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The following is a KSCO commentary. Here is Kay Zwerling:
I wrote this in March 2007, and it is in my book.
In our democratic society, how come the manner in which we elect our most important leader for President is not democratic?
Whichever politician believes he or she has the wherewithal to be the leader of the greatest and most powerful country on our planet, that person must soon come to the realization that the only requirement is to have a war chest of around $100 million.
This system must have been in place for so long that no one seems to question it. It surely could not have been the norm when our country was new.
True, George Washington was a wealthy, and much loved patriot, so was Abraham Lincoln loved and worthy, but he was very poor, and he became President.
At what point in our history did we exclude presidential candidates who may have been wonderful leaders while we looked only to those few who had lots of money, but otherwise would not have been considered as Presidential material at all? That is where we are now.
The cost of running for public office went up rapidly once TV became the perfect vehicle to showcase candidates.
Let's take Hillary Clinton – actually let's not. She has been a Presidential wannabe since she moved into the White House.
Remember that foolish campaign wording she wrote, "You will get two for the price of one." Whoever wanted Hillary in the first place?
Her only credential is that she is a woman, and that is not good enough. She has accomplished nothing to make herself a viable candidate for the Presidency, except that she has a war chest of over $100 million. And, oh yeah, she claims it takes a village to raise a child. That is nonsense.
Some Democrats started the rumor that she is smartest woman in the world, and that is a crock, also.
No wonder we wind up with mediocre leaders much of the time. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was pretty good though he was a racist. He could not find room in our country for a ship load of Holocaust victims so he sent them back to Germany to be annihilated.
Back to Hillary – an empty suit, a contrived and staged creature who lives by the polls just like Bill did. Her magnum opus was her government health plan and it was a disaster, discarded by the entire Congress. She was a committed liar who would not remember anything while under oath. She lied about her questionable documents while with the Rose law firm, and mysteriously had them brought forth anonymously many months later. She and Bill helped themselves to furniture and other treasures that were not nailed down when they left the White House, and when ordered to return the furniture and artwork, they did so shamelessly. And, now they both want another eight years in the White House? God help us. Their greatest flaw is their arrogance and underestimation of the intelligence of We The People.
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I wrote this in April 2006, and it is in my book. It was also a Commentary at least twice, yet nothing has changed – the illegals are still coming in illegally.
Weighing in on the present immigration mess – first close the borders, ignore the marchers who wish to undermine our laws, those here illegally must obey the laws, must learn English, vote in English, apply for citizenship, and wait the same amount of time as those who come in legally.
No drivers' licenses, no voting rights until they become legal citizens.
That is what I think. No more amnesty. Furthermore, no more voting ballots in any language other than English. That is idiotic. No more pandering to foreign newcomers.
All of these related troubles stem from weakling leaders in both political parties those whose main concern is, and has always been, re-election and vying for newcomers' votes. Those leaders willingly left the borders open. Both political parties for over two decades are responsible for the 11 million illegals here. Actually there must be more than twice that amount because I am talking about what was in April 2006.
Thank you President Ford, thank you George Herbert Walker Bush, thank you President Clinton, and George W., for your deliberate failures.
Since the word felon has been used so loosely, and then crossed out, I submit it is our delinquent leaders, Presidents and Congress, who by their inaction in upholding the laws of our land, are the real felons.
And another thing – the tail must stop wagging the dog.
About the UCSC student protests – the students should be expelled for leaving their classes and We the People should withdraw our public funds helping them. They are in school to learn their subject matter and not to make policy for the university and the country. And, the wimpy delinquent faculty better shape up or they should be fired! About the Regents who approve enormous salaries and bonuses to upper employees while denying raises to the lower employees who keep the university functioning, that is wrong! The Regents should be replaced!
Better still – maybe the public university which We the People support, who have 85% liberal professors brainwashing our children, should be closed.
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For many years, countless numbers of WW2 veterans living in Central California, also veterans of subsequent wars have yearned for the promised Fort Ord veterans cemetery to become a reality. These veterans, many now in their 80s, are referred to as the Greatest Generation – my generation – because we were all involved, we were together as a nation, and victory in war was more achievable then than now when our nation is very polarized and not together. And, many have yet to grasp the danger of world Islamic terrorism.
Now, finally, after 14 years, AB3035, the Bill to create that Fort Ord cemetery, has been passed, and for that kudos to State Senator J. Denham, Assemblyman S. Salinas, and Congressman Sam Farr.
The Central Coast State Veterans Cemetery Endowment Fund is now charged with acquiring the initial $4 million to proceed with this project. The yearly maintenance fund for the cemetery, however, will be the responsibility of the State.
So, now, why don't We The People use our creative thoughts and see how soon we can raise the necessary funds?
Kudos, also, to WW2 veteran Paul Ventura of Pebble Beach for caring so much for this project to become a reality that for years he kept the desire alive and now also he has various ideas about how to raise the funds needed.
Let's all get involved in this worthy and much wanted project. It is a way for us to say to those veterans who fought for us "With deepest sincerity and appreciation, we thank you for the huge sacrifice you have made by putting your lives on the line for our nation."
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The VP Gaffe Over & Under
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The VP Gaffe Over & Under
The media piranha are working themselves into a feeding frenzy thinking they smell blood in the water tonight. Who will commit the first blunder, and how soon will they do it? Will it be Biden patronizing Palin, or will it be Palin randomly blurting out all the extraneous facts that have been crammed into her head in the last few days? Biden has a history of hoof-in-mouth disease, and Palin has committed hari-Couric lately, so who implodes first?
This has nothing to do with politics, just the tragi-comedy that the media insists on creating. Personally, I think both of them will embarrass themselves, and we'll be treated to endless youtube moments, wherein each side lambastes the other for its cluelessness.
I think that the rule changes help both candidates.
Biden tends to run on and on until he puts folks to sleep or wakes them up with some boneheaded remark ("When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the princes of greed," Biden told Couric. "He said, 'Look, here's what happened.'")
Palin, if her interviews with Couric and others since her VP announcement are to be believed, apparently has so little experience even thinking about national and international issues that in unscripted discourse she discusses these issues in ways that are barely more intelligible than a four year old. Ferchristsakes, she couldn't even come up with the name of one single newspaper or magazine that helped her formulate ideas in these areas.
I predict two boneheads by Biden, and at least ten instances where Palin leaves folks wishing for the good ol' days of Dan Quayle.
Seems to be working out both ways... Biden insists on flashing a patronizing, bemused smile while Palin talks. Palin spews random words totally unrelated to the topic that Gwen Ifill presents. Worst thing, though, is Palin winking at the camera. Ugh.
I agree. Definately more interaction post-debate than between Obama and McCain.
Republicans have to be breathing a huge sigh of relief.
I quite enjoyed watching the debate. I thought all parties involved put their best foot forward, and represented their positions well. I don't think anything changed in the greater scheme of things, but it was fun to watch (as a political junkie). Sarah did well, all things considered, and Joe kept looking as if he wanted to suggest a pitcher of margaritas and a secluded beach somewhere.
