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Regarding progression: Not a bad overall layout. You're not nearly as retarded with progression as you might think, your instincts are good. Make sure you keep your goal in sight though. I mean for the first 3 normal lifts don't go too far below 45 sec rest--they're strength training not circuit training. Go through with your plan for the 6 week progression model. After that increase weights and reset rest periods to 60 seconds strict, but cut off a set-- in other words go from 5 sets @ 45 sec rest on week 6, to 4 sets @ 60 sec rest with heavier weights on week 7. From there you can either do what you laid out in your post or you can try to add another set (for 6 total sets), then tweak rest periods. You can do block progression
Example: 3 weeks of dropping rest periods from 60sec-40sec, then 3 weeks of adding more sets of work with 60 sec rest (go from 5-7 sets but keep rest periods constant), then 3 weeks of dropping rest periods but only doing 5 sets of work.
The pattern: 60 sec 4 sets/50sec 4 sets/40sec 4 sets, then 5 sets 60sec/6 sets 60 sec/7 sets 60 sec, then 60 sec 5 sets (+ a little weight)/50 sec 5 sets/ 40 sec 5 sets. You see it? It's a wave. I wouldn't go any higher than this though. Start this 9 week cycle over with more weight on the bar--i.e. 60 sec 4 sets with heavier weight. OR you could keep the weight on the bar the same but do more reps per set--60 sec 4 sets but add 2 reps per set, so for example go from 6 reps to 8 reps after nine weeks and start the cycle over, then after anther nine weeks go to 10 reps, then go back to 6 repetitions and see how much more you can do.
So either way you get progression: you can add reps for 3 cycles, then add weight for 3 cycles. That's 56 weeks of progression right there. And of course if it gets easy to do but you aren't *supposed* to add weight you can still add some anyways to challenge yourself on the repetitions :). That's the beauty of a guideline vs. a hard RULE.
ONE WARNING---- I would not attempt to add a bunch of circuits while you are adding sets to your first three lifts. So at any point you start going 5 sets, 6, 7 on your normal strength lifts, keep the circuits frozen. I don't see a practical reason to go through a circuit more than 5 times in this pattern. In other words there's no need to push up circuits to 6,7,8 times through after doing strength work. 4 sets on a circuit is a good average. Hell, 3 circuits might fry you depending on what you do--there's just not a really strong case to be made for doing a ton of circuits after strength work.
It's very fluid, and that is just one example. As I said, you have good instincts and your progression that you wrote down makes sense. Just keep in mind there is more than one way to progress--which you have already grasped--and make sure there is a recurring pattern to how it works. The rest is experiment that you have to learn in person lol.
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Thanks Aragorn and nighthawkz.
I apologize about the confusions, but you are right... I'm talking about progression after the blitz.
I have a feeling that I shouldn't really worry about the blitz coming up on the final weigh-in if I'm finally within standards, right? Once I'm within standards, I think my goal will be to keep up the training in a slow and controlled fashion similar as to what we've discussed in the past.
I agree with all points, and will just have to really really really schedule well (MBA program starts final semester on 7/29) in order to make my full out blitz (if it happens) prior to the final weigh in. I also copy your suggestions on the progressions for the current program I am doing to facilitate the de-fatting while I have my personal training sessions.
I'll continue, stay off the scale, and monitor my waist accordingly. The best attestment to my waist has certainly been my work pants fitting looser. I've gone down one hole on my belt, and can get the next one fairly easily (not quite time yet). I'll continue to monitor and shift into a mode more representative of slow steady fat loss. I also whole heartedly agree with you about the fat loss.... I've squeezed every bit out, so now it's time to set up for the next one if/when it's needed.
So the timeline is as follows:
This week: Blitz
7/29 - 8/18: "normal" reduced calorie eating and exercise
8/1 - 8/13: Potential Blitz (This is 2 weeks prior to advancement. Will find out if I get selected in last week of August).
8/14 - 8/15: Possible "check-in" weigh in... Not official
9/10ish: Final weigh in
The blitz the second time around may be a little screwy. If I get selected, I will have to go through 3 weeks of reindeer games where I meet up after work and on the weekends from the moment I'm selected (last week of August) until pinning (September 13th). Luckily I'll be forced to do ass loads of cardio (mucho running) during that time, so as long as I pause my Muay Thai and make it to the gym for some heavy lifting, it looks like it might auto-regulate itself. Again, I'm only moments away from fitting into 36" khaki pants, so I may not need the second blitz (as 36.5 is the smallest waist I foresee myself needing, though extra would certainly be nice).
Thank you all so much for your help and patience. This has been hellacious, but I'm grateful that I have the support unit that I do here. I'll continue to bust my ass and make ya' proud.
Sorry for making your hesitant to answer Aragorn, but I certainly do appreciate it!
Aragorn et. al.
Thanks so much for the help... Almost 4 weeks, and I was able to reduce my waist from a 41 to a 36. My work pants will need to be replaced soon and I'm almost to the last notch on my belt. I pulled out the ole' size 36" khakis today, and they fit wonderfully. I'm not exactly sure about the weight, but I weighed myself about a week and a half ago at 196. If I'm lucky I can get down to 32" by Halloween :).
I'll continue with the program as discussed on this thread, but I think it's appropriate that I retire this conversation for the sake of having achieved a mere milestone toward a greater goal.
Aragorn, if you don't mind I'd like to PM you to get my programming down, lest you'd prefer that I start a thread? There are several other quality contributors, but I'm not sure there will be much interest in the thread...
Anyway, I am very very greatful for everyone who contributed and helped me blitz my way to a much more manageable "starting point."
Hey congrats on the great progress John! Good work, and I bet you feel much better on top of it all.
I would totally be ok with a PM, however not sure if mine are working so if you dont hear back from me a while after sending it, go ahead and start a thread.
Awesome Aragorn!
I have a long-term goal in mind that I think that I can hit relatively "easily" as long as I stay on track...
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Great stuff. 5 inches in under a month is no joke.
Quite rare to see someone really follow through like this. I say reward yourself with a big (but clean) carb up/refeed for a meal or two!
Can also do you some good...
I had thought about doing that... Perhaps that will be my Sunday meal after a good mountain hike ;)
Thanks for the encouraging words!
Any suggestions about how many g's of carbs I should shoot for? I've been averaging 50-75g mostly...
