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Papaya puréeThis sweet, tropical fruit will give your baby a new flavour to enjoy. Look for an orange blush on its yellow-green skin to tell when it's ripe. Papayas are a good source of betacarotene and vitamin C.
1 ripe papaya
Halve the papaya, scoop out the black seeds and discard them. Then use a small, sharp knife to cut the skin away from the flesh. Slice the fruit and mash to a purée with a fork. To vary the texture, add baby rice or mix with mashed banana.
Banana puréeBananas are often a favourite. They are easy to prepare, and are filling and tasty, as well as being a good source of potassium.
1 small ripe banana
1-2 tsps of baby rice
2 tbsps of breastmilk or formula
Mash the banana well until smooth. Mix the rice and milk, and stir into the banana. Adjust the texture with milk or rice to make a runnier or firmer purée.
Carrot and parsnip puréeThis tasty root vegetable mixture is a good source of betacarotene. In season, parsnips have a delicious natural sweetness your baby may love to taste.
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
Steam the vegetables until tender. Purée in a blender or mouli and adjust the texture with boiled, cooled water or your baby's usual milk.
Broccoli and cauliflower puréeThis combination of brassica vegetables is a good source of iron and vitamin C.
1 large floret broccoli
1 large floret cauliflower
Steam the vegetables until they are tender. Purée in a blender or mouli and adjust the texture with boiled, cooled water or your baby's usual milk.
Sweet potato mashThis mashed vegetable meal is a gorgeous colour and a good source of betacarotene.
1 sweet potato
Steam or boil the sweet potato until it is tender. Drain and mash well, adding your baby's usual milk to make an appetising consistency.
Potato and spinach puréeThis is a nourishing meal for your baby. She will get iron, betacarotene and vitamin C from eating it.
1 medium floury, potato, peeled and quartered
20g (a handful) spinach
Boil the potato in unsalted water until tender. Steam the spinach over the potato in a sieve for the last few minutes of cooking. Drain and mash the potato with a little of your baby's usual milk. Purée the spinach and add to the potato. Adjust the texture with boiled, cooled water or breastmilk or formula.
Pear and apple puréeThis delicious mixture of fruits will provide your baby with plenty of vitamin C.
1 ripe pear, peeled and sliced
1 apple, peeled and sliced
Place the pear and apple in a small saucepan with one tablespoon of water and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender. Purée in a blender or mouli.
Lentils with butternut squashThis sustaining mixture of pulse and vegetable will provide your baby with iron, betacarotene and B vitamins.
50g split red lentils
120g butternut squash, peeled and diced
Boil the lentils in water until soft. Steam or microwave the squash until tender. Drain the lentils in a sieve. Add the squash to the sieve and place the sieve over a bowl. Using a wooden spoon press through the mixture, stir and serve.
Avocado and kiwi puréeYour baby may really enjoy this refreshing, colourful combination. It is a good source of vitamin E and vitamin C.
Half a ripe avocado
1 ripe kiwi fruit
Mash the avocado well. In a separate bowl, peel and mash the kiwi. Push the kiwi through a sieve to remove the pips, then mix with the avocado.
Canteloupe melon puréeCantaloupe melons are smallish, with green mottled skins and orange flesh. If you can't find them on your shop's shelves, any other melon will work well. Cantaloupe melons will provide your baby with betacarotene and vitamin C.
Large slice of canteloupe or other melon, seeded
Purée the melon and, if desired, add a little baby rice to thicken up.


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Broadway actor Rob Riley talks football and fitness
What do football and fitness have to do with a life in the theater? For Broadway actor Rob Riley, the answer is simple: "Passion."
Riley is appearing on Broadway in "Lombardi," a new play about Vince Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packers coach. The actor talked about football and fitness while he waited on line in New York City on Saturday morning to enter the Hot Body Model Search contest sponsored by the Wilhelmina modeling agency. (One man and one woman will be chosen winners of prizes that include a five-year Wilhelmina fitness modeling contract and a magazine spread in either "Shape" or "Men's Fitness" magazine.)
"I play Dave Robinson, an outside linebacker," Riley told Reuters, talking about his new Broadway gig. "He's a Lombardi guy — he's smart, he's really articulate and he understands what it takes to win."
The role is a natural for Riley, who played football in high school and for Lehigh University. "My high school coach was a lot like Lombardi. He had that fire and passion to get you to give the best of yourself." Riley, who said he has "just turned 30," stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He gave the women contestants a little eye candy when he pulled off his shirt — all the better to show off his chiseled abs and his 31-inch waist. His career so far has included some TV work and "a little bit of modeling."

