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The Aftershock in our Backyard
February 03, 2010, 1:30PM
As the international community responds to the earthquake that devastated Haiti, we, the folks on the street who go about our daily business outside of government and global organizations, know our world has changed. Over time we'll be able to articulate why. Right now, before the right language emerges, we know something in our universe, even on the most... Full story »
Home is where the history is
August 07, 2009, 4:04PM
The American Heritage Dictionary defines "home" as "a place where one lives." The values most meaningful to us are reflected in the ways we view, and use, our homes. Are our homes places to collapse after a long day at work? Or, do they represent something deeper - a place where we have control over the kind of lives we... Full story »
Charleston - What's Here, What's Coming, and What Do You Want?
July 30, 2009, 1:10AM
Staten Island is an ever-changing borough, developing, shedding, and redeveloping it's image like a snakeskin. Each era has had its neighborhoods that transformed overnight. In the '60s and '70s, New Springville and Arden Heights went from nothing to something in the blink of an eye. In the '80s and '90s, areas like Rossville, Woodrow and Prince's Bay saw drastic growth.... Full story »
A garden grows in Tottenville
July 22, 2009, 5:39PM
Imagine a garden. Not the private kind in someone's backyard, but the kind grown by a community. Full story »
Annadale - From a Construction Site to a Lush Greenspace
July 06, 2009, 11:41PM
Annadale is an extremely quintessential South Shore neighborhood. Although it is commonly associated with the Annadale Green and surrounding business district, its borders are difficult to define. People who identify as living in Annadale reside as far north and west as the streets off of Woodrow Road by Arthur Kill Road, and as far south and east as the enclaves... Full story »
The Famed, but Unfinished, South Shore Parks
June 25, 2009, 12:29AM
Hi All! After a bit of a hiatus, I am returning and hoping to actively blog again. I wanted to talk about something that has been irking me for a long time, but I have now seen it to bother others too, based on an article put out in the Advance last March, about the South Shore's answer to Central... Full story »
There's a Quiet Energy in this Town
April 08, 2009, 6:22PM
Hi all! With this post, I wanted to get very optimistic and let everyone out there know that there is an energy in Tottenville that falls under the radar often. Most think of this end of the Island as a sleepy, forgotten burg on the edge of civilization, but the truth is we're still New Yorkers and we can have... Full story »
Tville Joins the Era of Sudsy
March 21, 2009, 7:53PM
Hey Islanders! I haven't got a big post for you today, but I still want to let you all know about an exciting addition to Tottenville's old center. On the powerful corner of Yetman Avenue and Amboy Road, Sudsy's Bagels has opened a second location in the former City Limits space. Their first location in Pleasant Plains has already proved... Full story »
The Unlikely Surprise in Sandy Ground
February 06, 2009, 2:11AM
Hi everyone, sorry for the lack of posts lately, busy with life you know. Well, since May 10, I have been promising to visit the Sandy Ground Historical Society Museum. If you click the link in the date, you'll see the article I wrote on that date last year. In it, I talked about the Sandy Ground H.S. Museum, and,... Full story »
Are We Stopping Two Projects or Are We Stopping Progress?
January 04, 2009, 3:32AM
Today I am in protest. I am protesting two seperate protests by Staten Islanders that have come to my attention in the month of December. For those of you who have been following my blog from the beginning, you may remember a post I made back in May. Aptly titled "'Devil-opers'," it was a brief discussion of my opinion on... Full story »
Historic T-ville in Danger
November 24, 2008, 12:25AM
Before I begin, I'd like to thank the Yofiore/Yogurberry staff for being so kind to me after the release of my previous post. Also, I want to respond back to a response by poster justama. He or she was correct in saying that I missed the target somewhat when I gave a sampling of the current Eltingville eateries. I regrettably... Full story »
A Cool Treat Hits Eltingville (Despite the Season!)
