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Eligible Kansas City, Mo., homeowners who are in urgent need of roofing, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work can apply for the City of Kansas City, Mo., Emergency Home Repair Program. Applications for homeowners who meet program requirements are now being accepted.
Applications for the Emergency Home Repair Program are available online (address below) or at the Housing and Community Development Department's Property Preservation Division office on the 11th floor of City Hall, 414 E. 12th St. Applications will be accepted through July 31 or until funds have been exhausted.
"This program can help lower-income homeowners who are desperately in need, so we are encouraging all eligible to apply, and contact the City if they need help applying," City Councilwoman Sharon Sanders Brooks, 3rd District at large, and Chairwoman of the Housing Committee said.
The Property Preservation Division of the Housing and Community Development Department administers the Emergency Home Repair Program, Home Weatherization Program, Municipal Court Fund Program (referral only) and Paint Program.
Eligible applicants are homeowners who own only one property, have not received assistance from this program (the old Minor Home Repair Program) since Sept. 30, 1994, and meet the following household income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
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The City of Kansas City, Mo., Youth Advocacy Office, a division of the City Manager's Office, is hosting four discussion forums leading up to the Oct. 5 dropout summit at Pierson Auditorium at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The goal of the forums is for community stakeholders to create action plans to help combat students dropping out of school.
"We have an understanding of why students drop out and have compiled best practices in preventing dropouts, and now we are looking for commitments to implement action plans to proactively keep students in school," City Manager Wayne A. Cauthen said. "We need the entire community to buy-in to solving this problem, because it is an issue that affects everyone."
Each of the four forums are targeted at a certain group the organizers of the summit hope will provide a different perspective on the problem of youth dropping out of school. The forums include:
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- Non-profit/parent/educators – Sept. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St.
- Youth – Sept. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Linwood YMCA, 3800 E. Linwood Blvd.
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During the winter months, there is still plenty for visitors to do at Martin Griffin Preserve. Hiking trails will be open to explore a variety of grasslands and coastal scrub, chaparral, streams, ponds and freshwater marsh habitats. The winter rains bring fascinating slide molds and mosses, banana slugs, spiders, brown pelicans and more out into the open.
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Jennifer Danielle Williamson McMillan, 36, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. Services will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the chapel of Moores Funeral Home with Dr. Jerry Pickard and the Rev. Brandon Furr officiating. Burial will follow at Baldwin Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. McMillan was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., but had made her home in Milledgeville. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School and was employed at Century Bank & Trust. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmie Eugene Williamson Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Danny McMillan; six children; Jon Yarbrough, Ashley Yarbrough, Abby Yarbrough, April McMillan, Kelly McMillan and Holly McMillan; her mother, Glenda Barnes Williamson Hamm; her sister, Johanna Rebecca Williamson; maternal grandmother, Mildred Barnes; two grandchildren, Tyler Armstrong and Carson McMillan; and her mother-in-law Mae Alice McMillan, all of Milledgeville.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- A Green Bay man is charged with fatally stabbing his live-in girlfriend.
A criminal complaint filed in Brown County says 31-year-old Richard Gardipee stabbed Wendy Garcia with a kitchen knife at their home Saturday afternoon after the couple physically fought over Gardipee's use of pain killers.
Authorities say a friend of Gardipee called police after Gardipee showed up at his house with blood on his clothes and said he had hurt his girlfriend. The complaint says Gardipee told investigators he dragged his girlfriend's body to the basement so her 4-year-old son wouldn't discover her.
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The villa is close to the airport so conveniet for a 1 night stay but would not suit for a long holiday if you after a relaxing location: the planes fly low and the noise is difficult to ignore, especially 5.30 am. ... more
Great studio located near Cavtat, 20min walk to the city center. Clean, new, with parking and very well equiped. We have been in appartments all over Croatia and this is clearly one of the best we've been to. ... more
We stayed 4 days in Apartment Tomic before we went to the island of Lopud for 10 days. We had the most wonderful vacation in Kroatia. Ivanka and Niksa are the nicest people and the apartment was clean, good enquiped and very beautiful. There is a public beach right belov the apartment. It is a 7 minutes walk down and 15 minutes walk back. ... more
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Fantastic Journey is the fourth game in the Pro Pinball series, which, in my mind, are the best pinball simulations available to date. Despite its age, the graphics still look top-notch, and the pinball physics, like its predecessor, Big Race USA, are about the best you can get in a simulation.
One important thing to note about this series is that it is a simulation in the trueread more sense, in that you can configure it just like you would an actual table. There are a huge number of options in the operator menu, that allow you to choose the exact table rules that you want to use during gameplay. In addition, you can also set the table slope and maintenance level for a fully customized game.
Also, like most of the games in the series, Fantastic Journey isn't just a standard pinball table, in that it features a huge array of gameplay and multiball modes to keep things interesting, in the service of an overarching (if thin) storyline. What this means is that, unlike a more basic table, there is enough to do to keep things interesting. Plus, if you're a fan of huge scores, Fantastic Journey gives you plenty of opportunity to rack up an amazing amount of points (and, unlike some of the earlier games, it's not all done via video mode).
Admittedly, I have a few quibbles with this version, mostly compared to its predecessor. First, there is no challenge mode (sort of a co-op mode for pinball, where you play with a friend in order to complete the game objectives, while still competing on score), which was a fun addition to previous games in the series. Also, compared to BRUSA, the total number of modes seems a bit lacking, considering the immense variety in that game. Finally, there is less music in Fantastic Journey, and the main table loop is too short (and doesn't really loop, for that matter), so it gets repetitive faster than it should.
All that being said, though, Pro Pinball: Fantastic Voyage is another excellent entry in this series, and while it doesn't quite measure up to Big Race USA (I'd put it more on par, in terms of features and plot, with Timeshock), it's still an incredibly fun pinball game, and absolutely worth the price if you are a fan of this genre.
