text:
Founded in 2000, ISB&M has grown rapidly in the last fifteen years. It is known for its world-class educational environment and shaping the career of over 7500 alumni performing exceedingly well in different parts of the country and abroad.
ISB&M is consistently ranked amongst the best and we offer a unique combination that benefits you and develop the capabilities and connections you need to succeed in global business today. You recognize that success in today's business environment relies on the ability to thrive in an increasingly complex world. You know that reputation matters.
Hence, we are committed to maintain a high standard of education, and training and continuously strive to create a learning environment in order to promote great careers. ISB&M's programmes are supported by highly qualified team of accomplished faculty and robust academic infrastructure. We promote a culture of liberty, openness, friendship, energy, enthusiasm and a new life-style.
It fosters creativity and imagination to stimulate the professional superiority and proficiency. We believe in the process of reshaping the attitude of students and giving them the opportunity to explore and rediscover themselves.As a holistic approach, an ISB&M student learns to work under very demanding schedules and perform in the most inspiring way.
ISB&M College of Commerce, a constituent of Peoples Empowerment Group, was founded in 2009 under the umbrella of ISB&M, Pune (Nande Campus). BBA, BBA(Computer Application) and BBA+Media/BBA(Computer Application)+Media Programmes are run regularly by this particular college.The BBA and BBA(Computer Application) programmes are affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University while Media and Communication course is an add-on certification course provided by ISB&M, Pune to those interested in media stream along with the professional Degrees of BBA and BBA(Computer Applications).
Pune's Second Best College. ISB&M College of Commerce, Pune (Nande Campus)
is the second best college providing quality education in the fields of management and media.
Golden Opportunity for Global Career.
ISB&M introduces 'Global Immersion Programme (GIP)' @Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore – A World Top-13 University. It is a unique initiative to provide global exposure and learning opportunities to ISB&M management students in an international setting in terms of the following aspects -
ISB&M Culture:
ISB&M culture strongly promotes the transformation from a student to a corporate leader. From day one, the Orientation Programme exposes the new comer students to the World of Corporate. In this process it becomes our endeavour to inculcate a corporate lifestyle, culture and value system among the students.
Cosmopolitan Academic Environment:
ISB&M attracts students from all states of India and other countries. In the batch of 2015-18, students from 18 states and 50 districts of the country joined ISB&M College of Commerce, Pune (Nande Campus) in BBA/BBA(Computer Application) and Media and Communication.
Teaching Pedagogy:
Interactive and multiple teaching methodology like classroom lectures, case analysis, group projects, role-play, business simulations and games, live assignments including business interview of the top brass of the companies by our students and quizzes form the core of the learning process. The course incorporates state-of-the-art knowledge, skills and best industry practices.
Experiential Brick & Portal:
The ISB&M model is to have half the day spent on practical work and the other have being on brick and mortar classroom teaching and click-and-portal (internet) learning. Internet-based learning will be emphasized inside and outside the classroom through advanced searches, primary research through the Net and development of online case-studies.
National Brand:
ISB&M is consistently ranked amongst the best B-Schools across the country due to its quality education having global benchmark to compete with global business environment.
Experiential Learning:
Doing live projects, market-based and rural projects include, each with a client and supervised by someone from the industry/faculty. The projects are largely selected according to specialization of the trainee so that the CV shows variety and depth. For media students projects included writing for portals and publications, writing on a specific domain across various media, making documentary or short fiction films, musicals, radio spots and jingles, content and design for a website, organizing a major event for a client, an advertising campaign, designing a brand manual, editing for a publication and social or market research. Then there are daily e-paper, in-house brand consultancy wing, and production house work.
Industry Event Participation :
Each student of the school must participate actively (with written reports, photos, interviews and database) in one major industry meet anywhere in India or abroad, like FICCI Frames, Goa Fest, IFFI, MIFF, and exchange4media events. Credits to foreign projects, internships, seminars/conferences participation shall be higher.
Compulsory internships are regularly planned in the companies including media industry between semesters.
Golden Opportunity for Admission into PGDM Programme of ISB&M :
Our BBA and BBA(Computer Application) students have golden opportunity for getting admission into ISB&M's highly coveted flagship programme of PGDM on preferential basis as every year generally 10-15 students undergo PGDM Programme after passing out from ISB&M College of Commerce, Pune provided they must have at least any one of the CAT/XAT/C MAT/MAT scores.
All students studying in the college have golden opportunity for industry interface as about 250 companies visit the campus every year for internship and final placements. ISB&M has maintained a 100% final placement records since its inception.
Beyond Class-room:.
Beyond class-room study, students organize several events wherein they get real and rich experiences in planning, budgeting and managing events. Each year an extraordinary number of student-led activities both on and off campus like career treks, conferences, competitions, official get-togethers, events and parties that take place round the year and in all campuses.
Alumni Network:
ISB&M has a strong alumni network spread all over the country adding value to the industry and thus creating a strong goodwill for them and for our brand. Our alumni network goes beyond the boundaries and they are working in different parts of the globe just like San Francisco, Netherlands, New York, Johannesburg, Scotland, South Africa, Detroit, China, Dubai, Denmark, Singapore, London, Hong Kong etc.
There is an impeccable blend of lush green and a well-planned environment that is conducive for learning. The campus is on a sprawling 12 acres of land, not too far from the urban crowd, yet green and serene and surrounded by abundant flora and fauna.
Rainy season has its own charm and during the rainy season the entire area is picturesque. Nature's beauty is at its best here in clean and refreshing environment. A simple walk in the area relieves one from mental stress. The nearest town area is Pashan (5 kms) which has all the facilities – retail market, medical shops, hospital, stationery, hotels, etc. However, in the campus doctors are available round the clock for providing immediate relief and medical aid to the students. In case of serious patients, medical tie up has been done with Aditya Birla Hospital, Chinchwad (Pune).
Pune is a prominent educational centre of Maharashtra as well as of India. Students from different parts of India and the World come to Pune for studies. It is a safe and peaceful city, and the climate is very pleasant. The city of Pune houses many well-known and established institutes and colleges. Pune is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East.
The University of Pune is one of the finest educational centres in the country. It offers excellent programmes in different areas like Humanities, Science, Commerce, Languages and Management Studies. It was established on February 10, 1948 under the Poona University Act. It occupies an area of about 411 acres. For further details visit www.unipune.ac.in.
A warm welcome to ISB&M College of Commerce.
Our mission embodies dynamism because we understand that flexibility and responsiveness are the two most critical skills required to lead upfront in the midst of uncertainties. The institute has its own culture of inclusiveness, diversity, personal and intellectual integrity and value based education that allow a collaborative spirit between faculty, students, corporate partners and industry professionals. We realize the need to keep us contemporary to the changes constantly happening around us. The delivery of curriculum is of high standard and the learning methodology encourages students to undertake greater initiatives. In addition to giving them conventional inputs, we try to develop the mind set and the attitudes that are required today. Through our value based education, we strive to make our students responsive to societal issues. The institute possesses a vibrant and talented student community where students are actively involved and managing various events.
All these efforts are accomplished with the help of a highly qualified and dedicated team of faculty. We are confident that the students will do their best with their diligence and institutional activities.
Wishing you the best at ISB&M!
MPM,Ph.D. (Economics), Mumbai University. Worked as Principal at Dempo College of Commerce, Goa. Was awarded the "Best Teacher Award" by Rotary Club, Panaji. A prolific writer with several publications. Has authored books and contributed a number of articles in journals, seminars, newspaper and electronic media. Has more than three decades of teaching experience.
A warm welcome to ISB&M College of Commerce.
Change is an essential part of nature. In fact, the only thing constant about change is change itself. People who do not adapt with the changing times are at risk of being left behind. Resistance to change is a major hurdle in achieving one's goals- be it personal or professional. At ISB&M College of Commerce, we believe in the philosophy of change for betterment. Our belief is not only in the development of academics but all round development of the students. That is the reason why in merely a couple of years, ISB&M College of Commerce has emerged as one of the most happening institutions in Pune, with an immaculate record of brilliant academic performance coupled with extravagant co-curricular activities such as comprehensive seminars, workshops and student activities. Our objective is to prepare the students to excel in all walks of life. Tapping and moulding the potential of a section of the population of a country that boasts of the youngest demography amongst large economies, we take natural pride in our duty. We promote an open culture that fosters creativity. The ability to nurture, deliver, analyze and develop the young budding minds to mature professionals is what sets us apart. Applying managerial concepts to the fast changing business environs is what our students learn through an appropriate mix of theory and practice. All the best dear students, we welcome you to the exciting new environment that will take you to greater heights.
All activities of International School of Business & Media are overseen by a Board of Governors, comprising of renowned academicians, successful entrepreneurs and corporate professionals. This gives the institute a thorough practical base, in addition to a strong academic position.
Mr. Arun Sehgal
Executive Vice President, Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Health Care
Mr. Yashwant Mahadik
Senior Vice President, Global Head of HR Business Transformation, IT & Operations Philips
Mr. Sanjay Jorapur
Chief Human Resources Officer,Hero MotoCorp with Global Human Resources Leadership Experience
Dr. C.M. Dwivedi
Director at N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research
Mr. R. S. Chopra
Managing Director & Chairperson Piaggio Greaves Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Pramod Kumar
President ISB&M Group of Institutes
Mr. Chandan Chattoraj
President, HR UFlex Ltd.
Mr. Udai Upendra
Hr Consultant
Dr. Saroja Asthana
Founder Mulshi Group of Institutes
Prof. R.S. Ganapathy
Former Professor IIM, Ahmedabad
Mr. Marcel Parker
Chairman & MD IKYA Human Capital Solutions
Mr. Rohit Suri
Vice-President-Human Resource People Interactive
Mr. Rajeev Karwal
Founder Milagrow Business Knowledge Solutions
Dr. Y. V. Verma
Former-COO, Marketing & HR LG
Manoj Kohli
CEO, International Business Group Bharti Airtel Group
Mr Navnit Singh
Partner Heidrick & Struggles
Mr. Rajesh Pant
CEO Kandor Solutions
|Brita Singh
|BA (Hons.), BPSS-Board Mem
|Teaching English and conducting mock Group Discussions and Personal Interviews.
|Sagar Palkar
|BA ( Economics ), Diploma Animation & Web Design
|Gourav Ghosh
|B.Sc. (Physics witable Still Photography & AV Production) PG (FTII)
|Dhruva Chopra
|2 year Multimedia (Arena Multimedia, DMM), Certification from IDC (IIT) Bombay on UX & UI Design, BA in Sociology
|Over 15 years of experience in Design Training (Communication Design & Industrial Design), Graphic, Visual, UI & UX Design, Print media, Post-production and Multimedia.
|Ashwini Kumar
|M.A. (Mass. Comm.), BHU, Varanasi UGC NET (Mass. Comm.) B.Sc. (Animation & Multimedia), BIT, Mesra Specialization - Motion Graphics & Animation
|3.5 Years Industry & Academic Worked for IIIT Allahabad, CII, Chandiok Addapptive, MKCL, Multiversity
|Dr. P. K. De
|Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur), Post-doctoral (Germany & Denmark), M.E. (Gold Medalist), B.E.(Mech.), FIE(I), C.Eng.(I)
|Former Dean (Academics), XLRI. Worked with Tata Motors, Maruti Udyog Ltd., ISRO, Braithwaite & Co., Visiting Professor at Germany, Denmark & UAE countries.
|Krishna Ramisetty
|M.Sc. (Statistics), MA (Mathematical Eco.) MBA (Mktg.), Pursuing Ph.D. (Mktg.)
|15 years of teaching & research, Expertise in teaching Quantitative techniques and Operations Research in Stattools, MS Excel, SPSS
|Dr. Saroja Asthana
|Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur) M.S. (USA)
