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Dr. Steven VanderVeen, who is a professor of management and director of the Center for Faithful Leadership at Hope College, has received a Michigan Campus Compact (MCC) Faculty/Staff Community Service-Learning Award.
The award recognizes outstanding community service and service-learning by faculty and staff at the colleges and universities that are members of MCC. Recipients are honored for engaging or influencing students to be involved in community service or service-learning through modeling, influence or instruction. The awards are given to one recipient from each member institution that nominated someone.
VanderVeen was honored on Monday, Jan. 30, during an awards ceremony and dinner scheduled in conjunction with MCC's 15th "Service Learning and Civic Engagement Institute Conference," which was held at Michigan State University at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing.
"Receiving the award was a bit embarrassing because it's the really students at Hope who deserve the recognition," VanderVeen said.
VanderVeen has been a member of the Hope faculty since 2004, and has directed the college's Center for Faithful Leadership since 2007.
Established in 2005, the Center for Faithful Leadership emphasizes servant-leadership principles in helping students "to positively respond to the challenges that God has placed on their hearts" and identify and develop their interests and skills with an emphasis on empowering them to work with and in turn empower others to address needs in the world. Components of the program include ASI Student Research and Consulting, which partners students with community organizations on projects; the LdOut3 leadership training program for Hope, high school and middle school students; Hope's Entrepreneurship Initiative, which mentors students in developing marketable concepts; and coursework that includes a minor in organizational leadership practice.
In addition to directing the center, VanderVeen teaches courses in the leadership program as well as management courses at the college.
He has authored or co-authored articles in a variety of scholarly publications, including the "Journal of Biblical Integration in Business," "Christian Higher Education," "Christian Scholar's Review" and "Perspectives," and has presented papers and invited addresses at numerous scholarly conferences. Among other honors through the years, he received the "Johnson Award" from the Christian Business Faculty Association in 2009 for his scholarly contributions toward integrating the Christian faith and business, and in 2008 received a national award from the Used Textbook Association for reducing students' book-buying costs through creative re-use of an earlier edition of a textbook. During the college's annual "Winter Happening" event on Saturday, Jan. 28, he and students together presented a seminar about Hope's Entrepreneurship Initiative.
Prior to joining at the Hope faculty he was a member of the business faculty at Calvin College, where he also received an MCC Faculty/Staff Community Service-Learning Award. His work experience also includes having been a teaching assistant at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a stockbroker.
He graduated from Calvin College with a B.A. in 1982, completed an M.B.A. at Western Michigan University and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Michigan Campus Compact is a coalition of college and university presidents who are committed to fulfilling the public purpose of higher education. The compact promotes the education and commitment of Michigan college students to be civically engaged citizens, through creating and expanding academic, co-curricular and campus-wide opportunities for community service, service-learning and civic engagement. Some 43 Michigan colleges and universities are members of MCC.


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Trapattoni: Westwood needs game time
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has warned goalkeeper Keiren Westwood he may have to leave Sunderland if he wants to be his number one.
Westwood has stepped into the sizeable boots of Shay Given since he announced his retirement from international football in the wake of the Euro 2012 finals. However, the 28-year-old's lack of football at the Stadium of Light, with Belgium international Simon Mignolet firmly established as Martin O'Neill's first choice, has left him fighting for his Ireland place.
Trapattoni, who is likely to hand Millwall's David Forde a start in Wednesday's friendly with Poland, said: "The goalkeeper is a particularly delicate position."
He added: "I don't worry about an outfield player if he is not playing for his club, but a goalkeeper is alone on the pitch and (if he hasn't been playing) then it's more difficult psychologically.
"I hope Westwood can play in the future, but now the manager chooses Mignolet.
"I told him you can change club and you can play. But with Forde and (Stephen) Henderson we are okay. It's important we give Forde this opportunity."
Forde has won only four senior caps to date, but is now a genuine contender for next month's vital World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.
Given has indicated that he is willing to come out of retirement if required, but he too is currently second in line to Brad Guzan at Aston Villa.
Westwood has made just three senior appearances for the Black Cats so far this season, all of them in the Capital One Cup, with the last coming in the 1-0 fourth-round home defeat to Middlesbrough on October 30.
Indeed, he has played more games for Ireland, starting the friendly against Serbia in August and the subsequent qualifiers against Kazakhstan, Germany - in which he conceded six times - and the Faroe Islands.

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We are…
It may seem a little late, but we have decided to begin this blog as an alternative to an actual website with all that "flash mumbo-jumbo," annoying pop-ups, and ridiculous design quotes. We thought that blogging would allow us to share with the world our dream, philosophy, and day to day life here at SBH (Swish by Han). Our names are Leemo and Leeto Han, two brothers born in Toronto, Ontario raised in the "City of Brotherly Love" Philadelphia, PA (guess we can be categorized as Korean-Canadian-Americans).
We are food and our food is us. Although our cuisine here at SBH centers around the traditional flavours of Korea, we have travelled the world enough to accumulate a sizable amount of gastronomical knowledge, which we are trying to share with the world without bastardizing any particular genre of cuisine. Korea is the heart of our family, but our eyes have been opened up enough to know that, just like people, food can marry "interracially" and stay in harmony.
So why did it take so long to finally decide to begin this blog or have some kind of communication with this internet savvy world? Well during the process of designing a website we never seemed to be happy with any of the outcomes. Nothing was able to really express our voice and explain what we are trying to accomplish here at SBH. Plus we were starting to run out of menus to give away.
We're here to portray the beauty of Korea, not just with the flavours, but with its culture, style, and… love for beer and "soju." When we came back to Toronto for the first time in over 15 years, we saw the evolution of all the diverse cuisines ei: Vietnamese, Indian, Greek, Japanese etc. But people still don't have a clue of what "kimchi" is, but can walk into any sushi joint and be able to distinguish the differences between "nigiri" "maki" and "sashimi." What have they done to allow the rapid globalization their nations' food here in Toronto. So we came to a one word conclusion, PASSION. The passion to share, learn, and experience is not just a "one way street." So hopefully we can become an outlet to globalize Korean cuisine and still stay respectful to our traditions.
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I truly love this restaurant.
I had my first dinner at Swish on March 5th.
Spicy pork taco was so yummy!!!
I'm thinking of going back this Saturday.
Go Swish!! =)
Thoroughly enjoyed my first taste of Korean barbeque last night at Swish by Han! Atmosphere, tastes and service all fantastic. I'll be back and will definitely recommend Swish!


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Every year, boys and girls around the world send letters to Santa in the the north pole. Here are a few that local children shared with us.
Dear Santa,
Since I didn't get any gifts for my birthday can I get more presents than usual? I would like a DS, some DS games like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Batman. Some Wii games like Indiana and Star Wars and Batman, and Mario and Sonik, and a ripstick and a game for the Wii. It is. Maryo cart and a DS game it is Maryo. I would like some bayblades and a bayblade arena.
