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I'm having some trouble right now. I currently attend boarding school and due to that my access to healthy food is limited. About only one of the three meals they have a day is healthy, even if I did eat all the meals that would not be enough calories. There's water fountains, so I easily get a gallon of water a day in probably. I also have some Orange Triad multivitamin left, as well as a unopened thing of Animal Pak. I also bought some mass gainer as a way to get calories in easier. I am still coming up short though, can anyone help me out or give me some tips?
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The German government said some 590 artworks discovered in a Munich apartment may have been looted by the Nazis from Jewish collections, and pledged to research and publish their ownership history.
Authorities seized Cornelius Gurlitt's cache of 1,406 artworks, including pieces by Max Beckmann, Pablo Picasso, Oskar Kokoschka and Max Liebermann as evidence in an investigation on suspicion of tax evasion and embezzlement in March 2012.
The government said late Monday it would put the artworks it suspects were plundered on the website lostart.de, and began by posting 25, including works by Otto Dix and Eugene Delacroix. The website was inaccessible Tuesday because of heavy traffic, a sign of the interest in Gurlitt's hoard.
"It's great news," Chris Marinello, the director of Art Recovery International, said by telephone from London. "Obviously the pressure had been mounting. This all should have been done at the beginning."
The Nazis seized hundreds of thousands of artworks from Jewish collectors as part of their policy of racial persecution. Gurlitt's father, Hildebrand Gurlitt, was appointed to buy and sell art on behalf of Adolf Hitler's regime and his son probably inherited the collection.
The government will set up a task force of at least six provenance researchers led by Ingeborg Berggreen-Merkel, according to the joint statement from the Culture Ministry, Finance Ministry and the Bavarian government.
Jewish groups and heirs' representatives had demanded a list and voiced outrage when the Augsburg prosecutor said publishing one would be counterproductive. They also expressed frustration that provenance researcher Meike Hoffmann of Berlin's Free University was the only art historian investigating the haul since it was seized 18 months ago.
"The origin of the artworks found in Munich will be clarified with as much haste and transparency as possible," the authorities said.
Among the first artworks posted on lostart.de are a Delacroix drawing, "Moorish Conversation on a Terrace"; an 1840 drawing of musicians by Carl Spitzweg with the previous owner listed as Henri Hinrichsen, a Leipzig music publisher; a Dix portrait of a woman that once belonged to the Littmann family, and a drawing by Otto Griebel previously owned by a Dresden lawyer, Fritz Salo Glaser.
"We have a great deal of understanding for the fact that representatives of Jewish organizations are asking lots of questions," Steffen Seibert, Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman, said earlier at a government news conference. "They represent some very elderly people, who experienced, or whose forefathers experienced, terrible injustices."
About 970 works altogether may have been seized by the Nazis, the ministries said. The researchers will also examine the provenance of about 380 artworks possibly seized from German museums as "degenerate art," they said.
Prosecutors projected a handful of the works in Gurlitt's collection onto a screen at a press conference last week. The heirs of David Friedmann, a Jewish businessman who died in 1943, recognized "Riders on the Beach" by Max Liebermann as an artwork they have been seeking for years, and registered their claim with the prosecutor.
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South China Sea Islands
The South China Sea Islands consist of over 250 islands, atolls, cays, shoals, reefs, and sandbars in the South China Sea, most of which have no indigenous people, many of which are naturally under water at high tide, some of which are permanently submerged. The features are grouped into three archipelagos (listed by area size), Macclesfield Bank and Scarborough Shoal, which collectively comprise a land surface area of about 15 km2 at low tide:
- The Spratly Islands, disputed between the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China, and Vietnam, with Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines claiming part of the archipelago[1]
- The Paracel Islands, disputed between the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China, and Vietnam[2]
- The Pratas Islands, disputed between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China
- The Macclesfield Bank, disputed between the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China, the Philippines, and Vietnam.[3][4]
- The Scarborough Shoal, disputed between the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, and the Republic of China
There are minerals, natural gas, and oil deposits on the islands and under their nearby seafloor, also an abundance of sealife, such as fish, animals and vegetation traditionally exploited as food by all the claimant nations for thousands of years - mostly without disputes that could risk war. in the 20th Century, since the WW2 settlements failed to resolve ownership of such lesser areas of land, seas and islands, - and because of the economic, military, and transportational importance - their control, especially that of the Spratlys, has been in dispute between China and several Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam from the mid-20th century onwards. True occupation and control are shared between the claimants. (See Claims and control below)
The South China Sea Islands were discussed from the 4th century BCE in the Chinese texts Yizhoushu, Classic of Poetry, Zuo Zhuan, and Guoyu, but only implicitly as part of the "Southern Territories" (Chinese: 南州; pinyin: Nán Zhōu) or "South Sea" (南海, Nán Hǎi). During the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE), government administrators called the South China Sea islands the "Three Mysterious Groups of Islands" (三神山, Sān Shén Shān). But during the Eastern Han dynasty (23-220 CE), the South China Sea was renamed "Rising Sea" (漲海, Zhǎng Hǎi), so the islands were called the "Rising Sea Islands" (漲海崎头, Zhǎnghǎi Qítóu). During the Jin Dynasty (265–420), they were known as the "Coral Islands" (珊瑚洲, Shānhú Zhōu). From the Tang Dynasty (618–907) to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), various names were used for the islands, but in general Changsha and permutations referred to the Paracel Islands, while Shitang referred to the Spratly Islands. These variations included, for the Paracels: Jiǔrǔ Luózhōu (九乳螺洲), Qīzhōu Yáng (七洲洋), Chángshā (长沙), Qiānlǐ Chángshā (千里长沙), and Qiānlǐ Shítáng (千里石塘); for the Spratlys: Shítáng (石塘), Shíchuáng (石床), Wànlǐ Shítáng (万里石塘), and Wànlǐ Chángshā (万里长沙).[5]
During the Qing, the names Qianli Changsha and Wanli Shitang were in vogue, and Chinese fishermen from Hainan named specific islands from within the groups, although the Qing officially named 15 large islands in 1909. During China's Republican era (1912-1949), the government named the Spratlys Tuánshā Qúndǎo (团沙群岛) and then Nánshā Qúndǎo (南沙群岛); the Paracels were Xīshā Qúndǎo (西沙群岛); Republican authorities mapped over 291 islands, reefs, and banks in surveys in 1932, 1935, and 1947. The People's Republic of China has retained the Republican-era names for the island groups, supplementing them with a list of 287 names for islands, reefs, banks, and shoals in 1983.[5] From 2011-2012, China's State Oceanic Administration named 1660 nameless islands and islets under its claimed jurisdiction; in 2012, China announced plans to name a further 1664 nameless features by August 2013. The naming campaign is intended to consolidate China's sovereignty claim over Sansha (三沙),[6] a city which includes islands from the Xisha (Paracel), Nansha (Spratly) and Zhongsha (中沙, Zhōngshā; Macclesfield Bank, Scarborough Shoal, and others) groups.
