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You've been hearing a lot of different opinions about the Affordable Care Act. CBS 5 Advocate Dave Cherry is giving you the facts.
Myth: "If you're uninsured and don't buy coverage on the federal marketplace starting on Oct. 1, the worst case scenario is you'll have to pay a penalty of $95."
Fact: Some people who remain uninsured won't have to pay the fee, but most will. The fee for 2014 that you'd pay with your tax return is $95 per adult and $47 to $50 per child or 1 percent of your household income, whichever is higher. You could pay more than $95 depending upon your income. The fee increases every year. By 2016, it'll be $695 a person or 2.5 percent of income.
Myth: "Adult children who've been on their parent's plan will now need to get their own coverage."
Fact: Children up to the age of 26 can be added directly to their parent's marketplace plan. It doesn't matter if the child is married, not living with the parents or attending school. It also doesn't matter whether the child is dependent on their parents or if the child is eligible to enroll in an employer plan on their own. Under the act, kids are covered up to age 26.
Myth: "Insurance coverage on the government marketplace at healthcare.gov won't be comprehensive."
Fact: All health plans must have what are called essential benefits and they are comprehensive. You're covered for emergency room visits, hospital stays, medications, free preventative services and much more. Plans can offer additional coverage and you can compare them side-by-side at the marketplace, but all plans need to meet this minimum standard.
Myth: "You won't be able to choose your own doctor."
Fact: The government is not choosing your doctor or telling the doctor how to treat you. You will continue to have the right, just as you do now, to choose any primary care physician you want from your health plan's provider network and add new protection for women - you won't need a referral to see an obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) doctor.
Myth: "The government will create panels to decide your healthcare and whether you live or die."
Fact: There are advisory boards to study treatments and ways to keep costs down, but these so-called "death panels" are a myth. Your healthcare is in the hands of you and your doctor. The Affordable Care Act regulates insurance, not care.
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Participants and spectators say the March sent a powerful message about the effects of war. Lucas Guilkey, who came to DC as part of a large contingent from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, carried the name of 12-year-old Muhammad Taba Abbas, killed in Iraq on March 30, 2003. Guilkey comments that "the unity of the blank masks, the names of the dead, and the silence of the march represented the silent suffering that the people of Iraq and Afghanistan have endured—more so than any speech or chants could have." According to Ann Shirazi, an activist from New York City who attended the action, the March created a powerful spectacle of "people standing and bearing witness to the murderous policies" of the US government. Guilkey adds that "the real criminals remain un-prosecuted, and for this reason the dead remain egregiously disrespected."
The March of the Dead was planned and organized by the New York-based group the Activist Response Team (A.R.T.), whose members specialize in designing "creative direct actions" that drive home the effects of war and violence. Laurie Arbeiter, an organizer with A.R.T., says the March was an effort "to imagine what would happen if the dead returned to Washington to seek justice." The "endless war memorial" at the end, she explains, reflects a concept that A.R.T. has developed and practiced many times in recent years. "War memorials are usually created after the war is over," says Arbeiter, but the current occupations and the so-called War on Terror "will go on and on unless people take a stand." Arbeiter believes the March was a success, but that it gave only a hint of "the potential that we have" given the level of discontent in this country.
The March of the Dead took place in the midst of at least half a dozen other direct actions in the nation's capital on the same day. These included an early-morning blockade of the IRS by the War Resisters League in which 31 were arrested; a series of actions targeting the American Petroleum Institute and various war profiteers for supporting the occupation and opposing clean energy alternatives; a large veterans' march outside the National Archives sponsored by Veterans For Peace and Iraq Veterans Against the War; and numerous street blockades set up throughout the city. Hundreds of activists risked arrest by participating in nonviolent direct actions; however, city police in most cases refused to arrest protesters in order to avoid the spectacle historically caused by mass arrests, such as the 1967 march in DC in which around 600 were arrested. Nevertheless, at least 66 peaceful demonstrators were arrested on March 19 in the capital, with about 140 arrested elsewhere around the country. Actions and events, including a poetry festival and several marches and vigils, continued in DC over the weekend.
The organizers and participants of the March 19 actions sought to go beyond more traditional, passive modes of protest like the standard marches, phone calls, and letter-writing. After five years of pursuing such tactics with limited tangible success [2], there is a strong sense among many peace organizers that citizen protests must more actively seek to obstruct the machinery of war and militarism by directly confronting the "pillars of war"—including, among other targets, corporate war profiteers, politicians who fund the occupation, and a war-based federal budget that allocates around half of taxpayer money for war while severely neglecting human needs at home and abroad. Many activists say that "direct action"—meaning nonviolent civil disobedience targeting the pillars of war—may be the most appropriate strategy for the peace movement at this stage. Jenny Heinz, an activist from New York City, notes the public's fatigue after five years of war in Iraq and says that many people now question the effectiveness of large demonstrations. The peace movement must encourage people fed up with war "to really push the envelope…That means inconveniencing ourselves, risking arrest, and really targeting those who are responsible." Laurie Arbeiter adds that direct action means "not just getting arrested for the sake of getting arrested," but being "physically present and taking the risks necessary to restore law, justice, and peace by our presence."