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Cruise Itinerary
|Ports of call
|Baltra (Galapagos)
|Sun, Aug 11 2019 14:30
|Daphne Island (galapagos)
|Sun, Aug 11 2019 17:00
|Sun, Aug 11 2019 18:00
|Puerto Egas (San Salvador)
|Mon, Aug 12 2019 07:00
|Mon, Aug 12 2019 12:00
|Rabida (Galapagos)
|Mon, Aug 12 2019 15:00
|Mon, Aug 12 2019 19:00
|Elizabeth Bay (Isabela)
|Tue, Aug 13 2019 07:00
|Tue, Aug 13 2019 12:00
|Caleta Tagus (Isabela)
|Tue, Aug 13 2019 15:00
|Tue, Aug 13 2019 19:00
|Sullivan Bay (Santiago)
|Wed, Aug 14 2019 07:00
|Wed, Aug 14 2019 12:00
|Bartolome Island (Santiago)
|Wed, Aug 14 2019 13:00
|Wed, Aug 14 2019 19:00
|Las Bachas (Santa Cruz)
|Thu, Aug 15 2019 07:00
|Thu, Aug 15 2019 12:00
|North Seymour (Galapagos)
|Thu, Aug 15 2019 13:00
|Thu, Aug 15 2019 21:30
|Puerto Baquerizo (San Cristobal)
|Fri, Aug 16 2019 07:00
|Fri, Aug 16 2019 12:00
|Punta Pitt
|Fri, Aug 16 2019 15:30
|Fri, Aug 16 2019 18:00
|Puerto Ayora
|Sat, Aug 17 2019 07:00
|Sat, Aug 17 2019 19:00
|Baltra (Galapagos)
|Sun, Aug 18 2019 07:00
|Total length of cruise: 7 - nights
DAY 1 SUNDAY AM - Baltra Island / Embarkation - During World War II, Baltra served as a U.S. military base protecting the Panama Canal from enemy attack. Now the cactus-strewn landscapes of Baltra are home to the region's main airport and where you will meet the ship.
From the airport, it is just a short bus and Zodiac ride to the ship.
DAY 1 SUNDAY PM - Daphne Island - Daphne is a satellite volcanic cone located north of Santa Cruz Island. The crater floor is an important breeding site for blue-footed boobies. This Island is famous for the scientific investigation led by Peter and Rosemary Grant on the finches' population, one of the most important studies on the field that supports Charles Darwin's Theory. The cliff shore of the island is home for sea lions, pelicans, blue-footed boobies, and tropical birds which can be observed during the circumnavigation of the island.
DAY 2 MONDAY AM - Gardner Bay, Española Island - A long white sand beach and clear blue waters make this an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, or just relaxing on the beach. In the water, sea turtles, rays, colorful tropical fish, and maybe even a white-tip reef shark may be seen. It is also home to a colony of sea lions. Excursion options: beach walking, swimming, or a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers.
DAY 2 MONDAY PM - Suarez Point, Española Island - Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos and home to an abundance of wildlife. At this site, visitors can expect to see sea lions, Galapagos Hawks, marine iguanas, and both blue-footed and Nazca boobies. Between late March and the following January, the Waved Albatrosses come here to mate and raise their young. Excursion options include a long, rocky walk to look for albatrosses and observe an impressive blowhole that spews water like a towering geyser.
DAY 3 TUESDAY AM - Cormorant Point, Floreana Island - Floreana was the first capital of the Galapagos, and where Charles Darwin met the islands' Governor. Its small brackish lagoon is often home to flamingos, stilts, and white-cheeked pintail ducks, and one of its
beaches is a highly used nesting site for sea turtles. Check out the green-hued sand where you land! Excursion options include a relatively short walk to the lagoon and sea turtle nesting beach, and optional snorkeling and swimming at the landing beach. In addition, nearby Champion Island lies east of Floreana and provides a wonderful opportunity for snorkeling and a zodiac ride. When snorkeling, tropical fish abound with frequent sightings of sea turtles, rays, sharks, sea stars, and more. If we're lucky, the sea lions will be in a playful mood. During a zodiac ride along the rocky shoreline, keep an eye out for seabirds such as boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds. Red-billed Tropicbirds nest in the crevices below the large prickly pear cacti, and you may spy the very rare Charles Mockingbird.
DAY 3 TUESDAY PM - Post Office Bay, Floreana Island - Rich in history, this site is home to the post office barrel established in about 1793, where pirates, buccaneers, whalers and others could leave their mail to be picked up by outbound ships. The tradition continues
today, as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home.
Baroness Outlook, Floreana - The Baroness' Viewing Point is the ideal place to take in the unique scenery that defines Floreana, and to learn about the history of the island's early settlers. Once inhabited by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers, the history of this island is intriguing. During the Zodiac ride around "La Loberia," you can observe several marine species such as golden eagle rays, sea turtles, sea lions, mullets and occasionally Galapagos penguins.
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY AM - Moreno Point, Isabela Island - Along this beautiful rocky shore, a field of hardened black lava flows is pockmarked by shallow pools, which are home to shorebirds and flamingos. The mangrove-lined shore also provides a chance to see marine iguanas, sea turtles, stingrays, sharks, penguins, and the flightless cormorant. Excursion options: a long walk and Zodiac ride, or an extended Zodiac ride.
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY PM - Urvina Bay, Isabela Island - Composed of five coalesced volcanoes, this is the largest island in the Galapagos and the most recently active, the latest eruption having occurred in 2009. Here we will see large land iguanas, finches, and if lucky, a giant tortoise or two. In 1954, the intrusion of magma below one of the islands volcanoes caused part of the bay to be uplifted some 6 meters, and today we can walk through the remains of what was once a thriving underwater reef. Excursion options: a long, faster-paced hike with some rock climbing required, followed by an optional snorkel (if conditions allow), or a short walk and optional snorkel.
DAY 5 THURSDAY AM - Espinoza Point, Fernandina Island - Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos and, as Darwin wrote, it is "covered with immense deluges of black naked lava." Along with its extraordinary black lava rocks, this point of land hosts the largest
colony of marine iguanas in the Archipelago, along with sea lions and a nesting site for flightless cormorants. Excursion options: a long walk or short walk, as well as a deep-water snorkel for experienced snorkelers.
DAY 5 THURSDAY PM - Vicente Roca Point, Isabela Island - The half-collapsed remains of an ancient volcano make for a spectacular setting at this site. Awe-inspiring cliffs, blue waters, and wildlife create a Zodiac ride to remember as we search for sea turtles, penguins,
fur seals, the flightless cormorant, marine iguanas, marine mammals, and the oddly shaped form of the elusive sunfish.
