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So close this week on "American Idol"! So close!
Yes, moppet Sanjaya Malakar made it to the bottom two. I knew I wouldn't be lucky enough to see him go, but it was heaven to see him standing there sweating it. Of all the massacres of Diana Ross's songs performed by the "Idol" Top 12 this week, his was the most wretched.
And yet, 17-year-old Sanjaya is only the latest beneficiary of "Idol's" "wounded-bird syndrome." It happens every year: Mean old judge Simon Cowell starts picking on some sweet young thing (Kevin Covais, John Stevens, Jasmine Trias -- any of those names ring a bell?), and viewers with more heart than brains decide to rescue them by calling in to vote for them. They're not doing the contestants any favors. If anything, they're messing up their lives by letting them continue in the delusion that they have enough talent to be professional singers. But it's an almost-understandable reaction to the pain that Simon -- and to a lesser extent Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul -- put the youngsters through.
I thought it was a major breakthrough just to see Sanjaya at No. 2. And he truly did deserve to go home. But apparently, it's a worse sin to be bland than to be horrific on "Idol."
Let's skip back to Tuesday night. Host Ryan Seacrest extolled the accomplishments of the multitalented Ross, who served as the contestants' mentor for the week. Ross gushed over the right singers, for the most part, but alas they didn't return the favor. With few exceptions, the "Idol" contestants chose several obscure Ross songs and murdered both those and her Supremes hits.
Brandon Rogers -- "You Can't Hurry Love." Poor Brandon. He hit the trifecta: He was bland, out of tune and forgot his lyrics. He tried to dress up the song instead of just singing it, and the results were instantly forgettable. Simon called it "a complete letdown" and said Brandon showed "no star quality."
Melinda Doolittle -- "Home." Wouldn't it be nice if we could just have "The Melinda Show" for the next three months? Wow. I didn't even know this song, and it choked me up. It is such a pleasure to listen to the divine Ms. D. She's got the power, tone and emotion of a timeless diva. I can't rave about her enough. She sent Paula into tears. Simon said she "made a boring song fantastic" and reminded him "of a young Gladys Knight."
Chris Sligh -- "Endless Love." Full disclosure: I hate this song more than words can say. It's got the double hex for me: sappy and crappy. When it came on the radio back in the day, I would switch it off as soon as I could hit the button. I don't think I've ever heard it all the way through. So obviously I'm not the best judge of what it should sound like. I figured nothing could be worse than Ross's version. For starters, I was disappointed that Chris came out without his glasses -- the "Idol" makeover effect. It worked for Clay Aiken, but Clay was beyond geeky. Chris has his own style of cool geek, and he should stick with it. His voice was pretty, but his arrangement was boring, even with the big power finish. Randy called it "a mess." Paula told him to "stick with the melody" (what melody?!). Simon called it "unemotional" and "uninspiring."
Gina Glocksen -- "Love Child." I thought rocker Gina and "Love Child" were a good fit. She mostly followed Ross's advice to enunciate the lyrics clearly, and she started out at a good pace. Her voice was strong and had a good tone. But she ran out of energy or something, and the song became dull. They don't get but about 90 seconds to perform, right? How can they run out of steam in that amount of time? Doesn't compute to me. Still, not a bad night for GG or "Glockstar," as one placard called her. Randy "didn't feel any excitement" and thought it was "pitchy in spots." Simon said it "wasn't terrible."
Sanjaya Malakar -- "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." ... To get away from the cacophony of dogs barking when they heard Sanjaya sing this. Whoa. How many synonyms does the Microsoft thesaurus have for bad? "Awful, terrible, dreadful, appalling, shocking, ghastly, horrific, dire, unpleasant." Yep, it was all of those and then some. His tiny little voice was out of tune, and the junior-showman finale was frightening. Sanjaya seemed to have even more hair than ever (probably in reaction to the disses on his straightening job last week), and where the heck did all those teeth come from? (Quick, somebody check on Julia Roberts!) Randy was stunned speechless, but he finally was able to utter that it was "almost unlistenable." Simon confused everybody by saying that there was "a wail in Beverly Hills" -- Sanjaya and the audience were thinking "whale" -- but Simon haltingly explained that he meant that Diana Ross was at home in Beverly Hills watching the show and moaning in agony thanks to Sanjaya's performance. It was clear to everyone that Sanjaya was the worst pseudo-singer to sully the stage and that the "AI" producers would be grateful if everyone who dialed in would help them put the poor puppy out of his and the audience's misery.
Haley Scarnato -- "Missing You." After Sanjaya, even the infamously forgettable Haley was an improvement. She has a pretty voice, but it's average at best. She had some pitch problems and then fell prey to Brandon's malady, forgetting some lyrics. Randy observed that "usually (Haley's) pitch is better than that. I'm a little shocked." Even Paula had to take her to task for being out of tune and losing her lyrics. But Simon, who just has to be contrary, said, "I didn't think it was that bad. I think we'll remember you now." I think he'll remember the halter top that was barely taped on to her chest. But he also said Haley "had stage presence" and he "liked parts" of her vocals.
Phil Stacey -- "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me." Not with this performance. Phil is one of the better males in the competition, but he didn't stand out the way he should have on Diana Ross night. He came out hat-less (yea!), confident and playful -- all good. But he strained to reach the higher and lower notes. Randy thought the performance was "a little boring but the vocals were great." Simon thought it was "OK" but criticized Phil for shouting on the "big notes."
LaKisha Jones -- "God Bless the Child." Maybe I'm being contrary, but LaKisha is starting to seem like a singing machine to me. While she has a great voice, she has a hard time convincing me of her emotion. Her face is like a mask. On Tuesday night, she didn't even live up to her machine-like perfection as she veered out of tune near the end of the song. I was bothered by the fact that she asked Ross whether she should use a mic stand or hold the mic and then disregarded Ross's advice to use the stand. I think she could have been more emotive if she hadn't held her mic. She did follow Ross's suggestion to wear something long and simple, but I'm not sure the Stay-Puft look was what she was going for. Randy, natch, thought she was "sensational." Ditzy Paula said, "When you sing, your heart comes through." (Why isn't Paula working for Hallmark? She missed her calling.) Simon said she was "very much in control" and "looked like a star." He also said that she and Melinda "are in a different league" from the other contestants.
