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Careers and Internships
Federal employment benefits are among the most comprehensive programs available anywhere. At EPA, our goal is to be considered by all as an "employer of choice." We are committed to paying people well and providing progressive incentives and excellent benefits.
Retirement Benefits
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
FERS consists of three components: Social Security benefit, a basic annuity plan, and the tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Employees pay full Social Security taxes and a small contribution to the basic annuity plan. As your employer, we make an automatic 1% of salary contribution to your TSP. As a federal employee, you are automatically enrolled to contribute 3% of your salary beginning your first pay period. You may also elect to contribute a greater percentage of your salary to the TSP Plan and we will match your contributions up to 5% of your total salary.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
The TSP is a retirement savings plan for civilian employees of the U.S. Federal Government. The purpose of the TSP is to provide retirement income. The TSP offers Federal civilian employees the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under 401-K plans. The TSP is a defined contribution plan.
Health Benefits
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP)
As a federal employee, you are eligible to elect FEHB coverage, unless your position is excluded by law or regulation. You can choose from among Consumer-Driven and High Deductible plans that offer catastrophic risk protection with higher deductibles, health savings/reimbursable accounts and lower premiums, or Fee-for-Service (FFS) plans, and their Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), or Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) if you live (or sometimes if you work) within the area serviced by the plan. No medical exam is required to enroll, and there is no waiting period. Your health benefits coverage may be carried over into retirement. Your biweekly contribution to health benefits varies with the plan you choose and you have an opportunity every year to change plans or enroll. The government pays part of the premiums.
View additional information about federal health care and insurance benefits.
- Visit the FEHBP website for more information on such topics as enrolling, changing plans, dropping enrollment, choosing a plan and getting the most benefit from your plan.
Health Insurance Premiums Use Pre-Tax Dollars
You can use pre-tax dollars to pay health insurance premiums for your selected insurer through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Federal Employees Dental/Vision Program (FEDVIP)
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) provides comprehensive dental insurance at competitive group rates. There are four nationwide dental plans and three regional dental plans from which to choose. Nationwide plans provide benefits for eligible employees and their families living overseas.
FEDVIP offers dental benefits to eligible individuals. These dental plans provide a comprehensive range of services including orthodontia (for children under the age of 19), routine exams, cleaning, x-rays, bridges, and crowns.
The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) provides comprehensive vision insurance at competitive group rates. There are three vision plans from which to choose.
FEDVIP offers vision benefits to eligible individuals. The vision plans feature comprehensive eye examinations and coverage for lenses, frames and contact lenses. Other benefits such as discounts on LASIK surgery may also be available. There are no pre-existing condition limitations and no waiting periods for vision services.
Medical Monitoring Programs
These provide periodic on-site screening for medical concerns such as high blood pressure, cancer and sickle cell anemia.
Life Insurance/Long Term Care Insurance
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
As a federal employee, you may be eligible for FEGLI group term life insurance. Since FEGLI is term insurance, it does not build up any cash value or paid-up value. It consists of basic life insurance coverage and three options. In most cases, if you are a new federal employee, you are automatically covered by basic life insurance and your payroll office deducts premiums from your paycheck unless you waive the coverage. The cost of basic insurance is shared between you and the government. You pay 2/3 of the total cost and the government pays 1/3. Your age does not affect the cost of basic insurance.
In addition to the basic insurance, there are three forms of optional insurance you can elect. You must have basic insurance in order to elect any of the options. You have 60 days to decide on optional coverage. To determine if you are eligible for benefits, please read your offer letter carefully.
Unlike enrolling in the basic insurance plan, enrolling in any of the three options is not automatic. You must submit Standard Form 2817, Life Insurance Election (PDF). You pay the full cost of optional insurance, and the cost is contingent upon your age.
Long-Term Care Insurance (FLTCIP)
Long-term care insurance is NOT just for older people. Forty percent of the persons receiving long-term care are working adults between the ages of 18 and 64, with many of these people receiving it as they recover from an accident or crippling disease. The cost of the insurance is based on your age when you apply - the older you are when you apply, the higher the premiums. Certain medical conditions, or a combination of conditions, will prevent some people from being approved for coverage.
- For more information on FLTCIP, visit OPM's Website.
Salaries and Incentives
Like other government agencies, most salaries in EPA are paid under the General Schedule. The grade level at which an individual enters a job depends on the specific position and the individual's qualifications. For positions classified in the engineering occupations - grades 5 through 12 - there are higher salary rates. Under the Federal Pay Comparability Act, salaries are adjusted annually.
EPA celebrates superior performance through various awards. Recognition may be additional pay, special salary increases, medals, etc.
Employee Learning and Development / Educational Assistance
Employee Learning and Development
Employee learning and development are both encouraged and available in different forms within the Agency, whether in a classroom setting, mentoring, coaching, or attending conferences, as well as the most valuable ongoing development, the job itself. As you learn more about your work, you are increasing your knowledge, skills, and abilities and adding greater value to the overall goals of the Agency.
Student Loan Reimbursement
In some instances, EPA may offer highly or uniquely qualified candidates assistance in paying off their student loans. In exchange, these employees are required to commit to at least three years of employment. The benefit was designed to cover both existing loans and potential loans for future classes and degrees.
Tuition Assistance
You can get tuition assistance for courses, seminars and conferences that directly relate to your job or to the Agency's mission overall. If your studies last longer than 120 days, you must agree to stay with EPA or the federal government for three times the length of your classes.
Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Holidays and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Leave Transfer Program
- Federal, State & Local Holidays
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Annual Leave
As a federal employee, you will earn annual leave that may be used for vacations, rest and relaxation, and personal business or emergencies. Hours are earned each biweekly pay period. A maximum amount of 240 hours (6 weeks) of annual leave may be carried over from one leave year to the next.
Following is the rate of accrual for full time employees (leave is prorated for part-time employees or those on uncommon tours of duty).
|Length of Service
|Full-time Employees
|Part-time Employees
|Less than 3 years
|4 hours/pay period
|1 hour/20 hours worked
|3 up to 15 years
|6 hours/pay period
|1 hour/13 hours worked
|More than 15 years
|8 hours/pay period
|1 hour/10 hours worked
Sick Leave
As a federal employee, you will earn sick leave that may be used for your own or a family member's medical, dental, or optical examination or treatment. Regardless of length of service, full time employees earn 13 days of sick leave each year (leave is prorated for part-time employees or those on uncommon tours of duty). There are no limits on the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. Federal employees may use up to 12 administrative work weeks of accumulated sick leave (480 hours) each leave year to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
Leave Sharing (Transfer)/Leave Bank
EPA employees may join and contribute to a voluntary leave bank. Members of the leave bank may receive annual leave if he/she experiences a personal or family emergency and has exhausted all of his/her paid leave. It also allows you to donate your leave to fellow employees with catastrophic leave demands.
- Visit the OPM Website for more information on Leave Sharing and Leave Bank.
Paid Holidays
Federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) establishes the following public holidays for Federal employees. Please note that most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule. For these employees, when a holiday falls on a nonworkday -- Saturday or Sunday -- the holiday usually is observed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
|New Year's Day
|January 1st
|Martin Luther King's Birthday
|3rd Monday in January
|Washington's Birthday
|3rd Monday in February
|Memorial Day
|Last Monday in May
|Independence Day
|July 4th
|Labor Day
|1st Monday in September
|Columbus Day
|2nd Monday in October
|Veterans Day
|November 11th
|Thanksgiving Day
|4th Thursday in November
|Christmas Day
|December 25th
Flexible Work Schedules
EPA continues along with other federal agencies in developing and implementing programs that allow you to tailor your work schedule with your personal needs and professional goals. Flexiplace is a relatively new program that offers some employees the opportunity to work at home temporarily or during a part of their workweek.