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- 516 Americana Kitchen & Bar
4 Berry Hill Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
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- Angelina's II
30 Berry Hill Rd, Syosset, NY 11791
For over 20 years, Angelina's II has been serving the Syosset area with authentic Italian cuisine. This family-owned and…More operated establishment has a wide variety of meal options, besides weekday lunch and dinner specials. The vibrant, and yet, cozy restaurant resembles a quaint house in the countryside. At Angelina's II you can expect top-notch service and food, as well as an extensive wine and cocktail list. Angelina's II is also available for catering and private parties.
- Atrium Café
6800 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY 11791
The Atrium Café is located in the south lobby of the North Shore Atrium. There are convenience store items such…More as coffee, newspapers and snacks. The café also offers soups, salads, sandwiches and a selection of hot entrees. The service is quick and friendly, and there are daily specials.
- Bagel Boyz Bistro
236 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY 11791
When David Eskenasi opened Bagel Boyz three years ago he wanted more than just bagels. Now, the bistro serves something…More for everyone. Customers can expect black Angus burgers, custom made deli sandwiches, salads, non-fat yogurt shakes and bagels. Freshly baked donuts from East Hampton's Dressen's are also available. The service is friendly and Bagel Boyz is conveniently located in the Muttontown Plaza Shopping Center.
- Bella Notte Of Syosset
98 Jackson Ave, Syosset, NY 11791
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635 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY 11791
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321 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY 11791
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7903 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury, NY 11797
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Over the years neighbors have joined us. Local schools, day care centers, Boy and Girl Scouts, as well as individuals, donate pumpkins to create more pumpkin magic each Halloween. We take plain pumpkins, gloriously carved creations and even soft, squishy disasters. Once lit with candlelight in the dark they all are amazing.
We are gearing up for the 7th Annual Pumpkin Drive-Through in Rocky Face this Halloween night from 5:30 to 9. The address is 2705 Bradberry Hill Road. This is a drive-through only. No walking allowed. There is no charge. Donations of pumpkins and candles are always welcome.
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Americans will spend more than $60 billion on home furnishings this year. And furniture can be expensive and a difficult buying decision for many. Here are some great money-saving tips.
- Consider donating your used furniture to a local furniture bank and take advantage of "trade in" deals at participating retailers. The National Furniture Bank Association reports that tens of thousand of children sleep on the floor each night and a donated bed could make a huge difference in someone's life. Additionally, a furniture donation is an acceptable tax write-off and the donor is responsible for reporting the value of the item.
- Ask for a written warranty from the store, not just the manufacturer. Without one, you have no recourse should the item break. Many manufacturers are overseas, so you really need a store to stand behind you.
- Shop online first. Many retailers offer discounts online that they don't offer in the store. Today, 65% of all furniture shoppers shop online. Also, this is a good way to get an idea of pricing and allows the buyer to do some comparison-shopping.
- Ask the store to put the materials in writing. Many stores incorrectly describe or label their pieces. Know what you are buying to avoid costly mistakes.
- When buying an antique, ask for a certificate of authenticity. This is your only hope of returning the piece if discovered it is a fraud.
- Ask for a 15% discount when shopping at a local retailer. Designers generally get a 15% discount, and many stores will offer the same discount to the end user.
- If you are nervous asking for a discount, ask for things like free delivery and assembly. Many stores are going the extra mile by offering assembly.
- Ask how many pieces will come in the box. 65% of all furniture requires assembly.
- Never pay to join shopping clubs. With all the retailers out there today, you can get equally good deals by doing some comparison-shopping.
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What is Green Energy?
The term "green energy" is utilized a lot nowadays in the news and in business. Nonetheless, you could not understand precisely what is indicated by the term. Green energy is any kind of energy from a sustainable resource, such as the sun or wind. Read on to find out even more about green energy and how it can work for you.
To help you utilize more green energy in your everyday life, contact your current energy or electricity supplier to see if they offer a renewable-energy alternative. Numerous energy companies are starting to provide eco sound, even higher priced energy services to deal with even more socially mindful individuals.
When developing your house, take note of its orientation. A perfect home ought to be safeguarded versus overhead sun throughout the summer and be oriented so that it gets low-angle sun in the winter season. This is an excellent method to conserve cash on your heating bill and will keep your home cool in the summer season.
If you are fixing or changing your roof, and you have great sun exposure, explore having photovoltaic (PV) cells built-ined into the roof product. Modern PV cells are much less obvious than older styles. If you don't utilize all of the electric generated by your house, some energy business will even let you feed it back into the system for credit against your costs.
Use curtains to assist you in keeping green. If it is summertime and you desire the room to stay cool, draw the curtains throughout the day so that the sun does not shine in. If it's winter season, and you desire the space to remain warm, open the curtains and let the sun into your space.
