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Are Race and Class at the Root of Venezuela's Political Crisis?
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Opposition supporters carry a banana, made to look like President Nicolas Maduro, during a protest against Maduro in Caracas February 22, 2014. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo
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For weeks, protesters have taken to the streets in Venezuela, opposing Nicholas Maduro, who succeeded the authoritarian Hugo Chavez as president.
Demonstrations that began in the western state of Tachira soon spread to the capital, Caracas. Protesters cite runaway inflation, shortages of food and basic goods and runaway crime, including the world's highest murder rate, as the reasons for going into the streets.
But some observers say the protests—at least those in the capital—are more about returning the social and political elite to power—and that at its roots the conflict in Venezuela is really about race and class.
To understand the issue of racial identity in Venezuela, it's is necessary to go back into history.
Venezuela was colonized by Spain in the early 16
Century. Tens of thousands of Africans were brought there as slaves until abolition in 1854.
Following World War II, former dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez encouraged the immigration of Europeans, Italians, Portuguese and Germans to help develop the country, a move that writer Winthrop R. Wright, author of
Café Con Leche
, says was a deliberate move to "whiten" the country.
Venezuelans mixed heritage
Today, most Venezuelans call themselves
, or "mixed," an amalgam of indigenous, African and European peoples.
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru
"There are no people sitting on the back of the bus, there are no rest rooms assigned for people of this color or that color in Venezuela,"
Carolina Acosta-Alzuru
, an associate professor of public relations at the University of Georgia and a native Venezuelan, told VOA.
"And also there's acknowledgement that nobody is of pure European descent, or indigenous descent. That's why many people think, 'There's no racism here.'"
But, she says, they're wrong, citing Venezuela's abundant beauty pageants and the
which embrace the light skin and straight hair – the Western European standards of beauty.
"And if you look at the upper socio-economic levels of the country," Acosta-Alzuru said, "they tend to be whiter than on the lower socio-economic levels. That is something that is very apparent to everybody."
Chavez's legacy
Hugo Chávez was the first Venezuelan leader to embrace his Afro-indigenous heritage,
telling an interviewer
, "Hate against me has a lot to do with racism. Because of my big mouth, because of my curly hair. And I'm so proud to have this mouth and this hair, because it's African."
George Ciccariello-Maher
George Ciccariello-Maher
"And this is also where it's very different from the United States: You had people upset and even saying they were disgusted at having to look at Chavez.
"He was often called 'the black' (el Negro) by Venezuelan elites and also understood to be Afro- and indigenous—as opposed to
," Ciccariello-Maher said.
"Part of what angered elites so much when Chavez came to power was that he was a person who didn't look like he was 'fit' to govern," said
George Ciccariello-Maher
, an assistant professor of political science at Drexel University in Philadelphia, is the author of
We Created Chávez: A People's History of the Venezuelan Revolution
Opponents frequently referred to Chavez as
ese mono
, or, "that monkey," and
political cartoons
played up his dark features—the most overtly racist portrayed him as an ape.
But Acosta-Alzuru says it was Chavez who brought racism to the table.
"But he didn't put it on the table to raise consciousness. No, no. He wanted to use it to his own advantage," she said.
The Chavez government took a series of measures to combat racism against people of African descent.
1999 constitution
criminalized discrimination, and for the first time ever, the 2011 census allowed citizens to
classify themselves as Afro-Venezuelans.
Acosta-Alzuru says Chavez' message to Afro-Venezuelans was: "'The rich people are racist and they hate you,' when really racism was prevalent throughout the whole culture."
Ciccariello-Maher strongly disagrees.
"That's premised on the idea that there wasn't a problem," he said. "There
. It just wasn't being dealt with. It wasn't being discussed. It was being concealed."
"And so bringing it to light—once again, it was not Chavez opportunistically playing the race card; it was a movement demanding that race be taken seriously, and finally, belatedly, Chavez embracing that," he said.
A girls taking part in a demonstration supporting Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's holds a picture of late president Hugo Chavez during a rally with Bolivarian militia in Caracas March 15, 2014. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
A girls taking part in a demonstration supporting Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's holds a picture of late president Hugo Chavez during a rally with Bolivarian militia in Caracas March 15, 2014. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
2014 Protests
The protests began in early February among students in the western states of Tachira and Merida, who complained about gas and food shortages and poor security after the sexual assault of a student.
Protests quickly turned violent after police responded harshly, arresting and allegedly abusing several students, and quickly spread to Caracas, where tensions had been high for weeks since former
Miss Venezuela Mónica Spear and her ex-husband were murdered
by roadside bandits.
The Caracas protests have centered in
Los Palos Grandes
, an upscale section of the city.
"Those in the streets are largely middle class students, and this has been clear by the fact of the location of the protests," Ciccariello-Maher said. "So it's very difficult to disentangle race and class in these protests."
He points to the leaders of the opposition movement, Leopoldo Lopez; a former mayor, and Maria Corina Machado, an MP.
Lilian Tintori, wife of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, greets a supporter during a rally in support of him in Los Teques outside Caracas March 18, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
Lilian Tintori, wife of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, greets a supporter during a rally in support of him in Los Teques outside Caracas March 18, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
"The main opposition leaders are as white and as elite as can be, and the challenge for the Venezuelan opposition is that they cannot succeed without reaching out to the masses, without reaching out to the poor and some of the poorer sectors," he said.
"They confront a visual difficulty, mainly the fact that people are not going to look at these leaders and say, 'Well, that person represents me,'" he said.
Why aren't more of the poorer segments of society out in the streets of Caracas?
"Because they identify with this government," says Ciccariello-Maher, "they identify with the social justice orientation of this government over years which has led, for example, to Venezuelans eating and consuming much more than they did ten years ago."
But Acosta-Alzuru doesn't see it that way.
"The kids that are throwing stones are not rich kids," she said "These are kids who come from other socio-economic backgrounds that say they cannot protest in the poor neighborhoods because those are controlled by the pro-government militias. So they come here to do this."
Ergo, the protesters aren't all white middle class at all, but include members of the darker, lower classes.
"Everyone wants power," Acosta-Alzuru said,"and nobody wants power more than the government, than Nicholas Maduro.
"They are holding onto power for dear life," she said. "I think their reaction from the beginning of this was completely out of proportion, and this only made people more and more radical, and this is why I think we have a very difficult situation right now."
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April 10, 2014 1:12 PM
The issue of race is most definitely NOT a factor, this is what people who are not in the middle of the conflict say. THat is ignorant and insulting to the entire country. How can you say that it's about race when both poor and wealthy cannot find tooth paste, toilet paper, and other basic needs. How can you say it's about race when the government has censured the media and other communication in the entire country, and has taken over the oil industry. How can you say it's about race when both white, mestizo, and black are being beaten, killed, and tortured on the streets. This article is a disgrace. And all those people's comments are a shame and filled with condescending foolishness.
April 09, 2014 2:07 PM
The issue of race is definitely a factor. The middle and upper classes in Venezuela are lighter and whole books have been written on how this comes about so I won't attempt to explain that here. And while race is a factor in the makeup of the classes, I believe the people of Venezuela would have worked things out peacefully and equitably if not for the interference of the developed countries in the north especially the USA. The countries in the north have waged a propaganda campaign in Venezuela spending many millions of dollars through organizations like USAID and others to boost opposition to the democratically elected government in Venezuela. So my point of this comment is that while race is a factor for the oppositions tactics, I don't believe it would have divided the people enough to create this hatred without the input of the USA.
