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On the coast of Riviera, in the heart of Nice, close to Place Massena - 54, Bd. Jean Jaurès - lies this beautiful apartment on the 3rd floor (WITH elevator and air conditioning) of a characteristic building.
This apartment has a living room, relaxing place where you can relax, read, listen to music or watch TV and a dining room where can be trained at least 8 people. Both overlook a terrace with table and chairs overlooking herself on Place Massena.
This apartment also has a large fully equipped kitchen including among others gas hob, multifunction oven (including microwave), refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A dining table can be set for 6 seats.
The apartment has a capacity of 5 people and includes a double bedroom with a double bed, a bedroom with two single beds (which can be combined into a double bed) and a room with a single bed.
The apartment has a bathroom with a bathtub, sink, bidet and toilet and a bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet.
Apartment had everything and more you could need. Great location overlooking the fountains at Place Messana would recommend to anyone. Many thanks to Geraldine and her husband.
This is a lovely apartment on the edge of the old town with a great balcony overlooking Place Messina. 2 doubles and and a single. Great kitchen, dining room snd comfortable lounge. Very well equipped. Beach 5 mins.
We shall definitely return.
We stayed in this apartment for Christmas 2014 and couldn't have been happier. First of all, it is extremely well located within Nice – at the edge of the 'old town', overlooking the Place Massena and an approximately 3-4 minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais and its beach. Everything around it is just lovely. Second, it's a beautiful apartment, well furnished, well equipped and well taken care of. Unlike many rentals that may have spartan and/or Ikea furniture, this one is well decorated and really feels like a home. If you're considering this apartment – don't hesitate, you won't regret it!
Although we were there in winter, I would definitely rent it in summer as well. It has a lovely terrace overlooking the Place Massena that I think probably gets afternoon/evening sun in the summer time. We (two adults in two separate rooms and a dog) enjoyed the large kitchen with its farmhouse-sized table, separate dining room and ample living room. One bedroom has an en-suite bath and one is located off the hallway – both are nice, clean and well maintained. The small third bedroom is accessed through the second (non-master) bedroom but also has direct access to the terrace (which could be locked in the case of using it for a child).
The owners were also lovely, very helpful and very easy to deal with. They responded quickly to inquiries, provided all necessary information and were just very nice people. No fuss, no drama and they clearly care about maintaining a nice property.
The apartment has good wifi, an excellently equipped kitchen, a parking garage (public, with fees) very close, a lift and really anything you could need. It was very easy to get into and out of Nice to visit nearby towns (subject to rush hour traffic at times).
This was the trip of a lifetime and staying at this wonderful apartment was part of the incredible experience. It has all of the conveniences and comforts of home. The owner, Geraldine, was so accommodating and took great care of us. The location was the best. We liked being a short distance off of the beach when a storm came in one day and the wind blew really strong.
Having a balcony, a formal dining area, A/C, elevator, washing machine, etc. is a rare find in older buildings in Europe. We felt pampered and relaxed the entire trip.
We would highly recommend this apartment!
Very clean and well furnished apartment with all the amenities. The location is so central to activities in Nice including the water, busses and trains. The large balcony is like another room, and has a great view of Place Massena, and all the activities that go on there. We would recommend this apartment.
Chris, Charles, Gordon and Heather Gauthier
A great apartment, conveniently located and well equiped much better than expected. We are a family of 5 and found the apartment just right for us, spacious and furnished to a high standard - home from home. We used public transport to get around and the apartent is close to the bus and trams stops and only a 20 min walk to the train station. This enabled us to take trips to Cannes and Monte Carlo cheapy without the need of a car . The beach was a 5 mins walk and very close to the old town. The owner was very helpful from start to finish she was very responsive to our queries and willing to be flexible with our arrival and departure. Would we recommend to others most definitely and have already done so, we certainly would like to return.
Monaco: 25 Km
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At least 5 minutes of this apartment are the Promenade des Anglais and its beaches, the old town with its shops and restaurants, the pedestrian and Avenue Jean Medecin and shops.
The car is not a necessity as nearby are bus and tram. If necessary, the public car park Corvesy is located behind the building.
The apartment is air conditioned in the third floor.
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TOKYO — Japan says it may fire warning shots and take other measures to keep foreign aircraft from violating its airspace in the latest verbal blast between Tokyo and Beijing that raises concerns that a dispute over hotly contested islands could spin out of control.