Of course, direct actions tend to require a greater degree of personal sacrifice than a standard march or vigil. And since March 19 was a business day, many of those present made significant sacrifices to be there. Hundreds of high school and college students from Connecticut, New York, Oregon, California, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Kansas, and elsewhere missed classes or gave up their spring breaks to travel to DC. Jenny Heinz took a full week of unpaid vacation time off from her job in order to attend the events in DC. Despite the economic and personal sacrifices Heinz has made—which have also included getting arrested on a number of occasions—she feels too strongly about her government's crimes to stay at home. Justifying her decision to make the trip to DC, she says, "I can't not do it—that's the bottom line." The dedication of people like Heinz shows that increased sacrifice is a double-edged sword: while direct actions require more from their participants, they also help build stronger collective and international solidarity, sending a strong message to observers about the resolve of the protesters.
Not surprisingly, most of the mainstream press ignored or downplayed these events and their message. The March of the Dead was virtually absent from March 20 reports in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Boston Globe, and articles in all of these papers neglected to mention the 34 arrests there. The total number of arrests in DC for the day was given as between 30 and 33 in the Times and Post, which in reality reflected only those arrests at the first action of the day at the IRS [3]. Like other media outlets, the Post focused most of its March 20 Iraq reportage on the words and actions of President Bush or the three leading presidential candidates. Instead of reporting on the massive opposition to the occupation within both Iraq and the United States, the Post and others framed the fifth anniversary of the invasion as a moment of honest debate among elites over the appropriate course of action in Iraq. The usual effect, deliberate or not, is to discourage ordinary citizens from taking independent action by perpetuating the notion that only high-level politicians have the power or moral authority to change policy.
The tone of most media coverage also followed longstanding implicit rules for portraying antiwar activists. Most reports were condescending and trivialized both the issues at stake and the motivations of the protesters themselves, reinforcing the standard image of young activists as wanton adolescents anxious to defy authority simply for defiance's sake. The hometown Washington Post and reporters from CNN gave some limited attention to the protests but made little attempt to analyze or understand the motives behind the events [4]. In addition, many reports implied that most protesters themselves were pessimistic and unenthusiastic. Typical reports emphasized the allegedly "subdued" nature of the protests and the fact that the total turn-out was much lower than earlier peace protests such as the record-breaking February 15, 2003, global demonstrations that drew millions of people [5]. Often going unmentioned was the fact that the March 19 organizers did not even seek to draw tens of thousands of people, scheduling their events on a workday and choosing instead to cause disruption with smaller acts of creative nonviolent resistance.
Other acts of popular protest throughout the previous week and a half were also diligently suppressed or ignored in US media coverage. These events included "Stop-Loss Congress" on March 10-12, in which several dozen people including a number of veterans were arrested while delivering symbolic stop-loss notices to members of Congress prohibiting them from going on recess while US troops remain in Iraq. This event in itself deviates from the standard narrative which portrays antiwar activists as "anti-troops" and as hostile toward veterans. This narrative is obviously absurd and has little or no historical basis, but it continues to pervade much media and commentary [6]. In line with past precedent, the large number of US veterans who have helped spearhead the peace movement seldom appear in press accounts—a fact that has not failed to cause anger and frustration among many of those very same veterans. As Iraq veteran Corporal Matt Howard bitterly comments, "When the troops speak out against this horrific war, their voices are silenced by blatant omissions from the mainstream media." [7]. Accordingly, the historic "Winter Soldier" hearings that took place from March 13-16, 2008, in which over 50 Iraq and Afghanistan vets testified about their personal experiences with war, were given scant attention [8].
The continuation of the Iraq occupation is due in no small measure to the US media's compliance with the prerogatives of US government and big business. Most people on the Left realize the importance of countering the corporate media through educational campaigns, activist networking, and alternative media. But the peace movement must also be open to revising its tactics. Many individual activists and groups are already doing so. Fed up with government bureaucracy and corporate-beholden politicians, a growing number of activists are finding new and creative ways to get their message across and to disrupt the "pillars of war." Direct actions like the March of the Dead exemplify this bold new approach (which, of course, is not really "new" but rather out-of-fashion in recent decades). Like the March, other actions in recent years have sought to disrupt business-as-usual while exposing the real-life consequences of war: dead soldiers and civilians, orphaned children, widowed spouses, starvation, disease, and increased poverty and suffering for the people of all involved nations. By bringing the effects of war and militarism out into the open, these actions are both targeted disruptions of everyday routine and educational tools in themselves. A new emphasis on direct action need not replace the more traditional tactics—marches, lobbying, etc.—but does help put some muscle behind those latter tactics in the same way that boycotts, sit-ins, war-tax withholding, and draft resistance have done in the past.
In a very promising development, the peace movement has expanded in recent years to include large numbers of students, unionized workers, feminists, religious leaders, and, perhaps most significantly, hundreds of courageous veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. That many of these people made sacrifices to attend the March 19 protests is itself "a sign of hope and renewal" for the peace movement, says Ann Shirazi. The success of this coalition will require many more creative direct actions like the March of the Dead that call attention to the horrible consequences of war while obstructing the corporations and politicians who support the war from carrying out their daily operations. These actions hold great promise if they can gain enough participants, and the need for them is urgent. As A.R.T.'s Laurie Arbeiter says, what happened on March 19 "has to be done over and over," and "will only happen by virtue of a collective effort." To repeat a question that Shirazi, Jenny Heinz, and other activists have all asked, "If not now, when?"
[2] I do not wish to imply that such tactics have been wholly unsuccessful. On the contrary, a number of Congressional politicians have been pressured sufficiently to make them take a more vocal stance against the war and many US residents have been politicized and educated as a result of these less-confrontational tactics. Consciousness-raising and building a culture of peace and social justice are crucial yet often neglected functions of most social movements, though many of the effects are intangible and difficult to measure.