Do you presently have a farm? An energy business might be interested in leasing a portion of the home to set up a wind turbine if you have one. The turbine will offer complimentary energy to you and close neighbors, and won't take up much space.
Once per year, warm-air registers, radiators, and baseboard heaters need cleaning at least. Once the weather turns cold, it is best to clean these at the start of the cold period so they are all set to work at leading effectiveness. Clean heating devices will distribute the heated energy evenly.
Wash your clothing in cold water. Clothing come just as clean if you utilize cold water rather of hot water, and making the switch can conserve a lot of energy. Many of the energy utilized to clean clothing is the energy the water heater uses to warm the water.
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Will Emily's List Director Stephanie Schriock Become a Political Candidate Herself?
After dozens of successful campaigns, Schriock must decide whether to make a run of her own.
After years working behind the scenes, President of EMILY's list Stephanie Schriock is considering stepping into the spotlight.
But she's not the only one considering the Senate race in Montana. Former Gov. Brian Schweitzer is the name on most pundits' radars. A Colorado College poll in 2012, showed the populist Schweitzer, who is known for his bolo ties and resistance to suits, with a 65 percent approval rating. And one group, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, has already launched the "Draft Brian Schweitzer" campaign, which 16,000 people have signed onto. In the two weeks since Baucus announced his retirement, the grassroots group has raised $23,000 for Schweitzer who has yet to announce whether he plans to run for the seat. Pundits in the state say, while anything could happen, it's unlikely Montanans would see a primary showdown between Schweitzer and Schriock.
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"That is money that is raised for him, and if he runs, he will get that money on day one to pay for staff, clipboards and office space, all the things you need to start a campaign," says Matt Wall, a spokesman for the group. "We got behind Schweitzer before he even announced because of his record as an economic populist. His record of standing up for the little guy against big corporations resonates in red states and is a model for other Democrats in red states to emulate."
Larry Sabato, a political pundit at the University of Virginia, has said that if Schweitzer runs for the Senate, he'll start with the advantage in the GOP-leaning state, while other Democratic candidates including Schriock will be more vulnerable.
"The polling has indicated that Schweitzer probably would be a better general election candidate than Baucus," Sabato wrote. "If Schweitzer does not run, then this race will probably tilt at least slightly to the Republicans."
Montana Republican Party Executive Director Bowen Greenwood says that Schweitzer has a more moderate record than Schriock, which would work in his advantage.
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"She has quite a record as a campaign manager, but there is a big difference between campaign manager and candidate," Greenwood says. "There is a reason that Democrats want Brian Schweitzer so bad because a standard East Coast liberal just don't fly here."
Allies of Schriock's, however, say that the campaign strategist has all the potential in the world to surprise those who doubt her.
"She is a contender. Her name should not be ignored or forgotten," says Democratic strategist Murphy.
As for the suggestion that it's time for Schriock to take her own advice?
"She has basically already followed her own advice. Her advice has always been 'get involved in politics, serve' and you cannot argue she hasn't already done that," the Democratic strategist says. "If she goes back to Montana, runs and wins, she would help elect one more woman to the Senate. If she stays put, she has the opportunity to elect a half dozen more."
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A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and a casino shuttle are complimentary for guests. This Airway Heights motel also offers a fitness center and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2013.
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Local and state officials hosted an open forum on Cherokee County's proposed 1% HOST tax which will be voted on during the Nov. 6 election at the Cherokee Conference Center Tuesday morning.
Cherokee Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens gave the presentation on the proposed tax, and was supported by Clint Mueller, Legislative Director of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, an non-profit instrument of county government.
Ahrens confirmed that if the homestead exemption and sales tax are approved (and both must be approved for the measure to take effect), all of the proceeds from the tax will go directly towards easing the property tax burden of Cherokee County property owners.
The tax will allow the county to phase out Maintenance and Operations (M&O) fees on property tax bills, with the sales tax recovering the lost income. As this tax would be collected monthly as opposed to the once-yearly property tax, Cherokee County would have more cash flow flexibility and could curtail its use of long-term tax anticipation notes.
If the referendum passes on Nov. 6, the sales tax would go into effect on April 1, 2013. The Cherokee Board of Commissioners expanded upon the spirit of the proposed tax, and has authorized the county to credit property tax bills with already-collected HOST funds in 2013 and 2014 to lessen the overall property tax burden before the legally-mandated start date of 2015.
Critics of the proposed tax have argued that HOST programs in Rockdale and DeKalb counties, the only other counties in the state with HOST, are mired in legal difficulties and have allowed governments to double-dip on taxing their citizens.
Do you support the proposed HOST referendum? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments!
Both counties use a different revenue distribution model than the proposed Cherokee plan; 80 percent of their HOST revenue goes to property tax relief while the remainder is used on capital projects.
