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Jason Hermes
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Jason joined Campus Recreation in 2016 as the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations. Prior to joining Boise State University, Jason was the Facility Operations Coordinator at Utah State University where he managed their Campus Recreation Facilities and also had an opportunity to work on the planning, design, and construction of a new $30 million Recreation Center. Jason holds a B.S. in International Business and a B.S. in Finance from Marquette University and an M.Ed in Sport Management from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. In his spare time, Jason likes to stay active through mountain and road biking, weight lifting, yoga, and golfing.
- American Red Cross CPR First Aid Instructor
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Jared Cox
Assistant Director, Recreational Sports
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- Outdoor Turf/Grass Field Spaces
- Noon Ball Association (N.B.A.)
Jared joined the Campus Recreation staff in 2008. He serves as the Assistant Director of Recreational Sports working with intramural and club sports. Before joining the department, he completed a two-year graduate assistantship with Recreation Services at Illinois State University while also achieving his master's degree in Recreation Administration. He obtained his bachelor's degree in leisure, youth, and human services from the University of Northern Iowa in 2006.
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- Diversity and Inclusion
- Outdoor Program
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- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Challenge Course Site Manager
- American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor
Amanda Rockrohr
Coordinator, Member Services
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- The Service Desk, Equipment Desk and Walking Attendants
- Boise State and Campus Life
- Exploring Boise and the Surrounding Area
Amanda is a Boise native and fellow Bronco. Her time at Boise State University taught her the value of complementing the classroom experience with outside classroom involvements, such as being an Orientation Leader or Sorority woman. She left Boise to pursue her Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs at Indiana University. She was a Hall Director at the University of New Hampshire and returned to Boise to join Campus Recreation in 2016. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, drinking coffee, and learning a new ballroom dance move. Amanda's passion is helping college students explore their own identities and stories.
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Daniel Fragel
Coordinator, Intramural Sports
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Daniel has been working in Campus Recreation since July 2017. Before moving to Idaho, Daniel graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master's degree in Adult and Higher Education with an emphasis in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration where he was the Graduate Assistant for Intramural Sports. He has a B.S. in Recreation from Emporia State University.
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Gabe Finkelstein
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- Wilderness First Responder
- Leave No Trace Instructor
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- American Avalanche Association Professional
Jordan Frank
Coordinator, Outdoor Program
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- Climbing Gym
- Outdoor Trips and Specialty Clinics
- Planning Your Next Great Adventure
Jordan has been working in Campus Recreation since May 2017. He graduated in 2010 from Cal State University, Chico with a BA in Outdoor Education, where he was a manager and trip leader of the Adventure Outings Program. Since graduating, Jordan has been teaching outdoor and leadership skills with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) as a River and Winter Instructor. Jordan's previous employment includes time spent as a raft guide, whitewater kayak instructor and on ski patrol. At the Outdoor Program, Jordan trains and mentors student employees to be competent in risk management, leadership, outdoor skills, and building a strong community.
- Wilderness First Responder
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Coordinator, Aquatics and Safety
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- The Awesome Sport of Water Polo
Kelsey joined Campus Recreation in 2016 as the Coordinator, Aquatics and Safety. Kelsey has worked in a variety of recreation facilities and aquatic centers, most recently with the Montrose Recreation District and the Wall Aquatic Center at Northern Arizona University. Kelsey holds a B.A. in Religious Studies with a Minor in Theatre from Santa Clara University and M.Ed in Educational Leadership for Community College and Higher Education from Northern Arizona University. In her spare time Kelsey enjoys playing water polo, swimming, teaching swim lessons, baking, and spending time with her family.
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Kyle Dean
Coordinator, Fitness
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- ANYTHING Related to Our Fitness Program
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- Favorite Michael Scott Quote
Kyle joined Campus Recreation at Boise State University, July 2018. He has been actively involved in Campus Recreation for six years beginning with his undergraduate degree. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, and a Master of Science degree from Texas State University. Kyle loves to be active, especially outdoors, and enjoys to Netflix binge his favorite shows. He works at Campus Recreation because he has never found a more welcoming and encouraging environment that puts so much care into helping students.
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Laura Haun
Athletic Trainer
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- Injury prevention
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Laura joined the Campus Recreation staff in 2018, returning to her home state and undergraduate alma mater. She became a Board Certified Athletic Trainer in 2016 upon graduating from Boise State University with a B.S. in Athletic Training. Laura went on to obtain an M.S. in Kinesiology & Rehabilitation Science from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa while completing a two-year graduate assistantship at the university. Haun served as an athletic trainer at UH for the Rainbow Warrior and Wahine athletic teams. In her free time, Laura enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and the endless outdoor activities that the Gem State has to offer.
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Candace Hart
Administrative Assistant II
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- How To Keep the Department Running Smoothly
- Getting on Luke's Calendar
- The Joy of Taking Noon REC Fitness Classes
Candace started at Boise State University September 2016. She is an Idaho native born and raised in Moscow. Candace worked at the University of Idaho for 13 years in the College of Agriculture State 4-H Office, Development Office and ASUI Office as well as many years in the customer service industry. Candace has lived in Boise since 2014 and enjoys riding her bike, tent camping, and walking downtown Boise with her dog Boo Radley.
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Jason Richards
Financial Tech
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- Payment Requests
- Oracle Financial Cloud
- The United States Air Force
Jason is a retired United States Air Force veteran who faithfully served on active duty for 22 years. During that time he earned his bachelor's degree in Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Jason was stationed all over the world with tours in Germany, England, Afghanistan, Denmark, Kyrgyzstan and here in the U.S in North Dakota, Washington and Idaho. Jason has been working at Boise State University since 2016, previously working in the College of Education.
Linda Fowler
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- Budgets
- Financial Questions
- Completing Financial Paperwork
Linda joined the Boise State University Campus Recreation staff in 2004 as a financial technician. She has been serving as the Accountant since 2006 and is responsible for daily reconciliation of cash, invoicing, accounts payable, budgeting, and financials for club sports. Prior to joining the team at Boise State University, Linda worked as an Accountant in the private sector for 15 years. She also spent four years teaching vocational office practice classes for Dinuba Public Schools in California.
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- CPR/AED - Adult
Brad Cross
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- Personal Training
- Group Fitness
- Powerlifting
Brad is the Graduate Assistant for Fitness. He assists Mark in the management of the personal training and group fitness programs while simultaneously pursuing his Master's in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Boise State team, Brad worked at the University of Oregon as a personal trainer and fitness instructor while attaining his bachelor's in Human Physiology. After graduating from UO, he also served as their Fitness Coordinator for a year. Brad hails from Bend, Oregon and enjoys everything a central Oregonian would; hiking, bouldering, craft breweries, and running. He is also an avid NBA fan – GO BULLS!
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Liliana Valles
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- The Outdoor Rental Center and Climbing Gym
- Winter Sports Gear
- The Art of Making Guacamole
Brenda has been working at Campus Recreation since 2014. She began as a custodian and over the course of employment worked different areas. Brenda settled in at the Outdoor Program where she made her place around some really amazing people. She graduated in May 2017, with degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and is now pursuing a Master's in Criminal Justice. Her goal is to become a victim's advocate and one day influence victim's rights.
American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor
Shelly Marler
Facility Foreman
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- Pool & Spa
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Dave Chappelle
Michelle joined Campus Recreation in 2015. Before joining the department, she worked for several departments on campus including Athletics, Transportation and Parking, and Facilities, Operations, and Management.