Oh, and one final note: in my opinion, this table seems to be "faster" than its predecessors by default, so you might consider taking the table slope down a bit if you're having a harder time at first.
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The game not only looks beatiful (even considering current standards), it also runs perfectly on XP! Thank you GOG for giving me the chance to play again these fantastic old games at such low price!
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Ok, I'm no Tommy...but I have collected most of the basic achievements on the Williams Pinball Collection and unlocked all but the last table in fairly short order...and I've dabbled some with pinball in arcades over the years...
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The table feels extremely narrow, littered with bouncy targets, very steep ramps thatread more thrust the ball back at you if you don't aim just right, all aimed to shoot the ball towards the drain, which is rather wide. They attempted to balance this by putting a pin in the center, but it often doesn't help. Those steep ramps are a particular problem because the ball is so weak coming off the flippers.
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Last year, President Obama signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. It's not the comprehensive tax reform many hoped for, but it does contain many significant tax provisions that will reduce massive tax increases scheduled to impact veterinarians.
For most, it's an extension of tax provisions that already exist. Some provisions are now permanent, whereas in the past Congress was required to renew them on a yearly basis. The Alternative Minimum Tax is a good example of this.
Perhaps most significantly, the Act for 2013 and beyond makes permanent the Bush-era tax rates for all taxpayers, except those with taxable income above $400,000 ($450,000 for married taxpayers and $425,000 for those filing as head of household). A 39.6 percent tax rate will apply for income above these levels.
The maximum tax rate of 15 percent on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends will continue to apply to those with income below the thresholds above. A new 20 percent rate will apply to income that exceeds the thresholds.
The Alternative Minimum Tax rates—expected to affect millions of taxpayers in 2012—has been "patched" permanently, with the maximum exemption amount now being adjusted annually for inflation.
Limitations on itemized deductions and the phaseout of personal exemptions, which were eliminated by the Bush tax cuts, have been revived, although at higher income levels than they would have been if the Act had not been passed. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will phase out when a taxpayer income is $300,000 for joint filers, $275,000 for those filing as head of households, and $250,000 for single filers.
In addition to individual income taxes, the Act also touches upon estate and gift taxes. The Act provides permanently for a 40 percent maximum estate and gift tax rate.
The Act extended many tax provisions that expired either at the end of 2011 or 2012. Some of the more significant provisions impacting individuals include:
> The American Opportunity Education Tax Credit has been extended through 2017.
The Act also contained provisions impacting many veterinary practices. Some of the more significant provisions are:
> Increased Section 179 limitations for expensing of purchases have been extended through 2013. For 2012 and 2013, the maximum limit is $500,000 with an investment limit of $2 million. Up to $250,000 of the $500,000 limit may be used for qualifying real property. What this means is up to $250,000 of leasehold improvements to non-owned real estate can be immediately expensed in the year of purchase. This works really well for those starting up new practices.
While this legislation curtailed many of the tax increases that were scheduled to go into effect, it didn't prevent all of them. Since the beginning of the year, many of you already noticed a decrease in your paychecks. This is because a 2 percent temporary reduction in the Social Security rate for employees expired in 2012 and wasn't extended by the Act. Medicare surtaxes on earned income and investment income also went into effect in 2013.
Remember, there's always the possibility of additional future legislation, including significant reforms to the tax code. Provisions that have been made "permanent" only indicate they aren't scheduled to expire on a certain date. Any or all of these provisions could easily be changed by future legislation and new provisions can be enacted. As always, please consult your tax advisor to determine how you will be affected personally and to learn how you can best take advantage of any of these new provisions.


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Don Rickles has long been known for his acerbic humor so it shouldn't come as any surprise to learn something he said at the American Film Institute tribute to Shirley MacLaine is being cut from the television broadcast. The joke was about President Barack Obama.
According to a report from USA Today, the 86-year-old comedian's entire career has been highlighted by insult humor, but he may have taken it a bit too far on June 7th--the night the actual tribute took place. In fact, the crowd was rather shocked by his remark.
"I shouldn't make fun of the blacks," Rickles said. "President Obama is a personal friend of mine. He was over to the house yesterday, but the mop broke."
President Obama wasn't the only person to come under fire from Don Rickles' humor that night either. He took aim at the guest of honor Shirley MacLaine, her brother Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, too.
"Shirley, I never read your books, and I don't plan to," Rickles said. "I know your brother (Beatty) very well, and I never liked him."
"He's not here tonight - he's with the Lakers, oiling their jocks," Don Rickles said of actor Jack Nicholson.
His barb aimed at President Obama really went too far, however, and it was clear to all in attendance at the event. A certain uncomfortable feeling was said to have spread throughout the room.
Do you think Rickles will be banned from performing at future events? Do you think he meant to be hurtful with his careless joke or is he simply off a generation who still feels it's okay to insult other races, religions and ethnicities?
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ROCHESTER — Some untimely scoring runs by Buffalo State and a blocking scheme that proved tough to navigate for the Cardinals resulted in a 3-1 defeat for Plattsburgh State at the hands of the Bengals on Friday night at Kidera Gymnasium on the campus of Nazareth College.
Competing in the second match of the Purple & Gold Invitational, Plattsburgh State falls to 11-6 while the Bengals improve to 13-6 during the 2013 campaign.
Plattsburgh State had to dodge some early pressure from the Bengals who built a 6-2 lead in the early stages of the first set. After Buffalo State did their damage, the Cardinals countered with some of their own to take control of the frame.
Kristen Marchisotto set up Rosi Cummings, Maggie Schrantz and Jeanette Braun who put down three straight kills to begin an 8-1 Plattsburgh State surge. The Bengals were their own worst enemy during the spurt, as their attack errors accounted for the remaining five markers.
