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Update July 8, 2014: Out & Equal Workplace Advocates joins the cascade of LGBT rights organizations – including the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, National Center for Lesbian Rights, Transgender Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union and Pride at Work – in withdrawing our support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) as it is currently written.
The religious exemption is too broad, going far beyond the reasonable exemption that exists in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Title VII already provides an ideal model for how to address religious needs in workplaces centered on religion.
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates know ENDA is needed to protect the millions of LGBT employees who have no workplace protections in 29 states - 33 if transgender – but and ENDA that leaves so many people open to discrimination defeats the point. Out & Equal will only support and ENDA that provides the same religious exemption in Title VII that has worked well the past 50 years. LGBT employees deserve no less protection than what is already covered by sex and race.
"Among the hundreds of corporations we work with that stand with us for workplace equality, none use religious exemptions to decide who gets benefits," said Out & Equal spokesperson, Thom Lynch. "Most companies today understand that equality is good for business and we find it hopeful that corporations are becoming the new LGBT rights advocates. We saw it in Georgia and Arizona earlier this year when corporations blocked passage of anti-gay accommodation laws in the name of religious freedom. We are hopeful the same corporations will call for a stronger ENDA."
The Supreme Court's recent Hobby Lobby ruling raises the stakes. What was initially described as a narrow ruling for family-run businesses in the matter of healthcare is quickly morphing into a license to discriminate against LGBT employees. Religious leaders immediately began lobbying President Obama to impose a broad religious exemption in his promised executive order protecting the LGBT employees of federal contractors.
It is important, now more than ever, that a strong federal law protect all LGBT employees. The current ENDA falls far too short.
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is the legislation proposed in the United States Congress that would prohibit discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This legislation pertains to all civilian, non-religious employers with at least 15 employees. In it's current form it contains a broad religious exemption.
According to the annual Harris Poll on workplace culture, commissioned by Out & Equal, 76% of Americans believe that workplace protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees already exist and are unaware that it is legal to discriminate against a person based on sexual orientation or gender identity under U.S. federal law. 82% believe that these protections should exist. In 29 states, it's legal to fire someone simply for being gay, lesbian or bisexual, and in 33 states, employers can legally fire someone for being transgender. If approved, ENDA would protect LGBT employees across the country from discrimination based on irrational prejudice.
On June 4, 2013 Out & Equal Workplace Advocates released A Broken Bargain, a comprehensive landmark report in partnership with the Movement Advancement Project, the Center for American Progress, the Human Rights Campaign, Freedom to Work, SEIU, the National Center for Transgender Equality, the National Partnership for Women and Families and the Small Business Majority. The report details how LGBT employees might have the same job as a coworker, yet be legally fired, denied equal benefits and required to pay thousands of dollars more in taxes simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. A Broken Bargain: Discrimination, Fewer Benefits and More Taxes for LGBT Workers illustrates how America's basic bargain—that those who work hard can get ahead—is broken for LGBT workers. The report vividly demonstrates that antiquated and discriminatory laws make it harder for LGBT workers to provide for themselves and their families, and offers detailed policy recommendations for addressing those inequities.
Click here to view the executive summary [1].
View the condensed version [2].
View the full report [3].
Equality advocates have been trying to pass workplace protection laws for more than thirty years. In 1974, on the fifth anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Representatives Bella Abzug (D-NY) and Ed Koch (D-NY) introduced the Equality Act, which would have extended sexual orientation to the protected classes specified in the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act. In the early 1990s, supporters of the legislation decided to focus on employment.
ENDA has been introduced every Congress since 1994, except the 109th (effectively 2005-2006). In 2007 gender identity provisions were added to the bill. Some sponsors were of the opinion that these additions would make the bill difficult to pass and gender identity was dropped from the bill. It passed in the House, but died in the Senate. Even if it had passed the Senate, former President George W. Bush had stated his intention to veto the bill if passed. To add to the complications, legislators and LGBT organizations were divided over the modified bill. Some organizations, including Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, felt that it was simply unfair to exclude gender identity from a workplace protection bill.
In 2009, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced a transgender inclusive version of ENDA in the House. He introduced it again in 2011 and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced it into the Senate. President Barack Obama supports the bill's passage.
On April 25, 2013 Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced an ENDA bill in the House (H.R. 1755) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced and ENDA bill in the Senate (S. 815). The bill has 178 co-sponsors in the House and 53 in the Senate. On July 10, 2013 the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) reviewed and passed ENDA with a 15-7 vote, making history by approving a trans-inclusive ENDA for the first time.
The Senate voted on the bill on November 7 and it was passed by a 64-32 vote. It is stalled in the House as the Speaker, John Boehner, has repeatedly stated that he will not allow a vote to take place.
The time is now for us to tell our elected representatives they must protect all Americans from discrimination by ensuring federal workplace protections for LGBT people commensurate with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
We are continually striving to provide resources that will help create better workplaces for LGBT individuals, in our mission for workplace equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, or characteristics.
Out & Equal Resources
• Read the 2013 Business Case for LGBT-Friendly Policies [4] released May 2013 by the Williams institute.
• Understand how discrimination in the public sector affects LGBT government workers in the Center for American Progress' report: Gay and Transgender Discrimination in the Public Sector [5].
• Read the latest Out & Equal blog posts on the status of ENDA and other non-discrimination laws [6].
• Read about the "20 Steps to an Out & Equal Workplace [7]," and use the toolkit to learn how to put them into practice.
• Wondering where LGBT employees are? Learn more about best practices for LGBT Self IDentification Metrics [8] in the 2009 Self ID Report.
• Take a look at the Advocacy Frontier [9].
• Read up on the findings presented in the Council for Global Equality's latest report, Anchoring Equality: How US Corporations Can Build Equal and Inclusive Work Environments [10].
• Read the William Institute's report "Bias in the Workplace: Consistent Evidence of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination [11]," documenting the widespread and persistent pattern of employment discrimination against LGBT people in both private and public employment.
Maps of LGBT rights [12]
Visualize equality across the United States with the Movement Advancement Project's state-by-state interactive maps.
[1] http://outandequal.org/documents/brokenbargain/a-broken-bargain-executive-summary.pdf
[2] http://outandequal.org/documents/brokenbargain/a-broken-bargain-condensed-version.pdf
[3] http://outandequal.org/documents/brokenbargain/a-broken-bargain-full-report.pdf
[4] http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Business-Impact-of-LGBT-Policies-May-2013.pdf
[5] http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/lgbt/report/2012/08/30/35114/gay-and-transgender-discrimination-in-the-public-sector/
[6] http://outandequal.wordpress.com/category/non-discrimination-laws/
[7] http://outandequal.org/steps-to-equal-workplace
[8] http://outandequal.org/documents/LGBTSelfIdentificationReport.pdf
[9] http://outandequal.org/advocacy-frontier
[10] http://outandequal.org/anchoringequalityreport
[11] http://www.law.ucla.edu/WilliamsInstitute/publications/Bias in the Workplace.pdf
[12] http://lgbtmap.org/equality-maps


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Mobile phone masts
Find out about plans for new mobile phone base stations in Rushmoor. Get information about mobile phone emissions and their effect on health.
