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Excellent location – rated 9/10! (score from 498 reviews)
Rated by guests after their stay at Rosen Inn Closest to Universal.
price is very cheap, you get what you paid for. nothing more, nothing less. i like that there's a bar in the hotel to grab a drink or two.
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The whole atmosphere was nice...
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We enjoyed the free shuttle to Universal, the fabulous breakfast and staff.
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i would like to have more choices for breakfast turkey sausage, eggs prepared in omlet form
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Location, comfort, cleanliness. It's a simple hotel, perfect to visit the parks in a low budget. The room is good enough, well-kept and has all you need (it's clean, a small fridge, coffee maker, a sink). Really great value for the price.
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location was great
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Beds were unbelievable Very comfortable. Staff was quick to meet our requests.Great value and location
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Room was great for the price. Hotel had a great breakfast and nice pool area.
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The location was great very close to Universal, great to have a little fridge in the room, beds were comfortable and the front desk called us a cab with no worries.
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The location of this hotel was awesome. We were right in the middle of all the entertainment. The staff was very nice and friendly and the hotel was very clean. We will be staying here again.
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Less than a mile from Universal Studios Theme Park, this hotel provides a free shuttle service to SeaWorld, Universal Studios Resort, and Wet 'n Wild Water Park. It features an outdoor pool.
Each warmly colored guest room at the Universal Orlando Rosen Inn includes dark hardwood furniture and a laptop safe. Guests can watch cable TV or prepare a snack with the microwave and refrigerator.
An arcade is part of this Orlando hotel. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and provides tickets to the surrounding theme parks. An airport shuttle service is available for a fee.
The Palms Dining Room, on site, serves a breakfast buffet every morning with discounts for guests with children. The Lite Bite Mini-Market/Deli is stocked with sandwiches and baked goods and the International Pub features a full-service bar and a jukebox.
Walt Disney World and Orlando International Airport are a 15-minute drive from Rosen Inn Closest to Universal. Downtown Orlando is 12.5 miles from the hotel.
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La Quinta Inn Orlando International Drive North This Orlando hotel provides free shuttle services to area theme parks, including Disney World and Universal Studios. It features an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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On International Drive and directly across from Wet n' Wild water park, this hotel is minutes from top Orlando attractions, and offers exceptional amenities and services.
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Best Western International Drive This hotel provides free scheduled shuttle services to the Walt Disney World, Universal and Sea World theme parks, 10.5 miles away.
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On 20 private acres, this luxury Orlando resort has a 22,000-square-foot welcome center and outdoor pool. The Walt Disney World theme parks are just a 10-minute drive away.
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Very good
Kids loved the arcade. Staff was very friendly.
Overpowering odor in lobby/hallway from air freshening was very hard on the allergies.
price is very cheap, you get what you paid for. nothing more, nothing less. i like that there's a bar in the hotel to grab a drink or two.
Close to good eating places, Universal Studios and Shopping Malls.
Pool was out of order.
Close to the convention center
To much noise from the interstate.
Free shuttle at 7:30am - 8:10pm to universal studios, decent breakfast buffet but costs $7.95. Total cost for two people was $19.00 every morning but they opened at 7:30am. Good walking distance to Ponderosa, Chili's,Applebees, Jack's steakhouse, $6 cab fare ride to universal if you miss the shuttle, Walgreen's is the best convenience store to shop but is about a mile away. Good wifi, close to tourist traps if you're interested in that.
Paper thin walls, could hear others' conversations easily in the morning. No easy way/service to get to and from the orlando airport, cab fare cost ~$45-$55 for two people each way. Overpriced shogun restaurant - hibachi only and cost $50 for 1.5 meals.
The whole atmosphere was nice...
Upon arrival the wait to check in
I stood overnight after visiting universal studios. The hotel was minutes from the theme park ans when we checked in the customer service at the front desk was superb. I booked a standard double bedroom and when we checked in we were upgraded to the presidential suite for no extra charge. Room was really nice. Amenities were on point and so was the staff. Ill def go bac when i travel out of NY again. Two thumbs up! Great job. Thank you so much!
We enjoyed the free shuttle to Universal, the fabulous breakfast and staff.
This hotel is in an ideal location on I drive for shopping, theme parks and has plenty of options for eating close by. It is a perfect hotel for families who are looking for something not too expensive with big rooms and a small kitchen area for preparing a cuppa or bits of food to take to the theme parks to save money. Friendly staff and very helpful.
Wifi came and went for us but that's only a minor issue.
WiFi Good location
Bedding dated & not clean Bed uncomfortable Room dusty Ants in bathroom
The room was very nice and confortable. The bathroom is vey nice size and the shower is awesome.
