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West Hyde Park @ Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
- community Kingston Plantation
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,225 - $ 3,850 / week
Myrtle Beach Villa deals
stays between: 8/26/14 & 12/31/14
deal expires in: 4 days
50% OFF Last Minute Deal on West Hyde Park in Kingston Plantation
Get a great last minute deal at the West Hyde Park villas in Kingston Plantation. These villas are beautifully furnished, LR/DR, full kitchen, washer/dryer and great views with balconies. Walk to beach, pool, tennis, and sport and health club available.
- $175 $87/night (50% off)
deal# DRE8HG
vacation rental description
West Hyde Park 2-E--This is a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo located on the second floor. Offers everything you would need to make your vacation the most memorable. The master bedroom comes with a king size bed along with 2 twins in the 2nd bedroom. The patio gives great views of the wooded area of Kingston Plantation. West Hyde Park is located in the prestigous Kingston Plantation.
The unit is convenient to the health and racquet club, tennis courts and a short walk to the beach. Full washer and dryer in Condo Kingston Plantation Property (Myrtle Beach) There is Internet in the unit. Charges apply for the Sports and Health Club.
- 1 King
- 2 Twins
- 1 Sleeper Sofa
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villa rental amenities
Golf Pkg Avail.
Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
DVD Player
Outdoor Pool
Internet access
24 Hr Helpline
Food Delivery
Lazy River
Full Kitchen
Welcome Gift
Bikers OK
activities and attractions in Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Biking, Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center, Gym,
Shuffleboard, Miniature Golf, Amusement Parks, Fishing, Wildlife
Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theater, Cinemas, Museums,
Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Water-
Skiing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Shelling,
vacation rental rates
Discounts may be available.
Rates listed are before taxes and fees and are subject to change.
Palmetto Vacation Rentals LLC 843-839-2737
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Top things to do in Myrtle Beach
- Shopping
- Water Parks
- Mini Golf
- Ripley's Aquarium
Top things to do on a budget
- Mini Golf
- Wacatee Zoo
- Movies
Top things to do with a family
- Myrtle Waves
- Midevil Times
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- Aligator Adventure
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When a comedian like James steps into the octagon, it's probably not going to go smoothly. But luckily for us spectators, it's probably going to be pretty funny. "Boom" joins a long list of movies that will likely be able to play two-fisted pummelings for laughs. Which is why Moviefone is now taking a look back at the funniest fights in movie history.
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The devastating fire early Wednesday morning in rural Sherrard, Ill., took the lives of 5 people, including 4 children. The tragic loss has left many in the Quad City area wondering what they can do.
There are several businesses in Sherrard area that are accepting donations. And, a benefit has just been scheduled to help one of the families that lost loved ones.
Spellious Tae Kwon Do is hosting the "Harker Family Fundraiser" to assist with funeral expenses for daughters Holli and Jessica. That is set for next Sunday, April 7th, at Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church on 13th Street in Moline, from 4 to 8.
Meanwhile, in New Windsor, K.J.'s cafe, Dan's Pub and The Curry Comb hair salon will have donation jars that customers can contribute to.
A fund has also been established at 1st Community Bank in Sherrard for Viager family and the Harker family.
Monetary donations can be made at either the Sherrard or Aledo locations of 1st Community Bank.
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Fruited Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
- 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup halved green grapes
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, oranges and grapes. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; add to chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 6 servings.
Light-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
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I made this and the Parmesan Knots from Taste of Home for a luncheon jewelry party I was hosting and everyone loved both. The salad was easy to make and easy to eat off the plate without having to sit at a table. Will definitely use this recipe again! Try it AND the Parmesan Knots. Great light lunch!
Followed the recipe exactly as it says, but the final dish ended up having a very bland taste. We added more ranch, about a tablespoon of sugar, dash of salt, and some milk. After adding these ingredients, it tasted much better!
love this! I've also had it with cubed cheddar cheese in it.
An interesting combination of 5 items makes up this salad. It is easy to prepare and I will use it as a "take to work" salad.
My daughter LOVES this. It's fast cheap and a snap to make and for a summer meal, this is wonderful, we used red grapes, though. It gave it more color.
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Nosara Beach Compound w/Pool - 2 minute walk to Guiones beach! in Nosara
- bedrooms 5
- baths 4½
- sleeps 16
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets considered yes
- type Estate
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,895 - $ 5,455 / week
vacation rental description
Las Brisas De Nosara is a unique two house compound on one of the largest lots in the absolute best location of Guiones Beach, Nosara. This chic Nosara beach house is a two minute walk to the entrance of Guinoes Beach (with surfboard in hand) and is so close to the beach you can hear the surf at night.
Manicured gardens, a pool, outdoor shower, covered outdoor decks with hammocks, chairs, and comfortable sleeping quarters for up to 18 people make this Nosara home rental one of the best properties in Nosara for a large or family or group or a couple wanting privacy in their own spacious compound.
Situated near the Harbor Reef hotel (but closer to the beach) and just down the road from the Beach Dog Cafe, this house is central to all dining, shopping, surfing, and the other amenities that Playa Guiones has to offer.
The compound's unique location allows you to walk everywhere (though it is fun to rent an ATV to get around and go father afield) including restaurants, surf shops, massages, pilates, yoga, and everything else that Playa Giones has to offer. There is zip lining down the road in Nosara and fishing charters 10 minutes away in Playa Garza.
Between both houses and an open air, thatch roof rancho, this compound has 5 bedrooms and two additional sleeping areas and is spacious and flowing.
The front house has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms and sleeps 6 in bedrooms. A large dining room table that seats 10 and ample lounge seating makes this a house you'll want to hang out in.
