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A few years ago, Joe Therrien, a graduate of the NYC Teaching Fellows program, was working as a full-time drama teacher at a public elementary school in New York City. Frustrated by huge class sizes, sparse resources and a disorganized bureaucracy, he set off to the University of Connecticut to get an MFA in his passion—puppetry. Three years and $35,000 in student loans later, he emerged with degree in hand, and because puppeteers aren't exactly in high demand, he went looking for work at his old school. The intervening years had been brutal to the city's school budgets—down about 14 percent on average since 2007. A virtual hiring freeze has been in place since 2009 in most subject areas, arts included, and spending on art supplies in elementary schools crashed by 73 percent between 2006 and 2009. So even though Joe's old principal was excited to have him back, she just couldn't afford to hire a new full-time teacher. Instead, he's working at his old school as a full-time "substitute"; he writes his own curriculum, holds regular classes and does everything a normal teacher does. "But sub pay is about 50 percent of a full-time salaried position," he says, "so I'm working for half as much as I did four years ago, before grad school, and I don't have health insurance…. It's the best-paying job I could find."
Like a lot of the young protesters who have flocked to Occupy Wall Street, Joe had thought that hard work and education would bring, if not class mobility, at least a measure of security (indeed, a master's degree can boost a New York City teacher's salary by $10,000 or more). But the past decade of stagnant wages for the 99 percent and million-dollar bonuses for the 1 percent has awakened the kids of the middle class to a national nightmare: the dream that coaxed their parents to meet the demands of work, school, mortgage payments and tuition bills is shattered. Down is the new up.
But then in these grim times, something unexpected happened: at first scores met in parks around New York City this summer to plan an occupation of Wall Street, then hundreds responded to their call, then thousands from persuasions familiar and astonishing, and now more than 100 cities around the country are Occupied. In the face of unchecked capitalism and a broken, captured state, the citizens of Occupy America have done something desperate and audacious—they put their faith and hope in the last seemingly credible force left in the world: each other.
Sometime during the second week of the Occupation, Joe took that leap. Within his first hour at Liberty Park, he was "totally won over by the Occupation's spirit of cooperation and selflessness." He has been going back just about every day since. It took him a few days to find the Arts and Culture working group, which has its roots in the first planning meetings and has already produced a museum's worth of posters (from the crudely handmade to slicker culture-jamming twists on corporate designs), poetry readings, performance-art happenings, political yoga classes and Situationist spectacles like the one in which an artist dressed in a suit and noose tie rolled up to the New York Stock Exchange in a giant clear plastic bubble to mock the speculative economy's inevitable pop.
Alexandre Carvalho, a Brazilian doctor who worked in Rio's favelas and was one of the original organizers of Arts and Culture, explains that the group's praxis revolves around two principles. "First—autonomy, horizontalism and collectivism. We're nonhierarchical, self-regulating, self-deliberating and self-organizing. Everyone is creating their own stuff, but we're connected to a larger hub through the Arts and Culture group." The second principle is something Alexandre calls "virgeo," a mashup of "virtual" and "geographical." "We try to have both an on-the-ground conversation and an online conversation so that people all over the world can send their ideas and respond to our work." The same concepts apply, more or less, to the other culture working groups at OWS—from Media (which shoots video for OWS's livestream, documents direct actions and produces educational videos) to the Library (which has received more than 3,500 books, all logged in an online card catalog, from the nearly complete works of Noam Chomsky to Creative Cash: How to Sell Your Crafts, Needlework, Designs and Know-How).


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Chicken Soup College Soul Essay
Chicken Soup for the College Soul
You survived the beach vacation with Aunt Agnes and the rest of the family, only to return home just in time for school to begin. It seems to never end, this hustle and bustle that permeates your life. But fear not, my friend, we're here to help you and the kids start back to school on the right track.
What gift doesn't require registration, late bells, and forms in triplicate? Why books, of course!
The Brain Quest series has been around since 1992. Its curriculum-based, question-and-answer game formats help children learn facts, but the friendly presentation encourages deeper understanding. Recently Workman gave Brain Quest a facelift, with newer (and more) questions and new packaging. With questions for children from toddler age to teenage, there's an edition of Brain Quest that's just right for your child.
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Cut down on homework stresses with Scholastic's Kid's Almanac for the 21st Century ($18.95, 0590307231, ages 8+). Chock full of lists, facts, profiles and timelines, this book is an easy reference tool for all those science and history reports. Its colorful, fluid design and stylish layout will appeal to young researchers, and its up-to-date entries mean this book will not be dated anytime soon.
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When your favorite scholar is packing for the fall, one item that cannot be left behind is Chicken Soup for the College Soul: Inspiring and Humorous Stories About College (Health Communications, Inc., $12.95, 1558747028). Amid pressures to achieve academically and socially, very often the college soul can be neglected. These essays, varied in voice and perspective, offer insights into leaving home, college classrooms, dating, and the looming future. Parents may want to purchase a second copy for themselves as a memory refresher.
Determining a major course of study is often scarier than the major itself. Too often students are afraid of making an error that is irreversible or, worse yet, discovering their preferences long after their college years have passed. The College Majors Handbook: The Actual Jobs, Earnings, and Trends for Graduates of 60 College Majors (Jist, $24.95, 1563705184) seeks to narrow that gap, helping students determine their strengths and weaknesses, interests and values as they choose their course of study. Authors Neeta P. Fogg, Paul E. Harrington and Thomas F. Harrington provide information about the majors themselves, types of courses and training involved, actual jobs obtained with a given major, salary and employment outlooks and much, much more. And while students need to be reassured that there are no specific formulas or guaranteed results to life's decisions, books like The College Majors Handbook certainly help inform them of their options.

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Manchester United have rejected Chelsea's opening bid for disgruntled England striker Wayne Rooney.
United immediately rejected the bid on Tuesday night and insist Rooney is not for sale, despite the player's desire to quit Old Trafford following the total breakdown of his relationship with the club.
|Manchester United are 12/1 with Coral to win the Champions League this season
Initial reports suggested the west London club were willing to offer David Luiz and Juan Mata in part exchange, but the Europa League holders have strenuously denied either player formed part of their bid.
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm that yesterday it made a written offer to Manchester United for the transfer of Wayne Rooney," a club statement read.
"Terms of the offer are confidential, for avoidance of doubt and contrary to what is apparently being briefed to the press in Sydney.
"The proposed purchase price does not include the transfer or loan of any players from Chelsea to Manchester United."
Mata was voted as the Blues' player of the season last term but the Spaniard has been concerned by suggestions new manager Jose Mourinho is willing to sell him, while Luiz starred for Brazil at the Confederations Cup last month.
Rooney is understood to be "angry and confused" following comments by United boss David Moyes suggesting the 27-year-old will be an understudy to Robin van Persie this season.
The England striker's future has been the subject of intense speculation ever since he was left out of United's Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid in March, with Goal revealing in May that Rooney was 'hell bent' on forcing a summer move away from the club.
Rooney has two years left on his deal at United but Ed Woodward, the vice-president of the Premier League champions, has claimed the club will not offer him a new contract, while they are prepared to let him run down his current deal.


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We were on a mission. Go to London and find at least 15 quality hotels where two can stay for $150 or less a night. That's right. Not 150 pounds, but 150 dollars, including breakfast and tax (the dreaded VAT, a.k.a. value-added tax at 17.5 percent).
It took 10 days, but we succeeded. In fact, we found 20 worthy candidates that met our bang-for-the-buck challenge.
Figuring the pound's power--currently a pound is worth about $1.56--meant no hotel could cost more than 96 pounds. And, the room had to meet our "standards": a bathroom inside (en suite), good bedding and lighting, clean surroundings with some charm and style (decor and furnishings), a friendly staff and a location in a reasonably convenient neighborhood. (Notice we didn't mention elevators. We will.)
In other words, a subway stop (Brits call it the Tube, or Underground) had to be within walking distance--with as few stops and line changes as possible (London has 11 lines)--to popular tourist sites, restaurants and shops.
Day after day we walked and walked, rang lots of doorbells--and found a lot of places we can't recommend for one reason or another . . . shabby lobby, shabby rooms, unpleasant smells, unfriendly staff.
