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Dan Neil Praises the Volvo XC60 and S60 Sedan
Volvo withered on the vine a bit during the recession, post-Ford. But it is back in a big way. The XC60 is the first issue of a product-design blitz from what you might call the 'new' Volvo
BIG, FAT FLAKES, sodden, plunging out of the sky and ending in an icy blaze on the windshield. Splooff! No. More like, sploosh! In any event, it was coming down insanely in the Alps. The Volvo XC60 and I were shooting pictures high on a hill near Mont Blanc when the weather gods threw a switch. Well off the GPS map and in the kind of hushed, swirling whiteout you see in snow globes, I judged the only route down involved a tricky crossing of a muddy, alarmingly diagonal field. Hmmm.
At this point, put yourself in the mind of a person who has rented this vehicle for an alpine tour. You look at that field and wonder: C'est possible? It's a good three-klick hike back to the nearest Irish coffee, in snowshoes, no less, so you are very inclined to give the drive a go.
And yet all these luxury crossovers perform pretty much the same way in soft-road conditions, which is to say, limited. Typically, under the floorboards somewhere is a differential whose job it is to apportion engine torque to the front and rear axles. In the Volvo it is the very clever and effective Haldex center differential aided by something called torque vectoring, which helps distribute torque slip side-to-side. The Volvo oil-burner has plenty of torque to distribute, too: 309 pound-feet between 1,500-3,250 rpm, and 215 nerdy-sounding horsepower. Also, at the corners, are superb Pirelli Scorpion mud-and-snow tires, about the best such specimens available.
And all that works magnificently as long as the computers recognize at least one wheel retains traction. If not, your fancy-pants soft-roader will just sit there. As a last resort, you can switch off the traction control, allowing what might be a useful amount of wheel spin, and you could air down the tires. After that it's "Pardon, monsieur, puis-je emprunter votre tracteur?"
My mount was a winter-white 2015 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD. Let me unpack that for you: midsize five-seat, five-door premium crossover (in the $37,000-$47,000 ballpark) with all-wheel drive and a five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. A long-legged wagon, if you like.
The diesel option is, sadly, not available in the U.S., but the D5 was the only XC60 in the Milan motor pool, so I grabbed it. Stateside, the hot setup is the XC60 T6 R-Design AWD, with turbo'ed 3.0-liter, 325-hp in-line six and six-speed transmission that gets 17/24 mpg, city/highway.
Don't forget your place: You're stuck on a steep, snowy hill in the Alps in a vehicle of unknown capacities.
Face-lifted for the 2014 model year, and thoroughly reupholstered, with updated safety features like an active braking system to help avoid low-speed collisions (the pedestrian-and-cyclist recognizing CitySafe) and freshened cabin amenities (TFT panel instrument array with some very fine adaptive graphics), the XC60 is the first issue of a product-design blitz from what you might call the "new" Volvo. Volvo withered on the vine a bit during the recession, post-Ford. Yes, global sales are up thanks to a Chinese market that would buy cars with square wheels; but sales in Volvo's second-largest market, the U.S., cratered in 2013, to 61,233, down more than half from its 2004 high.
To its credit, when the time came for corporate owner Geely to fish or cut bait with Volvo, it backed an $11 billion recapitalization plan, which is a lot of kroner in anyone's coffers. Volvo is coming back like Keith Richards after a transfusion. The five-year push includes the superb new S60 sedan as well as the XC90 full-size crossover, due to arrive in late 2014.
2015 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD
Price, as tested: $46,000 (est)
Powertrain as tested: Turbo-diesel 2.4-liter in-line five-cylinder engine; six-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive.
Horsepower/torque: 215 hp at 4,000/309 pound-feet at 1,500-3,000 rpm
Length/weight: 182.3 inches/4,257 lbs
Wheelbase: 108.0 inches
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 8.3 seconds
EPA average fuel economy: 28 mpg (est)
Cargo capacity: 72.1 cubic feet
If I may paraphrase the company's designers: They wanted "more Scandinavian," and they certainly got it in the re-skinned XC60, as well as a leap of good taste and visual appeal from caterpillar to butterfly. This high-content example was delivered to me at the airport in Milan; by the time I'd gotten to Mont Blanc I'd logged a couple hundred miles, mostly on northern Italy's inter-Alpine highways, where, occasionally in March, the sky falls. Spoooth?
Anyway, I just about wanted to marry the heated steering wheel.
Setting aside the empirical, nut-and-bolt comparisons with other premium CUV's—and we're talking BMW X3, Cadillac SRX, Mercedes GLK, Audi Q5—the XC60 is ineffably a car for emotionally mature grown-ups. The cabin is executed with brisk, Nordic elegance and restraint, rich but practical materiality, such as the book-matched blond veneer fascia on the central console, or the broad bezels of aluminum brightwork at the door handles, steering wheel and central console. The graphical displays in the instrument panel (that's the thing behind the steering wheel) are intuitive, legible and modern.
Yes, the navigation and audio interface, a menu-drilling affair using the upper right of four knobs in the center stack, is fiddly, but I can live with it.
The XC60's exterior features Volvo's larger, more assertive grille design—with the company trademark, the alchemical symbol for iron, on a delicate diagonal metal accent traversing polished horizontal bars. The headlight eyes are focused and intense; the LED fog light bars reside in chamfered recesses in the lower front bumper; lines of tension draw the sheet metal tight across the fuselage, following a rising beltline, until released at the car's distinctively curvaceous vertical taillight bars. The XC60's roofline is estate-like, wagon-like, but the high ground clearance, commanding seating position and body-to-glass ratio put it clearly into crossover territory.
But it is damn handsome. The XC60 puts a face on Volvo's announced intent to rival the German premium-luxury brands' aspirational draw.
From cobblestone to concrete, the XC60 proved to be an able tourer, with a firm, composed ride and a nicely matched set of snow tires that effortlessly dealt with the slush without a lot of high-speed whine. When it comes to ride comfort, it's hard to distinguish between the cleverness of the XC60's suspension and the big, comfy thrones. Great seats.
The diesel model takes a smooth, stately run up to 62 mph (8.3 seconds), with the computers judiciously short-shifting below 4,500 rpm; but at highway speeds, the engine spun effortlessly at about 1,400 rpm. Quite tranquil, actually, and fuel efficient. I estimate on the EPA cycle the D5 would probably average about 28 mpg (again, no diesel is planned for the U.S.).
Back to the muddy field: By now your mind is racing ahead to the variables. Vehicle weight, for instance. The XC60 D5 is a chunk, more than 4,200 pounds. You may forgive at least some of that poundage as part of Volvo's obsession with safety, which is class-leading.
But the XC60 also has excellent ground clearance, a full 9 inches, which is leggier than a new Jeep Cherokee. Also, the XC60's most recent face-lift tightened up lower front and rear bumper areas, for improved approach and departure angles.
It's never much of a story if you don't get stuck, but there you have it: With the hill descent-control system activated, and the tranny manually dropped into second gear, I slipped and slid and tiptoed back to a paved road. I guess the XC60 gets to keep its Swedish passport.
Splish? That's it!
S60 Sedan: A Supercharged Preview
SETTING ASIDE my usual miter of objectivity, I allow myself to crush on only a few cars a year. The 2015 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E sedan—pure and light of line, like Scandinavian carved-wood furniture; unexpectedly toothsome and palatable, like Swedish food—is one of those cars.
Except it isn't.
This reboot of the company's midsize premium sport sedan ($47,925, loaded) has all the goods, including a marvelous, mysterious supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter direct-injection in-line four-cylinder engine, producing a testy 302 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque at 2,100 rpm.
Meatballs and herring, Sven? Have you been drinking?
The centerpiece of Volvo's new family of "Drive-E" powertrain options, the 2.0-liter in the S60 pulls heroically through the rev range, and if you slap around the shift paddles that control the car's eight-speed transmission, the S60 T6 is just a festival of cam. As the revs spiral upward, the supercharger hands off forced-induction duties to the turbocharger seamlessly, so that there's virtually no lulls in power short of the fuel lean-out point and redline. But you can hear the engine's unusual, two-note induction harmonic as the gas paths change.
