets me have a double/standard room at the rate of 69 dollars a night. At check in, like a fool, I did not even think to confirm the rate. The next day, at a local store, I was told my credit card was declined. Once back in the room and on-line, to my horror: the room was NOT $69.00. We checked out a day early because I did not have "Proof" that the room was offered to me at that rate. I had called a week in advance to reserve a refrigerator for the room. On cheek in, there were none available. On check out, the elevators were all full. It took SEVERAL attempts to get down to the lobby August 20, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by April42 Unfriendly staff The beds are very comfortable. The food is very good, but too expensive. The front desk staff were not too friendly and made me feel like I should be happy to be there at the state government rate. My co-worker has a problem with her room and they refused to listen to her and left standing there for a really long time. August 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by SRS20 Stains on bedding We stay here regularly because it is so close to Globe Life Ballpark in Arlington. We stayed on Executive Club floor. We had planed to stay two nights this trip. The first morning, saw a stain on comforter . It looked like urine stain. We reported it to manager who brought Head of Housekeeping with him. He said it was a water stain. We checked out immediately. August 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by NikkiDav The hotel staff was great I would definitely recommend this hotel because of the staff. The workers were extremely friendly, helpful and pleasant. They all served with a smile. They were always ready whenever you need help. I didn't like the menu selections but Carlos saw to it that I would be able to have something to eat. He went and spoke to the chef and because of that I was able to have a customized dinner. Naime was also good to us. She served with a smile always. The Dallas Sheraton Downtown is the best Sheraton I have ever stayed at. August 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DMarie87 Wonderful Stay The hotel room was very nice and impressive, all the staff was really wonderful also! Sara Marie in the Sheraton Club was amazing! August 25, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by TeeCee89 Let down We were bombarded at the door by men to take our car. We parked the car by the wall while we checked in. They came up to us and told us to move it by the front door so we did. They then took our keys and moved it to where we just parked it. They were rude. Girl at counter good. Room was freezing cold. Attempted to adjust fan on thermostat but your choice is either blasting icicles or you're roasting hot. Then took a shower and have awful water pressure and shower was banging so hard that it sounded like construction crew was working on the floor. Heard this from a few other showers on the floor. Decided to go for a swim but couldn't because the pool was out of service until "hopefully tomorrow". So now we're in our room flicking tv channels and not knowing what is on because we don't have a channel guide. We travel throughout North America and this one gets an "F". August 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SWAPIT Great hotel I stayed at the Sheraton for 6 days and my stay was great. The room was comfortable, great beds and pillows! The cleanliness of the hotel was great! The only thing that needs improvement is the restaurant needs more help. The food was slow to come out and it was cold when we got it, but the sweet potato fries were excellent!! July 5, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by PamC08 Good overall but room for improvement On a recently 3 night stay, I was originally placed in South Tower which is tired and dated but was moved to the renovated North Tower promptly upon request. The gym was awesome. Room was clean but HOT! I chose the green option to recieve 500 points per night in lieu of maid service. I think going green also means no cool air. A fan was brought to my room but by the last night, I had had it and called the front desk in which maintenance was sent and allowed cool air to flow from vent. It would have been nice if that had been offered the first night. January 15, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by TRSmith Exercise room issues I was in Dallas for an internal meeting. I have stayed at your facility a number of times because its very close to our office and provides great convenience. The rooms were comfortable as usual. The staff were responsive and supportive as usual. I ordered room service one eve and the food was average. Wine list was limited. My biggest complaint for this trip is focuseed around the exercise room. Wifi service/strength was inadequate. I tried using all 3 lifecycle machines - and all 3 had functional issues with the touchscreen - making them very difficult to use. The temperature and humidity in the workout was too warm and too humid for me. August 2, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by ConcernedPatron Hmmm... Erroneous charges Had two rooms at the Sheraton Downtown Dallas the last weekend of June 2014. The rooms were fine. Paid for everything in CASH because of things like this -------> First, I went to checkout on Sunday and they tried to charge us $70 more than the rate we had agreed upon for the second room. The clerk went and spoke to her manager behind closed doors and got the mistake 'resolved' (just a mix-up on their end they stated). That Monday I received an email from the Sheraton saying thank you and to please come again. Then, we check our bank statement and we have an erroneous $300 charge to our credit card with no explanation. Sheraton what is the deal?? This is getting ridiculous. July 2, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by JW42 Train Noise and Slow Staff Responsiveness Hotel was clean/large/well-organized for a conference but unremarkable. At night, the frequent train was loud and disturbing making sleep difficult. In addition, we were organized to have a late stay for our meeting (departure at 3PM). I had a plane departure at 2:30. I went to the room at 12:40, and the key had been deactivated. I had a shuttle that was leaving at 1PM. I asked security to hurry. No response by 12:55 and when I spoke with operator about my frustration she stated that they were very busy and doing their best. Missed car but not plan (DFW security was fast for American Eagle). All in all - not a great stay for a business traveler. August 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Scott5775 Not bad The amenities were very nice and I appreciate all the cool stuff in the room. As usual, the stuff in the gift shop is overpriced, but they did give me a free toothbrush at the front desk when I forgot to pack mine. The vending machines claim to take credit cards, but I couldn't find one with a functioning card reader. Lastly, I wish they wouldn't put a $50 hold on my card for incidentals I was never going to use. Otherwise, I enjoyed the stay. Thanks! August 18, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by sionnach Great view! The hotel was very comfortable and had a wonderful view, but there was some confusion over how to receive internet, and the AC kept making a rattling, whistle-like noise during the night. Aside from that, the room was very comfortable. August 22, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Brad2013 Convenient location for my needs Reserved a King bed Jr Suite and only Queen bed rooms available is what I was told. Disappointing. Room was generally clean, but could have been a bit better. August 21, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by DisappointedGuest Extremely Rude Guest Service I arrived for the Dallas Margarita Society Charity Ball held on Nov. 19, 2011, which I attend yearly, and was extremely disappointed by the Guest Service Representative during check in. Considering the unavoidable long wait in line, to be greeted with a condescending tone, smug countenance and irritable demeanor is unacceptable. I obtained an Executive Suite (which is not provided with one King bed). The room was dated and although I expected a delay in room service (given the mass attendance of the ball), I requested a wine bottle opener (corkscrew) around 5 p.m. and after several additional follow-up phone calls making the same request, I received a useless beer bottle opener around 2 a.m. I travel and frequent hotels quite often; my suggestions … go to a different establishment where they value their guests. November 28, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ly2014 Great Convention Hotel Attended a weekend convention and arrived early at 11:00 am. Already the valet and self serve garage parking was full. Fortunately my expectations were set low for an early check-in but was pleasantly suprised they allowed me to check in that early. Also because of my SPG membership I received free wifi at this hotel. Last month, costed almost $80 in wifi charges at another SPG property so this was also positive for me. King room itself was a bit cramp for space but bathroom was spacious. Called and asked for an extra set of towels and waited for a bit, left for the convention to find that my towels were still not delivered. Called again and was promptly delivered soon after. Had decent late night drinks at Draft sports bar and lunch the next day was mediocre. Pleasant night of sleep even though woke early to the slightly muted sound of the DART rail below from the 11th floor. August 18, 2014


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Study Abroad
Approved Programs in Spanish Speaking Countries
Argentina | Chile | Costa Rica | Cuba | Dominican Republic
Ecuador | Guatemala |Mexico | Peru | Puerto Rico | Spain
Study abroad is an enriching intellectual experience when it is fully integrated into the student's overall academic experience at Swarthmore. Since the principal educational advantages of study abroad are in-depth cross-cultural exposure and language learning, the best study abroad programs are those that maximize these benefits by fully immersing students in the host country's culture and society. This goal can only be effectively achieved by choosing full immersion study abroad programs. Pursuing academic coursework in English in a Spanish-speaking country does not comply with the academic goals and mission of the Spanish section.
The Spanish section encourages students to choose programs that build on previous language study. In order to be better prepared for academic work in Spanish, we recommend that students take a writing course in Spanish (010, 011, 022, 023) at Swarthmore prior to going abroad.
Students should meet with a Spanish faculty member to plan this study abroad and find the program that best suits their academic needs and interests. Students can choose from a wide range of destinations in Latin America and Spain from the list of approved programs that appears on our website.
Swarthmore students interested in enrolling in study abroad programs in Latin America or Spain and seeking to be accredited by the Spanish section, need to follow the policies listed below. Majors and minors should check the academic requirements section for specific regulations.
Accreditation Procedures
- To receive Swarthmore credit for Spanish language courses taken during study abroad, a student must have the preapproval of the Spanish section and have taken at least one language course at Swarthmore before going abroad. Students must receive a grade of C or higher to receive Spanish credit at Swarthmore.
