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#25756 From: "Strawgate" <strawgate@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:52 pm
Subject: Re: travel to the UK - Bracknell
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I agree that everyone has their favorites depending on what they enjoy. What
you would like to accomplish in a weekend is totally doable, but you do need
to check on Buckingham Palace's accessibility as someone already pointed
out. The most convenient place to ride in central London is in Hyde Park:
https://www.hydeparkstables.com/index.php/home.html but you can also check
out the stables by Wimbledon which may be a bit closer and more convenient
if you are in Bracknell: http://www.ridgwaystables.co.uk/index.html



Depending on if you have a car and since Bracknell is already west of
London, I recommend Windsor Castle which is not too far as well as the town
which is also worth a visit. I also really like Bath but I'm a big Jane
Austen fan so it was great to see where a few of her books were set, as well
as parts of Vanity Fair. And the ancient baths are pump room were well worth
it. Stonehenge is interesting but can be done in 20 minutes if you've dine
some reading before to understand what it is about. There are also day tours
you can get from London to these places; each one or a combination of 2 or
all 3.



Being an ex-New Yorker, I always take in a couple of shows when I'm in
London for the weekend (I live in Paris). The West end has a fabulous
selection and you can get heavily discounted tickets for same day
performances in Leicester Square or in front of Boots Pharmacy by Piccadilly
Circus at the "Tkts" Booth. What you do depends on whether you want to stay
in the city or explore the surrounding area.



Have a great trip. I love the UK.



Pamela Strawgate









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#25755 From: "ggiles333" <ggiles777@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:41 pm
Subject: Certificate of Liability Insurance for Consultant
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Hello All!!!

I am a technology consultant and the recruiting firm I am on contract with
requires a certificate of liability insurance in order for me to work
corp-to-corp.  Otherwise, I have to work W2.  Does anyone have a resource for
this?

Thank you!

#25754 From: Ann Mehrman <amehrman@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:39 pm
Subject: Re:Looking for colleges
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1. It's great that you have a passion for music and photography. Get
out there and start taking photos of those things that interest you.
Taking photos of what interests you is a first step.

2. Look at the work of other photographers; go to museums, check out
web sites, look at lots of photos and other art. Learn to see how
light affects mood and compositions.

3. Learn to operate your equipment; read manuals and books.

These first 3 steps don't have to cost any money at all but will give
you a head start for any photography course of study you choose to
pursue

4. Colleges

If you can't afford the tuition of a college like Columbia at this
point, consider starting at a community college.

If you are in the Chicago suburbs, the College of DuPage has transfer
articulation programs set up to transition from their photography
program to finish a Baccalaureate degree at Columbia College (Savannah
College of Art and Design and Brooks Institute of Photography also
participate) Here's a link to more information:
http://www.cod.edu/photo/info/index.htm
Harper College has some digital photography in their graphic arts
department: http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/page.cfm?p=3132

Harrington College of Design also has a photography program:
http://www.photography-schools.com/harrington.htm

Don't wait for college to start making the photos and doing the
writing that you want to do. When you start taking your classes you
will be building and adding to what you have already learned.

Good luck,
Ann Mehrman

http://www.annmehrman.com

#25753 From: Kathryn Smith <aishabintjamil@...>
Date: Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:02 pm
Subject: RE: [Ask Liz Ryan] Re:Heads up re: Auto insurance rates/The Hartford
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For what it's worth, I've been quite happy with service from Liberty Mutual. I
haven't compared rates lately, but they were good when I switched from State
Farm. I had a claim last winter because a large chunk of ice fell off a roof
onto my parked vehicle, damaging the roof, a door, and a couple of windows.
Total bill, about $3K. The claim was simplicity itself to deal with, they sent
me on-line updates on it regularly, and my rates didn't change.

Most insurers offer a discount for having your homeowners insurance with them as
well as your auto, assuming you are a home owner. You might want to look into
that, if you aren't doing so already.

Another nice thing about Liberty Mutual is that they recognize same-sex
partnerships as a family unit for rate purposes, and did even before NH, where I
live, recognized them formally.

Kathryn Smith

#25752 From: Toni <tonijosephson@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:56 pm
Subject: Re: Looking for colleges
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Hi Kristi,

Have you looked into Berkelee College of Music in Boston?

Happy Hunting!

