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New York City The California State Assembly on Wednesday narrowly approved a bill would make California the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic and paper bags from being handed out free of charge at supermarkets, drug stores, convenience stores and liquor stores.
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Judged: 1 1 1 Council distracted attention away from the real purpose of the law by claiming the tax was imposed for the purpose of "helping the environment". This is part of Council's two-front war capability that includes the war against decent women and men who smoke tobacco. Since Council began its war against the many decent voters who smoke tobacco, Long Beach has been found to have some of the most polluted air in the entire nation. Little children residing in the city breathe that foul air. Yet, wealthy politically connected fast food operators are exempted from Council's Lowenthal harassment tax provisions. It is not uncommon to see overweight customers openly carrying "to go" hamburger bags to their overtaxed automobiles. Yet, Governmental regulatory agencies must turn a blind eye because of the loophole their politician pals so generously provided them in the Lowenthal harassment tax bag law. Now, a taxpayer funded university has made public disclosure of a recent expensive taxpayer funded study that shows air pollution from grilled hamburgers is Worse Than from trucks. Perhaps instead of harassing hungry grocery buyers and ordinary worker *("middle")* class taxpayers who enjoy the pleasure of an occasional tobacco product, extremist Council should be addressing REAL environmental issues. Source: http://tinyurl.com/8u87o6z Ronald |
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Judged: 1 1 1 Here is another article from Mother Jones: These three women Susan Rice, Hillary Clinton and Samantha Power are the ones who orchestrated the overthrow of Mubarak and the killing of Gadhafi. You might say,But they meant well. Yes, but the road to you-know-where is paved with good intentions. They wanted to bring democracy to an area that isnt ready for it, to a region that will never ever have a democracy. Theyre incapable of it. This area, these people, this culture is never going to have a chance at democracy. Democracy is not easy to achieve. The people need to have a basis for their democracy. Fortunately for us, the people who founded America had a basis for their republic in the Christian Bible, which taught them compassion, constraint and other values that were necessary for a republic to arise out of the ashes of a revolution. Those in the Middle East dont have such a document. They have a document that is very different. Read it and youll find out what Im talking about. The average Middle Easterner doesnt want to flip camel burgers. He would rather die. But the mainstream media in the United States will not explain this to you. |
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Judged: 1 1 1 The political ruling class is taking more and more hard earned tax money out of the pockets of the minority of Americans who pay taxes to pay for expensive food stamps and EBT "entitlements". The more tax money spent, the fatter the recipients become. If Obama's wife is really serious about wanting to end obesity among her fellow Africans, she should join those who are expressing growing demands for the elimination of the taxpayer funded food stamp program. This wasteful program cannot be ended overnight. Cuts will need to be gradual. A reasonable proposal would be for an immediate 25% cut, together with changing revolutionary law so "protected" competion-free unionized grocers are forced to collect Lowenthal grocery and goods bag harassment taxes from every grocery buyer who uses taxpayer provided food stamps, together with imposing a heavy Government "sugar tax" on soda pop. Let's get the millions of little taxpayer supported fat children healthy again! Ronald |
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NoBlamer 2012. True, but didn't the loonies - through their taxpayer subsidized "non-profit" NGOs - demonize paper grocery bags as a primary cause of environmental genocide? Didn't they demonize paper bag users just as they demonized decent women and men who enjoy the simple pleasure of an occasional tobacco product, or who use salt to season their food, or who use environmental destroying toilet paper, saying trees needed to be cut down to produce paper grocery bags? Didn't they promote plastic bags as being "environmentally friendly" until the Obama economy tanked, causing oil prices to soar? Ronald |
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Trend Alert: Summer Braids Are All The Rage!
I've done some braid-spotting and by the looks of it, this hairstyle is sticking around for summer! Maybe these young entertainers parallel their lifestyles to the complex and tangled webs they are weaving in their hair. (Or maybe I'm overthinking this a bit.) But since Jessica, Mandy and Lindsay are sporting them, it looks like this trend is here to stay. I thought I'd remind you of my post on how to create your own summertime braids at home. To check it out, click here!
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this trend basically happened because the side bang trend is gone, so now the people who had side bangs need a way to cover them up
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I know you showed us how to do Jessica's, but in my opinion, it's the ugliest one. Can you guys show us how to get Mandy's look?
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I agree, these are NOTHING new! braids has always been the thing, just that more ppl are exposed to them and different varieties, no biggie, especially when ppl go to the Caribbean and get their hair braided, either in cornrow, singles or another style. Jessica's style i see all the time, i even do that do my hair when i'm bored and just put it all in a bun at the back then, the one on the left i've seen that for some years now...especially on tv too, I dont fancy Lindsay's, i'm not one for loose braids/braiding but some styles suit different ppl and different hair textures anyway. :)
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If I wasn't a complete moron at trying to braid my own hair, I'd totally try this. I think they all look cute!
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looks great on Mandy and Lindsay, especially, but not too sure about Jess... I don't know, the braid stands out a bit awkwardly on her. but anyways, this is tempting me to braid my hair right now. xD
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i agree, i don't think this is trendy at all..haven't we seen this for a few years now? but i do love it
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I love Linds braids here, I always hate how I look with messy braids in my hair but I might give this look a try again, it's getting pretty hot here in Texas and having long, straight, thick hair is the worst! So I'm always looking for ways to keep cool and I hate having my hair up in a ponytail.
