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SEATTLE - Gov. Chris Gregoire says if $480 million in Medicaid matching money doesn't come from the federal government by Aug. 9 she'll have to consider a special session of the Legislature to deal with the budget.
She said Thursday she'll consult with legislative leaders to limit a session to a day or two.
"I don't want to waste money by having legislators around here, that's not going to help us," Gregoire told KING 5 News.
Gregoire said if the session were to last longer than a couple of days, she would be forced to make across-the-board budget cuts.
"If they are honest with me and tell me they can't get it done," said Gregoire, "then I've got to move forward."
Gregoire said the last time a Governor called for immediate cuts was in 1991.
Gregoire says the state is facing a projected $3 billion shortfall in the next budget and the slow economic recovery is forcing fundamental changes in state operations.
To give the public a say in expected cuts, Gregoire is asking for ideas on a website and holding a series of forums. Meetings were held Monday in Tacoma and Wednesday in Everett. Others are planned Tuesday in Vancouver and next Thursday Spokane.


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'Gossip,' 'Hill' Finales Lift CW to Best Monday Ever in Key Demo
May 20, 2008 12:46 PM
"Gossip Girl" ended its season on a high note in the ratings Monday, while "American Gladiators" slid again from last week's disappointing season premiere.
"Gladiators" dipped 16% to a 1.6 rating/4 share in the 18-49 demographic, according to preliminary Nielsen numbers. Last week's "Gladiators" fell 68% from its premiere in January. Followed by "Dateline" (2.0/5), NBC finished fourth with a 1.8/5.
The CW (1.5/4) brought its freshman standout "Gossip Girl" to a close with a 1.4/4 in 18-49; it earned a 1.8/6 among the network's target 18-34 demographic. "Girl's" 18-49 numbers haven't been that good since the show's premiere in September.
"One Tree Hill" (1.5/4) improved 25% for its season finale. Both shows boosted The CW to the best Monday in 18- to 49-year-olds in the network's history.
At the front end of the night, "Bones" (3.3/10) ended flat for Fox (4.5/12), while the second part of the "House" (5.7/14) finale dipped slightly from last week.
CBS (4.0/11) cleaned up with a night of finales. "Rules of Engagement" (4.3/10) and "CSI: Miami" (4.4/12) both were up slightly from last week, while the rest of the night was down. "Two and a Half Men" (4.8/12) slid 6%, "The Big Bang Theory" (2.7/8) dropped 7% and "How I Met Your Mother" (3.2/9) stumbled 16% off its guest appearance from Britney Spears last week.
ABC (3.4/9) premiered its latest iteration of "The Bachelorette" (3.0/8) with jilted "Bachelor" contestant Deanna Pappas. The show dropped 30% from the program's last season premiere back in January 2005.
"Dancing With the Stars" (4.3/12) wound down with its last performance show, up a tick from last week.


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- February 4, 2000
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Newly hired federal employees could begin investing immediately in the Thrift Savings Plan and employees could roll over funds from private sector retirement plans into their TSP accounts, under a proposal President Clinton plans to include in his fiscal 2001 budget request.
Under current rules, new employees must wait a year before they can contribute to the TSP and there is no rollover provision.
Last year, the House passed a bill, H.R. 208, that would implement the changes the administration is endorsing in its fiscal 2001 budget proposal. The bill would offset the costs of the plan by requiring agencies to allocate more money to the civil service retirement fund.
"It's good policy, but it needs to be paid for," said Garry Ewing, staff director at the House Government Reform Subcommittee on the Civil Service.
As of December 1999, nearly $100 billion had been invested in the TSP by civilian federal employees. The TSP contains three funds: the C Fund (common stocks); the F Fund (fixed-income bonds); and the G Fund (government securities). The bulk of investments are in the C Fund.
A new computer system scheduled to debut later this year will give employees two additional investment options. If H.R. 208 is passed before October, it will take effect Oct. 1, the same day the new system is scheduled to come online.
In addition to the TSP proposal, the administration's 2001 budget proposal will include a 3.7 percent pay increase for federal employees and provisions allowing employees to pay their health insurance premiums out of pre-tax wages.
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IF you check these pages out you can see the top 100 paid and top 100 free e-books at Amazon.
Click to see the Top 100 Children's e-books at Amazon. Paid is on the left, free is on the right. The top free ones include:
Yeah those all are free and – OK, hold up? Really? Wait, it's a book about handling Bullies. Amazing. I know the boy will like this. I can't believe I'm going to download this! Sigh. Mom of a second grade boy here. LOL.
Moving on…..
Click to see the Top 100 Kindle eBooks at Amazon. Paid is again on the left, free is on the right. The top freebies include:
There's a lot more at those lists, but I just looked at the top few.
OK a kid's book about fart bullies and a romantic comedy all free.
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4.8 Room cleanliness
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The smallest 4 star hotel room I've seenPosted Jul 27, 2014
Pros: Location
Cons: Not having views of brick walls outside window and larger rooms
Location: Eiffel Tower is 2km away, river 5min away, right next to metro and the best restuarant in Paris (Le Saint Germain) next door.
The smallest hotel room ( 2 star hotels) I've ever been in with the view out the window of a brick wall. Comfortable bed though... I've stayed in better Premier Inn's.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Atlanta, GA
Quiet, friendly hotel near everything in ParisPosted Jul 19, 2014
Pros: Location, staff, on a wide boulevard but quiet
Cons: Nothing I can think of.
Location: Right on the Boulevard St Germain, a major shopping street in the city and with some famous cafes. Right next to the Rue Du Bac Metro station.
Great location - right in the middle of the 7th, and literally at the entrance to the Metro - easy access to the whole of Paris. Staff were very friendly indeed. You could tell how guests had really created friendships with them. The room was tidy and clean, the bathroom was big and well appointed, and the bed was very comfortable.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Friendly , quietPosted Jul 18, 2014
Helpful , friendly , good breakfast , clean , quiet
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Los Angeles
Great location- shopping, major attractions, etc.Posted Jul 3, 2014
Excellent care. Only quibble is for a hotel of this statute, the TV is rinky-dink and has the most illogical process for operation.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Halifax, NS, Canada
Great location and good value...Posted Jul 2, 2014
Location: Easy walking distance to the Seine, the Louvre, and the D'Orsay and the shops of St. Germain-des-Pres .
... seem to be the norm for K&K hotels. I stayed in their London branch in March 2014 and chose the K&K Cayre on the basis of my satisfaction with it and was not disappointed. Although this is a 'mini-chain' and the décor was exactly the same as in London, the location was excellent and so was the breakfast included in the room rate. Very comfortable rooms but, again, the curious lack of a clock and, in this case - and in France of all places! - a corkscrew. I'll bring both on my next visit.
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Loved the hotelPosted Jun 27, 2014
Staff was extremely pleasant and all spoke English.
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Posted Jun 9, 2014
Liked everything but the staff. They seemed annoyed by every question or request. Otherwise nice room, good location.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Florida
Proximity to most attractions excellent, nice areaPosted May 30, 2014
Pros: Staff courteous and efficient, breakfast great, location excellent.
Cons: Bit noisy at night with the door slamming that appears to occur when people come in late.
Location: Near Metro, Notre Dame, D'Orsay, supermarket, lots of cafes, nice little shops, and restaurants.
Second visit to K&K, more expensive this time tho. Breakfast is excellent and the standard well above any other I have encountered so far. Rooms small, but then we were not in there much.
for Everyoneby Cathy from New York
Excellent hotel!Posted May 23, 2014
Hotel is very comfortable and the stuff are very helpful. The hotel is very convenience and close to everything.Perfect locations and will defenitely will recomend it.
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Comfortable,clean hotel in convenient location.Posted May 23, 2014
Pros: The friendly atmosphere, attention to detail by staff in all departments. Ideally situated to make the most of the Paris attractions.
Cons: Met all our needs and we did not find a fault.
Location: Metro station outside main entrance for easy travel anywhere. Good restaurants nearby and Paris sites within easy walking distant.
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Two people were seriously injured after their sport-utility vehicle crashed Friday morning on Interstate 79 in South Fayette Township.