Japanese officials made the comments after Chinese fighters tailed its warplanes near the islands recently. The incident is believed to be the first scrambling of Chinese fighters since the tensions began to rise last spring.
According to Chinese media, a pair of J-10 fighters was scrambled after Japanese F-15s began tailing a Chinese surveillance plane near the disputed islands in the East China Sea. China has complained the surveillance flight did not violate Japanese airspace and the F-15s were harassing it.
It was the first time the Chinese media has reported fighters being mobilized to respond to Japanese air force activity in the area and comes amid what Japan says is a rapid intensification of Chinese air force activity around the islands, where Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships have squared off for months.
Though there have been no outright clashes, the increased sea and air operations have fueled worries that the situation could spin out of control.
Such concerns have grown over official comments suggesting new Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet are considering the use of "tracer" fire as a means of responding to airspace incursions. Tracer rounds are designed to burn brightly to get the attention of a pilot who may have missed other warnings due to a radio malfunction, while also indicating that the aircraft firing them is prepared to take further action.
"Every country has procedures for how to deal with a violation of its territory that continues after multiple cautionary measures," Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Wednesday when asked if tracer shots would be fired against intruding aircraft that refuse to change course. "We have response measures ready that are consistent with global standards."
Onodera said the use of warning shots has long been provided for under Japan's defense policies and is widely accepted under international rules of engagement. Japan's air force has not actually resorted to them since 1987—against a Soviet aircraft—and none were fired last week.
But Chinese and Japanese media have suggested Tokyo is publicly floating the possibility to test China's reaction.
The escalation of tensions has worried the United States, with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton saying Friday that while the US doesn't take a position on who has sovereignty over the islands, it opposes "any unilateral actions that would seek to undermine Japanese administration."
That brought a sharp retort from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday. The comments "ignore the facts" that the islands are China's inherent territory, spokesman Qin Gang said in a statement that urged the US to adopt "a responsible attitude."
In Beijing last week, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said China is on "high alert" and suggested Japan is escalating the tensions over the islands, called the Diaoyu in China and the Senkaku in Japan. Taiwan also claims the small isles, which are uninhabited but may be surrounded by valuable underwater natural resources.
"Chinese planes and ships are exercising normal jurisdiction in the waters and airspace surrounding the Diaoyu Islands," spokesman Hong Lei said. "We are opposed to the operations of Japan's planes and ships, which violate our rights around Diaoyu. We are on high alert against this escalation."
As is often the case, Chinese media quoted military academics with a much more fiery response.
"Japan's desire to fire tracer warning shots as a way of frightening the Chinese is nothing but a joke that shows the stupidity, cruelty and failure to understand their own limitations," Maj-Gen Peng Guangqian of the Chinese Academy of Military Sciences was quoted as saying by the China News Service and other state media.
"Firing tracer bullets is a type of provocation; it's firing the first shot," he said. "Were Japan to dare to fire tracers, which is to say fire the first shot, then China wouldn't stint on responding and not allow them to fire the second shot."
Peng said Japan may have put out the report to generate discussion and gauge China's response.
AP writer Christopher Bodeen contributed to this report from Beijing.
I would love to watch a fight between Chinese Kung Fu fighter and Japanese Karate Fighter. The winner will face the Myanmar letwei fighter, Than Shwe in Naypyidaw.
leopard never changes it's spots – Japan at it again in Asia
Maybe, Japan is dumping her wastes in front of your family's home which China has been doing to us. Or you are a Chinese. We do not welcome Chinese, man.
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Ways to not write a resume.
Don't be offended if you see yourself in here, but please do get some professional help. There are people who will do this for you, and you clearly need their assistance.
Cover letters are not optional, people. No, I didn't ask for one. You know why? Because they're the default. At the very least, write a paragraph in your e-mail to me so I can see that you aren't a monkey accidentally forwarding your owner's resume.
Objectives are stupid.