Disregard question on amount of carbs... I just watched the rant :P
Yeah, it feels fantastic... I just tried all of my 36" pants on, and they all fit wonderfully. I tried the 34"s on, but they are still snug (go figure). Just keep on chugging!!!


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Most Influential Person? Steve Jobs?
A friend and I had a conversation about the most influential person over the last two decades not too long ago. The conversation was lead off with some comment shortly after Steve Jobs passing (guess that dates the conversation a bit more then I care to recall) that he was probably the most influential person in the last twenty years to twenty five years or so. I took objection to that, and suggested that maybe it could be argued to be the case for the last decade or so (going back really to the iPod, including both the iPhone and iPad), but that really there are a LOT of other players to be considered for most influence even there, and especially if you look back as far as quarter century from 2012. What do you all think?

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DULUTH -- The Georgia Force named Corey Remillard as its new president in a statement released Tuesday.
Remillard joins the Arena Football League team's front office after spending the last six years with D1, a state-of-the-art training facility with facilities in Knoxville, Tenn., and Huntsville, Ala., that providesathleteswith custom sports training programs, expert coaching, and the latest in sports therapy, where he was regional director of operations, overseeing eight D1 locations across the country.
"I feel very blessed to become a part of the Georgia Force. Our goal is to create an organization that this community can take pride in," says Remillard.
The Force open their second season back at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on March 12, when they play host the Cleveland Gladiators in the first of nine home games.
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Court rebukes Assistant DA Boyarsky for misconduct
Original post made on Dec 28, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, December 28, 2012, 5:28 PM
on Dec 28, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Yet more egg on the face for the naughty Santa Clara County DA's office. When are they ever gonna learn?? Boyarsky sure got some coal in his stocking this holiday season!
on Dec 28, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Jay Boyarsky is an incredibly honorable person and family man. The laws of this state will always be uphold by him, and no doubt there was an honest application of justice in this situation.
on Dec 29, 2012 at 12:04 am
Matt - did you even read this article, or anything else pertaining to this situation? You should, if you haven't. This is *not* how officers of the court should behave w/their cases. He's smart enough to have known better.


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What is important in this world is love and faith; once you attain that you would be attaining the best rank anyway. The rank one would have in the Sight of God is important.
Without love, when one approaches someone else lovelessly, a tragic ambition, hatred and rage appears in him. Such people are after appeasing hatred instead of appeasing love; they then decimate one another. Hatred increases hatred. This can only be removed with true and sincere love.
We would not accept anything that might drag Turkey into separation. Presidency system can thus never be accepted in any condition! They should forget about that. We want peace in Turkey. Turkey will remain as a whole.
We have a beautiful country that blocks the way of persecutors and that protects inoffensive people. We have a very small force, a very small piece of land anyway. And if they attempt to divide that small land it would bring about the Last Day. That would end with the coming of the Last Day. That will be the end of this world, they should forget about that.
When the PKK seize political power, meaning when communist reign, dictatorship of proletariat is established, they would run off Muslim's feet. They would not leave a single mosque behind, they would not let a single masjid standing. They would not let any religious books, any religious works.
We need to strive to make things right between the Gulen community and the government. It is a religious obligation to arrange an amicable settlement between them, it is the command of the Qur'an; the command of God. God says; "If two parties of the Muslims fight make peace between them." Consequently we cannot be a side in such a dispute.
Withdrawing our police officers, our soldiers from that region, decreasing the security forces would drag the majority of the people living there into fear and into feeling respect to the power of PKK. The ranger force should also be very strong, so should the police, soldier and gendarme forces. Especially civil elements, I mean the civil law enforcement agencies should be very powerful.
When we love a person we love him/her for the good pleasure of God. What does the good pleasure of God mean? It stems from the services rendered for Islam. Does he/she unite Muslims? Does he/she ensure unity? Does he/she work to quell dissension? Does he/she develop an attitude against division? If we see all these in a person, we should love that person for the good pleasure of God. We feel that love as a religious observation.
When a person yields to satan's instigations, he would be responsible for that act. That is because the scheming of satan is always feeble. With his faith, a Muslim would not follow it. Consequently saying; "satan did this, I am not to blame," would not be acceptable. That would be an offense.
Without faith, radiance, wisdom, profundity, passion and love would all be lost; a terrifying nullity, a terrifying meaninglessness, the dirty and cruel appearance of unbelief would remain behind. There would be nothing else behind. May God forbid.
We can only stand out against the system of the dajjal (antichrist) with strong faith. Apart from that it would not be possible to stand out against it. That is because the antichrist is raising itself day and night with Darwinist, materialist education. We can only stand out against it with the miracles of the Qur'an, with the facts leading to faith.
We have prepared the philosophical background for the AK Party. It is not possible for a party to come to power without laying the philosophical background. Consequently we have supported the government from the most crucial point. Because we have laid the philosophical background so firmly, so much so that no one can approach the government from a philosophical aspect.
What is the characteristic of a lover? It is never deserting the loved one despite all sorts of sufferings and hardships. A lover would never leave his loved one even under the hardest conditions. God is showing us how much we are living with that spirit of a lover. That is because in the Hereafter, the existence and the manifestations of God will be the greatest pleasure we will be given.
We should always be asking for perfect faith and submission to God. A Muslim should constantly ask for that blessing saying; "O Lord, make me a servant of yours with perfect faith." That is because it is a great blessing.
When Muslims become divided and fall into conflict with each other, God regards it as persecution. Muslims should be in unity, not in conflict.
What is the task Moschiah, Hazrat Mahdi would be performing? His task is saving the world from irreligiousness, Darwinism, materialism, turning this world into a festive place, putting an end to the sorrows.
We should protect and watch over both the community and the government and ensure that they can serve together as brothers. Turkey is facing a grave danger. The danger of separation is at the door. We need to be alert. We will not let the 50 % decimate the other 50 %. We will unite 50 with the other 50 and make it 100. These are bad games. We would not be fooled by them.
We would not give way to a system that would divide Turkey. If we feel something would lead division in Turkey, if we see any sign pertaining to this, we would move the Heaven and earth. If need be, we, all 70 million of us, can all be martyrs.
We have a profound love in our soul because we abide by Islam, by the Qur'an. We love our homeland, our people and our state. We would not give way to those who are on the wrong path.
Willingly or unwillingly all states, all governments, all societies, all foundations, all kinds of structures are under the command of the system of the Mahdi.