American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid Certified Pool Operator
Dave O'Donnell
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- Favorite Sports
Dave, a native of Montana, has lived in the Boise area since 2001 and joined Campus Recreation in July, 2010. Dave has interests in art and music, is married with four children and three grandchildren.
- First Aid
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Paivi Pittman
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- Mountain Biking in Hull's Gulch
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Paivi has been working at Campus Recreation full time since 2015 and continues to pursue a bachelor's degree in English with a writing emphasis. Paivi likes working for Campus Recreation because it provides a positive structure not only for her job, but for her life as well. She enjoys keeping the Campus Recreation building clean and well maintained for the students and members so they can enjoy their time here. Paivi had a hip replacement and is excited to be getting back on her snowboard with the Outdoor Program and at Bogus Basin.


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Ed and Kermit fly indoors with a group in Sacramento, meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Sacramento Turn Verein (a German exercise club and social organization).
Ed reports: "Chris Borland is instructing a group of middle school kids how to build and fly Science Olympiad models. They are all good flyers and did well in a recent contest with other school groups. They all do about 2 minutes. Some adults fly these also and don't do any better!"
Turn Verein's auditorium has a smooth ceiling about 22 feet above the floor (no girders or hanging lights like we have at St. Vincent's) so models that touch the ceiling are likely to deflect gently downwards. You still need to stay away from the walls, though.
Ed has done about 7 minutes here with his EZB.
Anyone interested in the Sacramento group may email Ed for more information.
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The total value of payments in the UK economy fell 0.6% in the second quarter of 2010, according to the latest data from the Payments Council. Cheque usage dropped by £21.5bn, down 10% compared to the same period in 2009 as businesses and consumers switched to faster and more convenient electronic payments and cards. Every day of the quarter, on average 290,000 fewer cheques were written than the year before - over three fewer per second.
The use of debit cards (paying for goods and services) and Faster Payments (for transferring money between accounts) took up all the slack left by cheques. Debit card usage rose £7.9bn year over year, up 12.4%, while Faster Payments increased £16.9bn, a dramatic 67% rise as more banks made the service available to their customers, and consumers, and increasingly businesses, took advantage of being able to make instant transfers of their money.
Debit card usage also ate into cash payments. The amount of cash withdrawn from cash machines (a proxy for the amount of cash used for transactions) was £1.6bn lower than in the second quarter of 2009, a decline of 3.2%.
Credit card spending was also weak, rising just 3.9%, barely ahead of inflation. This reflects credit constraints and a continued migration to debit cards. Over the period, the amount spent on credit cards was matched by the amount paid off as consumers shied away from loading up on additional borrowing. Credit card repayments rose by over 7% when compared to 2Q09, averaging over 99% in terms of the amount of debt repaid.
The number of CHAPS payments, which are commonly used for large banking and commercial transactions including house purchases, is slowly increasing. The fall in values, now at an annual rate of 12%, is due to a partial return to normality for the financial markets after the banking crises of 2007-8, which caused a surge in value. A £70bn increase in Bacs, plus the growth in Faster Payments, can be seen to reflect a recovering economy.
Sandra Quinn, director of communications, Payments Council, said: "The payments revolution continues apace in the UK. Cheque usage is shrinking dramatically, while credit cards hold less appeal for consumers and businesses. We use cash less where there is an easy alternative, but we're years away from cash falling out of fashion. Debit cards are taking over our daily purchases, while Faster Payments are fast becoming how we transfer our money electronically."
In other news, the Faster Payments Direct Corporate Access (DCA) transaction value limit increased from £10,000 to £100,000 per transaction as of 6 September.
The limit increase could have significant benefits for corporates that are looking to improve their payments efficiency, according to Norman Taylor, product manager at Experian Payments.
"For instance, businesses providing loan facilities will now be able to use DCA for Faster Payments for funding borrowers' accounts with amounts of up to £100,000. In addition, Faster Payments is particularly attractive for corporates from a customer service point-of-view as it enables an almost real-time transfer of money into a customer's or supplier's account and can also be accompanied by an automated message, via SMS or email, for example, advising the beneficiary that the payment has been made," he said.
"However, simply increasing the value limit is unlikely to persuade corporates to flock to the channel," he added. "While there is still work to be done to educate businesses and banks around the benefits of using Faster Payments, businesses also still need more clarity before they make a payment on whether it is handled as a Faster Payment and when it will arrive in order to effectively manage their finances."
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· Handle check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient and courteous manner.
· Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
· Fully comprehend and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
· Be able to perform and complete all tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner.
· Be able to complete a bucket check, room rate verification report, and housekeeping report.
· Balance and prepare individual paperwork for closing of shift according to hotel standards.
· Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
· Maintain a clean work area.
· Assist guests with safe deposit boxes.
College course work in related field helpful.
Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Computer experience required.
Customer Services experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
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The best rides at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida
When friends and readers are planning a trip, I'm often asked for my advice about things that they absolutely mustn't miss, and always about the best rides: what's worth queuing for, what's worth using a FastPass+ for, that sort of thing. This got me thinking about my favourite experiences at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida: the things that I would rush round and do if I only had, say, a day at each park. So here's my little list of Disney World's best rides – I know it's subjective, but these are my own personal faves. I'm bound to add to it, so do refer back every so often!
You absolutely must experience the new Frozen Ever After ride at the Norway Pavilion (you'll need a FastPass+ ticket here – it's popular) and of course my absolute favourite, Soarin', which is brand new and takes you around the world on the most incredible journey.
Test Track is good and REALLY fast, and – if you have a strong stomach, Mission: SPACE. Turtle Talk with Crush is fabulous if you have little ones, who can actually get to chat to the dude himself; The Seas with Nemo and Friends is delightful, and Spaceship Earth is the classic ride that takes you up inside the iconic, faceted globe.
The gorgeous evening show, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, is always worth staying into the evening for. A great place to see the show is from the Rose and Crown pub. Get there nice and early (and order the fish and chips!).
Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
Pandora – The World of Avatar on 27th May. I absolutely cannot wait to visit the bioluminescent rainforests and lush floating mountains and climb aboard my very own Banshee! This breathtaking new world will feature two main attractions: Avatar Flight of Passage (the one where you get to board your own Mountain Banshee and soar above Pandora), and the Na'vi River Journey, which is a boat ride that will take you through the rainforests.
Elsewhere at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park, my must-dos include: The Festival of the Lion King which is a short show – half an hour – that reminds me of the incredible entertainment you get on Disney Cruise Line ships (and always makes me cry). Kilimanjaro Safaris are utterly fabulous – board a truck with the rangers and set out with them into the Savanna for some wild animal spotting.
There's Expedition Everest if you're a fearless coaster fan – a proper rollercoaster thrill ride, and Kali River Rapids if you want to get wet! Don't miss the Maharajah Jungle Trek. I've talked about it before, but it really is magical and a must-do for me.
Another absolute must is to schedule time for some of Disney's Animal Kingdom Park's incredible new night time entertainment. The whole place is a riot of music and colour and fun. Rivers of Light (top) is now up and running (I saw a preview and it's utterly magical), and make sure you're there to see the Tree of Life awaken (it's also quite difficult to photograph, sorry!).