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Are there directions on Lohan's braids somewhere?Those other ones look too tightly pulled for long wavy or curly hair.
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i really like lindsay's braids! it's so casual and fun! although i'm a usually a fan of mandy moore, she looks a little scary in that picture!
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The Argentine-born chef/owner of Piccolo Mondo Restaurant in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood seasons his meat simply with sea salt and grills over a slow charcoal fire.
"You can experience the flavor charcoal gives the meat when it is cooked slow," he said. "You could do it over gas too, but there's a big difference."
Most Argentines cook over wood fires, and it would most likely be beef on the grill. The country consumes an average of 154 pounds of beef per person yearly, compared with 89.8 pounds in the United States, according to Steven Raichlen, author of "Planet Barbecue!" (Workman, $22.95).
Argentine beef is grass-fed, appropriate given the country is home to The Pampas, 300,000 square miles of grassland. While grass-fed beef is all the rage these days among eco- and health-conscious Americans, Raichlen notes it will seem "less luscious and less luxurious" than corn-fed beef. At first.
"With time, you come to appreciate its forthright natural flavor, and in particular, the distinctive flavor of each cut of beef," he said.
As for cooking a steak, aim for a crust. "A steak that is seasoned and cooked properly has a salty crust produced by searing," wrote Francis Mallmann in his book, "Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way." The crust, "sublime in its own right," keeps the meat moist by preventing the juice from escaping as the meat cooks. The meat should attain a uniform rosy pink throughout.
"It can be achieved only if you cook the meat at the proper rate," Mallmann insists. "To get that uniform color, you need even lower heat and longer cooking for thicker cuts."
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Tristana Build Guide by UberSkoobz
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Champion Build: Tristana
Health | 1971 |
Health Regen | 22.8 |
Mana | 769 |
Mana Regen | 8.45 |
Armor | 131.69 |
Magic Resist | 124.38 |
Dodge | 0 |
Tenacity | 0 |
Movement Speed | 395 |
Gold Bonus | 0 |
Attack Damage | 370.25 |
Attack Speed | 111.105 |
Crit Chance | 55.56%S |
Crit Damage | 50% |
Ability Power | 0 |
Life Steal | 33% |
Spell Vamp | 0 |
Armor Penetration | 40.12 |
Magic Penetration | 0 |
Cooldown Reduction | 0% |
Recommended Runes + Notes
Ability Sequence + Notes
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The masteries shown here are not yet updated for the current season, the guide author needs to set up the new masteries. As such, they will be different than the masteries you see in-game.
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This is my build for Tristana. Lets get started.
This guide was old when I was bad back in Season 1, so I am now updating it for Season 3 (Lucian Patch)
Pros / Cons
- Best ADC Damage Late Game. (Other than Kog'Maw)
- Strong Early game ability damage.
- Ability resets for cleaning up.
- Has a healing reduction.
- Very strong escape that can be used to help allies as well as herself to get away (Ultimate)
- At level 18 she out ranges every other champion except Kog'Maw with his Bio-Arcane Barrage or Twitch with Spray and Pray. She outranged averyone all the time, but it is most noticable late game.
- Mana Hungry.
- Requires decent farming skills and knowledge of the passive of her Explosive Shot.
- Her abilities have no Attack Damage scaling and are useless offensively later in the game.
9 Greater Mark of Armor Penetration
9 Greater Mark of Attack Damage
I run a mix of both favoring 5 AD over 4 Armor Pen Marks. They both have their benefits, Damage giving you raw stats that are beneficial early on and help with famring, whilst armor pen helps to pierce through the armor your enemy buys.
9 Greater Seal of Armor
Standard to mitigate the almost guaranteed Physical damage from your lane opponent and also helps out late in the game too.
9 Greater Mark of Magic Resist
Standard to mitigate the almost guaranteed Magic damage from your lane opponent and also helps out late in the game too. These are just as important as armor and supports do a large amount of damage at the beginning of the game.
3 Greater Quintessence of Life Steal
Gives you great staying power in lane and is always beneficial to you throughout the game.
2 Greater Mark of Critical Chance
Try swapping our 2 of your glyphs for these runes for a 0.5% crit chance. Sometimes that random crit can win your lane in the long run.
Summoner Spells
Bring Flash always.
Your next decision is whether to take Cleanse or Barrier. Just judge it depending on the enemy comp (if you are playing draft) or just pick on preference. Remember you can always buy Mercurial Scimitar for a cleanse if you can last that long into the game.
You might also consider Ignite but this isn't really necessary unless you really don't think you need the extra defense.
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Check out the guide and preview of NBC's new show Awake!
- "Awake" is an intriguing drama about a detective (Jason Issacs, "Harry Potter," "Brotherhood") who finds he is leading an arduous double life that defies reality.
- When Detective Michael Britten (Issacs) regains consciousness following his family's car accident, he is told that his wife Hannah (Laura Allen, "Terriers") perished but that his teen son, Rex (Dylan Minnette, "Saving Grace"), has survived.
- As he tries to put the pieces of his life back together, he awakens again in a parallel reality in which his wife is very much alive — but his son Rex died in the accident.
- In order to keep both of his loved ones alive at one time, he begins living two dueling realities in parallel worlds, which churns up confusion — in one moment, Michael and his wife debate about having another child to replace their son, while in the other reality, he is attracted to his son's tennis coach, Tara (Michaela McManus, "The Vampire Diaries"), to fill the void from the loss of his wife.
