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Thank you for visiting incentrev.com, an INCENTREV, Inc. site, and reviewing our Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us, and our policy is simple: we will collect no personally identifiable information about you when you visit the Website unless you choose to provide that information. To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining our information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used by INCENTREV, Inc., www.incentrev.com, www.incentrevauctions.com or any of the sub-domains of either incentrev.com or incentrevauctions.com (collectively "INCENTREV") are governed by this Privacy Policy and Notice. This Privacy Policy does not describe information collection practices on other sites, including those linked to or from the INCENTREV.
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Facility Rentals
ML Schedules Information
Welcome to the SD308 Facility Use Request Landing Page!
All system users are required to be associated with a Group. You can use your organization name or your own name as the Group name.
Terms and Conditions
Please read through the Terms and Conditions and select "APPROVE" at the end to proceed to the login page.
Thank you for choosing to partner with SD308!
General Terms
- A contract for the rental of school property and a certificate of insurance must be completed via the online system and approved by the site administrator before facilities may be used. In addition to the terms and conditions set forth here, a renter may access a copy of the Rules, Regulations and Fees for Rental of School Property ("Rules"), which shall be considered to be a part of this contract on the facility rental site.
- The district reserves the right to deny any rental request. The district may cancel the use of the facility on the date or dates specified in the contract by notifying renter by telephone, email, messenger or letter to the address given on the contract at any time prior to any scheduled use. The district reserves the right to refund payments made in advance for the rental of any facility if the board should decide that the contract is not in the best interest of the district.
- The renter must complete the Facility Rental Release and Indemnification Form agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the District from any claims or loss related to the rental. A copy of the "Facility Rental Release and Indemnification Form" is attached.
- The renter shall obtain a signed Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Form from each program participant or their parent if the participant is under 18 years of age. A copy of the "Waiver of Liability and Indemnification Form" is attached.
- Proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 and property damage of $50,000 with Community Unit School District 308 named as "additional insured" on the policy is required. A certificate of insurance is required as evidence of this coverage.
- The renter affirms that no event will be held for the purpose of advancing any theories subversive to the constitutions or laws of Illinois, or the United States, or for the purpose of advocating social or political change by violence.
- When schools are closed Monday through Friday due to weather conditions, afternoon and evening activities in school facilities will automatically be cancelled. Occasionally, it may be necessary to cancel activities in a particular school or facility because of a problem, such as plumbing or heating, etc.
Rental Terms
- Payments can be made via our on-line payment portal located at https://magic.collectorsolutions.com/magic-ui/Login/oswego-cusd-308, or checks may be hand delivered or mailed to the attention of SD308 Finance Dept, Attn: Facility Rentals, 71 Stone Hill Rd, Oswego, IL. 60543.
- Any renter/user using district facilities for activities, which include school-age children, will ensure compliance with the district's Student Code of Conduct. Any illegal behavior will be referred to proper authorities for appropriate legal action. The rental/user contract may be terminated immediately by the district if the renter/user fails to comply with these provisions.
- Fees incurred by a renter for utilizing district staff will be charged through this contract to the renter in accordance with the district fee schedules. District staff must be paid through district staff payroll.
- All activities must be under competent adult supervision supplied by renter. The site administrator or other facility manager shall have authority over renters' activities, and renter shall abide by all requests made by the site administrator or designee. Administrators or other authorized district staff are to have access to all facilities at any time. Premises are to be vacated at the times specified.
- All non-school groups must agree to use appropriate emergency procedures including calling 9-1-1 for medical emergencies and whenever an AED is used.
- All non-school related groups must agree to follow the District's Plan for Responding to a Medical Emergency at a Physical Fitness Facility, 4:170-AP6. Important: The District will not supervise the activity nor will it supply trained AED users to act as emergency responders at any time, including during staffed business hours.
- A copy of the District's Plan for Responding to a Medical Emergency at a Physical Fitness Facility has been provided. (77 Ill.Admin.Code 527.800(c). Important: State law encourages all non-District coaches, instructors, judges, referees, or other similarly situated non-District anticipated rescuers who use the physical fitness facility in conjunction with the supervision of physical fitness activities to complete a coure of instruction that would qualify them as a trained AED user under Ill.las (410 ILCS4/10; 77 Ill.Admin.Code 527.100).