The countries with the most extensive activity in the South China Sea Islands are China and Vietnam.
In the 19th century, as a part of the occupation of Indochina, France claimed control of the Spratlys until the 1930s, exchanging a few with the British. During World War II, the Islands were annexed by Japan.
The People's Republic of China founded in 1949 claimed the islands as part of the province of Canton (Guangdong), and later of the Hainan special administrative region.
Claims and control[edit]
The Republic of China (ROC) named 132 of the South China Sea Islands in 1932 and 1935. In 1933, ROC government logged official protest to the French government after its occupation of Taiping Island.[7] After World War II, ROC government occupied the islands earlier controlled by the Japanese. In 1947, the Ministry of Interior renamed 149 of the islands. Later in November, the Secretary Department of Guangdong Government was authorized to publish the Map of the South China Sea Islands.
The Japanese and the French renounced their claims as soon as their respective occupations/colonizations ended.
In 1958, the People's Republic of China (PRC) issued a declaration defining its territorial waters within what is known as the nine-dotted line which encompassed the Spratly Islands. North Vietnam's prime minister, Phạm Văn Đồng, sent a diplomatic note to Zhou Enlai, stating that "The Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam respects this decision."The diplomatic note was written on September 14 and was publicized on Nhan Dan newspaper (Vietnam) on September 22, 1958. Regarding this letter, there have been many arguments on its true meaning and the reason why Phạm Văn Đồng decided to send it to Zhou Enlai. In an interview with BBC, Dr. Balazs Szalontai provided a detailed analysis of this issue:
The general context of the Chinese declaration was the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea, held in 1956, and the resulting treaties signed in 1958, such as the Convention on the Territorial Sea and Contiguous Zone. Understandably, the PRC government, though not being a member of the U.N., also wanted to have a say in how these issues were dealt with. Hence the Chinese declaration of September 1958. In these years, as I said before, North Vietnam could hardly afford to alienate China. The Soviet Union did not give any substantial support to Vietnamese reunification, and neither South Vietnamese leader Ngo Dinh Diem nor the U.S. government showed readiness to give consent to the holding of all-Vietnamese elections as stipulated by the Geneva Agreements. On the contrary, Diem did his best to suppress the Communist movement in the South. This is why Pham Van Dong felt it necessary to take sides with China, whose tough attitude toward the Asian policies of the U.S. offered some hope. And yet he seems to have been cautious enough to make a statement that supported only the principle that China was entitled for 12-mile territorial seas along its territory but evaded the issue of defining this territory. While the preceding Chinese statement was very specific, enumerating all the islands (including the Paracels and the Spratlys) for which the PRC laid claim, the DRV statement did not say a word about the concrete territories to which this rule was applicable. Still, it is true that in this bilateral territorial dispute between Chinese and Vietnamese interests, the DRV standpoint, more in a diplomatic than a legal sense, was incomparably closer to that of China than to that of South Vietnam.[8]
It was also argued that, Pham Van Dong who represented North Vietnam at that time has no legal right to comment on a territorial part which belonged to the South Vietnam represented by Ngo Dinh Diem.[citation needed] Therefore, the letter has no legal value and is considered as a diplomatic document to show the support of the government of North Vietnam to the PRC at that time.[citation needed] In 1959, the islands were put under at the administrative level of banshichu (辦事處/办事处) in 1959. In 1988, the banshichu were switched to the administration of the newly founded Hainan Province.[citation needed] The PRC strongly asserted its claims to the islands, but in the late 1990s, under the new security concept, the PRC put its claims less strongly.[citation needed] According to the Kyodo News, in March 2010 PRC officials told US officials that they consider the South China Sea a "core interest" on par with Taiwan, Tibet and Xinjiang[9] In July 2010 the Communist Party-controlled Global Times stated that "China will never waive its right to protect its core interest with military means"[10] and a Ministry of Defense spokesman said that "China has indisputable sovereignty of the South Sea and China has sufficient historical and legal backing" to underpin its claims.[11]
On the other hand, Vietnam claims that all the Spratly Islands belong to a district, first in 1973, of the Phuoc Tuy Province, then, of the Khanh Hoa Province.
Currently, Vietnam occupies twenty-nine islands or rocks, while the People's Republic of China occupies eight or nine.
In addition to the People's Republic of China and Vietnam, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines also claim and occupy some islands. Taiwan claims all the Spratly Islands, but only occupies one island and one shelf including Taiping Island. Malaysia occupies three islands on its continental shelf. The Philippines claims most of the Spratlys and calls it the Kalayaan Group of Islands, and they form a distinct municipality in the province of Palawan. The Philippines, however, only occupies eight islands. Brunei claims a relatively small area including islands on Louisa Reef.[12]
Indonesia's claims are not on any island, but on maritime rights. (See South China Sea)
The islands are located on a shallow continental shelf with an average depth of 200 metres. However, in the Spratlys, the sea floor drastically changes its depth, and near the Philippines, the Palawan Trough is more than 5,000 metres deep. Also, there are some parts that are so shallow that navigation becomes difficult, and prone to accidents.
The sea floor contains Paleozoic and Mesozoic granite and metamorphic rocks. The abysses are caused by the formation of the Himalayas in the Cenozoic.
Except one volcano-island, the islands are made of coral reefs of varying ages and formations.
There are no known native animals, except boobies and seagulls, who are very common residents on the islands. Their faeces can build up to a layer from 10 mm to 1 m annually.
There are around 100–200 plant species on the Islands altogether. For example, the Paracels have 166 species, but later the Chinese and the Vietnamese introduced 47 more species, including peanut, sweet potato, and various vegetables.
See also[edit]
- List of islands in the South China Sea
- List of islands of the Republic of China
- South China Sea
- Spratly Islands
Citation footnotes[edit]
- ^ Global Security
- ^ https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pf.html CIA World Factbook
- ^ "Limits in the Seas - No. 127 Taiwan's Maritime Claims". United States Department of State. November 15, 2005. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ "Philippines protests China's moving in on Macclesfield Bank". Inquirer.net. July 6, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Shen, Jianming (2002). "China's Sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands: A Historical Perspective". Chinese Journal of International Law 1 (1): 94–157.
- ^ "China to name territorial islands". Beijing: Xinhua. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ^ Todd C. Kelly[dead link]
- ^ Regarding the 1958 Letter by Pham Van Dong Translated by Thinh Do nansha.org.cn 2018--09-23
- ^ Clinton Signals U.S. Role in China Territorial Disputes After Asean Talks Bloomberg 2010--07-23
- ^ American shadow over South China Sea Global Times 2010-07-26
- ^ China Says Its South Sea Claims Are `Indisputable' Bloomberg 2010-07-29
- ^ Regional strategic considerations in the Spratly Islands dispute
Reference sources[edit]
- The Dotted Line on the Chinese Map of the South China Sea: A Note[dead link]
- Vietnamese claims PDF (1.70 MB)
- The South China Sea Issue (Chinese)
- Geopolitics of Scarborough Schoal
- Chinese islands names defined by the Republic of China (Taiwan)


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Americans abroad: Will you be watching the festivities? Whether you live abroad or will simply be traveling, we'd like to know whether or not you'll tune in on Tuesday to the historic event happening in Washington.