Additional Benefits
Transit Subsidy
Transit subsidies are a financial incentive to encourage employees to use public transportation back and forth to work. You are entitled to the subsidy as long as you use public transportation (e.g., vanpools, commuter rail and/or buses) to commute to work.
The amount of the subsidy equals the actual amount paid for public transportation, not to exceed the monthly maximum amount.
Childcare Tuition Assistance
EPA has a Childcare Tuition Assistance Program. The program targets employees whose annual family income is $75,000 or lower and is available to all eligible employees on a first-come, first-served basis.
|If employee's Total Family Income is...
Then EPA Will Pay This Percentage of Employee's Child Care Costs**
More than $75,000
Less than $36,000
**The award will be reduced by the amount of other state or local child care subsidies received. The employee is responsible for determining his or her income tax situation. IRS Publication 503 "Child and Dependent Care Expenses" (1.2MB, About PDF)is a helpful resource; employees may also wish to consult a tax advisor.
If you qualify, complete both OPM Form 1643 (PDF)(278KB, About PDF) and OPM Form 1644 (PDF) (2.5MB, About PDF) and mail to:
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA)
3333 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 300
Lakeland, CO 80227
You can also phone the FEEA at 1-800-338-0755, 1-800-323-4140, or 303-933-7580. Learn more about the FEEA.
Quality of Work-Life Programs
These programs were developed with the knowledge that a well-balanced and stress-free person makes a happy and productive employee. We recognize the importance of providing you with the maximum opportunity to complete your work, in an environment that is sensitive to your personal needs and professional goals.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance program provides a helping hand for dealing with personal problems and stresses. This program offers confidential assistance with problems or concerns related to substance abuse.
Fitness Centers
Fitness Centers and Stress Labs are important components of the employee health program. These facilities provide an array of classes and workout equipment.


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Minnesota Historical Society
National Leadership Grants for Museums
Wendy Jones
Museum Education and Public Programs
Exhibit Website
If they want to be vital education partners tomorrow, museums need to pull out all the stops
to creatively engage 21st century learners today. Play the Past takes the traditional fieldtrip
and launches it into the future.
-- Wendy Jones, Director, Museum Education and Lifelong Learning
Fun and Games – With Serious Learning
The Minnesota History Center's Then Now Wow is a dynamic, interactive exhibit and a natural magnet for school fieldtrips. The Minnesota Historical Society felt its biggest exhibit ever could have even more impact by creating a new model for fieldtrips. With IMLS funding, and in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Games Learning Society, the museum is using mobile and web technology to capitalize on children's gaming skills and interest, while meeting the needs of learners with diverse learning styles.
Targeted to students in grades four through eight, Play the Past is demonstrating how museums can use technology with large numbers of students to create self-directed, collaborative, and responsive fieldtrip experiences. The program content is aligned with national and state academic standards. The technology allows students to have deeper engagement with museum content, during the fieldtrip itself and through follow-on classroom activities. The project contributes to the development of 21st century skills through activities that cultivate technical, research, analytical, collaborative, and communication skills in classroom projects to produce presentations, videos, posters, websites, stories, or blogs.
Hands-On and with Mobile Devices On
Each student gets a brief video orientation to the exhibit and applications and checks into the exhibit using a QR (Quick Response) code and a mobile device to set up a personalized account. Students use an in-gallery mobile app to embark on quests in which they solve challenges based on the experience of real Minnesotans. The quests are tied to one of the exhibit's interactive explorations or "hubs" focused on the fur trade, iron mining, and life in a sod house.
For example, students can scan items in the replica fur trading post, trading them with other players by bumping mobile devices. In the mining exhibit, they choose jobs based on the level of physical risk, which determines how much "money" they can earn. They then "blast" dynamite in the mine, with their mobile devices assessing how well they perform. The items students scan or collect during the game are stored in digital backpacks. Students also digitally record their experiences by taking pictures, recording audio, and capturing notes for later classroom activities. Teachers use a web application to access their students' accounts and share collected content for classroom follow-on.
A Learning Process
With Play the Past scheduled to launch in October 2013, the development process itself has already been highly educational for Historical Society staff, technical developers, and the more than 1,200 students and teachers involved in testing and tweaking the game. Students and teachers enthusiastically tested, critiqued, and vastly improved the design, functioning, and content of the prototype mobile game. They provided real-life, large-scale testing, not just for this project, but also for the open source ARIS educational software used for the project.
The Historical Society quickly learned just how challenging it is to design a 3-D environment and experiences. It demands a great deal of resources, along with finding ways to work effectively across museum departments that don't regularly collaborate, including collections, IT, exhibits, education, and marketing. Students proved to be very sophisticated users, able to quickly master game elements, point out flaws, and provide a wealth of suggestions for improvement. Historical Society staff and ARIS developers were surprised by how different— and effective—testing is with youth as opposed to adults.
On the content side, teachers emphasized the importance of trusted resources and sources for additional content. The project team mined resources from the Historical Society's collection and incorporated relevant online resources from other museums, such as the Smithsonian Institution.
Formal evaluation will be conducted in October and November and shared in early 2014. Historical Society staff will share results through free webinars in August, September, and October, upcoming museum conferences, and a project website. Perhaps one of the best early indicators of project success is the nearly universal question from student testers: "When can I come back and play again?"

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Learn to live your life with a fearless spirit, and you too can fly free like a butterfly! This amazing poster, titled "Dare to...", features 26 key sayings of advice that will help lift anyone to new heights. Perfect for the wall of home, office, classroom or waiting room!
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WATERVILLE, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A host of organizations came together for a first of its kind driving expo for seniors at the Muskie Senior Center.
"When you think that people who are of the age between 65 to 74 have a greater risk for motor vehicle crashes than any other age group except 16 year olds, that's a pretty sobering statistic," stated Secretary of State Charlie Summers, who addressed the crowd to kick-off the event.
According to AAA, 15% of drivers in Maine are over age 65, a number that will nearly double to 27% in the next twenty years.
The expo featured talks about motor vehicle laws, demonstrations of adaptable equipment, driving tips and tests for hearing, vision and reaction time.
"I don't have concerns at this point, but I know that I am getting older and I want to make sure my reflexes are what they should be," explained Nancy Aldrich. "I think sometimes people drive longer than they should, so it is good for the whole community that the center is able to do something like this."
AAA has lots of advice for senior drivers and their families on their webiste which you can find by clicking here.


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The terrifying confession of a son in front of his father in a dark pub. The director, himself an actor, depicts the truth that lurks in the background behind the two sons and their father with sharp sense of narrative and breathtaking suspense. The stately soundtrack has won high acclaim too.
Galvin moved to Australia 7 years ago, having studied acting at the Malcolm Knight School of Drama in London. After working in the U.K. and Australia as an actor, he decided to pull together his resources to produce 'Brother'. This is Galvin's first film as Director. "Every effort has been made with this film to make a short piece of cinema that is professional in every sense.
