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Long before catching my first wahoo, I read an article by the late Joe Brooks in which he depicted wahoo as the "tigers of the sea." I've boated many wahoo since then, but Brooks' description of lanky, swift fish with vertical bars and ferocious feeding habits still fires me up when I think of them.
While those seeking marlin often curse wahoo for deftly cutting through monofilament leaders and liberating expensive trolling lures, the growing number of fishing tournaments that include wahoo categories or that specifically target them attest to the rising popularity of the species among big-game anglers.
Wahoo, which roam tropical and temperate waters, usually don't school in large numbers but at times randomly congregate over banks or steep drop-offs that hold baitfish. Larger wahoo often travel in pairs; it's not unusual to get two strikes at the same time. Top wahoo destinations include many areas in the Bahamas - especially around San Salvador - plus the Revillagigedo Islands off the Baja Peninsula, the Virgin and Hawaiian islands, Midway Atoll and banks off Bermuda. Being pelagic and migratory, wahoo are seasonal in most areas.
Regardless of the location or season, you can up the odds of finding wahoo by locating floating debris such as sargassum weed and boards. Structures that rise out of deep water like islands, sea mounts and drilling platforms may serve as attractants. Areas where slicks or rips occur on the ocean's surface also often hold wahoo.
Ledges can be particularly productive for 'hoo hunting. Off south Florida where I do most of my fishing, a 20- to 30-foot ledge in 100 to 140 feet of water extends north of Lake Worth Inlet to slightly north of Jupiter Inlet. Wahoo, along with other game fish, often congregate around this ledge, and several tournaments have been won with catches from this site.
Since wahoo aren't all that fussy about what they eat, many anglers eschew extensive bait rigging and instead offer a choice of trolled lures. 'Hoos do seem to exhibit a preference for certain types of plugs, such as those with contrasting colors that vibrate and shine. Popular choices include Rapala's CD 18, 22 and 26 Magnums, Yo-Zuri's Bonita, Halco's Giant Trembler and Braid's Flashdancer and Marauder.
Any lures used for wahoo should be through-wired because those awesome jaws can cut most plugs in half. It's also advisable to replace treble hooks with sturdy double hooks or risk hooks getting straightened out from those powerful jaws.
Some anglers prefer hard plugs over soft. 'Hoos often dig their teeth into soft lures and only hold them in their mouths without the hooks setting, sort of like a dog with a stick. Since hard plugs are more difficult to grip, they tend to slide through the mouth until the hooks penetrate. Coating softer trolling plugs with hard epoxies such as Devcon 2-Ton not only increases the percentage of wahoo hookups but also makes the plugs last longer.
Attaching hooks to plugs with swivels provides some give and discourages wedging. Although hooks usually remain inside the mouth, the eye of a hook might wedge against the wire loop attaching it to the plug; with all the shaking going on, the water drag against the plug sometimes dislodges the hooks. When a hook can swivel, the plug will rotate so that the least amount of drag occurs.
High-speed skirted lures commonly used for marlin draw their share of wahoo strikes too, especially those with shiny heads and large eyes. Just such a popular lure combination is the Wahoo Dog: a skirted trolling lure - most often an Ilander - with a spoon trailing about 18 inches back. The lure and spoon are connected by a length of single-strand wire that's attached to the eye or bend of the skirted lure's hook; a ball-bearing swivel between the two lures allows the spoon to spin freely.
Another adaptation occurred a few years ago when Capt. Bob Michals of West Palm Beach visited Southern California. He studied the "wahoo bomb" that long-range anglers use when casting for wahoo: a lead-headed, skirted lure bearing a single hook to which a spinner blade is attached by a swivel and split ring. When the lure hits the water and plummets downward, the spinner blade adds just enough flash and action to make it irresistible to wahoo. Michals applied the principle to trolling lures by simply taking a skirted lure and rigging two hooks in a semi-stiff manner positioned 180 degrees to each other. He then attached a spinner blade to the bend of the rear hook with a ball-bearing swivel and split ring. We named the lure Bobby's Baby, and its shine, vibration and action drive wahoo nuts.
Rigged dead baits such as swimming mullet and ballyhoo can be very effective for wahoo, especially when part of a spread that includes lures. Since wahoo are adept at biting tails off baits, it's wise to use stinger hooks. A very simple stinger rig can be make by stiff-rigging a short shank, extra-strength hook such as a Mustad 9175 or 3412C to one end of a short piece of #7 to #9 single-strand wire. At the other end of the wire, form a loop just large enough to fit over the barb of the bait's primary hook; the loop should be in the same plane as the hook's eye. After you've rigged the bait in the normal manner, slip the loop over the point of the primary hook and you're ready to go.
This stinger rig doesn't comply with IGFA regulations, but as long as you're not fishing for records or in a tournament that disallow them, it will catch a lot of short-striking 'hoos. I usually make up several stinger rigs in varying lengths and hook sizes prior to a trip; once on the water, it's quick and easy to select the right size for a particular bait.