Excellent stay, friendly staff, and convenient to all locations and attractions. I will definitely stay again and recommend to family and friends.
I liked the fact that you're right on I-Drive & although I had a car, I was able to walk to restaurants, attractions & shops. Speaking of restaurants, the Shogun Japanese restaurant is attached to the hotel! Didn't have to go outside at all for entry. The food was very good!!! I would stay again! I stayed for 6 nights - the price definitely right!!!!
For me, I don't have any complaints.
i would like to have more choices for breakfast turkey sausage, eggs prepared in omlet form
the toilet didn't flush welll
The bathroom sink should be in the bathroom not outside of it. A major inconvenience!
Location, comfort, cleanliness. It's a simple hotel, perfect to visit the parks in a low budget. The room is good enough, well-kept and has all you need (it's clean, a small fridge, coffee maker, a sink). Really great value for the price.
The room faced the swimming pool, so one night there was outside noisy at late time. Some guests were around the pool. It was winter, so I think there were only a few people interested to be in the outside so late. I'm sure this can be a worst issue in summer months. On the other hand, we usually get so tired from spending the day in the parks that we sleep anyways. Not a big problem, but if you go during summer, ask for a room not located in the pool area.
Reservation wasn't in the system. Staff explanation "that is not our fault", so maybe it was my fault.
On our recent stay, we found our room to be very clean and the beds were very cozy. It was nice to have a small fridge and microwave in the room. It saved us money on breakfast. Other reviewers had said the hotel was walking distance from Universal, so we walked the first night. It was a nice walk, in the cool weather. It took us about 25 minutes. We walked to Universal and back with no problem. I would stay at this hotel again. The location is excellent. Besides being within walking distance to Universal, it is also within walking distance to stores and restaurants.
The only problem with our room is that the toilet was not flushing properly.
location was great
shuttle can not be used the same day as check in because you have to sign up in morning for the service
Beds were unbelievable Very comfortable. Staff was quick to meet our requests.Great value and location
Hot water did not get hot very quickly but did eventually,
Great location with shuttles to Universal. Good shuttle service to park & I Trolley stop at hotel to get about. Basic accomodation at a great price , friendly staff, great buffet breakfast ,late check in. Great to get luggage held& use of pool after check out when we had late flight home . Thanks Rosen Inn for a great stay, and to Carlos on check in
Would rather have stayed in main part of hotel but catered nicely to our needs;)
Pool is reasonably sized (though not really for lengths) Lots of deck chairs Great location - walk to universal & opposite wet n wild.
A bit run down Nothing special really


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Best of the Nation – 11.18.12
Jonathan Willis
November 18 2012 08:23AM
After the jump, some of the best general interest articles from the Nation Network this week. Topics include (but are not limited to, he said in a lawyerly, small print voice): Justin Schultz, whether older players get worse over the course of a long season (don't break a hip, Ryan), the best bargains in the NHL, Hall of Fame inductees Pavel Bure and Barrie Stafford, the best and worst in jerseys, a player who isn't happy with his NHL '13 rating, and of course the lockout.
Number Chains - November 16, 2012 Links
Josh L.
November 16 2012 03:35PM
This new, regular feature on NHLNumbers will share interesting stats-related posts from around the web almost every day.
Welcome to edition number eleven of the rebooted Number Chains. In this space you will be able to find the best analytical hockey writing from around the internet on a close-to-daily basis. Subject matter will include statistical evaluation, financial analysis, contractual issues, and (sometimes) closely-related tangential works. If you have something you would like to submit for a future edition (your writing or that of someone else) feel free to send it to me via Twitter @JoshL1220 or leave a comment.
As the lockout drags on we have more and more lockout-related posts. I'm doing what I can to fill this space with as few lockout posts as reasonably possible. If you want to see more lockout posts feel free to let me know. With that being said, here is the least surprising story to come out of the lockout. NBA Commisioner David Stern fully supports his protege Gary Bettman:
A year after a lockout that delayed the start of the season to Dec. 25, Stern was critical of hockey union head Donald Fehr for his side's negotiating stance in the current NHL lockout. Fehr said that sports with salary caps are more prone to lockouts because of their labor structure.
Stern disagreed and said the 50-50 sharing arrangement agreed to by the NFL and NBA, and proposed by NHL owners, was fair.
"They have no choice but to stand and protect such business model as will be left when the negotiations finish," he said.
After the jump a weeks worth of statistical goodness can be found.
The Friends with Numbers Podcast, Episode 1: "This Would Be A Lot Better If We Had Internet"
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November 16 2012 09:27AM
This marks the debut of the 'Friends with Numbers' podcast, that Cam Charron and I will be doing until we're (forcefully) told to put our microphones away.
