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Formerly of Haverhill — Laurie Hodas, 58, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 in San Francisco, CA surrounded by her loving family, following a 25 year courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Laurie was the dear wife of 35 years to Mike Hodas, and the cherished daughter of Mike and Marilyn Goldberg of Haverhill, MA and Highland Beach, FL.
Laurie grew up in Malden and Haverhill where she graduated from Haverhill High in 1972, and earned her teaching degree from Wheelock College. As a Child-life Worker, she was a teacher for children in hospitals in Boston and Baltimore. Laurie & Mike moved to San Francisco in 1979, where she was a teacher in the San Francisco school district until she retired due to the increasing disability caused by MS. As Laurie's life changed physically, she became a fierce and powerful advocate for the disabled.
She was a charter member and Chair of the Access Advisors at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco which received the Accessibility Award from the American Association of Museums, in part due to Laurie's leadership. As an accessibility advisor, she worked with the city public transportation and other entities for disabled citizens of the San Francisco Bay Area. Her commitment to accessibility for the disabled has earned the deep respect and admiration of all she came in contact with.
Though Laurie's body was weakened by the disease, her awesome spirit, fearless will, sharp wit, and gracious heart never dimmed. In addition to her parents and husband, she will be missed and always loved by sister Carol Goldberg and husband Lindsay Copeland of Kennebunk, ME; sister Ellen Horowitz and husband Lloyd of Raleigh, NC; brother Paul Goldberg and partner Joe Bell of Newburyport, MA; and brother-in-law Len Hodas of Austin, TX. Laurie also leaves her nieces Sara, Liz, Rachel and Hannah; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Her life was enriched and made full by a tremendous team of care-givers who will forever be in Laurie's heart.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral Services and burial will be held in the spring at a day and time to be announced by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill & Bradford. Donations in her name may be made to your local public radio station. Condolences to her family may be made at


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There is a growing storm of protest over the name of Washington's beloved Redskins.
Yes, it is the name "Redskins" that is coming under intensifying fire -- from Native American groups and sports journalists.
There is a line in the sand drawn by the team's owner, Dan Snyder. He is refusing to budge over the Redskins' nickname at a time when the NFL's commissioner is sounding more flexible and others are starting to say "no more."
A recent nationwide poll found an overwhelming majority of those asked think Washington's pro football franchise should remain the Redskins. And that is what we found on the street Thursday night.
"It doesn't bother me," says one man.
"I don't see a problem with the name," says a lady nearby. "And I don't think it should be changed."
But there are a growing number of people, here and elsewhere, who think it is time for the "Redskins" to go.
"I don't think they should use the name," says a woman in Potomac, Md. -- Snyder's hometown. "I think they should change the name. Just because if it offends somebody that much, especially people who were originally in this country, then we should respect that."
The latest to call out the Redskins are some of the country's most prominent sports columnists: Peter King of Sports Illustrated and Christine Brennan of USA Today. Both are saying they will never again call them the "Redskins."
Brennan telling her readers: "This is a personal decision. It's the right thing to do. If that's not reason enough, try explaining and defending the nickname to a child. It's impossible."
Bill Simmons of ESPN.com now refers to the Redskins as the Washington DC's.
"I know the team name is part of their history and tradition and that's something that's important to the Redskins fans," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told sports talk radio hosts LaVar Arrington and Chad Dukes on 106.7 The Fan Wednesday. "We have to listen. If one person's offended, we have to listen. And ultimately, it is Dan's decision."
Team owner, Snyder, this summer said he will never change the name. Never.
"We feel strongly that Mr. Snyder is out of touch with what respect really is all about," says Clifton Morton with the Wisconsin Indian Education Association.
As the Redskins get ready to visit Green Bay this weekend, the players and their fans will be confronted by Morton's and other Native American groups outraged by Snyder's defiance.
"He represents both really an ignorance about current American society," Morton says, "and an ignorance about the history of racism that's exemplified in the R word."
The "R" word. That is how Morton refers to the Redskins. It is a controversy by name that continues to grow.
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Beautiful Home on the Lake in Moosehead Lake
- bedrooms 3
- baths 1½
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community AppalachianTrailhead
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 895 - $ 995 / week
vacation rental description
- Since 2004 - VOTED #1 Best Place to Stay in the Area!!
This four-season house/camp, in the Appalachian mountains of Maine, is situated on pristine, three-mile long, mile-wide, quiet, and well-stalked Lake Hebron, just 15 miles south of Moosehead Lake, on a full private acre++ of pines, birches, maples and grassy land. The Appalachian Trail passes right past our front door, and we are conveniently just close enough to the tiny village center. A tank of gas from Boston, and about a four-hour picturesque, interesting drive northbound, and you're there, where much of the traffic, noise, and everyday stress will be left behind with every mile.
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Bob and Roberta Jarvis 978-281-1761
house rental amenities
Bedrooms - Two bedrooms have queen beds; one bedroom has two twin beds. All mattresses have either memory foam toppers, or Temperpedic mattresses. The bedrooms have dressers, nightstands hooks or closets and places to store your things. All the bedrooms have satellite - FLAT Screen TV's, with VCR's and DVD players. For visiting friends, or extra folks we provide a double futon, a double pull-out couch, and even some cots. For baby, we have a pack n play, like new! (Just bring the sheets, and set it up). A spare mattress fits inside for napping or overnite! We have a table "clip-on" style high chair available so your older tot can sit at the table with the family.
You will get to enjoy the black slate countertops for which Monson is famous, and many new appliances, including a dishwasher, a big help when you have a family reunion or a larger group. Our kitchen has all the expected utensils and dishes, under-counter lighting, overhead fans, and three great picture windows for a full view of the lake.
The bathroom includes a 48" granite vanity, great lighting, a quiet fan, and a high efficiency washer & dryer. Spacious and warm!
Family Room - Has a another comfy couch, lounge chairs, a double futon, and additional seating. The door closes for complete privacy for anyone sleeping in there. It will feel like a master-suite! Like all the bedrooms, the Family Room has a big satellite Flatscreen TV and a VCR & DVD, and stereo for all to enjoy.
In a nutshell, we have supplied:
- High Efficiency Washer and dryer
- Dishwasher
- Wireless Internet Access
- Nation-wide free calling telephone service
- Satellite/Direct Flat Screen TV's
- VCR - videos/DVD's
- DVD players
- Stereo, tapes & CDs
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Pack 'n Play (Deluxe)
- Deck/campfirefurniture
- Gas grill (new 2013)
- A/C in Master BR's, and apartment.
- Overhead fans in ALL rooms including the 40' wrap around enclosed porch.
A sheltered "smoking area" with big beautiful windows/screens and seating. We also have lots of reading material, puzzles and board games for those 'stay in the house' days, or hang out on the wrap around porch.