Toni

#25751 From: Cynthia Davies <cynthiadavies@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:19 pm
Subject: Re:Industry HR policy for laid-off workers returning to work
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Each organization sets its own policies with regard to reinstating
time after a separation of employment.   It is a generally accepted
practice to reinstate time after an absence of up to one year.
Cynthia J. Davies, Ph.D., SPHR
Principal
Human Capital Management Strategies
610-730-0734
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LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiadavies

#25750 From: "Collins, Peggy (CDC/CCID/OD) (CTR)" <acz2@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:57 pm
Subject: Re:Looking for colleges
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This sounds like something that might fit well in this program at
University of CO at Denver: http://cam.cudenver.edu/

Not sure it's any cheaper as an out of state student but encourage her
to move forward with applying and pursuing scholarships.  Also,
encourage her to consider a couple of years of community college with a
transfer because that seems like it could save a big wad of dough too.

Peg

#25749 From: "Robert Slayton" <robert@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:56 am
Subject: COBRA Stimulus continued
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For those of you who have been watching for the expected extension of the
COBRA Subsidy, it only needs the President's signature (which will be coming
shortly). HR 3326 was passed on 12/16 and the by the Senate 12/18. The 3326
extends the COBRA subsidy in two ways. 1. It changes the last date for
eligibility from 12/31/2009 to 2/28/2010. 2. Extends the length of the
subsidy from 9 to 15 months. COBRA administrators are required within 60
days of enactment to provide notice of the extension to assistance eligible
individuals (AEIs). QBs who were AEIs at any time on or after October 31,
2009 have 60 days to pay the premium retroactively (or 30 days from date of
notice provided by the administrator).

Robert Slayton, CITRMS, CDHC

Robert Slayton Associates Insurance

www.robertslayton.com

www.linkedin.com/in/robertcslayton



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#25748 From: Cari Adams-Waneka <adamswanek@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:27 pm
Subject: Re: travel to the UK - Bracknell
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I want to echo the sentiment that train rides can eat upmuch of your day. 
Hampton Court Palace was 2 hours each way for us, so, wedidn’t have time to
see everything before needing to catch the train home. Depending on where
you’re staying it might be worth the trip.  The Tower of London is great and
again has lots tosee, so, we didn't make it through everything.  We thought the
living quartershad a lot of armory in the entrances then realized we'd take a
wrong turn -- itwas the armory -- oops!  But, even that was interesting with the
body armorfor King Henry's various sizes.  We should have purchased tickets
before leavingthe USfor the London Eye.  We’d heard it’s wonderful at night
with the lights,yet learned they were already sold out for the entire two weeks
we were visiting. I don't know if it's always that way.  Also, a ride down the
Themes isnice because you get a completely different vantage point.

If you decide to travel outside London, I haveto say we loved Bath. Maybe
staying a few days made it more enjoyable and with travel time I'm notsure a day
trip would make sense.  Yet, between the Roman Baths, theCrescent, the
architecture, the history, Jane Austin interest, the theater, andthe people, we
had to drag ourselves out of there.  It had a magical feeland an incredible
energy.  Stonehenge waswonderful too.  We did stay on the English Channel in
Brightonand experienced a very different feel, so didn't stay as long there as
planned. I do suggest the audio tours whenever available to enrich the
experience. Something we were amazed by was that anywhere we were we ran into
incrediblehistory.  We didn't have to go far to find ourselves enveloped in
experiencesbeyond our wildest dreams.

Culturally, my children especially were taken aback as we saw petty thievesgoing
through their loot, were constantly approached by beggars, and as streetpeople
engulfed our leftovers in Burger King (there are no trash receptacles inthe
Train Station to discourage terrorists), although, we felt safe.  Weloved
Englandand I'd love living there.  We were surprised to find the English
friendlierthan most of the people we’ve met in our travels here in the states.
It’sfabulous!  Just my two cents worth.
Warmly,
Cari Adams-Waneka

#25747 From: Sakshi Vashist <vashist_sakshi@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:58 pm
Subject: Tampa visit
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Hi Everyone,
 
We are going to Tampa FL for a wedding reception and we will have two days to do
some city browsing. Would like to know what are some of the things you can do in
Tampa with a 10 month old baby and also should not be more than 3 hours away
from the city.
 
We are definitly planning to go to beach so if there places near the beach- that
would be great.