In all, we visited about 50 hotels, saw dozens of rooms and stayed at four places in four parts of London. Our research was a mere blip on the hotel radar screen, considering there are 1,233 hotels in London and 161,235 beds, according to the London Tourist Board. Before the trip, we spent hours on the Internet looking at dozens of Web sites that specialize in budget hotels. We looked through a lot of books. Being familiar with London from past visits, we steered clear of upscale neighborhoods like Mayfair and St. James's, home to expensive hotels where our budget for a week's stay could easily be spent on one night in a hotel like the Ritz or the Dorchester.
Which brings us to our 20, and though they call themselves hotels, they're mainly bed-and-breakfast accommodations in that breakfast (continental or English) is included in the rate. Most places are small, with several exceptions. And, most do not have elevators or air conditioning, features that are tough to find in this price category. Usually staff will help bring luggage to rooms.
This area known for literature, art and learning is home to the British Museum, London's most popular attraction. Bloomsbury's literary roots were made famous by the Bloomsbury Group of writers (Virginia Woolf and Lytton Strachey, among others) and artists (Vanessa Bell, Duncan Grant, etc.) who lived in the area and were active from the early 1900s until about the '30s.
Harlingford Hotel
Located at the corner of Marchmont and Cartwright Gardens, this 43-room hotel has been in the family of proprietor Andrew Davies for three generations.
Made up of three townhouses that date from the early 1800s, the hotel, one of a number on this street, has recently been renovated and looks terrific. Especially eye-catching is the sophisticated-looking lounge with modern sofas and chairs done in purple. The large windows that overlook Cartwright Gardens have draperies in purple and white. A gas fireplace with a large portrait hanging above is a focal point.
Blues and yellows are the colors in the rooms, with bedspreads and draperies to match. No. 11 in the back of the hotel has a canopy bed that pretty much takes up the entire room. No. 18 is a twin-bedded room that faces the garden. Both are in blue.
All rooms have TV (non-satellite), direct-dial phones, computer outlets, coffee- and tea-making gear, and hair dryers. Most rooms have showers only. Some front rooms have double-glazed windows.
English breakfast is served in a room opposite the lounge, which has a modern look offset by antique-looking chandeliers. Three large windows face the gardens. Like some other hotels on this street, guests can get a key to the gardens.
No air conditioning (fans are available), and another negative: no elevator for the five floors.
(All rates have been converted at $=$1.56 and rounded off to the nearest dollar. And, unless otherwise noted, all hotels accept credit cards.) Rates: single, 72 ($112); double and twin, 90 ($140); triple, 100 ($156); quad, 108 ($168). Address: 61 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 9EL. Phone: 011-44-20-7387-1551. Fax: 011-44-20-7387-4616. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.harlingfordhotel.com. Tube: Russell Square, Euston.
Jenkins Hotel
This hotel moved to the top of our list when we found the "resident greeters"--three black Labrador retrievers--sitting at the entrance on the hotel's Web site.
Located down the street from the Harlingford, the hotel's atmosphere is English cozy in character. Botanical prints hang in the hallway where window draperies are blue and white; a blue rug with white accents covers the stairway.
Floral curtains and antique-style furniture are used throughout the 13-room hotel, co-owned for 16 years by Felicity Langley-Hunt and Sam Bellingham. A few years ago, the 18th Century hotel was featured in an episode of the Agatha Christie TV series "Poirot."
The hotel has no lounge or lobby (guests get their own keys to come and go), but the kitchen with a huge pine table sort of serves as a reception area.
There's also no elevator. That means if you're in one of the rooms on the top floor (their "fourth," our fifth), there are 51 steps from the entrance. But staff will help with luggage.
On the upside, a delicious English breakfast (including baked beans) with excellent coffee is served in a cheery room where tables are set with fresh flowers. A humorous sign here says, "Please don't feed the dogs." The "greeters" do tend to hang out in the room, but are well-behaved. (If a guest doesn't want their company, the staff will escort them out.)
Most rooms have only a shower, and these tend to be tiny. In fact, some are of the pre-fab variety, kind of like a pod that holds the shower, toilet and sink. Not unlike bathrooms on some cruise ships.
In addition to TV (non-satellite), direct-dial phone andhair dryer, the rooms also have coffee- and tea-making gear and several thoughtful extras: a safe and a small fridge (filled with soda and water, for a small charge).
No air conditioning, but rooms do have fans. Windows are not double-glazed. One room--a single--does not have private bath/toilet.
A note about the dogs: There's now just Tiggy and Georgie. Charlie has passed away.
Rates: single, 72 ($112); double, 85 ($133); triple, 105 ($164). Address: 45 Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury, London WC1H 9EH.Phone: 011-44-20-7387-2067. Fax: 011-44-20-7383-3139. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; Web: www.jenkinshotel.demon.co.uk. Tube: Russell Square, Euston.
The Morgan Hotel
This 17-room hotel in an 18th Century terrace house is very popular, and with good reason--it's just around the corner from the British Museum and about a 15-minute walk from Covent Garden and West End theaters.
There's nothing fancy about the rooms, mainly done in pastels with floral bedspread. They're currently getting a spiffing up. A renovation began last month with completion expected by March.
On the upside, the rooms are air-conditioned and windows are double-glazed. There's TV (CNN is the only satellite channel), direct-dial phone and a hair dryer. Most rooms have showers only. On the downside: no elevator for the three floors.
At breakfast (English style), guests might feel like they're in a restaurant not a B&B. The old-paneled room has wooden booths and is filled with Toby mugs and photographs of early London. Neat touch.
A popular hotel, despite not having an e-mail address or a Web site.
Rates: singles, 60-70 ($94-$109); double, 88 ($137); triple, 130 ($203); suites/apartments, 120-165 ($187-$254), located nearby are not air-conditioned, but have refrigerators. Address: 24 Bloomsbury St., Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3QJ. Phone: 011-44-20-7636-3735. Fax: 011-44-20-7636-3045. E-mail: None. Web: None. Tube: Tottenham Court Road.
We picked this area--as well as Earls Court (below)--because travelers can cheaply get here from Heathrow, London's major airport, on the Piccadilly line (see If You Go).
We centered our search around the Gloucester Road Tube station. The hotels we found are within walking distance of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum.
Cranley Gardens Hotel
With 85 rooms, this qualifies as a hotel, not a B&B, even though breakfast (continental) is included. But we wanted to experience staying in a larger place in this handy location.
Rooms tend to have light-colored walls with pastels for curtains and bedspreads. Gray and pink or blue and white seem to be favorite color combos. Bed headboards have bamboo-like trim.
Rooms in the front on the "first" floor (second floor to Americans) have floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a small terrace facing Cranley Gardens. We stayed in a front room, No. 108, and even though the hotel does not have double-glazed windows, traffic noise was not a problem. We could, however, hear our next-door neighbors and voices in the hallways.
Four townhouses were connected to create the hotel, which has four floors, narrow hallways and no air conditioning, but it does have an elevator.
Most rooms have showers and tubs, and all have satellite TV, direct dial phones, Internet access and hair dryer. There is good lighting by the beds.
The lobby has comfortable sofas and a few newspapers, and a bar lounge serves drinks and sandwiches until midnight; room service is available from 10 a.m. to midnight. There's also 24-hour laundry service.
Rates: single, 69-85 ($108-$133); double, 89-115 ($139-$179); triple, 99-135 ($154-$211); quad, 105-155 ($164-$242). Address: 8 Cranley Gardens, South Kensington, London SW7 3DB. Phone: 011-44-20-7373-3232. Fax: 011-44-20-7373-7944. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.cranleygardenshotel.com. Tube: Gloucester Road, South Kensington.
Hotel 167
A few blocks from Cranley Gardens Hotel, this hotel's 19 rooms are done in a casual look reminiscent of some B&Bs we've seen in San Francisco: light-colored walls (various shades of yellow), floral or striped bedspreads (yellow or rose), venetian blinds, pine furniture, rattan furniture. No. 20 has a bentwood rocker, No. 5 grapevine wreaths.
Eleven rooms have bathrooms, attractively tiled and large enough to hold tubs and showers. Fans substitute for air conditioning, and hair dryers are at the front desk, but rooms have satellite TV and direct-dial phones. A nice bonus: Coffee- and tea-making gear are in each room as well as a small fridge. And windows are double-glazed to soften traffic noise on Old Brompton Road.
The lobby doubles as the breakfast (continental style) room, its marble tables and wrought iron chairs juxtaposed with a huge pine hutch.