Or was that just in my mind?
I agree. Palin did not implode - instead she was programmed very well. Biden did as expected.
Considering that this is a fight for the undecided voters, I wonder about the wisdom of using phrases like "White Flag of Surrender". That's something you might say at the Republican National Convention, not when you're trying to win over moderates.
Should we have expected any less from Joe Biden with 30+ years of weekly debating before national cameras, 20+ years of answering national reporters questions in front of hot lights and live cameras. I thought he was marvelous but never expected otherwise. He not only is a Senator, he plays one on TV. Biden is a personality that if he were not in government would be a multimillionaire in any business of his choice. I give him an A. Palin did well but if this were judged by 19th century debating standards she lost. Of course if this were the 19th century neither Palin nor Biden would be at center stage, but we would be forced to listen to well informed statesman, which would get quite boring to ears trained on speeches by Barbara Boxer. By 21century (Couric/theView) standards Ill give her at least a B. Which given the expectations game, the target audience, the century we are in, she wins.
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Palin has better legs, hence she wins.
I understand B. Clinton is thinking about becoming a republican.
If I don't get axed...
Both accomplished what they wanted and needed to achieve. Biden needed to be short and sweet; Palin to be credible. Beyond that, Biden wanted to take the fight to McCain and Palin wanted to again show that personal charm that some love so much. Both succeeded. The Obama-Biden ticket ended up with the Big Picture advantage, though, because of the need for Palin to "shore up" her credentials rather than focus solely on the opposition. Advantage Biden regarding the undecideds (who should always be the target this late into it)
Many people underestimate Palin: she is inexperienced (what is it, 5 weeks, now?), true, but she is shrewd and ambitious, and a quick learner. As far as the debate, she is extremely comfortable in front of the cameras, as is to be expected from someone who once worked as a sportscaster. And listened to her coaches well: Besides acknowledging Biden by occasionally looking/speaking in his direction, she looked directly into the camera when giving her party/ticket message (sometimes straining to spin the question around to what she wanted to repeatedly get out there). And how many caught that sweet "Can I call you Joe?" during introductions that was a set-up for the "Say it 'aint so, Joe" line later on (which would probably have backfired as disrespectful without the initial permission to use informality)? Even if it was written for her, she pulled it off without a hitch, and it was a line all the "Joe Sixpacks" of her public loved.
All in all, based on what they needed and beyond that need wanted to accomplish, Biden probably got an "A" and Palin an "A-".
Palin held her own, the rest is up to McCain, as it always should be in these things.
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Debates are not won on debating rules or styles, whatever that is. Debates are won by the results in influencing voters.
I seriously doubt if anyone, despite the entertainment value, changed their mind about the candidates after the Palin/Biden debate.
The staged post-debate querys of a focus groups are about as worthless as a bucket of warm spit.
I simply cannot understand how anyone at this stage, specific issues aside, cannot discern the fundamental differences in the two major candidates.
People tend to ignore, not recognize or forgive gaffes by the candidate of their political persuasion, no matter how egregious and sieze on any misstatement, no matter how etheral , by the other side.
Now for some put-it-out-there fun (which is why I separated this from the above).
Even one year ago, the (only half-joking) idea was that if you wanted to get elected president in 2008, just be a Democratic party candidate. That was before McCain's nomination, before all the financial mess, etc.
Now, even before the debates and any resultant poll numbers, voter registration rates in the so-called swing states were very high on the Democrat side (the hope has always been that Republican voters will charge en masse late in the campaign). This means one thing: lots of Democrats are ready to vote, and higher voter turnout has usually meant a Dem victory in the past.
Taking this stuff into account, let's have some fun with the vice-presidental debate:
Biden inarguably spoke solely for the ticket. Palin spoke for herself, to help her ticket by trying to remove possible doubts about her in the VP position. Let's say the GOP strategists hope to win this time around--will continue working hard for that outcome, hoping for a last-minute gaffe by Obama--but don't really believe they will win without that gaffe. If you acknowledge a possible loss this time around, what else is there to do but beginning the plan to "re-take" the White House in 2012...?
Knocking an incumbent president out of office isn't easy--historically, nearly impossible, in fact, when things are going at all smoothly. For success, two things must be present: 1. Things aren't going smoothly: the people have to believe the party in power hasn't gotten the job done or done correctly; 2. You, as an alternate party, can offer the promise of something perceived to be better, something that gets the voters excited about change so they switch to you.
To get the first you have to attempt to undermine the efforts of the party in power. This is automatic--both sides do it: nip at the heels and throw hurdles in the way so they can't get running at full speed.
Now regarding the second, what could possibly promise more "change" than the Republican party--that bastion of progressiveness--running a woman for president in 2012...?
And what better woman than one who is shrewd and ambitious, and a quick learner---one who has already demonstrated an appeal to the base voter on core issues, and (ignore this at your own risk, Dems!) has the communicative skills of Ronald Reagan and the likeability of George W. Bush...?
It has already been proven that with the right strategy and the right message at the right time a relatively inexperienced person can be elected president. Give Palin more experience and...2012? Or better yet: a same-gender answer to Hillary Clinton in 2016?
I think Palin was told before the debate her performance was important for more reasons than merely what happens in November, 2008.
This is just me having fun, of course. But if I were advising the Democrats, I would caution them to avoid their usual folly of underestimating their opponents in regard to this woman: many "common" people and the GOP heirarchy like her and see potential, at least right now. Let up on "Troopergate" after winning in November at your peril; you're going to need something to use to fight her in the future...
You have stated that you cannot understand how voters haven't made up their minds, and I believe you first stated that about a month ago. You were wrong. The polls, for whatever they are worth, have shown a considerable shift over that time period, and significant changes within the past week.
There are some obvious major forces at work here, such as economic issues, and the VP debate, but I think you under-estimate the number of
"moderately centrist" voters, who are neither life-time Dems. or Reps., and
can see areas in both platforms that they may agree with.
And I don't understand your statement "specific issues aside", in determining fundamental differences between McCain and Obama. How many specific issues - a few?, many?, dozens? Isn't that how a voter trying to make an informed decision arrives at a conclusion - i.e., by assessing how a candidate, and the party they represent, stands on what they see as important "specific issues"?
If Obama is elected, forget about the "warm bucket of piss" analogy, Joe Biden will be a major player in his administration, sort of like his consigliere. I've heard pundits say as far back as March, that Obama really wanted Biden, and that the only thing that would stop him from choosing him would be if the Democrat powerbrokers forced Billary on him or if his advisors convinced him to put electoral politics first by picking Evan Byah, Tom Kaine or Ed Rebdell.
As for McCain, it's been widely reported that he really wanted Joe Lieberman, but the Republican powerbrokers wouldn't allow it. However, maybe Sarah Palin would make a good consigliere for McCain since he said that he's turned to her for foreign policy advice many times in the past.