The vehicle was traveling in the northbound lanes near the Bridgeville exit around 6:30 a.m. when it swerved from the right lane and crashed into a tractor-trailer in the other lane, state police Trooper Robin Mungo said. The car appeared to roll over in the crash.
The driver and passenger of the SUV were taken to an area hospital, where they are in serious condition, Mungo said.
The crashed caused heavy delays in the northbound lanes of I-79 that stretched all the way to the Washington County line.
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Nurses in California are in high need these days. No matter what the economy appears like, individuals remain to need healthcare, so the market remains to expand. Jobs in nursing are both meeting and fairly well-paying. Though registered nurses do require anywhere from one to 4 years of college to become licensed, they can often discover a job at healthcare facilities, doctor's workplaces, clinics, as well as in colleges. Though there are many field of expertises in the nursing field, there are a few even more typical areas of practice.
Because most births in the United States happen in a healthcare facility or a birthing center connected to a hospital, labor and distribution registered nurses, frequently called L&D nurses, can find jobs in practically any town. L&D registered nurses provide care both for the moms and their infants before, during, and after shipment. Since most OB/GYN physicians are only present to provide the infant, it is the nurses who offer many of the care. Although they need to be able to handle emergencies throughout high risk births, assisting bring brand-new children into the world is likewise one of the most meeting jobs a nurse can perform.
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Because of the nature of the clients L&D registered nurses work with, they are required to have additional accreditations above their Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. They must be certified in fetal resuscitation and fetal tracking. There are also subspecialties in L&D, like intrapartum nursing, postpartum nursing, fetal tracking, and nursery care. These certifications can be searched for an L&D nurse has actually worked for 2 years in the field.
L&D nurses have a large amount of freedom. While there are physicians and midwives who dictate orders, it is the nurses who are in the trenches, evaluating the moms and children, developing courses of treatment or treatments, and performing the orders. Sometimes L&D registered nurses become operation space nurses when a C-section is required. It is generally the L&D nurses who reveal the brand-new moms how to take care of and feed their brand-new children too.
L&D registered nurses usually work in healthcare facilities and birthing centers, but can also work in centers or maternity centers also. In 2008, the mean wage for a signed up nurse had to do with $62,000. Nevertheless, L&D registered nurses, because of their extra accreditations, usually make more that. L&D registered nurses can make $35 to $40 an hour relying on experience and where they work.
Being an emergency nurse guarantees that no work day will ever be just like the others. Emergency registered nurses deal with any age varies, genders, occupations, and a variety of illnesses and injuries. They must have a large range of expertise to be able to treat any and all of these. Emergency registered nurses can discover work in hospital emergency clinic, centers, immediate care centers, and hospital transports, like ambulances or helicopters. Nevertheless, emergency registered nurses are likewise discovered at online health call centers, cruises or travel locations, camps, and working for pharmaceutical companies.
Emergency registered nurses are registered nurses. Because their task is typically more basic care in nature, there aren't really any specializations in emergency nursing, though they can be accredited in things like trauma care or pediatric nursing. Sometimes emergency nurses help educational workshops or facilities in schools, neighborhoods, or businesses. They likewise go to classes and workshops to keep current on brand-new therapies and methods. Current testimonials of salary, showed the median income for an emergency nurse was generally around $35,000 to $65,000 annually. Salaries will commonly vary, depending upon the area.
Over the last numerous years, the healthcare market has employed a number of methods to enhance health care ease of access while keeping costs down. One way this has been achieved is with the use of nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners can care for fundamental wellness requirements such as acute and chronic illness diagnosing and treatment, handling chronic conditions like diabetic issues or hypertension, as well as offering prenatal look after pregnant women. They buy lab work, tests, and can write prescriptions.
Because what nurse practitioners do is far past exactly what most signed up nurses are able or are enabled to do, they have to complete not only a BSN, however get a master's degree too. If the nurse practitioner is entering a particular specialized, she or he must complete whatever requirements required for those accreditations as well. A few of these need an added 2 years of medical training. Beginning nurse practitioners make around $68,000 while experienced ones can draw in almost $90,000, depending upon experience and training.
Nurse practitioners frequently work in physician's offices or centers, taking some off the tons off the doctors by seeing patients with even more standard medical requirements. They can likewise work in hospitals in the same manner. Because nurse practitioners make less money and have lower malpractice insurance coverage requires than doctors who see greater risk patients, this saves healthcare facilities cash while still seeing that these medical needs are taken care of. Nurse practitioners likewise work in retirement home, home health organizations, public health offices, and in the armed forces.
Whenever a patient needs surgical treatment or even an in-office procedure, the odds are really high that he will be sedated by a nurse anesthetist. In medical facilities about half of all medical clients are put under by a CRNA, or accredited registered nurse anesthetist. The number is even higher in more rural hospitals. Nearly half of all CRNAs are male, whereas guys comprise just 5 % of the rest of the nursing population.
CRNAs work in all areas of medical facility anesthesia. This consists of basic surgery suites and in the labor and delivery section. CRNAs can likewise work in independent surgical suites, dentist workplaces, and any doctor's workplace where in-office procedures are performed. This would consist of cosmetic surgeons, orthopedists, podiatric doctors, and eye doctor workplaces. CRNAs likewise are employed by the military and the VA.
The CRNA are a few of the greatest paid nurses today. The starting salary may vary from $80,000 to $110,000 and might go up to $150,000 with experience. Overtime is an usual requirement as well. A CRNA must first earn a BSN and become certified as a RN. Then she or he would go to a graduate program in anesthesia, which takes an additional 2 or 3 years, depending on the program. This program offers both the education and the clinical work needed. Then he must pass a national accreditation test.
Registered nurses are the workhorses of every healthcare facility. While the doctors manage a client's care, it is the registered nurses who carry out the orders, who react first to any problems or emergencies, and administer the therapies. Doctors treat the ailments or illness, while nurses assist the client concentrate on wellness and any lifestyle changes that have to happen. Because of the multitude of tasks registered nurses do every day in healthcare facilities all over the country, registered nurses comprise the large bulk of all workers in the healthcare market.
Nurses work in every area of the hospital, from the floors where general client care is over seen, to more specialized areas, like the neonatal ward, cardiovascular treatment rooms, and the surgical suites. They deal with a wide range of ages and conditions, though some do specialize. While the individual nurse's jobs might be a bit different in these locations, a nurse's task essentially comes down to two functions: to see that the patient's needs are met and to make sure that the prescribed therapies are being effectively carried out.
To become a registered nurse, a person must complete a two year partners degree or a three year hospital-based diploma program. To make a bachelor of science in nursing takes a full 4 years, however likewise opens more chances in management and a higher income. The typical salary for registered nurses is usually about $62,000. However, this varies commonly relying on the area of the nation, the size of the medical facility, and how many years' experience the nurse has. Likewise, if the nurse has any certifications, like to deal with early infants, she'll make more. Nurses with a BSN likewise make more than licensed practical nurses, or LPNs.
There are practically 100,000 public schools across the United States, and almost all of them use a minimum of one signed up nurse to work full-time at the college. While these registered nurses don't work in medical facilities, they play a crucial role in the wellness of the kids of the nation. They also are usually responsible for teaching nourishment and health to the students. They can also offer counseling to students.
College nurses take care of students who become sick during school hours, calling moms and dads as needed. In the last few years, nonetheless, the function of a school nurse has broadened. College nurses likewise help students with persistent conditions receive the care needed so that they can remain to go to regular college. This would include conducting medication, giving the hormone insulin shots to diabetics, offering feedings to students with g-tubes, as well as providing catheter care. The nurse also serves as the healthcare expert on university.
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Institution nurses are employed by the institution areas, which have various requirements. While they all require licensed registered nurses, some will hire LPNs while others require a BSN. Some experts advise school nurses have a minimum of a BSN, however that has not been adjusted as a nationwide requirement yet. There is likewise an institution nursing certification that can be made too, though not all areas need it. The wage array differs depending upon the school area and the location of the country. The range is typically around $32,000 and $52,000 for 9 months of work; though in some areas, registered nurses with years of experience might make over $70,000. Benefits are figured out by the college area.