Don't overlook live baits for wahoo, either. The largest 'hoo I ever saw - easily in the 100-pound range - ate a mackerel scad rigged with a short trace of 60-pound Sevenstrand cable between the hook and main monofilament leader. Notice that I said "saw" and not "boated" - 45 minutes and nine blistering runs after hookup, the giant 'hoo chewed right through the cable.
Wahoo of one size or another can be taken on just about any saltwater tackle. Spinning and plug tackle are appropriate for smaller fish, as long as the reels hold a sufficient amount of line and have smooth, dependable drags. Even fly gear is being employed by anglers on long-range trips out of California, but a lot of backing is necessary and anglers often must be loaded into smaller skiffs to chase down their fish. For truly large wahoo in the 100-pound class, 50- to 80-pound-class tackle is appropriate, but I also keep a sturdy casting outfit handy that's rigged with a wire leader and spoon - if a 'hoo misses a trolled bait, throwing the spoon back in the wake and retrieving it at top speed will sometimes prompt another strike.
A long, streaking run usually follows the jarring strike of a wahoo. A series of violent body shakes take place throughout the remainder of the fight - by both fish and angler! Wahoo often run toward the boat after the first few body shakes, prompting many anglers to think the fish broke off. The best response: Reel as quickly as possible, and when your line comes tight, you'll know if the fish is still there.
Wahoo don't mind chasing down rapidly moving baits and often seem to prefer them. When pulling dead baits, I usually increase my speed by a couple of knots above what I use for dolphin or sailfish. I carry an assortment of high-speed lures such as Area Rule's Hoonobs and Ballyhood International's Wahoo Express, which perform properly at speeds of 15 to 25 knots. These lures can also be deployed when running between fishing locations, often resulting in spectacular blind strikes.
Regardless of whether you use plugs or skirted lures, they should not have too erratic an action. Wahoo are built for speed, but their long, narrow bodies make it difficult for them to turn sharply. An exaggerated lure action may cause it to dart out of a wahoo's path during the last moment of attack, and the fish may not continue pursuit.
Although wahoo can show up anywhere in a spread of trolled baits, most strikes seem to occur in the prop wash near the transom, far behind the boat on a shotgun lure, and below the surface. Off south Florida and most other locations, deep-running offerings usually get hit first. Besides some baits that swim down a few feet while drifting or slow-trolling, the three main methods to get trolled baits below the surface are planers, downriggers and wire line (the latter usually in conjunction with a trolling sinker).
From an efficiency standpoint, wire line represents the most effective way to catch wahoo when trolling deep. Both planers and downriggers create slack when a fish hits due to the angler's line being freed by a release clip or from a planer tripping and rising toward the surface. That critical pause before setting the hook can be crucial when hooking wahoo or most other game fish. A wire line, on the other hand, doesn't have slack and doesn't stretch, and a striking 'hoo can often become hooked up simply by the forward movement of the boat.
All that said about wire line, plenty of wahoo succumb to baits fished with downriggers or planers. Just be sure to set the release clip so that it requires a lot of force to trip it. Doing so helps set the hook at the moment of the strike so when the line's released and slack occurs, it's a bit less likely the wahoo can spit the hook. Instead of using release clips - which can get stuck - many experts go with a #64 rubber band wrapped around the line at least eight times - the loops at its ends are then attached to a snap and connected to the planer, downrigger wire or weight.
One of my memorable wahoo catches involved my 12-year-old nephew, M.J., who was fishing aboard the Do Stay, a 37-foot Merritt skippered by Capt. Elly Brown out of Jupiter, Florida. Brown followed a slick in 240 feet of water when the 'hoo hit an Ilander-ballyhoo combination attached to wire line. As line blitzed off the reel, M.J. jumped into the fighting chair and was passed the rod. After its initial run and violent body shake, the fish headed back toward the boat at warp speed. M.J. could barely take up the slack despite furiously cranking the reel's handle with all his might. A few minutes later he relinquished the rod to his dad, who subsequently brought the beautiful 41-pound 'hoo to gaff. Although it wasn't a giant catch, it represented M.J.'s first battle with a "tiger of the sea," and, like so many anglers first tangling with a 'hoo, both he and his dad were amazed at the speed and power these fish generate.
They also marveled at the wonderful taste of fresh wahoo steaks for dinner that night. Although they make for excellent table fare, it's a wise practice to release small 'hoos or more than needed for dinner. While not much is known about the status of wahoo populations, practicing catch-and-release will help ensure that future generations of M.J.'s will also enjoy the unique thrill of catching wahoo.
Long before catching my first wahoo, I read an article by the late Joe Brooks in which he depicted wahoo as the "tigers of the sea." I've boated many wahoo since then, but Brooks' description of lanky, swift fish with vertical bars and ferocious feeding habits still fires me up when I think of them.


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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The FGCU women's soccer team hosts its second tournament in program history as the Eagles welcome Arkansas, Kent State and Miami to campus for the Embassy Suites Kick-Off Classic on Friday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 5 at the FGCU Soccer Complex.