- Trying to regain some normalcy, Michael returns to police work and solves crimes in both worlds with the help of two different partners — Detective Isaiah "Bird" Freeman (Steve Harris, "The Practice") and Detective Efrem Vega (Wilmer Valderrama, "That '70s Show").
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The sixth annual, two-day Fire and Ice Festival is this month's First Fridays event in downtown Goshen, and ice carving and a chili contest will again be featured. New this year is a spectacle well in keeping with the "Fire and Ice" theme.
A 16-block, nearly 8-foot-tall ice tower will be set up around a bonfire on East Washington Street. The fire will be lit at 7 p.m. The public is invited to watch the fire burn and the ice melt.
"We have permission from all the necessary authorities" for the bonfire, Downtown Goshen Inc. director Gina Leichty said. DGI promotes the monthly First Fridays festival.
Also Friday, members of the Michiana Ice Carvers Association will be working on 300-pound blocks of ice in front of downtown businesses. Two double-block (600-pound) sculptures and a triple-block (900-pound) creation are also planned downtown.
"We'll probably start early afternoon and go all the way through the evening," said Greg Beachy of the Ice Carvers Association.
The "fire dancers" of Pyrotation Nation will be making a return appearance this year. Fire-spinning showcases will take place throughout the downtown Friday night, with a grand finale set for 7 p.m. on East Washington Street.
Warming stations will be set up for the public Friday, and children are invited to roast marshmallows on East Washington Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Also Friday, free chili and music by the Boomer Boys are on tap at Goshen City Church of the Brethren, 203 N. Fifth St., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday events
On Saturday, an ice carving competition is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtown. The top three winners will earn cash prizes.
Staffers at various Goshen eateries will also compete in the annual "Chili Fire" contest Saturday. Free tickets are available to the first 250 people to pick them up starting at 10 a.m. at the Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St. Diners must have a ticket to participate.
The contest runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leichty said chili cooks at Rachel's Bread, 212 W. Washington St., and Elks Lodge #768, 220 N. Main, are first-time participants this year. Other venues in the chili contest are Constant Spring, 219 S. Main, The Electric Brew, 136 S. Main, Maple City Market, 314 S. Main, Mattern's Butcher Shop & Corner Deli, 210 S. Main, and San Marcos, 113 S. Main.
Hot chili is fine. Weather-wise, cold and overcast is OK with Beachy. The weather was unseasonably balmy for last year's Fire and Ice Festival; the afternoon temperature for Friday of January 2012 First Fridays reached 52 degrees. "It was really warm and bright sunshine, and it didn't go really well," Beachy said.
First Fridays is a monthly event highlighting the cultural and commercial offerings of downtown Goshen. For more information, visit the website www.cityonthego.org.
Fire and Ice Festival this weekend in Goshen
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"Live & Local" is the theme for the March First Fridays in Goshen. Local and regional musicians will be performing in a host of downtown venues. - We have 'Company' BRISTOL -- The Elkhart Civic Theatre crew will present Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy "Company" at the Bristol Opera House starting this weekend. "Company" will be performed Friday and Saturday and March 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m., with a matinee
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- GC Women's World choir to perform The Goshen College Women's World Music Choir will conclude its spring break tour with a "home concert" in the Music Center's Sauder Concert Hall Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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Key Elements of the Reform of the Hungarian Banking System: Privatization and Portfolio Cleaning
This paper focuses on some of the major problems of the Hungarian banking system and investigates the possible ways to deal with these problems. It discusses the issue of bank restructuring, concentrating on the large commercial banks for which direct or indirect state ownership is decisive. Special attention is paid to the problem of low quality loan portfolios and the possible ways of cleaning them up, as well as to the ways in which a better ownership structure can be achieved. The paper assumes that these two problems are very strongly linked and thus should be analysed together. Due to its specific intermediary role, a successful reform of the banking system could be an important first step, with a strong positive impact on the rest of the economy as well. The paper argues that the demands of enterprise restructuring can not be met without the active role of the existing commercial banks.Download Info
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Toucan Blue Beach House with Spectacular View [#116204] | View Property
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Amazing escape
Amazing escape
- Guest Peter (Brooklyn,NY)
- Date of stay 02/17/14
- Review Submitted 03/10/14
We had an amazing time at Toucan Blue! It was a perfect escape from the hassle that is life in New York city. The description online is spot on. Nothing was missing , the house was well kept. Nearby attractions we visited: -Marble Hill Farms (for scuba diving and food) -Eldons Supermarket in French HarborRecommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Owner response: We're so glad that your family enjoyed the time at Toucan Blue! Please consider a return visit. Lynda and Dave, and our great property manager Liz
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- Guest Fulvia G.
- Date of stay 01/24/14
- Review Submitted 02/01/14
The perfect place to enjoy Roatan; We rented the house with trhe car, and we were able to move to all the beatiful places around. We toke a trip in a boat to go snorckleling and spended the day on an island (Pegeant Key); we went to have the most perfect Lobster in the Island, at La Sirena in Camp Bay, also is a perfect place to do snorckleling and cayaks. You´ll find everythink you need in the house and is prety confortable.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car.