|Contributor to Nobel Peace Prize 2007 to IPCC. Former Faculty at XLRI Jamshedpur. Consultant to IPCC, SDC, GTZ, UNFCCC, Ministry of Environment and Forests, GOI and several industries globally. Author of highly reputed research papers.
|Swapnil Morande
|5 years of corporate work exposure as Project Manager and Sr. Business Consultant in IT (Software, Security) and Telecom sector with 5 years of global teaching experience .
|Dr. I. Krishna Murthy
|Ph.D.(Statistics), M. Sc., M. Phil., Project Certified (CIPM), UGC NET qualified
|12 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. Trainer for MDP/FDP programmes. Statistical analysis of data, econometrics, project management are the specializations.
|Jyoti Prakash Rath
|B.Tech. (IIT Bombay), PGDM, MMS Pune.
|Worked with Vickers Sperry India Ltd. and Mahindra Group of Companies. Managing Director of Redecam India Private Limited.
|S. K. Srivastava
|GMP (IIM Lucknow), M.Tech., IIT Kanpur
|Twenty one years with Indian Navy in various positions of which last 7 years in embedded technology-based System Design, Training on Integration and Operations
|Karabi Bandyopadhyay
|M.Tech., B.Tech. (Electronics)
|Worked in TISCO, Jamshedpur, WEBEL, Kolkata; INFOLINK, SOFPIT Computers and White Plains, USA
|Upendra Lele
|M.Tech. (Industrial Engg), B.Tech.(Mech. Engg) IIT Bombay
|Over 18 years of experience in manufacturing and IT industry, and 4 years in teaching and consultancy.
|Mahesh Renguntwar
|MMS (Finance) NMIMS, CFP (USA); DTL, Symbiosis; ICWA Intermediate
|1 years of corporate experience and 5 years of teaching experience at post graduate level. He has participated in workshops, short term courses and faculty development programs organized by ISB-Hyderabad & Ivey Business School- Canada, IIM- Calcutta, Govt. of India, Bombay Stock Exchange, etc. He is member of "Financial Planning Standard Board, India (FBSB) and The Society of Financial planners.
|Jayanti Adhav
|M.Com., PGDPM, (SIBM, M.Phil. Pune)
|Worked with Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, ICFAI, Sinhgad Institute of Management.
|S. Jayakumar
|Sr. Divisional Manager with UIIC. Teaching experience of 12 years.
|Dr. Ravi Jaiswal
|Ph.D, M.Com., PGDIM (Amity Business School), UGC NET Qualified.
|11 years of experience with Dabur, CGU Life Insurance, ING, Associated with NIA, Pune. Part Associate of Insurance Institute of India. Presented research papers in national and international conferences.
|V. Visweswara Rao
|M.Sc. (Andhra University), M.Phil. (Sri Krishna Devaraya University)
|7 years of academic experience as a faculty of statistics
|S. B. Subramaniam
|B.Com. (Hons.) F C A
|Experience of more than two decades. CFO/VP in reputed organizations viz. Tata Auto Pump, Mann & Humm, Filter, Force Motors etc.
|Dr. V. B. Padmanabhan
|Ph.D., LLB, AMFI, AICWA,CAIIB
|Was Chief Manager with Sangi Bank and has 13 yrs of teaching experience in Working Capital, finance and managerial accounting.
|Debarghya Bagchi
|PGDM (GIM), B.Sc.(Calcutta University)
|Worked with Raymonds, Usha Int.,ICICI Securities, Reliance, IIFL Premia
|Arpita Roy
|M.Sc., M. Phill. (Eco, Jadavpur University)
|ormer faculty at University of Calcutta. Executive training with TIL, LIC etc.
|Bhanu Kumar Vaishishtha
|MPM, M.Com, Pursuing Ph.D., NET Qualified
|Research Guide at IGNOU, Invitee delegate for Panel Discussion in several Ministerial Conferences by Govt. of India, Govt. of Gujarat & Maharashtra. Having 10 years of teaching and Industrial experience
|Sathyanarayana K
|Vast experience in Financial Markets, Had worked as Vice President at JM Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.
|A. S. Iyer
|B.Com., Passed Inter ICWAI
|25 years of industrial experience and 5 years of teaching in Saudi Arabia and Russia. GM at Virtual Computer (Now D-Link India Pvt. Ltd.)
|Prof. Madan B. Survase
|Ph.D(Pursuing from Symbiosis International university,Pune),M.Phil.& M.A – Economics from University of Pune & Certificate Course on Computer Applications for Economic Analysis (CCAEA) from Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune.
|Eight years of experience in teaching and research.
|Dr. Pramod Kumar
|Ph.D. (Organizational Behaviour), IIT Mumbai
|Worked with IIM Ahmedabad and XLRI. Former Director, SIBM, Pune. Extensive Research and Consulting experience. Served on Govt. of India Committees on Education.
|Degala Subramanyam
|Master of Social work (HR & LW as specialization) from Delhi University. MBA and Short duration courses from IIM A and IIM C & ASCI
|Worked as Sr.Vice President of Trident Group, Group Vice President of N.K. Minda Group, Head HR & Corporate Affairs of Honda Siel, General Manager (HR&A) of Sriven Computer Solution Pvt.Ltd
|Dr. Swapan K. De
|M.Sc., LL.B, D.Phil., (Behavioral Science, Sociology)
|Research Associate and teacher with IIM C and Govt organizations. Consultant on Quality Standard in design. Authored and co-author of books and research papers.
|Dr. Nutan Kumar S Thingujam
|Ph.D. & M.A. (Psych), University of Pune
|Long experience in teaching in Pune University.
|Y. G. Chouksey
|M.Sc., LLB, PGDSW
|Former General Manager (P&A) SAIL, Bhilai; Former Sr. Vice President (P&A), Modi Cement. Long academic experience.
|Prof. Pranoti Paradkar
|B.E .,PGDBM (NMIMS SDL) , PhD(Thesis submitted)
|8 year (TCS,Rewaa Tech,Excellon Software)
|S. Jayaraman
|PGDBM, IIM Calcutta, Pursuing Ph.D.
|Former Group Head (HR, Admin & Quality), IRIS Ltd.; Former Dy. Div. Manager, TATA Metaliks Ltd.
|Ajay Ramdasi
|MBA, SIBM, Pune
|Former Director, ICTM, Pune, Industry experience in Consumer Products, IT, Engineering & Advertising
|Rahul Hans
|PGDBM (Marketing & HR) , XLRI, BBA (ITS, Ghaziabad) NET Qualified
|Worked with Essar Oil Limited as Territory Sales Manager, Assistant Manager, Marketing with Lilliput Kidswear Ltd. & Key Accounts Executive at Abearix Technologies.
|Sunny Arora
|MBA (Marketing), NMIMS:, B.Sc. (Physics).Hansraj College, Delhi University.Pursuing Ph.D. (IIT Mumbai)
|Presented papers at conferences and doctoral colloquiums at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow and other top institutes in India. Worked with industry and in academics for about 8 years. Some of the companies he is associated with are Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Motors, AstraZeneca Pharma and Career Launcher among others.Conducts MDP & consults with corporate regularly.
|B. R. Vittal
|PGDM (Mysore University), MBA, (Pondicherry University)
|Experience in marketing with pharmaceuticals, Insurance, financial market, consumer goods and service sectors. Also experience in Quality Assurance department and Risk Management.
|Abhishek Gadkari
|B.E.,Electronics & telecomm(Mumbai university),MBA (Symbiosis International University)
|Consultant (Pricewaterhousecoopers Pvt.Ltd) .Subject: Digital Marketing/Marketing.
|Dibyendu Nandi
|BE, MBA, Pursuing Ph.D. from AMU
|Rich corporate experience. Was associated with ACC Cement and Berger Paints. Was teaching at IILM, New Delhi as Assistant Professor
|Rajeev Taneja
|PGDBM, XLRI. Worked with APJ Group and Usha Alloys & Steel Ltd.
|Dhan Madan
|PGDBM (XLRI), B.Sc. (Statistics). Long years of industrial and academic experience in soft skill training and consultancy
|Sandeep Nene
|MBA (IIM), ACA, M.Sc. (UK). 12 years experience in business, finance and technology. Worked with Genpact India, Axis Risk Consulting, Capgemini, Deloitte Amsterdam, Netherlands, Adventity Inc. and Infosys Technologies.
|Suresh Vishwanath
|MBA (XLRI), Over 32 years of years of experience with Voltas, Pan Africa Group, Accredited member of American Psychological Association
|Vineet Nerurkar
|MBA (Marketing) Symbiosis Pune, Worked with Philips India, Novartis Consumer Health, Parle Products, J.L. Morrison India. Faculty for Product and Brand Management and independent trainer.
|Harminder Singh
|MBA (International Business), IAIFM (USA), ICFAI (Masters in Insurance), ICIB Pune. 7 years experience in teaching and consultant to various financial companies.
|Rohit Lalwani
|MBA, Symbiosis Pune. Experience of 7 years. Worked with Wonder Bath, Asian Paints and independent entrepreneur.
|Rajiv Jajodia
|CFA (USA), MMS (Finance, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai). Experience of 4 years with Barclays Plc., UAE and CRISIL Ltd., a Standard & Poor's Company.
|Rohitesh Gidwani
|PGDBA, B.Sc. Ph.D. (Pursuing). Worked with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Marketing Head of the SBU (Xenura)
|Sangita Soman
|PGP (OB, ICFAI Pune). Experience of 13 years. with Corporate Trainer, facilitator and soft skill enhancement.
|Lalitha Deshpande
|PGPBM (IIM, Bangalore), Experience of 25 years in Head HR positions with NTPC, Maruti Udyog, Smithkline Beecham, HCC, Mumbai, Go Air and Air India.
|Rajendra Magadum
|BE (Auto). Operations Management professional with over 15 years of experience in IT and BPO sector. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Blackbelt and SEI-CMMi. Worked with Aptara Inc.and Affinity Express.
|Samkit Shah
|FRM, (GARP, USA), CFA (USA), MBA (FMS, Delhi). 4 years of experience with Reliance Industries and engaged in consultancy.
|Sumit Jain
|MBA (S.P. Jain Dubai - Singapore). 8 years of experience with HSBC Bank, Citicorp Finance, India Infoline and ICICI Prudential Asset Management company.
|Ameya Sane
|M.Com. (Symbiosis), CA. Practicing CA (Direct Taxation), Teaching in various management schools across the country.
|Ahuti Mishra
|BE (Electronics), MBA (Finance). Worked in corporate sector and now teaching in management institutes.
|Siddharth Mishra
|BE, B.Tech. (Mechanical), PGDM, MBA (Marketing). Worked in US, China, UK, Singapore, South Africa. Associated with Symbiosis, IIPM, TASMAC, XIM, and MIT. Also associated with Wales University, Bloemfontein
|Radhika Gupta
|PGDM (HRD and Marketing). Worked at Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Management and Research, Mirza International, Redtape brand etc. Have conducted various workshops on soft skills like communication, time management, leadership, team-building etc.
|Sudhindra Mujumdar
|MA, M.Phil., SET. 9 years industrial experience, 17 years teaching experience. Associated with Wipro, IBM, Cognizant, Dr. Reddy's, Kingfisher Airlines as a Corporate Trainer.
|Karthik V
|PGDM, M.Phil., BE, M.S. Over 10 years of experience in Corporate such as ICICI, Reliance. Pursuing Ph.D. in Marketing.
|Dr. Sarabjeet Kaur
|Ph.D. (International Economics) MA (Economics). Long years of teaching experience in various top institutes.
|V. V. Rao
|M.Sc. (Statistics, Andhra University), M.Phil, (Sri Krishna Devaraya University) 6 years of academic experience as a faculty of statistics.
|Dr. Keval J Kumar
|Former HOD, Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Pune. Worked with Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahemadabad (MICA) and former Director, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC).
|Yogesh Mathur
|Former HOD (Post Production, FTII, Pune), Visiting faculty at Whistling Woods International, Mumbai; SIMC, Pune.
|Diniar Patel
|BA (English), Business Journalism (Manchester, UK). Editor TOI supplements. Worked with reputed dailies like The Telegraph, The Statesman, The Times of India and Business Standard.
|Prashant Desai
|Graduate from FTII, Pune. Predominent film-maker, photographer and academician with vast experience in industry and various educational institutions for past 3 decades.
|Venkatesh Kumar
|MBA (Periyar University, Gold Medalist), PGDIB, PGDOR, M.Phil., (PGDIPR),(PGDTM), Pursuing Ph.D. Worked at SBSoft, iprodigy, Marketing application oriented softwares. 8 years of academic experience in management institutions.
Separate hostel facility is available for girls and boys both inside and outside the campus. The first year students are usually allowed to stay in the hostel. Students prefer the hostel facility as some of them wants to immerse themselves 24x7 in their education and others seek a support system beyond the classrooms.
Hostel life creates affinity among students; they learn to live with students from other cultural background and thus discovering common interests and creating amicable culture in the institute.
Classrooms are equipped with remote-controlled LCD multimedia projectors, internet networked computers and public address system.
The state-of-the-art non-linear editing suite operates on the Apple MacPro, Dual Processor platform with a dedicated Final-Cut-Pro editing package.
The institute has modern library with books, reports, international and national journals, periodicals etc. It also has a digital library which is a collection of documents in organized electronic form, available on the Internet or on CD-ROMs . Digital libraries provide an effective means to distribute learning resources to students. Students may access to a large number of magazines articles, books, papers, images, sound files, and educational videos.
Computer centre is well-equipped with Wi-Fi environment allowing mobile accessibility. Computer labs are provided with UPS Power Back-up. Other facilities include Linux mail server, Antivirus software (Symantec and Norton) and Firewall protection. Students have access to lab facilities in a supervised environment.
A well-equipped multi facility auditorium and a large amphitheatre ensure ample space for various indoor and outdoor activities like, cultural get-togethers, theatrical performances, concerts, physical cardio workout, yoga, meditation, martial arts, self-defense training and sports. Cafeteria and swimming pool are located in the campus. Doctors are present on campus round the clock to take care of medical exigencies. In case of serious patients, medical tie up has been done with Aditya Birla Hospital, Chinchwad (Pune).
The sophisticated multi-media lab boasts of professional production, graphics & multilingual software (including 2D & 3D Animation, Movie, Magic & Story Board, Quark Express).
The professional, acoustically treated production studio is equipped with digital HDV cameras, including a new stereo – audio mixer. The studio is also home to the latest digital cameras/handycams and including the latest of lighting and recording systems.
The ISB&M student community is highly active and energetic. They are keenly interested in sports and cultural events. Their learning experience continues even as they step out of the classroom and involve in various activities.


