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Sean Skirt
Added Mar 1, 2010
By burdastyle
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This beautiful sewing pattern was designed by Sean Cabezas, a senior Fashion Design major at Parsons The New School for Design. We wanted to offer an outsider's fresh take on fashion, and we are in love with the outcome!
Inspired by dinosaur scales, this avant-garde skirt has 3 tiers consisting of multiple "scales" or hexagonal shapes of fabric. We made our sample in black hammered silk, but other silks could work just as well. You could also experiment with other types of drape-y, lightweight fabrics, too.
Please Note: The pattern indicates using a button for the closure, but you may find it more flattering to use a hook & eye clasp if you are not so keen on making button holes or having an exposed button.
P.S. – Get the sewing pattern for the awesome belt seen in the photos, here.
Material Notes
Pattern Sizes: 34-44
Black Hammered Silk: 2 1/2 yards (2,20 m.) – 3 yards (2,70 m.)
1 Button OR A Hook & Eye Clasp
1 invisible zipper
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Skirt
- Style
- Evening Wear, Romantic
- Material
- Silk
- Photographer
Danielle St. Laurent
- Pattern Designer
Sean Cabezas
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Nov 25, 2010, 07.11 AMby carolinesj
Absolutely love it… took me a while to appreciate it but now it's summer (here in the southern hemisphere) I can't wait to make a light silky skirt, or even a dress. Thanks for the great pattern!
Apr 16, 2010, 11.25 PMby purplemage
I love the idea of this skirt. I'm too old to wear this particular outfit – sadly. It's really cute. But I love silk, and I also think it is cool that the inspiration for the tiers was dinosaur scales. Wicked! Anyway, I think I'd love to see this in a more colorful fabric – turquoise, teal, lavender, whatever. Usually, I'm a dark fabric girl, but this would be great in a spring-y light fabric in a medium shade of something COLORFUL. As for the belt, the skirt is much cooler with the belt, but I think a textured, "scaly" leather or pleather would be awesome.
Mar 23, 2010, 05.03 PMby karina00g
Absolutely Adorable!!
Mar 21, 2010, 06.53 AMby tinkinwonderland
I love this skirt!
Mar 6, 2010, 12.51 PMby jrz
Beautiful, especially the belt. Can't wait for the pattern.
Mar 5, 2010, 08.20 AMby luzie
I like the belt!
Mar 5, 2010, 04.16 AMby 5294sandras
I love the entire outfit. The belt is nice – I can't wait to download the how-to pattern.
Mar 5, 2010, 01.33 AMby zeguin52
I can see this more out of a cotton and in a lighter color more as a summer or spring skirt.. or in a heavier wool type fabric in the winter in a red.. i don't ike the silk though. it looks like it's supposed to be pretty and nice but the shape doesn't work for it..
Mar 5, 2010, 01.06 AMby Dani Restercher
Does anyone dare me to make my own belt pattern for that and upload it before burda does?
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Mar 11, 2010, 05.09 PMby aceydoubleyou
I dare you.
Mar 15, 2010, 05.44 PMby oscarthegrouch108
i dare you too! i love that belt
Mar 15, 2010, 11.44 PMby Dani Restercher
Hmm my morals have caught up with me – out of respect I'll let them do it :P
Mar 3, 2010, 02.48 PMby nuiwida23
Great pattern, and an even greater idea. I love the concept of having "guest" designers create a pattern for BurdaStyle. Not every week of course, but maybe once a month? I love the direction you're heading in BurdaStyle team!
Mar 3, 2010, 02.37 PMby lucelu
The belt looks nice but I think I like the belt from the original sketch better, maybe in a subtle animal print/leather like snakeskin or a scaly look a la Waterworld. Make the skirt in a taupe or soft silvery grey washed silk or rayon or even a soft thin knit and it would look really floaty.
Mar 3, 2010, 02.09 PMby myflorentine
Beautiful skirt and belt :) Any chance of getting the pattern in plus size??? Please :)
Mar 3, 2010, 10.54 AMby pattimcc
Love this skirt, and the belt is fantastic. I think I might try this for a young friend of mine. It's so cute!
Mar 3, 2010, 07.05 AMby traceyj
Love this skirt and the inspiration! I thought straight away that it needed that belt, then read that that pattern was coming. Yippee. Very happy!!
Mar 3, 2010, 06.37 AMby tsuyako
I love this skirt! I will be making it longer as I don't feel comfortable in mini's but I can't wait to make it.
Mar 3, 2010, 02.20 AMby sewinl0ve
I don't see the hexagonal shapes from what I can tell in the instructions and the "scales" which make up the top tier looks slightly chaotic thrown in with the other 2 neatly placed layers. But what a cute idea to use Dinosaur scales as inspiration. I LOVE Dinosaurs, therefore Sean Cabezas could very well be my fashion hero for this reason alone.
Mar 2, 2010, 10.34 PMby coachgrazina
Are the scales really hexagonal? They look like pentagons to me…
Mar 2, 2010, 07.40 PMby macapili
Beautiful skirt …. I love the belt !!
Mar 2, 2010, 07.32 PMby mskatt911
I would definitely look like I'm wearing dinosaur scales if I donned this skirt (I'm short and chubby), but my long-legged snipe of a teenage daughter will look fab! I'm going to find a perfect pastel and perhaps lengthen a bit (she's modest) and she'll be set for Spring!
Mar 2, 2010, 07.16 PMby Geeky Seamstress
OH MY GOD the technical illusrations do not do it justice! … thanks for making this up… I can't wait to NOM the pattern!
Mar 2, 2010, 03.26 PMby sunnilj9
It's so fabulous! What a perfect skirt to twirl in! And check out that belt! Love love love it!
Mar 2, 2010, 12.06 PMby meegie-moo
I actually LOVE the belt!!
Mar 2, 2010, 11.57 AMby meegie-moo
I actually LOVE the belt!!
Mar 2, 2010, 11.25 AMby benedikta
It's nice seeing all the creations coming to the site! Hipp hipp hooray from Berlin! x.b
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Mar 2, 2010, 05.13 PMby alden
Mar 2, 2010, 10.25 AMby swingtag
Definitely getting this pattern although I don't have the legs for mini skirts and would lengthen it by a few inches. Belt looks pretty good too – I'd make one out of leopard skin print.
Mar 2, 2010, 07.12 AMby freakusbzzz
Love this.. I have the perfcet fabric for it too. I don't think it would look too "hippie"" on more curvier women if you used a really delicate lightweight fabric.
Mar 2, 2010, 06.43 AMby zumurruda
Love the belt!
Mar 2, 2010, 05.14 AMby apvolek21
I think this is really cute and could even look good on someone with hips. Totally something like you see them do on Project Runway.
Mar 2, 2010, 04.33 AMby gonnange
this is beautiful!!
Mar 2, 2010, 02.11 AMby skin12
i can't wait for the belt pattern too! hee
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January, 2007
rewards a photographer such as Apache Junction's Edith Krueger-Nye. Waiting
for that elusive convergence which creates a breathtaking image, she will
spend much of her time just sitting.... waiting for the right light, for intriguing
clouds or Sonoran desert creatures to appear and punctuate a scene. Even after
hours of waiting and digital memory cards packed with images, its common for
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Jesse Scott Named ECAC Metro Pitcher of the Week
Apr 4, 2006
Sophomore Jesse Scott (Massapequa, NY/Massapequa) was named ECAC Metro Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday, April 4th. Scott tossed a no-hitter to lead Farmingdale State to a 5-0 win over the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The sophomore right-hander struck out five and walked just two while raising his record to 4-0 on the season. His ERA reduced to 1.10 and he has not allowed a run in Skyline Conference play this season.