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Kyle Collins
The Union-Recorder
MILLEDGEVILLE — The Milledgeville Film Festival is open for submissions.
The event, booked for April 25-27 next year, already has five entries, according to locally based producer and film festival chairman Jeremiah Bennett.
Festival board of directors met Tuesday to discuss progress.
Through the newly launched withoutabox.com account, website at milledgevillefilmfestival.com and Facebook page, the word is spreading. The festival is incorporated and well into non-profit designation.
Early submissions are from international locations such as France, Canada and Mexico. Two others hail from Atlanta and Arizona.
"I don't expect a lot right now because most of our deadlines are the beginning of next year," Bennett said. "It's exciting because for example the film out of Arizona is a student thesis film, and the guy said he would let it world premiere at our festival."
Film festival shorts categories limited to 20 minutes long include comedy, drama, documentary, Georgia, international and horror. Feature films have a slot as well.
The five early submissions cover multiple categories.
Bennett said the lucky films selected for screening wouldn't be announced until March 15, 2014. Last date to submit is eight days prior.
Early signs have the inaugural film festival ball rolling steady.
"What's amazing is of the films that have come in, I haven't seen a bad one yet," Bennett said. "The quality has been there. Normally in a first year film festival, you don't get that."
Kim Martin, Milledgeville native and AMC Networks executive, pledged her support for programming and speaker scheduling. Bennett hopes to hear from the president of the Independent Film Channel soon about possible guest speakers.
"Once that is announced this thing is going to blow off the map. With credible sources to show people this is legit, it wouldn't surprise me to get hundreds of submissions at a time," Bennett said.
The Milledgeville Film Festival starts with a three-day weekend schedule.
Georgia College Campus Life Director Tom Miles confirmed the university's Arts & Sciences auditorium for film screening and Magnolia Ballroom as the gala location.
A Friday night gala running into a full-length feature film screening kicks off the festival. Patrons travel to Arts & Sciences for the premiere around 9 p.m. after dinner and keynote speaker.
Next, three Saturday morning workshops at Black Box Theatre will provide an educational experience for film buffs. Casting directors, talent agents, producers and different industry professionals will do the one-hour workshops through lunch.
Throughout the festival's second day, two-hour short film programs starting at 1 p.m. will showcase more than 30 shorts seven to 20 minutes long. Bigger features will run later that evening as well.
Central State Hospital is tentatively scheduled as the outdoor venue for two Saturday night screenings.
Shorts resume Sunday the 27th with Georgia Shorts at 1 p.m. with two closing feature films ending by 9 p.m.
Final ceremonies with awards follow.
Early, student and regular ticket prices for the weekend's events appeal to most budgets.
Positioning the Milledgeville event into April leaves the city as one of the final local festivals before the international Cannes Film Festival in May.
Multiple Georgia cities such as Atlanta, Rome, Savannah and Macon run festivals. These events are essential to a filmmaker's livelihood.
Soon, the website will feature frequently asked questions, deadline, film category and pricing information for the April weekend. Information on festival sponsorship opportunities is also expected soon.
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Alicia Keys keeps it old school style as she debuts her anticipated video "New Day"; an anthemic Swizz Beatz-produced track off her LP Girl On Fire.
The R & B diva takes it to the streets as she shows off her smooth dance moves on a live stage. While breaking it down in a pair of killer leather pants in back alleys, and sweeping views of New York City.
Alicia wrapped the U.S. leg of her "Set the World on Fire" tour with Miguel last month and will head to the U.K. on May 18.
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For those arriving to study in September 2013, this year's STS OneBook selection:
- Numbers, Ronald (editor). 2009. Galileo Goes to Jail, and other myths about science and religion (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press), 302p. Order Amazon UK: hardcover | paperback | Kindle | many secondhand copies are available, too: www.abebooks.co.uk
Our OneBook selection for 2013 explores one of the most important fractures of our generation. Are science and religion incompatible? Must they be in conflict? This collection of essays features a series of STS scholars engaging these important questions through some of the most persistent myths in the subject.
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- Jon Turney's The Rough Guide to The Future
- Bill Bryson's Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society: 350 Years of the Royal Society and Scientific Endeavour
- Ben Goldacre's Bad Science
- Thomas Dixon's Science and Religion: A Very Short Introduction
- Jenny Uglow's The Lunar Men
- Jared Diamond's Collapse
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---- — SITKA, Alaska — For girls, proms are all about the dresses. Kayla Wolfe just never imagined what it would take to pick one.
First, there was what felt like a million questions. "What kind of dress was I looking for? What size am I? What kind of color? Long or short?" said the 15-year-old freshman at Mount Edgecumbe High School, a state-run boarding school in Sitka, Alaska.
Her answers gave her passage into a room stocked full of dresses — a bounty that Kayla, or most students, in rural Alaska have never seen.
The dresses were brought to the school by the Seattle-based Prom Princess program, which brings the prom experience to Mount Edgecumbe, where many students don't have the resources or the help from their far-off families to get party dresses, tuxedos and makeup for their big night.
"All of these people are here helping them (the students) out and doing all this stuff, and suddenly they realize they're a lot more important than they ever thought they were," said Ivy Lanthier, project director for the school's dorms. "That's the big thing."
In its fifth year of helping students at the school, the program arranges for donations of the dresses, discounted tuxes, and hair and makeup artists.
Mount Edgecumbe, which sits in the shadow of a dormant volcano, is the only state-run boarding school in Alaska. It has nearly 400 students, and about 80 percent this year are Alaska Native. Many, like Kayla, hail from small communities well off the state's limited road system. Many schools in these rural villages don't have proms, and ones that do aren't at Mount Edgecumbe's level.
Program founder Terri Bogren said she and other volunteers, mainly her co-workers at the Seattle-based Alaska Airlines, are proud of the teenagers for leaving their families and villages to get a better education, and this is a way to show their admiration.
"They don't have the family support to help them do this. So we're kind of like fairy godmothers here to help them make sure they can look as good as they want to go to their prom," she said.
Bogren got the idea for the program when she lived in Sitka and helped a niece, who was attending the school, get ready for the prom. That's when she realized other girls weren't going to the dance because they didn't have a dress.
Bogren moved to Seattle after she got a job as an account specialist with the airline, which had just celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2007. She decided to see if anyone would be willing to donate her party dress from the anniversary ball for the girls at Mount Edgecumbe.
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Does the treasury know how many cars the Government of Kenya owns?
How many cars does the Government own? No one knows but it is possible to deduce that there may be a serious problem.
According to the Approved budget for the financial year 2007/2008 the total number of vehicles owned by the Government of Kenya was 10,589. This is the last publicly known figure of how many vehicles belong to the Government of Kenya. The following year, Schedule V which records the motor vehicle establishment was mysteriously removed from the budget and has never reappeared in all the budgets since.
The total number of drivers employed by the Government of Kenya according to the budget presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta last June is 4,206. We can therefore assume that the Government of Kenya owns about 4,206 cars as it would be irrational to have more cars than drivers. Or is it possible that 6383 cars are self-driven by public officials? Could they have been sold? Probably not if one considers that the money reported by the Treasury to have been received from the sale of motor vehicles between 2008-2010 amounts to only Kshs 35,421,721.
What we'd like MPs to ask treasury before the next supplementary and national budget is why there are no drivers for the other 6383 cars? Additionally they should ask why Schedule V is no longer being presented to them so that they can inform themselves on how many cars the Government actually has before being asked to approve fuel, maintenance, and overhaul and motor vehicle purchase budgets. The amounts involved are staggering. Parliament approved Kshs 5.4 Billion for the purchase of new motor vehicles for the financial years 2008/2009 and 2009/2010; and a total of Kshs 8.013
Billion in motor vehicle related expenditure for this financial year. When Parliament did this, MPs had no idea and still do not know how many cars the Government owns.
But surely treasury knows the number of cars that Government owns, otherwise how did they plan the budget for fuel, maintenance, overhaul etc. We take bets that treasury has no clue either.