Magic Kingdom Park
Magic Kingdom is split into different areas or lands, each with a different theme. One of my favourite parts of the park is the fabulous Fantasyland, where you'll find the enchanting new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (FastPass+ it), my favourite Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, and classics like Peter Pan's Flight (FastPass+ it), It's a Small World (don't waste your FastPass+ on this ride – the queue always moves really fast) and Dumbo the Flying Elephant, amongst others.
In future-themed Tomorrowland, there's the amazing and slightly terrifying Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, which will bring out the competitiveness in everyone, however small, oh and the Tomorrowland Speedway, which is a classic.
In Frontierland, don't miss Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a classic old rattly roller, as well as Splash Mountain, a thrilling flume ride (you will get wet!), and in Adventureland there's my fave Pirates of the Caribbean – a wonderfully atmospheric boat ride, as well as the Jungle Cruise (another classic).
The brand new, nightly show: Happily Ever After starts 12th May and will incorporate state of the art light displays, lasers and projections (more than any Magic Kingdom show ever before), with Cinderella Castle incorporated in the show itself and featuring characters, stories and music from more than 25 different Disney tales, from classics like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, and brand new features like Moana and Zootopia. I can't wait to see it.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Rides and attractions include the brilliant Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock 'n'Roller Coaster, and Toy Story Mania (mega competitive family fun – don't miss!). Star Wars Launch Bay is fab (get a pic with Chewy!). Also, don't leave without experiencing a delicious frozen golden margarita from Anaheim Produce on Sunset Blvd, and make sure you stay until 9pm to experience the amazing Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular evening show, with lasers, strobes and pyrotechnics – it's incredible.
And that's it! They're my current faves. What would you add/take away? I'd love to hear your top tips!


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A consultant recommended Tuesday that BREC close two golf courses and turn them into parks, at a time when Baton Rouge has struggled to attract golfers to its greens.
The National Golf Foundation's suggestions include changing the Howell Park and J.S. Clark Park golf courses into non-golf parks and upgrading conditions at BREC's five other courses.
The recommendations, unveiled at a public meeting Tuesday at BREC's headquarters, also included that BREC expand food and drink offerings at golf courses and that the agency reach out to women and minorities as potential golfers.
BREC should start operating golf courses more like businesses instead of public accommodations, according to the NGF presentation. That means having one or two premium 18-hole courses, one medium-quality 18-hole course, one nine-hole course and one park with a driving range that emphasizes developing beginning golfers.
As for the next step, BREC golf director Michael Raby said he will work on improving the quality of the courses, which he called his main concern.
BREC will hold public meetings to find out if people want the Howell Park and J.S. Clark Park golf courses to remain, or if they would rather see something else in their place. If that's the case, BREC Superintendent Carolyn McKnight said BREC would move as quickly as possible to bring something new.
"We are not on the verge of closing any golf course in the immediate future," Raby said. "… If we get to a point where a course does close, it'll only close because the bulldozers are lined up to turn it into something else of value."
The two golf courses recommended for closure are both in the northern part of the parish, and some people at Tuesday's meeting were concerned about the racial implications.
Keith Hall, who attended the meeting, said BREC should not be insensitive and ignore the history of the golf courses that attract many black players. Hall said he learned much of what he knows about golf from older black men who taught him at J.S. Clark, which is just down the road from Southern University.
Howell Park is an 18-hole course on Winbourne Avenue and J.S. Clark is a nine-hole course on Thomas Road especially meant for golf newcomers trying to hone their skills.
McKnight said the bottom line in determining the future of BREC's golf courses was the amount of rounds being played and revenue being generated, not the neighborhoods nearby.
About 8,500 rounds of golf are played annually at Howell Park, which NGF consultant Richard Singer said is the lowest he has seen. Nationally, 30,000 to 32,000 rounds of golf a year are the standard.
Singer said Webb Park and Santa Maria Golf Course are near the national standard of rounds being played.
He noted that City Park was his favorite course, leading to applause from several of the audience members. But Singer said the historic greens need upgrading and advised BREC to add a snack bar to the property.
More than 1,000 people unsuccessfully petitioned last year for BREC to transform the nine-hole City Park golf course into a central park for Baton Rouge.
A review of BREC's seven golf courses has been underway for more than two years, with officials from BREC, the PGA and NGF all examining the courses as part of that review.
Golf's popularity has declined regionally and nationally over the past several years. Courses throughout the city have closed, including the Oaks at Sherwood, Briarwood Golf Club, Fairwood Country Club, Shenandoah Country Club Golf Course and the Gonzales Country Club.
LSU officials also are contemplating closing the LSU golf course, where golfers tee off across the street from Tiger Stadium.
The National Golf Foundation reported that BREC's golf courses were in poor condition in early 2014 and that they were understaffed in maintenance positions.
The demand appears to be less in East Baton Rouge Parish than in many other areas, the consultants found, as golf courses have only about half the number of golfers compared to the national average.
In 2013, BREC golf generated about $3.6 million in revenue, with nearly half of that money coming from the Santa Maria Golf Course.


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Peru Adventure Tour 20 Days let you enjoy the Amazing Incas World by our Adventure program where you can visit the Ancient Capital City of the Incas Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Day 1 LIMA – CUSCO
Flight from Lima to Cusco at 10:00 Am
Once in Cusco Pick up from the Airport and Transfer to the Hotel.
In the afternoon City tour by the important streets of Cusco Visit the Plaza and the important Buildings Accommodation in Cusco (this day the food won't be included).
Included: all the entrance fee, transfers and the guide for the tours + Flights
Accommodation at Monasterio or Similar.
Day 2 CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Pick up from your hotel in order to go to the Sacred Valley. Visiting the places like Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.
Accommodation at Monasterio or Similar.
Day 3, 4, 5 CUSCO – APURIMAC RIVER RAFTING
We will pick you up from your hotel. We will be like three days in the river and the Apurímac Canyon like this Itinerary: Apurimac Rafting 3 Days
Day 5 Return to Cusco and Accommodation (food included: 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 2 Dinner)
Accommodation at Monasterio or Similar.
Day 6 CUSCO – LARES HUACAHUASI
In the Morning pick up from your Hotel Bus Trip to Lares hot springs
Hiking to Huacahuasi and Camping (food included: lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 HUACAHUASI – QUEUÑA FOREST
After a delicious breakfast hiking to the high Pass Camping at Queuña Andean Forest (food included: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner).
Day 8 QUEUÑA FOREST – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
After breakfast hiking to Yanahuara Valley Community.
In the afternoon train to Machu Picchu.
Accommodation at Inkaterra hotel or similar.
Machu Picchu (food included: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU- CUSCO
Early in the Morning bus to Machupicchu Visit Machupicchu for about 2 hours Train back to Cusco
Accommodation at Monasterio or Similar.
Day 10 CUSCO – FREE DAY
Free day to rest after Machu Picchu hiking.
Accommodation at Monasterio or Similar.
Day 11 CUSCO – PUNO
In the morning transfer to the bus station and Bus to Puno with Stops along the way (the lunch will be included in this part).
Accommodation at Libertador Hotel or Similar.
Include: (breakfast, Lunch + Entrance fee, transfer and Hotel in Puno)
Day 12 PUNO ISLANDS
Visit the Floating Islands
Accommodation with a Family in one of the Islands Evening show at the Island (food included: Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 PUNO
Visit the Taquile Island (food included: Breakfast, Lunch) dinner won't be included. Come back to Puno and accommodation and overnight in Puno.