The back house has 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large common area with kitchenette. It sleeps 2 in the master bedroom, 4 in the guest bedroom, and 2 on daybeds in the spacious living room.
The pool area has an outdoor shower and bathroom and is surrounding by luscious landscaping and adjacent to the open air rancho structure. The rancho has an upstairs loft area with sleeping quarters for up to 4 people.
Both houses and the rancho have outdoor decks, hammocks, and ample seating for reading a book, hanging out with friends and family, or to take a breezy nap. The Rancho serves as the outdoor 'living room' and gathering area of this luxurious Nosara beach house.
Both the main house and the casita are designed to allow the breezes of Nosara to flow through and are light, airy, spacious, and immaculately clean. All bedrooms have AC and ceiling fans.
The house includes a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, stove, refrigerator, a blender (to make Margarita's) and everything else you'll need to host a large group.
All house rentals include two house cleanings (with laundry) per week and we offer additional cleaning and daily cooking for a small additional charge.
This is a very special estate type compound that would appeal to large families, surfer groups, and people on yoga retreats. It is private and spacious and perfect for anyone wanting an idyllic tropical retreat in Nosara.
We are continuously upgrading and improving the property with additional amenities and features that may not yet be reflected here.
Call us or email to learn more about this great Nosara beach house rental. It can be your Nosara rental home.
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A. Rosan 6462468700
estate rental amenities
Property Type
- 1 story estate
- floor area 3800 sq. ft.
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- This property is across the street from and a 2 minute walk (with surfboard) to the entrance to Guiones Beach one of the world's most beautiful beaches and best surf break.
- beachfront
- adventure
- family
- away from it all
- sports & activities
- washing machine
- clothes dryer
- Full internet is available.
- towels provided
- The house has a phone with free local calls and a Magic Jack phone with free calls to the USA and Canada.
air conditioning
- There is air conditioning in all of the guest bedrooms. All others areas indoor and out have ceiling fans and are well ventilated w/louvered windows.
- There is parking for 2 cars (and several ATV's) and ample street parking right in front of the house and also on the street behind the Casita house.
living room
- There are essentially 3 living room areas, one in the main house, one in the casita, and the open air rancho living space. The open air rancho space serves as the communal living center of the house
- linens provided
- There is a gas stove in the ranch and an electric stove in the main house and the Casita.
dishes & utensils
- Fully equipped with dishes, utensils and serving platter to accommodate a large group
- There are two well equipped kitchens in the main house and thatched roof rancho and a mini kitchen (minus fridge) in the Casita. The larger kitchen are eat in and have stools and large countertops
coffee maker
- Everyone needs coffee in the morning :)
- toaster
- refrigerator
- microwave
- stove
- dining area
- The beautiful natural wood table in the main house seats 12 people inside. Another large outdoor dining table seats 12-14 in the rancho. There is a third dining table that seats 6 outside the Casita.
Pool / Spa
private pool
- There is a beautiful pool situated between the main house and the casita house. The pool is located adjacent to the open air thatch roof rancho
- private pool
- Bathrooms
- 4 bathrooms 1 half Bath
- bathroom 1 - master: toilet, shower, This bathroom has his and her sinks and is en-suite
- bathroom 2 - guest: toilet, shower
- bathroom 3 - casita: toilet, shower, There is an oversized shower in this bathroom
- bathroom 4 - casita 2nd bathroom: toilet, shower, There is a bathroom and outdoor shower near the pool area
- bathroom 5 - pool bodega: toilet, outdoor shower
- Bathrooms are spotless with a well functioning septic systems (unlike many houses in Costa Rica). All bathrooms have stand up showers and the master bathroom in the main house has double sinks.
- Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms, sleeps 16, beds for 16
- bedroom 2 - guest bedroom: 2 double, Perfect for children. This bedroom has A/C
- bedroom 1 - master bedroom: 1 queen, Has en-suite bathroom and AC
- bedroom 3 - guest bedroom: 1 queen, Bedroom has AC
- casita common space: 2 twin/ single, Common space of detached casita has two built in day beds
- bedroom 4 - in detached casita: 1 king, Master bedroom of casita (guest house). With AC
- bedroom 5: 2 double, 2nd casita bedroom with bathroom en-suite and AC
- rancho loft space: 1 double, 2 twin/ single, Loft space of thatched roof rancho. Lots of character
- Bedrooms are comfortable, light, and airy. All bedrooms have AC and fans and windows open onto the splendid gardens. All bedrooms have doorways that open onto the patio and/or gardens. The casita's living room essentially serves as another bedroom with two comfortable day beds already built into the wall. This allows the property to sleep 14 in both houses. With the upstairs loft of the thatched roof rancho, the property sleeps 16 people. All Bedrooms, except the bonus Rancho loft, have both AC and ceiling fans.
- The open air thatch roof rancho contains a stereo system with a jack for ipods, etc.
- There is a large selection of books at the house.
- There are some board games for use
- stereo
lawn / garden
- Beautiful landscaping and a jungle/tropical feel is part of why this property is special.
outdoor grill
- A charcoal grill is available for outdoor grilling.
- The loft of the rancho overlooks the pool area and there is a small quiet balcony between the lower and upper level.
lanai / gazebo
- A large outdoor Rancho serves as the communal center of this property. The rancho includes a cook top, refrigerator, bar area, sink, etc.
deck / patio
- Expansive covered decks and patios is what makes this house special. All patio areas have fans to supplement the natural breezes of Nosara
water sports gear
- Right next door to Las Brisas is Aqua Tibia surf school and a two minute walk away is Coconut Harry's beach annex, where you can rent surf boads and other equipment.
