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David Ogilvy famously said, "We sell. Or else." These words sound simple, but are deeply meaningful to us. For over 60 years, Ogilvy & Mather has helped to build some of the most valuable brands in the world, including American Express, IBM, and Dove. Recently we have added more clients to this list of brands, including NASCAR, Philips, Coke Zero, IKEA, UPS, Nationwide and Tiffany & Co.
Ogilvy & Mather is one of the largest marketing communications companies in the world. It was named the Cannes Lions Network of the Year for four consecutive years, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015; and the EFFIEs World's Most Effective Agency Network for 2012 and 2013. The company is comprised of industry leading units in the following disciplines: advertising; public relations and public affairs; branding and identity; shopper and retail marketing; health care communications; direct, digital, promotion and relationship marketing; consulting, research and analytics; branded content and entertainment; and specialist communications. O&M services Fortune Global 500 companies as well as local businesses through its network of more than 500 offices in 126 countries. It is a WPP company (NASDAQ: WPPGY). For more information, visit http://www.ogilvy.com, or follow Ogilvy on Twitter at @Ogilvy and on Facebook.com/Ogilvy.
"We sell. Or else."
These words of David Ogilvy sound simple, but are deeply meaningful to us. David began the agency in 1948 and built Ogilvy & Mather into one of the most legendary branding companies in the world. Underpinning this is the philosophy of "divine discontent" — the simple belief that in order to be creative one must be permanently dissatisfied and always seeking to be better than good.
Our Business Model
We believe that our full range of services on a global scale are a unique strength. Earlier than others (as early as the 1980s), we diversified away from the advertising discipline alone. Our core disciplines of advertising, direct marketing, public relations and activation have therefore developed in depth as well as in breadth. Each of our disciplines is best-in-class and provides not just integrated execution (which can be superficial) but integrated thinking. The disciplines live within a tightly defined matrix "country system" with shared resources and a common P&L, but enough separation to ensure specialist excellence. Years of working together in cross-discipline teams means that we are probably the only agency in the world that integrates as a matter of habit, with real depth, wherever we operate.
Digital Dominance
We believe we are the most digital of the major networks. We have nearly 4,000 digital specialists around the world. Our point of view about digital is that it is not a silo apart or a "pure play" but something which is transforming all the disciplines in which we operate. Digital is therefore embedded at Ogilvy. We have undertaken in the last few years an aggressive plan to digitalize the agency. This manifests itself in cross-company practices, ranging from social to e-commerce, from mobile to data-driven creativity. A Digital Council in the agency is chaired by Global CEO Miles Young, and the digital agenda's represented by our Chief Digital Officer, Brandon Berger.
Founder Culture
Finally, we have an especially strong agency culture no matter which Ogilvy office around the world you are in. The values and principles of our company were laid down by David Ogilvy when he founded the company at age 36, and his spirit imbues the company as strongly today as it did then. The critical point about their values is that they are strongly humanistic; the people who work here should be cared for, and they should behave with honesty and good manners.
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Twins break ground on spring home renovations
The $48.5 million project will include upgrades for Hammond Stadium, academy
FT. MYERS, Fla. -- Undeterred by a mid-afternoon rainstorm, the Twins and Lee County broke ground Thursday on a $48.5 million renovation that will transform the Lee County Sports Complex and Hammond Stadium -- the Spring Training home of the Twins since 1991 -- into state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance the fan experience and strengthen the team's player development program.
"Today is a big day for our organization on the field in terms of our efforts to get better, a big day for our fans who come to Spring Training to enjoy baseball and a big day for Lee County," said Twins president Dave St. Peter. "We think it's huge."
The bulk of project will be paid for by a county bonding issue, with substantial contributions from the state of Florida and the Twins. The Twins have signed a 30-year lease to remain at the Lee County Sports Complex, the site of the team's year-round player development operations, including the Twins' Florida State League affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle.
The agreement demonstrates Lee County's commitment to keep the Twins, as well as the Twins' commitment to remain an integral part of the community.
"We didn't have much interest in moving anywhere else," St. Peter said. "Our partnership with Lee County will go beyond the next 30 years. These renovations will continue to make this a crown jewel for Lee County."
"We spend a lot of time here and it's great to have a facility that you can be proud of and brag about," said Twins general manager Terry Ryan. "We have had a lot of accolades about this place. Now it's going to be even better. There are a lot of things going on here that are positive."
"Since 1991, the Twins and Lee County have enjoyed the model public-private partnership," St. Peter said. "Today's groundbreaking signifies the evolution of the partnership as well as this facility.
"Certainly, for us, this demonstrates our long-term commitment to Lee County. We consider this 'Twins Country.'
"The Twins are honored to call southwest Florida home and are committed to continued year-round engagement across the community. Moreover, we believe the LCSC renovation project will only further solidify Lee County's reputation as a Grapefruit League hotbed."
Lee County is also the site of JetBlue Park, the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox, which is located a few miles from Hammond Stadium.
"It's important to note that all Lee County funding for the project comes from bed taxes, not from Lee County residents," said Lee County Commission Chairman Cecil Pendergrass.
Designed by Populous, a global sport and convention center architecture firm, the renovations will be completed in two phases.
Phase 1, which is expected to be completed by February 2014, will include:
• A new residential player development academy
• Renovations to the Minor League clubhouse and administrative areas
• A new Gulf Coast League playing field
• A new agility field
• Completion of a 360-degree boardwalk and concourse at Hammond Stadium, including new berm seating in left field
• Expansion of Hammond Stadium's seating capacity from 8,000 to 9,300
• A new parking lot.
The player development academy will elevate the facility beyond a traditional Spring Training facility with the goal of creating a year-round, multi-discipline, residential training center for players and staff. The residential component of the academy will be paid for by the Twins' organization, which is contributing $6 million to cover that component and concessions equipment.
"The vision for our academy is providing a facility for our players, particularly our young players, to call home when they are in Ft. Myers," St. Peter said. "That will be a huge advantage to the Twins."
The facilities will be used for Spring Training, the Instructional League, organizational meetings and injured players who are rehabbing, in addition to the FSL Miracle and the Twins' entry in the Gulf Coast League, according to St. Peter.
Phase 2 renovations at Hammond Stadium, which are expected to be completed by February 2015, will include:
• Upgraded concourses
• Improved concession services
• Restroom renovations
• Premium seating improvements
• A new retail store
• New areas for group seating
• Press box renovations
All construction, which is being managed by Manhattan Twins Joint Venture, a partnership between Manhattan Construction Company, Chris-Tel Construction, and Casey Construction, will be completed in time for Spring Training 2015.
Studies have shown the Twins' Spring Training games annually generate more than $47 million for the Lee County economy, driving visitors to local attractions, restaurants, hotels, and shopping.
"Hammond Stadium and the Lee County Sports Complex is an important part of the culture of this community and the renovations will ensure that it will continue to be for decades to come," said Bruce Miller, Populous Principal.
"This is an exciting moment for the Twins and for Lee County, and an important step towards creating an experience -- for both fans and players -- that is memorable. The renovations will create more space for the team to grow and develop talent with the addition of the Twins Academy, and will provide much improved amenities for fans."

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The 5010 is Santa Cruz's poppy, fun trail bike and the 2019 update is no different. If you fancy something a little sharper than a Bronson, then this could well be the bike for you. So much fun!
This version has the Carbon CC frame and XTR+ Reserve Bui
The 5010 has 130mm of rear wheel travel, matched to a 130-150mm fork. It's an all-round fun machine, that bit more fun and involving compared to its bigger travel brothers.
For 2019, there's been a tweak to geometry, along with the option to run up to a 2.8" tyre. Santa Cruz aren't suggesting that you'd want to go quite that large - but they are offering 2 different build options for each build kit.
In the case of a 5010, that's a choice between
A flip chip allows fine-tuning of the geometry to suit.