Thank you,
S

#25746 From: "Collins, Peggy (CDC/CCID/OD) (CTR)" <acz2@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:44 pm
Subject: Re:South America cruise - recos please
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You might like a nice long visit to the message boards at
cruisecritic.com.  There are boards for every cruise line and cruise
port in the world I think, boards about first time cruising, single
cruising, everything you mentioned in your post.  The people there are
very helpful and really made my first cruise a much more positive
experience.  Enjoy your trip...it sounds divine!

Peg

#25745 From: Linda Robbins <linda.m.robbins@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 3:51 am
Subject: Re: [Ask Liz Ryan] Re: travel to the UK - Bracknell
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Everybody has their own favorites.  :)  I did not like the Tower of London
at all.  I do love Windsor Castle.  I don't care for Bath either, but love
Stonehenge.  That is pretty much a day trip.  Harrods is a definitely.  I
also enjoyed Kensington Palace if you are into the royalty.

If you have time, take in a play.

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM, Missy McMurray <
missy@...> wrote:

> The Tower of London is a must (if it's raining the Beefeaters don't give
> tours so make sure and get the audiotour, not quite as good but better than
> nothing), it was my favorite, followed closely by Windor Castle. However,
> that is a fairly long train ride to Windsor and it will mostly take up a
> whole day, so if you just have a weekend you may not want to spend that
> amount of time (unless of course you are 30 mile closer to Windsor then that
> would work) Make sure and check when you're going if Buckingham Palace is
> open or not, it's not when the Queen is in residence (like now) The changing
> of the guards is impressive, also check the schedule of when you're going.
> Bath was ok, but for me not worth the really long train ride again. Check
> out Harrods, it's really worth a visit. Going to the outdoor markets is fun,
> Notting Hill or Oxford Circus. My daughter lives in London and I could ask
> her for more suggestions if you like, but these should keep you busy for a
> weekend! Have a great trip, I'm going soon again myself!
> Missy McMurray
> Rocky Mountain Jewelers
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>


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#25744 From: "kristiemulso" <kmulso@...>
Date: Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:56 pm
Subject: Looking for colleges
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I am helping my cousin find a college that is reasonable, but can fill her goals
and passion.  I thought I would throw her question out to ask for your help. 
Thanks in advance. Kris.  See her question to me below:

I would love to get into the field of photography for magazines (fashion,
concerts, food, products)
I really would love to concentrate on concert photography, write reviews for the
show and take photos of the artists performing. I realize that it is a hard job
to get, but once you are in it, it is amazing.

Basically, anything music related.
I am also interested in making music videos for bands (I have made a few of my
own actually)

I have also becoming interested in studio recording for bands/artists.

I want to be as close to music as I can, and I don't care what it takes to get
there. I will work hard and try with all my might to achieve what I love.

if you could give me some ideas of what colleges I should check out, that would
be amazing.
I am in love with the idea of going to Columbia College in Chicago, but money is
a big problem. I went to open house last year and the costs of going there would
be about 30,0000 a year for dorm, books, and schooling ><

if there is anywhere that is cheaper and just as good, please let me know.

#25743 From: "JCL" <jcl154@...>
Date: Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:32 am
Subject: Industry HR policy for laid-off workers returning to work
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If you are laid off for 6 months to a year, and get rehired at the same co. that
laid you off, would they allow you to keep the time you had before, or do you
generally have to start over as a new employee, and go through probation etc.
before getting benefits?

Thanks,
Jim L

#25742 From: "Tonge, Belenda L" <bltonge@...>
Date: Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:35 pm
Subject: RE: Too close for comfort
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I would like to add one more comment to this.  There have been many good
examples of how to handle this situation, but here is another.  Advise
the pharmacy attendant that the privacy boundary is not being observed
and have them say something to those waiting in line behind you.  Most
pharmacies put a 5 to 10 foot waiting area in place after the enactment
of HIPA and it is also in their interest to enforce the privacy
boundary.  Be especially watchful of anyone holding a cell phone.  There
have been cases where identity thieves have photographed credit cards
and other identity cards using the cameras in cells.  People who were
brought up with good manners tend to shy away from causing a scene.  But
it is necessary to remember that you will have more problems than you
can count if someone steals your identity, so everyone needs to be
vigilant and speak up when anyone crowds you.  Even if you happen to
know the person, say something.  You are entitled to your privacy, but
it is up to you to enforce your right to it.