- lawn / garden
- limited accessibility
minimum age limit for renters
- 21
pets considered
- We would consider certain pets on a limited basis
children welcome
- This is a perfect property and town for children. The beach slopes gently and doesn't get deep for some distance. The house is on one floor and is ideal for smaller children. Note that there is no fence around the pool area, though the pool is a short pathway away from the house and the casita.
non smoking only
- But.... There is plenty of room to smoke outside on the patio.
Onsite Services
- private chef
- staff
- Notes
- The immediate area (2-3 minutes walk) includes: - the Beach Dog Cafe (2 minutes walk) - The Harbor Reef Hotel and Restaurant (across the street) - Coconut Harry's surf shop annex - Aqua Tibia Surf School (next door) - Path to Playa Guiones (2 minutes with surfboard) - Jewelry kiosks and local crafts set up near main entrance to Guioned beach - Enchanted Forest gym (and boxing) Within very close walking distance (5-10 minutes) is: - The Harmony Hotel and restaurant - Nosara Tico Surf School - Casa Toucan Restaurant - Billabong Surf School - Tica Massage / Pilates / Yoga - Robin's ice cream and lunch shop - Cafe De Paris (amazing chocolate croissants) - Bagelman's restaurant - Monkey Quad ATV Rentals - Guiones Mini Mart - 'Main Street' shopping (various shops) - Nosara Yoga Institute Within a really short drive is: - Blue Spirit Yoga Institute - Zip-lining (Miss Sky) - Turtle arrivada in Ostinal (seasonal) - Many more restaurants, shops and activities
activities and attractions in Nosara Costa Rica
- recreation center
- restaurants
- health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities
- shelling
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- scenic drives
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- horseback riding
Sports & Adventure Activities
- snorkeling
- surf fishing
- kayaking
- swimming
- surfing
- fishing
- snorkeling/diving
payment methods
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While America's economic outlook for 2011 is viewed as mostly stagnant, many economists agree that the heavy cloud over the job market will gradually lift. Perhaps no group is more thrilled to see this population recover than rental property owners, who may finally begin to see demand for their properties increase as their "core renter" populations finally have the financial means to strike out on their own, and a whole new kind of renter enters the market. This begs the question: will rent rise in 2011? (For more, see Is Now The Time To Buy Or Rent?)
IN PICTURES: 5 Steps To Attaining A Mortgage
The Recession and Renters
Discussions around the housing market usually focus on a few core indicators - housing starts, mortgage interest rates, refinancing and foreclosures - but little of the conversation is dedicated to the impact these events have on the rental market.
While one might assume that a lagging home sales market would benefit rental property owners, the recessionary impact since 2007 has actually created a decline in rental demand. A study from the Mortgage Bankers Association indicates that young adults are 4% less likely to form an independent household during a recession. Those who are unemployed are 10% less likely, choosing instead to live with family. With fewer job options available, these groups have found ways to lower housing expenses, opting to either reside with multiple roommates in one unit, or live at home with mom and dad for a longer amount of time. The impact to the rental market is more vacant inventory.
IN PICTURES: 7 Tips On Buying A Home In A Down Market
Good Old Supply and Demand
Increasing foreclosures, lack of consumer confidence and tightening credit have created a new breed of renter. Would-be homebuyers are delaying home purchases and choosing to rent, in light of an uncertain job market and tightening credit. Confident buyers hold off because they expect further price declines. The Mortgage Bankers Association study also suggests that households that have moved during the recession are more likely to become renters after moving. Assuming the job market recovers as expected, household formation rates are expected to normalize in 2012. But there is one critical caveat: they'll be looking to rent, not buy.
Where Will Rents Rise?
For most of the country, the slight uptick in rental rates will go largely unnoticed. But for rental property owners in a few key markets who have dealt with declining rent amounts since 2007, 2011 may finally be the year to start playing "catch up" and raise rental rates.
The Chicagoland Apartment Association forecasts that landlords in that area plan to increase rent as high as 8% in 2011. In Austin, one of the nation's top-performing apartment markets, rents are expected to jump nearly 7% during 2011, according to MPF Research. Other areas poised to command higher rents in 2011 due to low multifamily vacancy rates are San Jose, Miami, Boston and Portland.
The Bottom Line
Unless you live in one the markets mentioned, it's likely that your rent in 2011 will increase less than 2%, if at all. But as the job market slowly creeps toward recovery and demand for rental housing increases, expect to see rates begin to nudge higher in 2012 and beyond. (For more, see Easy Ways To Cut Rental Costs.)
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RALEIGH — There were two distinct reactions to N.C. States big win over Duke on Saturday.
There was the euphoria of a hungry fan base, epitomized by Will Privettes rise to Internet glory, contrasted by the earnestness of those inside the program, and best summed up by coach Mark Gottfrieds post-game interview with ESPN.
While hundreds of fans rushed the court after the clock hit all zeroes on States 84-76 win over No. 1 Duke, Gottfried fretted amongst the red sea of revelry to ESPNs Jeannine Edwards about Wednesdays game with Maryland.
Asked about the significance of the win after the game in his press conference, Gottfried relented after some parsed coachspeak.
Im happy for our fans, Gottfried said. My hope is we can continue to deliver.
N.C. State is in rarefied air after Saturdays win over the previously unbeaten Blue Devils. The Wolfpack (14-2) has a 10-game winning streak and a 3-0 ACC record for the first time since the 1988-89 season, which is notable since its also the last time the program won an ACC title.
Normally, a win over Duke or North Carolina would be enough to stoke the N.C. State players, and most did celebrate on the court after the game, but others were cautious to assign too much meaning to the win.
