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Availability: Darwin FreeSpirit Resort - Campground
4.5-star caravan park/campground in Holtze with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Situated near the airport, in Holtze, this caravan park/campground is in the same area as Crocodylus Park, Hidden Valley Raceway, and Australian Aviation Heritage Centre. Regional attractions also include TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex.
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Darwin FreeSpirit Resort - Campground features 3 outdoor swimming pools. The caravan park/campground offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with high-speed wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
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- Number of floors - 1
- Bar/lounge
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- Number of outdoor pools - 3
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*The Sabres needed extra time for the fifth straight game Monday, and for the fourth time they celebrated at the conclusion. Tyler Myers' goal with 22.2 seconds left in OT gave the Sabres a 4-3 victory over Vancouver and moved them to 4-0-1 during the run of close affairs.
By accumulating nine of a possible 10 points over the last five games, the Sabres have moved from last place in the Eastern Conference to 10th, just one point out of the eighth-place playoff spot.
*Jerry Sullivan catches up with red-hot Derek Roy, who has points in five straight games and is trying to prove he is one of the NHL's top centers.
"I want to be an elite player in this league," Roy said. "I don't want to cruise through my career and just get 60, 70 points or whatever. I think that's a part of being a human being and growing up. Whatever you do in life, you want to be skilled at it. You want to be the best. I'm trying to approach it that way every day."
*Buffalo Sabres winger Thomas Vanek had a good excuse to skip the morning skate as his wife gave birth to twin boys at the noon hour Monday. A few hours later, he was skating all over the HSBC Arena rink in yet another solid performance.
*NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell is getting attention for a series of e-mails, including one that urges Stephen Walkom, then the director of officiating, to find out if a penalty against his son late in an untelevised game was called properly. In a subsequent e-mail, Campbell says he would have had to fine himself had he attended the game where his son was called for tripping - which he refers to as a "weak penalty" that "makes me sick."
Contacted by TSN for his reaction, Campbell said: "For me, it's much ado about nothing. Stephen and I would have banter back and forth, and Stephen knows I'm a [hockey] dad venting and both of us knowing it wouldn't go any further than that."
*Because the Islanders have dropped 10 games in a row in the final year of coach Scott Gordon's contract, it was hardly a surprise that Gordon was fired Monday.
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The family yesterday issued the following message of thanks to the community. Here it is in its entirety:
We want to give sincere thanks and appreciation to the emergency services and first responders who helped everyone on Friday, December 14. It was an impossible day for us, but even in our grief we cannot comprehend what other people may have experienced.
The support of our beautiful community and from family, friends and people around the world has been overwhelming and we are humbled. We feel the love and comfort that people are sending and this gives our family strength. We thank everyone for their support, which we will continue to need as we begin this long journey of healing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the other families who have also been affected by this tragedy. We are forever bound together and hope we can support and find solace with each other. Sandy Hook and Newtown have warmly welcomed us since we moved here two years ago from England. We specifically chose Sandy Hook for the community and the elementary school. We do not and shall never regret this choice. Our boys have flourished here and our family's happiness has been limitless.
We cannot speak highly enough of Dawn Hochsprung and Mary Sherlach, exceptional women who knew both our children and who specifically helped us navigate Dylan's special education needs. Dylan's teacher, Vicki Soto, was warm and funny and Dylan loved her dearly. We take great comfort in knowing that Dylan was not alone when he died, but was wrapped in the arms of his amazing aide, Anne Marie Murphy. Dylan loved Mrs. Murphy so much and pointed at her picture on our refrigerator every day. Though our hearts break for Dylan, they are also filled with love for these and the other beautiful women who all selflessly died trying to save our children.
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---- — Today is the Fourth of July and medical staff at the Spectrum Health Regional Burn Center are concerned that the more explosive fireworks now legal in Michigan may result in increased injuries.
Consumer-grade fireworks that fly and explode have been legal in Michigan since January. A report from the Consumer Safety Products Commission (CSPC) states that fireworks were involved in an estimated 9,600 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during calendar year 2011. That includes four deaths.
Other findings of the CSPC study included:
n Of the fireworks-related injuries sustained, 68 percent were to males, and 32 percent were to females.
n Children younger than 15 accounted for approximately 26 percent of the estimated 2011 injuries. Thirty-six percent of the estimated emergency department-treated, fireworks-related injuries were individuals younger than 20 years of age.
n There were an estimated 800 emergency department-treated injuries associated with firecrackers.
n There were an estimated 1,100 emergency department-treated injuries associated with sparklers and 300 with bottle rockets.
n The parts of the body most often injured were hands and fingers (an estimated 46 percent); eyes (an estimated 17 percent); head, face, and ears (an estimated 17 percent); and legs (an estimated 11 percent).
n More than half of the emergency department-treated injuries were burns. Burns were the most common injury to all parts of the body, except the eyes, where contusions, lacerations, and foreign bodies in the eyes occurred more frequently.
"This data proves that there is no such thing as safe fireworks," said Richard Wilcox, MD, medical director of the Spectrum Health Regional Burn Center. "Even long-time favorites such as sparklers are dangerous. Parents need to use extreme caution and not let children play with fireworks."
Wilcox urges people to follow these safety tips from the CSPC:
n Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
n Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
n Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees — hot enough to melt some metals.
n Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
n Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
n Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
n Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
n Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
n Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
n After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
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Friday 25 January 2013
Everton defender Leighton Baines has been giving young people in the club's community a hand in learning more about keeping fit and healthy.
The England left-back visited Springwood Heath Primary School, in Liverpool, to support a special healthy-lifestyle class and help pupils to understand the importance of eating nutritious food.
Baines talked to the children as they were planning a healthy dinner and told them about his favourite meals and a typical diet for a professional footballer.
"It's important children understand they need to look after themselves by eating healthily"
Leighton Baines
Figures released in December by the National Child Measurement Programme show that one in three children in the final year of primary school in England is overweight or obese. For this reason Everton have teamed up with Springwood Heath Primary School to back its efforts to promote healthy lifestyles.
Outside the classroom, Baines also promoted this message by taking part in a coaching session with Year 5 pupils and Everton in the Community coaches to demonstrate how football, and sport in general, is a fun way to keep active and fit.