United Kingdom
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Sydney film festival, Cinequest film festival, Tabor film festival, Luciana film festival, Phoenix film festival, Rhode Island film festival, Newport film festival, Seattle film festival, Silver Lake film festival, Beverly Hills film festival, LA Film festival. Awarded Best short film at Beverly Hills and Best Editing at Beverly Hills, Best short-foreign at Silver Lake, ACS highly commended from Australian cinematography society, Best soundtrack at Johnny Dennis awards, The young filmmakers fund by the NSW film and television office of Australia, and selected for 2005 screen producers of Australia Young talent assist scheme.
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Shocking, Riviting, Dangerous...simply Beautiful!
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+one buggy
Urban active, inline - two peas in a pod! Introducing a whole new inline system that changes the way buggies can take two... inline!
"I absolutely LOVE the +one! It is the perfect buggy for 2! My little ones love cruising around town and off-road in the +one. Compact enough for everyday use and durable enough for the trails. Mountain Buggy has created the perfect double buggy for my family!" - Kelly, +one owner
Not currently available in this region.
7 modes for greater flexibility as a single or double inline stroller!
1 Child: lie flat newborn in cocoon, lie flat newborn in carrycot, travel system compatible, one toddler, one toddler + storage
2 children: toddler + newborn lying flat in cocoon, toddler + toddler
The +one is sold as a complete package with buggy (which includes the bumper bar), cocoon, bottle holder and the second seat.
stand out features:
- seat load - 20kg / 44lb per seat
- weight - 13.5kg / 29.5lb
- width - 63cm / 25in
- stand fold (without wheels): height - 109cm / 43in, depth - 39cm / 15.5in
- main seat height (length of back) measures 55cm / 22"
- two individual seats when set up for two passengers (length of backs) measure 47cm / 19"
- LARGE follow the sun canopy with flick out sun visor. Includes full height adjustment and zip mesh extensions for extra head height
- rear wheel suspension
- quick twist and slide seat harness adjustment
- 2-mode front wheel
- multi adjust handle height
- compact fold with quick release wheels
- compatible with +one carrycot
- compatible with car seats using +one car seat adaptors
Wish I had bought the +one earlier
Written by: Ann-Maree
02 nov 20125/5
The +one is an excellent stroller. It is sturdy and rugged but stylish too. I love the rain and storm covers. We used to have a Baby Jogger City Select but the sun and storm covers would come loose in the wind all the time (we live in Wellington NZ - the windy city). The Mountain Buggy covers are easy to put on and stay exactly where you put them no matter what the weather. The +one can go anywhere and is so easy to maneuver. Despite being a fairly heavy stroller I don't find it awkward to lift into our car. And if I pop the back wheels off then it fits just fine in our boot. I think this stroller is very reasonably priced too considering the quality and versatility of the stroller. This is an exceptional stroller that makes me proud to be a New Zealander! :)
Mountain Buggy +ONE vs Phil and Teds Sport (oldish model)
Written by: Kristin
11 okt 20125/5
Ok, so le me start by saying that as a mother of three boys, I've been able to try my good share of strollers (PegPerego, Combi, Joovy, Bugaboo, Micralite, etc.), but I'm only going to write about the Phil and Teds Sport and my spanking new and awesome Mountain Buggy +One. I would definitely put both strollers in the same category as far as being rugged and serving the same purpose (eg being able to convert from a single to a double, inline style). I bought my PT back in 2009 (November to be exact) when expecting another baby and that same stroller has been used and a little bit abused on a daily basis by two very active boys. HOWEVER, I do not think that I got my money's worth: it only lasted all of 2010 and six months of this current 2011. IMO, not enough when you are talking about a supposedly RUGGED stroller that costs over $500. What happened to it? Well, the materials used by PT are cheap, granted, they DO look good! The sun canopy is a joke, the storage is NON-existent when you have a second child sitting inside of it (duh!), the foam handlebar rips as soon as you start using it (careful as you may be), and the tires are TERRIBLE! Just like about EVERYONE who owns a PT, our inner tubes bursted and that was that. Replacements are SOOOO expensive, that by ordering them you are half way there to getting a new stroller! So, all in all, I did like my PT while it lasted.... it didn't pass the test of time or use, and it looks like a 5-6 yr old stroller (was NEVER used for jogging/running). It looks good, but it does tip when a child jumps in the back seat and there's no child in front. Yeah, I know that it's the law of physics, but it is almost impossible to keep a 2 yr. from doing that! Moving on... Mountain Buggy +One!!!~ What a good looking stroller this is! It took my hubby and I all of five minutes to put it together and voila! Steers with a finger PLUS it looks and feels EXPENSIVE. Materials used are soooo much nicer (although both companies are owned by PT now), and we love the idea of being able to have both kids higher up, able to look forward and not facing the back of a seat. Now that we are having another baby, we LOVE the bassinet that is INCLUDED. The canopy is HUGE and the storage basket is always usable, as the second child does not interfere much (if at all) with it. Love that the handle is made of strong rubber and not foam and the tires seem much more durable so far. Oh, it also includes a water bottle holder.... PT includes none! And the child seats much more upright in the MB, which I like! So, the stroller is slightly bulkier, but something's gotta give! You get a MUCH MUCH better stroller for the value and it turns even more heads that the PT! When I'm out and about with my new MB, I feel like I'm driving a STRONG, RUGGED stroller... and not my flimsy, Made-in-China-like PT! :) Mind you, I think both are made in China! ha Well, I hope this helps with your decision-making! Feel free to ask any questions and enjoy the tedious and time-consumming experience of stroller-shopping! I know I spend HOURS doing so... but I secretly enjoy it! Good luck!!!
Perfect purchase
Written by: Julie
01 okt 20125/5
I bought the mountain buggy +one after I had my twins, and I couldn't be more pleased! I have taken this stroller everywhere and it has handled every situation with ease. I get compliments everywhere I go. I have an older child who can also ride on the attachable scooter, too. I just love it!
Good stroller but not right for us
Written by: Suzanne
27 sep 20123/5
I bought this stroller with the intention that it would be our only one-would convert to a double, could use as a bassinet and could jog with it. I have since bought a snap and go, an Uppababy Vista(LOVE IT, I should have bought this in the first place!!), and a used dedicated jogging stroller that lives in our garage with a fixed front wheel and is only 16 lbs. Here are the pluses: -Good sunshade -Great handle material and height adjustment -Well built -Great customer service-The brake got stuck and they sent me a new frame Here is why it is not for us: NOTE: I have used this for about 4-6 miles of walking or running daily for 7 months so I have had some time to think -It is heavy both in use as a single-I think it has to do with the weight distribution over the front wheel once the baby sits in the seat, I didn't have this problem when she was in the bassinet. We have a lot of hills and pushing this up steep hills is brutal in comparison with other singles. -It is tippy going up and down curbs-also think this is an issue just as a single -The front wheel is very squirrely-even when fixed I am constantly adjusting it when walking. Maybe mine pulls but unless you are on flat paved trails you CONSTANTLY are adjusting it -It is NOT a jogging stroller-This is my fault entirely that I thought I could use it for light running. It is all over the place. Plus it is tippy and heavy. They do not advertise it as so and this is entirely my mistake. -The sunshade is good but does have a gap. They sell and additional sunshade but for $600+ you would think it wouldn't be necessary. -It is too bulky and heavy to take places in my opinion. Yes I use the Vista which is about 25 pounds but I find it much easier to maneuver in and out of the car. For our lifestyle I should have bought the vista and a dedicated jogger. I love the Mountain buggy company and their service but this stroller wasn't right for us. The bottom line-it does everything ok but nothing spectacularly well. Not for us but unfortunately I cannot imagine I will be able to sell it locally. If I could give it 3 1/2 stars I would. In retrospect I should have bought the Terrain because I love the company.