Other critics have made the argument that this proposed sales tax does more to hurt Cherokee residents who do not own property. For example, a single mother who is renting her home would have a greater tax burden than she does under the current system. Mueller conceded that it would be in the woman's best interest to vote against the referendum.
Cherokee property owner and Republican Robert Chambers said that he would be voting against the referendum, although it would significantly ease his tax burden. He felt that it would be unfair to benefit from a program that would cause less fortunate people to suffer.
"It's policies like these that are driving people away from the Republicans and towards the Democrats," Chambers said.
There is a second forum upcoming to discuss this referendum. It will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Chambers at City Center, located at 8534 Main St. in downtown Woodstock.


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3:45 p.m.: After a recess, supervisor Brad Wagenknecht has reconvened the public hearing. In the first part of the hearing, 26 local residents made public comments. At least 40 more people have submitted cards to speak, Wagenknecht said.
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America has and will continue to be a nation of immigrants. Some of the biggest companies in the world today, established in America, were founded by immigrants. A vast number of our businesses in the service sector rely on immigrants to complete their work. The agricultural sector in our nation also almost exclusively depends on immigrants. While we must address the issue of illegal immigrants we also need to tackle and modernize our antiquated legal immigration system. By implementing common sense solutions we can restore reason to our broken immigration system.
America has made significant progress over the last four years in securing the border. The number of agents on the border is the highest we've ever had in our history. Hundreds of miles worth of fencing have been erected over the last five years. The Congress must now provide a path to citizenship contingent upon a couple of conditions. These folks broke the law and some steps to try and remedy that fact should be addressed. They must pay a fine for all of the time they were here illegally, they must learn English, they must pay back taxes and they must step to the back of the line behind every legal applicant. This approach is the right one to take in order to fix a problem that has been plaguing us for much too long. The Republican Party has a choice to make. Do they want to be the party that cooperates and fixes our broken immigration system, or do they want to keep entertaining the thought that we haven't been serious about border enforcement? If the Republican Party keeps posturing on immigration reform instead of tackling the issue, within a couple of decades they will be a permanent minority party. Their base will be regional and they will cease to be a national party; I hope they work with us.
Immigration reform has various pieces to it and we have already made significant strides over the past four years towards a better system. While the southern border in our country is as secure as it has been for decades, we must also ensure that the northern border is secure. In addition, we have deported millions of undocumented criminals and will continue to do so while reform is being implemented. Republicans must join our efforts to make sure we modernize our broken immigration system or face irrelevancy in a not so distant future. We must provide a path to citizenship for the millions of undocumented immigrants in our country and update our legal system of immigration to reflect our 21st century needs. It's precisely what we must do in order to reaffirm our values as a nation of immigrants.
Reprinted from 5th District State Sen. Curt Thompson's (D-Tucker) blog. Thompson represents parts of unincorporated Duluth, Norcross, Tucker, and Lawrenceville. Also, check the senator out on Facebook and Twitter.


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Picture vacation living the way it was meant to be. Beautiful East Texas inspired settings host our cozy cabins and cottages that are available for rent for any occasion. Escape to our upscale cottages with a modern feel and rustic charm. From your covered patios and decks, enjoy the serenity that is Mill Creek. All cottages and cabins are fully furnished and equipped. Each of the cottages are equipped with full kitchens; all you need is the food. Other features include washer and dryers, ADA accessible and executive cabins with deluxe amenities. Renting at Mill Creek Ranch Resort gets you everything you need plus all the fine amenities that defines a truly great resort experience.
Take a look for yourself by going on the resort map and take a tour, find a cottage you would love to stay in and reserve it online or call us and a resort representative will be happy to help with your reservation. Click to see resort map or call Loading…
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•Cottages and Cabins: Starting at $130 per night*
Cottages are beautiful, fully equipped units with a full kitchen, microwave, living room with sofa sleeper, full sized bath with sit-down shower, TV and sound system and a wonderfully comfortable queen sized bed in the bedroom. Enjoy the peacefulness of that charming cabin in the woods, but the luxury of a 5 star resort. (Limit 4 — queen bed and sofa sleeper)
•Cottages and Cabins with Loft: Starting at $155 per night*
All are equipped like our Cottages and Cabins with the added benefit of a loft – the ideal sleeping quarters for kids. (Limit 4 plus a loft for 2 children — queen bed, sofa sleeper -most lofts are equipped with at least one twin mattress. Extra sleeping arrangements may require sleeping bags.)
•Executive Cabins: Starting at $180 per night*
We have a limited availability of Executive Cabins equipped with upgraded amenities for that very relaxing time away from home. When you walk through the front door, your serenity begins! (Limit 4 -6- queen bed and sofa sleeper, some with lofts.)