Clearly, your objective is to land the job, or else you wouldn't be applying. But if you have listened to the idiots who've written books about its necessity (notice they work for themselves, and haven't been hired anywhere in a while), at least keep it short, sweet, and related to the actual job for which you're applying as opposed to the generic tripe that has come through my desk the past four hours. Such as:
"Objective: To obtain a secretarial/receptionist position where I can utilize my skills in customer service while demonstrating a customer first attitude yet utilizing my wide variety of administrative skills by pushing and advancing the office entirely by giving organization and any assistance as needed all still while gaining any and all available knowledge within the office environment"
First of all, the position isn't for that of a receptionist or secretary; read the posting. You're already down two points. Second of all, if you're going to throw buzzwords like "utilize" about willy-nilly, at least don't do it twice in the same sentence. Next, make sense. "...by pushing and advancing the office entirely by giving organization and any assistance as needed..."? Seriously? Is that supposed to make sense or be in English? Lastly, utilize the comma. I'd rather you overuse this little friend of ours than underuse him, especially if you're going to make a huge-ass paragraph only one sentence.
"Objective: To work my hardest to achieve goals in the near future."
*insert buzzer sound here* I'm not even reading the rest of that resume.
"Objective: To obtain full-time or part-time permanent employment with a stable business."
Very tailored to our company. I hear McDonald's is hiring, too.
"Objective: To obtain a position in a company that will best utilize my skills in data analysis and information technology, as well as expand my knowledge of National Disclosure Policy; a position that challenges my abilities and allows for opportunities to grow with the company."
Points for the correct use of a semicolon, but if I don't even know what a national disclosure policy is, then my company isn't going to be able to help you expand your knowledge of it. Also, we're not an IT company, nor are you applying for an IT position, so tailor that down for me, will you? Stick it in the skills section. (More on those moronic lists shortly.)
"Objective: To gain the proper skills and knowledge to run a professional business."
Do we look like an MBA program? And if you want to run a business, why are you applying for part time assistant positions? How about applying to be an assistant manager somewhere?
I don't care if you were king of the chess team.
How often does it need to be said that if you've gone to college, I don't want to know about your high school? Especially if it was over ten years ago, folks.
"2001-2003 B.A., Strayer University". This may just be me, but even at a pay-for-your-degree school, how do you achieve a B.A. in just two years? And what is it supposedly in? There's no field of study listed.
"Xxxxxx University, Bachelor of Science, Sports Management. GPA: 3.12." A B.S. in Sports Management (snicker) and you still only had a 3.12 GPA? You're taking phys ed for college credit. The least you can do is get more As than Bs.
That pesky attention to detail.
When I specify that I need someone with attention to detail, that means lots of misspellings and non-words like "a maculate list" are not going to gain you any points. An immaculate list, perhaps?
"...your posting on Craigslist.com." It's actually craigslist.org.
"During this time I am searching for employment within a company that can help me earn hours and experience within a school setting and to also help build my administrative skills further. I am currently seeking salary in the range of 25k-35k and 40 hours a week." We specified $10-15 for 20 hours a week. Oh, and we're not a school. Kthxbye.
"Period [of employment] 9/15/04 - 3/28/06. Reason for Leaving: Other Job opportunity" Yet, that job opportunity isn't listed on his resume. Hmm.
"In response to your advertised position, Advertising Rep, please find attached a copy of my resume." While I appreciate the effort that went into changing his subject line to "Memeber Asssistant," you first gotta spell things correctly and then follow that all the way through, buddy. Also, titling your resume as "August 2006" isn't getting me all warm and fuzzy, either. I'm glad you've been unable to update your resume for eight months.
"[Singular Company Name]s" and "Members Care" from the same person. Shes likes addings the Ss, nos?
"I am a Professional who leverages 10+ years of Executive assistance..." You'd think she'd know when to capitalize and not capitalize words, then.
"Trained employees to use OPTIX software in order to gather data on in coming and perspective students." Are perspective students like philosophy students? And since when is "incoming" two words?
If you're claiming a skill, actually have it.
For instance, when your skillset includes "filing/editing" but is followed by "Photo Shop" improperly spaced, that means you're not very good at the first one, and you probably don't use the second often enough to know how to spell it. Therefore, you're probably an exaggerator, meaning I can't trust anything else on your resume. Bye-bye.
"Telephone Skills". What does that mean, that you can operate one? Good job. So can a three year old. If you mean one of those multi-line, complicated telephone *systems*, then yes, that is something to put on your resume -- if you were applying to be a receptionist in a busy office. You're not.