Senior guard Scott Wood noted Duke was missing injured forward Ryan Kelly and played the final 3 minutes without guard Seth Curry. Wood also noted unlike last season, the two teams will play twice this season, with the rematch scheduled for Feb. 7 in Durham.
Its big time for the program but at the same time youve got to understand, theyre not 100 percent and youre going to see them again, Wood said.
Former Pack great Julius Hodge expanded on Woods sentiment. Hodge took his 9-month-old son, Legacy, and 5-year-old daughter, Michaela Supreme, to PNC Arena on Saturday expecting an N.C. State win.
I would have been disappointed if we gave that game to Duke, said Hodge, the 2004 ACC player of the year who still regularly works out at the Dail Center and is close to the program.
Its a big win but this cant be our only big win or the high point of the season.
Few people got as caught up in the afterglow of the Wolfpacks first win over a No. 1 team since 2004, like Privette, who rarely misses a home game.
Privette, a senior from Zebulon, got knocked out of his wheelchair as he stormed the court, which ESPNs Dick Vitale pointed out during the broadcast.
Privette temporarily lost his chair, his eyeglasses and cell phone in the scrum at center court, before getting a lift from N.C. State star C.J. Leslie, who had just scored 25 points in the game.
I was about to get crushed, but once C.J. saw me, he started pushing everyone away, Privette, 23, said. Then he just picked me up and he was jumping up and down and I just kept patting him on the head and saying, Thank you.
Privette quickly got his chair back, and his glasses and phone. His mom, Debbie, called him and told him about Vitales comments and concern. Privette quickly let everyone know, via Twitter, he was OK.
Four hundred new Twitter followers, countless video clips across the Internet and newly minted Roll Pack, T-shirts later, Privette is the new face of an ACC upset.
After a crazy 24 hours, with his new-found fame, Privette tried to enjoy the final fumes of the Duke win on Sunday and keep it in perspective.
We could lose to Wake, Privette warned. Its hard being a State fan, you always expect the worse.
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---- — On-street paid parking may have hurt Main Street businesses in Cooperstown this summer –there is no reason to doubt any business owners who say their revenues were down – but Cooperstown's share of sales tax revenues was up 2 percent from 2012 for the month of June, the first full month of the new parking fees, according to village treasurer Ed Keator.
"We're slightly up from last year, which is a good thing," Keator told the village trustees at Monday's monthly meeting. "The important thing to note is it will be up from the budgeted amount."
The village received $26,739.10 in sales tax revenues from sales in June 2012. The amount this year is $27,299.82, an increase of $560.72.
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By state law, of the sales tax revenues returned to local governments, Otsego County gets 76 percent, Oneonta gets 12 percent and the other municipalities share the remaining 12 percent. Katz said the breakdown ends up with Cooperstown getting about 1 percent of the total revenue. That amount is not based on sales tax from Cooperstown, but on county wide sales.
"There are two ways you can look at it," Katz said. "One is that (paid parking) wasn't devastating. Two is that it was and conceivably Cooperstown sales were lower but the county sales tax was up dramatically to make up for lower sales tax in Cooperstown.
"It is conceivable, but not likely," he added.
Katz said he had been waiting for the June numbers and is hoping a similar increase will take place in July. While the village budgeted sales tax figures for the 2013-2014 fiscal year based on 2012-2013 numbers, it estimated $10,000 less for July 2013 than in 2012 because of the lack of a headline Baseball Hall of Fame Induction class.
"If it turns out that July is up dramatically, then it will be a big increase in revenue for us," he said.
In other news Monday, after public hearings, the trustees unanimously passed two local laws and approved a SEQRA review of the public docks.
Local Law #12 will create a handicap parking space on upper Main Street. The space will be created from two existing spaces close to 169 Main St. and will not be subject to any paid parking requirements.
Local Law #13 removed four two hour parking spaces from the north end of Nelson Avenue. Residents had complained that employee parking from the Otesaga was jamming up the street and blocking driveways. Village employees investigating the complaint said the street was unsafe for emergency vehicles.
Rick Jagels, who lives at 22 Nelson St., said the law does not do enough, and that he fears the change will push the problem down the block.
"The proposed law is sound, but somewhat arbitrary," he said. "This is not a residential problem, nor is it a tourist problem. This is solely a hotel employee problem. There is a use of approximately 10 to 12 spaces from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. This is for three to four distinct shifts. They are creating a most un-residential presence."
Jagels said that he has met with Otesaga officials and has been told that Otesaga employees are not allowed to park in the hotel parking lot during peak seasons, and that management is unwilling to do anything further to encourage shuttle usage.
The trustees agreed to pass the proposed law rather than table it and hold another public hearing in two months without taking some action. However they did agree to refer the matter back to the public safety committee to see if the parking ban should be extended.
The approval on the SEQRA hearing about the village boat dock revitalization project came after officials determined that the project would not affect the environment in any detrimental way.
The trustees also passed two suggestions from the Doubleday Field committee. They voted to officially increase Doubleday Field rentals to four games a day for tournament rentals and to allow HOF president Jeff Idelson to set up a system to gather data from customers next year. The fourth game rentals, which were offered unofficially to tournaments, will be at full price.
"This way you don't have to have secret information to know it is available," trustee Cindy Falk said.
Katz, Falk and trustees Ellen Tillapaugh and Jim Dean all voted for the changes. Trustees Lou Allstadt, Joan Nicols and Bruce Maxson were not at the meeting meaning all four remaining votes were needed for any measure to pass.


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A mother whose 12 year old son was knocked down and killed by a speeding driver has added her voice to calls for higher fines for reckless drivers.