"As professional footballers, we have a whole team of people making sure we eat and train in the correct way to make sure we stay at the top of our game," Baines said. "It's important children understand from a young age that they need to look after themselves by eating healthily and initiatives like this show that keeping fit can be fun, too.
"Schools play a massive part in encouraging children to keep active and have a healthy diet and I'm happy to support this and hopefully make a difference."


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* Appearance [[Foolamancy]]
* Appearance [[Foolamancy]]
* Size, length, depth, height, [[Stats]] (aspects of the magic axis of [[Numbers]]).
* Size, length, depth, height, [[Stats]] (aspects of the magic axis of [[Numbers]]).
* Ownership (the inanimate analogue of [[Loyalty]]).
* Ownership(the inanimate analogue of [[Loyalty]]).
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[edit] Proposed Canon
Stuff is all sorts of things - Armor, weapons, items - created by Stuffamancy.
According to LIAB_Text_40, stuff may be polarized by a particular discipline (Thinkamancy is mentioned), and may be imprinted by Signamancy. The Vibrations of Grandiocosmic Strings cannot penetrate polarized stuff according to Isaac. LIAB Text 40
Stuff has several characteristics:
- Color and shape (Signamancy)
- Appearance Foolamancy
- Size, length, depth, height, Stats (aspects of the magic axis of Numbers).
- Ownership (the inanimate analogue of Loyalty).
[edit] Speculation
Essentially what we call "Matter".
Some say all Stuff is Magic, that the two are the same thing.
Signamancers say all Stuff is Foolamancy, merely a symbol of the true reality.
[edit] Real World References
The statement that Stuff and Magic are the same thing relates to the modern belief that, at a certain fundamental level, matter and energy are the same thing.


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The QLINK Axon 50 is a small scooter from QLINK, a company that is a joint Chinese American venture, with bikes designed by CF Moto in China and distributed by QLINK in the United States. It may be somewhat tempting to think that as an inexpensive Chinese import, these scooters are of lower quality than other models you might buy, but they can actually be a pretty good value. If you want a Japanese scooter, you should pay for a Japanese scooter, but if your transportation needs are relatively mild, an affordable scooter like the 2008 QLINK Axon 50 definitely deserves your consideration.
The QLINK Axon is probably best described as a low-intensity vehicle. You're not going to be zipping around town on this little putt-putt, which churns only 3.5 horsepower and 2.8 lb-ft of torque out of its 49cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke engine with an automatic continuously variable transmission. You'll be lucky to get up over 30 mpg on this scooter, so it's probably best used for trips to the local post office or grocery store, and even then you should make sure you're not going to be in a hurry to get there before closing time. You'll get a relatively smooth ride out of the QLINK Axon 50, which features a telescopic front suspension, single sided swing arm rear suspension and one shock absorber, and the front disc and rear drum brakes are certainly sufficient to grind the Axon to a halt from its breakneck speed of 10-30 mph.
Unfortunately, features are somewhat limited on the 2008 QLINK Axon. There is a rather large rear rack storage bin and under seat storages as well, but no tank bags or additional storage features, and no stereo speakers, handlebar pads or other luxury features. Still, the Axon is really designed for short trips, so these issues won't be too noticeable for most riders. Of course, the most appealing feature of the 2008 QLINK Axon may well be its price, with an MSRP of only $1050. That's less than a high-end bicycle, and you'll probably find it faster and more comfortable, without all that troublesome pedaling. The construction is plastic on a steel frame, which is what one would expect on a scooter this affordable.
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TRAVERSE CITY — What may have seemed like a formality to some meant much more to Sabrina Dobb.
Sabrina and husband Lucas Dobb went through an Adoption Day ceremony for Sabrina's daughter Aleah, 8, on Tuesday morning. The pound of a gavel and round of applause made it official: Lucas became Aleah's legal father.
He already served in that capacity, but the official designation gave the entire family comfort.
"The main reason is we want her to have a father and we want her to have a stable family," Sabrina said. "Some people might not think it's worth it to go through this process, but we definitely did. It makes our family whole."
Aleah had a mile-wide grin throughout the ceremony.
"I'm really happy and excited," she said.
Grand Traverse County Probate Judge David Stowe presided over the ceremonies, which for the first time were held at the Hagerty Center so more people could attend. Stowe finalized 21 adoptions of children of all ages.
"It's really gratifying to see so much happiness," said Janet Kronk, family services case manager for the 13th Circuit Court's family division. "People don't usually expect that when they go to court, but this is one of the happiest times you can be in court."
If old enough, each child was allowed to ceremoniously bang the gavel for his or her adoption. Adoption case workers, extended family and more were present to show support.
Kennen Perez, a mere 22 months old, flashed a smile and ran about the Hagerty Center with his new parents, Nan and Nick Perez of Traverse City. Kennen was born in South Korea, as was Nick.
Nick also was adopted, and said he's fortunate to provide Kennen with that same experience.
"I'm just very appreciative of the opportunities that I've been given in my life, and this is my chance to give that opportunity to someone else, a way for me to give back," he said.
Considering Nick's background, the couple leaned toward adoption as soon as they began thinking about building a family. They traveled to South Korea to visit with Kennen before the adoption.
"It is so amazing and wonderful to finally know that Kennen is ours and what we've known in our heart all along is official and on paper," Nan said.
Dan and Mary Carlson, of Traverse City, adopted Ivory, 11, and Pearl, 10. They adopted a baby girl two years ago, but strongly desired to help older children as well. Ivory and Pearl were in the foster system and needed a stable home, and the Carlsons had the time and the space.
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The artist's illustration depicts a classical nova binary system just before an explosion on the surface of the white dwarf.
Friday, 8 November 2013 | Radio Astronomy
Four times over an 8 month period Chandra observed a white dwarf star undergoing a nova outburst. As the expanding hot gas cloud cleared, an underlying pulsation of X-ray brightness, and an enormous X-ray flare that originated from the white dwarf's surface layers were discovered. The pulsations are thought to be due to the white dwarf expanding and shrinking over a 40 minute period. The cause of the X-ray flare is a mystery. This artist's illustration depicts gas flowing from a large red companion star into a disk around a white dwarf star. A nova outburst occurs when a critical mass of hydrogen gas piles up on the surface of the white dwarf.