"Office Procedures". What the hell does that mean? How is that a skill?
When your resume looks like two boring run-on paragraphs and a list, all of which is centered on the page in the most rudimentary fashion, don't list "graphic design" as one of your skills. Please spare me.
"Treat people with respect." Shouldn't that be a given? Also, why is that your third most-important skillset? Did you have to work very hard at it?
Stop throwing in complete bullshit just to make it sound fancy.
The following is a list of why you should never throw words together if you don't know what they mean (the long-winded objective from above could also be put in this category).
"My ability to learn quickly is a key essential."
"My numerous areas of expertise and professional work related skills are highly superior in many office related skills."
"Being so detailed and goal oriented provides me with the ability to have outstanding organizational skills which enthusiastically allows me to succeed well within all goals set."
"My background and my education are the met qualifications in this job description."
"Enclosed you will find my resume for your viewing and review purposes."
"Assisted to directorate of Member Services..."
"I am a very talented part-time college student..." (Do I want to know what you're talents are? Because this sounds like the start of a different sort of CL ad, the kind that end with "looking for a sugar daddy to help me pay for books.")
"Enabling to multi-task with different projects in an amount of time."
"Assisted to Customers needs and questions."
"Having customers leave with a wonderful experience and quality insurance." (And no, he wasn't selling insurance, either.)
"I am multi-tasked, organizer, knowledgeable of computers, fast skill learner, prompt, warm and friendly woman." (Hubbinawha?)
"I saw your posting on Craig's List and was interested in the position if it is currently available." (No, we filled it within two hours of posting it. What kind of stupid question is that?)
"I was responsible for scheduling performers from around the country to perform at my bi-monthly coffeehouses."
Other miscellaneous details
"(301) xxx-xxxx (Phone)" Really? That's a phone number? I'd never have guessed.
There is absolutely no reason that someone who graduated high school less than four years ago needs a three page resume. None. I graduated seven years ago and worked in two completely different fields, and mine's still under a page.
"2001 - 2001", then later "2006 - 2006", no months listed. Man, those were some great eras.
If you're currently a teacher, there is no need to mention your two-month stint at a concession stand six years ago. Promise. And for the same person, if you put that you were a 2nd grade teacher from September 2006 until February 2007, that makes me think you got fired, because February was last month. We're in March now. Either you were fired, which is not going to bode well, or you didn't read over the resume carefully before sending it to me, which means you lack the needed attention to detail. See above.
A friend had the unprofessional e-mail address issue with the "get high with me @" guy a couple months ago. Today's is a l33t-speak "sky's the limit," but spelled "skiis," which took me three minutes to figure out wasn't some reference to cocaine. And compared to these other asses, she's actually got one of the better resumes, so it's a shame her e-mail address shows she's a moron.
If you are claiming the management of operations for a home office as a previous position, you need to a) add a cover letter, and b) explain in your cover letter why you want to now work part-time for little money at a low-level job.
"Very hard working even when no one is."
Just because your previous job had lots of slackers doesn't mean that we are, so cut out the holier-than-thou attitude, 'kay?
Do you hate my eyes? Because why else would you put your resume in 8pt. font? The blocks of unbroken texts are not helping you, either. You know what? I'm tossing this one already, and I'm only three lines into it.
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What a great idea, right? Except that most of these vacation packages require a one- to two-week commitment at minimum. That may be more time than some folks can dedicate to a volunteer project. So it's precisely for this reason that one tour company, Biosphere Expeditions, has launched a new series of volunteer vacations that can be "sampled" in just one day.
Biosphere Expeditions "Sampler Days" have been a hit in Europe for the past few years, so the group is bringing them to U.S. parks for 2012. Sampler Days will give folks the chance to be part of a small team of volunteers and conservationists while learning techniques used in wildlife conservation research and data collection. Volunteers will learn how to identify plants and animals, interpret animal tracks, use telemetry equipment, and even set up wildlife camera traps.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Forrest M. Bird, a member of the U.S. Inventors Hall of Fame for his developments in fluid dynamics and the patented BABYbird, will discuss the importance of innovation at a free, public lecture sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University May 1, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Weiskotten Hall Medical Alumni Auditorium, 766 Irving Ave., Syracuse. A reception will follow the lecture, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Bird, who began his career as a pilot, developed technology to assist pilots to breathe at extremely high altitudes. His aeronautical knowledge coupled with a later medical education, permitted Bird, with dual qualifications, to effectively enter into conceptual aeromedical technology.
