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NEW BREMEN — Trey Naylor's 35-yard field goal proved to be the difference for the New Bremen Cardinals in a 31-28 win over Fort Recovery on Friday night.
"We wanted them to understand that when you play together as a team and you play for each other and handle adversity because everyone has each other's back that is the kind of thing you can accomplish," Cardinals head coach Jason McGaharan said." I think this team finally understands that when you play as a team you can overcome the kind of start we had tonight."
Fort Recovery led 14-0 after the first quarter.
New Bremen got their act together at the end of the first quarter. Garrett Westerbeck threw to a wide open Ben Homan in the endzone for a touchdown to close the lead to 14-7 with 11:45 left.
In the game the Cardinals rushed for 211 yards with 82 yards from Westerbeck and a touchdown run.
Fort Recovery went right back down the field going on an 11-play, 59-yard touchdown drive with Evers going the final 13-yards for the touchdown. The kick made the score 21-7 with 7:52 left.
The rest of the half belonged to the Cardinals. They took the ball at their 38 and running the ball they moved the ball to the 11 when Westerbeck threw an 11-yard pass to Carson Manger for the touchdown. The kick made the score 21-14 with 4:40 left.
New Bremen's Jacob Gilberg intercepted Mason Evers, and New Bremen moved the ball down the field with Westerbeck going in from 10 yards out for the touchdown. The kick tied the game at 21-21 with 39 seconds left in the first half.
New Bremen managed to take their first lead late in the quarter when Westerbeck completed a 38-yard pass to Carson Manger bringing the ball to the one where Alex Speelman did the honors giving New Bremen a 28-21 lead with a secondseconds left in the third quarter.
"The defense made great adjustments at halftime," McGaharan said. "Credit coach Albers, coach Thobe and coach Sharp with making those adjustments and the kids executing the defense."
New Bremen increased the lead to 10 points on their first drive of the fourth quarter. Starting at the Indian 23 thanks to a 47-yard punt return from Carson Manger the Cardinals moved the ball to the 17 where Trey Naylor came on and kicked a 35-yard field goal with 9:37 left.
"Last year we lost the game against Fort Recovery because of a missed extra point," McGaharan said. "We lost the game to Parkway from a missed PAT. This year from day one we practice kicking every single day."
The Indians went right back down the field on their next drive and scored on an 8-yard pass to Alex Wenning to close the score to 31-28 with 7:23 left.
The defenses closed out the game as New Bremen was stopped on fourth and three with 2:46 left, but the Cardinals stopped the Indians on a fourth and nine when an Evers pass to Trent Kaiser was stopped inches shy of the first down with 1:23 left allowing the Cardinals to run out the clock for the victory.
The Cardinals (2-4, 2-2) will travel to Versailles next Friday, while the Indians (3-3, 1-3) entertain Delphos St. John's.


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In this article, I'm very excited to share with you the map of consciousness, developed by Dr. David Hawkins in Power vs Force. The reason I'm so excited is because this map is probably the single most powerful tool in your pursuit for personal growth and excellence. There are two reasons why I say that:
Firstly, having the map of consciousness empowers us in knowing where we stand in our current state of growth. While all of us can try to live consciously every day, without knowing the point we are starting from, we are just randomly groping in the dark. Having the map gives us a fix on our current location. When we are able to identify our starting point, we can then make actionable plans on where we want to go next.
Secondly, this map lists all the different levels of consciousness attainable, thus serving as a critical framework for conscious living. Without knowing the highest end state of consciousness we can attain, we can only be making baby steps of progress and not be optimizing our full potential. But having clarity of the different levels of consciousness provides us with the full context of growth. By knowing the other levels ahead, we are more able to comprehend how limiting our current level of consciousness is, what we should be striving toward and the highest end point we can reach. While we can debate on whether Hawkin's is fully valid or exhaustive, the map definitely provides us a very good reference point to start with.
For me, having this map of consciousness has been very helpful in identifying where I currently stand in my pursuit of growth, becoming more conscious of my reactions toward life events and what they represent, understanding the limitations of the level I am at and what I should do in order to further up my consciousness.
Consciousness Defined
What is consciousness actually?
Being conscious is more than just being physically awake. It is also more than just being aware. Awareness typically refers to knowingness at the mental level, while consciousness is a state of knowingness that encompasses all mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of ourselves. To be conscious is to have awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, own existence, sensations, and surroundings.
The consciousness we operate in is actually equivalent to the lens we use to see reality. The perceptions, beliefs, mindsets and values we hold right now are a result of the consciousness we are operating in. Whenever we experience a shift in our consciousness due to an epiphany, an AHA or inner realization, we are actually breaking away from our old consciousness and as a result, old belief systems and attitudes. This is the same as shedding of an old lens we used to see reality with and adopting of a new lens.
Why Increase Your Consciousness Level?
As mentioned above, consciousness is like a lens you use to view reality. Being at a different level of consciousness means you are using a different lens to view the world. Your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values and actions are outputs of the level of consciousness you vibrate at. While the object you are observing (i.e. life, the world, events in your life, yourself) can remain the same, just having a different consciousness level causes those outputs to be widely different.
Let's take an analogy with myopia. If you are at the lowest level, it's like you have extremely high myopia of -10.00. You can't see anything beyond an extremely distorted sense of self worth and the world. At a higher level however, that visual fog lifts and you develop higher clarity on yourself, the world, and your place in the world. Your vision becomes less hazy and more accurate. The higher you go, the higher the clarity your vision on what the world around you entails. All these changes come from just a change in your consciousness; in reality nothing about life or the world has changed. To increase your consciousness level thus translates into a more accurate viewpoint of reality. This allows you to lead the truly happy, full and abundant life which you are meant to experience.
Map Of Consciousness
The map of consciousness was developed via kinesiology, or muscle testing. I'll not be covering the technicalities here; if you are interested in the details, it's best to check out the book – there are two full chapters dedicated to the explanation of the methodology, testing and interpretation.
From this test, a scale of consciousness / energy level was calibrated, from 0 all the way to the highest end of 1000 points. Within this scale, there are a total of 17 different levels of consciousness demarcated by different points on the scale. Moving from 0 to 1000 mark a progression in the change of one's world view from a fear-based consciousness, to a love-based consciousness. The highest attainable level is enlightenment at 1000.
17 Levels of Consciousness
Description of Each Level of Consciousness
I will provide a description of each level, starting with the bottom-most level. As you read this, think about which level resonates the most with you:
1) Shame (1-20): Someone at this level feels humiliated, has low self esteem, is paranoid. Common expressions where one vibrates at this level would be when one feels like he/she has "lost face", wishes he/she is invisible, feels worthless. Some individuals at shame react by becoming overly rigid and/or neurotic perfectionists. Vibrating in this level for prolonged periods leads to elimination (of self and others), such as suicide, turning into serial killers, rapists, moral extremists who apply self righteous judgment onto others. The person's view of life at this state is misery.
2) Guilt (30): Feelings of blame and remorse hover here. Used to consciously or subconsciously manipulate conformance to certain forms of thinking and behaviors. Commonly melded by our society with public punishment and finger-pointing culture, by religious institutions with preoccupation of "sin" and "salvation", acts of ritual killing to "appease" higher entities, etc. This level cultivates destruction. Hawkins cites the life-view as evil, which I disagree and feel condemnation is more adept.
3) Apathy (50): A state of despair and helplessness. Someone here is needy and dependent on others for help, such as the homeless, the poor, the aged population. Because this level feels "heavy" and is seen as a burden to others around, many people usually avoid those who are vibrating at these levels. For example, we see how the poor and unfortunate have come to be shielded away from the mainstream society. We also frequently see situations where the aged is abandoned by their own kin because they are seen as a liability. This level is associated with abdication, which means to give up one's power to others. The life-view here is hopelessness.
