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Fogarty International Center to Consolidate HIV Research Training Programs
Update: The following update relating to this announcement has been issued:
Release Date: February 16, 2011
Fogarty International Center (FIC)
The Fogarty International Center (FIC) announces its intention to reconfigure and consolidate the two FIC international HIV research training programs, the AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP- http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/training_grants/aitrp/index.htm) and the International Implementation, Clinical, Operations and Health Services Research Training Award for AIDS and TB (IICOHRTA AIDS TB-http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/training_grants/icohrta/aids_tb.htm), into one HIV Research Training Program in FY2013. FIC seeks to continue to support the full range of HIV-related research and research capacity needs of low-and middle-income countries, but in a more flexible and timely way. This Notice is to provide new and current investigators with some information on the design of the consolidated program.
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Welcome to the Locust Grove Campus
The Locust Grove Campus, located along the Old Philadelphia Pike, one mile east of the Lancaster Campus, serves grades PreK-8.
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Students enrolling in Spanish Immersion more quickly and thoroughly learn the Spanish language. Students develop proficiency in the language by hearing and using it in regular subject areas rather than by studying the language by itself. Learn more about Spanish Immersion.The Locust Grove Campus maintains a reputation for educational excellence.
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The Houston-Galveston Area Council is committed to assuring non-discrimination in its programs and activities to the effect that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or income status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination or retaliation under any federally or non-federally funded program or activity administered by the Houston-Galveston Area Council.
Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires vendors and consultants contracting or seeking to contract with H-GAC to file a conflict of interest questionnaire (CIQ) if they have an employment or other business relationship with an H-GAC officer or an officer's close family member. The required questionnaire is located at the Texas Ethics Commission website. H-GAC officers include its Board of Directors and Executive Director.
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Now that their controversial "First thing we'll do is kill all the abortion providers" bill has been shelved indefinitely, South Dakota lawmakers are back doing what they do best: making it just as hard as possible for women to exercise, or even have, reproductive rights, because, in the eyes of said lawmakers, women are chattel.
The internet is straight blowing up at the news on Tuesday that lawmakers in South Dakota are mulling a piece of legislation that would seem to make it legally permissible to kill abortion providers. Says Vicki Saporta, the head of the National Abortion Federation, "The bill in South Dakota is an invitation to murder abortion providers." The bill's sponsor, state Rep. Phil Jensen, spoke to The Plum Line's Greg Sargent this morning, and guess what? He feels his law is being badly misinterpreted!


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I'm working on a new project, on a database that has many SQL Server jobs.
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text: Nelly SachsSachs, Nelly (zäks) [key], 1891–1970, German poet and translator who lived after 1940 in Sweden. Sachs describes her own experiences and the sufferings of the European Jews in the collections In den Wohnungen des Todes [in the apartments of death] (1947), Das Leiden Israels [Israel's suffering] (1969), and Die Suchende (1966; tr. The Seeker and Other Poems, 1970). The selection of her poems in English, O the Chimneys (1967), incorporates the verse mystery play Eli (written 1943–44; publ. 1951). Sachs shared the 1966 Nobel Prize in Literature with S. Y. Agnon. See biography by A. Fioretos (2011). The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: German Literature: Biographies |


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by Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey, Democratic District Leader
Let's Refuel Our Economic Engine
Education is a driving force in the economy of our city and state. Therefore it is a hot topic in the media, on talk shows, in legislative sessions and at community meetings and forums.
There are two higher education issues which need our attention: the Statewide Master Plan for Higher Education 2004-2012 and the Reauthorization of the Federal Higher Education Act, 2004.
Every eight years, the Board of Regents in collaboration with the Higher Education Community and the Commissioners Advisory Council on Higher Education adopts a Statewide Plan for Higher Education. This provides a vision with specific goals and sets the priorities and limitations for higher education. It is crafted to meet the rising demands for a highly skilled workforce and an informed citizenry in an ever changing and increasingly competitive global technological environment. When it is complete it will serve as a unifying force to bring together all components of the higher education community in New York State.
Over the past two years each of the four segments of Higher Education have been renewed and invigorated by the challenge of adopting a new Master Plan. This opportunity allows them to revisit their current offerings and evaluate their relevance at this point in time. It also provides an opportunity to discuss emerging issues as we look to our future needs. The four segments of higher education include: the State University of New York, the City University of New York, the Independent Colleges of New York and the Proprietary Colleges of New York.
The issues that need to be addressed are: (1) what services should Higher Education provide? (2) how should these services be delivered? (3) how should the education of professionals – doctors, dentists, engineers, attorneys, accountants, journalists, and business executives - be changed? (4) how does technology impact our student achieve-ment at all levels? In addition there are important issues which need discussion such as distance learning, off campus instruction, shortage areas (nurses, pharmacists, teachers), life long learning facilities, faculty, library and research capacity.
Now is the time to get involved. During this summer all four segments of higher education will register their Master Plan. In the Fall, the Regents will issue a comprehensive tentative Statewide Master Plan for Higher Education 2004-2012.
Hearings on the Plan will be conducted. Make your concerns known. Write to Bryan Connell, Director of the Statewide Plan for Higher Education in New York State, State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234. Every letter will be noted.
Since education is a major force in determining our future, all taxpayers, professional educators, parents and community residents should voice their opinions.
The Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act 2004 will be reviewed in the Fall. It was initiated in 1965 to ensure that every academically qualified American would have financial access to college. However, the value of these grants has diminished.
According to the College Board Report the average private sector graduate completes his/ her degree owing approximately $20,000.
The graduate of a public school owes about $16,000.
Graduates of professional schools are in debt for over $35,000.
With the cost of college skyrocketing and student aid remaining stagnant we need to address the fiscal issues. It is important to find fiscally feasible options to the escalating costs.
Contact your Congressman and United States Senators to give them your ideas for reform in financial aid.
Everyone supports Abraham Maslow's philosophy to encourage each individual to achieve to their maximum potential. Therefore we must provide reasonable access to higher education.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is possibly preparing to provide new languages for Siri, according to CNet. The site has stated that a job listing has begun to be advertised for individuals whose native language is Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Finnish, Dutch, Korean, French, Swedish, or Norwegian, and those chosen will be responsible for delivering Siri "in different parts of the world".
Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) board member Marc Andreessen sold approximately $54 million worth of shares in the company's stock on Monday as a means to cover the taxes he owes on his holdings. Andreessen's sales is one of the most recent transactions by Facebook insiders since the company's trading restrictions expired after its May initial public offering. Additionally, on Monday, Donald Graham, chairman and CEO of the Washington Post Co and a director at Facebook, sold approximately $6.7 million worth of Facebook shares, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Both Andreessen and Graham have begun to sell shares as a way to cover tax obligations that were incurred from the recent vesting or settlement of restricted stock units in the company. Earlier in the year, Facebook stated in a separate filing that neither intends to sell shares for any other reason.