- If the request involves a physical fitness facility, the non-school related group must: a.) Designate at least one adult supervisor who agrees to be an emergency responder. All emergency responders are encouraged to be trained in CPR and trained AED users. b.) Give a copy of the District's plan for responding to medical emergencies to each designated emergency responder. c.) Require that 9-1-1 be called for medical emergencies and whenever an AED is used. d.) ensure that each designated emergency responder knows the location of first aid equipment and any AED. e.) Ensure that only trained AED users operate an AED, unless the circumstances do not allow time for a trained AED user to arrive. f.) Arrange for at least one emergency responder to have a tour of the facility before the activity. g.) Ensure that if an AED is used, the Superintendent is informed and all appropriate forms are completed.
- All district properties shall be left in as good condition as when received. The renter's personal property is to be removed from the premises immediately upon completion of contract term unless previous arrangements have been made, and the cistrict shall not be responsible for the renter's personal property in any way during or after a rental period.
- No smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed anywhere on district premises. No refreshments are to be served or sold on school grounds, or in the buildings except in the appropriate facilities, and only with the prior approval of the building administrator and the director of Food Services.
- Kitchen facilities shall not be used (excluding sinks and counters), unless approved by the director of Food Services, under the supervision of qualified staff provided.
- Laboratory facilities such as computer labs, home economics labs, shops, media centers, science labs and art labs will not be rented out, unless approved by the site administrator, the assistant superintendent of planning, technology and operations, and appropriate staff provided. Equipment rates in addition to room rental rates may apply for rental of these areas.
- As a general rule, classrooms will not be rented out, unless approved by the site administrator and the assistant superintendent of planning, technology and operations.
- The district shall furnish the necessary lifeguards to adequately supervise the pool during the rental activity. Fees incurred by a renter for utilizing district staff will be charged through this contract to the renter in accordance with the district fee schedules. District staff must be paid through district staff payroll.
- Auditorium facilities are primarily a laboratory for teaching and learning. Secondarily, the facilities should be used as a showcase for students' learning, be it in the form of final performance or work in progress. Auditorium facilities are not available for rental on a regular basis, i.e., every Sunday, etc. Use of the auditorium will require the assignment of district operating staff.
- The use of district facilities for personal or private parties and celebrations is prohibited. This includes birthday celebrations, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions, and similar activities.
- Signs, displays, or materials may not be permanently attached, nailed, or otherwise affixed to school facilities, and must be removed promptly at the conclusion of the event.
Other Terms and Conditions.
In addition to the terms and conditions set forth on both sides of the contract for use of school facilities, the following additional terms and conditions shall apply:
- Subcontracting: The renter shall not assign or subcontract any facility, or area therein, nor any rights under a contract to another party. Any party other than the renter must execute a separate contract with the district.
- Alteration of premises: The renter shall occupy the premises in the condition in which they exist. Should any renter remove or change the location of any equipment, such changes shall be made at their expense and renter shall return such equipment back to the condition and location in which it was originally found. Renter shall make no changes or alterations without prior written approval of the site administrator. No decorative or other materials shall be attached to any part of the rental facilities so as to damage these facilities. All decorative or other materials shall be noncombustible, or be suitably treated with a flame retardant. No fireworks or explosives shall be used on the premises without the direct, separate written consent of the assistant superintendent for planning, technology and operations.
- Obstruction of passageways: No portion of sidewalks, entries, passageways, aisles, elevators, windows, ventilators, lighting fixtures or other ways of access to the facilities or their utilities shall be obstructed, or cause to be used for any purpose other than ingress or egress.
- Termination of contract loss of facilities: In case of fire, casualty or other unforeseen occurrence which render the district unable to provide contracted facilities, said contract shall be immediately terminated, and district shall not be liable for any claims or damages resulting there from. Renter shall be liable only for payments during the time premises were used.
- Special interest groups: Regular use of facilities by special interest groups shall be limited. Special interest groups are designated as Class III. A rental of facilities for special interest groups will be renewed every six months, with a maximum of four renewals. Executing a new contract after the two-year term is subject to district review. A renewal after the six months is the responsibility of the contract holder.