November 13, 2008, 10:42PM
Everyone, get excited. I'm serious, something big has come to Eltingville. We here on the South Shore all know Eltingville. If there's a neighborhood that at all resembles New York City in this forgotten corner of the Island, Eltingville is it. Yet it still maintains it's old hometown charm. All the stores are locally owned and non-franchised, and they cater... Full story »
Reverse a Rossville Traffic Curse
October 07, 2008, 2:20AM
Sorry I've been gone for a while. Busy with school and such... Lately, I've been trying to search out some different ways of getting home from C.S.I. to, you know, keep life interesting and get around a bit more. Often times I will pass through Rossville since it is near the Korean War Vets Parkway and in also not to... Full story »
Topping Off the Change
September 07, 2008, 11:41PM
Residents of Tottenville and neighboring Charleston, speak up! As most of you readers out there know, this blog is often published in the South Shore section of the Thursday Advance, with a selection of your responses printed as well. In this blog, your responses are the feature. I'm here to present to you a new development planned within the retail/construction... Full story »
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Mid Coast Hospital Nationally Recognized as "Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®"
Mid Coast Hospital was named Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. The Joint Commission recognized the hospital for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for conditions like heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care.
"This designation is a tribute to the high quality, compassionate care that Mid Coast Hospital provides," said Lois Skillings, President and CEO of Mid Coast Health Services. "We are so thankful for the hard work and dedication of the medical staff, nurses and other clinicians who care for our patients with such high standards of patient satisfaction, quality, and safety."
Mid Coast Hospital is one of just 11 hospitals in Maine earning the distinction of Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance. The ratings are based on an aggregation of data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2012 calendar year.
In order to receive this designation, Mid Coast Hospital achieved a cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures. Each accountability measure represents an evidence-based practice.
"Mid Coast Hospital and all the Top Performer hospitals have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to quality improvement and they should be proud of their achievement," says Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, president and chief executive officer, The Joint Commission.
Mid Coast Hospital already has the distinction of being the only Joint Commission Accredited hospital in Midcoast Maine and one of only five Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Centers in the state, indicating that it has an established, formal program to treat stroke patients effectively and consistently with the goal of improving care and outcomes.
James P. Rines, MD, President of Mid Coast Hospital's medical staff commented, "Mid Coast Hospital's dedication to excellence and quality is reflected in our commitment to the Joint Commission accreditation process."
Mid Coast Collaborates to Build New Bath Medical Home
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Neurologist John Taylor, DO, Now Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology
New Dad Workshop Comes to Mid Coast
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Mid Coast Health Expands Smoking Policy
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Anytime Fitness, which boasts 2,300 clubs worldwide, makes it easier for average folks to etch out time for exercise by doing one simple thing: staying open 24 hours a day for 365 days a year. As fit seekers challenge themselves on cardio and strength machines by brands such as Precor and Life Fitness and hoist free weights in clean, well-stocked facilities, security monitoring ensures they're safe and producing enough sweat to meet official government standards. Members can also ramp up their exercise regimens with the help of Anytime Fitness's staff of personal trainers, who demonstrate moves and sling motivating tips. After workouts, guests can shower in the private restrooms or bop into one of the onsite tanning booths.
Custom Workouts might feel a bit smaller than your average chain gym—that's part of its appeal. The private setting allows gym-goers to work out on top-notch equipment without feeling intimated or overwhelmed. Staying true to its commitment to the individual, the gym also offers personal training with a reasonable price tag. But those who crave the motivation of peers can opt for group classes such as Zumba and spinning.
Walnut Pier Health Club's cardio and strength equipment is utilized throughout 15 courses that get bodies moving. The accommodating daily schedule begins at 4:30 a.m. on weekdays, making it the ideal choice for fishermen who prefer to cast their hooks in outdoor heated pools that host aquatics classes. Stationary bike wheels rotate clients into healthy leg orbits during the Cycle classes; Zumba pumps Latin-inspired beats to inspire soaring heart rates; and myriad other aerobic classes usher members into the robust, perspirational world of fitness. In the on-site sauna, tuckered muscles recover and rest after vigorous workouts, energetic classes, and flexing for giggling courtesans.