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I think one of the "great stories" of this cycle as been the underwhelming support that the Clintons have provided Obama. She didnt pull out of the primary until she had done maximal damage to him in those key blue collar states. Bill stirs up trouble every other week through it all...Then after she bows out, a prolonged month or two of chatter about her aggrevieved campaign, Then the preconvention tension that did not die down until the very day she delivers a marvelous speech (which by that point did her more good than Obama) .. then once she and Bill leave the convention it is back to work as underwhelming supporters. For every good word about Barack there is one about his opponent, McCain.
I have to believe that Obama would be marvelously ahead by now had not the Clintons been so fully focused on staying atop of the Democrat party.
My statement stands. That polls bounce around depending on who is asking who the questions doesn't increase my understanding, it further befuddles me..
Sorry, I should have said "all political issues aside" . Despite the possibility/threat they might actually deliver, to believe any politician's promises, most of which he/she cannot deliver and which change with his/her audience, is folly. Look at their record and character. That is what I am saying should be evident by now.
If Obama loses, the Clintons will be in for a rude awakening in 2012, because it will be awfully hard for Hillary to get the Democratic nomination if Blacks throw all of their support to a single White Democrat such as Joe Biden, Kathleen Sibelius or Jim Webb, and Obama would be in a position to make that happen.
You could be right, it certainly seems that the congressional democrats are 4 square behind Obama. From Reid to Pelosi and under there seems to be noone that is making even the slightest audible tremor of dissatisfaction. The Clintons appear for the moment to be "leaders in exile", but once Nov. is over, the deck gets shuffled and all bets are off. I would not be so optimistic that Hillary is done in the party if Obama loses. Having said that if I had to rate her as a candidate I would give her a C- to a D+... she just does not come across well on TV. And her face is not hard to look at, so it is a fundamental flaw/quirk in her personality that is the wrinkle.
Fair enough, lonewolf. Now I understand where you were going with that.
I don't think anyone in here is foolish enough to either a) believe all the polls, or b) believe all the promises. But it does seem possible to cross-reference current promises with past record/character, as you suggest.
And although the number of "undecideds" seems to be shrinking quickly, I would guess there is still time for the final vote to move +/- 5-10 % in either direction.
And ptf, I think it's a bit early to be counting out the Clintons in this campaign. Agreed, they seem to be on the back burner at the moment, but perhaps looking to target their energy where most needed, as we get closer? If I were
a Dem. strategist, that would be my plan.
are you suggesting that they are going to pull out the long knives on Obama at the very week of the election, even I didnt think they would be that brazen in their self service.
Nice try, paultheconservative fan,
As you are perhaps aware, I was thinking more along the lines of showing up in key "battleground" states over the next few weeks, and rallying the troops.
But who knows what can yet transpire ? I am only slightly nervous that some of the extreme wackos don't hit the panic button, if or when they see a "person of colour" leading in the polls going into the election. I am also slightly nervous that another group of almost-as-extreme wackos don't up the war/fear-mongering ante in the next little while.
Are you suggesting that you cant see the damage the clintons have purposefully done to the Obama candidacy as being far greater than any GOP operative could ever have worked ?
Who here, besides me, thinks that
a. debates
b. TV ads
c. bumper stickers
d. billboards
e. polls
f. campaign travels/speeches
g. etc.
do absolutely NOTHING at all. 85% of the voters (who will actually vote) are locked in already. Of the remaining 15% who think that they are 'undecided' really do already know and just like to delude themselves into thinking they still have an open mind. Unless there is last-minute buffoonery, this baby's over already. I predict a 52% - 47% (1% will always vote for Elmer Fudd) win for . . .
OK, I regularly give you a hard time when you are naive or just plain dumb, so I want to say that this post of yours actually makes sense. I'm with you and lonewolf and others - the idea of 'undecideds' at this point in this election makes no sense. And when looking at poll numbers remember the Bradley effect - it is definitely in play this time around.
I've heard people on both the right and left say that the Bradley effect is alive and well. Rush Limbaugh recently said that he believes that if Obama is not ahead by more than 10% in the polls on the day before the election, he's in trouble. Kathleen Sebelius has also said that she's suspicious of the polls showing Obama ahead and Ed Rendell has said that race will cost Obama 5%. Here's a pretty good article from the L.A. Times about how race is playing out in southwestern Virginia.
From my observation post on your northern frontier, excepting your border with Russia of course, I think most of the Clinton damage to the Obama campaign took place prior to Obama's nomination. So a good General might call that collateral damage or friendly fire. We'll see what happens, but I think they might yet swing a State or so, if needed.
As for the undecided vote, I still think there is a swing possibility of x %, depending on possibly unforeseen events between now and then, x being a number more than zero and less than 10. The poll of polls certainly indicates a major shift in some key States within the past 10 days.
It's nice to see the anti-hallucinatory meds are finally kicking in!
except that SW VA is neither representative of the US demographically (rural, independent minded and not a great deal of wealth) nor ideologically; not many liberals. Chances are that folks wont be voting for Obama in SW VA for countless reasons that have nothing to do with race, though some might argue that as shibboleths go it does the trick.
Id be surprized if race costs Obama 5%. There are far more whites that are very eager to vote for Obama based on race with the college aged folks very much in that fold. All the present talk of race costing Obama is smart leverage to ensure that it actually helps him. Obama's black percentage may well go from 90% (garden variety dems get that) to 95% with as much as a 10% increase in turnout. On the whole Obama may get a net +. The truth is that he is running a rock solid campaign and seems to know how to avoid mistakes, he is now more than free to reach out to the middle while McCain makes whopper after whopper (postponing ones campaign to help bring dems and repubs together to bail out wall street?... only a quintessential washington insider could have dreamed that one up!)
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I think I might be missing something but it seems like Quicktime is happy playing my .avi movies but iTunes isn't. So I have to go through the rigmarole of converting .avi to .mp4 with iTunes before viewing in iTunes or on my iPod Touch. This of course means I end up with two versions of the same file (three if I need to view on iPod). Is there some solution to the issue? I'm going to have to buy yet another portable hard drive before the month is out ...
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You can't even start to discuss the flavors of espresso when you are using dirty equipment. Every cup will have a distinct taint if the group head, the coffee handle and the porta-filters have rancid coffee residue. We sell Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaner in a new tablet form or 20 oz. bottles of powder. It is a specially formulated powder detergent for the heavy residues that accumulate in the espresso machine group head, water lines and valves. While Cafiza is made to be used with automatic pump machines that can be back-flushed (i.e. they have a 3 way valve), it is an important cleaning solution for ANY espresso machine owner to have. It can be used simply to clean the coffee handle and filter basket and to soak any removable part of the machine that has accumulations. I use it to clean the tank on my Pavoni, which I then invert the machine to drain. Before cleaning, consult your machine's original instructions.