[3] Jesse McKinley, "On Invasion's Anniversary, Protests and Pessimism," New York Times, 20 Mar. 2008; Michael E. Ruane, "Cries Against War Sparse But Fierce," Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2008.
[4] For one report that implies, in its opening sentence, the use of violent methods by protesters, see "Protesters March on Iraq Anniversary," CNN (online transcript), 19 Mar. 2008, available from www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/19/anti.war.protests/index.html. For one particularly condescending commentary, see Marc Fisher, "Potomac Confidential" (transcript), Post (online), 20 Mar. 2008, available at www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2008/03/19/DI2008031902456.html; For a slightly more even-handed report which at least made an effort to report accurate arrest figures (a clear exception to the rule), see Andy Sullivan, "At Least 200 Arrested in U.S. Antiwar Protests," Post, 20 Mar. 2008.
[5] McKinley, "On Invasion's Anniversary, Protests and Pessimism." See also Dana Milbank, "An Antiwar Blockade Amid the Apathy Armada," Post, 20 Mar. 2008. Milbank claimed that the DC actions "barely mustered 100 [participants]." A more realistic headcount would have been between 1,000 and 3,000 by my own estimate—not an insignificant total considering that the 19th was a working day, that other protests took place around the country, and that the focus of the organizational efforts was not on mobilizing massive numbers but on coordinating targeted disruptions at locations around DC.
[6] For an indispensable debunking of the myth that Vietnam-era activists were hostile to returning vets, as well as a broader critique of how media and commentary have sought to separate veterans from the antiwar movement-at-large, see Vietnam veteran Jerry Lembcke's book The Spitting Image: Myth, Memory, and the Legacy of Vietnam, Second Edition (New York: NYU Press, 2000). See also H. Bruce Franklin, Vietnam and Other American Fantasies (Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts Press, 2001).
[7] See Howard's letter to the Boston Globe expressing anger at the Globe's coverage of the October 27, 2007 antiwar protests. "A Combat Veteran's Antiwar Effort," 4 Nov. 2007.
[8] The New York Times totally neglected the hearings, while the Post made only occasional mentions of them. For audio and video recordings of the hearings, plus numerous other written testimonies from US veterans, see the website of Iraq Veterans Against the War: www.ivaw.org/.


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We are a vegetarian couple and found the food in the Britannia a delight,we could choose off the main menu always at least 2 vegetarian choices or they had a separate vegetarian menu to order off the night before..Well done Cunard. If they could start to order organic food all the better! The staff in the Britannia were particularly fantastic so helpful and cheerful. We took our own wine until it ran out on day 5 had to pay a corkage charge but I didn't mind at all.If there is a grander restaurant on the planet I would be surprised.Don't bother paying for the Grills..Book a table for Eight and have a blast talking to your shipmates we did! use the money for the Spa..We had a Three day pass well worth the money it has hardly any body in it most of the time sheer indulgence and bliss.
Speakers.. the fantastic Christine Roussel talked about all the great things we would see in New York and gave us a great knowledge of what we were about to see she was great.So was Sir David Frost..we went to the church service to make sure we saw God and sir David who was on after God that's a tip.
The shows were glitzy and fun and the programme of events throughout the day was packed. I even managed to play my guitar in the talent show! Enjoyed watching Keith the entertainment managers TV programmes in the morning sipping the cocktail of the day. Fantastic bars so elegant favourite the Commodore club! and what a view from the library my favourite place on the ship.Even managed to run six miles around deck 7.
The people who moan on here must have more money than they know what to do with.They clearly live in a different universe to most people that's for sure.For most of us who work hard take it from me a transatlantic trip on the QM2 is one of life's greatest pleasures.


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A 19-year-old Granite Bayman's decision to seek vengeance on a teenager who had a verbal confrontation with his girlfriend may cost him a lengthy stay in a state prison.
A PlacerCountytrial jury found Justin Mathew Wittkop guilty Wednesday of attempted murder in a 2008 drive-by shooting in which a 16-year-old boy was hit twice by gunfire as he walked on Sierra College Boulevardnear Douglas Boulevardin Roseville. The boy recovered from his wounds.
The jury also found Wittkop guilty of two counts of assault with a firearm, one count of shooting from a motor vehicle and one count of shooting at an inhabited building.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Garen Horst, who prosecuted Wittkop, said the attempted murder conviction carries a sentence of seven years to life in prison while a special finding by the jury that the defendant discharged a firearm and caused great bodily injury carries a term of 25 years to life.
Additional years could be tacked on for the other four charges and for 11 other special findings that were deemed true by the jury. The special findings involved the use or discharge of a firearm and the causing of great bodily injury to the victim.
The Nov. 5, 2008, shooting was an outgrowth of a verbal exchange between Wittkop's then girlfriend, Kelsey Mariah Brace, and a group of boys who had walked in front of her car in a parking lot of a fast-food restaurant.
Later, as the boys walked on Sierra College Boulevardaway from the restaurant, a car pulled up alongside them and the male driver fired three shots. The 16-year-old boy was struck in the side of the back and in the leg. The third shot went through a building but did not strike anyone.
Brace, 18, who was in the car with Wittkop, became a co-defendant in the case. She pleaded no contest to two charges of assault with a firearm and was sentenced in October to three years in prison. She agreed to testify for the prosecution in Wittkop's trial.