It is important to clear these sorts of anomalies up. There are many. Parliament unanimously ordered an independent Forensic Audit into the National Budget going back three years. This Audit is yet to begin 8 months later. Kenyans want the forensic audit ordered by Parliament to commence immediately so that we know our true financial position and not continue to operate in ignorance as Treasury is keeping us.


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1875 S. Bascom Ave #550 Campbell
Campbell, CA 95008
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Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(408) 879-9091
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Seafood, Sushi, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Executive Chef:
Richard Lu
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
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Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
We offer party platters for pick up.
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Our patio can be used for private events during non lunch and dinner rush times.
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A word from Pacific Catch - Campbell
Pacific Catch, Campbell, located in the Pruneyard Shopping Center is a modern, comfortable, West Coast Fish House where friends and family gather to enjoy fresh seafood dishes inspired by flavors from the Pacific Rim. Daily lunch and dinner specials feature the freshest "catch of the day," served
in a variety of styles from around the Pacific. Other menu items include Asian Rice Bowls, Meal-size Salads, Sushi Rolls, Fish and Chips and starters including our popular Hawaiian Poke and famous Cabo Calamari. Our Campbell location also offers patio seating and a full bar. Enjoy a wide selection of wines from the New World, contemporary island cocktails or one of our many beers on tap from around the Pacific.
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The food was good and that's a
very important thing. The restaurant was very loud. Loud enough that I wanted out quickly. The drink prices were quite expensive compared to other similar restaurants I've been to lately."
Dined on 7/26/2014
I made reservations through Open
Table and requested outside sitting for a party of 7 people. We arrived on-time, if not slightly early. The hostess said the patio was full and we'd have to wait 20 minutes. We waited 20, 30, and 45 minutes. The hostess explained their we people finished eating and check paid, however, they we just sitting around the table. We sat inside and the noise level was so loud we couldn't hear each other at our table. The point of dining with a large party is to enjoy the ambiance, the food and conversation. Unfortunately that was not our experience. My question is, why does not make a reservation and request a seating section if the restaurant doesn't honor your reservation? Very disappointed with Pacific Catch."
Dined on 7/22/2014
Great ambience & great food. I
definitely would return to try more dishes. Service was top notch!"
Dined on 7/20/2014
Even though restaurant was very
crowded on a Saturday night at 6:30p, service was excellent and the wait time for appetizers and food was minimal. It was our first time there, so the only thing unexpected was the very limited menu for entrees. They did have plenty of salads and lunch type items though. I would go there again."
Dined on 7/19/2014
We had the original poke for an
appetizer. The sinew from the tuna wasn't removed so the cubed pieces were attached and chewy. We're not low talkers but our server couldn't hear us (What? What?) and it got old having to repeat everything. The sushi portion of our meal arrived after the rest of our dinners were finished. We almost wanted to cancel the sushi but couldn't find our server. He didn't offer any explanation for the delay when we asked where the sushi was. Overall the food was average. It was our first and last dining experience at Pacific Fresh. The only bright note was the manager. He was hustling and checked in with us (instead of our hard-of-hearing, missing-in-action server). p.s. Wondering if the air conditioning works?"
Dined on 7/19/2014
As always, good food. Service was
a bit slower than usual and the sticky ribs, normally our favorite, were a bit overcooked"
Dined on 7/16/2014
I didn't even know this restaurant
existed, and found it because I needed a restaurant to meet colleagues in the Pruneyard. It was fun, nice ambience/décor, food was good. Hostess was OK but not very friendly/nice (even though I had a reservation. I think she enjoys seating men more than a group of women (!) and really could care less if we were happy or not) and the server was kind of flippant but ok. I've experienced worse. Food was good and everyone like what they ordered. I have another reservation next week, it will be interesting to see if the service is different. Overall, a good experience, and I'm glad to find a fresh fish restaurant in Campbell."
Dined on 7/14/2014
We had late lunch here on Sunday
for a friend's birthday. We all enjoyed the food but the waitress wasn't friendly. It took a while for her to come back to take order, bring drinks and food back. The outdoor patio was very nice for groups."
Dined on 7/13/2014
King salmon was great, as was the
starter salad and my guest had shrimp ceviche, and salmon on a plank. Only complaint was the service was average to fair and slow to respond."
Dined on 7/9/2014
I love and crave the Seared Ahi
bowl with 50% brown rice and 50% greens. The wasabi, ginger flavored dressing/sauce is tasty on it. I also love the Korean Sticky Ribs bowl!"
Dined on 7/7/2014
Great for lunch, happy hour or
dinner. Fresh choice and fish specials. Always friendly service. See you soon."
Dined on 7/6/2014
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff,
good food and interesting cocktails. Poke was great. California roll salad was very good and satisfying."
Dined on 6/28/2014
Nice restaurant, a little
different than the "norm." The Poke's were delicious, it looked like a great place to come back for lunch and try one of the rice bowls which looked gernerously proportioned."
Dined on 6/26/2014
I had the swordfish. It was fresh,
tender, very tasty. It was served with a delicious butter sauce and mashed potatoes with crispy onion rings on top. You know when the fish is fresh because there should be no fishy flavor and this swordfish was fresh. I would go back to eat here again."
Dined on 6/24/2014
The restaurant was a little quiet
for Sunday mid morning. The wait staff was very attentive. Good food, plenty of choices."
Dined on 6/22/2014
First, they didn't have our
OpenTable reservation on a very busy Friday night, and the girl at the reservation desk really didn't want to talk about it - just, it's not here and moved on the next guest. I retrieved my confirmation and gave it to her. She glanced quickly, gave it back to me, and rudely said "your name isn't even on it". The manager then walked up, she explained the situation, and he sat us, but on the way to the table said "maybe you made it for our Mountain View restaurant". I told him that wasn't possible, then sat down and circled the date/time, address, my name, and handed it back to him. He wasn't interested in apologizing, offering an explanation, nothing. On top of this, the food was horrible.We will not be returning."
Dined on 6/20/2014
Really good service every time
I've been there. The food is always fresh and very tasty. Will be returning once again in a couple of weeks. Love those sweet potato fries."
Dined on 6/19/2014
I had a good experience here- food
was good, service was alright. It was a bit too warm in the restaurant to the point where not only the servers were sweating but the patrons, too. I would try this place out again, though. It is a very lively restaurant located in the Pruneyard so if you want to make it to your reservation on time, give yourself extra time because the parking lot is a cluster."
Dined on 6/18/2014
It was very loud, food is ok, not
spectacular. Went for gluten free option which was a nice option to have."
Dined on 6/17/2014
Go here with my beautiful girl
every now and then, and they never seem to disappoint...I absolutely love this place. Clean tasty flavorful food always accompanied by a glass or two of some wine. Enter excited, leave content and relaxed."
Dined on 6/16/2014
This was a great choice for a
Fathers Day lunch. The Bloody Mary was great. The Sunrise roll was quite tasty and the fish and sweet potato chips were amazing!"
Dined on 6/15/2014
Pac Catch is great for lunch. They
have many choices and often have great specials. My favorite item on the menu is the Vietnamese steak sandwich. Their appetizers are all delicious. This is a solid choice when choosing a lunch destination."
Dined on 6/13/2014
Had a group of 6 for dinner at
this place. The food was really good, but the seating was a bit too crowded. On either side of our table there were two tables of 4, all of the backs of our chairs were touching and made it a bit uncomfortable. The restaurant may want to consider removing 1 of the tables. Noise level was a bit high because tables were so close. Hard to have a conversation at your own table."
Dined on 6/11/2014
We had calamari as an appetizer.
We each ordered the fish taco (mix/match) sweet fries and the grilled corn. All were delicious. Next time we will order the taco (mix/match) 3 piece and split as we had too much food."
Dined on 6/7/2014
Excellent fresh fish entrees. We
enjoyed the ambiance and the wine list was good."
Dined on 6/6/2014
Loved the food, service was
excellent without being obtrusive. The Wakame rice bowl is the best. "
Dined on 5/23/2014
Daily specials are consistently
good - half price on wine bottles on Tuesday's is a good deal."