The S60 does have that signature Nordic moment of torque steer in full throttle starts, when the windup of the axles causes the steering to wander a bit. But to a surprising degree—surprising because the S60 is a front-drive car with a majority of the weight on the front wheels—the S60 T6 handles like a rear-wheel drive car. Very neutral and easily placed in long sweepers. To help put down the power the T6 deploys Volvo's "Corner Traction Control" version of torque vectoring.
So, all good, and yet I know the car I really want in my driveway is the station wagon version of the S60, the V60 T6, with the narrow glass canopy, charismatic low hatchback and one of a couple very naughty engines. If you order the V60 T6 AWD R-Design, for example, they'll stuff in a 3.0-liter, 325-hp in line six and button it to a performance-minded all-wheel drive system. I'll have that one, thank you.
And the herring.
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Christmas music is pretty light-hearted, with its pa-rum-pum-pum-pums and jolly jams. But at WLIT 93.9 FM, it's serious business.
The Chicago radio station known as Lite FM plays smooth tunes most of the year, but it's perhaps most renowned for showering the city with audio holiday spirit each winter. It's popular programming too; operations manager Tony Coles said in an email that people start calling the station as early as mid-August to ask about the music, desperate to hear "Jingle Bell Rock" three times a day.

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The Sky at Night [Kit] Your Guide to the Heavens: a Complete Interactive Kit Including: Planisphere, Flashlight, Star Maps, Star Guide. Written by Robin Kerrod. – New York: Barron's Educational Series, 2000.
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This is the first in an ongoing series of interviews with experts who work in fields that support the solopreneur life. Today the topic is virtual assistants, and my guest is Deborah Reynolds, the owner of DediKated Resource Virtual Administrative Solutions.Virtual assistants can be a big help for solopreneurs, but how do you know if you should hire one? This Q&A will help you determine whether hiring a virtual assistant is the right move for your small business.
Larry Keltto: What kinds of services do virtual assistants typically provide?
Deborah Reynolds: Virtual assistants can provide all types of administrative services, such as contact and e-mail management, presentations, research, database set-up and management, scheduling, and document and spreadsheet preparation. They also provide specialty services such as graphic design, Internet marketing, social media marketing, virtual events, and Web site design and maintenance.
LK: How are these services purchased—ala carte, packages, or something else?
DR: Services are typically purchased by the hour, by the project or on a retainer basis. Specialty packages may also be offered.
LK: How much do virtual assistants cost?
DR: The cost depends on the service and specialty requested. Virtual assistant rates for administrative services can range from $35 to $50 per hour. For specialty services, the rates can range from $40 to $100 per hour. Retainer and specialty packages are usually offered at a discounted rate.
LK: Why do solopreneurs hire virtual assistants?
DR: Solopreneurs work with virtual assistants for several reasons:
1) They cannot hire a full-time employee, but need assistance.
2) They work from their home and do not have the equipment or space for a temporary or full-time employee.
3) They do not have the time and/or skills to handle the task themselves. Solopreneurs do not want to spend their time "in" their business. They want to spend their time with their family, taking vacations and on the aspects of growing their business that they enjoy. After all, that's why they started their own business…for more flexibility!
LK: How much time in a week could a solopreneur gain by hiring a virtual assistant?
DR: This depends on what tasks are outsourced, as well as the task frequency. When first starting with a virtual assistant, a solopreneur will most likely gain several hours per week. As the relationship grows and the solopreneur is more comfortable with virtual assistance, it could easily increase to 10 or more hours per week.
LK: When I hire a virtual assistant, am I hiring one specific person to serve my business?
DR: In most cases, yes. Some virtual assistants have a team they work with and there are also virtual assistant companies. For solopreneurs, I believe it is best to work with one specific virtual assistant so they get to know you and your business and can be more of a partner.
LK: Which services do solopreneurs typically purchase?
DR: Initially, solopreneurs purchase administrative type services. Other specialty services are usually requested as trust is established and a partnership is developed.
LK: When are virtual assistants "on call"?
DR: Typically virtual assistants are not "on call". They are also business owners and have set business hours. However, their clients can arrange specific hours if needed.
LK: There seem to be a lot of virtual assistants. How do I know I am hiring someone I can trust, and someone who will do a good job?
DR: Excellent question. Unfortunately there is no way to know, just as there is no way to know with an actual employee. I recommend reviewing the virtual assistant's Web site, read their testimonials and look for credibility. Contact one or several of the clients who have provided testimonials on the Web site.
Additionally, a professional virtual assistant will provide a Proposal and/or Agreement detailing the services requested, timeframe, cost, plus a confidentiality clause protecting the client's information. You can also interview several virtual assistants to determine if they have the skills you are looking for and if it would be a good personality fit.
LK: What other comments do you have regarding virtual assistants?
DR: Virtual assistants are administrative professionals who start their own businesses because they want to continue doing what they enjoy and support the growth and continued success of other entrepreneurs. We are experienced administrative professionals, and because we have our own business and reputation to protect, we have a vested interest in providing excellent service to our clients.
Deborah Reynolds, owner of DediKated Resource Virtual Administrative Solutions, provides Internet marketing, social media marketing, and virtual assistant services to coaches, solopreneurs and small business owners. She is a Certified Social Media Specialist, Internet Marketing Virtual Assistant, and featured writer for Wise Woman Magazine. For more information on her services, please visit www.dedikatedresource.com or contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Volunteering at HSP
Looking to give back to the community and want to help homeless pets? Our volunteers' dedication and hard work makes an incredible difference in the lives of thousands of homeless animals.
Volunteers are an integral part of The Humane Society of Pinellas, providing assistance to our staff and animals over 40,000 hours annually. Just like our staff and animals, volunteers are considered part of the HSP family and are valued members of the shelter team.
Volunteers dedicated to our cause participate in programs, such as training our shelter dogs, bathing our animals, and coordinating events.
The Humane Society of Pinellas offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to suit all interests, experience level and time constraints. Please note, that we complete a background check on all volunteers and we reserve the right to deny your application for any reason.
Long-term Adult Volunteers
Help is needed in many different areas including adoptions, animal behavior, humane education, disaster response, fundraising events, our low-cost Pet Clinic, and more! Long-term adult volunteers are asked to commit to a regular volunteer schedule of one 2-4 hour shift per week, but monthly and as needed positions are available as well. All volunteers must participate in our orientation, in which volunteers discover which program is right for them, and specific training based on their volunteer role.
Click here to complete an Adult Volunteer Application!
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Our short-term program is for adults 18+ who can commit less than six months of volunteering, or those who need documented community service hours for court, school or other reasons. Short-term volunteers must attend our orientation, in which they receive training specific to the short-term program. Due to the time constraints and nature of this program, short-term volunteers are not permitted to handle animals. For volunteers seeking community service hours for court, please note we only accept applicants with driving violations. Please note that while your court slip may list us as an agency, all community service applicants must be approved by our Volunteer Coordinator.
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Interested in having your business, sports team or group volunteer at the Humane Society of Pinellas? We have a variety of opportunities for larger groups to help HSP and our homeless pets. Please complete our Group Volunteering form to learn more about our program and have an HSP team member get in touch with you!
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The Humane Society of Pinellas believes that success in the animal welfare field is dependent on children that will grow up to be animal care professionals. To support this, HSP hosts 15-18 year old volunteers that assist our Animal Caretakers with daily duties, opportunities to work in customer service, and working with our Development team, learning how our shelter runs behind the scenes.
- Teen volunteers commit to 9 - 12 volunteer hours per month, attending learning labs, and have the opportunity to advance to become a level 2 or 3 volunteer which give more responsibility and experience.
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- Summer semester runs from May - August
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The Family Volunteer Program at the Humane Society of Pinellas is for youth between the ages of 7 and 14 to volunteer with a parent or legal guardian. The program is designed for youth completing service hours for school. Orientations for this program are conducted three times per year and tasks range from helping with enrichment to assisting with our pet food pantry.