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NORMAN — Cole Hopper was formally sentenced to nine years with 85 percent serving time for manslaughter after delivering an emotionally charged testimony and apology to the victim's family in Cleveland County District court Friday.
Throughout his trial, which lasted from June 13 to 18, the court never heard from Hopper, but at his formal sentencing Friday he stood up and addressed the court with a tear-filled apology and request for forgiveness.
Hopper, 21, was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for shooting 19-year-old Kelsey Bransby and leaving her to die in October, 2011.
Bransby was found alone with a gunshot wound in her head in an apartment in south Oklahoma City that nigh. She died the next day in the hospital. Hopper, a close friend of Kelsey's, was one of the two other people in the room when she was shot, and though he pleaded innocent, the jury found him guilty of shooting her and recommended a nine-year sentence.
At his formal sentencing Friday, Hopper stood up, removed his glasses and took a few moments to control his emotions before he said through tears, "Look, I loved Kelsey very much, and I never intended what happened to her."
He apologized to Bransby's family present in court, saying if there was anything he could do for them, he would do it.
"What I hope and pray for most is that we can find forgiveness in ourselves so we can find peace," he said.
Hopper's testimony followed three emotion-filled testimonies from his grandfather, the victim's grandmother and the case manager at the Cleveland County Detention Center where he's been staying.
Both Hopper and Bransby's grandparents said they hoped their testimonies would redeem the character of their grandchildren, whose lifestyles had not been portrayed positively throughout the trial.
Bransby's grandmother said several witnesses had described Bransby's drug addiction, but there was more to her than her drug usage — she was a loving daughter and granddaughter.


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SAN FRANCISCO — Pinterest reportedly is in talks to raise a new round of funding at a $2-billion to $2.5-billion valuation, making it one of the most highly prized young startups to come out of the Bay Area in recent years.
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Veteran center Maxim Lapierre scored two goals and Vladimir Tarasenko scored during the shootout Sunday to give the St. Louis Blues a 6-5 victory over Dallas in the exhibition opener for both teams.
Lapierre, expected to center the checking line, was signed as a free agent during the offseason.
During the shootout, Dallas' Jamie Benn hit the goalpost against Blues goalie Jake Allen before Tarasenko scored. Allen stopped Tyler Seguin's backhand attempt and also turned away Valeri Nichushkin to nail down the Blues' win.
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Other Blues' goals were scored by Sebastian Wannstrom and Adam Cracknell. Blues winger Ryan Reaves send the game to overtime when he tied it 5-5 with 8:57 remaining in the third period.
Reaves also had an assist in the game while Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester logged the most ice time with 22 minutes, 12 seconds. Allen allowed five goals on 38 shots.
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By Katie Dahlstrom
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Beans aren't the only crop being harvested in Iowa. It's also time for marijuana growers to collect their crop.
The State Department of Public Safety officials have asked rural land owners, farm workers and hunters who might be traveling through remote or seldom visited areas in Iowa to be on the look out for hidden marijuana grow operations.
In recent weeks, the Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement in partnership with local officers, have discovered large, outdoor grow operations in southwest and south central Iowa.
On Sept. 14 law enforcement eradicated a 3,850 plant marijuana growing operation that had been abandoned in Taylor County. On Sept. 25 law enforcement eradicated a 571 plant marijuana growing operation in rural Decatur County, Iowa.
Lt. Dan Birdsley with the Clinton County Sheriff's department said while his department's finds have not been as large — 15 to 20 plants — there is still a need for residents or those travelling through remote areas to watch for the illegal grow operations.
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Of the illegal grow operations discovered by the sheriff's department in Clinton County before, mostly at the edge of wooded areas. The most recent find was a year and a half to two years ago.
Common traits of marijuana grow operations include use of private land by individuals unaware of grow operations and a location in dense timber areas. The state office also advises growers live full or part-time at the grow site in small, make-shift camps and will abandon the site for several weeks if they suspect the operation has been discovered.
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The Blue Mesa Lodge and Condos offers centrally located, on-mountain accommodations.
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Beddding: Queen bed, sleeper sofa
Enter the 4th floor room (with elevator access) to the sitting area, TV w/VCR and DVD, kitchenette with microwave, mini-fridge, sink, toaster, coffee-maker, and dishes. From the balcony, enjoy views of the plaza below and San Sofia Ridge beyond the ski lifts. There is a queen bed in the loft and a sleeper sofa in the living room. The bathroom has a shower/tub combo.
The complex is ski-in/ski-out, just feet from the Lift #1 and #4 ski runs. There is a ski locker and common laundry on site.
*Please note that there is no designated parking spot for this condo, parking in Mountain Village is at nightly fee of $25/night at first-come-first-serve basis.
*Guests staying 5 nights or longer will receive a midweek clean on the 3rd day of stay. Additional housekeeping is available on an a la carte basis*
Elevator: yes
Skiing: Ski in/out
Stories: 2
TV's: 1
Business License # 01301
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My 8 friends and I, along with 2 dogs, spent July 4th weekend in this lovely, pet-friendly house. The location was perfect with easy access to main roads, but still secluded enough that the quaint neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. The backyard was definitely a highlight - fenced in for the doggies and had a great deck with grill and hot tub. We were also pleasantly surprised to find the house much more spacious than it appears in photos - especially the living room and kitchen, which were ideal for a group our size. The folks at the check-in/out office truly made us feel welcome with their friendly demeanor, made even better by the welcome gift bag. They were also extremely helpful and apologetic when the propane tank needed to be refilled. Overall, it was a wonderful visit and we would certainly consider staying here again.
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Great apartment at the lake. We've had a blast with friends during memorial weekend.
I rented this house out for a long weekend. It fit the ten of us perfectly. Perfect location 1minute drive or 20min walk from the beach. I will definitely keep this place in mind for the next time I plan a trip to Kings Beach!
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Everything was very easy and very nice. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our home away from home for 4 days. There was plenty of space and plenty stuff for us to use to make this a very convenient time.