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Great house, quiet location, natural beauty
Great house, quiet location, natural beauty
- Guest Wesley (USA)
- Date of stay 12/04/13
- Review Submitted 01/01/14
My friend and I booked Toucan Blue for our December trip to Roatan. Having never been to the island, we didn't think we'd be interested in the touristy and cruise ship areas of West Bay and West End. Instead, we found this house that appeared to be far enough away from the crowds to give us space, yet not too far away from any amenities we might need. I'm glad we picked this place. Since a reader may not have traveled to this area of the globe before, first perhaps a few warnings or hints: --if you're used to all-inclusives and being walled off from the locals, this place may not be for you. This house is part of a small development of just a few homes with a shared pier. To get to it, you turn off the main paved highway down a dirt road through a small village that had no name as far as I could tell. You come to a wooden boardwalk across a swamp that leads to this house and a few others. --Because you're away from town, you have to deal with sand flies or no-see-ums. The owner and management provided us with a welcome kit that included strong DEET bug spray, so the nuisance was minimal. --Because the surrounding area on the main highway is not well lit, and because the sun goes down early in the tropics, you may want to plan accordingly. If you're not comfortable driving in the third world during the dark, this may mean eating at home at night. For us, this just meant trying to at least leave for dinner before it was dark, and eating dinners at restaurants that were within a few miles' distance. The house is simple but well appointed. It consists of three bedrooms on the ground floor and a laundry room, then on the second floor is an additional bedroom, a small indoor kitchen and living area, and then the larger covered outdoor living area. Other than sleeping, I spent most of my time in this outdoor living area looking out over the blue sea and the nearby reef. The rooms were comfortable and clean, and the house is secure because the development has a groundskeeper/guard. We essentially had the beach and pier to ourselves. Nearby was a resort catering to divers, which planned us a great snorkeling trip out to Pigeon Cay. I'd recommend Toucan Blue to travelers looking for solitude away from the tourist masses, and when I come to Roatan I will rent it again.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Gordy & Patty
Gordy & Patty
- Guest G&P (Eagan Mn.)
- Date of stay 02/27/13
- Review Submitted 03/19/13
Toucan Blue is everything we expected and more. The pictures and narrative do not do it justice. If you just want to relax on the deck and do nothing or fill your day with fishing, diving, zip lines, etc. you can do it here. Eat in or enjoy some great food throughout the island, it's your choice. Do as much or as little as you desire. Patty and I caught up on books and movies during a couple of windy days and walked what seemed to be private beach all the other days. We snorkeled, kayaked, and toured the entire island. I've already recommended Toucan Blue to a couple of friends and sent them the link to the website.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Toucan Blue
Toucan Blue
- Guest Snorkeler (Minnesota)
- Date of stay 01/15/13
- Review Submitted 01/23/13
Toucan Blue is a nice vrbo home in a small grouping of 4 homes that share a community swimming pool. It is just as represented in the listing. Unlike many lodging options it has glass windows, screens, locks on the doors, full time security, all the little needs like airconditioning, cable, tv, wifi, books, towels, utencils and spices for cooking. We used the gas grill which is very nice and the owners are caring and detailed enough to even warn that the grill tends to run Hot, which probably saved us from ruining our grilled fish. Toucan Blue is 5 minutes from Cal's (super food and reasonable price), and only 15 minutes from French Harbor where you can get groceries. We snorkeled off a bouy on the reef in front of the house and also a bouy a half mile West in front of Tourcoise Bay Resort (a projection of the shoreline hides the resort from view at Toucan Blue so we never even saw anyone over there until we kayaked around the point). One day the wind was strong at our reef so we drove 15 minutes to Parrot Tree Resort (before French Harbor), all paved road, and they have a parking lot where you can park and walk across their swim area bridge to the channel/shore. There is a wood ladder to access the reef there which is comparable to others-- pretty good structure and full of life. Having kayaks at Toucan Blue is great. The place is nice because it is away from the crowds. If you want to do a day trip or two like we did, it is less than an hour to get to West End or West Bay by paved road. Be warned, they all drive like crazy people and you may find yourself pulling over frequently to let them pass you. PS- we didn't have a 4x4 but you might want one.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Perfect Vacation Home & Island For Us
Perfect Vacation Home & Island For Us
- Guest Glasstop C.