There are more than 80 million mobile phones in use in the UK and these need base stations (sometimes called masts) in order to work.
Find out about mobile and mast emissions.
New mobile base stations
Every autumn, the Mobile Operators Association (MOA) sends us a copy of plans for new and existing base stations in Rushmoor. These come from the main four UK mobile network operators:
- Everything Everywhere (formerly Orange and T-Mobile)
- Telefónica (O2)
- Three
- Vodafone
View the Annual rollout plan document [457kb].
We publish this information so that you can be involved in discussions over the location and design of equipment, before planning applications are submitted to us. The information provided by the MOA shows general areas for new equipment sites, not specific locations.
Code of practice
The mobile phone network operators, central and local government and the MOA have put together a Code of best practice on mobile phone network development. This outlines how they will communicate their plans for new base stations and consult with local people.
Government advice
The Government is responsible for any decisions on measures to protect public health in relation to phone masts. The planning system is not the place to determine health safeguards.
Proposed new masts only need to meet the international guidelines for public exposure (as recommended by the Stewart Group).
We cannot implement our own precautionary policies, such as not allowing phone masts near schools.
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We recognise the public concern over base stations.
We will make sure that proposals for new base stations are advertised, in the same way as any other planning application.
We will:
- Check that the proposed exposure to radio waves is below the adopted international guidelines for mobile phones and health
- Look carefully at the proposed siting and design
- Encourage mast sharing
Health advice on using mobile phones
The Department of Health has a useful leaflet on health and mobile phones.
Health Protection Agency (HPA) provides health advice on mobile phones on the effects of exposure from mobile phones and base stations.
Contact details
William Comery, Community Affairs Manager
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Peter Foster, National Planning & Acquisition Manager
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Brian Truman, National Planning Manager
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Everything Everywhere
John Carwardine, Community Affairs Manager
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External links
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Vera's Pattaya Victory Streak Hits 12
Published February 10, 2011 03:48
PATTAYA CITY, Thailand - Before Thursday, Kimiko Date-Krumm had played Daniela Hantuchova three times since the Japanese made a comeback in 2008 after a more than 10-year retirement.
Watch the semifinals and final from Pattaya City live on TennisTV!
And despite being lower ranked all three times, Date-Krumm eliminated Hantuchova each time, albeit all three of them close. However, the fourth-seeded Hantuchova finally recorded her first win in the career series in second round action at the PTT Pattaya Open, 76(3) 63. It wasn't easy, though, as Hantuchova lost three straight games after taking a 5-3 first set lead before holding serve to force the tie-break, where she seized control of the match.
"I just tried to be really aggressive and focus on the first point to the last," Hantuchova said. "I think physically I'm in much better shape now than in the previous meetings. I was fighting for every point and never gave up on anything."
In addition to exacting some revenge, the victory also appears to be more evidence that Hantuchova has shaken off her sluggish start to the season. Prior to this week, the Slovak had lost in the first round of both events she played - Sydney and the Australian Open - in addition to dropping her two Fed Cup matches last weekend, as she slipped to No.32, her worst ranking since June 2009. However, now after having reached at least the quarterfinals here, where she will take on Akgul Amanmuradova, her confidence should be on the rise.
Also Thursday, top seed and two-time defending champion Vera Zvonareva extended her Pattaya City winning streak to 12 with a 61 75 defeat of qualifier Nungnadda Wannasuk.
"I love coming back here and I love playing here, but I don't really think about the streak or count how many matches I've won in a row here," said Zvonareva, who has only lost one set in her last three appearances at this event. "Every match is a new match, every day is a new day. I have to concentrate on the next one and not on the past."
Despite her victory streak surviving, Zvonareva wasn't thrilled with her game, especially in the second set, in which she dropped four straight games after taking a 5-1 lead.
"I'm pretty happy I won this match, but I wasn't happy the way I performed at times," said Zvonareva, who in Friday's quarterfinals will play No.6 seed Peng Shuai, whom she is 6-0 in her career against. "I felt my concentration level wasn't there throughout the whole match. She was a tough opponent, though. She was the last Thai player in the draw and had a lot of support from the crowd. I'm happy the way I handled the situation and won it in two sets, although I had more chances earlier in the second set."
Another quarterfinal match of interest will be second-seeded Ana Ivanovic against fifth-seeded Roberta Vinci. The Serb is undefeated in four career matches against the Italian.


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Brown Rudnick has rescinded offers to 10 associates scheduled to join the firm this fall. The firm had planned to hire 23 new associates, many of them in its New York and Boston offices.
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Last thing on the Phillies bullpen and preventing home runs. For a while at least.
The Phillies relievers were really good at preventing home runs overall last year, but they were especially good at preventing them at home. Looking at the group of five relievers who faced at least 200 hitters in relief for the Phils in '08 that will also be a part of the '09 picture, Lidge, Durbin, Condrey, Madson and Romero combined to face 848 batters at home last year. Just ten of them hit home runs. If you look at the career numbers for the group, the rate they allowed home runs both at home and on the road was improved, but the rate they allowed the long ball at home was improved by a lot more.
By comparison, the group of Hamels, Myers, Moyer and Blanton ('08 numbers as a Phillie only) combined to allow home runs at almost the same rate at home and away during 2008. They also allowed them at a rate that was a little lower than the rate they had given them up over their careers prior to the 2008 season:
That group of starters actually allowed home runs a tiny bit more frequently in 2008 than they had over their careers. Unlike the group of relievers, they allowed them a little more regularly at home than away from home.
And speaking of starting pitchers who have been a little bit better in the past, it may be early to say who the Phillies' fifth starter will be, but the who-it-won't-be picture is getting a little clearer. Kyle Kendrick needed to turn things around quickly coming into yesterday's start. He didn't. The Phils lost to the Yankees, falling 12-0 to drop to 6-10 in spring training.
Kendrick went four innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks. One of the runs was unearned due to an error by Donald. Eyre struck out three and allowed a single in a scoreless seventh.
The Phils didn't do much with the bats. Paulino 1-for-2. Giles 0-for-2 to drop his average to .154. Donald 0-for-1 with a strikeout in his only at-bat. He's hitting .318. Mayberry 0-for-1. Harman, back from the World Baseball Classic, went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
The Phillies play the Reds today.
Manuel says Kendrick's outing yesterday wasn't as bad as you might think. Moral victories might not be enough for Kendrick at this point, though.
The article linked above says the Phillies reassigned 13 players to minor league camp, including Andrew Carpenter, Sergio Escalona and Mike Cervenak.
Manuel thinks the Phils may have hit bleeping rock bottom with the 12-0 loss.


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Welcome to BHPC
Histoire du livre, History of the Book, Textual Studies, Print Culture, Sociology of the Text: all these names have been used to describe an international academic movement that rose to prominence in the late twentieth century and continues to expand today. Book History creates and applies knowledge of the material, cultural, and theoretical aspects of the book, including manuscript, print, and digital media, along with associated practices of authorship, reading and collecting, within different disciplines in the humanities and information sciences. The field found an early home at the University of Toronto with the launch in 1994 of the Toronto Centre for the Book (TCB), which is now the public lecture series of the Collaborative Program in Book History and Print Culture (BHPC). The Collaborative Program admitted its first cohort of graduate students in September 2000, and now has a flourishing network of alumni in academia, library and information sciences, publishing and related fields in Canada and around the world.