Tournament Schedule:
Friday, Sept. 3
4:30 p.m. - Miami vs. Arkansas
7:00 p.m. - FGCU vs. Kent State
Sunday, Sept. 5
11:00 a.m. - Kent State vs. Miami
1:00 p.m. - FGCU vs. Arkansas
FGCU, currently 1-2 on the season, visited tournament participant Miami on Tuesday, falling 3-1 at Cobb Stadium. The Eagles host MAC foe Kent State on Friday following the conclusion of the first game before finishing the weekend against SEC opponent Arkansas on Sunday. It is the Blue and Green's first meeting with both Kent State and Arkansas.
Sophomore forward Jessica Swartzentruber leads the Eagles with two goals while junior Gina Petracco, redshirt junior Katie Donnellan and senior Lindsay Haw all have three points off one goal and one assist. Freshman Jenci Villaverde leads the team with two assists. Junior Stephanie Powers has been the main keeper, tallying nine saves in her three starts.
Live stats, box scores and recaps for every game of the tournament will be available at FGCUAthletics.com in the Tournament Central.
Tickets for the 2010 Embassy Suites Kick-Off Classic can be purchased through the FGCU Ticket Office in Alico Arena either in person or by phone at (239) 590-7145. Tickets are also available at www.FGCUathletics.com/tickets. All Tournament passes, valid for all games during the tournament, will be $10 for adults and $5 for youth (ages 3-18). Admission for FGCU faculty, staff, and students is free.
Arkansas Notes
Arkansas was 4-2-4 on the road last year for a .600 winning percentage. The record and winning percentage were the best for UA since the 1996 team went 6-3 (.667). Arkansas returns eight of 11 starters for head coach Erin Aubry's second season. The Razorbacks (1-1) and FGCU have faced one common opponent, FIU, but Arkansas beat the Golden Panthers, 1-0, while the Eagles fell in double overtime, 1-0.
Kent State Notes
The Golden Flashes (0-1-1) return 15 letterwinners from a 2009 squad that finished 8-9-2 overall. Kent State will go without a home contest for a span of 40 days, which includes all of September. During the 10-game road swing, KSU will compete in six states (Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois). After opening their season with a 2-1 loss versus visiting Illinois State, the Golden Flashes battled to a 2-2 double overtime tie at Cleveland State.
Miami Notes
Miami (2-1-1) returns 21 players from a team that finished the 2009 campaign with an 8-10-1 overall record and 3-6-1 in the ACC. The Hurricanes opened their season with a double overtime, 2-1 loss to Florida, a 6-0 victory versus Stetson, and a double overtime, 1-1 tie with Purdue and most recently beat FGCU, 3-1, on Tuesday. Miami senior Brittany Steinburch became the program's leading scorer with two goals against the Eagles. Steinburch has already tallied a team-high three goals on the season.
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This debonair frog will help dress up any outfit! Crafted in polished platinum over sterling silver, this pendant showcases one round cut 14mm dyed forest green onyx stone. You will also find two round cut 2.5mm chrome diopsides and 21 round cut 1mm white zircon stones. All of the other gemstones are in bezel, bead and pave settings.
The total onyx weight is 6.09ct, the total chrome diopside weight is 0.14ct and the total zircon weight is 0.15 (all approximate). The pendant measures 1-1/16"L x 13/16"W and includes an 18" cable chain with a spring ring clasp.
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Onyx is a variety of chalcedony quartz that features a fine texture with a smooth black color. Some onyx can display white bands or ribbons against black or brown backgrounds. Mined in Brazil, India, California and Uruguay, most onyx today is color-enhanced to increase its depth of color. It ranks a 6.5 on the Mohs Scale and is an ideal stone for carving. In fact, it is a favorite material of lapidary artists.
Onyx was very popular with the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name comes from the Greek word "onux," which means fingernail. Legend says that one day frisky Cupid cut the divine fingernails of Venus with an arrowhead while she was sleeping. He left the clippings scattered on the sand and the fates turned them into stone so that no part of her heavenly body would ever perish. In Greek times, almost all colors of chalcedony were called onyx. Later, the Romans narrowed the term to refer to only the black and dark brown colors, while the reddish brown and white onyx became known as sardonyx. Highly valued in Rome, sardonyx was especially used for seals because it was said to never stick to the wax. Roman General Publius Cornelius Scipio was famous for wearing sardonyx.
Worn during mourning in the Victorian age, onyx is now traditionally given as a 7th wedding anniversary gift. It is thought to increase happiness, intuition and instincts. The stone is also believed to cool the yearnings of love and decrease sexual desire.
Zircon often suffers for its name's similarity to "cubic zirconia," the simulated diamond. The stone zircon, however, is actually a beautiful natural gemstone. It is named from the Persian word "zargun," meaning "gold-colored." This is despite the fact that it comes in a wide range of rainbow colors. The majority of zircons are brown or yellow-brown, while pure red and green are the most valuable colors. The yellow-red to reddish-brown variety is called "hyacinth."