April 07, 2014 11:21 PM
The race card, waved by card carrying Tenured Radicals, who sell Chavez to the stupid gringos as the first to pay attention to the mestizos, to the poor, to the disenfranchised. And the stupid gringo, utterly ignorant in Latin American affairs will swallow anything they say. The truth is that the Venezuelans are tired of Socialism, of Cuban intervention, and the simple fact is that Chavistas have ruled for 16 long years. And that their president Maduro is even more stupid than George W Bush, an ass if there ever was one. According to the professors a donkey president, a puppet of the Cubans, is ok for Venezuelans but not for gringos. Four year terms for Americans, 16 years terms for chavistas. Honky Dory!
April 07, 2014 7:10 PM
Keeping an eye on Venezuela you will have witnessed the undoing of chunks of the constitution, the replacement of liberty with a fear seeded by the governing population's certain disregard for justice and a gift at drumming up hate within the population to keep the masses either distracted or at perpetual odds with each other. What C.-Maher and his peers do is to systematically tamper with facts and cunningly misguide a naïve public and, worse even, misinform under-informed foreign journalists about what is glaringly clear to anybody who knows what true democracy looks like. Democracy does not exist in Venezuela, where justice is rather left to the whims and favors of the governing body. Democracy, a fervent attempt at following the laws laid out in a constitution is undermined on a daily basis, causing your average citizen to devalue their own worth in succumbing to a rabidly undemocratic institution that does not serve to protect, unify or lift them. There is no hope for fair reporting when reporters fail to recognize their 'expert' has an agenda to chip away at reality with falsifications or merely distract from the crisis with analysis such as his in this article. What is happening in Venezuela leaves little space for entertaining these outlandish notions that race is at the center of a wide-scale civil movement to reinstate democracy. Now, I believe, is a time for journalists to do their part in making a difference, which means going to Venezuela and doing your due diligence. The topic is an interesting one, but in no way is class or skin-tone the cornerstone of the havoc that has been wreaked on the security and dignity of the Venezuelan population. Whether this man can sleep well at night is of little consequence to me. That he is given, day after day, the opportunity to freely divulge falsehoods, to muddy the very real effort Venezuelans make every day to compete with the wealth and power of a government that silences and abuses them, while around the globe, he and his peers living in healthy democratic countries, crank out lies for the Bolivarian government, that is a real shame. Meanwhile in Venezuela… deputies are physically assaulted, mayors are imprisoned, civilian opponents are in exile, citizens are shot at, journalists are abducted and so-called revolutionaries are living high on the hog while the poor and middle-class queue for sanitary napkins, oil, milk, diapers, toilet paper etc.
April 07, 2014 7:09 PM
I think this quote is most befitting of the man interviewed in this thought provoking yet distorted report. "Those who are capable of tyranny are capable of perjury to sustain it."
Mr. Ciccariello-Maher joins a team of American academics, actors and a former lawyer who have seized the opportunity to be the voice for Venezuela(Oliver Stone, Eva Golinger, Mark Weisbrot etc.), perhaps to make a name in the US and abroad, or maybe to a more ruthless end, leading to a small pot of oil gold at the other end of the defamatory rainbow. They may believe in what they mostly fabricate, too.
Everyone is entitled to his or her personal analyses and opinions, but no one has a right to their own set of facts. If you have been observing Venezuela for the last many years, or even these last three months, you will be aware of the myriad problems the country faces that fall directly in the lap of poor governance. These are the very real problems Venezuelans face that hardly require well-packaged scholarly analysis. To name a few: astronomical crime rate coupled with absolute impunity for offenders, perpetual fear, astronomical inflation, minimal rule of law, little opportunity to thrive. Ambar de la Croux addressed the broken economy and education system in her article today stating, "Even with the obvious deficiencies in education, Venezuela has a large population of well-prepared professionals across a wide spectrum of expertise. But based on political affiliations, these people cannot work for the development of the nation. No wonder Venezuelans have begun to leave the country in search of a better future for themselves and their families. This exodus is manifesting itself worst of all among teachers. The ramshackle education system can ill afford this brain drain. But, again, it's understandable when even those with advanced degrees from internationally respected institutions earn less than approximately £40 per month. When the government's own basic food basket is priced at nearly £200 per month, it's impossible to support a family without second or third jobs. Under strict rules, teachers are not allowed to apply for the loans that could support home or car ownership. In effect, teachers are sentenced to live with relatives for life. Yet they continue to teach out of love for the craft with the hope they can raise a new generation of Venezuelans who can think for themselves and question dogma. Without them, the youth of Venezuela would be lost."
April 07, 2014 2:04 PM
Venezuela does not have racial issues. All of the reports done about the situation in venezuela are incorrect. The issue there is not a middle class protest it is a protest for the way of living and the security that currently exist. Middle, lower class and all the classes.
April 07, 2014 8:43 AM
Cecily Hilleary, you cant be further farther from the truth.. As a BLACK, venezuela from the coastal town of Ocumare, I can tell you that they are a LOT of poors (black and whites) who are agaisnt the government. We dont like the high crime rates and the scarcitties of basic products.. However, the government has a toght control on people and many are scared to protest!. Please do your research before publishing nonsense..
April 07, 2014 8:01 AM
I completely disagree with your position on the racist root of this conflict. Venezuelans, those that you call the white elite, ( there was a lot more than that) did not like Chavez simply because he was a populist, not well educated, and mostly because he was not someone qualified to govern the country, he knew that only creating a caos he would be able to keep the power. He did not respect people with education, or the middle class. At the beginning people from all social status voted for him, soon they were very disappointed. Su chavacanería era insoportable a escuchar
truthand justice
April 07, 2014 6:14 AM
I'm astounded, this biased article is from the VOA?? Before tackling the despotic government in Venezuela, we need to clean out the traitors and moles that are spreading disinformation via our own governments official voice, the once hallowed VOA. I'm disgusted by this article which tries to justify based on race, the horrible imposition by force that the government of Chavez/ Maduro/Cuba is perpetrating on the poor people of Venezuela. Let's get some unbiased and factual reporting by our VOA by rooting out the infiltrators that seem to have taken over this once bastion of truth, information and knowledge. I am a proud american who is ashamed of what our official voice to the world is spewing. Shameful and contrary to the basic tenets of VOA'S establishment and reason for being...
New Jersey
April 07, 2014 1:29 AM
Race as the root cause of the Venezuelan crisis? Take another look please.
How about really bad government? And by that I mean one that has transformed a wealthy oil-rich nation into an economic basket-case, a wasteland of scarcity where even toilet paper is a precious imported commodity and where any semblance of free enterprise or market economy has been obliterated. The Venezuelan regime utterly fails to promote any kind of democratic discourse or tolerance of opposing views. Today, more than 1,400 students are held under arrest and there are at least 40 confirmed cases of torture. And while the lifes of innocent Venezuelans is squandered by rocket-high homicide rates, Leopoldo Lopez is jailed and accused of "terrorism" without any evidence of anything remotely resembling the charge. And Maria Corina Machado is summarily and illegally expelled from her position as a deputy in the National Assembly over completely farcical and trumped-up charges. And what about the rampant corruption? Does that not count as a cause for a crisis?