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Size55 m²
Floor No.6(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Disabled access
- Breakfast
- Elevator in building
Accommodation summary
Address | Vaclavske namesti, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic |
Property type | Apartment |
Property ID | 293GJ2KS |
Acceptance rate | 94% |
Response time | A few hours |
Calendar updated | Today |
There are 2 very similar apartments on the same building each 55 m2 total with bedroom with double bed (180 x 200 cm), living room with fully equipped kitchen with double sofa bed and a bathroom.
Apartment blends homely comforts such as fully equipped kitchen with Fridge with Freezer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Oven, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Kettle, Toaster, Pots & Pans, Plates & Glasses, Cutlery and all the necessary cooking utensils, entertainment centre, bedding and work area, with useful elements. As for attention and services the apartment is on level of a 3 star hotel. The apartment is suitable for short or extended stays and are on the 3rd or 6th floor with an elevator. Oriented - street & courtyard.
House rules
24/7 Central Reception in the building under sign ,,APART HOTEL RECEPTION,,KEY & DAMAGE DEPOSIT 50 EUR / 1000 CZK / 1 - 5 keys
refundable on check out
LATE CHECK OUT (on request):
until 3 p.m. / 15.00 hour 25 EUR
until 6 p.m. / 18.00 hour 40 EUR
CANCELLATION POLICY for NEW YEAR 28.12 - 3.1:
Less than 14 days prior to arrival: 100 % of whole stay amount
CLEANING: including change of towels and bed linen...
Final cleaning and cleaning every 4th day (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Long stay reservation (2 weeks and more): cleaning weekly
Laundry service (1 bag max 6kg, till 24 hours): 15 EUR
We can arrange TAXI for you from the Airport or Railway station to the apartment. If you STAY MORE than 5 NIGHTS we can offer you 1 x free transfer or 1 night in garage.
UNDERGROUND SAFETY GARAGE just in the building. Price 25 EUR / night.(parking space is limited: length = 5000mm, width=2050mm, height = 1900mm, max weight = 2500kg)
Children under 12 years: free of charge
Breakfast: 7 EUR / person
Air-conditioning: free of charge, for discounted stays we charge 5 EUR / night
Christmas Tree + set up: 60 EUR, incl. christmas decorations
Luggage room: free of charge
Pets are allowed on request: free of charge
Prices |
Weekly rate for up to 2 guests | 1139 NZ$ |
Monthly rate for up to 2 guests | 3175 NZ$ |
Price for > 2 guests | 27 NZ$ per guest/night extra |
Details |
Check-in after | 2 PM |
Check-in before | On arrangement |
Check-out before | 11 AM |
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Reviews for this host's other properties
location great, terrace provided great views, adequately furnished. Floors uneven need repairs.
Spacious and comfortable apartment in a great location. Charming terrace on the roofs of Prague. No noises while being in the city center. Attention to some points raised floor in the apartment and at the edge of entry corner kitchen. Stay five nights without anyone being spent cleaning, only the daily collection for garbage.
Appartamento spazioso e confortevole in ottima posizione. Terrazza incantevole sui tetti di Praga. Non si sentono rumori pur essendo in centro città.
Attenzione al pavimento sollevato in alcuni punti dell'appartamento e allo spigolo di entrata all'angolo cucina.
Soggiorno di cinque notti senza che nessuno sia passato per le pulizie, solamente il ritiro quotidiano per l'immondizia.
We were 7 persons who stayed in the apartment and first to the positive things. The location and the price is great. We payed 25 euro pp/night and that's really good. The pictures in the presentation of the apartment on internet is not what you find when you open the door. No reading lamps and only light-bulbs in the ceiling. Overall is the standard of the apartment a 2 out of 5. If you are more then 5 people it is a bit hard with just one toilet. No paintings on the walls is a bit dull. (In the pictures of the presentation the walls have paintings....). The sounds from the street below is pretty loud, so if you need a good nights sleep you should bring earplugs. But considering that the apartment is in the city center this is pretty normal. We never meet our host which was a disappointment. We booked a transfer from the airport who took us to Wenscel square were we got the keys in the reception to Prague-apartments and then the driver took us to the apartment. This was a very smoothly solution. Approximately it took us one hour from the airport until we entered the apartment. Conclusively the standard was not what we expected after the presentation on internet but considering the location and price the overall judgement is 3 out of 5.
we were fully satisfied! the flat is very well located, has a perfect size and the price is really worth it. i'm sure we'll return
Very good location, right in the center. Very friendly welcome. Apartment was ok, but bad beds. Access to roof over skylight was not ideal. Great views from roof terrace.
Zeer goeie locatie, midden in het centrum. Zeer vriendelijk onthaal.
Appartement was ok, wel slechte bedden.
Toegang tot dakterras via dakraam was niet ideaal.
Mooi uitzicht van op dakterras.
Everything was ok except exertion of the receptionist. She was very unpleasant and not assistance We were 5 people and only had 2 towels had only received 3 toilet paper. When we talked to her, we heard that she would (try)! and that she thought it was weird that we wanted 3 extra towels! otherwise, we think everything else was ok.
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The apartment is good but has more to be desired in terms of equipment, does not feel ready restored. No reading lamps porcelain.
Lägenheten ligger bra men har mer att önska när det gäller utrustning, känns inte färdigrenoverad. Saknar läslampor porslin.
Very good customer service all the way, we got quick response to any question at. mail. Süper that there were limited hours reception on the ground floor and the apartment looks really good. The location could not be better. Close to everything.
Veldig bra kundeservice hele veien, Vi fikk rask respons på alle spørsmål pr. mail. Supert at det fantes døgnåpen resepsjon i første etg. og leiligheten var kjempefin. Plasseringen kunne ikke vært bedre. Kort vei til alt.
I have to say,what a great surprise to find how central and practical the 2 apartments we rented were, for our 3 night stay in Prague. The condition, facilities and furnishings were excellent and the added bonus of being able to arrange tours and taxi transport with Jan from and to the airport a wonderful bonus. The apartments are above M&S not that you would want to go in there to shop but if you need a few groceries to wake you up in the morning before you go sightseeing and sampling the fayre at the many wonderful restaurants close by and yonder. Prague is possibly one of the most enchanting capitals I have ever visited. The city of spires is a true fairytale of magical architectural wonder.
and staying at these apartments with there attention to detail and maximum comfort made for a really inspiring visit. I would reccomend these apartments and a visit to Prague. When you are htere, be sure to book with the reception a classical music concert in the Monastery. My father had tears in his eyes after attending one...overall experience is a big 10/10 Thank you Jan and Prague xx
Very central location! Bakery in the street, several cafes and bars right next to it, etc. Hence also busy street and not very quiet at night, at least for those who sleep in the rooms that are on the street side. We did not get the apartment which we booked! Extracting an apartment booked with 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets! Now we had a toilet that you could not lock and the bathroom was in principle WITHOUT door! (Door you could not do and the great glass sheet in the door was missing!) Those arriving by car can not park at the apartment! Park there on Wenceslas Square and costs 25 Euros per day. Condition of the apartment was ok and perfectly adequate for our 2 nights. There is no elevator, you have luggage to the 3rd Stock carry. Reception is not the same at first attempt.