text:
Mark Grassia (Fractaltribe, MA)
Video Extraordinaire
Mark Grassia is the OG video specialist who captures bomb smooth clips of behind the scenes Fractaltribe Events. He Loves staying up for 48+ straight hours staring at hi res retina display screens and drinking red bulls. Usually with a maniacal laugh, he twists his mind and yours with psychedelic micro frames within his videos to hypnotize the audience into understanding his evil genius plans to take over the world.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
U.S. state of Arizona has swept up. It received more than 60 centimeters of snow.
Most affected by the weather — the northern part of the state, near the Grand Canyon. Because of the snow there blocked the road. According to weather forecasts, in the next day the weather deteriorates. Blizzards are not typical of Arizona, located in the southern United States.
Source: World News Agency
In the U.S., an unprecedented event: Arizona covered with snow
In Flagstaff, Arizona, on Tuesday, suddenly covered with snow.
According to forecasters, the city fell to 8-10 cm of snow.
Continue reading U.S. state of Arizona has swept up


text: Henry James, Jr. AN ENGLISH EASTER 3But i_ flourishes f__ all th__, and a__ genteel peo___, looking in__ each oth____ eyes wi__ the despe______ of gent_____, agree t_ endure i_ for genti______ sake. Another arbitrary tri___ is t__ custom o_ depriving t__ unhappy vis____ of a napkin a_ luncheon. When it i_ observed th__ the English luncheon dif____ from din___ only i_ being sev____ degrees mo__ elaborate a__ copious, a__ that i_ the London atmosphere i_ is b__ common cha____, at a__ moment, t_ multiply yo__ guest's opport_______ if n__ for ablu____ at le___ for a *dry pol___,* it wi__ be perc_____ that su__ eccentricities a__ the ve__ wantonness a__ pedantry o_ fashion. But, as I say, th__ flourish, a__ they fo__ part o_ an imm____ body o_ prescriptive usa___, to wh___ a soc____ possessing i_ the lar____ manner, bo__ by tempe______ and educ_____, the se___ of t__ *inalienable* rig___ and comf____ of t__ individual, cont_____ to accom______ itself. I do n__ mean t_ say th__ usage i_ England i_ always uncomf_______ and arbi_____. On t__ contrary, f__ strangers c__ be unfam_____ with th__ sensation (a most agre_____ one) wh___ consists i_ perceiving i_ the exce____ of a custom wh___ has str___ us a_ first a_ a me__ brutal inve_____, a rea___ existing i_ the hist____ *good se___* of t__ English ra__. The sens_____ is freq____, though i_ saying s_ I d_ not me__ to im___ that ev__ superficially t__ presumption i_ against t__ usages o_ English soc____. It i_ not, f__ instance, neces______ against t__ custom o_ which I had i_ more espec_____ in mi__ to sp___ in wri____ these li___. The stra____ in London is forew_____ that a_ Easter a__ the wo___ goes o__ of to__, and th__ if h_ has n_ mind t_ be le__ as lon___ as Marius on t__ ruins o_ Carthage, h_, too, h__ better ma__ arrangements f__ a temp_____ absence.