Accommodation at Libertador Hotel or Similar.
Day 14 PUNO – COLCA CANYON
Bus from Puno to the Colca Canyon
Once we'll arrive to Yanque, Transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Las Casitas del Colca Hotel or Similar.
Day 15 COLCA CANYON
Tour to the Condor Cross.
After lunch, we'll take the bus to Arequipa.
Once in Arequipa, transfer to your hotel and accommodations.
Accommodation in Libertador Arequipa Hotel or Similar.
Day 16 AREQUIPA – CITY TOUR
Pick up from the Bus Station to the hotel. Rest after the trip
In the afternoon city tour by the most important places in Arequipa, afternoon meeting with the guide for the speech for the next day.
Accommodation in Libertador Arequipa Hotel or Similar.
Day 17 AREQUIPA – MISTY VOLCANO
Transfer to the skirt of the mountain. Start the mounting this day possibly we will get the top of the mountain.
Camping over the Volcano
Day 18 MISTY VOLCANOE – AREQUIPA
After our Breakfast we will visit the crater of the Volcano. After that we will start the go downhill again to the City.
Accommodation in Libertador Arequipa Hotel or Similar.
Day 19 AREQUIPA-LIMA
Free Day in Arequipa making shopping or knowing some main places.
Afternoon Flight to Lima.
Once in Lima, transfer to the hotel and Accommodation.
Accommodation at Miraflores Park or Similar.
Day 20 LIMA
Transfer from hotel to the airport.
End of our services!!!
- All transfers in Bus, Plane, Train and Boat
- All tours with guide, entrance fees(Private service)
- All accommodations in 5 Stars hotels with breakfast included.
- For the Apurimac River Rafting tour, the Lares Trek, the Misti Volcano and Puno islands tour included meals
- Flights can change according availabilities (also prices can change according availabilities)
- Not Included Meals only breakfast in the cities and tours not mention
Prices in American Dollars per person


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For now, at least. I need to find a stable job and not live in my parents' basement anymore. See you on the other side!
Now get out there and do something with your life, hippie.
Love you, Jon. Seriously, hope you do something just as awesome soon.
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Unilever (UK)
The UK is a major operational centre for the giant Anglo-Dutch FMCG company Unilever, home to one of the group's two corporate centres, as well as two world-leading research centres and almost 18,000 employees. Unilever UK is the group's biggest regional subsidiary after the US, with sales of around £2bn. Over the years, the group's various trading units have been gradually amalgamated. By 2004 this process had led to the creation of just three units: Unilever Foods (previously Unilever Bestfoods, and responsible for chilled and ambient food products), Unilever Ice Cream (the frozen foods division known as Birds Eye Walls was sold in 2006, becoming Iglo Birds Eye) and Unilever Home & Personal Care (HPC) (previously Lever Faberge). These three units were in turn combined in 2007 to form a single corporate business, although the group continues to maintain separate foods and HPC operating divisions. See also other Unilever group and brand profiles on Adbrands.
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Published at Thursday, February 15th, 2018 - 00:14:43 AM. Modern Kitchen. By Annette Marthe.
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There is no reason why a modern kitchen should cost any more than other kitchen design styles. The whole idea of modern design is to create elegant spaces that use materials efficiently. You won't need to waste money on needless features or decorations. The beauty of the design will lie in its functionality, meaning that in theory, a modern kitchen should be extremely cost effective. However, any kitchen will be a major investment, so take care when designing your own, and choose design teams to work with who really know the modern style inside out.
With its earthy tones, basic structure, and freedom of space, this modern kitchen design offers a good balance of masculine and feminine accents to meet the needs of any person or family. The stone countertops and backsplash offer a nice contrasting texture to the smoothness of the lacquer millwork cabinets.
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Earth USA 2013
April 16, 2013
Luke Mahony
Earth USA 2013 is the seventh conference on architecture and construction with Earth Materials. It is organised by Adobe in Action and includes adobe, rammed earth, compressed earth blocks and cob.
EarthUSA 2013 is being in Santa Fe, New Mexico on the 4 and 5th of October, with a local earth building tour on the 6th.
There is a huge amount of information in their conference archive – Earth USA 2013
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text: To get from Lido di Ostia a Andria by train you can catch one of the 23 trains that everyday travel between Fiumicino Aeroporto and Barletta, the closest station to the city. For your trip from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Barletta by train you can choose to leave from one of Fiumicino Aeroporto main stations: Fiumicino Aeroporto, Roma Termini, Salerno If travelling with Trenitalia, you need to know the Fiumicino Aeroporto to Barletta train schedule: the first train leaves at 06:57, while the last ride is at 23:58. A Fiumicino Aeroporto to Barletta train cost about 22.90 €. But how long is the train ride from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Barletta? Your journey takes about 5 hours on average. Trenitalia offers 1 direct trains between these two cities. Thanks to Trenitalia, offers, you can save on your trip from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Barletta and find low cost tickets starting from 47 €! If you need to travel this week, prices start from 44.90€ to a maximum price of 84.97€. When booking your train ticket a few weeks in advance though, you can find low cost trains from Fiumicino Aeroporto to Barletta with fares starting from 22.90€, saving up to 49%.


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MONTREAL — Affiliate program Buddy Profits has announced the return of its second annual Mucho Moo-lah promotional contest, giving affiliates the chance to receive increased payments of $45 PPS or 60 percent revenue share in November.
"We are very happy to bring back the Mucho Moo-lah promotion this year" said Ewan French, Buddy Profits affiliate manager. "The promotion was set up in such a way that all affiliates can participate and reach their goals, since they are based on individual targets."
All affiliates interested in participating must visit BuddyBlogged.com by Sept. 30 to register (which is required).
From Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, affiliates will have the chance to collect sales to qualify for increased payouts in November. In order to qualify, participating affiliates will need to have a minimum of five sales more than they did in September.
The length of the increased payout periods vary based on the targets reached by each affiliate. To see the different reward levels, participants can visit the official site, where the promotion's rules and regulations can also be found.
"This fun promotion is a great way to offer our affiliates a way to earn some extra 'moo-lah' before the holidays and to show our appreciation for their effort and support in promoting our sites throughout the year," said Hector Camacho, product director for Next Door Entertainment. "Be on the lookout for our unofficial mascot, Buddy the Cash Cow, throughout this contest."
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District News
Three WFISD Schools Emerge from Improvement Required Status
Texas Education Agency grades former IR campuses Booker T. Washington Elementary, Franklin Elementary and Hirschi High School as "Met Standard"
Both WFISD's 2018 Elementary, Secondary 'Teachers of the Year' Win Regional Titles
Lexi Law, Heather Preston step up to regional 'Teacher of the Year' titles
FanFest Cheers Back-to-School with T-Shirt Tradition
A free T-shirt for every fan: That's FanFest!
Project Back-to-School Blankets Community with Help
Project Back-to School brings a unique benefit to the Wichita Falls community
Boost Your 4-Year-Old's Reading Skills Now!