•Dual Family Cottages: Starting at $335 per night*
For that perfect extended family gathering, we have specially designed an Executive Cottage with a beautiful Cabin unit, connected by a large deck, overlooking serene water features and equipped with gas grill and outdoor patio furniture. The cottages are equipped as the Executive Cottage and Cabin above. (Limit 10 — 4 in Executive Cottage and 6 in Cabin)
•ADA Accessible Units: Starting at $125 per night*
We have two units designed for the less mobile and wheelchair bound. These units are actually a duplex modular unit, fully furnished with queen bed, wide screen panel TV, and cooking capabilities, but meeting ADA requirements throughout. (Limit 2 per unit)
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*Cottage rates are subject to 13% Hotel/Motel tax. A $5 per night optional resort fee is charged for unlimited use of paddle boats, fishing equipment, games, and bicycles, and most other activities. A $125 deposit is required at time of reservation. Cottage check-in time is 4:00pm. Cottage check-out time is 11:00am. A two-night or three-night minimum stay is required on Trade Day weekends. Call for information on which Trade Day weekends require three or two-nights stays.
Groups rates are available for groups requiring 5 or more cottages. Check out our events page for that special wedding, reunion, meeting, seminar, or gathering.
Please Note: Our cottage area is built with the serenity of our owners in mind. Therefore there are no automobiles allowed in the cottage area. A complimentary concierge service is available to escort you with your luggage to the cottages and back to your vehicle or to the features of the resort. Golf Carts are also available for daily rental based on avaiability and can be reserved at the Grand Lodge.
Cottage Rental Cancellation Policy:
A $125 credit/debit card deposit is required to confirm a reservation. If something comes up and you cannot make it to Mill Creek Ranch Resort, please phone ahead. We will refund the $125 deposit for reservations that phone and cancel more than 14 days from the arrival date. This can only be done on the card that the deposit was originally made. For cancellations between 14 – 7 days, the $125 deposit will be retained. All reservations cancelled within 7 days or a no-show will forfeit the first night stay at the disclosed rate plus tax. Cancellation for group rates will differ based on contractual arrangements.
Smoking and pet policies are established by cottage owners.
At the current time all cottages are smoke-free.
Pet-friendly cottages are available.
Cottage Pet Fee: $10 for small pets and $15 for large pets (over 40 pounds) per reservation plus a $50 refundable pet damage fee per reservation. Aggressive breeds are not permitted.


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State leaders should be trying to clean up polluted Jordan Lake as fast as possible. Instead, they have chosen to allow pollution to mount and to award a no-bid contract to a company for installing a product that won't clean up our drinking water. Especially troubling is that legislators actually voted to delay the clean-up plan already agreed to by Triangle and Triad municipalities, as well as developers, citizen groups and the state.
The purpose of the "SolarBee" technology is not to remove pollutants from water, but rather to stir up blue-green algae. Algae overgrowth is a huge problem for water quality, but not the only one. Mixing water does not reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, fertilizers, dirt, oil and chemicals that endanger public health and ecosystems, affect sports recreation and impinge on taxpayers and business. We need an effective watershed approach, rather than this single, limited technology that will cost Triangle taxpayers more in the long run because municipalities must spend more on expensive filtration and chemicals to treat water.
Ironically, funds for this project were taken from NC's dwindling Clean Water Management Trust Fund, long used to improve water quality. Because SolarBee's circulators won't actually clean our water, there's a disconnect between policies and the effect on water quality. Let's imagine exactly how this project would work if implemented fully.
Over 150 large mixers will float on the lake, posing hazards to boaters and water-skiers, while also being a tempting target for vandalism. This technology is meant for small water bodies, not large reservoirs. Questions exist about how effective the technology will be in the expanse of Jordan.
Let's remember why we have the Jordan Lake clean-up rules in the first place. Jordan has been rated as impaired for many years because its water quality is seriously degraded. Swimmers are warned to wash afterward, and wildlife suffer from lack of oxygen and toxins. The federal government has required the state to develop a plan to reduce pollution at its source, in accordance with the Clean Water Act. The source of the problem is not Jordan Lake, but the wastewater treatment and uncontrolled development upstream of the lake.
So focusing only on algae in Jordan will not keep North Carolina in compliance with federal law because, quite simply, water mixers won't clean up the water.