Blake Lewis -- "You Keep Me Hangin' On." Techno-loving Blake gave the classic his own spin, turning it into a laid-back, groovy little number as he concentrated on his vocals. It was very much Blake, which I thought was the point of the exercise (they're supposed to make the songs "their own"). But it was too-laid back for the male judges, apparently. Randy said, "You sing better than that." (Was he listening?) Simon said he "didn't get that." Paula, however, said, "You could have a hit with that." And for all her shortcomings, I do believe Paula knows chart potential, especially with danceable songs.
Stephanie Edwards -- "Love Hangover." Having done my best to tune out the disco era, I barely remembered this Ross song. Stephanie looked like her usual sexy self, and the vocals were good, but I found the song boring in the middle. The judges didn't like the truncated arrangement. Paula "missed the uptempo part." Simon said she "teased everybody" with an intro, not the song. He thought she chose the wrong song. Stephanie spoke up, saying it took too long to get into the faster middle part because of the instrumentals, and that there was too much improv in that part anyway. I think she made some good points, but I also think Simon was right when he said she needs to "make a bigger impact."
Chris Richardson -- "The Boss." Didn't know this one at all. Don't want to know it now. Chris looked and sounded like a little boy, though as the song progressed he turned into Melisma Man. Icky. Randy said the performance was "half good, half bad." Paula thought he did a good job of blending contemporary and classic. Simon nailed it for me by reminding everyone that "this is a singing competition" and if one were to take Chris (ostensibly meaning his personality and looks, neither of which I've seen) "out of the equation" the performance was "dreadful." I second that emotion, even leaving Chris in the equation.
Jordin Sparks -- "If We Hold On Together." The show's only talented 17-year-old got off to a good start with some rich vocals, but she became strident and had a weak final note. The judges saw no flaws. Randy said, "You just made it a three-girl race." Paula called her "a breath of fresh air." Simon said it was "a little bit gooey" but it was "a very, very good vocal."
I put Sanjaya, Brandon and Chris in my bottom three, but on Wednesday I was overruled by "America" once again. Drawing out the suspense, Ryan called Phil, Brandon and Sanjaya to the middle of the stage as the bottom three. He sent the chastened Phil back to his seat and a few minutes later announced that Brandon would be going home. Brandon wasn't too surprised. Sanjaya was. I really don't know how he could salvage himself, short of a voice transplant. But we'll just see how the wounded-bird syndrome plays out.
Since Ross volunteered her valuable time to mentor the "Idol" finalists -- cutting into her preparations for her new tour -- the show allowed her to promote the tour by performing a song. It's the second time I've seen her recently on TV, doing a song from her new album, "I Love You." While I appreciate Ross's contributions to the world of pop music, and I adore many of her classics, I have to say that her singing days are long past. We may love her "More Today Than Yesterday" because of her icon status, but we have to presume that as unremarkable as she sounded on the "Idol" stage, it was only "half as (bad) as tomorrow." But hey, good luck with that tour, Di!
Posted by Betsy Pickle on March 17, 2007 at 03:55 PM
Agree with you 100%, Bets, especially the part about unknown Diana Ross songs. I'd never heard most of the songs the Idols "picked". I'm beginning to wonder if they're really allowed to choose their own material... also liked your assessment of Ms. Ross's singing. (Would have been fun to hear Simon's critique!)Reminded me of a painful live performance by Ann-MargretI endured a couple of years ago.
Posted by: mercy at March 18, 2007 12:14 PM
Good wrap up, Betsy. I agree with you. Sanjaya needs to go, but Brandon never lived up to his potential and I think that cost him. On the other hand, I adore Melinda. She is amazingly talented, yet humble. I have actually started voting because I am scared America will get this wrong and vote her out too early. There is some talent here, but I am not sure Diana Ross was the best theme. Sure, she is an icon and legend, but her songs were more about performance and showmanship than actual singing talent. As we know from the pseudo Supremes story "Dreamgirls", Diana became the star based on looks and star quality - not singing. A fact that is even more present based on her performance. I am looking forward to this week with a new theme (British Invasion). Glad you are catching up with Idol and able to post more now.
Posted by: stan at March 19, 2007 08:50 AM
Clay Aiken was "beyond geek" on AI2? Maybe, but lawd, he did clean up nicely, didn't he? The voice and talent was always there, but the HOT sexy stud was hiding and has finally come out! With some extra weight on him, the long hair and stubble, NOW SEXY ISN'T BACK, IT'S FINALLY HERE!
Posted by: carol at March 19, 2007 08:25 PM
I agree with most of your article, Diana Ross was not very good. I disagree regarding Clay Aiken. He may have BEEN geeky, but he is absolutely gorgeous, sexy and has an awesome voice. Chris Sligh seems nice enough, but I personally don't think he would ever be gorgeous or sexy.
Posted by: sasha4clay at March 19, 2007 08:39 PM
Oh, Mercy! Ann-Margret? I don't even want to know!
Hey Stan, glad to be back. Somebody's going to have to call me with Melinda's number Tuesday night. I've got a movie sneak preview and then have to come back and write the review. I'll try to dial as I write, but I'll be catching the show on TiVo! ... Brandon certainly did himself no favors, but it's really sad to think that he couldn't get more votes than Sanjaya. Then again, rational viewers probably figured why waste their votes on Brandon when there are far worthier candidates.
I'm afraid neither Clay nor Chris S. would fall in the sexy category for me, my friends. None of the guys provides much eye candy this year. Blake probably comes closest, but after he expressed his admiration for "MJ," he lost me. Liking MJ is definitely not sexy!