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CATEGORIES Movies'The Iron Lady' has already stirred controversy, this despite (almost) universal praise for Meryl Streep's portrayal of former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher. In November, THR reported that former colleagues and friends of Thatcher were unhappy with Streep's performance, stating it was unflattering. But what about Thatcher's family members -- are they unhappy with Meryl's acting, too? According to director Phyllida Lloyd, maybe: the Thatchers were invited to an early screening of the film, but turned it down.
"They were the first people we invited to see the finished film," Lloyd told BBC Radio 4. "They didn't take up our offer ... so we are not actually sure whether they have seen it or not."
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Thanks to Muzthetruthspkr for this. He says: Mini Shaq on a mini pony. If I looked like a skinny version of Shaq, I'd probably spend my day comically riding the smallest things possible, too. A mini pony is just a natural progression.
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Thanks to Dawn for this. She sent it a while back and if you go to the Singapore Zoo now this event is over, but I still have to ducument it for posterity. This is one of the downfalls of receiving unlimited mini pony submissions from readers. Visitors to the Singapore Zoo will be able to catch miniature horses trotting in the park from Friday onwards. As part of its...
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Every Pittsburgh Sports and Culture Reference on Kroll Show's "Pawnsylvania" Sketch
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Better Pittsburgh Pirates Food Hats
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SALISBURY, Md. - Malcolm Lee Dunn, Jr., 48, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his residence. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Marion Theresa Santoro Dunn of Hebron and the late Malcolm Lee Dunn, Sr.
He was a truck driver for several years for Thoro-Good's Concrete Company before becoming disabled. He loved fishing, playing poker and spending time with his dogs, "Nippy" and "Mickey".
In addition to his mother, he is survived by 2 sisters, Jeanette Dunn Dotson and her husband, William, Jr. of Hebron, MD and Jessie Fay Murdock and her fiancée, Earl Sims of Lakeworth, FL; 2 brothers, Franklin Samuel Dunn and his companion, Linda Stevenson of Kansas City, MO and Michael Turpin Dunn and his wife, Frances of Glen Burnie, MD; one niece, one nephew, three great nephews and several cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Monday November 19th, 2012 at 11:00am at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron with Rev. Bob Kampmeyer officiating.
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3.63/5 rDev -5%
Brought a bottle of this home with me after working down in Philly...
This offering from Yards, one of their Ales of the Revolution, pours a clear dark brown with a thin head on top and very little carbonation apparent. The aromas are of roasted malt along with hints of vanilla, dark chocolate and bitterless coffee. Taste was a mix of charcoal and smooth coffee. Not bitter, but smooth. Very smooth ending with some dryness in the front of the mouth. A bit more watery than I would've liked. A pretty good beer.
08-10-2005 19:25:34 | More by tomthumbsblues
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North Carolina
4.05/5 rDev +6%
Poured a deep crimson with deep brownish tint with a thin light brown head that didnt stick around long,black strap molasses is big in the aroma along with bursting fruitiness,very effervescent.Molasses and bitter chocolate notes hit up front maybe a touch of orange finishing with light earthiness to keep things in check.My only complaint and its a small one is that it seems a bit thin but the alc% is hidden well and is quite drinkable.I bought it on Presidents day for the fact it was GW but it is a real fine beer what ever day you buy it.
02-23-2006 02:50:41 | More by oberon
4.08/5 rDev +6.8%
Appearance Murky brown in color with a little carbonation and not much of a head.
Smell Man, what a nose. This is heavy duty chocolate cocoa here along with some molasses and brown sugar. Im sure theres more to it, but the cocoa is overwhelming.
Taste Much more balanced at the taste. The lightly-roasted malt comes out nicely along with a deeper chocolate and some winey characteristics. Theres a lot of fruit going on in this one. The red grapes especially kick things up a notch.
Mouthfeel Lightly carbonated and medium in the body. I thought the balance on this one was very unique and helped it pass through the cheeks with ease.
Drinkability This was much different than other examples of the style that I have tasted. I enjoyed it very much, but others looking for a heavier porter or something bitter or even a NW hop monster version should stay away.
Comments I received this gem as part of the Christmas Exchange put on my xlperro this year. I was fortunate enough to draw jcalbi, and this is just one of many terrific bottles that he sent my way. A big BA thanks for this Porter.
12-30-2003 04:13:01 | More by RoyalT
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
02-04-2013 00:43:52 | More by aszatk01
4.5/5 rDev +17.8%
07-30-2014 16:21:11 | More by jackplane
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
05-22-2013 02:42:43 | More by SmellsofMahagony
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
05-22-2013 23:00:23 | More by megamass
3.68/5 rDev -3.7%
Appearance is a dark brown, nearly opaque, body with a small, beige head that retains well, and coats the glass with sheet and patch lace.
Aroma has the expected, dark roasted malts with hints of cocoa, but an interesting fruitiness of pear and apple aromas suggests that this is not your average porter.
Mouthfeel is medium bodied and creamy, with low to medium carbonation.
Taste is unusual for a porter. Dark roasted malts are suggestive of mild chocolate and a hint of coffee, but there is no burnt bitterness. Pear and apple fruitiness play as prominent a role as the dark malt flavors. Finish has a hint of coffee, but it's not a burnt or bitter note. The 7% abv is not in evidence.
The hidden alcohol, and lack of bitterness combine with the fruity flavors to lend this a pleasant drinkability. Very offbeat for a porter, but this is said to be modeled after 18th century recipes. The Founding Fathers imbibed well, if this brew is a true indication of their favorites.