4) Grief (75): Feelings of regret, sadness and loss are abound here. Many people vibrate at this level in times of losses – of loved ones, relationships, possessions, jobs, money, etc. Outcomes would be mourning, remorse, being hung up over what has occurred, etc. Someone at grief sees despondency and bleakness all around the world and in life. The life-view is tragic. Grief is a higher level than apathy, because one starts feeling more energy at this level, albeit of sadness and loss.
5) Fear (100): Energy at this level is oriented in anxiety. Common situations of fear at play would be fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of uncertainty, fear of challenges, fear of aging, fear of death, fear of loss, fear of strangers. This emotion is often played on by marketers and politicians to achieve their agendas. Fear leads to paranoia and can turn into an obsession. At this level, one views everything uncertain as fearful and thus undergoes the state of withdrawal. Thus, fear prevents personal growth from taking place. Someone in the level of fear sees the world as frightening.
6) Desire (125): At the level of desire, the emotion of craving becomes dominant. We have people pursuing money and status as end goals for a better life, lonely singles longing to be in romantic relationships believing it will complete themselves, marketers conditioning 'wants' in people's minds through enticing advertisements and promises of happiness with consumption of goods, fashion industry playing on desires for increased attraction, just to name a few.
Addictions are outputs of desire, such as desire for food, video games, fun, sex, shopping, acquisition of money and power, etc. One becomes looped into enslavement at this level, because desire is never-ending emotion. The life-view is disappointing, which ensues when one cannot obtain what one desires. Desire is a higher level than fear because the desire for something propels people forward to action, rather than withdraw to a corner.
7) Anger (150): The emotion at this level is hate. Anger expresses itself as resentment, frustration and even revenge. Common manifestations of anger in the society are activism toward causes (environmental, animal rights, third-world countries, poverty-stricken areas), equality, social movements.
At the individual level, examples include irritable and volatile behavior, short-temper. The upside of anger is it has resulted in liberation and great movements in the society; the downside is dangerous behavior and intentional harm might ensue from it. The process one undergoes is aggression. The life-view here is antagonistic, where one is hostile, unfriendly and acts in opposition/rebellion against others.
8) Pride (175): Hawkins cite scorn as the dominant feeling of pride, which I disagree. I feel dignity is an emotion that is more representative of the level; scorn comes a result of this dignity, though it may be too subtle for people to recognize since it is often masked over. At our current society, pride is a level that is encouraged and seen as positive – for example, pride of being part of a group, institution, company, nation, religion, race.
However, this leads to a duality viewpoints, which acts as an invisible force to separate people. For example, nations exist because people identify themselves more with a geographical location rather than the a common, universal identity. Religions exist because people attach themselves to their beliefs of god and values which serve as a separator. On a personal level, people form pride based on possessions and external conditions, and it is vulnerable because such conditions can be removed at any point in time. Pride results in denial and arrogance. At pride, one undergoes inflation (of ego) rather than being able to see things objectively. The life-view here is demanding.
9) Courage (200): Affirmation is the key emotion here. This is the separation point between Power and Force, where one is starts creating change through the use of constructive states of power rather than destructive force. This is the first waking point where one starts to wake from his/her sleepwalker status. At the lower levels before this, the world is seen as hopeless, tragic, frightening, demanding; People from below 200 sees themselves as victims, at the mercy of life and subjected to forces of the external world.
At courage one sees the world as exciting and filled with possibilities. One undergoes empowerment here. This marks the start of active pursuit of growth – where there exists a gap, the person will act to fill it. For example, learning new job skills, embarking on new education, pursuing personal growth. The life-view is feasible – anything is manageable since the person is able to harness power to deal with situations in life. People in the higher levels >200 recognize that their happiness and life lies within them.
10) Neutrality (250): The emotion at this level is trust and safety. Here, people are non-judgmental, objective and able to see things as they truly are. They are not attached to possessions, situations, outcomes and can roll with the punches in life. If they are not able to get something, they are equally happy settling for something else.
This is NOT the same as apathy – the power of neutrality comes from a positive place, where one recognizes his/her inner power and abilities and does not feel the need to prove anything to anyone; apathy is rooted from being forsaken in self and the world, resulting in nonchalance and jadedness toward the external world. The process is one of release (of everything), and the life-view is satisfactory, where anything goes. These people are easy to get along; however they are difficult to engage toward causes and visions because they are detached toward everything.
11) Willingness (310): Optimism runs high here. At Willingness, the individual is open to do anything and everything – he/she is not bounded by others' judgments or by limitations. For example, he/she is willing to take on menial jobs if he/she cannot get jobs elsewhere. The marked characteristic between willingness and levels below is the desire to do things well (for the sake of it), rather than just doing things. Someone at Willingness can readily bounce back from set-backs, is easily moldable and genuinely open to everyone. Success follows them easily.
The process one undergoes here is of intention (to do anything). The life-view is hopefulness. At this level you have people who perform extremely well in their careers in corporations, start-ups; however the question then comes as to whether they are investing their energy in the best way.
12) Acceptance (350): In my opinion, this marks the second waking point for an individual and where he/she is fully awake from his/her sleepwalker stance. Here, one finally realizes that he/she is THE creator and source of his/her life, as opposed to having relegated some part of it to someone else or a different entity. He/she is (1) aware of the social constructs present in one's life, whether by family, society, nation, religion, work (2) able to discern against (limiting) beliefs, viewpoints and conditioning which he/she is surrounded with and (3) able to consciously craft his/her life above and beyond all these social constructs.
Characteristic behavior at this level will be acceptance vs. rejection, seeking for resolutions vs. judging right or wrong, long-term vs. short-term view, engaging on life harmoniously on its terms vs. resisting it, striving for personal excellence and growth. Forgiveness is the dominant emotion. The process one undergoes is transcendence (above what one faces in life). The life-view here is harmonious.
13) Reason (400): The emotion is understanding and rationality. One seeks out huge amounts of information and analyzes them to infinitesimal detail before reaching conclusions. This is where the noble prize winners, leaders of science and medicine and great thinkers of history calibrate. However, Reason falls into the trap of overintellectualization in concepts and theories. Where differing theories clash and each argument is sound on its own, we reach a blockade, leading to the inability to resolve discrepancies. This leads to the process of abstraction or preoccupation with data. The life-view is meaningful.
14) Love (500): This represents unconditional love – love that is pure, unfaltering, unwavering, not subjected to any external conditions. It is not the same love that is commonly portrayed in mass media, which is rooted in lust, desire, pride, control, addiction, attraction, jealousy and possessiveness. While the media often establishes love and hates as opposite poles, hate is actually rooted from pride (desire for control/possessiveness), and not actual love.
Reverence is the main emotion in the level of (unconditional) love. At this level, duality becomes an illusion; the feeling is one of entirety that rises above separation. Unconditional love is inclusive of everyone and expands beyond self. While reason deals with specific data, love deals with entirety, thus giving rise to the capacity for instanteous understanding. This aspect is often linked with intuition. The process one undergoes is revelation. The life-view is benign, there is no separation, fear or negativity. Hawkin claims only 0.4% of the population (1 in every 250 people) ever reaches this level.
15) Joy (540): The dominant emotion is serenity and compassion. This is the inner joy that arises from every moment of existence rather than from an external source. This is the level where saints, advanced spiritual students and healers dwell. At this level, one is characterized by enormous patience and an unwavering positive attitude in the face of harsh adversities. The world is seen as one of perfection and beauty. Individuals are motivated to dedicate themselves to the benefit of life rather than for specific individuals. Here, the process of transfiguration occurs (emanating of radiance from the person). The life-view the individual holds is completeness (of the world). Near death experiences have the effect of temporarily bumping people into this level.
16) Peace (600): The emotion is bliss. At this level, there is no longer any distinction between the observer and the subject. People here become spiritual teachers, great geniuses in their field to effect great contribution for mankind; they typically transcend formal religious structures and replace it with pure spirituality where religions originate from. Perception becomes one of slow motion, suspended in time and space. Everything is perceived as interconnected by an infinite presence. The process one undergoes is illumination; the life-view is perfect. Hawkins claims this level is only attained by 1 out of 10 million people.