At All Sport Fitness Center, a comprehensive collection of cardio machines, free weights, and functional exercise equipment waits patiently to be incorporated into visitors' exercise routines. A team of personal trainers, meanwhile, works to keep trainees motivated with one-on-one sessions, as well as a range of group fitness classes such as Pilates, yoga, spinning, and All Sports Fit, a boot-camp style session.
Though Ardy Conway and her staff of certified trainers at Ardy's Pilates Studio work primarily with three apparatus—the Reformer, the Cadillac, and the chair—they are well equipped to weave more than 500 Pilates exercises into their custom workouts. Ardy draws on more than 20 years of experience as she and her team tailor private and semiprivate sessions to individual goals, such as relieving joint pain or improving at golf. The instructors also host group Reformer classes, which max out at six students to keep classes personal and allow competitive sextuplets to remain at the same fitness level.
The certified instructors at Bloom Yoga keep class sizes small, allowing them to teach yoga, Pilates, and NIA classes with personal attention paid to each student. The All Levels yoga class gives students a taste of several styles of yoga, while the beginning yoga class teaches attendees the basics of hatha.


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With a stay at Hyatt Place Philadelphia/ King of Prussia in King of Prussia, you'll be convenient to King of Prussia Mall and Valley Forge Convention Center.
This hotel is within the vicinity of Valley Forge National Historic Park and Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.
Make yourself at home in one of the 129 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with pay movies provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as cordless phones with voice mail.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a television in the lobby. The complimentary shuttle will take you to the nearby casino or shopping center.
You can find a meal at a coffee shop/café serving guests of Hyatt Place Philadelphia/ King of Prussia, or stop in at a snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and audiovisual equipment. Planning an event in King of Prussia? This hotel has 1068 square feet (99 square meters) of space consisting of small meeting rooms and banquet facilities. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Renovations & Closures
- Details
- The following facilities will be closed from 13 January 2014 to 15 March 2014 (dates subject to change):
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
Hotel Amenities
- General
In addition to an indoor pool, Hyatt Place Philadelphia/ King of Prussia provides a spa tub and a fitness facility. The hotel offers a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary hot breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a business center, audio-visual equipment, and small meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 1068 square feet (99 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, express check-in, and express check-out. A complimentary area shuttle within 7 miles is available for guests. Onsite parking is complimentary. Hyatt Place Philadelphia/ King of Prussia is a smoke-free property.
Pet Policy: For guests staying 1-6 nights, a $75 non-refundable pet fee will be administered. Guests staying 7-30 nights, a $75 non-refundable pet fee plus an additional $100 cleaning fee will be administered. Guests staying 30 plus nights, please contact the hotel using the contact details in the booking confirmation. The fee(s) will be inclusive of taxes. A maximum of 2 dogs per room are permitted. Only dogs weighing 50 lbs and under are permitted; two dogs may be allowed in a guestroom provided the combined weight of both dogs does not exceed 75 pounds; the pet fee encompasses this and pets exceeding this are at the hotel's discretion. All pets must be housebroken. Service animals are exempt from fees.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Total number of rooms - 129
- Number of floors - 6
- Audiovisual equipment
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Casino shuttle (complimentary)
- Shopping center shuttle (complimentary)
- Computer station
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Microwave in lobby
- Multilingual staff
- Free parking
- Free self parking
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Snack bar/deli
- Year Built 2003
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 1068
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 99
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 2
- Train station pickup (complimentary)
- Smoke-free property
- Smoke-free property (fines apply)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Television in lobby
- Tour assistance
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free parking, Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Cordless phone
- Flat-panel TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- MP3 docking station
- Sofa bed size
- Dining
Enjoy our complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet™, served daily, with hot breakfast items, fresh fruit, oatmeal and plenty more to choose from.