Our only criticism was that it was a bit far from the main town area. It is only a pain at night when the buses are no longer running. While it is very walkable, it becomes a pain at night to walk up hill, in the snow, and in the dark.
Also there isn't a hot tub. When we reserved that was listed as an amenity, and we were rather looking forward to it after a cold day on the mountain.
We really enjoyed our stay in here.
Nice apartment with perfectly equipped kitchen. Main street is only a short walk away and the bus to the ski lift departs right outside the door (10 min ride).
Great experience start to finish. Painless arrangements, easy key pickup (accommodated for late arrival), and a great place! The host was easy to work with and the home was wonderful. Very clean, professional (they had hotel soaps at all the sinks!) and plenty of supplies like pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and towels. Luxurious bed (in the downstairs bedroom I used) and the perfect location for our Tahoe getaway. I had a great time and a great experience - thanks, folks!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stat at this Spruce Way town home. Plenty to space to sleep and socialize. Easy walk (5 mins, with gear) to the Columbine Ave bus stop. Close enough to town to come home after skiing and head back in for dinner, and just far enough away to see every star in the sky at night. A beautiful vacation spot. Will stay again!
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Motel 6 Albuquerque Midtown is conveniently located near shopping and dining. Visit the Museum of Natural History or Rio Grande Botanic Garden. All rooms are modern. Relax in our outdoor pool. Enjoy WiFi available for $2.99 per 24 hours, per room.
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University of New Mexico Albuquerque:
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Memorial Hospital Albuquerque:
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Coronado Center:
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With animal advocates protesting lack of staff and the slated euthanizations of two dogs at the Riverhead Animal Shelter, the town board is poised to take action on Tuesday.
According to Riverhead Town Councilman Jim Wooten, approximately five to seven individuals interviewed on Monday for kennel attendant positions. With background checks already done for a number of those who applied -- the individuals have applied for jobs with Riverhead Town in the past -- Wooten said the hirings could take place as soon as Tuesday's town board meeting.
"It could absolutely happen Tuesday," he siad. "We haven't got time to waste."
The shelter has been short-staffed since animal control officer Jessica Eibs-Stankaitis was mauled by a pit bull last month; animal advocates have expressed concerns that the dogs are left alone for over 12 hours at a time.
Riverhead Police Chief David Hegermiller has said although the shelter is short-staffed, someone cares for the dogs once a day.
Wooten said, with shelter employee Maureen Schneider, who left to take a job in Brookhaven Town, gone, as well as another employee leaving last week, the need to increase staff was critical.
On Tuesday, he said he had spoken to Eibs-Stankaitis, who is expected to return to work at the shelter as soon as next week, as long as she receives her doctor's clearance.
In addition to the interviews for kennel attendants, Wooten said the town would have to do another posting for a part-time, weekend animal control officer -- or, perhaps, move the shelter in another direction.
To that end, Wooten has expressed interest in exploring the possibility of hiring a director -- and taking the shelter out of the direct jurisdiction of the Riverhead Police department.
Privatization is an option, Wooten said; with Southampton, Southold, and Brookhaven Towns all having taken privatization routes, "There's no reason why Riverhead can't do that," he said.
On Tuesday, Wooten said he was scheduled to meet and discuss "some numbers" regarding the concept, and would bring it to the town board for a full discussion at Thursday's scheduled work session.
This week, some residents have been outraged after learning that two dogs were slated for euthanization at the shelter, stating their belief that perhaps the dogs were put down due to lack of staffing.
Wooten said the personnel shortage, and the euthanizations were not linked. He added that there is a ten-day process before a dog can be euthanized.
"We had a full staff when these decisions were made," he said. "This wasn't done because we didn't have the staff to care for the dogs."
The dogs, Cooper and Maggie, Wooten said, had been negatively evaluated and deemed unadoptable by an ACO and a vet, per town policy.
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500 Cook Road
Kelowna, BC V1W 3G9
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Lakeside Dining Room - Hotel Eldorado Details
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(250) 763-7500 x10
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast: Sunday - Saturday: 7:00am - 11:00am; Lunch: Sunday - Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Seafood, Steakhouse, Continental
Executive Chef:
Eric Pless
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Ordinary meetings become extraordinary events lakeside at the Hotel Eldorado. The Sunroom and Great Room are both perfect venues for large receptions, presentations, business meetings, group dinners, weddings, and private parties. Our Boardroom and Mountain room are excellent for conducting business meetings, seminars, training sessions or private dinner parties. Whatever your needs are, our professional catering and banquet team will elevate your next function.
Private Party Facilities:
Enjoy sunsets and sweeping views of Lake Okanagan in the sun room, veranda, great room, terrace, or the southern exposure room.
Private Party Contact:
Dominique (250) 869-6060
Friday nights are legendary at the Hotel Eldorado Lounge, join us lakeside for signature cocktails, share plates and dancing to your favourite hits from the past and present. Ask the locals, The Hotel Eldorado Lounge is the place to be Friday night in Kelowna.
Special Events & Promotions:
Make the Hotel Eldorado your Kelowna destination for special occasions. The destination of choice for group dining and special occasions, Kelowna has trusted the Hotel Eldorado to make their special events memorable for over 20 years.
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Hotel lot or complimentary valet service.
A word from Lakeside Dining Room - Hotel Eldorado
An evening spent in the Hotel Eldorado's award-winning Lakeside Dining Room will be an evening to remember. The Eldorado strives to take advantage of the Okanagan's bounty of seasonal and organic products provided by local suppliers. Boasting fantastically prepared AAA Angus beef selections,
fabulous chops, Kelowna's most extensive seafood offering and an award-winning wine list featuring over 150 different labels - Nothing beats dining lakeside at "The El."
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Diner Reviews
We had a family reunion brunch at
the Eldorado recently and they were very accommodating. Our numbers ended up spilling over the initial 20 and the staff added another couple of tables. The young woman who served was very gracious and when it came to doing the bill she, without hesitation, gave one to each of the couples or individuals as requested. The food was delicious with a good variety of seafood, salads, omlets individually made, desserts and breads. Hard to beat the ambience of the old Eldorado! Sitting overlooking the lake on a beautiful, sunny Okanagan morning!"