17) Enlightenment (700-1000): The emotion is ineffable, in other words – inexpressible. This is the pinnacle of the evolution of consciousness of mankind. The greatest people of history have attained this level, such as Krisna, Buddha, Jesus, Mother Theresa. Here, the body becomes recognized as a tool to project consciousness in. One's existence becomes all encompassing and transcends time and space. The process is described as pure consciousness. The life-view here is simply 'Is'. In achieving our highest potential and embracing our best lives, we should strive for the highest possible level i.e. enlightenment.
About the Figures
1. They are logarithmic, not arithmetic figures
What this means is when you see a figure, say 200, it means 10 to the power of 200 (10^200) and not the absolute number 200. Thus, 200 on the scale does not mean twice the magnitude of 100.2. A small increment by a few points represents a huge increase in magnitude
For example, let's look at 100 and 105. Even though it's just +5 in pts, in logarithmic terms, a +5pt difference represents 100,000 (i.e. 10^5) times the difference in magnitude! This means even if you are in the level of Guilt or Apathy, just raising your consciousness by +5pt will result in enormous improvements in your well being and state of life.
About the levels of consciousness
1. The level of consciousness which you are currently at is a weighted average of the different consciousness levels you operate in
A person usually vibrates at a default consciousness level and shifts to a couple of levels below and above that level depending on the situation. Every thought, every feeling and every action you have in every situation is rooted from a particular consciousness level; all these can be summed up and averaged to identify the default level you are in. It is rare someone will maintain an exact same state of consciousness in a given period of time. Even within the same day, you may behave at a certain consciousness in this context and at a totally different consciousness in a different context.
One influence on your consciousness is the stimulus in your life. This includes the situations you are in, the type of people you spend time with, your environment and so on. In times of pressure, one's consciousness level usually gets bumped down a few levels. Depending on how the person recovers from the pressure, his or her default consciousness level might be elevated to a higher level after the encounter.
2. One can move across different levels of consciousness
Your consciousness level now does not define what your consciousness will be in the future. It is open to change; it is not static. Each person is open to move across different levels, depending on how he/she (chooses to) evolve in his/her consciousness.
3. Distinction of levels of Power vs. levels of Force
Hawkins segmented the consciousness into two main categories – one based in force (<200) and one based in power (>200). People in levels of Force vibrate at a level of fear-based emotions. They are more inclined to exert control over others or themselves (oppression, force, coercion, manipulation, violence) to achieve their desired outcomes. For example, crime, war, governmental passing of certain policies, abuse, or even authoritative leadership/parenting styles. People in levels of Power (love, empathy, understanding) vibrate at a level of love-based emotions. They are increasingly aligned with the present moment and universe and use that to bring about their desired results.
4. Each level can be beneficial/detrimental to you depending on the level you are at
For example, the state of fear (100) may look quite undesirable if you are at the level of desire (125). However, if you are at the state of guilt (30), being around people at state of fear (100) is actually beneficial for you as it can help elevate you to a higher level. It is generally more effective when you are around people at higher consciousness levels which are closer to your level (vs. a huge distance ahead), since it is easier for your energy levels to reach resonance with theirs. When the people are too distanced from you in their energies, it may result in detachment and alienation instead.
On the same note, when you elevate yourself to a higher level, it becomes obvious that the lower levels are more limiting. For example, if you are at the level of Pride, you will see how levels of Shame/Guilt/Apathy/Grief/Fear/Desire/Anger bind people down. If you are at the level of Acceptance, you will realize how being at levels of Pride/Courage/Neutrality/Willingness restrain others.
5. At Courage and Acceptance, one experiences a marked leap in the experience of the world
An increase in consciousness at any level changes your experience significantly. However, there are two particular levels where one experiences a marked leap vs. the other levels. The first is Courage, which separates the levels of force (<200) from the levels of power (>200). This is the first waking point from the sleepwalker status. The second is Acceptance, where one recognizes it is he and he himself who is the conscious creator of everything in his life. This is the point where one completely awakes from sleepwalking.
Where Does Our World Stand Today?
If you are to take a guess, what do you think is the collective consciousness of humanity today? 100? 200? 300? 400? 500?
When Hawkins wrote the book in 1995, he calibrated the collective consciousness of our world to be at the level of courage (calibrated 207). As humanity's consciousnesses has shown to increase only about +5pts every century, 207 is very likely still to be the figure for today.
However, this does not mean that the majority of our world is at the level of courage – in fact, 85% of the world calibrates below courage (200). The lower levels of the masses is balanced out by a few individuals near the top (remember the number is logarithmic, not arithmetic), thus giving us a overall calibrated figure of 207. Just having a few highly conscious leaders walk the earth is capable of raising the overall consciousness of the world – for example, Jesus, Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Theresa, and so on. Before this, the world's collective consciousness has been at 190 for many centuries.
Why is the figure so low? If we are to look at around at what we see in the world, the answer becomes quite apparent:
1. Over 80% of humanity is living at less than $10/day, under extreme poverty
This includes third world countries, war and disaster stricken areas. Many people here are trapped in states of Apathy (50).
2. Religious teachings and institutions have drastically lowered in consciousness over the years, as they become embroiled with personal agendas of various men and leaders
The original teachings of Jesus, Buddha and Krishna calibrated at 1,000. Today, the teachings of Buddhism dropped over the centuries to an average of 900+; Hinduism at 850; Christianity at 750 or even 500 depending on the denominations; militant Islam fundamentalism is at 130 (Desire). In order to keep members within the religion, many religious leaders turn to Guilt (30) and Fear (100) based teachings toward the members.
3. In first world developed nations, our society is deeply entrenched in states of Fear (100), Desire (125), Pride (175)
Fear includes fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of loss, fear of uncertainty. Desire encompasses the insatiable quest for material possessions (wealth and goods), status, power, love, belongingness. Pride takes root from dualistic views such as elitism, competition, nationalism, racial pride, factions, religions, as well as attachment to status/wealth/goods. These are all dominant levels we see our society operating in today.
4. Our mass media continually perpetuates levels of pride, desire, fear, or even lower
Refer to the below table on the calibrated consciousness of several popular shows (obtained from a Hawkins lecture in 2004). Try examining your favorite shows across the levels of consciousness and see where they are likely to lie.
- Passion of Christ: 190 (Pride)
- Godzilla: 180 (Pride)
- The Godfather: 155 (Anger)
- The Matrix: 150 (Anger)
- American Beauty: 140 (Anger)
- Terminator: 125 (Desire)
- The Shining: 55 (Apathy)
- Silence of the lambs: 45 (Apathy)
What Level of Consciousness Are You At?
What level of consciousness are you at? Which level do you find your thoughts and feelings dominating every day?
Remember that every thought, every belief, every feeling and every action you have is rooted from the level of consciousness you are in. When you shift your level of consciousness, you also change your world views and mentality.
Join the discussion below!
(Originally posted on personalexcellence.co)
About the Author:
Celestine Chua (Celes) is a life coach and founder of Personal Excellence. PE is one of the top personal development blogs in the world with international readers from over 200 countries/territories. She have been featured over 70 times in print, TV and online media, including CNN, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, CBS Business Network, and Channel News Asia.
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Detroit Free Press
DETROIT -- Madonna found herself Thursday night hit with another round of fan flak.
In her first concert since the presidential election, loud boos mixed with cheering across Joe Louis Arena as she waxed enthusiastic about President Barack Obama, describing herself as "ecstatically happy" about Tuesday's result.
It was reminiscent of the scene in New Orleans a week before the election, when she was met with jeers after encouraging fans to vote for the president.
This time she acknowledged the negative reaction.
"You can boo all you want," she told the Detroit crowd, "but I've been to countries around the world where people can't vote for their leaders."
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Booing continued as Madonna tried to relay a moment from Obama's acceptance speech.
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The segment came about midway through a show that had started at 10:45 p.m. -- Madonna's first hometown show since a Ford Field concert in 2008.