Wittkop, who is in custody in the Placer County jail in Auburn, is scheduled for sentencing before Placer Superior Court Judge Mark S. Curry on April 9.
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Expert: Dr. Traci Cihon Ph.D, BCBA-D, behavior analyst
Q: What are the signs of autism?
A: From the Autism Speaks and and First Signs websites.
- No big smiles or joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
- No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter
- No babbling by 12 months
- No back-and-forth gestures, such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving by 12 months
- No words by 16 months
- No two-word meaningful phrases by 24 months
- Any loss of speech or babbling or social skills at any age
Q: Is it possible for someone to recover from autism?
A: Dr. Traci Cihon says there is currently not a cure for autism. But many individuals with autism do integrate into society or into general education — particularly after receiving early intensive behavioral intervention.


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Cruise dates: June 26 - July 1, 2012, aboard NCL's Pearl, balcony room is a MUST!!
We flew into Seattle the day before and stayed at the Crowne Plaza at 1113 - 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. They also offer a ground transportation package you CANNOT beat. For $48 per person, you get the following service in a town car, no shuttle, no taxi, your personal driver! Pick up at the airport upon your arrival to hotel / hotel to cruise ship / cruise ship to airport. The drivers were courteous and had very clean cars. It was well worth the $48 per person. If you have not been to Seattle I encourage you to arrive early if you can to at least visit a few of their landmarks. We were unable to do this do to the high cost of airline but had it been more reasonable, we would have. We did visit Pike's Place Market on Sunday a.m. before we boarded the ship. Loved it.
JUNEAU - We chose whale watching with Harv and Marv's Whale Watching. I booked this on my own. Small boat for 6 people and your captain. Boat was spotless, captain was fantastic and we got to do what we wanted to do being with such a small group. Very personal. We saw orcas and humpback whales. At the end of the excursion, a driver will bring you by Mendenhall Glacier. Fantastic excursion. We even had a bit of time to shop in Juneau after the excursion. Kids would love this excursion.
SKAGWAY - Chilkoot Yukon and Train Tour. Absolutely loved this day. This was a 7 hour tour aboard a 25 passenger shuttle vs the 60+ passenger coach bus. More flexible, easy loading on and off and if we saw a bear along the way, we could pull over quickly where a large coach bus doesn't have that capability. We did see a black bear and a cinnamon bear along the way. Too much to write about, check out their website. Tour includes a drive through Yukon, a visit at Caribou Crossing to see a private museum of animals (taxidermy) from the Yukon, a great BBQ chicken lunch - LOVED the donuts, a puppy training camp for dog sledding and you can have the sled dogs pull you as well - this is how they train and then a train ride. Highly recommend this excursion for adults, kids would be bored I think with the drive and would not appreciate the scenery like adults would. NOTE: If you ride the train first, sit on the LEFT side. If the train is the second leg of your excursion, sit on the RIGHT side! When booking, try to ride the train first because your drive "home" is a bit more flexible as you do not have to make it to Frasier to board the train at a specific time. If you see wildlife, you can stop and take your time. If the train is your 2nd leg, you are on a schedule. Either is ok, but something to keep in mind. You will thank me for this tidbit! And yes, you have time to shop in Skagway after your excursion!
GLACIER BAY - WOW, beautiful sums it up. Your cruise director will tell you to be up at 6 am and on the deck to see all the beauty as we enter the passage into Glacier Bay. Yep, we did that and found out we didn't actually view Glacier Bay until 9 AM. So....to us, waking up that early was NOT worth it. If I were to do it again, I would not worry about getting out on the ships deck until 8 am or so. This is where balcony rooms are the bomb. Once in Glacier Bay, the ship spins in complete circles so you get to see both glaciers again, and again, and again! You have the comfort of your balcony, drinking hot coffee and being somewhat warm vs being on the deck with 1,000 others. Binoculars are a must. The advantage of being on the top deck is when the glacier calves. I think being up in the open to hear it (words can't describe this sound) and then to see the ice fall is just unreal.
KETCHIKAN - Bering Sea Crab Boat Excursion aboard the Aleutian Ballad. This ship was on the 2nd season of the Deadliest Catch. Check out Trip Advisor for reviews. We almost did not do this excursion due to a few reviews about it being cheesy and too touristy. I'm glad I ignored those few reviews. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The crew are so down to earth and just want to share with you "the life of a crab boat fisherman". Again, more great scenery! They feed eagles from the boat and you get to hear and feel them fly by you. It's amazing and beautiful. Kids would love this excursion. Dress warm and in layers. You have a bit of time to shop in Ketchikan, but not much. Shop fast!
VICTORIA - We did our own walking tour! I guess we didn't book anything here because maybe I didn't do enough research. We were a bit interested in the orca watching but did decide against it. We loved this little city! It's an easy, safe walk down through the wharf area. Lots of boats, beautiful architecture, street performers, etc. Quaint, relaxing....we had dinner by the marina/wharf area.
We loved the freestyle cruising because of the freedom, casual clothes, etc. I hate to say this but the food was a bit bland and blah in the dining rooms and buffet. However, the food at Lotus Garden(Teppanyaki restaurant) was THE BOMB!!! Henry the sushi chef was the best, very personable and the sushi rocked, both in flavor and price - well worth the lunch a la carte option. We also did Moderno Brazillian and it was "ok". The ship was always clean, staff was friendly and accommodating. Too much advertising about jewelry - we just ignored it! LOL!