- Date of stay 12/27/12
- Review Submitted 01/14/13
Our group had a great time on Roatan and found tremendous value in the Toucan Blue House rental Milton Bight, the closest landmark that most islanders know of, is the small village just South of the lovely near-white sand beach. Walking the beach's approx. 1km was excellent. We rarely saw anyone beyond other 'community' (the House is in a cluster of 3-beach homes, 1, near-beach home and a community pool, under repairs during our stay) residents and local fishermen. If seclusion is what you're after, this is the place for you The house itself was perfect for our needs. We loved the covered patio and were very comfortable in our bedrooms. The house is exquisitely cleaned and extremely well-maintained. The house, in particular the kitchen, was well-stocked with anything we could need or want, including a coffee grinder, and any staple that wasn't there on arrival is available at Eldon's Supermarket in French Harbour, about 20-minutes West by car. Stop at Eldon's and 'the fish store' on your way to the House, but only buy what you need for that night. Having rented via VRBO before, we found this House the best-stocked in terms of cookware and kitchen basics Jami, who responded to our many email inquiries, looked after us while we were down there. She gave us excellent advice and was a superb host to us. If available, the "Toucan Blue House Information Book" was outstanding, and might have been helpful if we'd perused it before arriving on Roatan The 'no-see-ums' (sand fleas) were in full-effect during our stay, but locals told us it's seasonal. Our bites were mainly the result of our own poor choices in bug repellent application. They were on almost every beach we visited, and we visited a lot of them. This is nothing new if you travel the Caribbean. Half of us took Malarone, none of us got sick The snorkelling was sublime, an excellent inner reef breaks waves a few hundred yards from shore. There's a lot of turtle grass around and past the beautiful dock, so wear water shoes. We made great use of the kayaks, especially as our transportation to the inner reef. Some of us preferred to swim out instead We highly recommend the neighbouring Subway Watersports Diving outfit. Good prices, great equipment, excellent instruction Rent a car if you can, you're quite isolated and Roatan has lots to see The island offered something for everyone in our group; 4 in our early 30s looking for a party, 4 in our late 50s looking for the opposite We'll definitely returnRecommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Toucan Blue is beautiful
Toucan Blue is beautiful
- Guest Debra (Hays, Kansas, USA)
- Date of stay 05/24/12
- Review Submitted 06/05/12
This is a beautiful property. The pictures of the property were very accurate. The home was clean and well-maintained and it appears to have had some recent upgrades. We spent most of our time at the house on the covered deck, which overlooks the ocean within a few feet. The view was wonderful. The managers were very accommodating and the security staff was friendly and comforting. We appreciated that air conditioning was included in the price, as many of the properties do not offer that. I found two things about the accommodation to be less than expected. The pool appears to be very old and is not in the best shape. We did not find it inviting and did not use it. Also, I would not recommend renting the owner's vehicle. It is not in good repair and we had a constant concern that it might not get us where we wanted to go. Although a rental car would likely be more expensive, knowing what we know now, it would have been more comforting to have had something more reliable even at a higher cost. There are many beautiful places on this island. We enjoyed exploring and learning about the people and their culture. The snorkling was extraordinary. It was slow season so we were able to take advantage of the quiet restaurants and attractions and even got to take a catameran trip with just our group of 5. We would wholeheartedly recommend www.sailinginroatan.com. Dave and his crew were great. It was disappointing to spend so much of our valued time-off dealing with bugs. No amount of spraying seemed to keep them away completely. Some of our group were more affected by the bites than others, but all of us found them to be more than annoying. First tropical vacation that I have ever taken with such intruders. I would definitely recommend this property to a friend or relative...The overall experience of Toucan Blue exceeded our expectations. Thanks Ed and Jamie for a great stay!!Recommended for: Adventure seekers
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- Guest Bonefish (Morris, Il. USA )
- Date of stay 04/18/12
- Review Submitted 05/01/12
Toucan blue was absolutely perfect for what my wife and I had in mind. Very clean and well kept. The trooper worked out great also. Private but close enough to a few restaurants. Bonefishing near by and snorkeling several hundred feet out from the dock. Kayaked out to the reef to snorkel. Forty five minutes or so to west end(we only went once). If you like a private location and doing your own thing, this is a great house. It was only my wife and I so we had the whole upstairs area. There are additional bedrooms for more people on the main level.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Santa Semana in Toucan Blue
Santa Semana in Toucan Blue
- Guest Bob (Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan)
- Date of stay 03/31/12
- Review Submitted 05/04/12
My wife, daughter (23 yrs old) and I spent the first week of April at Toucan Blue and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. Inside accommodations. The kitchen is well stocked so you don't have to buy a lot of basics. Beds are comfy. They have a collection of dvds for tv and cds for the stereo. We spent a lot of our time on the upstairs deck with a big table, two hammocks and endless entertainment from the hummingbirds (you have to keep their feeder stocked) Setting: Tropical paradise. You share a wide beachfront with five homes. Only 2 others were occupied. The pool, which is behind the house, is the best place to swim since the turtle grass comes up to within 10 feet of the waters edge on the beach. Swim in turtle grass at your own risk - the edges of the grass are sharp and will irritate your skin. The dock is a wonderful plus. Maybe 225 feet long with a thatched palapa at the end it's the best place to catch a nice breeze if winds are from the southeast (which is often, I'm told, in late winter early spring). You can enter the water (about 3 feet deep) for snorkeling at the end of the dock. Lots of smaller fish and a small octopus one day. It's not difficult if you're a good swimmer to follow the sand dredging to deeper water (6-12 feet) with lots of pretty coral and tropical fish. The beach: Nice sand beach but the sand flies (no see ums) can be dreadful, especially early and late. Don't try swimming off the beach. Extras: Do take advantage of the security man's daughter who will fix a wonderful dinner (you buy the food) and bring it hot and ready to your deck for $25. We had coconut shrimp but I'm told the crab, if available, is even better. Location: It's about 20 minutes to French Harbor with lots of dining choices, also some very cool places east of Milton Bight. Try to avoid driving at night, and the driveway is especially difficult to spot at night. I'd recommend a day on the beach (or an extra night or two) at Camp Bay Adventure Lodge if you want a truly quiet setting (and you can swim in the sea here). We went to West End for a day and that was fun, but not our choice for a full week of vacation - too many people, too much loud music. But far fewer bugs.. Negatives: The sand flies. They didn't bother me that much, but my wife got bit pretty good and was itching for a week after the trip. Take a can of off or anything else with maximum levels of DEET and spray yourselves liberally early and late.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Paradise found!