DAY 6 FRIDAY AM - South Plaza, Santa Cruz Island - One of two islands off Santa Cruz, South Plaza was born of upheaval, uplifted during a geologic event. The rocky island is strewn with prickly pear cactus and home to land iguanas, marine iguanas, and a colony of
sea lions. Our excursion here is a short walk to view wildlife, FloraSM, and geology.
DAY 6 FRIDAY PM - Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island - Dragon Hill, or "Cerro Dragon," is named after its population of land iguanas. The site offers a beautiful view of the landscape and two small brackish lagoons where flamingos and other shore birds occasionally feed. Along the trail, we'll cross a beautiful "white forest" of Palo Santo (incense) trees and Galapagos cotton plants. Options for this visit include a long walk and a short walk.
DAY 7 SATURDAY AM/PM - Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island - This is the main population center of the islands, and home to the National Park Service tortoise-breeding center and the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will be able to visit the tortoise-breeding center
and walk through the Charles Darwin Research Station. You will also have the opportunity to take a bus ride to the highlands to observe giant tortoises in the wild and walk through a lava tunnel. In addition, you will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in the Scalesia
reforestation project in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
DAY 8 SUNDAY BALTRA DISEMBARKATION - Baltra disembarkation / Airport transfer for flight home - Baltra is home to the region's main airport, and where you will fly out. You will have a zodiac and bus ride to the airport.
Set sail from Baltra (Galapagos) on your 7 night Galapagos Inner Loop Cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises' Flora.
- 7-night Galapagos cruise on one of our three luxury vessels in Oceanview stateroom
- Some of the world's most up-close and stunning wildlife encounters
- Gourmet dining onboard featuring locally sourced cuisine from Michelin star chef
- All drinks onboard including beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, coffee, teas and bottled water
- Twice-daily expedition team guided shore landings and excursions
- A Galapagos National Park certified Expedition Leader, naturalist staff and expedition guides
- Daily naturalist briefings and Galapagos expert lectures
- Premium bedding & stateroom amenities on all ships
- Galapagos National Park entrance fee and Galapagos Tourist Card fee
- Galapagos Meet & Greet service by Celebrity Naturalist
- Complimentary room service upon request
- Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment, mini-wet suits, binoculars and walking sticks
- Complimentary Wifi access (service may be limited)
- All gratuities
If you need flights to get to this cruise, talk to us. We have teamed up with JetAbroad to offer you a huge range of flights at the lowest prices. You can search flights by calling us today on our contact number above.
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|Vessel: Celebrity Flora
|Year: 2019
|24/7 Room Service
|All Suite Accommodaton
|Complimentary Mini-Bar
|Laundry Service Twice Per Sailing
|Michelin-starred Chef
|Oversized Bathrooms
|Personal Suite Attendant
|Unlimited Wi-Fi Access
ABOUT Celebrity Cruises
Since its inception in 1989, Celebrity has held true to its original commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles. In 1997, they merged with Royal Caribbean International to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line's passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that exceeds expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today's expression of what first made cruising famous -- high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.
The excellence of Celebrity's existing cruise product continues with the cruise line's Millennium-class ships, which embody even greater technical achievement and meaningful innovation, while retaining the distinctive style, sophistication and service elements that have become the hallmark of a Celebrity cruise.
Penthouse Suite
• 1,288 ft2 - 1,253 ft2
• Spacious living room
• Floor to ceiling sliding doors and veranda patio
Premium Sky Suite
• 337 ft2
• Floor to ceiling sliding doors with infnite veranda
• Outward facing bath shower tub combination
• Double occupancy
Royal Suite
• 559 ft2
• Floor to ceiling windows with veranda
• Outward facing bath tub/shower
• Double occupancy
• Shower with separate tub
Sky Suite
• 330 ft2
• Floor to ceiling sliding doors with veranda
• Double occupancy shower
Sky Suite with Infinite Veranda
• 325 ft2
• ?oor to ceiling sliding doors with infnite veranda
• double occupancy shower
Ultimate Sky Suite
• 365 ft2
• Floor to ceiling windows with infnite veranda
• Outward facing bath shower tub combination
• Double occupancy
Celebrity Flora
Deck 3
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in the Seaside Restaurant. The Ocean Grill offers a casual dining space, panoramic views and Dinner Under the Stars, or guests can choose from an indulgent inroom dining experience.
Ocean Grill
From grilling up the highest quality sustainable seafood for lunch, to the spectacular Dinner Under the Stars, Ocean Grill is the envy of any destination restaurant—on land or at sea.
Discovery Lounge
When you're not learning about the islands from our team of Naturalists, the Discovery Lounge is where you'll be socializing, unwinding, and being entertained by performances and conversations with your crew and fellow explorers.
The Observatory
Want to learn even more about the Galapagos? Head up to the Observatory—our stunning library dedicated to the Galapagos Islands, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. There's no better place to cozy up with a book and take in the views.
The stars in the night sky over the Galapagos Islands are a brilliant sight to see. And, there's no better place to witness these celestial marvels than our Stargazing platform. Enjoy guided stargazing or simply take in the spectacle on your own—we even provide the binoculars.
Celebrity Flora Photos
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Passport & Visa Requirements.
or all international cruises all passengers will require to be in possession of a valid passport. The passport must have 6 months validity on your return date back home.
Visa's may also be required and at the sole responsibility of the passenger. Please check with the relevant embassies or a Visa Services company for assistance.
Cruise Republic will not take any responsibility for passport or visa requirements.
Please visit the following websites for assistance -
- Passports: https://www.passports.gov.au
- Visas: Visa Link http://au.visacentral.com/?login=300041
New Zealand:
- Passports: http://www.passports.govt.nz
- Visas: Visa Direct www.visadirect.co.nz
Privacy of your information is an absolute priority to us. When you book we request whether you are interested in receiving further offers from us. If you decline, we will not email you with such offers. We also always give you the opportunity to unsubscribe and opt out of receiving these emails. We treat your details as confidential and we NEVER disclose your information to third parties other than the supplier who is fulfilling your cruise holiday.
All amendments and any cancellations must be approved through the first person named on the booking. In the case of any in-cabin disputes our contract is with the first person named on the booking and we will only follow instructions given by them.
Celebrity Cruises – Terms and Conditions
Please note the terms and conditions listed below is a shorterned version. To view the full version (which you are bound by) please click here - http://www.celebritycruises.com/media/en_US/pdf/cruise_ticket_contract/Celebrity-Cruise-Ticket-Contract.pdf
A deposit must be made in order to reserve a stateroom and receive a written confirmation. A deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Celebrity cruises reserves the right to require that the deposit be received by Celebrity cruises within five (5) days of booking.
On some cruises, the deposit may be required on the day of booking or within 1-5 days of making the booking, as controlled by Celebrity cruises.
Final Payment
Final payment of the balance must be received by Celebrity cruises at least 90 days prior to the sailing date for the cruise. If we have not received all monies due to us in full and on time, we are entitled to assume that you wish to cancel your cruise and cancellation charges as set out below.