Sehr zentrale Lage! Bäckerei in der Straße, mehrer Cafes und Bars direkt daneben usw. Daher aber auch belebte Straße und nachts nicht gerade leise, zumindest für die welche in den Zimmern schlafen welche zur Straße hin sind.
Wir haben nicht die Wohnung bekommen welche wir gebuchten haben!!! Haben extra eine Wohnung mit 2 Bäder und 2 Toiletten gebucht! Nun hatten wir eine Toilette welche man nicht abschließen konnte und das Bad war im prinzip OHNE Tür! (Türe konnte man nicht zu machen und die große Glascheibe in der Türe hat gefehlt!)
Wer mit PKW anreist kann an der Wohnung nicht parken! Parkhaus gibt es am Wenzelplatz und kostet 25 Euro pro Tag. Zustand der Wohnung war ok und reichte für unsere 2 Nächte völlig aus. Es gibt keinen Fahrstuhl, Gepäck muss man in den 3. Stock tragen. Rezeption findet man nicht gleich auf anhieb.
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My problem is with the Wii remote when playing Mario Kart. About 1 out of 15 times, when I drift LEFT, it actually drift RIGHT. I would then look at the position of my Wii Wheel and it is TOTALLY tilted LEFT (at about 45 degree LEFT). So one time I was using 1.5V Duracell and the problem never happened. But at the same time, I am wondering if it is the "switches" inside the Wii remote that has some mercury and it divided into 2 or 3 droplets and therefore misled the console whether it is LEFT or RIGHT. Any body had that same issue? I am also trying 1.5V Duracell Lithium to see if they work really well, but the problem happened one time during the game I just played as well. What about shaking the Wii remote / Wheel as if you are shaking off some water off from your hands, so that the mercury will "merge" together, or any other trick to make it work?
the manual says alkaline only, lots of people use other batteries. i think this is a case of accelarometers (sp?) out of whack. try this: turn wiimote off hold it sideways and gently 'whack' it on table 3 times resync wiimote
that should work. just reset your controller. I myself never had a problem with rechargeable batteries. they even started making for the wii. but it sound like your controller may be going bad, or you need to reset it.
I've used rechargables for the WiiMote for about two months with no problems, seem to last longer than normal ones....JMO
Are you guys on about rechargeable AA batteries..... Best for your pocket...try: Get your self a charging station complete with rechargeable battery packs that is powered from the Wii's usb ports (or any usb port infact, meaning you can charge the battery pack(s) while checking your wiichat account on your pc)
The Wii remotes don't use mercury tilt switches but use digital accelerometers instead which just look like any ordinary microchip on the circuit board.
I have a problem with one of them eating regular batteries with it just sitting off. My newest one works perfectly. Idk if it's my original or one of the others I bought. I'll have to try the "whacking" method to reset.
I have been using rechargeable batteries since day one on my Wii (got it the day it came out) and haven't had a problem. The problem could be your batteries, but it's really hard to tell. I am using Sanyo Eneloops and they work great.


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Cabin Tips & Ideas
Building a new cabin is sure to be one of the most exciting projects you'll ever undertake. With a careful eye and thoughtful planning you can have everything you've dreamed of and more.
We've put together some of the most common areas of consideration for your review in order to help you ensure that you're not overlooking any important planning concerns.
If you have other questions, which we're sure you will, just contact us at any point in the planning process! We'll provide you with as much help as you need.
Cabin Tips & Ideas - Topics
Cabin Sites | Interior Cabin Design |Cabin Sizes | Cabin Materials
Cabin Roofing | Do it yourself or Contractor? | Cabin Designs
Cabin Sites
Location - the practical and the pretty. There's a lot to consider when it comes to finding the perfect new spot for your cabin. If it's going to be a secondary structure, maybe you'll want to run electricity and plumbing to your cabin for a sink, toilet, bath or shower. How close is the location to hookups? Are there any factors that may hinder your ability to run the hookups?
When it comes to cabin location, the view is likely to be one of the most important considerations. Lake location, trees, surrounding foliage (and weather) can be very different from one season to the next. Some people want to maximize sunshine (and the view), all year round and build atop of a hill. Others want shade in the afternoons at the height of summer when windows magnify the heat.
What about road access? Are you more concerned with an attractive location or one with the easiest access? Or somewhere in the middle? If your property's large, how far from the road do you want to be? If it's a busy road, the farther away for it, the quieter it will be, but what about parking? Is there a lot of snow in the winter and will you need to dig your way through? It may make sense to lay a parking pad while creating a foundation for your cabin (more about this below).
Once you decide on a site, choose a size that'll suit your needs (see the next topic below), and here is a very useful tip: Stake out your cabin size on the chosen site. Ensure that it fits and imagine how you'll utilize the interior space. In particular, think about door and window placement. What's the view? How will you get from the front door to the vehicle? Try walking there from where you'll park.
Decisions about the size and location of your cabin are not always in your hands. Check with your municipality to ensure that you are meeting the local zoning and building permit requirements. Since it's not likely that you'll be building a cabin that is under 100 sq. ft. you'll need to have all your t's crossed and i's dotted. Other stipulations may include a 2 or 3 foot setback from property lines, some areas even have regulations regarding how close structures can be built near water. Check first and then check again! Inspectors will make you change things if you contravene local bylaws.
Interior Cabin Design
Once again your list of cabin uses will help determine how to design the interior. Is your space to be open concept or will you divide it into rooms with partitions to allow privacy for yourself and guests? Are you considering a loft? If so, you'll need some extra space for a staircase.
Allow plenty of space for storage. Consider cupboards, shelves, mud room, sunroom, porches etc. See our suggestions for interiors. There are so many design options unique to Summerwood cabins, that will suit to your tastes and needs. Our cabins are available as single floor, 1 1/2 floor (lofts), and even 2 story designs. Our cabin design team are literally pros at this, so use them when designing your cabin kit. You'll save time and ensure that you get exactly what you want. With all the sumptuous styles of cabins that we offer, you're sure to find what you want here at Summerwood. Check out our favorites to benefit from the thinking that others have done before you. Select the style that fits your landscape and reflects your taste best. Then customize the cabin to address any functional issues and to add your own personal touch.
Consider too, how you'll "decorate" the area around your new cabin. Shrubs, flowers and running vines entwined through a trellis create an earthy English garden feel. Or perhaps you'll want to clear the front for a nearby fire pit. (Be sure it's far enough away from your cabin for safety.) Would you like a path of flagstone to lead to the front door? It's the little things that personalize and make your cabin uniquely yours.
When you're ready, select a style from below or go straight to our Custom Design Center. Don't forget that you can involve our design team at any stage!