- Intensive First Year Spanish (SPAN 001-002) is a one-year long course, meaning that no credit is given for the first semester until the second semester is successfully completed. The work of two semesters constitutes an integral, indivisible course. Students cannot start SPAN 001 and then pursue the second semester abroad.
- Students planning to spend a whole year abroad in Spanish-speaking countries should consult with the Spanish section about their overall academic plans.
- To receive Swarthmore credit for Spanish literature courses taken abroad, a student must have the pre-approval of the Spanish section and have taken either Spanish 010, 011, 022 or 023 at Swarthmore before going abroad. Students who want to receive credit for a second literature course taken abroad must take an additional Spanish course at Swarthmore numbered 050 or above after they return to campus. Literature courses in translation taken abroad will not receive Spanish credit. Students must receive a grade of C or higher in courses taken abroad to receive Spanish credit at Swarthmore.
- Courses must be pre-approved by the Spanish coordinator in order to be considered for Spanish credit. The Spanish section will not pre-estimate a study-abroad course without evidence (syllabus, course description, reading list, etc.) of the content of the course in advance. Pre-estimation does not guarantee a specific amount of credit for successful completion of a course. Accreditation will occur upon your return to Swarthmore, and a copy of your Pre-Estimation of Study Abroad Credit must be attached to your application.
- Normally, no student will be awarded more credit than would be granted for an equivalent amount of work at Swarthmore.
- The Spanish Program will not pre-approve study abroad courses for students who have standing "Incompletes" or unfulfilled distribution requirements.
- To receive Spanish language credit, study abroad courses must be pursued in Spanish, and be equivalent in quality and contents to a Spanish course at Swarthmore.
- Generally, neither study-abroad nor off-campus courses in Spanish fulfill the College's Language Requirement.
- Students are encouraged to take courses that do not duplicate those offered at Swarthmore. Neither vocational-technical courses nor orientation sessions can receive academic credit.
- Summer programs: students may study in a pre-approved summer program that is at least 6 weeks long. Students will not receive more than one unit of credit.
Latin America
|Antioch University
Globalization and Community Responses in Argentina
|Students will explore social, cultural, environmental and economic impacts of globalization on local communities in the Patagonian Andes region of Argentina. Through an interdisciplinary seminar, the program investigates issues of cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability, examining local case studies on energy production, labor movements, and rights of indigenous Mapuche communities. Students participate in a service-learning project in Bariloche (community/public health with a local clinic; environmental conservation and education with the National Parks Service; preservation of cultural heritages; among others). Students choose two additional course electives with Argentine students and faculty at the Universidad FASTA. The program coursework is in Spanish, and includes a pre-semester Spanish language intensive as well as a semester-long Spanish course focusing on academic writing. Note: Spanish majors/minors must take 2 literature courses as their electives.
CIEE in Buenos Aires (Liberal Arts Program)
|The program is hosted at the urban campus of Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO), a renowned international, inter-governmental organization devoted to research, development, and education in the social sciences fields. Become part of the local university community through unique CIEE courses about Latin American and Argentine issues. You will enroll directly in challenging courses at three of the most prestigious universities in the country: Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), and Instituto Universitario Nacional de Arte (IUNA), studying alongside Argentine students. You will Develop your Spanish through various advanced language workshops at CIEE/FLACSO. This arrangement allows you to combine the more personalized "think tank" atmosphere offered by CIEE/FLACSO, with the vibrant and challenging Argentine university life of UBA, UCA, and IUNA. You can take courses in a wide range of subjects (Social Sciences, Economics, Literature, Art, etc.) Five semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent is required. It is also recommended that you have taken a Spanish introductory/advanced course within the past year.
|IFSA - Butler Univ.
in Mendoza
|Mendoza is located in te Andes foothills and is the heart and soul of Argentina's wine country. Students take classes at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, which offers two program courses designed specifically for IFSA students. There are many opportunities for qualified students to participate in fine arts and musical activities. The city offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation.