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Soon-to-be parents smile for the camera
Last weekend I had the pleasure of photographing a radiant mom-to-be with a quick visit from a shy dad-to-be in the midst of the shoot. Below are a few of the great photos that came out of the shoot.
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StaceyMay 27, 2011
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Carson Palmer, Oakland Raiders Need to Learn How to Close GamesNovember 22, 2011
The Oakland Raiders are notorious for their predilection to go against the NFL grain. Where the league norm is to move left, the Raiders will move right. If everyone else goes forward, the Raiders shift into reverse. While others draft for football ability, the Raiders draft for speed.
On Sunday, Oakland again showed that they like being the NFL's rebels, doing things the hard way by swimming up stream versus the Minnesota Vikings. Instead of heeding and adhering to the old maxim, "It's not how you start, it's how you finish," the Raiders served up another version of the exact opposite: They scored 24 first-half points but managed only one field goal in the second half. In the process, Oakland has continued an ugly trend of limping to the finish line.
Over the past five games, the Raiders have scored zero fourth-quarter points. None.
Mathematically, that's an average of nada points. Less scary is their 27 total third-quarter points in that same time frame. For the season—10 games—the Raiders have scored only 87 second-half points, ranked 24th in the league. That, disappointingly, is not a trend that aspiring playoff teams want to carry with them.
An obvious reason for this lack of a finishing touch is the team's health. Unfortunately, Oakland has had to trudge through the many injuries to key offensive weapons, not the least hurtful of which is the loss of Opening Day starting quarterback Jason Campbell.
Additionally, running backs Darren McFadden and Marcel Reece, wideout and return god Jacoby Ford and tight end Kevin Boss have missed portions of the season with ailments. Not to mention the recent loss of receiver Darius Heyward-Bey due to a neck injury sustained in Sunday's win over the Vikings.
Needless to say, it's not surprising that the Raiders' offense hasn't been able to click on all cylinders for a full four quarters.
Nevertheless, injuries are a normal part of the NFL. That's just the plain and simple truth. What separates the elite teams from the above-average teams is the ability to overcome the maladies and still end up on top. That's where deep rosters, scouting reports and play-calling come into play.
If the Raiders want to further secure their stranglehold on the AFC West, they need to find a way to put pressure on opponents by putting up points in each quarter. Their predilection for last-gasp, heart-racing wins that come down to stopping the opponents' final drive as time expires is only good enough against the Clevelands and Minnesotas of the league.
But against the stalwart defenses of Baltimore or Pittsburgh or the high-octane offense of New England, the Raiders' fingers-crossed style of winning won't cut it. Oakland has to keep scoring. And it starts with Carson Palmer's performance and ends with coach Hue Jackson's play-calling.
Palmer is a huge reason that the Raiders have unclicked on offense, particularly in second halves. Since Palmer's insertion into the lineup after halftime of the Kansas City game, the Raiders haven't been able to close out games they way a winning team should.
In Palmer's three and-a-half-games as quarterback, the Raiders have had 28 second-half drives. They have had nine three-and-outs. They've punted 14 times. Eight times they've turned the ball over.
By comparison, in the previous six games, with Campbell under center, the Raiders had eight three-and-outs, 14 punts and only three turnovers. It really shows how much of a game manager Campbell was as quarterback, and that his ability to move the football was such an asset on offense. For some reason, with Palmer, the Raiders are still trying to decipher a way to jell offensively. But it's not working.
He has acclimated himself with the offense and the system to feel comfortable running the show for a full 60 minutes. So Jackson needs to let him loose in the second half, especially when the Raiders have a lead—instead of playing conservative, obvious keep-away.
The Raiders currently rank 24th in fourth-quarter time of possession. They have to stop playing so predictably when protecting leads, securing the ball for longer sustained drives and even tacking on field goals in the very least. Scoring the ball puts pressure on the opposing offenses to score touchdowns consistently when the Raiders are ahead.
But so far, Oakland hasn't shown they can score regularly. That's why they are the only team in the NFL that has both a winning record and a negative point-differential (-19). If they continue this tendency, they won't get to far in the playoffs.
The Raiders certainly are starting games fast, jumping out to several double-digit first-half leads. But they'll have to learn to finish them off. With Oakland Athletics Andrew Bailey apparently on the trading block, maybe the Raiders can have him come in and close games.


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Happy Holidays and happy New Year 2016!
We hope that you have made fond memories at this wonderful time with family, enjoyed the gift of friends, and our wish that you will have the best of everything for the New Year 2016.
Face it: There's a lot to love about the holidays. Not just celebrating with family and friends, but a chance to put on the glam-and-glitz at some of the year's best parties. Yet there's holiday fun, and there's holiday stress. Even happy stress can leave its mark on your complexion: more breakouts, less radiance, a tired look….and 'fess up: Yes, you're busy partying, poor diet, too much alcohol, lack of sleep, more caffeine consumption, and top all that, have you been neglecting your skincare regimen? Bah, humbug!
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Privately set back from the street, this substantial family home is a delightful haven of space, flexibility and tranquillity
Providing a highly versatile design that has a choice of multiple living/dining spaces and sunny outdoor areas, this is a home that will appeal to families who love to entertain as well as relax in complete comfort
An open plan kitchen with quality appliances, ample cabinetry plus a granite island bench connects fluidly with both formal and casual dining options that makes prepping meals as well as entertaining effortless
From here, step outside to a private courtyard dappled in warm sunshine and lush greenery featuring its very own tranquil fish pond
This inviting space will become the perfect setting for lazy afternoon barbeques with friends or family meals under the stars
An additional bonus to this wonderful property are two beautiful decks capturing treetop vistas including an elevated level lawn, which not only offers a great haven for the kids to play but an ideal spot to soak up the district views to Chatswood
Functioning perfectly for families, there is a flexible retreat or possible self-contained accommodation downstairs, three double bedrooms all with built in wardrobes plus a large master including a walk-through robe, ensuite and access to the front deck
With a brand new tiled bathroom, large internal laundry, under house storage, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, vacuum system plus double undercover carport enjoying internal access, easy family living is guaranteed
Given the complete tranquillity of this setting, it's hard to believe you're so close to an abundance of lifestyle conveniences
At your doorstep are City and local bound buses as well as village shops, cafes Roseville Cinema, superb schools, Lane Cove National Park plus bush walking tracks minutes away
And with the former UTS Ku-Ring-Gai Campus site being transformed into a brand new K-12 School while also being in the Lindfield Public School catchment, this home truly ticks the family friendly checklist
Land Size: 1,088 sqm approx.
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About this listing
9 lovely en suite rooms for rent during The Olympics in Luxury Centrally located house.
Set over five floors in a fantastic newly refurbished period building with charming antique features including high-ceilings and very large rooms on the third and fourth floors .
Ample space available- every room contains: double bed, storage, a desk, toilet and bathroom. A washing machine can be found on each floor. Shared kitchen and dining room is located in the basement.
Rent covers all bills including unlimited internet access. Deposit is 1 week rent in advance.
Things to do nearby
Brilliantly located 2 minutes from Gloucester Road tube station and conveniently close to Waitrose and Tesco Supermarkets and many coffee shops. It is very easy to go anywhere from the building. Only 10 minutes walk to The Natural History Museum and the other cultural attractions of South Kensington.
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I am a momma, womens buyer, wardrobe stylist, and fashion enthusiast! I have literally been dressing women for half of my life! If asked, I would say fashion was my destiny….
Growing up I was surrounded by so many fashionable and inspiring women, it was only natural for me to become the style-obsessed momma that I am today. During my early years, I just absolutely loved to shop. I would spend hours, studying seventeen and Teen magazines and then add my own spin to the styles I found within those sacred pages. As I look back on my 15 years of working in the fashion industry, I cant help but notice the lasting effect the stylish women of my family have had on me.
Leopard coats are the essence of fashion. If you Google Image them, pictures of Jackie O, Grace Kelly, and Cindy Crawford pop up; all wearing them. They are timeless, epitomize glamour, style, grace and they connect the women in my family and through history, have brought us together.