Bird developed in-flight Aircrew Breathing Regulators and devices for pilots flying the latest state of the art military and civil Aircraft. Following his military accomplishments, he developed pneumatically served cardiopulmonary support systems.
Bird is known by most clinicians for the first universal mass produced medical respirator known as the Bird Mark 7 Respirator, which still remains in worldwide service. His BABYbird, first introduced in 1969, reduced mortality in neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndromes (IRDS) from some 70 percent to less than 10 percent within several years. During the 1980s, Bird perfected Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation (IPV) which has proven to be a major advance in mechanical cardiopulmonary care.
In 1995 Bird was inducted into the U.S. Inventors Hall of Fame for his developments in fluid dynamics and the patented BABYbird.
He is a past president of the Civil Aviation Medical Association (CAMA). He remains an active highly qualified FAA certificated flight instructor pilot and aeronautical engineer and is an ardent lecturer and educator, with research and development commitments in aeromedicine.
Bird's lecture is presented jointly by Upstate Medical University Foundation and SUNY Upstate's Department of Family Medicine as part of the Rothschild Endowed Professorship in Family Medicine.
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Instead of minimizing wages, we know its a lot more profitable in the long term to minimize employee turnover and maximize employee productivity, commitment and loyalty, Costco CEO Craig Jelinek said. We support efforts to increase the federal minimum wage.
Henry Ford doubled the wages of his workers for exactly the same reason. He sold more cars!
Giving back to the middle class and lower classes is one sure-fire way to get this country back on its feet.
In the last 30 years the top 1 percent has gone from 9 percent of the total income of the country to 24 percent of the total. That is almost triple. The bottom 50 percent of Americans own about 0.5 percent of the stock market while the top 1 percent own 50 percent of the stock market money earned without real work and taxed at an even lower rate than the person breaking their back to feed their family.
If you can barely afford to live, you cant afford to invest in the stock market, period.
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Allie Clark, 98, of Canyon died Friday, March 23, 2007, in Amarillo.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Dreamland Cemetery with David Lough, minister of University Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Clark was born Sept. 14, 1908, to Alice Mae and P.M. "Jack" Wilson. She graduated from Canyon High School and from West Texas State University. She married C.E. Clark on May 29, 1943. He died Oct. 23, 1983. Allie was office manager for the ASCS in Canyon for many years.
The family would also like to thank her caregivers.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brothers and sisters, Perry Wilson, Burt Kennison, Oma Wilson, Polly Groves, John Wilson and Hamil Wilson.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Maple Wilson; and her nieces and nephews, Nola Essing, Robert Groves, Nancy Harrod, Susie Butler, George Hawkins, Warren Wilson, and Rue Paula Duncan and husband V.J.
The family suggests memorials be to the High Plains Children's Home, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114.
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Moultrie Chamber of Commerce members are warning residents about a new scam that may sound more enticing than others.The telephone con-artists claim to be a company out of Texas looking for citizens that support their local sheriff or fire departments.After asking for your personal information to be put on a mailing list, the scammers then take the info and use it to steal your identity.And although this might seem frightening, officials say there's an easy way to avoid it."You definitely want to say that a company that's legit is going to say here's our credentials you're more than welcome to check on them, we have a manager, this is how we're representing and make some calls before you give that information out," said Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman, Beth Hayden.
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The new Valley Gemini twins are just starting to hit dealers, and I happened to have lucked into custom ordering one early enough that it's arrived, possibly as the first one on the west coast.
Mine was ordered with custom colors. I am unsure what colors will be readily available, though likely standard Valley offerings.
At the time of this post, there is still nothing on the Valley page about the Gemini SP and ST. There are slowly, an increasing number of reviews out there on these kayaks, but still not a lot of detail that I know I was looking for, so I'm writing this in an effort to fill the gap. This is not meant as a performance review. It's an attempt at getting more specs out there for those wanting more information about this kayak.
First, lets talk weight. Early reports from Valley boasted these boats to come in at a slim 37.5 lbs. We didn't get an exact weight, as balancing a kayak on a scale is challenging, but the numbers we got were 42-43lbs, including the pod and hatch covers.