- Recreation
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness facility.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Sports center nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Volleyball nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Basketball nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Playground nearby
- Bowling alley nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Swimming on site
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Pet policy - dogs only, Maximum number of pets per room 2, Pet maximum weight in kg is 22, Pet maximum weight in lb is 50
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Service animals exempt from fees/restrictions
Early departure fee charged
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pet fee: USD 75 per room, per stay (maximum USD 175 per stay) plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
- Cleaning deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Additional Details
This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The photos in this description reflect the brand standard and are provided for illustrative purposes only.


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Ballet, karate, music lessons, sports—when the school day ends for today's children, their activities are just beginning. But are all these extracurriculars good for children, or are they simply overscheduled?
Looking around at other families, Rabbi Shmuley says he felt guilty that his children weren't involved in more activities. He realized that his guilt was motivated by fear. "The greatest fear of all is inadequacy—the fear that we don't matter," he says. "I fear that we transfer those fears onto our children and make them excel at everything in order to finally be good enough." The most important thing we can give our children, Rabbi Shmuley says, is security. "It will not come from ballet, but from strong family attachments," he says. "That doesn't mean your kid shouldn't have after-school activities, but if they begin to impede family unity, it's not worth it." Rather than overscheduling his children, Rabbi Shmuley spends time with them, teaching the value of feeling at ease and enjoying idle moments. He also shares with them his five passions: Rabbi Shmuley's Five Passions:
"We parents dare not impart to our children our own fear of inadequacy. Very often, overscheduling them is a manifestation of just that. Let your children succeed from within. Let them respond to an inner calling." Advertisement
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Holmsbu Bad og Fjordhotell has a panorama view of the charming coastal village Holmsbu and the Drammenfjord. Its history dates back to the 1880s. The rooms have a high standard, and the hotel offers delicious food based on local products.
A modern hotel focusing on design and a healthy life style. You will find all the peace and quiet your body and soul needs in this hotel which is located between old villas and cosy, small houses by the sea. Quality Spa & Resort Holmsbu has a gourmet kitchen.
A modern camp site for the whole family, is located in idyllic surroundings beside the Oslofjord, close to Nærsnes in Røyken. Cabins and apartments for hire. Ramton Camping has its own marina, and the coastal trail along the fjord runs right by the camp site.
Vestre Renskaug Farm is situated in beautiful surroundings in Lier. There are nice rooms for hire. The farmhouse can be hired out to larger groups. Scottish Highland Cattle are bred on the farm. There is also an atelier on the farm.
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We have sanded, primed, and painted this dresser in a beautiful and bright tangerine. The original hardware is really the reason I loved this one so much when I saw it. The size of this dresser is perfect for your San Fran painted lady, or your Chicago brownstone. The drawers are plenty big for all of your clothes, but the dresser has a nice compact feel.
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By Myra P. Saefong, MarketWatch
TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Beverage sales suffered an "anemic" start to the year as overall demand continued to decline, but competition in the industry is likely to remain intense, especially after the failed merger of Kirin Holdings Co. and unlisted rival Suntory Holdings, analysts said.
Shipments of beer and beer-like beverages dropped 12.9% year-on-year to their lowest level ever for January since record-keeping began in 1992, according to news reports citing industry data.
Asian Shares Up On Wall Street, Commodity Gains
Asian markets are sharply higher as Greek fiscal problems ease, following Wall Street gains and with help from resource and commodity stocks. Dow Jones Newswires' Puja Rajeev reports.
Overall January beverage demand was down 4.5% from the year-ago period, marking a decline "for the ninth-consecutive month and starting off the new year on a weak note," Naomi Takagi, an analyst at J.P. Morgan, said in a note to clients Tuesday.
"All companies experienced sluggish vending machine sales because of deteriorating economic conditions, and canned coffee sales slumped accordingly," she said.