For many years, the most popular type of zircon was the colorless variety. More than any other natural stone, colorless zircons produce a brilliant sparkle similar to diamonds. The most popular color today tends to be the bright pastel blue variety. Sometimes called "starlite," blue zircon has recently become considered an alternative birthstone for December.
Zircon is one of the heaviest gemstones, meaning that it will look smaller than other varieties of the same weight. It ranks a hardness between 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs Scale and is mined in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar and Australia.
Travelers during the 11th century wore zircon amulets for protection and to encourage welcome greetings on their journeys. In the Middle Ages, the stone was said to bring wisdom and prosperity to its owner. Hindu mythology even mentions the gem when referencing the Kalpa Tree, which was a glowing tree covered with gemstone fruit and leaves of zircon.
Chrome Diopside:
Chrome diopside, also called Russian diopside, offers an intense forest green color. Because it is the most affordable gemstone with a pure, rich green color, many jewelry designers predict chrome diopside will be the world's leading emerald substitute by the end of the decade. It is mostly available in smaller sizes, with the rare larger sizes becoming much more expensive and too dark. A 26.17ct oval cut chrome diopside may be the largest known example of the faceted stone, but there is also a 25.33ct stone that is brighter and more intense in color.
Chrome diopside is relatively soft, with a hardness of 5.5 on the Mohs Scale. Mostly mined in Yakutia and Siberia, the liberalization of the economy of the former Soviet Union has made chrome diopside more available, and more popular, than ever before.


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Housed in and around the iconic Market Building and Piazzas, Covent Garden is an architectural masterpiece. Along with the speciality shops, restaurants & cafés is the Apple craft market where you're sure to be entertained by street performers while perusing the wares on offer.
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No words other than ... Saúde!?!?!?!?! For more on Machida's bizarre morning -- and now nightly -- pee-pee ritual click here.
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I stopped here to pickup some bottles for a trade I was doing with a friend from California. They didn't have a very large selection of non Wisconsin beer, but some good beer nonetheless.
I found a bottle of Le Merle and they also carry Three Floyds which I wasn't expecting. I got a bottle of Dreadnaught and two New Glarus 750's.
There wasn't any help in picking out my beers, but that was fine, as I knew what I wanted. As I was checking out I asked if I could grab a few empty beer base boxes to ship my beer out to CA. I was able to get two boxes without a problem.
A nice beer store in Middleton. A decent selection of beer, but I wish it was a bit larger. If this place had a few more bottles I'd consider making it my primary stop.
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We paid Barriques a visit before the Capital tour for a little caffeine, and it was fairly busy for a Friday afternoon, just after the lunch hour. Service was friendly and staff was very helpful. I don't have much to add to what others have already noted, although I will say this: nice little place! Top-shelf spirits, fine and value-priced wine and accessories, and plenty of Craft beer to take home do a lot to make this more than just your average neighborhood strip mall bistro.
This location has a decent selection of take-away beer considering their physical size, and is probably worth a visit before/after the Capital tour if you haven't already paid a visit to the more highly-rated retailers in the area. While I was impressed with a couple of prices I was less impressed with a selection of Oktoberfest beers I saw sitting in a sad little huddle near the cold box. Still, it's clear that the folks here mean well, and the past-season beer is priced to move.
06-10-2009 16:51:19 | More by Chaz
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Not a shabby little shop. Recommended first and foremost for out-of-towners looking to buy singles of local beers. Barriques has a small cooler, about half full with singles of LL, NG, Ty, Cap, etc Prices are pretty good. A couple other coolers line a back wall containing mostly 6 packs from those same breweries and some of the more common craft breweries like Avery, Rogue, Flying Dog, and Bells. There are a few Belgians available such as Satan Red and Duvel. Staff is friendly. As a local, I think this is a good place to stop in every couple of months to check the singles selection.
04-17-2006 17:01:18 | More by DaPeculierDane
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So it's a Saturday afternoon, and I don't really have anything to do. How about starting a systematic exploration of Madison area beer stores. Naturally, I turned to beerfly. First on the list is Barriques Wine & Spirits.
Barriques is located just outside of Madison, in Middleton, WI. It's about a block from the Capital Brewery. The focus is on wine, but there is still some good beer. Most beer is in coolers. One cooler is devoted to overpriced singles. Nothing very interesting here, with the notable exception of the bottles of Lake Louie. Down the aisle is another cooler. A couple Belgians, a couple Germans, but mostly bombers of American beer. Rogue, Anderson Valley, Bear Republic. There are a couple more coolers with six packs. Capital, New Glarus, Lake Louie, Arcadia, Avery, Dogfish Head, GLBC, Bells, and more. The selection is good, but not impressive. Quality beers, but nothing rare. Service is fine. Someone asked me if I needed help and then left me alone when I declined. Prices are slightly expensive. This is a decent store that is worth stopping by from time to time.
10-22-2005 20:14:30 | More by beveragecaptain
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This place is fairly new,located just off the beltline at the University Ave exit. It's split in half, on one side is the cafe, serving wine by the glass, tapas, and coffee. The other half is the liquor store.