You may also choose to rent the full size two-bedroom apartment (over the garage, attached to the house by a ramp). Both rooms have queen-size beds, dressers, mirrors, hooks/armoire, etc. Also a fully equipped and fully functioning galley-type kitchen, a flat screen TV, a full-size bath, seasonal air-conditioning, and overhead fans in every room! It's very private, cozy, and comfortable; every bit as good as the house. Rent both the house and the apartment together so your folks or friends with baby can have a little quiet refuge to themselves!
activities and attractions in Moosehead Lake Maine
Monson is centrally located to everything! We are close to Greenville Moosehead Lake and many other lakes, Squaw Mountain, (a.k.a. Big Moose) Lily Bay, Rockwood, the Allagash, Kokajo, Katadin, Kineo, Baxter State Park, the Forks, Big/Little Wilson, Jackman, Dover-Foxcroft, an hour+ to Bangor, or to Skowhegan, Millinocket, 45 minutes from Newport; Jackman, and so many other favorite places!
Winter: We rent year round, because there is so much to do - year round! Our dooryard takes you right to the lake and trails via your snowmobile; snow-shoeing, X-country skiing, ice-fishing, nearby dog-sledding, Squaw Mountain a.k.a. Moose Mtn., has re-opened their slopes!
Spring: Great spring fishing! Spring is the best time of year to fish the hundreds of local lakes and ponds. Antler hunting! Moose watching too...take your 4X4 and your camera. Explore the countless logging roads, and you might even see some baby moosies or fawns.
Summer: Swimming, horse-back riding, moose safaris, airplane rides, golf, Kineo cruise, Katadin steamship, camping, hiking (anytime), fishing ...oh, there is an endless amount of things to do in the summer! Certainly you will find more to do than we could ever imagine!
Fall: Variety of hunting excursions, a summers end "Fly-In", where you will experience pontoon planes flying in to Greenville from all over the country, helicopter rides, tent fairs, lots of yard sales, leaf-peeping, and plenty of other activities all near Monson.
Of course, if you don't feel like doing much of anything, our quiet house is a most comforting place just relax and
Read the great reviews we have now! We are sure you will want to add your own review and share your great times!
Bob and Roberta
PS: For faster service, please include your phone number when you send in your inquiry... Thanks!
vacation rental rates
Peak Month Rates: $995.00 per week, Saturday to Saturday. (Memorial Day Weekend in May, thru November 30th).
Apartment is $695.00 per week, (sleeps 4), and will not be rented to other parties while you are renting - unless of course you want to rent it for your own families or friends.
The split color on the calendar on Saturdays means one party is leaving in the morning, (then our cleaners come in to clean) then, another arrival in the afternoon, usually after 3:00 p.m.
$225.00 per day between any available Saturday to Saturday period.
$895.00 per week (house) off season rate. $195.00 per day off-season.
Weekend rates - please inquire. Occasionally we have breaks in between vacationers and we'll rent the weekend out, or extend your long vacation.
We LOWERED the Dog Fee to only $50.00! Your dogs have been great! (sorry, we can not accommodate cats.)
Linens fee: Some people like scent-free sheets, or sheets made with Egyptian cotton, etc., in which case, you'd better bring your own! We use scented laundry detergent, bleach, and scented fabric softener on most all sheets, towels and blankets. The fee is $50.00. If you bring your own linens, towels, etc., there is no fee.
Bob and Roberta Jarvis 978-281-1761
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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
Top things to do in Moosehead Lake
- Golf!
- Fishing in hundreds of Lakes
- Shopping at Indian Hill and Greenville
- Skiing at Squaw; in summer, bring the golf clubs!
- Wilson Falls - the Forks - Moosehead - Kineo!
Top things to do on a budget
- Swim, tour, hike, kayak, etc.
- Horse-back Riding
- Campfire - S'mores, brings out the primitive in us
- Bring the laptop or Wii and hook up.
- Kayak/canoe the lake
Top things to do with a family
- Swim Lake HEBRON's Great Public Beach.
- Visit the Bison farm in Blanchard
- Hike the Borestone or part of the AT.!
- Take a cruise on the Katadin
- Go on a moose-safari!
Bob and Roberta Jarvis , owner


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The case against Misty Shelton has been bound over to the grand jury.
Shelton faces vehicular homicide and other charges in connection with a police chase that killed one person and injured five people last August.
Police say Shelton stole a police cruiser after she was caught shoplifting from a dollar store in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
While driving the car at high speeds, authorities said she T-boned an SUV with five people inside. One passenger was killed; he was identified as 55-year-old Henry Holt of Westpoint, Tennessee. Four others were injured and taken to a nearby hospital.
The cruiser then crashed into a gas pump, ending the chase. Shelton was injured and taken to the hospital to be treated.
On Monday, Shelton was in court for a probable cause hearing. A former Tennessee Highway patrol officer took the stand and revealed that Shelton's blood alcohol content after the crash was .11. The toxicology report also indicated that other items were found in her system, but they did not reveal what those items were.
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Wow, what a crazy past few months. I believe I cared for myself pretty well after my big breakup, which was now almost four months ago. I surrounded myself with my family, which was easy because I moved back in with my parents. I spent a lot of QT with my girl friends. I drank and shopped and watched crappy TV shows, as you do. When I felt ready to poke my head out of my hole and venture out on dates again, I splurged on a couple pairs of sexy heels. I kept myself busy buying furniture for my new apartment, being a good sister and friend, doing my taxes — anything I could think of.
Now I'm all moved into my new place. I go on dates with a new guy, casually, once or twice a week. After months of tiny tornadeos wrecking havoc on the blessed life I had six months ago, outward appearances look like the dust has finally settled.
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Darrelle Revis was last seen on the field in Week Two, grabbing his hamstring a few yards behind Randy Moss as the then-Patriot hauled in a TD pass. After missing the second half of that game and the following two games, the Jets' All-Pro cornerback will return on Monday night to face Moss again.
Revis tweeted on Sunday that he will be playing in the big Week Five game vs. Moss' new team, the Vikings. He also expressed excitement in playing a certain former Jets quarterback.
"I'm playing against our former teammate Favre tomar (sic), going to be a battle!"
The way we see it
Revis was listed on the Jets' Saturday injury report as probable, and there were reports earlier in the week that his hamstring hadn't healed to 100 percent. Expect Antonio Cromartie to have the duties early on of guarding Moss, as the Jets wait to see how well Revis can move around. If he's at his best, they may try to exile the newest Viking to the 'Island.'


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Hormone Replacement Therapy Fairmont WV
Fairmont, WV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical School: Wv Univ Sch Of Med, Morgantown Wv 26506
Graduation Year: 1995
Fairmont, WV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical School: Univ Of Mo, Columbia Sch Of Med, Columbia Mo 65212
Graduation Year: 1993
Fairmont, WV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fairmont, WV
Medical School: Univ Cetec, Sch Of Med, Santo Domingo
Year of Graduation: 1982
Gynecologist (OBGYN)
General Information
Hospital: Preston Memorial Hospital
Accepting New Patients: Yes
RateMD Rating
3.9, out of 5 based on 4, reviews.
Grafton, WV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical School: Univ Of Va Sch Of Med, Charlottesville Va 22908
Graduation Year: 1977
Hospital: Citizens Gen Hosp, New Kensingtn, Pa
Group Practice: New Kensington Ob-Gyn
Fairmont, WV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical School: Univ Of Glasgow, Fac Of Med, Glasgow, Scotland (803-05 Pr 1/71)
Graduation Year: 1976
Fairmont, WV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical School: Wv Univ Sch Of Med, Morgantown Wv 26506
Graduation Year: 1973
Fairmont, WV
Medical School: West Virginia
Graduation Year: 1968
Fairmont, WV
Medical School: Marshall Univ Sch Of Med
Year of Graduation: 1981
Gynecologist (OBGYN)
General Information
Hospital: Fairmont Gen Hosp, Fairmont, Wv
Accepting New Patients: Yes
RateMD Rating
4.0, out of 5 based on 3, reviews.