The Bengals took the lead just one more time in the set, and with the scoreboard displaying 17-16 in favor of the Cardinals, a 7-3 run by Plattsburgh State effectively shut down Buffalo State. Schrantz smashed down the final kill of the frame to make it 1-0 Cardinals.
Instead of keeping their momentum rolling, the Cardinals quickly relinquished it to the Bengals who began the second set on a 10-4 spurt. Plattsburgh State never led in the set, but knotted matters at 11 with a 6-0 run that was capped off by a service ace from Cummings.
Laura Diehl was able to tie things at 15 with one of her eight terminations, but the Bengals responded with a 6-2 stretch which proved to be too much for the Cardinals to overcome.
With their offense motoring along at a good clip, the Bengals employed a 9-2 run during the onset of the third frame to deflate the Cardinals even further. A Buffalo State attack error allowed the Cardinals to close to within five points (12-7), but a 5-0 surge by the Bengals put things out of reach.


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More than 250 people gathered Saturday to say tearful farewells to Eddie Zee Holmes, the 13-year-old Puyallup boy accidentally killed with a shotgun on Feb. 6.
"I thank the Lord for every precious moment of him," said Eddie's mother, Sandra Aponte-Holmes. "He was the light of my life."
Members of the teen's large extended family, plus friends, classmates and teachers from Kalles Junior High School filled the Chambers Creek Chapel in University Place for the afternoon funeral service.
They remembered him as a happy, fun-loving boy who loved video games, super heroes, skateboarding and swimming, hanging out with his older brother, Jose, and playing with his dog, Buddy.
"He was so loving and just cared about everyone," Aponte-Holmes said.
Mourners gathered around Eddie's casket, on which his skateboard and helmet were displayed.
His older brother, Jose, sang at the service with a select choir from Puyallup High School.
"My brother was an extraordinary kid, very playful and happy all the time," Jose Holmes said. "He was my brother. There was nobody else like him. Flesh and blood. I'll always remember the good times I had with him."
Guy Kovacs, the principal of Kalles Junior High, where Eddie was a student, described him as "fun-loving."
"One thing that caught us at school was that contagious smile," Kovacs said.
Addressing Eddie's mother and father, Kovacs said, "Parent to parent, I think the thing that will make you most proud is that he was a gentleman at school."
Eddie was shot at close range at a friend's house on 11th Street Southeast, a few blocks from the Washington State Fairgrounds.
Police investigators say he and four other boys had gathered at the home after school. The boy who lives in the home took his stepfather's shotgun out of its hiding place to show the others, police said.
Another boy, also 13, asked to see the gun and pulled the slide back, loading the weapon. It fired, fatally wounding Eddie.
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When it comes to albums released in 2010, you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who's pored over them more intensely than a KEXP DJ. So, what were their favorites? Which CDs did they reach for the most, or, uh, "click on" the most in their iTunes players? Find out as KEXP looks at each DJ's list through the month of December, leading up to our 2010 Top 90.3 Countdown, as voted on by YOU, the KEXP listener! Voting ends on Monday, December 20th, so let us know your favorites now.
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We asked for sandwiches; you gave us tons. But Victor Cruz, a resident of Yonkers, New York, sent us the winning recipe. It's got some Latin flavor, representing our growing zest for spice. Delicious.
Victor's Cuban Sandwich
1 small loaf crusty bread, cut lengthwise, with mustard; 1/4 pound roast pork, sliced; 1/4 pound Virginia ham, sliced; 1/6 pound Swiss cheese; 1 kosher dill, cut lengthwise. Layer on pork, ham, cheese, pickle. Grill in a sandwich press (or wrap in foil, press, and warm in oven at 350°) for 15 minutes. Enjoy.


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Toledo Blade Gives 5 Star Review
Posted on May 08, 2014
Mancy's hangs its hat on great steaks, service
There are not enough restaurants to enjoy a high quality meal with exceptional service, but Mancy's Steak House continues to set the standard.
The regal atmosphere of dark wood and low lighting fills with the sound of real conversation and laughter, rather than loud TVs and a harried bustling wait staff. It's a restaurant you go to when you want to enjoy your company over a wonderful meal of some of the best steaks available with outstanding service to complete the experience — we were glad we decided to reserve a table, even on a Monday night.
To illustrate the attention to detail, the recent soup of the day, a lobster bisque ($8.50), was a show stopper. A bowl of two full ounces of lobster meat is placed in front of you before the waitress covers it with the rich, velvety broth. The interesting presentation proves the amount of fresh seafood in the soup that is clearly there in every bite.
But back to the main course as, the Phillips Avenue restaurant is known for its aged hand-cut steaks and it's a well-earned reputation. The 10-ounce filet mignon ($34.95) is tender and delicious, without an ounce of fat or gristle, seasoned nicely with a noticeable but not overbearing amount of salt. With your choice of varied side dishes, we opted for the roasted fingerling potatoes that were fluffy with the right amount of bite.
We also dined on the 14-ounce New York strip steak ($33.95), and 16-ounce Delmonico ribeye ($36.95) with sauteed mushrooms. Both were marbled cuts of meat and expertly cooked to a perfect medium. The New York strip is listed as the restaurant's "house steak," but an argument can be made for the Delmonico — they're both that good.
If you're in the mood for something other than steak, Mancy's has a nice selection chicken and lamb dishes, as well as seafood, such as the salmon over gnocci ($24.95). A generous portion of rich salmon is served over house-made potato gnocchi with sun dried tomatoes and spinach in a light and creamy veloute sauce.