10-20-2004 22:17:35 | More by merlin48
New York
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
12 ounce bottle, lacking any freshness dating, Boo. Pours dark chocolaty amber, light for a porter. Tan head, with decent retention. leaves long stringy lacing. Nose is maple syrup. Medium bodied and fairly chewy. Malt sweetness upfront, more maple, caramel and some light coffee notes.Sweetness linger and leads to a dry and slightly bitter finish, with some chalkyness in the mouth. Eh, so so porter
09-21-2004 04:38:07 | More by Billolick
3.38/5 rDev -11.5%
poured dark with thick tan head. smelled of roasted hops and chocolate, fairly complex. thick body/heavy feel, again can really taste roasted hops with suble hints of the molasses. finished a bit dry. drinkability is the only downside to this satisfying porter
05-08-2009 05:38:33 | More by bl400315
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
11-04-2012 00:49:25 | More by tripelz
5/5 rDev +30.9%
11-24-2012 23:20:40 | More by reitzbrewing
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
08-23-2014 18:37:03 | More by Mealy58
3.73/5 rDev -2.4%
12oz. bottle courtesy of AKSmokedPorter. Thanks, dude!
Poured a bold-looking deep and dark, dark brown, almost black in color with a nice-looking dark tan head that not only lasted but also managed a good ring of lace multiple times on the pint glass. Aromas are heavenly...all sorts of requisite porter scents: cocoa, dark & bitter chocolate, toasted malt, coffee beans fresh from the grinder. Flavor sees the same profile as the nose, but there's a sweet twang that I would attribute to the molasses. Not as big as I'd expected, but still flavorful. Ends with a dry and bitter chocolate-red wine flavor. A little on the thin side but still drinkable.
02-12-2005 01:36:25 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
1.93/5 rDev -49.5%
I got this as a single at Union Jack's on the Manatawny. I drank it in a pilsner glass. It looks like an attempt was made to put a date on the bottle, but it was mostly rubbed off when I bought it.
Pours a slightly hazy deep garnet with a brown tint. A two finger head of tan foam forms on top. The head eventually drops to a good coating and a ring, with great lacing on the glass.
Why is it that everything from Yards has the same off smell? Every damn one! It's an odd, cardboardy fruit type smell, not real pleasant. I can also pick out a citrus hop aroma in the back, and maybe a little chocolate as well.
It has the same off flavor all their beers have, too. It's a hot cardboard, band-aid taste that is in all of their beers. There is some chocolate and roasted flavor in there, but it is just overwhelmed by the cardboard. This could be hard to finish.
Mouthfeel is kind of smooth, semi-sweet, with a weird metallic finish.
This could be the last Yards beer I ever try. Almost every one I've had has the same damn off characteristics. Someone at Yards needs to completely dismantle the brewery and sterilize everything. They've got bugs in the works. If, for some reason, these are the flavors and smells they are seeking, they need a new recipe writer, or a new yeast, or something. Their stuff is just weird.
09-28-2005 18:02:28 | More by jakester
3.6/5 rDev -5.8%
Looks more like a dark ale than a porter. Thin-looking body, light showing through the liquid at the edges of the glass. Beige head doesn't really rise, but dissipates quickly. Aroma is toasted malt and cocoa, plus some hops shining through. Mouthfeel is full and round, leading to a quick initial roasted malt and cocoa flavor, but morphing almost immediately into bitter coffee and a cherry tang. Cherry flavor lingers, as does a tannic talc feel. With each successive sip, the cherry builds and adds a bit of raisin. The tangy flavor unfortunately overwhelms the malt profile.
10-06-2004 22:12:29 | More by far333
4/5 rDev +4.7%
Yard's George Washington Tavern Porter is a really nice English Porter. It is a dark brown, almost black with just some transparency when held up to the light. The beer smells very roasty with definite coffee and chocolate notes with some malt toastiness that is almost like a mocha with a bowl of oatmel. The beer has a molasses, caramel sweetness, medium roast flavor and a subtle bitterness. There is a jammy fruit character from the English yeast that melds well with the coffee. This is well balanced, without any dominating flavors allowing this beer to be easily enjoyed and many flavors to come through.
10-20-2010 06:51:05 | More by Soonami
4.25/5 rDev +11.3%
08-07-2014 01:03:28 | More by gunnerlincoln
3.18/5 rDev -16.8%
Dark brown appearance, not much in the way of head on it. Aroma was molasses and malt bomby.
Taste, pretty smooth. Velvet dark malt without a heavy roast presence. Alcohol seemed a little noticeable. More molasses. Sweetness tamed by the heavy malt bill. Surprising bitterness at times, didn't think the hopping would be anything more than nuanced. Despite the prevalence of molasses, the viscosity isn't way up there. Maybe some tobacco and leather to it.
The cost of this stuff is atrocious, what, is Washington's family getting royalties or something?
07-11-2011 16:53:31 | More by Beerandraiderfan
West Virginia
3.85/5 rDev +0.8%
Appearance: Deep ruby amber brown with a huge creamy tan head leaves behind thick even patches of lacing, nice. Aroma: Some sharp fruit sweetness wrapped with the dark roasted malts that breed some chocolate and mild coffee tones with a kiss of alcohol noticeable. Taste: Creamy edge with chocolate roasts and alcohol infused plums or something of that nature, very robust porter nice offering from our friends at Yard's. Mouthfeel: A medium bodied ale but a bit thin for a porter, decent carbonation. Drinkability: Decent overall nice robust flavor solid in the aromatics, I just want a little more body to chew on.
02-29-2004 21:01:02 | More by WVbeergeek
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
12-27-2011 16:06:25 | More by SPRichard
3.58/5 rDev -6.3%
On-tap at a random bar in West Chester, PA.