What does this podcast entail, exactly, is a question that you may be asking. It'll mostly serve as a platform for us to discuss certain things that have caught our eye in the world of hockey; whether it's a team's success, a player's underlying numbers, or general concepts regarding the game. Obviously there will be an emphasis on numbers, given that this is the NHLNumbers network, but even if you're not all that fluent in that sort of speak, you'll hopefully be able to hang around with us.
We would love to hear from you, the listener, for suggestions on future topics of discussion. Rather than us just being in our own little world, we'd like to make this as interactive a show as possible. Feel free to tweet either myself, or Cam.
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Using Goal Differential to Predict the Future
Scott Reynolds
November 15 2012 04:26PM
Photo by Jeff Nelson via Wikimedia Commons
At the start of each season, all teams are equal in the standings. A team that was among the league's worst a season ago is tied for first at the beginning of October December, and hope springs eternal for all but the most browbeaten fanbases. Of course, those particularly unfortunate fans remember something important that many fans like to forget: every team has a past, and that past matters. Sure, teams change in the off-season but there's a lot of continuity too, which means that, even when we confine ourselves to a simple thing like the previous season's goal differential, we can get a pretty decent idea of what can be reasonably expected in the year to come.
Hogging the Puck: A Follow-Up (All That You Wanted & More)
Ben Wendorf
November 15 2012 07:45AM
After initially publishing the piece on players who "hog" the puck (players who take a high percentage of the Fenwick attempts-for {shots + missed shots} when they're on the ice), I received a lot of helpful feedback and queries about the metric, which I called "percentage of attempted shots," or %AttSh. Some of the questions revolved around, "What if the player is playing with someone with a high %AttSh, like Rick Nash or Jeff Carter?" I had another question wondering if the %AttSh had a normal distribution like all of us stats folks love. And our own Eric T. wondered aloud what a chart of the player's shooting percentage minus his linemates' shooting percentage (x) would look compared to the player's %AttSh (y). Some of these questions I'd been wondering about myself, but some were angles I hadn't considered, so I figured I ought to put together a follow-up post to tie up some of those loose ends. Enter if you dare...


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Wipes out Rs. 293 crore accumulated loss within a year
A gentle clap can be a polite way of registering our appreciation of something. Or a vigorous and rhythmic clap could show how much one appreciates something. Just as the degree of appreciation varies with the intensity of clapping, determined employees of an organisation could increase the efficiency levels, enabling it to sail out of financial troubles.
To sum up, that's the strategy that helped the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) to plug the losses by a whopping Rs. 293 crore by February end this year. The corporation accumulated a loss of Rs. 585 crore in 2011-2012, while the figure this year till end of February stands at Rs. 292 crore. That means, it was able to wipe out a staggering Rs. 293 crore loss.
"It's not small achievement considering the massive burden due to hike in prices of diesel thrice this year. If things go as planned, we will wipe out the losses by end of 2014, if not making profits," asserts a beaming A.K. Khan, the corporation's VC & MD.
How did they manage to get these results? The most crucial component of the strategy was the conscious effort to involve the workforce in the task. The managers, however, were aware that sending out circulars routinely would not help. Instead, they attempted something unique. They were sure that if the worker is leading a happy and contended life, the quality of his work improves. Believing that this indirect approach would reap benefits, the managers began organising programmes titled 'Mundadugu' (step forward) attended by small batches of employees all over the State.
Trained senior officials spoke to employees and helped them understand quality of their lives can percolate down to the orgnisation and how efficiency could go up. Even as these programmes were going on, several managerial initiatives were in place to cut down losses. In a series of brainstorming sessions, each bus route operation was analysed to identify the widening gap between the revenue earned and the expenditure incurred. "We identified the reasons for routes becoming un-remunerative. The solutions were simple. On some routes it was simply changing the timings, increasing or reducing the frequency, rationalising the operations on routes; identifying the reasons for reduced earnings, improving punctuality, behavioural changes in drivers and conductors, identifying people's transport needs. We did not leave anything," confides M. Ravindar, secretary to the corporation.
For example, when Garib Rath trains were introduced between Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad, the occupancy rate in air-conditioned buses fell drastically. "We simply withdrew these buses on that route and started operating on new routes like Vijayawada-Bangalore." The technique was identifying the need and then operating buses. Another exercise was that of getting an authentic information and feedback on services. "We trained some seniors and designated them as Customer Resource Coordinators. Their job was to travel on a route and suggest what could be done, be it the behaviour change in conductor or rationalising the route. "This gave us reliable information and we acted instantly," Mr. Ravindar recalls.