It's the details at Mancys that standout, such as the presentation of the house salads served with every meal. They are not a throw-away option like at some restaurants, but fresh mixed greens topped with hearty garlic croutons and decorative carrot strings served on a chilled plate. The poppyseed dressing is a nice addition if you're looking for something sweet.
The appetizers are served in large portions and can be meals by themselves. The crab-stuffed mushrooms ($8.95) were a huge hit during our first visit. Meanwhile, if we did have one quibble, it was the side of broccoli ($5.50). While not sacrificing taste, the presentation of the two large heads didn't make it easy to eat. You will need the steak knife in order to cut through the thick vegetable.
A wide selection of coffee and after-dinner drinks continue the leisure nature of the meal with a number of delicious dessert options. The cheesecake ($6) is a well-prepared choice that is rich and creamy served with a tart berry sauce. The chocolate sac du bon bon ($10) is a large tower of dark chocolate filled with a light and fluffy chocolate mouse complimented with a raspberry sauce and Chantilly cream — it is very rich and very delicious.
The restaurant, which has an impressive offering of wines, also has commissioned its own craft beer and has other selections available as well.
There may be some newer upscale restaurant offerings — and dare we say with more ambiance? — in the area but when it comes to dependable, top-notch steaks and impeccable table service, Mancy's is still at the front of the line.Read The Complete Review


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FT. MEADE, Md. — Army Pfc. Bradley Manning pleaded guilty Thursday to sending huge digital archives of secret U.S. military and diplomatic records to the WikiLeaks website, saying he was motivated by a U.S. foreign policy "obsessed with killing and capturing people."
Manning, 25, sat erect in dress blues beside his lawyers in a military courtroom and read aloud for more than an hour — slowly but sometimes stumbling over his words — from a 35-page, handwritten statement that described his personal angst over America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.


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The operator of HEART, in Kirkwood, NY was arrested today and charged with animal cruelty.
I did a transport for this woman this summer, bringing her two dogs. Now I feel terrible, wondering what sort of fate was suffered by the animals I brought her. Most likely, I couldn't have foretold that anything was amiss. I checked her listing on Petfinders, she looked legit. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY474.html
She was set up as a 501(c)(3) organization. Seemed appropriate and caring enough when I met her. The news report said she ran the organization out of her house, and "A number of dogs, cats and other animals were recently removed because conditions at the home caused illness and suffering among the animals. The Sheriff's Office has not said how many animals were in her care."
Can't help but feel that instead of helping these animals, I may have transported them from a bad situation to a worse one. She had told me that one of the dogs had been promptly adopted, soon after I brought them to her. Hope that was the truth. I'm not sure whether there's more I can -- or should -- be doing to verify the legitimacy of groups which are unknown to me. I suspect this may be a situation where she originally had good intentions, but got in over her head. Regardless, doesn't make me feel any better about possibly contributing to animal cruelty.


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Out of the four seasons, dressing for spring can pose the biggest wardrobe challenge for men. Summer has its shorts and polos. In the fall, you can always bet on handsome plaids. Come winter, masculine tweeds and wools are recurring closet cast members.
Then, spring comes around the corner, armed with stylish curveballs. Did you see those bold florals coming? How about soft pastels? And whats the apropos length of shorts this season?
Here are the must-have, warm-weather trends in mens apparel for 2014 whether youre a trendsetter ready to spring forward with global-inspired prints and a fresh color palette or youre a traditionalist just looking to update your signature, classic look for the season.
Blue, blue, blue
Among the fresh trends this spring: Trimmer cuts, a renewed blue in the form of indigo, patterned shorts (that hit at the top of the knee) and versatile knit ties that can look just as sharp with a plaid shirt at a barbecue as they do when theyre suited up for the office.
Mix-and-match sport coats and trousers are the easiest thing for guys to adopt, says Joshua Kercher, co-owner and designer at Sebastien Grey Clothiers ( sebastiengrey.com). My rules are simple good fit is No. 1. Next, keep the top darker than the bottom. The rest you can leave up to your imagination.
A good look for late spring and summer is an indigo blue unconstructed linen blazer over white chinos, Kercher says.
When it comes to pastels, Kercher says, the lighter the better (and easier to wear). Try pastels in dress shirts, polos and small accessories like ties and pocket squares.
But spring 2014s standout shade is indigo.
Im a huge fan of the indigo blue trend that is happening now, Kercher says. This is just a beautiful color and extremely easy to wear.
Prints and florals
Another fun trend this season: Printed shorts, especially micro-scale prints. Jorge Valls, mens fashion director for Nordstrom ( nordstrom.com), suggests pairing with a solid-colored polo for a cant-go-wrong look.
Our two favorite trends this season are modern prep which updates traditional American sportswear through the use of bold colors and prints and maritime, which takes inspiration from nautical classics like the striped knit or the perfect boat shoe, says Valls.
If youre not afraid to be experimental with your style, Valls says to try incorporating a modern, tropical print shirt into your wardrobe.
It can be dark florals or a bright, Hawaiian style print but it should be fitted and worn with attitude, he says.
Kercher agrees that floral prints are extremely popular this season, but, he warns, wear them at your own risk. If youre a normal guy when it comes to style, avoid going all-out, super-trendy and opt instead for a mini floral print pocket square to tuck into the breast pocket of your suit or sports coat.
If you are someone who is typically one of the best-dressed guys in the office which means you can get away with a little more then you might try a floral print shirt, tucked in and worn just as you would a regular button-down for work, Kercher says. When you do this, just be sure to keep the rest of the outfit simple. Think solids and subtlety.
Making a floral print masculine is easy so long as you keep the base colors on the piece neutral like navy, black, gray or even white, he says.
Trimmer cuts, knit ties
For men who tend to be more classic, but want an in look for the season, Valls says to give an update to the tried and true classics in your wardrobe.