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A section of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System being constructed in South Dakota
Governor Mark Dayton traveled to Luverne last week to meet with local officials and area legislators to discuss next steps in advancing the construction of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Governor Dayton listened, asked questions, and offered his continued support to ensure the project continues on course toward completion. The Governor stressed that the project is essential to maintaining a high quality of life in southwestern Minnesota, and in supporting the continued economic growth of the entire region.
"This project is critically important to the people and businesses of southwestern Minnesota," said Governor Dayton. "Without it, business growth would be stifled, new jobs would be lost, and residents would continue being forced to buy bottled water. I will continue doing everything possible to see this project through to completion."
A shortage of water in communities across southwestern Minnesota is stifling economic growth in the region, and diminishing the quality of life enjoyed by its citizens. Luverne's isobutanol plant has expressed wishes to expand, but that expansion has been hampered due to a lack of available water in the area. The quality of aquifer water in many communities is so poor that residents have been forced to drink bottled water.
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A newly designed web-based system that simplifies the steps to getting water permits and paying for them online is being rolled out by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The new MNDNR Permitting and Reporting System (MPARS) is part of Gov. Mark Dayton's initiative to streamline state government services.
The new application at www.mndnr.gov/mpars will save an anticipated $255,000 annually and allows DNR employees to devote more time to technical assistance and field work.
"DNR employees will have 5,000 more hours every year to protect and improve our environment, thanks to this 'Unsession' reform," Dayton said. "I thank Commissioner Tom Landwehr and his staff for making these commonsense changes that will dramatically reduce the time to process more than 10,000 water permit applications each year."
The old paper application process was time consuming and inefficient with department staff spending hours hand-sorting applications and on manual data entry.
"We've tried to make it as easy and as pain-free as possible for water users while giving us a way to more precisely manage and conserve a precious natural resource," said Landwehr. "We'll be able to better track our water use, identify permit violations and increase compliance."
The department processes more than 10,000 permit applications and transactions each year, including reports on annual water use. Cities, farmers, businesses and landowners that use 1 million gallons of water each year, or more than 10,000 gallons a day, or work in public waters are required to get a water use permit or permit to work in public waters.
Applicants now have access to maps and can track the progress of their applications online. They are also automatically alerted if they don't need a DNR water permit.
Minnesota resident military veterans with service-connected permanent disability, as defined by the U.S. Veterans Administration, may obtain an application online at www.mndnr.gov/military
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency launched a wiki version of the Minnesota Stormwater Manual that will serve as an invaluable reference for controlling urban stromwater pollution of lakes and streams.
Minnesota state agencies are eliminating the use of a harmful chemical in their offices found in several household cleaning products. Through Executive Order by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton in April, 2011, all state agencies will no longer purchase hand soaps and dish and laundry cleaning products that contain triclosan by June of this year. State agencies are required to implement plans to reduce pollution and toxics, increase energy efficiency, and conserve resources.
The Interagency Pollution Prevention Advisory Team (IPPAT) has the ability make changes to the Model Sustainability Plan within Governor Dayton's Executive Order 11-13. The state recently developed contracts for hand soap and dish and laundry cleaning products that are triclosan-free. In some situations, uses of triclosan-containing products may be allowed in medical or other specific settings.
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Some of the most innovative engineering projects undertaken in Minnesota in 2012 were set into motion as a result of environmental initiatives undertaken by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN) recently announced the winners of its 2013 Engineering Excellence awards. Several of the 29 award-winning projects were set into motion as a result of environmental initiatives undertaken by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
The projects represent some of the most innovative engineering work undertaken in Minnesota in 2012. Some were directly funded or overseen by MPCA; others were initiated in response to the agency's environmental work. Three of these environmental projects will compete for recognition at the national level.
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- Summary: As in the original Tropico, the player again is able to play the role of "El Presidente" taking over the control of a tropical island. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere, or alternatively to lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman. Danger lurks on every corner. There are militant rebels planning a Coup d'Etat for a communistic Junta, while in the background there are two lurking superpowers, the USA and the Soviet Union, who would perhaps prefer a more pliable president in the strategically important island of Tropico! [Kalypso]… Expand
- Developer: Haemimont
- Genre(s): Other Strategy Games
- # of players: 1 Player
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
Positive: 40 out of 48
Mixed: 8 out of 48
Negative: 0 out of 48
While it isn't a perfect game it does manage to come rather close to that mark. If you have a PC that is able to run Tropico there is no reason not to run out and buy the game. It is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.
Tropico 3 is a well-designed sim with just the right balance of complexity and micromanagement. It looks good, it sounds good and playing it just might teach you something. How many games can you say that about?
A successful and faithful relaunch of the series. Tropico 3 delivers nice graphics, entangling music and a gameplay that makes you feel El President-ish at once! Go buy, or else…!
Tropico 3 goes back to the origin of the series, offering the same mechanics of the first episode with a full 3D engine, a 15 mission campaign and a lot of things to do.
Tropico 3 definitely shines out as a polished, well designed example of management simulation. While the campaign itself is a little short, the real appeal is in establishing your own personal benchmarks, beating other players' scores online and earning in-game accolades through achievements.
So here's the deal: If you like sims and have the patience to let things run on their own for stretches of time, you'll probably enjoy Tropico. If you're a Tropico fan from the old days, expect more of the same except with prettier graphics and make your decision based on that. If you're the type of sim player that enjoys building large SimCity style metropolises, Tropico probably isn't for you as you won't be building any San Juans in the game. Lastly, for everyone else, the slow pace of the game and the time it takes to get a working economy will probably try your patience too much.