Cabin Sizes
This is always a bit of a tough one. We like to tell customers that there is no wrong choice; but that is, before you build it! What we really mean is that there are no rules, except what you need for your circumstances.
What you need to consider. Clearly the key is to ensure that your space is large enough for its intended purposes, while remaining proportional to the setting. How many people do you need your cabin to sleep? Do you want a porch to sit on and watch the world go by? Is it just sleeping space or do you need to apportion other rooms to read, dine in or just pass the time with a card game when the weather's foul? Keep all the purposes of the cabin in mind while planning its size. Are you thinking storage and sleeping space? A dual-purpose cabin doesn't have to be big, providing you assign different uses to different spaces and incorporate some thoughtful and inventive design into your plan. Be sure to view our sample floor plans and utilize our floor plan grids. They're a huge time-saver.
What you need to know. Remember that in most areas, structures of less than 100 sq. feet usually don't require permits. Maxing out at about 80 sq ft of living space, our Canmore Bunkie is designed just for that. For many that may be a bit too "cozy". It all depends on your needs. Again, check with your local municipality for permit requirements. This library of regional listings may have the local government office you should contact. Once you've decided on a size, it's a good idea to test it. Place some stakes in the ground and outline the sides of your proposed cabin with a string. It sounds odd, but for most people it's hard to get an idea of what they need until they do it. This mock space gives you the opportunity to experiment before you've put down any money. Adjust the stakes until you're happy with the size and record the dimensions.
Cabin Materials
It's not uncommon for people to love their cabin more than their primary residence. They want it to last for a lifetime and pass it on to loved ones. That's why Summerwood only uses the finest materials on the market. Most of our cabins are constructed from a premium grade of western red cedar. However we also offer our structures in durable and attractive Canexel maintenance-free wood fiber siding in a variety of vibrant and outdoorsy colors.
Different materials create different looks - remember that when you're adding new structures on your property. You can have them complement one another or be a little eccentric and let them stand on their own. There's no wrong decisions, just interesting ones! Learn more about our materials and siding choices.
Cabin Roofing
Shingles - Available at your local hardware store and can be installed on any of our cabin kits. Whatever type you choose, be sure to follow the installation instructions closely. Please refer to the shingles section on our website to determine the quantity of shingles that you will require.
Roofing - In most applications we use 4 x 8 sheets of 7/16" OSB sheets for sheathing. You may want to upgrade to fir plywood, or consider cedar for a more finished appearance.
Trusses & rafters - In most applications we use spruce (dimensions vary depending on size and style). Other materials such as cedar may be preferred. View detailed information on all our material choices.
See detailed information on all our material choices.
Do it yourself or Hire a Contractor?
Summerwood cabin kits are a do-it-yourselfer's dream come true - even if you're only dreaming about becoming a do-it-yourselfer. There's a detailed, step-by-step set of instructions and live help that is always just an email or toll-free phone call away. Just be sure that you have the time, energy and tools to complete the project. Our cabin kits make building a cabin a project anyone can do, whether you're handy or not. Learn more about its assembly and required tools. Or if you think you'd rather have someone build it for you, this how to hire a contractor package is very helpful.
Cabin Designs
Choose your favorite cabin style - we love them all! Remember, our buildings can be customized to your own personal requirements. They range in size from as small to as big as you want. View many of these cabin styles below in 3D.
Summerwood Cabins:
Canmore Cabins - With its generous front porch and soaring loft area, it's no wonder the Canmore is a favorite with our customers. It's the look that says bring on the weekend!
Kepler Creek Cabins - The Kepler Creek's gently sloping roof provides a roomy open loft. The optional dormer adds charm and the extra light is welcome all year round.
Mansfield Cabins - Large cabins never had it so good. Mansfield cabins provide a great solution for enjoying the great outdoors. With their 1-1/2 story design, gable roof and walls of windows it's the perfect solution for a perfect view.
Creemore Cabins - Perfect for families, Creemore cabin designs offer an extra half story of ample sleeping and storage space. The banks of windows upstairs and down brighten your days and make nights more romantic.
Invermere Cabins - Ranging from 300 to almost 1200 square feet, Invermere cabins can rewrite family histories. This unique cabin design offers an overhanging roof that creates a beautiful porch living space and also offers a perfect and spacious loft hideaway. So get out of the city and enjoy the lake like you've been dreaming about with our Invermere cabin kits.
Breckenridge Cabins - There's a down-home simplicity to the Breckenridge that seems to instill calm. The gable roof provides much needed upper storage space. Customize the Breckenridge to suit your tastes.
Cheyenne Cabins - Its steep gabled roof provides the Cheyenne's owner plenty of loft space. Its rustic charm is enhanced by the cozy porch and overhanging roof.
Mountain Brook Cabins - Practical and charming. The gently sloping 7:12 pitch roof offers extra space for storage or sleeping. Speaking of sleep, relax and spread out on the 4 ft deep porch!
Glen Echo Cabins - An attractive favorite for cabiner's. The canopy created by the 2- or 3-foot overhang provides welcome shade on a sunny day and protection from the rain on a cloudy one.
Telluride Cabins - Its steep gabled roof provides the Telluride's owner plenty of loft space to store camping equipment or use as a sleeping area. Its rustic charm is at home in any setting.
If you're not sure, view our cabin favorites for inspiration. See how others in your shoes have modified Summerwood styles to make them their very own.


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DETROIT (AP) -- Doug Fister retired his first 17 batters and then settled for a four-hitter in the Detroit Tigers' 6-1 victory over the fading Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.
Fister's bid for a perfect game was broken up with two outs in the sixth inning when Ezequiel Carrera tripled over Austin Jackson's head in center field. Fister (6-7) finished with six strikeouts but lost his chance at his first career shutout when Carrera tripled again in the ninth and scored on a groundout.
Ubaldo Jimenez (8-11) allowed six runs and seven hits in 5 1-3 innings for Cleveland, which has lost eight straight.
Brennan Boesch and Jhonny Peralta each hit a double and a triple for the Tigers.
The game was delayed 37 minutes in the second inning by rain.
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ISLAMABAD (Online) - Parliamentary Committee (PC) on appointment of judges has objected to one out of 3 judges recommended by Judicial Commission (JC) for their appointment in Federal Shariat Court (FSC).
PC met here on Friday in Parliament House under Chairmanship of Senator Nayyar Hussain Bokhari.
The meeting was attended by Asma Arbab Alamgir, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and others.
The committee reviewed the recommendations forwarded by JC for the appointment of judges in FSC.
PC while raising objection over appointment of Justice (Retd) Fazlur Rehman as member of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that matter be referred back to JC to ascertain opinion if he was capable to be inducted as judge when he was appointed as member of ECP.
Talking to mediamen later, Nayyar Hussain Bokhari said the meeting reviewed the matter of appointment of Justice (Retd) Fazlur Rehman, Dr Fida Muhammad Khan and Rizwan Ali as judges of FSC.