Best wishes,



Belenda Tonge

Supervisor Ops1

DCP Midstream Measurement Auditing

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#25741 From: "Missy McMurray" <missy@...>
Date: Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:43 pm
Subject: Re: travel to the UK - Bracknell
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The Tower of London is a must (if it's raining the Beefeaters don't give tours
so make sure and get the audiotour, not quite as good but better than nothing),
it was my favorite, followed closely by Windor Castle. However, that is a fairly
long train ride to Windsor and it will mostly take up a whole day, so if you
just have a weekend you may not want to spend that amount of time (unless of
course you are 30 mile closer to Windsor then that would work) Make sure and
check when you're going if Buckingham Palace is open or not, it's not when the
Queen is in residence (like now) The changing of the guards is impressive, also
check the schedule of when you're going. Bath was ok, but for me not worth the
really long train ride again. Check out Harrods, it's really worth a visit.
Going to the outdoor markets is fun, Notting Hill or Oxford Circus. My daughter
lives in London and I could ask her for more suggestions if you like, but these
should keep you busy for a weekend! Have a great trip, I'm going soon again
myself!
Missy McMurray
Rocky Mountain Jewelers
missy@...

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#25740 From: "Doris Wells-Papanek" <dpapanek@...>
Date: Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:46 am
Subject: RE: Flashpoint
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Hi Patricia,



I hope it is okay with you if I share your message and my response with AskLiz,
as I believe you offer great insights others can benefit from.



From what we have learned so far. as you say, perception and reality are two
different things - only time/experience will share true outcomes.



The faculty seems solid. What you say about student/teacher relationships is so
true - personally, I work with at-risk middle school kids. I get it.



At the open house/tour on Saturday, at the end of the morning my son was able to
talk 1/1 with a few of the game design faculty - further conversations to occur
over the next 2 weeks with film and game faculty. From what I gather so far,
their graduates (entry students of 2007, graduated May 2009) - they were first
in line with opportunities - where apparently students from other schools were
not.



We will see how the faculty interviews go, as you say, personality fit is key!



All the best,

Doris





From: Patricia Cohen [mailto:pacetns1999@...]
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 9:35 AM
To: dpapanek@...
Subject: re: Flashpoint




Hi Doris,
It's always hard to know as every school put their "best face" forward during
visits. Many of them make claims they cannot meet.

I don't have personal experience with this school, but do have experience with
Game companies. I would "google" some of the faculty in the area that your son
is interested in studying and see what their accomplishments have been. What are
the game properties they worked on? What  companies did they work on. Are those
companies out of business? There are many talented people in the game
development world, and many are without jobs due to downsizing, and less new
product introduction currently. Students don't really end up having a
relationship with their school unless it an ivy league alumnae office looking
for money. Student relationships are with the teachers, and the skill of the
teachers and their ability to transmit that information to the kids is the
critical factor.

I would visit and arrange an appointment for him to meet some of the faculty who
will support him during his program. If he is interested in animation, he still
needs to explore game development because that is where lots of animators work.
He should look at their work and see if he respects what they have done and to
see if there is a personality fit. This is so important to a positive learning
experience.

In our kids generation (I have a college age daughter), it is possible to bring
attention to his work on the web if he has difficulty finding a job at the end
of this. There are a number of animators who have developed a following on
U-Tube and some online channels have picked up rights to broadcast their
animated shorts and pay for this privilege.

I would check with their career counseling office to see how many of their
alumnae have gotten jobs, where they are working, and if they have a strong
alumnae association that is well entrenched in companies that are doing well and
will hire a student for an internship right out of this program.

The bottom line is how well he will fit there, will he comfortable and happy and
well supported in his endeavor by the faculty, and will they (faculty) and
alumnae and career services be successful in making introductions into the
commercial sector for him to help him get a job.

Further advice is that he should make sure if this is what he wants to do that
he develops an online presence for his best work while he is still a student.

Best wishes for his success,
Patricia







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#25739 From: "Doris Wells-Papanek" <dpapanek@...>
Date: Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:05 am
Subject: RE: Flashpoint Academy
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Hi Lorelle,

We truly appreciate your more than thoughtful response!