The tongue-in-cheek Cold War-era humour is preferable to Cities XL's hard-faced exterior, but Haemimont's skill in masking the behind-the-scenes mechanisms pales in comparison to Mote Cristo's effort. [Dec 2009, p.118]
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Positive: 35 out of 41
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Feb 11, 2011This game is the best city builder ever! The economics are challenging but manageable, the graphics are far better than I expected and its all sent off with a nice dose of latin music. Ok, so you cant be that much of an evil dictator but you can still assassinate people, ban things and do almost anything you want.. The gameplay is fun, and my only real complaint is that you cant completely build your own map. However, its still amazing. Viva El Presidente!… Expand
Mar 20, 2011Capolavoro! I really loved the game, unlike other strategy games I found that I played throughout the missions and in sandbox mode without feeling bored or the game was reapeating. I like the fact I focused on different strategies on each mission and at no point I felt bored. Graphics and Audio are cool and I consider this a solid game. I would like very much an add-on with more characters, costumes, more perks, perhaps even middle-eastern, african and asian dictators to be included. I can't wait to see how tropico 4 will be!… Expand
Jun 25, 2011What a great little game. It's been a while since a Sim game has kept me intrigued and with a smile on my face. The intensity builds with each game so you gradually build up to the mayhem level of attention you need to beat the odds and the quirky voice overs and events are pretty funny and overall really well designed. This game does a good job of integrating a concept and the atmosphere feels perfect for the theme.Love it.… Expand
Mar 7, 2012Tropico 3 is one of the best city builder games I've played. Lots of customization and control over your style of play, as well as a deep political aspect unseen in most city build games. the voice acting is fantastic and hilarious, the story mode has engaging missions and is fun to play. The only qualms I have with this game is relating to the tourism game play, I feel like it is in all underwhelming. The soundtrack to the game is fantastic, and often you need to think carefully about how you want to go about planning your little island paradise before just jumping in. All in all it is a deep and rewarding city builder, with a generous splash of politics and humor, and easily one of the best city build games I've ever owned.… Expand
Aug 4, 2013This game is an underwhelming city builder. It has style, which other city builders tend to lack, and the game has some nice options ranging from an okay campaign to a sandbox scenario on a randomly generated island. Unfortunately, the game severely lacks polishing. After playing this over three years past its release, it still suffers from an unbelievable amount of bugs. I can only imagine how unplayable it would have been at release. A polished version of this game might have scored a 7 from me, but in its current state (that I imagine won't get any better at this point), I can't give it more than a 4. To clarify, the bugs range from both gameplay bugs and technical bugs (such as crashing while saving, corrupting save files of course).… Expand
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ELSMERE, Del. - Just one day after a bank robbery at an Elsmere PNC Bank, authorities have identified a suspect. Detectives allege that Chianti Johnson went into the bank at 10 AM, Thursday and handed the teller a note, demanding money. The teller reportedly handed over an undisclosed amount of cash, then Johnson fled.
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vacation rental description
Beautiful 3 bedroom Jupiter Beach house with pool that backs up to
Dubois Park. Jupiter inlet is a two minute walk from the house
through Dubois park. Jupiter Beach at the inlet is a five minute
walk through Dubois Park to the footbridge over the estuary to
Jupiter Inlet Park.
This house is superbly located for beach and fishing activities
within walking distance. The home is so close to the beach that you
can hear the ocean and feel the ocean breezes. Tropical plants and
palm trees in the backyard along with the kidney shaped pool make
this home a real tropical vacation paradise.
The house is just a one minute drive (10 minute walk) to three of
Jupiter's best situated waterfront restaurants; Jetty's, Guanabanna's and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
The Square Grouper is also within walking distance and is a great place for happy
hour on the inlet or charter fishing from their docks. On weekends there is a golf cart taxi service that can take you home after a late night of music and drinks. Guanabana's
features an excellent outdoor tropical waterfront restaurant and kayak and paddle board rentals for exploring the mangroves and the intracoastal waterway.
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Last modified on 08-6-2014 at 5:16 PM.
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Peter Gaffney 410-446-9131
house rental amenities
- Master Bedroom with King Bed, walk-in shower, soaking tub
- 2nd bedroom with two twin beds
- 3rd bedroom with queen bed
- 2 1/2 bathrooms
- Large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
- Large main living area with fireplace, skylights, and sliding
glass doors to the pool deck
- Screened in porch by the pool
- Large outdoor gas BBQ grill
- Heated pool
- 2 car garage
- Privately owned quiet street
- Professionaly maintained pool and yard
- Hi speed Wifi
- Flat screen HDTV with Xfinity cable
activities and attractions in Jupiter Atlantic Coast South
Walking distance
- Fishing at Jupiter Inlet
- Swimming, surfing, fishing at Jupiter Beach
- Kayaking on the intracoastal waterway and creeks
- Restaurants
- Kayak rentals
One minute drive or 10 minute walk
- Jetty's, Guanabanna's, and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. waterfront restaurants
- Eco tour boat at Bubba Gump's dock
- Head Boat fishing from Jetty's dock
- The Square Grouper waterfront bar and charter fishing boats
Jupiter is also a great place for biking. The house is ideally
located for biking on the bike path along the beach on A1A between
Jupiter and Juno beaches.
vacation rental rates
Jan - Mar: $5,500 per month, plus electric and 11% FL tax
$2,500 per week plus 11% FL tax
April : $4,500 per month, plus electric and 11% FL tax
$2,000 per week, plus 11% FL tax
May - Dec: $3,000 per month, plus electric and 11% FL tax
$1,250 per week, plus 11% FL tax
Other rental periods and various start/stop days are OK. Please call
or e-mail for availability and pricing.
$500 Security Deposit
Pets - Small dog OK. No cats.
This is a non-smoking house.
Peter Gaffney 410-446-9131
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center


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The $425 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at a gas station in Milpitas, Calif., just 10 miles north of San Jose.
Powerball jackpot soars to $400 million
The Powerball jackpot rose to $400 million on Sunday, one of the largest prizes in the lottery's history.
Ira Curry: Georgia woman named one of 2 Mega Millions winners
The winner, Ira Curry, played a combination of winning numbers that she said were based on family members' birth dates when she bought the ticket at an Atlanta newsstand.
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California, Georgia
A store owner in Atlanta said she was thrilled to learn on Wednesday that her shop, and another in San Jose, California, had sold winning tickets for an estimated $636 million Mega Millions jackpot, the second biggest in U.S. lottery history.
Mega Millions jackpot nears $300 million
After two straight weeks with no winner, the Mega Millions Friday night jackpot topped expectations and jumped to $297 million, with a cash option of $158 million.
New Jersey man revealed as final Powerball winner
A New Jersey man has come forward as the third and final winner of the $448 million Powerball jackpot after buying the winning ticket at a South Brunswick supermarket.
Three players hit $448 million Powerball lottery jackpot
Three tickets matched all six numbers in Wednesday's Powerball lottery drawing and will split a $448 million jackpot, authorities said on Thursday.
Powerball reaches $400 million, third largest in its history
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Woman claims jackpot from Powerball ticket bought in Point Breeze
Lottery officials said Patricia Chandler stepped forward to claim $77 million from a jackpot winning Powerball ticket sold at Federal Beer in Point Breeze.