What I did learn from the dealer where I got mine, is that Valley weights do not include the hatch covers or pod, so we removed these and weighed them separately. These came in as 4lbs 1.5 ounces on their own. All in all, it's pretty close if not on the mark.
The length is 14′ 10 as advertised, and that may be one of the few measurements currently available.
The Cockpit is 34″ long, measuring from the outside of the combing, with a width of 19″. The combing is roughly 2″ wide, if you want a rough estimate of the inner dimensions. I'm using a Snap Dragon skirt, size Large.
The front hatch is round, with an approx 9.5″ wide opening and the bulkhead is open to the nose.
The rear hatch is oval, and the opening measures approx 11″x 16″. The space in the rear hatch is generous. The skeg housing shares some of the space.
The removable pod is an interesting component. I'm on the fence about how useful it is for me that it is removable. Time will tell. The space is big enough for a few items to keep handy, but not large enough for a water bottle stowed away. The opening is approx 5″.
The hatch covers are snug, though the pod cover didn't feel as snug as the others. The seal looks and feels like it'd be secure, but I have yet to put them to the test.
Behind the seat there are two loops where you can attach items, and on the deck behind the seat is a place to attach a cable lock.
And, of course the seat
and foot pegs. No measurements were taken here, though this is set for me at 5'5″ with a 32″ inseam. Still lots of room for taller folks.
All in all, I am happy with the fit and finish of the composite Valley Gemini ST, and I'm looking forward to getting it in the water.
On March 10, 2012, I and 16 of my friends went to On the Border for dinner. We had attended another event earlier and called roughly 45 minutes* prior to arriving due to the large number of people we had moving to the dinner event.
When we arrived, we were informed by Matt that our table would be ready in 15 minutes. 15 minutes later when the bulk of our party arrived, we were told they had given our table away because they had another large party walk in and they weren't sure that we were actually going to show up.
We found this very odd considering different members of our party received different information. Regardless, we gave the staff the benefit of the doubt we waited for a table. At one point we saw a large group of people leave, and asked the hostess where they were coming from. She advised there was a party room in back that had just vacated. We asked if we could have that room just so we could sit and order, and we told the hostess even if we had to share a server, we'd be patient with the arrangement. We were told we could not have that room.
After waiting an additional hour we noticed they sat two large groups that had arrived after us, one being a group of ten that didn't have reservations. At no point were we asked if we minded being split up in order to be accommodated.
At this point we asked to speak to the manager. We were handed a card with the name Wendy Williams on it, and were told that she wasn't there and she would be in the next day. A member of our party, Eric, told the woman at the hostess stand that wasn't acceptable, and there had to be a manager on the premises. She said she would go find out what she could do.
Other members of our party gave up on getting a table in the dining area and started grabbing any open tables in the bar area to get some of our party seated. We had people who were really needing to not only sit, but to eat something. We'd been waiting at this point quite awhile. Our party ended up sporadically throughout the bar area.
Though we self seated, we were still awaiting the arrival of a manager. Ten to fifteen minutes later a guy named Dale walks up to Eric and asked if he was the person who asked to speak to the manager. He told him yes and he explained that he was the restaurant manager.
Eric immediately asked who Wendy Williams was then and he replied, "She no longer
works here, I'm the manager". Eric explained that we have now been waiting the 45 minutes (pre reservation time) and then another hour and fifteen minutes. So two hours into the ordeal we still had not been seated. His response was "I'm working on it". Eric advised that he didn't really feel as though they were doing so. Dale replied, "As you can see, you people are not the only ones here and I have other guest to attend to". At that point two other people from the party had to step in because Eric was visibly offended by Dales lack of tact. One of our party members told Dale he really needed to fix the problem and the other said to Dale that he felt like he just didn't care. At this point Dale turned and left without an apology or anything. He just turned and walked away.
Members of our group had started ordering their food, unaware of this exchange. Had I myself known how the evening was going to wrap up, I'd have never stayed. We stayed mainly because we had people in our group that had waited so long for a seat, and to order, that they just needed food. Going elsewhere at that point would have reset the clock on waiting.
We found places to squeeze here and there and finished our dinning experience. For what is it worth, our actual server, Casey, provided good service despite the inability of the rest of the staff and management to do so.