Dined on 6/1/2014
Main courses were a huge
disappointment, however, the restaurant did try to salvage our meal with lovely desserts. The tastes were way off, plating was beautiful, but a chef that adds so many flavors to a dish to the point of ruining what you originally ordered must not be very confident in their skill. Pastries were bang on..appetizer was beautiful, main courses were terrible. Should have ordered a burger. Time to look for a new chef before the season really gets going!"
Dined on 5/25/2014
My family and I had brunch this
sunday at the El Dorado in Kelowna. Although the selection was less than I expected, and that what I am used to for Brunch Buffets, the quality of the food, and the taste of the food was fantastic. It seems these days, we rarely have a positive experience dining out, it was sure refreshing to have such a great Brunch at the El Dorado. We are frequent fine dining customers and we find the service and food is rarely worth it. Not with the El Dorado! Fantastic food, great staff, and for a heritage building, it was extremely clean. What a great view too! Thank you El Doraldo for providing us with a pleasurable experience."
Dined on 5/25/2014
We celebrated our 25th anniversary
with a delicious dinner at the El. Excellent service and outstanding atmosphere with the open air covered dining, gauze drapery, and the glorious lake view. You must go here for a special occasion as it is a bit costly but worth it."
Dined on 5/20/2014
What a view!!! What wonderful
food!! This restaurant is soooo quaint and the food and environment made us want to stay and look at the view past sunset!! Definitely and Kelowna gem! Thank you to the staff and chef for a wonderful eating experience."
Dined on 5/19/2014
The food was amazing! props to the
cook. food runners had no idea who ordered what and just put plates on the table and let us sort it out. 35min wait time to get our bill after we finished desert and drinks, nothing on our table but water glasses. the background music was 90's contemporary complete with the swear words. at $30 a plate and sitting in a high end establishment i expect a touch better.. i understand trying to attract a younger crowd, but class and service should not go out the door. "
Dined on 5/11/2014
Lakeside at the Hotel Eldorado is
always special! We had a marvelous meal starting with shared prawn fresh rolls, followed by halibut for a main course and profiteroles for a shared dessert. The food was outstanding and very nicely complimented by glasses of pinot gris and viognier. The view is always as good as it gets anywhere in the world, but this night was particularly special as the sunshine and blue sky was followed by a storm over the lake and then back to a lovely evening. The meal was beautifully served by Jennifer."
Dined on 5/10/2014
Exquisite dining set on the water
front that offers views that one dreams about. Fun, lively place where the staff are attentive and friendly. A gem of a restaurant that fits the bill whether it is your first time or your 'go to' spot. "
Dined on 5/7/2014
I booked this restaurant for my
Moms 80th birthday. I was adamant that they know that i requested a window seat. I didn't think it would be a problem on a Tuesday night. But, just to make sure, I called the restaurant directly the week before the reservation. When we arrived, they could not even find the reservation so they had no idea of requests. However, they did seat us. Oh and by the way, they informed me that all the window seats were meant for only 2 people. They had nothing on their menu that interested us, so we left anyway. What a letdown. Would never recommend this restaurant. Kelowna has other great restaurants."
Dined on 5/6/2014
Although we had a reservation we
were told to seat ourselves. We asked for water and the server brought one, not two. We were not advised of the specials but overheard the same server explaining them to a table beside us after we had ordered. Server seemed distracted, uninterested."
Dined on 4/29/2014
We have been doing Sunday brunch
at "The EL" for years. This time (April 6, 2014) was a disappointment. The food selection and quality seemed to have gone downhill. The carved roast beef in particular seemed to be very old and overdone. We will not be back."
Dined on 4/6/2014
Overall our stay at the ElDorado
was great. We were there to visit long time friends and had them to dinner there with us on Friday night. The food was great. It wasn't a big wine night but the wine list looked like a good one. One thing though we must comment on. My wife and I had breakfast there in the morning which was very good. When it appeared we were done we were asked if was okay to clear the table. Usually it just happens. We were impressed. At dinner when were done and the table was being cleared our waiter took a wine glass with a small sip of wine left in the glass. We were not impressed. It did not ruin the evening. It will not stop us from returning in the future but it will be remembered. There are some great beers in the bar"
Dined on 3/14/2014
Our server was very friendly - the
quality of food wad pretty good. The selection was great. BUT even though we had reserved ahead of time on the "open table" site - they did not have our name down on the reservations . They did have an available table so we did get to stay for brunch. Of course we had to sit in the "family" area with many children.. and not at a table next to the window as requested. So this was some what a disappointment especially because I already reserved and they sent me two confirmations and yet, they did not have the name on the list... oh well. Next time I will call the restaurant DIRECT and not bother to use the "open table" site."
Dined on 3/9/2014
What can be better than looking
out onto the lake while you have a great glass of BC wine paired with delicious food?"
Dined on 2/24/2014
It was a nice quiet evening on
Saturday. The restaurant wasn't busy. Think this place is more suitable for summer dining on the patio. The food wasn't that great. Not much of a variety. Fancy ingredients and fancy names so if you are a picky eater this won't do for you. Definitely not suitable for children. Prices are pretty high for what you get here. but not high compared to other places."
Dined on 1/25/2014
The Eldorado is a great spot to
drop in and grab a bite with friends or family. The menu has a wide variety of dishes appealing to many different tastes depending on your mood. Service is really good here. Overall a great spot !"
Dined on 1/22/2014
enjoyed everything food and
service was outstanding."
Dined on 12/23/2013
Great place for a special occasion
or simply when you feel like indulging a wee bit."
Dined on 9/14/2013
The Hotel is situated in a perfect
spot with a spectacular lake view. We went for lunch and the menu was good but a little less sophisticated than I was expecting. The price was reasonable so in that respect it meet my expectations for the value we received."
Dined on 9/4/2013
A gem of a spot on the lake. Food
and service are super!"