Paradise found!
- Guest Blair (Tegucigalpa)
- Date of stay 12/29/11
- Review Submitted 01/04/12
My husband and I and our 2 small children stayed here for a couple of days...it was absolute heaven! If youre looking to get away, this is definitely the place to stay. The house was equipped with evrything you may want or need...all u need to bring is your bathing suit. We had the beach to ourselves which was just what we wanted. The kids ran in and out of the house and up and down the beach without any problem. Jami and Ed were the best hosts.....thank you guys! Cant wait to go back!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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The East End & Toucan Blue is the Best
The East End & Toucan Blue is the Best
- Guest Nancy S. (Conroe, Texas)
- Date of stay 04/23/11
- Review Submitted 06/25/11
My husband and I spent a week at Toucan Blue in April 2011. We enjoyed the quiet and beauty of the east end. The house was darling and very comfortable. Jami and Ed were great and made sure we had everything we needed,. including answers to our questions. The beach is gorgeous and so private... we had it all to ourselves! This is the kind of place we would buy down there but unfortunately, this place is 1 of a kind.... in an awesome way! Would definitely stay there again and plan to in the near future!!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Tranquil Island Experience
Tranquil Island Experience
- Guest Escapees2 (Franklin, MA)
- Date of stay 02/17/11
- Review Submitted 04/20/11
The description of this location was spot on. House was beautifully laid out with plenty of room for our family of 6. Located at the mid-way point on the island most restaurants and attractions were only about 1/2 hr by car. Property Managers were helpful with touring recommendations and never more than a phone call away. Beautiful beach but not swimmable for small children. Best beach and snoreling for us was at Infinity Bay. This property is perfect for adults looking for a tranquil retreat. Highly recommend Sante Day Spa, jam tasting at Marble Hill Farms and having lunch at the Hole In The Wall.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
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- Guest Jennifer
- Date of stay 12/26/10
- Review Submitted 01/23/11
"Gentle Breezes" Very nice situated beach house. Quiet location. The help is very kind. The seaweed was raked every morning to lesson the sandfly population. There was a constant breeze every night, which made sleeping very relaxing. Gorgeous views of the ocean. The crossing over the bridge at night was a challenge, but adventurous. The house was great. Only one suggestion to supply the house with sharp, sturdy knives for cutting.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Mrs CFL
- Date of stay 12/18/10
- Review Submitted 01/23/11
"Truely Wonderful Roatan Island Vacation Home" From the moment we arrived we felt welcome and at home. We loved the floor plan of the home with the Master upstairs and 2 others below nicely facing the beach. What a view from all. Our favorite spots are tied between the palapa at the end of the dock and the awesome deck/living area pictured in description. They even had beach towels and a few water shoes (Very much needed) to use. To walk out a few feet from the dock and see the beautiful red star fish and The Kayaks were definitely a plus. As well as the option of the car, this is a must. The location of the house is about half way in the middle of the Island 45 minutes to an hour from the very populated and touristy "West End" We were there in the west end one day to try Sea trekking, which was a blast, but were happy to get "home" to Toucan Blue to truely get away from it all. The caretakers Wilfred and Daniel and their families are great resources and kept the beaches beautiful for our stay. Wendy, Wilfred's daughter was a great guide for our walk into Milton Bight one evening to pick up food and go to one of the local bars for a cerveza. Quite an experience! Wendy also cooked a good meal for us during our stay. Her warm smile and gracious manor will always be remembered. The nice folks at Subway water sports at Turquoise Bay (almost next door) took us on some great diving/snorkeling tours and a fishing trip. Captain JT was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Dive guide Osmond was a fun guide as well. They even dropped us off at the dock in the evening. It was wonderful having Turquoise Bay resort nearby to dine as well. They had a good menu and a beautiful view. The only thing we didn't like were the bugs (no see-ums) we used 3 cans of off while we were there. It was very nice of the owners to provide a new bottle upon arrival. I guess the bugs only like some people because the other couple traveling with us only had a few bites. My son, husband and I got more than our share. The bugs won't keep us away though. We are planning on returning and would welcome the chance to stay at Toucan Blue House!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Love Roatan
Love Roatan
- Guest Roatanlovers (NWFL, USA)
- Date of stay 12/18/10
- Review Submitted 12/28/10
Toucan Blue was as advertised. We enjoyed our stay. The kayaks are a nice touch as well as a well equipped home. Having the car available for rental from the owners was big plus. We toured the island and were able to go to the grocery store when needed was great. The view from the deck was great only to be beat by the view at the end of the dock. Diving and snorkeling was great, with the car we were able to experience different parts of the island without a problem. Milton Bight is a small village and we were able to meet some locals and have meals prepared and enjoyed from the village. Staying at this part of the island is far away (1 hour) from the tourist attractions at the West End. We really enjoyed being away from everything and felt safe there. If you want quiet we would recommend staying on the eastern end of the island and Toucan Blue fits the bill just fine. Take bug spray with you, the sand fleas and no see ums were bad. Really the only negative of the trip.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Erica
- Date of stay 12/04/10
- Review Submitted 01/23/11
"secluded, private tropical home" we found toucan blue to be everything advertised. it was wonderful to essentially have a private piece of paradise, on the beach and steps away from the water. the tropical views from upstairs deck could not be beat. really enjoyed the set up of the home with enclosed living areas separated by a great outdoor deck. found the house to be very nicely stocked with the little extras, cd's, dvd,s, kayaks, etc. The kayaks were a great bonus. the home is very well managed by attentive and helpful people. this is a great location for those looking for a more secluded, more authentic, less touristy vacation. it would not be the place to go if you are looking for nightlife or restaurants at the tips of your fingers as it is east end, although there are a few options with a little searching. the only cons are things that are out of the control of toucan blue which would be the noseum bugs which at times prevented sitting on the upstairs deck and made sunbathing on the beach impossible. the other unfortunate thing was a bit of a crime wave during our two week stay, that although not isolated to roatan, seemed extreme for a small island with a small population and was not the usual petty crime. i say this not to deter people from traveling but one does need to be a bit cautious when traveling out and about. toucan blue does have a 24 hour security guard. I am a disabled traveler and managed the flight of steps with the aid of my partner. we were well aware of this and even with the steps we found the easy access to the water a real bonus.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Dan
- Date of stay 08/01/10
- Review Submitted 01/23/11
"Complete solitude surrounded by incredible beauty!" I spent a considerable amount of time looking for an adventure my wife and I could safely share with our 3 athletic daughters. We didn't need to be pampered as we are accustomed to camping in the outdoors since the girls were babies. We were after something a little rustic, that was quiet and off the beaten track - The Toucan was perfect and the Toucan Team was super-terrific!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
Heaven on Earth!