IT all began with my Great Grandmother, Bobonne, who owned her own dress shop in Belgium in the 1940's. I came across this image with the help of my Grandma recently. The woman in the leopard coat is my Great Aunt Simone, Bobonne's Daughter.
The leopard coat that my Great Aunt Simone wore, years later still makes me feel connected to her. Me and my daughters have faux leopard coats that we like to wear when we dress up, though Im quite sure Aunt Simone's was not faux!
This one item gives me so many feelings. But most importantly, it connects me to the women in my family.
This blog is the next step in my fashion journey, it will also include other beautiful things in life: family, good times, and friends.


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The L&BR has undergone several structural changes since the formation of the unincorporated Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Association back in 1979.
Today the project is managed by the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Trust - a UK registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee.
The L&BR Trust was incorporated in 2000 to allow the L&B project to benefit from having charitable status. Although its directors are referred to as trustees, it is actually a "Charitable Company" with a Memorandum and Articles of Association (M&As) and is governed by both Charitable and Company Law.
Commercial activities, including the operation of the railway, are carried out by the Trust's wholly-owned trading subsidiary the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Community Interest Company. This structure was created to streamline the previously "top heavy" structure and to make best use of the resources available, including the use of group VAT. The Trust's AGM is always held on the Saturday evening of the Spring Vintage Weekend
The L&BR CIC was created in 2007 by converting an existing Trust subsidiary. Having a trading subsidiary enables the Trust to sell non-charitable items and simplifies the total management of the project. There is a perceived value in being a CIC as it encourages greater local community involvement - *see below.*
The CIC is a Company Limited by shares - the majority of which are held in perpetuity by the L&B Trust.
*What is a Community Interest Company?(from the CIC Regulator)*
A community interest company (CIC) is a limited liability company with the specific aim of providing benefit to a community. This legal form can be adopted by a range of social enterprises and 'not-for-profit' projects serving communities throughout the UK, which combine the pursuit of a social purpose with commercial activities.
Social enterprises can comprise of partnerships between local authorities, businesses and other stakeholders working for the community's benefit – for example, in operating day care centres, out of hours GP care, waste recycling, local transport or the provision of low-cost work units for start-up businesses.
The CICs AGM is always held on the Saturday evening of the Spring Vintage Weekend and follows the Trust AGM.
Exmoor Enterprise was launched on 28th September 2007 and is a loose association of L&B Trustees, Company Directors and others together with political and economic supporters.; It's principle aim is to stimulate, promote and manage the reinstatement of the L&B across the National Park, initially from Blackmoor to the twin towns of Lynton & Lynmouth as well as from Blackmoor to Wistlandpound Reservoir. But eventually all the way back to Barnstaple.
Formed in 2009 as a company limited by shares it became a registered charity in 2010.
Established specifically to build, preserve, maintain and exhibit a replacement for the L&B's original Baldwin locomotive, LYN. Although completely independent from the official L&B organisation. The 762 Club has an "asset lock" so that, in the event that the charity is wound up, all assets, including LYN, will be transferred to the L&BR Trust.
Formed in 2002 as a Private Limited Company limited by shares it exists solely to purchase and maintain available land on the former route of the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. However, EA has no legal connection with and is independent of the L&BR Trust and its members. As EA's directors and shareholders are all L&BR enthusiasts the L&BR Trust naturally supports its aims and objectives.
The Lynton & Barnstaple - The Act to construct and operate the railway
The Railway Act 1921- The Act that enabled the Grouping of smaller railways into the Big Four
The Southern Railway Act 1923 - The Act to bring about the creation of the Southern Railway. Sections 60 - 67 relate to the winding up and transfer of the L&B


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"The reported cut in crime on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway is very encouraging, and is a trend that I fully intend to build upon as Mayor. Unfortunately many Londoners do not feel as safe as they should do when using the network, which is why we have made tackling transport crime one of our number one priorities. The transport network plays an important role in the lives of millions of Londoners, and it is essential that the tubes and trains are places where we can all go without the fear of crime."
"Boris has got to be seen out there with the average person. Be in the (places) that some people think are dangerous so he can show that they are not... if you can get more people in the parks you will have less crime. Crime goes to places where there aren't people."


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ASUS Radeon HD 6870 DirectCU II 1GB Video Card Overclocked Review
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The HD 6870 DirectCU II cooler isn't too crazy when compared to the HD 6900 series DirectCU II that is a triple slot one. The HD 6870 DirectCU II is a good looking card, though, with its all black PCB and across the top you can see a couple of heat pipes coming out the top.
Taking a quick look around the card, we've got two 6-Pin PCI-E power connectors towards the back of the card while closer to the front we see a single CrossFire connector in the normal position.
Connectivity on the ASUS HD 6870 DirectCU II is a little different to other cards we've seen. We've got two DisplayPort connectors and two DVI connectors; one's DVI-I while the other is DVI-D. While there's no HDMI present on the card, connecting via HDMI is possible thanks to the inclusion of a DVI to HDMI connector in the package.
Out of the box ASUS have done a little bit of an overclock with the core being bumped to 915MHz from the standard 900MHz. ASUS have left he memory clock alone, though, with that coming in at 4200MHz QDR.
Since it's not the highest overclock we've seen, we thought we'd mix it up a bit by overclocking the card. What we chose to do, though, was overclock without increasing the voltage which is something a lot of people like to do. Adjusting voltages is something that does scare some people off a little, so we thought we'd look at overclocking and the performance of the DirectCU II cooler without the extra voltage.
You can see above in our GPU-Z screenshot we got the core running at a nice 950MHz while the 1GB of GDDR5 comes in now at 4800MHz QDR. This is a really nice overclock considering we haven't bumped the core voltage. Let's check out performance.
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The 3-bedroom stand-alone Fitzpatrick's Lodge at Jock offers families personal service in an intimate atmosphere. The Kruger National Park is renowned for its game-viewing opportunities and Fitzpatrick's is a great place from which to set out and experience Africa's wildlife – including the famous Big 5!
Fitzpatrick's places a special emphasis on family and providing a child-friendly experience. Upon arrival, the host and ranger will discuss activity options with you, taking your family's size, children's ages and the weather into consideration. Child-minding is available at an additional cost for children younger than four years. Each child will receive a gift pack containing small gifts, some of which they can use during their stay.
Accommodation at Fitzpatrick's is luxurious yet understated with spacious bedrooms featuring en-suite bathrooms with outdoor showers, mosquito nets for the beds, air conditioning and can accommodate king or twin beds. The open-plan lounge and dining area open out on to the deck and sparkling pool and is ideal for cooling off after a hot day of adventure.
- Family-friendly lodge with plenty of activities for kids and babysitting at extra cost
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Little Miami Scenic Trail from Little Miami State Park to Middletown Junction is a 15 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Loveland, Ohio that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, trail running, and road biking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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Very nice! Scenic, flat, paved path to walk, run or bike on. I wish it had more portable potties on the path.
Flat, paved path, great for bicycles and walking.
Fantastic scenery and many other things to do in Loveland.
It is a bike trail. It is not road and it is not mountain biking. The trail extends from Newtown to Springfield Ohio over 75 miles and will soon will connect to Lunken Airport and on to the downtown Ohio river Banks water front


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Italian Art History, in a Nutshell
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In 1537 the twenty-eight-year-old Giorgio Vasari was approached by the monastery of Camaldoli, near Poppi in Tuscany, which was to become one of his most important early patrons. Over the course of the next four years, Vasari painted three altarpieces for the monastery Church of SS. Donato e Ilariano, and was then further commissioned to paint two scenes from the life of the monastery's founder Saint Romuald. The last of the three altarpieces, which he painted between 1539 and 1540, was a Deposition for the high altar, flanked with wings showing Saints Donatus of Arezzo and Ilariano (on the left) and Saints Benedict and Romuald (on the right). The present drawing is a newly identified preparatory study for the right wing (fig. 1), showing the composition at an advanced stage with only a few details lacking from the finished picture, such as the crozier and the elaborate cope of the foreground saint and the martyr's palm he carries, which here appears as a pentimento.