Best Double Stroller
Written by: Jenny
25 sep 20125/5
The Mountain Buggy plus one stroller is well made with quality craftsmanship, it is lightweight for easy maneuvering and lifting in and out of our vehicle, and overall has made my life easier with two boys under the age of 3! I chose this stroller because of the inline style and overall comfort for both kids. The stroller is small enough to fit thru normal doorways, fits into our sedan style car trunk when collapsed. I really like the ability to use as a jogging stroller with the locking wheel feature. Both boys find the stroller to be comfortable and enjoy riding in it. The only complaint I have is when the kids fall asleep there is no where for their little heads to rest. My youngest doesn't fit laying down in the bassinet part anymore and so his head bobs around if he's sleeping. To solve this I keep a blanket with me and prop his head up. It'd be helpful if the seats reclined some how.
love it
Written by: Deana
25 sep 20125/5
I love taking my girlie for a walk and in a few months will be using it for 2! I laugh when I see my friends regular strollers jiggle and wobble on out walking paths because ours is so smooth. It takes up same space in the vehicle and in malls. It is the only stroller we use and I have 2 others! Worth every penny!
Great Double Stroller but Cocoon Needs Improvements
Written by: Cori
25 sep 20124/5
We had the Mountain Buggy single, so we were thrilled to get this one as a double stroller, since we were expecting a second child. We loved that we were able to use it as a single stroller when we had only one child. Now that we have an infant and a preschooler and use it as a double, we have a couple issues with it. First, we've had trouble with the sun canopy staying attached to the stroller. Second, our biggest complaint is the cocoon. There are no harness or seat belts to secure the baby. Our baby was bounced around in it, and she didn't look comfortable. More importantly, it didn't seem safe. I put a head rest in it and rolled up blankets around her to keep her snug. Once our baby is old enough to sit in the second seat, we will like the stroller much better. We are just very unhappy with the cocoon, which we thought would be great! I take my two kids and my big 75 lb dog for a 2 mile walk every day, and it is a great stroller for two kids and a dog attached on multiple terrains!
Versatile and sturdy
Written by: Caroline
25 sep 20124/5
Although we just had our first child, we opted to get the +one so we can just invest in one stroller. (We hope to have another child in the next few years.) We decided that the +one can be a stroller with extra storage until child number two arrives. Folding up this stroller is easy, though it is fairly heavy and unwieldy to put in the car. I figure that is a necessary trade-off for having such a sturdy stroller, though, and find it fits just fine in the trunk of our Honda Civic. The stroller has been great in town and on the trail, when I can find a trail wide enough for the stroller. I did learn that single-track trails are just too narrow and I just can't get the stroller through, even a sturdy stroller like this one. Our only complaints: my son is an infant, and while we love the cocoon in general, it would be nice to have breathable mesh sections in the sides for more air flow and some option to prop up the sides of the cocoon to make sure they don't fall in. There are hooks in the stroller, but the walls still fold in a bit and it would be nice to be able to use the cocoon outside the stroller. It would also be nice if the stroller came with a cup holder in addition to the water bottle holder. I've found the water bottle holder too narrow to hold my water bottle (it appears designed for a single use water bottle, not a stainless steel reusable bottle). We took this stroller to our local bluegrass festival and found that its capacity was so great, we opted to carry the baby and then put our day's worth of gear in the stroller while we walked from the car to the festival. Once we unpacked inside the festival, it converted to be a baby-carrier again. Quite functional :)
Worth every penny
Written by: Kelly
24 sep 20125/5
Love the fact that this can be used as a single and double jogging stroller AND that the 2nd seat child has same view as front seat child. Also love that this stroller came with the carrier for baby/infant AND the 2nd seat, unlike the Phil and Teds where you have to purchase the 2nd seat and baby carriers seperately! This has been a great stroller for jogging with both my kids. They love riding in the stroller and have fallen asleep many times on runs (especially 4+ miles). Easy to manuever!
Worth every penny!
Written by: Merina
24 sep 20125/5
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28 Jan 2009
|Cabot Cheese Super Bowl Recipes
Cabot Coop is a group of Vermont dairy farmers that was founded in 1919. They have a very good blog with lots of helpful information including recipes.
The blog just posted some Super Bowl Recipes I think you will find useful. They certainly sound delicious:
Point Spread
Cheese and Bean Quesadillas ("Sudden Turnovers")
Habanero Cheddar and Black Bean Spread
Hot as a Torch! Jalapeno Poppers
Baked Jalapeno Poppers
Hot Broccoli-Cheddar Dip
"Pig Skins "
Hero Sandwiches
The website also features a handy online recipe box you can use to store your favorites for future reference.
There is even a beer and cheese pairings page.
(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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|posted by grunhaus at 20:09 | permalink
11 Jan 2009
|Waterbury Area Restaurants Reviewed in NY Times
Big Time NY Times Wanders Into the Backwoods To See What the Woodchucks Are Eating These Days
Mark Bittman, a writer for the Dining section of the NY Times Dining, must spend a good amount of time around the Waterbury VT area - he certainly knows the restaurants here, a couple of them off the beaten path for most visitors and even some locals.
As his December 28, 2008 review shows, he is very impressed with Hen of the Wood restaurant, a quality restaurant that was opened by a pair of chefs here in Waterbury about four years ago if memory serves.
One of the chef's mother stayed with us while the two young men were working to get their new place prepared for opening so we got an early insight into what kind of place they were aiming to establish in a highly competitive market.
As you can see by the newspaper's headline reference to "Backwoods" Vermont, many people come here expecting to be nearly on the edge of civilization, lucky to have a decent diner and maybe a couple of good potluck church dinners.
The fact of the matter is that there about 100 two and three star quality restaurants within a half hour's drive of where I am sitting now. Stowe alone has more than 50 quality restaurants and ranks third in New England for the number of two and three star restaurants (behind Boston and Providence). I've lived here nearly nine years and I'm still working my way through all the restaurants here.
Four quick items about Hen of the Wood that come up most often when I'm speaking to guests about it:
Yes, this is the restaurant with the chef (Eric Warnstedt) mentioned in Food and Wine Magazine as one of the Top 10 New Chefs in the US for 2008.
No, I don't know what they mean by "new." He ain't new - he has been a chef for years.
Hen of the Wood is a type of edible mushroom.
Yes, reservations are almost always needed. The restaurant is small and highly popular.
The other restaurant Mr. Bittman looks at is the Kitchen Table in nearby Richmond VT. It is very close to Exit 11 off I-89 a few minutes south of Burlington.
Like all of the best restaurants in Vermont, the Kitchen Table puts a great emphasis for getting as much of the ingredients locally as they possibly can. This is far more time consuming and expensive than buying from a restaurant supply house but it pays off for the customers in a superior dining experience.
Somehow, Mr. Bittman found the Green Cup quietly located on a small side street in little ole Waitsfield VT. What I thought was a local secret showed up on the radar of a New York restaurant reviewer. I guess that's why they get their jobs - they know how to find the best food no matter where it is. One note on this place - don't expect a fancy schmanchy atmosphere. The food is the only star here.