Posted by: Betsy at March 19, 2007 10:07 PM
Melinda can sing, no doubt. But her little "Who me?" schtick is old for me. I certainly wouldn't mind seeing her win, but we'll see.
Sweet little Sanjaya. What can you say? "Pass the ear plugs?" He may go this week, but I'm betting he'll make it at least one more. Haley still may go before him.
My favorites are Blake, Stephanie and Jordin. I think LaKisha has an amazing voice, but she seems "old." Blake, Steph and Jordin are like fresh air. Now, they just need to pick the right songs every week.
I too was disappointed in the songs they chose. "Endless Love"? blech. I'm with you Bets. I've hated that song from the first time I heard it. It makes my ears bleed to this day. "Can't Hurry Love" and "Love Child" are two of my Supremes faves. As for Miss Ross, I always loved "Last Time I Saw Him," but it wasn't a big hit. I was impressed at her graciousness. Miss Ross isn't known for being nice. Although I did notice the kids called her "Miss Ross." hehe
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Well, While I work on fixing the fuel leak (close to $2.00 / gallon now) I will replace the sediment bowl with a on/off valve. Can anyone tell me the thread size I need to fit into the gas tank?
A stock sediment bowl comes with a needle 'on-off' valve. You screw it in and out to shut-off the fuel.
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What I mean is while I have my leaky unit off trying to ix it I want to put a temporary line in place. Screw it into the gas tank where the sediment bowl assembly was and feed the carb. With 4 children competing for my time I may have the leaky unit off for a while.
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My local IH dealer had one in stock for about $20.
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What I did was to take my fuel bowl assembly with me to my local fittings dealer. He set me up with a plug for the hole where the shut off valve goes, and a ball valve assembly to go into the fuel line side. I haven't had any more leaks. Cost me a total of about $3.50.... this was after I bought the complete deal from my local IH dealer. The one they now stock is the same one in the pic from TM Tractor Parts.
The new L-style shut off valve is useless as far as I am concerned. A: it is difficult to shut off completely and B: it hurts! Now with the ball valve, just lift up or push down the lever. Works real good Now I am a happy camper.
When I restore Ellie, then I will try to find a replacement shut-off or petcock valve with the t-style handle. That works, or maybe I will try to rebuild mine.
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The L shape on the right is the handle to cut if off and on. Loosen the packing to make it easier to turn and tighten to keep from leaking. As you use it it will get looser then start leaking then you tighten. Turning all the way on will cause it to leak less. Back seat they call it.
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Jim's picture shows what may be a new one just like what I think is the original on Scruffy. I cleaned it up, replaced the gasket and screen, and added 3 rounds of packing under the packing nut. After installing it and reinstalling the tank, I made up a new steel fuel line. It wan't really that big a job. There are no leaks whatever. I wouldn't screw with a temporary.
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Yes you can buy just the bowl from your CIH dealer. NAPA sells the screen and gasket like the dealer has also. Lowes has the string for the packing.
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OEM sells the sediment bowl with the T type rather than the L handle for $26. If I remember correctly Jp Tractor has them for aobut $22.
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On December 11, 2011, Officer Snyder and a civilian passenger were responding to a burglary alarm when they were hit, head on, by a drunk driver. Snyder's injuries were the worst.
According to Longview city policy, employees must be let go if they miss 12 months of full-time work in a two year period.
According to city spokesman Shawn Hara, Snyder filed the appeal with the city's human resources department Monday afternoon at 5pm. The city's appeal committee, which consists of three city employees will meet within the next 30 working days. The committee will hear from both Snyder and the police department. The committee will then make a recommendation that will go to the city manager. The city manager will then have 10 working days to consider the recommendation, then he will make decision. His decision is final.
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Metzger said some big things are planned this year for all teams to participate in, including a bed sheet sale, pub crawl and wine pairing.
Metzger herself had a cancer scare since the 2012 Relay in June.
"Before, I never had anyone close with cancer. Our family has heart trouble, so I'm expecting that. I had to have a biopsy and then wait several months and be checked again and it was nerve-wracking," she exlained. "While I was waiting, I thought, 'They could call me and tell me I have cancer.' That made me even more determined to make this next Relay even more successful. We need to start at the source and get rid of it."
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Louis C.K.,�Louie
For anyone who doesn't think C.K. stretches that much acting-wise, just watch Season 4. As�Louie�tipped more toward the dramatic this year, C.K. showed his range, maturing his fictionalized self slowly but surely while never losing sight of the ambling sad sack we know so well. C.K. has pocketed four Emmys, but none have been for acting.
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While there's obviously a trace of the real C.K. on�Louie, the fake Matt LeBlanc is so dementedly twisted that we simultaneously hope the show's crazy plots are fake and (somewhat) true. That would not be possible without LeBlanc's complete lack of self-consciousness and bold, all-in approach. Unlike last year, when Season 2 of�Episodes aired a full year before the Emmys, Season 3 will be far fresher in voters' minds, having aired earlier this year.
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Village of Kings Langley transforms into Kings Landing to promote HBO's Game of Thrones series release
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A sign at the entrance to Kings Langley now heralds the entrance to the fictional world of the award winning Game of Thrones series.
The village has changed its name to Kings Landing, the capital of Westeros, from George R.R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Fire and Ice.
The renaming was prompted by the imminent release of the third series of the television adaptation, named after the first novel in the series.
The Mayor of Dacorum Borough Council, Penny Hearn, unveiled the new village sign today.
Fans of the books and programme keen to visit the temporary capital of Westeros can park in the Young Pretender pub, by the north entrance to the town, and get a picture of themselves with the sign.
Staff at the pub celebrated the name change today by dressing up in medieval outfits.
Jenny Searle, manager, said: "We've put on a themed menu and are just going with the flow.
Kings Langley School pupils sing the Rains of Castermere from the series
"The council asked us if people could use our car park because it's important people can enjoy this safely."
Staff member and fan of the series Ian Burgess said: "It's been a great opportunity to share something that is so fun for me."