These powerfully modelled figures, with their broad planes of light and shadow and crisply-folded draperies, show that despite the young Vasari's technical skills he was still drawing heavily on the stylistic influence of the older generation of Florentine artists. The structure of the saints' heads, artificially sharpened by the use of stylus indentations, and their elegantly elongated bodies recall the works of Pontormo (1494-1557), whom Vasari had come to know during his apprenticeship with Andrea del Sarto (1486-1530); and perhaps they also reflect Vasari's admiration for the heroic mode of his contemporary Francesco Salviati (1510-1563). There are few comparable drawings from this stage in Vasari's career and while a drawing from the Camaldoli altarpiece of A Vision of Saint Romuald was sold at Christie's, New York, on 30 January 1998, lot 9, that sheet was much looser in character than this polished modello. A drawing at the Louvre, previously considered autograph but now identified as a copy after a lost original, suggests that Vasari did execute other highly finished drawings in a similar style to the present sheet. The Louvre drawing, The Hermitage at Camaldoli, shows a group of kneeling monks who share Saint Benedict's and Saint Romuald's monumentality of form, their elegantly articulated long fingers and their crisp draperies (inv. 2213; C. Monbeig-Goguel, Inventaire Général des Dessins Italiens: Vasari et son temps, Paris, 1972, no. 329).
We are grateful to Dr. Florian Härb for having confirmed the attribution of the present drawing on examination of the original.
H. Vaughan (L.1380) with his inscription (verso).
Unknown collector's wax stamp 'ATA' (not in Lugt).
Giorgio Vasari is best remembered for writing one of the first and most influential art historical tomes, Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, Architects (1550), composed of artist biographies ranging from Classical antiquity through the Renaissance. He had a profound adoration for his friend Michelangelo, who received the most laudatory biography in the volume. It is less known that Vasari was also a practicing painter and architect who studied under the tutelage of Guillaume de Marcillat and Luca Signorelli. Vasari's paintings drew inspiration from the Tuscan Mannerists, but were criticized by his contemporaries for lacking a mastery of color. Better regarded as an architect, Vasari's most esteemed project was the structural design of the Uffizi in Florence.
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Naked buttocks can predict future, claims a blind German psychic. He says he can read people's futures by feeling their naked buttocks.
Clairvoyant Ulf Buck, 39, claims that people's buttocks have lines like those on the palm of the hand, which can be read to reveal much about their character and destiny.
"The bottom is much more intense -- it has a much stronger power of expression than the hand in my experience," Buck told Reuters. "It goes on developing throughout your life."
By running his fingers along a number of lines on the surface of a client's naked buttocks, he says he can tell them about their future monetary success, family life, health and happiness.
He says lines representing success, career and artistic ability extend inwards from the outer extremities of the buttocks, while a further five lines radiate outwards.
Buck, who lives in the northern village of Meldorf, northwest of Hamburg, says all types come to him to have their bottoms read.He sees his blindness as a great asset, not least because it means customers do not risk having their identities revealed, Reuters reports.
"All sorts come, from cleaning ladies and secretaries to prominent members of the community. For them, my being blind is an advantage because I can do it without recognizing them again in the future." Buck has been blind since the age of three.
"An apple-shaped, muscular bottom indicates someone who is charismatic, dynamic, very confident and often creative. A person who enjoys life," he said. "A pear-shaped bottom suggests someone very steadfast, patient and down-to-earth."
He is quick to shoot down any suggestion that his buttock groping might be motivated by anything other than a genuine desire to probe people's futures.


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Growing up it was my Dad ~ oh how he used to drive me nuts talking to complete strangers in the stores. Asking them this or that, sharing his opinion as if it truly mattered, just horrible embarrassing things. Well I can assure you that MY kids Never Ever complain about me doing that one. My Dad also had the habit of actually talking with the sales clerks. Making eye contact with them, sharing a smile. But he'd also think nothing of showing those baby pictures in his wallet when we were shopping with him as teens.
As if that wasn't enough my Dad had this insane habit of tinkering on things. Now our house wasn't full of unfinished "stuff" as he would be singularly focused on his treasure until he finished it. We had some pretty cool things around the house that he brought back to like. BUT OOHHHHH how embarrassing was it when he asked a neighbor what this thing was in their trash and would they mind if he tried to fix it. UGGHHH DAD..... of course the child of that family would have to share with everyone at the bus stop how Brenda Fender's Dad (see why I go by Bren) dug something out of their garbage. It didn't matter that the thing was on top of the garbage for all to see. My Dad was a trash picker!!!
Well dear friends I have also inherited that trait. Now let me specify..... I only take what I can see. A few years ago we were trying to kill grass in an area and so whenever I saw large pieces of wood/paneling I'd throw them in the van and then laid them on the path..... NO Grass. Like most families with kids in the 90's we have the Little Tykes table with Yellow chairs... found extra chairs. Emily loves large bags for school and they were lying all over her room..... Now they're on a Hat Tree.
Regardless of the good intention that I may have with my Treasure Troves from Trash my family loves to pick on me. In fact recently I decided that I want to create a drip watering system for my garden. This is going to require a lot of hose. Well I don't know why but on one Wednesday 3 different families in a part of our neighborhood had hoses out for the next day's trash. One even had a large hose storage container THAT works. We now have approximately 150 feet of hose and we haven't found a hole yet! Why this seems to work so well is that I drive Meg home from Youth on Wednesday so I get to see everyone's trash out for the next. The boys now know when I call the house at 9pm or so and say meet me in the driveway I have found one of my Treasures.... and the teasing and fussing about carrying out my treasures commences.
Patrick like most teens his age wants workout equipment. However a bowflex isn't happening anytime soon in our budget. Patrick leads the teasing I usually get when I share the latest treasure find as well as the fussing about carrying it out back. Can you guess where this is going....
Today while driving to church I barely left my driveway when I had to pull over.
There in a neighbor's drive way sat a weight bench with stack weights!!!
Boy would my Dad be proud!!


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A string of orange and yellow market stalls decorates the southeast corner of Dundas and Bathurst streets, where vendors offer everything from crêpes to T-shirts to bicycle repairs. Metal tables and chairs line the sidewalk, giving passersby a place to stop for lunch, sip a little home-made lemonade or catch some shade under a row of trees.
Two years ago, this spot was just a drab stretch of pavement abutting a concrete wall on the edge of the working-class Alexandra Park neighbourhood. But Scadding Court Community Centre has transformed it into a bazaar, assembling disused shipping containers and renting them out to merchants to convert into shops.
It's an innovative model that jazzes up the streetscape and gives entrepreneurs a cheap way to get started. Market 707, named after its address on Dundas, is also helping rectify one of Toronto's biggest failings: the lack of diverse street food.
And on Friday, the community centre is hosting a charrette and reception launching a how-to manual on starting up a shipping container market. The aim is to encourage others to follow their example on streets and parking lots around the city.
"It's giving independent businesses a chance to try out something, make a go of it and thrive. And it's a way to reclaim public space," Scadding Court's Jacqueline Hall says. "Now that we've done it, we're hoping to help other people do it."
It's common to repurpose shipping containers, particularly in the developing world, into everything from storage units to living spaces to building blocks for larger structures. But the market stall concept is new to Canada.
The project began a year and a half ago when Scadding Court's executive director, Kevin Lee, took the plan to Councillor Adam Vaughan, who kicked in some city money to get it started.
The community centre bought the containers, and rents each one out for $300 to $325 per month. The vendors are responsible for outfitting them. Marilyn and Howard Bissoon, who run the T & T roti shop, brought in a barbecue and placed a hot plate on it to use as a stove; a sheet of stainless steel laid on a chest of drawers serves as a counter. Next door at Casbah, Dali Chehimi uses an electric grill.
The proprietors themselves have equally diverse backgrounds.