Sponsored by the Department of English and the Faculty of Information in conjunction with Massey College, and now involving more than a dozen further participating units, BHPC is an interdisciplinary graduate program in which the rich physical and human resources of the University of Toronto are brought to bear on multiple aspects of the creation, transmission, and reception of the written word. Students apply first for admission to the master's or doctoral program in their prospective home unit and then to the BHPC program. All students are therefore registered in a master's or doctoral program in one of our participating graduate units (listed below) as well as in BHPC. During their time in the Collaborative Program, BHPC students gain a distinctive approach to the materials of their home subject, a methodology fostered by course work, the TCB lecture series, regular colloquia, hands-on experience with special collections and the five iron hand-presses in the working print shop at Massey, and intellectual exchange among members of a diverse community. Students who satisfy the requirements of both programs receive their degree with a notation on the transcript "Collaborative Program in Book History and Print Culture."
Participating Units:
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Avalon Restaurant - West Chester
- Address:
116 E Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380Neighborhood:
West Chester
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Avalon Restaurant - West Chester
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.avalonrestaurant.net/
- Phone: 6104364100x
- Hours of Operation:
Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Enjoy our Giro del Menu "Tour the Menu". A four course medium plate offering available daily for $49.
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: John Brandt-Lee
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
- Catering: Please call for details or visit our website at www.avalonrestaurant.net
- Private Party Facilities: Avalon offers the Outdoor Patio accommodating up to 45 guests, the second dining room up to 30 guests & main dining room up to 45 guests.
- Private Party Contact: Kris Kummerer 6104364100x
- Entertainment: Live Music
Friday and Saturday
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:30 - 7:300
- Special Events: Enjoy our Giro del Menu "Tour the Menu". A four course medium plate tour of the menu $49
A word from Avalon Restaurant - West Chester
Avalon Restaurant and Bar, located at 116 East Gay Street in historical West Chester, Pennsylvania is best known for its romantic ambiance and rustic Italian menu. We are a full service restaurant and bar decorated with European elements. Our accommodations go beyond the main dining area. If you enjoy dining al fresco, street cafe, lined with lush plants is perfect for you and your guests. Avalon also provides private dining rooms open most weekends for a more quiet and romantic experience and available during the week for private parties of up to 45 guests. Enjoy our Giro del Menu "Tour the Menu". A four course medium plate offering available daily $49.Continued
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Avalon Restaurant - West Chester reviews from OpenTable diners
108 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.3Service4
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (62)neighborhood gem (52)great for outdoor dining (50)special occasion (35)good for groups (30)vibrant bar scene (22)romantic (16)hot spot (13)notable wine list (13)late-night find (9)great for lunch (5)scenic view (2)kid-friendly (2)great for brunch (2)Show More
- Never disappointsjimmon69Dined on 9/20/2014Love the new location and the food is always amazing--every bite! It was fun getting to hang out a little after dinner to listen to the bad! Out for my anniversary and it was a great night!Special Features:
- ExcellentToinetteDined on 9/20/2014It was a warm Saturday evening so we sat outside with our dog. Our waitress immediately brought out a bowl of water for her. Our meal and our server were excellent. In fact, my veal and shrimp dish was one of the best meals I've ever had; and that is quite a compliment as I am always searching for good veal dishes and am always disappointed. My husband had the pasta Bolognese which was also a wonderful dish. All in all, it was a great meal and I would highly recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Would try againVLfromWCVIPDined on 9/18/2014The food was still good, but I miss the atmosphere of the original High Street location. The service was slow - I'm not if it was the kitchen or our server, who seemed a little busy and a bit stressed. I also miss that Avalon is no longer BYOB, though they do have an ineresting list of wines by the glass for only $9. So we would try the new Avalon again, but definitely miss several aspects of the original place.
- Great Food; Too Noisy; UnderstaffedSpikeVIPDined on 9/14/2014The food was excellent but the noise level in the front room is far too high and ruined the meal. Quieter areas were available but most diners were packed into the noisy room. No one was being unduly loud but theft overall noise level prevented conversation. The restaurant was also grossly understaffed with only two servers. We waited far too long to even put in a drink order. If management could abate the noise and staff properly this would be a great restaurant.Special Features:
- Went to celebrateblc529Dined on 9/13/2014We celebrated my fiance's birthday with great food, tasty drinks and lively atmosphere. The service was excellent with prompt delivery, to hot food and smiles.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great RestaurantAndMukDined on 9/12/2014My husband and I went there for date night and had a great time! We were seated promptly. We sat outdoors and it was great. The servers were great. Although we were there on Friday night (a busy time) they didn't rush us. At the same time, we never found ourselves waiting to catch the server's eye to order the next course, etc. The food was great! Great service, good ambiance, and great food! We will definitely go there again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyable and eager to return!dinedivaDined on 9/9/2014Mid week surprise get together could not have been more satisfying! We each finished our meals and were sadly not able to enjoy desert since our meal was so delicious! Loved the veal and shrimp w/capers. Salmon superb!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Italian Restaurant in WCWCDiningDined on 9/6/2014Avalon is a wonderful Italian restaurant in West Chester. The menu changes seasonally so you know your food is always at the peak of freshness. The pasta is made in-house and the fish entrees are always delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive. Since moving to Gay Street they now have a bar where they host music on Friday and Saturday night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TandCouttodinnerin9Dined on 9/6/2014Menu was varied and offered many choices. Chef even made a special dish for us.Special Features:
- Another West Chester gemGrandmaNancyDined on 9/3/2014Six of is ate and everything that was ordered was excellent! Service was great...friendly, not overbearing, helpful and engaging. Couldn't have asked for more.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic!RatherBeMountainBikingVIPDined on 8/31/2014We had a wonderful experience on a Sunday evening. BYO price was very reasonable. Four course meal special was outstanding! Service was fantastic!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous new findStollybollyDined on 8/30/2014Fabulous food, very attentive service. Will be back soon... Loved it!Special Features:
- Ramping upwinenutVIPDined on 8/30/2014This is the first time I've been in the restaurant since their move. The food continues to impress, but a few wrinkles with staff training and bartending need to be worked out. We'll definitely return.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 8/26/2014Avalon's new location has permitted expanded services and offerings, such as the bar, a very good wine list and more outdoor dining. It remains our favorite restaurant in the Western Suburbs with new delights on the menu. I try to enjoy something new with the tour of the menu despite having several favorites. This time the salmon was even better than in past dinners and the ruby rainbow trout should not be missed. My wife and i get different choices for each course so that we can taste and share; great for the experience but hard to give up such outstanding selections. Go for the crepes for dessert!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2003VIPDined on 8/24/2014New location, but same great food and service. Drinks were made perfectly, cheese platter great as always, and the menu tour stll the best value around. BYOB Sunday made everything complete.Special Features:
- Chef Can't Keep Up with Volume?WestChesterNativeDined on 8/21/2014At least if I had to guess, maybe that is why the quality at Avalon has gone downhill. Nice building! Seating three times the old location on High. Fish was tough, fried in butter, "composed" on the plate, "accompanied" by small mounds of various stuff. Looking but not tasting fancy. The cheese board you can't get just anywhere, and it's as good as it was at the old location. All selections on the wine list (new now that they have a liquor license) are $9, a novel approach you don't see everywhere. Not all that tasty. At $9 per glass they should do better. Seems they might be transitioning. But to what? Tecca (similar style) or Limoncello (more traditional) are better "Italian." For foodie, fresh and local, Roots across the road is better.Special Features:
- BuntzVIPDined on 8/20/2014Avalon has maintained their great food and service since moving to the new location on Gay Street. Dining on the sidewalk is not as nice as the secluded patio on High Street, but, on a pleasant West Chester evening, you could do a lot worse. The calamari and veal were outstanding, as was my wife's monkfish, and they serve a mean Margarita! Josh did a fine job serving us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MaacDined on 8/20/2014We think the other place on High street had better ambience, more friendly to us
- Great MealPCMaDined on 8/19/2014My husband and I had a wonderful outdoor dining experience for our anniversary. We had the European tour (four courses). All the courses were delicious! Well prepared and interesting food! The wait staff were great.Special Features:
- Fit for a foodieFoodLuvrDined on 8/15/2014I'm so glad we finally decided to go to Avalon. We had been eyeing it up for weeks. And we were not at all disappointed. I had a delicious salad, my friends had the salmon and short ribs and absolutely loved them. The antipasti was fantastic!Special Features:
- DelishDMacDined on 8/15/2014As usual, JBL has a gem in West Chester;although we certainly miss the garden at the "old" Avalon. I had the swordfish and yellow beet salad. My husband had the filet. Everything was delish. I'd like to see more gluten-free options. We wanted to order the cheese plate, but with no GF crackers/bread available, we opted for other appetizers.Special Features:
- Nice diningBMOCDined on 8/13/2014Good experience, service and atmosphere are good. Menu concise and not confusing, plan to returnSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DinerDined on 8/13/2014The entire experience was excellent. The food (we opted for small plates to share) was amazing and beautifully presented. Avalon is definitely worth a visit and many repeat visits.Special Features:
- Pleasant Surprisenagjs1Dined on 8/11/2014A last minute selection on a Monday night, my wife and I were very happy with Avalon. Our waitress was superb - attentive, personable, and gave her opinion on menu questions we had. We each got the European Tour of the Menu, and the portions, while smaller than if ordered separately, were filling. The highlight was the sauce on the lemon shrimp pasta plate - outstanding. We were there on a Monday when BYOB is permitted, and I recommend this, as the wine selection is not very large.Special Features:
- New AvalonFrequentDinerDined on 8/11/2014The food and service were as good as the old location, but lack of nearby free parking and very noisy venue detract from the experience. Like that they kept some days BYOB.Special Features:
- Great food/noisy outsideLovegoodfoodVIPDined on 8/9/2014My husband and I both had excellent meals here last week. It was a pleasant summer evening, sitting outside, but the street noise was above an acceptable level for the 2 of us to have much conversation. It would have been even more difficult with a group. We will return again. They have made changes to their menu which we felt were positive ones.Special Features:
- West Chester gem!CanarylynneVIPDined on 8/8/2014Great restaurant. Excellent food. Definitely recommend the antipasti!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- disappointed in new locationbowlerxDined on 8/7/2014loved this restaurant in its old location -- intimate, quiet, great service and superb food. New location was just not the same -- but they got a liqueur license out of moving. Food wasn't prepared as well [Veal was over done], service was poor [no one paid attention to us, server didn't understand ice tea was flavored, etc], and the owners who always stopped by were no where to be seen.
- What happenedFlygirl5VIPDined on 8/2/2014I don't understand it. Nonna's which previously there and the "old Avalon" location were both really good. The "new Avalon" simply isn't. Four of us ate there and not one of us would ever go back. Some of the people who work there (not our waiter) have a huge attitude problem.
- birthday dinnerFridayVIPDined on 8/1/2014Avalon did a great job, food is always top notch and never disappoints. they gave us a small private room that worked perfect. the small plates have gotten bigger, lots and lots of food.
- enjoyable!leenVIPDined on 7/29/2014Good atmosphere during the early week for dinner and you can bring your own wine Sunday-Tuesday so that was much appreciated. Flatbreads are very good as well as the ribs. Of course, the added bonus was that we were seated next Emeril's table while HE ate dinner - hard to beat that!Special Features:
- Reliably good food in WCMaiaDined on 7/27/2014Cheese plate here is awesome, and love that they are both BYOB and now have liquor. My food choices weren't the best - too heavy for me - though everyone else seemed to love theirs. Service is wonderful. I was there on a Monday night so the ambience was nothing remarkable, though there was a surprising amount of noise considering how not full the restaurant was. Outdoor on-street dining option.Special Features:
- Great Food, Loud MusicnevrcookDined on 7/26/2014My sister and I dined at Avalon on a Saturday night. The service was average. The server brought the wrong salad and told us that they probably could not substitute vodka for gin in my martini. Fortunately, they could. The food was excellent. However, the atmosphere was ruined when the band started playing at 8:00. After the band started playing, no one wanted to be seated in the dining area where we were eating. My sister and I had to strain to hear each other. We recommend that the band start playing later in the night, or not play at all.Special Features:
- Great move uptownwendy717Dined on 7/20/2014The new location is very spacious. We had a perfect night to sit outside. The appitizers were out of this world! Make sure you try the mussels in white wine sauce... Entries were very good and reasonably priced.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food is always fabulous!LollydinerVIPDined on 7/19/2014We have been to both locations and absolutely love Avalon! Best restaurant in West Chester, by far! The menu is small, but every dish we get we love! Bar area is large and there was live music... Perfect for a group of us to enjoy after dinner!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- As good as alwaysLauraDined on 7/18/2014My first time in the new location about 2 months ago yielded great food but very slow arrival of our entrees (probably 45+ minutes after the small plates came out). This time, the service was excellent and the food was still wonderful. We sat outside and had a great dinner. This is one of my favorite restaurants so I'm glad they got the rough spots involved with moving worked out. I highly recommend Avalon.Special Features:
- Great food, good locationno1owlsfanVIPDined on 7/17/2014The wine list, food menu and ambiance was all very good. Where I felt they needed some improvement was tied to the service. First, although we were only about a minute late for our reservation, it took 10 minutes for us to be seated because the table needed to be cleaned off. In addition, they had not logged our reservation with the Open Table system, although this was later rectified. Our waitress was friendly initially, however after we got our meals, we didn't see her again until we were done and then she asked us about dessert. And, while it seemed other staff were helping to serve drinks and apps, no one came back with more water. Minor details, but these things add up to an average dining experience versus an outstanding one.Special Features:
- Sean1120Dined on 7/14/2014Thanks for special service-excellent meal. One of my favorites in west Chester yummy halibut a mustSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BuntzVIPDined on 7/10/2014Ate outdoors on a lovely Summer Thursday in West Chester, when Gay Street was blocked to traffic and we could watch the passing parade. Very cool, especially with an excellent Margarita! Everything was delicious: grilled calamari, lamb pappardelle bolognese, and veal with shrimp. Julia's service was great. Could hear enough of the "Great American Song Book" music, even with the bustle on the street, to enjoy it. Nice evening.Special Features:
- bongiornoKellyjayDined on 7/3/2014We were regular patrons of the sister establishment in Downingtown, and the menu here is similar. The flat breads are a great way to start, crispy with the right mix of sauce and cheese. The meatballs are a favorite of ours and we regularly choose pasta. Last night did not disappoint. My ravioli in a light cream sauce was perfectly prepared and my wife's papparadelle with lamb ragout was wonderful. The only disappointment was the Chianti -- very little character. The wine list is pretty limited -- doesn't even give vintages -- and perhaps more care could be taken with selection. In future, I will inquire about a corkage and bring my own if possible. Noise levels are on the high side, but we will be back.Special Features:


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Six men spent their weekend running from one side of the Peach State to the other, to help raise money for wounded warriors.