- Compliance with law: Renters of district facilities shall comply with all laws of the United States, state of Illinois, and applicable city/village ordinances, including any rules and regulations contained herein for the facilities owned and under the control of the district. Violations by the renter may result in cancellation of a contract, and immediate discontinuance of the use of facilities.
- All events are subject to a $20 cancellation fee should they be cancelled with at least 48 hours notice. Should an organization not show up for the scheduled event and/or not notify the facility secretary of the cancellation, full room and staff fees will apply. All cancellations must be in writing via email or fax (630) 636-3196.
I have read and agree to all of the terms and conditions for rental of district facilities.


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Office of the Press Secretary
September 20, 2003
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Isabel on September 18, 2003, and continuing.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Kent, New Castle and Sussex.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments in the counties of Kent, New Castle and Sussex on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program, at 75 percent Federal funding.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security, named Michael J. Hall as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area.
The Agency said that damage surveys are continuing, and additional forms of assistance for the State and local government agencies may be designated after the assessments are completed.
The Agency said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to midnight seven days a week until further notice.


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Crossbow Murder Suspects Captured
HCSO Press Release
On Monday, Sept. 9 at approximately 3:15 p.m. both suspects in the crossbow case were taken into custody.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office received a call from citizens who reported a possible sighting of the suspects in the area of the "Friends of the Dunes."
A California Highway Patrol helicopter along with the Sheriff's Office Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team and Sheriff's Detectives responded to the scene.
The helicopter spotted the suspects and ordered them to surrender which they did. The S.W.A.T. Team was directed to the suspects by the helicopter.
The SWAT Team took them into custody without incident. The suspects were unarmed.
One was identified as Lake County resident Phoenix Triton King. The minor girl was not identified.


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Exterior home painting can be a tall order; especially if you haven't attempted it before. The heights and the chance that you might mess up something that is out there for the world to see makes painting your home yourself a challenge. At times, it's advisable to seek the services of someone who lives to paint. What qualities do you look for when hiring a painter? At Paisley Painting, we pride ourselves on being the best fit for your needs.
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What To Expect From a Quality Exterior Home Painter
Good listening skills: A good painter's most important job is to bring your vision into reality. We do this by listening to your needs. After explaining them to us, we will then ask some questions to get a better understanding of what you have in mind. We might then suggest ideas for you to consider and approve.
Respect and punctuality: A professional will always respect your time. We also respect your choices regardless of how out of the box they may sound.
Meticulous Work: We pay key attention to detail. We are proud of our job and cannot afford to do shoddy work. We choose the best methods to complete each task. Our goal is to achieve perfection.
Flexibility: We are well-versed in various techniques and tools of the trade. While our bread and butter is exterior painting, we can also help you with other projects as well, including interior painting.
Honesty: We are candid enough to let you know when we are not well-versed in a particular project. We will refer you to a better fit.
Proper Certifications: We have the necessary certifications and licensing required for exterior home painting.
Steps For Exterior Home Painting
1. Surface Preparation:
Surface preparation includes cleaning up the entire exterior to provide a neat, smooth surface for paint application. We always chemically clean and pressure wash each house before starting. According to experts, having a good surface accounts for 90% of a good painting.Our painters will first check for peelings, chipping and other flaws. We will then scrape away the peelings and perform a power wash.
2. Caulking and patching:
It is important that any cracks are sealed using caulk. Also, joints need to be sealed. We use 50 year caulk, so you can rest assured all joints will stay sealed. Any material that shows signs of deteriorating will be replaced; such as rotting fascia boards. Old stucco surfaces that are chipped will be patched up with new stucco.
3. Priming:
Priming is the application of a base sealer that the paint is then applied to. We will prime with a high-quality sealer. A quality sealer contains a high concentration of resin. It covers up the previous paint job, seals everything in place and provides a fresh surface that the new paint will adhere to. If it is repainting, the walls are likely dusty and will need a chalky wall sealer. This sealer is required because paint cannot adhere to a dirty surface.
If it's a new building, a latex primer will likely be used. If a stucco primer is applied, you will have to wait a few days until it cures. Paint cannot be applied until the primer is fully cured. Different primers have various times for curing.