Rates: single, 72 ($112); double for single occupancy, 86 ($134); double, 90-99 ($140-$154); triple, add 16 ($25) for extra bed in room. Address: , 167 Old Brompton Rd., South Kensington, London SW5 OAN. Phone: 011-44-20-7373-0672. Fax: 011-44-20-7373-3360. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.Hotel167.com. Tube: Gloucester Road.
Swiss House
Next door to Hotel 167, this 15-room hotel has a decidedly English look, though the name is deceiving (it used to be the residence for Swissair crews).
The entrance has a welcoming feel with its facade of ivy- and flower-filled window boxes. Wooden floors lend a rustic touch to rooms.
No. 202 has a navy bedspread and curtains, and a decorative fireplace. The bathroom has a shower stall and is tiled in blue and white. Like other rooms in the back of the hotel, this one looks into a neighbor's garden.
Rooms are not air-conditioned, but do have TV (non-satellite), hair dryer, coffee- and tea-making gear, but no direct-dial phone. Windows are double-glazed to combat traffic noise on Old Brompton Road.
Continental breakfast is served in a pretty blue and white basement room. There is no elevator to serve the three floors. One single has a shower, but no toilet in the room.
Rates: single, 71 ($111); double, 89 ($139)and 104 ($162); triple, 120 ($187); quad, 134 ($209). Address: 171 Old Brompton Rd., South Kensington, London SW5 OAN. Phone: 011-44-20-7373-9383. Fax: 011-44-20-7373-4983. E-mail: email@example.com. Web: www.swiss-hh-demon.co.uk. Tube: Gloucester Road.
Earls Court Road is crammed with shops, restaurants and pubs--and close to museums and other attractions. These hotels are just minutes from the Earls Court Tube station.
Amsterdam Hotel
A riot of color--and we mean that in a good way. Many of the 27 rooms are awash in blues, yellows and mauves--particularly on bedspreads and draperies. Bottom line is you better like color and Thomas McKnight prints--they're everywhere.
This hotel has a lot going for it, including an elevator that serves the six floors. Rooms are outfitted with wicker and light-colored furniture with bamboo-like trim. Lighting (including bedside) is good throughout.
Rooms are not air-conditioned, but have individual heat, a feature we found at just a few hotels.The tiled bathrooms (some with shower only, others with both bath and shower, but all with shampoo, soap and facial tissues) were some of the best we saw. Room amenities include direct-dial phone, TV (non-satellite), hair dryer, and coffee- and tea-making gear. Front rooms have double-glazed windows.
Nos. 1, 2 and 3 in the back stand out because they have direct access to the hotel's lovely garden, which is also reachable from an Internet-access room.
Another noteworthy room is No. 4, a loft that can accommodate three persons or two adults and two children.
Continental breakfast is served in a basement room done in shades of pink.
Rates: singles, 78 ($122); doubles, 88 ($137); triple, 112 ($175); family, 125 ($195). Suites also available. Address: 7 Trebovir Rd., Earls Court, London SW5 9LS. Phone: 011-44-20-7370-2814. Fax: 011-44-20-7244-7608. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.amsterdam-hotel.com. Tube: Earls Court.
Henley House Hotel
London is known for its gardens and squares, and when a hotel faces one, it's a bonus for guests, particularly those lucky enough to get a room with a garden view. This hotel is one of several on the street that faces Barkston Gardens. (At some hotels, including this one, guests get keys to the gardens.)
There's a feeling of coziness upon entering the small lobby, paneled in mahogany and dominated by bookcases and two sofas.
There are 21 rooms on six floors, and there is an elevator. Bathrooms have showers only. Bedrooms are tastefully decorated in pastels with oak and mahogany furniture.
No. 12, with two double beds, not only faces the gardens, but has floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto a small terrace. Like some of the other rooms, walls are yellow with green accents, and the same colors are used for bedspreads. Carpeting is rust colored. Moldings on the walls and ceiling add vintage charm.
All rooms have satellite TV, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, coffee- and tea-making gear, and good lighting. No air conditioning, and windows are not double-glazed, but the street is relatively quiet.
Single rooms are on the top floor. Twin-bedded rooms generally are larger than rooms with double beds.
Continental breakfast is served in an airy conservatory on the lower level. Pots of orchids are scattered on the window sills. Round tables, with burgundy and white tablecloths, and wooden chairs with rush seats have a Pottery Barn look.
Rates: single, 55-79 ($86-$123); double, 75-102 ($117-$159); triple, 90-119 ($140-$186). Address: 30 Barkston Gardens, Kensington, London SW5 OEN. Phone: 011-44-20-7370-4111. Fax: 011-44-20-7370-0026. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.henleyhousehotel.com. Tube: Earls Court.
Maranton House Hotel
This family-owned hotel also faces Barkston Gardens. If you care for a view, ask for a room in front. Two rooms that look onto the gardens are Nos. 17 and 18. Both are large, bright and airy, with nice bathrooms (No. 17 has a bidet). Both have built-in dressers and closets painted in white. The stark look is softened by antique-like mirrors hanging over the desks, also in white.
There are nice touches throughout on the hallways and stairs--floral borders on pastel-colored walls, and landings with small antique lamps and mirrors. The entry hall is attractively dressed with a pretty dried flower arrangement and an antique-looking chandelier.
There are 16 rooms on seven floors and no elevator, but staff will help with luggage. Rooms do not have air conditioning but do have double-glazed windows, TV (non-satellite), direct-dial phone, hair dryer, and coffee- and tea-making gear..Bathrooms have soap, shampoo and shower gel.
Breakfast (continental) is served--on real tablecloths!--in a pretty room with some tables facing a small garden.
Rates: single, 65 ($101); double, 75 ($117); triple, 85 ($133). Address: 14 Barkston Gardens, Kensington, London SW5 OEN. Phone: 011-44-20-7373-5782. Fax: 011-44-20-7244-9543. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: None. Tube: Earls Court
Merlyn Court Hotel
Also on Barkston Gardens, this 20-room hotel does not have TVs in rooms, four of which also are not en suite. But there is a lounge with TV. Rooms have direct-dial phones, hair dryers, and eggs and bacon are included in breakfast. There is no elevator for the three floors.
While on the spartan side, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and management told us rooms were being upgraded with new carpeting and furniture.
Rates: single, 30-45 ($47-$70); double en suite, 65-70 ($101-$109); double basic, 50-55 ($78-$86); triple, 75 ($117); quad, 80 ($125). Address: 2 Barkston Gardens, Kensington, London SW5 OEN. Phone: 011-44-20-7370-1640. Fax: 011-44-20-7370-4986. E-mail: email@example.com. Web: www.merlyncourthotel.com. Tube: Earls Court.
Rushmore Hotel
Owner Shireen Salooga definitely has a knack for decorating, and loves mixing colors and using faux finishes, stenciling and trompe l'oeil touches. Some rooms also have hand-painted murals. All 22 have their own personalities.
In some (No. 6 is one), Salooga has draped fabric from the ceiling over the beds to form a kind of free-floating canopy. In others (No. 21, among them), the treatment over the bed may resemble a coronet draping. Still other rooms are more traditionally decorated, including No. 14, a la Laura Ashley.
This hotel is for someone who appreciates a room with flair--as well as a room with necessities like hair dryer, coffee- and tea-making gear, direct-dial phone and satellite TV.
But it is not a hotel for anyone who cannot climb stairs. There are six floors but no elevator, though staff will help with luggage. The hotel is not air-conditioned.
Bathrooms (some with showers only, others with shower/tub combos) are tiled in marble and nicely appointed with brass fittings.
Windows are not double-glazed, but the street is not a major road.
The conservatory-like room where continental breakfast is served looks like it belongs in a hotel charging twice as much. Italy is the influence for decor with antique terra cotta urns, Murano glass lighting fixtures and wrought iron furniture from Tuscany.
Rates: single, 55-65 ($86-$101); double, 69-79 ($108-$123); triple/quad, 79-89 ($123-$139). Address: 11 Trebovir Rd., Earls Court, London SW5 9LS. Phone: 011-44-20-7370-3839. Fax: 011-44-20-7370-0274. E-mail: rushmore-hotel.co.uk. Web: www.rushmore-hotel.co.uk. Tube: Earls Court
The major reason we scouted this area is because of Paddington Station, home to the Heathrow Express and the Paddington Tube stop.