The committee has ,however, deferred the matter till June 14th and decided to refer back its recommendations to JC , he stated.


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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Book Review: Unholy Domain by Dan Ronco
Sometimes curious concepts and interesting characters smash against the wall of a terrible plot point and lose their connection with the reader. This is much the case with Dan Ronco's novel, a thriller that pits fundamentalist religion against technology in a near-future Earth.
I actually enjoyed the first seventy or so pages of this novel. While the concepts being introduced would have benefited from stronger world building and more thorough examinations of the characters, the story at least kept moving forward and was interesting. But characterization is precisely what dies in this piece. The relationships feel hackneyed at best, particularly for the main character, who magically falls in love with a woman he's only met once. That's not to say that such things don't happen, but the way it was approached in Unholy Domain made the characters seem flat. The "love" came out of nowhere and seemed exceptionally trite.
There were other issues too, though less glaring ones than the sudden, depth-less romance (they're both magically in love, having exchanged little more than five sentences between one another). Some of the religious elements were over-the-top, to the point of being ridiculous. I managed to move past these, but they were relatively relentless, and this made for a story that lacked depth, power, and cohesiveness.
These are all my personal opinions, though. If the book sounds like something you might like, then buy it and give it a read. For me, though, it was the kind of book that literally made me roll my eyes while reading it. That's too much for me.
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3 comments:
- Charles Gramlich said...
Some folks draw their ideas about religion only from the fanatics that they read about on the net and it doesn't do justice to the complexity of the religious mindset.
- SQT said...
Charles, I started to read this and thought the same thing. I don't want to harp on the book (or the author) but I hate it when religion is portrayed as totally cliche. Too many books & tv shows paint with really broad brushes where religion is concerned and they miss a lot of subtleties that way.
- S.M.D. said...
There's an interesting idea Ronco is working with here, but it desperately needs to be fleshed out so that it isn't just another Religion vs. Science allegory...
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View Poll Results: Vote for your favourite Lucky☆Star character(s) | |||
Izumi Konata | 394 | 64.59% | |
Hiiragi Kagami | 352 | 57.70% | |
Hiiragi Tsukasa | 204 | 33.44% | |
Takara Miyuki | 98 | 16.07% | |
Shiraishi Minoru | 107 | 17.54% | |
Kogami Akira | 97 | 15.90% | |
Narumi Yui | 54 | 8.85% | |
Izumi Soujiro | 84 | 13.77% | |
Izumi Kanata | 106 | 17.38% | |
Kuroi Nanako | 112 | 18.36% | |
Kobayakawa Yutaka | 106 | 17.38% | |
Iwasaki Minami | 117 | 19.18% | |
Kusakabe Misao | 164 | 26.89% | |
Minegishi Ayano | 32 | 5.25% | |
Patricia Martin | 105 | 17.21% | |
Tamura Hiyori | 120 | 19.67% | |
Hiiragi Inori | 21 | 3.44% | |
Hiiragi Matsuri | 19 | 3.11% | |
Takara Yukari | 41 | 6.72% | |
Anime Tenchou | 109 | 17.87% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 610. You may not vote on this poll |
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2007-09-25, 23:24 | Link #61 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Age: 25
Konata: Because of her otakuness, frequent teasing of Kagamin, and she's quite kawaii
Soujiro: His moments were pretty funny, and his deep love for Kanata, even though she's already dead, made me change my view of "a true man". Kanata: Yeah, she's kawaii, and I just had to. Yutaka: Three words: ~lala Moji Pittan! |
2007-09-26, 00:27 | Link #62 |
Senpai, we musn't!!!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: In Chinese Haruhi's sweatshop.
Misao: It's ALL about the Fang-tan! And like every other person is saying on the thread; it's definitely the voice. I <3 it.
The Hiiragi twins: <3 Kagami and <3 Tsukasa, they're both my favorites in their own little ways. Kagami's so stubborn, and Tsukasa has her cute little moments of naivety. I only picked my top 3, but Konota (because I think she was based off of my little sister) and Gaijin Patty definitely get my nod of approval. |
2007-09-30, 19:34 | Link #64 |
Not an expert on things
Join Date: Jun 2007
Kagami - Aside from her tsundere-ness, she probably had the most 'emotional' moments in Lucky Star. In my opinion, she is as much the lead as Konata, who people probably look at as the 'mascot' character for Lucky Star [I'm having trouble finding a way to phrase this].
Tsukasa - She probably got the third most screentime, but I loved her personality. She tended to stay in the background with Miyuki, but she had her own moments. I think her and Kagami tie for my first favorite character. Patricia - She gave the essence of a super-hyper weeaboo/otaku, which I tended to enjoy. People are saying that Misao's voice was her selling point; I thought Patricia's voice was her's. Minoru - The Kyoto trip + Minoru = Win. I burst out laughing because Minoru was laughing. |
2007-10-03, 15:57 | Link #66 |
Haruhiist/Konata Fanboy
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: The town in Kanon...I wish
Age: 24
Konata - The reasons are obvious; who wouldn't love a lazy otaku girl like her?
Tsukasa - To be honest, I actually liked her more than her sister >_>. Well, just slightly. Moe-overload and balsamic vinegar FTW Soujiro - He didn't get nearly enough screen time, but the few times he did appear he was hilarious. At least he isn't...er...ashamed of himself. Anime Tenchou - After all of his failed attempts at making Konata buy something, that Geass moment was priceless. |
2007-10-03, 17:39 | Link #67 |
Konata: I love her video-game up-to-date with the latest on anime otaku personality! The way she pulls off all nighters and is a fast runner and is short is alot like me! Don't forget eccentric!
Kagami: Lol tsundere!! She's a shy/girly girl underneath all the sarcasm/rationality/bossiness. Her short fume towards Konata gets to me all the time! Akira: Demonstrates how a falling idol must put on a plastic smile and her bipolarness from cute to drunk as hell then back makes me roflmao! Tamura: Her yaoi/yuri thoughts are hilarious! Tsk Tsk Miyuki: Her wit and her megane moeness is irresistable! She seems to have things tough though. Minami: She's like the more human version of Yuki Nagato; quiet, coolheaded and on the surface emotionless but could be a bit insecure and lonely... a tad of shyness? She gets good yet gradual character development and *touch touch* lol!! It'll develop eventually! |
2007-10-06, 11:32 | Link #70 |
Knowledge is the solution
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St. Louis, MO
Age: 32
I keep failing what people see in Misao though. Everyone seems to love her voice, but to me it seems as if the VA was forcing herself to reach that tone, so all the time it felt quite unnatural to me, her voicing that is.
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2007-10-13, 02:43 | Link #72 |
You could say.....
Join Date: Apr 2007
Ms Kuroi isn't on a lot but I really liked the leftover christmas cake episode and the PC issues. I can relate. Hiyori's wild imagination had me in stitches for the final 6 episodes or so. And Akira flipping out constantly from he ulta cutesy intro and outro was just ridiculous. A lot of people didn't like Lucky Channel but I really enjoyed it.