Dined on 5/20/2014
This was our first time at the
restaurant, and it was pretty good. Reasonable value for the price and there were several dishes I wanted to try. My date's Kona spiced ribs were very good, and my Korean themed rice bowl was good too."
Dined on 5/18/2014
The selection of fresh fish and a
variety of ways prepared (Asian, Mexican, Hawaaiian or Traditional) would suit anyone's taste! The food is presented and prepared gourmet style with excellent service!"
Dined on 5/15/2014
The food is delish and fresh and
the waiter recommended a shushi dish my mom absolutely love, the only down fa to our experience was that it was for my mom's birthday and I indicated in the open table reservations, but nothing special was done for her. They fail to acknowledge her birthday, but since the kids were with me and cranky, we had to eat and leave. "
Dined on 5/15/2014
Poke salad was so fresh and tasty.
All the favors balanced nicely with the dressing. Can't wait to get back to have it again!"
Dined on 5/14/2014
We went on Mother's Day and it was
packed! A manager stopped at our table to apologize in advance because the kitchen was running behind and brought us a free appetizer, which was really cool. As it turned our, the food came out really quick anyway! What great service!!"
Dined on 5/11/2014
Took my mom here for an early
Mother's Day dinner. We quite enjoyed ourselves. The food was delicious. I had the trio of tacos (shrimp, steak and chicken). My mom had the salmon sandwich. It was all very good. At the end of the meal the manager came over to greet us and gave us two coupons for appetizers. He was very nice. I will definitely be returning and would recommend this place to diners who enjoy seafood!"
Dined on 5/11/2014
Having favorably dined at this
restaurant on several previous occasions, this time was a total bust. We arrived a few minutes early for a 5:30 PM reservation and were asked to wait although many tables were visibly unoccupied. Another couple arrived after us and were seated almost immediately. Once we were seated, we had to ask a busboy to bring water. As we sat, we observed servers diligently waiting on tables around us. A full 32 minutes elapsed before our assigned server acknowledged our presence even though she had waited on a neighboring table whose occupants were seated after us. We left without dining there that night. Perhaps the restaurant is under new management which needs further training in customer attentiveness."
Dined on 5/10/2014
We dine here at least twice a
month, and have been know to go 4 weekends in a row. The food is fresh and the menu has great options but not so many it is overwhelming. Our favorites are the rice bowls and the tacos, both are to die for. I especially like the wasabi rice bowl with ahi and my husband likes it with the poke. My favorite tacos are the mahi mahi and the steak, my husband likes the steak and shrimp. They are all prepared a bit differently but oh so good. We have friends that live in Palo Alto so met them at the new location in Mt View on San Antonio Rd. Same great food, wasn't disappointed glad to see that they are doing well and have expanded. "
Dined on 5/9/2014
Great swordfish & salmon specials.
Topped off by a very friendly server. Yes - it was 1/2 price wine bottle Tuesday. However, the wine list needs a serious make over. Too many low quality options. Low price doesn't have to mean low quality - but it did here. "
Dined on 5/6/2014
Everyone really enjoyed their
plates at Pacific Catch (6 of us). Service was great as well. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 5/3/2014
We have been to Pacific Catch on a
few occasions and it always hits home. Service has always been very good and the food always on point!"
Dined on 5/1/2014
We went here to celebrate my
birthday. The service was excellent as was the food. This restaurant is very kid friendly and accomodating."
Dined on 4/26/2014
Pacific Catch is a great choice
for fresh fish. I also like their salads, and their Poke is good. Their sushi rolls are mostly hawaiian style, so if you want more like sashimi get the poke. This has rapidly become one of my family's favorite places to go. One star off for ambiance, the outdoor seating (surrounded by canvas/plastic thick tent type material with heat lamps) is not up to par with the rest of the tasteful decor in the rest of the location. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
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Anti-inflammatory medications or NSAIDs (e.g. Motrin or Advil) can decrease inflammation in the carpal tunnel and can also decrease carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
Wrist Brace
The brace helps to stabilize the carpal tunnel in its neutral position. The carpal tunnel is at its widest diameter in this position and the nerve is least compressed. Wearing the splint at night is especially important, as well as during activities that tend to irritate your carpal tunnel syndrome.
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The cortisone injection works by delivering a powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly to the source of the problem. Steroids shoulder be injected sparingly, and if the carpal tunnel syndrome returns, surgery may be considered.
Injections of cortisone into the carpal tunnel work about 80% of the time. However, this relief is often temporary, and the symptoms may return. Recent research has shown that the carpal tunnel injection is probably an effective treatment for at least one year in many patients. The injection can also be very helpful in situations where the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is unclear.
Carpal Tunnel SurgeryIf a carpal tunnel release is done, it is most commonly performed by a "open" technique. To perform an open carpal tunnel release, your surgeon makes a 4 centimeter incision down the middle of the palm. Your surgeon carefully dissects the tissues down to the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is opened up to relieve the pressure on the nerve. The surgery only takes about 15 minutes, and can be performed under local, regional, or general anesthesia.
A carpal tunnel release can also be done through a minimally invasive incision with a camera called an endoscope. In this procedure called an endoscopic carpal tunnel release, a small (about 1 centimeter) incision is made by the wrist. Through this incision, a small camera is inserted into the carpal tunnel. A small knife attached to the camera is then used to release the carpal tunnel.
Both procedures are effective in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Many surgeons prefer the open carpal tunnel release because it is easy to ensure there is adequate relief of tension around the nerve. Furthermore, by seeing the nerve, there is a comfort surgeons have in ensuring the nerve is not injured. That said, the most common complications from carpal tunnel surgery are because of an incision in the palm of the hand. The endoscopic surgery has fewer problems with incisions, so some surgeons prefer this technique. It is important that no matter what procedure is performed, it is done by a surgeon with experience in the technique they prefer.
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Ottumwa Courier
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Sept. 25- Oct. 2
Katie Brooke Woltering, of Ottumwa, to Kayns Brockenbrough Stover IV, of Ottumwa.
Jerry Lee Von Dorin, of Blakesburg, to Kimberly Renee Case, of Blakesburg.
Mark Andrew Smith, of Ottumwa, to Wanda Marie Adcock, of Ottumwa.
Mirza Aracely Rodas Gramajo, of Ottumwa, to Ivan Alexander Reyes, of Ottumwa.
Jordan Raymond Johnson, of Waynesville, Mo., to Joshua James De'Ray Chester, of Fort Leanard Wood, Mo.
Tara Jo Gooden, of Ottumwa, to Nicholas Carl Riedel, of Agency.
Carry Lynn Harland, of Ottumwa, to Bradley Dale Edgington, of Ottumwa.
Cory David Burdette, of Ottumwa, to Nickie Renee Neagle, of Ottumwa.
Nicole Catherine Volchko, of Ottumwa, to Benjamin Edward Marble, of Ottumwa.
— Information provided by the Wapello county Recorder's Office.
Sept. 25- Oct.2
Rachel Alexandra Ernst from Jonathan L. Davison.
Thomas Albert Bland III from Rachel A. Boley.
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Sept. 24
Terry L. and Nancy L. Helmick to Brandyn A. and Sarah Jane Bennett, 101 and 103 E. Walnut St., Eldon, $62,500 to $63,000.
Terri L. Roberts to Michael S. Robertson, 5939 118th Ave., $130,000 to $130,500.
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Real Assets II, LLC, to the Daniel F. Oldfield Trust and the Betty Lou Oldfield Trust, 212 N. Benton St., $16,000 to $16,500.
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Patric and Ranae Reiley to Carly A. Spurlock Stock, 307 Ottumwa St., Bloomfield, $62,000 to $62,500.
Steven D. and Jerilyn K. Gatlin to Johneita E. Burns, 1315 Glenwood Ave., $89,500 to $90,000.
The Betty Jane Orman Estate to Erik G. and Sarah J. O'Brien, 13670 65th St., $120,000 to $120,500.
The Theodore Franklin Norton Estate to KD Enterprises, LLC, 527 W. Second St., $43,000 to $43,500.