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A Newtown, Pa. resident won a $100,008 jackpot at SugarHouse Casino while playing a $1 "Wheel of Fortune" slot machine.


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Lakefront (Lake View Chalet) Alpine Lake Resort in Terra Alta
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2½
- sleeps 8
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type Chalet
- community Alpine Lake Resort
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,270 - $ 1,270 / week
vacation rental description
Come visit the beautiful Alpine Lake and stay at our cabin Lakefront
This chalet-style home is located in a community where you can enjoy:
swimming, boat ride, beach, a picnic pavilion, a 18-hole golf course, tennis court, cross country skiing and fishing right in front of Lakefront
All these facilities can be enjoyed by you.
Wisp Ski resort is only 30-40 minutes away!
With wildlife, a beautiful scenery and rooms for your family, nothing can go wrong by choosing Lakefront.
This house is located in one of the BEST spot in Alpine Lake.
We promise it will be a special time for you and your family.
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Last modified on 09-2-2014 at 9:24 PM.
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Mr. & Mrs. Nagai 703-989-4674
chalet rental amenities
STYLE: Contemporary Log
HEAT: Propane forced air
Towels, sheets, blankets, Duvet/Comfort are provided, Soapstone wood stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer & dryer, dehumidifier, Local weather forecast monitor, Picnic-tables, BBQ grills, Deck chairs, DVD player, VCR, HD satellite TV, AppleTV, whirlpool bathtub, WiFi free internet, central air, Cedar Hot Tub (no chlorine added), and LAKE-VIEW!
Pedal Boat Rental only for Lakefront renters!!!
Now, a Fire Pit is available. wood burning fire pit will let you bring all the fun and warmth of an outdoor time. conversing of love, old tale, unlimited smores...
Pets are allowed with the exception of cats (dogs are to be trained) and no smoking.
Master Bedroom : King size bed (Memory Foam Mattress) x 1, 2nd Bedroom : Queen size bed (Memory Foam Mattress) x 1, Kids Bedroom : Bank Bed (Twin x 2 Memory Foam Mattress, Twin x 1), Loft : Twin x 2, Sofa Bed (Queen) x 1
Full bathroom x 2, and Half bathroom x 1
Unless otherwise indicated check in time is 4pm & check out time is 11am.
Other than the use of a charcoal or gas grill all outside burning is prohibited.
activities and attractions in Terra Alta West Virginia
Free of charge for renters
Beach, Fishing, Tennis, Fitness center and Boating (Pedal boat rental is only for Lakefront guests)
Please call Alpine Lake Resort for more information Toll Free 800_752_7179 / 304_789_2481
www_alpinelake_com (change _ to . )
vacation rental rates
$235 night, $1,270 week. - 2 night minimum stay on weekend, 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends, Open year round.
Seasonal Discount $160 night, 3 night minimum stay is required. applied only for weekday (night of Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu), except holiday. Effective Term 9/15 thru. 12/15, 2/1 thru. 5/15.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY – Number of guests is limited to eight (8) persons. An additional charge or $20.00 per person per night for guests in addition to eight (8) will be assessed. (Children less than 6 years old are not figured in the number of occupancy) Additional sleeping gears and linen will not be available for exceeding number of person. An additional pet fee in the amount of $ 5 ea. pet per night.
6% hotel/motel tax, 6% sales tax and 6% Alpine Lake usage fee are added to the above cost (total 18%)
Rental Payment: 50% due 30days, 50% due 7days before arrival.
Accept VISA, MC, DISCOVER for payment
DAMAGE/RESERVATION DEPOSIT - A reservation deposit of $200 is required. This must be received upon your reservation (a check or money order only, no credit card/PayPal). The deposit automatically converts to a security/damage deposit upon arrival. Pets are permitted in rental units only with prior approval (NO CATS). $25 deposit per pet. The deposit is NOT applied toward rent, however, it is fully refundable within (14) days of departure after confirmation of provisions are met.
Mr. & Mrs. Nagai 703-989-4674
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Top things to do in Terra Alta
- Hang out at the beach!
- Fishing in front of Lakefront
- Play a round of golf
- Wisp Ski resort is only 30-40 minutes away!
Top things to do on a budget
- The beach is a 9 minute walk from our house
- Grill on the patio
- Play putt-putt at the local course
- Cedar Hot Tub on the Lake side deck
- "YUNOMOTO" is same as a sulfur hot spring
Top things to do with a family
- A lot more fun! Pedal Boat Rental
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SUNDANCE, UTAH (March 8, 2010)—Sundance Resort, in partnership with the Redford Center, presents its eighth year of its popular Tree Room Author Series. "This year's series features an eclectic array of outstanding authors to discuss the most timely and compelling issues of the day, as well as the timeless issues of finding meaning in life, relationships and human narrative," commented Lee Bycel, Redford Center Director. "From the landmark presidency of Barak Obama to behind the front lines in the war in Iraq to the civil rights movement of the 1960s, from the essential role of our national parks system to the redemption of child soldiers, this year's series will enlighten and inspire audiences while broadening our collective perspective on the world in which we live."
"Sundance is proud to announce such a powerful line up of authors to the Tree Room Author Series. It is exciting to be able to bring these diverse voices to Sundance to share their stories, experiences and ideas," commented Chad Linebaugh, Sundance General Manager.
Representing the diverse genres of memoir, narrative nonfiction and this year's series will enlighten and inspire audiences while broadening our collective perspective on the world in which we live. Representing the diverse genres of memoir, narrative nonfiction and fiction, the 2010 series includes the following authors:
April 10 - Ishmael Beah, "A Long Way Gone: Memories of a Boy Soldier"
When Ishmael Beah penned the compelling story of his childhood in "Sierra Leone, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Child Soldier", the author, now twenty-six years old, became one of the first former child soldiers to tell his story in his own words. In 2007, "A Long Way Gone" was nominated for a Quill Award in the Best Debut Author category, and named by Time Magazine as one of the Top 10 Nonfiction Books of the year. At the age of twelve, Beah had fled attacking rebels. By thirteen, he'd been captured and forced to fight for the government army. Eventually released and sent to a UNICEF rehabilitation center, he ultimately overcame the struggle to regain his humanity. Today, having completed his high school and college education in New York, Beah is a member of the Human Rights Watch Children's Rights Division Advisory Committee. He has spoken before the United Nations, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities (CETO) at the Marine Corps War-fighting Laboratory, and many other NGO panels on children affected by war.