Confused or stuck on what to go for? Just ask!
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WAILUKU, Hawaii — A psychiatric evaluation is pending for the man accused of killing a Santa Cruz attorney while on vacation in Hawaii in September 2011.
Gerald Galaway Jr., also of Santa Cruz, was charged with murder for the death of Celestial Dove Cassman, who served as an assistant city attorney for Santa Cruz, Capitola and Half Moon Bay.
In June, Galaway pleaded no contest to manslaughter and kidnapping, but then later entered a motion to withdraw a plea. He claimed he was "in a trance" when he entered the plea. He's also replaced his private attorney with a public defender.
A Hawaii state judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Galaway but the examination has been delayed for a fourth time. Second Circuit Judge Joseph Cardoza was set to review the evaluation Tuesday but it hasn't been completed, according to prosecutor John Kim.
Kim said a new date was set for March 14.
Cassman, 35, was killed a day after she and Galaway, her onetime boyfriend, arrived in Maui for vacation. Witnesses reported seeing the pair fighting on the side of a highway on Sept. 1, 2011. Galaway apparently pulled over their rental car on the side of the road and Cassman screamed for help. A woman told Maui police she saw Galaway put Cassman into a headlock, slam her down on the road and then drag her off.
Police found Cassman's body under a tree. An autopsy determined she died of asphyxiation. Officers chased Galaway, but he jumped from a cliff into the ocean. He was arrested the next day after he was found clinging to a rock down below.
Follow Sentinel reporter Jessica M. Pasko on Twitter at Twitter.com/jmpasko96
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DI Lady Flames battle Selects to 5-5 tie, stay even at 1-1-1
September 22, 2013 | Lynchburg, Va.
Engaged in another epic, 60-minute back-and-forth skirmish on ice, Liberty University's ACHA Division I women's hockey team and the Tri-City Selects wound up deadlocked in a 5-5 stalemate, Sunday afternoon at the LaHaye Ice Center.
The Lady Flames rallied from 2-1 and 4-3 deficits and gave up 1-0, 3-2, and 5-4 leads before finishing the exhibition stretch of their season with an even 1-1-1 record. Selects forward Kristy Knight netted the fifth and final tying goal of the day by threading a penalty shot past Liberty goalie Samantha Rupp with four and half minutes remaining in the third period.
Tri-City's all-time leading scorer, who scored two goals and distributed two assists in Saturday night's 4-3 win over Liberty, was awarded the shootout opportunity after the Lady Flames were called for hooking on a play that caused Knight to crash into the cage.
"The girls played a lot better today," Liberty head coach Paul Bloomfield said. "A couple girls were just missing in action yesterday and, whether it's jitters or what, the reality is we've lost three key girls from last year and getting the new girls in, we're going to have to work harder this year, I know that."
The Lady Flames had tied the contest at 4-4 when Nikki McCombe cleaned up a rebound of a driving shot by Courtney Gilmour in front of the net, where she stuck it past Tri-City goalie Kelsey Neumann.
McCombe was then credited with the assist on the go-ahead goal by Carrie Jickling with five and a half minutes left. Jickling, stationed deep in the right crease, punched in the rebound of McCombe's shot from near the left blue line for a fleeting 5-4 lead.
"Nikki's a hard worker and we benefit from those kind of players," Bloomfield said. "She's a big body and she's got long reach and all of those things really help her take her game to the next level."
Jickling helped lift Liberty to a 3-2 lead late in the second period by skating behind the cage and finding senior captain and defender Courtney Fischer open in the right crease, where she slammed in a short shot. But Tri-City's Carolyn Inhoff tied it back up at 3-3 with an incredible sliding shot 3:35 into the third period. As Inhoff crashed to the ice inside the right circle, she flipped the puck off the stick of two Lady Flames defenders before it glanced off Rupp's glove and the right pipe on its way into the net.
Amanda Grainger netted Liberty's first two goals, giving it a 1-0 lead 1:35 into the game before tying it up at 2-2 with 4:10 left in the second period, when she posted up in front of Neumann and redirected an entry pass from fellow junior forward Jenny MacArthur past the goalie.
"She's a gritty hard worker in front of the net," Bloomfield said of Grainger, who stands at 4-foot-11. "The puck hits the goalie and she's all over it. She gets those goals. They're not clean and they're not pretty but she just gets them from hard work."
Liberty again held a commanding advantage in shots, 47-17, but only had a tie to show for it.
"We outplayed them, but it just didn't show on the scoreboard," Bloomfield said. "These exhibition games give us an opportunity against a decent team to see what we're going to come up against and what we need to fix, what we need to improve on. We've got some hard work ahead of us."
The Lady Flames have less than two weeks to prepare for their first road trip and ACHA DI action over fall break, when they will travel to Michigan to face Adrian and Michigan State.
"We're going to have to really buckle down and be focused," Bloomfield said. "We had moments (Saturday) when we were strong and we had moments where it was almost like a different team. That consistency is something that we really have to work on."
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A few weeks ago, a top salesperson was revealing to me his belief that many customers want to be led to the sale but get confused. He claims that many times, objections such as, "I have to think it over," are caused by the customer not knowing what to do next or how to purchase the products.
He suggested trying a "road map" to close the sale by telling the customer what is going to happen at every stage and then lead them to the sale. Here is his technique.
Steven takes command early in the sale by saying something such as, "Now I am taking out the instruments I need to test your water. You will see better if you stand over there." Not only does this give him physical control, it gets the family used to listening to him and lets them know what stage of the demonstration he is at. If he wants to bring up a particular topic, Steve says something such as, "This is where many of my customers ask how soft water can save them money." He uses this bridge to get to the topic he wants to discuss and keep the customer on track.
This system really pays off as you get toward the close. The family is already used to following his instructions, so Steven starts the close by saying, "Let's go back to your table and look at the model that might fit your family." When he gets them seated at the table, he takes out an order form and says, "This is where I get the paperwork started and answer any other questions you might have at this time." He takes his pen and starts writing the order.
This may seem like a very subtle change but Steve claims that getting them used to following instructions and taking away any confusion about what will be happening next make for more sales. Here is another interesting twist.
Time is very valuable. If you make $60,000 per year, that works out to about $30 per hour. Since each demonstration takes one to two hours, you are investing about $50 of your money every time you start a demonstration. One technique that makes for more sales and eliminates wasted time is deciding if the customer is a buyer early in the demonstration and then selling yourself on your decision.
This technique involves asking enough questions about water usage, plans for living in the home, finances, shopping, etc., to decide if your equipment is right for the customer and if he needs and can afford the equipment. Once that's decided, you will be more focused on getting the sale. In fact, you will feel obligated to help him solve his problem as quickly as possible. So what's different about this step?
Some of us never sell ourselves on the family's need for our product and their ability to buy it. If you don't form a solid conclusion about their need for your product and their ability to buy, you will be more likely to believe that they don't need it or can't afford it.
What kinds of questions sell you on these topics? In addition to the normal questions, you might ask things such as
- How long have you lived in the home?
- Are you planning on staying or thinking of moving?
- How are things with your company? Is business good?
- What made you call us this week?
- Have you interviewed any other companies?
- How did you like their program?
- What kept you from going ahead?
- If we could do anything you asked, what would you ask us to do to your water?
These are just a few samples. The more relaxed you are at the beginning and the more questions you ask, the more sold you will be on their need and desire by the end of the demonstration. This is critical because the sale is simply convincing your clients that your product will provide more benefits than the money it takes to own it.
Try asking enough questions to sell yourself on the fact that they need it and can buy it before you start your demo.
About the Author
Carl Davidson is president of Sales & Management Solutions, which provides sales and management training designed exclusively for the water equipment industry. For more than 13 years, he has helped more than 1,400 companies in seven countries. For a free demonstration tape and catalog, contact the company at 800-941-0068; www.salesco.net.