I cannot help but think Ciccariello-Maher lives in a dreamland of his own creation. As a Venezuelan, I would ask that rather than hurling cheap shots of "racism", he look at the bigger picture of a government that has failed at its mission to serve as perhaps having something to do with the crisis. And, message to VoA: "presenting both sides of the story" may not work well for you if there is no story and only a hopelessly misguided opinion. Or are they self-serving opinions?
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The average price for 51-52 percent lean hogs in March was $54.28 per cwt., down $7.31 from the month before and the lowest for any month since September.
This week USDA's Foreign Ag Service released their latest forecast of world meat production. They are predicting 2013 global pork production will be up 1.8 percent from 2012. Of the top six customers for U.S. pork exports, only Canada is expected to produce less pork this year than last. Pork production is forecast to be up 0.6 percent in Japan, up 3.5 percent in Mexico, up 2.8 percent in China, up 14.2 percent in South Korea, and up 3.6 percent in Russia. Needless to say, this is not positive news for U.S. pork exports. USDA is forecasting a 3.3 percent decline in U.S. pork exports compared to 2012. The U.S. is expected to remain the world's largest pork exporter ahead of the E.U., Canada, and Brazil
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Q: When is Luol Deng not hurt? Birdman and Dwyane Wade, too. We have the most injury-prone team I've ever seen. -- Cory.
A: To a degree, that's always a risk you run when you have older players in their 30s. But the reality is that the most serious Heat injuries this season were not because of the age of the roster, but rather Josh McRoberts' knee injury in Phoenix and the blood clots on his lung that Chris Bosh developed. Even Hassan Whiteside's shredded right hand was a freak accident. If Bosh had been available after the All-star break, the likelihood is the Heat would not be in this desperate state when it comes to making the playoffs.
Q: Thirty lineups, just another stat we beat the Cavs at. -- Andrew.
A: Yay? Of course, when you have LeBron James and his play-every-day mentality, it makes the rest of the lineup largely moot. But even this season, LeBron took an extended break in January. The rapid-fire pacing of the schedule is hurting the product. Fortunately, the schedule is...Read more
Observations from Tuesday night's 95-81 loss to the Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena:
-- The Spurs had all their weapons, which put them at an instant advantage.
-- The Heat didn't have Luol Deng and Udonis Haslem, which put them at a considerable deficit.
-- And the Spurs had Kawhi Leonard to guard Dwyane Wade, which is a nice bonus.
-- Leonard deserves plenty of consideration for Defensive Player of the Year.
-- And he also fueled the Spurs' offense.
-- The Heat basically hung as close as a team starting Henry Walker and James Ennis against the defending NBA champions could be expected.
-- After going three games without a center, the Heat this time were forward-less.
-- And with the Spurs' 3-point shooting, that's a lot to overcome.
-- Luol Deng would have helped against Leonard.
-- The hope is he will be available Thursday in Cleveland to help against LeBron James.
-- This was the 17th consecutive game the Spurs have held a double-digit lead.
-- Hassan Whiteside was active in his...Read more
A look at the starting lineups, inactives, referees and a pregame note of note for Tuesday's 8 p.m. game between the Heat and Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena (TV: TNT. Radio: 790-AM, 104.3-FM, 106.3-FM, 710-AM-Spanish), with Deng, Haslem and Napier out for the Heat.
Starting lineups
Center: Chris Andersen
Power forward: Henry Walker
Small forward: James Ennis
Shooting guard: Dwyane Wade
Point guard: Goran Dragic
Inactive: Josh McRoberts, Chris Bosh, Shabazz Napier.
Coach: Erik Spoelstra.
Center: Tiago Splitter
Power forward: Tim Duncan
Small forward: Kawhi Leonard
Shooting guard: Danny Green
Point guard: Tony Parker
Inactive: Jeff Ayres, Kyle Anderson.
Coach: Gregg Popovich.
Referees: Derrick Stafford, Kevin Cutler, Michael Lewis.
Pregame note of note: The Spurs are 7-3 in their last 10 games and have now won 13 of their last 16, as well as winning 17 of their last 19 home games. Only Golden State (9-1), LA Clippers and Cleveland (8-2) have a better record over their last 10 games. San Antonio dropped its first game in the month of March since 2013 vs. Cleveland on March 12, but wrapped up a six-game homestand on Sunday with a 5-1 record after returning from their annual "Rodeo Road Trip" in February, where they completed a stretch of nine-straight road games from Feb. 8 to Feb. 28 with 8,084 total miles of travel. In March, the Spurs lead the league in scoring (111.6) and field-goal percentage (.503) over 14 games, compiling an 11-3 record, which is second-best in the league (Warriors at 15-2). With their win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 25, the Spurs have now beaten every team in the NBA at least once this season, marking just the fifth time in franchise history and the first time since 2004-05. Through Jan. 16, in the Spurs' first 40 games, their projected starting lineup (Parker, Green, Leonard, Duncan, Splitter) played just once together, a win vs. Atlanta on Nov. 5, and missed a combined 60 total games due to injury. That lineup is now 17-5 when starting together this season. In 73 games, 14 different Spurs have led the team in scoring, which is third-most in the NBA behind only Philadelphia (16) and Boston (15).Read more
Q: At this point I'm ready to gamble that we will make the playoffs. And I want Dwyane Wade to take as many games off as he wants so that he is fresh for the playoffs. Agree? -- Eddie, Miami Beach.
A: No, on several counts. I'm not ready to gamble anything, considering the Heat's tenuous lead over No. 9 in the East and an upcoming schedule with San Antonio and Cleveland as the next two opponents. It is possible that by Friday morning, the Heat could be fighting for their playoff lives. And the reality is that the Heat need Wade to win upcoming games that must be won. That said, Wade clearly is a more impactful player when rested, as he showed with his play after his hamstring absence and then the All-Star break, being named Eastern Conference Player of the Week a week ago. Look, let's be candid: anything beyond a couple of weeks in the postseason and the Heat would be surprising even themselves. So the reality is Wade has four or five weeks of basketball left this season. He can rest...Read more
Q: Ira, you've been bashing Henry Walker lately, but the Heat don't win without his 3-pointer Sunday in the fourth quarter. Except for Mario Chalmers, there was no one else spacing the floor. -- Gabe.
A: First, I haven't been "bashing" anyone. What I have pointed out is that the Heat too often have been settling for the shots the opposition has opted to cede. I believe the notion of taking what the defense gives is overstated, that you should be running an offense that gets you the shots you want from the players you want (when and where you want, if that's possible, as well). Walker can be more efficient with lower shot totals, when those shots are the ones the Heat need. Sunday, he was 2 of 5 from the field, but stepped up as best he could as the backup center in the second half. That's what he is, a complementary player for a team in this position in the playoff race. But the Heat also are better when the higher shot totals are going to Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic.
Q: Where has...Read more
Observations from Sunday night's 109-102 victory over the Pistons at AmericanAirlines Arena:
-- In the end there were enough healthy bodies to survive.
-- Especially since one of those bodies was Dwyane Wade.
-- If this is how he plays a day after getting a knee drained, keep draining.
-- And Udonis Haslem also stepped up for the Heat.
-- It was as if Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy was watching a familiar script.
-- Still, it just keeps getting worse from an injury standpoint: Luol Deng missed the second half due to a bruised left knee.
-- He played 6:44 in the second period, with his only stat a turnover.
-- The loss of Deng for any time would be huge, with Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James up next at small forward vs. Heat.
-- An elbow bruise also sidelined Michael Beasley for the second half.
-- After a largely ineffective first half from Beasley.