If yes, please tell us where you plan to watch the ceremony. Which city? In a bar, community center, church, or other location? Will you get there early? At home alone? In your hotel room?
If no, please tell us why not. Not interested? You can see highlights on YouTube? The line will be finally be short at the Eiffel Tower?
Tomorrow we'll be posting a list of spots where you can watch the inauguration in Europe's major cities. So please, leave your comments below! Thanks!
I hope Mr Obama will stop the war between Israel and Gaza !
I will be watching it at home, as the kids probably don't want to go to a bar. I will be watching through a NY feed.
Oh, and I hope the Arab world steps up to persuade the terrorists to stop lobbing bombs at civilian towns and using innocent people as shields.Or is the US the only moral guide left? Didn't think Europe looked in that direction any more.
We'll be in St. Peters burg on the 20th and are really trying to find a spot to watch the Inauguration of President-elect Obama. Please, if anyone knows of a spot in St. Pete, please post it!
Us Kiwis aren't going to be watching it but I'm sure we'll be lambasted with it on Australian TV. I think there's a little sibling fascination there.
One of our writers is going to be at the inauguration and sending back some stories for us. She's already put together a Obama inauguration guide which I found helpful in understanding just what's happening!
I'm in Berlin.
Anyone with suggestions for a place to watch the inaugural in Madrid? Thanks!
The Grand Hotel Europe will have a satellite TV connection in the Mezzanine Cafe. You might contact them directly – here's the link to the Concierge…if they get enough interest, they just might expand it (my thought, not theirs).
Their concierge was very gracious. At first she thought that they might be doing something bigger, but since Russian TV won't be broadcasting the event, they decided that the satellite TV connection in the Cafe would work. My thought is that if enough people contacted her, they might do something bigger.
G – I live in Seattle, WA and we leave Sunday – fly to Munich, overnight there, then on to St. Petersburg.
where would be a good place with a diverse group (not just Americans) to watch in paris?
I am currently living in St. Petersburg and am also looking for a public place to watch it since I don't have international cable where I live.
I am studying in Milan and I just got here and don't know where to watch the inauguration. I worked on the campaign for over a year and I don't have a TV. I will be heartbroken if I don't get to see Barack Obama sworn in!
Does anyone know what channels it will be on? I'm assuming CNN but what is all this business with HBO having broadcast rights? I'm in Vietnam, so it's going to be on at midnight.


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Reviews by Pwnasaur90:
4.56/5 rDev +10.7%
After recently moving, I have found myself next to a humongous stack of belgian beers that I have never even heard of. Yeah, I know these guys are a big name in the beer world but in my tiny corner of the globe, we didn't have access to such delights.
Appearance: Pours a lovely golden, almost straw color with a nice, fluffy white head. Head dissipates only slightly after pour.
Smell: A very mellow aroma to this beer. Normally, i'd come to expect a nice, malty sweetness and slight fruit but with this beer, I only get a tinge of fruit.
Taste: Tasty; The fruit is definitely a power player in this beer. Grapefruit, white grape flavors shine. Melds into a nice malty, sweet finish.
Overall: Quite the scrumptious tripel. If you are looking for something in that style wit a nice, light fruitiness and smooth finish, then I definitely recommend this beer.
06-09-2013 18:29:17 | More by Pwnasaur90
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Ontario (Canada)
3.18/5 rDev -22.8%
Appearance: A golden pour with a suprisingly small head head.
Smell: A malty sweet nose sugary hints of caramel.
Taste: Semi-sweet and off dry. Hints of caramel and a good maltiness.
Mouthfeel: lively and a dry finish.
Drinkability: i wasn't overly impressed with this tripel. maybe i'm the crazy one.
11-04-2003 15:08:25 | More by Popsinc
4.5/5 rDev +9.2%
Appearance - Nice, big white puffy head atop a beautiful thick orange body. The liquid almost illuminates the bottom of the glass.
Smell - The wonderful baker's yeast is evenly mixed with some strong, rindy orange. The traditional spices are present along with a hint of alcohol. This nose is very balanced.
Taste - Heavy on the powdery pepper, otherwise pretty much what you'd expect from the terrific nose. This one is very sharp on the tongue. The orange is acidic and demands that the ale be sipped. The yeast is packed tightly.
Mouthfeel - A bit bigger than medium-bodied with a prominent sting of alcohol and some nice, very mature carbonation.
Drinkability - This is my idea of an Abbey Tripel. It is sharp from all angles, has some beautiful carbonation, and goes down extremely well.
Update - It's not often that I find this beer but came across one in early Jan 2010 (probably a 2009 vintage) so had a chance to re-enjoy. The only thing I would add is that the appearance of the poor was much more pleasing, otherwise everything else is the same as my initial review. The spices are huge, the punch is definitely highly-charged orange, and the mouthfeel is out of this world.
10-30-2003 02:59:43 | More by RoyalT
Ontario (Canada)
4/5 rDev -2.9%
08-01-2013 22:00:07 | More by beerhunter13
4.2/5 rDev +1.9%
Reviewed from notes on 1/13/11.
Whoa, we've got a gusher! Luckily I was prepared and decanted slowly into a large snifter. The color is a slightly cloudy gold which might be just a shade darker than most Tripels I have seen. Even with the slow pour, a dense, pillowy, just off-white head debuts at 3 fingers and shrinks slowly. The carbonation is copious and furious and weaves between fine yeast sediment. Lacing left on the glass is clumpy, sticky, and intricate.
The smell contains fruity esters and spice from the yeast, aromas of candied pineapple, banana, crisp Granny Smith apple, pepper, clove, and just a little pine. White grape, golden raisin, and caramel are also found in the bouquet. It is a sweet smell, but with just enough yeast and hops to balance the sweetness.
Ooh, the taste is nice. Caramel and candied fruit land on my lips at first, followed by a burst of clove and peppery spice and a fruity Belgian yeast twang. All sorts of fruit flavors abound - banana, pear, green apple, white grape, mango. The finish is nicely dry for the style with an earthy hop bite.
The mouthfeel is crisp and effervescent while at the same tome possessing some medium cream tones. A nice nip from the spiciness and a decently puckering finish complements the creaminess, but just a little too much of the sweet meat is left on the none at the end of the sip.
This is a very drinkable treat with a well-hidden a.b.v. I do not drink Tripels all that often, but this is definitely one that I will look for again when I am in the mood for this style.