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Choosing aircraft seat
Aircraft seats can be designated at booking, or at check-in at the airport. If seats are not designated, passengers take them by a first-come rule.
A few airlines do not assign seats (e.g., Southwest), but do assign you a boarding group based on how early you confirm your flight on-line within 24 hours of the flight.
As they receive your booking for a specific flight, most airlines will promptly assign you a seat. If so, visit its web-site soon after, and if dissatisfied with the automatic selection, see if you can choose another inter-actively from all available seats on the plane in your cabin class. If you are checking in at the airline's counter with no seat yet assigned, you should ask if a desirable seat is still available.
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What's desirable? Different seat types on a plane have advantages over others:
Window seats are popular with many flyers, as they allow you to look out the window, rest your head against it while sleeping and not be disturbed by other passengers. The major downside is that you'll have to clamber over a seatmate or two to go to the bathroom or access any of your carry-ons in the overhead (although most airlines also allow you to stow baggage under the seat in front of you). You may also have slightly less floor space due to the curvature of the plane, and the wall can become quite cool.
Aisle seats are the choice of some road warriors, because they make it easy to get out and off the plane. On long flights, though, it's hard to sleep with people walking by, seatmates climbing over you, and the risk of an elbow being hit by a service trolley. Planes usually disembark row-by-row, so a seat further forward will often get you out at your destination quicker than an aisle seat farther back.
The third possibility is middle seats, which combine the disadvantages of both aisle and window seats without the advantages of either, although taller passengers may still be able to see the view from the window.
On well-equipped aircraft, some seats in each row may have entertainment electronics installed underneath. This can significantly compromise foot room for those seated behind. Poor foot room can be a major annoyance and source of discomfort on long flights. SeatGuru (noted just below) can help you avoid this.
There are some special rows too:
The advantages and disadvantages of various seats on many aircraft can be viewed at SeatGuru -- [1]. Those wishing to avoid airsickness should choose seats over the wings of the aircraft, near the center of gravity. Occupants of those seats tend to feel less turbulence than passengers on window seats.
Passengers who want a bit more elbow room (even in economy class) should choose the last row of window seats on the plane. Due to the curvature of the plane, window seat passengers near the end of the plane may have a tad more elbow room on the window side...sometimes enough to fit a medium-sized totebag. However:


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PW Mission Pledge
The PW Mission Pledge helps fund the mission work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and largely finances the operating budgets of Presbyterian Women at the churchwide, synod, presbytery and congregation levels. Contributions to the Mission Pledge support the church's evangelism, church planting, education and justice work as well as ministry to children, youth, older adults, new immigrants, rural, urban and suburban populations across the United States and around the world.
Give to the PW Mission Pledge*
The largest beneficiary of the PW mission pledge is the denomination. Without the mission pledge, the church's ministry in the world would shrink. For Presbyterian Women, the mission pledge makes possible programs, resources, scholarships, events and much more. The USA Mission Experience, Horizons magazine and Bible study, the Global Exchange, justice work and so much more are possible because of the Mission Pledge.
Read highlights of what the Mission Pledge makes possible!
*Receipts for online giving go to the individual only; if you want your presbytery or synod to include your giving to their total(s) you must share the information with them.
Presbyterian Women in the Congregation checklist
Each Presbyterian Women in the Congregation group will have one person responsible for the Mission Pledge. In most cases, this is the moderator, but use whatever model works for your group. The moderator (or person responsible for the Mission Pledge) should do the following.
In 2017
1. Read the packet of information sent to PW in the Congregations as part of the annual Mission Pledge mailing (mailing in late July 2017). You may download the packet here. (Please note that the single packet includes information for PW groups at all levels, replacing the separate packets from previous years.)
2. Order PW Mission Pledge buttons for your PW group. The buttons, which read "I shared my blessings!" are a great way to thank donors and promote this giving opportunity. To order, contact Carissa Herold at (844) 797-2872, x5322 or Jung Ju Winner at (844) 797-2872, ext. 5389. Allow six weeks for delivery. Note: Only PWC moderators may order buttons.
3. Create a PWC Mission Pledge card for each person in your group. The card is part of the booklet. You may also download the cards separately here.
4. If your presbytery uses the congregational pledge form, after the PW in the Congregation makes its pledge, the form should be filled out with the total PWC pledge and mailed to the treasurer of Presbyterian Women in your presbytery by November 15, 2017. Download the PW in the Congregation Mission Pledge form as a fillable PDF.
In 2018,
5. Follow up with members of your PW in the Congregation to receive pledges and forward them quarterly (with the PW in the Congregations Remittance form) to your PW in the Presbytery treasurer. Quarterly payments should be sent by March 10, June 10, September 10 and December 10. Your presbytery may have a specific form or procedure to follow. If you do not know the deadlines or do not have the form used by your presbytery, email Presbyterian Women to find out the name and contact information of your PWP treasurer.
Presbyterian Women in the Presbyteries checklist
Each Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery group will have one person responsible for the Mission Pledge. This may be the moderator, treasurer and/or Celebration Giving Representative, depending on the model used by your presbytery. That person should do the following to promote and collect the Mission Pledge.
In 2017,
1. Make sure that each PW in the Congregation received a copy of the Mission Pledge packet. If a group did not receive one, let them know to order or download a copy. (Please note that the single packet includes information for PW groups at all levels, replacing the separate packets from previous years.)
2. Read the Mission Pledge packet. The packet is mailing late July 2017 or you may download it here.
3. When PWC pledge forms are submitted, review them and compile a list of each PW in the Congregation group, the amount pledged by each group and the total of all pledges.
4. Record the total on the PWP Mission Pledge form and attach the list of PWCs pledging.
Download the PWP Mission Pledge Form in PDF format.
Keep a copy for yourself and send copies by December 1, 2017, to the
Treasurer of PW in the Presbytery
Moderator of PW in the Synod
PW Business Office, 100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202-1396
In 2018
5. Send quarterly pledges from congregations in your presbytery to Presbyterian Women Churchwide (with the PW in the Presbytery Remittance form). Pledges should be mailed by March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15.
Download a remittance form for PW in the Presbyteries.
If you have questions, contact Rhonda Martin.
Presbyterian Women in the Synods
Be sure to support the efforts of moderators of PW in the presbyteries and congregations. Promote the Mission Pledge at all PW events.
PW groups make contributions to the Mission Pledge in the fall of each year. All leaders in Presbyterian Women should encourage commitments to the PW Mission Pledge. Moderators of Presbyterian Women in the Congregations, Presbyteries and Synods and Celebration Giving Representatives should encourage commitments to the PW Mission Pledge.


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high school student could win a trip to Washington, D.C. and a
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[July 26, 2014]
John Davin of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of
Illinois today announced the kick-off of the 68th year of the VFW
and its Ladies Auxiliary Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition.
Local high school students have the opportunity to compete for
thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.
Students begin by competing at the local Post level with a deadline
of Nov 1, 2014.
Post winners advance to District and then the first place District
winner advances to the
state competition. All state winners receive a four day trip to
Washington, D.C. A total of
$152,000 is awarded to national finalists. First place is a $30,000
college scholarship.
Annually the VFW provides more than $2 million in scholarships. Each
year, around 40,000 students participate in the competition.
Students must write and record a three-to-five minute essay on this
theme for 2014- 2015: "Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's
History and Future" on an audio cassette tape or audio CD and
present their recording, typed essay, and entry form at their local
VFW Post by November 1, 2014.
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Interested students and teachers should contact the Voice of
Democracy Chairman at their local VFW Post or contact the Department
of Illinois at
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WKSU Wins Seven Awards From Ohio Associated Press Media Editors
In a ceremony held May 18 in Columbus, Ohio, WKSU was honored with seven awards from the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Association, including a second-place award for Best News Operation. The event celebrated the best journalism in Ohio. It is the second year that contests for print and broadcast reporting were combined.