-- That left the Heat with eight available players for the final two periods.
-- One of them being Zoran Dragic.
-- James Ennis opened the...Read more


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I guess my doubts were right.
Which doubts? Damn, didn't really expect this - assumed she's really dead of course.
And damn, all those AB to make Cassandra stop...
My surprised was the sudden demise of Claire's enemy number 1. I don't think she's dead though or maybe she'll be absorbed or something but this doesn't seem productive.
I like the new horse AB! Is her name Octavia?
It's nice to see Priscilla get the shit kicked out of her, unfortunately I doubt it's going to stick. The whole reason I hate her so much as a villain is that she's such a goddamn Villain Sue- shrugging everything off with total apathy just because "she's the strongest"- even though there was never any justification whatsoever for her being so strong. I'm anticipating the same thing will happen here; the eyes on her severed head will sudden snap open, she'll stare at this Riful/Dauf-thing with her usual bored expression then she'll either rip it apart and regenerate her body, or take it over for herself.
Goodness, Octavia IS a pony! I'll be waiting for some crossover art for this.
The AB designs are becoming less HRGiger and more organic. The only AB who stood out back then was Rigardo.
To me Priscilla seems to be nothing more than a plot device rather than an actual active character.


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The Amani Children's Choir is sharing its faith and musical talent with the world.
"Wyoming Gives Back" in a big way and you're invited.
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Branson Coach House Shiraz 2002
Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Australia
Critical Acclaim
The Wine Advocate - "Even bigger than the Greenock Block, but revealing more complexity as well as elegance is the stunning 2002 Shiraz Coach House, which sees 10% new American oak. Aromas and flavors of blackberries, plums, figs, creme de cassis, graphite, smoky new oak, bacon fat, and prunes are present in this dense, full-bodied effort. Monstrous in the mouth, with no hard edges, this is the type of wine that seemingly only Australia is capable of producing."
Branson Coach House Winery
The small, intimate winery of Branson Coach House was established in 1998. Together with other investors, Richard Mintz and Michael Twelftree, of Two Hands Wines, purchased the vineyard and winery in 2001 with the sole aim of creating and establishing one of Australia's greatest estate grown and made wines. The winery and vineyard are located in the Western Barossa.
Originally planted in 1990, the Branson Coach House grape vines thrive in the trademark, red clay soil of the Western Barossa. The results are offerings like those of any great estate — power, intensity and the ability to age gracefully. The release of its first vintage, from 2002, led to quick admiration from influential wine enthusiasts.
The emphasis on single-vineyard, estate-grown wines drives Branson Coach House's philosophy: to keep yields low, and to practice "minimal intervention." This means that from the vineyard until bottling, the fruit is carefully monitored, but that the unique terroir of the region will be at the forefront of the wine.
Branson Coach House offers three single vineyard wines: Coach House Block Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a second label Greenock Block Shiraz. Each one has been highly acclaimed by the critics with 90+ scores and complimentary tasting notes. View all Branson Coach House Wines
About Barossa Valley
The Barossa zone consists of two sections - the Barossa Valley and the Eden Valley. Wines from the Eden Valley can be labelled Barossa or Barossa Valley.
Situated just a bit east of the large city of Adelaide, Barossa is Australia's wine headquarters. Mega producers are based here, boutique wineries call it home and a majority of the habitants claim their income on the wine industry. The valley is strewn with a series of hamlets, small towns spotted throughout the region.
Barossa ValleyBarossa is red-wine territory, with red grapes consisting of about two-thirds of the region's plantings. The reds, Shiraz in particular, are lauded for their rich, concentrated flavors and aging potential. Old vines of Shiraz and Grenache are popular, many up to 80 years old. The valley is home to some of the most famous vineyards of Australia - this is where the first Penfolds Grange was made. Whites are also found, mainly from the Semillon grape – these wines are as full-bodied as the reds although harder to find. Riesling and Chardonnay are also planted.
Eden ValleyRight next to Barossa Valley, but a bit higher in elevation, Eden Valley is an ideal neighbor. Many wineries source vineyards from both areas as the climate difference in Eden Valley leads to wines of a different character. Reds are still mainly Shiraz and Grenache, but the wines are often more restrained and less dense than those in the Barossa Valley proper. Whites are popular here too. Eden Valley Rieslings and Semillons are particularly excellent.
About AustraliaLike the United States, which is about the same size, Australia's winemaking regions are huddled into one or two pockets of the country. The state of South Australia, which produces about 60% of the country's wine, also has the most wineries and sub-regions, including McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Coonawarra and Barossa Valley. New South Wales is home to the Hunter Valley, while the smaller, southern state of Victoria is best known for theYarra Valley. Head way west to the very large state of Western Australia and you'll find the tiny region of Margaret River at the southern tip.
Customer ReviewsSign In to Add Your Review0 }div>Related ProductsSourced from several elevated sites throughout the Barossa & Eden Valleys, the Struie reflects the cooler side of the region ...Sourced 59% from Barossa Valley Shiraz and 41% from Eden Valley Shiraz from a number of faithful Yalumba growers. The ...Full depth crimson red in color. The aroma opens with the fresh brightness of lifted spices, blackcurrants, cherries and lavender ...
Alcohol By Volume GuideMost wine ranges from 10-16% alcohol by volume. Some varietals tend to have higher (for example Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon) or lower alcohol levels (Pinot Noir and many white varietals), but there is always some variation from producer to producer. Some wine falls outside of this range, for instance Port weighs in closer to 20%, while Muscat and Riesling are usually a bit below 10%.
Wine Style Guide
Light & Crisp
- Light to medium bodied wines that are high in acid and light to medium fruit. Typically no oak.
Fruity & Smooth
- Light to medium bodied wines with lots of juicy fruit, typically medium acid and medium oak.
Rich & Creamy
- Full bodied wines that have typically undergone malo-lactic fermentation and/or spent time in oak.


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Few new cars have been more anticipated than the BMW 2 Series Coupe when it arrived in early 2014. Hot on the heels of the widely acclaimed BMW 228i and M235i Coupe, BMW announces the new BMW 2 Series Convertible. Available in the US as the 228i and M235i, the 2 Series Convertible blends the style and dynamic driving character for which the 2 Series Coupe is already renowned with the open-air pleasure of a folding soft-top. The BMW 2 Series Convertible will make … CONTINUED
2 Series 220i gets fitted with aftermarket aero kit and M135i exhaust.
Photos and coverage of the M Car Day at Griot's Garage – BMWCCA Puget Sound Chapter by Sir Loin:
Today was BMWCCA Puget Sound Chapter's M Car Day at Griot's Garage. Lups' AY M4, Tocoma290′s SO M4 (with Sonoma Beige leather, pictures of it included in this post), my SSII M3, and another gentleman's AW M4 (I missed his name) were there to represent the F8x cars. We got to park our new cars right in front of Griot's Garage shop. There were also all … CONTINUED
M235i modified.
Modification list:
KW 3 Way Suspension (three spec)
Steel Brake Lines
BMW M Performance Front Splitter
BMW M Performance Carbon Rear Spoiler
BMW M Performance Side Skirts
Apex EC7 wheels 18×8.5 ET35
(It will run Pilot Sport Cups/ Dunlop Dirreza for track 235/40/18)
10mm spacer for the front
BMW Alcantara Steering Wheel
BMW Black Kidney Grills
More coming:
Wheel Studs
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Brake Pads
JF Musial of /DRIVEN takes a BMW M235i across South Africa's Western Cape, exploring some of the most scenic mountain passes and roads in the world.