Pours a dark brown color with a half-finger light tan head. The head recedes into a wispy layer on top leaving decent lacing.
Smells of light roasted malts with hints of dark chocolate and good amounts of dark molasses. As the beer warms hints of nondescript fruit come out.
Tastes similar to how it smells. Light roasted malt flavors up front are soon overtaken by brown sugar and molasses. Midway through the sip hints of dark chocolate enter into things and carry through to a mildly bitter ending. As with the smell, fruit flavors come out as the beer warms.
Mouthfeel is solid. It's got a nice thickness with moderate carbonation.
Drinkability is OK. I finished my glass however I'm not sure how much I want another.
Overall I thought this was a decent porter that was a bit on the sweet side and suffered a bit from the fruitiness as it warmed. Don't avoid but don't seek out.
01-14-2010 02:56:26 | More by glid02
New Jersey
4.5/5 rDev +17.8%
02-26-2012 14:27:33 | More by testch09
5/5 rDev +30.9%
01-13-2014 17:01:22 | More by jferrara35
3.88/5 rDev +1.6%
ST: 12oz poured into a pint glass.
A: Dark, almost black, brown with a half-a-fingernail off brown head. Leaves a solid ring of lacing as the beer is consumed.
S: Roasted malt with a hint of coco and coffee bean.
T: Sweet roasted malt meets bitter coco and espresso bean with a hint of vanilla.
M: Medium (though light) and creamy with a dryer finish.
O: While the body could have a bit more heft, this is a very good porter. The aroma is decent, but the beer shines in its flavor. It almost seems too sweet at first sip, but the bitter finish balances the beer nicely.
12-31-2012 19:57:12 | More by ianjsullivan
General Washington's Tavern Porter from Yards Brewing Co.
86 out of 100 based on 582 ratings.


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7:20am Friday 23rd November 2012 in News By Matthew Taylor, Reporter
A CONVICTED councillor, who was fined £45,000 for breaking fire regulations at a property he rented out, has resigned from the Conservative Association of Crewe and Nantwich.
Brian Silvester, councillor for Willaston and Rope ward, stepped down on Monday, November 19.
The former mayor of Crewe and Nantwich appeared at Chester Crown Court last month alongside his brother, Colin Silvester, 58, of Pinewood Crescent, Holcombe Brook, Bury.
The pair pleaded guilty to eleven fire safety offences and failing to obtain the necessary license for a house in multiple occupancy, when they appeared at Crewe Magistrates in July.
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Evidence attesting to the dangers of the rented rooms was given by a spokesman from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, as well as former tenants of the rooms.
Clr Silvester, 60, will remain on Cheshire East Council as an independent for the Willaston and Rope ward, as his crime did not receive a sentence serious enough to automatically bar him from the position.
A spokesman for the Conservative Association of Crewe and Nantwich would not comment further than to confirm Mr Silvester's resignation.
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In boom times and flat times, construction is a dangerous
trade. And the greatest risk sometimes falls on the people
doing the dirtiest physical work. From the
Southampton, New York, Town News comes this sad
"A construction worker died in Southampton Village on Monday
afternoon when a foundation wall at a work site collapsed,
pinning him underneath .... Facundo Gonzalez, 33, of
Farmingville was trapped beneath the fallen concrete wall
shortly before 3 p.m. while he was working at a construction
site at the southeast corner of North Sea Road and Willow
The Town News quotes local building official Jon Foster as
saying that Gonzalez was excavating beneath a recently poured
concrete wall to install footings that, according to code,
should have been installed before the wall was placed. Also,
said Foster, the wall lacked steel reinforcing that should have
been included, and might have prevented the structural
It's worth noting that in some cases, it's okay to pour a
basement wall without footings, and with just a minimum of
steel rebar. The latest authority for residential basement wall
design is an American Conscrete Institute standard called ACI
332-08, "Requirements for Residential Concrete Construction,"
available from the
bookstore for $58.50. The standard specifies footing widths
based on the load-bearing strength of the soil, and on the load
imposed by the foundation wall and the house. Sand or gravel
soil, such as you'd find on most of Long Island, New York, may
be strong enough to support some basement walls even if the
spread footing is no wider than the wall itself. The same could
be said of many coastal areas where sand and gravel soils
predominate — although, in low coastal areas, it's
also important to watch out for spots with soft or unstable
silt and clay soils, or even peat (and, of course, uncompacted
fill placed by people).
But even when the site soils are strong, it's a different story
when you undermine the wall, as happened in this case
— or if the wall has to span across a small area of
uncompacted fill. In such cases, the wall, with or without a
footing, needs horizontal steel reinforcement (which this wall
reportedly lacked).
There's a good discussion of basement walls and footings in the
archives of the Journal of Light Construction in two articles
written by engineer Brent Anderson, who helped write the ACI
332 standard. Anderson explains how to properly size footings,
and where to place rebar to maintain wall strength in order to
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In hindsight, most catastrophes are preventable. A series of
events had to happen in order to cause the death of
construction worker Facundo Gonzalez. The wall had to be placed
without a footing and without reinforcement — a
decision that local building officials are looking into. Then,
Gonzales had to be given the dangerous task of digging
underneath the wall to retrofit a footing, with no measures in
place adequate to ensure his safety — an event that is
under investigation by New York OSHA. And in this case, the
death has also been reported to the Suffolk County, New York,
homicide squad, which Southampton Village Police said is
routine in any case of an unnatural death.
None of this, of course, will bring Facundo Gonzales back to
life. But for the rest of us, there is still time to learn the
lessons, and to be careful that the same thing does not happen
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In our land of plenty, hunger continues to be problem.