Balmoral House Hotel
An entrance filled with flowered wallpaper sets the tone for this sweet little hotel in a 19th Century Victorian townhouse. Dark rose is the color that dominates the floral wallpaper and draperies in most of the 33 rooms. Pillow cases are lace, and bedspreads are in pink and lavender.
Rooms have nice wooden mirrors, accented by antique-looking, frosted lampshades. They also have satellite TV, direct-dial phone, hair dryer, and coffee- and tea-making gear.
Rooms have showers only--with the exception of three singles and one twin. These rooms have a sink, but share a bathroom. Soap and shampoo are provided.
Some might find the rooms charmingly cozy, others might feel they're a little too feminine. There's also no elevator for the five floors.
An English breakfast is served in an airy basement dining room.
Rates: single, 40 ($62); double, 65 ($101); triple, 80 ($125); quad, 100 ($156). Address: , 156-157 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London W2 IUD. Phone: 011-44-20-7723-7445. Fax: 011-44-20-7402-0118. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: balmoralhousehotel.co.uk. Tube: Paddington.
Gresham Hotel
Definitely for the traveler who wants more of a hotel experience than the coziness of a B&B. Like a lounge and bar, for starters.
The 57 rooms have modern tiled bathrooms, most with showers only. Green is the favorite color for bedspreads and curtains in single rooms; orange for doubles. All rooms have satellite TV, direct-dial phone and hair dryer.
Continental breakfast is served in a large dining room in the basement, and there is an elevator to serve the four floors.
Some might classify the Gresham as a business hotel (there are a few "executive" rooms with microwave and fridge).
Rates: single, 70 ($109); double, 95 ($148); triple, 105 ($164); quad, 130 ($203). Address: 116 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London W2 1 UA. Phone: 011-44-20-7402-2920. Fax: 011-44-20-7402-3137. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.gresham-hotel-hyde-park.com. Tube: Paddington.
Hotel Columbus
We stayed in No. 204, a double-bedded room that faces the street. Even though the window is not double-glazed, street noise didn't bother us.
A blue and white floral fabric starts as a "headboard" over the double bed and continues up the wall to form a canopy, dressing up an otherwise plain room. Same fabric was used for the curtain. Bedspread was midnight blue with gold fleur de lis.
The small bathroom was a step up from the room and a pre-fab kind of place, similar to ones we had at the Jenkins Hotel. Definitely a tight squeeze, particularly in the shower.
We were able to see No. 603, which also had a blue and pink canopy-like treatment over its double bed. It's the only room on the ground floor and definitely one to request if climbing stairs is a problem. There is no elevator for the four floors and other 13 rooms.
All rooms have TV (non-satellite) and direct-dial phone. Hair dryers are available at the front desk.
The lobby doubles as a breakfast room (continental style), where the look is modern (metal chairs, abstract artwork).
Rates: single, 55 ($86); double, 75 ($117); triple, 84 ($131); quad, 99 ($154). Address: 141 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London W2 2RX. Phone: 011-44-20-7262-0974. Fax: 011-44-20-7262-6785. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.delmerehotels.com. Tube: Paddington
Hyde Park Radnor/Springfield Hotel
These are sister hotels, around the corner from each other. The Radnor has 35 rooms, the Springfield 18. Rooms at both hotels were tastefully decorated, more of a traditional English decor at the Springfield than the Radnor. Rooms at both looked fine to us with the exception of the Radnor's rather unattractive lobby with white leather sofas. But we were told there was talk of redecorating.
Both hotels have en suite rooms (bathrooms looked more modern at the Radnor and had heated towel bars) and offer the usual amenities in the rooms--satellite TV, direct-dial phone (only at the Springfield), hair dryer and coffee- and tea-making gear. There's an elevator for the six floors at the Radnor, none for the Springfield's five floors. English breakfast is included at both hotels.
Hyde Park Radnor rates: single, 45-60 ($70-$94); double, 70-80 ($109-$125); triple, 90 ($140); quad, 105-115 ($164-$179). Address: 7-9 Sussex Place, Paddington, London W2 2SX. Phone: 011-44-20-7723-5969. Fax: 011-44-20-7262-8955. E-mail: email@example.com. Web: www.hydeparkradnor.com Tube: Paddington
Springfield Hotel rates: single, 45-55 ($70-$86); double, 60-70 ($94-$109); triple, 75-85 ($117-$133); quad, 80-90 ($125-$140). Address: 154 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London W2 1 UD. Phone: 011-44-20-7723-9898. Fax: 011-44-20-7723-0874. E-mail: email@example.com. Web: www.springfieldhotellondon.co.uk. Tube: Paddington
We chose this area because it's close (well, relatively) to major sites like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye and the Tate Britain museum. And in the general area for visits to the National Theatre complex and Shakespeare's Globe.
Victoria Station is about 15 minutes away. That's good news if you fly into Gatwick and take the Gatwick Express.
Blades Hotel
After being buzzed into this hotel, we passed under a pretty chandelier and headed up the stairs to the conservatory reception area and met the friendly manager, Kevin Greenan.
The hotel was very full, so he was only able to show us one room--No. 4 on the ground floor in back with white walls and blue for curtains and bedspread. (Greenan says blue is the favorite color for the other rooms too. All have prints and pictures of British and Irish scenes.)
There are 16 rooms on four floors. All have showers only, but no hair dryer (ask at reception) or coffee- or tea-making gear. Because windows are not double-glazed, light sleepers might want to request a room in the back to avoid hearing traffic on busy Belgrave Road.
The hotel has no air conditioning (fans are available) and no elevator, but breakfast is "more substantial than a continental," says Greenan.
Despite the drawbacks, we liked the feel of the hotel--especially the conservatory, which guests are encouraged to use.
Rates: single, 60 ($94); double, 75 ($117); triple, 90 ($140); quad, 120 ($187). Address: 122 Belgrave Rd., Victoria, London SW1V 2 BL. Phone: 011-44-20-7976-5552. Fax: 011-44-20-7976-6500. E-mail: email@example.com. Web: www.blades-hotel.co.uk. Tube: Pimlico or Victoria.
Luna Simone Hotel
Victorian on the outside, sleek on the inside. Gold and blue bedspreads and blue carpeting add color to the rooms with light-colored walls. Bathrooms are modern and have enclosed glass showers and temperature-controlled fittings.
There are 35 rooms, 33 with shower only. Two single rooms share a bathroom. Rooms have TV (non-satellite), direct-dial phones, hair dryers, coffee- and tea-making gear,, and safes. Some have double-glazed windows (rooms facing that noisy Belgrave Road).
In the reception area, presided over by owners Peter and Bernard Desira, clocks show times in cities around the world.
There are six floors but no elevator. An Internet access room is due to be completed by November. English breakfast is served in two basement rooms where the modern decor continues in furnishings and artwork.
Rates: single, 35-60 ($55-$94); double, 60-80 ($94-$125); triple, 80-100 ($125-$156). Address: 47/49 Belgrave Rd., Victoria, London SW1V 2BB. Phone: 011-44-20-7834-5897. Fax: 011-44-20-7828-2474. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.lunasimonehotel.com. Tube: Pimlico or Victoria.
New England Hotel
This hotel, inside a 19th Century Georgian townhouse on the corner of St. George's Drive and Warwick Way, has been run by the Patel family since 1981. It's obvious the family cares about running a first-class hotel, judging by what they offer.
All 25 rooms have fully tiled bathrooms with enclosed showers that are temperature controlled. There is no air conditioning, but heat in each room is individually controlled. Windows are double-glazed, and beds are fitted with "hypnos" mattresses, which are supposed to be super comfortable.
There's no variation in the color scheme--walls are yellow, carpeting is rust, and bedspreads and draperies are a combination of yellow, rust and green. All rooms have TV (CNN is the only satellite channel), direct-dial phones, computer modem outlets and hair dryers.
The six floors are served by an elevator, and English breakfast takes place in a cheerful basement dining room.