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I am not much of a gardener, but my husband has been busy planting pretty things lately.
This purple plant is just starting to bloom, the name escapes me.
The lavender has been easy to care for so far and has just started to bloom.
This purple flower blooms every morning and then the flowers die by nightfall. Fresh flowers every morning!
This spiny caterpillar is about the craziest I have seen. We looked him up, and he will be a Question Mark butterfly.
As I was taking a picture of the other caterpillar, the boys found 12 of these in the garden! These will be a Variegated Fritillary butterfly.


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Sukkot is one of the three holidays on which Jews from all over Israel would make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Jerusalem, along with Passover and Shavuot. The Sukkah, tabernacle or hut, serves multiple purposes. It is a yearly reminder of the "Clouds of Glory" that followed and protected us in the desert after we had left Egypt. Another reason we sit in the Sukkah is to remind is of the temporary and migratory dwellings in which we lived in the desert. Every year we are forced to leave the comfort of our homes and sleep in the Sukkah, as a reminder not to get too attached to physical things. Some of the major things we do on Sukkot are decorating the tabernacle with Sukkah decorations, waving the lulav and etrog and more.
The first thing we do on Sukkot is constructing the Sukkah. Many people build Sukkot in their backyards while others help their synagogues by building them in the synagogue-territory. In Jerusalem, many have the custom of having a Sukkah contest, in which neighbors will amicably compete with each other over who builds the nicest, most decorated Sukkah.
When building a Sukkah, you need to keep a few things in mind that could make or break the Sukkah's kosher status. One of those things is the schach, the roof covering. The roof has to be made of something that grew out of the earth, but is no longer attached to it, such as bamboo leaves. If you are shopping around for a schach you will find bamboo leaves, palm leaves, pine branches and more.
If you do not have the tools, skills or knowledge to build your own Sukkah from scratch, you can go as far as buying and entire Sukkah kit. These come with bars, wall bases, and even door bells! If you do not wish to buy an entire kit, Judaica and other stores also offer single parts, like walls bases. there are wall bases made of plywood, canvas sheets, mat-looking bases, and more. When you are done building you Sukkah, and you have made sure it is kosher, you can proceed to decorate it.
If you have children, you should give them the honor of decorating the Sukkah as much as they can. Anything goes; drawings, quotes, pictures. Whatever they make will be great for decorations. In case were blessed with many talents but artistry is not one of them, you can purchase Sukkah decorations at any Judaica store, especially around Sukkot time. You have apple and vine hangings, clusters of pomegranates, posters of Jerusalem, the four species garland Sukkah decorations, and more.
One of the most important things to make sure you have the four species and that they are all kosher. The four species, Arba'at Haminim, consist of the Lulav, Hadass, Aravah and Etrog. The waving of the species is a commandment from the Torah. Many people like to purchase fancy etrog boxes. Etrog boxes can be made of silver, wood and more. Buying a nice Etrog box certainly is not mandatory, but it is yet another way to increase the festive ambiance and honor the Sukkot holiday.
Sukkot Guide
The most important item during the Holiday of Sukkot is the Sukkah itself, where Jews eat their meals and very often live for the duration of the holiday, including sleeping and visiting with guests. There is a positive commandment - Mitzvah in Hebrew - from the Torah to live in the Sukkah. The commandment is where the name of the holiday comes from. As a result, Sukkot are Judaica items that are quite unique.
What is a Sukkah?
Sukkot, Sukkah in the plural form, are booths that Jews live for the duration of the Holiday of Sukkot. These booths can be made of any material imaginable, although their roofs must be made of vegetation such as vines, tree branches, reeds and Bamboo.
Use of the Sukkah
In Leviticus, there is a commandment to live in the Sukkah in order to remember the Exodus and the divine protection provided to the Jews in the form of Sukkot as well as to remember the temporary existence of man and his dependence on G-d. That verse is the source of the commandment to live in the Sukkah. Consequently, the Sukkah is used as a place of dwelling during this holiday. It is for this reason that many Sukkot are decorated and furnished much like a house.
Sukkot may be made of numerous materials, the most common of which are wooden panels or a combination of a large tarp attached to a steel pipe frame. They may also be made from lattice work panels as well as fabric such as nylon or even cloth such as satin. Typically, however, the walls of Sukkot are made of a material that is waterproof and resistant to different types of damage from the elements.
Decorations & Personalization
Sukkot are typically decorated with Sukkah Decorations such as chains, plastic fruit and different posters that depict views of Jerusalem, past Rabbinical leaders and the blessings made while eating in the Sukkah. They also normally feature colored lights that give Sukkot a festive atmosphere.
The walls of the Sukkah are normally decorated with similar items, although they usually feature the verses from Leviticus that speak about the commandment of living in the Sukkah as well as the four species of fruit and vegetation waved during Sukkot. It is also common for the walls of the Sukkah to be decorated with depictions of the Jerusalem during the festival as well as the Ushpizin, the seven divine guests who visit the Sukkah during the festival who are also the seven great leaders of Israel - Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron and David.
Sukkot can be personalized in numerous manners, incudinghaving names painted on to the walls. This is especially true with wooden Sukkot, which can be painted with murals as well as various Judaica items.
For More Information
For more information about Sukkot or other Judaica holiday items, feel free to contact our Judaica experts with any questions or concerns.


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A few months back, Kotaku reader Jon applied for a job at Microsoft's Halo arm, 343 Industries, for a cinematics editing gig. In an attempt to stand out from the other applicants, he created a Halo-based machinima. This is it.
"The story tells of the war between the UNSC and the Insurrection, and
the genesis of the SPARTAN II program," says Jon. And his clip contains a new character that he created, Admiral Pierce.
Jon didn't get the job, sadly. But he sends along his clip, which was created in The Movies - hence the goofy walking?


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This tart ticks all the boxes as it's really a vanilla-heavy version of a custard tart. Pastry always has a classy elegance to it and when it's made with icing sugar and an egg yolk, is incredibly soft and smooth. I admit this is not a cake – I don't want you to think that I have abandoned cakes - it's served in the same way that you would serve a cake so I think I'm allowed to admire it. This tart is beautiful with a cup of tea or as a dessert. I have made it as one large tart but it would be lovely as smaller, individual tarts:
The smell of the tart baking drove me half out of my mind – delicious vanilla and cream and buttery pastry. I almost attacked it with a fork as soon as it came out of the oven! It's like a slice of sunshine – both the pastry and filling are golden and bright:
This isn't one to make when you're pushed for time as there are several stages to the process. However, don't confuse that with it being complicated – if you glance at the 'how to make' section you'll see that there's nothing difficult or fiddly to it at all.
I love rolling out pastry. I think pastry is a bit like small children and animals – if it smells fear in you it will give you a hard time; handle it confidently and it will be easy as pie! Of course it helps if you have the largest rolling pin in the world to tame it with – this was an awesome Christmas present from my equally awesome nephew. To give you a sense of scale, that is a LARGE egg next to it:
How exciting a sight is this? Answer – very! This is the vanilla pods helping the cream to become something even more delicious; you can already see the vanilla seeds dispersing. I am very pleased at how clean my hob looks!:
For the pastry
200g plain flour
100g unsalted butter, diced
25g icing sugar
1 egg yolk
For the tart filling
568ml double cream
2 vanilla pods
3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk (i.e. in total 4 egg yolks and 3 egg whites)
75g caster sugar
How to make:
- Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until you get the consistency of fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the icing sugar then add the egg yolk.