Amanda Rabinowitz was recognized with a first-place award for her work as local anchor for NPR's "Morning Edition." Rabinowitz has been a reporter, host and producer at WKSU since 2007. She is adjunct faculty at the University of Akron, teaching undergraduate classes in journalism and broadcasting.
A first-place award went to reporters M.L. Schultze and Tim Rudell for their continuing coverage of hydraulic fracturing – or "fracking." The controversial practice injects fluid into shale deposits in order to extract natural gas. Schultze and Rudell covered the topic from many angles (access to natural resources, job development, economic growth, water and air quality), without taking sides, to give listeners the best information on a difficult subject. Schultze also received a second-place award for Best Breaking News.
Reporter Jeff St. Clair took home a first-place award for Best Enterprise Reporting for his ongoing "Exploradio" series. Innovation and creativity happens everywhere, but in Northeast Ohio, there has been an atmosphere of almost urgent reinvention. St. Clair's focus on scientific breakthrough and innovative thinking produced regionally offered listeners thought-provoking profiles of important projects that were often in their early stages. A story from the series on experiments surrounding the strength of trees earned St. Clair a second-place award for Best Sound.
WKSU was the first-place winner for Best Use of Multimedia. Under the direction of Chuck Poulton, the award was based on the quality of the station's website and social media efforts. The judges said, "Easy to use site. Fairly newsy. Easy to find audio and programs. Facebook page was interesting and interactive with good pictures. Enjoyed the Quick Bites page."
WKSU is an award-winning public radio station and service of Kent State University that broadcasts to 22 counties throughout Northeast Ohio from the station's primary signal at 89.7. WKSU content also can be heard over WKRW 89.3 (Wooster), WKRJ 91.5 (Dover/New Philadelphia), WKSV 89.1 (Thompson), WNRK 90.7 (Norwalk) and W239AZ 95.7 (Ashland). The station adds WKSU-2 Folk Alley, WKSU-3 The Classical Channel and WKSU-4 The News Channel over HD Radio and as streaming audio at www.wksu.org.
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Rats have significant agricultural, natural resource, and human health impacts in the Hawaiian Islands. Where they are used, current control techniques provide inconsistent levels of protection from rodent damage, and more effective methods for control are needed. Recognizing this need, Congress directed the establishment of a research project in cooperation with the Hawaii Agricultural Research Center.
This project, by investigating a wider variety of methods to resolve small mammal damage to agriculture, reforestation, structures & equipment, also fulfills one of the USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services program research needs identified in a research needs assessment. Project staff will collaborate with other state and federal agencies and private organizations to develop techniques to control rodents and other vertebrate species in natural areas. Research efforts covered by this project document will address, when appropriate, the parallel vertebrate pest control needs of the Hawaiian agriculture industry and the conservation community.
Field studies are conducted on the biology of rats in macadamia orchards with the ultimate goal of developing an ecologically sound and cost-effective integrated pest management plan for these pests in this crop. Additionally, due to rapid diversification in Hawaiian agriculture, there is a need to assess economic impacts of rat damage to new crops. Similarly, assessment of recently introduced vertebrate pest populations and their impacts may also be needed.
Project Leader:
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Hilo, HI 96721
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
February Challenge #2
I had a long, skinny frame that has a 5" by 12" opening. I cut a piece of white cardstock to 5" by 12" and raided my paper stash to find coordinating papers for a Valentine's Day themed art piece. All the paper is Chatterbox (which made coordinating a breeze) and I only needed enough for a punch (I'm a paper hoarder). The ribbon across the middle is also Chatterbox. I wanted it to have a little dimension like Ali's butterflies, so I opted to take the glass out. I crumpled the paper and then ironed it flat for texture. I also lightly sponged black ink along the edges of the hearts to tie it in to the black frame. I spaced the hearts evenly and attached them with a tiny pop-dot.
I love the way it turned out so much, I'm going to repurpose it for St. Patrick's Day with green shamrocks. I made the entire thing with stuff from my stash...whoo-hoo for me!
For more great ideas, activities and recipes, check out Scribbit's Winter Bazaar!
13 comments:
- The Brough Family said...
You're amazing... what a cute thing! I'm so impressed with your creativity. I could use a few lessons.
- February 13, 2008 at 8:00 AM
It's beautiful. I want to try one. Think of the endless possibilities too.
- February 13, 2008 at 8:26 AM
- Albanie said...
Holy cow! You are good! I could never think of that kind of stuff. i guess we all have our own talents. PS All I have is a crock pot (no oven). Do you have more recipes for crockpots that you like? Not soups just meals?
- February 13, 2008 at 10:19 AM
- Garrett Gang said...
Very nice! I love it! However, don't hold your breath waiting for me to make one... :)
- February 13, 2008 at 10:43 AM
- Montserrat said...
I saw that on Ali's sight and have been wanting to try one too. I love how you didn't stick with just pink but added the green. It turned out great!
- February 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM
- Bonnie B. said...
That is adorable!!! The colors are perfect.
- February 13, 2008 at 11:07 AM
- Albanie said...
Okay, so I did look a little more on your blog for recipes and that family website. I guess I could've done that instead of asked. sorry. we mostly like chicken just because it's less expensive. I'll have to wait for your Thursday blog for that one you guys really like.
- February 13, 2008 at 2:23 PM
- Camie said...
Oh that I could be creative...That is really darling!
- February 13, 2008 at 4:39 PM
I really like this project, and I
am impressed that you made it from
stuff you already had on hand.
Buying new supplies is fun, but
how smug we are when we can make
do!!! Nice job.
the mom
- February 13, 2008 at 4:43 PM
- jennwa said...
That is very pretty , I love it.
- February 13, 2008 at 5:17 PM
- Kristi said...
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!! What size is your frame? So, so cute!
Hey, I miss you!! It seems like it's been a while since we talked!! Hope you are doing well!
- February 13, 2008 at 5:28 PM
What can i say.... you are too stinkn' creative, Amber! It turned out way cute!
- February 13, 2008 at 5:32 PM
- Scribbit said...
Very clever of you--that paper would make cute little origami hearts too I bet. Chatterbox? I'll have to look it up.
- February 14, 2008 at 3:57 PM


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PHILADELPHIA — University of Pennsylvania researchers have successfully genetically engineered the immune cells of 12 HIV positive patients to resist infection, and decreased the viral loads of some patients taken off antiretroviral drug therapy (ADT) entirely—including one patient whose levels became undetectable. The study, appearing today in the New England Journal of Medicine, is the first published report of any gene editing approach in humans.
The phase I study was co-authored by researchers at Penn Medicine, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and scientists from Sangamo BioSciences, which developed the zinc finger nuclease (ZFN) technology, the T cell therapy approach used in the clinical trial.
"This study shows that we can safely and effectively engineer an HIV patient's own T cells to mimic a naturally occurring resistance to the virus, infuse those engineered cells, have them persist in the body, and potentially keep viral loads at bay without the use of drugs," said senior author Carl H. June, MD, the Richard W. Vague Professor in Immunotherapy in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Penn's Perelman School of Medicine. "This reinforces our belief that modified T cells are the key that could eliminate the need for lifelong ADT and potentially lead to functionally curative approaches for HIV/AIDS."
June and his colleagues, including Bruce L. Levine, PhD, the Barbara and Edward Netter Associate Professor in Cancer Gene Therapy in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the director of the Clinical Cell and Vaccine Production Facility at Penn, used the ZFN technology to modify the T cells in the patients—a "molecular scissors," of sorts, to mimic the CCR5-delta-32 mutation. That rare mutation is of interest because it provides a natural resistance to the virus, but in only 1 percent of the general population. By inducing the mutations, the scientists reduced the expression of CCR5 surface proteins. Without those, HIV cannot enter, rendering the patients' cells resistant to infection.