Understandably, communities like Greensboro and Burlington don't want to bear increased costs for their pollution, and they don't want to ask developers to change development approaches. But what about the many communities downstream, like Cary, Morrisville, Apex, Fayetteville and Wilmington? Is this fair to them? Recent studies in the Cape Fear River – which that flows to communities downstream of Jordan – conducted by UNC-Wilmington researchers have found excessive blue-green algae blooms beginning in 2009 containing high levels of a toxin called microcystin. The World Health Organization deems one microgram of microcystin per liter of water to be the maximumfor human drinking water safety. The N.C. Division of Public Health found levels of 73 micrograms per liter, prompting the first-ever warning to keep children and dogs from swimming in the affected areas. One sample found levels up to 390 micrograms!
Algae circulators will not prevent this from continuing to happen because the pollutants that cause the toxic algae will still be flowing into the Cape Fear and circulators will not suffice as a long-term solution to solving the water quality problem.
It's important to note that the Jordan rules don't stop development but simply require some change in how it is done. Low-impact development methods used increasingly in North Carolina are a win-win situation for the public, developers and the state.
Even more unfair to communities in the Triangle and along the Cape Fear is that the deck is stacked against moving forward on the Jordan rules. A legislative committee has been appointed to develop new approaches to cleaning Jordan, but most of the committee members already voted to delay the Jordan rules. The Triangle and the downstream communities must talk to their elected leaders about how to keep our water clean and safe and not waste our local taxes.
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According to State Police based in Wilmington, Galo Stanko, 62, of Rochelle Park, N.J.,was driving east on State Route 73 in the Town of Keene at 4 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle on the snow-covered road, causing the automobile to roll over.
Sharon Ivory, 51, of Teaneck, N.J., had been sitting in the front passenger seat at the time of the accident and had to be extracted from the vehicle by Keene and Keene Valley fire and rescue squads.
She was transported to Elizabethtown Community Hospital with a head injury, believed to be a concussion, police said.
A passenger in the vehicle, 28-year-old Rafaelia Perez of Brooklyn, was transported to the same hospital with bumps and bruises.
Information regarding Perez and Ivory's medical conditions was not available Sunday.
Police said Stanko was issued tickets for failure to keep right and having inadequate tires with insufficient tread.
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Oct. 11th, 1943 - A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun.
When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution.
As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage and failure and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from the enemy?
Harrowing and beautifully written, Elizabeth Wein creates a visceral read of danger, resolve, and survival that shows just how far true friends will go to save each other. Code Name Verity is an outstanding novel that will stick with you long after the last page.
Code Name Verity
I wanted to be heroic and I pretended I was. I have always been good at pretending. I spent the first twelve years of my life playing at the Battle of Stirling Bridge with my five big brothersand even though I am a girl, they let me be William Wallace, who is supposed to be one of our ancestors, because I did the most rousing battle speeches. God, I tried hard last week. My God, I tried. But now I know I am a coward. After the ridiculous deal I made with SS-Hauptsturmführer von Linden, I know I am a coward. And I'm going to give you anything you ask, everything I can remember. Absolutely Every Last Detail.
Here is the deal we made. I'm putting it down to keep it straight in my own mind. "Let's try this," the Hauptsturm-führer said to me. "How could you be bribed?" And I said I wanted my clothes back.
It seems petty, now. I am sure he was expecting my answer to be something defiant"Give me...
Through carefully crafted factual details, precise placement of suspense, and Queenie's phenomenal voice, Wein is able to literally make the reader hopeful and then skeptical, shocked and then relieved, all within a matter of paragraphs. She is brave in her dogged no-blink writing style just as Maddie and Queenie are brave in their staunch commitment to their incredibly dangerous jobs. And thus the reader becomes brave too.
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Availability: Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa
Standard roomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Superior RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 1 infant)
Deluxe roomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 1 infant)
Standard room for single useMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Superior room for single useMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Deluxe room for single useMax Occupancy: 1 guest
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5-star Mediterranean hotel in Ragusa with a golf course
Situated near the beach in Ragusa, this luxury hotel is close to Archeological Park of Kamarina. Area attractions also include Castle of Donnafugata and Scoglitti Marina.
Hotel Features
At Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa, recreational amenities include a golf course and an indoor pool. The hotel also features a beach shuttle and a beach bar.
Room Amenities
LCD televisions include premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access and bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa Amenities
- General
This Ragusa hotel has its very own private beach. In addition to a golf course, Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Event facilities measuring 300 square feet (28 square meters) include conference/meeting rooms and small meeting rooms. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a health club. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Laundry facilities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Private beach nearby
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 202
- Number of floors - 2
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Beach shuttle (complimentary)
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Health club
- Billiards or pool table
- Computer station
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Beach bar
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 28
- Snack bar/deli
- Year Built 2010
- Conference space size (feet) - 300
- Golf course on site
- Free self parking
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Sauna
- Number of buildings/towers - 8
- Garden
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Children's pool
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in lobby
- Wedding services
- Number of meeting rooms - 8
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi , Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Balcony
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Minibar
- Pay movies
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Rainfall showerhead
- Slippers
- Bathtub or shower
- Desk
- Coffee/tea maker
- Satellite TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Turndown service
- Pillow menu
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- In-room safe
- Dining
Il Carrubbo - Overlooking the golf course and pool, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Fico India - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Golf House 19th Hole - This bistro specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a health club. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a steam room.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the health club or spa tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Skydiving nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Golfing on site
- Spa
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 2
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Only dogs are allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pet maximum weight in kg is 3
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
24-hour check-in
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Pet fee: EUR 25-50 per pet
- Additional Details
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
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- The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.