- Gradually work in 2-3 tablespoons of cold water until the dough comes together and is soft and smooth. Add the water one tablespoon at a time as you probably won't need all three. If you add too much water and the dough becomes sticky, sprinkle in an extra pinch of flour.
- Make the pastry into a ball. Place it on a sheet of clingfilm and then press it down so it becomes discus-shaped – I find this makes it much easier to roll out as the pastry doesn't crack around the edges as much. Then wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the pastry between two sheets of baking/greaseproof paper. This means you don't need to flour the board and I love this method as you're not introducing more flour to the pastry and unbalancing the mix. Clingfilm works too.
- Roll the pastry out to line a 25cm tart tin. The tin needs to be at least 2.5cm deep to hold all the filling.
- Prick the pastry base with a fork and chill for a further 20 minutes. This helps to limit the pastry shrinkage on baking.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan oven 180°C/Gas mark 6.
- Line the pastry with baking/greaseproof paper and baking beans and blind-bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 8-10 minutes until the pastry is a light golden colour. Leave to cool.
- Lower the oven temperature to 150°C/fan oven 130°C/Gas mark 2.
- Pour the cream into the saucepan and add the vanilla pods (cut the pods in half lengthways first to allow the seeds to mingle with the cream).
- Bring slowly to the boil then leave to cool – this is when the vanilla will really infuse the cream and the smell in the kitchen is lovely!
- Beat the eggs, egg yolk and sugar. Add the vanilla cream mix – pour it through a sieve to ensure you thoroughly remove the vanilla pod.
- At this point, I added a dash of vanilla extract – this is optional.
- Pour the mixture into the pastry case and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the custard mix is very softly set. Mine took about 45 minutes. The custard continues to firm as it cools so don't over bake it.
- Remove from the oven and cool in tin.
- Bask in glory at the wonderful thing you have made.
- Eat.


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Guy Van den Broeck needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 42 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
LensOnline.be is an internetshop for contact lenses, based in Belgium.
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November 22, 2012 14:30 ET
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 22, 2012) - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and Minister responsible for Shared Services Canada, today launched a roundtable that brings together Government and representatives of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector on a regular basis to help shape the Government of Canada's IT transformation agenda.
"We want to work with the ICT sector to draw on innovative, proven industry solutions as we transform the Government of Canada's technology platform," said Minister Ambrose. "Their input is vital to helping Shared Services Canada develop a more efficient, secure and cost-effective IT infrastructure to serve Canadians."
Participants in the Information Technology Infrastructure Roundtable (ITIR) will include leading members of the Information Technology Association of Canada, the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance, the Canadian Business Information Technology Network, Invest Ottawa, the Canadian Information Technology Providers Association and Communitech, as well as academics and other experts. SSC intends to solicit the support and the participation of additional regional associations over the coming months. The ITIR will be chaired by Liseanne Forand, President of Shared Services Canada.
In addition to the quarterly ITIR meetings, four issue-specific advisory committees will focus on developing standards for security, data, applications and technologies; discussing access to innovative technology; adopting best practices for procurement; and defining how the Government will source email, data centres and telecommunications. These committees will be led by SSC, with membership from other government departments and the ICT sector, and will report back to the Roundtable's quarterly meetings.
All information presented at the ITIR and advisory committee meetings, including lists of participants and summaries of discussions, will be made available on the SSC website at http://www.ssc-spc.gc.ca/pages/itir-triti/roundtable-tablerond-eng.html.
Information Technology Infrastructure Roundtable
Shared Services Canada (SSC) recognizes the value and the contribution of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, and the important role that sector can play in the transformation of the Government of Canada's IT infrastructure. To that end, SSC is hosting quarterly Information Technology Infrastructure Roundtable (ITIR) meetings with representatives from the ICT sector. The first meeting of the roundtable will take place November 22, 2012.
The Harper Government created SSC on August 4, 2011, to fundamentally transform how the government manages its IT infrastructure. During the fall of 2011, SSC officials met with representatives from the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA). They also met with associations that have a more local base, such as the Canadian Business Information Technology Network (CABiNET) and the Canadian Information Technology Providers Association (CITPA).
As a result of this engagement, SSC established the ITIR, a forum that will bring together representatives of the ICT sector and the government to support on-going substantive dialogue concerning the Government of Canada's IT transformation agenda.
The purpose of the ITIR is to undertake early, open and ongoing consultation on the long-term IT transformation agenda and emerging technologies; to validate approaches and provide guidance on complex issues; and to contribute best industry solutions that can help the government achieve value for money, sound stewardship, innovation and service excellence.
The ITIR will also provide an opportunity for the ICT sector to address issues of interest to the industry. Information shared and discussed at the meetings will be made available publicly through SSC's website.
Throughout the ITIR discussions, SSC will continue to be driven by its guiding principles developed at the outset of the industry engagement process, which include fairness, transparency, inclusiveness, integrity, market-based competition and innovation.
The ITIR will be chaired by Liseanne Forand, President, SSC. SSC representation will also include Grant Westcott, Chief Operating Officer, as Vice-Chair, and senior officials responsible for various elements of the IT infrastructure transformation agenda.
The ITIR will include leading representatives from ITAC, CATA, CABiNET, CITPA, Invest Ottawa and Communitech. In the interest of rounding out available expertise and input, SSC may invite others to participate over time.
Representatives from Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Industry Canada will also hold a permanent membership.
Advisory Committees
The ITIR will be supported by four advisory committees, which will address specific areas where SSC requires the input and expertise of the ICT sector to move forward on its transformation agenda. Chaired by SSC senior officials, these committees are:
More Information
SSC will post information on upcoming ITIR roundtable and advisory committee meetings on its website at http://www.ssc-spc.gc.ca/pages/itir-triti/roundtable-tablerond-eng.html. ICT organizations are welcome to visit the site to view schedules, meeting summaries and copies of presentation materials shared at meetings.
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Beaches specializes in specialty restaurants and you never have to pay extra to enjoy our world of flavors. Each venue offers a unique ambiance and everything you order is always included and unlimited. Even tipping is not allowed. At other resorts the hidden extra charges can really add up. But at Beaches, your wallet gets a holiday too.
Never at Beaches. You're on holiday and shouldn't have to adhere to a schedule. Unlike cruise lines, there are no pre-set dining times or tables with strangers that you are forced to sit with every night. At Beaches, you can choose from up to 19 gourmet restaurants per resort and choose to dine at a romantic table just for two or a large table that accommodates your entire family. So dine whenever, wherever, and enjoy whatever your palate desires.
No. At Beaches Resorts, all drinks are included and unlimited—from premium spirits to top-rated Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines. You may pay more for premium brands at other resorts or they may be included only during set times, but not at Beaches. All alcoholic beverages are always on the house and available 24/7. If you're in a Concierge-level or higher accommodations, we even include fully stocked in-room bars, replenished daily.
We accept requests for adjoining rooms and will always do our best to accommodate you. However we cannot guarantee that adjoining rooms will be available. Requests can be made on the comments section at the end of the online booking process.
We recommend that you bring enough diapers to last the entire holiday. However, should you run out, diapers are available for sale at the resort's giftshop for an additional cost.