Autocar pits the M235i, M4 and Alpina B4 against one another in this comparo to determine which they think is the real modern day M3 coupe.
Short but neat listen and look at the BMW M235i Racing, M4 MotoGP Safety Car and M4 DTM cars.
The M4 Safety Car utilizes the F82 M4 M Performance Exhaust.
Here are some highlights of the changes for the 2015 BMW models lineup.
New features as of 7/14 vehicle production:
All models:
The memory button for the electric seat settings is now marked with "SET" instead of "M."
All models except Z4 Roadster:
When equipped with Navigation, an advanced version of Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI; option 6AM) provides a new function. Additional route suggestions are offered, highlighted by a "globe" icon in the NAV screen. This is especially helpful when traveling in heavy traffic situations such as rush … CONTINUED
A special BMW M235i Track Edition model has been introduced in the Netherlands.
The "exclusive" and "sporty" version of the M235i Coupe incorporates numerous BMW M Performance parts, including an aerodynamics package, a special exhaust system and a limited slip differential.
The M performance aerodynamic pack comes complete with a front splitter, carbon trunk spoiler and a diffuser at the rear. The model additionally features a black grille, a trunk-mounted spoiler, a stainless steel sports exhaust system and 19-inch lightweight alloy wheels.
Inside, you'll find an Alcantara … CONTINUED
Official H&R 228i M Sport Coupe featuring H&R lowering springs and OZ wheels.
H&R 2014 BMW 228i M Sport Coupe
Courtesy of Laurel BMW of Westmont
Base Vehicle:
2014 BMW 228i M Sport Coupe
2.0L TwinPower Turbo
8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission
Glacier Silver Metallic
Chris Harris shows us how to drift, using the BMW M235i.
Is it possible to make a drift-choreography in a rotary traffic? BMW took some hollywood stunt drivers and added the same amount of BMW M235i cars. The result: About 90 seconds of driving pleasure and smoking tires. Please note that all these driving-scenes are real.
To avoid accidents, BMW had to block the road.
Watch the behind the scenes story inside also.
…or watch the drifting world champion Rhys Millen testing the BMW M235i.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
By Jens Meiners, BIMMERPOST Correspondent
July 17, 2014
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
By Jens Meiners, BIMMERPOST Correspondent
July 17, 2014
The news that BMW would expand its portfolio to include front-wheel drive models was hardly met with universal excitement in this community. BMW, of course, is all about rear-wheel drive, a low center of gravity, driving dynamics, emotion. But alas, the times are changing: In recent years, we got the "Gran Turismo" models; we witnessed the demise of the naturally aspirated in-line six; … CONTINUED
Chris Harris dishes on the M235i experience with limited slip differential (LSD) and M Performance Parts installed.
Photos from the recent Nurburgring 24 hour race and M Festival, as well as catching up with the American F80 M3 / F82 M4 European Delivery crew.
Behind the scenes videos look at the making of the BMW Drift Mob featuring the M235i Coupe.
Beautiful photoshoot of a M235i kitted out with M Performance Parts.


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If you're looking for an unusual but gripping theatrical production this weekend, you should head straight to UC's College-Conservatory of Music for The Threepenny Opera. Don't think that this is some stuffy old piece from 1928, although that's when the
show with a script by Bertoldt Brecht and music by Kurt Weill was first
performed. It was radical and challenging, mocking the establishment
and paying no heed to social structures. This musical theater production, staged by CCM Opera Chair Robin Guarino, feels lethal and threatening. You'll recognize a tune or two ("Mack the Knife" is the show's familiar tune), and if you've seen Cabaret or Urinetown, you'll recognize how this piece influenced those works. Guarino's production, with a big cast and an
imaginative set (designed by Tony Award winner John Arnone), captures
the vitality and spirit of the original work. I doubt we'll see another
production of this one very soon, so here's your chance to catch a bit
of theater history — and be both entertained and provoked. Definitely worth seeing. Through March 10. Box office: 513-556-4183.
If you haven't yet seen Know Theatre's production of When the Rain Stops Falling, that's another one you should have in your sights. Andrew Bovell's dense, imaginative script is a compelling story of multiple, intersecting generations of two families. (Review here.) The taut, engaging 100-minute production, staged by Cincinnati Shakespeare's Brian Phillips, features several of that company's best actors, as well as several other local standouts. One of the best productions from Know Theatre in several seasons. It's onstage through March 16. Tickets: 513-300-5669.
I haven't seen it (alas, my schedule just doesn't have room for everything), but Legally Blonde: The Musical at NKU has received props from the League of Cincinnati Theatres as an entertaining production. It's the story of Elle Woods, spurned by her fiancé, off to Harvard Law School in pursuit of him, only to discover that she's got the smarts to be more than just a girlfriend. Not profound, but surefire entertainment. Through Sunday. Tickets: 859-572-5464
We are building an art production studio. No big deal you say? Well what if I told you it was compiled from two groups of teenagers, still nothing special? Okay, they are young people who are incarcerated and those recently released from incarceration. Yes, in jail and on parole. Now what do you say? That's what I thought.
I am an artist who is part of a team spearheading a new project - Inside Out Studios – a pilot program conceived by Stephen Canneto and Eliah Thomas of ArtSafe in Columbus, Ohio. We have embarked on a 17-week journey to guide youth - to develop skills both artistic and business, to improve focus and self-worth, to increase self-discovery and community while designing and creating art that will earn income for them.
Through it all I am learning. Learning about choices, incarceration, what makes us unique and similar, how the same circumstances can put each of us on different paths, how getting caught can be a good thing. I am reminded with every coming together that these young people, not unlike us, are smart and creative and loving and curious and passionate and opinionated and original. Check back over the next several weeks for updates and revelations and get to know them as I do. It is challenging and joyful and full of the wonderful stuff of life.
For more information about ArtSafe and its programs visit Artsafe.org
ArtSafe - Art for a Child's Safe America Foundation (ArtSafe) is a not-for-profit organization established to provide opportunities for communities to use the arts to create safe, nurturing environments for children, youth and adults. ArtSafe creates, develops, and implements programs that promote productivity, positive outlook, and a sense of community through encouraging participants to discover, value, and use their innate talents and individual interests. Creating programs and products that provide meaningful alternatives to violence is ArtSafe's highest priority.
Remember: The One Who Says It Can't Be Done Should Not Interrupt The One Doing It
Cincinnati Art Museum has just released attendance figures for the recently closed Wedded Perfection: Two Centuries of the Wedding Gown, and it was a blockbuster. The exhibit, which ran Oct. 9-Jan. 30, drew 63,176 visitors, making it the biggest CAM exhibit since Petra: The Lost City of Stone drew 62,203 people in the 2004-2005 season.
OK, so it's Memorial Day weekend, and theater-going might not be what you have in mind. How about this? If you're heading downtown for the feeding frenzy at Taste of Cincinnati (and what true Cincinnatian isn't?), you can take a quick side trip to Jackson Street in Over-the-Rhine to pick up some tickets or a pass for the eighth annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival. It's the perfect time to find your way to Know Theatre (1120 Jackson, right next to the Gateway Garage), which is Fringe headquarters.