The Red Hen Bakery was located about a 1/4 mile down the road from our inn until they moved a little over a year ago to a larger facility where they now have a nice cafe. Their bread is served in all or nearly all the best restaurants around these parts. You can get it in some of the local grocery stores and delis too.
I suggest you read over this article - it's very well done and makes for interesting reading and insights into the local culinary scene but it just scratches the surface of what's available here.
(c) 2009 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
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10 Jan 2009
|A Brew Pub That Serves Tea - How Vermont!
I was poking around some of my links a while back and discovered on the Alchemist Brew Pub blog that they are now serving tea.
Specifically, it's Kombucha tea, a sweet tea that originated in China centuries ago and is alleged to have some medicinal qualities.
According to the Alchemist blog, Kombucha is "fermented black tea that is loaded with antioxidants, amino acids and many different pro-biotic cultures." Whether or not that is good for you is up to you to decide.
The Alchemist Brew Pub opened about five years ago and was an immediate hit. We have had guests from all over the country tell us that a friend or relative recommended it to them as a "must see."
It is easy to find in downtown Waterbury VT. That link will take you to a Google map page that has another link to 20 reviews of the Alchemist.
They have very good food there by the way. They actually have a chef who prepares a short but wonderful menu. The portions are small but so are the prices - about $10 for an entree.
Be prepared for a wait if you arrive there after 6:00 pm most of the time even during off season for tourists. During holiday and fall foliage time, it is virtually impossible to get in unless you get there at the 4:30 pm opening time.
Our inn is only about four miles away so anytime it is too crowded, I can wait a few days or a week to get in without much of a wait. But if you do have to wait, it is well worth it.
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15 May 2008
|Vermont Chocolate Show This Weekend
Vermont is chock full of food producers. Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, King Arthur Flour, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Cabot Cheese are the best known but the list goes on and on with what seems like hundreds of small and medium size companies making items as diverse as cookies, pizza, beer, and tea. If you like good quality food, you will love Vermont.
This weekend is a good opportunity to sample chocolate from Vermont and other places in New England. The Vermont Chocolate Show was formerly held in Stowe but it has moved to The Inn at Essex, a larger venue near Burlington.
The exhibitors are mostly made up of chocolate manufacturers but also some surprises such as an art exhibit and a Vermont vodka company that makes chocolate flavored spirits!
The event is scheduled to run Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18th.
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27 Feb 2008
|Ben and Jerry's Winter Festival This Saturday
Ben & Jerry's Homemade has a winter festival every year but this year is a little special because the company is celebrating its 30th birthday.
On Saturday, March 1, from 11:00 to 4:00, there will be free tours at the Waterbury VT manufacturing plant, plus games, snow sculpting, cake, music, food, snowshoeing, and other fun stuff - there may be a small fee for some of those.
When you are there, they will give you a small pin to put on your shirt or jacket. Show that pin to some of the many businesses in Waterbury to get a discount. Some restaurants, gift stores, an antique store, and even the local pharmacy are participating.
Who knows, maybe Ben and/or Jerry will show up. They both still live in the area and stop by from time to time even though they are retired from full time work now.
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25 Dec 2007
|Waterbury's Alchemist Brew Pub Starts Blogging
The Alchemist brew pub and restaurant in Waterbury has been hugely popular right from day one four years ago. They have about seven excellent brews available including some standards and some specials from time to time. Moreover, they actually have a chef preparing food so the fare there is much better than the average hamburger and fries that most bars have. As a result, it is crowded most nights. If you like craft brewed beers, the Alchemist should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Vermont.
John Kimmick, the brew master, just started a blog and has one entry posted so far. It's a pretty good one as a matter of fact and gives the reader a good insight into what kinds of beers he is offering and some of the thought and work that goes into creating them.
The blog is called Notes from the Brewery and is subtitled "or What's Going on Down Here and Why." (The Brewing equipment is in the basement under the pub.)
I've seen quite a number of Vermont blogs get started only to dwindle quickly. That is why I usually wait until I'm sure the blog will really keep going before I recommend it or add it to my list of links in the left column of this blog. But I'm making an exception this time and we'll see how it works out. John even mentions being busy with work and family so I won't be surprised if the Alchemist blog has only occasional entries but that is OK as long as they are as good as the first one and John keeps writing them once in a while.
In addition to the blog, take a look at The Alchemist website for more information about the brews, the menu, news, operating hours, map, etc.
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Jan. 8, 2012, will mark the 10-year anniversary of President George W. Bush's signature on his top domestic priority, the No Child Left Behind Act. The standards-setting education law was unquestionably groundbreaking, even though a decade of experience has revealed deep flaws in its measurement systems. Undaunted, its defenders stand by its original premise—that public schools should take responsibility for the academic achievement of all their students.
The law was a product of political circumstances that would be impossible to replicate today. Unapologetic liberals teamed with conservatives in Congress and the White House to craft a monitoring system for schools that for the first time provided comparable data about students' abilities in math and reading. The law required all students to take standardized tests once a year, and it mandated that schools show they were improving their performance from year to year.
The measure passed the House and Senate with sweeping bipartisan majorities, a feat that reflected a year of in-depth and difficult negotiations between the administration and Congress. At certain points, the legislation stayed alive only because the authors stubbornly refused to give up. The Democratic sponsors fended off teachers unions, and the Republicans deflected conservatives railing against bigger government. The sponsors forged compromises across the aisle and then cajoled their constituencies into backing their efforts.
It worked. In the House, the vote on the final conference report was 381-41. The Senate vote was 87-10.
"The fundamental principle of this bill is that every child can learn, we expect every child to learn, and you must show us whether or not every child is learning," Bush told a cheering crowd at a high school in Hamilton, Ohio, on the day he signed the bill. "Every school has a job to do, and that's to teach the basics and teach them well. If we want to make sure no child is left behind, every child must learn to read. And every child must learn to add and subtract."
As a country, we have not come close to achieving that goal, but No Child Left Behind has greatly informed our understanding of how far we have to go. School districts and states are now accustomed to giving their students standardized tests and reporting the results. Just as importantly, achievement among minorities and disadvantaged kids is disaggregated, or examined separately, highlighting potential problem areas in schools and communities. Forty-five states, two territories, and the District of Columbia have adopted new state-determined Common Core standards for education.
The results from all of that testing are not very encouraging. In global comparisons, 15-year-olds in the United States rank 14th in reading and 25th in math. Scores have increased slowly and steadily over the past 20 years, but No Child Left Behind did not cause a noticeable uptick.
The law had problems from the beginning. Administrators spent much of their time trying to get their schools in compliance on paper rather than implementing the kind of radical changes the sponsors envisioned. The paperwork burdens were tremendous. The teacher-certification requirements were pretty much a waste of time. Loopholes in the funding provisions had the practical effect of ensuring that financially poor schools still got less money than those in well-off areas. Some states lowered their academic standards to "improve" their performance.
The failure at all levels of government to deliver promised resources to ailing schools made it impossible to give disadvantaged students all the benefits to which they were entitled. It's a matter of debate where the blame lies for the lack of funding, but it's fair to say that the education statute is not the sole cause.
Now, No Child Left Behind's chapter in history is about to close. Lawmakers are proposing to dismantle the law, citing complaints about its one-size-fits-all approach and its effect of encouraging schools to "teach to the test." Because thousands of schools could lose funding for falling short of the law's achievement levels, the Education Department is offering to waive some requirements for states that meet certain criteria.