Last Minute Deals
Full payment is required at the time of booking
Cabins are on a Guarantee Status therefore no cabin number will be assigned at the time of booking. A cabin number will only be allocated closer to departure by Celebrity Cruises. Please refer to "Guarantee (GTY) Bookings.
Fares are not combinable with any onboard credit promotion.
Fare is fully non refundable and non transferable.
Go Fare/ Promotional Fares
These are the best fares on the market in selected sailings and are not combinable with the Go Big, Better, Best offers Go Big, Go Better, Go Best For new bookings for Oceanview Staterooms and above.
These are the best fares on the market in selected sailings and are not combinable with the Go Big, Better, Best offers
Go Big, Go Better, Go Best
For new bookings for Oceanview Staterooms and above.
Offer provides each of the first 2 guests in an Oceanview Stateroom and above booking with a complimentary Go Big option, which includes a Classic Beverage package valued at USD$55 per person per day. You can swap this for complimentary gratuities, unlimited WIFI or Onboard credit if you would prefer.
For an additional charge select Go Better option and receive a choice of two amenities or the Go Best option and receive all four amenities plus an upgrade to the Premium Drinks package. Charge varies by selected tier and cruise nights. Go Better is charged at an additional AUD/NZD$20 per person per day and Go Best is an additional AUD$60 per person per day.
Guests who are eligible must advise of their chosen perk/s at the time of booking otherwise the the guests will receive the Free Classic Beverage Package and Free Prepaid Gratuities.
Any cancellation or and reinstatement of a booking at any time after deposit has been received may result in the loss of the offer. Any other changes to the reservation may also result in the forfeit of promotions, ths can include, but is not limited, downgrades, re-pricing and changes to ship and/or sail date.
Price Changes
We guarantee that we will not increase the price of your confirmed cruise once we have received full payment of the total cruise price from you. However, we may increase or decrease the prices of unsold cruises at any time. The price of your chosen cruise will be confirmed at the time of booking. After your booking is confirmed but before full payment is received, we will only increase the price if there is an increase in the cost of any transport included in the price and/or in any dues, taxes or fees payable for any services (for example, port taxes or charges of any sort). We will not ask you to pay more within 30 days of departure.
If you purchase your air transportation from Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to reassess the airfare component of any flight charges as supplied by Celebrity Cruises to a customer covering any fuel surcharge, security or other increases as passed onto Celebrity Cruises. All deposited bookings remain, until fully paid to Celebrity Cruises, subject to currency fluctuation and adjustments without notice when quoted in local currencies against the US dollar.
From time to time we may release special offers on some cruises. If you wish to change your booking to take advantage of these offers then you will have to cancel your existing booking where upon our standard cancellation policy (includes charges) will apply.
Cancellations and Refunds
If you or anyone travelling with you wishes to cancel you/their cruise or flights, you must immediately give notice in writing to us so that we can give Celebrity cruises notice of cancellation on your behalf. The cruise and flights will only be deemed cancelled from the date we actually receive written notice. Insurance premiums and or amendment charges cannot be refunded in the event of a cancellation.
The following cancellation charges will then apply to your cruise.
Standard cruises & cruise tours (cruise portion only)
Days Prior to Departure
Cancellation Charges
151 or more days
Full Refund*#
150-71 days
Deposit Amount*^#
70-46 days
25% of total fare*^#
45-31 days
50 % of total fare*^#
30-15 days
75% of total fare*^#
14 days or less
100% of total fare#
Please note in instances where the deposit amount paid is higher than the 25%, 50% or 75% of the cruise fare, then the highest of the amounts is payable as the cancellation penalty.
* An additional Online Republic cancellation fee of $200.00 per cabin will apply.
# Any additional fees charged by airlines, hotels or transfer providers due to changes or cancellations, will also be passed onto the passengers.
Holiday Sailings (Christmas, New Year & Easter)
Days Prior to Departure
Cancellation Charges
151 or more days
Full Refund*#
150 – 91 days
Deposit Amount*^#
90 – 61 days
25% of total fare*^#
60 – 41 days
50% of total fare*^#
40 – 25 days
75% of total fare*^#
24 days or less
100% of total fare*^#
Please note in instances where the deposit amount paid is higher than the 25%, 50% or 75% of the cruise fare, then the highest of the amounts is payable as the cancellation penalty.
* An additional Online Republic cancellation fee of $200.00 per cabin will apply.
# Any additional fees charged by airlines, hotels or transfer providers due to changes or cancellations, will also be passed onto the passengers.
Changing Your Booking
Once you have paid a deposit against your cruise, any other changes made to the booking will incur an amendment fee of $50 plus any applicable fees set you by the cruise line.
Name Changes/Corrections -
Once you have made your booking, please check your invoice, 'Online Check-In', or with your Travel Agent to ensure the details are correct. .
Should you need to make changes to your booking the following administration fees will apply:
If tickets HAVE NOT been issued:
Correction of spelling or abbreviation (e.g.: Kaite to Katie or Bob to Robert) = $25.
Replacement of guest or full correction of surname or first name= $75.00
If tickets HAVE been issued:
Correction of spelling or abbreviation (e.g.: Kaite to Katie or Bob to Robert) = $81.00
Replacement of guest or full correction of surname or first name = $81.00
NOTE: One original passenger from the booking must always remain in the cabin.
Passengers who will be pregnant during their cruise are required to supply a physicians 'fit to travel' note, including your estimated due date, prior to embarkation. We are unable to accept any passengers who will have entered their 24th week or later of pregnancy, by the end of the cruise
Travel Insurance
All international guests should have fully comprehensive travel insurance valid from the date of deposit being made. Policies can be purchased that provide protection in the event of trip cancellation, interruption, personal illness, injury, medical fees or damage to property. Verification of your travel insurance policy may be required by Celebrity cruises.
Gratuity Guidelines
Gratuities (tipping) are now included in your cruise fare when booking in Australian Dollars.
Any additional tips are at your discretion.
Guarantee' (GTY) Bookings
From time to time, we may offer you the option of making what we call a 'Guarantee (GTY) booking. This means you may book a stateroom of a guaranteed category type (Interior, Oceanview, Balcony or Suite) on your chosen ship and cruise. However, the exact grade, number and location of the stateroom on the ship will be allocated by us (at our discretion) and at any time until checking in at the Port. Once your GTY stateroom has been allocated to you, we are unable to accept any changes requested by you. The benefits to you of a GTY stateroom are that after your booking has been confirmed, we may (at your discretion) upgrade your stateroom to one of a superior category to that originally booked at no extra charge to you. In any event, you are 'guaranteed' the minimum category of stateroom we agree to offer at the time of booking. At times, we may offer promotional GTY offers.