4. Choosing quality paint:
We will then embark on the process of deciding which paint is the most suitable for your needs and house. Good paint is made of acrylic latex. This solution contains pigments that give the color, binders that adhere the pigments to the surface, and solvents which reduce the thickness of the paint. The solvents are mostly water-based.
As it dries, the solvent component evaporates leaving the volume solids; pigments and binders. A good paint is one which has a high percentage of volume solids and strong binders which will hold the pigments in place for a long time.
Unlike some of our competitors, we never use thin paint, rather, we choose the highest quality paint for your budget.
5. Selecting the color:
The color you choose is ultimately up to you and not us. However, we will provide you with advice. Brighter colors fade sooner than darker ones. It can be quite the task deciding which color goes where to form a cohesive look. We can help you decide what will look best.
6. Painting:
Your preferred color will then be applied. There are different painting techniques, and each job is unique. Some jobs may require multiple coats to ensure proper color saturation. We always do at least 2 coats on each job to ensure everything looks the way you envision it.
7. Inspection:
The inspection stage is where we double check our work to ensure it meets our strict standards. Once we are complete, you will sign off on the work and enjoy your newly painted home for years to come.
Paisley Painting is a family-owned painting company based out of Winter Garden, FL. We have been aiming to satisfy our customers' needs in Central Florida for over 20 years. Our main objective is to make our customers happy. We believe in quality work and will not compromise on the end product to increase profits. We have one of the best reputations in the Winter Garden area so you can be sure your painting project will get done the first time correctly.
You want us to put the finishing touches on your dream? Call us today!
At Paisley Painting, we care a lot for building and nurturing long-lasting relationships with our clients. We combine our years of experience with professionalism to ensure that the product you want is the one that you'll get. We will never use sub contractors, so rest assured when you hire Paisley Painting, you get Paisley Painting.


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The new millennium has not brought much progress for women seeking top leadership roles in the workplace. Although female graduates continue to pour out of colleges and professional schools, the percentages of women running large companies, or serving as managing partners of their law firms, or sitting on corporate boards have barely budged in the past decade.
Why has progress stalled? A recent study suggests the unlikeliest of reasons: the marriage structure of men in the workplace.
A group of researchers from several universities recently published a report on the attitudes and beliefs of employed men, which shows that those with wives who did not work outside the home or who worked part-time were more likely than those with wives who worked to: (1) have an unfavorable view about women in the workplace; (2)think workplaces run less smoothly with more women; (3) view workplaces with female leaders as less desirable; and (4) conside female candidates for promotion to be less qualified than comparable male colleagues.
The researchers also found that the men who exhibited resistance to women's advancement were "more likely to populate the upper echelons of organizations and thus, occupy more powerful positions."
Their conclusion? "Marriage structures play an important role in economic life beyond the four walls of the house." They affect how people view gender roles and how they categorize others. And, as Harvard professor Mahzarin Banaji has documented in her work, using the Implicit Association Test, this can happen even unconsciously.
So even if a male boss explicitly states — and believes — he supports women in leadership, he might still exhibit contradictory behavior or remain oblivious to the obstacles that female colleagues face. Indeed, according to this HBR Research Report from the Center for Work-Life Policy, only 28% of men, compared with 49% of women, see gender bias as still prevalent in the workplace.
I saw this in my own research for Ending the Gauntlet: Removing Barriers to Women's Success in the Law. Many of the women partners I interviewed described a lack of support and sponsorship from key men in their firms. Several talked to male colleagues who admitted that the success of married women as equity partners invalidated the choices they and their wives had made about how to divide the responsibilities of work and family.
These biases are understandable. It's natural to seek validation for the choices, and particularly the sacrifices, you have made. But when this expresses itself in attitudes and actions that make it difficult for talented individuals whose choices have been different to advance, it is critical for workplace leaders to intervene.
In light of all we know about unconscious bias, including the new research on marriage structures, it is clear that organizations need to rethink old approaches to women's advancement. We need better training so everyone understands how their own experiences might affect their perceptions about their colleagues' fitness for leadership. Increased awareness is the first step on the path to change.