Heaven on Earth!
- Guest Craig (Eagan, MN)
- Date of stay 04/17/10
- Review Submitted 01/24/11
If you want a quiet stretch of pure heaven on Earth, you have just found it! This house is wonderful! It is everything the pictures show it to be...it is secluded and very quiet...the sand beach is beautiful with beautiful sunsets. We did not want to leave. The house managers were delightful and were extremely helpful from suggesting restaurants to helping us get groceries and picking us up to take us back to the airport. They made sure everything went without a hitch and they were available via cell phone if we had a question about anything. This is an unbelievable bargain for such a wonderful treasure! We will certainly return in the future!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Time at Toucan Blue
- Guest "SB" (Denver, CO USA)
- Date of stay 04/10/10
- Review Submitted 04/30/10
We spent a week in Roatan in April, 2010. We were looking for a secluded, quiet spot on an unspoiled island and Toucan Blue met all our expectations. The golf cart ride through the Mangroves on arrival peaked our curiosity immediately and we were very pleased when we arrived at the house. As there were only two of us, we were in the upper part of the house with a bedroom, bath, kitchen-livingroom area, powder room and wonderful Palapa (porch). The pictures on the website are very accurate and all of the amenities did work. The TV was iffy but we didn't travel thousands of miles to watch TV so that was just fine. The property was very clean and the beach and area around the house were raked almost daily. Before our trip we spoke with the owners and they were very helpful in suggesting various restaurants and attractions. We would recommend Paya Beach, Turquoise Bay and Marble Hill Farms for lunch or dinner. Turquoise Bay and Paya Beach are lovely resorts and Marble Hill Farms has a wonder restaurant on a hill overlooking the blue waters. We did an all day snorkle trip with Paya Beach and had a great time. The snorkling was wonderful all over the island and as we rented the car that the owners offer, we explored the entire island. The property is maintained by a local couple and they were just grand. We spent time with them at one of the island celebrations. The security and daily upkeep of the grounds is handled by a lovely native family who were always willing to help. We would certainly recommend Toucan Blue for anyone looking for a peaceful place with all the comforts of home.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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fantastic all around
fantastic all around
- Guest Dougal (Ct)
- Date of stay 02/15/10
- Review Submitted 12/10/10
This comes 10 months late but its all memorable. Nothing to hide here, alot of value in this house! Just soak in all that it has to offer. The nearby village, the beach, the locals and the reef. Really loved Roatan and this location. Beach is right out front, sunsets great on the dock and the snorkeling about 100 yards off shore is fantastic. The best stuff is what you don't see in a magazine. Get a car and drive around and explore, there is so much to see!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Pat R. (Ramsey, MN USA)
- Date of stay 08/14/07
- Review Submitted 08/14/07
My husband and I and 2 other couples stayed at Toucan Blue House for one week, August 5-12, 2007, and had a great time. The house is as depicted on the website--very nice, spacious, and well maintained. The deck is wonderful and we spent a lot of time there watching the hummingbirds, ocean views, and sunsets. The beach area is also well maintained. The reef for snorkeling was right there, and you could kayak out there from the public dock in front of the house. None of us had kayaked before...but it turned out to be easy and fun! Roatan is a bit more "third world" than we had anticipated, but that made it a great experience and challenge. The roads were a bit daunting the first day, but we became more comfortable with them after that. The couple who manage the property, Kevin and Claire, are absolutely fantastic in helping with any questions about the house, the island, stores, restaurants and activities, etc. With only one week, there were a lot of things we didn't get to do. One of our favorite activities was to go to the West End beach for swimming, the glass bottom boat tour of the reef, and Calypso Lady sunset sailboat ride. A must do activity! Definitely a recommended vacation for adventurous travellers.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 6/6
- Guest Sharon 3 (Lincolnton, NC)
- Date of stay 08/06/07
- Review Submitted 08/06/07
We enjoyed staying at Toucan Blue in early summer. We loved being on the beach and the house was well furnished. A favorite time was watching the pelicans splash in the water in front of the house.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
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- Guest Donna
- Date of stay 07/07/07
- Review Submitted 07/06/07