For the study, the team infused the modified cells –known as SB-728-T—into two cohorts of patients, all treated with single infusions—about 10 billion cells—between May 2009 and July 2012. Six were taken off antiretroviral therapy altogether for up to 12 weeks, beginning four weeks after infusion, while six patients remained on treatment.
Infusions were deemed safe and tolerable, the authors report, and modified T cells continued to persist in the patients during follow up visits. One week after the initial infusion, testing revealed a dramatic spike in modified T cells inside the patients' bodies. While those cells declined over a number of weeks in the blood, the decrease of modified cells was significantly less than that of unmodified T cells during ADT treatment interruption. Modified cells were also observed in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue, which is a major reservoir of immune cells and a critical reservoir of HIV infection, suggesting that the modified cells are functioning and trafficking normally in the body.
The study also shows promise in the approach's ability to suppress the virus. The viral loads (HIV-RNA) dropped in four patients whose treatment was interrupted for 12 weeks. One of those patients' viral loads dropped below the limit of detection; interestingly, it was later discovered that the patient was found to be heterozygous for the CCR5 delta-32 gene mutation.
"Since half the subject's CCR5 genes were naturally disrupted, the gene editing approach was building on the head start provided by inheriting the mutation from one parent," said Levine. "This case gives us a better understanding of the mutation and the body's response to the therapy, opening up another door for study."
Therapies based on the CCR5 mutation have gained steam over the last six years, particularly after a man known as the Berlin Patient was "functionally" cured. Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), he received a stem cell transplant from a donor who had the CCR5 mutation in both alleles (from both parents) and has remained off ADT since 2008. Researchers are attempting to replicate this phenomenon because allogeneic transplants—which carry a high mortality risk and require lengthy hospitalizations—are not a practical solution for HIV patients who do not have blood cancers. Nor are they effective in ridding the body of HIV unless the donor has the mutated gene in both alleles, as shown recently in two Boston patients who were thought to have been "functionally" cured from transplants, only to see their viral loads spike.
Though disappointing to the research community, the Boston patients' results highlight key factors when combating the virus.
"Those cases emphasize the need to protect T cells from the virus," said Pablo Tebas, MD, director of the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit at the Penn Center for AIDS Research, one of two centers where the study was completed. "The Boston cases show us that for the Berlin patient, it was not the chemotherapy or infusion of a donor's stem cells that staved off the HIV; it was the protection of the T cells by the lack of CCR5. Those procedures couldn't completely eliminate the reservoir of the HIV virus, and when the virus came back the T cells were susceptible to infection. The ZFN approach protects T cells from HIV and may be able to almost completely deplete the virus, as those cells are still functional."
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This study was supported in part by NIAID Program Project Grant U19 AI066290, by the Penn Center for AIDS Research (P30 AIO4), Clinical Trials Unit (AI069534) and by Sangamo BioSciences.
Editor's note: Patients seeking information about Penn Medicine's gene therapy trials for HIV should call Joe Quinn in the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit 215-349-8091.
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As soon as I've got some time, I'll come up though with a solution that handles the width-issue for the dropdowns.
As soon as I've got some time, I'll come up though with a solution that handles the width-issue for the dropdowns.
Arsen (09-18-2019)
Hi Arsen,
I've completely revised the script, see this. (Refresh the page if you have been there before).
The script is much more solid now. As far as I can see, there's no width-problem anymore.
If you have any questions, please ask me.
I noticed that the revised script (post #22) doesn't work well with Chrome for Android, so I made some final(?) changes. If you use the link given in my previous post, please refresh the page to be sure.
Thanks, Arie!
I see big changes in the code.. Interesting.
Yes, of course, there are questions.
- Have you completely changed the positioning method due to the width problem? Therefore, for each positioning point a separate function? Not very bulky?
- Why
document.body.lineHeightand not
- CSS style
white-space: nowrap- helps, but not in the class
.the_anchor, but in the class of DD-content
No, I have not changed the positioning method due to the width problem only. There were also other problems with my previous script, among which sudden unwanted position changes for certain dropdowns occurring when an anchor link for other dropdowns was clicked on.
I managed to use one single function with arguments for positioning the dropdowns (like 'bottom-right', top_left' etc. ) that is as safe as the one using different functions for different positions of the dropdowns, see this.
document.getElementById(anchor).offsetHeight is also possible, but document.body.lineHeight produces a nicer effect for pages having a large line-height.
As for white-space: nowrap, it does work for the class .the_anchor. Make the text for the anchors very large and you'll see what I mean. You should not use it for the class .closeable_from_outside because that will make certain lines inside the dropdowns wider than the dropdowns themselves in certain cases.
Last edited by molendijk; 09-19-2019 at 10:54 PM.
Thanks for the explanation. Your script got better.
Yes. But it helps when..nowrap.. because that will make certain lines inside the dropdowns wider..
nowrapis used in conjunction with
<br />
I have a question about positioning in the original script. Take to consideration?
I would like the original script to work with four positions.
This extra line for working
How to enter this line in the script so that all 4 positions work depending on the argument in the link.Code:var ypos=getposOffset(curobj, "top")-((typeof opt_position!="undefined" && opt_position.indexOf("top")!=-1)? subobj.offsetHeight : 0)
Arsen that line can't be entered into the original DD-script just like that. What you want would require a whole lot of changes in the script.
Thanks, Arie. In the beginning I tried for a long time to add a line, but it did not work. Therefore, it was interesting from the technical point of view, maybe or not...that line can't be entered into the original DD-script just like that..
Yes, I agree...cannot be used on modern mobile devices..
Than the original script is still good:
- arbitrary arrangement of dd-content in the html part of the page;
- opening/closing by clicking on the link;
- cross-browser compatibility.


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Travel from Venice to Rome via Florence and Italy's coast.
Discover the sights and delights of Italy on this week-long highlights tour. Begin amid the canals of Venice, visit the charming towns of the Cinque Terre, soak up beauty and history in Florence and wind up in the piazzas of Rome. With plenty of free time for independent exploration, and the freedom to discover Italy's history and culture at your own pace, there's no better way to see this wonderful pocket of Europe.
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Why we love this trip
The floating city of Venice is one place you'll be happy to get lost in. The city's maze of alleyways, canals and lagoon islands leads to over 130 churches, all with their own distinct character
Feast on mouth-watering seafood along Italy's coast, drink fine wine in Tuscany and indulge in the endless pasta dishes on offer in Rome
Walk along Cinque Terre's rocky coastal pathways, calling into the sleepy pastel villages of Manarola, Riomaggiore and Vernazza
Wander around Rome's famous landmarks including the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and much more. This is a city where you'll be able to tick a lot off your bucket list
Is this trip right for you?
The primary means of transportation on this trip is train. Trains are a fast way to cross long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. They are comfortable and all have toilets, however can sometimes be quite busy. Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn't exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'What to Take' section of the trip notes.
As there are cobblestones in many Italian cities, it's recommended that you leave any wheelie bags or cases at home and bring a backpack instead. Often there are no elevators or escalators in train stations or in the hotel, so you will have to carry your bags up and down the stairs yourself.
Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 105°F), which can be uncomfortable. It's important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water. Also, many hotel rooms are not equipped with air-conditioning.
As accommodation on this trip is multi-share, single travelers will share a room with other travelers of the same gender. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it while you can. Also, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart. Rooms can be rather small, especially by American standards, and in most cases bathroom facilities will be shared rather than en-suite.
Welcome to Venice. This wonderland of bridges, towers, piazzas, canals, churches and gondolas – practically unchanged for 600 years – is literally sinking under the weight of its iconic sights. Your Italian adventure will begin with a welcome meeting at 6pm tonight – check with reception to confirm the time and place. We'll be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please have these on hand. If you're going to be late, please inform hotel reception. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). There are no activities planned before the meeting, so if you arrive early there are plenty of things to keep you busy. Take a walk around the maze of streets behind St. Marco square and begin to understand the complex canal system of Venice. The Grand Canal is a great place to start, as you can stroll over the Rialto Bridge and browse the endless boutique shops that sell Venetian masks and handmade Murano glassware. After the meeting, enjoy dinner with your fellow travel companions at a local restaurant.