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∙ materials: 925 sterling silver / 22 K gold plated / glass beads
∙ color: violet / gold
∙ handcrafted in Germany
∙ The photo may differ slightly in appearance from the actual product
∙ Total length: ... cm (with 3 cm extension)
∙ Weight: ... g
∙ Art. number: ......
Gold plated jewellery will tarnish like silver (as it is sterling silver, plated in 22 K gold) so it is best to keep it in an airtight plastic bag. Also, keep it separate from other jewellery as the plating is susceptible to wear.
Remove gold plated jewellery before swimming, bathing with chemical soaps. Perfumes, creams and hairsprays can also have a negative effect, so always apply before putting on your jewellery.
If you would like to clean your gold plated jewellery wash it with a small amount of gentle dish soap or non-chemical soap and warm water. Rinse it well and allow to dry on a cloth or paper towel. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth or jewellery cloth and gently rub the surface in a circular motion to clean. Make sure it is fully dry before returning to airtight bag for storage. Do not use a silver cloth as it will quickly remove the gold plating! Please note that all plating will naturally fade with wear.
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Or I have not been here before.
This movie theatre. This movie theater.
A revolution leads to sunset, the salmon
emboss of clouds against an evening.
The glass face of a corporate structure
edged beautifully with the reflection
of corporate structures. Here you are
not lost for things to do. The walk
to the famous monument takes you
past the inaccessible street musicians.
The city on the edge of sunset yet.
The walk you musician with footstep
ventures (it was folly to go barefoot
but you did) and inner compass.
There are side alleys but it is sunset
there too. The way a place is delimited
by colours you are too. Eagerly so: scents
along the avenue, imported skylines.
The lost gather at airports, silent
as geography. Observing their waiting
we expect flight you I this theatre.
(Lytton Smith is an Instructor in the Department of English.)
A long night, my love, my sweet sick sunrise,
my drunken dawn, my pearly, priceless doom.
Who but you? Waiting in my blinking eyes,
churning in exhaustion—my reckless fume.
Dirty feet, white thighs and somebody's bride;
divorcee, chapped lips and laughter to lie for.
We had no shame but we both had our pride.
Never were you mine, never was I yours.
Never came the nevermore, the sorrow
for the lost cold war, the bickered, battered
bedroom sores, mascara charred and marrow
bored. I hate how they knew we would shatter.
And whoever invented the promise
had no love, made no concession, for us.
(John Reed is an adjunct professor in the Department of English.)


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- Traveler
So What's for Dinner?
Real Travel
From the January/February 2009 issue of National Geographic Traveler
Bastions of authenticity, supermarkets deserve a place on the traveler's must-see list.
Ilulissat, Greenland, is north of the Arctic Circle, an outpost at the edge of one of the world's largest and thickest glaciers. Getting there involved three plane rides and a ferry boat trip, so I was more than a little surprised at how normal and everyday it seemed. Walking through the sweet little fishing town, charmingly dotted with bright red and blue peaked-roof cottages, I had to keep reminding myself that I'd traveled nearly to the world's roof. And then I happened upon a hulking, windowless royal blue building, the town's supermarket, which put things into sharp context. Inside, aisle after aisle was stacked with boxes of imported items from Denmark: Danish crackers, Danish cookies, Danish butter, and Danish cheese. In Ilulissat, the first moment it really sunk in that I was hundreds of miles from anywhere was when I realized that the groceries were too.
Before I started traveling, I hated supermarkets. They were too much a part of my suburban childhood, boring and prepackaged and way too familiar. When I began to travel, I yearned to explore places where people really got close and personal with their food, at street markets, salumerias, marchés,corner boulangeries, and carnicerias. A day or two into my very first trip to London, my friend Patricia invited me to come along with her to do the dinner shopping. How wonderful, I thought, as I imagined her haggling for fresh English strawberries with some Dickensian character at the corner fruit market. I was completely devastated when I learned we were going to Marks and Spencer. But then, as we roamed the air-conditioned aisles of the venerable British institution, Patricia nearly lost her wide-eyed friend in the largest supermarket section devoted to tea that this American had ever seen.