text:
WATN: DANIEL LACROIXby Anthony SanFilippo / Philadelphia Flyers
They were the Flyers rendition of the Hanson Brothers.
Their run may have only lasted a little more than one season, but their effect on the memory of Flyers fans from that era has been long lasting.
They are Dan Kordic, Daniel Lacroix and Scott Daniels, better known as "The Dan Line."
They were the foot soldiers of the 1996-97 Flyers team that reached the Stanley Cup Finals.
They plugged along as a fourth line that had a lot of energy, a lot of moxie, and a lot of physicality.
They played together for just one year – and oh what a year it was.
The trio combined for 610 penalty minutes on the Flyers fourth line and also combined for 13 goals.
"It was just a fun line to play on," Lacroix said. "We had a clear identity all through the lineup. You had [Eric] Lindros, [John} Leclair and [Mikael} Renberg as the top line, [Rod} Brind'Amour really driving the second line and then Trent Klatt, Shjon Podein and Joel Otto were a very clear third line who could play against the other team's best and then there was us who would get the puck deep, muck, mix it up and try to get momentum on your side when things weren't going so well.
"We had good ingredients and balance on those four lines and it pretty much stayed the same the whole year."
Daniels was let go after the season while Lacroix and Kordic played one more season each for the Flyers before moving on themselves.
And yet, because of that on Eastern Conference Championship season, they are forever a part of the Flyers lore.
However, Lacroix was the only one of the three though to continue in the sport of hockey after his career ended.
Now an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Lacroix had a strange path back to the NHL once his playing days finished in 2002 as a member of the Atlantic City Broad Street Bullies of the ECHL.
Just 33 years old at the time, Lacroix didn't know what to do next, so he enrolled in college but quit after one semester whe he was offered an opportunity to be an assistant coach with the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Christian LaRue brought him on board right away, and was equally as demanding of his assistant coaches as he was of his players.
"He forced me to learn the technical aspect of coaching," Lacroix said. "He really challenged me as an assistant because he had been an assistant for a long time and he knewall the work that went into being a coach. Sometimes as a player you don't realize what goes into it. All the video work is amazing. And back then it was on VHS which meant there were a lot of long hours to breakdown tapes and there was a lot of paper work I had to fill out for this coach.
"I used to have to travel with two VCR's in one little suitcase. I was able to work on the bus. You try to make your life as easy as possible."
Ted Nolan was impressed with Lacroix's work, and when Nolan was hired as the bench boss for the New York Islanders, he took Lacroix with him.
The stint in New York was too short (three seasons) and after Nolan was fired, Scott Gordon became head coach retaining Lacroix. Gordon didn't last long and was fired too. So was Lacroix.
Needing work, Lacroix had heard that a young coach named Guy Boucher was looking for assistants at the AHL level with the Hamilton Bulldogs.
"I didn't know Guy Boucher," Lacroix said. "I knew he was looking for assistants, so I simply applied for the job. I ran into him at the draft and introduced myself to him. He said, he might call me in a couple weeks. Long story short I got the job.
"We went through the process in Hamilton of coming in and see how Guy coaches and his program. It was a good experience for me to see it there at that level, and then one year later to do it at the pro level was excellent."
And Lacroix has been in the pros ever since.
But it was his time here in Philadelphia that affected his career most.
It was here that he learned about coaching from current Adirondack Phantoms coach Terry Murray.
"He was unbelievable, said Lacroix. "People don't realize how smart of a coach Terry Murray is. I saw his team play this year in Adirondack. He's a smart, smart coach."
It was also here that he learned hard work pays off.
"I played on a lot of different teams and it's amazing how the fans in Philly always respected the blue collar guys," Lacroix said. "The fans always identified themselves with the third and fourth liners – guys who work hard every day and just do their job – they have a lot of respect for that.
"It was a great, great time in my life. The Flyers were a very strong team in the league. Playing with guys like Lindros and Leclair and Eric Desjardins on D and vets like Ron Hextall and Otto, we had a really good team and it was fun to come to work every day.
"The fans were great – it was the first year of the CoreStates Center, it was great energy and a good time for me in my career."
Another thing Lacroix became famous for in Philadelphia were his drawings, especially around the Holidays.
Lacroix used to draw pictures for sick children. He drew pictures to be auctioned off at the Flyers Wives Fight for Lives carnival. He created his own, original Christmas cards.
And while he doesn't draw as much as he did when he was playing in Philadelphia, Lacroix does keep one artistic tradition alive.
"I still do Christmas Cards every year," Lacroix said. "That's about it. I recently came across the cards from 1997 from when I was in Philly. Once in the while, I do a drawing on the boards but not nearly as much as I did when I played for the Flyers."
Lacroix even keeps in touch with several of his former Flyers teammates – a sign that he still loves the Philadelphia area.
"I'm really good friends with Dainus Zubrus and I still talk to Desjardins and Karl Dykhuis and I check in with Bundy [Chris Therien] from time to time. All these guys are still in the hockey world.
"I still have a bunch of Christmas cards that go out in the Philly and South Jersey areas every year. I try to go to the jersey shore in the summer. It was a little easier to meet up with friends when I was in New York, but now when I'm in town I'll try to grab dinner with plenty of friends. I love it in Philly. I love going back."
To contact Anthony SanFilippo, email email@example.com or follow him on Twitter @AnthonySan37


text:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/0 ... index.html
"I'm actually flying commercial," Diddy said before walking onto an airplane, sitting in a first-class seat and flashing his boarding pass to the camera. "That's how high gas prices are. I'm at the gate right now. This is really happening, proof gas prices are too high. Tell whoever the next president is we need to bring gas prices down."
Oh we are all crying you a river, Diddy! Yes, I am sure your brutha Obama will get right on that. He can't have you flying commercial!!! First Class???? EWWWWWW!!! You are truly poverty-striken, Diddy!


text:
- You Are Here:
- Home
- Departments
- Social Services
- Temporary Assistance
Temporary Assistance
*If you are homeless and need to apply for housing placement services, please arrive to the Department of Social Services by 12 PM to file your application.
Emergency Assistance
to Adults
Emergency Assistance
to Families
Victims of
Domestic Violence
Who is NOT eligible
for Public Assistance
Substance Abuse
For information on the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) click here
Family Assistance (FA)
Parents are also responsible for cooperating with the local department of social services in locating any absent parent. Non-cooperation without good cause could result in lower benefits.
Safety Net Assistance (SNA)
If you are not eligible for other assistance programs, you may be eligible for SNA. SNA is for:
- Single adults
- Childless couples
- Children living apart from any adult relative
- Families of persons abusing drugs or alcohol
- Families of persons refusing drug/alcohol screening, assessment, or treatment
- Persons who have exceeded the 60-month limit on assistance
- Aliens who are eligible for temporary assistance, but who are not eligible for federal reimbursement
Emergency Assistance Programs
- You are homeless *
- You have little or no food
- Your landlord has told you that you must move or has given you eviction papers
- You do not have fuel for heating in the cold weather period
- Your utilities are shut-off or are about to be shut-off, or you have a 72-hour disconnect notice
- You or someone in your family has been beaten, abused, or threatened with violence by a husband, wife, partner, or other member of the household.
*If you are homeless and need to apply for housing placement services, please arrive to the Department of Social Services by 12 PM to file your application.
Back to Top
Emergency Assistance to Adults (EAA)
Emergency Assistance to Families (EAF)
Emergency Safety Net Assistance (E-SNA)
Eligibility Requirements
Victims of Domestic Violence
Department of Social Services
60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553
Public hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Applications for all Public Assistance Programs are taken at this site.
After an application is filed, an appointment will be made for an eligibility interview. The applicant will be asked to supply documentation to verify the information on the application form. All household members aged 18 years or older will be finger imaged. Determination of the application is made within 30 days, and the applicant will be notified of the decision by letter. Individuals who have an immediate, emergency need will be interviewed on the date of application and the need will be met for those eligible applicants.
Who are NOT eligible for Public Assistance?
- Who have been convicted in federal court of having made a fraudulent statement or representation with respect to their place of residence in order to receive Temporary Assistance from two or more states. The period of ineligibility is for ten years.
- Who are fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody or confinement for a crime, or attempts to commit a crime under the laws of the place from which the individual flees. This is true if the crime is a felony under the laws of the place from which the individual flees. In the case of the State of New Jersey, a crime is a high misdemeanor under the laws of such state.
- Who are violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under federal or state law.
- Eligibility and benefits are determined and administered in accordance with New York State Law, Rules and Regulations.
Temporary Assistance Substance Abuse Treatment Requirements
- all adult applicants/recipients and heads of households be screened for alcohol/drug abuse issues;
- all adult applicants/recipients and heads of households who screen positive must be assessed (the assessment may include drug testing as a SSD option) by a person who bears an alcohol/substance abuse counselor credential, currently in good-standing, issued by the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for alcohol/substance abuse problems; and
- all adult applicants/recipients and heads of households who are determined to be not employable due to alcohol/drug abuse (as determined by the formal assessment) must participate in appropriate alcohol/drug rehabilitation treatment as a condition of eligibility for public assistance.
- Be licensed or certified by OASAS or operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and be determined by the social services official to meet the rehabilitation needs of the individual.
- Provide the social services district, at a minimum of every three months, a treatment progress report for each public assistance recipient.
- Request the approval of the social services district responsible for payment prior to changing an individual's level of treatment care.
What is the purpose of the screening?
The screening is conducted to identify adult members of households or heads of households who potentially have a alcohol/drug abuse problem that may impact their employability.
When are public assistance recipients screened for alcohol/substance abuse issues?
Public assistance recipients (heads of households and all adult members) are screened at time of application and, at a minimum, whenever there is evidence to indicate potential alcohol and/or substance abuse. Social Services Districts may routinely screen public assistance recipients on a schedule determined by the SSD, provided the policy is applied consistently and is no more frequently than every six months.
Does the social services district use a standardized form to screen individuals?
Yes, all districts use a screening form (DSS-4571), which was developed by OASAS as required by New York State law.
If an adult member of a household screens positive, must he/she participate in a formal assessment?
Yes, if the adult screens positive, they must participate in the formal assessment, or they will be removed from the public assistance case.
What is the purpose of the formal assessment?
The formal assessment is to determine if:
- if the individual is abusing alcohol/drugs; and
- if abuse is found, whether the individual is able to work or not, and
- if abuse is found and the individual is unable to work because of the abuse, the appropriate level of care.
If the assessment determines that the individual is not employable as a result of their alcohol/drug abuse problem, must they comply with prescribed treatment?
Yes, if the individual is determined not employable as a result of their alcohol/drug abuse problem, he/she must comply with appropriate treatment or be removed from the public assistance case.
Department of Social Services General Information: (516) 227-8519
Related Links:
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
New York State (OTDA) Temporary Assistance
New York State (OTDA) Public Assistance Alcohol and Drug Provisions
New York State (OTDA) Domestic Violence / Family Violence Option