As we were finishing our meal, another woman approached our table and stated that her name was Candace, she was the manager and she finally got a table for us. We asked her who Wendy was and she replied that sometimes the staff calls her Wendy, or Candy. This was really hard to believe, so Eric pulled the original business card of Wendy from his wallet and showed it to her. He asked "is this you?" to which she said no. I asked if Wendy Williams still worked there, and she said yes, that Wendy had been there that morning (contrary to Dale's assertion said she no longer worked there). All the lies between the management just floored everyone in the party.
We finished our dinners said our good byes to each other and started for the door. As we approached the door one of the guys at the host stand who previously identified himself as Matt loudly said Faggots to us as we walked by. Eric immediately turned around went up to him and asked his name and he said, "Matt". Eric told him that he would be calling the corporate office and Matt replied "Fuck You".
To put this in some perspective, our group was comprised entirely of professionals, both men and women over the age of forty. In no way did we walk in causing a scene or acting immature. Within our group was a retired Fire Chief, the V/P of Training for Comcast, an Accounting Manager for Chevron, Engineers, and the list goes on and on. We were out having a nice evening with friends and really, until this moment, did not put all of the pieces of the evening together and see what was really happening.
What we came to realize was that this person, Matt, was the same person who gave our table away when we first arrived which, with this parting comment and unapologetic attitude put the whole experience into light for us. It was also clear that management condoned and supported Matts' behavior, as when confronted with the situation, nothing was done. We never did see Dale again that evening.
At this point in time, I have called On The Border Corporate offices and received two calls back. Eric has spoken to the owner, but apparently the gentleman who called me also called Eric but refused to hear his version of the story.
I was told this event was being investigated, and 'appropriate action' would be taken. I appreciate that there are HR issues involved in revealing what those actions are, but I somehow, at this point in time lack confidence that such action will occur. Or, more accurately, I was hopeful until I heard another member of the On the Border team, this time corporate, refused to hear Eric, who was the party most directly involved.
I would suggest at this time to anyone interested gay rights, or just plain decent customer service, avoid "On the Border" restaurants at all costs.
*note that times listed are estimates. I did not have the foresight to clock each event, but I believe this to be a roughly accurate accounting of time.
In late October, a naturalist friend of mine asked a few friends if they wanted to kayak out to witness the unusual phenomena of humpbacks feeding close to shore in Santa Cruz Harbor. Loving kayaking and marine wildlife, I jumped at the opportunity.
Before heading out, this small group of experienced kayakers were briefed on behaviors of birds, sea lions and fish that we should watch for in order to determine the likely location of the whales so we could keep a healthy and legal distance. Armed with cameras, we launched from the wharf and paddled out. On that day, there was a handful of kayaks out along with a single paddle boarder and further out there was one identifiable (to me) commercial sailboat that is regularly in the general area. It was a beautiful late afternoon with the sun low in the sky.
Relatively calm seas made for easy paddling as we sought signs of activity. It didn't take long to start seeing the whales. What an utter thrill it was to see the spouts, round outs, head rising and lunge feeding. It was difficult to determine how many individuals there were, but I'd guess at least 3. The paddlers out that day were communicative and cooperative, staying near each other and tapping on our boats to keep the whales aware of our location when we were not entirely sure of theirs.
It was a fascinating and educational experience to watch the birds behavior and track where we thought the humpbacks might surface next, and thrilling to witness the sea lions following behind. I couldn't help but notice though, how it seemed strange to be in the midst of something where we had no part beyond curiosity.
Kayaking offshore is already an activity that takes attention. Taking pictures and video was a challenge while paddling and giving attention to other factors in the environment, so not many photos were had that day since none of us had a hands free camera.
I did stitch together a series of short clips I got and post it here
The first of the whale sightings days prior, net a great photo my friend posted online. It received an insane number hits in the first few days it was posted on facebook. I was lucky to be on the water days after the photo hit the internet.
Since then, I started tracking #kayaking and #whales on twitter and coupled with the video of the kayaker in Redondo Beach who witnessed Blue Whales and the activity in Santa Cruz, the internet is absolutely buzzing about whales and kayaking. Traffic in the harbor has exploded as well.
With the economy being the way it is, one can hardly blame the Santa Cruz Tourism folks for using this opportunity to encourage people to visit. Being an exciting thing to do and see I can also hardly blame others for wanting the experience. I really feel very fortunate for having been there myself, before more people learned of what was happening.