I know we plan to cruise again and it will probably be with NCL. We really like the ship, LOVED the destinations and hope someday to return to Alaska!
I'll leave you with:
** Get a balcony room - I CANNOT stress this enough - pay the money, book early
** You can bring soda pop on ship with you - wish we could have
** Excursions - book as many as you can afford - take advantage of what the port has to offer, vs what the ship has to offer, just my strong opinion
** Dress in layers for excursions and while you are outside on the ship's decks, using the outside running/walking decks, and at Glacier Bay,etc - I packed coat, gloves, and a scarf. Inside the ship is normal temp and often times we were too hot wearing a sweatshirt. Saw lots of shorts on our cruise!
** If you are comfortable enough booking your own excursions, do so, it will save you money. I booked all 3 of our excursions on my own, not via NCL. Sorry NCL, but I saved a lot of money. NOTE: I did a lot of research and reading on Trip Advisor and I called each venue and spoke to them personally
** If evening events say ADULT, it means adult, don't bring your kids. These are fun events for the adults to enjoy and the crew should not have to worry about a 6 year old sitting in the audience (yes, this happened to us and the crew member struggled with some of the events during the adult scavenger hunt)
** Try dinner at Blue Lagoon to mix things up a bit if get bored with 2 dining restaurants or buffet - relaxing, comfy food like wings, chicken strips, burgers, etc. - nice view!
** Chocolate Buffet - go just to see it if you don't mind the crowd. Dessert was ok tasting, nothing spectacular but fun to see/experience
** Pack a white outfit for the White Hot Party! Fun night!


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Cambridge, UK
April 16, 2012 – April 18, 2012
Cambridge 2012 will combine OER12 and the OCW Consortium's Global Conference. We will meet at the historic Queens College in Cambridge, UK, from 16-18 April 2012. The conference theme, Innovation and Impact: Openly collaborating to enhance education, will bring together academics, professionals, students and policy makers interested in advancing the impact of OpenCourseWare and Open Educational Resources on education globally.
Cambridge 2012 is being run jointly by the OCW Consortium and SCORE (Support Centre for Open Resources in Education).
Conference Themes
- The role of open technologies in encouraging sharing and reuse of open content
- The methods for researching and evaluating open academic practices
- The ways in which people can be trained to utilise open content more effectively
- How OCW/OER are changing the practices of teachers
- The impacts that OCW/OER are having on formal and informal learners
- How institutional or governmental policies are supporting the open education movement
- The ways in which educational institutions are effectively working together around open content
- How educational institutions are working on open content with commercial and not for profit organizations
Open Education at The Open University
This one day event on the 19th April 2012 is free to attend for Cambridge 2012
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Ja face tough SA in University Netball semisE. O.
JAMAICA demolished Zimbabwe, 87-15, yesterday to advance to today's semi-final of the World University Netball Championships being held in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Jamaicans will face unbeaten hosts South Africa in the first semi-final, with Ireland taking on neighbours Great Britain, who are also unbeaten, in the other.
Yesterday, Jamaica led from start to finish. They led the first quarter 24-3 and were ahead, 44-7 at the half. They continued to dominate their opponents and went up 68-8 at the end of the third quarter before cruising to their 87-15 triumph.
According to the FISU website, the South African coach admitted they were not used to the Jamaican side's style of play.
"Jamaica is a very physical team and we will really work hard to go full out from the beginning against them," she said.
"We will go back today, analyse all their games and be prepared on court. It will be a test of character as we're not used to such a physical competition, so it's going to be a challenge to me as a coach as well."
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Four Winds H7, HDTV, 2 pools, tennis, beach access in Crescent Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
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- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Colony Reef Club
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$ 1,448 - $ 3,750 / month
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Crescent Beach is renowned for its fine white sands, and when you stay at Four Winds' unit H7, you're just steps away—via a private walkway, no less!—from the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. You're also within walking distance of the Intracoastal Waterway, with its marinas and biking and hiking trails. And golf courses, restaurants, the historic center of St. Augustine, Marineland, and scores of other attractions are a quick drive away.
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Demolition will begin on the old Art Studio Building located at 47th Street and Monarch Way on Monday, February 24th. The demolition is expected to take 1-2 weeks. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience, noise or delay this work may cause the campus community.