Morgantown, WV
Medical School: Sheffield
Graduation Year: 1968
Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Estrogen Dilemma
By Catherine Guthrie
Walk into any health food store and you'll see shelves packed with natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). And as evidence of the risks of HRT continues to pile up—namely, heart disease, breast cancer, and stroke—the market for these products should only expand. If they're natural they must be safer, the thinking goes.
But are they?
There's reason to believe at least one of the most popular alternatives, soy, may not be so safe after all—at least when you get the high quantities needed to ease hot flashes. (As part of a balanced diet, soy has protein and bone-building properties you don't want to pass up.) But there's also encouraging news about a hot flash tamer that turns out to be safer than we thought—as well as other HRT alternatives to consider.
First, here's how soy works and why it's problematic. The reason it may ease hot flashes is that it's a phytoestrogen, or plant-based estrogen, which means it behaves in the body much the same way synthetic estrogen does. Specifically, its isoflavones park in the same cellular spot the body reserves for estrogen. So when a woman's natural estrogen levels dwindle during menopause, causing those famously uncomfortable overheated moments, soy's isoflavones offer the body an estrogen fix that may cool the fire.
But the very fact that soy is a powerful phytoestrogen complicates the picture. The reason HRT raises breast cancer risk is that too much estrogen is thought to stimulate breast cell growth, which can lead to cancer. Because soy isoflavones behave like estrogen in a woman's body, the concern is that they may have the same cell-stimulating effect. And the problem is, scientists don't know how much is too much.
"We know that the phytoestrogens in soy are somewhat weaker than the estrogens in HRT," says Colleen Piersen, a researcher at the Center for Botanical Dietary Supplements Research at the University of Illinois, at Chicago. "But we just don't know if they're safer."
Ounce for ounce, soy supplements may be even chancier than soy foods. "A lot of these supplements aren't just crude extracts," says Piersen. "They've been purified to further concentrate the active ingredient, which is where the potential danger lies."
The bottom line? "Women at high risk for breast cancer shouldn't take soy supplements," says Piersen. As for soy foods, she's reluctant to make specific recommendations, but she says the best approach is to eat them as part of a regular diet and not load up on them disproportionately. Several factors can put a woman into a high-risk category, including having a first-degree relative (a mother, sister, or daughter) who had the disease, particularly before menopause. Other red flags include having already had breast cancer, early menstruation, and late onset of menopause.
And what about women who aren't at high risk? The problem is that it's not easy to say who will develop cancer and who won't. Keep in mind that only a small...
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Surfmaster First Floor Corner in Myrtle Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 490 - $ 1,610 / week
$ 980 - $ 2,240 / month
vacation rental description
Corner the market on ocean front luxury.
About Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals - Surfmaster First Floor Corner
If you like lots of space with the amenities of a modern high rise condo complex, but don't want to be so high that you lose the feel of the beach and the soothing sound of the ocean, your vacation home is here. This is on the end of the first floor, just one elevator stop from the ground. Large walls of glass in the living area and a spacious balcony let you enjoy the beautiful view indoors or out.
This nearly 1,600 square foot condo has three large bedrooms, each with a full bathroom. Two bedrooms have queen size beds, the third has twin beds. A well equipped full kitchen, comfortably furnished dining and living areas provide plenty of space to sit back and enjoy the relaxing sound of the ocean. When you're ready to feel the soft warm sand between your toes, the Garden City beach is right out from the lobby.
All rooms are on one level, no stairs to climb. The elevator from the lobby provides excellent handicapped access. There are two parking places per unit at Surfmaster by the Sea. All bedrooms have televisions, along with closets and dressers for ample storage space. The fully equipped kitchen includes a full size refrigerator, stove with oven, microwave, toaster, small appliances, pots and pans. Dishes, glassware and tableware are on hand. Linens are provided, beds will be made, some soap, paper towels and trash bags will be on hand. You will not begin your vacation by making beds or running to the store to get toilet paper!
Garden City is perfect for a family vacation, away from the traffic and crowds, but still a short drive to attractions. The Garden City Beach pier, restaurants and shops are about a mile south from Surfmaster by the Sea. The Surfside Beach pier, restaurants, bars and shopping are 1.5 miles north. Luxury shopping and dining are a few minutes north in the Market Commons area. All the attractions, dining and shopping of Broadway at the Beach, Coastal Grand, and the Myrtle Beach downtown boardwalk are just a bit further north. For a unique cultural experience, Brookgreen Gardens displays one of the world's largest collections of sculpture by American artists in a lush outdoor setting, along with a zoo and butterfly garden. It's just a few minutes south.
This is the place to enjoy a beach vacation with an ocean view and plenty of luxurious space, is it not?
house rental amenities
Parking: Garage, Dogs: No, Cats: No, Smoking: No, Minimum Age: 25
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Beachfront, Big Screen TV, Cable, Clothes Dryer, Coffee Maker, Communal Pool, Covered Patio, Dish Washer, Dishwasher, Fridge, Full Kitchen, Ice Maker, Internet, Internet Access, Iron and Board, Laundry, Microwave, Ocean View, Refrigerator, Satellite or Cable, WIFI, Washing Machine, Water View.
vacation rental rates
Base Rate Non-seasonal trips $630.00 /Week $2,240.00 /Month
Security Deposit: $0
Rental Deposit: 35%
Cleaning Fee: $120
Minimum Stay: 7 Nights
Late Winter
Jan 1 - Mar 29
$110.00 Sunday|Thursday|Friday|Saturday $80.00 Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday $490.00 /Week $980.00 /Month
Minimum Stay: 4 NightsEarly Spring
Mar 30 - May 3
$145.00 Sunday|Thursday|Friday|Saturday $125.00 Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday $805.00 /Week
Minimum Stay: 4 NightsLate Spring
May 4 - May 31
$210.00 Sunday|Thursday|Friday|Saturday $180.00 Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday $1,155.00 /Week
Checkin: Saturday Checkout: Saturday Minimum Stay: 7 NightsEarly Summer
Jun 1 - Jun 14
$245.00 Sunday|Thursday|Friday|Saturday $230.00 Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday $1,400.00 /Week
Checkin: Saturday Checkout: Saturday Minimum Stay: 7 NightsSummer
Jun 15 - Aug 9
$270.00 Sunday|Thursday|Friday|Saturday $250.00 Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday $1,610.00 /Week
Checkin: Saturday Checkout: Saturday Minimum Stay: 7 NightsLate Summer
Aug 10 - Sep 6
$195.00 Sunday|Thursday|Friday|Saturday $175.00 Monday|Tuesday|Wednesday
Minimum Stay: 4 NightsFall
Sep 7 - Oct 18
$135.00 /Daily $870.00 /Week
Minimum Stay: 4 NightsEarly Winter
Oct 19 - Dec 31
$115.00 /Daily $770.00 /Week $980.00 /Month
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Historic 4-Star B&B guest house in Torquay with licensed bar. South facing and close to the Harbour & Marina. Excellent location on the English Riviera.