We highly recommend that you bring enough formula to last the entire holiday. However, should you run out, our giftshops stock a few varieties of baby formula which are available for purchase.
Once your booking has been completed, send an email to email@example.com with your booking number in the subject line. A representative will assist you, provide you with alternative menus and liaise with the resort on your behalf. Arrangements can be made for you to speak with the Head Chef upon arrival.
Strollers rentals are available at all our resorts. Please contact the Kids Club at the resort for details.
Our Kids Club provides certified nannies free of charge during operation hours. We have facilities for kids of all ages, from infants to teens. If you need the services of a nannie after the camp closes, arrangement can be made at the resort for an additional hourly cost.
We highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance.
Pirates island height requirement: 42 inches (about 1 meter) tall for all children using water slides.
Yes, baby cribs can be placed in your room upon request. If you're booking online, just add it as a comment.
Resort Casual:
Shorts or jeans, t-shirts or polo shirts. Swimwear must be covered. Shirts and footwear required.
Resort Evening:
Dress pants or jeans for men, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar). Dress shoes or sandals. No shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, sneakers, flip flops or slippers. No hats nor caps.
* Airport transfers are included. Transportation to other neighboring Sandals (within the same town) are also included.
** Our resident nurse's services are complimentary but there is a charge for medication and doctor's consultations should those be necessary.
|Day Pass Rates
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|Evening Pass 6pm - 2am
|Full Day Pass 10am - 2am
|Beaches Negril
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|Beaches Ocho Rios
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|Beaches Turks & Caicos
|- Child Rate
*All rates are in US dollars and are per person. All rates are subject to change without notice and blackout dates apply.
Yes. Tokens can be purchased at the Front Desk for use on washing machines.
Visas are not required from U.S. citizens by any of the countries where our resorts are located. However, a valid U.S. passport is required.
For assistance with getting a new passport, or renewing, check out our Passport Information page. Learn More
For citizens of other countries, please contact the airline you are traveling for information on entry / visa requirements.
110 volts, 50 cycles in Jamaica; 110 volts, 60 cycles in Antigua; 220 volts, 50 cycles in St. Lucia; and 120 volts, 60 cycles in the Bahamas. But don't worry - we provide 110 volts outlets in every room so plugging your electrical items will not be a problem. Please note that hairdryers are provided in every room, so you may leave that out of your packing list.
Reservations for dining (most restaurants don't require reservations) can only be made once you arrive at the resort. However, reservations for many extras (such as spa treatments, private candlelight dinners, scuba courses, tours, etc.) can be be made online. Please visit our Online Event Scheduler for details.
There is a Registered Nurse on the premises at every Beaches resort with daily office hours. Her services are complimentary but there is a charge for medication and/or Doctor consultations should these be necessary.
Since all our resorts have water filtration plants on property, drinking the water in your room is perfectly safe. Bottled water is included in most rooms categories.
Beaches strives to make your holiday a memorable experience no matter what the degree of your mobility disability. Our accommodating staff members are happy to assist you with any necessary information and do everything to help you achieve total relaxation while on your beach holiday. It is important to let your travel agent or Beaches reservations agent know what your specific mobility issue is and the special services that may be needed. Some of our resorts can accommodate those with mobility issues; however, due to the nature and geography of our resorts, there are instances where mobility accommodation may be limited depending on your specific need. We will note your special requirements and make every effort to accommodate them. Additionally, some of our resorts offer beach wheelchairs, ramps, and lifts for convenient access to the beach.
As the first resort company in the world to complete the rigorous International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) training and Autism Certification, Beaches is proud to offer families with children with autism and other special needs specialized service, engaging activities and custom dining options so that all families may enjoy a memorable, award-winning holiday experience. For more information or to speak with one of our Special Services Representatives, please contact 844-360-9380 (US/Canada) or email email@example.com.
Vaccinations are not necessary to any of the Caribbean countries where our resorts are located. However, we suggest that you speak to your doctor for more information.
Since everything is included and tipping is simply not allowed, you will not need any cash while on property. Our front desks will accept most major credit cards (MC, VISA and AMEX). We also accept traveler's checks. Upon check in, all guests will be asked to tender a credit card to activate their room folio. The purchase of optional services from the resort outlets will be done by signing all charges to the guest's room folio. Cash is not accepted at any of the revenue outlets.
However, if you are planning to travel off property for shopping and such, we recommend bring some cash along as some vendors do not accept credit cards or travelers checks. There are exchange bureaus at every Sandals Resort. All of the islands accept US dollars, but please note that you may receive change in the local currency. Additionally, you may want to carry small bills to tip luggage attendants at the airport and airport transfer drivers outside of the resort.
Yes, beach towels are provided at no cost by the resort.
Your all-inclusive package includes roundtrip airport transfers and arrangements are made by Beaches - no action on your part is required. Immediately outside of customs at the airport, you will find a Beaches or Sandals Desk. A representative will lead you to an air-conditioned shuttle bus that will take you to the resort. Please note that transfers are to/from Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay) or Norman Manley International Airport (Kingston) in Jamaica and from Providenciales International Airport in Turks and Caicos.
To ensure your resort transfer is available at the time of your arrival, please provide your flight information by completing the online check-in form at https://checkin.sandals.co.uk/?brand=beaches.
Pets are not allowed at any of the resorts.
Car seats are not required to travel to the resorts but they can be requested and one will be provided if available. Once your booking has been completed, send an email to email@example.com with your booking number in the subject line. A representative will assist you.
The presence of a bar at the very top of the Beaches site indicates that you have been referred to Beaches by a recognised travel partner (co-branded). If for ANY reason you'd like to remove it, simply click on the link below:
All resorts require guest to complete and sign registration card at check-in, and provide a credit card imprint or cash deposit for incidental charges.
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Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council is offering a Campfire Cuisine Program for Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador level scouts at Camp Laurel Wood in Spencer on Saturday, may 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Juliette Scouts in grades 4-12 may also register.
Program info: You've asked for it - and it's finally here! It's time to hang up those hot-dog forks and s'more sticks and discover what else you can cook on a campfire! You'll work towards the Outdoor Cook Badge or the Creative Cooking IP as you develop cooking skills in the great outdoors - and of course, eat your creative cuisine! Cooking at camp really can be more than just a kaper!
Troops and individual Scouts may register, Individual scouts must attend with an adult.
Event # 4765
Registration fee is $15 per Scout.
Registration will end when the 6 spots fill or on April 16.
The event is for a maximum of 30 Scouts.
To register, visit the Council Web site, and fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.


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The library offers monthly book clubs for adult readers.
The Fireside Literary Society (FLS) meets monthly in the library's conference room.