Dined on 8/24/2013
This restaurant on the shores of
okanagon lake is one of Kelowna's finest. Our guest said it reminded them of the Bahamas. Whether you sit in or outside you have a wonderful view of the lake. The ambience indoors is great when the weather doesn't permit outdoor sitting. Food is lovely with some unique choices such as sablefish with soba noodles. Our service was also very good and all in all we enjoyed our evening of dining very much."
Dined on 8/11/2013
Food, wine, service, and setting
are lovely. Reservations highly recommended. Will return again."
Dined on 8/2/2013
One of our favorite spots in
Kelowna.....it doesn't disappoint. Could not get a better view."
Dined on 7/19/2013
We sat at an outdoor dock side
table. It was beautiful. The waiter also went over the top and arranged for us to order of the dining room menu. My wife had a steak. Presentation was nice, but the food was outstanding. I had the Scallops which were very tasty. Great spot for a special dinner."
Dined on 7/15/2013
I was just recently at the
Eldorado restaurant for brunch with 4 other women and my 4 year old daughter. After we made our order, it took over half an hour for our food to come out which felt like a long wait. I ordered pancakes off of the kids menu for my daughter. While the presentation was cute, it should be clearly noted on your kids menu that there are big chunks of berry in your pancakes. Most kids don't like full blown strawberries in their pancakes, my daughter included. If I would take her back, I would make a note to order plain pancakes. The food for us adults was excellent. If I had not had my daughter with me and been on a bit of a time schedule, my experience would have been much better."
Dined on 6/8/2013
Lovely lovely spot! Great food,
exceptional service! Fully recommend!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
25 degrees, setting sun, gentle
breeze coming in the large open windows looking immediately onto the lake...and we had just sat down. Mark and Vince were the two servers we met. And it got better from there. The tuna special was to die for. Intimate atmosphere on the lake. Ideal for impressing clients or celebrating an anniversary. This was likely our favourite food experience in Kelowna for all the reasons above."
Dined on 5/6/2013
We had one of the finest dinners
ever - fantastic service - an outstanding evening for our 44th wedding anniversary"
Dined on 5/3/2013
Overpriced, limited menu, food
good but not great, slow service. This was our third attempt and the best of the three. Asked for my $42 ribeye to be medium rare; arrived medium well. The first two dinners were disasters, bad enough that they comped the meals including the wine. Try another restaurant, as there are much better restaurants with better service for a better price."
Dined on 4/25/2013
Just amazing!! The food was a
little pricey, however the gourmet style that is provided to you makes it worth it! Fantastic food and fantastic service. What a great way to spend my last night & meal in that beautiful town."
Dined on 4/5/2013
We had heard of the Eldorado from
friends who raved about it so my wife took me there to celebrate my birthday. We had the brunch and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I have to say, it lived up to the recommendations. Friendly staff and good food. The omelet bar was great but could use more variety. Good coffee."
Dined on 3/17/2013
We were very impressed by the
location and ambiance. The food was well prepared and served promptly. I did feel the cost was a little expensive but not gorging. Unfortunately it was dark when we started dinner but I'm sure the view is very impressive. We stayed at the hotel for the first time and will return to both the hotel and restaurant in the future."
Dined on 3/16/2013
Waiter was great. Lovely lake
view. Delicious food. Would come again for sure."
Dined on 3/7/2013
Slow service, but the food is okay
- a bit expensive for the quality but nice atmosphere."
Dined on 1/1/2013
Excellent food, the service is
refined yet not pretentious. excellent! The location, view and ambience are possibly the best in Kelowna."
Dined on 12/24/2012
We have eaten several times at the
El and mostly it has been good. This past Friday (14/12/12) our lunch (5 of us) was less then satisfactory. Parsnip soup was not hot and was bland. Veg. pizza very bland/boring and certainly not worth the $17 price tag Taco's were not at all spicy and also were not filling for the price...should have had a 4th taco. These are the comments from our group of 5. However, our server was excellent...in hind sight we should have commented at that time of our lunch but we were busy talking and visiting with each other."
Dined on 12/14/2012
We wanted a quiet table so we
could converse with the gentleman in our party who is very hard of hearing. His hearing aide is totally ineffective in a very noisy room. The staff kindly provided a lovely quiet table in a room with NO background music speakers. The view of the lake was outstanding! We had a wonderful relaxed brunch and were able to converse easily with our friend. Then the waitress herself seated a single gentleman right beside us and then carried on a very loud and lengthy conversation with him. Fortunately, our meal was nearly finished. It is so unfortunate that staff in restaurants have no understanding of the problems experienced by those with hearing aides. (Other tables were clearly available for the newcomer.)"
Dined on 11/4/2012
Great selection of food for brunch
at a very reasonable price."
Dined on 10/28/2012
We like the location of the
restaurant and the food was good. I booked the reservation 1 month in advance, and we received a table right in front of a pillar so we could not see the water, and I asked the hostess if it was possible to move to another table by the window and she advised that it was reserved for a VIP. The tone of the statemetn bothered me most since she brushed us off as not important. There were other tables in the restaurant that she could have offered up as an alternative, but nothing else was offered up. The server was good, but paid alot more attention to the larger tables. Overall despite the food being very good I would not return purely because of the service."
Dined on 10/13/2012
It had been ten years since we'd
last been in Kelowna and dined at the Eldorado. Still lovely, elegant, with loads of ambiance. Food was good, as always, but it took ages for our dinners to come out of the kitchen and then servings were so small. My dinner was to be served with spinach and beets but it was hard to find them. Even for a woman, I found the serving left me hungry. For desserts, recommend a little more variety. If you can't eat chocolate and you don't like mint, few options remain... All in all a good evening, efficient service, still a lovely spot."
Dined on 9/14/2012
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Albert Bortz says more small business owners should take part in the Pennsylvania Sponsor-a-Highway program.
"It benefits the state, which is good, and it's a good marketing tool," Bortz said. "It's inexpensive and gets your business' name out there for people to see."
That business' name is Blush, the longtime downtown Pittsburgh strip club Bortz has owned for more than 40 years on Ninth Street.
In recent weeks, Blush become one of only two gentlemen's clubs in the state to sponsor a portion of Pennsylvania roadways under the state's Sponsor-a-Highway program.