text:
"Fool" by John Morressy
"Stone and the Librarian" by William Browning Spencer
"Red Card" by S. L. Gilbow
"Brain Raid" by Alexander Jablokov takes us into the not-so-distant future, where computer-run devices—probably aided and abetted by law-breaking humans—occasionally cross the line to become sentient thinking machines: artificial intelligence. Despite a growing movement to have such devices declared equal with humans, they currently fall under governmental restrictions. An industry of legally sanctioned bounty hunters has grown up to pursue non-regulation, rogue AIs. It's a cutthroat business, with too many rival companies competing for a diminishing number of jobs.
Taibo, Max, and Petra take on what looks like a routine retrieval of a low-level AI, but the task turns out to be a bit more complicated. This particular AI uses aicons—portable communicating devices that allow its human companions to interface directly with the system. It's a much higher level AI than they were prepared for. Also, there's a spy from a rival company on the premises and at least one human determined to protect her electronic friend with religious zeal. Too late, Taibo realizes the tip he got from his "friend" Chet was a set-up. The little company is in over their heads and beyond their licensing, with Chet's bigger company poised to step in and take over, mopping up the profits. But maybe not.
Jablokov weaves a detailed background tapestry, presenting future technology in a totally believable way, and offers some good insights into human nature as well. With clues to be unraveled, plenty of action, and some quick thinking on the part of the intrepid AI hunters, it's an entertaining read.
"Fool" by John Morressy is the autobiography of Niccolo, a jester in medieval Italy. Born deformed, he is allowed to survive only because he is so twisted and ugly that he is expected to have some entertainment value. Even so, his parents choose not to raise him and sell him at the earliest opportunity. His first master specializes in cruelty and beatings, but Niccolo's luck changes when he is sold to a bishop, a godly man who treats all his household of social rejects with Christian kindness.
In the bishop's palace, Niccolo learns reading, writing, and religion. "The palace was a far more desirable place to live than the barnyard, and I strove to be a model pupil. The good bishop also taught me the tenets of the faith and instructed me in morals. In those areas, though I was careful to give the required responses and display the expected piety in his presence, my progress was somewhat limited." Unknown to the pious but ingenuous bishop, Niccolo also learns from the supposedly-reformed thieves, prostitutes, and murderers who make up much of the household staff. From one of the thieves he learns of a hidden repository of books—"books so steeped in evil that they were beyond the power of man to destroy." From this cache, Niccolo steals a single manuscript, which teaches him a terrible curse that can be used against his enemies, but it can only be used three times. Although he eventually makes use of this terrible knowledge, Niccolo has become so skilled at intrigue and murder that he doesn't often require supernatural help.
Despite his self-acknowledged deficiencies in the conscience department, Niccolo is loyal to his employers and capable of returning kindness. He has no great ambitions, being content to live comfortably. His wry comments and self-deprecating humor add to the charm of this behind-the-scenes glimpse of life in a noble household.
"Stone and the Librarian" by William Browning Spencer may leave you confused, or at least pondering the nature of reality. Is Stone, AKA Edward, really a captive of futuristic librarians who kidnapped him and killed his mother, or is he a bibliophobic, possibly schizophrenic student in a more-or-less ordinary boarding school? Did he escape to Africa and lead an adventurous life before returning to assassinate the Librarian, or did he run away from a field-trip to the museum, as the Librarian or headmaster suggests? My money's on delusional schoolboy Edward, but I must admit his alter ego, Stone, leads an interesting life when he's off his medication.
Taking a rather risky position for a writer, Spencer has a lot to say about the tediousness of literature in general, the horror of being entrapped by words, and the futility of study. Hawthorne and Melville, Tolstoy and Thackeray, Henry James and James Joyce, Faulkner and Salinger are equally castigated. Only Hemingway receives a grudging nod of approval, not for his writing as such, but for his willingness to put it down and go out and live. And let's not even mention the excruciating painfulness of poetry!!
I couldn't pin down Stone/Edward's age, nor the time span of the story, since we're tied in to his somewhat muddled point of view. Sometimes he seems quite young, other times he seems to be a young adult at a university. Taken as a whole, the story is jumbled. However, the individual episodes work very well indeed.
"Red Card" by S. L. Gilbow postulates a society in which randomly selected citizens receive a one-time license to kill. With the card comes a detailed manual, outlining the proper protocols for an "enforcement," as the procedure is called, along with a gun and ammunition. The cards are supposed to be secret, but secrets have a way of slipping out.
What effect might it have on human relationships, knowing your neighbor, your spouse, or any stranger you encounter, might have a red card? Would the fear of lethal retaliation make people treat each other more civilly? Would crime be reduced? What would it take to make someone commit a legally sanctioned murder—a major provocation, or some minor annoyance at the wrong moment?
Mild-mannered librarian Linda Jackson has held her card for four years, far longer than most, before she finally shoots her verbally abusive spouse. Like so many ill-treated wives, she kept hoping things would get better, but finally snapped under the cumulative effect. Her husband knew she had a card and taunted her repeatedly, apparently not believing she would ever use it. The story explores her reactions and those of her neighbors to the killing, and also raises another question: would a person who was reluctant to pull the trigger the first time find it easier the second time around, given the opportunity?
|< Prev
|Next >


text:
Kali2012-12-27 08:18 #2Reply
I don't think you can download video from nytimes. While, you can search the channel The New York Times on YouTube and watch videos free. To download YouTube video, you have many options. The online apps like VideoGrabber, KeepVid, Savevid are free to use, choose the one you like.2014-05-12 15:52 #3Reply
The New York Times, also known as NYT, it's a prestigious American newspaper. Its official website, NYTimes.com has the motto-All the News That's Fit to Click. Thanks to the development of multimedia, we have a novelty way of reading newspaper. The videos on the site are organized into several parts, namely world, business, science, opinion, style and sports. To download nytimes video, you may cost a little time to read the below instructions.
The very first thing is to get the nytimes downloader-video grabber pro, a smart utility which is able to download online videos automatically.After launching it, enable the video recorder. All right, open the nytimes video. Within seconds, video grabber pro could detect the playing video and download it. While the video is downloading, you can hit the Play button to watch the video with the built-in player.
If you have any confusion, please watch this video demo.
Alternatively, you can download videos from nytimes with another method. Kali said right, New York Times has its official channel. Videos there are categories into different playlists, it is convenient to find your desired video. No need to install any program, video grabber supports you to download these videos online. Type the video URL into download box and hit Grab it. The download links are shown, along with the available formats and resolutions. Right-click on Download, choose the output folder and start to download nytimes videos directly.
Apart from downloading videos, video grabber enables you to convert videos to various of video and audio formats. You only need to select a video, set the target format and click Convert button. Generally speaking, video grabber can be served as both a video downloader and a converter. But if you hope to download and convert nytimes videos in bulk, video grabber pro is still the best choice.


text:
Exciting news from all of us at GasPedal and the Blog Council: Bob Pearson, Dell's former VP of Communities and Conversations, will become the President of the Blog Council and Senior Vice President of Communities at GasPedal. I've always admired Bob for his work as one of the pioneers in corporate social media, so it's […]
Tag Archives: enterprise
Bob Pearson from Dell is the new head of the Blog Council
April 7, 2009
Comments Off on Bob Pearson from Dell is the new head of the Blog Council - Read & Join the Conversation
Get My Newsletter
We will never, ever release your email.
*Third-party newsletter (Privacy Policy)
*Third-party newsletter (Privacy Policy)
Recent Posts
Work With Me
Learn to get people talking about your company, cause, or idea.
Learn more >>
We're the community for social media leaders at the world's greatest brands. Learn more >>
Learn about my keynote speeches >>


text:
[Free Printable] DIY Shamrock Shoe Clips
Clip these onto your shoes to ward off pinches in style.
Kia Nishimine is a San Francisco-based writer, crafter, baker, and photographer who shares pretty DIYs, sweet recipes, and more on her blog, With Lovely,. When she's not whipping up a batch of macarons or homemade body butter, she likes to spend her time babysitting, eating sushi, perusing Pinterest and cuddling with her two wonderful pups.
Clip these onto your shoes to ward off pinches in style.
These impressive looking treats are made up of no more than staples you have in your pantry.
These rich, fudgy brownies stuffed with chocolate just happen to be GF...
Make bendy straws even more festive with sweet heart-shaped messages.


text:
|Getting There
| *Check in advance what various airlines offer for parents travelling with baby. As well as bassinets and skycots, concessions might include flight attendants specifically allocated to looking after families, pre-allocated seats, babyfood (possibly even organic), toddler meals, children's TV channels, and children's goody bags.
*Choose scheduled flights whenever possible, because you have shorter queues, kinder flight times, and there's less possibility of being delayed. There's also a greater possibility of the check-in staff blocking off the seat between two adults if you're travelling with an under 2-year-old.
*While charter flights are invariably cheaper and sometimes the best option in terms of proximity to your destination, you are more likely to suffer delays, especially if you travel later in the day as scheduled flights always take precedence over them in order of take-off.
*On charters, it's worth paying for a premier baby travel service UK if available. Most operators also offer upgrades for very little cost, and it's well worth it. This will secure guaranteed seating at the front of the plane (no panicking about where you'll sit) and there's usually plenty of space. You also get served first which means the distraction of food/drink comes just when you need it and not after the tantrum bomb's gone off. Also, if for any reason seats are not allocated on your return journey (often happens in Corsica) you don't have to fight your way on to the plane to get a good seat together. They sound like small things, but the little things make all the difference, and it's well worth the extra £25 or whatever it costs!
* If your child is under two, their (virtually) free flight will no doubt be an important consideration. But do bear in mind the size and weight of your child, especially on a longhaul flight. If you aren't lucky enough to get a seat blocked off, or there are more than 3 or you travelling, your baby will have to sit on your lap for a long time. With a child who's nearly two (or a younger porker!) this can be extremely uncomfortable, not to mention the potential health hazards for you of no t being free to move. So, think carefully before booking with baby travel services and if at all possible, pay the 60% (see airlines ) or so of the adult fare for a big baby travel if you're on a long flight.
*Pre-book bassinet or sky cot if available. Otherwise, arrive early for check-in, in an effort to secure good seats. If you've booked a cot you'll get a bulkhead seat. These provide space to park your sleeping baby between your feet and the bulkhead, as well as room for changing, plus a mini play-area out of the aisle.
*Keep essential kit in small bag so you can store under seat during flight.
*Remember that buggies can almost always be taken right up to the point of boarding. In fact, if your child is asleep when you disembark, it's worth asking a steward whether they can retrieve your buggy there and then to avoid you having to carry your baby to baggage carousel and the inevitable wait for your luggage.
*If you're breastfeeding, try and time feeds to coincide with take-off or landing or both. It will help relieve the pain associated with ears "popping".
*For older babies and toddlers, offer beakers of drink during take-off and landing. Alternatively, cartons of drinks with straws are useful (beware of spraying your toddler with them after opening), as well as being a good distraction - particularly if your child does not normally have them.
*"Plane Sailing" - how to survive a plane journey with a toddler.
*For the latest information regarding air travel after the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, click here
|Long Haul
| *Knowing your child is particularly important when considering a long-haul flight with your child. It's quite possible that a three-year-old might be content to snack, play and watch cartoons on a long-haul flight, whereas an 18-month-old may be less amenable. Very young babies are more likely to sleep for longer periods on flights. Before making your final decision, consult with individual airlines and ask them what provisions they make for customers travelling with baby. Also consider night flights if flying long haul.
*Check what immunisations you and your child will need and leave plenty of time to get these done - some jabs cannot be administered simultaneously with others. www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/vaccinations.shtml
*Check whether or not you need a visa with embassy or consulate of country you're visiting. Children with their own passports will also need their own visa, but a child included on a parent's passport does not
*Ensure that you've got a comprehensive baby travel insurance policy.
*Find out whether you will be able to get hold of the basics like nappies, sterilising pills, baby food, formula milk and whole milk. Local mineral water may not be ideal for babies.
*Ask your GP if he can supply you with a course of children's antibiotics in powder form so you can mix them up if required.
|By Car
| *Travel by night or early in the morning so children might sleep - the roads are emptier, too.
*If you are driving, make sure you've planned your route, written out key instructions before you hit the road and take a mobile phone.
*If you have more than one child in the back of the car, frequent stops are even more important for them to stretch their legs. Encourage them to swap seats.
*Allow for regular breaks so toddlers can have a run around and go to the loo.
*Use fast roads i.e. motorways where possible as they're less likely to induce travel sickness. You can also plan a few stops at service stations, which invariably have play areas and baby-changing facilities.
*To keep your travelling with baby full of entertainment, use some or all of the following:
How to prevent car sickness:
Motion sickness (which is more likely to affect toddlers and older children than babies) results from a conflict between the eye and ear: The inner ears detect that the car is moving, but the eyes focused within the car - do not. The brain gets conflicting signals, cue nausea. Hopefully, your child will first complain of queasiness before vomiting so you can take steps to prevent it.
*Persuade your child to fix on a point in the distance, outside the car. Older children might enjoy a game of "I Spy".
*Toddler car seats should be positioned so they can see outside the car.
*Discourage reading which can compound queasiness. Instead, engage toddlers with music and story tapes.
*Ensure plenty of fresh air is circulating within the car and avoid transporting any strong-smelling foods.
*Dry crackers are a good way of settling a small child's stomach. Avoid greasy food.
*Allow enough time for frequent stops.
|By Train
| *Trains can be more relaxing with young children than cars (you can give them your full attention for one thing), or flying, as you're not in such a confined space.
*Trains generally arrive in city/town centres, which can reduce journey time.
*Eurostar staff are generally reported to be most helpful, assisting parents on and off the trains with buggies and luggage as well as down escalators. There are also babychanging facilities on trains and staff in the buffet car will happily heat bottles. Eurostar (0990 186186).
*Do reserve seats if going by train - although you don't pay for under-fives, you may be able to book them seats for a nominal sum. Call the train company to let them know that you are travelling with a baby and hopefully they will book you into a compartment near the buffet, the disabled toilet and corridors where you can leave your buggy.
*When travelling in Europe ask a conductor where non-smoking end of train is so that you can park yourself by that section before boarding.
|By Boat
| *Ferries offer space for the little ones to wander round and, on some lines, play areas and videos too.
*Reduce chances of your toddlers succumbing to sea sickness by avoiding greasy food on the day. Also to be avoided: chocolate, although mints may help distract some toddlers from their nausea. Fresh air helps so bring warm coats if you want to stay on deck.
Babygoes2 is currently researching cruising holidays along with these baby travel services UK. If you have any comments on ferries or cruises, let us know!