02-09-2011 23:22:35 | More by TCHopCraver
New York
3.93/5 rDev -4.6%
A: A slightly hazy pale golden beer. There head is made of fine white bubbles that leave thick sticky lacing on the glass.
S: A strong orange aroma with a medium amount of pepper followed by a medium-low honey aroma. There is a light malt aroma and a floral alcohol aroma.
T: Strong citrus flavor with a bit of pithy bitterness that has me thinking it was brewed with bitter orange peels. As in the nose there is a medium pepper phenol. There is a medium hops bitterness with floral and spicy hops flavor. The balance is fairly bitter but there is a light honey-like malt sweetness.
M: A medium bodied beer with a very strong level of carbonation.
A: very citrusy and spicy beer with orange and pepper dominating the flavor and aroma. A nice balance of all the flavors a tripel should have orange, pepper, honey ad alcohol.
07-08-2013 01:35:09 | More by MadScientist
1/5 rDev -75.7%
12-24-2011 22:29:16 | More by Marc33
4.75/5 rDev +15.3%
11-27-2013 09:30:37 | More by freshflesh
4/5 rDev -2.9%
08-17-2014 04:06:26 | More by DaftPatrick
4.75/5 rDev +15.3%
09-11-2013 22:55:38 | More by dieBlume
Rhode Island
4.25/5 rDev +3.2%
08-01-2014 14:01:26 | More by Doomcifer
4.5/5 rDev +9.2%
08-15-2014 22:37:32 | More by petewheeler
4.1/5 rDev -0.5%
750 ml bottle, corked and caged, served chilled into a St Bernardus goblet. Served chilled in order to spend an hour, or so, of slow sipping in order to enjoy the complexities to emerge as it warms.
Appearance: Hazed peach body with a restrained, bonewhite head that tops the goblet with a small tight head. Sheet lacing eventually gives way to streaks of island chain lace.
Aroma: Fresh, ripe apricots, unripe bananas, honey, wet dog funky yeast, spicy pepper, coriander, and thyme, and some floral hop notes.
Mouthfeel: Effervescent carbonation enlivens a solid medium body.
Taste: Quite complex! Peach and nectarine fruity sweetness, dried apricots, earthy yeast, asertive floral/herbal hop bitterness, bready caramel malt, coriander and nutmeg spiciness. Upon reaching room temperature, warming alcohol adds some nice heat. Hop bitterness was surprisingly assertive all the way through.
Drinkability: I should have known not to begin drinking this one chilled. Flavors and aromas don't fully come forth until it warms considerably. Lots of complexity going on with this one. A solid Belgian Tripel, but I was expecting more.
10-02-2005 13:20:42 | More by merlin48
New York
4.22/5 rDev +2.4%
11.2 ouncer. No freshness dating exhibited. Pours a cloudy, hazy muddy shade of light brown, moderate white head and not leaving much lacing. Nose is fruity, musty, nutty, also alcohol present. First sip was kindoff sharp and biting, 9% clearly showing its fangs, as it warmed and mellowed, the flavors started to come out and shine. This flavorful brew, showed notes of nuts,fruits, yeasy phenolics. A Slight astrigent note also came foward. This is a Complex and interesting triple, certainly worth a try and worth trying over and over for lovers of the style.
10-23-2004 00:27:30 | More by Billolick
4.1/5 rDev -0.5%
Poured a dusty deep golden color with an initially billowing white head that rapidly disappeared to nothing more than a wispy lace on top. Aromas are all over the place. Hops, bannanas, orange rind, medicinal alcohol, sweet caramelized sugars. Flavor is a lesson in transition. Initial syrupy sweet on the front side, warming alcohol flavors follow, then a bit of spicy bite, finishing with a nicely subtle bitterness. Interestingly, the alcohol warmth is not noticed at the end. Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy, though somewhat "smaller" than expected. Drinkability is good as well. Quite tasty in its own right and the complexity only adds to the experience.
Thanks to AKSmokedPorter for splitting a shipment with me.
10-08-2003 02:35:09 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
3.83/5 rDev -7%
Well, I kept seeing where many reviews call the look of domestic lights as "like piss", but that is more bias than anything. If you want some TMI about myself, this looks like my piss. I put some points for the good head.
The smell is another story. I is a nice fruity smell that is crisp and strong. Rather inviting for me.
I can taste the alcohol. 9% and you should taste the alcohol. Has a slight difficulty going down, but not much. Slight aftertaste is covered up with the taste of alcohol. I little fruit, but not much. Rather unique for the taste and that is a plus.
Verdict: If you can get by the fact that is actually looks like real urine, try it.
07-01-2009 02:41:00 | More by PsychoJedi
4.25/5 rDev +3.2%
01-25-2013 18:50:14 | More by Marius
4.25/5 rDev +3.2%
03-31-2013 01:19:48 | More by Janeinma
4.75/5 rDev +15.3%
06-04-2012 15:19:56 | More by fionn13
4/5 rDev -2.9%
03-23-2013 04:09:42 | More by jefftuck47
4.25/5 rDev +3.2%
06-02-2013 01:41:00 | More by amstokesdb9
4.53/5 rDev +10%
Small 11.2 oz bottle...
Light brown, tea-like murkiness. Pale head, diminishes quickly, very little lace, some small patches. Aroma is good, tropical fruit, esters, some faint vanilla. Low carbonation, medium body. Flavor is interesting, almost coconut-like fluffiness and style with accents of lime and breadfruit. Husky and perhaps a little yeasty. Some alcohol sense at the close, but well-integrated and slowly building. This is a fairly fascinating beer, some components are unlike any I've ever encountered. Distinct, slightly heavier than some, without a Tripel's dryness. But it is a stand out.
04-22-2004 14:20:53 | More by ADR
West Virginia
4.38/5 rDev +6.3%
First let me say this one of the best overall tripels I have come into contact with, the type of beer that won't let you wipe a smile off of your face. Appears as a drop of sunshine in my glass with golden orange slightly hazed tone to it, huge mountainous layers of foaming vibrant white head mixed with yeast, leaves an even trickled lace with great head retention on this beast. I must give credit for my selection of this to Hart from the Sharp Edge, because this has been a beer I have overlooked for way too long. Aroma is heavenly with lucious spices along with waves of crescendoing malt tailed by honey richnss wrapped in deep tones of alcohol. Flavor great sweetness from the malt very rich and smooth and warming I truly love this beer simply amazing tripel. Mouthfeel is silky and buttery with carbonation that tickles the senses. Drinkability I could have more of these, but I would fall over when I tried to get off the bar stool.
06-05-2003 08:43:10 | More by WVbeergeek
4.1/5 rDev -0.5%
Had on-tap at Leon's in Atlanta.
Pours a hazy yellow-gold color with a one-finger white head. The head recedes into a thin layer on top leaving decent lacing.
Smells of light fruits - pears and bananas, and even hints of tropical fruits - along with very mildly spicy hops.