My husband, Larry, and I spent 6 glorious weeks at Toucan Blue in January and February 2007. The hummingbirds darted through the deck anxious to get to the feeder. The parrots could be heard in the mangroves. The large hummingbirds came back and the days were long and sunny. The butterflies slept under the deck roof. When they left in the morning it was a magnificent sight. Our favorite restaurant on the East End is Wind Song and on the West End is Argentina Grill. Easy-to-get-to and excellent snorkeling is located right off the Mayan Princess resort in West Bay. The Mayan Princess is a great place for lunch. We went to Gumbalimba Park twice with our adult children. They loved the parrots, macaw, monkeys and suspension bridge. Very safe and well run canopy tour. If you bring a head of cabbage you get reduced admission to the iguana farm. It is fun to feed them. The Sante Spa at Parrot View is well worth going to. The massages and facials are wonderful and reasonably priced. The spa is located in a magnificent house that is comfortable and relaxing. We highly recommend it. We loved the Parrot View pizza place--karoke on Wednesdays. We watched the Super Bowl game there. The lights went out but they used back-up generators to watch the game. The cooks held flashlights under their chins while continuing to make pizzas in the gas ovens. Larry became a certified diver at Turquoise Bay. Excellent dive staff. Turquoise Bay was also a favorite of ours for lunch and supper. Best advice: Always carry a flashlight. Best lesson learned: We came to love the simplicity of living in Roatan. Roatan is a wonderful, fascinating place. The people and the land deserve respect. As visitors, we should leave a very soft footprint.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5
- Guest Marie Chapinski (Hermantown MN)
- Date of stay 05/08/07
- Review Submitted 05/08/07
My husband and I stayed at Toucan Blue with 3 other couples. It was a great house to have 4 couples as you all had your own room. It is a place where you can really relax and listen to the sounds of the ocean as it is right out the front door. The beauty is beyond belief. The sunsets are spectacular. The house came equipped with 2 kayaks. It was beautiful kayaking out to the reef in the morning when the sun came up. If you are interested in diving, snorkeling or fishing there is a resort next door that will take you. It is a dream place for diving and snorkeling. There are many places to eat on the island with wonderful food or if you choose to cook Toucan Blue has a full kitchen. We grilled fresh fish that we caught. If you are looking for relaxation this is the place to be! Marty & Marie ChapinskiDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
- Guest Walt & Roberta Kephart (Duluth, Minnesota)
- Date of stay 05/05/07
- Review Submitted 05/05/07
Our stay at Toucan Blue exceeded all of our expectations and everyday was a wonderful experience from beautiful sunrise to spectacular sunsets. The facilities were everything the advertisements said and more. Our snorkeling off the reef in front of this house was among the best in the world and morning coffee under the thatch palapa, waiting for the sunrise, set the tone for the day. We especially enjoyed the serenity of the walkway through the mangroves and the beach area. This property is well maintained and a pleasing tropical paradise. We enjoyed the restaurants and sites throughout the island of Roatan and found the people to be very pleasant and accommodating. We highly recommend you make this your next vacation destination especially if you are a fisherman, snorkeler, diver or just want to curl up with a good book. WaltDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
- Guest Roger Routh (St.Paul, MN)
- Date of stay 02/11/07
- Review Submitted 02/11/07
Staying at Toucan Blue was a great experience whlie visiting Roatan. It was very comfortable, a well furnished home with beautiful views. The snorkeling was great off the reef in front of the house. The deck was large and lots of time was spent there enjoying the sunsets and view in general. I'd highly recommend this house. The property managers provided good information. Dive shop nearby. RogerDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0


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Ms Watkins will leave the company at the end of January to take over as managing director of the food and beverage producer Coca-Cola Amatil.
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Junior back on track?
Coming in to today, Junior's line for August is: .289/.386/.474
With 2 more hits today, it seems he's getting back to his old self. This would be HUGE for our offense as Griffey/Encaranacion/Dunn, if they're all hitting, will produce a ton. Seriously, if Jr is hitting, this lineup is downright scary: Freel Hatteberg Griffey Encarnacion Dunn Aurilia Phillips Ross There's not an easy out in the bunch and the top of the lineup sees a ton of pitches. While I wouldn't go so far as to say our season depends on Junior, I think a hot Griffey could carry us to the playoffs. |
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that SLG% is low if he is "back on track". More power needed as the OPS is .860, nothing special.
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Griffey seems to be watching a lot more pitches and has actually been walking a fair amount lately. That's shown in his good OBP.
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I'm trying to update Revit 2013 after experiencing problems outlined in this thread
I'm currently running Build 20120221_2030(x64) - so I should be able to update with updates 1 + 2
Having dowloaded them, and trying to run the EXE - I repeatedly get the message:
The Update Release could not be installed because the expected Autodesk product could not be located on your computer. Make sure you are using the correct Update Release for the product.
My version is Revit 2013 - as part of the Building Design Suite Premium 2013 - this is the only update that I can find, and the build version that Update 1 says that I should have correlates with my current build.
I have also tried UPdate 2 with the same outcome.
I had just installed Revit 2014 as part of an upgrade (which caused the issues that I have been having in the linked thread above).
Really scratching my head over what is preventing the update from going through.
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