Such promotional GTY categorise are defined as follows:
W – Suite/Deluxe
XA – Aqua Class Cabin
XC – Concierge Class Cabin
X – Balcony cabin
Y – Oceanview cabin
Z – Interior cabin
Please note: If you book 2 more cruises to be taken consecutively (back to back) and either one or all cruises are booked under a GTY basis, you may be allocated different staterooms on each cruise, therefore necessitating the need to move between staterooms on the changeover day between your consecutive cruises.
Onboard Credits
From time to time we may offer Onboard credit promotions. An onboard credit is monetary amount in US Dollars which is applied to your onboard account for onboard purchases. Some Onboard credits may not be combinable with other offers, please check with your Travel Agent. Any unused portion of the Onboard Credit will expire at midnight on the last night of your cruise and is not redeemable for cash at any time. Onboard Credit is not transferable between any cruises, including consecutive cruises.
Dining onboard
You have a choice of 3 options for dinner in the Main Dining Room. These are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Fixed Seating – dine at the same reserved table each night on either early or late sitting (approx 6pm and 8.30pm respectively)
Celebrity Select Dining (Open seating) – giving guests flexibility with their evening dining. You can decide when you would like to dine between the hours of 6pm and 8.30pm each night. If Celebrity Select Dining is selected, prepaid gratuities/tips are required to be included at time of booking.
Special Needs and Diets
Guests must notify us of any dietary requirement at time of booking. If you have any special dietary needs, Celebrity cruises can accommodate the following special dietary needs onboard: food allergies, gluten free, vegetarian, diabetic, low-fast, low-sodium and low-cholesterol. Other special diets such as Kosher and lactose meals may be available upon advanced request. Note: Kosher meals are pre packed and are only available for dinner in the main restaurant. Celebrity cruises does not provide baby food.
Please note that whilst we are able to take requests for the specific dietary requirements and take note of food intolerances, this is confined to the Main Dining Room on each ship. We are unable to guarantee or accept responsibility that the food served in any other food establishment onboard our ships will be able to cater for specific dietary requirements and food intolerances.
Travelling with Children
Infants sailing on a cruise/cruise tour must be at least 6 months old as of the first day of the cruise/cruise tour. However, for Transatlantic, Transpacific, Hawaii, and selected South American and other cruises/cruise tours, the infant must be at least 12 months old (as of the first day of the cruise/cruise tour). Denial of boarding for infants who do not satisfy these minimum age requirements may also result in the denial of boarding for one or more guests sailing with that infant. No refunds or other compensation shall be due from the cruise line to anyone as a result of the denial of boarding to an under-age infant or other accompanying guests.
Unaccompanied Minors
No guest under the age of 21 will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms and for legally married couples between the age of 1821. Proper, legal documentation showing proof of marriage will be required. An individual's age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation.
Travel Documents and Identification requirements
Passports, visas and vaccinations are your responsibility.
Without the necessary passport, visas and/or vaccinations, local authorities may deny you boarding, prevent you from going ashore, issue a fine or deny the ship entry into the port. Guests who do not possess the proper documentation may be prevented from boarding the flight or ship or from disembarking or entering a country and may be subject to fines.
No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.
Please check with a travel agent, government agencies, embassies, consulates, your physician or local health departments to determine travel and health documentary requirements.
Guests under the age of 16 who wish to go ashore unaccompanied will be required to have a consenting parent, guardian or other responsible adult with them at the gangway to provide their signature as authorization.
Embarkation Forms
In order to make your boarding process as simple as possible, we offer an online method of providing information we need before you can embark on the vessel. Just visit www.celebritycruises.com to fill out your embarkation forms.
Note: Applicable laws and regulations may require Celebrity Cruises to collect and pass on to governmental and other authorised bodies certain personal and other details related to you. If you fail to supply the details requested fully and accurately, you may not be permitted to board the ship. If, as a result of your failure to comply with the foregoing, Celebrity incurs any fines, surcharges or other financial penalty, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
Cruise Documents
Guest cruise documents provide information relevant to the sailing. Normally, documents will be received by the travel agent 20–50 days prior to sailing, assuming cruise elements are finalised and payments made.
Regardless of document status, no one will be allowed passage unless his or her name appears on the ship's guest manifest.
Embarkation/Boarding Process
Boarding normally begins at 2:00 pm. It is the guest's responsibility to arrive on time. Please check with your travel agent to confirm boarding and departure times. For international guests we recommend you allow at least two hours for the boarding process. Failure to check in at least 60 minutes in advance will constitute a no show. Your booking will be cancelled and cancellation charges will be assessed.
Note: For security reasons, guests are not allowed to bring visitors on board Celebrity vessels in any port.
Alcohol policy
The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on all Celebrity Cruises ships is twenty one (21). However on International cruises departing from any port other than North America, where the legal drinking age is typically lower than 21, a parent or legal guardian who is sailing with his or her son(s) and/or daughter(s) who is between the ages of 18 to 20, may sign a waiver allowing the 18 to 20 year old to consume alcoholic beverages. The 18 to 20 year old guest must agree to comply with Celebrity's policies, including among other things, agreeing to not provide alcoholic beverages to any other person, regardless of age. Restrictions apply and this policy is subject to change without notice.
Please note: An individual's age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation. Guests who violate any alcohol policies, may be disembarked or not allowed to board, at their own expense, in accordance with our Guest Vacation Policy.
Shore Excursions
Please book your excursions as soon as possible since some shore excursions can accommodate only a limited number of participants. Tours are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and we recommend that you purchase them in advance of your cruise in order to avoid disappointment. Please visit www.royalcaribbean.com for online booking details. Onboard, you may purchase tours at the front desk or directly at the Shore Excursion Office during the hours advertised in the ship's daily program. Unused shore excursions are non-refundable once booked.
Guest behaviour policies
On every Celebrity vessel, we are committed to providing every guest with a cruise vacation that is a touch above. To further ensure that you and your fellow guests receive exactly that, we have developed a set of Guest Behaviour Policies that is available on board. We thank you in advance for your compliance.
Cancellations and Refunds
If you or anyone travelling with you wishes to cancel you/their cruise or flights, you must immediately give notice in writing to us so that we can give Celebrity cruises notice of cancellation on your behalf. The cruise and flights will only be deemed cancelled from the date we actually receive written notice. Insurance premiums and or amendment charges cannot be refunded in the event of a cancellation.
The following cancellation charges will then apply to your cruise.
Standard cruises & cruise tours (cruise portion only)
Days Prior to Departure
Cancellation Charges
151 or more days
Full Refund*#
150-71 days
Deposit Amount*^#
70-46 days
25% of total fare*^#
45-31 days
50 % of total fare*^#
30-15 days
75% of total fare*^#
14 days or less
100% of total fare#
Please note in instances where the deposit amount paid is higher than the 25%, 50% or 75% of the cruise fare, then the highest of the amounts is payable as the cancellation penalty.