Tastes similar to how it smells. Sweet malt flavors up front are soon joined by a myriad of light fruits. Near the end of the sip spicy hop flavors join in, keeping the beer from being overly sweet.
Mouthfeel is good. It's got a nice thickness with active carbonation.
Drinkability is good. I finished my glass quickly and could easily have a few more.
Overall this is a solid tripel but nothing is outstanding. Still, a very good choice and one that's worth a try.
08-08-2009 23:38:56 | More by glid02
4.1/5 rDev -0.5%
(Served in a chalice)
A- This beer pours a hazy pale orange body with a sticky bubble antique white head that is supported by strands of microbubbles.
S- The double bubble aroma has some fruity esters to follow with a ripe peach quality to them. There are some dried orange peel notes and overripe pineapple hints come through in the finish.
T- The taste of club soda and dry yeast has some orange zest flavor in the finish. There is a lemon ester note that comes through as the beer opens.
M- This beer has a medium-light mouthfeel with a crisp fizz and no real alcohol heat.
O- The nice dry fruity esters combined with crisp easy drinking beer make this beer go down very fast. The citrus flavors are a nice twist on the classic tripel
01-08-2013 20:17:46 | More by rhoadsrage
Gouden Carolus Tripel from Brouwerij Het Anker
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There are "no parking or standing" signs along Goodhaven Street in Memphis. But neighbors say a sedan was parked there for at least three days before the man's body was found Wednesday evening.
Action News 5 learned the body was found inside the trunk of the 2001 Mazda Millennium.
"That's not good," said a neighbor who did not want to be identified.
She said the car initially had its hazard lights on, but there was no indication of what was inside the trunk.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A healthcare trend called "concierge medicine" is growing in popularity here in Kentuckiana. Concierge doctors offer same day appointments, no long waits and personalized care. But it all comes at a steep price.
Nicknamed "boutique doctors," concierge medicine carries the air of something just for the rich and the benefits are hard to argue. The question is what happens to those who can't afford to pay?
Dr. James Murphy has 1,500 patients, and it can be hard to pay attention to them and the bottom line.
"The expenses, the regulations, it's very difficult for a small practice to keep the lights on," Murphy said.
Dr. Robert Ellis used to have the same problem. Now, his 8,000 patient case load is down to 600 using the concierge medicine business model.
"It's immediate access," Dr. Ellis said. "For those people that are busy. Those people that are chronically ill."
In concierge medicine doctors require patients pay a subscription fee of sorts to be seen at their practice. In Dr. Ellis's case it's $1,650 a year.
Ellis said that money allowed him to cut the number of daily appointments 45 to 9. That means same day appointments and no more crowded waiting rooms for his patients.
"Our shortest office visit is 30 minutes," Dr. Ellis said. "Instead of my being the person going for the door the patient is."
Ellis's patients also get his cell phone number and access to other doctors around the country in the MDVIP system, which amounts to the concierge network Dr. Ellis is in.
The American Academy of Private Physicians says the number of concierge doctors is growing fast, up 25% in 2012 to 4,400 nationally. That's about 1.5 million Americans now paying for so called "boutique doctors."
Critics, like Dr. Mary Barry, worry there eventually will be a shortage of non-concierge doctors. That would mean even longer wait times and restricted access for low income patients and the formerly uninsured patients President Obama's Affordable Care Act is supposed to bring into the health care system.
"The way that medicine is set up, is to take care of everybody," Dr. Barry said. "But the way the country is set up is that not everyone gets treated equally."
"That is not the ideal we have always practiced but it is a reality of the class system in this country."
Dr. Ellis said concierge medicine is not a case of the have and have not's.
"It's people who want to have good care," Dr. Ellis said. "And I'm certain that better care is provided by this type of situation."
Dr. Murphy compares it to the choice between public and private school and says he's thought about going to the concierge system but hasn't, for fear Medicare patients like 73 year old Edna Dew might not be able to afford it.
"That would be a big decision," Dew said.
The choice between losing a doctor or adding to the rising cost of health care.
The government has studied this issue and concluded the concierge system does not violate any federal laws. And concierge doctors point to studies that show their patients have lower hospitalization rates that regular practices.
Dr. Bryan Loy, chief medical officer for Humana of Kentucky, provided Humana's perspective on concierge medicine.
"Humana is aware that some doctors' practices in our network offer concierge services," Dr. Loy said.
"From Humana's standpoint, all participating providers, including those offering concierge services, must comply with our policies and procedures. Humana patients still have to pay deductibles, co-payments and/or co-insurance based on their coverage. It is also important to note concierge fees will not be applied or factored into their coverage because it is not considered a medical expense."
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The Jaguars' new coaching staff is taking shape, as new head coach Mike Mularkey moved quickly to hire good friend and former Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski to call the offense, as well as convincing defensive coordinator Mel Tucker to return.
The hiring of Mularkey by owner Shahid Khan and GM Gene Smith is receiving mixed reviews. Our sources view the move as a bit puzzling. The general consensus is that Smith saw Mularkey as the safest, most comfortable candidate because the two have a strong relationship and Mularkey has previous head-coaching experience. We hear the Jaguars were quite fond of Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, but simply believed that he wasn't yet ready to be a head coach.
People we spoke with were disappointed by the move because, in his first stint as a head coach in 2004-05, Mularkey had difficulty controlling his staff and lacked some of the dynamic and charismatic qualities that one looks for in a head coach. Our sources wonder if Mularkey could run into similar issues in his second stint.
That the Jaguars were looking for a coach who can develop QB Blaine Gabbert and make Jacksonville more of a passing offense makes this move even more of a head scratcher. While Mularkey and Bratkowski did oversee the growth of QB Matt Ryan, they both favor a conservative-style offense that leans heavily on running the ball. Now, that is not necessarily a bad thing, considering RB Maurice Jones-Drew is by far the Jaguars' most dangerous weapon. But it goes against what Khan initially said he was looking for in his new coach. Said one source after Mularkey's introductory press conference, in which the new head coach revealed he wasn't planning to call the plays: "Why not just make Tucker the head coach then?"
The key to success for Mularkey and the Jaguars will be Gabbert shaking off a rough rookie campaign and becoming more adept at feeling pressure in the pocket. Also, the WR corps is in need of a serious makeover. That is on Smith, who we hear needs to swing for the fences in both the draft and free agency at the receiver position to give Gabbert and Mularkey a chance to be successful.


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Even though real summer set in weeks ago, we had a few mornings when both the temperatures and the humidity backed off simultaneously and early mornings outside were actually pleasurable. On one of those now rare, if not completely gone mornings, while I was watering my flower garden, I had an extremely satisfying revelation. I do some of my very best thinking while I am rambling around.