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"This place made me who I am -- a hardworking girl," she said. "Detroit is having a comeback -- I can feel it in my bones. We're coming back ... so watch out."


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David McManley captured by the lens of Mariano Vivanco and styled by Miguel Enamorado, for the latest issue of Man About Town.
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Passengers flying into Gatwick Airport were largely spared delays at the baggage returns carousel after extra staff were brought in to ease congestion.
Contingency plans have been made at the West Sussex airport to avoid a repeat of last weekend's disruption, where some travellers at the arrivals gate were sent home without their luggage due to lengthy delays.
Staff-shortage problems meant baggage-handling company Swissport was unable to cope with a succession of off-schedule arrivals at Gatwick late last Saturday night.
Swissport, which has apologised for the difficulties, has drafted in 40 extra staff to cope with the demand this weekend.
Gatwick management also laid on staff to assist with the baggage operation, having been critical of Swissport's performance.
An airport spokesman said it had been "business as normal" at the airport, despite it being one of the busiest periods of the year as schools break up for the summer holidays, prompting a surge of holidaymakers at the terminals.
The spokesman said the "vast majority" of flights had met the time targets for returning luggage, with fewer than 15 of the 311 flights arriving between 1am and 7pm taking more than 55 minutes for the baggage to be loaded onto the returns belt.
He said: "Gatwick is operating well today and passengers booked to fly through Gatwick this weekend are advised to do so as planned.
"We would like to re-iterate that the issues we saw last weekend were limited to arriving bags and delivery has been good every day since then.
"While we are not anticipating issues with arriving baggage this weekend, we do have a robust contingency plan in place. This includes providing an additional 60 staff to support the Swissport operation.
"On average, bags are delivered on time for 95% of flights at Gatwick. We would advise, however, that in the very busy peak periods passengers may experience slightly longer waiting times than usual.
"We continue to work closely with our handlers and airlines to ensure our high service standards are met."
The spokesman said it would assess staffing levels on a frequent basis but that additional personnel would be drafted in during the busiest dates over the summer.
Last week, travel organisation Abta advised passengers to pack important items in their carry-on hand luggage.
Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways' parent company IAG, said that Swissport had "some issues at Gatwick that they need to address, and if they don't address them to our satisfaction then we have options".
Mr Walsh said he was confident that Swissport would resolve their difficulties while Gatwick management, stressing that last week's problems only affected incoming flights, also said they were expecting a smooth weekend.
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Liam Neeson received a new award this weekend. It seems that the famous actor has just received the Belfast Ambassador Award, for the first time. During a visit in New York City, the famous actor received this great honor.
Why Liam Neeson? "No-one has been a greater ambassador for the arts and culture of Belfast, highlighting its burgeoning theatre scene and its new film-making fame," the new Lord Mayor of Belfast, Marin O Muilleoir, claimed. "Liam Neeson has also been a tireless ally of the peace process and a standard-bearer for the transformation Belfast has undergone," he added.
Liam Neeson is one of the most famous and talented actors in the world. The star has recently turned 60 and it seems that he received another gift from the city of Belfast. And the Irish-born actor is more successful than ever with his latest roles.
Liam Neeson remains most famous for his roles in Schindler's List, Before and After, Star Wars: Episode 1, Grands of New York, Batman Begins, the Dark Knight Rises and The Phantom Menance. There are numerous other movies in which Neeson has starred until today. He is set to release Run All Night, A Million Ways to Die in the West, as well as The Lego Movie, in 2014. Third Person, A Walk Among the Tombstones and Non-Stop are still in the filming process.


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Talea- Variation 2- Double Breasted Coat
Added Feb 4, 2008
By burdastyle
New York, New Yo...
This is the double breasted variation to the Talea coat. This version has no lapel, and instead a taller collar stand. The patch pocket has been replaced with a hip yoke curved pocket! Make it in a heavy weight fabric for a warm winter or try it in a floral print or cotton sateen for an elegant evening coat!
Material Notes
Wool flannel, quilted lining, glass buttons
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Aug 26, 2009, 12.59 AMby solemnraven
I'm so (having a hard time -edit) doing this!!
Can I mention the fact that the instructions for assembly is merely the copied normal Talea Version, which does not at all suffice for this edited version. 1. There's no mention of pocket assembly. 2. There's no mention of putting the collar together before attaching it. 2.a. There's also no mention of sewing the jacket together fronts to backs at shoulder seam. I feel very lucky I have put a jacket together beforehand, otherwise I would be lost. 3. There's no instruction on how you got it to slope down on your sample. 4. You told me to turn my front princess seam to the side which would run over the pocket that you never told me to put on. Thanks.
Aug 22, 2008, 01.28 AMby penguinmonster
I personally love the mismatched look. Gives it an edge. Lovely piece of work. Will be attempting this soon. x
May 21, 2008, 12.01 PMby haveago
This is a really beautiful coat. I'm a novice sewer but this pattern will keep me motivated. I'm going to make it one day (maybe even with the big plaid pattern). watch this space! Meanwhile I'm starting with a humbler creation (a dress, 8351). Wish me luck.
Mar 16, 2008, 07.06 PMby danielita
i love it!!! =)
Feb 12, 2008, 02.07 AMby katwoman
i love plaids and that is one of the best plaids i've seen, it's gorgeous
Feb 8, 2008, 07.10 AMby benedikta
Hi Everybody! Honestly, I think it is really hard to match the plaid and I would probably suggest to anyone to choose an easier fabric. The reason why the back is so weird is because a little mishap happened to us the last minute before the photoshoot: we burned the entire back panel with the iron, which was on a setting way to high for the woolen material. Consequently we had to take the back panel out and replace it with the remaining scraps of the fabric in the last minutes before the shoot. You see our sewing is just as prone to accidents as any of yours, but often, even if not in this case, those accidents turn out to be great!
Feb 7, 2008, 04.21 PMby lemonemlyn
it looks a bit unmatched down the back… but otherwise this is a lovely piece of work! Maybe I'll try it once I'm done sewing my line up of other projects… hoo boy.
Feb 6, 2008, 06.54 PMby veganknitter
I would LOVE to make this… I'm only beginning to make my own clothes, and I'm hoping this isn't too complicated… I'll keep my eye out for some plain burgundy fabric, black buttons, and black lining.
So long as I don't wear a checkered scarf with it I won't look too much like Doctor Who!
Feb 6, 2008, 10.38 AMby charlie
I love the shape of this coat, and I'm going to make this but probably out of plain bright fabric so I don't have to worry about matching it up. If I start soon it should be ready for next winter!
Feb 4, 2008, 05.04 PMby stephanie-s
Goodness! I didn't think I could like the original Talea any more but this is an excellent Variation. Kudos Burdastyle! :)
Feb 4, 2008, 04.32 PMby grayscout
I like it…that fabric looks like a tough one to match up, but I'm so down with the plaid…
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The CAI feels like it works well. Good throttle response, great sound. My problem is with the fitment the tubing seems like it's about 2" too short. If the tubing or the couplers were longer it would be perfect. My MPG is down though(16.8 to 14)idk if it's my heavy foot cuz i like the way it sounds or a mix of that n my Black Rhino 18's wrapped in BF Goodrich A/T tires


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Personally, we here at WhoWhatWearDaily are huge fans of vertiginous heels. Sharing a background of dance lessons and moderately short height, we both have a predilection for stilettos (the higher, the better) and a lack of sensation in our feet that allows us to indulge this fetish. Not to mention it's just a fact that the taller the heel, the skinnier you look-a bonus we just can't refuse. Bearing this in mind, we must call attention to MK's fondness for towering shoes. While the average (read: our) budget does not make allowances for Olsen's Balenciaga selects-currently sold out but available on eBay-we've located similar silhouettes at a less steep price. Steve Madden, Tara Subkoff, we thank you. Our accountant thanks you. Our podiatrist....well, that's another story.