Presuming that reports about Disney's High School Musical wouldn't interest CityBeat's readers, I've not previously written about that popular phenomenon, driven by repeated airing on the Disney Channel. And I'm still not certain that it's of that much interest to anyone who regularly reads this blog.
But I went to see High School Musical 2 on Feb. 28, presented by the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati (CTC) at the Taft Theatre. I imagined a show that would appeal to kids, and my expectations were reinforced by the hordes of moms and dads escorting little ones into the Taft. But what I saw onstage surprised me.
Jan Leno bores me, I dig Jimmy Kimmel and I think Conan is the king of late night (even before he takes over Leno's show in the very near future). David Letterman is the Jack Benny and Johnny Carson of our times, all rolled into one.
Last night, Letterman showed his class, his legendary status and his sense of history by having Bill Hicks' mother on and then playing the legendary Hicks' appearance he originally censored some 16 years ago. Hicks had a career-making appearance on Letterman's show, and it was "banned," as Letterman said last night, by himself. Hicks, disappointed by what had happened, died soon after the show's non-airing.
8 is the real-life story about two loving same-sex couples
living in California who want to get married but can't because in 2008 Proposition 8
took away the right for LGBT couples to marry in California.
Just like these couples, gay-rights
activists have been fighting for same-sex marriages across America for more than a
decade. Some progress has been made as gay marriage is now legal in nine states
and the District of Columbia, but many California residents feel left
out and are eager to resume same-sex marriage in their state.
After being engrossed with all the drama of the courtroom and seeing
how the case affects the plaintiffs in 8, tune back into
reality as the U.S. Supreme Court is likely to announce a decision about
Proposition 8 today.
In this week's Big Picture column, there is an item that Matt Distel — long active on the local contemporary art scene and current executive director of Northside's Visionaries + Voices center for artists with disabilities — had been named adjunct curator of contemporary art at Cincinnati Art Museum. Today comes the announcement he will leave V+V to be exhibitions director at The Carnegie in Covington, effective in June. He replaces Bill Seitz, who announced his retirement last month. His adjunct position at the art museum will continue.
"Matt is the perfect person to build upon the successes we've had in the galleries and we are honored to have him join our team," said Katie Brass, Carnegie executive director, in a press release. "His personality, his connection to local artists, and background all make him the ideal candidate to run the Carnegie Galleries and to grow programming."
In that same release, Distel said, "To be part of the legacy the Carnegie has for supporting local and regional artists, it's very exciting. The Carnegie is one of the premier arts organizations in the region and Bill [Seitz] has established a great framework for me to continue to build an exhibition program that plays a compelling role in the arts community."
Some people yearn for sunshine this time of year and find their way to a beach to recharge their batteries. Theater fans who are impatient for the annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival, which doesn't roll around until June, were reminded this past weekend of the kind of creativity that makes those two weeks in early summer so stimulating. Thanks to the drama program at UC's College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), theater fans were offered a jolt of onstage vitality that just might be enough to sustain us for a few months. It was a festival called Transmigration.


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This paper presents an energy management system (EMS) for a stand-alone droop-controlled microgrid, which adjusts generators output power to minimize fuel consumption and also ensures stable operation. It has previously been shown that frequency-droop gains have a significant effect on stability in such microgrids. Relationship between these parameters and stability margins are therefore identified, using qualitative analysis and small-signal techniques. This allows them to be selected to ensure stability. Optimized generator outputs are then implemented in real-time by the EMS, through adjustments to droop characteristics within this constraint. Experimental results from a laboratory-sized microgrid confirm the EMS function.
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AP photographer describes Gulf oil spill then, now
Published: April 20,2012
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ON THE BARATARIA BAY, La. — I had been taking pictures of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico for about a month before I made my first visit to Cat Island on May 22, 2010. I will never forget what I saw there.
Noisy brown pelicans were flying around and swimming in the water, which was carrying waves of newly arrived thick crude. The oil was collecting on the shoreline. Some birds were too coated to fly, looking distressed.
On the lush island rookery, filled with thick mangrove, off-white pelican eggs were smeared with oil from birds sitting on top of them in nests.
I took photographs, documenting the first pelican rookeries affected by the spill. There was a pit in my stomach; I thought this colony may well be doomed
Two years later, I returned to Cat Island. The deterioration was shocking. The island had eroded and was much smaller. What was once mangrove so thick only a bird could enter was now black stumps sticking out of the sand. There were fewer pelicans, and they were nesting on bare earth, exposed to the next storm surge.
As I looked out across the water, I got a sick feeling. I thought this may all be gone soon, only a GPS coordinate in the Gulf and a story about what natural beauty was once here.
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Prospective Republican presidential candidates are expected to promote "religious liberty" at home and abroad at a gathering of religious conservatives, rebuking an unpopular President Barack Obama while skirting divisive social issues that have tripped up the GOP.
Republican Women Face Uphill Fight Connecting With Female Voters
Elise Stefanik is fighting to make history in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, an expanse of rural America in upstate New York that — like the Republican Party — is struggling to grow.
Biden: US Needs More Fairness, 'Cut Middle Class Back Into The Deal'
Vice President Joe Biden says the August jobs report, which underwhelmed many economists, is another step forward in the nation's economic recovery.
Rand Paul: Hillary Clinton Doesn't Have The 'Wisdom' To Be President
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., believes that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton does not have the "wisdom" to be president.
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Boosted by recent economic gains, President Barack Obama is sounding more bullish about the nation's recovery from the Great Recession and the White House is encouraging Democrats to show similar optimism as they head into the November mid-term elections.
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Firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz is sounding increasingly like he's made up his mind to run for president in 2016.
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A Virginia GOP official reportedly resigned from his position after questioning on social media whether Muslims contributed anything to America.
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Add Kansas to the list of states where tea partyers tried and failed to knock out Senate Republicans this year. Next up: Tennessee, and the odds for the upstarts are no better.
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Pointing the finger at Republicans for congressional inaction, President Barack Obama chided lawmakers Wednesday for spending the waning days before their month-long summer break trying to sue him rather than addressing economic issues that could boost the middle class.
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Our last day in Portugal was spending time with the Fergusons and the Morenos having a lunch of the Brazilian national dish - the feijoada, just google it. It was really good bonding time for our families. It was jump at like the christening feast - long table with plenty of food and wine.
Our time in Portugal is coming to an end and we will miss Maria's family.
Extramadura - history, culture and food
... had a marrow soup. We both chose the suckling pig for our main. The meat had been pulled from the pig, covered with the crisped skin then compressed, reheated then cut into 10 cm squares. These food dishes represent the best of local food. We accompanied the meal with wine; Helen having a lovely verdehlo and I had a temperanillo - Hablo no silencio (the sound of silence). It was a truly memorable day. ...
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
... lintel above the entrance reads N�s ossos que aqui estamos pelos vossos esperamos Per the translation at its side, it says; "We bones that are here, we are waiting for your's"
Oddly though, we were not totally creeped out by the chapel. No one else seemed to be either. Perhaps because it seemed impersonal, in sharp contrast to the bones of the murder victims in the skull tower memorial at the ...
Wellington connections
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There is also a castle which has some bits of its Moorish walls left.
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Another day, another Country!
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Luckily just 300m back down the road we had seen signs for what looked like a Municipal campsite.