text:
As promised, here is another of the late sister presents that I made this spring. I used one of my squares from an Echo layer cake. I made a square in a square, an easy and fun pattern. Aren't the colors lovely together?
|Bright green binding
|Quilt back
|Quilting detail
I am linking up to Canoe Ridge Creations Sew Modern Monday and Let's Get Acquainted at Plum and June!


text:
The Rooks' Parliament by John Samuel Raven, 1829-1877. 1858. Oil on canvas; inscribed with title, "Rev. I M. Raven /painted by J. S. Raven" and with two labels of the Rev. Milville Raven, and an 1867 Exposition Universelle label inscribed, "John S Raven, Esq., / The Crops Green / Shipperton / Chester." 12 x 20 inches (30.5 x 51 cm.)
Provenance: Given by the artist to his brother, the Rev. Milville Raven, MA, FRSE, who owned it in 1878; bequeathed to his sister, Kate, and by her to her husband the artist Henry Holiday; thence by descent, to their daughter, Winifred (d. 1949) Exhibited: Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1867 as The Crops Green (99a); London, Burlington Fine Arts Club, Collected Works of the late John Samuel Raven, 1878 (12)
Born in Aberdeen, Raven was apprenticed to a lithographer at the age of thirteen; he moved to Edinburgh in 1862 and entered the Trustees Academy, before proceeding to further studies in Paris and Utrecht, where he worked in the studio of Alexander Mollinger. This picture, which was painted the year before he entered the Trustees Academy, bears witness to his exceptional precocity.
The Fine Art Society Story. Part I. London: The Fine Art Society, 2001. Catalogue Number 120.
The Fine Art Society, London, has most generously given its permission to use information, images, and text from its catalogues in the Victorian Web. This generosity has led to the creation of hundreds and hundreds of the site's most valuable documents on painting, drawing, sculpture, furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, and the people who created them. The copyright on text and images from their catalogues remains, of course, with the Fine Art Society. [GPL]
Last modified 29 April 2013


text:
Instagram galleries and widgets are no longer just for individual bloggers who want to display their recent photo feeds. Companies and organizations are now utilizing the service as another way to connect with their fans and followers. As a web developer I am often asked to add Instagram feeds to company websites. Fortunately, there are a lot of great WordPress Instagram plugins out there that make this an easy task. Today I'd like to highlight one that stands head and shoulders above the others in terms of customizing the display.
The new Instagram Image Gallery plugin allows you to display your photos as thumbnails or a slideshow. It defaults to show your recent feed but you can also set it to show photos from a #hashtag feed. The plugin includes a beautiful, minimalistic widget as well as a shortcode for adding a gallery anywhere within your WordPress site.
Read full article at Add Beautiful Instagram Image Galleries to WordPress – WPMU.org.


text:
Hi All, We've been looking at implementing FileWriter and had a couple of questions. First of all, what happens if multiple pages create a FileWriter for the same FileEntry at the same time? Will both be able to write to the file at the same time and whoever writes lasts to a given byte wins? This is different from how file systems normally work since as long as file is open for writing that tends to prevent other processes from opening the same file. A second question is why is FileEntry.createWriter asynchronous? It doesn't actually do any IO and so it seems like it could return an answer synchronously. Is the intended way for this to work that FileEntry.createWriter acts as a choke point and ensures that only one active FileWriter for a given FileEntry exists at the same time. I.e. if one page creates a FileWriter for a FileEntry and starts writing to it, any other caller to FileEntry.createWriter will wait to fire it's callback until the first caller was done with its FileWriter. If that is the intended design I would have expected FileWriter to have an explicit .close() function though. Having to wait for GC to free a lock is always a bad idea. Would this also explain why FileEntry.getFile is asynchronous? I.e. it won't call it's callback until all current FileWriters have been closed? These questions both apply to what's the intended behavior spec-wise, as well as what does Google Chrome do in the current implementation. / JonasReceived on Tuesday, 10 January 2012 21:09:46 UTC
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.3.1 : Friday, 27 October 2017 07:26:38 UTC


text:
There have been two hearings in the Civil Court where the Morgan family have sued Sunsail.
The first trial was held in April 2011 and 5 months later, judgement was pronounced that Sunsail were responsible for Laura's death. The family members were awarded substantial compensation. Sunsail appealed this decision and the appeal was heard in April 2013 – judgement is awaited.
There have been 7 criminal trials in Greece since Laura's death in 2003. Here is a synopsis of the trials written by Laura's mother Lynne.
Trial Timeline – 7 Trials over 7 years
31.7. 03 Laura pronounced dead in Lefkada Town Hospital,Lefkada,Greece
14. 12. 04 Court of Misdemeanours in Lefkada
– 5 Sunsail employees charged with Laura's manslaughter through negligence. Lynne gets hearing adjourned due to insufficient notice of the hearing.
11.10.05 Court of Misdemeanours, Lefkada
– Lynne goes out to Greece for trial which is adjourned after 30 mins because one of the defendants did not have the summons served on him and therefore did not have any legal representation.
21. 3. 06 Court of Misdemeanours, Lefkada
– Lynne has to fly to Athens and drive across Greece in a hire car to reach Lefkada to be a witness.
3 defendants – Will Hutton ( Sunsail's Club Vounaki Manager), Rebecca Morgan ( Sunsail's Manager of Watersports at the resort) and Kevin Jones ( Sunsail's Beach Safety and Training Manager at Club Vounaki) are found guilty and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment suspended for 3 years . The Defendants appeal
20/23.4.07 Court of Appeal , Patras – complete re-hearing of case. Lynne is a witness for the prosecution
– The convictions of two of the SunsailEmployees ( Will Hutton and Kevin Jones) upheld with sentences reduced to 15 months and suspended for 3 years. Rebecca Morgan found not guilty – she was not working at the time of the incident. Appeal to Supreme Court,Athens
11.4. 08 Hearing at the Supreme Court ( Areios Pagos) , Athens. ( Lawyers only at the Supreme Court )
Supreme Court judges order a re-trial on a Legal technicality – that the post mortem report into Laura's death was not cited as a document in the Appeal Judge's summing up.
2 .12.08 Back to Court of Appeal, Patras – complete re-hearing of case.
– Convictions of the 2 Sunsail employees upheld for a 3rd time. Sentences reduced to 10 months in prison suspended for 3 years . Further appeal to Supreme Court
12.2.10 2nd Hearing of Supreme Court, Athens.
30.6. 10 Notification that the Supreme Court has rejected the defendants' appeal
The final outcome in Greece – the GUILTY verdicts ' homicide by misadventure' stand against Will Hutton Manager of Sunsail's Vounaki Beach Hotel and Kevin Jones – Sunsail's Beach Safety and Training Manager
9.12.10 Copy of the Areios Pagos Judgement received by email and translated by Notts Police.
Sunsail is now part of TUI Travel PLC – an international leisure travel company formed by the merger of First Choice Holidays PLC and the tourism division of TUI AG in 2007


text:
13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. r s
Israel's Rejection of the Message
14 But how can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? t And how can they hear without a preacher? u 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful v are the feet of those w who announce the gospel of good things! x y