|As a student in Knox College's Study Abroad in Buenos Aires Program, you'll take courses at the University of Palermo, an urban university located in the Palermo neighborhood, and enjoy the benefits only available when you study abroad. Your fellow students will come from all across the Americas, other Latin American countries and Argentina, of course. All courses are taught in Spanish by University of Palermo faculty so to do well in the Knox College program, you should have completed 2 years of college-level Spanish, or its equivalent, beforehand. The program includes two educational field trips (Iguazú Falls and Patagonia). Several smaller trips within Buenos Aires give you the insider's perspective on the politics and organizations made up of local people working together to find solutions in their Argentine communities in which you'll be studying. Spanish majors/minors can take a variety of courses such as "Twentieth Century Latin American Art", "Latin American Literature", "Argentine Social Cinema", among many others.
|IFSA-Butler University in Chile
|Students can choose between two programs: Santiago and Valparaíso. All university classes are integrated with degree-seeking students and taught by Chilean faculty. In Santiago, the program allows students to enroll directly in classes with local students at up to three different universities. In addition, the program offers two classes designed specifically for IFSA-Butler participants as well as a directed research project option. These classes, taught in Spanish by local professors, are intended to provide you with an understanding of the events and issues that make Chile what it is today. The Valparaíso program allows you to enroll directly in classes at three different universities with local students. In addition, it offers three program classes (Contemporary Chilean Literature; Socio-Political History of Latin America; Advanced Written and Oral Spanish), and an internship (Internship in Community Action). Five semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent is required.
|Middlebury in Chile
|Students have the option of directly enrolling in nine different universities in six locations: La Serena, Concepción, Temuco, Valdivia, Santiago, and Valparaíso. In addition to two to four university courses and an internship, students are required to take the "cuaderno" course, a journal-webblog-keeping workshop.
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|Students have the option of directly enrolling in nine different universities in six locations (La Serena, Concepción, Temuco, Valdivia, Santiago and Valparaíso). In addition to two to four university courses and an internship, students are required to take the "cuaderno" course, a journal-weblog-keeping workshop.
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|IFSA-Butler University in Costa Rica
|The program is situated in Heredia at the Universidad Nacional and combines excellent academics with extensive opportunities to get involved in campus life and the surrounding community. Students can cross-enroll in a variety of departments and take classes with Costa Rican students. All coursework is in Spanish. Opportunities to volunteer are available for IFSA-Butler students in many different fields: environmental projects, working in rural communities, beach patrolling to protect turtles, community work in an indigenous town, or tutoring children after school. Four semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent is required.
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|This program is built on the Sarah Lawrence College philosophy of small classes and opportunities for individual research. It offers a wide range of elective courses in the humanities, social sciences, visual and performing arts, and film studies, all of which are taught by recognized experts in their field. All classes are taught in Spanish. You should expect most of your classmates to be Cuban. The core seminar course (designed exclusively for Sarah Lawrence in Cuba students) is conducted through Centro de Estudios Demográficos (CEDEM), a unique research center at the University of Havana. This core seminar course examines gender, health, education, and sustainable development.
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|This program is designed for students with two-years of college-level Spanish or the equivalent and an interest in Caribbean area studies. Optional community service course with practicums in areas of health, education, civic action. Classes at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM).
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|The Community Internships in Latin America (CILA) Program offers a semester of study and experience with a focus on community participation and social change in the Andean region. It addresses issues such as: globalization, the environment, oil politics, and ethnicity and national identity. Students are deeply immersed into Latin American life through a homestay, a hands-on internship, field seminars with local experts and activities, and an independent study. Courses, internships, and field projects are conducted entirely in Spanish. Field trips to other regions outside Quito are also included.
Spanish majors/minors need to contact Prof. Luciano Martínez.
|Pitzer in Ecuador
|The program affords students the opportunity to enroll in a consortium of local universities, choose from specialized curricula, work with a culturally diverse faculty, and participate in a variety of community-based, service learning experiences.
|University of Arizona in Guatemala
|The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona and the Center for Mesoamerican Research (CIRMA) invite you to participate in a study abroad program in Antigua. The program offers a variety of Latin American Studies, History, Anthropology, Politics, Environmental Studies and Spanish classes (including Central American literature), taught by professors from Central America. Students can also study a Mayan language. Classes are designed to give an in-depth and on-the-ground view of social justice, peace and development issues. The program also offers engaging field trips throughout Guatemala related to course material. There are internships and volunteer opportunities in the surrounding community for academic credit.