Rates: single, 49-65 ($76-$101); double, 59-89 ($92-$139); triple, 79-108 ($123-$168); quad, 89-119 ($139-$186). Address: 20 St. George's Dr., Victoria, London SW1V 4BN. Phone: 011-44-20-7834-8351. Fax: 011-44-20-7834-9000. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Web: www.newenglandhotel.com. Tube: Victoria
Winchester Hotel
On a block with many hotels that look nice from the outside, but can be disappointing upon closer inspection, this one delivers. In fact, upon stepping into the classy entry (rose carpeting, sandstone-colored walls, mirrors, moldings), you might think you are in tony Mayfair.
A great deal of thought and care has gone into maintaining the quality of the hotel, owned for the last 20 years by Jimmy McGoldrick and his wife, Juanita.
The overall feeling is one of tranquility, with walls of the 18 rooms painted in yellow, pink or taupe. Carpeting is red, and bedspreads and draperies are in gold and cream with red piping.
Back rooms are smaller than in front, but they're quieter--windows are not double-glazed and Belgrave Road is right outside.
All rooms have TV (non-satellite). Bathrooms are tiled and have high-pressure, temperature-controlled showers.
We would like to see phones and hair dryers (available at the front desk) in the rooms, and wish the hotel would accept credit cards.
Despite our qualms, this is a special hotel. English breakfast is prepared by genial Jimmy and served on Royal Doulton china, set with Christofle flatware.
How's that for class?
There's no lounge and no elevator for the six floors, but staff will deliver luggage to room.
Rates: single, 85 ($133); double, 88 ($137); triple, 110 ($172); quad, 140 ($218). One- and two-bedroom suites available nearby, priced 120 to 230 ($187-$359) . Note: No credit cards. Address: 17 Belgrave Rd., Victoria, London SW1 1RB. Phone: 011-44-20-7828-2972. Fax: 011-44-20-7828-5191. E-mail: email@example.com. Web: www.winchester-hotel.net. Tube: Victoria.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2004) - The East Tennessee State Lady Bucs volleyball team snapped a four-match losing streak, defeating UNC Greensboro 3-2 (30-27, 30-23, 18-30, 23-30, 15-11) Saturday afternoon from Fleming Gymnasium in Greensboro, N.C.
ETSU (3-13, 2-4 SoCon) dominated play in the first two games and led by as many as six, 26-20, in the first game before holding on for the 30-27 win. In game two, it was more of the same as the Buccaneers used a 24-10 run to extend their lead to 25-15. They held off a late UNCG (2-18, 0-5 SoCon) flurry to go up 2-0 with a 30-23 victory.
UNCG rallied to square the match 2-2 by cruising to 30-18 and 30-23 wins in games three and four. In the fifth game, UNCG held a slim 8-6 lead, but ETSU scored nine of the last 12 points to pick up its second SoCon win of the season.
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Sweet potatoes are chock full of the antioxidant beta carotene—making them a healthy addition to this hearty bowl of chowder. Combo meals featuring a soup and sandwich or soup and salad are winners with value-conscious consumers.
2 large sweet potatoes
2 tbsp. butter or oil
1 small onion, diced
About 1 qt. vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn, fresh or frozen
2 tsp. minced, seeded jalapeno
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. salt
Chopped scallions, for garnish
- Bake sweet potatoes at 350°F until softened. Scoop out flesh and discard skin. Puree flesh in blender or food processor.
- In large pot, heat butter or oil. Add onion and sauté until tender. Stir in sweet potato puree and up to 1 qt. stock. Bring to a boil; boil until liquid is slightly reduced.
- Stir in chicken, corn, jalapeno, cream and salt. Reduce heat and simmer soup 10 minutes.
- To serve, pour chowder into bowls; garnish with chopped scallions.


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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One student has been expelled and three others are being punished for their roles in a racially charged uproar on a Virginia college campus the night of President Barack Obama's re-election, the school said Thursday.
They were among approximately 40 students who gathered outside the Minority Student Union at Hampden-Sydney College on the night of Nov. 6 within minutes after Obama won a second term. Some shouted racial slurs, tossed bottles, set off fireworks and threatened physical violence. No one was injured inside the house, and some left the building to peacefully confront the crowd, as did other students.
The four were found guilty by a student court of violating the college's student code of conduct, the school said in a statement released to The Associated Press. Hampden-Sydney spokesman Thomas H. Shomo said the students are not being identified, and that college administrators never comment on student court verdicts.
Chris Howard, the all-male school's first African-American president, condemned the students' actions as a "harmful, senseless episode" in an email to parents after the incident. "There is no place for bigotry or racism on this campus," he wrote.
The expelled student was found guilty of disruptive and lewd behavior and harassment. The other three were found guilty of violating the code of student conduct. They included lewd behavior, hazardous acts and fireworks violations. The college did not elaborate on the charges.
Each was put on probation and ordered to do community service ranging from 25 to 100 hours.
The racially tinged uproar after Obama's re-election was among two on U.S. campuses. A protest at the University of Mississippi in Oxford involved about 400 people, some of whom shouted racial slurs. Two people were arrested.
The night after the Hampden-Sydney problems, nearly 300 members of the campus community gathered to discuss what had happened. Many spoke out against the actions of the students outside the union, Howard said.
"There were a lot more at that town hall meeting denouncing what happened than the knuckleheads who were misbehaving terribly that night," Howard said in an interview then.
Hampden-Sydney, located about 60 miles southwest of Richmond, has a black enrollment approaching 9 percent of its 1,080 students. The private, tradition-bound school was founded in 1775 and is one of only three all-male colleges in the U.S.
The campus is known for its decorum and honor code. Visitors are greeted by passers-by, backpacks are left lying around without fear of theft and students dress in coat and tie for football games.
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Its former students have included a president, William Henry Harrison, and comedian Stephen Colbert.
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i bought this car june of 2007 to autocross and race at the track. i can't help myself i just love f-body's. it wasn't running when i bought it. after 21 rats nest, a lot of long nights and some help from a good friend she is running stronger then new. i bet the guy i bought the car from would kick himself for selling it if he saw it now.
she spends most of her days (and nights for that matter) in the garage. she is lucky to see 2000 miles a year now. the best way for me to let some stress off is to go out in the garage and spend some time playing with my car. i have more hours working on her then i do driving her. that is not to say she needs to be fixed, but because i enjoy making things better.
1989 Trans Am GTA with 5.7L V8 and 3.27 : 1 rear axle:
0 - 60 mph: 6.5 seconds
Lateral Acceleration: 0.86 g
best quarter mile of 14.78 seconds at 95mph
List Price, FOB Detroit:.......... $23,320
Engine Type: Eight-Cylinder, V-Design
Valve Design: Overhead Valve
Bore/Stroke: 4.00 inches x 3.48 inches
Displacment: 350 cubic inches
Compression Ratio: 9.3 : 1
Fuel Injection/Manufacturer: Multiple-Port Style, Bosch-Rochester
Fuel Requirements: 91-Octane Unleaded
Curb Weight: 3460-3530 pounds
Weight Distribution: 57% (front) - 43% (rear)
Wheelbase: 101.6 inches
Track: 60.7 inches (front) - 61.6 inches (rear)
Overall Length: 191.6 inches
Width: 72.0 inches
Height: 49.7 inches
Rear Storage Space: 5.8 cubic feet (rear seat up) - 9.1 cubic feet (rear seat folded)
Fuel Tank: 15.5 U.S. Gallons
Vehicle Lay-out: Front engine / Rear drive
Body/Frame: Unit Steel Construction
Brake System: Four Wheel Power-Assist Disc
Rotor Size:
10.5 inch (front) and 11.7 inch (rear) - 1989-1992
Wheel, Type and Size: Cast aluminum alloy, 16 x 8 inch
Goodyear Eagle ZR50 Radial, size 245/50-ZR16 (1989-1992)
Steering: Recirculating ball, with power assist
Wheel Turns, lock-to-lock: 2.4
Turning Circle, Foot-in-diameter: 37.6
Suspension Components (front): modified MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar
Suspension Components (rear): Live axle, with trailing arms, torque arms, and Panhard arm, coils aprings, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar
To travel in a GTA was to travel in the most luxurious F-body model available in its day. GTAs featured many specific options not found elsewhere in Firebirds OR Camaros. Standard seating consisted of specific "Ultima" articulating bucket seats covered in Metrix cloth trim. These seats were fully adjustable fore and aft, featured full manual recline, adjustable thigh supports as well as headrests, and power-inflatable bladders for both lumbar and lateral support. In fact, these excellent seats continued in the Trans Am till 2002, with only the headrest design being different.