Here's how to give your 4-year-old a boost in reading skills BEFORE entering kindergarten


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Dr. Walter G. Alexander Village Family Housing (Phase I) Orange, New Jersey
Much-Needed Revitalization for One New Jersey Community
Walter G. Alexander Village is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable housing opportunities for families, and is expected to act as a catalyst for the redevelopment of this once-distressed Orange, New Jersey neighborhood and surrounding community. Working off of a master planning process that was also led by K&A, the initial family housing component (Phase 1) of Dr. Walter G. Alexander Village consists of four three-story buildings, offering a total of 66 new units of affordable family residences. Designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood, Phase I offers the local community a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations in two-story townhouses over one-story flats—each with individual entries either fronting the street or a courtyard.
Phase II was financed and completed concurrently with Phase I, and provided another 49 units of affordable housing – this time for seniors in an elevator-serviced 3-story building. The final on-site Phase III development was completed in the summer of 2016, and added 42 additional units of family/workforce housing, plus a 4,000 SF community center.
The new Dr. Walter G. Alexander Village neighborhood represents the beginning of what is expected to be a long-term process aimed at redeveloping the immediate area and reinvigorating the local economy.
You can read about the K&A-led Master Planning process for Dr. Walter G. Alexander Village here.
Honors & Awards
Governor's Excellence in Housing & Economic Development Award,
Leading Housing Revitalization (Rental)


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KOTA KINABALU: The integrity of our country's public institutions, organizations and business entities must be maintained in order to attract more direct investments to Malaysia, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman.
"In order for Malaysia to become a high-income nation as envisioned by the Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak, integrity is crucial in creating a robust economic climate and a healthy capital market," said Musa in his speech which was read by Datuk Teo Chee Kang, the Minister of Special Tasks, who was representing Chief Minister, at the Sabah Regional's Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Annual Dinner on Friday night.
Musa also said that accountants in Sabah held firmly to the values of integrity, honesty and professionalism in carrying out their responsibilities.
Meanwhile, chairman of MIA Sabah Region, Winson Chong Kan Hiung said that accountants in Malaysia are strategically positioned to take on the role of 'consultant' in providing the needed input to propel the growth of the country.
"To do so effectively, accountants must be able to deliver top quality work that meets with public expectations, one good example being the coming Goods and Services Tax (GST). I hope that accountants are making the best of GST training offered by the Professional Development division," said Chong.
To date, MIA accounts for over 30,000 members from business and commercial sectors, public practice, the Government and academia. From this number, Sabah Region makes up close to 1,000 members.
Also at the event was chief executive officer of MIA, Ho Foong Moi, who was representing the president, Johan Idris. She announced that on March 25 this year, MIA is organising a Seminar for Accounting Teachers and Counsellors in Kuala Lumpur. The professional body will also be organising the National Accounting Quiz (NAQ) which will run for six months beginning April 2014 and is open to all upper secondary school students.
The dinner ended with a cheque presentation to Seri Mengasih Centre amounting to RM27,335.60 which was raised through Together We Care charity walk on December 7 last year.
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Our Librarian/Media Specialist and Technology Coordinator won Region I Leader of the year for LACUE. During the award ceremony in December, she was announced as not only the regional winner, but also as the STATE leader of the year for LACUE.
Click the link below to learn more about this award.
Two JPPSS Teachers Named Educators of the Year for Classroom Technology


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If you start a blog about Hallyu in China, you can't not have a post about My Love from Another Star's Kim Soohyun. He is hands down the most sought after Korean actor in China at the moment.
The Hong Kong division of American health supplement company Natural's Bounty (自然之寶) recently launched a TV commercial campaign featuring their two spokespeople, Korean actor Kim Soohyun (김수현) and Chinese actress Tang Wei (湯唯).
Nature's Bounty Hong Kong marketing manager was quoted, "Both Tang Wei and Kim Soo-hyun are currently enjoying great popularity as celebrities and are also known for leading healthy lifestyles."
Kim Soohyun's popularity among Chinese audiences is no laughing matter. Check out the Wall Street Journal article linked at the bottom of this blog – My Love from Another Star was such a hit in China, restaurants noted a surge in menu orders for the show's food items, chicken and beer! He also performed at the Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympics back in August, mouthing along to Mandarin lyrics in the opening ceremony. His popularity is so crazy, he doesn't even need to actually know fluent Mandarin in order to be a guest singer at an Olympic opening ceremony!
Considering his mass popularity in China, you can be sure that Tofupost will have more articles about Kim Soohyun's activities in China in the future.
For the rest of this blog, we have added the commercial videos and photos of Nature's Bounty marketing campaign in Hong Kong. Enjoy!
- Marketing Interactive — Kim Soo-hyun and Tang Wei new faces of Nature's Bounty
- Nature's Bounty HK — Official Facebook page
- Wall Street Journal — Korean TV show sparks chicken and beer craze in China
- Korea Herald — Kim Soo-hyun performs at Nanjing Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony


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Arthur Lee "Doc" Hearne, 96, of Pittsboro, died October 23, 2014. The oldest son of Herbert and Lillian Griffin Hearne, he was a life-long resident of Pittsboro and a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Known for his kindness and patience, he was a respected member of the community.
Although he had several jobs, his favorite was working at Victory Village, the housing complex for members of the military at UNC. Following his retirement from UNC, he enjoyed woodworking; watching wrestling, old Westerns, and baseball; and spending time with his family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife Blanche Copeland Hearne, his daughter Donna Teague; his brother Nathaniel Hearne, and his sister Marie Wolfe.
He is survived by his son Marlin Hearne and wife Faye of Garner; his daughter Sharon Griffin and husband J.R. of Pittsboro; sisters Louise Womble and Kathleen Braxton of Pittsboro; grandchildren Michelle (Sarah), Melanie (Bill), Lisa (Jim), Lori (Blair), Ashley, and Johnnie (Lisa); great grandchildren Tyler, Katie, Travis, and Basia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, October 26, 2014, at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 1785 Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Road, Pittsboro, with visitation at the church at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Online condolences may be left at www.hallwynne.com, select "Obits." The arrangements for Arthur Hearne are under the care of Hall–Wynne Funeral Service and Cremation of Pittsboro.


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Social media is growing into a significant part of the marketing, branding and loyalty building strategies for many businesses. Email marketing and web sites are still important – but blogs and other social media tools are becoming critical, especially for small and medium businesses.
There are more than 885,000 small-business blogs worldwide, and 39 percent of the Inc. 500 are blogging– three times that of the Fortune 500, according Bob Pearson, Dell vice president of communities and conversations, speaking at the Inc. 500/5000 conference in Washington, D.C.
Dell has joined with Facebook to launch a community and guide series called 'Social Media for Small Business' intended to provide SMB customers with insight on how they can leverage social media to expand their business. The community has been created as a Facebook Page and includes:
- Guides on how to use blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, "crowdsourcing" and other social media channels to cost-effectively reach and serve the "Connected Era;"
- "Screencast" introductions to social-media tools like Technorati, Netvibes and WordPress;
- A discussion board to spark conversation and idea sharing;
- A best-practice forum that features a different SMB weekly;
- SMB deals and news from Dell Small and Medium Business.
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It's extremely common in seniors to not feel the Christmas cheer that follows this time of year, particularly in those who are adapting to a major life change, loss of loved ones or friends, and seasonal depression. In these cases, seniors may feel lacking the seasonal spark, but don't be discouraged. You can help lift their spirits. Do away with the winter blues by following these simple strategies so everyone in the family can have a cheerful Christmas.
Let's break these down a bit further.