We decided to walk back down the road and have a look. It looked very basic, but there was one British MH there, so we stopped to talk to them. The site cost 14e per night inc. electricity, so we decided to give it a go. Elvas is a World heritage Sight that we particularly wanted to see


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Our beach home is one of 8 townhouses of the Queen's Quest Condominium. It is located in an Area of Fenwick Island close to the State Seashore Parks and the beach is uncrowded even in season. We enjoy amazing sunrises from the ocean decks and sunsets from the bay deck.
The house is so relaxing and the views so beautiful it's hard to pull yourself away to participate in the many activities the area has to offer. Having a relaxing dinner on the deck while listening to the waves crash on the shore is hard to beat! This spacious home (2,400 sq.ft.)offers two bedrooms on the second level and a master suite comprised of the entire third level. The floor plan makes it possible to find privacy when you might want to read or have some 'me time'.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation at Queen's Quest. There was ample space for our extended family (three couples) as well as a 15 month old. Having private baths for each bedroom was a big plus. Three parking spots and easy access to the beach were two other major perks. I would definitely recommend this unit for a comfortable and fun beach vacation.
If you are looking for the perfect 'home away from home', close to a private beach with spectacular views of the ocean -- this Queen's Quest, Fenwick Island, DE condo is for you! We have stayed here several times and enjoy it tremendously. The Owners are so giving and very approachable. They truly want you to feel at home and have a great vacation! My family loves this spot - and you will too! Try Mancini's for great Italian food -- just a few blocks away!
As usual, we enjoyed a wonderful vacation at Queen's Quest. The owners are very helpful and welcoming. The location is even better than described. The ocean is right at the back door and over the walkway and the views from the back decks are spectacular. The view of the bay from the front offers memorable sunsets. We were close to everything and all of the attractions of Fenwick and Bethany Beach. It was easy to get to Ocean City and all of its attractions, as well. Our favorites were the Park at 127th street for exercise, eating at Patsy's in Bethany, and the fresh lobster at Twinings Lobster Shanty on Route 54. Everything we needed for a relaxing and memorable multigenerational vacation was included. The property is well maintained and we will be returning next year. A new and exciting activity for us this year was parasailing in Dewey Beach. I would highly recommend this property.
As in previous years, we enjoyed our vacation in this lovely property. The set up is ideal for our multigenerational get away. The property is just like the listing, clean and well maintained. The property owners welcomed us with a food basket and a call later to see how our vacation was going. I have recommended this property to friends and family. This was our third summer here and the proximity of the beautiful private beach and restaurants and activiities in other shore communities such as Bethany and Ocean City have made this a location a hit with our family. Eating at the Kingston Grill is a wonderful culinary experience we have enjoyed each year and I was impressed with Nantucket's, in Fenwick, as well.
We've rented this house 3 times in the last 2 years and it's been perfect. You really can't get much closer to the beach and views from all 3 floors are awesome. We have young kids and the house is perfect for them and the proximity to the beach makes getting them and their things back and forth (often several times a day) very easy. It's also in a lightly developed area so even on holidays you tend to have plenty of room on the beach. The owner is very helpful and accomodating. We highly recommend this place!
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TracFone to pay $40 million to settle deceptive ad allegations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – TracFone, owned by America Movil SAB, has agreed to pay $40 million to reimburse customers who purchased prepaid unlimited data plans that turned out to have maximum limits, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday.
The FTC alleged that TracFone advertised unlimited data plans for $45 a month but either cut off or slowed, or "throttled", the data once a fixed limit was hit. The agency said millions of customers had been affected by the practice.
Dollar General seen losing Family Dollar bid
By Sruthi Ramakrishnan and Diane Bartz
(Reuters) – Dollar General Corp stuck to its estimate of divesting 1,500 stores to win approval for its bid to buy Family Dollar Corp, a move that analysts said could end up handing the company to Dollar Tree Inc.
Dollar General's statement comes a day after two influential proxy advisory firms changed their stance, advising Family Dollar's shareholders to vote for a deal with Dollar Tree as it offered more certainty of closure.
20 states join U.S. antitrust probe of Family Dollar merger
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some 20 state attorneys general have joined the federal antitrust investigation of competing bids by Dollar General Corp (DG.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) to buy Family Dollar Stores Inc (FDO.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz), a development that potentially complicates the companies' efforts to win U.S. approval for a deal.
The attorneys general concern focuses on the likelihood that the loss of one of the chains would lead to higher prices for discount store customers, many of whom are poor, said two sources who spoke privately because they were not authorized to speak to reporters.
Rock band The Slants wants to reclaim slur for trademark
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Asian-American rock band The Slants argued in court on Friday that its name is a healthy reappropriation of a term usually considered a slur and that the band should be granted a trademark despite government objections.
The case could have implications for a higher-profile fight over whether the Washington Redskins team in the National Football League should lose its trademarks.
Former Toyoda Gosei exec to plead guilty to price fixing in U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A former executive of Japan's Toyoda
Gosei Co Ltd has agreed to plead guilty to price fixing and
rigging bids for auto parts made for cars sold in the United
States, the Justice Department said on Tuesday.
As part of the deal, Japanese national Makoto Horie agreed
to serve one year and a day in prison and to pay a criminal fine
of $20,000, the department said.
Sysco, US Foods must narrow gap with rival to clear merger -analysts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The proposed merger of Sysco Corp (SYY.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and US Foods Inc [USFOO.UL] hinges on the top two U.S. food companies helping to turn a far smaller rival into a national player to ease antitrust concerns, but the gap may be too big, analysts said.
Sysco and US Foods, the only two companies with national distribution to hospitals, restaurants and schools, have been discussing the sale of assets such as distribution centers to No. 3 Performance Food Group. Many of those centers are in the western United States, where Performance has little or no presence.
Lilly must divest Sentinel products after FTC nod on Novartis deal
WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Eli Lilly and Co has
won approval to buy Novartis AG's animal health unit
on condition that it divests its Sentinel line of products for
treating heartworm in dogs, the Federal Trade Commission said on
The French company Virbac SA will buy the Sentinel
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U.S. settles lawsuit over T-Mobile US's unauthorized charges
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agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. government over
unauthorized charges placed on customers' bills, a practice
known as cramming, and to pay at least $90 million, two U.S.
agencies said on Friday.
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lawsuit to block the deal.
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Exclusive: Minnesota AG questions divestiture in Sysco-US Foods merger
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Minnesota's attorney general expressed concern about the merger of food distribution giants Sysco Corp and US Foods [USFOO.UL], saying it was questionable whether any divestiture could restore competition lost in the transaction.
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson said in a Dec. 10 letter that her office had heard complaints from Minnesota-based restaurants that the $3.5 billion acquisition would leave them "fewer choices among distributors and potentially resulting in higher prices for consumers."


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PAT FRANK CAN KEEP SEAT AND RUN FOR OTHER POSITION - Mitch Perry04/21/04
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson told the Tampa Tribune today that County Commissioner Pat Frank CAN keep her Commission seat while campaigning for the Clerk of Circuit Court.....
On Monday, Commissioner Frank announced that she plans to surrender the final 2 days of her term and run for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, running for the position being vacated by Richard Ake....
Frank will be seeking the Democratic nomination for the job against Helene M...Be the first to comment
MATERNAL AND PRENATAL CARE OF JAIL INMATES - Mitch Perry04/21/04
Last month a premature baby born to an inmate at the Hillsborough County Jail died shortly after her birth......In a subsequent investigation, a nurse practitioner was fired ......The 34 year old inmate - Kimberly Grey, in custody at the time on prostitution and cocaine charges, said she pleaded for medical help for 12 hours before giving birth to the boy in an infirmary restroom in early March.