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Rental Property Tracker Lite is easy-to-use residential property management software for keeping track of your rental income and expenses and who still owes you money. This simplified rental property manager software is all you need to keep track of your income, expenses, rental units, and tenants. ***** Rental Property Tracker Lite includes all of the following components: * Rental Income Tracker - create statements and receipts for charges, deposits and payments. - Monthly, Weekly, Fortnightly and Multi-monthly rental periods are supported. - Accept government housing subsidies (Section 8 housing payments and vouchers) as partial rent payments. - Accept online credit card payments. * Unit Tracker - rental history, owner info, etc. * Tenant Tracker - complete tenant info, payment history, tenant notices, rent roll and other reports. * Expense Tracker - Track tax deductible expenses, print checks, and create tax form reports. - Prepare property manager accounting reports for printing or exporting t ...
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Space Rental Tracker Plus 1.0.8
Space Rental Tracker Plus helps you keep track of your long and short term space rental units. You can easily see which are rented or reserved and who owes you money? This affordable, complete, easy-to-use property management software for Flea Markets, Marinas, Campgrounds, RV Parks, etc. is all you need to keep track of all your short and long term tenants, expenses and income. ***** With Space Rental Tracker Plus you can: * Manage any number and type of rental units including flea market spaces, camp sites, cabins, RV sites, boat slips, etc. * Organize all your rental activities, including reservations, rent collection, tasks, contacts, and even appointments with this lodging rental management software. * Prepare accounting reports for printing or exporting to a spreadsheet quickly and accurately. * Create Property Management Invoices for your owners. * Easily generate income tax information. * This Space management software includes a Facility Map which can be used for quickly accessing information ab ...
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Free Sound Recorder 9.6.7
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Karuy 3.2
The bizarre goal of the game is to bring a watermelon to a pointwhere the arrow directs. Watermelon is always moving in one direction and at the same rate, and to nudge a watermelon in the right direction you will use 3 apples which may be placed anywhere on the table. Start off with $100, and every second $1 is deducted. Get to 0 and you lose. To replenish your account direct the watermelon to packets of money.
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Free Route Planner MyRouteOnline 3.10
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Freemore PDF Converter 3.5.4
Freemore PDF Converter is a cutting-edge PDF document conversion application for the desktop. It's a smart PDF software choice for anyone to convert PDF to TXT, Microsoft Word as well as images like JPG, PNG, BMP, TIF, etc. You can even edit the metadata like title, author, subject, keyword, etc. and apply password/digital signature to protect your work. It saves significant time and money with PDF Converter products.
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PCBooster Free Auto Clicker 7.3.4
PCBooster Free Auto Clicker will help you record a click or a set of clicks to automatically perform later. It can captures the exact click points you performed and save them as script. The auto-clicking can be scheduled to stop. Now place your cursor at any position on your screen to start your first auto-click! The ultimate goal of our mouse auto clicker is to free your fingers, protect your health and save your money & time.
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Smart PDF Tools 6.7
This software product will allow you to merge, split and modify PDF files effortlessly. You can also use it to password-protect and encrypt your PDF documents. With this program you will remove and insert pages from and into PDF documents. It features a user-friendly interface in order for you to complete all your tasks with just several clicks. This program works on all MS Windows systems. Comes with technical support and money back guarantee.
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Gold Ball 2.8
Another iteration of the timeless Arkanoid with interesting graphics, special effects, and many types of blocks and bonuses. But this time it's not so simple. A distinctive feature of the breakout from the others is the ability to buy upgrades for the platform and for the world. Number panel is to the right of the screen. Collect money from the blocks to enhance gameplay!
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Green Case 2.4
Greencase is a simple arcade game. The goal is to break up as many bags per minute as possible. Money drops from a broken suitcase. A bonus flashing suitcase impacts the "flow" of suitcases for a moment. Type all the earned money and record the results in the online high score table!
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Daminion 3.3
Easy to use and easy to install, Daminion is the best-in-class low-cost digital media asset management software (DAM). Assets you can't find are as good as gone - Daminion's quick, powerful searches can save you money and headaches. Broad format support, one-click optimized export, metadata (XMP, IPTC, MWG) marking and lightning-quick searches make the program the only solution you'll need.