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When my boys were in elementary school, we took them on a trip to New Mexico and Colorado. We flew to Albuquerque, rented a car, and spent a week exploring those two states. Our last stop in Grand Junction, Colo., allowed a visit with Uncle Joe, the only living sibling in Daddy's family. As Uncle Joe showed the boys his compact backyard garden and mini-orchard, he described one of his peach trees as a "volunteer." Noting the puzzled looks on all our faces, he explained that a volunteer in the garden is a plant which grows on its own from last year's seeds, sometimes with a little help from the birds or Mother Nature in general. Regardless how it came to his garden, a volunteer just shows up unexpectedly, and if welcomed, grows and flourishes and adds to the beauty and bounty of the garden.
Slowed down by April's storms, I did not plant sunflower seeds until mid-May this year. But by the time I began preparing the bed, about a third of my sunflower-only garden was sprinkled with tiny sprouts. Before the hoe brought immediate demise, I realized with great joy that I had volunteers in my own garden. These unexpected guests grew rapidly, thrived on plentiful rain and created blossoms weeks before the human-planted seeds. One of them is actually about 12 feet tall and has managed to stay straight in spite of serious summer thunderstorms in the last few weeks.
My garden volunteers are much like the amazing volunteers who seemingly continue to show up out of nowhere to help us dig out of storm debris, destruction and sadness. We do not have to invite them, we often do not know exactly how they got here, but they are welcomed as they work diligently, effectively, and lovingly to complete so many needed tasks that add to the substance and effectiveness of our recovery.
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In December, fire destroyed the vacant house on the corner next to our home.
For months the gloomy, charred remnants of a once lovely home caused drivers on Park Avenue to stop and ponder when the structure would be demolished and all the mess cleaned up. Several weeks ago, the process finally began. As the debris was removed, load by agonizing load, two bright spots on the scarred, now almost empty lot re-emerged and offered a hint of hope for an otherwise dismal scene.
These two color bearers are old crape myrtles — faithful badges of Southern summers with multi-flowered globes which scatter far and wide in thunderstorms.
They were planted about 60 years ago to replace Dutch Elm trees. The larger of the two crape myrtles dominates the far corner of the lot with its multi-limbed 5-foot base and branches towering as high as 30 feet. The smaller one stands on the corner of Park Avenue and Sixth Avenue, daring passersby not to notice it.
Cousins of these resilient, forgiving survivors of extreme adverse weather conditions are found all over town blooming inexhaustibly in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. This summer they appear particularly hearty, vibrant and attention-grabbing. Travels to other Southeastern states and opinions from other Alabama towns echo the thought that the crape myrtles are magnificent everywhere. Opinions vary as to why, and one might even wonder if perhaps we are noticing them this year more than usual after a spring that drained our emotions. But a local tree and plant expert believes the frigid winter and drought conditions on and off over the years might be part of the general explanation. In other words, like the fire-survivors next door and the recovering communities all over the country, the crape myrtles bounce back from adversity, and grow more beautiful in spite of all the odds against them.
on the porch
In my growing up years in the '60s, we spent most of our free time, weather permitting, outside. We rode our bikes, roller skated, played a variety of games, built makeshift playhouses and tree houses, and only came in when our parents insisted. Television was high tech but not all-consuming. Our homes were not centrally air conditioned, the den or living area might have a window unit for the absolute hottest days, and a window fan in a bedroom was a real treat.
On weekends during warm weather our parents sat out by the barbecue pit talking and enjoying their leisure time in folding lawn chairs and keeping an eye on us or on dinner if we were cooking out. If darkness or thunderstorms or mosquitoes drove us inside, the next best place to be was the screened-in side porch. Located on the shady side of the house, it was cooler, even at night. On some of those nights we talked, told stories, played cards, shucked corn, or shelled peas. Other nights the porch was just perfect for sitting in the glider or a rocking chair, hearing only their soothing squeaks or the lulling sounds of summer insects, and finding pleasure in not talking or doing anything else at all.
Other friends and neighbors had front porches, some quite large, running all the way across the front of the house and others much smaller, tucked in a small space, just big enough for a few folks and several chairs. On those porches, regardless of location or size or amenities, we learned how to be porch sitters, often content to sit and talk or read or just sit.
Modern technology and the comfort of air conditioning moved us off the porches and into the house. However, in my neighborhood, several of my neighbors have revived the lost art of porch sitting. Since we are most likely to be out early in the morning walking, we see them reading the newspaper, drinking coffee, savoring a visit with a friend, or just rocking before the responsibilities of the day and the heat set in.
My older son and his friends sit out on their porch in a downtown Greenville, South Carolina, neighborhood, enjoying the connection of conversation, each other's company, and speaking to neighbors who walk by singly or accompanied by dogs and children. The porches are in place and in a world which often overwhelms us with technology and more information than we need to access, they become havens- reminders of the pleasure found in simple conversation or perhaps simple silence and the welcoming benefits of returning to these old customs.
Rambling with old friend Kathryn Tucker Windham
Kathryn Tucker Windham last visited Jasper in February 2010 on Mardi Gras, as the guest of Bevill State Community College's Read Alabama. No one in her packed house, multi-generational, eager audience left before her arrival, even though she was almost an hour late due to a misunderstanding about driving directions to Jasper on Corridor X. She made her entrance to enthusiastic applause, accompanied by her friend, bookseller Jake Reiss, and her next door neighbor, folk artist Charlie Lucas. But all eyes were on Miss Kathryn as her outfit, a vivid red, sparkly embroidered shirt and beaded purple straw hat with green and gold ribbons, feathers, and tinsel, set the perfect tone for Alabama's energetic, spunky, gracefully outspoken, and charming master storyteller, who was also a prolific writer, journalist, and photographer.
As soon as Miss Kathryn began telling stories in her captivating, deliberate drawl, the room was hers for as long as she wished, and each member of the audience felt as if they were listening to an old friend. Younger audience members were eager to hear about Jeffrey, the ghost who lived in her house and was the impetus for the 1966 beginning of her career as collector and teller of ghost stories. Older members of the audience delighted in her saucy response to questions about whether one of her stories was actually true. Miss Kathryn was known to quickly respond, "Well, if it didn't happen that way, it should have." She answered questions and stayed later than usual until all her books were signed and everyone who wanted to speak with her had that opportunity.
About a month ago, after 93 years of relishing her Southern roots and sharing her genuine love and unique understanding of the South and Southerners with people all over the world, Miss Kathryn died at her home in Selma. Her six-sided pine coffin, which she had built several years ago and stored in her garden shed, was taken from her memorial service at the Church Street United Methodist Church to the cemetery in the back of a red pickup truck. More than 500 well-wishers sent her off with "I'll Fly Away" played on combs wrapped in wax paper, one of her favorite instruments.
In her always straightforward manner, Miss Kathryn had already made the instructions for her epitaph very clear in her 1996 book, Twice Blessed. "My grave marker won't be one of those fancy examples of the stone mason's art, nor will it have a flowery epitaph. I'd like to have some words from one of Jan Struther's poems: 'She was twice blessed: She was happy; She knew it.'"
Kathryn Tucker Windham was an exceptionally strong, lovely Southern woman.