The focus is predominantly on wine, and tends toward upperscale (though there is a wall of >$10 selections). There is a decent amount of liquor here as well. Beer takes a general backseat, but that's not to say there is no merit to beerhunting here.
The focus, as with everything else, is of quality brews. Though the selection is smallish, lots of goodies are here, some making their only appearance in Madison. Local brews are well stocked, with full lines of the next-door Capital Brewery, Tyranena, Lake Louie, and New Glarus. Plenty of K-zoo, Rogue, and Dogfish Head (with WWS and 120 min). Assorted entries from Arcadia, Flying Dog (including- at this time- Wild Dog), Anderson Valley, Bear Republic, and others. The imported selection is minimal, but a few Belgians dot the shelfs, along with things such as Fullers London Porter, and a Continental lager or two.
The staff know what's going on, and are more than willing to chat, suggest, or stay out of the way.
Prices are on par with other area stores.
For me, this serves as a nice compliment to other larger, local store (i.e Steve's, Woodman's). It's worth a visit if you are on a pan-Madison beer quest.
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From Locust Grove, Oklahoma, Linda Foreman suggests this quick steak with sauteed mushrooms and beans and a zesty dipping sauce for cool-weather evenings. To complete the meal, she serves with steak fries, potato salad or pasta and cold beer or wine.
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- Rub steaks with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook steaks in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, saute mushrooms for 2 minutes. Add the beans, beer and garlic; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine dipping sauce ingredients. Serve with steaks and vegetables. Yield: 2 servings.
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Original post made on Apr 13, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 13, 2012, 2:58 PM
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on Apr 13, 2012 at 5:12 pm
None of the press releases on Masur's website mention other candidates, including the Sierra Club press release. Web Link
on Apr 14, 2012 at 1:02 am
Masur had great endorsements when she ran for school board a few months ago, but she still came in third. Web Link
on Apr 14, 2012 at 1:42 am
[Post removed; poster commenting under multiple names on same thread.]
on Apr 14, 2012 at 10:09 am
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on Apr 15, 2012 at 7:32 am
I was just reading a copy of the Sunday April 15, 2012 San Mateo County Times. It is alive and well. RIP should check his/her facts before making easily refutable statements.
on Apr 15, 2012 at 4:20 pm
The last paragraph of this story was some how lost in the editing process. It should say:
Least one think Ms. Keith an opportunist for not mentioning the endorsement was a dual one, Ms. Masur on her website Web Link also claims the Sierra Club endorsement, without mentioning Ms. Keith.
on Apr 15, 2012 at 9:18 pm
So sad the Almanac never ran their own story when the press releases were issued, but instead chose to portray this very prestegous duel endorsement as a cat fight.
on Apr 16, 2012 at 8:52 am
Masur and Keith are the only two candidates publishing press releases on their websites. Don't expect to see any of these to contain the names of other candidates. No viable candidate would ever put the name of another challenger in their own release.
on Apr 16, 2012 at 12:07 pm
The last Sierra Club endorsement for Dave Pine proved to be a big mistake environmentally so one has to wonder about these endorsements
on Apr 17, 2012 at 8:24 am
Thank you Sierra Club! I can now cross both of these candidates off my list and concentrate on the others in terms of deciding who gets my vote.
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[Post removed. Please don't go after the spouses.]
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Now I know who not to vote for.
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- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Pool Table
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
activities and attractions in Truckee Lake Tahoe Area
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
vacation rental rates
Spring/Fall ..... $175 night Winter .$215/night (Christ/NYears $300/night) Pres Week: $260/night 4 night min st Summer.....$215/night 2 night minimum stay Every 4th night is free! (non-holiday, some exclusions apply) $140 departure cleaning fee. Nightly rates do not include 10% tax and $50 damage insurance fee. Select Holiday periods May have higher rates and minimum stays.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


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Private Captivating Top Rated Villa, Views, Wildlife, Chef in Manuel Antonio/Quepos
- bedrooms 5
- baths 6
- sleeps 12
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
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$ 7,200 - $ 8,400 / week
vacation rental description
Featured in Costa Rica's premier architectural magazine, Su Casa and Villa Spotlight in Ocean Home Magazine!
Welcome to Villa Perezoso, a brand new luxury four story vacation villa nestled amidst the unparalleled natural beauty of Manuel Antonio Park along Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Located just four kilometers from the town of Quepos, our unique, airy villa (on a private gated road) with 6000 sq feet of living space is built into a tropical hillside, yet is just minutes from pristine beaches. Families and friends seeking to share an exotic Costa Rican vacation in comfort and style will find the Villa truly exceeds their expectations.
This stunning, 5-bedroom, 6 bathroom villa on four levels is the perfect setting for a large group to enjoy an unforgettable experience together. Villa Perezoso can accomodate up to 12 people in its five master suites each has a private bath with magnificent views from each room. There are many grand living spaces, an entertainment room, loft with 320 degree views, sundeck with jacuzzi, terrace with pool and two gourmet kitchens. No matter where you choose to relax or dine or sleep you will be mesmorized by the captivating views and wildlife that abound.