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The other effort was on the fuel consumption front. Constant monitoring of fuel consumption and intensive training of 45,000 drivers helped authorities get the best mileage. The corporation has the credit of getting 5.3 kilometres per litres, a record in the country. "Our effort is to ensure that every driver averages at least 5 kmpl."
An austerity drive was taken up so zealously that the power bill of the Bus Bhavan, the RTC headquarters which stood at Rs. 10 lakh per month, was brought down to Rs. 1.5 lakh now, through some careful planning. "In fact, we ask all employees to leave by 6 p.m. Let them go home and have a nice time. A contended employee turns out quality work and then only the overall efficiency goes up," says Mr. Khan.
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The IPL is said to be a whole package of entertainment and cricket. When you think of entertainment, you think of happiness, heartbreak, fights and lots and lots of drama.
And that is what yesterday's match, between RCB and KKR had! It was an amazing match, where we got to see some brilliant batting by Chris Gayle, superb bowling by RP Singh, and good fielding by a few of the boys. Yes, there was also the misfielding by Captain Kohli, but we are willing to forgive him for that!
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This was a brilliant match, with RCB playing exceptionally well. Both departments, the bowlers and the batsmen performed well, especially the mighty Chris Gayle with his 85* off 50 balls! Virat Kohli holds the Orange Cap with 198 runs, Vinay Kumar holds the Purple Cap with 7 wickets, and Chris Gayle has the maximum individual sixes- a whopping 14 already! RCB is at the top of the table, with 6 points.
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In August 2001, 76.6 percent of male veterans of the Vietnam era were in the labor force.
Among male Vietnam-era veterans, 91 percent were between 45 and 64 years of age in August 2001. Their nonveteran peers had a labor force participation rate of 82.2 percent.
The participation rate for veterans with a service-connected disability was much lower than for nondisabled vets. About 11 percent of male Vietnam-era veterans reported having a service-connected disability; their labor force participation rate was 61.4 percent in August 2001, compared with 78.6 percent for vets without a disability.
These data are from a special supplement to the August 2001 Current Population Survey. The supplement also collected information about female veterans and veterans of other periods besides the Vietnam era. Learn more in Employment Situation of Vietnam-Era Veterans, 2001 news release USDL 02-355.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Labor force participation of Vietnam-era vets in 2001 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2002/jul/wk1/art01.htm (visited March 05, 2015).
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I introduced a new program called Civil Conversations Fayette on Jan. 30. So many people are tarred with special interest judgments or political biases that they simply cannot enjoy the world around them. This was an attempt to create civil discourse over a nice dinner.
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Perhaps the greatest thing about being a kid is simply being a kid. Unfortunately, most don't realize it at the time — they just want to grow up as fast as they can. I should know — I was one of those people.
Sadly, as an adult, those who wanted to grow up so fast usually only want to have the freedom and joy of being a kid once again. I should know because I'm one of them.
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As reported in The Citizen in mid-December, the Fayette County Commission by a unanimous vote adopted a resolution that asked Fayette's legislative delegation to advocate for amending state law from the 1980s that requires a petition signed by 10 percent of the voters from the previous election to trigger a local referendum on water fluoridation. Commissioners said the 10 percent requirement was overly burdensome and asked that the requirement be eliminated in favor of the ability to exercise home rule on the issue. Read More»
It was the day after the country celebrated the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK). The rhetoric of Dr. King's great speeches was still fresh in my mind. Then I viewed the president's sixth State of the Union speech last week.
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We stood in the charred remains of a life that once was, my sister and I, and said not a word. What was there to say? Finally, I spoke.
"I refuse to cry," I said evenly. I've been crying too much for the past several years over too much loss. Those I love as well as material but sentimental possessions lost to both thieves and a misfortunate plumbing disaster at Mama's house that had flooded to ruin so much she left behind. It was time to follow the example of my people and stoic up.
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Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill was pleased with his side's second-half display as they confirmed their European aspirations by earning a hard-fought point in a 2-2 draw at Liverpool.
Villa trailed 1-0 at the interval after producing an insipid first-half display but improved after the break and, but for Peter Crouch's late equaliser, would have left Anfield with all three points.
O'Neill said: "We had more time to pass the ball then we thought in the first half and we started to give it away poorly at times. We allowed them to get easy possession at times.
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"At times, we just need a bit of belief. I know I keep talking about it but it's very important. But we've gained our 40th point of the season now which is terrific.
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you wrote me love letters from the passenger seat,
pressing stars to my eyelids and hearts to my forehead.
you wrote me lies.
like the summer months, you never stick around long enough to make a lasting impression.
winter always takes over, cold
fingertips washing away all past evidence of the blistering friction once there.