Now, I always put a supermarket visit on my travel list. They may have started out American (the supermarket was invented in the U.S.A.), but when supermarkets move abroad, they change language, too. For a quick, instant immersion course in the life and culture of a place, there's nothing better than a half-hour spent pushing a cart, puzzling over unfamiliar junk food. Mind you, I still enjoy prowling open-air vegetable markets and old-fashioned butchers and bakers wherever I go. But the supermarket gives you a different type of traveler's take on a place, and it is an easier cultural "read." I think that's because street markets have so much activity going on at once—smells, vendors, personalities. Plus you must sometimes deal with the stressful intricacies of bargaining.
Supermarkets tend to be more meditative, more like museums. You can concentrate and observe without having to speak to anyone. What's more, the very predictability that made me hate supermarkets as a kid is actually a great advantage. Even if you don't speak Spanish or Tagalog, the supermarkets in Puerto Rico or the Philippines share a basic logic and format: aisles, shopping cart, checkout. So you can just relax and focus on the amazing lithograph of a peasant woman on the can of gandules in the Puerto Rican supermercado. Or guess what each of the 15 vinegars in a Manila market is made from.
How do local people deal with household pests? What kind of fragrances do they prefer in the laundry? How many weird flavors of ice cream exist in the universe? The supermarket is where the wise travel detective heads to investigate these and other cultural mysteries. And then there's the most alluring area of all, the housewares section. In Hong Kong, where I spend several months a year, most supermarkets have sections devoted to dessicators—charcoal and chemical moth ball contraptions designed to suck the moisture from the air. In Hong Kong, you live surrounded by skyscrapers and tend to forget about the ocean and humidity—until you go to the supermarket. The supermarket is also where you can learn about the intricacies of local customs. For instance, the produce cases of Japanese supermarkets are stacked with perfectly round melons that boast little green stems knotted like origami figures and carry price tags upward of $75 US. Why so much melon fuss? Because they are a favorite item in Japan's obsessively gift-giving "omiyage" culture.
- Nat Geo Expeditions
Speaking of gifts, some of the best I've ever given, or received, have come straight out of a supermarket cart. Whatever kind of souvenir you need, from useful to ironic, you'll find what you are looking for here. And, often, you'll find something you didn't expect. For two weeks, traveling across far northern Canada to Greenland, I had tried and failed to find the famous staple food of of the region's Inuit people: whale meat. Ilulissat had Chinese restaurants and restaurants that served delicious local grilled salmon, but nothing whale-related. Then, in the supermarket, I happened to linger in front of the freezer compartment (mainly because the fact that freezer compartments existed in a land covered 90 percent by glaciers cracked me up). And there, inside the cold chest, were a dozen or so rock-hard, waxy looking white lumps: whale meat with blubber.
The frozen packages were heavy and big, so I wasn't tempted to take one to the checkout. (Good thing, too. I found out later that whale meat is regulated and is only supposed to be sold to Inuit.) I'll admit, though, that I circled round the aisles, hoping that perhaps, tucked between the Danish imports, I might discover a pack of whale-flavored potato chips or blubber- infused chewing gum. No luck. Greenland's food culture hasn't moved in that direction, at least not yet. Maybe by the time I make my next trip they'll have launched the ice cream.


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You never forget your child's first job. Or his first day of work. (Right, John?)
Especially when he works where you work.
When my John filled out his Holiday World job application, there was a place to list past employment.
The instructions even encouraged writing down such career accelerators as mowing lawns and babysitting.
So John listed his other job: Werne Dairy Farm.
Truth be told, John's been a tremendous help to his dad this summer. And his position at this job? Assistant Manager.
Me: John!
John: Well, Dad's the Manager. It's just the two of us, so I'm the Assistant Manager.
The next line asked for Reason For Leaving. John quickly scribbled: I didn't want to smell like Cow Poo anymore.
So when he decided to apply for a position in Games, it seemed like a good fit. John's never met a stranger and he's good with children.
Sunday was Orientation. So Sunday evening was a home-schooled pop quiz.
Me: So John, where are the ATM machines? The pay phones? What number do you call in an emergency?
John: Leave me alone.
Me: I can give you demerits, you know.
My son: Go away.
Me: So what did you learn today?
John: We learned The Four Cobblestones.
Me: Cobblestones?