The idea of a navy blazer will never go out of style, but the proportion has to be modern, which now means a little trimmer and shorter in fit, he says.
For an instant wardrobe update, check out Nordstroms 1901 skinny knit tie. The accessory will add texture to your ensemble and comes in springtime colors including a nautical navy, blue, aqua or cognac.
At Forever 21 ( Forever21.com), some of the spring looks that are trending include printed chambray shirts, bandana prints on T-shirts and structured marbled sweatpants that can be worn with a pair of sneakers for a casual street look.
Kercher says bold-colored raincoats are another trend any guy can pull off this spring.
Just stick with a classic cut and structure, he says.


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Forget about Pet Friendliest City, Solar City, Gateway to the Smokies. Oh, we should still do all those things, establish those reputations. But this past March our true identity, the one that will draw the most interest, the most tourist dollars, the most knowing nods of "aha, yes," was revealed. We, Knoxville, are clearly the Bacon Capital of America, and we need to remember to promote ourselves as such. It's like falling off the proverbial log. This March was the first time Laura Sohn's Bacon Fest was thrown wide open to the public, and what a reaction. The first posh night of tasting and wine pairing sold out, within 48 hours of tickets being offered. The next day hundreds flocked to a multiple category contest and potluck, standing room only at Preston Farabow's Ironworks place, bacon devoured in record time. We love bacon! Bacon inspires us, comforts us, fills our nostrils with smoky sentiments. Most importantly, we have our own camera-ready ambassador of bacon, Allan Benton, who's been quietly toiling at a low-lying smokehouse on 411 for decades. He's vaunted in Gourmet, smokes bacon beloved by presidents, Oprah, and John Fleer of Blackberry Farms. And he's still very Knoxville-like with his UT degree (in education, don't try to connect the dots), his love of BLTs, and his hard-working humbleness. "Our people were appreciating the simple things long ago, and now it's coming back, a cycle," Benton says. "I'm really no better than my grandparents. They used a smoke house, and pork that ran free. I use exactly the same recipes they did. I guess I'm just too dumb to change."
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Are the Bolts lost in the noise so far that goes along with the NHL playoffs? It's only going to get worse now that they are in Montreal.
Tonight's Tampa Bay / Philadelphia game is another NBC Sports Network telecast, and that means we have to suffer another polarizing broadcast and the intermission stupidity of Mike Milbury.
The grand collapse of negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA dominate news.
The Lightning are on hiatus - hey, it's the off-season. We make up for it with stories from around the league during the 2012 NHL playoffs.
Lightning players are once again shaving their heads to raise funds for pediatric cancer; Gary Shelton goes awkward in his support for rookie Dustin Tokarski; Concussion epidemic? All this and more...
A public service announcement draws attention; Stamkos for Hart? Is the affiliation between the Lightning and Admirals coming to an end? All this and plenty more in our link roundup.
If you could change just one aspect about how he's handled the team, what would it be?
There were a ton of stories from a ton of blogs throughout the hockey blogosphere last season. here are a few of our favorites.
Source: The Instigator by Charlie Teljeur
Did Alex Ovechkin over-do it celebrating his 50th goal? A short opinion piece regarding elaborate celebrations and showboating in pro sports.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A memoir by Jordan's King Abdullah (ab-DUHL'-uh) II is coming out as scheduled, despite the anti-government uprisings in his country and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Carolyn Coleburn, a spokeswoman for Viking, said Wednesday that "Our Last Best Chance: The Pursuit of Peace in a Time of Peril" will be released Feb. 22.
The book is billed as the "inspirational story" of how a young king "transformed what it meant to be a monarch."
King Abdullah, facing public pressure inspired by the revolts in Tunisia and Egypt, sacked his government earlier this week. He called for changes to boost economic opportunities and give Jordanians a greater say in politics.


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Come to Meat the Greek truck at the new Studio City Walgreens at 11000 Ventura Blvd. tonight (Monday) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The new location is trying to do an outreach to the community by offering the unique gourmet food truck with family recipes freshly cooked right there.
Check out the menu here: Meat-The-Greek.com and see the photo gallery of the truck in other Studio City locations.


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The Chancellor's appearance before the Treasury Select Committee yesterday afternoon makes a number of today's newspapers. (See, for example, Osborne feels the heat on 'pasty tax' and cut in 50p rate in The Independent.)
This is a traditional post-Budget event. What is less well known is that, in preparation for their grilling of the Chancellor, the Committee invites a number of expert witnesses to give evidence to them the morning before. CIOT Tax Policy Director John Whiting was once again one of this select group yesterday. If you want to watch John being questioned by the Committee on issues including retrospection, tax complexity and age-related allowances, click here and go to 11.30.
Watch out for the Finance Bill which will be published tomorrow.
George CrozierCIOT External Relations ManagerWednesday 28 March 2012
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You will need assorted glass dishes that have a flat surface area for the glue. I prefer to use cut glass as it hides any condensation you might get if your totems are displayed in the sun. Good examples are plates, salad bowls, saucers, vases, goblets, hurricane lampshades, toothpick holders, desert bowls, etc.
If you don't have any glass dishes to use, you can find them inexpensively at flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores and online. I don't know what is more fun...collecting the pieces, or actually making the totem. I've also gotten them free by waiting until the end of a yard sale or garage sale. There is usually a box of stuff by the road that they don't want to keep. It's amazing what people will throw away.
Colored glass works well to, but is usually more expensive, plus you need to be careful that the glass you are buying is not painted because the paint will peel off when exposed to the elements for a period of time. I don't like to spend more than $2-$5 per piece, and inexpensive colored glass is usually painted.
You will also need an outdoor clear silicone glue to glue the pieces together.
This project was also featured in the Woman's Publication Gardening & Deck Design (April 2009 Issue).