The Shirley Hotel is a 4-Star, individually styled Victorian Bed & Breakfast guest house which still retains much of its original charm and character. This Torquay B&B hotel enjoys an enviable location, away from the hustle and bustle of the main street yet just a few minutes walk from the harbour and marina where guests can find a wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops. At The Shirley Hotel with B&B, you can relax by our outdoor heated swimming pool, enjoy a drink and meet with your fellow guests in our licensed bar and lounge.
The nearby picturesque town of Torbay has a museum and three excellent theatres with regularly changed programmes. Torquay is the home town of Agatha Christie and there is an exhibition exploring her life in the local museum. You can also visit her house near Kingswear and view her estate from the River Dart, which makes for a very pleasant outing. The Shirley B&B hotel is in a perfect location on the English Riviera, ideally situated for eating out and exploring the beauty of Torbay, with over 22 miles of unspoilt coastline, 18 beaches, secluded coves, and the spectacular Dartmoor National Park.
At The Shirley B&B hotel, each of our guest bedrooms has en-suite facilities and all are equipped with brand new 19" flat screen Freeview television with integrated DVD, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Each floor of our B&B hotel has a water machine dispensing both cool and ambient water. There is an outdoor swimming pool, which is heated in the summer months. And after a long day exploring Torquay and the surrounding area, there is a comfortable bar/lounge and an elegant dining room where guest can enjoy their breakfasts. Evening meals can be prepared on request.
The Shirley Hotel in Torquay, Devon, provides excellent 4-Star bed and breakfast accommodation close to the harbour and marina. Our B&B hotel offers a range of special offers, including 4 nights for the price of 3 in our new Superioir Plus room for new guests and 3 nights for the price of 2 in the Superioir Plus room for returning guests! New Year's celebration offer coming soon. All offers available for telephone bookings only and not in conjunction with any other offer including gift offers. We also offer Murder Mystery Weekends and Theatre Breaks - please see our website to enquire about our special offers and events.
Special New Years Eve breaks available from only £96 per person for a two night stay. This includes bed and breakfast plus a New Years Eve Buffet.


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A car rammed into the Rockdale County tag office building in Conyers Friday afternoon.Rescue crews responded a car that had ran into the building in the 900 block of Court Street. Conyers Police tells FOX 5 News that the driver accidentally put her car into reverse instead of drive. They say the woman hit a pedestrian before going into the building. The pedestrian was transported to the Rockdale Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. One person inside the building was treated for hyperventilation.Police say they will not charge the driver.
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During Obama's speech to business leaders on Monday at the Chamber of Commerce, protesters rally outside the Chamber of Commerce to criticize Obama's broken promises. According to Nader, Obama has turned his back on his base and capitulated to the large corporations. "It's time for workers all over the country to drive a harder bargain for Barack Obama and his corporate consultants," said Nader.
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Why Mission Bay isn't a train wreck
Now that the city planning director is comparing neighborhood activists to war mongers and meanies, it's worth a moment to look back at how the city wound up with what the Chron is now calling a vibrant success of a medical-tech development at Mission Bay.
That site used to be a Southern Pacific railroad yard, but in the early 1980s, the old robber barons realized that a lot of their property had more value as real estate than as railroads. So SP decided to develop Mission Bay, eventually spinning off Catellus Corp. as the developer. The first plan was a disaster, a mix of highrise office buildings, hotels and a little bit of housing. Then-Mayor Art Agnos got it toned down a little, but the proposal he and Catellus put forward in the late 1980s was still a mess -- more office space than housing, nowhere near enough in the way of community amenities, something an old-school builder with no concern for public process might have gotten away with in another city, but it wasn't going to fly here. Of course, Catellus and the mayor both argued that this was the best deal the city could possibly get; more housing or different uses just wouldn't pencil out.
Those same darn crazy activists that the planning director hates forced a public vote on the plan -- and it was overwhelmingly rejected.The next day, Catellus came back to the table -- and offered dramatic improvements in housing and amenities. In the end, UC decided to move into the site, building what I consider a hideously ugly campus with not a single decent piece of architecture -- but without giant highrises and with at least some open space and community facilities. There's actually a chance that this could become a viable neighborhood -- thanks not to the developer, the mayor, or city planning, but to meddlesome neighborhood people.
Funny how that works.
I can understand why you wouldn't want that.
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Of course, they'd have to repeal Ellis as well, to make that happen.
We have implemented this "Catellus and the mayor both argued that this was the best deal the city could possibly get; more housing or different uses just wouldn't pencil out."
There is actually a chance for which you could become a viable neighborhood
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given land for the express purpose of operating a railroad -- later transforming itself into a real estate developer, using the land for something else.
When these public trough-feeders start to feel like they are at odds with them who properly employ and direct them, it's time to cut the cord.
we might have no railroads any more in the US.
Without the government socializing the subsidy for these firms, they'd all be flat broke.
most deductions. That is simple arithmetic.
To succeed, you just have to trust yourself and move forward to achieving your goals. Incredibly interesting in here indeed. Ronald @ insurance
Mission Bay, like the Ballpark neighborhood surrounding 3d and King, is a barren, alien, inhospitable locale that checks all of the boxes they learned they had to check in planning school but fails in comparison to even the least attractive existing SF neighborhood.
It's more like the suburbs in the ease of access and movement.
I worked down on King Street in 2008 and it was like I was not in San Francisco. The stark, imposing architecture is one bad aspect, the freeway ramp of King Street is another, and the howling winds conspire with the chain stores to produce a truly horrific tableau that is available anywhere else.
Why would people want to live in craptacular pseudo suburbs in San Francisco when they could easily have the real thing?
Some people like the "new look" around Mission Bay and the Ballpark.
Some people like the older, more established area's like Pacific Heights.
SF has something for everyone. Problem? Nobody forces you to live in just one neighborhood.
Troll, The Problem is you.
You have no interest in diversity. You just want the whole city to be exactly the same.
You want San Francisco to be indistinguishable from the suburbs, politically and in the built environment. You hate San Francisco and you hate San Franciscans.
The "feel" down there has changed for the better. Any new neighborhood built from scratch is likely the be as you described, and takes time to feel lived-in.
The last time I was down that way was in early October. I came across a UC Berkeley researcher in front of Safeway who had an anemometer and was conducting questionnaires about how wind impacts the livability of the street scape.
I asked him to kindly tattoo his findings in reverse on John Rahaim's forehead so that he'd have to read them every morning.
Your problem is that you think that everyone should like what you like
are proving a viable blend of old and new, and centers of excellence for the new businesses of the 21st century.
Lots of people want to see the Mid-Market area look like Mission Bay--a day time community filled with employed people who leave at four in the afternoon, leave on the weekend--see where this is going... Any planning of the Mid-Market area that doesn't consider the needs/presence of the down and outers will fail... It would seem that optimal planning of the Mid-Market area includes middle income housing, street level stores, etc... The more people living in the Mid Market area, the less impact will the down and outers have... They will still be present--but with less impact.