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Collector 1.5
Controls: LMB (left mouse button ) - collect money RMB (right mouse button ) - change the type of service Description: The player acts as a fundraiser for paying the utility bills: water, electric and heat. Above characters appropriate icons appear showing what their debts are. Use LMB to collect money from individuals to pay these bills. If you try to collect money from those that have none, you'll actually lose money. The game has two modes:
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Smart PDF Tools Pro 6.7
A program that can split, merge, convert, create and edit PDF documents in no time. Features a user-friendly interface which allows easy and fast completion of tasks. Converts PDF to Word, Excel, HTML, JPEG, TIFF and more. Creates PDFs from any printable file. Adds password protection and encryption to PDF documents. Can insert pages into a PDF document or remove pages from a PDF document. Runs on all Windows OS. 60 days money back guarantee.
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Free WiFi Router 4.3.7
Free desktop application to turn your laptop into a virtual WiFi router using the wireless adapter for philanthropic or economic purposes. You can hare your connection with friends and devices like DSL, Cable, Bluetooth, Mobile Broadband Card, Dial-Up, etc. over virtual WiFi router. It enables you to use your cellphone to connect this virtual hotspot to surf the internet to cut your monthly data usage and saves money to buy wireless router.
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Fly To The Moon 4.3
Fly to the Moon is a tetris-like game. Help a caterpillar, Joe to earn the money he needs to build a rocket. Thanks to you, Joe will be able to build a rocket and fulfill his life-long dream to visit the Moon. There are several bonuses in the game, and many levels to hold your interest.
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CheckMail 5.6.7
CheckMail is a powerful POP3 email checking program, which notifies you when you have received new email. It allows you to check all your email accounts for new messages and preview or delete them before downloading to your computer. CheckMail saves time and money by allowing you to delete unwanted or large emails directly from the server without downloading them and you can even compose and send new emails directly with CheckMail.
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Sleek Bill 1.4.6
Sleek Bill was designed with this principle : no matter how small your business is, coming across as efficient, professional and organized is paramount. Create invoices, make custom invoice templates, detailed reports and keep track of your billing with our new easy-to-use invoicing software. Designed by a team with over 6 years experience in making billing software, Sleek Bill will save any business time & money.
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PDFEase PDF Utilities 2.8.2
PDFEase PDF Utilities is a powerful set of tools for the perfect PDF workflow that gives you the easiest way of processing PDF files without the need for expensive Adobe Acrobat software, saving you tons of money. This enables anyone with a need to manipulate PDF files to perform processes like creation, merging, splitting, scan-to-PDF, OCR and conversion from images to PDF/PDF to images/PDF to TXT/PDF to Word.
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Barcode 2.0
Barcodes are machine-readable symbols that represent data that allows businesses worldwide to track and inventory products. There are various types of barcodes, but the most widely used are the UPC (Universal Product Code) and EAN (European Article Numbering). These standard barcodes are for the manufacturing, retail and food service industries. Programmers ensure that barcodes are error-free before they are stamped or printed on products. By checking your barcodes, you'll avoid printing errors, saving time and money. A Barcodes is simply gadget for barcodes checking.
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Master Email Address Verifier 2.59
Master Email Address Verifier verifies the validity of e-mail addresses in mailing lists. It works on the same way as a mail server. The program tries to connect with e-mail addresses' SMTP-servers and simulates sending a message, but does not send the message out. It disconnects as soon as mail server informs if this address exist or not. Master Email Address Verifier can find out dead addresses, it can save time and money for businesses who sen
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Free PDF to Word Excel HTML JPG 5.7.1
Free PDF to Word Excel HTML JPG can recreate editable DOC and XLS files, generate HTML webpages that can be directly uploaded to your website, and image of many formats that can be used for embedding, printing, faxing & sharing. What you see is what you get - our free PDF converter will preserve all original layout, hyperlinks, images, paragraphs and other elements that are difficult for retyping, saving you tons of time and money.
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Business Letter Professional 7.20
Includes more than 1600 typical business letter templates. With this software, you can write impressive and effective letters yourself with strengthened skills, less time and no extra money cost. The embedded text editor in this program allows you to edit, copy, paste, search, preview and save your letters. It also enables you to set an external e-mail program to send your finished letters directly.
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ExeMagic Organizer 2.0
Keep track of your files. Whether you have books, videos or other type of files and want to catalog them into an easy to use library, the solution is ExeMagic Organizer. Forget all about sloppy and slow libraries such as iTunes. Import hundreds of files in batch easily and in a matter of seconds. ExeMagic Organizer comes with a 30-day fully function trial and a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
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