From what we have learned so far. Flashpoint offers a wonderful skills based
learning environment - state of the art (working!) set of facilities. They are
adept at marketing what they offer students in terms of potential directions.

My initial takeaways are.

1.     My son is torn between studying film vs. game design, wondering which is
his passion/work, vs. hobby. He plans to continue his higher education in
design, engineering, and business.

2.     Flashpoint is embedded in "digital entertainment" (Hollywood, sports,
gaming, etc) - it seems it is beginning to realize the connection within ALL
industry and what I would like to see in K-12 education - in terms of the power
of digital storytelling.

3.     The school is not accredited - won't be for another 2 years, perceives
the need from a government grant funding perspective, but not necessarily from a
beyond trade school perspective.

4.     Student evaluation is based on faculty input every 2 weeks. While I
appreciate the non-grade approach, I would like to see student input/feedback
play a role as well. It seems if a student has high teacher evaluations, the
greater the chance of students working on cool/funded projects.

5.     Project management, media literacy is important within their curriculum.



Hope this helps!


All the best,

Doris

From: Lorelle Mennel [mailto:lmnopks@...]
Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:01 AM
To: dpapanek@...
Subject: Flashpoint Academy


Hi Doris,


I saw your posting in AskLizRyan asking about Flashpoint Academy. I'd love it if
you'd post the feedback you get, or keep my email to share the information. My
son is a Sophomore in a high school 21st century program specializing in
e-communication/film. He wants to pursue film in college, so I want to start
keeping my eye out for information about good programs.

I went to the website, and will say that one thing I found attractive is that
they specifically said they teach workflow. I got my degree in journalism, and
was taught by newspaper reporters and editors. When I graduated and went to
work, I hit the ground running because they taught us the way it worked in the
work world. I had a roommate who got a marketing degree, and she had the hardest
time getting started in work, because she had no practical knowledge of how
companies really did things. I think that's so critical!

The idea of a two-year program is kind of nice too. I didn't stay on the site
long enough to see if they offer an AA, or if it's called a certificate, or
what.


Thanks!

Lorelle

lmnopks@...

#25738 From: amoran007@...
Date: Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:03 am
Subject: Re: [Ask Liz Ryan] Too close for comfort
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I used to turn around, and nicely say "If you get any closer, we'll both be
wearing my shoes" with a bright cheery smile.  Then, "If you'll give me just a
second, I will be finished and then it's your turn!"  This used to happen to me
all the time in Las Vegas, but not so much in Kona.



Allie in Kona

#25737 From: "Liz Ryan" <lizinboulder@...>
Date: Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:17 pm
Subject: musical weekend
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Dear friends,

We have our last two performances of The Christmas Revels yesterday -- a long
day! -- and this morning I sang "He Shall Feed His Flock" from the Messiah, at
church. Now, I am resting! My seven-year-old was in his first Revels this year,
so I had to split my energy between remembering my own songs and poems, and
helping to keep him out of trouble.

On Thursday I'll sing "O Holy Night" and that will be the last of my 2009
holiday singing. We have been so busy, we haven't gotten our tree yet! The kids
are out of school this week so we'll catch up on Christmas decorating in a
hurry. I hope you're enjoying your weekend and the run-up to the New Year ---
and the Solstice!

Cheers,

Liz

#25736 From: "Susan Howell" <susans-selections@...>
Date: Sun Dec 20, 2009 11:50 pm
Subject: RE: [Ask Liz Ryan] Re:Heads up re: Auto insurance rates/The Hartford
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I went with Geico.  Yes, that annoying little reptile.  But it saved me money
vs. State Farm.

Your rates sound incredibly high - are you eligible for any discounts?  You
might live in a zip code
that has a high rate of claims - but that shouldn't hurt you that much,
especially if you don't
drive a lot of miles per year.

Good luck!

Susan
www.marykay.com/susanhowell

#25735 From: "pstrawgate" <strawgate@...>
Date: Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:18 pm
Subject: South America cruise - recos please
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I am taking my first ever cruise, sailing Jan 30 from Valparaiso Chile through
Puerto Montt and Punta Arenas in Chile, around Cape Horn and Ushuaia and Port
Stanley in the Falkland Islands, Argentina and Montevideo in Uruguay, ending up
13 days later in Buenos Aires where I will stay for 3 days.