|IFSA-Butler Univ. in Mérida
|IFSA-Butler offers a semester and full-year study abroad program at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) in Mérida, allowing students to enroll directly in classes at UADY with local students. The program has a commitment to archaeology and anthropology thanks to its location among some of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Mexico. There is a full range of coursework available in the social sciences, humanities, education, and sciences. "Advanced Proficiency in Spanish Spoken in Mexico", "History of Mexico-U.S. Relations", and "History of Mayan Culture and Civilization" are designed exclusively for IFSA-Butler students. There are several volunteer opportunities available. Past students have worked with orphanages, local schools, museums, radio stations, and with rural communities in health-related fields. Four semesters of university-level Spanish or equivalent are required.
|This program in Xalapa, Veracruz is structured in coordination with schools and search institutes of the UV. It offers academic and administrative services to students who wish to undertake research or indepth study of a special topic amoung those availabie at our university in the areas of Humanities, Art, Econmics, Business, Technology, Biological Sciences, or Health. This program is comprised of 20 hours for which two credits are granted and is available all year, including the summer.
|*Students interested in studying in Mexico should contact Prof. Nanci Buiza (nbuiza1) to find a program.
|IFSA - Butler Univ. in Lima
|The program facilitates direct enrollment in classes with Peruvian students at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), one of the highest ranked universities in Latin America. The program also offers two courses designed specifically for IFSA participants ("Advanced Academic Writing and Peruvian Culture" and "Peruvian Social Reality"), as well as a required service-learning component through community service and research with major NGOs in Lima. Interested students have the opportunity to enroll in the Social Constructions of Gender and Community Based Organizations concentration. Archaeology majors can work at Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Incan site from the Lima culture that dates from 0 to 700 AD and is still under exploration.
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of New York
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|The program is administered by Hamilton College, and Spanish faculty members of Williams and Swarthmore Colleges serve as close advisors. It is a hybrid program offering small liberal arts-oriented classes as well as the opportunity to enroll directly in the Madrid University system. Students can also participate in a professional internship program, which combines the Spanish immersion experience with opportunities to make a difference in the local community. The program offers students the opportunity to develop true linguistic proficiency and in-depth knowledge of the many facets of Spanish life. Spanish must be spoken at all times, both in and outside of class; all students are required to sign a pledge to this effect before their arrival in Madrid.
The Consortium for Advanced Studies in Barcelona [CASB], a collaborative initiative of Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Duke, Northwestern, Stanford, Cornell, Harvard, and Princeton universities, provides students with a unique opportunity to have direct access to four distinguished Spanish universities. The program capitalizes on the already strong academic linkages existing between the Hispanic Studies departments from each of the U.S. consortium members and their counterparts in Barcelona and fills an important education abroad niche in arguablySpain's most dynamic and avant-garde city.
The Semester/academic year program is designed for students who are looking for serious and rigorous academic study alongside local nationals. Its main objective is to achieve the highest degree of integration of its students into the academic, social and cultural life of the city. The Student Handbook Fall 2013 contains all the necessary information about the structure and contents of the program.
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|Bucknell en España is an exciting study abroad program for students who seek a high quality academic and residential experience in Spain.
The program is affiliated with the Universidad de Granada and its Centro de Lenguas Modernas, where students enroll in courses from a variety of disciplines. Very advanced students planning to spend the entire academic year or the spring semester may enroll directly in a course at the Universidad de Granada to complement their studies at the CLM.
Universidad de Granada, one of the most highly regarded in Spain, is home to more than 50,000 students and affords Bucknell students the opportunity to interact with their Spanish peers. Bucknell students may take advantage of the rich cultural and intellectual life that a university community provides as well as participate in extra-curricular activities organized by the university.
* There are many other good quality programs in Spain that can be considered. Please see Professor Guardiola, or any Spanish faculty member, to consider other alternatives in different Spanish cities.


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Saturday, May 5, 2012
NSA Spy Center slated for completion Sept 2013
16 comments:
- LL said...
Congress approved the 'secret budget'. But then again, Congress hasn't had a budget in years...
Personally, this doesn't bother me because essentially it's a vast data vacuum that pulls in everything that you could find separately. Since it also downloads the Internet (the InterNic - Herdon VA has been doing that for years) so this comment will be in the data banks forever. And for the record - I LOVE BIG BROTHER. Big brother has coitis with me regularly, taking a piece of everything I earn so the love runs deep.
- May 5, 2012 at 10:03 AM
- Opus #6 said...
Isn't there a term for what the NSA does? Coitus without our knowledge or consent?
- May 5, 2012 at 10:29 AM
- WoFat said...
Utah? Why Utah?