As for the comment re AT&T Park and King Streets as a sterile environment-- Has that person walked the area? Lots of people comment and you'd think they were from outer space so disconnected from reality is their comment.
Mission Bay does have street level restaurants... Keep in mind, Mission Bay is devoted to research and ends up catering to their needs... In its own way Parnassus is as sterile as Mission Bay... But that is because of its limited scope as a medical /research facility
But we need all kinds of neighborhoods. SF's strnegth is it's diversity, so we don't want the whole city to look like Mission Bay but it's OK to have Mission Bay. Likewise with every other area.
Let's give SF'ers options and variety.
Does anyone think any of the architecture at Mission Bay is nice? My office used to be right next door, and I saw the stuff built and I walked through it plenty of times and it's just ... ugly. If you're going to build labs and housing and research facilities, they don't have to look like strip malls.
The point, Tim, is that it's OK to have a diversity of building styles and neighborhoods in SF. some can be sleek, modern and suburban like, and that suits a campus. While others are old and traditional.
You like diversity, right?
For a city that promotes public transit first I don't understand why there are so many parking structures at Mission Bay. Seems like a waste of space! If that much parking was really needed why wasn't it built underground.
I was walking around there a couple of weeks ago and noticed that the parking structures are the most interesting buildings to look at.
Sometimes you just have to take your chances and see what comes along. Incredibly interesting in here indeed. what is aquaponics
I can have no opinion about the Mission Bay development. I didn't get a chance to check it out during a recent visit to my former Frisco home.
However, what I find fascinating about this post is that my old friend, Tim Redmond, seems to be taking baby steps away from the rigid doctrines of Bruce Brugmann, the former owner, mad dictator of the Guardian and Tim's brain.
In the old Brugmann days, Tim would never have praised, even backhandedly, a development project. He would have known that the Guardian's Fuehrer would not tolerate such apostasy.
It's good to see Timmy broadening himself though it's too little and probably too late.
What could be next? Perhaps an unpredictable utterance from that devoted drudge of GuardianThink Stephen T. Jones? That would be the thin edge of the wedge, surely.
is there any chance of some decent design in sf- a city so naturally beautiful- it amazes me to see the ugliness of all recent developments- frank gehry's comments on the city's planning as spot on
SF Planners stand in awe of the Master of the Craptacular, Stanley Saitowitz...
Can we declare a moratorium on the dimwitted term "craptacular?" Ugly works just as well to describe Mission Bay. It's way less pretentious, and it's a real word, too.
So, speaking as semi-vegetarian that *is* quite disgusting.
Craptacular is not just ugly, it is also of the lowest quality.
We don't all like old, rundown, draughty Victorians and Edwardians, you know?
Houston! Problem?
Kerb? Draughty?
Not all the cool old architecture is named after Brit pomposity anyhow.
Sticks and Italianates are far more interesting, quaint, historical, distinctive, and/or cool.
cuter are usually moot.
Little wonder as plenty of attention it drawn towards it on a daily basis; and not *just* a reference to Brit royalty, but also as a larger metaphor whose basis in fact stems from a rich history of inbred twittery.
unless it is built by the government, then it becomes an architectural gem.
H8Ting on the craptacular only.
structures built by the private sector?
The very same building, if public, gets praised as Tim did here recently.
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All but two of West Virginia's 55 counties experienced higher unemployment rates in December, according to information released Jan. 18 by WorkForce West Virginia.
Brooke and Pocahontas counties were the only two counties reporting lower unemployment in December when compared with November. Brooke County had a 9.4 percent unemployment rate last month compared to 9.8 percent in November, while Pocahontas was at 10.5 percent in December versus 11.3 percent two months ago.
The county with the largest percentage increase in unemployment was Calhoun, which saw its unemployment jump from 9.8 percent in November to 12.3 percent in December. However, when comparing December 2012 with the same month in 2011, the county's unemployment was actually slightly lower. In December 2011, unemployment in Calhoun County was 12.5 percent.
Other counties that saw the largest monthly increases in unemployment were Roane, which went from 9.9 percent in November to 11.7 percent in December; Lincoln, which went from 8.5 percent to 10.2 percent; Boone, which went to 9 percent to 10.6 percent; and Wyoming, which went from 9.8 percent to 11.3 percent.
When looking at yearly numbers, Boone County had one of the highest unemployment increases between December 2011 and December 2012, climbing from 6.9 percent to 10.6 percent, a nearly 54 percent increase. Other counties that experienced large percentage rate increases between the two years were Wyoming, 43 percent increase; Clay, 38 percent increase; Mingo, 33 percent; Logan, 27 percent; McDowell, 17 percent; Raleigh, 16 percent; Nicholas, 14 percent and Webster, 14 percent.
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Nearly a month ago, prompted by Taylor Fedun's return to the rink, I wrote a fanpost that dealt with the future of the icing rule among other things. Mostly, I was curious about the ability of certain events to galvanize sentiment and channel action. It appeared to many at the time of the Fedun injury that a long-standing consensus regarding the need to alter the icing rule would finally see it's day in court. However, the late Fall/early Winter GM meeting seemed to pass the icing question by with nary a word. The lack of action (compared say to the quickness with which the league responded to the perceived threat to goalies in the wake of the Milan Lucic hit on Ryan Miller) had me wondering if and when the league would address the icing rule. In recent days, the GMs have met and placed icing at the forefront of their discussions. So, what can we expect and when can we expect it?According to reports, the NHL is in line to adopt the hybrid Icing rule already in practice at both the NCAA and USHL level. Writing for NHL.com, here's how Dan Rosen describes hybrid icing:
With hybrid icing, the linesman is required to make a judgment call at the faceoff dots in the offensive zone. If the forechecker is leading the race for the puck when he reaches the faceoff dots then play is allowed to continue. If the defenseman is leading the race for the puck -- or if he is even with the forechecking forward at the faceoff dots -- then the linesman is to blow his whistle to stop the play and immediately call icing.
Essentially, hybrid icing grants the players extra time and ice to work with (re: stop or go depending on whether the play is called or not). Looking at the last two notable cases (Fedun and Kurtis Foster), Racki argues that Hybrid Icing, if properly implemented, could very well have prevented injury. Indeed, Lisa McRitchie notes that Fedun himself has come out in favor of the rule change.
However, Racki raises an interesting question: why opt for this middling position and not go for no-touch icing? The answer appears to be that the NHL is committed to the perceived excitement ginned up by these races for the puck. Presumably, lingering in the darker corners of this answer is the lurid interest surrounding injuries themselves and the rubbernecking they bring. That is, part of the answer, perhaps, is that the NHL believes we want to experience the thrill of injury's constant threat. This certainly complicates the interest fans might have in seeing the pure idealism of a sporting race for the puck.
So, which is it fan: are you happy with Hybrid? if so, what is it that thrills you about the race for the puck?
A second question occurs to me via Scott Reynolds' comments to my previous post. Reynolds argued (persuasively I might add) that one of the current problems with the touch icing rule is a lack of implementation. Without remarking on the virtues of the various options (touch, no-touch, hybrid), Reynolds argued "I wish the officials were more dogmatic in calling it such that it was almost never waved off." This was in response to my suggestion that refs should be given more leeway in making an icing call. It is unclear to me whether hybird icing enhances or delimits the discretion and responsibility of the officials. As such, I'm left wondering about his argument: does hybrid icing leave too much room for official discretion? Is that discretion left in to foster the perceived interest of fans in seeing a race for the puck and offensive play? Does that perceived interest pressure (even if unconsciously) officials to wave plays off in the interest of exciting hockey?