(the only way I made it through was remembering that
youre only another calendar away; that youll come back.
I dont think Ill make it through this time.)
Id write you every word in the french-english dictionary if only one would spark a memory.
you seem unable to reminisce and incapable of nostalgia.
(really, I think theyre powers you passed onto me, increasing mine tenfold.)
youre like something acidic, burning in my throat.
but all the way down, youre smoldering the word
you held me close with trembling hands,
telling me how I was your living reincarnation of
(I was the only one who noticed that they all just
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The Seikaku issue has nothing to do with Tibet or any other region bordering China!
Mongolia once conquered China, Tibet, Russia, Central Asia and Korea and established protectorates in Europe and Asia. Afterwards, when the Mongolian power waned, not only China became independent, but each of these regions went their own way.
Again, when the Manchus conquered China they also conquered Tibet and Mongolia, and had many tributary states in Asia (Korea, Siam, Burma, the Indochinese and the Central Asia Kingdoms...) When the Manchu empire ended, the regions already not annexed by Russia, Britain, France and Japan - China, Tibet, Siam - became independent.
On short, Seikaku may perhaps be Chinese, but Mongolia, Russia, Tibet, the Central Asia and the Indochina states, Korea, Burma, Thailand, Assam, Nepal, Bhutan and Afghanistan are not part of China! The reasoning for the Chinese sovereignity in these regions is the same for the Greek claims to Macedonia, because Macedonia once conquered Greece. It is an odd reasoning.
This article seems needlessly anti-Japanese.
Stop your mis-information
There were many 1000s of protests against the unlawful stealing of DIAYU but the Western Media deliberately omitted to report them
DIAPOU was a Ming/Qing Dynasty Military Islet
Chinese war ships routine;y patrol these rich fishing grounds since the Ming (1300 -1600)
In the 1880s ---The Japanese Foreign Minister wrote that the Chinese newspapers were writing to report suspicions that Japan was trying to annex China's DIAOYU
'It's better for you to claim New York instead, they still have New Amsterdam in New York city.'
Yes, the Dutch used to own Manhattan before Henry Hudson sailed down the river that bears his name now. (They ripped it off of the local native Indians with a hand full of trinkets.) In fact, Wall Street real estate is largely still in the hands of the Dutch. In particular, much of the properties in the area, especially south of Wall Street, is still owned and managed by the Dutch Lutheran Church, the biggest landlord in Manhattan.
FYI, there really used to be a wall on this street to protect the European settlers against the natives.
Your sounding a little emotional. Should relax, have a drink and give the subject some more exploration.
Last I saw, Taiwan has its own army, political institutions and economy. Call me crazy, maybe, but that seems pretty well documented.
Happy New Years.... ;-)
Considering the "one China-policy", it seems Taiwan may be part of teh People's Republic of China in name only.
Politically, militarily and even economically still, Taiwan is a distinct entity currently.
"As a Taiwanese I am glad that may be for the first time TE is in effect saying China has more reasons and legitimacy than Japan to claim the territorial right of Daioyu Islands."
Wait until TE says the CPC has more reason to govern Taiwan than the KMT...
Interesting tag-team match you organised.
I wonder if a secessionsit poll has been conducted. Gee, maybe I could use comments like this to place the "right" questions in people's minds, and send them off on a wild goose chase.
Just from curiosity, how would you rate the similarity between the hijacking of Hawaii and the hijacking of Palestine?
In both cases, would the "Asians" be in favor?
Michael, your statement about "the driving force" behind the vote being the foreign element resident in Hawaii, is a flat lie.
The driving force was the US government who had annexed Hawaii decades before and was not going to set it free. The push came from the UN, whose resolutions demanded the US repair the mess they'd caused. But the UN demand was for a choice for freedom, and didn't even contemplate statehood.
Your "facts" do not contradict anything, and the only "unsubstantiated" claims appear to be your own.
Your population statistics for Hawaii, are totally irrelevant to the situation. The only people who should have had a say were the Hawaiians. And you know that.
You clearly have an agenda to sell. False facts, rewriting history, irrelevant information, confusion, obstruction, revisionism, red herrings.
These are all Hasbara tactics, common on Economist threads.
happy new year to all.
'watchingchina' says: 'As to the so-called "vote" for US statehood, that was 100% fraudulent.' that's true. but the us was the preeminent world power so it can do just about anything it wanted.
which brings me to another solution on diaoyu islands (and south china sea in general) that only a nation as powerful as the us can do, but better hurry, before the cliff runnth over. that is :
1. to let in japan to become the 51st or 52nd state of the the usa (depending if it beats puerto rico to it) by some vote of statehood (as japan is fully occupied as hawaii was, the so called 'vote fraudulence' is not the issue and who cares?). to mitigate border issues in the future, that state of japan is to be confined to its four main islands only. this would make usa a true west-pac asia-pacific nation in summits like apec and its entry to asia that much more grandiose.