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- The club meets on the Fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm
- Discussions take place in the library's conference room on the second floor
- Members take turns facilitating monthly discussions
- Books are chosen by the members in consultation with lists provided by librarians and members
- Copies of the featured book are available via Interlibrary Loan for $1.25 per item
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text: Admin 470 Posted November 7, 2005 Just received the following press release... Dear Fans, Have you found all five Tamagotchi Connection secret codes? To assist you in finding all of them, Bandai America is providing some tips to you. The first code was released in-pack: read the instructions on how to play games, shop and connect with your friends while searching for a secret code! The second code can be found online at Tamagotchi.com, the official Web site. There, you can create "More Friends, More Fun" by connecting with other Tamagotchi fans, download wallpapers and screensavers, and send e-cards! Look for the third code in Toy Wishes holiday magazine, which will lead you back to our Web site. Good hunting...it's hidden! The fourth code is on Neopets.com. And the very last code will soon disappear from a streaming video about Tamagotchi on TurboNick.com. Good luck in finding all the secret codes! We're also excited to announce a number of new design styles, including Butterflies, Surf, Camouflage, and Graffiti. Cheers, Your Friends at Bandai America Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Current record: 60-44, 2nd place in NL Central, 3.5 games back
Up Next: Cincinnati Reds, 64-41, 1st place in NL Central, 3.5 games ahead
Season Series: 5-4 (1-2, 2-1, 2-1)
Notes: Here's the big series we've been waiting for. The Reds have won 13 of 14 and 20 of 23 to expand their lead to 3.5 games. Joey Votto is still out and Brandon Phillips is questionable. The only move the Reds made at the deadline was to add Jonathan Broxton as a setup man. No lefty starters mean we won't see much of Gaby Sanchez except as a pinch hitter vs Sean Marshall and Aroldis Chapman.
Familiar Faces: Ryan Ludwick, Xavier Paul, Bronson Arroyo
Probable Pitchers
Friday: LH Wandy Rodriguez (7-9, 136.2 IP, 94 K, 3.82 ERA, 1.30 WHIP)
vs. RH Mat Latos (9-3, 127.1 IP, 117 K, 4.17 ERA, 1.24 WHIP)
Saturday: RH James McDonald (10-5, 130.2 IP, 115 K, 3.37 ERA, 1.18 WHIP)
vs. RH Mike Leake (4-7, 119.2 IP, 79 K, 4.44 ERA, 1.35 WHIP)
Sunday: RH A.J. Burnett (13-3, 124.0 IP, 102 K, 3.27 ERA, 1.19 WHIP)
vs. RH Homer Bailey (9-6, 131.0 IP, 97 K, 3.85 ERA, 1.33 WHIP)
No lineups yet.
Starling Marte LF
Travis Snider RF
Andrew McCutchen CF
Garrett Jones 1B
Neil Walker 2B
Pedro Alvarez 3B
Rod Barajas C
Clint Barmes SS
Wandy Rodriguez P
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Hershey Spa, Hershey, Pa.
Distance from Baltimore: 90 miles, one hour and forty-five minute drive Why it's worth the gas: The Hotel Hershey's Chocolate Spa is fully equipped with treatments ranging from manicures and pedicures to hydrotherapy and body treatments. While some patrons may choose to enjoy a classic spa experience, others can choose to partake in the treatments that incorporate Hershey's signature product-chocolate. Don't miss: The Signature Collections: Everything Chocolate. These spa packages range from a Whipped Cocoa Bath to a Chocolate Fondue Wrap. Information: Prices at the spa range depending on treatments. 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033. Call 717-520-5888 or go to www.chocolatespa.com.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - 60,000 a month? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in 60,000 a month? Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Thailand View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message laben18Joined: 06 Aug 2003Posts: 84Location: The parking lot. Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 5:26 pm Post subject: 60,000 a month? so starting later this yr, according 2 something i read over the weekend, farangs (other than journalists) will have to be paid a minimum of 60,000 baht a mo. 2 obtain a work permit. does this mean AUA is tripling its 235 minimum hourly wage seriously, how the hell is this gonna' work? Back to top chokdeeJoined: 05 May 2004Posts: 3 Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 4:20 am Post subject: wow--where did you read this? This is great news, is it true? When is this supposed to happen? I would love more information! Several years ago I worked in the far south making 25,000 baht/mo. It was plenty of money to live on, but difficult to send money home for school loans. It will be a great thing for teachers if this regulation goes into effect. Thanks for letting us know...and getting our hopes up! Back to top kenkannifJoined: 07 Apr 2004Posts: 550 Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 5:12 am Post subject: Well! There have been two reports about this as far as I know both from Imm officials (although really you'd think it would or should come from the Labor Department). One chap said it would apply to teachers, one said it wouldn't. I personally don't think it will be enforced...and if it is it won't make salaries go up at most schools...it will just mean you're TAXED as if you were earning the amount you should be....so if anything it may well end up lowering wages not making them higher! At the moment no one is 100% sure what's happening or what will happen. Bear in mind that a few years ago they were going to charge EVERYONE 10,000 Baht for a work permit......then they changed their minds and decided it was too much for a teacher to pay so our work permits are only 3,000 Baht! There's a lot fo problems with this (as a WP is issued by the Labor Department, but Imm extend the Visa....so you could have a case of each department having a different set of rules!). I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this (please edit if I'm not) but there's a heck of a lot of information (or not) about this here....bottom line seems to be.........wait and see! Link: http://aries.lunarpages.com/~tithai2/cgi-bin/ib/ikonboard.cgi?s=83598e8e3491060417913a2526b1814b;act=ST;f=9;t=7200;st=0 Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Thailand All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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January 2005 Reader's RigsPosted in Features on January 1, 2005
Send Us Your Rigs
Want to see your vehicle in Readers' Rigs? Of course you do. So go ahead and send a description of everything you have done to your rig, and include a good photo of it. No, you don't need no stinking application. Just go ahead and send it to:
Readers' Rigs, Four Wheeler, 6420 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048-5515.
Or, send your description and high-resolution digital photos to us via www.fourwheeler.com.
A Ranger Blazer
Joe Edwards of Ranger, Texas loves wheeling his '82 Chevy Blazer on the weekends. Joe spends a lot time in the garage making his rig better for trail action. A few of the mods he's made include an Edelbrock intake manifold, a 750-cfm carburetor, Flow Tech headers and a custom 3-inch exhaust system. A Turbo 350 automatic is hooked to an NP208 transfer case, and the factory 10-bolt and 12-bolt axles feature 3:73:1 gearing and limited-slip differentials. The lift on Joe's truck consists of 4-inch leaf packs up front and a pair of 4-inch blocks out back. For traction Joe fit 35x12.50 BFG Mud-Terrains on American Racing rims.
Heavyweight Wheeler
Russ Griner likes old iron, especially the heavy kind. He found this '52 M-37 rusting away in a field near his home in Weaverville, California. Three thousand bucks and a handshake was all it took for the neglectful owner to give up the keys so Russ could drive it home. Russ refreshed his new rig by adding new brakes, seat covers and a soft top. Everything else is completely original Dodge equipment. Rick says the ugly, old truck grew on him, and now he drives it everywhere.
Redhead's Sibling
This '89 Ford F-150 belongs to Brian Derrickson of Pocomoke City, Maryland. Brian says his truck is far from done, but is well in progress. Modifications include a 4-inch suspension lift by Rancho, 35-inch BFG Mud-Terrains and a Husky toolbox. The rest of the truck is stock for now.
Alternative Fueler
Powered primarily by biodiesel, this '97 Ford F-350 is the proud workhorse of Larry Ronneberg, who uses the truck for day-to-day operations at his hot-springs resort in Merced County, California. The truck remains mostly stock for reliability reasons, though one modification is currently in progress. Larry is converting the Power Stroke engine to run on recycled vegetable oil, just like the generators at his hot-springs resort. Once converted, the truck will run on either biodiesel or used cooking grease. If the latter, 'wheeling will smell like dinner.


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News Coverage on Redistricting
How the State's Elected Elite Stays in PowerNina Goldman
NEW YORK — In an alternate reality, New York is gearing up for the most competitive elections it has seen in years.