A number of parallels can be found between Kings Langley and the world of Game of Thrones, which draws heavily on the War of Roses.
The emblem of Dacorum Borough Council incorporates the Tudor Rose, surrounded by seven oak leaves.
Dacorum borough councillor Alan Anderson said: "Kings Langley was involved in a real dynastic struggle of the Plantagenet era and this will be an interesting case of history imitating fiction.
"The Palace at Kings Langley was built 200 years earlier than that, by Edward the First's wife.
"The palace burned down in 1431 and there isn't anything left other than an excavation of a wine cellar done in the 1960.
"The Dominican priory added by Edward the Second remains and there is still the odd bit of wall at the top of Langley hill.
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Co-owned by celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and partners like actor Robert De Niro, Nobu Hotel is a hidden gem of sorts. Upon entering, visitors will be forgiven for thinking they've walked into a small forest. That's because the lobby is created entirely with hand-carved blocks of wood from three different types of trees.
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The world's largest Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, spanning 12,775 square feet, is located on the ground floor. In addition to the main dining room, there's a sushi bar and several private tables -- including three teppanyaki tables. With more than 325 seats, guests can indulge in Chef Nobu's signature items: black cod with miso, rock shrimp tempura, yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and squid pasta. A 15-person bar and adjacent lounge with semi-enclosed pods is the perfect place to sip a drink before or after you dine.
Guests at Nobu Hotel can expect to receive unparalleled personal service. You are welcomed with Chef Nobu's signature green tea. During an evening turndown service, robes are placed on the bed with an exclusive pillow and bath menu, and an evening tea with macaroons is served. Plus, there are a wide range of VIP access and amenities available to guests from Caesars Palace, such as complimentary entry to the fitness center at Qua Baths & Spa and the pools. You may opt to enjoy an in-room spa treatment, and whenever you want to dine in Nobu Restaurant, you'll receive priority seating. Guests at Nobu Hotel can also indulge in Nobu's cuisine 24 hours a day through a special in-room dining menu, which includes sushi and a selection of bento boxes for a customary Japanese breakfast.
Designed by David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group, the interior throughout the resort is modern and incorporates natural design elements such as stone, wood and paper. A bank of 20 cloud-like light fixtures comprised of folded paper illuminates the restaurant.
While being an ideal retreat, Nobu Hotel is always just steps away from all the world-class entertainment, shopping and gaming of Caesars Palace.
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This 350-square-foot room has one king-sized bed dressed with luxurious Filo Doro linens, a down duvet and pillows. Among the room's amenities are a 55-inch high-definition television. Guests will enjoy Nobu Hotel's signature hot tea welcome amenity on arrival and turndown service with exotic scented sleep oils at night. Guests will also receive priority Nobu Restaurant reservations and a wide range of VIP access and amenities. Nobu spa treatments are available in-room or by visiting Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace. This is a non-smoking room.
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Pat, Frank (bluevnvoy) is the only one I don't have contact info for. I wondered the same thing. I have no clue. Could be anything, but I always fear the worst. He seemed pretty healthy the times I saw him.
Yep, happens to most us. I was once before about 425, and a dau. messed me up. All totaled, might been looking at close to 1600. But, what the hay.
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You're smarter than a lot of them out there on the gas discounts. I just helped one of my local buddies get gas for $1.93 a gallon last week when the price was actually $3.19. Sometimes I get less, sometimes I get more still. One day, I'll get it for $1.00 a gallon or for free!
Thompson Station is listed on the Nashville site and Spring Hill is the TN site.
Yes, that is the price. Murphy Express opened and the price dropped 20 cents in the area.
Argh, so sad for you. Today would've been your 1100 th CD. Saw where one GB was in the 3,000s!! Have a bless day! David......QQ
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Most of the time you see leak-proof window flashing details, they are for new construction. The step-by-step slideshow "Flashing a Flanged Window," JLC 11/12 and the article and slideshow "Flashing and Trimming a Window," 8/12 are classic examples that cover the gamut of today's state-of-the-art flashing materials.
Replacement windows are a different animal altogether. Integrating tape flashing with the weather barrier (if there is one), is no small trick when the building is already sided. But that's no reason not to try. The result of leaks can be a legal mess, and it's always better not to involve your insurance company (see "Legal Adviser: Liability Insurance," JLC 9/02).
A finned vinyl replacement unit in wood-frame walls will require good quality sealants strategically placed (see "Installing Replacement Windows,"). Peel-and-stick flashing tape can be used for a full-frame replacement insert (see "Flashing Replacement Windows," FHB 3/08).
In a brick veneer home, peel-and-stick flashing is a critical ingredient. Sometimes you have room in the brick opening to flash (see "Installing Full-Frame Replacement Windows," JLC 10/13). Other times it's harder to get the flashing in the right place, however (see "Replacing Windows in Brick-Veneer Homes," Coastal Contractor, 5/07).
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This much seems reasonable: North Carolina should hold its public schools accountable for the dollars they receive and spend. And one way to hold schools accountable is to test students on what they were supposed to learn in the classroom.
But this much seems unreasonable: testing a third-grader for up to 30 hours to make sure he has mastered reading. That's the equivalent of roughly five school days to test a student's knowledge of one subject. By comparison, the SAT, which tests reading, math and writing skills, takes about one-tenth of that time.
In 2013-14, North Carolina will spend about $7.9 billion on its K-12 schools. For that kind of money – about $8,400 per pupil – North Carolinians have every right to expect their schools to teach their children. And whether we like it or not, testing is the best way to determine mastery of a subject. That's why the state requires written and road tests before issuing driver licenses.
To be fair, the 30-hour number mentioned above is the extreme. A third-grader would have to fail 108 earlier tests to find himself in 30th hour of testing. But at the very least, until a reprieve granted in February by the Johnston County Board of Education, third-graders here faced nine hours of testing in reading. Again, that's more than twice the time needed to complete the SAT, which helps determine whether young people get into college.
The need for accountability not withstanding, that's simply too much testing for a 9-year-old.