"It's shocking more people don't (take part in the Sponsor-a-Highway program)," Bortz said of the program. "I'd tell them call me and I'll give you the phone number for who to talk to about it."
Blush now sponsors stretches of road down Interstate 376 Eastbound near Robinson and Monroeville. It's a straightforward marketing plan that's already paying off, Bortz said.
The club's red and black highway-side signs caught the attention of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review columnist Eric Heyl, and even a few members of Blush's clientele.
"And now you're calling me," Bortz said. "There's been a lot of interest in the program and I don't get much negative feedback."
The sponsorship does not mean scantily clad dancers will perform roadside clean-up on the Parkway—the Adopt-a-Highway Maintenence Corporation sends crews to clean litter from the road using proceeds from the business' donations.
"Yeah we don't go out and do the clean-up, but could you imagine if we did?" Bortz said. "What if I had the girls out there in bikinis? I think we'd be causing a lot of accidents."
Bortz said he selected a strip of road near Pittsburgh International Airport to catch the eye of travelers.
"I wanted somewhere where people would be coming in from the airport and coming in from Monroeville, where you have a lot of traffic," he said. "We wanted to catch people who are coming into the city and into downtown."


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Air France Menu Special Collection SDASM.004
Finding aid prepared by Jenna L. Shaeffer
San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives2010
2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA, 92101
(619) 234-8291
Title: Air France Menu Special Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SDASM.004
Contributing Institution: San Diego Air and Space Museum Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet 1 manuscript box
Date (inclusive): 1933-1970
Abstract: This collection contains menus from Air France flights between Paris and Los Angeles and between Paris and Buenos Aires.
Air France was formed on 7 October 1933 from a merger of Air Orient, Air Union, Compagnie Générale Aéropostale, Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne (CIDNA), and Société Générale de Transport Aérien (SGTA). In 1990, the airline acquired the operations of French domestic carrier Air Inter and international rival UTA - Union des Transports Aériens. Air France served as France's primary national flag carrier for seven decades prior to its 2003 merger with KLM. Between April 2001 and March 2002, the airline carried 43.3mn passengers and had a total revenue of €12.53bn. In November 2004, Air France ranked as the largest European airline with 25.5% total market share, and was the largest airline in the world in terms of operating revenue.
In June 1945 French civil aviation was nationalized and, at the end of 1945, the entire French air transport network was entrusted to Air France. In 1946, the Paris to New York route was officially inaugurated.
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open to the public by appointment.
For copyright and use information, please contact the library director.
[Item], Air France Menu Collection, Archives, San Diego Air & Space Museum
The Air France Special Collection contains menus, mostly in French and English, given on flights from Paris to Los Angeles, and also from Buenos Aires to Paris.
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People who are looking for the perfect match, both men and women, go online seeking a certain kind of arrangement.
A "sugar baby" is typically younger and eager for adventure. A "sugar daddy" is usually an older, financially established provider. A website called www.seekingarrangement.com helps the two meet.
CBS4?s Jorge Estevez found a 22-year old who is looking for her first sugar daddy. She is a Miami student looking for someone to help her pay for her higher education and all the related expenses.
A self-proclaimed, cute blonde who is looking for fun in Fort Lauderdale admits to being a college student looking for some help.
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(probably another reason for men to get rich)
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter said on Wednesday that Occupy organizers have created a "relatively successful" movement because they focused national discussion on wealth disparity despite lacking leadership and a unifying set of goals.
The Georgia Democrat said at an event in Atlanta that Occupy organizers have succeeded in forcing the media and Congress to realize the "chasm is getting greater than leaps and bounds" between the rich and the poor.
"It's been relatively successful even acknowledging there's no leadership, there's no coherence and there's no single list of issues they want to succeed," the former president said of the movement started late last year in lower Manhattan to decry corporate influence in government and wealth inequality.
"That issue was basically ignored by the Congress and the news media a year ago," he said. "I believe they've achieved putting that back on the agenda."
(so, he judges a movement that rapes, murders, steals, burns USA flags, arson and crapping all over the place as successful? Hope he chokes big time next time he sucks on a peanut)
Freshman Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) on Wednesday evening praised the Republican Party for consistently fighting for individual freedom over the last 150 years, and criticized Democrats for pursuing "handouts" to the less fortunate that he said are a modern form of slavery.
"Our party firmly believes in the safety net," West said in a late Wednesday floor speech. "We reject the idea of the safety net becoming a hammock.
"For this reason, the Republican value of minimizing government dependence is particularly beneficial to the poorest among us," he continued. "Conversely, the Democratic appetite for ever-increasing redistributionary handouts is in fact the most insidious form of slavery remaining in the world today, and it does not promote economic freedom."
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Sebelius Admits ObamaCare Exchanges Aren't Happening, Then Disqualifies Herself from Office.
Politico Pro has published a short but remarkable article [$] stemming from an interview with HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius. It offers a couple of illuminating items, and one very glaring one.
First, Sebelius undermines the White House's claim that "28 States and the District of Columbia are on their way toward establishing their own Affordable Insurance Exchange" when she says:
We don't know if we're going to be running an exchange for 15 states, or 30 states…
So it turns out that maybe as few as 20 states are on their way toward establishing this "essential component of the law." Or maybe fewer.
Second, the article reports the Obama administration has reversed itself on whether it has enough money to create federal Exchanges in states that decline to create them. The administration has repeatedly claimed that the $1 billion ObamaCare appropriates would cover the federal government's costs of implementing the law. And yet the president's new budget proposal requests "another $1 billion" to cover what Sebelius calls "the one-time cost to build the infrastructure, the enrollment piece of [the federal exchange], the IT system that's needed."
In other words, as I blogged yesterday, the Obama administration does not have the money it needs to create federal Exchanges. Therefore, if states don't create them, ObamaCare grinds to a halt. (Oh, and this billion dollars is the last billion the administration will request. Honest.)
Most important, however, is this:
Even if Congress does not grant the president's request for more health reform funding, Sebelius said her department will find a solution. "We are going to get it done, yes," she said.
An HHS staffer prevented the reporter from asking Sebelius what she had in mind.