District lines have been redrawn to represent voters across the state. Campaign financing has been overhauled to reduce the amount corporations and individuals can give to candidates, while loopholes that allow businesses to skirt limits have been plugged. Good government groups have nothing to do.
But that is not the reality we live in.
Instead, in the real New York, fair redistricting has been put off for another decade, leaving the same old incumbents clinging to their power in the state Legislature. Campaign finance is being largely ignored, though good government groups are spending time this summer trying to rally support to change how elections are financed.
This is, after all, a state with one of the highest incumbent reelection rates in the country.
Not that voters are happy with the representation they get from their state lawmakers. An October 2011 Quinnipiac poll found that 63 percent of New York voters disapprove of the way the members of the state Legislature are handling their responsibilities.
So what is it that keeps state legislators in power? We take stock of the top reasons to get you prepared for this year's election.Complacency and Familiarity
The simplest explanation for New York's high incumbency rates, according to Barbara Barr of the League of Women Voters of New York, is complacency and familiarity.
"People will vote for the people they know," Barr said. "It's very hard for people to break in."
And once they are in office, elected officials have taxpayer-paid tools at their disposal to keep their name in the public.
For instance, office holders have tools at their disposal that allow them to use taxpayer money to communicate with constituents: They can send out informational newsletters with their names on them until shortly before an election and hold community events.
"There are so many different ways in which incumbents manage to get their names out to the public," said Susan Lerner, executive director of the advocacy group Common Cause New York. "Incumbents are able to use the power of their office."
Because of these reasons, this year's incumbents will be reelected, Barr predicted, "unless they don't want to be or unless something really strange happens."
The legislators themselves are well aware of these advantages.
"The fact that you can send newsletters, yeah I guess that could be a perk," said Jim Vogel, spokesman for state Sen. Velmanette Montgomery, who has been in office representing parts of Brooklyn since 1984.
However, Vogel explained that Montgomery uses the newsletter as a necessary means of communication with her electorate, not as a campaign tool.
"She really lets people know what she's doing," he said. "The senator has always done a really good job of being there for her people."It's Hard to Run For Office
Another impediment to real competition in legislative races is the complex system of petitioning to get on the ballot, according to Lerner.
"If you are a challenger, the petitioning process is very, very onerous," she said.
Often, primary challengers don't even get a shot at office, with candidates being picked solely by their party officials during a special election.
The parties also run candidates when you aren't looking.
According to the Citizens Union report of the 212 legislators who took office last January, 26 percent were first elected in a special election, for which the average voter turnout was 12 percent from April 2007 to the report's writing.
These representatives — whose initial election is barely influenced by the people they represent — are then reelected, with all the advantages of other incumbents.
"That is done to ensure that their replacement is… picked by the structure of the political party, not by the voters," Lerner said.Remember Redistricting? Who can forget?
Another way to ensure incumbents' victory is through the redistricting process.
This year, new districts have been proposed, voted on and signed by Cuomo, but official maps have yet to be released.
CUNY's Center for Urban Research has a useful guide to the legislature-approved lines, and the state Board of Elections points voters to the legislative task force's website for maps.
When asked if the redistricting process was going well, BOE spokesman John Conklin said: "I'm not sure if I can characterize it as such."
Part of the problem with redistricting is that although it is intended to adapt districts to new census data, the process is often used to custom-tailor districts for incumbents.
"Incumbents from the majority parties tend to have their districts drawn to have voters who are more favorable to them in the district," said Bill Mahoney, research coordinator at the New York Public Interest Research Group.
Because new district lines are drawn by a panel of legislators, a majority of whom come from the party in power, the changes often contribute to the cycle of incumbency.
"If we had an independent and non-partisan redistricting process here, we would have more races that are competitive," Lerner said.
Partisan redistricting can lead to what Mahoney called "some of the wackiest districts." One example, cited by Lerner, is Marty Golden's senate district in Brooklyn, which she described as having a "really, truly bizarre shape."
She said it appeared to have been drawn "to find as many Republicans to elect a Republican incumbent."
Golden could not be reached for comment.Is Incumbency Bad?
While good government groups criticize the high rate of incumbency in New York, others say being re-elected repeatedly can give politicians the skills and influence to meet their constituents' demands.
"Being an incumbent just means that [voters] know… that their concerns are going to be addressed by this woman," said Montgomery's spokeswoman.
And while he acknowledged some incumbents abuse their position, Vogel said that was not the case across the board.
"We all know there have been folks who somehow have been around forever and they don't even communicate with their constituency," Vogel said.
This year, Montgomery is running in district 25 as opposed to 18 as in previous years due to redistricting. However, the size and shape of her districts are virtually indistinguishable. Her re-election is, in fact, inevitable, says Vogel, because no one is running against her.
"It's kind of a moot point," he said.


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Reznor 'Leaks' 400 GB Of High Def Concert Footage
from the keep-it-up dept
The internet is full of surprises these days.It's stuff like this that makes fans love Reznor that much more. While bands like Radiohead tried to get people to pay just to remix their songs, Reznor makes it fun to be a fan. As the link above to the forum notes, the content is now available via BitTorrent, and everyone at NIN headquarters is looking forward to what comes out of it -- though, they point out that with so much high def video, it's really mainly targeted at expert users first, and amateurs are probably better off waiting a bit until other copies are made available in easier to handle formats.
I was contacted by a mysterious, shadowy group of subversives who SOMEHOW managed to film a substantial amount (over 400 GB!) of raw, unedited HD footage from three separate complete shows of our Lights in the Sky tour. Security must have been lacking at these shows because the quality of the footage is excellent.
If any of you could find a LINK to that footage I'll bet some enterprising fans could assemble something pretty cool.
Oh yeah, you didn't hear this from me.
posted by trent reznor at 12:56pm
Funny to see this in contrast to how Warner Music and the other record labels are dealing with online videos, where they demand money for every usage, pissing off the very musicians they're supposed to represent. Once again, Reznor is leading the way. I'm just hoping he takes a little time off so that I can get this presentation done and not have it be out of date on the day of the presentation.


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In her amazing historical fiction novels set on gorgeous St. Simons Island, author Eugenia Price often describes the fall foliage as a "riot of color." During a peaceful morning walk through the UK Arboretum woods, I knew exactly what she meant! Vivid golden yellows, oranges and reds dotted the landscape and created a vibrant autumn scene.
I couldn't help lining this shot up to give this guy a fall makeover with a fiery wig. ;)


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Nonviolent Revolution?
Genuine democracy is still a long way off, but Myanmar (Burma) has made progress. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi (and her National League for Democracy Party), denied power by a military junta and kept under house arrest after she won the presidential election 22 years ago, is back in parliament—not as president but as an elected representative of the people. President U Thein Sein, a former general and member of the ruling junta-backed party who became president a year ago, has been surprisingly reform-minded. He has released hundreds of political prisoners, broadened eligibility for political candidates and reformed banking and currency exchange. But the motivation of Myanmar's powerful military is unclear. Is democracy the goal, or is the intention to garner economic assistance while nipping the buds of any Asian Spring?
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has lauded the April election. She announced that the United States would restore diplomatic relations, easing the way for international foreign aid. Thomas Carothers, vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has called the parliamentary election "a doorway to a possible democratic transition."
Given 50 years of military rule and a constitution still under discussion, full democracy in Myanmar seems years away. But reform is possible. Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi's patient witness to nonviolent revolution, which earned her a Nobel Prize and focused global attention on Myanmar, could be just what the country and its new president need to bring democratic reform.