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Donald and Martha Jayne Hansen to Anthony Gevock, 315 E. Fifth St., $28,000 to $28,500.
Ronald E. and Joyce Thompson to Daniel T. Streeter, rural farmland in Adams Twp., $42,000 to $42,500.
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Rex and Janis Bottorff to Tyler H. and Khadijah T. Dickinson, 5470 118th Ave., $185,000 to $185,500.
Nicholas and Nicole Reynolds to James A. Grace, 823 Prosser St., $19,000 to $19,500.
Bonnie R. and James H. Huddleston Jr. to Michael J. and Pamela R. Bean, 802 S. Davis St., $57,000 to $57,500.
Donna J. Reynolds to Suzanne L. Gulbranson, 817 Glenwood Ave., $33,182 to $33,682.
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In the wake of the aftermath of the much-hyped Patriots/Colts game last week, which snared a 20.1 rating/36 share, networks return to earth again this week for week 10 of the NFL season.
The network is poised to capitalize on Green Bay's hot run this season and the Vikings breakout star Peterson and has slated the game to run in 69% of the country with Troy Aikman and Joe Buck behind the microphone. The Eagles at Redskins game took next priority in 11% of the country, followed by Falcons/Panthers in 8%, and Rams/Saints in 7%.
In late games, the Cowboys/Giants game takes prominence for 81% of the Fox affiliates, with the Lions/Cardinals on 6%, and Bears/Raiders on 1%.
Announcers will be:
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ATL@CAR Chris Rose/Terry Donahue
MIN@GB Dick Stockton/Brian Baldinger
StL@NO Sam Rosen/Tim Ryan
PHI@WAS Kenny Albert/Daryl Johnston/Tony Siragusa
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DAL@NYG Joe Buck/Troy Aikman
DET@ARI Ron Pitts/Tony Boselli
CHI@OAK Matt Vasgersian/JC Pearson
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Meanwhile this week at CBS, with a single broadcast, national games will be split relatively evenly with the Denver Broncos at the KC Chiefs prominent in the West Coast, airing in 29% of the country while the Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers matchup will air through much of the mid-West at 30% of the nation at 1pm. In addition, the jaguars/Titans game will run on 19% of affiliates and the Bills/Dolphins game will be limited to local stations with 5%.
The sole afternoon game on CBS will feature the Bengals at the Ravens with 17% of the country able to watch.
Here is the announcing lineup…
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DEN @ KC Greg Gumbel/Dan Dierdorf
JAX @ TEN Kevin Harlan/Rich Gannon
BUF @ MIA Gus Johnson/ Steve Tasker
CLE @ PIT Jim Nantz/Phil Simms
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CIN @ BAL Dick Enberg/Randy Cross
Here are the planned NFL highlights to look for this weekend:
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" will feature a match of NFC West rivals this week when the San Francisco 49ers travel to the Pacific Northwest to face Matt Hasselbeck and the division-leading Seattle Seahawks.
"The Price is Right" host Drew Carey is expected to make a third quarter booth appearance. In addition, Rainn Wilson of "The Office" will appear in a special MNF opening tease, which will give viewers a unique tour of the Emerald City.
"Monday Night Countdown" will feature members of the Seahawks secondary—Deon Grant, Marcus Trufant, Brian Russell, Kelly Jennings and Jordan Babineaux—competing in a fish-tossing competition at Seattle's famous Pike Place Market. A year ago, the Seahawks receivers took part in the first event of this kind on the show with Deion Branch claiming the title.
In addition, the MNF game telecast and "Countdown" will highlight new music from Alicia Keys with singles "No One" and "Go Ahead" as well as The Killers' Shadowplay as part of "Monday Night Musicians.


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Updated on July 26, 2012
Rio de Janeiro is one of the sexiest and most romantic cities in the world. Here are some tips for couples on vacation in the Wonderful City.
Romantic Sightseeing in RioTake time for a bit of smooching at these places (some are free):
- Corcovado
You will find pockets of quiet even in a crowd, and the view will make you swoon.
- Arpoador
One of the best sunsets in Rio.
- Lagoa
Walk around hand in hand or, if you have a running routine together, keep it up here!
Most Romantic Places to Stay in Rio de Janeiro
Whether you prefer a large hotel or the more intimate feel of a pousada or guesthouse, Rio is dotted with amazing places for honeymoons and romantic escapades.
Santa Teresa, far from the sea but rich in character and history, with its old chácaras. charming guest houses and cable car, is one of the top districts for romantic stays in Rio.
- La Suite (www.lasuiterio.com)
Some of Rio's most amazing rooms and views are hidden in the city's mansions and condos. At La Suite, you're ushered into that world.
- Le Relais de Marambaia (www.lerelaisdemarambaia.com.br)
Luxury and privacy on an off-the-beaten-path beach.
- Solar Real (Solar de Santa, www.solardesanta.com)
July 2012 Update: The former Solar de Santa is now Solar Real and no longer a guesthouse. It's now a party and event venue.
- Mama Ruisa (www.mamaruisa.com)
Frenchman Jean-Michel Ruis has created a haven of beauty and elegance in Santa Teresa. Quiet and comfort await couples in rooms with large windows overlooking the gardens.
- Casa Beleza (www.casabeleza.net)
Another option in Santa Teresa for a romantic vacation - especially if you're young or looking for a place that won't break the bank. You'll have a private entrance and terrace.
- Casa 32
Hidden Largo do Boticário is the setting for this unique guesthouse with only two suites.
Great Romantic Restaurants in Rio
- Blason
July 26, 2012 Update: Blason is now open exclusively for events, with cuisine under chef Pierre Landry. But Casa de Arte e Cultura Julieta de Serpa has a new and just as wonderful restaurant: Paris, opened in July 2012.
- Cipriani (www.copacabanapalace.com.br)
Cuisine from Northern Italy at the Copa; children under 10 are not allowed.
- Le Pré Catelan
Stellar cuisine by chef Rolland Villard and great contemporary design with beach views.
- Antiquarius
Finest Portuguese food in glamourous rooms decorated with antiques.
- Eñe
Luscious décor and amazing Spanish food.
- Atrium
You can dress up a bit for lunch at Atrium, located inside Paço Imperial and favored by executives.
- Confeitaria Colombo
Take your love on a sweet journey back to Rio's Belle Époque.
- Salitre Ipanema
Guest author Débora Birn was charmed by this restaurant specialized in fine wines, a great choice for romantic dining which is likely to cause a good impression on a first date.
- Yumê
The most romantic Japanese restaurant in Rio.
- Os Esquilos
Brides and grooms love this unique place in the heart of the Tijuca Forest - you probably will too.
- Honeymoons in Rio
Tips by Karen Tina Harrison (About.com Luxury Travel)


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Philipsburg does not have just one place for children to play.
Cold Stream Dam Recreation Area gets all the attention because it sits there, right out where everyone can see it, with that large body of water and the frothy spillway. But just a few blocks away, it's got a little brother that draws children, too.
On 13th Street, near the Powerhouse Grounds ballfields, the borough has a second play area for children. Sharon Goss and others are working to make it as much of a showplace as Cold Stream, with new, safer, updated play structures. That is happening with the help of a $60,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation of Natural Resources. Goss said the grant has a $20,000 local match. So far, $16,000 has been raised for the project. A push is now on to finish off that last 20 percent.
On Sept. 26, from 3:30-7 p.m., they will try to get there with a benefit dinner at the Reliance Fire Co. bingo hall. They will serve three kinds of lasagnas: traditional marinara, a garden-fresh vegetarian, and a Polish pierogie. Salads, rolls, desserts and drinks will round out the menu. A spaghetti dinner is available for children.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids, and are available at the borough building, Kephart's Hardware, and by calling 342-1720. Take outs are available, but if you just grab your noodles and run, you might miss half the fun. A Chinese auction of things like items from St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Matt Adams and Oakland Raiders long snapper Jon Condo, both Philipsburg-Osceola alums, as well as gift certificates, goodie baskets and more, will be held to raise even more money.
Goss said donations are also still being accepted for the playground project.