text:
Home-Loan Rates to Stay High for Longer
If you were hoping for a cut in your home mortgage or loan on your car, as a result of easing inflation and slowing growth, you'll have to wait much longer than expected thanks to recent measures taken by India's central bank.
The Reserve Bank of India late Monday basically made it more expensive for banks to borrow funds, which in turn means that they will have limited cash to lend to consumers.
This will be a setback for individual borrowers, who haven't seen a reduction in their mortgage rate for more than a year, despite the fact that RBI has cut the benchmark interest rate by 1.25 percent points to 7.25%, since April 2012. The major Indian banks have only marginally passed on this lower rate to consumers and currently charge between 9.95% and 12% for the typical home mortgage, depending on the amount and tenure of the loan.
Lately, however, banks were under pressure from the Indian finance minister to cut rates, in order to boost economic growth.
Earlier this month, a handful of state-run banks such as the Union Bank of India, Bank of India and Canara Bank, lowered their base rate - the minimum interest rate it can charge a borrower - by a quarter percentage point.
But in light of RBI's recent measures, analysts say there won't be any more cuts.
If anything, they say, there's a slight chance that the RBI could increase interest rates, in an effort to make Indian assets more attractive to foreign investors – which would help stem the decline of the rupee.
The Indian currency has lost more than 10% of its value against the dollar since the beginning of May, and fell to a record low of 61.21 to a dollar earlier this month. On Tuesday morning, it recovered to 59.17 for a dollar.
To keep the rupee from falling further, the RBI announced measures to reduce the availability of Indian currency in the system and thereby boost its value. These steps include increasing the interest rate at which banks can borrow from the RBI under a route called the Marginal Standing Facility, which is basically an emergency borrowing window. Banks will have to pay 10.25% interest to borrow from this window versus 8.25% earlier.
If the RBI keeps the higher rates in place for at least a quarter, banks will have to take tough decisions.
"Either they would have to raise the interest rate and take the risk of adding more bad loans, or absorb the higher cost of funds and operate at lower business margins," said Vaibhav Agarwal, vice president of research at Mumbai-based Angel Broking Ltd.
Some bankers believe the RBI's measures are temporary, bringing some cheer to those with loans. "I don't think interest rates for medium to long-term loans [mortgage and vehicle loans] will rise until the market gets an idea of how long these measures would remain in force," Jaideep Iyer, deputy chief financial officer with Mumbai's Yes Bank, told India Real Time Tuesday.
The State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, and the state-run IDBI Bank, said in statements following Monday's move by the RBI, that they were not considering revising lending rates.
"The measures taken by RBI are designed to curb speculation in the market and are not seen by SBI as indicative of any systemic problem or deeper malaise," the State bank of India said in a release.
Bankers are now awaiting the RBI's monetary policy review on July 30, to get a sense of how long the restrictions will last.
Follow India Real Time on Twitter @indiarealtime.


text:
Sprigs from your garden add a refreshing twist to your favorite summer cocktails.
Nothing says summer quite like sipping a refreshing cocktail on the deck. This year, spice up your favorite summer standbys with clippings from your herb garden.
Everything from basil to thyme to lavender can infuse fresh flavors to otherwise played-out drinks. Learn earn to make unique drinks such as Basil Berry and Watermelon Verbena Sangria.
Log in below for herbal-infused cocktail recipes!


text:
By: Brandon Davis, PoliticKING with Larry King
Things aren't cooling down regarding ISIS; at least that's what TIME Magazine's March 7 issue reports. In a brief article by Tara John, TIME reports that the U.S. is scaling up military operations against ISIS's affiliate group in Libya. After the fall of the Gaddafi regime, the political condition in Libya has been heavily monitored for increasing instability. The article assess that members of the Libya branch could number over 6,500 fighters in the country. It does not say how many are ideologically committed, and how many were forced to join, but the number would be more than double a December report from the United Nations.
Recent Activity
Feb. 19, U.S. made air strikes at an ISIS training camp.
43 people killed, likely including a high level operative known to have helped organize attacks in Tunisia.
Feb. 22, the nation of Italy said that it would allow the U.S. to launch drone attacks on Libya from a Sicilian air base. [Libya's coast is just 300 miles from Italy and has caused concern among Western governments.]
With the terrorist group growing in parts of Africa, how important is it to understand the basics? Here's a crash course in discerning important Arabic terms, and the key areas where ISIS and its affiliates are gaining strength in northern Africa.
First Things First: Basic Motives
To understand ISIS, you need to understand what a "caliphate" is. Islamic Supremacist organizations like ISIS often become known for atrocities such as, the execution of Muslims who do not submit to the "Caliph," and the ethnic cleansing or sexual slavery of non-Muslims. The ISIS Caliphate is a plan for imposing a totalitarian system to deprive non-Muslims of rights. More specifically, the caliphate is based on a Caliph, a person considered the religious successor to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, and therefore a leader to the entire Muslim community. In this case that would be, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
That's where the word, Daesh, comes in. It is an adapted acronym of their Arabic name -Dawlat al-Islamiyah f'al-Iraq w Belaad al-Sham– which is similar to another Arabic word - das - meaning 'to trample down' or 'crush'. ISIS hears it as a challenge to their legitimacy: a dismissal of their aspirations to define Islamic practice, to be 'a state for all Muslims.' When French President, Francois Hollande, addressed the nation in the aftermath of the Paris attacks, he vowed that France "will be unforgiving with the barbarians from Daesh." ISIS hates it so much, in fact, that they have reportedly threatened to cut out the tongues of anyone who uses it in public.
Spread of an Ideology:
The U.N report also states that " Libya is strategically important for ISIL, in view of its geographical location at the crossroads between the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Owing to the current political and security challenges the country faces, resulting in a weakened national security apparatus, the country is also viewed as a potential retreat and operational zone for ISIL fighters unable to reach the Middle East. The ISIL central command in Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic views Libya as the "best" opportunity to expand its so-called caliphate."
The terrorist group has taken control of over 150 miles of coastline from its base in Sirte,
Over 6,500 members, including senior operatives from Syria and new recruits from militants in Niger, and a cell in Mali.
Feb. 24, militants stormed the western city of Sabratha and beheaded 12 security officers.
Feb. 18, a related cell in neighboring Morocco was caught on plotting a chemical attack.
Algerian affiliates are also increasingly active.
The most active insurgent group in Egypt, Sinai Provence, pledged allegiance to ISIS in the latter part of 2014. They have carried out frequent attacks on security forces in Sinai and Cairo.
The group also claimed the beheading of a Croatian man in August.
The same group planted a bomb on a Russian jet, killing 224 in October.
Islamist extremist group, Boko Haram, proclaimed allegiance to ISIS in 2015.
The group did lose some land in the months since, but continues to make deadly attacks in northern Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.
Continued Action
These regions will continue to be monitored. President Obama's administration is now considering sustained military action in Libya. Bob Corker, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said during a hearing last week that U.S. forces were "contemplating a pretty massive air assault." Patience is running thin, and speculation remains that if a national government is not agreed upon soon, Italy may push a plan to split Libya into three mini-states.
Editor's Notes
Ruth Sherlock, U.S. Editor for The Telegraph, reported March 5 that the U.S. is planning to strike ISIL in Libya based on 'faulty intelligence.' This would include some of the data reported by TIME, such as member population in Libya.
The AP now uses phrases like "the Islamic State group," or "fighters from the Islamic State group," to avoid phrasing that sounds like they could be fighting for an internationally recognized state.
For more information, check out Off The Grid's interview with Joby Warrick, author of "Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS" below:
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ora Media, LLC, its affiliates, or its employees.


text: Autonomous cars are being deployed - at least automated functions - but these cars are mainly standalone. Making autonomous cars that are also cooperative is difficult, but arguably this is unavoidable. This talk will briefly present the why, and in more detail, the how, especially the various impacts cooperation has on autonomous car architectures (technical challenge) and the further problems it raises (scientific challenges).


text:
Chris Vogt - Varsity Head CoachCoach Vogt is entering his 6th year coaching high school baseball. He coached at Sunny Hills High School for the first four years where he was responsible for pitchers and corner infielders. Last year he joined the Ayala program where he was the pitching coach, this will be his first year as the head coach. Coach Vogt played high school baseball at Servite High School in Anaheim. He also attended St. Mary's College of California where he graduated with a BA in History and a minor in Philosophy. Last year he completed his Masters in Education at Chapman University. He currently teaches Earth Science here at Ayala High School. Coach Vogt's biggest coaching influences are former Braves scout and Servite pitching coach Ralph Berlanga and former Western High School head coach, Roy Merk; his grandfather.
Freddie Pardo - Varsity Assistant CoachCoach Pardo is a graduate of Ayala High School and has been coaching at Ayala for five years. He also coaches football here at Ayala.


text:
STOCKHOLM—Canada's Mike Smith earned his first win of the world hockey championship with a 33-save performance as Canada blanked host Sweden 3-0 Thursday.
Smith, who plays for the Phoenix Coyotes, was at his best in the third period with 17 saves.
Steven Stamkos, Luke Schenn and Jordan Staal scored for Canada. Matt Read contributed two assists in front of an announced sellout of 12,500 at Globe Arena.
Jhonas Enroth of the Buffalo Sabres made 22 saves on 25 shots for Sweden in the loss. Trailing 3-0 with just under 10 minutes remaining in the game, Sweden replaced him with Jacob Markstrom.
Canada (3-0-1) vaulted over Sweden into second spot in the Stockholm pool with the victory. Unbeaten Switzerland led with 11 points followed by Canada with 10 and the Swedes with nine. Norway was fourth with six.
Canada faces Belarus (1-2) on Friday for a second game in as many days. The Czech Republic (1-2-1) got by Denmark 2-1 in a shootout, but remained fifth in the Stockholm pool with five points.
France shocked Russia 2-1 in the Helsinki pool with Antoine Roussel of the Dallas Stars scored winning goal for the French in the second period.
The Russians remained tied with the United States for first at nine points each. Finland was second with eight points ahead of France and Slovakia tied with six apiece. Latvia downed the Slovaks 5-3 on Thursday.
The top four teams in each pool of eight qualify for the quarter-finals in each city. Canada lost the quarter-final game the last three years at the world championship despite finishing first in its group the last two.
Ranked No. 4 in the world, Sweden was No. 5 Canada's highest-ranked opponent yet.
The Swedes had been getting their feet back under them with three wins after an opening loss to the Swiss.
The host team is expecting the arrival of Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin and defenceman Alex Edler in the next few days. Those players were still in Vancouver on Thursday following the elimination of the Canucks from the NHL's first round of playoffs.


text:
St. Clement's
Mixing instructions:
Put the two ingredients into a shaker with cracked ice, and serve in a highball glass over whole ice cubes with a twist of lemon and a twist of orange.
Creator/contributor's comments:
Comes from the rhyme - oranges and lemons say the bells of St Clement's
Buy shakers, bartending videos, bar tools and supplies in
The Webtender's BarStore.
Copyright © 1995-2019 The Webtender.
About | Disclaimer | Privacy policy


text:
Today Show Coverage
As the editor of Central Coast Living, I try to bring a little slice of the Monterey Peninsula to our readers near and far. Sometimes it's events and tips on travel to our area. Other times, it's specials at the Portola Hotel & Spa or a new GREEN program they are initiating. While helping to promote this area is something I am passionate about, it's seeing someone else helping to promote this area that gives me an even bigger thrill.
I see travel articles and blurbs about the Monterey Peninsula come across my desk every month, but it's not often our area gets the kind of exposure we did on the Today Show last week. During a segment titled "Fun Family Getaways for Spring Break" Our very own Portola Hotel & Spa's Portola Pirates Program was featured and Today correspondent, Nilu Motamed from Travel + Leisure magazine had a number of great things to say not only about the Portola Pirates Package, but the hotel itself.
Our area is known the world over, but when a nationally televised program with the stature of the Today Show promotes a locally-based family-friendly property, it gives you a great sense of pride. So whether you are coming from across the country or across the street, check out the Portola Pirates Program.
Have some family fun and an old fashioned swashbuckling good time at the Portola Hotel & Spa!