"Very few [school districts] stepped up and said, 'Whoa, we've really got to do things differently here.' " —Rep. George Miller, an author of No Child Left Behind
Against this backdrop, National Journal asked 21 education experts—the law's authors, other lawmakers, school officials, academics, and advocates with a variety of perspectives—to evaluate No Child Left Behind's effectiveness based on its original goals.
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In the very first mission, after meeting Jacob, I am stuck at a job which says Examine Door. The current job is to defeat the hacked mechs whose army appears to be endless. There appears to be no end to their attack and the map leads to the door which says Examine Door. I am stuck. What shall I do?
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If you're in the room where you meet Jacob (on the bridge, the mechs on the other side), you just have to kill all the mechs (they're definitely not endless) and then talk to Jacob. Then, you'll be able to continue.
There are no endless enemy waves in ME2, simply defeat all the enemies and move on.
This is one of those annoying tutorial things. They want you to order him to use his biotics, so they keep sending guys. Eventually they will give up and let it continue, but you can speed things along by ordering him to slam one of the mechs.


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This loss has more to do with what Miami didn't do than what the Colts did do.
"Frank's Redhot - I Put That **** On Everything!" ~ Ethel
I find this thread hilarious. Who really give a s**t if they sucked for luck. They got him fair and square and thats the reality of it. There were MANY MANY people on this board wanted us to tank the season for the rights to draft Luck, myself included.
I believe any man's finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle...Victorious
The only players you are going to get to fall in line with an order to tank would possibly be established vets who have a contract in place or a nod from the organization that their play in the season in question will not effect their pay on their next contract. Basically, its almost nobody. Maybe Freeney.
Players are out there trying to earn a living. Their play is on film. They are going to try their best. They cant just trust an organization to take care of them. Also, they put themselves at risk for injury if they arent playing the game right. So the idea that it was a team wide conspiracy to tank is total bull****. HOWEVER............
There was definately a plan within the organization to tank that season once Peyton Manning was injured and couldnt start the season. Here are the steps........
1) Peyton Manning was not allowed to take the field. There is no doubt in my mind Peyton could have played towards the end of last season, probably even the entire 2nd half or more. Over playing his injury and the team convincing him that he would be putting himself at risk was part of the plan to suck for Luck. If Manning plays, they win games.
2) Playing a completely inept QB over a guy who was somewhat capable of getting something done. These 2 were the real key. Curtis Painter had no business in an NFL uniform, much less starting games. Everyone knew this. The guy they had on the bench(Orlovski of whatever his name was) was much more capable of winning. Thats why he didnt get in the game. That guy was a legit backup NFL QB, so he sat while they rolled out Painter.
3) Keeping a total bewb in there to manage the games. Jim Caldwell was completely clueless. This was known for years, but when they had Manning in there, everyone knew Manning managed the games so the HC wasnt much of a factor. Once Manning went down, Caldwell was in charge.
QB play is so important, that those simple steps alone were a recipe to lose almost every game on a roster that wasnt exactly great. True, if they had a good QB they are a winning team, but Painter was so bad their offense had no shot.
Now, whether or not a couple of vets were in on the plan is debateable. I kind of doubt it. The one thing they can do is not play certain guys. If a player were in on it, he could simply not play due to "injury" and get himself a season of rest. There are very few players who would be willing to do this and it would take a special circumstance.
The one thing you could go back and check is if they shed some of their veteran players off the roster. I think they did.
If you take those steps above, its a recipe for sucking for Luck. Its never a guarantee, but it give you a great shot.
Having said all of that, take a look at what the Panthers did the previous season. I called that one from the start of the season. There is no question in my mind they sucked for Luck. Problem is, their plan back fired on them as Luck did not come out. I know they didnt suck for Newton. Right now they suck with Newton.
But, look at what the Panthers did before that season. They completely stripped their roster of key veteran players by cutting most of them and trading the ones that could get them anything back. They rolled out a completely lame duck HC who none of the players would respect because they all knew he was getting fired at seasons end. It was an organizational plan to tank the season. They set it up to where they knew no matter how hard the players played, they werent going to win. Simple as that.
Now, could the phins have sucked for Luck last year? You bet your ass they couldve made a solid run at it if they tried. However, they obviously didnt. They definately had the pieces in place to give it a run though.
1) They couldve left Sparano at HC. I seriously thought this mightve been the plan when they brought him back. Sparano was clueless. He could definately botch games while trying to win. Despite the extention, everyone on the team knew he was on his way out and it was a big factor in them losing early in the year. I think its obvious from some of the statements from players coming out that the players did not respect him.
But, if they really wanted to suck for Luck, they should not have extended him. They shouldve just let him coach while on that last year of the contract and make it totally obvious he was a lame duck. This wouldve been bad for the team, which of course means good if you get Luck out of it.
2) They shouldve kept Henne in at QB. Henne was terrible. Now, he wasnt quite as bad as Painter, but he was certainly capable of losing every game. He was not good thats for sure. He was good at keeping our offense out of the endzone.
3) They shouldve never signed Matt Moore. A capable backup was the last nail in the coffin for not getting Luck. The last thing you ever want to do is play a QB who is capable of winning games. Firing Sparano and playing Moore gave us no shot to suck for Luck. We were going to win games with Sparano and Henne out of the way. Had we rolled into the season with a terrible backup, we couldve justified playing him over Henne at any point and being even worse. Henne/Devlin wouldve been a recipe for success....... sucking for Luck.
4) Just keeping Sparano and rolling with Henne/Devlin wouldve likely gotten the job done or at least given us an outstanding shot at 1-15 or 0-16. But, this last step was something the phins couldve definately done.............
We needed to do what Carolina did and strip our roster of good veteran players who could make plays. If we had done this, there is no question we couldve gotten Luck. Instead we added guys like Reggie Bush who could make plays.
All the pieces were in place for us to do it, but I will tell you why we didnt. Because Ireland wouldve never survived a horrible season like that. For him to come full circle from the 1-15 disaster he took over wouldve been the end of him. The only way we couldve done it wouldve been for the plan to come straight from Ross. Ross wouldve had to instruct Ireland to put the plan in place to suck for Luck and ASSURE him that despite the **** storm that wouldve been coming from the fans and media for his job in the offseason, that he wouldve kept his job as GM.
I suppose Ireland couldve gone to Ross with a suck for Luck plan, but if he does that he cant be assured that Ross wouldnt back stab him and fire him at seasons end. The order had to come from Ross. Im sure Ireland may have thought about it and wanted to do it, but there is no way he can take that idea to his boss. His boss had to come to him with it. I just dont see Ross being that football smart to think of it.
After all of this, what is so stupid is that we had already gone 1-15 once and been in place to take an elite QB with pick #1. We inadvertantly sucked for Matty Ice and Parcells' dumbass was too stupid to take him.
Bill Belichick on "putting the tape on"
WV - i gotta say, your above post^ is pretty convincing as to what the Colts did--particularly points 2 and 3. And you account for the fact that the players didn't have to know; they were simply in a position to lose without even trying to tank. Surprisingly compelling.
So the CIA did shoot Kennady..........interesting.


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Charles and Ray Eames adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to mass produce this classic design. These molded plastic armchairs are true to the originals and are fully authentic, with updated materials to meet environmental requirements. Their enduring forms and quality construction make them comfortable, durable performers.
31.125" h x 25" w x 23.75" d
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Landmark Design
Organic shapes. A clean, simple form sculpted to fit the body; first presented at the Museum of Modern Art in 1948.