She graciously lived an incredibly deep and luscious Southern life. Her contributions to preserving memories of this life- verbal, written, and visual- are unsurpassed. With enthusiasm, sensitivity, and humor, she enriched our lives with her enduring words and images, while quietly and gently teaching us to be proud of our rich Southern heritage.
Most likely, taking time to ramble around comes to us involuntarily, in the form of those little surprises age brings on a daily basis. However, like many other surprises in our lives, becoming a rambler is actually a blessing. It provides opportunities to reminisce with clarity, find meaning in the simplest of things, reconsider comforting habits, and value old friends.


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Beautiful Decoplage Studio Miami Beach in Miami Beach
- bedrooms 0
- baths 1
- sleeps 2
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Studio
- community Decoplage
- rates (USD) $ 2,200 - $ 2,450 / month
vacation rental description
The apartment is fully furnished and decorated in Tropical Zen
style. Most enjoyable large balcony with Ocean and City views.
Ocean access from Pool Area
Apt fully equipped with Stereo with multiple CD Player, 32" TV Set ,Full Kitchen,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator.
Rental includes 24 hour valet parking, high speed wireless internet access,
a/c, electricity and cable.
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property availability
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studio rental amenities
The apartment community features private beach access, a fitness center overlooking the ocean, 24 hour security and valet parking, washer and drier on same floor and business-internet center.
activities and attractions in Miami Beach Atlantic Coast South
The Decoplage is located in the heart of South beach, where Lincoln
Road meets the ocean (100 Lincoln Road, 10th floor).Right between
the five star Ritz Carlton and The Lowes Resort, just steps from the
best dinning, shopping, performing art and cultural centers of the
Art Deco District.
Activities (on site or nearby)
Skiing, and more
vacation rental rates
High Season November to April $2,450 per month
Low Season May to October $2,200 per month
Refundable Security Deposit $750.00
Application fee per person $50.00
Cleaning fee & 100.00
Marlen Gener
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center


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Vintage Cookbook News: VintageCookbook.com's Summer Sale! Take 20% off any (or all) vintage cookbooks. Just type "Summer Sale" in the coupon blank at check out!
More Vintage Cookbook News: Global search capacity over the entire site. See that Q in the upper right corner? Type in "baking" or "dinner menus" or "Ohio cookbooks" or a specific title, like "Perfection in Baking." I bet we have what you're looking for!
Still more cookbook news: Many antique cookbooks added, including: Home Comfort Cook Book, 1948; Folk Wines, Cordials, and Brandies, 1963; the leather-bound edition of Brown Derby Cookbook, 1952; an as-if-new first edition of Just Cocktails, Three Mountaineers, 1939; Mrs. Lincoln's Boston Cook Book, 1883, 1896; Cricket Tea Room Cook Book, 1938; Gourmet of the Delta; A Date with a Dish: A Cook Book of American Negro Recipes, 1948; Pot of Gold: Prize-Winning Recipes and How to Write Them, by Anne Voges, 1953; Catering for Special Occasions, by Fannie Merritt Farmer, 1911, first edition; A la Rector, 1933, first edition; The Kitchen and the Cotton Patch, 1948, first edition; The Art of Cooking Omelettes by Madame Romaine De Lyon, 1963, first edition; The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book, first American edition; The Williamsburg Art of Cookery, 1742, 1966 printing; When Mother Lets Us Cook, 1908; Nine Hundred Successful Recipes by Lulu Thompson Silvernail, 1923; The Salad Book from Woman's World Magazine, 1929; Mrs. Rorer's Cook Book, 1886; Perfection in Baking, 1893, 1900; Here's How in wooden cover, 1941; Mrs. Lincoln's Boston Cook Book, 1883, 1896; Candy for Dessert, 1919; The Blue Ribbon Cook Book, 1904, 1922; The Wall Street Cook Book, 1966; Hiller's New Calendar of Desserts with its original gift box, 1925; The Jolly Times Cook Book, 1934; Fine Old Dixie Recipes with its carved wood "Mammy" cover; The Mary Frances Cook Book: Adventures Among the Kitchen People, 1912, and more. Antiquarian or antique cookbooks marked down and on sale! All regional and ethnic cookbooks marked down and on sale! VintageCookbook.com carries antique, rare, vintage, old and first edition cookbooks or cook books. Antique, vintage and collectible American cookbooks published in the United States during 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s. Many first edition antique cookbooks! Antique, vintage and collectible international cookbooks. Antique and vintage advertising cookbooks. Difficult-to-find old, antique and vintage international, regional, ethnic and specialty cookbooks. Antique, vintage, old, and out-of-print children's cookbooks. Antique, vintage, old cookbooks from the great chefs and the great restaurants.


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A major key to the President's victory was his win in Ohio and more specifically his win in Hamilton County.
The President received 52 percent of the vote to Mitt Romney's 47 percent.
The difference is a little less than 20,000 votes.
Of the ballots cast Tuesday in Hamilton County, Barack Obama beat Mitt Romney by less than 5,000 votes, but in early voting the President led by more than 14 percent.
Hamilton County used to be a Republican stronghold, but the county's Democratic party chairman, Tim Burke says the landscape has shifted. "This is a much more diverse county with a much larger African American population, we have a growing Hispanic population and quite honestly that benefits the Democratic party."
It was enough of a benefit to give Barack Obama back to back election victories which is something no Democrat has done since FDR in 1932 and 1936.
Xavier University political science professor Mack Mariani says Hamilton County Republicans haven't been bringing in new members. "The Republican party didn't do an effective job it appears of really bringing in those new voters and bringing in people who maybe never voted Republican before.
Mariani also says there's been a demographic shift. "Between 2000 and 2010 you had about 45,000 people moved out of Hamilton county," said Mariani.
Many of those people are Republicans who have moved to the suburbs of Butler and Clermont counties.
In our commitment to balanced news, FOX19 talked to the county's Republican Chairman, Alex Triantafilou, who says Republicans can no longer take elections for granted. "This county demographically is becoming more friendly to Democratic candidates," he said.
Triantafilou says there's a lesson to be learned. "We've got to do a better job of appealing to females, students and minorities. We have to do that. We have to have a message or a messenger who carries our principles," he said.
Voter turnout in Hamilton county was nearly 72 percent, but nationally fewer people went to the polls than in 2008 and political observers blame that on all the negative campaigning.
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Definitely archipimp. I'm with you on that!!archipimp wrote:hey if eurocycles dont take that sign down i say we take it down for them if you know what i mean...maybe even start a campaign of terror against these offenders!!!?
Centra Wellington Quay is still giving trouble:
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Following unauthorised repainting, addition of shiny fascia and larger, internally-illuminated signage lettering, March '06.