May 22 - Shelton Johnson, author of "Gloryland"
A broadly talented poet, author, park ranger and documentarian, Shelton Johnson was recently recognized for his exceptional service as a Yosemite National ranger with the Freeman Tilden Award, the highest given by the National Park Service for excellence in interpretation. He was featured extensively in Ken Burns' landmark documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," reflecting on his twenty years of experience working in parks nationwide, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Great Basin, and the National Mall. In his recent novel, "Gloryland," Johnson confronts America's history with racism to follow a sharecropper's son from South Carolina to a career as a Buffalo Soldier with the U.S. Cavalry of the late 1800s. Deeply concerned with a general lack of racial diversity across the National Park System and with who will advocate for parks as the country's demographics shift in the coming decades, Johnson has worked to share the previously untold stories of diverse peoples in national parks. His goal through his writing is to foster a spiritual connection between African-Americans and the wilderness landscape.
June 26 - Jonathan Alter, author of "The Promise: President Obama, Year One"
Jonathan Alter is an award-winning columnist, television analyst and author. He frequently interviews American presidents and other world leaders, regularly breaks news and has authored more than 50 Newsweek cover stories on everything from shrinking confidence in the American news media, to Bill Clinton's first interview after leaving the presidency, to Barack Obama's first magazine cover before he arrived in the U.S. Senate to Alter's personal story of living with cancer. Since 1991, Alter has written a widely acclaimed Newsweek column that examines politics, media and social and global issues. For more than a decade, he has worked as a contributing correspondent to NBC News. His 2006 book, "The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope," was a national bestseller. His highly anticipated new book, "The Promise: President Obama, Year One" is slated for release in May. The 2008 campaign marked the seventh presidential election Alter has covered for Newsweek. Among his exclusives in the 2008 campaign season were that Barack Obama would seek the presidency (October, 2006), that Mike Huckabee would be a factor in the GOP contest (August 2007) and that after a quarrel with President Clinton, Sen. Edward Kennedy was likely to endorse Obama. (January, 2008). Beyond politics and media, he has written extensively over the years about terrorism, anti-Semitism, at-risk children, national service and a wide variety of other issues.
August 14 - Ann Patchett, author of "Run"
Ann Patchett solidified her place in American literature with a breadth of work that includes award winning novels beginning with her first book, "The Patron Saint of Liars," in 1992, and continuing with subsequent novels, "Taft" in 1994, "The Magician's Assistant" in 1997, "Bel Canton," 2001, and "Run" in 2007. Her nonfiction works include "Truth and Beauty: A Friendship," 2004 and "What Now?," 2008. Each book has garnered praise and awards, including the New York Times Most Notable book in 1992 for "The Patron Saint of Liars." Patchett's second novel, "Taft," was awarded the Janet Heidinger Kafka Prize for the best work of fiction in 1994 and "The Magician's Assistant," was short-listed for England's Orange Prize and earned her a Guggenheim Fellowship. "Bel Canto," won both the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize in 2002, and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. It was named the Book Sense Book of the Year. "Truth & Beauty" was named one of the Best Books of the Year by the Chicago Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Entertainment Weekly. "Truth & Beauty" was also a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and won the Chicago Tribune's Heartland Prize, the Harold D. Vursell Memorial Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Alex Award from the American Library Association. In "Run," she illustrates the humanity that connects disparate lives, weaving several stories into one surprising and endlessly moving narrative.
October 30 - David Finkel, author of "The Good Soldiers"
In his most recent title, "The Good Soldiers," Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter David Finkel vividly chronicles the extraordinary circumstances of modern combat he experienced first hand between January 2007 and June 2008, when he spent fifteen months with a battalion of 800 U.S. Army soldiers as they carried out "the surge" and worked to secure a volatile area of Baghdad. Touted in the headlines as a success story, Finkel's account is a day to day report of what these soldiers experienced, the harrowing truth of war. Its honest depiction of the reality of war shines a spotlight on the ever widening gap between media headlines and reality, the PR war and the real war. The soldiers fighting the good fight are no longer nameless faces, but now leap to life. They are real people with real lives, real hopes, dreams, fears. It is this portrait of the human condition put to extreme tests that make Finkel's book so compelling. It transcends the politics of war to give a truthful and forthright portrayal of the cost war exacts from us—perhaps man's most costly addiction of all. Finkel is currently assigned to the national Washington Post staff as an enterprise reporter, and has previously worked for the Post's foreign staff division.
December 11- Kathryn Stockett, "The Help"
Upon its publication in early 2009, Kathryn Stockett's wildly popular and critically praised debut novel, "The Help," captured the national imagination. A story about black domestic servants working in white Southern households in the early 1960s, "The Help" has been at the top of the New York Times best-seller list for nearly fifty weeks, where it currently holds the number one spot for hardcover fiction. The book has also generated its share of controversy, with many reviewers asking the questions, Is it appropriate for a white woman from Jackson, Mississippi to write in the voices of black maids? Does Kathryn Stockett succeed at effectively capturing their lives and struggles? The New York Times ultimately calls it "[a] button-pushing…winning novel," while USA Today pronounced the book "thought-provoking...[a] pitch-perfect depiction of a country's gradual path toward integration…One of the best debut novels of the year."
Ticket Information:
In keeping with Sundance's spirit of community, this year's event features a reduced price to make this series more accessible and to foster a setting for creative ideas, voices and diversity. Tickets are now $75 and include the lecture and discussion, a signed copy of the author's book and brunch in the award winning Tree Room and gratuity. Alcohol is not included. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are available by calling the Sundance Resort at 866-734-4428.
The Redford Center inspires positive social and environmental change through the arts, education and civil discourse. Our approach? Convene the operatives of change, nurture them and see what happens. Invite voices into the dialog that are not always included. Listen carefully. Find compelling storylines and skillful storytellers to create understanding and impact. Inspire innovation and action. Visit www.redfordcenter.org for more information.
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New 'Cats, Dogs, and Us' education resources: Free classroom-ready lessons and worksheets for Key Stages 1-3
Celebrate, respect and protect cats and dogs in your homes, communities and beyond...
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IFAW's education programmes empower young people and communities to take positive action for animals.
- Our Animal Action Education programme reaches 5,000,000 young people in 18+ countries.
- Aboard our floating classrooms, children learn to respect and appreciate whales and other endangered marine wildlife.
- We teach community-based companion animal welfare from South Africa to Navajo Nation.