Popular today. The chairs have achieved a pervasive presence that proves the staying power of good design.
Thoughtful Engineering
Friendly to the earth. Shells are recyclable polypropylene.
Integral color. The shell of the DAX Chair is dyed throughout so colors remain vibrant even after years of hard use.
Cushioned contact. For extended comfort, the shell is connected to the base by rubber shock mounts.
Glide options. The standard glide is also available with felt to protect hard-surface floors.
New Materials
New materials, especially those that held promise for doing more with less, fascinated Charles and Ray Eames throughout their careers. Their fascination led to inventive modern furniture, such as the molded plastic chair. Designed in 1948, it was the first plastic chair to be mass produced.
The current models looks exactly the same as the originals. They remain unupholstered, in keeping with the Eameses requirement that materials be expressed honestly and unselfconsciously. In fact, these were the first one-piece plastic chairs to be left uncovered.
At the same time, the chairs are better than ever. For example, the shell is now manufactured using more environmentally friendly, high-impact plastic.
The Herman Miller Molded Plastic Chair is also known by the following manufacturer Item Numbers: DAX.
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Materials & Measurements
Single-piece molded shell with waterfall edges. Metal 4-leg base.
Overall: 31.125" h x 25" w x 23.75" d
Seat height: 17.125"
Arm height: 26"
See the Molded Plastic Chair Colors page for a better look at available color options.
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Environmental InformationThe original chairs were made of fiberglass-infused plastic. Herman Miller now uses a more ecologically supportable material, recyclable polypropylene, for the shells.
For more information, see the Molded Plastic Chairs' full environmental summary
About The Manufacturer
Herman Miller is an industry leader in the integration of cutting edge technology to furniture and other household items to make everyday life more comfortable, convenient, and stylish. Herman Miller stands out at the forefront of such fields as ergonomic technologies, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, and customizable furniture items.
In addition to producing some of the most outstanding office furniture in the world, Herman Miller has also taken on the responsibility of manufacturing some of the most celebrated furniture designs by some of the world's most famous designs. These "modern classics" include works by Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, and Isamu Noguchi. Herman Miller celebrates these famous mid-century designers' works through its extraordinarily precise manufacturing techniques and industry-leading green production processes.
Herman Miller is a global company with operations, sales offices, dealers, and licensees in more than 40 countries in North America, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, serving customers virtually anywhere in the world. Herman Miller is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, while manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., China, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
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DesignerCharles and Ray Eames are perhaps the most celebrated designers of the 20th century. Married in 1941, the Eames duo are responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed furniture designs of the modern era. Amongst their most famous designs are the molded plywood chair, the aluminum chair group, and the molded plastic chair group. Although they are most often remembered today for their furniture designs with partner Herman Miller, the Eameses engaged in artistic expression across a broad range of mediums- including architecture and filmmaking.
Read the entire design story behind the Molded Plastic Chairs.
DesignThis is the most simple variation in the series. Four metal legs, elegantly tapered and polished, with strong connections to the base of the chair and ends that keep the chair from sliding or leaving marks on wood and tile flooring. This is the model that you see most often in auditoriums and large gathering spaces. They're simple, lovely, and easy to deploy, stack, and use. That's right, each of these chairs can be stacked or ganged, making them convenient for spaces that are multi-purpose. When you need space, you stack up the chairs and put them to the side. When you need people to sit, you deploy them. These chairs are more than just seating; they're seating solutions.
The Four Legged style is the most common because it is the most simple and has the least amount of aesthetic flourishing in the legs. It's brother and sister chairs are more outgoing in the that regard, more showy of their beautiful designs. Because it always gets the job done, it's easy to move and manipulate in large groups, and it's more reserved style never threatens to clash with the tone of a room or a design scheme, this is a very very popular model of the Eames Molded Plastic Chair.
Read more about the Plastic Chair Collection's Design.
Shipping & Delivery
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The Eames Molded Plastic Armchair ships for free! Orders for 1-2 chairs will ship with Ups Ground while orders for 3 or more chairs will ship freight (think very large truck). Orders shipped with Ups will be delivered to your door with no signature requirement. Orders shipped freight will also be brought to your door but are delivered by appointment only. The chairs ship fully assembled and are packed one piece per box.
*Note: Shipping fees are per item and apply to orders shipped within the Contiguous United States
Type: 1 box
Box dimensions: 25" x 24" x 32"
Packaged weight: 16 lbs
Assembly required: None
For additional information, please see our shipping and delivery policies page.
The Eames Molded Plastic Chair comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.
Do you have specific questions about what's covered under Herman Miller's warranty for this product? Give our sales team a call at 888-467-6278 to get your questions answered.
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text: Environmental Studies overview program organizations B.S. Environmental Studies Director: Dr. Lawrence Tanner The "Green" movement is now touching almost every facet of our society – business, education, economics, government, religion – all are being reshaped before our eyes to conform to a new social/environmental paradigm. It is absolutely essential that the individuals who make the decisions that shape our society understand the implications of society on the environment, and vice versa, and these individuals should be Le Moyne graduates fulfilling the mission of the College. The program described below has been designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of society, as well as the scientific foundations of environmental science. The goal of the program is to train students to draw on their knowledge in one area to consider problems in another. Students need to understand the scientific basis of environmental issues just as much as the workings of the government agencies that have the power to address these issues. It is only through acquiring this interdisciplinary knowledge and skill-set that students can be prepared to work for a more ecologically sustainable and socially just world. We expect students graduating with the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies to find opportunities for employment with: local and regional planning boards local and regional government, nongovernmental organizations, print or electronic media, private sector business and industry Alternatively, students may consider graduate study in environmental law, government policy, environmental marketing or environment studies. Potentially, this program could lead to the development of an articulation agreement with SUNY-ESF for graduate study in the Department of Environmental Studies, similar to that recently announced between Le Moyne and SU for graduate study in engineering. Students whose interests are more focused on the scientific aspects of the environment, and who wish to conduct scientific research, should consider the major in Environmental Science Systems (Bachelor of Science). Information about the Environmental Science Systems major can be found by clicking here. The director of the major is the director of Environmental Science Systems; however, because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program, curricular oversight is shared with the Department of Biological Sciences.


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Kraton's in the details: Sultan's Kraton in Yogyakarta
Posted on : 11 January 2013
Categories : Culture and Heritage
Yogyakarta is considered to be a cultural center ofIndonesia. It is here we visited the Sultan's Palace, also known as Kraton Ngayogyakarta.
It is the primary royal palace of theYogyakartaSultanate where the sultan and the royal court have their traditional seat.
The complex is the most popular tourist destination in Yogyakarta and consists of a number of buildings such as audience halls, museums, and the residences of the sultan and the queen.
Wandering around Sri Sultan's Palace with my camera, I chose to focus on the details. I liked the colors, shapes, and the subtleties of the architecture and interior design.
The individuals working around the palace were also happy posing to have their photo taken.
After wandering through most of the of the complex, our group made its way to the batik exhibit. Batik is a traditional fabric created by melting wax and dying different patterns on cloth.
They had examples of some exquisite batik for both men and women and I got a real appreciation for how difficult and time consuming this process is.
Yogyakarta is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia and there many other heritage buildings and monuments to check out. It is located in central Java, near thetemple of Borobudur.GALLERY


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Available through Jazzercise, Inc. for approximately $170- $220 per year.