Mr. Chehimi, for instance, is a restaurant industry veteran who once managed Yorkville's Sassafraz. He joined 707 to serve North African foods, such as camel burgers, that are still little-known in Toronto. Since getting his stall in January, he's built up a regular clientele, many of them workers at design firms on nearby College and Queen streets. Customers even text him their orders before they arrive.
"The community culture is helping us a lot," he says. "It's very nice – it's like a United Nations of food."
For bike mechanic Satchel Dille-Boyd, who runs Spin Can with Chase Brokenshire, the market is the only way he could start a business at age 19. Every day, he juggles several larger fix-it projects with numerous small repairs.
"It's been hectic to say the least, but it's a good hectic," he says. "It feels good to hold the reins."
The Bissoons have lived in the neighbourhood for three decades. Now semi-retired, they opened T & T to stay involved in the community. Their meals are reasonably priced, and those who can't afford one eat for free.
Nine of the 12 stalls serve food, and 30 to 40 people are on a waiting list hoping to snag one of the spaces, Ms. Hall says.
The market's success stands in stark contrast to Toronto a la Carte, city hall's attempt to expand street food offerings beyond the traditional hot dog. That program suffered from red tape that made vendors shell out thousands of dollars to buy a heavy food cart and pay a location fee.
In the 707's case, Scadding Court simply brought in the containers, vendors obtained business licences, passed health inspection and they opened shop.
"City staff saw it, bought into the idea, became customers and found ways to protect it," Mr. Vaughan says. "When a great idea comes up, sometimes it's better to do it first and ask for permission later."Report Typo/Error
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Welcome the new additions to our family
On Christmas Eve he still had his heart set on getting a new Gecko from Santa, and to his surprise there was one waiting under the tree. He ran past all of his present and went right to get some love from his new Gecko. He originally named him "Christmas tree," but quickly changed to Sid.
I am happy to introduce our newest family member: Sid the Gecko!
When getting some supplies for Sid the day after Christmas Tyler batted his long eyelashes and charmed us into getting him a fish. We could not resist his excitement for having new pets and his desire to take proper care of them. We agreed on getting a beta fish, who he named Cookies.
I am happy to introduce our second newest family member: Cookies the fish!
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Russ Farmer is the Co-Founder of ReliAscent LLC, and founder of its predecessor company, PBC Inc., of 25 years and the nation's premier SBIR support services company. Their client lists include companies in over 40 states and include 8 companies who have made the Inc 500 List of Fastest Growing Closely Held Companies.
Since inception of ReliAscent and previously with PBC, Russ directed operations and is a Corporate Executive to include coaching/mentoring over a hundred client CEOs and senior management, facilitation of strategic planning exercises, commercialization strategy, CFO services, and other senior management functions for client companies nationwide. He has worked with hundreds of small businesses across the nation including numerous start-ups and is a nationally recognized expert in the SBIR/STTR programs and their effective use.
His Industry Experience includes 26 as CFO and EVP of ADA Technologies, Inc., a company that has launched 8 spinoff companies based on SBIR developed technologies. Previously Russ spent seven years as CFO and Financial Vice President of CTA Inc., an aerospace systems engineering Government contractor. At CTA he supervised and directed all aspects of finance, accounting and contract management. This company grew from 30 employees to over 700 employees during these seven years. Previous to CTA he spent six years as Corporate Controller for a publicly held electronics manufacturing company and directed all aspects of accounting, together with bank and leasing company relationships as well as SEC filings. He also worked for four years as an auditor for a "Big 8 (now big 4)" accounting firm, where he audited a variety of companies.
Russ is a member of the Board of Directors of the Small Business Technology Council (www.SBTC.org ), the national advocacy organization for the SBIR community. In addition, Russ chairs the NDIA/SBIR Joint DCAA/DCMA Committee which works at the agency headquarters level to solve broad based problems encountered by small business DOD contractors.
- B.S. - Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado
- B.S. & M.S. - Business Administration, University of Northern Colorado
- Former Certified Public Accountant (1973), State of Colorado
- Invited and prolific speaker at numerous SBIR Conferences throughout the U.S.
- President's Award (for excellence) from an Inc. 500 client.
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Special guest: Mel Prussack
My Back Pages - The Bob Dylan Hour
Sunday July 5th at 3pm
Who would guess that right here in New Jersey there lives a man who presides over the world's largest Bob Dylan memorabilia collection? His name is Mel Prussack and what a collection it is!
Having first seen Dylan perform on the Les Crane TV Show in the early 1960's.. Mel began a life long fascination with all things Bob. In addition to being a major collector of rare LP's, CD's, books and posters, Prussack was one of the only people to capture early Dylan with a Super 8 camera. Mel is also a very talented artist, who creates mini Dylan sculptures known as 'Zim-Art' based on lyrics from Bobs songs.... They have to be seen to be believed!
Back in the 1980's, Mel was a winner in a Bob Dylan Imitators concert held in the Village. But, he actually won with a brilliant parody based on the song 'Joey'. This led to an appearance on Bob Fass' radio show on WBAI in NYC. A few years later, Mel Prussack was the subject of an NPR 'All Things Considered' story done by Art Silverman.
Mel Prussack will display some of his outrageous collection in the lobby of the State Theatre in New Brunswick, on Saturday, July 18 at 6:30pm. This will precede the live performance by Highway 61 Revisited, the world's only Bob Dylan tribute band, at 8pm. Fronted by Joel Gilbert as Mr. Dylan, other members include Scarlett Rivera, Winston Watson, and Rob Stoner. Scarlett, Winston, and Rob have all played with Dylan on stage, and they help create a musical experience not soon forgotten.
Join us this Sunday on My Back Pages - The Bob Dylan Hour as Mel Prussack joins us for a conversation on what the Dylan Shrine is all about. And be sure to come on out to the State Theatre on July 18 for a special night devoted to the love and music of the one and only Bob Dylan! For more information, please visit StateTheatreNJ.org or call them at 732-246-7469.
Mel Prussack's Dylan shrine in Old Bridge. Check out Mel's podcasts, blogs and videos at: Mel's Web site
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More Focus on Opportunities to Learn?
Education Fodder for the Next Administration
By Fawn Johnson
Education gurus are the first to acknowledge that their pet issue has not been a prominent feature in the presidential campaign. Thank God it's over.
I give education policy experts kudos for is their ability to keep humming along despite being largely ignored on the federal stage. School administrators, teachers groups, foundations, think tanks, research institutions, etc., are the places where you will find the next big ideas on education. Eventually the lawmakers catch up.
I'm collecting ideas on the next big topics in education--stuff the administration will be dealing with in one form or another. I'll start off the discussion with a few of my own.
*Digital Learning. "Ed Tech" is a big deal in Silicon Valley these days, which means there will be more and more products on the market to help teachers teach and students learn. Online campus learning is becoming a central feature of colleges and universities. Regardless of worriers who fear such innovations will replace the traditional classroom, high-tech learning is here to stay. The only question is, what form will it take?
*Common Core State Standards. With 46 states on board with the skills that kids should possess before they graduate from high school, the big question in the next year will be about implementation. How to translate the basic concepts of vocabulary, reading comprehension, logical writing, fractions, geometry, and probability into curricula and assessments will occupy the best education planners for years. Teachers, school districts, and states will have to work closely together to build this learning environment or the standards will begin to look like pipe dreams.
*School Choice. The new wave of parent-based education organizations shows that the PTA is no longer the only player in the school debates. With the help of these advocacy groups, parents are agitating for more control over where their kids go to school. They want alternatives to the bad schools. That means that the old charter school and school voucher movements aren't going away. But it also means that there will be new conversations about how to ensure that good schools are available to all kids, perhaps through new types of funding allocations or public-private partnerships. Blame Education Secretary Arne Duncan for making so much noise over the last four years about failing schools. Now no one wants to enroll their kids in them.
What other big education topics will surface for the next administration? Am I on target with my choices? What barriers will educators face in Congress? In the states? In their districts? How will the advocacy movements impact the debates? Who are the big players? What can we look forward to?
More Focus on Opportunities to Learn?