Despair and Defiance
Few acts of individual sacrifice and protest are as dramatic and horrifying as self-immolation. Though suicide is never morally justifiable, self-immolation has at times effectively drawn attention to injustice. In the early 1960s, the self-immolation of monks drew worldwide attention to the mistreatment of Vietnamese Buddhists. The Arab Spring movement began in Tunisia after a street vendor engaged in this striking act of despair and defiance.
But more than 30 self-immolations in India and China recently have not succeeded in capturing global attention. The deaths are a grim testament to the rising desperation of Tibetans as thousands of Han Chinese "immigrants" threaten to overwhelm Tibet's unique culture, language and religious tradition. Chinese officials have gone to great lengths to limit media coverage.
"There is no such thing as a Tibet problem," a Chinese spokesperson glibly declared in October after the first wave of self-immolations, an official position confirmed by the practical silence of world powers. Though pro-forma statements of regret have been issued periodically as the body count grows higher, the world has come to accept with diminishing complaint China's cultural and political annexation of Tibet. Tibet's government-in-exile is promoting a "third way," calling for political and cultural autonomy but not outright independence for Tibet. It is a reasonable path forward that may offer a face-saving way out for a newly emerging generation of Chinese leaders, who may be seeking a conciliatory resolution to decades of confrontation over Tibet. If these deaths draw attention to this alternative and inspire U.S. support, they will not, as now appears to be the case, have been for nothing.
A Tale of Two Parks
Two new ballparks opened at the start of the 2012 baseball season. On April 4, ESPN televised the national debut of Marlins Park in Miami, Fla. The 37,000-seat stadium is home to the newly branded Miami Marlins, a team that boasts a new coach and several high-profile free agents. The stadium seeks to emulate the glamour of Miami's famed South Beach. A swimming pool sits beyond the left field fence. Below the seats behind home plate there are aquariums with nearly 100 swimming fish.
In the Bronx, N.Y., Cardinal Hayes High School opened the season on its home field for the first time in years. The team traditionally played home games in a public park adjoining Yankee Stadium. When the Yankees built a new stadium in 2008, the Cardinal Hayes squad was displaced. After years of wrangling between city and team officials, Heritage Field opened earlier this month on the site of the former Yankee Stadium. While not as costly as Marlins Park, which cost over $600 million of taxpayer money, the public park includes some expensive details, including a professional-grade grass outfield.
Jeffrey Loria, owner of the Marlins, claims his team's new field will be a boon to the city of Miami. Perhaps. Yet only a few players will have a chance to play there; on most nights the stadium will be baseball free. But dozens of teams have expressed interest in competing at Heritage Field, which is open to the general public. Located in a densely populated urban neighborhood, the park is likely to be busy into the twilight hours. One can easily imagine generations of young athletes playing on these fields. Will the same be true of Mr. Loria's baseball palace? Or will it be torn down in a generation, like many professional stadiums, in favor of something new and even more extravagant?


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Prepare to Migrate
Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012
To reduce the duration of the migration process, you can complete the procedures detailed in this topic before beginning the migration process and taking the certification authority (CA) offline.
Preparing your destination server
Hardware requirements for the destination server
The hardware requirements to install any of the Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) role services are the same as the minimum and recommended configurations for installation of Windows Server 2012 R2. This section includes the general hardware recommendations for Windows Server 2012 R2. For detailed requirements, see System Requirements and Installation Information for Windows Server 2012 R2.
Hardware requirements for AD CS
In addition to the hardware requirements for the operating system, consider these storage and performance requirements for optimal CA performance and availability:
The disk space requirements for a CA database depend on the number of certificates that the CA issues. Because a CA stores certificate requests, the issued certificates, and optionally, archived key material, 64 KB of database space per certificate is recommended.
The operating system, the CA database, and the CA log files should be stored on separate physical disk drives in a multidisk configuration. For optimal CA performance and reliability, consider a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system, such as RAID 5 for the CA database and log files and RAID 1 or RAID 0+1 for the operating system. A recommended minimum hard disk speed is 10,000 RPM.
Processor power is generally more important to CA performance than system memory capacity.
Failover clusters have additional hardware, software, and networking requirements. For more information, see Failover Cluster Requirements (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=179369).
If a hardware security module (HSM) is used by the CA, consult with your HSM vendor to verify compatibility with Windows Server 2012 R2.
Software requirements for the destination server
Enterprise CAs can be installed on computers running any version of Windows Server 2012 R2.
When AD CS in Windows Server 2012 R2 is installed in an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain, the AD DS schema version must be at least 30 and all domain controllers in the domain must be running one of the following operating systems:
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Windows Server 2003 with SP1
Windows Server 2003
Domain controllers running Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4 (SP4) or Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 3 (SP3) are technically compatible with AD CS deployments. However, the use of Windows 2000 Server is not recommended because Mainstream Support is no longer available for this operating system. For more information, see Microsoft Support Lifecycle (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117347).
If an HSM is used by the CA, consult your HSM vendor to verify cryptographic service provider (CSP) and key service provider (KSP) compatibility with Windows Server 2012 R2 depending on the operating system to be used.
Installing the Operating System
To reduce the duration of the migration process, you can prepare the destination server by completing the following procedures before beginning the migration process and taking the source CA offline.
Review the hardware and software requirements in the previous sections.
Install Windows Server 2012 R2. For more information, see System Requirements and Installation Information for Windows Server 2012 R2.
Install updates by using Windows Update.
(Optional) Install failover clustering by reviewing the Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) Clustering documentation.
If you are migrating to a Server Core installation you should configure the server for remote management, which is disabled by default.
Configure remote management on Server Core
Log on as an administrator.
Type sconfig.cmd and press ENTER.
Perform the following tasks by completing the procedures described in Configuring a Server Core installation with Sconfig.cmd:
Configure network settings as required for your environment.
Join the server to your domain. This step is required if you are setting up an enterprise CA and optional if you are setting up a standalone CA.
Configure Remote Management to enable MMC Remote Management or Server Manager Remote Management.
Enable Remote Desktop (optional).
Type 13 and press ENTER to close sconfig.cmd.
For information on configuring remote management in see Configure Remote Management in Server Manager.
Backing up your source server
Back up your source server to prepare for recovery of the source CA in the event of migration failure.
For information about backing up Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012, see Windows Server Backup.
For more information about creating backups in Windows Server 2008, see the Windows Server Backup Step-by-Step Guide for Windows Server 2008 (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=119141).
For more information about creating system state backups in Windows Server 2003, see article 326216 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=117369).
Detailed procedures for backing up the source CA database, private key, and registry settings are provided in the topic Migrating the Certification Authority.
Preparing your source server
To reduce the duration and impact of CA migration, the following procedures should be completed before you begin migration:
Back up the CA templates list (required only for enterprise CAs).
Record the CA's CSP and signature algorithm.
Publish a CRL with an extended validity period.
Backing up a CA templates list
An enterprise CA can have certificate templates assigned to it. You should record the assigned certificate templates before beginning the CA migration. The information is not backed up with the CA database or registry settings backup. This is because certificate templates and their association with enterprise CAs are stored in AD DS. You will need to add the same list of templates to the destination server to complete CA migration.
It is important that the certificate templates assigned to the source CA are not changed after this procedure is completed.