Sadly, while reasonable people agree that North Carolina is relying too much on standardized testing, the education establishment has offered no alternative that would assure school accountability.
Teachers, principals and school boards are quick to condemn educations reforms – tying compensation to test performance, ending tenure and giving poor children vouchers to escape failing schools. Their condemnation is predictable and might even be warranted, but what we have yet to hear is any alternative that provides accountability.
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Crucially, the legislation that passed was an inclusive VAWA, guaranteeing that LGBTQ, Native American, and immigrant communities will not be overlooked. The bill also included the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, a law designed to prevent trafficking, aid victims, and hold traffickers accountable in court.
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Nicole Kidman has been getting plenty of attention for her Golden Globe-nominated role in "the Paperboy" thanks to an infamous scene in which she urinates on Zach Efron. But Kidman doesn't get what the big deal is. "I just don't find urination shocking. I think I peed in the beginning of 'Eyes Wide Shut,' too. But then, I don't find a lot of things shocking. Violence is a lot more shocking than sex — sex is primal," she tells the Hollywood Reporter. "I felt shy singing in 'Moulin Rouge,' but peeing — no, not shy."
Jennifer Lopez's career is doing just fine, but there's at least one item she still has her heart set on: an Oscar. "I think everybody that has ever taken acting seriously would love to be recognized in that way," Lopez tells E! News. "Of course! Why not?" She's even good about keeping her acceptance speech up to date, should the need for it arise. "It changes every so often over the years," Lopez says. "Different people, different things."
Russell Crowe has taken to Twitter to refute a New York Post story that he and burlesque star Dita Von Teese are an item. The paper reported that the pair had enjoyed "a romantic couple's massage" at the Four Seasons hotel in New York last month and have been getting flirty. "Dita Von Teese is brave, smart, sweet and elegant. She is a friend of mine. Who wouldn't want friends like that? Friends, not lovers," Crowe tweeted.


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SELIGMAN, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities in northern Arizona say a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting in Seligman.
Yavapai County Sheriff's officials say 48-year-old William Martin was arrested at his home Thursday morning and several firearms were recovered.
They say Martin was booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center on suspicion of 4 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Authorities say a family of 4 reported that a man with a semi-automatic handgun fired at their vehicle last Saturday afternoon.
They say the man was driving behind then west of Seligman and honking the horn of his pickup truck. When they pulled off the road, they saw the man had a gun and he allegedly fired up to six shots as they sped away.
There were no reported injuries.
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A FORMER Stanwell pupil stepped up to the oche to referee a top match at the British Darts Organisation (BDO) Lakeside World Championship recently.
Huw Ware, who aged 20, is one of the youngest referees in the world, stepped up to the plate in what was his third championship, held at the Lakeside County Club and televised by the BBC.
The final was between Stephen Bunting and Alan Norris with Stephen winning £100k prize money.
The Cardiff University English language student got to "call the champion home", which is every referee's dream, following a successful week.
The event is the BDO world trophy in Blackpool from February 4 to 9.
Huw is also head of sport for Cardiff University TV, has regularly presented CSM Live (internet media show) and has his own radio sports show Huw's Irregular Balls Show.


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I think this is the key paragraph. That and the likelihood they will sell the software to other designers in other fields.QuoteDuring the design phase, the system can help reduce the number of prototypes required and, in addition to shortening the amount of time spent on development, can contribute to minimizing costs and environmental impact.
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The suspect left the bank before police arrived, but was involved in "an altercation" with a Bullitt County Sheriff's Deputy at the Judicial Center. 57-year-old Jackie Pruitt of Shepherdsville was arrested and charged with robbery.
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Pinnacle Bank Arena will host another Nebraska Football "watch party" this Saturday for the 5 p.m. game with Southern Mississippi.
Temperatures are expected to again reach the mid-90s by kickoff.
The arena's Derek Andersen says the first event was a success, drawing more than 3,000 fans.
"They came early, they stayed late," Andersen said. "People had so much fun, we're going to do it again."
The doors will open to the public at 2:00 p.m., kickoff is at 5:00 p.m.
"There isn't a bad seat in the house. I know it sounds cliche, but when you're watching on those 22-foot wide video boards, it's true," Andersen said.
Parking is available in the Premium (VIP) Garage next to the arena, but it'll cost you $20. Parking in the Festival Space Lot is $65, but does not include the typical catered food and beverages for tailgating.
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"When I feel blue, I need the Blues.
Since I was 13, I have taken refuge in clubs and bars to lose myself in the Blues. It's not just the music but also the sense of belonging, of familiar smells, of rhythms that move you from within and lyrics that parallel life's dramas.
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Unemployment in South Carolina and North Carolina fell in March for the second month in a row.
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that the state's jobless rate was 8.4 percent last month. That's a 0.2 percentage point drop from February, when South Carolina unemployment was 8.6 percent.
The state gained nearly 10,000 leisure and hospitality jobs as South Carolina ramps up for its busy tourist season. That industry has grown by more than 11,000 jobs since this time last year.
Over the last month, South Carolina also marked gains in professional and business services and government sectors, which both grew by more than 2,000 jobs each.
National unemployment also fell last month, from 7.7 percent to 7.6 percent.
North Carolina's unemployment rate fell to 9.2 percent in March from February's rate of 9.4 percent.
The state Commerce Department on Friday released data showing that although the number of people unemployed fell by nearly 12,000 between February and March, the number of people with jobs also dropped over the month by nearly 11,000.
The national unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in March from February's 7.7 percent.
This year has seen the unemployment rate bob up and down in part because thousands of people are deciding to join the competition for jobs or give up.
In February, more than 11,000 workers were suddenly no longer working or looking for work, a big factor in the slight jobless rate drop.
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Modern Shipping Container Home in San Francisco
Two San Francisco art and travel addicts overhauled a loft—and customized a pair of shipping containers—to accommodate their collection and reflect their passions.