- May 5, 2012 at 12:17 PM
- Doom said...
Why Utah? Because I moved here and I'm a the super sekret director of the project! Or not. Probably because Utah is a little populated high-tech state out in the middle of nowhere, and with lots of land, for this type of construction anyway.
Here is the thing though, between Google and a half dozen or more private concerns, more so with their political stances, I am not sure if public or private is worse. The combination of the two is, I suppose. If it all turns hard to south in a lickety-split though? Those private concerns will learn faster than any of us "why not". Sauron does not share power.
- May 5, 2012 at 1:54 PM
- LL said...
They picked Utah for several reasons. One reason you may not have considered is that MANY of the linguists that NSA uses are Mormons. They send men and women on missions to other lands and they tend to live the sort of lifestyle that is conducive to a top secret SCI style clearance that's required for that sort of work.
NSA = No Such Agency. (ask WoFat)... Ft. Meade, MD doesn't exist and if it ever had existed it was in an alternate universe.
The entire government entertains coitus without content as recreational activity. NSA doesn't have a corner on the market.
- May 5, 2012 at 4:09 PM
- Kid said...
Google already has this I believe.
- May 5, 2012 at 6:30 PM
- Opus #6 said...
Kid, this gives me an idea. Every time I post a dumb article, I will attribute it to trying to gunk up the NSA's machine. More gunk in, more garbage to wade through.
Have fun reading my stuff!
- May 5, 2012 at 9:20 PM
- Kid said...
Opus, funny. I often put key words into my emails. Like talking about obama and assassination, then I explain in detail how I hope no one takes him out because I sure don't want an obama day every year, where those raping us - the public unions get yet another day off paid and the stock market is closed, not to mention every town in America having half their streets renamed obama blvd. Hell, that might happen anyway as it is.
- May 5, 2012 at 9:35 PM
- Opus #6 said...
Kid, now you've done it! The NSA was already prowling around here and you just let in the Secret Service. Bad!
Here is a link to Odie's prostitutes, so the Secret Service guys have something to do while they look around.
- May 5, 2012 at 10:26 PM
- Silverfiddle said...
NSA's been doing this for decades. This is just an upgrade.
They are supposed to not be engaged in domestic spying on Americans, and intelligence oversight committees in congress are supposed to keep them honest.
The other commenters are on to something: Google knows way more about you that Uncle Sam does...
- May 6, 2012 at 6:39 AM
- Woodsterman (Odie) said...
Opie, I heard that. Come on spy guys and enjoy the wonder that is Woodsterman.
- May 6, 2012 at 7:31 AM
- Kid said...
I should be punished... :)
- May 6, 2012 at 7:43 AM
- Opus #6 said...
Silver, see next story. Google maps was mentioned in an FBI flyer.
- May 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM
- Opus #6 said...
Kid, gimme your wife's email and I'll let her know.
- May 6, 2012 at 7:58 AM
- Kid said...
- May 6, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- Opus #6 said...
Odie, you're one of the 7 wonders of the blogosphere.
- May 6, 2012 at 8:09 AM


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As I continue to read the goings on at the Tea Party Convention, I am overwhelmed by my disbelief that this is a serious movement. However, when I step back to take a rational look, I completely get it. Humankind has a long history of rallying around hate and propaganda. If you recall the Frank Capra films used by our country to rally the nation during World War II, you understand that we have a rich history of being taken in by effective messaging. The American Right Wing movement over the last thirty years has known exactly when to pounce on any deep-seated fears in order to gain political advantage. In the guise of patriotism and our so-called freedom, the public has been hoodwinked into believing that government is evil and government services are only for the poor or someone else. The roads we use, the mass transit we ride, the public schools that serve our children and yes, the air we breathe, can only work with an effective and well-organized government. To say over and over again that government is evil and actually believe it is the most Un-American rhetoric anyone could buy into.
It is time to distinguish between those in government who serve the public, and those who serve to protect whomever can buy the most votes for their own coffers. The irony is not lost in this situation. At a time when the Supreme Court has effectively set back the desires of those trying to wrestle control from the corporate purchase of political favor, the American people are willing to believe the Kool-Aid of these anti-government groups calling for the overthrow of the very institutions that protect all of us from tyranny. If the rhetoric coming out of the Tea Party Convention was coming from the lips of the left wing, they would be considered Anti-American. The tea party crew feels they are just being patriotic.