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2007-10-14, 00:02 | Link #73 |
slice of life otaku
Join Date: Oct 2007
i picked Konata, Tsukasa, Akira, Minoru, and Nanako
Konata is my favorite above all the others combined--cute and hilarious, and probably the most unique in the entire series Tsukasa just becasue of her absent-mindedness (i can relate to this so much) Akira and Minoru because of the randomness and insanity of the Lucky Channel segment (i cant believe so many people dont like it) Nanako partly because of her cluelessness to the fact that Yui is married, and partly because of her gaming obsession Kagami is one of my favorites, but since Konata is so far ahead of everyone else for me, and Kagami is winning, i decided not to pick her (plus, she'd be a tad dull alot of times without Konata) the later characters i cant pick since i havent seen anything past ep 10 yet |
2007-10-14, 07:30 | Link #74 | |
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"Bi?!" BI?!
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Elephant Festival
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Nov 30, 2009
Trip End
Nov 06, 2010
Where I stayed
Home-stay with a Lao family
Buying tickets also took way longer than we had planned, the locals kept cutting in line, so finally Ryan used his backpack to push them out of the way so we could buy our tickets.
By the time we actually got on the boat all the good seat were gone. Our friend Ben, had been there 45 minutes and he managed to get the last good seat. So we never would've gotten them anyways. We had to sit on a wooden bench for about 7-8 hours (maybe more).
The boat ride was very scenic but also freezing cold. Our backpacks were stowed underneath the deck, so we couldn't get to them or any of our warm clothes. We had to spend the entire day freezing cold on the boat. We were hoping that the sun would come out but it never did. Everyone on the boats was curled up together trying to get some warmth. When we finally got off the boat, several tuk-tuks were waiting to take us in to town. We got moved into three different tuk-tuks before finally leaving. Yet again our driver was crazy. He was speeding like a madman down narrow and pothole filled dirt roads. We were being thrown around like rag-dolls in the back of the truck. At one point, he caught up to one of the other tuk-tuks that had left way ahead of us and tried to pass him on one of the hairpin turns, and he made it!
Ffinally made it to the elephant festival and checked in with the organizers, as we had pre-arranged a home-stay with a Lao family. We went to drop off our bags and meet our family. It was quite awkward since they didn't know a word of English and our Lao is almost as bad. We tried to communicate by hand gesture as best as we could (They understood the motion for eating and showering, and that's all you really need).
The Elephant festival is help in a different village each yeah, and this year it was help in a little village called Hongsa. The village is very tiny, only a few dirt roads and a lot of dust. To start the festival they had a huge parade with people from different villages and ethnic groups, all in their traditional clothing. Next came all of the elephants and their mahouts. Then a long speech in Lao, so we have no idea what it as about.
There was a schedule with the times of the different performances (such as logging, bathing, and riding) by the elephants throughout the day, but it was not followed closely. Most events we tried to watch were either nowhere to be found, or over by the time we got there. The elephants were great to see, but perhaps the best part of the festival were the performances by the Lao people on the main stage. One of the performances was by group of mimes, went on forever, then was finished off with 10 minute impression of forest bird calls. The calls were very realistic and the theatrics that went along with each call were hilarious. Next we had a magic show. This was no regular magic show, it was like the magician had been trained by GOB from Arrested Development. His dancing and cheesy hand movements were identical, the only thing missing from the performance was "The Final Countdown" by "Europe" blaring on the speakers. Next we watched performances by famous Lao pop singers. The teenage girls were screaming and going crazy for the performers, who knew how to work the crowd into a frenzy. To top the evening off there was a big fireworks display.


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I like this - I am in my late 50's, and wouldn't dream, nor dare, to get a tattoo - however I don't understand peoples obsession with judging others with either tattoos or piercings.
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Become a crime scene investigator! Learners model Dawn Mission scientists, engineers, and technologists and how they use instrumentation to detect distant worlds. After a briefing to build context, students explore interactions between different... (View More) frequencies/wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum and matter as they investigate the different ways scientists gather and understand remote sensing data, using Dawn instruments as examples. This module is organized around a learning cycle, engaging students through several experiences to activate students' prior knowledge and assess conceptual understanding, informing next steps. (View Less)
This paper model shows the orbit of Comet ISON (late 2013) with respect to the innermost planets of the solar system. After reading background information about comets - how they form and where they come from - students cut out and tape together the... (View More) pieces of the model provided to show its orbital pathway (a single page of parts that can be assembled using just scissors and adhesive). Links are provided to related classroom activities and additional resources. (View Less)
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Learners model how Earth's tilt creates the seasons. They use their bodies to review the Earth's daily motions before investigating the reason for Earth's seasons in this kinesthetic exploration. The motion of the Earth about its axis (rotation) and... (View More) in orbit around the Sun (revolution) is related to the appearance of the sky over the course of the day and year. Next they model that if the Earth's tilt was not stabilized by Moon, Earth's axis would slowly wobble between straight up (0° tilt) to nearly on its side (80° tilt). The resulting seasonal extremes would be unfavorable for life. Note that this activity is appropriate for children who are able to explore the geometry of Sun-Earth-Moon relationships in three dimensions. This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
This is a set of three activities about how scientists study other worlds. Learners will explore and compare the features of Mars and Earth, discuss what the features suggest about the history of Mars, and create a model to help them understand how... (View More) scientists view other worlds. The activities help to show why scientists are interested in exploring Mars for evidence of past life, and address the question: "Why are we searching for life on Mars?" It also includes specific tips within each activity for effectively engaging girls in STEM. This is activity 4 in Explore: Life on Mars? that was developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
This module focuses on ultraviolet radiation on Earth and in space and how it affects life. Learners will construct their own "martian" using craft materials and UV beads. They will explore how UV radiation from the Sun can affect living things,... (View More) comparing conditions on Earth and Mars, and then discuss ways in which organisms may protect themselves from UV radiation. They will then take part in a Mars Creature Challenge, where they will change their creature to help it survive harsh UV conditions — like on Mars. They will then test their Mars creatures by subjecting them to different environmental conditions to see how well they "survive" in a martian environment. This investigation will explore shelter and protection as one of life's requirements and how Earth's atmosphere protects life from harmful UV radiation. It also includes specific tips for effectively engaging girls in STEM. This is activity 5 in Explore: Life on Mars? that was developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
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Blasting at wastewater plant damages homes
Jennifer Ffrench-Parker | 7/3/2014, 4:53 p.m.
Deanna Fleming was in her kitchen on June 10, 2013, when her three-bedroom, two-story home began to shake violently.
Fleming, 72, who had lived in California for eight years, said she immediately knew what it was.
"I thought it was a 6.7 earthquake," she said. "There was a hard jolt and the house started to shake."
Calls to her neighbor across the street soon set her straight.