Note: Please note that the accommodation we use in Venice is not located in the city center and lagoon, but in the mainland suburb of Mestre, which is a short train ride away.
Optional Activities
- Gondola Ride - EUR80
- Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs - EUR19
- Guggenheim Museum - EUR15
- St Mark's Campanile - EUR8
- St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR3
- Accademia Gallery - EUR15
- Venezia Ca' d'Oro - EUR10
- Concerto - EUR32
- Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR10
- Glass Museum Murano - EUR10
- Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR11
- Urban Adventures - Chicchetti of Venice - EUR80
- Urban Adventures - Canal & Aperitivo Experience - EUR113
- Hotel
After breakfast, venture out and explore Venice on an orientation walk. There are only two ways to get around this city – on foot or by boat. Wander around popular locations such as the Doge's Palace, the Piazza and Basilica di San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs, taking in the views of the lively waterways and stony streets as you go. Once the walk comes to an end, take a quick gondola ride over to Rialto, the heart of the city.
Take some free time to explore the city. Consider taking the vaporetto (water bus) to San Giorgio to climb the bell tower for a panoramic view of Venice. Traveling down the Grand Canal via Venetian gondola is a great way to immerse yourself in the canal culture of the town, while relaxing in the busy San Marco square grants an excellent view of the Chiesa di San Giorgio Maggiore and the bustling harbour. The Palazzo Ducale overflows with paintings from Italian masters making it well worth a visit, or if you'd rather get lost in between the countless restaurants and cafes in the narrow streets, a good day can be spent doing that too.
Meet up again in the afternoon at the private workshop of a professional mask maker on a visit to a local Venetian Atelier. Here, you'll learn to make your own mask using traditional working methods treasured by the people of the city.
Included Activities
- Venice - Traghetto Boat Ride
- Venice - Venetian Mask Activity
- Hotel
This morning spend the day traveling by train to the once important naval base of La Spezia, now the gateway to the gorgeous Cinque Terre, or 'Five lands' in English. The name comes from the five tiny villages – Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – whose position, wedged into a series of coves between sheer cliffs, makes it one of the highlights of the whole of Italy. The journey usually takes between five and seven hours either via Milan or via Florence (depending on the best available connection), and is a very scenic trip through the north of Italy. On arrival in La Spezia there won't be too much time to explore, but after checking into your hotel perhaps get your bearings of the area with a short walk around the pedestrian zone on Via del Prione to the gardens along the harbour, or head out for dinner with the group.
- Hotel
Today venture out on the footpaths of Cinque Terre, a region of Italy famed for its coastline and pastel villages. The footpaths that run between the villages were once the only way to travel in the region, and take you through olive groves, vineyards and on to idyllic vistas.
You can choose to walk just a few sections, which will still unveil a great amount of majestic scenery. Some sections of path can be difficult, as there are challenging uphill stretches, narrow paths, steep cliffs and foot bridges. Please remember to bring comfortable footwear such as trainers or light hiking shoes. It's also possible to take the train between any of the villages or back to the group's base in La Spezia whenever you want. After working up an appetite, take advantage of the foods of the Liguria region with a pesto class. Focaccia is also a speciality in this area and makes a great start to lunch. Upon return to La Spezia in the evening, there's no better way to recover from your day of walking than with more indulgence in delicious Mediterranean food.
Included Activities
- Cinque Terre - Day Trip
Optional Activities
- Levanto - Pesto Making Class EUR13
- Cinque Terre - Cruise - EUR30
- Urban Adventures - Cinque Terre Hike & Bite - EUR119
- Urban Adventures - Tasting Cinque Terre - EUR78
- Urban Adventures - Cinque Terre This is Aperitivo - EUR70
- Hotel
Depart Cinque Terre today and catch a train to Florence stopping in Pisa on the way. Take a bit of time to explore the Field of Miracles while taking in the intricately structured architecture of Duomo Cathedral, Piazza Del Duomo and of course, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Upon arrival in Florence, check into your hotel before heading out to explore. Florence is one of the most culturally rich and beautiful cities in Italy, known to many as the beating heart of Tuscany. The Medicis, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Brunelleschi, Machiavelli, Donatello and Michelangelo all lived in Florence at the height of their creative reign. Food is a major part of the city's identity, so perhaps explore some of the culinary delicacies on offer from across Tuscany. Regional specialities are noted for their simplicity and fine flavour, and the use of high-quality olive oil, cannellini beans and fresh herbs. Meat lovers should try the bistecca alla fiorentina, a huge T-bone steak that's usually shared between two people, or ribollita, a thick delicious vegetable soup with bread, beans and greens. Panforte is the signature sweet treat.
Included Activities
- Pisa visit – non-guided
Optional Activities
- Uffizi Gallery - EUR16
- Accademia - EUR14
- Baptistry - EUR10
- Medici Chapels - EUR8
- Museum Bargello - EUR8
- Palazzo Vecchio - EUR10
- Pitti Palace - Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum - EUR12
- Siena bus ticket - EUR24
- Urban Adventures - Florence Foodies Walk - EUR64
- Urban Adventures - Florence Markets & Delis - EUR53
- Urban Adventures - Aperitivo Time! Florence Wine Tour - EUR73
- Florence Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR15
- Pitti Palace - Gallery of Modern Art and Palatine Gallery - EUR8
- Hotel
Head out into the centre of Florence. It's impossible to see everything in this Renaissance wonderland, so take your time and enjoy it. Be captivated by the culture-rich atmosphere of Florence, from family-run vineyards on the outskirts of the city to the Duomo's magnificent marble facade. Maybe start with a visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia where you can see Michelangelo's famous statue of David. Stop by the Uffizi, one of the world's oldest art galleries, or walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo, which is set on a hill on the south bank of the Arno River, to take in beautiful views of the city – a lovely way to while away the day. There are plenty of sights to see during your time in Florence.
Note: Florentine State Museums can all be booked in advance. You can book online at www.weekendafirenze.com. We suggest that you book in advance (your leader can be of assistance), especially for the Uffizi as this museum experiences enormous queues (up to 5 hours) all year round. The individual museums have slightly different opening times and closing days between them but the website (www.firenzemusei.it) has everything you need to know about all of them. Make your reservations for these museums for any time on Day 6 of this itinerary.
- Hotel
In the morning, take the train to Rome (approximately 2 hours), and remember that while here, the best attitude is 'when in Rome!' Join your local guide for a tour around the city, where you can see some of the iconic sights such as the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, the Forum (centre of ancient Rome), the Victor Emmanuel Monument, the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Via Dei Condotti and Piazza Venezia. Recharge with a slice of pizza and a strong espresso at the Piazza Navona or throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain and make a wish to return to the 'Eternal City'. No visit would be complete without a trip to Vatican City and St Peter's Basilica. Entry to the Basilica is free and there's a small charge to climb the dome for a panorama over the city. Art-lovers should visit the Sistine Chapel to admire the timeless work of Michelangelo, while history buffs will enjoy the Pantheon. Rome is packed full of restaurants and trattorias that cater to every taste and budget. Local specialities tend to be quite heavy, and include pastas such as carbonara (egg, cheese and bacon) and amatriciana (tomato, bacon and chilli). Eating in trattorias will give you a chance to sample some Italian wines, with house choices usually very good and affordable. Head out in the evening with the group for a final farewell gastronomic fling.
Included Activities
- Guided walk
Optional Activities
- Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR10
- Christian Catacombs - EUR8
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - EUR16
- Imperial Fora - EUR9
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR5
- Vatican museums - EUR16
- Pantheon - Free
- St Peter's dome climb - EUR6
- St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR8
- Venezia Palace - EUR5
- Galleria Borghese - EUR15
- Urban Adventures - Ancient Rome: Archaeological Discovery Tour - EUR89
- Urban Adventures - Roman Dolce Vita - EUR63
- Urban Adventures - Trastevere: Trends and Tradition - EUR55
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.