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The Hero Dog Awards are coming to Los Angeles this upcoming weekend, and the Zoom Room, a popular destination for West Hollywood and Hollywood dog owners, will help in the celebration.
Friday, Zoom Room, located at 726 North La Brea Avenue, will host an awards pre-party on Saturday that will be televised on The Pet Collective YouTube channel. A day later, the awards show will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and will be televised in November on the Hallmark Channel.
Zoom Room is an exercise studio and canine social club for pets. Different from other dog training studios, pet owners are required to remain with their pets during classes, which range from agility training to shy dog training.
"It's a true privilege to be connected with the awards that showcase the best of human and dog interaction, which embodies the ethos of the Zoom Room," said Zoom Room founder Jaime Van Wye.
The Hero Dog Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes dogs nationally for extraordinary feats. Tickets for the Beverly Hills event can be purchased here.


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Police in Omaha said that three children tried to steal food from a Nebraska Burger King drive-through window by displaying what may have been a pellet gun.
Two 12-year-old boys and a 13-year-old boy were arrested early Sunday after the attempted robbery at a Burger King on North 72nd Street.
The restaurant reported that the juveniles walked through the drive-through lane at about 12:30 a.m. and tried to get food. The restaurant worker refused to give them anything, and the children fled.
Officers apprehended the children a short time later after the police helicopter spotted them running from the area.
Police did not release the names of the children involved, who were taken to a juvenile detention center.
A Thai woman accused of butchering, cooking and eating her two sons last week is believed to have done so because she hallucinated that they were pigs, Mental Health Department deputy director general Kiattiphum Wongrachit said on Tuesday.
"The woman killed her children because she didn't continue her treatment and didn't take her medication," Dr Kiattiphum said.
Police last week received a complaint that a Musur woman butchered her two sons, aged one and five, in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district.
Police said they found her asleep at her home, with several body parts apparently from children near her.
They took her in for questioning, but she did not respond to any of their questions.
They then did a background check on her and found that she had been treated for a mental illness in 2007.
The woman, a member of the Musur hilltribe whose name was withheld, will be kept under close watch in the hospital for a long time, he said.
The hospital will check whether she is a drug addict and if she will need to keep her calm when she realises that she killed her children, he said.
She has been charged with murder, but being deemed mentally unfit to fight her case she was sent to Suan Prung Hospital for treatment.
Three daycare employees were arrested on Monday for watching and encouraging toddlers to fight each other while under their care.
According to Dover Police, three employees from the Hands of Our Future Daycare in Delaware were arrested after a cell phone video showed employees watching and encouraging two 3-year-olds fight each other.
Tiana Harris, 19, Lisa Parker, 47, and Estefania Myers, 21, were charged with Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Reckless Endangering and Conspiracy for the incident, which occurred in March of 2012 and was captured on cell phone video.
In the video police says one child can be heard crying and yelling, 'He's pinching me,' while a daycare worker responds, 'No pinching, only punching.'
"Clearly one of the children is crying and does not want o continue on and he is pushed back into the fray by one of the adults," Dover Police Captain Tim Stump said.
Cristyl Slack says her 4-year-old daughter was in the room when the fight happened in March.
"That pissed me off just because I feel if my daughter is around anything I should have known that day," Slack said.
The fight video is not being shown to Parents or the public because police say it is evidence.
"I can't ever believe in a million years. I mean I would have to see the proof to believe it," parent Amy Bickling said.
Hands of Our Future Daycare, located at 868 S. State St., has had its City of Dover Business License suspended pending a hearing.
The Dover Police Department arranged for a meeting Monday night for parents or legal guardians of the daycare's children to answer questions and help parents find new daycare arrangements.
A Swedish man who reported to be suspiciously wandering the streets of Ostersund with an ax was actually participating in a children's treasure hunt, police discovered.
Police said they received a call Saturday about the ax-wielder and responding officers learned that the man, 49, was leading a group of eight preschool children on the hunt.
"It took awhile before I understood that it was me they were after, so I kept walking until they came really close and shouted that I had to drop the weapon. Then I was both scared and stunned," the man said. He said one of the officers was acting "aggressively."
Police said they followed procedure in dealing with the man.
"I don't think it's strange at all that we acted the way we did. We have to take things seriously when you think about all that's happening in the world," police spokesman Peter Borg said.
The man was ordered to sheath the ax and allowed to continue the treasure hunt.
Two 13-year-old Ohio boys stole a parent's car and drove it hundreds of miles away to Kansas City, Mo.
They were later found sleeping in a downtown alley.
Police had known the runaways from the Columbus area might pass through Kansas City because of information posted to Facebook, Capt. Steve Young said.
The boys were taken into custody on Monday by officers investigating a suspicious vehicle that matched the description of the BMW taken early Saturday from the mother of one of the boys.
"They were fine, fortunately," Young said. "I think there are definitely a whole lot of things that could have gone wrong for them, and having the police find them probably would be one of the better outcomes."
Catherine Johnson was relieved her son Cole and his friend Raheem Harris were safe, but she was surprised that the boys took off in her vehicle — for a trip that likely amounted to more than 650 miles.
She said Cole had wanted to go to California and she believes that's where he and Raheem were headed.
"How it went on for two days and no one noticed boggles my mind," Johnson said Monday by phone from Chicago as she waited for a flight to Kansas City to retrieve the boys, who had been turned over to the Jackson County Family Court.
Johnson said authorities told her the boys would not be charged in Kansas City. The car was towed.
Johnson said she has submitted a complaint over how Columbus police initially handled the case because she believes they took hours too long to get it filed and alert other authorities.
A Columbus police spokesman said he was unable to confirm late Monday that a complaint had been filed, but he defended the handling of the case and said officers followed the typical steps for dealing with such cases.
Those steps take time, he said, noting that information about the missing car was entered into a records database within about three hours of when the report was received.
A popular, 57-year-old puppeteer in Florida was arrested on charges of conspiring to kidnap children and possessing child pornography after chatting online with another man about his desire to kidnap, torture, rape, murder, and eat toddlers.
According to a 29-page criminal complaint compiled by Department of Homeland Security investigators, Ronald William Brown came to their attention as they were in the middle of an online child porn investigation.
While monitoring certain groups where pedophiles feel free to discuss their desires, investigators came across Brown and another man talking about the kids they would like to have sex with as well as Brown's desire to kidnap a boy he knows, cutting him into pieces then cooking "a fine Easter feast."
In other chats Brown remarked on the Florida weather and how the children in his area are running around practically naked. He also admits seeing a female toddler that made his mouth water. He would later tell investigators that all of these conversations were in the realm of fantasy and that he'd never actually hurt a child.
But it wasn't the conversations that got him arrested. What got him thrown in jail was allegations that he asked a man in Kansas to help him abduct a child, and the images investigators snagged off his computer that consisted of dead children, children in bondage, and children in extreme pain.
When police searched Brown's home, they found more child porn on his computer and a CD of child porn in his sock drawer. Brown was arrested and charged with conspiring to kidnap a child and possession of child pornography.
He is currently in the Pinellas County Jail and is expected to see a judge at about the same time this article is published.
Brown started his puppet business, Puppet Plus, back in 1992. Since then he has put on shows at a Tampa Bay Rays game and at Florida Botanical Gardens, He's been featured in the paper and was listed in the Pinellas County Schools speakers' directory as puppetry speaker for grades K-8. He was removed from that list on Monday after the school district learned of his arrest.
The complaint also details two other run-ins Brown had with police. One in 1998 when Brown was pulled for a traffic violation and the police officer saw boys' underwear between Brown's front seats. Brown told the deputy the underwear was to dress his puppets.
In 2010, police were called by someone who thought they saw Brown throw a sex toy under his trailer and was concerned about Brown having young boys in his vehicle. It turned out that Brown had the parents' permission to take the boys to church.
A mom faces six felony charges for allegedly hacking into her children's school computer to change their grades and read school officials' emails.
45-year-old Catherine Venusto of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania , has been accused of changing her daughter's failing grade from an F to an M for "medical" in June 2010, and then changing her son's 98 to a 99 in February 2012.
This came nearly a year after she quit her job as an administrative office secretary to work at another school district.