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Forum Post: If You are Following ME Pt II
Posted 5 years ago on July 19, 2013, 4:41 p.m. EST by TikiJ
This content is user submitted and not an official statement
Ok, so if you are stalking me, and then get out of the car in the rain and approach me, I may kick your ass. Hopefully the situation works itself out before that point.
SYG states that you dont have to retreat, if threatened.
So Trayvon stood his ground. One guy got out of a car and approached, the other was already walking on the road.
All of that being said.....
If I figure this dude is coming after me and I then attack him preemptively, well, I better hope this guy doesnt have a gun or a knife.
What if I over reacted? What if this guy was literally only to ask questions? What if he had no intention of doing anything that would bring violence?
But I figured he did, so I clocked him in the face?
Well, just because you have the right to stand your ground, doesnt then mean that that person cannot defend him/herself.
And thats where we are with this case. How did the fight happen? We have one side of the story. Who started it? Thats it. Did Trayvon flip out on him, and attack him first? Or did Zimmerman come up on him and shove him, starting the fight?
Theres a reason professional criminals kill the witnesses.


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Chapter 3 of the NEC provides detailed requirements for installing wiring and raceways. Among other things, the requirements address the routing, splicing, and securing necessary for a finished installation. Chapter 3 can appear to be overwhelming when you realize it contains 44 Articles. However, all but four of those pertain to a specific type of raceway or wiring product. The first Article in Chapter 3 is Art. 300, which provides the basic rules for wiring methods that are common to the other Articles of Chapter 3. Keep in mind that Article 300 doesn't apply to the internal parts of electrical equipment, nor does it apply to communications systems (except where specifically referenced by Chapter 8).
Use only Chapter 3 wiring methods to install conductors, such as a raceway, cable, or enclosures [300.3].
Install all conductors of a circuit in the same raceway, cable, trench, cord, or cable tray. You'll find four special cases that permit variations of this rule in 300.3(B)(1) through (4).
- Conductors can be run in parallel in accordance with 310.4, and must have all circuit conductors installed within the same raceway, cable tray, trench, or cable.
- You can install equipment grounding conductors (EGC) outside of a raceway or cable assembly for certain existing installations per 250.130(C). You can locate equipment grounding conductors outside of a flexible raceway, if you install the bonding jumper per 250.102(E).
- In nonferrous wiring methods, circuit conductors can be run in different raceways (Phase A in raceway 1, Phase B in raceway 2, etc.), if, in order to reduce or eliminate inductive heating, the raceway is nonmetallic or nonmagnetic, and the installation complies with 300.20(B).
- Neutral conductors can originate in a pullbox that is connected to a column-width panelboard by an auxiliary gutter.
See 725.136(A) for Class 2 and Class 3 circuit conductors. Power and lighting circuits must be separated from those used for control, signal, or communications so the higher voltage conductors do not accidentally energize the control, signal or communications wiring [300.3(C)(1) FPN].
Protecting conductors from physical damage
To route raceways and cables through wooden framing members, make the hole in the center if possible. If a hole isn't at least 1 1/4 in. from the front, install a metal plate per 300.4(A) to protect wiring from nails and the like.
When routing cables through metal framing members, protect them from being cut or damaged by listed bushings [300.4(B)].
To protect cables or raceway-type wiring methods when installed behind panels, such as ceiling tile, they must be supported according to their applicable Articles [300.4(C)].
When cables or raceways run parallel to framing members or furring strips, keep the wiring method at least 1 1/4 in. from the nearest edge of the framing member or furring strip [300.4(D)].
Wiring methods under metal-corrugated sheet roof decking must not be less than 1 1/2 in. from the nearest surface of the roof decking [300.4(E)].
Cables or raceway-type wiring methods installed in grooves and covered by the building finish must have at least 1 1/4 in. of free space or be protected by a 1/16 in. thick steel plate or sleeve [300.4(F)].
Where raceways contain insulated conductors 4 AWG and larger that enter an enclosure, use a fitting, such as a bushing or a box connector, to protect the conductors [300.4.(G)]. This rule applies to threaded IMC and RMC, regardless of the size of the conductors [342.46 and 344.46]. When a raceway terminates in a threaded raceway entry with a smooth, rounded, or flared surface for the conductors, such as a meter hub fitting or a Meyer's hub, which is considered to be sufficient protection for the conductors [300.4(G) Ex].
Underground Installations
For underground cables or raceways, ensure a minimum cover per Table 300.5. Cover is measured from the top of the underground cable or raceway to the surface of finished grade [Table 300.5, Note 1].
The interiors of enclosures or raceways installed underground are considered "wet locations." The associated cables and insulated conductors must be listed for use in wet locations per 310.8(C), and any connections or splices made in an underground location must be approved for wet locations [300.5(B)], as shown in Fig. 1.
Direct-buried conductors or cables can be spliced or tapped without a splice box [300.15(G)], if the splice or tap is made following 110.14(B).
When cables are run under a building, they must be installed in a raceway that extends past the outside walls of the building [300.5(C)].
Direct-buried conductors and cables must be protected from damage:
- Where direct-buried cables or conductors emerge from grade, they must be installed in enclosures or raceways. Protection must extend at least 18 in. below grade; protection above ground must extend to a height of at least 8 ft [300.5(D)(1)], as shown in Fig. 2.
- Conductors must be protected at the point where they enter a building [300.5(D)(2)].
- Direct-buried service-lateral conductors not under the exclusive control of the utility and 18 in. or more below grade must have their location identified by a warning ribbon [300.5(D)(3)].
- Where enclosures or raceways for direct-buried conductors or cables are subject to physical damage, the conductors must be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or Schedule 80 PVC conduit [300.5(D)(4)].
- If direct-buried conductors, cables, or raceways are subject to movement by settlement or frost, they must be arranged to prevent damage to conductors or equipment connected to the wiring [300.5(J)].
- Backfill material that won't damage underground conductors, cables, or raceways must be used. Large rocks, paving materials, cinders, large or sharp objects, or corrosive material must not be placed where it could come into contact with the cables or conductors or raceways. Adding fine sand or other suitable material in the ditch can provide protection for buried conductors [300.5(F)].
What about moisture? If moisture could enter a raceway and contact energized live parts, a seal must be installed at one or both ends of the raceway. This is a common problem for equipment located downhill from the supply, or in underground equipment rooms. Section 230.8 provides information for service raceway seals. Section 300.7(A) addresses situations where a raceway travels through different temperature areas and must be sealed. This type of situation does not require an explosion-proof type of seal, products such as duct seal in a junction box should serve the purpose of stopping the circulation of moist air.
Corrosion protection
Your first line of defense against corrosion is to use materials suitable for the environment [300.6].
Ferrous materials must be protected against corrosion both inside and outside by a coating of listed corrosion-resistant material. For example, when conduit is threaded in the field, threads must be coated with an approved coating that is electrically conductive and corrosion-resistant.
Nonferrous metal raceways such as aluminum rigid metal conduit don't have to meet the provisions of 300.6(A), but have their own requirements in Sec. 300.6(B).
If ferrous parts are protected from corrosion solely by enamel, they must not be used outdoors or in wet locations [300.6(A)(1)].
Boxes or cabinets having a system of organic coatings marked "Raintight," "Rainproof," or "Outdoor Type," can be installed outdoors [300.6(A)(2)].
Ferrous metal equipment can be installed in areas subject to severe corrosive influences, such as in concrete or in direct contact with the earth, if the material is approved for the condition or provided with corrosion protection approved for the condition [300.6(A)(3)].
For example, galvanized steel EMT can be installed in concrete at grade level and in direct contact with the earth only if supplementary corrosion protection is provided (UL White Book, "Guide Information for Electrical Equipment," www.ul.com/regulators/2008_WhiteBook.pdf). EMT can generally be installed in concrete, including slabs above grade level, without supplementary corrosion protection (Fig. 3).
Aluminum equipment can be installed in areas subject to corrosive influences, if provided with supplementary corrosion protection [300.6(B)].