But by the end of the morning trading session in Tokyo Wednesday, shares of most beverage makers headed higher. Shares of Asahi Breweries Ltd. /quotes/zigman/191929/realtime JP:2502 +0.67% /quotes/zigman/191935/delayed/quotes/nls/asbrf ASBRF -2.57% climbed 2.4%, Ito En Ltd. /quotes/zigman/201316/realtime JP:2593 +0.42% /quotes/zigman/201321/delayed/quotes/nls/itoef ITOEF +2.68% climbed 0.5%, and Sapporo Holdings Ltd. /quotes/zigman/197227/realtime JP:2501 +0.25% /quotes/zigman/197233/delayed/quotes/nls/soobf SOOBF -1.73% added 2.6%. Kirin's stock /quotes/zigman/194680/realtime JP:2503 -0.43% /quotes/zigman/194689/delayed/quotes/nls/knbwf KNBWF -4.73% was unchanged.
The overall strength in beverage makers tracked a rally in the broader market, with a 2.1% gain in Japan's Nikkei 225 Average. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 2%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbed 1.9%, and South Korea's Kospi added 1.5%. Trading in China and Taiwan remained closed for the Lunar New Year.
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Japan's Asahi, Kirin and Suntory all reported declines in January sales volume from a year earlier.
Asahi Breweries saw a year-on-year total drop of 5.7% in January sales of domestic beer, "happoshu" (low-malt beer) and "new genre" (no-malt beer). That figure included a 27.5% decline in happoshu sales.
Kirin saw beverage sales volume fall 5% in January as "Fire" brand canned coffee drink sales volume sank 14% versus a year ago, but tea-based drinks "got off to a good start," Takagi said.
At Suntory, sales volume fell 5% last month, she said, adding that carbonated drinks did well, while sugarless drinks struggled.
But in a research note issued Tuesday, analysts at Goldman Sachs said Suntory reported a 13% year-on-year growth in overall beer sales, with normal beer sales up 4% and new genre sales up 49.6%.
New genre, also known as "third beer," is a beer-like beverage that contains no malt in order to counter tax changes that reclassified the malt content of beer and made certain beers more expensive.
"New genre is the only growth category in the flagging domestic beer sector, and despite a weak environment in January, new genre sales grew 10.4%" from January 2009, the analysts said.
And tea brewer Ito En said it saw sales volume climb 8.8% year-on-year.
"A low-price strategy centering on two-liter bottles of Japanese tea beverages ... aimed at volume retailers had a significant impact" for Ito En, said Takagi.


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Amber Dennison and David DeLong were united in marriage on June 27, 2009, on Peninsula Point at Seneca Lake with Pastor Joe Spivy officiating for the small private ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Ron and Dianne Dennison of Marietta.
The bridegroom is the son of the late Tom and Neomi DeLong, formerly of Wyoming.
The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father, Ron, and her son, Andre.
Best man was Glynn Goodwynn, the bridegroom's son.
Olivia Dennison, the bride's niece, was flower girl. Sawyer Dennison, the bride's nephew, was ringbearer.
Katie Goodwynn, the bridegroom's daughter-in-law; Pam Baker; Jan Sheppard; and Lori Davis helped plan and coordinate the ceremony.
Christina Patey and Gretchen Burke registered guests. Roger Hoover served as disc jockey.
A memorial table was prepared for the bridegroom's parents and for Spencer Dennison, the bride's brother, who are all deceased.
A place of honor was also displayed for the bridegroom's daughter, Jessica, and her family, who could not attend because she and her husband, Jarin, were in China serving as missionaries with their daughter, Desolae.
A picnic reception followed at the lake.
The couple honeymooned in South Carolina, Montana and Wyoming and are now residing in Marietta.