7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Train, Boat, Walking
Hotel (7 nights)
Important Notes
This trip starts on Day 1 in Venice at 6pm.
A single supplement is available on this trip.
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Super Simple To Just A Little Layered
January 25, 2012
This is a new blog feature I'm doing this year and it is especially for those beginners out there, who are just getting started with stamping or cardmaking. Or for anyone after really super easy ideas for cards. Plus a few ideas for if you have JUST a little extra time or supplies and want to add a layer or two.
Here's our super simple card first with just a strip of the Everyday Enchanted patterned paper (free with $100 purchase), a coordinating cardstock base (this one is Poppy Parade) and a greeting punched with the Modern Label Punch. The greeting is from Elementary Elegance - one of the SaleABration sets.
Now if you want to add just a little more layering .....
I've added some Poppy Parade matting plus an extra layer of Vanilla trimmed with the Scallop Trim Border Punch. I also added some of the free SaleABration ribbon. It is Calypso Coral but looked good on top of the Poppy Parade. This ribbon is a sheer one and is very narrow. (1/8" or 3.2mm wide.)
If you choose this pack free with a $100 purchase you get 2 rolls of the ribbon - this one and Lucky Limeade, plus a container of 30 gorgeous brads. Click here for details: SaleABration Info.
Let's see one more pair of cards today using another of the Everyday Enchantment DSP and Peach Parfait cardstock. The greeting here is from Short and Sweet - a great set to have in your collection. And there's one of those brads I was talking about.
Next up, let's add just a little layering .....
I've used the Postage Stamp punch, another brad, plus I've added layers of Very Vanilla and Soft Suede. An easy way to add a little texture is to distress (or rough up) the edges of the cardstock. You can use a distresser (there's one on the cutting kit) or the edge of an old pair of scissors.
Tip: Want to know a secret? Distressing an edge is a great option if you cut your matting layers and find you've gone a bit crooked when you stick them all together! Just rough up that edge and you can hide a bit of wonkiness.
Stop by again during the year for more Super Simple To Just A Little Layered cards. Hope you like them.
Cheers, Sue


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Pomegranate Punica granatum
The Pomegranate fruit is a traditional fertility symbol originating from Persia and its name is derived from the medieval Latin for 'apple' and 'seeded'. As you might expect, the fruit is regarded as an aphrodisiac and is regarded as a symbol for life and bounty in many religions across the globe. In Greek mythology, the fruit represented life, marriage and regeneration. Its taste is wonderfully sweet and refreshing and has many culinary used both in sweet and savoury dishes.
We use a freeze dried juice in Vitalise superfood powder and ManPlus and the Wholistic extract combining the fat and water soluble components in Womankind. Delicious.


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Tom Cruise stands to gain if Katie Holmes divorce moves to California
It would likely be in Tom Cruise's interest to having his divorce proceedings with Katie Holmes moved from New York to California, legal experts said.
The experts said California divorce tends to allow more public disclosure than New York. But California courts also tend to favor joint custody in which both parents get a voice on how children are raised.
Lisa Helfend Meyer, a prominent Los Angeles family law attorney, said that as a result, it could make sense for Cruise's legal team to seek a California hearing for the divorce case.
PHOTOS: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes through the years
Holmes and Cruise live most of the time in California, the experts said, and that generally determines where a case is heard.
"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell of this case remaining in New York," said Mike Kelly, a Santa Monica divorce lawyer and former chairman of the American Bar custody committee. "You cannot shop jurisdictions in custody cases."
A source familiar with the case told The Times there is hope a settlement can be reached without a court battle.
PHOTOS: Celebrity splits of 2012
The source, who talked to The Times on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the case, said Scientology and what role it would play in the couple's daughter Suri's upbringing was a key factor in the split. Cruise is a prominent member of Scientology.
The source said the negotiations will probably center on a custody arrangement that would give both parents rights while also regulating the kind of Scientology teaching Suri, 6, is exposed to.
Meyer said it's not uncommon for divorced parents to differ on the religious upbringing of their children.
She said it's rare for a court to base a decision about custody on religious grounds.
"It has to affect a child physically or emotionally. [The religion] cannot just be different," Meyer said.
Holmes filed court papers in New York. Neither she nor her attorneys have commented on the reasons for the split. Cruise was shooting a film in Iceland when the papers were filed.
Holmes, 33, has retained two prominent law firms that specialize in wealthy breakups. New York lawyer Allan E. Mayefsky has been involved in a number of acrimonious and headline-grabbing splits, including the divorces of model Christie Brinkley, TV anchor Joan Lunden and a Manhattan financier who was ordered to pay his ex-wife $44 million.
In addition, the "Dawson's Creek" actress hired a New Jersey divorce lawyer, Jonathan Wolfe, whose website boasts of his prowess in "complex matrimonial matters" involving "leaders or the spouses of leaders" in business, entertainment and sports. He has written extensively about prenuptial agreements and ways to recover hidden assets in divorce proceedings.
"Katie's primary concern remains, as it has always been, her daughter's best interest," the lawyer said.
Speculation about a prenuptial agreement began almost immediately after the couple's engagement. Cruise already had two ex-wives in Hollywood -- actresses Mimi Rogers and Nicole Kidman. He adopted two children with Kidman. His annual earnings -- recently estimated by Forbes at $75 million -- dwarf those of Holmes, whose father is a lawyer.
Asked whether there was a prenuptial agreement, Cruise's longtime legal representative, Bert Fields, said: "I can't comment on that. It will all come out."
Bernard Clair, a Manhattan divorce lawyer with many wealthy clients, said judges generally order divorcing couples to abide by the terms of their prenuptial agreements when it comes to finances. But the court often modifies provisions governing child support and custody, potential issues in the Cruise-Holmes breakup.
"These provisions relating to custody are almost always viewed as statements of intent and aspiration as opposed to enforceable and binding provisions," Clair said.
Fields said he's hopeful the divorce proceedings initiated by the movie star's wife can occur without rancor.
"I would hope that it's not a contentious matter. I know Tom is not a particularly contentious person," Fields said.
Celebrities who have filed for divorce in California have been subject to media scrutiny because of public records law. Court documents recently detailed the property and assets changing hands during Kobe Bryant's divorce proceedings.
Before that, court papers revealed details about former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's divorce from Maria Shriver, including that Schwarzenegger did not want to pay spousal support to his wife of 25 years.
Katie Holmes has high-profile team in Tom Cruise divorce
Cruise 'deeply saddened' after Katie Holmes hires divorce attorney
Tom Cruise learned of Katie Holmes divorce moves on set in Iceland
-- Richard Winton
Photo: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in 2005. Credit: Corrado Giambalvo / Associated Press


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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A jury continued deliberating Tuesday in the trial of Matthew Bent, who is accused of instigating the attack on Michael Brewer during which the teen was set on fire.
The 17-year-old is charged with attempted second-degree murder, accused of orchestrating the attack on Michael Brewer, who prosecutors say was set on fire by a group of classmates.
Bent told the court Monday morning he would not testify in his own defense. His attorneys then rested their case without calling one witness.
Bent is accused of ordering the attack on Brewer, then 15. He was doused with a bottle of rubbing alcohol while another teen flicked his lighter and tossed it on Brewer, setting him on fire, police said. He was burned over 65 percent of his body.
If convicted, Bent faces a maximum 30 years in prison.
Prosecutors have contended that Bent offered two of his friends, Denver Jarvis and Jesus Mendez, money to pour rubbing alcohol on Brewer and then set him on fire with the lighter. Jarvis and Mendez each pleaded no contest, Jarvis getting 11 years in prison and Mendez eight years.