Standard GTA instrumentation included everything necessary for monitoring the machine and its condition. Present and accounted for were a large 8000-rpm tachometer and a 140-mph speedometer; secondary gauges were provided to monitor fuel levels, voltage, oil pressure, and water temperature in a seperate cluster.
Audio sources received equal attention to detail in order to surround the driver in a fitting atmosphere. Beginning in 1988, PMD added as standard equipment the top-line audio system (RPO UT4) which consisted of a touch-control AM/FM stereo tuner with five station memory preset, full seek and scan, an auto-reverse cassette deck with dual-direction track search, a five-band graphic equalizer with which to fine-tune the sound, built-in radio and tape noise reduction, and a digital clock. Also standard were radio controls on the steering wheel. Functions mounted there included AM/FM selection, volume, radio seek/scan, radio tune, pre-set select, recall, fade, and mute.
In 1988, the GTAs were also the first F-body model to get the new VATS II "Pass-Key" anti-theft system as standard equipment in order to help reduce rising vehicle thefts. GM had great luck installing it in the Chevrolet Corvette for 1987 and Corvette thefts were reduced by 40%. The system used a micro-chip resistor embedded in the ignition key shaft that would electronically "shake hands" with the anti-theft module up under the dash. The module would give its "permission" for the car to start if and ONLY if the correct resistance value was recognized. Either an incorrect or, on occasion, a dirty or scarred original key would then disable the car's ignition and fuel systems, necessitating a little trip to your local Pontiac establishment........
far from done. 26lb injectors, 3" flowmaster cat back (yuck), N10 RPO code with no cats, homemade 3" through fender cold air, 52mm t.b. with the coolant bypass mod, 170* t-stat with a 170* fan switch, a/c delete, richmond gear 4:10, detroit true-trac differential, moser axle shafts, stainless steal brake hoses, cross drilled & sloted brake rotors(all 4), napa ado ceramic pads, lakewood lower control arms, edelbrock panhard bar, upgraded shocks and struts, energy susension bushing all the way around, tds 3 bolt wonder bar,140lbs rear coil springs, sumitomo ntr z tires 245/50zr16 99w up front and 255/50zr16 99w in rear, a set of nitto nt555r 275/40r17 drag radials, a set of NT01 275/40/17 for the track, a full set of cragar soft 8's 17X9 black powder coated for the track, holley adjustable fuel pressure regulator, intake air temp sensor relocation kit, edelbrock hi-flow intake base plate, bbk high flow fuel pump "aka walbro" 225 lph = 67 ghp, crane cams fireball hi-6 ignition, crane cams fireball ps91 coil, march power and amp pulley set, custom eprom (again), 649 lbs front coil springs, umi tie rod sleeves, removed flowmaster muffler and replaced with borla pro xs, cnc ported plenum from corvetteplenum.com, relocated the washer bottle in the front bumper, relocated the coolant overflow in the front bumper, Monster transmission HD 700R4, Monster transmission 2000-2200 rpm convertor, B&M quick sliver shift, Hayden trans cooler, high torque mini starter, Edelbrock TES headers, High cast water pump,
outside: removed stock mud flaps, removed stock sealed beam headlights and replaced them with composite 9000k bright white 9003 bulbs, WS6 badge from a 4th gen, new fog lights with brighter bulbs,
Inside: custom shift boot, gt grant wheel, piller gauges (oil pressure, oil temp, and voltage for now), shift light, cd player, 4 way sony 6x9's, 2 way kenwood 4x6's, custom sail panels, custom carbon fiber trim, two custom fit gauges where the center vents use to be, fuel pressure gauge, air fuel ratio gauge, white face gauge overlay with high power red led lights, white heater control overlay, 150 led light for the interior lighting, 2002 Trans Am center console, 4 point harness, Silver trim in cluster.
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2014 Honda CR-V: Real World Review
If you're looking for a compact SUV, chances are good that you're not too choosy when it comes to finding a model with the best handling or lightning-quick acceleration. And you're probably not holding out for luxury materials or cutting-edge technology. We've found that shoppers looking for a good compact SUV want just that -- a good, reliable, efficient vehicle with SUV practicality and driving position. If that sounds like you, the 2014 Honda CR-V fits the bill perfectly, as we discovered after a week behind the wheel of a well-equipped EX-L model.
No Pretending
A lot of today's SUVs claim to offer off-road capabilities or tout a "sporty" driving feel. The CR-V doesn't bother with that stuff -- and, for better or worse, it shows. Everyone who drove our CR-V over the last week came away feeling like it was a tried-and-true compact SUV, offering precisely the equipment that shoppers in this segment want.
For instance, the CR-V doesn't pretend to offer go-anywhere capabilities. That's because Honda knows it'll be primarily used on the road, so the brand gave the CR-V a comfortable seating position, excellent ride quality and a relaxed ride height that makes it very easy to get in and out, or access cargo in back.
The CR-V doesn't emphasize sport or performance, either. As a result, acceleration isn't stellar, but it's acceptable. And gas mileage benefits from the lack of huge engine power, as the CR-V returns up to 30 miles per gallon on the highway, even with all-wheel drive.
In other words, the CR-V does exactly what it says and exactly what most buyers will expect. No, you can't take it off-road, and you won't win any stoplight drag races -- and some shoppers may find that dull. But if you're looking for a no-nonsense approach to the world of the compact crossover, the CR-V might be your vehicle.
Outdated Controls
Just because the CR-V is practical doesn't mean that it's perfect. In fact, nearly everyone who drove the car took issue with its outdated navigation system, which just doesn't live up to infotainment systems in other cars. By comparison, the buttons are small, the screen is outdated and simple tasks like entering an address -- or even changing a radio station -- are overly complicated.
If it was up to us, we'd skip the navigation system altogether. And if you're a technophile, dealing with it constantly will likely drive you crazy. Systems are far improved in rival cars such as the Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4.
Comfortable Interior
Another place that our CR-V tester drew praise was the cabin. Everyone who rode in or drove the CR-V noted that the interior was quite nice, especially for a compact crossover. Rear legroom is ample, and we found headroom to be more than necessary for even the tallest drivers. Best of all, the front seats were perfectly cushioned for relaxing, pleasant long drives.
Mediocre Exterior
While the interior is a great place to spend time, some of us felt that the exterior takes a little getting used to. Of course, styling is subjective -- so you might not agree. But we find that the slanted window line gives the car an unusual look. Worse, that styling element robs visibility when changing lanes.
Beyond the rear styling, few testers were fond of the CR-V's protruding front grille. While we all agree that the latest CR-V looks better than its predecessor, most of us feel the SUV has something of an awkward appearance compared to handsome rivals such as the Ford Escape, the Mazda CX-5 and the Nissan Rogue.
Recommended for Most Shoppers
If we had to sum up our experience with the 2014 Honda CR-V in one word, we'd choose "pleasant." It's not perfect, especially considering the outdated navigation system, the lackluster performance and the slightly unusual styling. But the CR-V does everything we'd expect from a compact SUV. It's a vehicle that you can buy and use for years as safe, efficient, reliable transport for yourself, your family and ample cargo. If that's what you're looking for, the CR-V is easy to recommend.
However, if you place an emphasis on one particular aspect of car ownership, you might be interested in some excellent compact SUV alternatives to the CR-V. Want performance? Consider the Kia Sportage SX, which boasts a 260-horsepower turbocharged engine. Want technology? Check out the Ford Escape and its SYNC infotainment system. Want efficiency? There's always the Mazda CX-5 and its 35-mpg fuel economy rating. No, the CR-V may not be able to match those vehicles, but it's a great overall compromise. For that reason, we think it's a great fit for most drivers.


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Seriously, you guys are the meanest people I have ever met. I hope you are happy and feel really good about yourself.
"Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative."
magicmiles, how's it going? I hope you are doing well since our last chat. I saw that you didn't have anything further on this topic at this time, but I would like to throw my two cents in, and possibly give you something to muse on.
I did have a few experiences as a believer that, at the time, I took as being an experience of God.
I remember during one particular time of struggle, I asked for a sign that God was listening. It immediately started raining, as in simultaneously with the end of the request. It seemed quite impressive at the time, and I suppose that you could say that I had a gut instinct about God at this time.