Step 1: Collecting your glass pieces
Personally, I like to glue a plate between each piece. I think this adds to the overall look as well as helping the pieces be sturdier once glued together.
Just saw these again at a community plant sale. I've been saving glass for the past two years since I saw them last time. Thank you for posting instructions, particularly the adhesive recommendations. Trekked over to your blog, will need to spend a (rainy) day there browsing. Thanks for your time posting all this info, very inspiring.
As for the glass insulators, I got some big ones when a telegraph pole on my old street was replaced. Here's some pictures of them in my old garden. The insulators would have been 10 or 11 inches across and were very heavy.
It looks awesome
I've managed to track down the original photo from 2005. I've taken a screenshot of it at full size, but digital cameras back then weren't what they are now...
So you should be able to see a bit more detail now. It looks like I've used two shackles. I used two instead one just for the extra length. Safety is the most important thing, these shackles are very sturdy as you can see. I've secured the top shackle to the tree using a good sized coach screw. The bottom insulator is secured to the other one with another shackle which also happens to have a split pin through it.
I was thinking about these glass insulators a few days ago and wishing I could get some more as I left those ones in the garden when I moved away.
I also have not had luck with solar lights. For one thing the light usually stops working long before my totem breaks or comes unstuck and I don't like how they look during the day when they are not lit.
or, how about finding a a fitting that will fit into the bottom piece and glueing it onto the end of the pvc?
Thanks for the inspiration--lots of fun! I just want my glue to be clear!:-)
doing dishes by hand--Obsolete?
I've had some totems that were a little wobbly so I just wrapped the end of the pipe with a little saran wrap and it was fine. If you use the grey pvc conduit found in the electrical section, it has a thicker end, so you have two choices of the size of glass pieces you can use for the base.
Once painted with paint, you can't even tell it's pvc, especially if you use a hammered copper coloed paint. I like to use the spray paints made for plastic or use a plastic primer and any color regular spray paint.
Good luck....this technique works great for me.


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Eating Disorders
Family Based Therapy (FBT), also known as the Maudsley Approach, is the leading evidence based treatment for eating disorders in adolescents and children. Studies of FBT for anorexia nervosa have demonstrated that approximately two thirds of adolescent anorexia nervosa patients are recovered at the end of FBT while 75–90 percent are fully recovered at their five-year follow-up. FBT has also shown efficacy for bulimia nervosa. In FBT, the parents are considered to be the best resource for their child's recovery. Parents play an active and positive role in order to help their child to:
- Return to a healthy weight and growth pattern
- Resume normal eating
- Resume age appropriate independence with eating
- Return to normal development
Additional information on this treatment method is available at: www.maudsleyparents.org.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E) is the leading evidence based treatment for all eating disorder diagnoses in adults, and it can be adapted for use with adolescents. It is designed to produce changes in thinking (cognitive change), and focuses on what is keeping the eating problem going. The therapy is tailored to your specific eating problem. You and the therapist will become experts in your eating problem and what is keeping it going, and will work as a team to help you overcome your eating problem. You will be given tasks to complete between therapy sessions to assist you in making changes. Depending on your needs, you and the therapist may work on:
- Over-evaluation of shape and weight
- Dietary rules and under eating
- Being underweight
- Mood-related changes in eating
- Low self-esteem
- Perfectionism
Your family will be actively involved in helping you overcome your eating problem.
Interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a time-limited, focused therapy developed for the treatment of depression that has been adapted for eating disorders and a range of age groups including adolescents and adults. It recognizes the importance of current interpersonal relationships in the recovery process. Interpersonal therapy is recommended in the NICE guidelines for the treatment of depression and eating disorders.
Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) has been described as "thinking about thinking" therapy. It was initially developed for patients with brain injuries. The therapy uses simple exercises to strengthen thinking skills. Research in patients with eating disorders has shown that these patients also have deficits in their thinking. In particular, patients with eating disorders tend to have inflexible thinking and difficulty seeing the "big picture." CRT uses exercises and games to help patients improve their thinking and learn new strategies to solve problems.
Julie Lesser, MD (medical director), a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, is trained and certified in two main evidence-based treatments for eating disorders: Family Based Treatment (FBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E). She is the only person in Minnesota who is certified in FBT, and certified in CBT-E. In addition, Dr. Lesser is intensively trained in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an approach focused on building skills for patients experiencing emotional difficulties. Dr. Lesser is also a Clinical (Adjunct) Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota.
Beth Brandenburg, MD (associate medical director), specializing in adolescent and adult psychiatry, is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) for eating disorders and trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT) . She has particular interests in evidence-based treatments, research, eating disorders in athletes, and treating co-morbid psychiatric conditions including posttraumatic stress disorder and treatment resistant depression. Dr. Brandenburg is also a Clinical (Adjunct) Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota.
Your treatment team, as an outpatient, may include: a psychiatrist, psychologist, medical provider, dietician and/or social worker. Your treatment team, as an inpatient, will include: a psychiatrist, psychologist, hospitalist, dietician, social worker, physical therapist, child life staff, nursing staff, and tutor. They will work collaboratively to form a treatment plan specific to you.
- Psychiatrist: Consults with the hospitalist regularly to determine your overall plan of care and treatment goals. Also provides individual, family and group therapy and may prescribe medications for depression, anxiety or other psychiatric disorders
- Psychologist: Provides individual, family and group therapy and collaborates with the team to form your treatment goals
- Hospitalist: A doctor that works solely in the hospital providing medical care for children and adolescents and will see you daily for medical monitoring and helps determine when you're able to go home
- Dietician: Provides education about nutrition to you and your family. If you are in the hospital, they will plans meals and snacks based on your specific needs and assist at meal times.