text:
While enjoying her lunch on a bright, sunny day, the news came in, "Attention citizens of Denver this is Corey Rose from 9NEWS with breaking news. There have been reports of villainous activity in the downtown area!" Shining down on the streets of Denver was the Bat Princess distress signal. Olivia jumped into action! She quickly changed into her superhero gear and grabbed her tools of justice – she was off!
Chatfield High School was the last known location of the villainous activity. Their mascot, the Charger, had gone missing. This is where Olivia the Bat Princess' courageous battle began. Behind the wheel of her bat-mobile, she stormed through the gym doors where she came face-to-face with the masked villains. With a few strikes from her bow-and-arrow, they made a hasty retreat. The Chatfield High School Charger was safe again, and the students cheered for their hero. However, the celebration didn't last long. Once again the distress signal appeared, and Olivia received news that a princess was being held captive at the DaVita World Headquarters. With no time to waste, she rushed off to save her fellow princess.
Arriving at DaVita, Olivia was greeted with cheers. The crowd also alerted her that not one, but two princesses were now being held captive.
The captured princesses wept, fearing that there was no hope of being rescued. Acting fast, Olivia drew her bow and arrow, scaring away the first of the villains. Then, having run out of arrows, Olivia grabbed her sword of justice. The mere sight of her sword sent shivers through the remaining villain, who immediately fled. After an exhausting battle, Olivia the Bat Princess was victorious, saving both of the princesses. The day had been saved!
For wish kid Olivia, 6-years-old, who has been battling a rare medical condition, being transformed into Olivia the Bat Princess was more than a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it was a lasting memory and a driving force to help her through the tough days. "You could give me all the money in the world, and I would give it back to you to be able to watch that day again," Olivia's mom, Kelly shared. To this day, "anytime she meets new people, with glee, she introduces herself as Olivia the Bat Princess."
A special thank you to everyone who help fulfill Olivia's wish to be Olivia the Bat Princess -
The crowd at DaVita cheering on Olivia the Bat Princess
Students at Chatfield High School with Olivia the Bat Princess
Students at Chatfield High School cheering on Olivia the Bat Princess
Olivia the Bat Princess defeating the villains at the Hyatt Regency Denver
A few strikes from her bow-and-arrow and Olivia the Bat Princess has saved the Chatfield Charger
The Princesses need Olivia the Bat Princess' help!
The crowds gathered to celebrate Olivia the Bat Princess for saving the day for once and for all!
The Princesses thanking Olivia the Bat Princess for her bravery!
The Evil Octopus
Olivia the Bat Princess has arrived!
Olivia the Bat Princess with the Chatfield Charger
Do not fear Chatfield High School, Olivia the Bat Princess is here!
Olivia the Bat Princess
Olivia the Bat Princess at the Hard Rock Cafe Denver
A special message for Olivia the Bat Princess from the Hyatt Regency Denver
This story makes me feel
"Our daughter got to shine and be the center of positive, healthy attention for a whole week."
June 08, 2019
August 10, 2019
October 26, 2019
Help wish kids take flight.
Give your air miles now.
Sign up to receive emails from
Make-A-Wish Colorado.


text:
(Dallas) Veteran blogger Chris Tucker continues to confer with advisers as he seeks "the road ahead" for the four-year-old Muse Machine blog, which recently recorded its 1,600th post.
"In case people didn't notice, we've actually been in this decision process, sort of taking stock and seeing what was viable for us going forward, since January 1," Tucker said from his North Texas home. That was when Tucker concluded a monumental if little-heralded project called "31 Days of Cheer," posting at least one uplifting, positive, affirmative, life-enhancing, humorous, brave or bold item every day of the month.
Sources close to Tucker say the Promethean effort of finding 31 good things about the world while battling a bizarre and painful near-paralysis of the neck, learning of the death of a longtime friend, and watching his beloved Dallas Cowboys crater and miss the playoffs left him "exhausted and close to despair," especially as December readership figures plummeted in part due to holiday distractions.
Others painted a rosier picture, repeating Tucker's often-stated belief that the blog had "pretty well served its purpose over the years."
"Look, the guy's done everything he set out to do with this blog," said one long-winded Muse Machine insider. "Go back to the guiding principles he laid out here. He wanted to comment on important issues. He did. He wanted to see if he could maintain the discipline of a blog over time. I'd say 1,600 posts checks that one off. And he wanted to do the whole thing in a way that reflected what he thought was the best of himself and of the American character, not the worst. Read it and judge for yourself. I don't think he's got anything left to prove."
Muse Machine was never one of the best-read or most-commented-on blogs on the Web, averaging 50-100 independent viewers a month at its peak in 2010, according to WordPress statisticians. From the blog's beginning in April 2007, Tucker steadfastly denied that he was interested in vast legions of chatty readers, often noting that many blog commenters were "vile, foul-mouthed, and far less articulate than George W. Bush." Even as his readership dropped, Tucker maintained that his real interest in the blog was as a proving ground or "incubator" for ideas that often made their way into magazine pieces or radio commentaries.
"I'm a writer," Tucker told Small Blog Daily in 2008. "I like to take an idea and work with it, see where it goes, and see what the process teaches me. I don't need a grandstand full of people to do that."
But blog watcher Herm Simbitz, author of How Facebook Killed the Little Blogger , says that despite his brave front, Tucker must have been keenly disappointed to see his efforts ignored by so much of the public–a fate suffered by thousands of small bloggers since the astonishing rise of Facebook in 2009.
"Let's face facts," said Simbitz. "Your typical Web-browsing person who used to check in on a blog like Muse Machine just doesn't have time for that anymore. I mean, who cares about some unknown guy out in Texas with his finely tuned sense of irony and his references to a bunch of dead authors when you can be Facebooking about that great new Thai place and 'liking' your old high school boyfriend's post about the new Labrador puppy he just bought?"
Simbitz also noted that the very qualities that Tucker prized in Muse Machine–fair-mindedness, the exaltation of reason, a general sense that despite the constant presence of evil and the perplexities of existence, each day truly is a gift–may have proved fatal to the blog in the end.
"Come on, seriously, does anybody care about that stuff anymore?" asked Simbitz. "What really delights people is conflict, profanity, violence, humiliating people and rhetorically ripping their guts out. The whole Jets vs. Sharks thing of American politics. Nobody cares about some nice guy with a degree in English and a bunch of opinions. I mean, look at the name–"Muse" Machine. That says it all, for God's sake. We ain't got time for musing, baby."
For his part, Tucker denies that Muse Machine is no more, citing–naturally–Mark Twain's line about those exaggerated reports of his death.
"I'm just taking some time to think about what the blog should be," Tucker said. "I want it always to be an adventure, even if it's just an adventure for me. I don't want to just do the same old thing just because I'm good at doing the same old thing. We'll see. Stay tuned."


text:
Marylou Ozbolt-Storer
Maple Valley
Booth 10
About this Exhibitor / Bio:
Colour, texture and line seduce me in my artwork. I create all of my coats and jackets, both artistically and technically. Constructed of 100% Merino wool, coated linen plus other various fabrics, each piece is freehand manipulated embroidery, no commercial embroidery machines are used. Hand cut applique, pieced, embellished to create a variety of surface treatments. Each individual piece is continuously trimmed to insure a perfect pattern for the final construction. In spite of these technical challenges I strive to create an extraordinary piece of wearable art that hangs with integrity and fits beautifully.


text:
Concerts on the Square's 27th season with The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, led by Maestro Andrew Sewell, begins this Wednesday, June 30 and includes six consecutive Wednesday evenings (June 30 – August 4) beginning at 7:00 p.m.
If you've never been to Concerts on the Square before, make sure to get there early so you get a good spot. We love enjoying this amazing (and FREE) experience with our families! And we're really excited about this year's Kids' Area!
The Kids' Area is located on the corner of North Pinckney Street and East Washington Avenue. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the free activities and are required to accompany their children at all times.
Here's what's happening in the Kids' Area this week:
Let's get together!
June 30, 2010 | 5:30 & 6:15
Children's Theater of Madison's Teaching Artist will lead
young concert goers in improvisations exploring the joys of
working together. Join CTM for games in which participants
will create together…and create togetherness!


text:
Another year of words has passed us by.
Last year we took a look at the year's best from Words For My Enjoyment according to me. And now, here we sit (or stand, or crouch, or half-kneel/crouch) by the computer with another 400+ posts in the hopper.
For new WFME readers and those who have stood by in the past two and a half years — I give you, yet again, a look back at some of the best that ever was, ever has been, ever will be and ever can be. (By the way, I'm shedding a tear as I write this.)
WFME's Best Of…
January 2005
My Impression of a Doorbell Will So Fool You


text:
I am actress, still trying to make my foothold strong in Bollywood. I had made a debut in Bollywood in 2004 but that went unnoticed and I moved on to south industry.
Play this game
Description: amitabh bachchandilip kumardharmendra
Created by: gurmeet (Jun 06)Posts: 3
amitabh bachchan
Aamir Khan- Unbeatable
amitabh bachan
Back to All Discussions
Create New Topic
Copyright 2010-2013: Gomolo. All Rights reserved. | Terms | Privacy


text:
For many of these topics, we work in close collaboration with our industry associations such as Plantum, Stichting Chryson, Nederlandse Anthurium Vereniging in The Netherlands, Stars For Europe and ZVG in Germany and CIOPORA on a global level.
Dümmen Orange's opinion on a number of relevant topics are outlined below together with information of the industry associations we support.
Do patents on natural properties form a threat to ornamental horticulture?
For years now, a debate has been raging on the patentability of biological material. This discussion has now also entered the sphere of ornamental horticulture, primarily focusing on the patenting of 'natural properties'. The Court of Appeal, the highest judicial organ of the European Patent Office (EPO), ruled in late March 2015 that natural plant properties developed through traditional breeding processes may be patented.
Challenges surrounding confirmation of EDVs
An amendment to the UPOV convention (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) in 1991 extended the protection of plant breeders' rights to derived varieties, also known as EDVs (Essentially Derived Varieties). Although the idea behind the extension is clear - the ability to act against mutations (sports) of protected varieties - the actual application seems to be more troublesome as it is unclear what is considered to be an EDV and how to confirm this.