By Kevin Welner
What are the big education topics that will surface for the next four years? In truth, we can expect more of the same. Little has changed. We have the same President, the same Secretary of Education, the same basic Congress, and the same national power dynamics shaping the larger discourse. So we'll likely continue to see a great reliance on test-based accountability systems and on various policies rooted in school choice mechanisms.
For more than a decade, politics have pointed toward one direction and evidence has pointed toward another. Policy has heeded the politics and shunned the evidence. We can hope this will change, but we shouldn't expect it.
Yet we should also acknowledge that President Obama has stressed how important evidence is to him. So what would a research-based shift in policy look like? At the most basic level, it would involve a multi-level understanding of accountability. Yes, schools and teachers and students should be accountable. But so should those with greater power and authority.
A third-grade teacher doesn't have the power to ensure that her students received high-quality preschool four years earlier. Nor does she have the power to determine class size at her school or to find funding for repairs to the school's heating or air-conditioning system. In fact, teachers generally have no authority over resource levels at their schools. That's the job of politicians and other policy makers – the same people who have set up rigid systems to hold OTHER people accountable.
Fundamentally, what research evidence tells us about education is that students learn when they have opportunities to learn. The richer the opportunities, the better the outcomes. That's why a charter school (or a neighborhood school or a private school) with extra resources is likely to yield better outcomes than a charter school (etc.) operating with 'normal' or reduced resources. That's why Obamacare and the improving economy will probably do more to increase education results than the major initiatives that have come out of the Dept. of Education. Sound health care and jobs for one's parents are more crucial for providing opportunities to learn than is changing governance structures in an ineffectual attempt at school turn-around.
Having said that, there are two policies that the Dept. of Education has pursued, that can be strengthened in the second term, and that hold potential to meaningfully increase opportunities to learn: Promise Neighborhoods and the Early Learning Challenge. The former approach is soundly grounded in decades of research, although outcome evaluations of the specific new programs have yet to establish their efficacy. The administration would be wise to continue these programs and the related research. The latter approach – expansion of high-quality early childhood education – has long been understood by researchers as among the best ways to increase children's academic and life-chances outcomes, with economic benefits far exceeding the costs.
The administration has been given a second chance. It can use the next four years to develop these and additional efforts to address the roots of national problems, focusing on approaches such as integration of housing and schooling, safe and opportunity-rich communities, jobs programs and after-school programs, as well as school-level policies such as high-quality and sustained teacher-induction programs. I have indeed heard Secretary Duncan speak more and more of opportunities to learn. If his guide star does become opportunity to learn, not just measurement and accountability or school choice, the administration will be able to look back in 2016 and point to genuine progress.
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Full Swing Golf announced today that it has unveiled its new live motion E6 Golf Software, once again setting the standard for lifelike indoor golf and solidifying its top spot in the golf simulator industry.
Developed from the ground up, the new software boasts a seemingly immeasurable number of new features that will capitalize on Full Swing's incredibly accurate ball tracking system. Some of the impressive – but not so obvious – new features reside under the hood, creating a player experience astonishingly true to life. Of these features, the standout is the new collision modeling that recognizes the various objects on the course and how the ball interacts with them differently. For instance, a ball reacts to hitting a tree branch differently than hitting the flag on a pin.
Some of the more prominent new features, however, create an awe inspiring experience such as the multiple camera angles, real time daylight, and the beautifully redesigned user interface. You actually have to finish your round before the suns sets!
Full Swing Golf's Vice President of Sales, Brian Brown, spoke about the importance of staying ahead of the competition: "In an industry where the competition changes their core technology and direction more often than the wind, Full Swing Golf has proven time and time again that our simulator and tracking system are still unmatched for it's accuracy and quality. The element in our industry that should constantly be enhanced is software, and with our release of E6 we have the perfect marriage of the most cutting edge software in the industry accompanied with the finest and most time tested tracking system. When clients step into our simulator, they understand why Full Swing has been, and still is, the finest simulator experience in the market."
The most impressive feature of the new release is the live motion environment that allows the players to see the clouds drift at St. Andrews and hear the waves crash at Pebble Beach. Blades of grass rustle and water splashes as you drive your own golf ball onto the virtually real championship golf courses.
The all new E6 software package began shipping worldwide on May 1st. Simulators purchased on or after May 1st will come with the new software as the standard configuration. Upgrades are also available to owners of previous versions of Full Swing Golf software packages.


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Our New Location in Cuxhaven
Since 01.08.2011 Gall & Seitz Systems has a new work shop in Cuxhaven.
At this new location Gall & Seitz Systems GmbH, Cuxhaven, offers services with special focus on steel and stainless steel constructions, engineering and construction of plants and conveyance and ship repair.
The new and highly motivated and well educated team together with our local work shop manager Daniel Gonzalez consists of former employees from company Techen und Stephens and a number of co-workers specialized in steel and ship construction and welding.
After the very successful start, we are looking forward to get established as reliable, durable and present service provider for the local ship owners, industry and private persons.
We are looking forward for your inquiry and we will do our best to meet your expectations at an optimal service.


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Home > LAWREV > GGULREV > Vol. 31 > Iss. 1 (2001)
Golden Gate University Law Review
Ninth Circuit Survey
LaJoie v. Thompson: Does the Ninth Circuit Grant Young Victims Less Protection Under Rape Shield Statutes?
Crystal Dykman
Expanding the Jurisdictional Reach for Intentional Torts: Implications for Cyber Contacts
Christopher Allen Kroblin
Criminal Procedure - United States v. Nordby
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Molecular Electronics
In the last two decades the field of organic electronics has strongly expanded. A major scientific issue is the mechanism of charge transport and recombination in organic semiconductors. We focus especially on the effects of molecular structure, charge carrier density, and impurities in organic devices. Recently, by incorporating the role of impurities in the recombination the operation of organic light-emitting diodes and organic photovoltaic devices has been consistently described. In 2005 the first organic memory device based on polymeric ferroelectrics was developed, followed in 2008 by a new type of two-terminal memory device and electronic switch. By using self-assembly molecular diodes were constructed of which the active part consists out of only one monolayer of functional molecules. We recently realized transistors and complete integrated circuits using a self-assembled monolayer of molecules as active layer This result is now considered as the first ever true demonstration of 'bottom-up electronics'. Future research will focus on directed self-assembly of organic components.


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Town Manager
At the center of Town operations, the Town Manager is responsible for the execution and implementation of actions and policies developed to meet the Town Council's mission and it's commitment to citizens along in line with core community values.
Under the direction of the Town Council, the Town Manager is the head of operations within the Town. Ordinances, resolutions, and policies are reviewed in the Town Manager's Office as part of the process required by the Town Council. It is the responsibility of the Town Manager to ensure compliance with any legal and/or legislative directives.
Mission Statement:
The Town Manager's Office sets the standards for the Town organization to provide quality services to the public ensuring that the commitment to citizens and Core Community Values established by the Town Council are met.
- The Town Manager's Office provides the executive management, leadership, guidance, and support for the Town government guarding the Town's image and reputation.
- The office assists the Town Council in the development and translation of policy as determined by the operating programs and actions of the various Town departments.
- The Town Manager's Office coordinates the activities of the Town, introduces new methods and procedures among the departments, coordinates the exchange of information with Rangely residents, elected officials, employees, and business owners, and apprises the Council and community on operating results.
- All activities and expectations associated with each of the various Core Community Values performed within the various Town departments are done with the consent and oversight of the Town Manager's Office.
I married my high school sweetheart 39 years ago. We have one son and soon will have 2 grandchildren. Throughout my career, I've been involved in management, budget development, strategic planning and personnel management and development. I believe that whether it's within the private sector or the public sector, people make the difference in every aspect of an organization.
Prior to moving to Rangely my background was primarily senior management within fortune 500 companies as well as functioning as CEO/President for one of Western Nebraska's largest cooperatives. I graduated college in 1982 with a degree in Chemistry and shortly after began managing environmental, coal, petroleum and radiochemistry laboratories. I later joined Kelly Services and became the 2nd division vice-president for a group formed in 1995 called Kelly Scientific Resources. The private sector was challenging, but no more challenging than the public sector.