The incident happened after Bent and Brewer got into an argument over a $40 debt Bent said Brewer owed him. When Brewer allegedly refused to pay up, the state says Bent went to Brewer's house and tried to steal his father's bicycle in payment.
During closing arguments Monday, prosecutors said the attack left Brewer with permanent physical and mental scars.
"I'm not playing with words. He was offering people money to beat Michael, not to scare Michael," said prosecutor Maria Schneider.
Schneider insisted Bent lured Brewer to a secluded spot, where the attack happened.
"Clearly, this was senseless. I mean, why? Why? Over what? A $40 debt? Over being angry? Over being called names, no matter how ugly they are? It's senseless," she said.
Bent's defense team said their client did not set up the attack, that he had no idea of what was about to happen.
"Who is going to even contemplate another human being is going to pull out a lighter and set somebody on fire?" said Bent's lawyer, Johnny McCray.
The state claims Brewer was attacked because he did not pay Bent back a $40 debt. But, on the stand this week, Brewer changed his story, saying it was for a bong to smoke marijuana.
"I empathize and I sympathize with Michael Brewer, but because Michael Brewer, ladies and gentlemen, has suffered traumatic injuries doesn't give him a license to be untruthful to you, doesn't give him a license to lie to you, ladies and gentlemen," McCray said.
"I am asking that now today, 975 days later, that you hold this man responsible for his actions. You can't orchestrate something and then wash your hands and say, 'They did it on their own. I had nothing to do with it,'" Schneider said.
Just before 5:30 p.m. Monday, the jury asked the judge for transcripts of all police depositions in the case. The judge denied that request because they were not admitted as evidence.
The jury finished for the day Monday before 6 p.m. Jurors returned at 9 a.m. Tuesday to continue their deliberations.


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Submitted by symscape on February 13, 2010 - 12:08
Airflow around Horsfall Racing's electric racer. The simulation was performed in Caedium Professional and rendered by POV-Ray. The image shows pressure contours, where blue is low and red is high.
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"I've overcome the blow, I've learned to take it well…"
Jim Croce/Operator
"Rainy day people all know there's no sorrow they can't rise above…"
Gordon Lightfoot/ Rainy Day People
Perhaps the reason I decided to start a post about the movie Silver Linings Playbook with a couple of lines from seventies songs is the movie has a seventies feel. Not disco 70s—Annie Hall 70s.
You know, the kind of movie that centers on great writing and great acting. Movies that transcend entertainment and are about something human. I'm not a tentpole/vampire/contrived comedy kind of guy, so I relish when a film like Silver Linings Playbook comes along. This isn't a movie review, but a look at the movie from the perspective of the script written by the film's director David O. Russell. (As of this writing the script can be found at this link by The Weinstein Company.)
The story of Silver Linings Playbook is actually pretty simple. Pat (Bradley Cooper) wants to get back together with his wife. And that happens on page 1 with Pat talking to himself in a psychiatric facility:
PAT: "I blew it. But you also blew it. We can get it back. It's all gonna be better now. I'm better now and I hope you are, too."
No big set up of where we are or what happened to Pat, the reader/audience is engaged and playing catch-up. And we also know that Pat is part of the "end-of-the-rope club" which is often a key ingredient in a lead character. So there is a stated goal on page one—get back together with Nikki (who we learn is his estranged wife). Of course, just one of Pat's problems is he has a court order that prohibits him from coming within 500 feet of his estranged wife.
There are two central characters; Pat and Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence). This is not one of those scripts you read where you're flipping back and forth trying to keep track of the characters. And keeping with the idea that you should have a really good reason from cutting away from the central character, I believe Pat in the script and in the movie is in every single scene. But there is meat in the supporting roles which is why Robert De Niro and Jackie Weaver were attracted to the roles and why both were nominated for Academy Awards (as Bradley and Lawrence were).
There's no real need for an antagonist role (Officer Keogh may be as close as we get), because both protagonists Pat and Tiffany do a pretty good job of being their own antagonists.
There are a handful of other roles, but essentially the story fits the idea that the audience/reader really can't get involved in more than seven characters.
Silver Linings Playbook is full of not only conflict from beginning to end, but the best kind of conflict—meaningful conflict. Pat has inner-conflict with self and his illness, interpersonal with mom, dad, brother ex-wife, friends and Tiffany, and extrapersonal conflcit with neighbors, police, his doctor and people at football game.
What's always at stake for Pat is being sent back to psychiatric facility. But the worst part about that for Pat is that would mean he failed at his goal of getting back together with his wife. And the stakes are even greater than if he has to go back to the hospital losing his freedom and maybe his mind.
Screenplays are often difficult to read, probably because they are a blueprint to make a movie. But Silver Linings Playbook was a fun and easy read. That was in part due to the pacing. Scene descriptions were kept between 1-3 lines and dialogue was usually kept between one and three sentences.
The script came in at 152 pages which is longer than most tend to be these days, but it is a verbal rather than a visual story so the running time was 2 hours.
There have been four films made with the title The Silver Lining (1915, 1921, 1927, 1932) and the expression "every cloud has a silver lining" has been around forever. So the title Silver Linings Playbook takes something familiar and gives it a fresh twist.
The movie largely takes place in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania—a small working class suburb of Philadelphia.
Another writer's tool used throughout the script/movie to bring a conhesivness to the story.
You don't have to ever been in a psychiatric facility like Pat, or have the emotional relationship baggage Tiffany has to have an emotional connection to these characters. Everyone has their own emotional baggage and relationship issues and this film taps into what is called the laughter of recognition. What's happening on screen is a reflection of our friends and family—and ourselevs.
Last year I pulled a quote where writer/director Garry Marshall talked about himself and audiences being drawn to Cinderella stories, and another quote by writer/director Frank Darabont talking about having an "uplift" at the end of movies. Of course, not all stories are Cinderella stories nor have an uplift, but if you are writing stories for an audience it is important to know that everyone is looking for a silver lining. I didn't say a "happy ending," but a silver lining is a plus.
"I'm gonna take all this negativity and use it for fuel, and I'm going to find a silver lining, that's what I'm gonna do."—Pat (Bradley Cooper), Page 14
"This is what I believe to be true. This is what I learned in the hospital. You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining."—Pat, Page 35
There is a handwritten sign "EXCELSIOR" on Pat's wall at his room at the psychiatric facility that we first read about on page three of the script and becomes a running motifs throughout the script—a rally cry of sorts for Pat. Excelsior is Latin for "ever upward."
Silver Linings Playbook is not the kind of movie that you would think that would have a long box office run. But despite a limited release in November and a wide release at the end of December it's still in theaters as we approach the first week of February. Heck, in the traditional Hollywood cycle this movie should already be available on DVD. Instead it was actually third at the box office this weekend. Glad this film is getting good word of mouth reviews. And while it wouldn't seem the most international movie this little $20 million dollar movie is on its way to breaking $100 million at the global box office.
The film has been nominated for a total of eighth Oscars.
Silver Linings Playbook originated as a novel by Matthew Quick and his real life story of quitting his teaching job and taking off three years to focus on his writing is a post for another day. The date on the screenplay says 2008, the year the book was released. If that's when the script was written (or even just purchased) that means that it was a four/five-year journey to bring that story to the screen. (And I don't know how many years it took Quick to write the novel.)
For those of you who haven't seen the film I won't tell you how it ends, just that the film is really about taking a step on the road to redemption believing that broken wings can be mended and silver linings found.
P.S. Didn't make this connection until after I wrote this post, but singer Jim Croce was born in South Philadelphia and played in many tough bars in Philadelphia before heading to New York City and greater fame. Unfortunately he died at only age 30. His wife Ingrid owns Croce's Restaurant & Jazz Bar in San Diego. I had a memorable meal there a few years ago while sitting in their outside area and enjoyed watching the people in the historic Gaslamp Quarter walk by.
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