Finally, Damien Cox notes that the NHLPA, seeking to enhance its bargaining position, or perhaps simply to flout the NHL, will probably refuse to consent to any changes any time soon. Such an action would follow the course the NHLPA charted when they rejected the restructuring of the NHL earlier this year. The logic here seems to be that the NHLPA, by insisting on consultation and by exercising its ability to tank rule and structural changes, wants its strength to be felt at every turn heading into the next CBA. That certainly makes some kind of sense: "if I give an inch here, I lose a mile." However, in cases where there is no serious philosophical disagreement and where inaction would appear to endanger its members I wonder if the NHLPA is cutting off its nose to spite its face (even if only in the interim)?
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LINCOLN -- Nebraska begins the week of its Big Ten opener not knowing who its quarterback will be against Illinois. Taylor Martinez hasn't practiced for two weeks because of a nagging turf toe on his left foot. Coach Bo Pelini said Monday that if Martinez doesn't practice Tuesday or Wednesday, Tommy Armstrong Jr. probably will be the starter for the second straight game. Pelini said he wants Martinez to be 100 percent when he returns to practice, and the coach said the senior is getting closer. Martinez started 32 straight games before missing the Sept. 21 game against South Dakota State. He ran tentatively against UCLA the week before and hasn't practiced since. Armstrong and Ron Kellogg III each played five series against South Dakota State.
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Stepped Buttresses for a Row House Basement
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Engineer Kathleen Dunne's prescription for supporting a shared rubblestone foundation wall called for a stepped reinforced buttress, sloped at the bottom to leave existing bearing soil undisturbed, and braced at the toe by the new basement slab at the lowered floor level.
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Workers excavate Brooklyn native soils by hand in the 100-year-old basement in preparation for forming and pouring center buttress sections. Corner buttresses are already in place.
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Workers place and tie rebar for buttress sections in a Brooklyn basement as part of a project to lower the basement floor. The buttress will stabilize the basement wall, which is shared with an adjacent dwelling.
Workers assemble plywood forms in preparation for a concrete pour. The job was staged in order to maintain stability of the shared basement wall: end and center sections of the buttress were formed and placed first, then the center sections were excavated, formed, and poured.
Concrete for the new buttress structure had to be pumped in from the street. Here, the concrete truck and pump truck are parked in front of the house.
Workers place concrete in the forms for a reinforcing buttress structure in the Brooklyn row house basement.
Concrete flows into the stepped forms for a reinforcing buttress. The concrete will set in contact with the existing foundation structure and undisturbed site soils, maintaining the stability of a common party wall that supports the project house as well as a neighboring dwelling.
Concrete curing in the stepped forms for a reinforced buttress designed to stabilize a common basement foundation wall. Once the new buttress cures, remaining soil in the basement can be excavated and a new concrete slab will be placed to brace the toe of the buttress structure and provide a floor for the new, lowered basement living space.
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July 22, 2005 is a day that forever be etched in Pittsburgh Penguins history as a day that changed the face of the franchise...and quite possibly saved it. Late in the afternoon that day was the NHL Draft Lottery and when Pittsburgh won it, the ticket sales office phones in Mellon Arena lit up like Christmas trees. The new savior was arriving. When Gary Bettman announced that the Pens had won, I fell off my couch in exhilaration and bruised my shoulder. I didn't feel or notice the bruise for a few days, I was excited about hockey again.
I watched the entire press conference from a far at my old job. I couldn't get too close to the television as I didn't want to believe it true. I knew he wasn't the same 66 as he used to be, but I knew this wouldn't be like 1997. This was the final retirement. I had just seen Lemieux play a few weeks prior in New York against the Rangers. Had I known it'd be the last time I would have seen him play, I may have enjoyed the experience a little differently.


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This is a chunk of fractured granite that many folks pass as they go off to play on The Dome or Elephant Buttresses. Apparently this crag was developed as a drytooling locale. Occasionally, folks are seen here bouldering, TRing, drytooling, or occasionally leading. Since we're on a reorganization of BC & there's a route for this rock listed under a different crag, we'll create this for clarity. There are routes on all aspects of this rock. There is a bit on the N or NE aspect which seems to be particularly popular for beginners.
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While not a new development on its own, there are reports of increased drone deployment to the PLA's ships, and a heightened attack against U.S. drone contractors.
UPI reports Chinese hackers have ramped up their barrage of infected emails to glean as much information about the Pentagon's UAV strategy and development as they can.
It's no secret that the Chinese military is in the habit of copying foreign hardware, and while drone technology was previously limited to the U.S. and its allies — that's over.
China began developing UAVs in the 1960s just as several American AQM-34G - R models were lost over the Chinese mainland. Spy Flight says one drone was recovered by the Chinese, who maintain they shot it down.
In 1969 China began reverse engineering the drone at the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in an eager bid to figure out the American technology and use it for themselves.
By 1972 the U.S. drone was copied into the WuZhen-5. And when China invaded Vietnam during the war of 1979, China's first drone was used to successfully collect visual intelligence — a chilling example of how good China is at counterfeiting military hardware.
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And that's why China would be keen to inspect the American RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone, which Tehran was able to capture last year.
The "Beast of Kandahar" went down to much Iranian fanfare, and after doubts about the drone's capture were put to rest by its display on PressTV, questions of how great a loss its capture is to U.S. intelligence continue to linger.
There was speculation in February the drone went down with its data still intact and the folks at DARPA told Wired that there is little doubt the Russians and the Chinese were brought in to help with reverse engineering the advanced American aircraft.
When Beijing gets around to using the Sentinel's technology in its own fleet of drones, there is little doubt it will be used to patrol China's vast coastline and maritime territory using the genetic algorithms already employed by its older drones to hunt for submarines.
American subs in Asian waters are a definite burr in Beijing's saddle and are the one true soft spot in the
China's best defense would be its unique algorithms in a fleet of drones, patrolling the coast, using information from sonar buoys to track the American subs. Whether the Sentinel's technology will aid the Chines in their efforts has yet to be seen.


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Methods for promoting a restaurant are as varied as the types of restaurants there are to promote. In any case, the main marketing objective is to attract new and returning customers.
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Selling great food represents only one part of the equation for prosperity in the restaurant market.
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Statistics clearly show that there's no shortage in restaurant industry employees - nor will there be one any time soon. The National Restaurant Association predicts the industry will add approximately 1.9 million jobs by the year 2016.
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Eateries should make big bucks in 2007, yet owners may continue to struggle for their piece of the pie. The National Restaurant Association predicts the American restaurant industry will rake in a whopping $537 billion this year, up at least 5 percent from 2006 revenues.
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The food service industry consists of a lengthy menu of product suppliers. For restaurateurs, selecting the wrong vendor often correlates into a recipe for disaster. Before contracting with a food distributor, industry insiders recommend that owners follow a few basic steps. Doing so could mean the difference between cooking up sales and putting out fires.