- We help local communities in Africa and Asia learn to live in harmony with wild animals.
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FGCU Associate AD Jo-Ann Nester named Athletic Director at Saint Anselm College
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Jo-Ann Nester, who served as Florida Gulf Coast University's interim athletic director last year and has served as the Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance for the past four years, has resigned effective Oct. 2 to be the new athletic director at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire.
Saint Anselm is Catholic school with an enrollment of 2,000 located in Manchester, N.H. It has a Division II program with 20 sports that competes in the Northeast-10 Conference. Nester applied for the position in mid-July.
"I've known about Saint Anselm College and their fine athletic program and excellent academic reputation since I was at Dartmouth," said Nester. "I am very happy to have this excellent opportunity to lead their athletic program and to become a part of the Saint Anselm community. I am looking forward to the challenges and new experiences and also to complete my career as an athletic director at a highly selective, rigorous academic institution with a fine athletic tradition.
I wish the best for our student athletes, coaches and administrators. I have been proud to be a part of FGCU athletics and will now move on to become a Saint Anselm Hawk."
Nester has served as an AD at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Ind., and at the University of San Diego. She holds a Doctorate of Education from Temple and a master's degree from West Chester State College, where she also earned her bachelor's degree in health and physical education.
"Although we share in Jo-Ann's excitement with this new opportunity, we are sad to lose her talents and enthusiasm that are so valued each day," said FGCU Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh. "She has contributed greatly to the numerous successes in FGCU athletics since her arrival here in 2005, most especially when she assumed the role of interim director of athletics for most of the 2008-09 year. The student-athletes she has served have been very fortunate to have had her leadership, mentoring, and support, and I know how much she appreciated the opportunity to work with such a wonderful group of young men and women at FGCU."


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Interpersonal communication, organizational communication, applied organizational communication, employee communication, organizational relationships, advanced interpersonal and organization communication, public speaking, business and professional speaking
Organizational dissent expression, communication competence in the workplace, intersections between interpersonal and organizational communication, democracy and voice in the workplace, influence of family communication on workplace behavior
Selected Publications:
Irwin, J., Payne, H.J., Hopkins, P.D., & Adams, T. (2010). Competent communication at work:
Strategies and standards for success. Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
Payne, H.J. (2008). Targets, strategies, and topics of deception among part-time workers.
Employee Relations: The International Journal, 30 (3), 251-263.
Payne, H. J. (2007). The role of organization-based self-esteem in employee dissent expression
Communication Research Reports, 24 (3), 235-240.
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First Vice President, Kentucky Communication Association
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i wake up every morning listening to the new SLAYER album ever since it has came out.every track is incredible.the lyrics fit the songs perfectly. who could ask for any more from a SLAYER album but greatness!!!!!!And i think i should win the signed poster from hot-topic and the deluxe DVD even though i have it allready,that 1 just would never get opened to have played. and the autographed poster would go directly in a special U.V. fraim so i could pass it on to my kids ,who by the way also love you. teir 13 and 8 years old.and they would love it.Read more
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Up on the RoofBolivian feather masks adorn the lounge at Petit Ermitage, but these are not the only disguises available to the West Hollywood hotel's guests. The 80 suites warmed by fireplaces, cloaked in earthy tapestries, and decorated with antique curios set the stage for romantic adventures native to Morocco or Venice, Italy. The deluxe master's quarters on the top floor come with a personal butler, aka the "Liaison to Happiness," who fulfills whims as if you were the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Among the hotel's special vacation packages are "The Writer," which includes a bottle of absinthe, a journal, a box of No. 2 pencils, and a pack of cigarettes. That so many of these conceits work is a reflection of the Ermitage's charm—and the sincerity of its desire to whisk guests away from the preening and decadence of the Sunset Strip, though if you want to check that out, it's close by. On the rooftop deck, guests snack on strawberry arugula salad and octopus tagine, loll around the saltwater pool, perch by the fireplace, or take in a view of the Hollywood Hills. Parisian bistro-style chairs dot the gardens, which teem with butterflies and hummingbirds. If you're a local and feel you could get accustomed to this sort of respite, the Ermitage also maintains the members-only Rooftop Club, where you're granted access daily or whenever you get the notion. 8822 Cynthia St., West Hollywood, 310-854-1114; $250-$450.
Where Surf Meets SandConsidering that it's located where Wilshire hits the ocean and is fronted by a 100-year-old Moreton Bay fig tree that measures 80 feet high and 150 feet across, the historic Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is a quiet neighbor in Santa Monica. Luxury here is breezy, unpretentious, and casually elegant, with cozy furnishings and a natural palette that conjure (no stretch here) sand and surf. Three hundred guest rooms and suites—many with balcony views of the ocean—attract honeymooners, beach-loving VIPs, and yes, the occasional well-to-do surfer. The deluxe rooms feature a more laid-back design; celebrities take refuge in the secluded bilevel garden bungalows. There's also the excellent restaurant Fig, where chef Ray Garcia finds seasonal inspiration for many dishes using ingredients from the Santa Monica Farmers Market. When the beach is socked in, a visit to the Exhale Mind/Body Spa easily staves off the chill. We'd be happy camping out at the Fairmont indefinitely, but a special anniversary or birthday weekend may have to do. 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-576-7777; $309-$1,929.
The Artist's LairThere are hotels you check into to disappear (see next item), and there are hotels you enter to be part of something larger than yourself. Philippe Starck's opulent Alice-in-Wonderland-esque design at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills is as much art installation as it is getaway. Just south of the Beverly Center, the SLS is renowned for its imaginative interiors. Furnishings include an oversize chair shaped like shiny red lips, gold-gun table lamps (not the most romantic image), and Plexiglas deer heads. Despite its girth—297 rooms—the SLS maintains a boutique-hotel ambience. It's hard to believe that Cedars-Sinai and Jerry's Famous Deli are steps away as you stretch out on a chaise in the pool, hide out in a cabana with a mojito, or stand next to an eight-foot urn planted with a citrus tree. Don't be put off by the swarm of scenesters—this place is welcoming. The best discoveries are in the hotel restaurant, the Bazaar by José Andrés, where the James Beard Award-winning chef offers a whimsical take on Spanish tapas. The Bazaar's interior, also designed by Starck, plays with light and dark for a supersleek and surreal dining experience. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 310-247-0400; $400-$7,000.