Additionally, I could not help but notice that members of different faiths all claimed to have similar types of experiences. It seemed to me odd that such an experience could be considered a validation of my faith, but not equally validating of others faith.
Gut instincts can certainly be wrong in other ways. In my case, it's usually in regards to my love life. I certainly had a "gut instinct" about my now ex wife. Turns out, I misread it. I took it to mean "Hey, you might like this one!"" when what it really said was "Hey, you might want to run". Our intuition can be useful at times, but not as a tool to override our reason.
Although you don't have much to say at this time you have freed up space for me to make my response if you're still interested in people's testimonies on this.
I think when I was a believer there was a level of gut instinct, I was a kid when I became a non-believer so it's kind of hard to say, maybe it's because I was told God was real and believed it and felt it to be so, which wouldn't really apply to what you're asking.
I can't say as a believer I was that strong anyway. Since being an atheist, there have been things I have questioned about my non-belief, just because of things I wasn't able to explain myself or something coincidental that I asked myself, "what if it wasn't a coincidence?" But then I'm a sceptic, so I find I will be sceptical of my own judgements.
A pastor did tell me that the bible is all allegorical, it's a book written by ancient men, it tells us about God, but it doesn't tell us as a Historical account and he treated it as a narrative, a piece of literature. I can't really deal with his beliefs with a strict scientific methodology or even with my understanding of the bible.
I will admit that a part of me wants somebody to come out with an argument that sounds reasonable to me
I kinda had to start with the line, "Please God, if you exist". But as far as 'God not answering prayers' stories go, that one's pretty pathetic. But it's the only occasion I can think of where I genuinely opened up to Him as a non-believer.
Can I infer that you were a believer before you had any experiences of God? As in, you were a believer more via upbringing etc? I'm just curious more than anything - don't feel compelled to respond.
I bet...impressive timing. Having said that - do you remember what the forecast had been for the day? If the rain came out of a clear blue sky then that would be more awe-inspiring than if it was cloudy (for me, at least. )
By different faiths, do you mean they had faith in a God other than the God of the Judeo-Christian bible?
Sorry to hear that. And a slight digression here, which I hope doesn't offend or sound judgmental: <snip>Again, not meaning to preach or anything, and I know we're all unique with unique experiences which we try and deal with best we can.
Do you remember what specifically about what you'd been taught you 'felt' to be real?
I think that's sort of the point I'm trying to make, unpopular as it is to pretty much the entire human race: our own judgements are often crap, and personally I believe in real 'gut instinct' moments the things we suspect and feel to be true are much more likely to be, and personally I believe it is God behind it.


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Rindge teen recovering after ride on car's hood, fallBy MEGHAN PIERCE
Union Leader Correspondent
June 10. 2013 7:10PM
RINDGE — A 14-year-old girl who suffered head injuries when she fell off the hood of a car in the Rindge Memorial School parking lot about a week ago is expected to make a full recovery.
Police responded to the parking lot on the evening of May 31 for a 911 call, said Police Chief Frank Morrill on Monday.
It was a warm night and about eight teens were hanging out in the parking lot drinking soda pop, Morrill said.
When police, Rindge Fire and Rescue, and Jaffrey-Rindge Ambulance arrived they found two teen girls had been injured in a single-vehicle accident.
Justin Haase, 16, of Jaffrey had been driving a 1995 Saturn slowly around the parking lot with friends sitting on his hood, Morrill said.
"Mr. Haase thought it would be funny to drive the car around the parking lot while kids were sitting on the hood," Morrill said.
Just as the car started to move two teen boys jumped off the hood, but the 14-year-old and a 15-year-old Jaffrey girl remained on the hood as Haase drove slowly. However, the first corner Haase navigated in the parking lot caused the girls to fly off the hood despite his slow speed.
"It was the turn," Morrill said. "The two girls were ejected, both sustained injury."
The Jaffrey girl was examined at the scene and waived medical attention. She left with her parents who took her to seek medical care.
The Rindge girl, though, had a head injury. She was taken by ambulance and initially was being taken to Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough when her condition worsened.
The decision was made to life-flight her by medical helicopter from the Cathedral of the Pines to UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Mass.
She was released from the hospital a few days later and returned home, Morrill said.
"She sustained seven stiches to the head, a minor skull fracture, a concussion and a severely sprained neck and is expected to make a full recovery at this point," he said.
Morrill said he is not releasing the names of either victim while the incident is under investigation.
It is likely Haase would be charged with a motor vehicle violation of either reckless operation or negligent driving, Morrill said.
It is unlikely stiffer criminal charges would be pressed, he said. "These are just kids that just made a bad decision," he said, but added, "It was serious bodily injury so it could potentially be a felony offense. … Although it was poor judgment and a bad decision, the manner in which the vehicle was being operated I don't know if that rises to the level of a felony offense."
Hopefully the event is something young people in the area can learn from, he said. "I want everybody to be aware that there are consequences."
Potentially everyone who was hanging out in the school parking lot could be charged with trespassing.
"It's not entirely clear yet what the school wants to do about that," Morrill said.
He is waiting to hear from school officials and whether the officials want to deal with the matter internally.
School policy prohibits people from loitering on school grounds after dark unless there is an event with adult supervision, he said. "It may be an opportunity to educate the rest of the community that this policy exists."


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JASPER | The head of the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Tuesday he was disappointed by a videotaped postgame brawl between coaches that marred a football game last week.
JASPER | The head of the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Tuesday he was disappointed by a videotaped postgame brawl between coaches that marred a football game last week.
One of the coaches involved resigned. It wasn't clear whether either school would face disciplinary measures.
Steve Savarese, executive director of the oversight body, said the fight between coaches from Cullman and Walker high schools was an "isolated incident" that did not reflect the actions of most coaches.
"We truly understand the passions that are involved in competitive athletics, but we can never allow those passions to cross the line and become unsportsmanlike in nature," Savarese said in a statement.
The association is still investigating, and an AHSAA spokesman said both schools will be allowed to play their games this week. The schools could face disciplinary measures including post-season restrictions.
A television station captured video of the fight and it has been featured on numerous websites and channels.
Two coaches from Walker and Cullman high schools fought on the field seconds after Cullman beat Walker 13-10 with a late touchdown on Friday.
Video from a cable station in Jasper, TV16HD, showed a Cullman coach walking toward a Walker coach, who takes a swing with his right fist. Others coaches, players and police separated the men.
Jasper school officials suspended Walker head coach John Holladay indefinitely and named an interim coach.
Jasper school superintendent Robert Sparkman told reporters after a meeting with AHSAA officials in Montgomery that Holladay had resigned, said Ron Ingram, a spokesman for the prep organization. Sparkman did not immediately return a message seeking details.
Cullman didn't take any action against its coaches.
Photos showed Cullman assistant coach Matt Hopper with a swollen, reddened face after the fight.
Savarese said he was "disappointed by the actions of those involved."
"This is an isolated incident, and is not indicative of the good sportsmanship demonstrated by the more than 10,000 coaches in our state each day," Savarese said.
Savarese said the findings of the AHSAA probe would be released to the schools, which will release any further information.
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Staying warm as winter strengthens
January is upon us. Even in the upper South, we are feeling the polar air mass that's moving across the continent.
Tonight's low is supposed to be +11° with a wind chill of -10°, and tomorrow night, the forecast predicts +2°, again with wind. Those numbers may not sound extreme to people who endure subzero temperatures frequently, but it's cold for this area.
We're hoping that this is our worst cold spell of the winter, but it might not be. One frigid night during the early 1990s, the temperature dropped to -10°-- the coldest temperature I've seen in Kentucky so far.
Tonight, we brought in some of the good hickory firewood that we've been saving for a cold spell. As it burns, blue flames bloom over the logs, and when the flames die down, the logs crumble into a hot pile of coals that glow for hours.
The gas heater will come on if the wood stove needs some assistance overnight, but so far tonight, the wood stove has been doing the job alone.
Dennis, Isaac, and I were all at home and able to have supper together tonight. I made potato soup. To me, it's a comfort food -- warming to both body and soul.
I can't write an exact recipe for the soup, but this is how I made it:
- Boiled about 2 quarts of peeled, cubed potatoes with some minced garlic until the potatoes were soft.
- Diced 2 stalks of celery and an onion and cooked it in a little water in the microwave until soft.
- Diced a couple of thick slices of ham.