Venusto was arraigned in Lehigh County Magisterial Court on three counts of unlawful use of a computer and three counts of computer trespassing and altering data. All six charges are third degree felonies.
"I'm concerned on numerous levels," said Jennifer Holman, Northwestern Lehigh School District's assistant superintendent. "When we say systems, there were three difference systems violated. There were 10 different users that at some point had their email violated."
Holman first realized something was wrong when a teacher asked why Superintendent Mary Ann Wright was in that teacher's online grade book. Once Wright explained she was never in the grade book, administrators and state police began looking for whoever used Wright's username and password without permission.
State police discovered Venusto used Wright's username and password 110 times to access the district's online grading system, according to the District Attorney's office. Venusto also allegedly accessed nine other faculty members' email accounts without permission, and accessed the human resources "H-drive" to view "thousands of files associated with district policy, contract information, employee reports and personnel issues."
"We deeply regret this incident and that this unauthorized access occurred, and we sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause," Wright wrote in a statement. "We are doing everything we can to prevent this from happening again, and new security procedures are in place to better assure that our systems are protected from such attempts."
Holman said the district's news release and email purposefully left Venusto's name out to protect her children, but the District Attorney's press release revealed the name.
"It's not their fault," Holman said of Venusto's children. "If the students continue to go to school here, which I assume they will, we need to do our best to support them in whatever way they need."
The court set bail at $30,000, but Venusto will not have to pay it unless she does not appear in court for her preliminary hearing on July 26, according a District Attorney's office spokeswoman. If convicted, Venusto could face fines, jail time, and restitution payments.
Venusto could face a maximum of 42 years in prison or a $90,000 fine, according to District Attorney's office spokeswoman Debbie Garlicki, who said the maximum penalty on each count is seven years or a $15,000.
56-year-old William Prada form Missouri has been charged with first degree assault after he allegedly opened fire on an 11-year-old boy who was setting off fireworks.
The child was with two other boys in an alley near McCree and Thurman, not far from Interstate 44 in St. Louis, last Thursday night.
Police say that the three kids were riding their bikes in an alleyway and shooting off fireworks.
Prada had an encounter with the kids about the fireworks. Soon after the kids took off on their bikes and that's when Prada allegedly started shooting.
A bullet hit the 11 year old in the left thigh. His injuries are not life threatening. The other boys were not injured.
Prada confessed to the shooting. He allegedly fired the shots because the children were playing with fireworks near his house.
"Mr. Prada is facing counts of assault in the first degree 3 counts of armed criminal action for shooting at 3 children one 11 and two 10-years-old striking and wounding one of the children. I've been in this office for nine years and I have never seen a case like this." said Assistant Circuit Attorney Mary Pat Benninger.
Prada was arrested and is still in police custody. His bond set at $75,000. So far no word on a future court date.
A couple from suburban Chicago remain in jail after two of their five children were found blindfolded and bound in a Kansas Walmart parking lot.
The parents from Northlake, Ill., are each charged with two counts of child abuse and five counts of child endangerment. The charges are felonies. The man also faces one count of obstruction.
Deborah and Adolfo Gomez, of west suburban Northlake, were arrested Wednesday on two counts of child abuse and five counts of endangering a child.
The children are aged five through 15. Police say the two youngest, ages 5 and 7, were found bound and blindfolded in the family's Chevy Suburban SUV that had been parked in a Walmart parking lot since Monday. The vehicle had no license plates, according to police.
Police say the family was traveling to Arizona to see relatives when their SUV developed mechanical problems on I-70 and they stopped in Lawrence.
A customer called police from inside the store saying they saw a child in the parking lot with his arms tied behind him sitting next to a van.
The vehicle was surrounded by police while the mother was shopping inside the Walmart. They say the father resisted when they tried to enter the vehicle, and they used tasers to subdue him.
Authorities in Lawrence are making temporary arrangements for all five of the children, while the parents are held at the Douglas County jail.
As for any injuries, the police made no mention of any in their statement, the local paper reports that medics examined family members at the scene and no one was taken to a hospital.


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Aussie imam says global warming is Allah's revenge
Aussie imam says global warming is Allah's revenge
Sheik Mohammed Omran told followers at his Melbourne mosque that "out-of-control secular scientific values" have caused environmental disaster.
"The fear of Allah is not there," he told a recent meeting. "So we now have a polluted earth, a polluted water, a wasteland. The prophet told you hundreds of years ago, 'Look after the water'."
Omran didn't say whether, in addition to the western infidels he lives among, his remarks were also directed at the billionaire Middle Eastern oil producers who share his faith.
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The point was to call ZOG out as someone who only picks at other people's positions with the same tired old "religion" and "chicken little" epithets while never once having the courage to articulate a rational, coherent and complete position of his own. Sadly he seems more reluctant to do that than to leer and jeer at people.
Your cut 'n' pasted response is a start, I suppose, but it would be much more interesting if you put it into a usable context, or at least plain english. i honestly have no idea what it's saying. But presumably Hansen can rationalize a coherent position on AGW, despite or because of the information presented above. So should ZOG, so should you. Otherwise, we're just slinging contextless, cherrypicked "facts" at one another, and that does no good. Neither does base namecalling, which is all I've ever seen from ZOG.
You can't disprove a negative assertion, anymore than you can't prove giant talking rabbits exist. The burden of proof is on you – not him.
"After all, you wouldn't want me to take your assertion on faith, would you?"
Odd you should say that, since that's exactly what you are demanding of everyone else, regarding your own assertions. Get back to us once you've "proved" human-caused global warming is true.


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When searching for the right prom dress, experts such as Rent the Runway fashion Director Lucy Sykes Rellie and "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" image consultant Monte Durham advise taking a hint from the red carpet. "Dakota and Elle Fanning have great red carpet style, because they're able to flaunt their girlie sides while still showing their personalities and pushing the envelope," says Rellie. From bold colors and embellishments to sweetheart necklines and high-low hems, here are some of the top trends expected at high school proms this year.
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Sehwag is the home captain for the match because Delhi finished higher than Chennai in the league.
"It's a knockout stage so every game is important," Dhoni said after losing the toss. Dhoni also said he would have fielded as well.
Daredevils have made two changes as they left out Morne Morkel and Irfan Pathan from the playing eleven. Andre Russell and Sunny Gupta took their place in the side. Gupta will make his IPL debut in the match.
Wounded Daredevils would be eager to draw inspiration from their own performances in the league stages for a spot in the final of the ongoing IPL 5.
Having topped the table with 11 wins out of 16 matches at the league stage, the Daredevils were humbled by Kolkata Knight Riders in the first qualifier in Pune on Tuesday.
The high-flying Daredevils failed to live up to their expectations with a string of mediocre performances in their previous game against KKR and Friday is their last chance to redeem their reputation of being the most consistent side of the IPL 5 so far.
On the other hand, defending champions Chennai, despite their ordinary performances in the league stages, peaked just at the right time. They recovered from an impossible situation to keep alive their chances of winning a hat-trick of titles.
With skipper Dhoni, who smashed a whirlwind 20-ball 51 against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday to help his team make the second qualifier, returning to form in style, the Daredevils might have to bring in some fresh game plan to arrest the marauding Chennai outfit.
While Chennai would be hoping for a similar performance, in what could be considered as a semifinal against the Daredevils on Friday, Sehwag's men would be relying heavily on their batting.
The Super Kings, who bring out their best when they are pushed to the wall, are expected to come hard at the Daredevils.
Although as compared to the Daredevils, the Super Kings were far from impressive during the league stages with eight wins and a no result from 16 games, there collective performance has been good in the tournament so far.
With both the teams filled with power performers, the spectators can expect a keen battle on Friday.
Chennai Super Kings: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Michael Hussey, Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Albie Morkel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ben Hilfenhaus, Shadab Jakati, Subramaniam Badrinath
Delhi Daredevils: Virender Sehwag (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Umesh Yadav, Naman Ojha (wk), Venugopal Rao, Sunny Gupta, Pawan Negi, Andre Russell, Varun Aaron, Ross Taylor, David Warner.
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