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 295 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Henna2012 Excellent service! This well situated gem of a hotel was quite a surprise. I was re-directed here when my hotel of choice was booked. What i found was a great location, fantastic restaurant and non-stop customer service. I wish I could remember the names of all the staff who helped meet my needs. Faisal at the front desk set the scene with an offer to call if I needed any thing. When I asked about the area, I was even offered two options for jogging trails, one of which went past Arlington National Cemetery for quite a moving experience as I walked between it and the Naval Monument. October 22, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Julie52 Location Good; the Rest is Average This hotel did not live up to Sheraton expectations. We were not offered help with our luggage on arrival or departure. On day 1 of our 5 day stay we requested that a loose toilet seat be fixed, but it never was. The bathroom mirror was dirty, never cleaned. The faux-leather chair in the room is the noisiest and most uncomfortable I've ever sat in. The pillows are the worst excuse for a pillow known to man. The bar serves watery, mediocre drinks. The location is near DC, Pentagon, and Arl Natl Cemetery, but you still need to take shuttle to nearest Metro stop. Shuttle runs every 30 mins, so add time to your planned trip. There is NOTHING within walking distance and immediate neighborhood is not somewhere to take a stroll. September 26, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by MAV1 Hotel Accommodations comroftable room with excellent air conditioning. However, the carpet was dirty and stained. July 12, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by BorSoa Disappointment The location was substandard. Basically in the poor part of town. The parking ramp kept having issues as you were trying to get out. The staff doesn't answer the phones as It would be left ringing for extended periods of time. There was a loud hip hop concert at night. Police were escorting a woman out of the hotel in the morning. Poor front desk service upon arrival. The highlight however, was the dining room appearance and staff, that was very nice. look and feel of the room was nice as well, how ever no sound played on high definition channels February 25, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Somewhereonmars Not a 3 star hotel!! First of all, I don't think this hotel's staff understands the offers and promotions SPG provides. They must be given a crash course on that. They didn't get it and screwed up my final bill and charged me before I could officially check out. There were several issues at this hotel. There were black stains on the carpet everywhere. There was no microwave or refrigerator in the room. Did not even provide water bottle. No central heating in the room. Did not provide bath robes. Shuttle service was horrible. We used to wait in cold winter nights for hours and it would never come on time. We used to call hotel reception every time we needed the ride. Overall my personal experience was unsatisfactory. I would rather stay at bed and breakfast than this one. January 7, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by dlsreds Was Not fully accomodated I was not accommodated like other family members for the Williams' Family Reunion! Other family members informed me that they had called in after the appointed date and was given the family rate! I was charged $151.00 per nite, I stayed 2 nites! I just feel if you gave the rate to 1, you should have given it to all! July 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DTravelMan Great Stay at Sheraton Pentagon City The Sheraton Pentagon City has one perk no one else in Washington has; Ranjit is the best Guest Services person I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. This stay was the best because of Ranjit. July 9, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Eg2012 Service disappointing I was very disappointed in the customer service. I have never written a bad review until now. There were two people who were wonderful but the rest were very...My room had several issues (no hot water for 2 days...tv had no signal for a day and a half)...bartender was rude and offensive... July 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by tiffcla Excellent Service Staff was very friendly & service oriented. Everyone was knowledgeable about the area & gave great recommendations for dining & getting around. Shuttle service to Pentagon City Metro made commuting to DC very convenient. Reasonably priced covered parking was a plus too. Room was clean & comfortable w/ plenty of room to spread out. The view was FANTASTIC! Overlooked DC, with clear views of Washington Monument, Lincoln & Jefferson Memorials and the Kennedy Center, as well as Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon. Highly recommend! September 29, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by ANJL71 Below expectations I made the reservation because of the pictures on line, and the indoor pool. When I arrived I was told the pool was closed, the room looked nothing like the on line photos. I stayed at hotels on the way to DC that were far cheaper and were a much better stay. Why is it that at a cheaper hotel you get free wi-fi and parking and when you stay at this hotel none of those are included? I was told that a manager would contact me after we checked out early,(and went and found a better room at half the price) I am still waiting. October 31, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Lebron23 Hotel room had a outstanding view of DC. The atmosphere inside main lobby was very appealing and comfortable. Front desk and housekeeping personnel were excellent. July 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by MarinePFM1 5 to 9 June Stay My Stay was made very plesant by the Hotel staff. The Day of Check-In was a very pleasant experience starting with the Desk Clerk (Denika) She was outstanding during check-in. She provided detailed information on the services that the hotel would provide during my stay. I also checked out with the same person and again she was outstanding. I informed her that the bath room lighting for my room was not good and that the sink was located off center and the lights were off to one side making the lighting of poor quality when using the sink, the sink was also very small in my room. The Hotel resturant was outstanding, so were the other guest services. May 12, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SemperSleeper Great Hotel, Front Desk needs work Had a great stay except for the checkout. Being that these were my departing experiences, they are what sticks in my head for this review. Overall, great hotel, location, facilities, room, (view was a bit rough), but all in all great...except for the Front Desk Manager. I had been told 3X prior (two times on the phone, and another at checkin) that my breakfast was included in my rate, and when there was a complication when my food bill came, the manager in a very rude manner told me I had to pay. He then simply went on to berate another customer in front of many others waiting to check out. The rest of the staff under this manager also lacked the empowerment to make any decisions, which was probably half the issue as well. Yes, my issue is simply over $20, but I wanted to alert you to a bigger issue with your morning check out staff. June 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by waltz123 Great Hotel; terrible satellite TV We were in Arlington for my father's funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Staying at the Sheraton Pentagon, with being so close to both the airport and the Cemetery, made the travel plans stress-free. The food was excellent and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is their use of satellite TV that went out completely on Wednesday night due to an electrical storm, right in the climax to a mystery show; we never did find out who-did-it! June 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by ajm33 great value at a great location with an awesome view location was a breeze especially with the frequent and relaible shuttle service to the metro. kudos to the breakfast staff at the restaurant - especially the manager dennis - he greeted