- Physical Therapist: Will work with you to help you regain strength and teach you about exercise and physical health
- Social Worker: Provides support and resources to families in need. Leads therapy groups for patients in the hospital.
- Child Life staff: Provide fun activities to help distract you from your eating disorder and will also assist with meals
- Nursing staff: Check your weight and vital signs daily and monitor your progress; they are present in the hospital day and night to support you
- Tutor: Works with your school to supply you the work you are missing while staying in the hospital and will be there to assist you when you have questions
The Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders is the only hospital-based program in the Twin Cities to offer immediate access for medical stabilization coordinated through the center or, after hours, through our emergency department. Children's is able to offer expert care for medical stabilization with 24/7 hospitalists, telemetry monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, high staff to patient ratios and access to specialists. Our inpatient program provides evidence-based eating disorder treatment for patients up to age 24 (based on developmental level).
Inpatient Treatment Goals
- Restore physical health
- Attain healthy body weight
- Decrease eating disorder behavior and thoughts
- Prepare for outpatient treatment
Empower you and your family to make positive changes at home
What a typical day is like:
- Weight and vitals checked each morning to monitor your physical health
- Daily rounds with the team to see how you're doing and talk with you and your family about your care plan
- 3 meals (breakfast/lunch/supper) and 2 snacks (afternoon/evening) as a group and with either a dietician or child life staff member
- Group activities which may involve psychotherapy or physical therapy: talking about how eating disorders affect your body or your emotions, making collages, listening to music or painting
- Meet with a psychologist or psychiatrist individually or with your family to discuss how you're doing
- Physical therapy groups
- Time to work with a tutor and do your homework
- Time for visiting with family
What we expect of you as an inpatient and active member of your recovery:
- Attend and participate in all groups and appointments
- Have your weight and vital signs checked everyday
- Follow your individualized treatment plan, which includes eating all meals and snacks
- Work with your family who will help you sustain your recovery after you leave the hospital
- Maintaining a positive environment on the unit without counterproductive behaviors (such as: vomiting, unsupervised exercise, negative talk, etc.)
Our outpatient clinic provides evidence-based eating disorder treatment for patients of all ages. The primary treatments are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Enhanced and Family-Based Therapy. Initially, the patient and family are evaluated by a psychiatrist and medical provider to determine the appropriate treatment approach and setting (inpatient vs. outpatient). The team of providers will coordinate with your primary care provider or pediatrician for medical monitoring.
Outpatient treatments are typically time limited, and the family is asked to attend appointments with their child/adolescent. If outpatient treatment is not effective or the patient becomes medically compromised, inpatient treatment may be recommended. Our outpatient team has immediate access to hospitalists for inpatient admission as well as all medical specialties for consultations.
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The Governor's Foot Guard dog show, which takes place Saturday and Sunday at the XL Center in Hartford, will have a special guest this year: me!
I'll be showing and making paintings of dogs (and OK, a couple cats...) all weekend at the show. I'll be collecting names of folks who would like to win a pet portrait, too. And if you want to be sure to get one, I'll be taking deposits and scheduling paintings.
My pet portraits start at 12 inches by 12 inches, for $350; I make bigger ones, too, and have a couple of them on display at the show.
My paintings aren't photographically exact, but I do manage to capture the personality and soul of your dog. I paint with a palette knife, so the paintings have a lot of texture. Often, I use unusual colors. And always, I have fun.
The Governor's Foot Guard show is one of the biggest in the northeast, with more than 800 dogs. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $10.
It looks like it's going to be lots of fun!
If you can't get to the show this weekend, you can always see my paintings and sign up to have your pet painted by me at
Check out my blog, too, at carriejacobson.blogspot.com
Carrie Jacobson grew up in New London. She was the editor of the Montville Patch before moving, in May, to the Eastern Shore of Virginia. You can see her paintings at Center Framing & Art in West Hartford Center, at the Accidental Artist, and in art shows up and down the East Coast.


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Elitist Jerks, inappropriate name?
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I think sum of our mebers like say tamurf or tseng, even clownboat set bad examples of what it means to be elitist jerk. You know i was talking to barlow the other day and our guld naem dose set bad example 4 peeple.
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You know, I'm one of those people who play one of the more lame and easy-to-kill-with PvP classes.
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Tonawanda News — The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas honored its Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year at its 75th annual dinner and meeting at Banchetti by Rizzo's Restaurant in Amherst Wednesday night.
Beverly Loxterman was presented the Chamber's 2013 Citizen of the Year award by Sandra McFarland. Rich Finiki presented the 2013 Business of the Year award to Crazy Jakes which was accepted by owner Greg Doel.
Crazy Jakes is a restaurant and bar located at 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Crazy Jakes features events, banquets and live music during the week.
"This very successful business is celebrating its five-year anniversary and has consistently expanded to include an outdoor patio, additional banquet facilities and catering services adding employment opportunity," said Joyce Santiago, executive director of the chamber.
"In the process the restaurant acts as a catalyst for further business and improvement in the downtown area," she added.
Crazy Jakes has also helped out several local causes including the Boys & Girls Club, Twin Cities Community Outreach, and the YWCA Tonawandas.
Loxterman, of North Tonawanda, was honored for her dedication to many organizations throughout the community including the YWCA Tonawandas, Zonta Club and the Chamber of Commerce.
She is a 16-year member on the North Tonawanda Waterfront Commission, with 10 years as chairperson. She has been a Big Brother/Big Sister for six years, serves as a Gateway Harbor board member and volunteer, and is one of the original founders of the Niagara County Rape Task Force.
"Beverly Loxterman has also opened her home to more than 20 children as a foster parent," Santiago said.
Past Citizen of the Year Cindy Burkett spoke at the dinner and annual meeting, and past-president Nancy Schmidt presided over the installation of new directors.