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Every 10 weeks we send out new material created by our Founder and CEO—and professional dancer—Judi Sheppard Missett. The moves are pre-approved by a health and fitness specialist for the safest and most effective workout. You won't have to take time to create choreography week after week. We do it for you so you can focus on teaching and growing your business.
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Lady Buccaneers struggle in loss to No. 13 North Carolina
Sunday, November 24, 2002CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (November 24, 2002) -- East Tennessee State (0-2, 0-0 SoCon) shot just 21 percent from the field and turned the ball over 32 times in a 106-40 loss at 13th-ranked North Carolina Sunday afternoon in historic Carmichael Auditorium. "We play teams like North Carolina in order to get better," sais ETSU head coach Karen Kemp after the game. "I don't think we got any better today. We simply gave up too many easy points in transition." UNC (2-0, 0-0 ACC) went on a 22-1 run to begin the game, mainly scoring on fast break opportunities and inside feeds to its towering post players, and took a 56-20 advantage into the locker room at halftime. The physically overpowering Tar Heels won the rebounding battle, more than doubling ETSU's total 58-27 and shot a blistering 58 percent from the floor, led by freshman Jessica Sell's 20-point effort on 8-of-11 shooting. Another North Carolina freshman, La'Tangela Atkinson, added 17 points and 10 rebounds. Three other Tar Heels -- Nikita Bell, Candace Sutton and Jennifer Thomas -- also posted double figures with 14, 13 and 10 points, respectively. ETSU was led by freshman B.J. Banjo (Baltimore, Md.), who paced the Buccaneers with nine points, including two baskets from beyond the arc. Junior forward Lauren Trantham (Asheville, N.C.) scored eight. Defensively, Kemp was pleased with the effort of junior guard Kiya Verdell (Hartwell, Ga.), who tallied a career-high five steals. The Lady Bucs remain winless against UNC since the teams' first meeting back in 1979. Following Sunday's loss the Tar Heels increased their all-time series lead to 10-0. East Tennessee State looks to chalk up its first win of the 2002-03 season at Radford on Nov. 27, when the squad takes on the Highlanders with tip-off set for 7 p.m. The Lady Bucs will then travel to Atlanta, Ga. over Thanksgiving break for a four-team holiday tournament hosted by Georgia Tech. The tournament, which runs from Nov. 29-30, will also feature Arkansas State and Miami (Ohio).


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Mike Allen comes from a military family, but the 48-year-old Vienna man and Microsoft executive never served.
But that hasn't stopped him from making a difference in the lives of returning soldiers and their families.
Allen, along with partner and film producer Brad Keller of Dallas, Texas, recently founded the nonprofit organization Homefront Heroes, which since late 2010 has been producing short documentaries detailing the stories of wounded soldiers and their families.
"When these servicemen and [service]women come back home, they aren't coming back to their commands or any structured environment," he said. "They are coming back to their families; families that make incredible sacrifices that are seldom seen or known about. The core support system for these wounded warriors — who are heroes — is their community and we felt like the word 'Homefront' best applied," he said. "I felt like this was a way for me to be able to give back to these people who give so much for all of us. These are stories of courage and inspiration."
So far, Homefront Heroes has produced seven shorts, each detailing a returning soldier and his or her recovery. One seven-minute film short, "He's My Best Friend: The Crystal Nicely Story," has been accepted this year by the GI Film Festival. The festival is ongoing this week in Washington D.C., and the short will be featured Sunday evening.
The Homefront Heroes short film "He's My Best Friend: The Crystal Nicely Story," is about Marine Cpl. Todd Nicely and his wife, Crystal, also a Marine.
According to Allen, when Todd Nicely was injured in Afghanistan in March 2010, many people did not expect him to survive. He became one of only three soldiers to survive as a quadruple amputee from an improvised explosive device. Crystal, a retired Marine, flew to be with him at the hospital in Landstuhl, Germany.
According to Allen and outlined in the film, her first reaction when she saw her husband was "OK, he's still alive. He's still with me."
"Crystal knew it wasn't going to be easy, but the Marine spirit would help them through it. The Nicely's eternal optimism and drive has helped Todd recover and the film shows their amazing courage and spirit," Allen said. "It's an honor to be chosen as one of the films to be shown at such a prestigious event and we are thrilled that the Nicely's story will now be shared with so many others."
Allen said the GI Film Festival is considered by many filmmakers as a significant venue for the screening of military films.
According to its website, the GI Film Festival is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to sharing the military experience in and out of the arena of war. It is the first film festival in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of service members through the medium of film. It is open to filmmakers of every experience level, from first-timers to veteran directors and producers. This year's festival features 38 film screenings and 22 world premieres ranging from "gritty, intense combat films" to "patriotic tear-jerkers" to historical documentaries.
"I am so glad to be a small part of this," said Public Relations consultant Stephanie Christopulos, who lives in New York and volunteers her time to Homefront Heroes. "None of us get a dime out of it. We all have day jobs and it's strictly pro-bono, but the rewards are better than any monetary payment. Mike and Brad are both incredibly dedicated to telling these stories of courage and honor."


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The neverending story
Doubleday, 1983 - 396 Seiten
She, awkward Bastian is amazed to discover that he has become a character in the mysterious book he is reading and that he has an important mission to fulfill.
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87 Seiten stimmen mit dem Suchbegriff "heard" in diesem Buch ³berein.
Wo ist der Rest dieses Buches?
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It's obvious how a misdisjunction can result in klinefelter's syndrome (XXY) but I don't see how this can result in XYY syndrome. Your parents have a collective total of only one Y chromosome so how can any misdisjunction result in a child with two Y chromosomes?
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It comes from a Y nondisjunction in the father. Anaphase nondisjunction of the Y yields a YY, which goes with one X from the mother to give XYY.


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|a nice pile of HSTs ready to be trimmed
Please note, the measurements for these methods and blocks are not the same as the quilt along so don't go getting crazy and start cutting your fabric for the actual quilt. I'm showing the math for figuring HSTs for others who might use this tutorial and well, because I'm nice. But this is just practice for the real quilt...
Method 1 {my favorite}
Want to make 4 HSTs at once? Then this is the method for you. Now, I know there is a bit of controversy over creating blocks with bias edges and this method does that. However, I would almost rather create a bias edge and use some starch than sew actual triangles together on the bias.
I have made several quilts, including my Blissful Zig Zags using this method and I have never had an issue with the bias edges. I certainly would not post a suggested method if I had not tried it myself and had plenty of success. :)
There is some math involved in this method but an easy way to figure what size your HSTs will be it is:
If you know what size your HST should be then use this to find what size the beginning square needs to be:
To make 4, 3" HSTs, grab two 5" squares. Ideally, you want one light square and one darker square to create good contrast.
We will talk more about the often debated directions in pressing seams when we get to that step in the quilt along. It will be so much fun!
Now grab some starch and lightly mist your open block. If you have never pieced with starched blocks then be ready to be amazed! Again, press the block to set the starch. You can use spray starch in a can if you'd like but I like making my own from this great recipe over at Pins & Bobbins.
Method 2:
This is my second favorite method. To determine how big your starting squares need to be, add 7/8" the size you want your finished HST to be.
Method 3 {my least favorite method}:
This method seems to invite the most opportunities for error. Of course this is only my opinion; your experience might be different. It also only produces one HST at a time. Boooo!
So there you have it! Make one at a time, two at a time or, four at a time... hmmm.