I believe that my staff and I have worked closely with the Town Council in Rangely and have successfully implemented much of the vision and mission of the council in order to improve every aspect of our communities infrastructure. These improvements have helped our community avoid costly repairs and prevent catastrophic failures from occurring which would disrupt services, utilities, and law enforcement actions. Today the Town is as fiscally healthy as it has ever been, but we now face new challenges resulting from the economic activity and decline of our primary industries which are related to extractions.
Over the next 5-10 years, Rangely will change direction to accommodate the needs of our core businesses and retool our local economy to also benefit from the vast recreational and educational opportunities surrounding our town and residing within our community.
One of Rangely's greatest qualities is the tenacity of its people who recognize challenges and work to overcome them. The residents of Rangely are a community of generous, good-natured and good-hearted people who care about each other. The next few years will demonstrate those qualities as we meet these new challenges.
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Baby-Friendly Designation
What does it mean that we are a designated Baby-Friendly® Birth Facility?
This international designation requires a hospital to meet certain standards that promote healthy breastfeeding.
Here's what you can expect.
Before you have your baby, we make sure you know about the benefits of breastfeeding and feel prepared. We offer free prenatal classes to give you the information you need to make the best choices for you and your child.
We also train our staff to provide the support you need to breastfeed.
Physical Contact
As soon as your infant is born, we facilitate the bonding experience by giving you the chance for immediate skin-to-skin contact. This contact also promotes breastfeeding, which we encourage moms to begin within the first hour of birth.
Private, Single Maternity Rooms
We do not keep your child in a separate nursery. Your baby stays with you in your room, so that you can nurse your child when needed. Having your child with you also means you enjoy the security of knowing your child is safe at all times. We perform all check-ups in the room.
These rooms have enough space to allow for a care partner or spouse to stay with you in your room, taking care of you so you can take care of the baby.
Certified Support
When you deliver at UVA, you benefit from the robust support of certified lactation specialists. They can help you overcome any challenges you face so you and your child can nurse successfully. This support continues after you leave the hospital.
Read more about how we earned the Baby-Friendly designation.
Baby-Friendly®: Why You Should Care
Nurse practitioner Sally Miller walks us through this special designation and our new labor and delivery offerings.


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10.12.14 — 18.01.15
Inauguration: 09.12.2014 from 6 p.m., conference by the artist at 6:30 p.m.
Candice Breitz's earliest video installation, Babel Series, was shown at the Centre in 2000, with the support and encouragement of Paolo Colombo.
On the occasion of the Centre's 40th anniversary, Breitz returns to talk about and screen excerpts from recent works, tracing her journey from the Babel Series (1999) to a recent dual-channel installation titled Treatment (2013), which will be exhibited at the Project Space parallel to her presentation.
Treatment enlists Breitz's own parents and psychotherapist to recreate selected scenes from David Cronenberg's film The Brood (1979), extending her exploration of the intertwinement of psychological and social being with popular culture, and reflecting in particular on the quasi-parental force exerted by cinematic images.
Candice Breitz (1972, South Africa) lives and works in Berlin. She has been a tenured professor at the Braunschweig University of Art since 2007.


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Tuesday, 20 November 2012
I've just been sent the cover art for my latest Regency romance, Unmasking Miss Lacey, which is due out next March.
The girl is a reasonable lookalike for Lucinda, but Jack! Oh dear. He would NEVER sport a moustache and beard. And the long hair! I wonder sometimes if the Art Department ever read the books they illustrate.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Do you read comments on your writing?
In a recent interview J.K. Rowling's advice to would be novelists was 'don't read the comments – that way madness lies.' She was responding to a question about some of the less than positive reviews that have appeared for her first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy.
Her words set me wondering whether writers should ever read comments in whatever form they come – whether in fact they are dangerous to an author's wellbeing. A bad review can hurt and destroy confidence and there are certainly a few people out there who seem motivated to destroy. But there's also vast numbers of readers who want to share their opinion of your work in a constructive way. Of course, their views are subjective and as long as you keep in mind that as a writer you are never going to please all of the people of all of the time, you won't come to much harm. Last week I experienced a brilliant example of this. My book, Walking Through Glass, is selling on the Amazon US site and attracted two new reviews on the same day. The first was headed ENGROSSING and gave the book five stars, the second was headed SLOW and gave it one star!
Reviews come at the very end of the publishing process, so what about comments that land in your lap earlier? A lot of writers use beta readers, usually friends or acquaintances who will read their draft manuscript and whose judgement they trust. But here again personal opinion plays its part and if as an author you're convinced that you've got it right, you have to stick to your guns. If, on the other hand, three or four of your readers are pointing to the same problem, you'd probably be wise to listen.
When the draft becomes a manuscript proper, then it's the editor's turn to comment and from my small experience, their input is crucial. One of the difficulties with novels that are self-published can be the lack of an editor - not a copy editor who looks at grammar, spelling, punctuation etc – but an editorial editor who can be ruthlessly critical over pace, structure, coherence, the big things that make or break a novel. I doubt that any writer enjoys this kind of criticism. It was wonderful to see how a bestselling novelist such as Ian Rankin ('Imagine' last week) greeted his editor's reservations with extreme grumpiness. Nevertheless he took them seriously and did something about them. Writers may fret and fume when the editor's comments first come in but if they've got any sense, they'll take notice and end up with a much better book.
Did J. K. Rowling get those kind of comments with The Casual Vacancy, or is she too big a beast these days? I have a feeling that if she had, she might be just that bit happier reading those reviews!
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
One last mention for WALKING THROUGH GLASS.
It's off the Amazon free list but for a short time is selling at a reduced price - 93p in the UK and $1.50 in the US.
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Bail was denied today for a Cicero man accused of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend's new beau.
A Cook County judge ordered Pedro Aguilar, 33, held for the Monday afternoon stabbing of Jorge Cornelio, 26.
Prosecutors say Aguilar drove to his ex-girlfriend's job in the 5300 block of East Avenue in Countryside at about 4 p.m. Monday, where Cornelio -- her new boyfriend -- was parked and waiting, Cook County state's attorney spokesman Andy Conklin said.
Witnesses said the two men began quarreling and Aguilar exited his vehicle and reached into Cornelio's vehicle, punching and stabbing him before fleeing the scene, Conklin said. One of the witnesses followed Aguilar, took down his license plate number and turned it over the authorities, Conklin said.


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* Steamer Clam Recipe Appears in Alaska Airlines Magazine
Posted on February 21st, 2013 by . Filed under Uncategorized .
A big thanks to outdoor writer Terry Sheeley for including our steamer clam recipe in a recent article he wrote for Alaska Airlines magazine. If you're in the need for a mid-winter delicacy pick up some steamer clams and give this one a shot. It's super easy and makes some downright awesome steamers.
I'm already ordering supplies, tying leaders, and ticking down the days before our Alaskan charter fishing season in Craig starts up again. If you're looking for a saltwater fishing trip in Southeast Alaska this summer drop us a note. We would love to have you join us!
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Government Trail is a 19 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Aspen, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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Directions from Snowmass Village: From Snowmass Village: Drive 6 miles west of Aspen on Highway 82 and turn left onto Brush Creek Road. Continue about 4-1/2 miles to Wood Run Road and turn left. Follow Wood Run Road to the cul-de-sac at the end. There is a grated dirt road off the far side that leads to parking at the trailhead.
Flowers are beautiful right now. Great trail, has it all, technical single track, steep grades, shade, sun, perfect training trail.
Great in summer. Not accessible year round. Winter it is snow filled. Closed until June 20 for elk migration.
Took the downhill route starting off of Wood Run road at Snowmass. Prettiest wild flowers of any hike I've been on. Long but easy. Took 4:15 to get to Aspen Rec Center. Anxious to do the reverse trek soon just because it's so pretty.
Alpine meadows, small stream crossings, and aspen trees all over. Bring plenty of water if running! Leaned this the hard way. If you want to do a one way, you can take the RFTA back to your start point -or somewhere near it at least.