Following a complaint to DCC, a planning enforcement notice to comply with the approved plans was served to them. To give an impression of compliance, they repainted the shopfront (a few shades lighter than the original), but left the new signage and fascia in place. And things have actually got worse since then; they've carried out new unauthorised developments: addition of a red digital display over the door and an internally-illuminated sign in the window, even though you can read down through the planning permission here and see strict conditions about additional signage on the shopfront or near the windows - Centra Wellington Quay Decision
The nighttime effect, next to classical buildings, is pretty disastrous.
Centra Wellington Quay also has an entrance onto Temple Bar Square. Here was the originally-approved frontage, which was designed to integrate into the area in a low-key manner.
Too low-key obviously, because they've added a red digital display over the door here too and advertising boards on the 'arty' gates leftover from the previous tenant. These boards are on/off at the moment following additional complaints.


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Swampscott, MA — Janet Ruth (Schwartz) Cohen, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2013. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mollie and Samuel P. Schwartz. She was born and raised in Malden. She was married to Henry Albert Cohen and resided in Swampscott for the past 56 years.
Janet loved being grandmother to her four grandchildren, Stephen and Chris Kontos of Danvers, Victoria and Jonathan Roth of Aventura, Fla. She was the devoted mother to Susan Kontos and her husband, Ted of Danvers, Donna Cohen of Swampscott and Lynda Cohen Roth of Aventura, Fla. Janet will forever be remembered for her eternal optimism and smile on her face.
ARRANGEMENTS: A graveside service will be held at the Pride of Lynn Cemetery, 89 Lakeshore Rd., Lynn on Friday, May 3, 2013, at 10 a.m. A memorial observance will be held following the service on Friday until sundown at the home of Susan and Ted Kontos. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Ste. 6, Waltham, MA, 02451; or to the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA, 02472. Arrangements made by Stantsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, Salem. For online condolences, please visit www.stanetsky.com.


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"It probably started when Pleasant broke up, so it started at the beginning of 2007," says Maria Albani of her latest project and solo vehicle, Organos. "I was still wanting to play but didn't have anybody to play with, so I started recording bass lines." From there she added parts: layered vocal melodies, clattering makeshift percussion—"I started using things like spoons and bottles," she says.
But this solitary outlet was meant to be just that. "I never really intended to put a band together. That was never the goal," says Albani.
Then Nathan White (aka Nathan Oliver) added a glockenspiel. Wes Phillips added percussion. The crew recorded an EP for Pox World Empire (release date TBA). Phillips, White, North Elementary's John Harrison, Schooner's Reid Johnson and Phillips' wife and Albani's long-time friend, Theresa Stone-Phillips, enlisted, and the band made its debut at last month's Liminal Festival. "When it's live, all the same instruments are used that are on the recordings of the song," Albani says. So the rhythmic quirk, playful melodies and nontraditional percussion are as prominent on stage as on Organos' inviting lo-fi recordings. —Bryan Reed


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Pass Chateau Townhomes in Dauphin Island
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3½
- sleeps 7
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Pass Chateau
rates (USD)
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vacation rental description
Saturday to Saturday rental only.
Condo conveniently located within walking distance of restaurants, marina, shopping and area events.
Each unit has private boat lift. Three pools on property. Gated community.
house rental amenities
Three bedrooms with private bathrooms and ample closets. Queen and Twins on second floor. Master suite on quiet third floor with king size bed, jetted tub. Sofa available for guest too!
Fully equipped kitchen. Washer & dryer. TV/DVD (living room) TV - master bedroom. Linens and towels provided.
Balcony on each level. Covered parking on lower level with storage closet. Grill. Pool and private boat lift right outside door. Two more pools on property.
Beautiful views of Mobile Bay and adjacent marina. No smoking and no pets allowed in rentals.
activities and attractions in Dauphin Island Alabama
Lots of shopping! Public beach approximately one mile from unit.
Bike trail runs adjacent to property. Golf.
Convenient thirty minute drive from Mobile. Ferry to Gulf Shores and shopping outlets.
Other activities on island include Bird Sanctuary and wildlife refuge, Sea Lab/Estuarium, Fort Gaines civil war museum, charter boat fishing, Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (July) and many other fishing tournaments. Enjoy shelling, boating, kayaking, skiing, swimming, etc. Great restaurants, gift shops, lending library, video store, etc.
vacation rental rates
Saturday to Saturday rentals.
Check in 3:pm. Check out by 11:am
$1650/wk. Seasonal rates.
Three night minimum (excludes month of July).
Weekly rate plus $150 cleaning fee and $500 damage deposit due when reservation is made.
No pets. No smoking.


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Back in the old days, stray animals like cats and dogs could be found trapped, wandering or even come to your door and we would never think twice about taking them in. But now those simple days are over because there is much more to consider than just being a good Samaritan. The following information aims to properly educate you on how to handle a stray pet.
If you were walking or driving down the highway and came across an animal that was trapped or wandering you would first need to give consideration to a few things. You initially need to know how you would feel if you had lost this same animal and it had no identification. You might likely want to take the animal to a veterinarian to make sure everything was fine and then an attempt at finding the owner could begin. Vets cost money however, and you have to seriously consider how much you would be willing to spend. Practicality is vital in difficult financial times such as these. But also don't forget that a frantic pet owner might be looking for their pet so you might want to have second or third plan just in case you can't afford to spend the money. Would you be willing to take the animal into your own home as well, as a pet, and only to lose it to an owner it may have down the road? You should contemplate all of these things before deciding what you should do. (more…)


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Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is listed as "Probable" after appearing on the team's injury report with a back injury this week.
The future Hall of Famer missed Wednesday's practice, was limited on Thursday and practiced fully on Friday, putting him on target to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Gonzalez is second on the Falcons with 35 receptions for 380 yards with a team-high four touchdowns in seven games on the season.
Gonzalez has been exceptionally durable throughout his career, missing just two games over the last 15 seasons and none since being traded to the Falcons in 2009. Gonzalez was able to practice fully before the end of the week, and his absence on Wednesday can be chalked up to the team being cautious and giving the veteran a day off as the team returned from it's bye week.
For more on the Falcons and Gonzalez's status on Sunday, check out The Falcoholic.


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Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright is a player whose draft stock could potentially propel him to be the first wide receiver taken in the 2012 NFL Draft, depending on how he grades out at the NFL Combine compared to the other top-rated wide receivers. Wright missed a chance to separate himself at the 2012 Senior Bowl, pulling out with an ankle injury. Wright is expected to run the 40-yard dash in Indianapolis however, despite dealing with the ankle injury.
Baylor WR Kendall Wright (ankle) will run during the Combine.— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 22, 2012
Some now have Wright rated as their top wide receiver in the 2012 draft class, ahead of Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon. If Wright can run in the 4.3 range in the 40-yard dash like most experts expect, he could very well cement his spot as the top receiver in the draft.
For news and information regarding the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine, please stay tuned to this StoryStream. For more on the 2012 NFL Draft, check out SB Nation's dedicated section and Mocking the Draft.