2. the chain of ryukyus islands to be returned to their rightful owner---the ryukyus people and is to be a renewed independent nation.
even tiny east timor or timor-leste with less than $1 b GDP can be made an independent nation, why can't ryukyus people of the uch larger economy? where is the world justice and human dignity? ryukyus nation will act nicely as a buffer against china too just like mongolia did.
don't worry, ryukyus people as a whole is not against the us bases and troops there or americans. they can even stand a few jack the zippers there. it's the japanese and japanese-ness they can't stand.
3. diaoyu islands (and taiwan) should be returned to its rightful owner china. it's right within its front yard anyway. and what a peaceful way to let china to hang its hat in the current episode----'face saving' wise.
4. as for the south china sea, why not let vietnam be a new province or SAR (special administrative region) of the Philippines? vietnam is well experienced in guerilla warfare so useful in the south philippines. and forget the past history, they are now both under the protective wings and orders of double eagle march and are so proud of it. such commonality makes sense for them to combine and bond.
the so enlarged or em-bulged philippines will immediately increase its GDP from about $200 b to $300 b (vn's GDP was $100 b), to raise its combined weight to just a little shy of 6% of japn's GDP ---thus a more cushy position at asean (as two separate members they recently called a summit and nobody came).
or a combined weight to about 20% GDP of india---making vietnam (now 'a part of philippines') that much harder to chew by.
then all's quiet in the west and east.
all problem solved, and we can all go home for a prosperous 2013.
'As to the so-called "vote" for US statehood, that was 100% fraudulent.'
that's most likely true and nice ensuing analysis in your post. but the us was the preeminent world power so it can do just about anything it wanted.
and senator bob dole is related to banana dole business like actress jean simmons was related to simmons sleeper business.
The Japanese government has asked a U.N. panel not to consider China's recent claim to extend its continental shelf in the East China Sea to include the Senkaku Islands.
The formal date of annexation of Ryukyu was dated 1879 because:
(1) The last king of Ryukyu, Sho Tai, repeatedly defied Emperor Meiji's order and didn't depart for Tokyo until 1979;
(2) Even after Emperor Meiji downgraded Ryukyu's kingdom status to "han" in 1872, the Ryukyu kingdom remained defiant and still sent tribute to China. The last tribute was sent out in 1874.
Only when Sho Tai departed to Tokyo in 1789 and then Japan annexed the kingdom as a "prefecture" did historians consider Japan complete control over the islands.
Correction: CHINA is the only country in the region which currently has territorial disputes with all its neighbors, has invaded most of them (failed in its attempt to invade Japan when its fleet sank in a storm) and bullies its neighbors in order to seize potentially valuable oil and gas. Be Honest! Your continual attack on Japan does not leave a good impression.
It is kind of wasting time to argue with someone like CJC. He just wants to show that he can read Chinese. Not even a single point which is linked with this article can I find from his comment.
Another fallacy suggested by fellow poster is that in Okinawa and Hawaii, the people can preserve their native culture as parts of Japan and U.S. repsectively.
That is quite correct.
But the issue is how much native culture is left there for them to preserve. In both places, the native language had been banned for instruction or even dialog in schools for decades.
When 1-2 generation of people were not allowed to read, write or even speak their own languages, then how can the current generation preserve their own culture when they even cannot master their own tongue?
China in 1950 was confused about DIAOYU and SENKAKU because the cunning Japs secretly changed the name from Diaoyu to Senkaku without informing anybody
Cunning, cunning Japs....
China did not know that Japs had done the name-change in secret
Trickery and a con-job by Japs
This is an interesting and thought-provoking article.We are now living in a multi-polar world order in which the USA is a dominant super-power.But the gradual rise of China is altering the international system.As a result,we are in now a transition period.A new kind power configuration is evident throughout the world.The conflict on the claim and counter-claim over the Snkaku or Diaoya will be inevitable due to the geo-political and strategic reasons.We want a peaceful resolution of the problem.Discussion,dialogue,negotiation and compromise would be best methods.
Interesting link that you provided to this recent Japan Times ARticle (Dated December 29th) - "China 1950 paper says Senkakus are Japan's"
Are there any reports from China, Taiwan or elsewhere confirming existance of this document?
And do they confirm this narrative to any degree:
"A Chinese government document from 1950 appears to refute China's current claim to the Senkakus by indicating the islets are part of Japan's territory and referring to them by their Japanese name, a just-obtained copy revealed.