The shaking that separated the deck from her Lehigh Boulevard home, left her solarium hanging without a floor, and caused a series of sinkholes in her back yard was the result of blasting being done by county contractor Desmear Systems Inc.
She was not the only one who was affected. Homeowners in her Chapel Hill neighborhood and in the Riverbend subdivision along Dogwood Farms Road also complain about cracked walls, ceilings and driveways; decks, stairs and steps that have separated from their homes; and sink holes in the yards.
They all say the damage, which the county has acknowledged with settlement offers to some homeowners, was caused by the $755 million expansion to the Snapfinger Wastewater Plant located on 140 acres off Flakes Mill Road.
The plant is about a mile from the residents who have suffered damage to their property.
The expansion of the Snapfinger Wastewater Plant is one of the largest in DeKalb's $1.35 billion Capital Improvement Program that is making improvements to the county's water and waste-water system. There are 82 other CIP projects.
The Snapfinger plant, which was built in 1963 with a capacity of 2 million gallons a day, was expanded to 36 million gallons in 1983. Since then, population growth has undermined its ability to keep up and there are regular sewer overflows and spills into the county's creeks and the South River.
When the expansion is completed, the plant will be able to process 54 million gallons of waste water a day.
Work began on the expansion in July 2012. The blasting started in spring 2013 but was halted on Sept. 20, 2013. Phase 2 was scheduled to start late spring 2014.
Scope of project
On May 30, 2012, Tucker-based Desmear Systems, which is now in litigation with the county, signed a $7.6 million contract to clear, grade and blast rock in the area designated for the new waste-water treatment plant.
It had 240 days to complete the work with a penalty of $1,000 a day for each day after that, that the work remained incomplete.
The homeowners in Dogwood Farms, Riverbend and other subdivisions along Dogwood Farms Road said the blasting took place three to four times a week between May and September 2013.
Most of them were not notified about the blasting.
They said the June 10 blast was the biggest one.
"Water was just spewing everywhere," Fleming said. "My pipes were broken, my neighbor next door, that one across the street, up the street and down the street."
DeKalb County won't confirm anything about the blasts, but its Web site said that claims for Phase 1 damages had to be filed by Dec. 20, 2013, with a turnaround time of 45 to 60 days from filing to resolution.


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CHICAGO (AP) — A new study says bad reactions to psychiatric drugs result in nearly 90,000 emergency room visits each year by U.S. adults.
A drug used in some popular sleeping pills is among the common culprits.
Most of the ER visits involve troublesome side effects or accidental overdoses and almost one in five results in hospitalization.
That's according to an analysis of 2009-2011 data that the study authors analyzed.
They say doctors can help by recommending that patients use other insomnia treatments first, including better sleep habits and behavior therapy.


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In it, but not of it. TPM DC
Flashback: Palin Used Crosshair Targets For Giffords's District, Other Dems
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In the wake of today's shooting, Palin has posted this statement on Facebook:
My sincere condolences are offered to the family of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims of today's tragic shooting in Arizona.
On behalf of Todd and my family, we all pray for the victims and their families, and for peace and justice.


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- For the last three years Greek society has suffered a prolonged period of economic and political crisis
- The crisis has caused social destabilization, sociologist Athanasia Chalari says
- She argues ongoing turbulence during the 20th century caused delays in social, political and economic development
For the last three years Greek society has suffered a prolonged period of economic and political crisis, which has been magnified by unprecedented austerity measures.
The crisis has caused social destabilization, and dramatically affected the everyday lives of Greeks.
Such measures have never before been implemented in any European Union country, and their political and social consequences have not been effectively calculated or, in many respects, even anticipated.
Modern Greece suffered ongoing turbulence during the 20th century, from the Balkan wars and conflict with Turkey to the Nazi occupation, civil war and the military juntas.
These all caused significant delays in social, political and economic development, and did not allow Greek society to form and organize freely.
After the fall of the last military junta in 1974, democracy in Greece was rapidly restored but it was not done so systematically nor thoroughly. Inevitably, structural dysfunctions formed.
Today, Greeks are experiencing a different social reality, characterized by uncertainty, insecurity, distress, disappointment and the inability to map out any form of future for their lives.
Last year I conducted thirty five in-depth interviews with Greeks aged between 20 to 65, who are still living in the country.
Participants expressed negativity, pessimism and disorientation, particularly regarding the lack of any specific plan to improve their everyday lives.
"We see our dreams get destroyed, and our hopes for a better future disappear," said one 27-year old woman, an unemployed doctor.
Their comments reflect the overall reality in Greece: Unemployment rates have increased continuously, with the overall rate now at 24.4%. For those aged under 24, it's hit 55%.
Everyday life for many people has become more challenging, as crime increases, inflation remains high and redundancies become an everyday occurrence.
Even those who have an income cannot escape, as cuts continue and salaries and pensions are sliced by 40%. The monthly basic salary has now dropped from 739 euros in 2009 to 586 euros in 2012. In contrast, the price of essential goods has not dropped, and taxes have continued to rise.
Participants in the study felt cornered and cross as they explained that they were trapped by a government system that was only concerned about maintaining power without offering anything in return.
"We lived part of our lives in a way we didn't deserve, but the system allowed us to do it," a 37-year old electrician explained.
"They didn't stop us. They even encouraged us. So if the system works in a certain way you have no option but to follow."
Greeks are progressively losing their trust in a political system which consists mainly of the parties and politicians who have governed the country during the last 30 years.
The elections earlier this year resulted in a coalition government in which the two significantly weakened opposing parties -- who have governed Greece since 1974 -- joined forces in order to renegotiate financial aid.
But the most damaging aspect remains how Greeks collectively and repeatedly fail to identify any possibility of future improvement as their faith in current government drops.
Instead, they perceive the implementation of austerity measures as an ongoing punishment, even revenge, from the European Union which will have no positive result and have no end in sight.
"The situation is tragic, not because of the economy but because of the fact that there is no future," a 55-year old journalist said. "We have been convinced about that. There is no prospect. This is killing us."
Other people explained that the lack of an inspirational politician or party, coupled with the realization that the worst is yet to come, has made them alarmed how they can face each day.
For many the main priority is how to make a living, not lose their jobs or how to get a job. They are grateful if they are still employed, although some note that employment conditions are becoming more exploitative.
As a 46-year old teacher put it: "Professionally, I don't know if I will have a job tomorrow and, personally, I have no desire to do anything joyful anymore. There is so much insecurity about everything."
As Greek society experiences unparalleled social, political and economic crises, it is still uncertain what peoples' tolerance levels will be once further austerity measures -- and their consequences -- are implemented.
Participants expressed agony about the future of their country, although they have also realized their own part of responsibility in this crisis (even if it was passive). Many are mindful of passing on their harmful mindset to their children.
Until there are improvements to everyday lives, the structure of the state or political life, then Greeks will continue to feel angry, cross and cornered. This has led to the popularity of extremist groups such as the right-wing Golden Dawn.