Being a follower of social media, I understand the power of a message once it's viral. Now there is a growing concern about the safety of the whales and of the kayakers in Santa Cruz because of all the attention the close interactions with the whales has gotten. With more and more people wanting to be on the water, the increased traffic has become problematic. I've heard word of at least 2 whale/ sailboat collisions as well as first hand accounts of people witnessing kayaks and paddle boards capsize in the harbor from being so near whale activity.
Experienced kayakers have told me that despite best efforts of steering clear of the whales while viewing them, even some of the have had too close for comfort encounters.
Now, I'll admit that I'm one of those who saw the photo of the kayaker right near the whale and wanted to be him, but the reality of the situation sinks in when you are out on the water. While humpbacks are not hostile to humans, they are enormous creatures who could easily, albeit accidentally, kill a human. When you're on the water and a giant spiral of anchovies starts dancing on the water 20 feet from you, when your intent was to be much further away, this is abundantly clear.
(Image taken with a telephoto lens)
While I was initially really excited communicating what was happening in Santa Cruz via photos on Facebook, I'm now concerned after hearing stories of just how crazy things are now getting in the harbor.
Some reputable kayak outfitters are now ceasing whale seeking activity and refusing to rent boats for this purpose, and are hoping that others follow suit. While we all love the whales, and I am sure no one means them any harm, it is possible to love them too much. Humpbacks are designated as an endangered species and we should be giving them their space as they feed so that neither whale nor human is accidentally harmed. It's clear, by experience, that in seeking out these creatures it is really very challenging to determine where they might surface and to maintain a clear distance on the water as conditions are constantly changing.
I will be thinking hard about getting back in the harbor with the whales again. I'd love to be altruistic and say I'd refuse to ever go again, but I think that would be dishonest. If a similar opportunity arose that I had, with few experienced kayakers, an educated naturalist, good conditions and no traffic, I might go for it, observing from a safe and legal distance. If the opportunity arose and it looked to me like a hazardous situation for humans or whales, I'll choose to observe onshore.
Do go and visit Santa Cruz. Definitely seize the opportunity to witness these giants feed along the coast while they are here. They are close enough to shore for excellent viewing from shore, or the wharf. Right now though, it seems a good time to back off of the water.
A lot of people, including myself have had amazing viewing on the water and have largely avoided injury. Kayaking off the coast is great fun and largely safe, but with so many people rushing in to see the whales, and it being so challenging to both see them and honor the 100 yard distance, the danger of injury to both whales and onlookers has become very real. Sailboats tracking, motorboats, kayaks and SUPS all looking for whales and not being as vigilant about each other, along with whales and sea lions popping up randomly to feed is a recipe for disaster. It would be terrible if someone was injured or worse.


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Mark Strachota has been named general manager at WDJT-TV (Channel 58) and other Milwaukee stations owned by the Chicago-based Weigel Broadcasting Co. group.
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WTMJ-TV news director Berra joins Tampa station
WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) news director Bill Berra has been named vice president of news for WFLA-TV in Tampa, Fla., according to TV Spy, a television industry website. Berra was vice president of news for Journal Broadacast Group stations, which he joined in 2005.
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Police here cited 88 school bus stop-arm runners last school year as part of an enforcement program using stop-arm cameras.
Four school buses in New Britain are equipped with the Redflex Student Guardian camera system, which automatically detects drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.
The New Britain Police Department recently released the preliminary data for 2012-13 from the enforcement program, which was launched in 2011 as a partnership between the department and the local school district.
"This year alone we cited 88 motorists for driving around the school bus as children were entering and exiting," said Philip Caseria, a New Britain police officer. "There is no room for reckless and impatient driving around our school buses. Anything we can do to make drivers act more cautiously is a positive public safety benefit for our community."
The Student Guardian system is installed on the front and rear driver's side of a school bus. It monitors traffic while the bus' stop arm and amber lights are displayed. Evidence of potential violations, including video and photos, is submitted to local law enforcement to determine whether a citation is warranted.
New Britain has an agreement with Redflex to operate Student Guardian without any upfront costs to the district, city or state. The program is fully funded by violations. The fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus in New Britain is $465.
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