In the 10-page document revealed Thursday, China refers to the East China Sea islets by their Japanese name — instead of Diaoyu, as they are now called by Beijing — and describes them as part of the Ryukyu Islands, or modern-day Okinawa.
It is the first discovery of official documentation compiled by the Chinese government showing that China, or the Communist Party, previously acknowledged the Senkakus were under Japan's jurisdiction, and failing to lay any sort of claim to their sovereignty.
The report runs counter to Beijing's present assertion — amid its ongoing territorial row with Tokyo — that the islets, which were effectively nationalized by Japan in mid-September, are affiliated with Taiwan and are thus an inherent part of Chinese territory."
I would be curious about how possession could influence a judgement under international law, since the Americans controlled the islands from 1945 to 1972, and Japan since?
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Good point. I say we regulate alcohol and tobacco to medical purposes. If they can't find any then tough.
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Fact SheetQuote:
# Marijuana affects concentration, perception, coordination and reaction time, many of the skills required for safe driving. These effects can last up to 24 hours after smoking marijuana.
# An ongoing study of a large shock trauma unit found that 19 percent of crash victims under age 18 tested positive for marijuana.
# An estimated 38,000 high school seniors in the U.S. reported in 2001 that they crashed while driving under the influence of marijuana and 46,000 reported that they crashed while impaired by alcohol.
# Alcohol and marijuana are also frequently used together, which results in a dramatic decrease in driving performance and spike in impairment levels.
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A roadside study of reckless drivers (not under the influence of alcohol) showed that one in three tested positive for marijuana and an additional 18 percent tested positive for marijuana and cocaine.
A study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry showed that perceptual motor speed and accuracy, two important parameters of driving ability, are impaired immediately after marijuana use. They also found a significant decrease in the ability of impaired subjects to use acquired knowledge from earlier driving experiences.
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Yale University researchers have shown that active ingredient in marijuana can cause transient schizophrenia-like symptoms ranging from suspiciousness and delusions to impairments in memory and attention in some patients. The study was an attempt to clarify a long known association between cannabis and psychosis in the hopes of finding another clue about the pathophysiology of schizophrenia.
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Symptoms included suspiciousness, unusual thoughts, paranoia, thought disorder, blunted affect, reduced spontaneity, reduced interaction with the interviewer, and problems with memory and attention.
"Medical" Marijuana - The FactsQuote:
Does cannabis trigger an earlier onset of psychosis in predisposed people? - Yes
Does cannabis exacerbate the symptoms generally> - Yes
Does cannabis use worsen the outcome and progress the illness? - Yes
Is there a causal link? - Possibly, in those who are vulnerable.
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Medical marijuana already exists. It's called Marinol.
There are no FDA-approved medications that are smoked. For one thing, smoking is generally a poor way to deliver medicine. It is difficult to administer safe, regulated dosages of medicines in smoked form. Secondly, the harmful chemicals and carcinogens that are byproducts of smoking create entirely new health problems. There are four times the level of tar in a marijuana cigarette, for example, than in a tobacco cigarette


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Cosmic Orange Magnet
By: Kelly Yzaguirre and Jeanne Baruth for Diamond Tech
This cosmic orange magnet from Diamond Tech is the perfect "out of this world" accessory for your fridge! It makes a great gift and a unique decoration for any kitchen.
- Magnet
- 1 piece Fuseworks™ Clear Sheet Glass
- Fuseworks™ Milliefiori slices
- Fuseworks™ Dichroic small scraps, frit and/or confetti
- Fuseworks™ Kiln Paper
- Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln
- E6000® or other glass glue
- Fuseworks™ Glass Cutter
- Microwave - 1100 Watt
- Using a glass cutter, cut a 1" X 1 1/2"piece of clear sheet glass.
- Cut a 2" X 2" piece of kiln paper. Remove the lid from the Fuseworks™ Kiln. Place the kiln paper on the kiln base. Kiln paper should only be used for one firing.
- Place the 1" X 1 1/2" clear glass on the kiln paper. Sprinkle with frit and small bits of confetti, leaving some of the clear glass showing. Randomly place several small pieces of scrap dichroic on top as the final layer.
- Carefully set the base with glass inside the microwave. Cover kiln base and glass with kiln lid.
- Fuse* at 70% power for 2 minutes. Change the power to 100% and fuse at 1 minute 40 seconds. *Every microwave oven and kiln will vary. You will need to test and log what time will be suited for your combination. After time is up, open microwave and, using Hot Mitts, carefully lift the lid enough to inspect the fusing process. Add additional time in 30 second increments until desired results are achieved. Remove kiln from microwave using the Hot Mitts and place on a heat resistant surface. Cool the kiln on a heat resistant surface for at least 40 minutes with the lid on. Removing the lid or peeking under the lid during the cooling will result in your piece cracking. Glass remains hot for a long time and should be handled with great caution.