Jeff Wardell and Claudia Sagan are not laid-back. When the San Francisco couple says they love to travel, they don't mean trips to Napa. Over the past three summers Wardell put 15,500 miles on a motorcycle he and Sagan keep in Milan on rides from the Arctic Circle to southwestern Portugal. When Wardell began collecting street art in the mid-1990s, he admits, "it quickly became an obsession." When he began dating Sagan several years ago, "we got serious about buying big." Starting with local graffiti artist Barry McGee, they bought ever-more ambitious installations by stars like Shepard Fairey, JR, and Os Gemeos—until they needed a bigger home to accommodate their approximately 120-piece collection.
Where some might box the cavernous space into cozier rooms, Wardell and Sagan wanted "to cele- brate that length," Sagan says. The apartment lies on a north–south axis with large windows at either end. To showcase the art and maximize daylight, they decided to situate the master bedroom at the back, away from the street, but keep everything else open, with a central kitchen and living room and a den facing the street. They hired a local company to sandblast the interior to expose the board-formed concrete walls and replaced the carpeted floors with Georgia hickory pecan planks— the longest, knottiest boards they could find—to further lengthen the loft and make it look more like a warehouse. The next question was, "how do we make a home office and a guest bedroom happen without cluttering the space?" Sagan says.
"I contacted Hapag-Lloyd looking for an orange one in newer condition," Wardell says. "But they're German. They have rules. They wouldn't sell us one, but they put out a call that these nuts in San Francisco wanted containers for their house. In late 2007, we got word that the Port of Oakland had some used ones." Sagan examined several before choosing. "A ton are just a mess," she says. "You'll see a huge dent in the side and go, Wow, a wave did that? It's important to smell them, too, because they pick up odors from their cargo."
For the container interiors, "the mood we wanted was raw," Wardell says. There was only one caveat: The guest room "had to pass the Dottie test," Sagan says. Her mother would be their first visitor that Christmas. "She was mortified by the idea of sleeping in a container," Sagan says. "She said it sounded like a coffin."
To customize the apartment and containers, Wardell brought in Pat Carson, a furniture designer and builder who shares the couple's love for travel and industrial design. When asked why his pieces have so many rivets, Carson grins, "I'm that guy on the airplane by the window, staring at the wings." Over six months Carson designed and constructed 75 custom fixtures for the apartment, many with a kinetic, gadget-like charm. "A lot of the creative ideas I've had in the past 20 years are manifested in this house," Wardell says.
Shortly before Dottie arrived, Carson installed the custom Murphy bed, which is clad in aluminum with dozens of rivets and rolls up on a pulley made from a mill wheel. The unconventional guest room passed with flying colors. "She was pleasantly surprised at how spacious and comfortable it was," Sagan says. It's been a hit with subsequent guests as well. "We've found the container self-selects," Wardell says. "Our friends who are the most fun choose to stay here."
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If you'd like to incorporate shipping containers into your house—or build a structure entirely out of them—these architects and designers are good resources:
Robert Humble and Joel Egan, HyBrid Architecture, Seattle, Washington
Their prefab Cargotecture homes incorporate shipping containers, with prices starting at $29,500. They also consult on D.I.Y. projects. Hybrid Architecture
Peter DeMaria and Michael Sylvester, Logical Homes, Manhattan Beach, California
Prefab Logical Homes, some incorporating shipping containers, start at 160 square feet for $25,000. Logical Homes
Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Ligano, LOT-EK, New York, New York
Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Ligano, LOT-EK, New York, New York
Pioneers of the field, they use containers to build offices and residences around the world. Lot-EK
Jennifer Siegal, Office of Mobile Design (OMD), Los Angeles, California
Siegal integrates containers into homes priced from $230 to $280 per square foot. In 2013, she will launch a line of Take Home container homes, with prices starting at $100,000. Office of Mobile Design
Geoffrey Warner, Alchemy Architects, St. Paul, Minnesota
Builds containers into his custom projects and offers prefab wooden weeHouses starting at $79,000. WeeHouse
Adam Kalkin, Quik House, Bernardsville, New Jersey, and Paris, France
Adam Kalkin, Quik House, Bernardsville, New Jersey, and Paris, France
Known for high-concept designs, including a three-bedroom $119,000 Quik House made from six containers. Quik Build
Learn more about the shipping containers in our behind-the-scenes video of the Wardell / Sagan residence.
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The Division of Medical Assistance recognizes the need to promote access to care by enrolling all providers in a timely manner and is committed to ensuring the provision of quality care for our citizens. The enrollment process includes credentialing, endorsement, and licensure verification to ensure that all providers are in good standing in the community.
Applicants must meet all program requirements and qualifications for which they are seeking enrollment before they can be enrolled as a N.C. Medicaid and/or N.C. Health Choice provider. Specific qualifications for each provider type are listed in the Provider Qualifications and Requirements Checklist.
Effective July 1, 2013, N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice providers must enroll using the Online Provider Enrollment Application on the website for NCTracks, the new multi-payer Medicaid Management Information System for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (N.C. DHHS) located at https://www.nctracks.nc.gov/content/public/providers/provider-enrollment.html.
Providers are not guaranteed a retroactive effective date and are strongly encouraged to provide services only after they are enrolled as a Medicaid and/or Health Choice provider. However, DMA will consider specific requests for retroactive effective dates if a recipient has been granted retroactive eligibility, an emergency service was provided, or medically necessary services were rendered and the provider's credentials, licensure, certifications, etc. were active and in good standing for the earliest requested date of service.
DMA cannot provide special consideration for processing of enrollment applications due to provider error, incomplete information, or due to a delay in obtaining credentialing, endorsement or licensure information from another agency.
While the provider enrollment application is designed to be completed by a provider with minimal assistance, if assistance is needed, please contact CSC:
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P.O. Box 300009
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P. O. Box 300020
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October 1, 2012, the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) began collecting the federal application fee required under Section 1866(j)(2)(C)(i)(l) of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from certain Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) providers.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) set the application fee, which may be adjusted annually. The application fee for enrollment in calendar year 2014 is $542.The fee is used to cover the cost of screening and other program integrity efforts.