* An additional Cruise Republic cancellation fee of $200.00 per cabin will apply.
# Any additional fees charged by airlines, hotels or transfer providers due to changes or cancellations, will also be passed onto the passengers.
Holiday Sailings (Christmas, New Year & Easter)
Days Prior to Departure
Cancellation Charges
151 or more days
Full Refund*#
150 – 91 days
Deposit Amount*^#
90 – 61 days
25% of total fare*^#
60 – 41 days
50% of total fare*^#
40 – 25 days
75% of total fare*^#
24 days or less
100% of total fare*^#
Please note in instances where the deposit amount paid is higher than the 25%, 50% or 75% of the cruise fare, then the highest of the amounts is payable as the cancellation penalty.
* An additional Cruise Republic cancellation fee of $200.00 per cabin will apply.
# Any additional fees charged by airlines, hotels or transfer providers due to changes or cancellations, will also be passed onto the passengers.
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Vermont's Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, offers early season ticket deals for a limited time only. Unlimited K-Tickets are $58 for adults and $48 for youth. New this year, Midweek K-Tickets get skiers and riders of all ages to the hill for just $38. Additionally, the 2013-14 Killington Express Card, with season-long direct-to-lift discounts, is available for purchase at its lowest rate.
Skiers and riders can save up to $31 on a 1-day Unlimited ticket for an adult (ages 19 and up) and up to $20 for youth (ages 7-18) . Unlimited K-Tickets are valid any day of the 2013-14 winter season. New all-ages Midweek K-Tickets feature savings up to $42 off an adult 1-day lift ticket and are valid Monday-Friday, non-peak. All K-Tickets are only available through October 17, 2013, or while supplies last.
Not only do K-Tickets offer significant savings over window ticket rates, but with the purchase of seven Unlimited K-Tickets, skiers and riders receive a free lift ticket, valid any non-peak day of the 2013-14 season. Tickets are non-refundable and can be used all at once by sharing with friends and family or on separate dates throughout the season.
For guests who ski or ride at least four days a season, the Killington Express Card offers outstanding value and direct-to-lift convenience. Available at early purchase rates for adults (ages 19-64) at $89, seniors (ages 65-69) at $76 and youth (ages 7-18) at $69; prices will increase on October 18, 2013. Additionally, Express Cards purchased by October 17, 2013, come pre-loaded with a free day on the hill to be applied the first non-peak day the card is used. The Killington Express Card offers 50 percent off midweek, non-peak ticket rates; 25 percent off weekend / peak rates at Killington Resort, and is also accepted at Pico Mountain at Killington Resort for daily discounts during the 2013-14 winter season.
Additionally, guests who use their Express Card on the purchase of six tickets will receive their seventh visit on the house – that means up to two free tickets for early season purchases. The Express Card is available online or at any Killington ticket window.
"As we approach the winter season, Killington created a variety of ways for our guests to save before the snow flies," stated Rob Megnin, director of sales, marketing and reservations for Killington Resort. "These early season ticket promotions are a great way to generate skier / rider commitment for the upcoming season."
Conditions permitting, snowmaking will resume in October once again, setting the stage for the longest season in the East. For the 2013-14 winter season, Killington Resort is set to open in early November. Lift hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. midweek and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekends and peak days.
*Peak days for the 2013-14 season include: Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2013; Dec. 21-Jan. 1, 2014; Jan. 18-20, 2014; Feb. 15-21, 2014


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Learning Index >> Thirteen Weavers
Amelia Uden was born on a farm in Hadlow, Kent, surrounded by orchards and animals. Both her parents were artists and she attended Reigate and Redhill School of Arts and Crafts where her father taught full time. Here she studied weaving with Morfudd Roberts (who had succeeded Elizabeth Peacock), moving to Chelsea School of Art in 1965 for the textiles Dip.AD course but returning to Reigate to attend an evening class in chemical dyeing. From 1968 to 1971 she was a student at the Royal College of Art under Marianne Straub, whose support she received for the rest of Straub's life. In her last year, Uden won an RCA Travel Scholarship to study the Lyons silk weaving industry.
On graduating, Amelia Uden worked for William Hollins and Co (Viyella), Nottingham, as a designer directing sample-weavers in Glasgow; this was an unsatisfactory period for her. She resolved to be a maker on her own account and returned home to Kent to set up and operate her own workshop in 1973, aged 27, while concurrently teaching at Horsham School of Art. The original loom she used was a shaft drawloom but on a visit to the expert drawloom weaver Alice Hindson in 1975, whose own 'Aladdin' drawloom was for sale, she purchased it and later spent over a year re-building the harness. She continued to correspond with Hindson until her death in 1984. Uden wove silk lengths and samples full time for four years (1978-81), working to commission and for public collections. In the period she also moved to Suffolk and received an Eastern Arts Major Award enabling her to continue to concentrate on drawloom research and weaving.
In 1981 her work attracted the attention of Margaret Bide, Head of Textiles at Farnham School of Art (now the Surrey Institute of Art and Design, University College) who purchased pieces for the college's collection and invited Amelia Uden to be external examiner there. Following that, she became increasingly involved in textiles education at Surrey Institute and was appointed part-time lecturer in 1984 and subject leader in 2001. She moved her home and workshop to Farnham in 1991, where she continued to live, teach and weave. Amelia Uden died on the 18th August 2013.


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Pregnant with her second child, Jamie Thomas was caring for her toddler and looking forward to growing her family when she was diagnosed with a very aggressive type of breast cancer. Facing four rounds of chemotherapy before the birth of her child, a double mastectomy and more chemo a month after the birth, she reached out to Jill at Babyrabies.com with one wish: donor milk for her newborn daughter. Jamie knew she wouldn't be able to breastfeed and wanted to give her baby donor milk to counteract any ill effects of the chemo in utero, and give her baby the best chance for a healthy start to life. Our hearts went out to Jamie and her family; her adorable son Jack and wonderful husband Bob.
An outpouring of support for Jamie in the hundreds of comments on Jill's page, loads of willingness to donate milk (yay!), and scores of people who wanted to help in other ways, followed. We offered to set up a cash donation fund through Best for Babes, so that people who wanted to, could donate money to help cover costs associated with getting Amelia-Rae donor milk, and for Jamie's uncovered medical expenses, childcare help, or whatever she needed to better care for her baby and herself, while she recovered from surgery and underwent more chemo. By setting up the fund through Best for Babes (a 501(c)(3) non-profit), donors can receive a tax deduction and know that their gift is going directly to help Jamie and other mothers and babies in need. We are happy to report that Amelia-Rae has been thriving on breastmilk and that Jamie has come through her ordeal.
A Hope To Help Others — like Baby Charlotte Rose
Jamie had another wish: that that this fund would grow and help other babies and mothers in need of donor milk and better care. It means a great deal to Jamie that she turn her awful experience into a positive for another family.