They ran about 300 miles in only
4 days. The runners admitted that it got challenging at times, but no distance
is too far for our veterans.
"It's a tough road to recovery for those
guys and transitioning back into civilian life and all that when their duty is
over," said Jimmy Brannen.
Brannen is a 3rd grade teacher in Millen, but for the last four days he's been teaching a different kind of lesson
outside of school. Brannen said he wants to bring awareness to our wounded
"You know, the folks that go out and
serve and get injured in combat, I don't think they get the recognition they
deserve," Brannen told WFXG.
Brannen along with five other runners started
their relay across the Peach State on Thursday. The men took turns running 3
miles a piece , each person ran up to 18 miles per day. This is the second year
Ray Miller organized the Fort Benning to Fort Gordon relay.
"Our main goal is to raise awareness and
to make sure that we don't forget those service men and women fighting for us
day and night," said Miller
Miller hopes that their cross state journey
will bring more recognition to the challenges soldiers face when they get back
from war.
"They could have been firemen or car
salesmen but they chose to be in the army. They chose to protect the freedoms
that you and I enjoy everyday so a lot of them are getting wounded and coming
home with injures so we feel like we can't do enough. This is just a small
token," Miller said.
Now that the long run is over, Brannen will
return to his 3rd grade class with a great story for his students and even a
greater sense of appreciation for our veterans.
just love to say thank you again to the veterans and the folks that are going
through rehab and going through what they do to get back into regular and
everyday life," Brannen said.
They're still taking
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Determination Index Studies on Employment Difficulties of College Students on Campus
A scientific determination of the employment difficulty of college students on campus is essential for the college to grasp the best time to help the students, effectively distribute the educational resources, and thus fully promote the employment of the college graduates. Because of the lack of the unemployment facts, and the employment difficulties vary from student to student, it is suggested to combine the measures of experience inference and the dynamic appraisal to determine whether the college students on campus have the employment difficulties.
Key words: Employment difficulties; College students on campus; Determination
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HUANG, Jingbao (2008). Employability and Employment of the College Students – from the View of Human Capital Theory. Beijing: Economy and Management Publishing House.
Keynes, J. M. (1999). The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money. Beijing: the Commercial Press.
Patricia, Weinert et al. (2004). Employability: From Theory to Practice (GUO Ruiqing Trans.). Beijing: China Human Resources & Social Security Publishing Group.
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I want to write another song for the Poke-community, but I'm having trouble thinking of a central idea. I'm hoping some of you can inspire me by answering this post. Which Pokemon is your favorite and why? What's your favorite moment in the games or anime? You can also just share random Poke-words you think would be fun in lyrics. To get a sense of how I work, you can listen to my first three Pokemon songs here; one was about using a Ditto to get the girl of my dreams, the other was a love song based on HMs/TMs, and the most-recent one was about a girl…or Pikachu? Thanks in advance for your input! I'll devote this song to any bloggers whose ideas I use. — K.C.
It's due time I write another Pokemon song, but I need you all to help me come up with good lyric ideas. I was thinking it would be fun if you answered this question: If you had a Pokemon in real life, how would you use it to make your life better? For example, if I had a Jigglypuff, I'd ask it to sing high notes on my recordings. Or if I had a Pikachu, I'd ask it to supply the power to my house. What are your ideas? — Kavalier


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great visualisation of OECD's Education at a Glance datasets.
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission and the British Council Pakistan on Thursday signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to further strengthen the existing cooperation between the two organizations...."
For Some Foreign Students, US Education Is Losing Its Attraction New York Times The two countries differ in politics, population and economics, but they share common educational traditions and motivations for sending their students abroad, and...
This article presents results from a survey of AACSB-accredited business schools' progress in internationalizing their curricula in view of a recent AACSB report. We present data on the use of immersive experiences, degree of success in student placement in internationally oriented careers, and assessment of internationalization efforts. The results indicate growth of internationalization activities at virtually all schools as expected, but these efforts may not always match AACSB recommendations. For instance, AACSB criticized business programs for not coordinating internationalization activities in a strategic manner to improve courses and develop skills needed by international managers. Our survey finds that many schools do not attempt to tie their international experiences to specific courses, but they report the experiences are used to build skills students need. Most institutions also do not examine job placement as a measure of curriculum internationalization success. We find that many schools do not assess the outcomes of their internationalization efforts in a way that can demonstrate whether or not recent AACSB suggestions are being met.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the return intention of mainland Chinese students studying at prestigious universities in the Unites States. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative methods. Participants were 90 students from three top-tiered universities on the East Coast of the United States. The results of this study highlighted several aspects relating to these elite students' choice regarding return to China and the factors that influence their choices. First, the findings confirm a long-held concern regarding the low returnability rate of Chinese students studying overseas. Second, academic and economic factors have a greater deterrent effect than political and social cultural factors. Third, the most influential predictors in a student's decision to return were job opportunities in China (r = +0.32), family ties (+0.23), and difficulty in obtaining a job in the United States (r = −0.24). Policy implications are discussed.
The Erasmus programme for university student exchange was developed, in part, to foster European identity among its participants, who complete a short-term sojourn studying in another European country. However, two previous panel studies of the impact of Erasmus participation on European identity find no significant 'Erasmus effect'. This article analyzes new survey data – a novel panel study of 1,729 students from 28 universities in six countries – and finds the opposite: participation in an Erasmus exchange is significantly and positively related to changes in both identification as European and identification with Europe. Furthermore, the data underscore the significance of cross-border interaction and cognitive mobilization for explaining identity change: transnational contact during the exchange is positively related to change in both dimensions of European identity, and increased knowledge of Europe and attention to European news over the course of the exchange is associated with enhanced identification with Europe
Significant changes have occurred in the international education landscape driven by the need for access to higher education in developing countries. One response to this situation has been the provision of higher education in the developing country via partnership arrangements with overseas institutions. Rapid growth in transnational programmes has resulted in many opportunities for nations seeking to build their capacity, for institutions and for staff and student learning, as well as significant challenges. This research contributes to addressing some of these challenges by focusing attention on teaching and learning practice development with transnational teaching teams. This paper is grounded empirically in an international collaboration between three Australian, one Malaysian and one Vietnamese university. Employing a practice-based approach using multi-site participatory action research, the researchers investigated the professional development needs of transnational teaching teams and their experience working in transnational programmes. The study suggests that for professional development to be effective in transnational education it needs to be collaboratively designed and negotiated, context-sensitive and specific, practice-based and involve teams engaging and learning together in their daily work contexts. Such an approach harnesses the diversity of transnational teaching teams and enhances dialogue and relationships amongst team members.