The key to getting through the Christmas season is finding peace. During the holidays, remain calm and keep a positive attitude. Simply remind yourself the true meaning of Christmas to you. This will offer solitude to all around you. To stay positive, suggest fun activities to do together - like stringing the popcorn on the tree. This will offer a task for everyone to keep busy and happy.
Families who wish to exchange presents with their loved ones, but cannot afford to do so, often feel grief. Many seniors often find themselves wanting to do more than is possible within their means. At Regency, we suggest spending more time than money towards your loved ones this holiday season. Also, if you have extra time this Christmas, volunteer at the community kitchen to feed the hungry or donate coats to help those in need.
Making new memories, whether volunteering or stringing popcorn, is what Christmas is all about. It's a time to get together with family and reminisce. Our senior residents love to share their stories and memories with those who will listen. Take the time this holiday season to share old memories and make new ones with the seniors in your life.
Seasonal depression is common in adults, and it is rapidly increasing within the senior community. This could be from a lack of sunlight or the harsh reminders of previous holidays, coping with life changes, or the loss of loved ones. Be mindful for the symptoms of depression, displaying low spirits.
Low spirits can also come from inability to meet expectations. In seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's, holidays just are not the same as they were before. The family dynamic at some level has changed. For many seniors suffering from memory loss, the holidays can be a confusing time. Be thoughtful and use caution to not make them feel anxious or elevate confusion when they are struggling.
Our holiday mission at MorningSide of College Park is to remind everyone why we celebrate Christmas. In our senior living community, we offer a multitude of on-campus activities to spark the seasonal spirit. These holiday activities may include:
The holidays are the time to be surrounded by family – that is the greatest gift, after all. Help us make this Christmas season special for the senior in your life. Whatever the season holds for you, MorningSide is honored to celebrate these special times with you and your family. Happy Holidays!
Written by: Katie Hanley
"The air was full of sun and birds,
The fresh air sparkled clearly.
Remembrance wakened in my heart
And I knew I loved her dearly.
The fallows and the leafless trees
And all my spirit tingled.
My earliest thought of love, and Spring's
First puff of perfume mingled.
In my still heart the thoughts awoke,
Came lone by lone together -
Say, birds and Sun and Spring, is Love
A mere affair of weather?"
-Robert Louis Stevenson
Spring is a wonderful time at Morningside of College Park…the trees become green again, flowers start to bloom, and the warmer weather is a welcome change after a chilly winter. With the changing seasons also comes opportunity to explore nature and take advantage of outdoor activities.
There are many benefits to Seniors who spend some time soaking up the sun's rays, as long as you are mindful of physical limitations and the risks associated with overexposure to the sun. Here are a few benefits:
Vitamin D-
The body needs sunlight in order to produce Vitamin D, which is particularly beneficial to seniors. This is because it is a building block for healthy and strong bones. Not only that, but studies are now showing a direct correlation to Alzheimer's, cancer, and osteoporosis among those who don't get enough Vitamin D.
Decreased Stress-
A lot of people are familiar with Winter Depression, and the anxiety that can come along with it. While scientists haven't firmly concluded what causes this seasonal mood change, they have confirmed that most people who suffer from it feel better after exposure to bright light. Spending time in the sun each day can help lower anxiety and increase happiness. According to Alfred Lewy, MD, a seasonal affective disorder researcher at the Oregon Health & Science University, the best time to take advantage of the sun is first thing in the morning because it helps to reset your circadian clock.
The best way to take advantage of the spring weather and sunshine is by getting out in it! There are so many things to do outside, but here are a few ideas to get you started:
However you plan on spending your time in the sun, be cautious and aware of how the sun affects you. To avoid skin damage, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, prepare in advance: wear light clothing and a hat, always apply sunscreen, stay hydrated, and avoid being in direct sunlight during peak hours (10 am-4 pm).
Exerting yourself too much in the sun can lead to cramped muscles, heat rash, swelling of extremities, exhaustion, and heat stroke. While you can protect yourself from the sun's rays, it is more difficult to stay protected from the heat itself. Morningside of College Park offers a cool respite from the heat. "The lobby is now a great place to mingle with friends and neighbors and get acquainted," says Jo Cowan, Executive Director.
So whether you are outside soaking up the sun, or inside cooling off for a bit, enjoy the new growth that spring brings to Morningside!
To learn more about Morningside of College Park, call (844) 511-3456.
While some US cities have been having economic woes and downsizing, Indianapolis has only been growing, both in size and vibrancy. It has seen a great deal of business and cultural development, but remains an affordable city in which to settle down. Anyone can find something they enjoy in Indianapolis, from sports and the outdoors to the arts.
Try golfing at Brickyard Crossing, a public course designed by famed golf course architect Pete Dye, or at one of his earlier designs at Eagle Creek. Take in an Indianapolis Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium, or the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The city is also home to the NCAA Hall of champions, which is great fun for any college sports fans. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway ist he heart of NASCAR and Formula 1, and can't be missed.
Catch a performance at the Indianapolis Symphony or a dance at the Ballet. The Indianapolis Museum of Art, has over 50,000 works of art, including pieces by Georgia O'Keeffe and Edward Hopper, and admission is currently free. For fans of big band music, the Jazz Orchestra can't be beat. Dine at Café Patachou, picked as one of Indianapolis' best restaurants by the Travel Channel, or the St. Elmo Steak House, which has been around since 1902. On the inexpensive end, Yats is lauded for unbeatable Cajun and creole dishes, and Goose the Market is a local favorite for meats, cheeses, sandwiches, and beer.
Stroll through Canal and White River State Park near downtown. Take the grandkids to the Indianapolis Zoo, Connor Prairie living history museum of life on the plains, or Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Go shopping at Circle Center Mall, where there is an array of tempting stores. Andrews Jewelers, Coach, Carson Pirie Scott, Clarks, Johnston & Murphy, The Walking Company, Talbots, and more. Outlet shopping at Edinburgh Premium Outlets including Coldwater Creek, Polo Ralph Lauren, G.H. Bass & CO, Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer, and more.
With so much culture and an exciting blend of history and innovation, Indianapolis is a fun place to retire. Morningside senior living is the ideal residential situation, combining independence and convenience for the ultimate lifestyle in the heart of one of America's best cities.
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After years of taking care of a sprawling home top to bottom, wouldn't it be a relief to spend your time on something more fun than housework? After years of working hard to pay off your mortgage, get the latest lawn mower to keep up your yard, and repaint the place every few years, wouldn't it be a relief to into retirement without the extra effort and expense? These are just some of the reasons than many people decide to downsize at some point during retirement. Without work and kids in the house, it can be the perfect time to create a new living situation to suit your new lifestyle!
This is the time in your life that is all about you, and how you want to spend your time. Many people pick up new hobbies and a new sense of adventure during retirement, and love the extra freedom and time on their hands. Many retirees also choose to join a retirement community so they can even further reduce the daily burden of housekeeping in exchange for more social opportunities and fun. Downsizing is a great way to save money and time for all these things.
It can be simple to start—just open a closet door. Pick a room that's used primarily for storage of things you don't use often—old sports equipment, guest sheets and towels, old VHS tapes, or whatever you might have piled up. Decide what you absolutely need to keep or would genuinely miss and what can go. As you go through your things room by room, keep separate boxes or bins available for each category to help you visualize your downsizing project. It would be very frustrating to move and realize you'd brought too much and have to further sort while trying to get settled!