I wold appreciate any advice about cruising (as a single woman), what things to
bring for a cruise that will have temperatures varying from sweltering in the
cities to freezing around Cape Horn. I'm also interested in tourist
recommendations if you know anything about any of the places we'll be visiting.
The excursions proposed by the cruise line (Holland America) are quite
expensive. I've heard that it can be less expensive to reserve independently and
join a local tour group. Finally, I would like a recommendation for a smaller,
good value, comfortable hotel in a safe area of Buenos Aires, or at least a
suggestion of which neighborhood to stay in.

Thanks for any information that will help contribute to making this trip
extraordinary.

Pamela

#25734 From: "Diana Thompson" <thompson@...>
Date: Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:29 pm
Subject: RE: [Ask Liz Ryan] Re:travel to the UK - Bracknell
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I believe I will be 30 miles north of London.



I searched the archives of the list but could only find hotel
recommendations. I think that I want to do Windsor castle, Tower of London,
Buckingham Palace and maybe try to rent a horse to ride in one of London's
parks. I love riding (have my own horse) and that would be special to me.
Of, course with the winter they are having over there this might not be
practical! LOL



Those of you who have a better idea of where things are, is this feasible
for 1 weekend?



Thanks



Diana



From: asklizryan@yahoogroups.com [mailto:asklizryan@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Peggy Coonley
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:15 PM
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Subject: [Ask Liz Ryan] Re:travel to the UK - Bracknell





Diana;
So much to see. Not sure which direction you are 30 miles from
London........
1. Avebury
2. The Cotswolds
3. Oxford or Cambridge, prefer Oxford
4. Bath
Transport is so good in the UK you will be able to accomplish alot
via bus and or trains.
5. The gardens even in winter are lovely for a stroll and depending on
your timing
have lots happening.
Have a great time......
Peggy Coonley/Serendipity Traveler





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#25733 From: "Sheila Oranch" <sheila@...>
Date: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:08 pm
Subject: Re: Too close for comfort
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This topic is peripheral to
a larger issue in the evolution of a global culture. The study of personal
space is called proxemics and you can learn much by searching online,
especially about the differences in cultures. If we are to build a world
culture that values tolerance and appreciation of individual, regional and
national differences, this is a good place to start. For purposes of just
this narrow question, here is a tip. What we Americans call personal space
is usually bounded by the size of a big hug. Extend your arms out to the
sides and bring your hands together as if you were hugging a jolly Santa.
Anyone stepping within that space without invitation would be offensive. If
you want to get close to someone you don't know, say at a party or
networking event, sidle up to them so you are shoulder-to-shoulder (not
behind or in front of them). They you can gradually pivot inward from the
shoulder area to initiate eye contact or conversation. If the person is
receptive, your angle can reduce to a normal relational degree. If not, step
slightly back and leave or wait for the person to become comfortable with
you (by small smiles, brief eye contacts that slowly get longer, or finding
the right topic). If a stranger gets too closer from behind, just turn
around, make eye contact, smile and cough. Or, if you are a friendly person
like me, make a comment about waiting in lines or about the weather. If the
other person is also friendly s/he will engage in conversation and your
subjective waiting time will fly by. If the other person is not friendly,
s/he will probably back off and pay attention to something else the better
to ignore you.

If you have ever found yourself in a group, interview, meeting or event
where you just could not break the ice or people seemed to be deliberately
ignoring you, study proxemics. It's an essential aspect of body language and
unconscious, non-verbal communication. Step INTO that hand-shake offer!



Sheila

#25732 From: "Sandra Dornick" <sdornick@...>
Date: Sat Dec 19, 2009 1:20 pm
Subject: Re:Heads up re: Auto insurance rates/The Hartford
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I too have The Hartford / AARP Auto Insurance . I work from home and I have
to pay

Over $1100 a year, just to have it sit in the driveway the majority of the
time.



After the beginning of the year, I'm definitely going to start researching
different

Insurance companies.   Hope they all aren't like this.



Sandra



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#25731 From: "...hi..." <dom_massage@...>
Date: Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:57 am
Subject: Re: [Ask Liz Ryan] Too close for comfort
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something tells me you wear really good perfume...
 