A very useful work which considers an overlooked subject.
This article analyses the current situation of transnational higher education (TNE) in China by conducting a comprehensive documentary analysis. It first situates the phenomenon in global transnational mobility in higher education and then explores the diverse motivations of importing and exporting countries taking China and the UK as linked examples. The documentary analysis carried out for this research suggests that China has stated aims to promote TNE as a public good, whereas UK motivations for transnational education are ostensibly more driven by financial reasons. The article also identifies three features of the current situation in China: first showing that the distribution of the TNE in China is imbalanced; second, partner institutions are based in 21 economically developed countries or regions; third, the prominent cooperative arrangements are strongly focused in particular disciplines. The article argues that these features have led to unfair competition in some areas. Therefore, it appears that there are some inconsistencies and tensions between the stated aims of Chinese TNE policy and the way in which TNE is spreading and developing in practice.
In a rapidly changing transnational eduscape, it is timely to consider how best to conceptualize international education. Here we argue for a conceptual relocation from international student to international study as a means to bridge the diverse literatures on international education. International study also enables recognition of the multiple contributions (and resistances) of international students as agents of knowledge formation; it facilitates consideration of the mobility of students in terms of circulations of knowledge; and it is a means to acknowledge the complex spatialities of international education, in which students and educators are emotionally and politically networked together through knowledge contributions.
Since World War II international higher education has been led by English-speaking countries, especially the United States. The near hegemony of the Atlantic countries in the university sector has exceeded their role in the trading and financial economies. But nothing lasts forever. full article here http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20140326123556985
An excellent contribution by Prof Marginson.
Crossborder curriculum partnerships, entailing the transposition of an entire curriculum and the related degree(s) from "home" to "host" institution, are a rather new phenomenon in internationalization in education. The literature describes successful and unsuccessful partnerships, but critical factors for the success or failure of sustainable partnerships remain to be identified. We conducted a narrative literature review to find such factors. Using an iterative approach, we analyzed 39 articles retrieved from Web of Science, Google Scholar, ERIC, PubMed, and PsycInfo and meeting the inclusion criteria. We developed a framework of 13 factors in four domains: students, teachers, curriculum, and soft and hard project management. Simply copy-pasting a curriculum is generally considered to be destined for failure. To overcome challenges, partners should take preventive and affirmative measures across multiple domains. The findings may provide guidance to those considering or engaged in designing, developing, managing, and reviewing a crossborder partnership.
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Are there too many branch campus headlines? Not quite.
Globalisation means greater business school collaboration Financial Times Business schools need help.
During the last decade education worldwide has experienced massive changes ranging from domestic market inauguration to the internationalization. In due course of time, there has been a great urge for restructuring the education system to make it internationally comparable ensuring economic benefit. The developed countries have dominated through the process and have been able to reap the benefit of internationalization of higher education. It is to be noted that the developing countries are forced to accept the negotiation of the developed countries to get support in turn. At the same time it may also be noted that there exists an inverse relationship between domestic gross enrolment ratio (GER) and outward mobility ratio (OMR) and the other developing countries have resorted to importing education services to supplement their domestic capacity. The present paper articulates the current nature of the internationalization of higher education through analyzing the indicators related to it. The paper establishes the inverse relationship between GER and OMR. It also attempts to provide policy implication by highlighting facts related to the process.
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This article looks at the history of business schools and identifies specific characteristics that are common to European management schools. On the basis of these characteristics, European management is subsequently defined as a cross-cultural, societal management approach based on interdisciplinary principles. In a final step, a closer look is taken at how European business schools should prepare their students for the unique European management context. It is suggested that such schools should provide courses on cross-cultural management and courses explaining the interdependencies between the private and public sector, offer students opportunities to experience other cultures over the course of their studies, and teach management from an interdisciplinary and practically-oriented perspective.
This paper is an exploratory study of the benefits that institutions of higher education can gain when entering into partnerships of academic franchising, an international activity which has been increasing in popularity over the past few decades. The paper looks at the current literature on academic franchising and then goes on to study, through case studies and direct observation, franchising from the perspective of four different institutions in four different countries. The paper reveals that very often there are multiple benefits to be gained which are not necessarily sought when the institutions enter such partnerships. Contrary to previous academic literature the study also reveals that there is a much greater flow of these benefits from one institution to another and thus provides a new richer model that has changed from the 'parent child' model to that of a more evenly balanced model where both partners are benefiting from mutual cooperation.
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This paper develops and extends the recent work on international student mobility by expanding beyond the traditional push–pull factors of migration to show that students are influenced by more than the economic in their decision of where to study. It uses original data collected through interviews and focus groups with 38 higher education international students at three UK universities located in Aberdeen, Belfast and Nottingham to show that when students choose to study overseas they are influenced by diverse perceptions of place that they have constructed over long periods of time. These imaginative geographies are the direct result of exposure to a range of different media, as well as stories relayed to them from members of their social networks. This paper demonstrates that students studying in Scotland and Northern Ireland appear to have highly developed imaginative geographies in relation to their chosen study sites. By contrast, international students studying in England tended to have little conception of their chosen place of study. In this case the powerful imaginative geographies that had been instilled within them focused on London, overshadowing their understanding of their chosen study site.
Previous research has found that the images of universities formed by prospective students greatly influence their choices. With the advent of international branch campuses in several higher education hubs worldwide, many international students now
Another good study by Stephen Wilkins on IBCs.
The purpose of the Master's thesis research is to study and disseminate the best practices of international double Master's degree programmes organization, implementation and development. The given research is focused on two main areas: motivation of higher education institutions to start double degree programmes and best practices of double degree programme design and implementation from the perspective of building joint curriculum and organizing balanced mobility and development of existing programmes in terms of increasing their quality and attractiveness. This is a case study of the double degree programmes between Russian and European universities. The study findings reveal good developments in the field of double degree cooperation between Russian and European universities and a high motivation from both parties. The research depicts different models of building a joint curriculum and organizing academic mobility. The following areas could be outlined as development points for double degree programmes: - Personal interest and commitment of organizers of double degree programmes; - Comprehensive agreement between partners on different aspects and practicalities of the double degree programme implementation; - Promotion towards more balanced student participation and two-way mobility; - Foreign language skills improvement for students and university staff; - Joint strategy and actions in marketing and quality assurance; - Involvement of international companies; - Wider usage of e-learning technology.
This research studies Chinese students' choice of transnational higher education in the context of the higher education market. Through a case study of the students in the transnational higher education programs of W University, the research finds that Chinese students' choice of transnational higher education is a complicated decision-making that is influenced by push factors related to domestic higher education and overseas higher education, pull factors related to transnational higher education and student's characteristics such as economic condition, academic aptitude, and future plans. Compared with domestic higher education and overseas higher education, transnational higher education is a second choice. It is being used by the majority of students as a tool to regain access to high-quality domestic higher education institutions and to gain access to overseas higher education. Currently, there exist information gaps between students and transnational higher education programs, which prevent students from making an informed decision when they choose a particular program.