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The restaurant industry has always been in the middle of Internet marketing advances and for good reason. Most consumers have embraced the Internet as a way of planning their social activities, including dining out. Whether they are looking for a place to eat on the fly, planning a special event or seeking out suitable dining while traveling, online restaurant listings and services have become a well-used area on the Web.
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I ran across an interesting webpage not too long ago. The site examines life in areas rocked by tragedy the day before the terrible events. The website just happens to be run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA and is called Ready.gov. The site provides a map of the U.S. with dates in each State. You can click on the State and it will give you a vignette of the day before disaster struck.
An example can be found for Texas – September 23, 2005. The text reads:
"Golfer Robert Gamez shot eight under par to lead the first round of the PGA Texas Open. Houston's own Jeff Maggert trailed Gamez by a single stroke."
The next day Hurricane Rita made landfall just east of the Houston area causing $12 billion in damage and 120 deaths.
The site is a way of making a point that disaster can come quickly and change life drastically. It is because of this that agencies such as FEMA and the CDC recommend that people take it upon themselves to do some emergency/disaster preparation.
The advice is simple: be informed, plan and prepare. However, emergency preparedness has had some mixed reception from the public. However, like all things, this can be viewed on a continuum. We can say we have one extreme where someone has made no preparations what so ever and the other end where someone has a fortified compound with enough food to feed the entire country of Luxembourg for 20 years. Yet there is a perception or rather a widespread opinion that those falling on the "super prepared" end of the spectrum are "crazy". Labels such as "ultra-survivalists" have been tossed about. Media coverage of topics such as the silly "Mayan Apocalypse", the zombie apocalypse "craze" and the reality show Doomsday Preppers has thrust preparedness and by proxy self-sufficiency/homesteading into a national if not international spotlight.
I must admit, I watch the NatGeo show. I find it entertaining and find myself echoing Jack Nicholson's Joker character from the 1989 Batman movie when I sit and ask, "Where do they get those wonderful toys?"
Do I have dreams of having my own missile silo? As cool as that sounds at first, the reality neuron fires and I wonder what the electricity bill would be, how much time I'd be consumed by maintenance and even lawn care…so maybe a house in the country would be a better compromise.
By this point of reading, some of you may have wondered, "Is he one of 'those people'?" Well, to answer the question - yes and no. Yes, life is never really just black and white, it's many shades of gray although apparently some are only concerned with 50 of them for some reason…
I personally think emergency/disaster preparedness and self-sufficiency are great things to involve myself in. I think doing what I can to ensure the safety of my family and friends is practical. I also think that embracing some aspects of self-sufficiency is great as well. However, this leads us back to the continuum – at what point do I go from being the well-prepared guy to crazy survivalist dude? I have a feeling the answers will vary widely with who you ask.
Let's start with what FEMA and the CDC recommend. At their Ready.gov site, FEMA recommends that folks have at least 72 hours worth of supplies including food and water. The reasoning is that relief workers may not be able to reach everyone immediately and services such as electricity, water, sewage, telephones may not work and the grocery stores may be closed or even picked clean.
The CDC extends their recommendations out a bit farther in respect for water. They recommend you should strive to have two weeks' worth of water on hand. Not sure how much water you use in a day? The USGS has a water usage calculator as part of their "Water Science School". You might be amazed at just how much water your family uses in a single day.
For many folks, this is already part of their lives. Those who live in hurricane prone areas often have most of the things listed at those agency sites on hand. Stuff like flashlights, multitools, sleeping bags, batteries, first aid kits, weather radios, N95 masks, matches, duct tape, bleach, et cetera. Most of the things on the list can be found in an average home if people look hard enough, it just may not be all organized together. Also, most homes on average have about a three day supply of food on hand BUT, much of it is probably refrigerated. This could be drastically cut if the power is out for a few days. Therefore, keeping a little extra in the pantry wouldn't hurt.
Papa Got a Brand New Bag
So what if you and your family have to leave? We've seen mass chaos on the interstates and highways before. A poignant example (also becoming a textbook so to speak example of why preparedness is a good thing) is Hurricane Katrina. People were stuck on the road for not just hours but days at a time. Hotels were booked for months into the future so lodging was difficult to find even hundreds of miles from the site of projected landfall. This is a time when your mobile 72 hour preparedness kit comes in.
It has many names – GOOD (Get Out of Dodge) bag, Evac (evacuation) bag, BOB (bug out bag), 72 hour bag and so on. This is the same thing you'd have in your home – food, water and supplies to last 72 hours but in a portable form. Many are common backpacks, some are military style ALICE or MOLLE packs or commercial hiking packs. Whatever the container, they all have basic necessities for keeping you good for 3 days.
The exact content of the bag is completely dependent upon the individual and their specific needs. However, some common things that are addressed include: food, water, clothing, first aid, communication, travel and tools. For those folks who are avid campers or hikers, having such things on hand isn't too much of a stretch.
However, I find that many people (at least that I've encountered) are often critical of those people who are attempting to put together such a kit. In discussing my ever-evolving kit I've been asked (more than a couple of times by different folks), "you're not one of 'those people' are you?" To which I usually respond with, "what are 'those people'?" The response is usually an uncomfortable or even snarky facial expression and laugh followed by something along the lines of, "you know, a survival-nut(job/case/weirdo)." Then I'm usually a bit conflicted as I don't know how to answer really. At what point do you go from well-prepared to "survival nutjob"? I'm not sure there really is a consensus and the cutoff point is most likely relative. I'm sure to some just having a bag that I try to keep that can help out for 3 days if need be is "crazy" and to others it's practical. I also do not understand the behavior that goes along with the perception of being a "survival nut". It's very reminiscent of middle or high school and suddenly being the "weird/nerdy/geeky" kid that others snicker at in the hall.
With all behavior you can have extremes however, whether or not the behavior is detrimental or not depends on the effects it produces. If being extremely preoccupied with preparedness isn't hurting the person or their family in any way – financially, lifestyle, psychologically, et cetera, then I don't think it's really all that "crazy".
Some people run "drills" where they get the family together and practice evacuating or "bugging out" from their home to a safer location. Is that too "extreme"? It's recommended that families hold household fire drills – when is the last time you saw someone having a fire drill at their house? I know I'm guilty myself of neglecting that recommendation. The National Fire Protection Association recommends having a home fire drill at least twice a year and the CDC recommends every six months. Drills are effective ways to not only have everyone involved understand what to do and when but having that experience and knowledge can reduce anxiety and panic if an actual emergency does ever occur.
Would having an evacuation or fire drill make me one of "those people"? What if I decided I wanted a garden? Or maybe a green house…or maybe wanted to install solar panels on my roof. Would that make me one of "those people" or would that place me in the category of one of those "tree hugging hippie types" which I've heard in conversation while expressing my idea of using solar energy. I wasn't aware that gardening or self sufficiency was a social "no-no".
My great grandmother died in 2005. She died one day shy of her 100th birthday. She was a tough old Polish lady that raised a family during the Great Depression. She had skills many people pay to learn in classes now – gardening, sewing, cooking, herbal remedies. These skills were common in the early 20th century and not considered odd at all. Times have changed though. Now it may be seen as "weird" if you go over to someone's house and they have a backyard garden, can their own food, hunt their own food, make their own remedies for ailments. Some folks would consider them "those kind of people".