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text: Cork Information When you visit Cork Destination Routes Facts The City Do & See Dining Essential Information Welcome to the "People's Republic of Cork" and to the island's largest county. Cork - listed as one of Lonely Planet's top ten cities in 2010, makes for a great city break. Like Venice, the city is built upon water, and the city centre is built on an island in the River Lee, just upstream of Cork Harbour. With tree-lined streets, graceful avenues and an appealing tangle of laneways, Cork is easy to get around. At every corner you'll come across another panoramic view, another interesting architectural feature and some of the best art galleries, theatres and museums in Ireland. Facts Population 518,128 of which 119230 live in Cork City. Currency 1 Euro = 100 cents Opening hours Shops: 09:00-18:00 daily. Many shops open later on a Thursday evening. Newspapers Irish Examiner Irish Times Irish Independent Tourist information Grand Parade, Cork City Opening Hours: 09:15-17:00 +353 21 4255100 email@example.com Cork City – the jewel in the crown of the rebel countyFor a small city, Cork certainly packs a punch. Set your pace to leisurely and explore a warren of side streets, a famous food market and historic architecture. If there's one thing people from Cork love, it's Cork. Local characters lovingly refer to the place as "the real capital of Ireland", demonstrating the great pride that Corkonians take in their pretty city on the River Lee. The singsong inflections of the local accent might confuse you at times, but it's also part of the colourful character. And it's good to get to know it.Food for thought:Cork is one of the island's biggest culinary hot spots. Fresh fish floods into the city from nearby towns such as Bantry and Castletownbeare, while artisan producers furnish restaurant dishes and market stalls with sumptuous dairy products and meats from the surrounding pastureland.Cultural kudos:Cork has everything you would expect from a former European Capital of Culture city. Whether it's art, opera, jazz, classical music or festival fun, the tempo of Cork's cultural side is definitely upbeat.If you have more time travel outside of the city to West, East and North Cork: West Cork West Cork is know for its wild beaches and jagged peninsulas. You've got the gourmet getaway of Kinsale, the market town of Skibbereen, the bustling hub of Clonakilty, Irish-speaking islands like Cape Clear and Sherkin and Sheep's Head Peninsula. At the very tip of the Beara Peninsula, you can take a ride in Ireland's only cable car – to the Atlantic outpost of Dursey Island. www.discoverireland.ie/westcork East Cork Anchored by Cobh, the port town where Titanic paid its final visit in 1912, east Cork is where you'll find cheetahs roaming in Fota Wildlife Park, taste Irish country cooking at its finest in Ballymaloe, or turn back the clock in heritage towns such as Youghal. www.discoverireland.ie/eastcork North Cork Often called the 'Blackwater Valley' - North Cork offers a myriad of attractions and activities this beautiful, unspoilt area has to offer. This area is one of the best places in Ireland for fishing, horse riding, canoeing, kayaking, golf, walking, cycling and mountain biking. www.discoverireland.ie/blackwatervalley Discover Ireland App For the very latest info on what's happening as well as great places to stay, unbeatable special offers, amazing places to eat and a whole lot more - the Discover Ireland app is your essential travelling companion in Ireland. It's free and works offline, so there are no surprise roaming or data charges More Info: Download Info: www.discoverireland.ie Spike Island Spike Island is the second largest natural harbour in the world. As a former prison, monastery and British fort, the island languishes under a curious and turbulent history. Address: Spike Island, Cork Harbour Web: www.spikeislandcork.ie Tickets: Admission is Free of Charge Blarney Castle This historic castle is world famous for the Blarney Stone, said to have the power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. Address: Blarney, Cork Phone: +353 21 4385252 Web: www.blarneycastle.ie Opening: Monday to Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Tickets: Adults: €12 Student / Seniors: €10 Children: €5 Cork City Gaol & Radio Museum Experience Experience bygone days in Cork, both inside and outside prison walls and also discover the impact radio has had since its invention at the Cork City Gaol and Radio Museum Experience. Located within earshot of the famous Bells of Shandon. Address: Sundays Well, Cork City, Co. Cork Phone: +353 (0)21 4305022 Web: www.corkcitygaol.com Opening: 9.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Tickets: Adults:€8.00 Child:€4.50 Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter's Watch the evolution of Ireland's second largest city, from the Lee Fields to Blackrock Castle, at the Cork Vision Centre. This arts & heritage centre, housed in a former 18th-century church, is located in the heart of the city on North Main Street Address: Cork City, Co. Cork Phone: +353(0)214279925 Web: www.corkvisioncentre.com Opening: Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm. Tickets: Admission is free of charge Shandon Bells Put on your ear defenders, climb the bell tower at St Anne's Church in the historic Shandon area of Cork and pull the ropes hard to ring the bells. Choose your own tune, from Amazing Grace to Waltzing Matilda. Address: Church Street, Cork City Phone: +353(0)214505906 Web: www.shandonbells.ie Opening: Monday – Saturday 10.00 a.m. -5.00 p.m. Sunday 11.30 a.m. -4.30 p.m. Tickets: Adults: €5.00 Childrne: €5.00 The English market This is the oldest market of its kind in Europe, and the shelves groan with Irish artisan produce and farmhouse cheeses from the mild to the ultra-mature. Delicious stuff. Address: Grand Parade, Cork Phone: +353 21 4255100 Web: www.englishmarket.ie Opening: Monday to Saturday 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Tickets: Admission is free of charge Lewis Glucksman Gallery Set in an award-winning building at University College Cork, the Lewis Glucksman Gallery promotes the research, creation and exploration of the visual arts. Located at the UCC campus, 1km from Cork city centre. Address: Cork City, Co. Cork Phone: +355 21 4901844 Web: www.glucksman.org Opening: Tuesday – Saturday 10a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 2 – 5 p.m. Tickets: Admission is free of charge Titanic Experience Cobh Titanic Experience Cobh is located in the original White Star Line Ticket Office in the centre of Cobh town (formally known as Queenstown) in what was the departure point for the final 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic. Address: Cobh, Cork Phone: +353 21 4814412 Web: www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie Opening: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7 Days per week Tickets: Adults €9.50 Children €4.75 Charles Fort This star-shaped military fortress was constructed between 1677 and 1682, during the reign of King Charles II, to protect the town and harbour of Kinsale in County Cork. William Robinson, architect of the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham Dublin, and Superintendent of Fortifications, is credited with designing the fort. Address: SummerCove, Kinsale, Co. Cork Phone: +353 021 477 2263 Web: www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-West/CharlesFort Opening: Daily 10.00 a.m. - 17.00 p.m. Crawford Art Gallery The permanent collection of the Crawford Art Gallery, off St Patrick's Street in Cork City, comprises of over 2,000 works, ranging from 18th century Irish and European paintings and sculptures, through to contemporary video installations. Address: Emmet Place, Cork Phone: +353 21 4805042 Web: www.crawfordartgallery.ie Opening: Monday to Saturday from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m Tickets: Admission is free of charge Fitzgerald Park The gardens play host to Cork Museum, Riverview Café, sculptures, a waterlily-bedecked pond, a variety of sculptures and even a skate park. Cross the "Shakey Bridge" (Daly's Bridge) to