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Basket and Garden
I made this basket for my knitting. I love it!
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Newborn sweater
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
My 40th Birthday!
Lordy, Lordy look who is 40!!
I had an awesome few days this week.
First, on Wednesday, I received a bouquet of flowers from my Womb Buddy. I was so touched! It really made my day.
Then on Thursday I had a lunch date with the medical director. When we got to the restaurant there were 10 of my co-workers there for a surprise party! How did they ever know? Was it the fact that I kept saying almost every day, "I hope someone plans a surprise party for me"? Hmmm...
I was really honored to have so many people come and celebrate with me. My boss went to a bakery and had little cheesecake cupcakes made for me that she passed out after lunch. What a treat!
When I got home that day I had a card from my grandmother. In the card she included a photo of her from when she was eight and a portrait of her mother and father. Could things get any better??
I was flying high. My girlfriend from HS, Emily, sent me a musical card of Indiana Jones that cracked me up. She and I would go and see the Indy movies together.
Friday, the day of my birthday I went to work for a few hours to give my co-workers a chance to wish me a happy birthday!
Two CNAs from one of the buildings tip-toed up to my office door shortly after I arrived. I heard them whispering, "She can't be here already!" They couldn't believe I was in already for the day. I was shoo-ed out off my office so they could decorate it. They put up 4 birthday posters in my office and took a cookie.
As I went to building 5 to pick up an individual there was another poster on the outside of the door of the stairwell....with a tiara attached!
When I walked in she was standing there next to my guy wishing me a happy birthday.
I was whisked into the bathroom to put on the tiara while unknown to me one the CNA's went to the next apartment holding a balloon and some muffins for the resident and me to eat!
Aaron, one of the housekeepers talks to me frequently about the yummy food he makes, specifically, his fried chicken. Throughout the week I kept saying, "mmmm! I'd love to have some of that fried chicken!" Thursday he asked, "wing or thigh?" I responded, "breast".
Sure enough, Friday morning, I got a hot piece (breast) of fried chicken for my birthday!
He probably starts work around 4-5 am and he told me he made the fried chicken that morning. Wow!
I tell you it was the best fried chicken I think I ever had!
I passed out almost 15 dozen cookies in the morning and received many birthday wishes along the way. It was a great way to spend the morning!
Then Joel and I spent the rest of the day together. We started off by going to the Sow's Ear in Verona for coffee/soda and to play Scrabble. We had a grand time except for the really loud annoying women who didn't know how not to shout their conversation.
After about 2 hours we left and went to Joann Fabrics so I could get some thread and flannel.
Then we stopped at Half-priced books before going to The Prime Quarter.
The above photo is of Joel grilling our steaks.
And here we are together at our table. Awww, aren't we cute?
Here I am with my cake with 40 candles. EGADS!
My Womb Buddy sent me flowers!
A friend on Ravelry sent me some flannel to make this baby blanket!
Here's a close up (below)
Here's another I made with some fabric I bought at Joann's. I am contemplating putting it up for sale on Etsy.
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Monday, February 11, 2013
Quote from my boys
-"When Sophie dies where are we going to plant her?" February 2013, age 5
(last march we "planted" our last bird under one of our pine trees)
-Mom to DS3, "How was I so lucky to get you as my son?"
DS3,"From your belly....button!" February 11, 2013, age 5
From DS1 and 2, 2007, while I was PG with DS3:
DS1 is crying in his bed, Mom comes to him and asks him what's wrong. He states he doesn't know how the baby will come out. DS2 pipes up, "duh, through Mom's belly button!"
DS2 when learning about different genders: Mom is at the computer, DS2 comes bounding up to her and says, "I have a penis"
Mom: "yes"
DS2: "Dad has a penis"
Mom: "yes"
DS2: "Isaac has a penis"
Mom: "yes"
DS2:"But you don't have a penis"
Mom: "No, I have a vagina"
DS2:"Okay" and leaves.
If and when I think of more I will post them.
(last march we "planted" our last bird under one of our pine trees)
-Mom to DS3, "How was I so lucky to get you as my son?"
DS3,"From your belly....button!" February 11, 2013, age 5
From DS1 and 2, 2007, while I was PG with DS3:
DS1 is crying in his bed, Mom comes to him and asks him what's wrong. He states he doesn't know how the baby will come out. DS2 pipes up, "duh, through Mom's belly button!"
DS2 when learning about different genders: Mom is at the computer, DS2 comes bounding up to her and says, "I have a penis"
Mom: "yes"
DS2: "Dad has a penis"
Mom: "yes"
DS2: "Isaac has a penis"
Mom: "yes"
DS2:"But you don't have a penis"
Mom: "No, I have a vagina"
DS2:"Okay" and leaves.
If and when I think of more I will post them.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Queen Size Quilt for Mom and Dad
This is the queen size quilt I made for my parents' 47th wedding anniversary. It started off as such an easy and small project. I realized I got over my head quite quickly as it grew. I have a very small sewing machine pictured here
It is a step up from a toy sewing machine. But here's the thing. It suits my needs. I don't plan to get into sewing, goodness! everyone knows I have too many hobbies as it is (: So, this is it. It can go forward and backward and has 8 stitches. What else do I need? Well, a light would be nice and that little cutting blade at the back to cut the threads would be too.
I had a hard time keeping the little machine (it weighs only 5 pounds) on the table once the blanket was massive enough. Obiviously I wouldn't be able to do the quilting on this machine and I do not like the look of tie quilts so I bit the bullet and had it professionally quilted. I think that was the right choice.
Here's the backside:
Not too bad for my first real quilt!
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Lumberjill Karen
We heat part of our house with a wood stove. That means throughout the year we need to get some trees and split them. Hubby has done all of the chopping....up until this year. Last year he taught me how to chop wood and I've been a busy beaver ever since! Here's a picture of two trees that were already felled that he got a forest products permit.
This is a picture of my maal leaning against a section I chopped in half. This wood is oak which should be really hard to split. It had been down for about a year so it was super dry which made it feel like pine.
I started stacking the wood in front of the compost pile. I soon moved it when I realized I wouldn't be able to stack it very high.
Here's the pile after I had been chopping for awhile. A little progress was made!
The small pile back by the long logs is the stack that son #2 chopped.
Above and below: This is what I accomplished on this day.
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3. From the beginning of the novel, Henry wears the "I am Chinese" button given to him by his father. What is the significance of this button and its message, and how has Henry's understanding of that message changed by the end of the novel?
4. The US has been called a nation of immigrants. In what ways do the families of Keiko and Henry illustrate different aspects of the American immigrant experience?
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Lucia Zhu
Pharm.D. Class of 2017
Where are you from and what high school did you attend?
I was originally born in China. I lived with my grandparents in the city of Wuhan for four years before I joined my parents, who had migrated to the US before me. I only have glimpses of memories of those first four years. For example, I remember my relatives holding a celebration of over 50 people for my first birthday. I remember a big swing my grandparents made for me outside of our small house, where I would sit every morning. My second visit to China was only last year. During my stay, my relatives set up numerous reunion parties because my parents, my brother, and I are the only ones of our extended family in America. Presently, I live in Westborough, Massachusetts. I was part of the 2011 graduating class of Westborough High School.