Created for those with discerning taste and complete with its own private staff which includes a live in house manager/butler and chef, Villa Perezoso offers a pampered experience on par with a private first class resort. Combining the utmost in nature, beauty and relaxation, Villa Perezoso is the ideal home base for a memorable Costa Rican adventure. In fact, your time spent with us will be memorable in its own right. Please visit owners website for more information/testimonials/and virtual tours.
What guests have to say:
"From the bottom of our heart, thank you for a remarkable week in your beautiful country. My wife, the boys and I had one of the best vacations of our lives. Everything about the experience was perfect. Without Victor, the house manager's help and insight, we never would have done and appreciated so many of the wonderful adventures we undertook. Your thoughtfulness and concern with my son's 1st day sunburn helped a bad situation be a short one. Victor is a consummate host with a genuine spirit. Over , the chef's cooking skills were only surpassed by his personality. Every course of every meal was a memorable experience. We felt pampered to the point of being spoiled. The housekeeper's hard work in cleaning up after us made us feel like we were staying in a new, spotless Villa every day. I travel to every corner of the world for many years on business trips. My wife and I have vacationed in Asia, Europe, Mexico and North America. But nothing, truly nothing, compares to the beauty, quality, joy and first class service we enjoyed at Villa Perezoso. I will recommend it to everyone I know, but…save another week for us!" Kevin C , Lake Geneva, IL (March '09)
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Seda Sejud 866 460 2591
villa rental amenities
The attention to detail at Villa Perezoso from design and furnishings to the helpful attitude of our staff is a reflection of our desire to assure comfort, convenience, relaxation and enjoyment.
Amenities include:
Concierge service
Daily maid service
Chef service included
Bilingual house managers on premises 24 hours
Airport pick up (Quepos)(Exclusive Service*)
Tour group pick up and drop off at property
Boogie boards, umbrellas
Library with books, DVDs and CDs
Complimentary bath amenities (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower gel)
Hairdryers/Balinese guest robes
*contact us for pricing and information
In addition, accommodations at Villa Perezoso feature:
Flat Screen TVs with cable and DVD players in each Master Suite; 42 " Plasma TV in entertainment room
Stereos with CD players and iPod docking stations in bedrooms
Wireless internet
Gourmet kitchens (THE Villa and THE Penthouse)
Top of the line mattresses and bedding
Air conditioned bedroooms and bathrooms, entertainment room
Ceiling fans throughout
activities and attractions in Manuel Antonio/Quepos Costa Rica
The natural wonders of Manuel Antonio offer a wealth of fun and exciting outdoor activities easily accessible year-round from Villa Perezoso. Hiking and bird watching trails abound. In addition, our staff is happy to make arrangements for you to enjoy a variety of outings such as:
Horseback riding
All-Terrain Vehicles
Sunset sailing
Rainforest canopy tour
Spa treatments
Manuel Antonio National Park tour
Mangrove boat tour
Whitewater rafting
Dolphin watching
Jet skiing
Butterfly farm tour
Scuba diving/snorkeling
Mountain biking
vacation rental rates
2014 High Season $8400
2014 Mid Season (May 1-Aug 31) $8200
Green Season (Sept 1 - Dec 14 ) $7200
Holidays: Thanksgiving 2013 $8000/Easter 2014: $9500
Holidays: Christmas/New Years 2013: $13,500 ; Christmas/New Years 2014: $14000
Seda Sejud 866 460 2591
accepted payment methods
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
Top things to do in Manuel Antonio/Quepos
- Sunset Catamaran/Snorkeling
- Zip line canopy tour
- White water rafting
- Horseback riding to the waterfalls
- Beach it!
Top things to do on a budget
- All of the above!
Top things to do with a family
- All of the above!
Seda Sejud , owner


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Pollos A La Brasa Fiesta
3901 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70065
Napoleon's Rating - ***/*****
It wasn't that long ago that your choices for Latin American flavor in the New Orleans area fell somewhere between Mexican burritos and Cuban sandwiches. But as the Hispanic population has grown and diversified, the eating options have increased too. We've even seen a few highly-specialized restaurants emerge to fill niche roles. Pollos a la Brasa is one of them, and this spare but fascinating Kenner restaurant has become a destination for Latin-style barbecue and rotisserie chicken.
The restaurant has a freshly-renovated and brightly-painted dining room. The centerpiece is the brick-lined rotisserie oven, where you can see chickens turning away on the spit over open flame.
Dining here is in many ways like eating at a rustic barbecue stand, albeit one with a Spanish accent. The waitresses are comfortably bilingual and the patrons range from businessmen engrossed in cell phone calls to laborers sucking down beer in the afternoon.
This place isn't set up for appetizers per se, but it does serve a few sides worth trying out. The best is the fried yucca, which takes the place of French fries. These fried logs are thicker, denser and chewier, but have a nice, crisp edge and go well with the tart, garlicky chimichurri dipping sauce. The soupy, South American-style red beans are good as well.