Sunday's Well. Be sure to jump up and down to feel the full affect! Phone: +353 21 4270679 Web: www.discoverireland.ie/FitzgeraldPark The Jameson Experience Located just 15 minutes outside Cork city, in the beautiful village of Midleton lies the Jameson distillery. Take a journey through history and see the old kilns, mills and malting, water wheel and old warehouses. Address: Midleton, Co Cork Phone: +353 21 4613594 Web: www.tours.jamesonwhiskey.com Blackrock Castle Observatory Reach for the stars at the 16th Century Blackrock Castle, a former watch tower now combined with an award winning observatory for budding astronomers and scientists. Blackrock Castle overlooks the River Lee on the outskirts of Cork City harbour Address: Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4357917 Web: www.bco.ie Opening: Monday – Friday: 10:00-17:00 Saturday | Sunday & Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:00 Tickets: Adults: €6.50 Students, Seniors and Children (5-14 years): €4.50 Fota Wildlife Park Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland's only wildlife park, is located just 10 miles from Cork City and has more than ninety different species of animals from the four corners of the world where they roam freely in open surroundings Address: Carrigtwohill, Cork Phone: +353 21 4812678 Web: www.fotawildlife.ie Opening: 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m each day Tickets: Adults: €14.30 Children (Under 16) €9.20 St. Fin Barre's Cathedral Situated near the heart of Cork, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral is the most recent ecclesiastical site located where the saint is believed to have founded his monastic school in the 7th century. Address: Bishop Street, Cork City Web: +353 21 4963387 Opening: Monday-Saturday 9:30-17:30 Sunday 12:30 – 17:00 (April-November only) Tickets: Adult €5.00 (Children & Students with I.D. €3.00) Triskel Arts Centre Housed in the restored Christchurch building and surrounded by its beautiful grounds, the centre is now home to exhibitions, concerts, a new arthouse cinema, Plugd record store and Gulpf Café. Address: Grand Parade, Cork Phone: +353 21 4272022 Web: www.triskelartscentre.ie Opening: Christchurch guided tours take place on Tuesdays at 12.00 & Thursdays at 14.00. Tickets: The Tour is: €3.00 Cork's tradition of using very fresh local and seasonal produce makes eating in this city a treat. Seafood is of particularly high quality, with fresh catches daily from the surrounding fishing villages, and is available at many restaurants. Other specialities for the more adventurous eater include crubeens, or pig's feet, and drisheen, a type of blood sausage. Jacques Restaurant One of Cork City's favourite restaurants, Jacques serves consistently good food in a stylish hospitable atmosphere. The restaurant has been around for 30 years, which has enabled them to create a great network of suppliers, to always ensure the best quality of ingredients. Address: Phoenix Street Phone: +353 21 4277387 Web: www.jacquesrestaurant.ie Opening: 6pm to 10pm from Monday to Saturday Greene's Atmospheric modern restaurant serving a combination of international influences and Irish traditions at affordable prices, located at the Hotel Isaacs. Address: 48 Mac Curtain Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4552279 Web: www.greenesrestaurant.com Scoozi's Very popular restaurant just as well suited for the family with children as for the young couple in love. The staff serves homemade pizza, pasta, burgers and salads in large portions. Address: 314 Winthrop Avenue Phone: +353 21 4275077 Web: www.scoozis.ie Liberty Grill This American style grill restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner in a busy and vibrant atmosphere. The food is prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. On the menu you will find dishes like Mojito Chicken Salad, Grilled Maple Pork Chops and Filet Steak. Address: 32 Washington Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4271049 Web: www.libertygrill.ie El Vino With International cuisine El Vino offers something for everyone. On the menu you will find mouth-watering Tapas, Pan Seared Duck Breast and Thai Red Curry. There is also a good selection of wines which you can enjoy in a charming and cosy atmosphere. Address: Eglinton Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4318530 Web: www.elvino.ie Market Lane This award winning Irish restaurant and bar is located in the very heart of Cork city centre. The two floor restaurant offers great dishes like Spaghetti with pan-fried tiger prawns and Roast marinated chicken breast with herb mash. You will definitely find something good to fill your hungry stomach. Address: 5/6 Oliver Plunkett, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4274710 Web: www.marketlane.ie Les Gourmandises When this French restaurant opened its doors it became an instant success and celebrated by both critics and food writers. It is well known for only using the best French and locally sourced products and remains to offer fine French dining at the highest of standards. Address: 17 Cook Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4251959 Web: www.d1047337.blacknight.com/lesgourmandises Café Mexicana Travel to Mexico without ever leaving Cork City by dining at Café Mexicana, an authentic restaurant serving Mexican-style meat, chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes. Address: Carey's Lane, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4276433 Web: www.cafemexicana.ie Cafe Paradiso A multiple award-winning restaurant, Cafe Paradiso is a Cork City institution. The restaurant is celebrated for bringing quality vegetarian cuisine to the public and since it opened in 1993, it has published four cookbooks. Address: 16 Lancaster Quay, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4277939 Web: www.cafeparadiso.ie Nash 19 With a restaurant, cafe and shop, Nash 19 is a must-visit for any gastronome. Located in the heart of Cork City's business district, Nash 19 focuses on using local and artisan ingredients on its always changing menu. Address: 19 Princes Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4270880 The Ambassador Restaurant An elegant and luxurious restaurant, The Ambassador brings quality Chinese cuisine to Cork City. The menu utilizes the best of local meats and seafood and also caters for special dietary requirements. Address: 3 Cook Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4273261 Web: www.ambassadorrestaurant.ie Zaks Restaurant Zaks Restaurant take great care in choosing locally sourced Irish quality assured ingredients for all dishes. Good cuisine served in a warm, friendly and relaxing environment. Address: 4 Marlboro Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4905692 Web: www.zaksrestaurant.ie Amicus Restaurant Amicus Restaurant offers new world cuisine in a contemporary setting at the heart of Cork City's historic Huguenot Quarter. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has a lounge where patrons can enjoy drinks and tapas. Address: Paul Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4276455 Web: www.amicusrestaurant.ie Bombay Palace Restaurant Bombay Palace is an Indian restaurant that sits in the very heart of Cork City on Cook Street. It is a cosy locale, with a colourful and comfortable interior. Menu options include early bird, special dinner, a la carte and take away Address: 14/15 Cook Street Cork City Phone: +353 21 4273366 Web: www.bombaypalace.ie Fenn's Quay Restaurant Tucked away in Cork City, Fenn's Quay is an excellent, family-run restaurant that prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients that are prepared with care and attention. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Address: 5 Sheares Street, Cork City Phone: +353 21 4279527 Web: www.fennsquay.com Climate Influenced by the Gulf Stream, Ireland has a mild temperature climate with summer temperatures generally ranging from 14 to 16 degrees Celsius(60-70 Fahrenheit). The temperatures are generally around 10 degrees Celsius (50 degree Fahrenheit) in Spring and Autumn and between 4 and 7 degrees Celsius (30-40 degrees Fahrenheit) in Winter. For regional forecasts, please consult www.met.ie Emergency Services In Ireland the general Emergency Telephone number is 999 or 112 – no coins required in telephone coin boxes. These numbers will alert the appropriate service – Fire, Gardaí (Police), Lifeboat, Coastal, Mountain and Cave Rescue Services Health and Medical Treatment EU Citizens are entitled to free hospital treatment in a public ward and should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (which replaced the old E111 form) prior to departure. For further details see www.ehic.ie.Private medical insurance is advised for Visitors from non-EU countries. Passports and visa requirements For the latest information on passports and visa requirements for Ireland contact:Department of Foreign Affairs 80 St. Stephen's GreenDublin 2IrelandTel: + 353 1 478 0822 www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie Airports Cork Airport is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) south of Cork City. There is a regular bus service from the airport to the bus station at Parnell Place in Cork city centre. Taxi are available outside the airport.Vehicle Hire is readily available, but advance reservation is recommended particularly during main holiday periods. If you are intending to hire a vehicle please ensure you have a current driving licence. Phone: Airport Information: +353 21 4313131 Web: www.corkairport.com Public transport For information on bus times, tickets and prices go to www.buseireann.ieFor information on rail services go to www.irishrail.ie. Address: Lower Glanmire Road Phone: +353 1850 366222 / +353 21 4506766 / +353 21 4508188 Web: www.irishrail.ie www.buseireann.ie Taxi Taxis and Hackney Cabs are available in Cork. Taxis can be hailed down in the street, but Hackney Cabs must be booked from offices. Costs are measured by distance, taxis have a metre. If you have to be somewhere at a particular time, it is wise to book in advance as offices can be quite busy. All hotels will have a local taxi number. There are taxi ranks in the centre of Patrick St and beside the bus station. Telephone Country Code: +353 Area Code: 021 Electricity The standard voltage in the Republic of Ireland is 220 volts. Plugs are 3-pin flat, therefore adapters are required for 2-pin appliances. En-suite bathroom shaving points normally have 110 and 240 volt outlets. Smoking Smoking is not permitted anywhere indoors in Ireland, except in hotel rooms and private accommodation. Post An Post is Ireland's national postal service provider. Generally, Post Offices are open from 9am to 5.30 pm, Monday – Friday, and 9am – 1pm on Saturday.In larger towns, the Saturday opening may be extended.For more information visit www.anpost.ie Currency, Bank Hours and Credit Cards The unit of currency in the Republic of Ireland is the Euro. One euro consists of 100 cents. notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500. Coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2.Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday from 10am – 4pm. Each bank has one later opening day per week. Bureau de Change facilities as well as ATM machines are available at most banks. Money transfers can be organised through Western Union Money Transfer.MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards are widely accepted in Ireland. Driving If you intend to rent a car when you're in Ireland, make sure to familiarise yourself with the Irish road rules. In particular pay attention to the speed limits: 120km on motorways; 100km on national roads; 80km on regional and local roads; 50km in a built-up area. Travel to Cork Book your flights to Cork with Etihad Airways and experience the charm of Ireland's second largest city. Whether travelling to Cork exclusively or exploring the country at large, a trip to the 'Emerald Isle' will delight your senses and enthral your imagination. Top 5 Things To Do in Cork Attend 'Pulses of Tradition' for a comedic and informative demonstration of traditional Irish instruments, followed by a musical performance that will blow you away Walk or ride a bicycle to Mizen Vision, the southernmost point in Ireland where cliffs 200 metres high gaze out into the infinite blue majesty of the Atlantic Ocean Animal lovers will delight in Fota Wildlife Park, Cork's most visited tourist attraction, spanning over 70 acres and featuring exotic animals from all over the world Get your feet wet at the Ballyhass Lakes Activity Centre for a crash course in fresh water trout fishing Witness the awe-inspiring architecture of St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, a hauntingly gorgeous 19th century monument to Cork's patron saint Plan Your Cork Holiday Despite the abundance of unique and interesting attractions, much of Cork's charm is found simply touring the picturesque city and surrounding area. While significantly smaller than Dublin, Cork is still a popular tourist destination and can get crowded during summer. Nevertheless, we recommend you book your tickets to Cork during the temperate summer months, as the mild weather wonderfully complements the natural beauty of the city. Travellers looking for cheap hotels in Cork can adjust their schedule to coincide with the colder off-peak periods in spring and autumn, but should be aware that Cork can be very cold and rainy in the winter, 6 degrees Celsius on average. Be sure to check the Deals section of our website for the best and most affordable flight deals to Cork. 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HOTCHKISS, Colo. – It's one week after Election Day 2008 and President-Elect Barack Obama made his first visit to the slightly-used home he is renting for the next four years. He was greeted by a seemingly pleasant President George W. Bush, who gave him a first-class tour of the White House on Monday.
Together they sat in cushy lounge chairs in the rear of the Oval Office discussing the Rose Garden's flora or perhaps even the lumpy mattress in the Lincoln Bedroom. Face to face, as different as they could be. Bush, who has grayed a bit, is leaving the country in shambles. With his rich-kid mentality he took the country and its monetary surpluses left to him by President Clinton and turned it into a war-ridden, economic-slumping country and he can't get out the front door of the White House fast enough.
Bush is certainly leaving a legacy. A legacy that no other president in the history of the United States has ever accomplished: An approval rating of an unprecedented 27 percent. Perhaps that is why he seems so welcoming to Obama and his family? He can't wait to get out of that house and back down to Texas. Back to baseball maybe? Something. Something other than leading this dreadful country into a bottomless black hole.
And to Bush's right, sits Obama with a smile. He has all the pleasantries of a man who had just overwhelmingly won the country over in one of the most divisive and decisive elections in the history of democracy. He was sitting in his new office graciously listening to the man who had basically won him the presidency. Hey, the truth hurts sometimes.
While they chatted like old chums drinking rum, Obama has already set in motion his plans for a number of executive orders he plans to carry out when he takes office early next year. Among them are reversing limits on stem-cell research and possibly overturning Bush's previous ruling on vehicle efficiency regulations, which was a slap in the face to those who are trying to breathe in California.
Face to face the men chatted. Bush knowing that he was the main reason for John McCain's campaign demise. Obama knowing that in two months he is going to change everything this man had done wrong to the country and as quickly as possible. What a pleasant day in the Oval Office.
But hey, since last Tuesday evening when McCain was quick to give his concession speech, I have had an affinity for the old chap Mr. Bush. He is heading into retirement. His job for getting the rich richer and the poor nothing has worked. Eight years of hard, hard work. I have never liked this guy so much as I like him now. Silent and on his way out the door. It's time for America to prosper again. But how long until we see the sun again?