The application fee will be collected per site location prior to executing a provider agreement from an initial or re-enrolling provider.
This requirement does not apply to the following providers:
(1) Individual physicians or non-physician practitioners
(2) (i) Providers who are enrolled in either of the following categories:
(A) Title XVIII of the Social Security Act ("Health Insurance for the Aged and Disabled"); or,
(B) Another State's Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program plan
(ii) Providers who have paid the applicable application fee to:
(A) A Medicare contractor; or
(B) Another State
Providers who are required to pay this fee will be sent an invoice via mail. States must collect the applicable fee for any initial or re-enrolling provider.
Providers newly enrolling or re-enrolling in the N.C. Medicaid or NCHC program that do not pay the fee within 30 days of receipt of invoice will have their applications voided by CSC. Providers in border states located within 40 miles of N.C. who have paid the fee to their state will be required to provide proof of payment.
North Carolina Enrollment Fee
Session Law 2011-145 Section 10.31(f)(3) mandated that DMA collect a $100 enrollment fee from providers upon initial enrollment with the Medicaid/Health Choice programs, upon program re-enrollment and at three-year intervals when the providers are re-credentialed.
Initial enrollment is defined as an in-state or border-area provider who has never enrolled to participate in the N.C. Medicaid/Health Choice programs. The provider's tax identification number is used to determine if the provider is currently enrolled or was previously enrolled.
Applicants should not submit payment with their application. Upon receipt of the enrollment application, an invoice will be mailed to the applicant if either fee is owed. An invoice will be issued only if the tax identification number in the enrollment application does not identify the applicant as a currently enrolled Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice provider.
Providers newly enrolling or re-enrolling in the N.C. Medicaid or NCHC program that do not pay the fee within 30 days of receipt of invoice will have their applications voided by CSC. Providers who are submitting a re-credentialing application and do not pay the fee within 30 days of receipt of invoice may see an interruption in payment.
With the new NCTracks system, providers submitting applications for either enrollment or re-credentialing are automatically linked from the Provider Portal to the secure PayPoint website to pay the required fee using a credit card or one-time automated bank draft (e-check). Once the transaction is completed, a confirmation email is sent to the provider.
Requests for Medicaid enrollment, reenrollment or recredentialing will not be processed unless the payment is received. Applications will be held for up to 30 days. After 30 days, applications will be voided if payment has not been received.
Beginning October 1, 2012, the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) implemented Federal regulations 42 CFR 455.410 and 455.450 – requiring all participating providers to be screened according to their categorical risk level. These screenings will take place both upon initial enrollment and re-enrollment.
42 CFR 455.450 establishes the following three categorical risk levels for N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice (NCHC) providers to assess the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse:
Provider types and specialties that fall into the moderate- and high-risk categories are subject to a pre-enrollment site visit, unless a screening and site visit has been successfully completed by Medicare or an appropriate State agency within the previous 12 months. Session Law 2011-399 §108C-3 further defines provider types that fall into each category.
This requirement does not apply to the following providers:
(1) Individual physicians or non-physician practitioners
(2) (i) Providers who are enrolled in either of the following categories:
(A) Title XVIII of the Social Security Act ("Health Insurance for the Aged and Disabled")
(B) Another State's Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program plan
(ii) Providers that have paid the applicable application fee to:
(A) A Medicare contractor; or
(B) Another State
North Carolina Senate Bill 496 108C-9.c also requires that – prior to initial enrollment in the N.C. Medicaid or NCHC programs – an applicant's representative shall attend trainings as designated by DMA, including, but not limited to, the following:
This training is completely Web-based and will be available online.
It is imperative that providers submit their application with a valid email address that is frequently checked. Providers will be notified via email when it is time to complete the training and the steps necessary to complete the training.
As a reminder, NCHC providers must still enroll directly with DMA/CSC, regardless of whether or not these providers accept Medicaid. This also applies to providers billing Medicaid for children aged 0-3, as children these ages are not covered by the LME-MCO waiver at this time. Most new behavioral health providers are considered Moderate or High risk and should expect pre-screening. More information will be forthcoming regarding procedures for providers enrolling both through DMA/CSC and the LME-MCOs.
On behalf of DMA, CSC must re credential active Medicaid and Health Choice providers a minimum of every three years to ensure that provider information is accurate and current. As part of this process, the provider's credentials and qualifications will be evaluated to ensure that they continue to meet N.C. Medicaid and/or N.C. Health Choice guidelines for enrollment in the program. The recredentialing process also includes a criminal background check.
CSC will recredential providers in cycles. Providers will receive a Recredentialing Invitation via their NCTracks secure portal inbox or e-mail when they are scheduled to begin the recredentialing process. Instructions for accessing the recredentialing application will be sent along with the Recredential Invitation. Providers cannot access the recredentialing application until they receive an invitation to begin the process.
For more information on recredentialing, visit the "Provider User Guides and Training" web page in NCTracks, and click on the bullet which reads: "How to Complete the Re-Credentialing, Re-Verification Process in NCTracks" under "Enrollment and Verification."
Where can I find more information about the new enrollment/credentialing processes?
You can obtain information from the DMA website, as well as from the CSC NC Tracks Website.
Where can I access applications for new enrollments?
The online applications for enrollment as a Medicaid provider and as a Carolina ACCESS provider are available on CSC's NC Tracks Provider Enrollment web page.
Providers also use the online applications to re-enroll, report a change of ownership, report a change of group name/tax name, and to report a change in tax number or to add services.
How will I know that my application has been received?
The receipt of your application will be acknowledged by e-mail or in writing.
How will incomplete applications be processed?
Whenever possible, CSC will communicate via e-mail if missing or additional information is needed from providers.
How will I be notified once I am enrolled?
Once you have been approved for participation in the N.C. Medicaid and N.C. Health Choice programs, you will receive a Welcome Email.