Nonmetallic equipment can be installed in areas subject to severe corrosive influences, if the materials are identified for the condition and:
- Where exposed to sunlight, the materials are listed or identified as sunlight-resistant [300.6(C)(1)].
- Where subject to exposure to chemical corrosion, materials or coatings are either inherently resistant to chemicals based upon their listing, or are identified for use with the specific chemical [300.6(C)(2)].
If mounting metallic raceway in an indoor wet location, such as a washdown area, each box, fitting, raceway, and cable must have at least 1⁄4 in. of airspace between it and the wall or supporting surface [300.6(D)].
Raceways exposed to differences in temperature
Along its length, a raceway can be exposed to different temperatures. When the difference is significant, this can result in a problem with condensation inside the raceway. To solve this problem, the NEC requires sealing the raceway with a material approved by the AHJ that will prevent the circulation of warm air to a colder section of the raceway [300.7(A)]. You don't need an explosionproof seal for this purpose.
When raceways are installed in a location where the temperature is subject to changes, the result may be movement of the raceway due to thermal expansion and contraction. Expansion fittings must be installed when the movement is calculated to be ¼ in. or more between boxes or fittings on PVC installations [300.7(B) and 352.44].
Table 352.44 provides the expansion characteristics for PVC conduit. For metallic raceways, you can determine the expansion characteristics by multiplying the values from Table 352.44 by 0.20 (ferrous) or 0.40 (aluminum). Table 354.44 provides the expansion characteristics for reinforced thermosetting resin conduit (RTRC) [300.7(B) FPN].
Raceways can't be used for multitasking
Raceways are to be used only for electrical conductors and cables. Nonelectrical components, such as pipes or tubes for steam, water, or gas, must not be installed inside electrical raceways or cable trays [300.8].
Bonding path
Metal raceways, cables, boxes, fittings, cabinets, and enclosures for conductors must be metallically joined [300.10]. This forms a continuous, low-impedance fault current path capable of carrying any fault current likely to be imposed [110.10, 250.4(A)(3), and 250.122] [Fig. 4]. It also eliminates dangerous differences of potential.
Metal raceways and cable assemblies must be mechanically secured to boxes, fittings, cabinets, and other enclosures [300.10]. However, two exceptions apply:
- Short lengths of metal raceways used for the support or protection of cables [300.10 Ex 1].
- Equipment enclosures isolated per 250.96(B) [300.10 Ex 2].
This article has covered many of the essential requirements for the installation of all types of wiring methods. The next installment will include more information about the securing and supporting of wiring methods.


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Error code 30174-4 when installing Office
Problem Description: Microsoft Office error code 30174-4 generally is due to an existing installation of the Microsoft Office suite in your computer. This error is applicable with all the versions of Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Office 2013.
Resolution: To fix this issue, it is required to repair the Office installation. Please follow the steps below to repair the Microsoft Office installation.
Windows 7
1. Click on Start menu and then select Control Panel.
2. Launch Programs and then click on Programs and Features.
3. Now, scroll and select the Office product and click Change at the top of the Window.
4. Then, click on Quick Repair and wait till the Office program is repaired.
5. If the above steps did not help fix the issue, it is required to uninstall the office products and then install it again..
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1
1. Press the Windows logo key and the letter R to launch the Run window.
2. Enter the command "control" and the hit Enter.
3. Then, select Programs and Features.
4. Now, scroll and select the Office product and click Change at the top of the Window.
5. Select Quick Repair and Click on Repair
6. Done the Repair. Now Office suite is working fine.
7. If issue is not resolved click on Uninstall and follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the Office program.
8. Then Install the Office Product again.
Steps for installation:
1. Enter the product key
2. If you have online account enter the username and password.
3. Click on Install
Click on all Done
Now, the Office Suite is installed and ready to use.
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Diana from BOGOTA - COLOMBIA, MA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 1 of 5
Categories Comments What to do for fun
Go to Pinkberry !
Food and Dining
There is a varaity of food plus there are some places close to the University that you can go eat if you don´t like the food. There is a coffee machine with various taste if you like coffee.
Dorm Life
I don´t know
Academic Rigor
It´s a small college but very profecional.
Tips for prospective students
If you have time to go to Boston and visit the college its a great idea. If you really want one of the careers that they offer go for it. Boston is a city for students so you are not the only one coming to Boston. Be very social!
In three sentences
Small but profecional college. Really profound and espesific classes. Has a 50 / 50 of working profecionally on your career and theoretical classes.
Anya from Ashburnham, MA
Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 5
Categories Comments Campus Safety
There is a security guard posted at the entrance of every building. They are part of the Longwood Security company so they are well trained to do their job. They are also very friendly and become a known name to you over your time at the BAC, (plus they give out candy on the evenings).
Clubs and Activities
There are a few scholarly, career-advancing clubs at the school. There aren't many clubs or activities that get you out of studying architecture, but the student development department is always welcome for ideas.
Great for these types of students
Hard workers, creative and out-of-the-box thinkers, students who want to change the world through design
Bang for the buck
The education that you are paying for it totally worth it. However, the accouterments typical to the college experience are not as great given the money you are spending. There are occasionally not enough computers during busy hours at the school, the buildings shut down at 10pm during average weeks and the major studio space isn't open on weekends. To give the school credit, they are trying to expand in these problem areas.
What to do for fun
With the work load being so high and the dorm/living locally life being slim, group social outings can be rare. But the school tries to provide event for students so they can relax and have fun. Plus once you have connections with students in studio, you find fun in coffee breaks or taking trips to Blick & Utrech (the supply stores)
Food and Dining
There is no formal cafeteria or cafe at the school. But since the BAC is located in such a central area of Boston, there are many dining options to chose from. The prudential food court is a short walk away and most of the restaurants on Newbury Street are a decent price and can provide a great atmosphere for a group brainstorm or just to blow off steam.
Dorm Life
There are no dorms at Boston Architectural College. Every student commutes; whether it is five blocks or 50 miles away, everyone takes on the challenges of getting models to school, managing travel time with study and class time, and dealing with running a household while going to school. There are a few options for students willing to pay Boston prices if they need to live close. Otherwise, the Commuter Rail is the best option to take (since parking in the city is ridiculous).
Academic Rigor
The intensity of work and creativity in studio helps balance out the simplicity of taking a math or writing class. Each class poses new challenges to face. The small class size helps in letting you get the most out of each course.
Tips for prospective students
Don't be afraid to get creative on your application. The more you express your self and your interest in design, the better your chances are of getting recognized in the start of your education there.
In three sentences
The progressive and open-minded approach to teaching the design process is different from all other architecture school. You are immersed in the design process from the start and begin to understand all aspects of the field of architecture. The only downfall is how small the student body and campus is.
Jamie from Columbia, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 3 of 5
Categories Comments Campus Safety
There is always a check point with a live person waiting to check you into the campus... Just one thing you have to love about a small scale school!
Great for these types of students
Self Motivators, creatives, communicative, shy, and non-traditional
Bang for the buck
I feel like I am getting everything and more with my professors. Not only are they instructing me, but one is helping me to establish the area I live in on the Historic Preservation map while another keeps us all posted on the job market. They truly care!
What to do for fun
When you are in Boston for the Intensive Week.. It is just that, intensive. I recommend you use your free time to your benefit and visit the following: Boston Public Library - most expansive library I have ever been in Nathanial Hall - go here for lunch as often as possible Chinatown - soooo much culture in such a small area The Fenway & The Emerald Necklace - everyone needs a little time with nature Wherever the train takes you - get on the T and get off in random areas.. Just explore!
Food and Dining
The food provided during the Intensive week was fantastic food from local restaurants.. What better than good food on top of community support?
Dorm Life
The hotel provided during my first intensive week was the Colonnade Hotel just off Copley square.. Here I had expected the Motel 8!
Academic Rigor
With their distance program, you are expected to stay on top of your own work. The courses are fast paced, but it is really about how timely and dedicated you are on your end.
Tips for prospective students
I recommend you look at what the professors have completed in their own careers. They are the standard to which you should calibrate yourself, and if you are not willing to work as hard as they have, you should find another school.