As if the mountain weren't tall enough for Obama to conquer the election into the White House as an African-American Democrat, now that he has won, he finds himself at the base of an even taller mountain – this ridiculous and scary fucking nightmare our economy can't seem to wake from.
Every day there seems to be more foundation corporations looking for a bailout. Just today, AIG asked for more bailout money. They got it. American Express has just changed their corporate title to "bank" so they can receive bailout money. Circuit City, just before the holidays, has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection. Things are dark, as dark as they have been in America's economy for quite some time. Who will it be tomorrow? The U.S.'s car manufacturers Ford and GM are in the shits and they are about to ask for bailout money too. It's too bad they are so behind the times in fuel-efficient vehicles that (Europe and China have products people want to buy) they might have a product us Americans would like to buy. Instead, we all are coming to believe that the environment is really not a political talking point and we all want a Prius. I will take my money to Japan. Whoa…How did I get on that tangent? Shit. Where was I?
Oh yes, Obama is facing an enormous challenge ahead of him. He has to steer this sinking ship to the nearest shore for repairs so that it might once again sail with prosperity. The real question here is the boat reparable? Is our country so far in the dumps that a full recovery is years, even decades away? Is it time to jump ship? Do we have life jackets?
On the other hand, we are living in a paradox. As dark as things may seem, President-Elect Obama is shedding a new light on this country. Never before, accept maybe the 1960s and the writing of the Declaration of Independence, has there been so much hope and forward-thinking in our government. We might actually try to tackle the things, like energy independence and global warming, we have left on the shelf for the past eight years. We might make progress in the world like we once did when we were forced to during the Cold War. There is so much promise in the air and I for one, even in our shitty economy, am excited to have a president I can look up to once again.
Most importantly Obama comes off as a man of compassion – something that has sorely been lost since Cheney and friends have taken rule.
What Happened to the McCain/Palin Ticket?
John McCain's loss was known among their party for the last two months. He had his concession speech written two weeks before election night. Perhaps the only one who didn't get the memo was Gov. Sarah Palin, who continues to give awkward and ill-spoken interviews to any sucker newsman who can stand the company she keeps.
John McCain's loss can be summed up with this simple recipe: One-part George W. Bush, one-part Palin and one part losing his once-likable identity. Mix together and you get a train-wreck of a campaign resulting in the hiring of Karl Rove and later it ends in total embarrassment for the campaign and the Republican Party. Even Rove is walking away from this one shaking his head.
John McCain had a shot at beating Obama. He had a shot until he picked Palin. After the honeymoon of that selection was over and the nation realized that McCain was testing our intelligence with his less-than sufficient pick for vice president. How stupid did he really think we were? She has a wonderful degree in journalism (which took seven years to get) but still couldn't seem to speak English when it counted most. She should have gone for geography minor at least.
Anyways, lets say that McCain picked a serious running mate. Somebody with some brains and has had some sort of education besides a bachelor's in journalism. He would have certainly had a shot at winning. He would have really had a shot if he would have stuck to his old self. The one who was rebelling against the Republican stronghold of Bush and Co. in the 2004 primaries.
Remember the time when John McCain was a left-leaning Republican who cared about the environment and was that "Maverick" that he said he was? If he could have kept himself in that costume this election, he may have won. He would have won the independent voters and the unsure voters who declared themselves Democrats. All the while he would have kept his right-leaning Republican base because for them, he was still the best candidate against Obama. He would have won if he would have kept his Maverick self. Instead, he Mavericked himself out of himself and the presidency.


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Air Roasters
The smaller home roasters are based on the air popper design for the most part. These are fluid bed machines - they use hot air to roast and move the coffee. They roast a small amount of coffee at one time, enough for one or two people, and are relatively in expensive. The ideal time range for an air roast is 8 to 12 minutes. Batch size can range from about 3 to 4 ounces. Four ounces of green coffee gives you about 5.25 scoops of ground coffee - that is just over 26 ounces to 42 ounces brewed coffee depending on how strong you like your coffee.
Air roasts tend to develop the brightness of a coffee, drum roasts tend to develop the body more. Some brewing method, like espresso, tend to favor coffees with more body instead of brightness, but there are really no hard and fast rules when it comes to coffee roasting.
An important concern with air roasters is that all of these small machines are effected by two things; 1) line voltage and 2) ambient temperature. Line voltage can vary 105v to 125v from house to house and even on the same outlet depending on what else is running. (I know this doesn't perceptively affect your toaster -so why should it affect a roaster? I don't know why, I just know it does.) Ambient temperature of the air will effect how hot the machine gets, so if you roast outdoors and it is much cooler or much hotter than room temperature, the roast will go much slower or faster. A very low ambient temperature will require the machine to work harder to reach roasting temperatures. The roast times as a result may be much longer than ideal.
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Fayetteville motel with a seasonal outdoor pool
Situated in Fayetteville, this motel is in the same area as Crown Center and Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. Regional attractions also include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Cross Creek Mall.
Property Features
Econo Lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, a 24-hour business center, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and laundry facilities.
Room Amenities
In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, guestrooms feature refrigerators along with microwaves and irons/ironing boards.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
- General
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a 24-hour business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This Fayetteville motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities.
- Number of floors - 2
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Free breakfast
- Computer station
- Free outdoor parking
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 150
- Business services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
- Parking
Free outdoor parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Room Amenities
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Iron/ironing board
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dining
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Boating nearby
- Tennis nearby
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 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.
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- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
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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. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).


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The Nam Hai looks after our guests beginning well in advance of your arrival, by facilitating all aspects of the visa process then welcomes you to treat our seaside retreat as your own home. Some memorable differences would include resort's talented Concierge Team, on call around the clock to arrange private tours and excursions around our charm filled neighbouring World Heritage Site of Hoi An, off shore island jaunts and historic tours to My Son, Hue and the mysterious Marble Mountains.
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lamivudine solution - oral, Epivir (cont.)