- Cool your glass and kiln completely, approximately 30-40 minutes.
- After your pieces are completely cooled, adhere a magnet to the back of the fused piece using a glass adhesive such as E6000®. Allow the adhesive to dry according to glue manufacturer direction.
Hot Tips:
- Never throw away your small scraps of fusing glass, use scraps to embellish other fused glass projects.
- For better visability, store scraps in a clear container.
- Use tweezers to pick up scraps and glass pieces.
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other things to consider kiyori
the durability of the staff
the amount the future changes by having the staff at an earlier time
Hmm, I don't quite get what you mean there >< I'm a bit slow sometimes x.x ...Sorry. Well, there's always a 'what if' possibility, after all...
Well, it's a magic staff. So it mustn't necessaryly age. Maybe it becomes even better over time. Then again, maybe it doesn't.
I am more curious what Chao's mother or father might look like which might give a hint as to who Negi ends up with, since one side has to have some link to Negi.
As to the staffs Negi wouldn't need two staffs. The funny thing about time travel is (at least I think this is how it would work) if he goes back in time to give himself the staff when he comes back to the future it is likely he will suddenly have his staff again since it would have existed in the past and at some point have to make it back to the future, his present... at least I think that is right.
It gives one a great sense of statisfaction to do it in perfect unison. ~ Michelle Cheung R.o.D the TV


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Kururin Donuts
Guide your rolling donut through food-themed levels to earn delicious dessert recipes based on the characters you meet during your sugar-coated adventures? Bring it on. Different types of donuts are better able to traverse different types of environment - glazed donuts are good for sticking to walls while the peanut-studded type has superior grip in slippery conditions. The recipes look tricky. One shows how to make a translucent monster with beady eyes, suspended in just the right points in jelly-space. You can see its brain-like weak spot towards the top part.


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Clickjacking! Noooooooooo!
As if you didn't have enough to worry about, with the stock market crashing and all your savings going south . . . U.S. CERT issued a warning about a new browser exploit called "clickjacking". Worst of all, it even affects Linux browsers. Yikes! Jeremiah Grossman, founder and CTO of WhiteHat Security, U.S. CERT said, "Clickjacking gives an attacker the ability to trick a user into clicking on something only barely or momentarily noticeable. Therefore, if a user clicks on a Web page, they may actually be clicking on content from another page."
All modern browsers are affected (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera) and no no fix is available. Sweet! You can, however, mitigate the risks by disabling scripting and plug-ins in your browser. Thereby making the whole point of modern browsers ancient history, or at least pretty much moot. To which I must reply, HOLY PENGUIN GUANO!
Firefox users can, if they want, take the Nyah nyah nyah ground with the NoScript Firefox extension. FlashBlock, Adblock Plus, and CustomizeGoogle are also good. Of course, doing all those things pretty much renders the point of modern browsers moot. Did I mention HOLY PENGUIN GUANO!?
There are plenty of sites covering this story, so read up and decide for yourself if the sky is falling.
Marcel (Writer and Free Thinker at Large) Gagné
http://www.marcelgagne.com AND www.cookingwithlinux.com
Don't worry!
NoScript/Firefox prevents possible issues like this...
Dude I've been using Flashblock/NoScript for the last 6 months
And Adblock for at least a year. It doesn't moot the browser experience.. it speeds page loading and keeps me from having to see all that flashing ad nonsense I see on most pages so I can click on the content I want.
sorry you're having such a bad time..
Guess we can all go back to
Guess we can all go back to lynx...
(I _do_ use elinks now and then.)
Browsers are bloated and overrated...
I know I am rowing against the tide here, but I just think browsers have too much functionality. They should stick with simple HTML pages and leave out all that "programmability" crap. Other functionality should be left to specific programs, in true UNIX philosophy. Want to see a movie? Fire up your movie/stream viewer. Want to get e-mail? Use your e-mail reader. Want to chat online? Well, you get the point.
What happened to the good, old KISS principle?
Warning is mainly for VOIP users
Click-jacking supposedly turns on your web-cam and microphone.
What can they do to you if you don't have a web-cam or microphone connected to the internet?
Flashblock isn't that bad
Flashblock allows you to mouse over the Flash content and see the url. If it's from a site you trust, you can click on it and get the content. It's not that much of a hindrance.
Adblock Plus makes surfing
Adblock Plus makes surfing tolerable, not primitive.
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