In three sentences
I am a Master's of Design Studies Student focusing in Historic Preservation through BAC's distance learning program, and what I love most about the school is the responsiveness of the professors. They have all been wonderful resources for the Historic Preservation Practice and have structured their classes in order to get us students investigating our own local areas. Everyone I have interacted with from BAC has been truly dedicated to helping students achieve their goals both inside and outside the classroom!
Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 4 of 5
Categories Comments What to do for fun
Being on one of the most popular streets in Boston, there are several clothing stores, or shoe stores nearby where one can hang around. The Prudential center plaza and the library is very close by too.
Food and Dining
There is no cafeteria, where we can actually buy a large meal from in the school. However, the college is situated in a very popular street of Boston, Newbury Street. There are several restaurants in walking distance from the school.
Dorm Life
There are no dorms at this college, but there are several apartments for students in Boston, near the school.
Academic Rigor
At first, things can be very overwhelming, due to long hours with models and drawings. They need to be done with cleanliness, thus it takes patience. Once you do more of it, you will become more aware of how long it will take you to do models and drawings, so that you can better plan ahead. This will definitely make the course less difficult.
Tips for prospective students
Being able to manage your time is very important here. Usually, the students are instructed to build models, drawing plans, and do homework for the other core classes, which will take several hours to finish.
In three sentences
4 Branches of programs, Architecture, Interior design, landscape architecture, and design studies. It takes extreme dedication to get through the courses due to large amounts of work given. Regardless, they can be enjoyable and very informative for ourselves.
Breta from Chicago, IL
Reviewer is A past student here.
2 out of 3 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 5 of 5
Categories Comments Great for these types of students
Students who need to work, are curious about what being an architect entails or are changing careers.
Tips for prospective students
As with any school know what you are looking to get out of your education, check to see if the school has the facilities to meet those needs and then make a decision. If you feel you may need help with your studies or counseling I wouldn't suggest this school. Also I don't know if housing is now available, but I'd try in advance to get into housing at another nearby institution if you are typical college age so you don't miss out on that comradery.
Bang for the buck
I guess you get what you pay for as tuition is relatively cheap.
Did enjoy being here
My experience with the teachers, as at the time I believe 70% of them were volunteer was that they took their insecurities/anger from work out on the students. Many of them were biased, possibly due to my color and maybe even my gender.
Did learn a lot
Being exposed to the field of architecture while taking classes is something I can't even separate in my mind, after completing my bachelors there.


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Nicole Kidman: Home Sydney Home
Nicole Kidman arrives in Sydney on Monday with her husband, country superstar Keith Urban, after a flight from Nashville, Tenn.
The couple will be attending Tuesday's Sydney premiere for her new Baz Luhrmann-directed film, Australia.
Unfortunately for Keith at this year's Country Music Awards (CMAs), he lost out to Kenny Chesney for Entertainer of the Year and Brad Paisley for Male Vocalist of the Year. Maybe next year!
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Ex-star high school QBs relive their glory days
Sweetwater quarterback Terry Clemmer (10, shown) and Roscoe signal caller Jacob Villanueva were two of the many former Nolan County high school football stars who participated in Saturday's games at Mustang Bowl that were sponsored by Texas Alumni Football. Clemmer, a 1994 SHS graduate, led Sweetwater in the evening alumni game against several former stars from Snyder, while Villanueva, who graduated from Roscoe just two years ago, quarterbacked the Plowboys in an afternoon game against Roby's alumni team. Unfortunately, neither of the Nolan County teams could pull out a win as Sweetwater lost to Snyder, 16-6, while Roscoe lost in its game to Roby, 15-6. Both games at the Bowl featured good crowds. Several awards were given to ex-stars, including the best linemen, offensive and defensive MVPs, oldest players and leadership awards.


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The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced an unchanged squad for the fifth Test against India, with Stuart Broad expected to play in a face mask.
The paceman was hit on the bridge of his nose while batting at Old Trafford on Saturday when a short ball from Varun Aaron found its way between the peak of Broad's helmet and the grille.
He watched the rest of the game from hospital as England skittled India for 161 in their second innings to win by an innings and 54 runs and take a 2-1 lead in the series with one match remaining.
Broad posted a picture of himself on Twitter on Sunday morning with a bloodied and stitched-up nose but, despite X-rays showing a fracture, he seems certain to play at The Oval.
Broad wrote: "Little bit sore this morning but not too bad! Doc did a great job with the stitches. On to The Oval! (With a mask)."
The 28-year-old, who was named man of the match for his six wickets in the first innings, has already announced that he will undergo knee surgery after the series.
Steve Finn and Ben Stokes were the two players omitted from the side at Old Trafford who will hope to force their way into the XI for the Oval Test, which begins on Friday.
Little bit sore this morning but not too bad! Doc did a great job with the stitches. On to The Oval! (With a mask) pic.twitter.com/PH3kiCqufX— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8)
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Dog Parks Closed
ST. MARYS — Fallen trees and limbs have forced the closure of two local dog parks until further notice.
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Manager Brian Miller said Wednesday's storm caused trees throughout Grand Lake St. Marys State Park to fall. The debris forced the closure of East Bank Road as well as the dog parks at the East and West banks.
"We are unsure of how soon we can open them," Miller said. "Our goal is to have both parks opened by the weekend."
Miller asked the public to keep away from the areas to allow crews to clean up the debris without interruptions.


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Dr. William Harris IV is a beloved husband, father, son and a podiatrist with Carolina Podiatry Group in Lancaster and Indian Land. Behind the persona of the soft-spoken bow-tie-wearing doctor beats the warm heart of a man of international good will.
Only after being prompted by several of his patients did Dr. Harris agree to talk with me about his trip last year to Lagos, Nigeria, to train local health-care professionals.
The Lancaster Garden Club brought songs, sunshine and smiles to 90 clients at the Chester-Lancaster Board of Disabilities & Special Needs on Thursday.
The garden club sponsored its annual "Garden Therapy" event, which included a hot dog lunch and the gift of a planted petunia to take home.
Club President Carolyn Tolson said more than half of the club's 34 members were on hand to help and share a little therapy from nature with the adults with developmental disabilities.
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For The Lancaster News
Lester Belk smiles a lot.
He smiles when you ask him about how his relationship with his wife changed since he began dialysis.
"Going through all of this made me and my wife's relationship stronger," Belk said. "She was always by my side, no matter what or no matter how tired she was."
March is Youth Art Month, and the Springs House Galleries on West Gay Street will be filled with artwork by our very own Lancaster County School District students.
Also, the Main Street banners and art cubes on the Springs House lawn are there for all to see and enjoy.
These projects are a huge collaboration of our Kennedy Center Partnership, which is coordinated by local sculptor Bob Doster. We are most grateful for all the support. Please visit the galleries in the upcoming days to see the creativity shown by our children.
When members of the Quilt A Holics quilting group found themselves looking for a new project, they chose to make a Quilt of Valor. Members made blocks on their own, then they put them together to form a quilt.
Since June 2015, the group has made five quilts.
These quilts were presented on Wednesday to Sun City residents and World War II veterans Fred Banks, Pat Cassetta, Donald Comstock, Jack Shumaker and Dollie Steele.
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David Kellin
For The Lancaster News
Imagine setting out on a trip to visit family, and six months later having visited all four corners of the United States.
That's what happened to Sally Southerland of Lancaster and her husband, Jimmie, who completed the journey of over 22,000 miles in 2010. They set out on a trip to visit Jim's father in Key West, Fla. Riding together on a single motorcycle that Jim had rebuilt, they soon were on a grand adventure.
Whether you are rich or poor, we all share one task – a trip to the garbage dump, also known as a county convenience site in today's politically correct terms.
I have my very own, personal facility, which I frequently share with my neighbors and a few out of staters who prefer the dump to the shoulders of a county road.
I didn't always have my site. At first, it was just a tract of land covered in weeds. Then it was developed into a nice brick grammar school. You know, one of those "neighborhood schools."