I'd do exactly this: turn around and look at this person w/a firm look, as in to
say "do you mind?" ---- if they STILL dont get it, I say it, nice and firm.
 
why consider someone's feelings when they don't consider yours....nor your
privacy??
 
that's the type of respect I expect from people when I step outside my door.
Same type of respect I give everyone else, from driving to standing a good
distance behind them while they punch in their pin or order their meds.
 
thanks for listening...
 


 

 
 
 

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Stacy Sachsa <stacysachsa@...> wrote:


From: Stacy Sachsa <stacysachsa@...>
Subject: [Ask Liz Ryan] Too close for comfort
To: asklizryan@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4:23 PM


 



Hello all,

This is probably a trivial question, but it's one of my pet peeves,
and it just happened to me again today. When I'm in line at the
pharmacy pick-up counter to get my medication, when I'm keying in my
ATM card PIN at the grocery store cashier, and many other places,
people "get in my space". I don't like people hearing what medication
I am picking up, or seeing (innocently or not) my PIN. Seriously,
sometimes people get RIGHT next to me or behind me (and at the
pharmacy there is even a sign telling people to keep a reasonable
distance). I don't want to be hostile to people -- maybe they don't
realize what they're doing, so how can I politely but firmly tell them
to back off so I can have a little privacy?

Many Thanks,
Stacy










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#25730 From: Peggy Coonley <pr@...>
Date: Sat Dec 19, 2009 3:14 am
Subject: Re:travel to the UK - Bracknell
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Diana;
So much to see. Not sure which direction you are 30 miles from
London........
1. Avebury
2. The Cotswolds
3. Oxford or  Cambridge, prefer Oxford
4. Bath
Transport is so good in the UK you will be able to accomplish alot
via bus and or trains.
5. The gardens even in winter are lovely for a stroll and depending on
your timing
have lots happening.
Have a great time......
Peggy Coonley/Serendipity Traveler

#25729 From: "rupa1003" <rupa.mohan@...>
Date: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:16 pm
Subject: Re: Gifts for a Good Cause (aka Gifts that keep giving)
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Dear Tasha,

Thank you for this wonderful list. It is so important to keep our global
community in mind. Please consider adding NextAid, which provides sustainable
solutions to African children in need. Gift buyers can:

- fund a child's education for an entire year for only $75!
http://nextaid.org/#gogetters

- buy that special lady in their life a beautiful eye shadow palette. Sales go
toward the building of a home for children in Kenya
http://shop.mudshop.com/mud-cares-palette,

- purchase an awesome CD of electronic music
http://www.funkaid.com/

-help support a micro-business for children in the slums of Nairobi
http://nextaid.org/kawangware.htm

If you have any questions on these, please ask me or visit NextAid.org

Happy Holidays,
Rupa

--- In asklizryan@yahoogroups.com, Tasha E Lopez <telopez@...> wrote:
>
> Folks,
>
> Many of you have helped me compile and update this list over the last few
> years, so I wanted to advise you that I have updated and reposted our list
> of Gifts For a Good Cause (aka Gifts that Keep Giving). This year, I
> finally hyperlinked the sites you can access them directly from the blog:
>
>
http://lopeztasha.blogspot.com/2009/12/gifts-that-keep-giving-aka-gifts-for.html
>
> or
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/yjjw3qu
>
> Please let me know if you find additional companies that should be listed
> here. Thanks!
>
>
> Tasha López
> Software Account Manager
> IBM General Business, Orange County
> IBM Software Group
> 600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 400  |  Costa Mesa, CA 92626
> Phone 714-472-2253  | Cell 949-678-4302  |  Fax 714-472-2253
>
>
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>

#25728 From: ". ." <wilkins.fh777@...>
Date: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:02 pm
Subject: Heads up re: Auto insurance rates/The Hartford
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FYI ...For anyone with The Hartford via AARP, watch your premium renewal rate.
Mine increased 20% this year for no apparent reason. In spite of what I'd
reported for mileage, they jacked mine up so I pulled a couple of oil change
records documenting my true mileage, which was a third of what they'd
extrapolated. Thus, I 'saved' ~ $60.

Marta

#25727 From: lauren goldberg <lauren3gg@...>
Date: Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:27 pm
Subject: RE: part time and freelance work history questions
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Have you considered putting "adjunct instructor" as your part time teaching
title? Adjuncts typically teach 1-2 courses a semester/quarter. You might also
list the salary as per class not annual.
LAUREN
GOLDBERG
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LAUREN3G.COM

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