Here is the disconnect: how can a democratic society exist in an environment that accepts as truth that government is evil? I have trouble understanding what our country would look like if we bought into their proposition. Somehow we've gone from "no new taxes" to "no taxes". In their fantasy world we will have everything we need for free because we can take care ourselves and we do not need a government to survive. Last time I hit a pothole, I don't recall thinking I should blame anyone but our local government. Nor when I see that in Hawaii they are so on the brink of the financial abyss that to balance their deficit, they have "furlough Fridays" for school children to save money.
Over and over again, people in this country are hoodwinked into believing that they are going to get something for nothing. The vast majority of economists advocate for deficits in times of downturns to stimulate the economy through government spending to create jobs. However, when people like Scott Brown declare that the economic stimulus package did not create or save one job, it defies the facts. It plays into the right-wing playbook of misinformation. As with any good propaganda, if they say it over and over again in perfect lockstep, there will be people who will buy into the big lies.
Today I received a rational email from a good friend, Steve Fischman. He laid out a list of actions we need to focus on as a people. He entitled it, The Soul of Our People. After pointing out the unselfish response we made in this country to the millions in need in Haiti, he said the following:
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A tax to renew road maintenance in Livingston Parish has the parish president and some citizens at a crossroads. One side says the tax is a guise to fund employee healthcare, but Parish President Layton Ricks says the money isn't going anywhere it's not supposed to.
On Southpoint Drive in Denham Springs, patches are now where potholes used to be. But Ricks says if voters do not support renewing an almost $2 million road maintenance tax, the bumpy roads in the parish will never be smooth.
"It goes to fix our roads. We have to be able to do that," Ricks said.
But, there are some in the parish who are not in favor, saying the administration will use the road money to instead help fund 100 percent of employee healthcare.
Scott Jones has been fighting with the parish for years over how the road money has been spent.
"We have to say we oppose the tax because you're taking 1.8 million that this tax generates, putting it in a pot and that's going to pay salaries, insurance premiums that are skyrocketing every year," Jones said.
Ricks says Jones is incorrect. He says while Livingston Parish does have two road taxes and the money from one has gone to insurance premiums, voters are being asked to renew the tax that only goes for road maintenance.
"Not one dime of health insurance for employees comes out of this maintenance millage," Ricks said.
Jones does not buy it and says he still believes all the money should go to road upkeep.
"Could shave off a half-million in insurance premiums, put that back in road fund. You could do some major parish roads that need it," he said.
Ricks does admit, however, that some residents do have a problem with the parish paying 100 percent of employee health benefits. But for now, he says he's trying to address the number one problem in the parish, which is the roads.
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- Virginia has officially arrived. While the Cavaliers didn't put away Pittsburgh until the very end, they made the championship game looking for the school's second ACC title since joining the conference, and first in nearly 40 years. This team is Tony Bennett's baby: They are one of the only teams in the country to improve their win total in each of the last five years. His team doesn't always run attractive offense (though it's certainly better than the final score would indicate), but its defense is spectacular. Down the stretch it was clear that Malcolm Brogdon has taken on the go-to role. He committed a costly turnover that led to James Robinson's layup with 10 seconds left, but look for Virginia to put the ball in his hands down the stretch. Part of the reason for that is because Joe Harris excels off the ball, but it's also a testament to Brogdon's growth.
- Retro officiating fit the teams. With two physical defenses on the court, the refs opted to swallow their whistles by only calling 20 fouls in the first 38 minutes (there were seven in the last minute for obvious reasons). There weren't any easy rebounds to be found. And while Pittsburgh likely benefited from the style most of the game, there was a lot of contact on James Robinson's layup that cut the Virginia lead to one with 10 seconds left. When asked about contact on a layup late, Akil Mitchell said he was "a little bit" surprised that there wasn't a whistle. Jamie Dixon wasn't impressed: "We just saw it on video. What can you do? What can you do? Just watched it. Everybody saw it."
- Pittsburgh needs to get to the rim more. Down the stretch Jamie Dixon opted to spread the floor and attack the basket. It was very effective. Especially when Lamar Patterson isn't hitting jumpers, Pittsburgh is best attacking inside. Patterson, Robinson and Cameron Wright are all very good finishers, and that doesn't even take into account that teams can only help off Talib Zanna if they want him to get a putback. The Panthers still need to shoot enough jumpers to keep people honest (though I'm not sure Jamel Artis should take any threes the rest of the year).