I don't see it that way. I think the more I can provide for myself and family own my own, the less I'll have to rely upon an intricate system that, as has been shown in the past, have problems in providing supplies. How many times have we seen the bare shelves of grocery stores on the nightly news and tales of water and food shortages in areas hit hard by disaster?
Waste, Want or Weird?
Is it weird to be involved in emergency preparedness or self sufficiency? Is it a need or a want? Is it a waste of time and resources? Those are all common questions and ones that I have thought myself.
Is it weird? Honestly, it's crossed my mind. As I've stated here, at what point does one go from practical preparedness to "those people"? I'm not sure myself so I just keep doing what I'm doing and eventually I've had to let go of the fear I might be stigmatized or socially ostracized by others.
Is it a need or a want? It's both really. I both need and want to provide and protect myself, family and friends. I think most people think the same thing, how we each go about accomplishing that is simply different.
Is it a waste of time and resources? This is another question I've often asked myself. What if I never need to use any of this stuff? What if it just sits there – I could have used that money for something else. That is true; I could have utilized that money for other things. I could have bought a new, bigger TV. I could have bought more clothes or that shiny Schecter Hellraiser Deluxe I played at Guitar Center. But I didn't. I would be lying if I didn't think about this aspect and have even harbored mild regret at times. However, those small instances when I have to break out my first aid kit or other supplies when the need arose make the regret fade. I tend to see it like car insurance. I pay money every month for the possibility that something may happen. There's no guarantee I'll ever need what I pay for each month but it's the law and has been for a while now. I also have renter's insurance as well. Many places now require you to have that insurance before they'll rent you a place. There's no guarantee anything will ever happen that you will need that insurance – but you have it anyway. To me, it's a sort of emergency/disaster insurance – it's an investment I'm making just in case that need ever arises.
So does this all make me one of "those people"? I suppose depending on who you ask, it does. However, as long as my family and friends are good with it and support my efforts then those opinions of me being one of those "nuts" really don't matter all that much.
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The average Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates have actually dropped a bit for most (about 1.5%) for calendar year 2011. However, most servicemembers will not see the decrease. Under the current law, if rates go up, all military members will see the increase, but if rates go down, military members will receive the old (higher) rates until they receive an assignment to a new location.
Note: BAH amounts are determined by location, rank, and whether or not the member has dependents.
Between ranks, amounts differ because the higher the rank, the better the housing a member is authorized. Here are the charts that show what type of dwellings are used to determine BAH amounts for each rank.
There are specific rules which determine whether the military member is paid the housing rate for the location of his/her assignment, or the location of his/her dependents. This chart displays those basic rules.
BAH is an allowance, and is therefore not subject to income taxes.
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Original post made on Feb 3, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, February 3, 2012, 1:26 PM
on Feb 3, 2012 at 2:25 pm
Goldman's comment that we are a head of the curve is funny given the hot lunch program at the elementary school are sugared cereal and donuts or danishes for breakfast and pizza, hot dogs, and hamburgers for lunch. Who does he think he is fooling? My kids are only allowed to get hot lunch once a week because the food they serve is all junk. I think Mr. Goldman may have on going discussions but he has yet in the 5 years my kids have been at the school to change or encourage change when it comes to what they are serving our children.
on Feb 3, 2012 at 2:33 pm
While reduced fat is important to many, schools are often a critical source of calories for children in poor areas - a fact Michele Obama ignores. Inner city teachers have been quoted (on the food network) as saying that many children only get one meal on a regular basis - they need those school lunch calories.
on Feb 3, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Don't forget the chocolate milk! The hot lunches offered in the MVWSD elementary schools are junk. There is no reason kids need to be offered chocolate milk every single day. The fruit is often fruit cocktail, sometimes still frozen. I only let my kids eat it once a month or so but there are plenty of kids who eat it every single day.


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EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- Until a law is signed, residents in three central Illinois counties can legally practice concealed carry.
State's Attorney's in Tazewell, McLean and Peoria counties are not prosecuting such cases.
Enacting a law to carry around a gun remains a target in Illinois but John Meek says excitement is brewing among law abiding, licensed gun-owning citizens, now that some area counties are allowing concealed carry.
"I think the average citizen will probably wait until it's finalized," said John Meek, owner of Midwestern Firearms. "I think there are some that will go ahead and take advantage of it, but it's certainly a personal choice."
The issue is a hot topic among Meek's customers at Midwestern Firearms in East Peoria. He's frequently asked questions about what is legal and what is not.
"Our best advice is wait and see. We really don't want to be in a position to tell people what the law is," said Meek. "We are waiting with the same concerns they are."
"Part of the constitution says notice," said Peoria County State's Attorney Jerry Brady. "Folks have to have notice on what conduct is and is not lawful and unlawful."
Brady says dragging out a decision is not fair to the public.
He and Peoria Law Enforcement agreed in a meeting Tuesday they will not charge or prosecute what the court ruled unconstitutional.
"The two sections are unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons, namely weapons in vehicles and weapons on the street," said Brady.
Under state law, you can still be arrested for concealed carry.
However, until there is clarity, both Brady and Meek say citizens will have to exercise their rights at their own risk.


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11:33am Thursday 31st May 2012 in Dragons By Iwan Gabe Davies
NEWPORT Gwent Dragons have signed second row Ian Nimmo from English Championship side Cornish Pirates and tighthead prop Tim Ryan from Italian semi-professional outfit Cavalieri Prato.
The pair have joined the region on two-year deals.
The 26-year-old Nimmo was named in this season's RFU Championship Dream XV and stands at 6ft 7in tall, weighing 18st 13lb.
He played for the Pirates in their defeats to London Welsh in the two legs of the Championship final.
Ryan, 27, 6ft 2in and 18st 3lb, has played for Munster, Toulon and Newcastle, converting from the back row to prop relatively late in his career.
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Shiancoe, who was questionable due to a strained hamstring, is starting in Sunday's game against Atlanta but backup tight end Kyle Rudolph is out with a bruised quadriceps.||||||| Shiancoe has topped 50 yards in only one of 10 games this season and has scored two touchdowns.
Shiancoe had team highs of six receptions for 58 yards in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Chiefs.||||||| Shiancoe came into the game with four catches for 36 yards.
Shiancoe will be held out of Saturday's preseason game at Seattle.||||||| Shiancoe is still working on a pulled hamstring that kept him out of the preseason opener.
Shiancoe has left the game with a leg injury, and his return is questionable. He was hurt early in the third quarter on Sunday against Detroit. Team trainers were working on the back of his right leg, in the hamstring area.||||||| With the passing attack struggling, the Vikings can't afford to lose Shiancoe for a long time. He had 10 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown in their first two games, accounting for more than 40 percent of their passing production.
Shiancoe had six catches for 86 yards in the Vikings' 14-10 loss to Miami in Sunday's home opener.||||||| It was another strong day for Shiancoe, who continued to be the favorite target of gunslinging Brett Favre. Shiancoe's owners should monitor the transaction wire for the next few weeks to make sure the panic-striken Vikings don't swing a deal for San Diego's Vincent Jackson, who could take that title away from the veteran tight end.


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