It doesn't need to be a stressful process. By going room to room and sticking to just a few categories to sort, you can quickly clear out your home without much hassle. As you finish sorting a room, drop the things you aren't keeping off at charity shops, consignment stores, friends' houses or wherever its final destination might be. Pack the rest into boxes to move. That first closet you started with can be the place you keep your boxes leading up to the move so they don't get in your way day to day. Save the rooms with major essentials for last—rooms like the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
Be sure to set the essentials you'll need right away in your new home aside to pack into a special box to come with you on moving day. That will be things like your pillow, toothbrush, toilet paper, sheets, a few changes of clothes, light bulbs, scissors, your medications, and anything else you can't go a day without or will need to make moving easier. That way you won't be regretting packing something important up or hunting through boxes as you downsize.
With a little organization a big life change can become a huge life benefit. Downsizing is exciting and can set you up to do all the things you want, and spend less time on the things you don't. So go ahead—free yourself from the burden of the house and open yourself up to new adventures!
Today's retirees love an active, independent lifestyle. They may enjoy the amenities and community of a senior living facility, but they also have looked forward to a retirement full of adventure. With work, school, and kids off their plates, now is their time to travel and check items off their bucket lists. If you are one of these active, vacation-planning retirees, we have some tips to help you have the best trip possible:
· Take advantage of a freer schedule to book at slightly off-peak travel times for your destination. It can be habit to book a trip as you might have when restricted by work or the school year. You can avoid the hottest temperatures and biggest crowds this way, and even score a great deal on airfare and hotel rates
· Don't be afraid to ask for discounts wherever you go. From train travel to restaurants to museums and more, it never hurt to inquire and offer up your ID. Organizations like AAA and AARP also offer many discounts and benefits that can get you great deals while traveling.
· If you're concerned about speed, mobility, or simply saving your energy, do ask for assistance at the airport or train station. If you call the airline or train station ahead of time you can arrange for a wheelchair or a ride on the electric cart to ensure you reach your connections and manage your luggage.
· Find a way to make your dream trips come true. Retirement isn't what it used to be, and neither are today's independent, active retirees. You don't have to take a cruise or a stay at a golf resort if that isn't your style. There are more options than ever for those who want to go to Europe, explore Mother Nature in Australia, or jet set in a big city. Be true to yourself whether you crave a beach vacation or a hanggliding package—or both!
· Plan some downtime in between big parts of your day. You want to enjoy as much as possible, so give yourself time to rest and recover for the next item on your itinerary!
Don't let your age or assumptions about retirement hold you back from the trips you've dreamed of for yours! When you have a quality retirement housing to return to and a wonderful adventure to look forward to, you really have it all!
Did you know that September 22nd to the 28th is Active Aging Week? It's a time to celebrate the valuable role seniors play in their community, whether it's a retirement community, a civic community, a cultural community, or a spiritual community. No matter what kind of community you're a part of, it's sure to keep you young. There nothing better for aging well than living well, and fully participating in the diversity of life.
Being an active participant in your communities isn't something new—after all, you may have had a career, or been a parent, or gone to church for years before retirement. One of the challenges and rewards of growing older is to both maintain the communities you've been a part of and seek new ones out.
Your retirement community, for example, is a new one you might join, or you may finally have time to get involved in a new club or volunteering for an organization or joining in an activity you've always wanted to try. It could be as simple as forming a weekly bridge group or a group that enjoys walking for fitness together.
Active aging isn't only about the exercise that can benefit you physically and help you stay more comfortable and healthy as you grow older. It's also about being an active participant in the world around you. Stay positive and excited about everything you get to see and do and you just might find yourself feeling like a little kid again—wide eyed at the possibilities!
The holidays can be a wonderful time to enjoy a special season with loved ones, but they can also highlight when an older loved one is struggling with memory or everyday tasks. Winter can be especially hard on those coping with memory loss or other health issues. To help make the season merry and bright, we have a few tips for helping you senior have a wonderful holiday.
Especially if you loved one will be staying with you for a visit, plan ahead to accommodate any mobility limitations or health needs they might have. Adjust furniture placement or remove slippery rugs, for example, to prevent sudden accidents or trouble moving wheelchairs, walkers, and oxygen canisters about, or simply to help your senior have the greatest ease of movement.
Many seniors, especially those with memory challenges, need something to look forward to. Although the freedom and leisure of retirement sounds wonderful to those who are still working, it can be overwhelming for some elderly people. Make sure there are several small activities woven into your holiday celebrations that your loved one can help with, such as making dinner, or an outing to see the Christmas lights in a nearby neighborhood. Bring these up ahead of time so your loved one can have the fun of anticipation.
Make sure to build in a mix of quality time and boisterous family time throughout your celebrations, so your loved one doesn't feel lonely but also doesn't get too stressed out. Try to anticipate when they will tire or need time to rest, and schedule some special time just the two of you. That's one of the best holiday gifts you can give—a real sense of connection and attention that can keep depression and stress at bay.
By planning ahead before the holidays are in full swing, you can make you're your elderly loved one has the best possible time, and help him or her stay healthy and happy. Especially if you are concerned about your senior's mental health, this is a great time to monitor his or her behavior and consider if they might need a greater level of care, such as joining a retirement community, or going to the next level of service such as assisted living or memory care. This, too, is a wonderful gift to give someone you care about.
It can be one of the biggest choices in your life to decide you are ready to move to a retirement community. It's right up there with other big moments like choosing a university or buying a home or choosing a school for your child. After all, when you make the decision to move into senior housing, you're making a proactive choice to ensure your medical, financial, and emotional health will be taken care of in your golden years. All too often seniors are robbed of that proactive moment by waiting until there is an emergency for them to pick a retirement community or seek out assisted living. However, by planning ahead now, you can make the decision easier whenever you are ready to make your move.
No matter how good your health might be right now, it's always important to plan ahead for the unexpected. Unlike in years past, when nursing homes were only for those who were very ill and frail, retirement communities are suitable for all stages of aging and provide services that you can enjoy from early retirement throughout your golden years. If you are considering a retirement community now and are still quite mobile and independent, it still doesn't hurt to look at facilities that can age with you should you need a greater level of care in the future.
It's also important to plan ahead wisely so that you won't have to "downgrade" later to a less desirable community should your health or finances change. Just as you talked to an accountant or investment strategist prior to retirement to ensure you had a financial plan for after you stopped working, you might want to check in before this next big step. You may need to sell your house, rearrange some investments to suit changes in the market, and otherwise fine tune your accounts to accommodate your new lifestyle.
By educating yourself now about the options, you'll be able to make the best possible decision for yourself when you're ready. Whether you arrive at that moment at your own pace or after a bout of illness, you won't have to make a rushed decision when everything feels up in the air. Going over all the factors now also gives you the opportunity to talk to friends and family about it, prepare yourself both financially and emotionally, and truly meet this new phase of your life on your own terms. Choosing a retirement community is at its best about choosing what is best for yourself. By preparing ahead of time, you can be sure that you are greeting that choice with open arms.


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Move over, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. JPMorgan Chase wants in on the credit-risk-transfer action.
Over the past three years, Fannie and Freddie have been offloading the default risk of high-quality residential mortgages to a widespread and diverse base of investors. Now JPMorgan is marketing an unusual offering of mortgage-backed securities that would effectively accomplish the same thing, albeit through a different mechanism.