Credentialing and Verification
As a currently enrolled provider will I be required to complete a new or additional enrollment application?
No. However, each provider must verify information in the Medicaid provider file and furnish additional information on ownership and criminal background as required by federal and state regulations. CSC will notify each provider prior to initiating the verification and credentialing process and will request providers to complete and return the forms within 30 days.
Will DMA allow providers who that are credentialed by other agencies to be grandfathered and avoid credentialing by CSC?
No. DMA has determined that other credentialing agencies do not collect all required information needed to satisfy all federal and state requirements for Medicaid enrollment. Since CSC will source verify the credentials of providers, providers will not be required to submit copies of licenses, certifications, accreditations or endorsements.
Why am I being charged an enrollment fee?
Session Law 2009-451 mandates that DMA charge an enrollment fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to each provider enrolling in the Medicaid program. The enrollment fee must be collected from providers enrolling in NC Medicaid on or after September 1, 2009.
Does the enrollment fee apply to all providers? Is anyone exempt?
As a Community Intervention Services (CIS) provider, am I required to pay an enrollment fee for each service I offer?
If you are a CIS provider offering multiple services under the same tax identification number (SSN or EIN), you are only required to pay only one enrollment fee of $100.00. You are not required to pay an enrollment fee for each service provided.
Do I have to pay an additional enrollment fee to apply as a Carolina ACCESS or Community Alternatives Program (CAP) provider?
If you are a Medicaid provider applicant applying for participation in Carolina ACCESS or CAP under the same tax identification number (SSN or EIN), you are only required to pay one enrollment fee of $100.00.
I would like to provide Medicaid services at multiple locations. Do I have to pay an enrollment fee for each location?
If you are providing services under the same tax identification number (SSN or EIN) , you are only required to pay one enrollment fee of $100.00.
What happens if I don't pay the enrollment fee?
Applications will be held for 30 days. If payment is not received after 30 days, the application will be voided.
Any checks returned as non-payment will be assessed a $25.00 penalty fee and interest as provided for under the Statewide Cash Management Plan (Authority: NCGS: 147-86.21 and 147-86.23 and G.S.105-241).
Is the enrollment fee a one-time fee or will I have to pay additional fees to maintain my participation in the N.C. Medicaid Program?
On behalf of DMA, CSC will re-credential all active N.C. Medicaid providers approximately every three years. Session Law 2009-451 mandates that we collect a $100 fee at re-credentialing.
Is there a fee for change requests?
There is no fee for processing most provider change requests; however, for a change of ownership, you are required to complete a new enrollment application, which is subject to the Medicaid enrollment fee.


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Woman fights off would-be robber in Tilbury alley
10:11am Saturday 1st February 2014 in News By Helen Barnett
A WOMAN fought off a robber on a bike who tried to steal her bag.
The 28-year-old suffered cuts and bruises when she fell to the floor trying to protect her bag.
She was walking in an alleyway between Dunlop Road and Seymour Road in Tilbury at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 28, when the man wearing a hoodie zipped to the nose, tried to grab her belongings.
Police are appealing for information on the would-be robber, who is described as white, wearing a black hoodie with a bright zip at the front. He was riding a dark mountain bike with chunky wheels.
Anyone with information should call Pc Hazel O'Brien at Grays CID on Essex Police 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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~~Ginger Cottage~~ Private Gated Historic Compound in West Palm Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Cottage
- community Historic Grandview
rates (USD)
/ week
$ 2,000 - $ 4,000 / month
vacation rental description
The Ginger Cottage originally built in 1925 has been carefully
restored and represents one of Tropical Courts most historic and
romantic cottages. Original wood flooring and modern kitchen combine
old and new. Television in the living room and both guest bedrooms
providing premium cable, local telephone, Central AC,
and high speed interent access.
- Two bedrooms/ 1 bath with King size beds in each room.
- Custom Slate bathroom with large walk-in shower.
- Galley kitchen with granite counters and gas stove.
_ Ultra private Sun deck with BBQ grill, table for 4 and outdoor
property availability
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Last modified on 09-10-2008 at 1:44 PM.
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cottage rental amenities
Tropical Courts is the Ultra Private Compound in the heart of West Palm Beach. Behind the gate lies a collection of historic cottages, each carefully restored to retain their charm with today's high standards. The vacation rental cottages are connected with brick walkways amongst Lush Tropical Foliage, Koi Ponds, and European Fountains. The Compound has a 40ft. WaterWall Pool, Hot Tub for 8, Private Tanning Deck, Community BBQ Grill and free laundry room.
Tropical Courts Cottages has spared no expense in accommodating its guests in luxury exceeding the best hotels in the area. Providing ultra high speed internet throughout, Spa quality robes, towels and 400 thread count cotton bedding, down comforters, premium channel cable including, HBO, Showtime, TMC, Movies on Demand and a variety of music as well as over 400 channels of entertainment. Each cottage has its own private patio area with BBQ grill. Complimentary laundry facilities are on the grounds as well. We are pet friendly allowing well-behaved dogs, sorry no cats.There is easy access to all of the best of what West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, the Atlantic Ocean and South and Central Florida has to offer! Excellent local beaches, fishing, museums, restaurants, shopping and nightlife. If you want to explore the rest of South and Central Florida, we are just an hour from Miami and two to three hours from the Orlando theme parks, Tampa/St Pete and Key West. Whether you like to shop, fish, scuba dive or just relax on the beach or by our pool, you will enjoy your vacation stay at Tropical Courts.
vacation rental rates
May 1st - October 31st: $850/ per Wk + tax,$2000/month plus tax
November 1st- April 30th: $1500/Wk + tax,$4000/month plus tax
11% bedtax mandated by FL, Law
20% deposit holds cottage, balance due upon arrival. vias, mastercard amex cash checks accepted
CANCELLATION POLICY: Full refund of deposit if reservation is canceled 30 days prior to arrival.
Less than 30 days forfeits deposit.
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