Here's what we want the Miracle Milk(TM) Fund to do, with your help:
1) Ensure that medically compromised and premature infants whose mothers can't or decide not to breastfeed have improved access to donor milk. After mother's own milk, donor milk from a HMBANA milk bank is the next best option. Unfortunately, only 1.5 million of the 8 million ounces needed by premature and compromised babies is donated every year, and the short-term cost is prohibitive for parents who cannot get insurance coverage.
2) Make more banked donor milk available to premature or medically compromised babies of all ages like Charlotte Rose, a non-breastfed 11 month who suffered a traumatic brain injury and who is recovering from near-death with the help of human milk! Read Charlotte's miraculous story here, and the update here.
3) Educate health care professionals about the power of human milk to promote health and healing in medically compromised babies of all ages –– like Charlotte Rose.
3) Educate health care professionals about lactation management, breast care, and cancer warning signs while breastfeeding, so that abnormalities can be found earlier. When Jamie told us that she had persistent mastitis in the same spot while breastfeeding her first child, our hearts sank. Most IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) know these symptoms can potentially be a warning sign for breast cancer, but too many Ob/Gyns who are not educated about the lactating breast do not. Although it's impossible to tell in hindsight, Jamie could possibly have been helped earlier, and there are too many moms like her –including Best for Babes Co-Founder Danielle Rigg*. The number of pregnant or lactating women with breast cancer is on the rise and these women are not being adequately served.
4) Enroll Breast Cancer Organizations (BCOs) to link arms with us, and use their funds, reach and clout to demand more research, better care, prevention education, early diagnosis education, and treatment for this vulnerable group of moms. We want BCOs to help us to raise awareness of the unique power of breastfeeding and human milk to protect against breast cancer in mothers AND in girl babies –human milk may reduce a girl baby's lifetime risk of getting breast cancer by 25%**
5) Take care of other pregnant or new mothers like Jamie.
To donate to this unique fund, click the button on the right. We are going to root for and cheer and fight for Jamie, her family, and other moms and babies who deserve donor milk and better care and hope you will too!
All donations to the Miracle Milk® Fund go directly to providing resources for families like Jamie's and Charlotte Rose's.
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Note: Mastitis does NOT cause cancer, and MOST cases of mastitis are harmless. If, however, you have recurring mastitis that is difficult to treat and occurs repeatedly in the same spot, it could be an indication of abnormal cell growth. Please see an IBCLC, and don't hesitate to get more than one opinion. You can find one by zip code at www.ilca.org.
*Best for Babes Co-Founder Danielle Rigg is a cancer survivor who experienced the same symptoms as Jamie, at the same age–37–before her first mammogram, but was lucky to be diagnosed early and not be pregnant (but unlucky enough to have a double mastectomy).
**Freudenheim J.L., et al. Exposure to breastmilk in infancy and the risk of breast cancer. Epidemiology. 1994 May; 5(3): 324-31.
A very special thanks to our C.A.R.E.-Code Alliance members, Earth Mama Angel Baby, Pumpease, and Fairhaven Health for generously matching individual donations to the fund.
And thanks also to Daniel Martinez and John Baker of SimplyRaise.com for donating their time to making giving to the Miracle Milk(TM) Fund as easy as possible!


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Wake County
Wake schools, businesses will try to dodge Beltline delays
As Wake County school officials make plans to adjust bus routes and school schedules to accommodate traffic delays expected with a three-year Beltline repair project, other drivers can expect to face their own tough decisions, too.
The first lane closings began this week on the three-mile Interstate 440 curve at the Beltline's southeast corner. But the worst traffic impacts won't start until late 2014, when construction work shifts to the busier eight-mile I-40 Beltline section across South Raleigh.
"Everybody that is a regular customer of I-40 just needs to think about what some likely good options would be," said Ed Johnson, executive director of CAMPO, the regional transportation planning agency. "There's a lot of ways people can get inventive and mitigate their personal discomfort with this project: Working four days a week instead of five, or telecommuting. Or even getting up and moving."
The Triangle's worst rush-hour jams are concentrated now primarily around 7-8 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m., traffic engineers say, with traffic generally heavier and delays worse in the afternoon. School officials said this week they'll do what they can to get students into their classrooms on time each morning.
The school system, Wake's second-largest employer with 17,572 workers, doesn't have much flexibility to change employees' daily routines.
"The majority of our people work in schools, and I'm not sure telecommuting is an option," David Neter, the school system's chief business officer, told the school board Tuesday.
The Beltline repair project will affect thousands of students and their families across the county. There are 223 bus routes, about 20 percent of the county's buses, that travel either on the parts of the Beltline that will be rebuilt or on other roads that will get more traffic as motorists look for alternate routes.
"The impact extends far beyond the construction zone," Neter said.
Where traffic spreads
Traffic forecasters at the N.C. State University Institute for Transportation Research and Education used a regional transportation computer model to predict how Beltline traffic will spread onto other roads that also serve as school bus routes.
For instance, the Beltline backups are expected to push as many as 1,000 cars an hour onto N.C. 55 between I-40 and U.S. 64 in western Wake County – already a big route for Research Triangle Park commuters. That extra traffic will affect 72 school buses on N.C. 55. It won't be easy for those buses to avoid trouble.
"The rerouting options are limited," Neter said. "They're limited to main thoroughfares through all these areas outside of the actual interstate and highways. Other drivers who are commuting will be seeking the same alternatives, thus likely eliminating the benefit."
Bastian Schroeder, a traffic engineer who directed the NCSU computer model forecast, said local employers could take advantage of the fact that the rush-hour delays usually are limited to a shorter time here than in other metropolitan areas that endure four to six hours of morning and afternoon gridlock. If more workers shift to an earlier or later work schedule, they can spread out the traffic load over a longer period.
"Most everybody who works downtown starts work at 8 a.m., so it makes perfect sense that's when the congestion would happen," Schroeder said. "But driving through there at 6:30 a.m. or 9 a.m., there isn't much congestion happening.
'The last options'
The best way commuters and their employers can soften the impact of Beltline lane closings, Schroeder said, is a combination of carpooling, public transit, telecommuting and shifting work schedules so we're not all on the road at the same time. Don't count on finding much relief on a back road, he said.
"Really, alternate routes are to me one of the last options," Schroeder said. "Because those routes already have congestion as well."
After the holidays, school administrators will start reviewing which school start and dismissal times might need to be changed, beginning with the 2014-15 school year, until the construction project is finished in late 2016.
Wake uses a three-tier bus system with start times spread out so that buses can serve multiple schools. Schools that start now about 7:30 a.m., mainly high schools and middle schools, could start even earlier. The pre-7 a.m. bus pickup times for those students could get earlier, especially for the students who now travel a long way to get to magnet schools that are inside the Beltline.