Cindy Burkett was installed as the new president for the 2013-14 year.


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UC Santa Barbara/Springfield Box Score
Springfield, Mass. -- February 26, 2010 -- Springfield College is proud to host the 23rd Annual Volleyball Hall of Fame/Morgan Classic Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27 at SC's Blake Arena. The Ohio State University swept George Mason University in three games before UC-Santa Barbara swept the host Springfield College Pride in three games in the nightcap.
George Mason and Springfield will play for the third time in six days at 6:00 on Saturday in the consolation, while UC Santa Barbara and Ohio State will vie for the championship at 8:00 pm.
Match #1 -- Ohio State def. George Mason, 3-0 (30-12, 30-16, 30-25)
In the first match of Friday evening, Ohio State swept George Mason, 3 games to 0. Game scores were 30-12, 30-16, 30-25 in favor of the Buckeyes.
With the win, Ohio State ups its overall record to 10-5, while George Mason falls to 4-7.
The Buckeyes were led by the hard-hitting duo of John Klanac (Orchard Park, N.Y.) and Shawn Sangrey (Columbia, Pa.). Klanac, a 6-6 redshirt junior, led his squad with 16 kills. He only had two errors in 29 swings, and hit .483 for the match. His nine consecutive winning serves to end game #1 was the highlight of the match, producing momentum that Ohio State never relinquished. In fact, OSU scored 21 of the last 23 points in that game, shifting a 10-9 deficit into a 30-12 win.
Sangrey, a 6-5 sophomore opposite, had 14 kills, and just five errors, in 25 swings, hitting .360 for the match. Steven Kehoe, a redshirt junior setter from North Bend, Ohio, directed the offense with 39 set assists. Freshman middle hitter Grayson Overman (San Clemente, Calif.) had one block solo and 14 block assists, setting the pace in that category for the Buckeyes. Sangrey and sophomore outside hitter Mik Berzins (Brinklow, Md.) led OSU with nine digs apiece.
For George Mason, pickens were slim in terms of solid numbers. Freshman outside hitter Michael Kvidahl (East Brunswick, N.J.) led his squad with five kills. Shaun Sibley, a 6-9 middle blocker from Natick, Mass., followed with four kills. Joe Norton, a sophomore outside hitter from Eden, N.Y., totaled a match-high 10 digs.
Ohio State wound up hitting a superb .404, while George Mason hit .000 overall.
Ohio State will next take on the winner of tonight's second match between Springfield and UC-Santa Barbara, Saturday at 8 pm. George Mason will play in the consolation match Saturday at 6 pm.
Match #2 -- UC-Santa Barbara def. Springfield, 3-0 (39-37, 30-25, 30-28)
The second match of the day featured another sweep in three games as the Gauchos bested the Pride despite a gritty effort by the hosts.
UCSB evens its record to 8-8 on the year while the Pride drop its second-straight match to fall to 8-6 this season.
Jeff Menzel led the way for the visitors with a match-high 20 kills and added seven digs and five blocks, while Cullen Irons posted 17 kills, hitting .556, to go along with seven digs and four blocks of his own. As a team, UCSB totaled 15 team blocks, led by Scott Slaugher and Sam Moisenco who each tallied six stuffs. Vince Devany dished out 58 assists in the three-game win.
For the Pride, AJ Nally recorded a team-best 16 kills at a .353 clip, while Mike Pelletier chipped in with 13 kills and seven digs. Eric Shoemaker handed out 46 assists and added four digs and three blocks. Greg Falcone, who leads the country in blocks per game, finished the match with five blocks. Alberto Bravo came off the bench to notch eight kills and five digs for SC.
The highlight of the match was clearly the opening frame, which featured 32 ties before the Gauchos pulled out a thrilling 39-37 victory. After grabbing an early 8-4 lead after Falcone and Shoemaker combined for a block, the teams battled back and forth, providing the fans with some outstanding volleyball. In the opening frame alone, Menzel pounded out 11 kills for Santa Barbara while Nally led SC with nine kills. After a Pelletier kill tied the game at 37, Menzel gave the visitors game point and Irons snuffed Springfield's final swing with a solo block.
Springfield struggled to gain any momentum in the second as it trailed by as much as seven after a Slaughter and Rosener block gave UCSB a 19-12 lead. The Pride managed to battle back, getting within three after a Bravo kill made it 28-25. However, Menzel once again came through when it counted as he provided the key kill to give the Gauchos a two-game lead.
In the third, a Moisenco kill ballooned the visitors lead to seven, 22-15, and forced a Springfield timeout. Out of the break in action, the Pride reeled off a 10-4 run capped off by a Guacho attack error to get within one at 26-25. Santa Barbara responded by scoring three of the game's next four points to grab match point after a Springfield error. SC pumped home the next two points off kills by Cal Palumbo and Pelletier to make it 29-28, but Menzel finished the match with his 20th kill.


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Saturday, Oct. 13
NASCAR Racing, 7:30 p.m., ABC
Sprint Cup: Bank of America 500. I'm not actually watching this (I am at a haunted hayride as we speak) but I knew you would want to know.
Hot Tub Time Machine, 9 p.m., Comedy
This was a massive disappointment: "Following a night of drinking in a ski-resort hot tub, four pals awake in 1986, getting a chance to rewrite the past. Starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Crispin Glover."
G.I. Jane, 9:30 p.m., TNT
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Barceló Santo Domingo features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge).
This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center. 8 meeting rooms are available. This business-friendly hotel also offers a casino, a nightclub, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in 2010.
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Kyoto - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 12 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
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This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 1 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Book a stay in a "Superior" or "Superior Club Premium" room category for travel anytime and receive the following:
- Glass of house wine per adult daily at lunch and dinner when purchasing meals at the hotel