every guest warmly and took the time to walk around and talk to every table while at the same time ensuring the buffet was well stocaked and attended to. on my last morning, the staff also made sure i was able to catch my 0600 shuttle by ensuring my breakfast to go would be ready!!! March 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Patsy2 It's a great place to stay. The bed was comfortable. And it's quite. Staff is very courteous. Overall I will come back again if I'm in the DC area. July 5, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by patchie94 Not One of the Better SPG Hotels Book 2 rooms using cash and points. The person who check us in was not very attentive. Do not write the room number on our key folder, gave me the wrong time for the club (and that's only when I ask). No water in one of the club room so I call guest services. They brought up 2 small bottles of water and charge me $13.95. I'm a Platnium member. My final bill was difference then whats Charge on Amex. Call hotel for 3 days and no reply. September 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pmck Great stay It was our first stay at this hotel. They were great. We had wonderful rooms with DC view, great breakfast buffet and shuttle to metro or restaurant at the metro line. The staff was wonderful. Gave us a better rate on parking. I recommend you use the sign for not changing towels and making bed. They give you $5.00 for each stay. We used it n breakfast. Get the shuttle early for metro otherwise you have to stand but still okay. September 28, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Ronnie Not a good deal after all I got a good rate on our 2-day hotel stay however when you factor in the cost for internet access and daily parking isn't wasn't a good deal after all. The hotel is very nice and the staff members were great. We wouldn't stay there again because of the cost for parking. The location and view of Washington, DC is fabulous! This is such a nice hotel and for the two days we stayed there was never a concierge on duty. November 30, 2011
Rated 3 out of 5 by RAW22 NYE stay While booking, agent suggested Club leve; indicated additional amenities included. Upon checkin we were disappointed that Club level wasn't available & had been closed for Dec for repairs. Also, hotel restaurant was very limited; meals were "one price" only which seemed like an effort to capture more money from NYE Promotional event, but turned into inconvenience for hungry guest; left w/ limited menu options. January 3, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by schooltrip school trip I checked in again with a school trip. My lamp and tv did not work. I did not receive my requested wake up call and luckily woke up on my own but was late to meet my group. a large percentage of the 200 room keys did not work. My room key stopped working again and had to be rekeyed again. The shuttle driver brought 14 adults to a taxi stand because the four requested taxis never showed up. The driver left us on a street corner at 6AM where there was one taxi with not enough room for all and quickly drove away leaving us stranded not knowing where we were on a dark deserted street. In the morning the staff would not give out to go cups for the coffee and if they did would not give lids leaving us on a bus with cup of hot coffee with no lid. I just thought that the staff could care less about our guests. I think that I would avoid sheraton from now on since the service was so bad October 11, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by kyshel Mgmt fixed some issues We had some issues with the shuttle service (to Harris Teeter and return). Ast mgr Claire made an effort to correct the matter after the fact. We appreciated her actions and left a thank you note. We encountered another shuttle mishap the next day but chose not to mention it. We'd probably return to this hotel for a few short stays. Location is convenient to airport but nothing very close by w/out shuttle (which is dubious at best). Bar service was exceptional--albeit all bar prices were insane--food and beverage. If we didn't have vouchers, we would not have spent any time there. Wine prices are way way too high per glass. Room service charges were also excessive--$6.95 for room service + $2.95 delivery? THEN TAX was added. THEN a tip was expected? Since is an overpriced bottle of red wine ($33) billed at nearly $50? It is here... Pool was closed as well as gym--no notice when we booked. September 20, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Carol46 Restaurant The manager of the restaurant for morning breakfast was vry kind and accommodating there were 2 waitresses that were very kind also, my husband was diassapointed that grits were not at the breakfast buffet and I believe the waitress was Yolanda , ordered them special for him We also appreciate that our little dog can stay here. Accomodations are very nice. Thank you for a wonderful stay December 27, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 stinking rooms though I made my reservations two months in advance I was cramped up in the annex and not the main hotel. The room had a peculiar stink and a big wet spot. At my complain the room was changed and this next room also had weird smell. The annex floor i was on had no access to elevator. It was a big inconvenience going back and forth to main hotel where the event was, with young kids October 15, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by USMC1 Needs improvement Requested room on club floor with a view of DC 8 months in advance. Upon arrival had room with view of road construction. Woke up by jackhammer every morning at 6:30 AM No other rooms available. Others who made reservations later had view of downtown DC. Pool was closed for renovations along with fitness center. Fitness center was moved to a small room. September 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by 15underpar Outstanding customer service This was not our first stay at the Pentagon City Sheraton and it will NOT be our last. The staff was really attentive to our needs. A special shout out goes to Sevena! She was a joy to interact with. She made us feel really welcome. You can tell she loves her job. Job well done Sevena (I hope I spelled your name correctly). December 9, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by rickinsept not business traveler friendly if you drive to this hotel, it may be ok. Shuttle ran over forty five minutes to an hour late on Friday Sept.27,2012. When mentioned to Mr. Lee one of the supervising mgr. fool of excuses and I had to be the one to suggest to speak with drivers. My room was dusty and first floor restaurant cafeteira not very clean and slow service September 28, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Travist77 Nothing but Problems! Where to start. - Didn't have the king room I reserved - Moved me to another room - Couldn't charge anything to my room as they had a different person listed in my room - Was told parking was $6 when actually it was $22.50 - My shower filled up to my calves during a 20 min shower which is disgusting! It wouldn't drain! -Pool Closed July 27, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by RIRichard My Favorite Washington, DC Hotel Another great stay at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. Staff greeted me by name and took care of my every need. They always treat me as a regular guest and upgraded me to a suite with a gorgeous Capitol view. Food and service in the club lounge are the best in ten years of staying here. I'll be back. October 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Georgiasdad great services from the pickup at the airport, I was very pleased with the staff and the services I received. The shuttles to the Metro were super convenient, great views out of my room window, and a surprisingly quiet night of sleep were all very welcomed. Will stay again when I bring the family for sightseeing October 27, 2012


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Bayern Munich were a good enough team to reach the Champions League final and compete for the Bundesliga last season, but ultimately came up short in both competitions. As talented as they were, it became apparent as last season wore on that they lacked a complete center forward, another passer in midfield, and an athletic central defender.