Schools that start no earlier than 8 a.m. could be moved to a later schedule. Such a change could increase early morning child-care costs for families of elementary students whose schools might start the day sometime after 9:15 a.m.
The school board is required by policy to adopt new schedules by April 1. One question will be when to implement new school times. The change could take effect in summer when the school year starts – in July for year-round schools and August for traditional-calendar schools – or sometime in winter, when the construction is expected to shift to I-40 and the worst traffic delays will begin.
"You could be embarrassed because you could spend eight months on an early time and only have the last two months of the year that it occurred," Superintendent Jim Merrill said. "You want to be sure of the implications of that."


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Charlie Sheen Says Media Complicit In 9/11 Cover-Up
Response to Kimmel appearance betrays unparalleled willful ignorance
Paul Joseph Watson & Alex Jones/Prison Planet.com | April 17 2006
Charlie Sheen has hit back against the predictable establishment response to his Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance by asking why they failed to address the two core issues he mentioned, the five frames of the Pentagon footage and Building 7. Sheen accuses the media of being complicit in the 9/11 cover-up.
The response to Charlie Sheen's Friday night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live (VIDEO) again underscores the blind ignorance of the establishment media in their treatment of the 9/11 subject as well as their blatant deception in claiming Sheen has little public support.
Sheen limited his focus to just two issues, the Pentagon and Building 7.
"There are two areas," said Sheen, "Building 7 and the five frames from the Pentagon. Don't listen to me, do your own research," Sheen stated on the ABC show.
But every single hit piece has failed to adequately discuss either.
According to recent developments in the Moussaoui trial, family members were shown video of the impact of Flight 77. Why is that footage so sensitive that it has not been released publicly? Or was the footage just a repeat of the five amorphous frames that have provoked so many questions?
The National Ledger website has so relentlessly attacked Sheen that it looks like they are now doing so only to try and attract attention. Despite this, today's tirade fell flat on its face again in refusing to address the main tenets of Sheen's argument. The writer also confused Charlie Sheen with Tom Cruise, as can be seen from the screenshot below, hardly a mistake that would fill one with confidence as to their focus and journalistic credibility.
While attempting to state that Sheen is trying to come forward with a mea culpa The Ledger can't even keep straight that its Sheen not Tom Cruise who is brave enough to ask questions about 9/11.
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Furthermore, The Ledger cites the cockpit recordings of Flight 93 as evidence to debunk Sheen's claims. For a start Sheen has not even discussed Flight 93 or used it to illustrate his argument. Secondly, the Flight 93 cockpit recordings, assuming they are genuine, contradict the official contention that the 'let's roll' heroes bravely crashed the plane, preventing it from finding a higher profile target.
This completely contradicts a speech made by President Bush on May 8 2002.
"I think the most telling event on September 11th, and one that I hope a lot of people remember, is what happened on Flight 93. Basically, what I'm saying is, it's important to serve something greater than yourself in life. It's important to serve a call greater than yourself and a cause greater than yourself. Flight 93, we had average citizens flying across the country, and they realized their plane was fixing to be used as a weapon on the Nation's Capital. They called their loved ones on the phone. They said a prayer and told them they loved them, said a prayer, and they drove the plane in the ground to serve something greater than themselves. That's the American spirit I know. That's that sense of sacrifice that makes this country so strong."
If you believe the Flight 93 transcripts the only people who drove the plane into the ground were the hijackers.
The Ledger tries to slam Sheen, stating:
"No one cares if Charlie Sheen has questions."
"But when you make outrageous claims with nothing more than propaganda to back up said claims - expect to be attacked. Other people get to speak as well - and Sheen needs to understand that."
"Sheen is allowed to have his questions - and folks in the media are allowed to challenge him and indeed label him a tin foil hat wearing "Hollywood nut."
He brought nothing serious to the table to debate.
Quite to the contrary, Sheen asserted only (as he has ever done) that he has questions about things that "don't make sense," and wants to see more attention given to these questions that many people share. His statements during the Jimmy Kimmel interview were not a mea culpa, but a hardline stance reclaiming his right as an American citizen to question authority.
Despite what many might have you believe about Sheen, the people are with him.
Charlie Sheen personally gave his response to Jim Roberts' Ledger piece.
"Hey Jim - Why did you so carefully yet obviously OMIT my two specific focal points, Building 7 and the 5 frames from the Pentagon, in your story, despite numerous quotes from the Kimmel piece interwoven throughout?"
"Like so many others, chances are you took a look for yourself and realized the evidence is far too credible. I'm all for an honest debate. However, manipulating or distorting such irrefutable data prevents anything of the sort from occurring. There is nothing "tiny" about this movement. Do a little more research before you spew forth such blatant inaccuracies."
"It's actually inspiring to witness this level of media arrogance and complicity - it so clearly illustrates a radical and baseline climate of fear. Fear perhaps, of the TRUTH... I wish you well in your travels."
We will wait and see if The Ledger even publishes Sheen's rebuttal, something the Guardian refused to do.
The most egregious of the spin appears on Slashfilm where the site states that, "The public attacked Sheen after asking questions about 9/11 on a national radio show. The general viewpoint being that he was just an actor, what right does he have to make such accusations."
While Sheen does indicate that he was attacked for his comments during the interview, it was in fact the media that attacked his brave stance and not the public. The public's outcry, as measured by several polls conducted by CNN and others, had been very much in favor of Sheen and his willingness to put his career on the line and speak truth to power. Even during the interview on the Jimmy Kimmel Live program, the crowd responded with a powerful and sustained round of applause when Sheen again raised his questions about 9/11.
In an article recently published by Scripps-Howard News Service, Journalist Betsy Hart notes the incredible response she first received when covering the Sheen 9/11 story, "I started getting inundated with e-mails. They implored or demanded that I consider Sheen's "evidence" of a government conspiracy."
This is a cheap attempt to skew the incredible, positive response from people all over the country who viewed Sheen's statements on 9/11 as a courageous and important act.
Far from becoming a shrinking violet, Charlie Sheen has now gone one step further in his defiant stance on 9/11. After the media failed to respond to his invitation to challenge him on the facts, he is now pointing a finger at the media for collaborating in the cover-up of 9/11.
"The mainstream media's blatant attempt to suffocate and censor my specific points of interest i.e. Building 7 and the five frames from the Pentagon, illustrates their transparent and desperate role as accomplices to the 9/11 cover up," Sheen told Alex Jones.
Proof of this censorship has again come from Google's quarters, following their refusal to index any articles concerning Sheen's appearance on The Alex Jones Show, a policy that was later reversed, we have again run into a black hole in terms of Google's failure to index Infowars or Prison Planet articles concerning Sheen's appearance on Kimmel (listing only a temporary cache of our main index pages).
Will Google continue to impose a blackout or, as in other cases, will they relent under pressure?
Will the mainstream attack dogs continue to whimper like poodles or will they actually engage Sheen in a real debate?
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