This crisis has triggered an unpredictable domino of incalculable social consequences -- and when and how it will end is still unknown. It remains to be seen if other European societies will follow the Greek path or if social stability can be restored.


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WAG No. 111: Elena Barolo
Italy continues to supply the best WAGs on the planet
Today's WAG of the Day is another graduate of crazy Italian television show Striscia la notizia ('Strip the News') – a programme which has also blessed us with footballer eye candy including Melissa Satta and my favorutie WAG of the Day, Giorgia Palmas. Twenty-five-year-old Italian Elena Barola has stepped out with Filippo Inzaghi (who also imposed huge bank balance and status wonderful personality on Aída Yéspica) and more recently, she has been seen on the arm of Torino striker Roberto Stellone.
Elena wasn't always accustomed to enjoying nudie photoshoots with aforementioned Veline ('desk dancer') Giorgia Palmas – she once studied for a business degree, but gave it up to pursue a course in design at the European Fashion Institute. As with most Italian WAGs, however, the urge to remove her clothes in front the camera became too strong, although she claims to be an 'actress' on her MySpace page.
Spoiler bonus: Here's some rather superb footage of Elena hanging around with her bestie Giorgia…
Want more WAG fun? Check out the extensive WAG of the Day archive and chickendinner's fifty hottest WAGs of 2007


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Posted on July 29, 2011 | No CommentsAre you sick of digging through those cheap made in China iPad stands at Target and Ross? Too cheap to shell out $40 plus tax for a single stand that holds your iPad? You're not alone, I find the prices on apple accessories with an extremely high mark up just because it's apple. I want my iPad to stand up when I'm watching movies, how can I make this happen for $5? First of all go to the hardware store and make sure you have these supplies: – Saw – Drill – Large diameter drill bit (19 mm preferred) – Sandpaper – A piece of solid wood 130 x 80 x 24 mm 1. Drill a 10mm deep hole in […]


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Comment from Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive, The Children's Society.
"The Children's Society welcomes the government's new approach to vetting and barring. We look forward to working with the government to ensure that the application of the scheme puts child welfare and safeguarding at the forefront.
"This new scheme places a greater responsibility on employers and voluntary organisations to keep children safe, as they will have responsibility for making sure checks are carried out. Organisations need wider robust child protection policies and procedures to be properly applied."
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The Guardian: Hooper's spokesperson has subsequently confirmed Deadline's report. Les Miserables is one of the most successful musicals in history, but plans to bring it to the screen have been chronically unsuccessful; there was a fairly serious attempt in the early 90s, first under Sir Alan Parker (Fame, Mississippi Burning, subsequently Evita) and then Bruce Beresford (Tender Mercies, Driving Miss Daisy). Can Hooper at last pull this off? I hope so, because it's a great musical with several of the most iconic songs of the last quarter-century. Admittedly, it'll be a bit of a squeeze to get a film of manageable length.
Hmm... good luck with it. The musical's three hours long and it barely covers the major parts of Hugo's book. And I wouldn't want them to cut anything out of it. Glad they're adapting the musical though. As good as Neeson and Rush were as Valjean and Javert respectively, the way that movie adaptation was structured (and ended!) was... not so good.
I haven't seen any of the earlier theatrical incarnations of Les Mis, but they have to get Alphie Boe: he's amazing as Val Jean!
The only real movie star I can think of who could handle the male lead roles would be Hugh Jackman, who I could see in either of the leads, but I think would be best as Javert.
Agreed; I was blown away by his performance in the 25th anniversary concert. He's still not as good as Colm Wilkinson, but then again, nobody is. On a related note, I think that Norm Lewis is a fantastic Javert; he might be the best one I've seen.
Yeah, I've seen Colm's performance in the 10th Anniversary version. I still consider that one of my favorite incarnations, as I think just about everyone in the cast was great. I saw some of the 25th Anniversary on TV recently, and while I'm sure those performers are well talented, it wasn't the same.
Making a movie out of Les-Miserables-the-musical has been planned for so long that I can recall my college girlfriend and I speculating in horror that some wrongheaded executive would cast Kenny Rogers as Jean Valjean. (And if that doesn't tell you how long ago it was, I'll just point out that I'm in my forties now... )
Another note on the 25th Anniversary concert: it's very weird seeing Lea Salonga play Fantine; I'm so used to her as Eponine. But she does a fantastic job.
There hasn't been a decent adaption since Orson Welles did it. Although the Liam Neeson movie wasn't so bad.
Wasn't so bad - except that it ended with Javert throwing himself off the bridge in front of Valjean and Valjean walking away happy!
I thought that kind of looked like her, but I wasn't sure. I remember seeing an interview once where she mentioned being interested in taking up Fantine's role. But she does a great job with Eponine in the 10th Anniversary version.
Unless it can't be scheduled, I imagine the studio will be hungry to have Lea Michele as Eponine in the film version.
After hearing her sing in 2 Academy Award broadcasts, I'd like to see Anne Hathaway in it, either as Éponine or Cosette.
That sounds good indeed. Would make me give a shit about Cosette too. And Hugh Jackman as Javert? Perhaps not old enough. Oh! Hugh Jackman as Marius?
Ya'know, having Lea Michele play Éponine, might cut into her time on Glee, which wouldn't be a bad thing. It'd give other characters time to develop. Mike Chang, Blaine and Sam are being becoming full cast members, it'll give them more chances to shine. Also, according to the series creator, cast member are going to leave as the graduate, so Lea may be playing Rachael until the end of next season. Better stop now before I really derail this topic.
What is Hugh's vocal range? To stay true to the musical, he needs to be either a Bass-Baritone or a Baritone, to play Javert; and a tenor (specifically a dramatic tenor) to play Valjean. I think he'd be much too old to play Marius. Marius would need to be much younger, stage allows for older actors to play younger character due to distances involved in seeing them (or so I've been told). Hugh could easily pass for a man in his early 30's, not late teens or early 20's. Marius could be played by Zac Efron ( ). But please NOT Nick Jonas , I saw the 25 Anniversary Concert and wanted to jam ice picks in my ears when he sang. Thankfully Michael Ball came out and the end and showed gave an actual performance.
Yeah, he's too old to be Marius. I don't think Javert or Valjean would be a problem, visually; he's mid-40s, and the character runs the gamut from a youngish man to a man fairly advanced in years over the course of the show. I don't know the technical term, but having heard him sing a few times, I don't think he'd have a problem with either part. Hathaway seems a little old to be Cosette by now, but I could see it working okay.
Sorry to resurrect this thread (Well it is 9 days to Easter so maybe it is a good time.) but I was listening to John Barrowman on Youtube, and I thought he is funny (I love his Captain Jack) and thought he could be a good Thénardier. Granted, he is too pretty for the part, as it is generally portrayed, but I think he could do it. Hugh as Valjean, Lea Michele as Éponine, Anne Hathaway as Cossette and the rest of the cast rounded out by Broadway/West End vets.