Over the summer, Bayern bought three players to plug those holes. They now look like an unstoppable juggernaut, posed to compete on three fronts. They're still in the DFB-Pokal, they have the Bundesliga title all but wrapped up, and they're favorites to advance past Arsenal in their Champions League tie.
While Arsenal are still one of the best teams in Europe, they've taken an undeniable step back in the last two years, losing their best player and team captain twice in two summers. A year after Cesc Fabregas made his expected departure for Barcelona, Robin van Persie submitted a transfer request and ultimately made a very unexpected move to Manchester United.
Arsene Wenger bought a number of quality players in an attempt to add depth to the side and replace their output. He was ultimately successful in the former aim, and has put together a solid squad with more depth than he had at his disposal during the Fabregas and van Persie years, but they don't have the same level of quality.
Even while Theo Walcott has the season of his life, Jack Wilshere emerges as a star and Arsenal's summer signings adjust to English football, the club's drop-off from previous heights is unmistakable. They're fifth in the Premier League, out of both domestic cup competitions, and not expected to progress to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
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Arsenal will be hoping that Laurent Koscielny can recover from a calf injury in time to start the match. If he can't, the Gunners are going to have to play a seriously makeshift back line. They're already going to have to play under less than ideal circumstances, with Thomas Vermaelen at left back in the absence of the injured Kieran Gibbs and the cup-tied Nacho Monreal, but things will get really dire if Koscielny can't go. Bacary Sagna turned in a solid shift at central defense against Sunderland, but Sunderland are not Bayern Munich.
Bayern have some central defense problems of their own. Jerome Boateng is suspended for two games, while Holger Badstuber is possibly out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. One of Daniel van Buyten, Javi Martinez or Luiz Gustavo will have to start in the center of defense. While all of them have performed competently in the spot this year, there's no perfect solution at the position. Martinez is still recovering from a toe injury, but is expected to start, either in central midfield or central defense. Claudio Pizarro is unavailable through illness.
Projected lineups (left to right)
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczęsny; Thomas Vermaelen, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker, Bacary Sagna; Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere; Lukas Podolski, Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott; Olivier Giroud
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Manuel Neuer; David Alaba, Dante, Daniel van Buyten, Philipp Lahm; Javi Martinez, Bastian Schweinsteiger; Franck Ribéry, Toni Kroos, Arjen Robben; Mario Mandžukić
Key Matchups
Jack Wilshere vs. Bastian Schweinsteiger: The two players most crucial to their respective teams in the transitional aspect of play are going to see a lot of each other on Tuesday night. Jack Wilshere has been Arsenal's best player since his return from injury, and the Gunners will need him to be on top of his game yet again. If he truly is world class, he can prove it when he takes on the man who is already everything that England supporters hope Wilshere will become.
Toni Kroos vs. ... wait, who's supposed to stop Toni Kroos again?: Since Bastian Schweinsteiger is the engine of the Bayern Munich midfield, while Robbery provides the flash, Toni Kroos is often forgotten by those who don't watch Bayern on a weekly basis. He's not as tricky as most No. 10s, but he's absolutely impossible to win the ball off of and rarely misplaces a pass. Last season, in the Champions League semifinal tie against Real Madrid, he was a dominant force. Arsenal don't have a real defensive midfielder and/or ball-winner. It wouldn't be shocking to see Kroos touch the ball 100 times.
Arsenal's center forward vs. Bayern's right central defender: If Jerome Boateng or Holger Badstuber were available, Bayern would be heavier favorites, but they're going to have to play some sort of makeshift option at central defense. Daniel van Buyten is back in good form after a long period of looking extremely old, while Javi Martinez and Luiz Gustavo have put in decent shifts at central defense in the past, but none of the three is a brilliant option. While Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud have been very inconsistent this season, there's going to be a weakness in the Bayern back line available for them to exploit.
Wojciech Szczesny vs. Dr. Jekyll: Most of the time, Wojciech Szczęsny is a slightly above-average goalkeeper who produces one or two saves in a match that make him look like world class. Sometimes, he puts together a 90-minute world class performance. Sometimes, he lets his team down with horrible, soft goals that a goalkeeper simply shouldn't be conceding at this level. The version of Szczęsny that shows up on Tuesday is anyone's guess, and his play could be key to the tie.
Arsenal aren't going to win this tie, but they're going to do enough to keep things interesting heading into the second leg. Between the less than ideal central defense situation for the Bavarians and an Arsenal team motivated by the fact that this is the last competition they have a chance of winning, the home side will be able to score and avoid demolition. They will, however, concede an away goal and generally look like the inferior side for most of the match. 1-1 draw.
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BALTIMORE -- Not only did the Yankees lose a ballgame after Mark Teixeira's head-first slide into first base, but it may have cost them at least one more game without their switch-hitting first baseman.
Teixeira said that he felt more discomfort in his left calf when he raced to first base in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 5-4 loss to the Orioles and does not expect to play in Sunday's series finale against Baltimore.
"We'll see how it plays tomorrow, but I'm probably not going to be there tomorrow," Teixeira said. "I don't know. I've still got a little adrenaline going through, I'm still pretty upset about what happened out there, but we'll see in the morning."
Teixeira said he told head athletic trainer Steve Donohue that his calf "doesn't feel right."
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