Granny Summers' small New Cut house was built on a foundation of love that glowed every Christmas.
A widow since before my birth, she didn't have much, but she had Jesus, and to her, that was all that mattered. She passed on that sort of love – one that gives and not takes – to her children and 16 grandchildren. It molded us and continues to shape our lives.
So what do you get someone who doesn't need anything for Christmas?
One of my favorite Christmas memories is of my father and the last Christmas with him.
Every Christmas my brothers, sisters and I were allowed to choose one thing we wanted for Christmas. I wanted a Cinderella watch more than anything.
When Christmas Eve came we went to bed at 5 p.m. because we were told Santa would not come until we were asleep. I could not sleep because all I could think about was the beautiful Cinderella watch I was going to get. My older sister had to read to us to help us to go to sleep.
I have my share of Christmas memories, and these are ones I recall about my children, Caroline and Jackson, in their childhood.
When Jackson was a youngster, one Christmas Day I asked him about Christmas Eve night. I asked if he slept well with all the anticipation of the big day with Santa's visit to our home.
Jackson said he did wake up during the night and peered out his window.
To my surprise, I wondered aloud what he saw out on our lawn.
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Leo J. "Bo" Winters
Leo J. "Bo" Winters, 83, of Water Street, Johnsonburg, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Elk Regional Health Center in St. Marys after a lengthy illness. Born on Oct. 3, 1928 in Johnsonburg, he was the son of the late Walter and Grace (Meise) Winters. On July 12, 1958, he married Lillian M. (Fitch) Winters. She predeceased him on Dec. 10, 2009. Leo lived all of his life in Johnsonburg and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked in construction and was owner/operator of Winters Bar & Grill of Johnsonburg for 22 years. He was an avid blood donor and the first Johnsonburg resident to donate 10 gallons of blood. He also worked as a blood courier for local doctors. He was a longtime member of the Johnsonburg/Wilcox Servicemen's Burial Detail. He was proud of his undertaking of two 50-mile hikes under the outline of Roosevelt's presidential mandate for servicemen of 1908 and popularized in 1963 by President Kennedy's public fitness interest.He is survived by two sons, David Winters of Bradford and Leo Winters Jr. of St. Marys; three stepchildren, Allen O'Conner, Patricia O'Connor, and Deborah Cicuzza, all of Johnsonburg; three sisters, Sarah Pusl, Helen Eckert, and Rosella Wolf, all of Ridgway; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Thomas, Lester and Michael Winters; six sisters, Hilda Gasbarre, Lucille Silcosky, Rachel Brown, Betty in her youth and two infant twin sisters; and one grandchild, Damian O'Connor.Friends of Leo J. "Bo" Winters are invited to attend a memorial service to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at the Ubel Funeral Home, Johnsonburg. Military honors will be accorded by the Johnsonburg/Wilcox Servicemen's Detail. Servicemen are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. Interment will take place at McKean Memorial Park in Lafayette.


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Danbury baseball routs Stamford
STAMFORD -- Danbury High is the defending FCIAC baseball champion, returning many key components from that title team.
Simply put, the Hatters are too good of a team to give extra outs to, a lesson Stamford learned firsthand Friday in a lopsided 11-2 loss.
The Black Knights committed three recorded errors, but made other mental mistakes that will not show up in the box score. The additional miscues opened the door for several big innings by the Hatters, who upped their record to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the FCIAC.
Danbury scored four in the second inning, three in the third, one in the fifth and three more in the sixth.
The final score could have been worse if the Hatters didn't leave 15 men on base during the game.
Danbury coach Shaun Ratchford said it was good to see his team capitalize when given extra outs.
"It is huge in high school because there are going to be days where you don't hit and days where you run into a great pitcher," Ratchford said. "You have to be able to win games where you get one or two hits and we have been able to do that the last two years. Do we want to be in that situation? No, but if we are can we execute when we have to execute and we did that today."
The Hatters executed well in the second inning, laying down three straight bunts after the leadoff hitter walked, one of which was thrown away at third base, for the first run.
Eric Cerno then drove in one and Nick Goetz two with singles, making it 4-0.
Cerno had a single and a 3-run homerun in the sixth, driving in five runs on the day.
Cerno said the home run to left field was his first on varsity and felt as you might expect it would.
"It felt very good. It was my first home run on the big field," Cerno said. "We played good baseball and scored some runs. We just want to score runs, get on base and it doesn't matter how we do that."
Stamford (2-6, 1-5) committed an error in the second but also failed to execute defensively when Danbury bunted.
The Black Knights continued to have problems when a pop up fell just beyond the infield with no one able to get a glove on it, allowing two more runs to come across.
Stamford pitchers also combined to walk 10 batters and hit two more.
Adding to the Black Knights woes was a pregame injury to the starting third baseman and a back injury to starting pitcher Mike White that forced him to leave the game in the third inning.
"We had a kid before the game who was going to start at third get hit in the face because this field is not in great shape," Stamford coach Fred Kelley said. "We had to put our first baseman at third and we just didn't break on those bunts well. Bunts that were so hard it was like they were on concrete out here. They had four bunt base hits, a pop-up base hit and the home run and we walked 10 kids and you just can't win that way."
Tyler Serrichio went 3 for 3 with a walk for Stamford.
Danbury starting pitcher Dan Clancy struck out five over six innings of work, allowing single runs in the second and third innings. George Bielizna worked a clean seventh inning to close it out.
"We debated, believe it or not, up until this morning about who to start today," Ratchford said. "George (Bielizna) is flexible enough to come in and finish a game and Danny had to start. I was very happy how he settled down and mixed pitches today."
Danbury 11, Stamford 2
Records: D -- 6-2, 4-2 FCIAC; S -- 2-6, 1-5 FCIAC
Batteries: D -- Dan Clancy (W), George Bielizna (7) and Mike Schweitzer; S -- Mike White (L), Jalen Brown (3), Andres Avilla (4), Shawn Urbano (6) and Tyler Serrichio
Home runs: D -- Eric Cerno


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UH Mānoa among twenty universities honored for their support of bicyclistsUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is cited for Honorable Mention in a new national ranking of "Bicycle Friendly" university campuses. The first-ever Bicycle Friendly University (BFU) designations were announced this week at the National Bike Summit. Among the 32 universities that applied, 20 are receiving designations, with Stanford University earning the only platinum-level award. The program recognizes colleges and universities that create exceptional environments where bicycling can thrive and provides a roadmap and technical assistance to create great campuses for bicycling.
"Universities have long served as incubators for developing bike-friendly cultures and practices, and that has a big impact on the expectations that students bring to the workplace and beyond," said Bill Nesper, director of the League's Bicycle Friendly America Program. "With the launch of the Bicycle Friendly Universities program, we're able to highlight the crucial role that academic institutions play in shaping a more bike-friendly future."
This first class of BFUs shows the wide variety of ways to promoting bicycling on campus. Efforts to welcome and support bicycling can be as simple as offering secure bike parking or organized rides to get folks together on bikes. Businesses across the country are seeing that there is a good return on investment in promoting bicycling in the workplace including improved morale and health, reduced parking costs and promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle to customers and employees.
Also, 55 new Bicycle Friendly Businesses from restaurants to law firms will be receiving awards at this year's summit.
Promoting bicycling is a simple solution to many challenges we face as a nation - improving sustainability, physical activity and quality of life. The League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly America program has helped communities, businesses, states and now universities improve conditions for bicycling, creating the types of places where people want to live, work and visit.
Applying for BFU and BFB recognition is easy and free. Applicants receive technical assistance from the League staff as well as tools to evaluate and assess their bicycle friendliness through the application process. The applications and resources are available online at www.bikeleague.org
The Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly University programs are generously supported by program partners Bikes Belong and Trek Bicycle's One World, Two Wheels Campaign.
The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of America's 57 million bicyclists, including its 300,000 members and affiliates. For more information or to support the League, visit www.bikeleague.org.