This is a remarkable statement. Sebelius basically just copped to a double-subversion of the Constitution: Congress appropriates money for X, but not Y. Sebelius says, "I know better than Congress. I'm going to take money away from X to fund Y." Sebelius has already shown contempt for the First Amendment, first by threatening insurance carriers with bankruptcy for engaging in non-fraudulent speech, and again by crafting a contraceptives mandate that violates religious freedom. Now, she has decided the whole separation of powers thing is for little people. What will Sebelius do the next time something gets in the way of her implementing ObamaCare?
I don't see why a federal official should remain in office after showing so much contempt for the Constitution she swore to uphold.
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(Fox News) — The top U.S. Catholic bishop vowed legislative and court challenges Tuesday to a compromise by President Barack Obama to his healthcare mandate that now exempts religiously affiliated institutions from paying directly for birth control for their workers, instead making insurance companies responsible.
Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, who heads the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in an interview with The Associated Press that he trusted Obama wasn't anti-religious and intended to make good on his pledge to work with religious groups to fine-tune the mandate.
"I want to take him at his word," Dolan said in Rome, where he will be made a cardinal Saturday. But he stressed: "I do have to say it's getting harder and harder," to believe Obama's claim to prioritize religious freedom issues given the latest controversy.
"Does the federal government have the right to tell a religious individual or a religious entity how to define yourself?" Dolan asked. "This is what gives us greater chill."
Initially, Dolan had termed Obama's compromise as "a first step in the right direction" after hearing about it Friday morning. But later that day, Dolan's USCCB issued a statement rejecting it, saying the arrangement was unacceptable and raised "serious moral concerns."
Dolan, the archbishop of New York, said the main concern is that the so-called "choking mandates" remain. In addition many Catholic entities are self-insured. It remains unclear how they would get around the mandate to provide services that they consider morally illicit.
"Was what was intended to be a concession, and what gave us a glimmer of hope at the beginning … really just amount to a hill of beans? And it seems as if it does," Dolan said.
(Ynet) — Iran has significantly increased its involvement in Syria over the past few days, Ynet learned Monday.
The presence of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah operatives assisting Syrian President Bashar Assad's in his brutal crackdown of protesters now number in the high hundreds; while the Arab League said that it will not supply the rebels with arms unless the bloodshed comes to a halt.
The majority of Iranian and Hezbollah operatives in Syria supply Assad's army with intelligence and train the Damascus forces on weapons' maintenance and reconnaissance. A smaller group of operatives is involved in the actual fighting.
Tehran has also increased the financial assistance it lends Damascus. It also maintains regular flights to the Syrian capital – a practice Arab League members have suspended due to the escalating violence.
Iran's financial aid is one of Assad's lifelines, as it keeps the middle class in Damascus and Halab (Aleppo) from rising against him as well.
The Islamic Republic's decision to bolster ties with Syria at a time when Tehran has to deal with growing international sanctions, imposed on it over its refusal to suspend its nuclear program, indicates that the ayatollah's regime believes Assad and his government can survive the uprising.
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---- — COOPERSTOWN — An Otsego County staffer who helps the elderly with questions about their medical benefits and Public Defender Richard "Otto" Rothermel were among a parade of people who urged county lawmakers Wednesday night to reconsider planned job cuts included in the tentative budget.
Fighting for his job and supported by about two dozen people who flocked to the Otsego County Courthouse for a public hearing on the spending plan, David Polley, an Office for the Aging benefits specialist, said services to the aged population "will suffer dramatically" if his position is eliminated.
Numerous senior citizens and John Imperato Sr., the president of the county's Civil Service Employees Association local union, asked the board to keep Polley on the job.
"Why are we attacking our elderly?" asked Imperato, who also criticized the Board of Representatives' decision earlier this year to seek a private operator for the 174-bed Otsego Manor nursing home.
Board Chairwoman Kathleen Clark, R-Otego noted the board is facing tough choices heading into 2013 as a result of having to increase its subsidy to keep the county-owned nursing home operating from $3.3 million this year to $5.5 million next year.
She said unfunded mandates imposed by the state and rising retirement costs for public employees have forced the board to whittle away at services and consider cuts that prove to be unpopular.
Among the cuts included in the tentative budget — as released by county Treasurer Dan Crowell, who packed the document after consulting with board members — is the elimination of one of the five part-time assistant public defenders.
Rothermel challenged the reasoning for that cut, arguing the cost of providing representation to people who can't afford a lawyer will end up increasing because it will drive more cases to so-called assigned counsel — private lawyers who work at a much higher hourly rate.
He also expressed concern that eliminating the job of one of his assistants will prompt others to resign from the office — leading to an even bigger increase in the number of cases routed to assigned counsel. Rothermel said the current assistants could end up making more money by working less if they simply quit and join the pool of lawyers working as assigned counsel. He said he could also retire, collect his pension and work as an assigned counsel.
"I'll win, the assistants will win, but I'm concerned the county will lose," he said.
The most consistent topics that ran through the remarks from those who sounded off at the forum dealt with requests to keep Polley in his position and to reconsider the sale of the nursing home.
Bob Compani, another CSEA official, described how patient care has declined and working conditions for staffers have suffered since a nursing home formerly operated by Fulton County was privatized.
"I have seen it in my home town," said Compani, who is from Gloversville. "Don't let it happen here."
He said scores of employees have left their jobs at that facility, despite the fact Gloversville has one of the highest unemployment rates in New York.
The board is expected to act on the $124.5 million tentative budget at its monthly meeting next Wednesday.
Clark, in an interview, said the spending plan could be amended then, after she and other board members reflect on the comments made by citizens.
Rep. Rich Murphy, D-town of Oneonta, said he plans to meet today with Polley, whose job elimination was proposed by Frances Wright, the director of the Office for the Aging. Murphy said he has never seen such a strong showing of public support for one county worker.
Meanwhile, Murphy said he expects the panel will continue to examine the possibility of tacking on a quarter of a percentage point to the county sales tax in order to avoid the possibility of cutting more jobs and services. However, it will not be possible to enact such an increase in time to impact the budget that will be acted on next week.
The tentative budget amounts to a 1.97 percent increase over the county's 2012 property tax levy.