There are only three real choices here for main items - chicken, ribs or sausage -- but that doesn't mean the decision will be easy. The chicken has a bronzed skin and smoky flavor. It's evenly cooked and juicy, and has light flavors of paprika and lime. The ribs are more akin to Vietnamese or Korean styles than American barbecue - which is to say, sliced thin and against the bone. But there's no arguing with the flavor, nor the pleasantly chewy, lightly-charred texture. The great sandwich here is a rendition of choripan, a sausage sandwich that is all the rage in Argentina. The sausage tastes much like an Italian link and it's busted open on the grill so that the interior gets crisp. It's stuffed into crusty bread with cheese, cucumbers, red onions and more chimichurri, a zesty sauce of garlic, parsley and cilantro. In particular I recommend the "super combo" for a generous taste of each meat, plus yucca, beans and salad.
Flan or tres leches are as classic a finale at a place like this as bread pudding would be at a New Orleans neighborhood joint. These are decent renditions, though I wouldn't seek this place out for its desserts.
The large, glass-fronted cooler beside the video poker machines is packed with many different kinds of soda and beer from Latin American brands. The bar has a variety of tequila served as shots, but don't go looking for a frozen margarita or anything fancy like that. The horchata and the tamarindo are refreshing, nonalcoholic choices.
This place is a bargain. You can dig into a plate of ribs for $10 or share a whole rotisserie chicken for $12. Sandwiches are $7.50 and most sides are $2.
Pollos a la Brasas is a different sort of restaurant for the New Orleans area, and a great addition. It's very casual but professionally run, and the flavors are unique. If you love barbecue you should feel right at home in this den of Latin-flavored meats.


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Reliable Sources is a weekly show on CNN, focusing on analysis of the American news media. It was initially created to cover the media's coverage of the Persian Gulf War, but has since also covered the media's coverage of the Valerie Plame affair, the War in Iraq, the outing of Mark Felt as Deep Throat, and many other events and internal media stories. From 1992 to 2009, it was broadcast as a stand-alone program, but on January 18, 2009, Reliable Sources became a segment during CNN's new Sunday morning political program State of the Union with John King, although it remained hosted by Kurtz and retained its timeslot. In January 2010, after John King left the show, Reliable Sources was re-spun off as its own show, moving back one hour in the process.
Reliable Sources reviews the coverage of the news stories of the past week by the media, in addition to news about the news media behind the scenes, all with a constantly changing group of online, print, and broadcast journalists. The segments also feature some one-on-one interviews with journalists taking part in a news event or covering a story, such as Bob Woodruff after his return to ABC News in February 2007 after his severe injuries in Iraq on January 29, 2006.
Bernard Kalb was the founding host.[1] Howard Kurtz had been host of the program for 15 years before leaving CNN to join Fox News Channel on July 1, 2013, where he became host of Media Buzz. The show serves as the most direct competition for Reliable Sources. Since Kurtz's departure, Reliable Sources has used rotating guest hosts. CNN has announced Brian Stelter will become the program's full-time host.[2][3]
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The University of Louisville men's basketball game at Temple University -- originally scheduled for today -- has been postponed until Friday, due to impending weather.
Roughly 14-16 inches of snow are expected to fall in Philadelphia today.
With home games Sunday and Tuesday, the Louisville Cardinals are now expected to play three games in five days, after a nine-day layoff.
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You Enjoy Myself. The quintessential Phish tune. It has everything: great composition, improvisation, fun antics, sports equipment, and a vocal jam. You love this song and it's probably on the CD you gave to your little brother when you tried to turn him on to Phish. Having been played more than any other song in the band's repertoire, doing a history in an hour podcast would be impossible. So contained within is how we chose to tackle the topic. The cast discusses some best versions, our personal favorites, trends over the years, and ultimately builds a Frankenstein-like YEM for the outro. Included in this discussion are panelists Chris Glushko, Josh Korin, and guest Charlie Dirksen. As we mention in the episode, there is simply too much to choose from, but we hope you will enjoy the few clips we did pick. What other YEM's should we have discussed? Let us know in the comments below.
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If you're brewing your morning cup with a $20,000 coffee maker, that's a pretty expensive jolt.
This post comes from Jim Wang at partner blog Bargaineering.
The "latte factor" is the idea that frequent, small-dollar purchases add up quickly. We don't notice them because the purchases are so small, like a $3 cup of coffee each morning, but over the course of a year that adds up to serious money. It's not a novel idea. There are plenty of idioms that mirror that same idea (death by a thousand cuts, tipping point), but it's a popular one in personal finance.
Except $3 a cup is nothing. Worry about the $10-a-day or $30 mistake you're making. Forget the latte factor; focus on bigger things. And when you really think about it, $3 for a cup ain't bad. Let's see how really expensive it can get.
Blogger organizes national event to share with food banks, homeless shelters and other people in need.