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When Season 2 of AMC's hit "The Walking Dead" premieres at 8 p.m. Oct. 16, Rick Grimes and his group of surviving humans will leave Atlanta for the woods and, hopefully, fewer zombies to fight. Hmm, lots of luck with that guys. Whatever happens, the key art for Season 2 conveys the idea of that migration but reflects Season 1's iconic poster in which Rick is shown on horseback headed into Atlanta. In the new poster, he's running down a dirt road, with a farmhouse in the background instead of a city skyline. It's pretty cool, too. I've also included some photos from the first two episodes of the new season. Are you ready for more zombies?
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When I first moved to Los Angeles from the San Francisco Bay Area four years ago, one of the first things anyone told me was, "No one walks in L.A." When a friend I met for dinner, a long-time Angeleno, asked where I had parked, she balked when I told her I had walked the 20 minutes from my house. To this day, I get offers from friends to drive me home so I "don't have to take the bus."
However, what is often thought of as the typical transit-snubbing attitude may be changing. Last month, many of us here were taken aback when "Carmageddon," the shutdown of 10 miles of the 405 freeway for two days, yielded only a slight trickle of cars rather than apocalyptic gridlock. This was primarily thanks to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), but I think it was also due in part to the fact that the public's attitude toward public transportation is changing. Last week I attended the American Public Transportation Association's Sustainability & Public Transportation Workshop, held in downtown Los Angeles. It turned out to be easier than I expected to take a bus there, despite living a good 45 minutes away, thanks to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation's Commuter Express. During the opening session, after all the good-natured jokes were out of the way about the irony of the workshop location, representatives from Metro shared how Measure R, an initiative to support public transit projects approved by a two-thirds majority in 2008, is supporting a dozen transit projects. Romel Pascual, deputy mayor for energy and the environment, said that he saw the change, especially during Carmageddon, and how the city is turning increasingly bike-friendly. Additionally, Metro officials shared plans for both ongoing and completed projects with LEED-like sustainability principles for busways and light rail in addition to its facilities. It was also pointed out by several other speakers that bike-sharing has been increasing worldwide, and it is finally coming to L.A. For more workshop details, check out our coverage, which will soon be posted on our website. Pascual also noted that what are considered "alternate" forms of transportation are all about perception. "L.A. is a city that's all about perception. We are welcoming, and need to welcome alternate forms of transportation."
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Why are the stations designed for extra walking [more exercise]? For example why is the exit for the Red Line at Union State west, instead of a direct path to the Gold Line entance to the Platform. Extra Steps. There are many more examples. I don't think the designers actually take transit regularly.
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Rhino Poaching Syndicate Headpin gets 40 Years
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Rhino Poaching Syndicate Headpin gets 40 Years
At least they got a guy higher up the chain than the shooter.
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has welcomed the sentencing of international rhino horn smuggling syndicate kingpin Chumlong Lemtongthai.
The Kempton Park Regional Court on Friday morning sentenced the 40-year-old Thai national to 40 years in prison.
Lemtongthai was arrested in 2010 and together with five others was charged with various counts of fraud, customs and excise violations and transgressions of environmental legislation.
"Today's sentence was the successful outcome of comprehensive investigative work and co-operation between various state law enforcement agencies in the country, including the SAPS Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation, the Hawks, the National Prosecuting Authority, the Department of Environmental Affairs and SA National Parks," Sars said in a statement.
On Monday, Lemtongthai pleaded guilty to 59 charges.
Over the course of 2012, more than 530 rhinos have been illegally killed in South Africa.
"The conviction of one individual is not a sufficient deterrent against rhino poaching and the illegal trade in animal products," said Sars.
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should of got 40 years for each rhino he was proved of murdering
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yaaay! And the chance to be someones 'Bitch' for 40 yrs too! Wonder if he figures it was worth the risk?! Watching 'banged up abroad' makes me wonder!! Bet no ones gonna pay his family a pension whilst he's in!
But he's still not the top dog! They always get away with it!
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We saw a lot of anti-poaching activity when we were there in August. Lots of signage, all rhinos de-horned, and road blocks with heavily armed personnel stopping and searching vehicles on arterial roads in the bush.
It was good to see.
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