While the $1.9 billion of bonds are private-label, meaning they are not guaranteed by the government, most of the underlying loans could have been sold to Fannie and Freddie. Three quarters of the 6,111 loans conform to underwriting standards set by the government-sponsored enterprises; another quarter are just as safe, but too large to qualify.
The bank would hold 90% of the bonds to be issued; it is retaining the most senior tranches, and selling most of the riskier pieces to investors. The underlying assets would remain on JPMorgan's balance sheet, but investors would eat most of the losses if large numbers of borrowers fell behind on payments.
"They're offloading most of the credit risk from the mortgages and likely getting capital relief on the rest," said Grant Bailey, the head of U.S. residential mortgage-backed securities at Fitch Ratings.
Nearly a decade after the housing crash, Fannie and Freddie still dominate the market for mortgage finance, putting taxpayers on the hook for losses in the event of another downturn. This has spurred the use of derivatives such as Fannie's Connecticut Avenue Securities and Freddie's Structured Agency Credit Risk (pronounced "stacker") programs to unload the risk of default on the mortgages they guarantee.
Concern about footing the bill for a future wave of defaults has also prompted the GSEs to charge higher fees for the guarantees that they provide; the high cost of this insurance is likely one of the things that makes it attractive for JPMorgan to securitize conforming loans, rather than selling them to one of the housing finance agencies.
The deal, Chase Mortgage Trust 2016-1, is notable for several other reasons.
The securitization is JPMorgan's first "house" transaction since the financial crisis — one backed entirely by its own mortgages. More recently, the bank has securitized a mix of loans made in-house and mortgages acquired from other lenders.
It's also the first transaction to rely on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s 2010 safe harbor rule, which would isolate the loans from JPMorgan's creditors if the bank failed, according to Fitch Ratings and Moody's Investors Service. That's important because of a 2009 change in accounting rules; loans originated and serviced by banks are now treated as though they are still on a company's books, even after they are sold to a special purpose vehicle for securitization.
"For accounting purposes, this transaction is not treated as a sale for JPMorgan. It's a secured financing," Suzanne Mistretta, an analyst at Fitch Ratings, said on a conference call discussing the deal. "The FDIC's safe harbor provides clear guidance on what a bank needs to do to isolate securitized assets on its balance sheet for the benefit of investors should the bank fail and the FDIC step in as conservator."
Safe harbor rules introduce numerous requirements that provide additional protections for investors, according to Fitch and Moody's. JPMorgan Chase must retain 5% of each tranche, or class, of notes to be issued by the trust, even though all of the loans meet the standards of qualified mortgages and so would not be subject to risk-retention rules. The bank must also comply with disclosure and reporting requirements introduced for securitization under Regulation AB II — even though these rules have yet to take effect.
"We haven't seen many safe harbor deals outside of credit cards, which are mostly grandfathered, because of these stringent requirements and because the rule applies only to banks," said Kenneth Marin, a partner at law firm Chapman and Cutler.
The deal comes as the private label market has gone dormant. Since 2010, there have been just 106 private label residential mortgage securitizations totaling $38.2 billion, according to data from Fitch and Bloomberg.
Even if pricing proves attractive, however, it is unclear how many banks might follow in JPMorgan Chase's footsteps.
"The FDIC safe harbor rule includes a number of requirements that may be considered burdensome for a bank to comply with; such as the requirement to provide investors with all of the information that would be required in an SEC-registered offering under Reg AB," said Marin. "For a small bank that does a one-off securitization, that may not be worth the effort and expense; for a bank that already does SEC-registered deals, it may be more palatable."
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So, when the producers of MSNBC's Tucker program decided to air a segment on "blackness" this week -- specifically the degree and quality of presidential candidate Barack Obama's blackness -- did they not pause, even for a second, to realize the panel they had assembled was completely white?
No, nothing? No pause for concern whatsoever?
What about the question itself: "Is Barack Obama black enough to win the presidency?" Was this something pitched and approved in a news meeting, celebrated by MSNBC's executive producers as "timely" and "groundbreaking"? Did they honestly think they could get away with this?
Host Tucker Carlson opens the discussion, speaking in a very serious voice, trying as hard as he can to remove himself from the situation by back-peddling, "I'm not even sure what that question means. I know that it makes me uncomfortable and it strikes me as unfair, but what does it mean?"
Cut to: A.B. Stoddard, white chick from The Hill, who was raring to address the topic. In the course of two sentences she insults Obama as not being "black enough" (and calls him an immigrant, which he is not), says Gov. Bill Richardson is not quite "the ideal representative of the Hispanic community," and rounds it out by saying Hillary Clinton is not "the ultimate female candidate." WTF is this chick talking about? How and when did degrees of race and gender factor in to one's worthiness in politics? The only question that should matter to the American people - for all candidates - is: Are they good enough?
Stoddard clearly makes Tucker even more nervous, so he tries to intellectualize this inappropriate discourse as "an academic question," the motion seconded by panelist Jonathan Alter, white dude from Newsweek. They go on to marvel at how Obama has received more criticism of his "blackness" by African-Americans than by whites, and whether the real question is whether or not Obama is "too black to be president." So they clearly are merely commenting (academically, of course) on a negative situation they have not fueled. Nice try, but I don't think so.
This discussion is not only offensive, racist and inappropriate, but it's completely irresponsible for a media outlet to introduce this nonsense into the presidential discourse at all. It's true that many Americans are judgmental, racist and sexist, and of course these prejudices factor in to their decision-making at the election booths. But it is the responsibility of the media to present objective points of view, not fuel this narrow-minded thinking.
In my opinion, the question (which reduces an extremely accomplished man to nothing but a shade of brown) shouldn't be asked at all. But maybe, if this panel were hosted by Tavis Smiley instead of Carlson, and it included Al Sharpton (repeat presidential candidate, civil rights leader), Spike Lee (groundbreaking filmmaker who has a thing or two to say about racial prejudice), Halle Berry (an Oscar-winning, bi-racial actress who has faced this question her entire career) and Carol Moseley Braun (the first African-American woman to be elected to the Senate and a 2001 presidential candidate) and any African-American Studies professor in the nation, then I might pull up a chair and listen to what has the potential to be an "academic" discourse.
When the topic of "blackness" is discussed by those who are actually -- wait for it -- black, it no longer holds such a racist undertone of judgment (well, at least it's reduced a bit). Instead it becomes a discussion of a shared experience. Each of these people could shed light on their encounters with this and other equally-offensive questions in their lives and careers. It might even teach some white people a thing or two. But there's probably a reason Tavis Smiley isn't hosting this round-table discussion: African-Americans in this country already know they are judged on their color and excess or lack of "blackness." There's no need to expose yet another facet of racism to the masses.
Now, I understand I may very well be worthy of my own ridicule as I am yet another white person entering this discussion. But I am smart enough to know where my boundaries lie as both a journalist and a white person. Even though my feelings of outrage hit closer to home than they might for most of White America (my husband is African-American, so by the nature of my family, I am acutely aware of how racism permeates every facet of modern life), but I cannot and will not ever speak to an experience of which I am not a participant.
When I have children, they will be bi-racial, like Obama, and will no doubt one day face the question: Am I black enough? I'd like to be able to tell them: Someone just like you was elected president, not because he was black enough, but because he was good enough.
Heather Wood is the co-founder/editorial director of the online alternative women's magazine, SirensMag.com and an online editor for Movies.com.
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