John: Sure…The Four Cobblestones: Safety, Service, Cleanliness, Friendliness.
Me: Cornerstones, dear.
Middle son: Whatever.
Me: Hey!
John: Cornerstones, cobblestones … same thing.
Me: Not really … the four cornerstones hold up a building; they're part of the foundation.
John: Yes, but cobblestones all fit together to create a path. They create the path to righteousness.
(Maybe I should see if we have an opening in PR … all that shoveling manure rubbed off on him in more ways than one!)
At this very moment, John is working his second shift down in Merlin's Castle. If you happen to stop by Merlin's and see my middle child, be sure to ask him to recite The Four Cobblestones. And be sure to tell him — he's been HoliBlogged!
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Mortgage REITs: We May Be Down, But We Are Not Out
What a difference a day makes. After experiencing a swoon over investor concerns about the economy and the Federal Reserve's money policies, mortgage REITs gathered at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Mortgage Finance Conference on Tuesday and strutted their stuff. Several presenters, such as Western AssetMortgage , Two Harbors , CYS Investments , and Hatteras Financial showed that, while the sector may be a little bit bruised, it is by no means beaten down.
Times are tough, but there are bright spots, too
Much of the pain felt by mREITs since the Fed's QE3 program began last September has been in the area of tightening spreads, crimping profits. As Western Asset and CYS noted in their presentations, however, spreads have widened a bit over the past few months, affording some relief. Hatteras, for instance, is counting on a return on equity of 11.73%, based on a spread of 1.30%.
The two biggest concerns, rising interest rates and prepayment risk, were both addressed as well. Two Harbors noted that it has hedged against a rise in rates, and that hedging costs remain low. Hatteras has increased its purchase of adjustable-rate mortgages to protect its portfolio, and CYS also has hedges in place, while noting that 30-year mortgage bonds are already pricing in a tapering of QE3.
On the subject of prepayment, most of these companies feel that their risk is low. While Two Harbors expects the government's HARP program to continue through 2015, CYS notes that refinancing activity is already dropping. Indeed, the most recent survey from the Mortgage Bankers' Association shows that refinancing rates have tumbled in response to higher interest rates. Prepayment risk for all mREITs, it appears, has become less of a worry.
Volatility will continue, but mREITs will weather the storm
As a group, these trusts seem resigned to a roller-coaster ride for the foreseeable future, as markets jump around in response to economic indicators -- and their perceived influence on the Fed's stimulus program. CYS, for its part, seems to question if Fed Chair Ben Bernanke's uneven testimony before congress recently wasn't just a test to see how markets would respond to the subject of a QE3 exit.
Overall, the conference mood seemed upbeat, which seemed to calm investors' jitters, at least for the short term. Today is another day, and the effect seems to be wearing off already -- but, then, the entire financial sector looks depressed at the moment. For investors with the tried-and-true long view, this might be a good time to do a little shopping.
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit secretly travelled to India in order to care for infant twins born to the surrogate mother of a gay palace employee unable to get a travel visa, the palace said on Monday.
Armed with a diplomatic passport that granted her immediate access, the future queen jumped on a plane in late October when the employee, who is also a friend, and his husband were unable to travel to care for their newborns, reports Reuters.
"For me, this is about two babies lying alone in a New Delhi hospital," Mette-Marit said in a statement. "I was able to travel and wanted to do what I could."
She did not alert Indian authorities and spent several days with the babies at the Manav Medicare Centre, where staff assumed the wife of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon was a nanny.
While the princess was away, her name continued to appear in the official palace calendar and her absence from a parliamentary dinner was not explained.
A relative of the two fathers eventually took over from Mette-Marit and the fathers received a visa in November, when they brought the babies back to Norway, the palace added.
Surrogacy is a hotly debated issue in Norway and the government discourages Norwegians from paying surrogate parents for children.
Protestant Norway was the second country in the world in 1993 to register same sex partnerships while same sex marriage has been legal since 2009.
The Crown Princess acknowledged the debate and insisted she is not taking a side and only did what a friend had to do.
"Sometimes life presents you with situations with few good solutions. This was one of those," she said. "There is an important debate doing on about surrogacy and this was not meant as taking a side."