What are the coupon queens (and kings) of the blogosphere doing this week? They're sharing their bounty to benefit people who need help. The event, Couponing for Community, began Sunday, May 2, and will last the entire week.
The final day, incidentally, coincides with the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Suggestion: Use your extra coupons to buy nonperishable food items to leave in a bag at your mailbox or door.
Kudos go to Kaley Ehret, who blogs at Cha Ching on a Shoestring, for coming up with the idea for Couponing for Community and taking it nationwide.
The company was slow to set up a procedure, but it now has a form on its website. Retailers are also issuing refunds.
When a unit of Johnson & Johnson recalled its liquid children's cold medicines this weekend, it told parents to throw all the old medication away.
What the company did NOT tell parents was how to get a refund for the over-the-counter products, which cost $5 per bottle and up.
Mothers don't want junk you can't afford for Mother's Day. Here are some frugal gifts for the mom who cares about how you spend your money.
Sunday, May 9, is Mother's Day, and that means we are being bombarded by ads for "deals" on Mother's Day gifts.
But what does Mom really want? She wants you to call or visit, of course. She wants you to do the cooking and cleanup, or else take her out to eat. Yes, she does want a mushy greeting card. But your mother cares about your financial health, and she doesn't want you to spend money you don't have.
A merger could increase the number and cost of travel fees.
This Deal of the Day comes from Kelli B. Grant at partner site SmartMoney.
Investors have already digested many of the implications of a merger between Continental Airlines and United Airlines. Now, consumers should brace themselves for one in particular: new fees.
After years of sputtering merger talks, the two carriers announced a deal to combine operations this morning. The new airline would be the world's largest, in terms of the number of passengers carried. During 2009, Continental and United carried more than 77.4 million passengers on domestic flights alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Delta, the current record-holder, carried 55.6 million domestic passengers over the same period.
Fusing Continental and United may affect a variety of customer services, including fare sale policies and frequent-flier miles. But the carriers' differing approaches to fees could also mean added costs for many fliers -- particularly Continental fans.
Some widely held beliefs aren't true. It really pays to do your own research.
This post comes from J.D. Roth at partner blog Get Rich Slowly.
When I sat down to write "Your Money: The Missing Manual," I knew I wanted to start with a chapter on happiness. (Well, to be fair, I was going to conclude the book with this chapter; my editor suggested moving it to the beginning, which was a stroke of genius.) In particular, I wanted to make the point that money doesn't buy happiness. Because we all know that's true, right?
Well, not so much, as it turns out.
And, in all honesty, should I really care?
This guest post comes from J. Money at Budgets are Sexy.
I keep seeing these middle-class factoids from U.S. News & World Report at other personal-finance blogs (including Free Money Finance) so I thought I'd join in. I hadn't looked through them all yet, but I was willing to guess that, yes, I am middle class. Let's see if I'm wrong, though, shall we?
The middle-class matchup:
- Income: "For the 50% of families in the middle of the scale, household income ranges from $51,000 to $123,000 for a typical four-person, two-parent family. The median is about $81,000."
- J$: Between my full-time gig, side hustles, and the wife's TA position, we fall a little under $100k.
Those blank checks in the mail from your card company can be very costly.
This post comes from partner blog The Dough Roller.
Have you ever received blank checks from a credit card company? We get them all the time. A letter comes in the mail from one of our credit card issuers, and inside are a bunch of perforated "convenience" checks -- and a lot of legal jargon, too.
The idea of writing a check without drawing down your checking account can be really enticing. It can also cost you an arm and a leg.
So we thought it was time to take a closer look at exactly what convenience checks are, and the pros and cons of using them.
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PLATTSBURGH — Guests at a local hotel fell victim to a phone scam earlier this month.
A person staying at the hostelry, which was not named by State Police, called authorities after noticing fraudulent charges on a credit card.
Trooper Christopher Guynup responded to the March 9 call, and while talking to the victim and hotel staff, he found several other guests had discovered their cards had also been used to make unauthorized purchases.
"Investigation revealed that, on March 8 and 9, someone made a series of calls to the hotel front desk and to each room in the hotel in an attempt to gather information regarding the names of the hotel employees and the hotel guests," a State Police press release said.
Then, police said, the scammer called guest rooms directly, pretending to be a front-desk employee.
Calling the guests by name, he would tell them the hotel's computer system was down and the credit-card information had been lost.
The scammer asked the guests to confirm the type of credit card they used to check in.
"Several victims told police that the caller had known the type of credit card they had used to pay for the room, as well as the first digit of the credit-card number," police said.
And some guests had trustingly given the complete number.
Police said they don't yet know how the scammer had known what kind of cards had been used, but they say the person used common account-numbering practices employed by all major credit-card companies to figure out the first digit of the victims' cards.
In plain English, said Kevin Rock, manager of Comfort Inn & Suites in Plattsburgh, Visa cards all start with a 4 and Master Card uses a 5.
And because those are the kind of credit cards used most, it follows that a guess by a scammer is often going to be correct.