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Gleaners actively works to eradicate hunger, targeting a five-county area— Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne—in southeast Michigan. It provides 45 million pounds of food each year to Michigan's hungry via its 600 partner food pantries, schools, soup kitchens, shelters and nonprofits.
"Last year more than 317,000 children in southeast Michigan qualified for free or reduced fee lunches -- about 3,000 more than the year before," says Natalie Fotias, marketing manager for Gleaners. She shares Kids Count in Michigan data, where from 2006 to 2009 the number of students who qualified for reduced-cost school lunches jumped 26 percent, and 45.8 percent of Michigan students qualified.
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Each of the five counties Gleaners serves saw double-digit spikes over those three years—Livingston, 55 percent, to more than 5,500 students; Macomb, 59 percent, to more than 54,000; Monroe, 47 percent, to more than 8,800; Oakland, 45 percent, to more than 61,000; and Wayne, a 14 percent rise, to more than 186,000.
Hunger isn't just a gnawing pain in a child's belly. "(It) has a big impact on a child," Fotias says. "Kids that are hungry can't focus in the classroom, (and) studies show they lag behind their peers and typically aren't able to make that gap up later in life."
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"Insufficient nutrition puts children at risk for illness and weakens their immune systems, (making them) 90 percent more likely to be in fair or poor health," according to John T. Cook, Ph.D., associate professor at Pediatrics of Boston and primary author of "Child Food Insecurity: The Economic Impact on our Nation" (2009). That includes higher rates of hospitalization, and adding to the hidden costs of hunger.
Hunger can be harmful to a growing mind, too. In "The Effects of Poverty on Children," by Jeanne Brookes-Gunn and Greg J. Duncan, the authors state "Even short spells of malnutrition can have detrimental, long-term effects on the cognitive development of children during the critical early childhood years."
The aftershocks of hunger don't simply fade away. It can hurt them later in life, too. A child not getting enough to eat can fall behind in their studies, according to Harry J. Holzer's "The Economic Costs of Poverty in the U.S.," putting them at a distinct disadvantage from their properly fed peers.
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LAS VEGAS -- Horse roping is called animal cruelty by some, and living history by others.
Clark County commissioners will decide at Thursday's meeting on whether to ban rodeos with controversial horse roping events.
Horse roping usually takes place at traditional Latin American rodeos, including one scheduled late September at South Point Casino. Animal welfare activists hope they can beat back a new attempt by two Clark County commissioners to allow the horse roping event to continue.
"The majority of the horses that we use are actually rescues. We bring them in. They're undesirable horses that maybe didn't work out as a saddle horse, have bad habits, or are abandoned, undesirable horses. We bring them in and we train them," said Tobias de la Torre, the CEO of Charros Federation USA.
Charreada events typically have a horse run around in a circle with men on other horses chasing the horse. A roper will take a lasso and throw it to loop onto a horses legs. The Charreada event is meant to test the roper's accuracy with a lasso. That lasso is not pulled -- and if done correctly -- the horse quickly gets free from the lasso.
Event organizers say intentional horse tripping is not allowed and accidental tripping is extremely rare. One incident happened two years ago in northern Nevada. But some local trainers claim horses suffer unseen mental damage from being chased at Charreada events.
"If you never physically abuse or physically mark your child, but you create psychological damage to them throughout their childhood, imagine the issues they'll have -- scars that run so deep that you can't see. The scars will last a lifetime. We do the same things to these horses by chasing them and roping them," horse trainer Mark Keyser said.
Clark County commissioners will debate the ordinance Thursday which would continue the ban on intentional horse tripping, but allow licensed horse roping events. The ordinance is favored by Commissioners Chris Giunchigliani and Tom Collins. It's uncertain how much support they can gather.
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Kendal mint cake igloo to be built
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The igloo will be built as part of the town's 'Mintfest' celebrations.Read the full story
One of the strangest installations of Kendal's Street Arts festival 'Mint Fest' will be an igloo -made entirely from Kendal Mint cake.
The idea is the brainchild of artist Richard DeDomenici who was inspired by explorers such as Edmund Hilary and Ernest Shackleton.
Richard will use 64 giant slabs of the mint cake to make the igloo over two days, before eating his way out of it.Richard said:
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"We will be working with very big blocks so this is uncharted territory. Nobody has ever tried to do anything like this with Mint Cake before.
"The project is linked to explorers like Shackleton who used Kendal Mint Cake on his trips and built igloos. We are embracing his spirit of exploration and uncertainty and this project is a journey into the unknown. We are genuinely not sure what will happen."
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Thomas F. "Tom" Gross, 78, Monticello, passed away at 7:02 a.m., Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Indiana University Health, White Memorial Hospital in Monticello.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Miller-Roscka Funeral Home in Monticello with the Rev. Dana Hood of the Guernsey Church of The Brethren in rural White County officiating. Burial will be at the IOOF Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Studying, Exploring and Engaging Discipleship (S.E.E.D.), a student organization at Venango College of Clarion University, hit the ground running this year with a full slate of campus activities and service projects.
S.E.E.D. members learned of the PPC Violence Free Network and Shelter – a program of Family Service & Children's Aid Society of Venango County – and its services after studying domestic violence issues for World Day of Prayer last spring.
The PPC building flooded this year and the damage resulted in the loss of half of their pantry of canned goods. S.E.E.D. club members are helping to clear damaged goods and reorganize items in the basement.
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"Although the PPC has the heat turned as high as they can afford, it's still cold in the shelter. They do not have any warm winter blankets or comforters for the residents," said club president, Deborah Hale.
S.E.E.D. is also collecting items for a care package. Items requested are: warm comforters, coats, winter clothes, canned goods and paper products.
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