You can determine the certificate templates assigned to a CA by using the Certification Authority snap-in or the Certutil.exe –catemplates command.
To record a CA templates list by using the Certification Authority snap-in
Log on with local administrative credentials to the CA computer.
Open the Certification Authority snap-in.
In the console tree, expand Certification Authority, and click Certificate Templates.
Record the list of certificate templates by taking a screen shot or by typing the list into a text file.
To record a CA templates list by using Certutil.exe
Log on with local administrative credentials to the CA computer.
Open a Command Prompt window.
Type the following command and press ENTER.
certutil.exe –catemplates > catemplates.txt
Verify that the catemplates.txt file contains the templates list.
If no certificate templates are assigned to the CA, the file contains an error message: 0x80070490 (Element not found).
Recording a CA's signature algorithm and CSP
During CA installation on the destination server, you can specify the signature algorithm and CSP used by the CA, or accept the default configuration. If your source CA is not using the default configuration, then you should complete the following procedure to record the CSP and signature algorithm.
If an HSM is used by the source CA, follow procedures provided by the HSM vendor to determine the HSM CSP.
To record a CA's CSP by using Certutil.exe
Log on with local administrative credentials to the CA computer.
Open a Command Prompt window.
Type the following command and press ENTER.
certutil.exe –getreg ca\csp\* > csp.txt
Verify that the csp.txt file contains the CSP details.
Publishing a CRL with an extended validity period
Before beginning CA migration, it is a good practice to publish a CRL with a validity period that extends beyond the planned migration period. The validity period of the CRL should be at least the length of time that is planned for the migration. This is necessary to enable certificate validation processes on client computers to continue during the migration period.
You should publish a CRL with an extended validity period for each CA being migrated. This procedure is particularly important in the case of a root CA because of the potentially large number of certificates that would be affected by the unavailability of a CRL.
By default, the CRL validity period is equal to the CRL publishing period plus 10 percent. After determining an appropriate CRL validity period, set the CRL publishing interval and manually publish the CRL by completing the following procedures:
Record the value of the CRL publishing period before changing it. After migration is complete, the CRL publishing period should be reset to its previous value.
Client computers download a new CRL only after the validity period of a locally cached CRL expires. Therefore, you should not use a CRL validity period that is excessively long.
Next steps
After completing the procedures to prepare the source and destination servers, you should review the topic Migrating the Certification Authority and complete the procedures appropriate for your specific migration scenario.


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Flow computer handles critical oil mass and volume calculations
ProSoft Technology has announced version 2.07 of its Liquid and Gas Flow Computer for the Rockwell Automation ControlLogix platform (MVI56-AFC). In oil applications, crude is extracted and transported through pipelines that often run hundreds of miles through varying climates, temperatures, and altitudes. As these elements vary, so do the properties of the petroleum, necessitating flow computers to validate the precise quantity of product at designated points along the pipeline. Precise flow calculations require accurate data from properly calibrated flow meters. Meter provers help validate proper flow meter operation.
The ProSoft Technology flow computer calculates a meter factor based on constants and variables affecting flow rates, accumulated volumes, and accumulated mass of the liquid petroleum product flowing through a prover with known volume. With the new meter-proving feature, the module is now able to communicate meter-prover test results directly to the control processor and SCADA control system. Operation of the prover-interface feature can be performed manually, completely automated, scheduled, triggered by events, or operator intervention.
The prover interface feature supports these prover types:
• Unidirectional pipe prover;
• Bidirectional pipe prover;
• Compact prover; and
• Master meter prover.
The module resides directly in the ControlLogix chassis, acting as an add-on co-processor, dedicated to calculating flow measurements without burdening the PLC with complicated flow algorithms. Additional features include:
• Multiple, independently-configuratble meter streams: The module supports up to 16 meter runs with four streams per meter and allows the PLC/PAC to switch the active stream via program logic. Each of the channels are individually configurable to calculate hydrocarbon gas or liquid flows.
• High precision analysis for multiple streams: Fractional components of hydrocarbon gases may be entered as floating-point values with precision of seven or more significant digits.
• Completely automated control: The module is programmed, managed, and monitored by the PLC or SCADA system.
• Complies with AGA 3, 7, 8, and MPMS Chapters 11 and 12.2 measurement standards.
• Event log lockout security: Prevents overwriting past events which have not yet been downloaded and archived in some off-module system.
• Modbus dictionary: This index allows users to locate the Modbus address of needed data.
Visit the Control Engineering Process Control channel.
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As if the debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi deserve to be called the world's best player needed any further weight, it's time for the much-debated yearly top 100 footballers poll conducted by The Guardian.
Just about every football fan on the planet has an opinion over which one of La Liga's leading lights deserve stand-alone star status, preferring either the supreme physical specimen that is Ronaldo or the skill and indomitable spirit of Messi.
The regular rivals have competition this season though from a whole host of stars on the continent, most notably treble-winning Franck Ribery and Mr.Consistency Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
This year The Guardian's poll asked 15 stellar judges to compile their top 100 including former Italy defender Alessandro Nesta, with some interesting results and equally surprising omissions.
Let's take a look at the 10 players selected as world football's elite performers over the last 12 months.


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Gun Control Could be Costly
ST. PAUL (AP) - Lawmakers' plans to improve Minnesota's existing background check system for gun sales will come at a cost.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is trying to determine how much it will cost to dig through old court records for mental health commitment information to send to the national database of people who can't own a gun.
Janet Marshall with the State Court Administrator's office says many of those records - dating back to 1994 - aren't computerized. That means significant costs. The state will also have to pay to prepare data and send it faster.
An estimate is expected next week.
Sen. Ron Latz, a St. Louis Park Democrat, is still pushing for universal background checks. His bill passed out of committee last month.


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MaxEmail needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 110 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
We are looking for an updated 2.0 clean professional looking logo for our Internet Fax and Voicemail service company.
Our main business is Internet Fax Services (sending & receiving faxes by email through the Internet). We also provide voice mail services that deliver voice mail messages to email. You can see in our current logo(s) that I did at:
or a simple landing page:
The logo should convey that we are a modern-day fax company, bridging the gap between traditional fax and modern day electronic communication. As you see in our landing page logo, I had "Internet Enhanced Fax Service" under our company name to at least tell people what our business is. If fax & voicemail could be cleanly & creatively incorporated into the logo, that would be great. The "powered by IGC" on our home page can be dropped.
This is our first project with 99designs, and depending on the success of this method of design, I would like to continue with web site redesign to clean up our look.
We have a small number of employees, and I have been the one doing all the graphic and web design. The problem is, I am an electrical engineer :) I have taken the site as far as I think I can go without going back to school to study graphic design.
- Clean & clear logo design, probably with some color separation of "max" and "email" because people seem to be confused if its all one color and one word "maxemail"
- Professional business image - we are a B2B company
- If someone can creatively incorporate the notion that we are a fax company, we are very interested to see your ideas.
- Similar size as the logo we are using now
- We have always used blues because that seemed to work for me, but we are open to anything that looks good and works. I would like it to work with our current web pages as we transition to a new site design. You may be contacted & hired at a later date to make color changes if our color scheme changes.
- I would like the logo from the winner in some sort of vector format so it can be easily resized if necessary
- Since our company name is not very descriptive of what we do, we'd like to stay away from the envelope theme, since we are mainly a fax company. The envelope may give the impression we are an email company.
- I have always used all lower case, but I don't want to curb any creativity here. If it looks good, it is good, right?
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