How did you hear about the School of Pharmacy at Northeastern, and why did you choose pharmacy?
I was very open to options at the time I was choosing my possible major for college. I knew I really liked science, but I didn't know too much about the specifics of any science-related career. I think that's when my dad first mentioned the School of Pharmacy at NU. I never considered pharmacy before that, but the career became more attractive as I read more about it. For one thing it's in the healthcare field, which is an area I'm particularly interested in. In high school I especially enjoyed learning about the science subjects related to healthcare. I want to help people, and I think helping them maintain their health as a healthcare professional is the best way for me to achieve that goal. Furthermore, the pharmacy career is relatively stable because healthcare is always going to be in demand. Flexibility is another plus, since the skills of a pharmacist can be useful in a variety of careers. It's relatively easy to branch out into other fields as well. Thus, there will be many options available to me when I graduate.
I also went in the direction of pharmacy because the Northeastern PharmD program requirements and rewards were very enticing. Completing only six years of school would earn me a doctorate degree, and I was automatically in the pharmacy program as a freshman. Many other schools require passing additional exams before acceptance into their pharmacy program. In addition, the pharmacy curriculum allows room for a minor, which I could use to explore another field of study I am also interested in, such as business.
Did the co-op program play a role in your decision to attend Northeastern?
Yes, it did. I think many employers look at work experience more than anything else. As part of the pharmacy curriculum I'll have the chance to try three different co-ops. Because Northeastern has connections with numerous employers and companies, I will most likely be able to find a position that would not have been available to me otherwise. Northeastern students definitely have an edge in the working environment, which is very advantageous in our competitive economy.
What would you like to do for your co-ops?
Since I work at CVS Pharmacy as a technician already, I was thinking about trying an independent pharmacy for my retail co-op to see how it differs from a chain pharmacy. Or I might apply to the ambulatory care clinic that one of my professors works at. I'm open to other options as well.
For my clinical co-op, I may try for UMASS Memorial, which is close to my home. The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston are also on my list.
The third co-op is my choice. I think I might try industry pharmacy. I think it has to do with pharmaceutical companies, clinical trials, drug tests, and developing drugs, among other things. I'm not too clear on what industry entails, but I know I'll learn more about it in the coming years. I'm not sure if the FDA counts as industry, but working for that organization would allow my work to have a significant impact on the everyday lives of people in the US.
What is your plan for directly after graduation?
When I graduate, I think I might work as a pharmacist at CVS for several years and then maybe apply for a management position. I could also go through a residency if I wanted to focus on clinical pharmacy. But I'm just starting the pharmacy program, so I know there are still many other options available that I don't know about yet.
What student groups and/or leadership roles are you involved in?
I am part of the Civil Engagement Program, which requires students to volunteer a minimum of 100 hours per year in the community. I tutor inner-Boston high school students in science, math, and English at Squash Busters on campus.
I also joined Updrifting, a hip-hop choreography-based dance group that recently formed. Each week we learn a routine and record it two weeks later. So far, we have a Facebook page and YouTube channel. Next year, we might start public performances. I'm also in No Limits Dance Crew, which welcomes all dance styles and all levels. There's a final performance at the end of each semester held in Blackman Auditorium.
Over the next few years, I plan to become more involved in pharmacy organizations, such as the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA). The club is very action-based, and its members go out into the community and advocate for different causes.
What is your community service involvement?
I volunteer at Squash Busters, which is a program that incorporates academic tutoring and squash. Initially, I assisted eighth graders with school work. But once the coordinators saw my capabilities, I started helping the high school students in SAT preparatory work and speech writing.
High school students are more willing to listen to other students like themselves who are close to their age. I realize that college students have a better chance at getting through to high school teenagers than their teachers are. So, I try to be a mentor, giving the students advice when they need it and encouraging them to chase after their dreams. Reciprocally, the students are all very sweet and greatly appreciate the help the tutors provide. I would like to continue with this program next year as well.
What about your experience on the Dialogue of Civilizations to China?
We traveled to Beijing, Nanjing, Anhui, and Shanghai. The basis of the Dialogue was Chinese language and culture. We toured businesses in China's expanding economy and lived with a host family for a week. After the program ended, I went to Wuhan to visit relatives.
How frequently do you get to meet School of Pharmacy alumni?
I meet alumni in my Introduction to Pharmacy course. They come as guest speakers.
How do you plan to maintain a connection to Northeastern upon graduation?
I may attend continuing education programs for pharmacy graduates. Keeping up with current drug developments and advancements in science would allow me, as a pharmacist, to provide the best treatment available to my patients.
What would you say to a student who is considering Northeastern?
I would say come here for all the opportunities that Northeastern has to offer. Get involved in your community. Participate in music, dance, sports, and professional organizations. Go on co-op. College isn't just about getting good grades; it's about getting involved and getting the experience you need to succeed in the real world. Northeastern encourages you to look ahead and plan your future, and the college advisors provide excellent guidance along the way.
What is your favorite aspect of Northeastern and also the pharmacy program?
Northeastern offers variety in terms of activities. I think that if I had gone to a different school, I wouldn't have been able to do all the different things that I'm doing now. I like how structured the pharmacy program is. I know many students who worry about the classes they will be taking and what they will be doing in the future. Pharmacy students have a lot of certainty.
What class and/or professor has made the biggest impact on you so far?
I would say Professor Bernstein. He teaches Human Physiology. He teaches with chalk in hand. Every explanation is accompanied by a diagram or picture. He is a very visual person, so his teaching method matches my ideal learning method. He also mixes humor, memories, and made-up stories into his lectures, which make the whole class laugh and pay attention.
What's your favorite thing to do when you're not studying for classes?
Dance! Or hang out with friends.
Which dorm did you live in freshman year? Any stories you can tell me?
International Village, which is relatively new. I loved the color coordination and the large windows in the rooms. We also got air conditioning! IV's suite-styled rooms are unique on campus: I was in a single dorm, which was connected to a bathroom, which was connected to a double. Common rooms are on every floor so students always had a place to hang out in the building. My floor had Valentine's Day and holiday celebrations in our common room, where we decorated and exchanged food and gifts. We made pancakes with a griddle someone brought in. We had late night movie sessions. And people practiced their instruments in the common room.
What is your favorite hang-out spot on campus? What is your favorite dining hall?
I don't really have a favorite hang-out spot on campus. But, last year, I liked hanging out on the sixth floor common room of IV sometimes. The Curry dance studios are a nice place to dance and meet other dancers as well. Stetson West is my favorite dining hall because there is stir fry. I guess it's the closest thing to Chinese food the dining halls have to offer. Also, the fish there is pretty good.
A Few Words of Advice:
Your future is in your own hands, especially in college. No one is going to stand over your shoulder and tell you what to do. So you have to be proactive and find opportunities yourself. Do it in these years when you have so many resources available to you. Don't wait until you're completely familiar with your college environment to get involved. College is the prime time to explore your interests. You will have more commitments later in life and less free time to delve into the things you might be passionate about. You don't want to have any regrets.
Many things are not going to be easy in life. You're probably going a fail multiple times before you get it right. The faster you fail though, the faster you succeed, so don't be afraid of failure.
And most importantly, be happy and optimistic. A good mood makes everything a whole lot easier.
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