- Made about 3 cups of thick white sauce in a big soup pot.
- Melted a cup of shredded cheddar cheese in the white sauce.
- Added some chicken soup base dissolved in hot water.
- Mashed a few of the potatoes; added all the potatoes to the soup pot with their water.
- Added the hot onions and celery with their water.
- Added the ham.
- Thinned the soup with some milk, and then ...
- Thickened it up just a little with some instant mashed potato flakes.
This soup wasn't much like the potato soup I ate when I was growing up. My mother and father liked dumplings in their potato soup -- not southern dumplings which are really just extra wide noodles, but northern dumplings which are made by dropping spoonfuls of dough into the hot soup to cook.
I suspect that the dumpling idea came from my mother who had a strong German influence on her upbringing. Her soup was a lot like this recipe for German potato soup with dumplings.


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Generic Name: Ibuprofen Capsules (Nonprescription Strength) (EYE-bue-PROE-fen)
Brand Name: Advil Liqui-Gels
Ibuprofen Capsules is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart and blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke). The risk may be greater if you already have heart problems or if you take Ibuprofen Capsules for a long time. Do not use Ibuprofen Capsules right before or after bypass heart surgery.
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Ibuprofen Capsules is used for:
Treating minor aches and pains caused by the common cold, headaches, toothaches, back or muscle aches, menstrual cramps, or arthritis. It may be used to reduce fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Ibuprofen Capsules is an NSAID. Exactly how it works is not known. It may block certain substances in the body that are linked to inflammation. NSAIDs treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. They do not treat the disease that causes those symptoms.
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- you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, trouble breathing, growths in the nose, dizziness) to aspirin or an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen, celecoxib)
- you have recently had or will be having bypass heart surgery
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- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal product, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of kidney or liver disease, diabetes, or stomach or bowel problems (eg, bleeding, perforation, ulcers, persistent or returning stomach pain or heartburn)
- if you have a history of swelling or fluid buildup, lupus, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), or mouth inflammation
- if you have high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding or clotting problems, heart problems (eg, heart failure), or blood vessel disease, or if you are at risk for any of these diseases
- if you are dehydrated or have low fluid volume (eg, caused by diarrhea, vomiting, not drinking fluids)
- if you have poor health or low blood sodium levels, are or on a low potassium diet, you drink alcohol, or you have a history of alcohol abuse
- if you are taking aspirin as prescribed by your doctor for certain medical reasons (eg, heart attack or stroke prevention)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ibuprofen Capsules. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), heparin, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because the risk of stomach bleeding may be increased
- Probenecid because it may increase the risk of Ibuprofen Capsules's side effects
- Cyclosporine, lithium, methotrexate, or quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Ibuprofen Capsules
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril) or diuretics (eg, furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Ibuprofen Capsules
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ibuprofen Capsules may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Ibuprofen Capsules:
Use Ibuprofen Capsules as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Ibuprofen Capsules comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Ibuprofen Capsules refilled.
- Take Ibuprofen Capsules by mouth with or without food. It may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. Taking it with food may not lower the risk of stomach or bowel problems (eg, bleeding, ulcers). Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have persistent stomach upset.
- Swallow Ibuprofen Capsules whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- Take Ibuprofen Capsules with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL) as directed by your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Ibuprofen Capsules and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about the proper use of Ibuprofen Capsules.
Important safety information:
- Ibuprofen Capsules may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Ibuprofen Capsules with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Serious stomach ulcers or bleeding can occur with the use of Ibuprofen Capsules. Taking it in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol increases the risk of these side effects. Taking Ibuprofen Capsules with food will NOT reduce the risk of these effects. Contact your doctor or emergency room at once if you develop severe stomach or back pain; black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds; or unusual weight gain or swelling.
- Talk to your doctor before you take Ibuprofen Capsules if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than 10 days for pain or 2 days for sore throat without checking with your doctor.
- If you have pain that does not get better within 10 days or fever that does not get better within 3 days, check with your doctor. If your symptoms get worse or if you have new symptoms, check with your doctor.
- Check with your doctor if you have a severe or persistent sore throat. Check with your doctor if you have a sore throat with fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
- Ibuprofen Capsules has ibuprofen in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has ibuprofen in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Ibuprofen Capsules has potassium in it. If you are on a low potassium diet, or you take medicines that are affected by potassium, check with your doctor before you take Ibuprofen Capsules.
- Do not take aspirin while you are using Ibuprofen Capsules unless your doctor tells you to.
- Use Ibuprofen Capsules with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, including stomach bleeding and kidney problems.
- Different brands of Ibuprofen Capsules may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN. Follow the dosing instructions on the package labeling. If your doctor has given you instructions, follow those. If you are unsure of the dose to give a child, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Ibuprofen Capsules may cause harm to the fetus. Do not take it during the last 3 months of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Ibuprofen Capsules while you are pregnant. It is not known if Ibuprofen Capsules is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ibuprofen Capsules.
Possible side effects of Ibuprofen Capsules:
All medicines can cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; heartburn; nausea; stomach pain or upset.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; trouble breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black, tarry stools; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; depression; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe headache or dizziness; severe or persistent stomach pain or nausea; severe vomiting; shortness of breath; stiff neck; sudden or unexplained weight gain; swelling of hands, legs, or feet; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual joint or muscle pain; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision or speech changes; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include decreased urination; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; severe nausea or stomach pain; slow or troubled breathing; unusual bleeding or bruising; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.Proper storage of Ibuprofen Capsules:
Store Ibuprofen Capsules at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Avoid temperatures above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ibuprofen Capsules out of the reach of children and away from pets.
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- If you have any questions about Ibuprofen Capsules, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Ibuprofen Capsules is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ibuprofen Capsules. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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Slowing economy trims jobs growth in US
Computer systems designers doing well
According to a report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job creation in the US economy has slowed and in May, the economy added only 54,000 net new jobs compared to the 160,000 anticipated by economists. The official unemployment rate inched up a tenth of a point to 9.1 per cent, and the actual unemployment rate is very likely at least twice that level.
As El Reg has pointed out in its monthly coverage of the US jobs report issued from the BLS, a division of the Department of Labor, the US population needs to either stop procreating at its current pace or add 200,000 jobs per month to keep up with population growth. The private sector has been adding jobs in the past year, but local, state, and Federal government agencies have been shedding jobs like crazy, which has not only put a damper on bringing down the unemployment rate, but has a rippling effect throughout the economy. Governments cut 39,000 workers in May, according to the BLS.
The good news in the May jobs report, which you can read here (38-page PDF/280KB), is that the private sector added 83,000 jobs last month. (When the BLS says private sector, it means companies exclusive of farms, which have seasonal workers that would massively skew the numbers each month depending on the timing and location of harvests, and of government at all levels.) The bad news is that the figures for April and May were revised downward by a collective 39,000 jobs, with the BLS now saying the private sector of the US economy only added 194,000 in March and 232,000 in April. The private sector created 219,000 net new jobs in March and 251,000 in April, according to the revised statistics.
In May, the BLS reckons that professional and business services firms added 44,000 jobs, while manufacturers cut 5,000 workers and mining companies added 7,000. (We need coal and rare earths in the modern IT-driven economy.) Healthcare companies added 17,000 jobs in May and this industry continues to be all-but recession proof.
The BLS doesn't track employment by job type, but rather by industry, so you can't get a sense of how the jobs situation is in the IT departments across the company. But you can get a sense of how IT vendors are doing, and that is an indicator of sorts.
Computer and electronic products manufacturers held rock steady at 1.12 million workers, and within this group, computer and peripheral equipment makers shed 400 jobs last month and communications equipment makers cut 1,000. Semiconductor and electronic component makers added 900 jobs.
Within the information industry, which is a hodge-podge of book, film, and other kinds of publishing as well as broadcasting, telecommunications, and data processing services, the economy added 3,000 jobs, to 2.68 million. Within this group, telcos cut 2,500 jobs to 864,400 employees, while companies engaged in data processing and hosting services added a mere 200 jobs to 242,800.
Professional and business services continues to be one of the big cylinders in the American economic engine, and within this group, those engaged in computer systems design and related services added 6,000 jobs to just under 1.5 million workers. Management and technical consulting services firms, which generally have a strong IT practice these days, added 7,600 jobs to just under 1.5 million workers. ®


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