USES: This drug is used with other medications to help control your HIV infection, thereby improving your quality of life. It may also lower your risk of complications from HIV (such as new infections, cancers). Lamivudine belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTI.Lamivudine is not a cure for HIV and it does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination (such as sharing used needles).OTHER This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.This medication may also be used to prevent HIV infection after contact with the virus.A lower-strength lamivudine product is used for hepatitis B infection in people without HIV infection.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking lamivudine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.It is very important to continue taking this medication (and other HIV medications) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses. Do not increase your dose, take this drug more often than prescribed, or stop taking it (or other HIV medicines) even for a short time unless directed to do so by your doctor. Skipping or changing your dose without approval from your doctor may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to treat (resistant), or worsen side effects.This medication works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Headache, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Some people may experience worsening of a previous medical condition (such as an old infection) as their immune systems improve, or develop new conditions because their immune systems have become overactive. This reaction may occur at any time (soon after starting HIV treatment or many months later). Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unexplained weight loss, persistent muscle aches/weakness, joint pain, numbness/tingling of the hands/feet/arms/legs, severe tiredness, vision changes, severe/persistent headaches, signs of infection (such as fever, chills, trouble breathing, cough, non-healing skin sores), signs of an overactive thyroid (such as irritability, nervousness, heat intolerance, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, bulging eyes, unusual growth in the neck/thyroid known as a goiter), signs of a certain nerve problem known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome (such as difficulty breathing/swallowing/moving your eyes, drooping face, paralysis, slurred speech).Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (such as depression), stomach/back pain with nausea (pancreatitis).Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bleeding/bruising, signs of anemia (unusual tiredness, rapid heartbeat, pale/bluish skin).Changes in body fat (such as increased fat in the upper back and stomach areas, decreased fat in the arms and legs) may occur while you are taking HIV medication. The cause and long-term effects of these changes are unknown. Discuss the risks and benefits of therapy with your doctor, as well as the possible role of exercise to reduce this side effect.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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Auto Company Pleased to Secure an Agreement for Cases and Provide Affected Owners with Choice of Alternative "Lump Sum" Reimbursement
MARKHAM, ON, Jan. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with plaintiffs representing current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the auto company's November 2012 restatement of fuel economy ratings. The adjustment affected approximately 130,000 Hyundai 2011-2013 model year vehicles, increasing their combined city/highway fuel consumption by 0.2-0.8 L/100km. While today's agreement is valued at up to $46.65 million in cash compensation plus other available options, that number is dependent on how many customers elect to participate in the settlement's one-time lump sum payment option or remain in the existing reimbursement program Hyundai introduced at the time of the restatement.
"We are pleased with the proposed settlement, which we believe once again demonstrates Hyundai's commitment to taking care of its customers," said Faithlyn Hemmings, Senior Legal Counsel at Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.
At the time of the restatement, Hyundai provided a reimbursement program to cover the additional fuel costs associated with the rating change - plus a 15 percent premium in acknowledgement of the inconvenience - to customers for as long as they owned or leased an affected vehicle. Affected owners and lessees are compensated based on their actual kilometers driven and the fuel costs for the region in which they live.
"While customers have responded favorably to the original reimbursement program, today's settlement is designed to provide them with an additional compensation option, again intended to make customers fully whole for Hyundai's fuel economy ratings restatement," said Hemmings.
"Hyundai should be commended for doing the right thing and resolving this issue with its customers. The fact that a class member is able to choose one of a variety of lump sum payments, or to remain in the reimbursement program, provides real benefits to this large class of customers," said Michael Peerless of Siskinds LLP, the lead plaintiff lawyer involved in the settlement.
Under the terms of the proposed settlement, a single lump sum payment will be provided as an option to the original reimbursement program. The lump sum payments will vary by type of vehicle, and will be reduced for any amounts already received through Hyundai's existing reimbursement program. For example, an individual owner who purchased a new 2012 Elantra would receive a lump sum payment of $361, minus any previous reimbursement payments. Affected Hyundai owners may elect the one-time lump sum cash payment or remain in the auto company's ongoing reimbursement program for as long as they lease or own the affected vehicle; the choice is theirs. Consumers can also elect other options, such as a dealership credit of 150 percent of the lump sum cash payment amount, or a credit of 200 percent of the cash amount toward the purchase of a new Hyundai vehicle.
Courts in Ontario and Quebec are expected to review the agreement for approval in early 2014. Assuming approval is granted, notices will then be provided to all affected customers.
Hyundai Auto Canada, established in 1983 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout Canada by Hyundai Auto Canada and are sold and serviced through 210 dealerships nationwide. Learn more at www.HyundaiCanada.com.
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Nathaniel Bibler Gregg Pollack
Blue Ridge, FunFX and Cucumber, and unit testing your file system interactions round out today's episode - which is obviously a little test-heavy. We also talk about obeying robots.txt, Snow Leopard, and more.
This episode is sponsored by ScrumPad. ScrumPad is the next generation of Web-based Agile project management and collaboration.
In this episode we cover the results of the Cloudflare Heartbleed challenge, tracking trends in the Ruby community with the Ruby Survey, Rails 4.1 ActiveRecord enums, iStats for CPU temperature on OS X and some Insanely Useful ActiveAdmin Customizations.
The internet is heartbleeding plus exciting rails 4.1 features. With special guest Nathan Hessler.
On today's episode: Rails 4 PostgreSQL integration, tips for hiring great software engineers, Ruby Love, what your conference proposal is missing, crafting a conference talk, an introduction to JSON schemas, Build a Ruby Gem, and Surviving APIs with Rails
On today's episode, PDF generation options, some Ruby 2.1 garbage collection "discussion", CDN performance, an edge Rails treat, and a new book from Thoughtbot. Also, your intrepid hosts take their final bow.


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Mayor Jean Stothert says city department directors have submitted 2014 budgets that exceed forecast revenue by $20 million.
Stothert directed each department to cut its budget to certain targets on Friday, though she declined to discuss the recommended allocations.
"We asked them to give us our very best effort to reduce," Stothert told The World-Herald. Those figures are due to the Mayor's Office by Wednesday, she said.
"I want to see what they're going to bring back to us."
Stothert said she asked her directors not to violate any city labor contracts or risk public safety when making cuts.
"It's a challenge, but I truly feel like every single budget should be a struggle every single year when you're dealing with taxpayer money," she said. "It should never be easy."
A tax increase "is out of the question for me," Stothert said.
"I told them that's not going to be considered in my administration with this budget," Stothert said. "I said we will balance it, and we will balance it another way."
The revenue shortfall has shifted as department directors and the Mayor's Office prepare the budget. Stothert last said the 2014 shortfall was about $16.5 million.
Money can be transferred into the budget to offset a considerable portion of the shortfall, though those steps must be approved by the City Council.
Stothert said any extra money should not change directors' attitudes when it comes to cutting their budgets.
"We don't want to go there yet," she said. "In an ideal world, I would like to put some money in cash reserve, but if your option is laying off people or not putting money in cash reserve, I don't want to lay off people.
"You always have some options to work with, but I first want the directors to try to achieve that target budget that we gave them today. We'll evaluate it."
Stothert also named a former City of Omaha personnel director as her new human resources director on Friday. Michele Frost was personnel director from 1995 to 2001 under Mayor Hal Daub.
"I am excited to welcome Mikki back to city government," Stothert said in a statement. "Her experience in the public and private sectors will be an asset to the city of Omaha, the taxpayers and our employees."
Most recently, Frost has worked for Alegent Creighton Health as director of community benefits and healthier communities.
Her city salary will be $140,000, less than the $145,000 budgeted this year for the human resources director. Steve Kerrigan will continue to serve in an interim capacity until Frost starts working full time.
Frost will start in August, though Stothert said she'll assist in the search for a new planning director.
World-Herald staff writer Jeffrey Robb contributed to this report.
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