Falkenburg Road Jail medical workers didn't call 911 until the baby arrived. The boy, named C...Be the first to comment
TECO ACCUSES TWOMEY ON TRANSPORTING COAL - Andrew Stelzer04/21/04
The Tampa Electric company, or TECO, will be forced to defend themselves in front of the Public Service Commission next month, over charges they did not conduct an open bidding process for transporting coal, and they over charged consumers in the process. But this week TECO has accused the consumer group that is bringing the challenge, of not really representing consumers, and instead working as a tool of TECO corporate competitors. The controversy may play into whether the Public Service c...Be the first to comment
THE LAVENDER SCARE: AUTHOR DAVID JOHNSON - Radioactivity04/21/04
The McCarthy era is generally considered the worst period of political repression in recent American history. But while the famous question, "Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?" resonated in the halls of Congress, security officials were posing another question at least as frequently, if more discreetly: "Information has come to the attention of the Civil Service Commission that you are a homosexual. What comment do you care to make?" Historian David K. Johns...Be the first to comment
A MODERATE REPUBLICAN SPEAKS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT - Radioactivity04/21/04
Russell Train, the former EPA administrator from 1973- 1977 under Presidents Nixon and Ford, discussed his memoir, POLITICS, POLLUTION, AND PANDAS (Island Press, November 17, 2003). His main message is about the bipartisan origins of all of our major environmental laws and regulations and the need to get to that political framework. As a lifelong Republican he is pretty unhappy with President Bush.Be the first to comment
JOHN KERRY IN TAMPA - Mitch Perry04/20/04
The Democratic nominee to be for President, Massaschusetts Senator John Kerry, appeared in Tampa today to speak about the environment, and later raise money for his campaign.....
Speaking this morning from the photo-op friendly Ballast Point Park in South Tampa, in anticipation of Earth Day later this week, the Senator laid out a specific plan for the environment........He was enthusiastically introduced by the former Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, Florida nat...Be the first to comment
COMMISSION ON OCEANS REPORT SAYS OCEANS ARE IN TROUBLE-Andrew Stelzer04/20/04
Senator Kerryââ¬â¢s speech in Tampa gave him a chance to talk about the environment, one of the issues on which Kerry seems to have a vastly different track record than President Bush. Kerry spoke about a new report regarding Americaââ¬â¢s oceans. ACT ââ¬ÅToday the US commissionââ¬Â¦.ââ¬?
The commissions on Ocean Policyââ¬â¢sââ¬â¢ report recommends setting up a special office at the White House to oversee a new, coordinated policy, doubling investment in scientific r...Be the first to comment
ACTIVISTS PROTEST ARREST FOR FEEDING HOMELESS - Mitch Perry04/19/04
Yesterday Tampa Police arrested 3 activists, accusing them of violating a city policy by feeding the homeless at a downtown park.
That Policy was the subject of a protest and a public feeding this morning in front of the Hillsborough County Courthouse in downtown Tampa
About 35 people - approximately half of them members of the group Food Not Bombs , held signs aloft and demonstrated against the City's Police that they must have a permit to feed the homeless in Tampa. (prote...Be the first to comment
RICHARD PAEY GETS 25 FOR DOCTOR SHOPPING - Mark Antokas04/16/04
INTRO: In Pasco County today, Richard Paey was sentenced to twenty five years in prison for fifteen counts of drug trafficking, obtaining a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Paey has maintained all along that he was innocent and that medicating himself was not a crime. WMNFââ¬â¢s Mark Antokas has the story.
Script: Richard Paey sat in his wheelchair waiting sentencing this morning in the Pasco County Criminal courthouse. Paey, a father of three, debilitated ...Be the first to comment
TAMPA PASSES ORDINANCE DENOUNCING PARTS OF THE USA PATRIOT ACT - Mitch Perry04/16/04
Last night Tampa became the 290th local municipality to pass an Ordinance denouncing parts of the controversial USA Patriot Act.
The preminent legal organization that has been fighting against parts of the Patriot Act has been the American Civil Liberties Union.
Today in Tampa, the executive Director of the Florida ACLU, Howard Simon, addressed that law and other issues at a speech at the Tiger Bay Club.
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Live Your Challenge @ LUC
Over the course of the past semester, filmmaker Shanti van Dam has been working on a short film about LUC The Hague. Shanti has spent quite some time with our faculty, staff and students at the Anna van Buerenplein, and various other locations in The Hague, as to be able to truly capture what our college is all about. We proudly present the end result "Live Your Challenge", a ValueMedia production.


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I see nothing but beautiful people , just the way it is ....!
Got's to go and pack.......I'll be bauuuuuuuck......!
I see dango finally posted a picture ! Get him to post more , maybe some of his work , he's really good ,really really good . He probably won't though , he's weird!
Bet you can`t do that on a jungle gym...................
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The most important thing we want you to know is that this is a community which welcomes and values all who seek an experience of God's love, whoever you are or wherever you are on life's journey.
St. Timothy's was established in 1953 and is a parish of the Diocese of California. As part of The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, we are a church that is both rich with ancient tradition and relevant to life in the 21st century.
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Echo Technician: Job Description, Duties and Requirements
Learn about the education and preparation needed to become an echo technician. Get a quick view of the requirements as well as details about degree programs, job duties and certification to find out if this is the career for you.
Essential Information
Echo technicians, also known as echocardiography technicians, create 2-D and 3-D pictures of patients' hearts though the use of high frequency sound waves and special equipment. Prospective technicians can seek a 2-year degree in medical sonography or a similar field. Employers may also prefer to hire echo techs with professional certifications.
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|Associate's degree in diagnostic medical sonography is often preferred; certificate programs are available for those with degrees in a medical field
|Voluntary, but preferred by many employers; the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification from ARDMS is one such designation
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|$53,210 for cardiovascular technicians and technologists*
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Career Description of an Echo Technician
Echocardiography is one of the specializations that may be chosen by an ultrasound technician. Professionals in this field use sound wave projectors to project sound into human tissue in a conical or rectangular beam. The sound then echoes back to a receiver that returns data to a computer which is used to create an image of the tissue. Echo technicians may specialize in adult echocardiography, pediatric echocardiography or fetal echocardiography.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicted a 30% job growth for cardiovascular technicians and technologists from 2012-2022, which is a faster rate than average. In 2013, the BLS listed the average salary for these professionals at $53,990 per year, with most making between $27,810 and $82,920 annually.
Job Duties
Echo technicians are responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures. They also explain procedures to patients. After positioning the patient, an echo tech applies gel that aids in sound transmission to the patient's skin before using the diagnostic equipment to create images of the patient's heart. Afterward, the echo technician helps physicians interpret the data from the images and determines which images should be saved and which should be discarded. Echo technicians may also be responsible for ensuring that records are kept properly.
Career and Education Requirements
There is not a specific education program required to work as an echo technician, but employers may prefer to hire those who have a completed a 2-year degree in diagnostic medical sonography from a program accredited by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Certificate programs specific to echocardiography are also available, but students typically need to have a degree in a related area to enroll. Coursework typically covers cardiac anatomy, cardiac disease recognition and patient positioning.
A number of professional certifications are available for echo techs, and while these may not be necessary for employment, professional certification may lead to higher wages and career advancement. Certifications specifically for echo technicians include the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification from ARDMS.
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