A Relative Disappearing ActSome clans have the infinite patience and the surplus living space to accommodate out-of-town in-laws; some family members know better and book a room to make for a more harmonious experience. For these wise souls there's the Magic Castle Hotel. Located one block from the hustle of Hollywood Boulevard and its attractions, it's a short walk to the Red Line station that leads north to Universal City and south to downtown. The apartment-style suites have full kitchens and good-size living areas with plenty of room for a family to spread out. The rates include in-room DVDs and Popsicles by the pool. Aside from the convenience and low prices, a strong argument for staying here is the access it grants guests to the Magic Castle next door. Otherwise open only to professional illusionists and their friends, the Victorian mansion nightly showcases the finest magic talent on any continent. You must be 21 or older to visit the castle, except on weekends, when children are welcome at brunch. That's reason enough to book a reservation here. 7025 Franklin Ave., Hollywood, 323-851-0800; $174-$339.
PLUS: Ask The Pros
Andrew ZimmernTV Host, Bizarre FoodsFour Seasons Beverly Wilshire"I stay in the old tower and spend my mornings people watching in the hotel restaurant over the best breakfast in town."
Jenn BrownESPN reporterShade Hotel, Manhattan Beach"When I stayed for the first time, I bought four pillows to take home. And there's a spa tub in your room."
Adam RichmanTV Host, Man v. FoodMontage Beverly Hills"It has many nooks and crannies—studies, bars, restaurants in unlikely places—that create a sense of discovery. And they have delicious 24-hour room service that pays homage to Latin and Asian influences."
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I dont currently have a desire to format my windows laptop and put ubuntu on it, install a maemo sdk, qt blah blah etc. Instead I'm happy to use QtCreator 1.3.1 on windows to make projects, run them on windows, check they work, copy the source to the N900 and use it to qmake and make the apps, but I'm hitting a problem..
First off, just in case the problem is actually with my broken solution: Is it possible to develop as I have outlined above? Use windows QtCreator to make the app's code, then transfer it to the N900 to get the compilation done (seems to be no scratchbox for windows?)?
If this is OK, then my problem is currently that Im trying to: apt-get install libqt4-maemo5-dev
on the N900 and all I'm getting is a refusal to install because dependencies arent met.
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
Depends: libgles2-sgx-img-dev but it is not installable
Depends: opengles-sgx-img-common-dev but it is not installable
Depends: libsqlite3-dev but it is not installable
Ive seen similar error reports before, last month and further in the past, discussiing a different set of packages, and in those cases it was basically that the repository was broken and a bug needed reporting in the Qt4.6 bug tracker at qt.nokia.com/blahblahcantremember
Is that what's happened here?
Can you suggest any alternative dev route for a windows user with QtC1.3.1?


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Busman charged for bribery
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A bus supervisor is to be charged with bribery following his arrest by members of the Anti Corruption Branch on Friday.
Police report that they were conducting spot checks along the Spanish Town Bypass in St Catherine, when they observed a Toyota Coaster mini bus overtaking a line of traffic. The driver obeyed the signal to stop, but later fled the scene.
It is alleged that later that day, the supervisor visited the Spanish Town Police Station and offered the policemen $10,000 in order for them not to prosecute the driver and impound the bus.
The lawmen contacted the Anti Corruption Branch, and the supervisor was nabbed.
He is expected to appear before the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court later this week.


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Shop for a Cause - A Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fundraiser
Sep 24, 2010
Macy's and the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) are offering violence prevention programs a unique fundraising tool to use during Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Shop for a Cause savings passes at Macy's!
For the past several years, the FVPF has partnered with Macy's to raise awareness and involve employees and customers in efforts to prevent violence against women and children. For the third year in a row, that work is expanding and the FVPF is offering interested programs free tickets for Shop for a Cause, a one-day shopping event at Macy's stores across the country. Tickets are sold for $5 each, and programs keep all the proceeds.
Shop for a Cause Day will be Saturday, October 16th this year. Shop for a Cause tickets provide discounts on items throughout Macy's on that day only.
The FVPF is looking for not-for-profit programs to sign up for this fundraising opportunity. There is no risk to programs, and participating organizations will receive the tickets they request (50 minimum) and keep ALL the proceeds from the tickets they sell.
Tickets can be sold to supporters and the public, by staff or volunteers, by tabling in public places or at events, and in other countless ways. The FVPF's fundraising team will work closely with participating programs and provide tools, advice and ongoing technical assistance to support ticket sales.
Since 2006, Shop for a Cause has raised more than $34 million for regional and local charities across the country. This is your opportunity to be part of the excitement. To request tickets and sign on, please email email@example.com.
**Please note that there are no Macy's stores in Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Mississippi and Nebraska.


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Chris Owens - #21 - CB
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Former Ravens OT 'Zeus' Brown dies
Former Ravens OT Orlando "Zeus" Brown died Friday at the age of 40. The cause of his death is unknown.
Dolphins-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Dolphins-Browns game.
Browns fantasy report: Week Three
Here's a look at the Browns' top fantasy football options, including TE Evan Moore, for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Dolphins-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Dolphins-Browns game.
Browns sell out single-game tickets for Tennessee game
Single-game tickets for Cleveland's home game vs. the Titans on Oct. 2 are sold out, the club announced Thursday.
Browns' Sheard has eyes, ears open
Browns rookie DE Jabaal Sheard studies the best at his position and relies on the knowledge of experienced defenders around him as he tries to make a name for himself.
Dolphins-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Dolphins-Browns game.
Browns ORT Pashos limited in practice
Browns ORT Tony Pashos, who has missed the first two games with an ankle injury, was limited in practice on Wednesday, according to the club.
Dolphins-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
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Browns' Cribbs earns AFC honors
Joshua Cribbs garnered AFC Special-Teams Player of the Week honors after making two key returns in Cleveland's win at Indianapolis Sunday.
Brady, Cromartie, Cribbs named AFC Players of Week
Tom Brady, Antonio Cromartie and Josh Cribbs have been named the AFC Players of the Week for Week Two.
Dolphins-Browns matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Dolphins-Browns game.
Browns 60-second rant: So far, so good for rookie class
The Browns' rookie class has done its part so far, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Browns rookie report: Week Two
Here's a rundown of notable performances by rookies in the Browns' 27-19 win at Indianapolis on Sunday.
Week Two Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Tom Brady, Morgan Burnett and Josh Cribbs as its Players of the Week.
Owens is inactive for the Falcons in Sunday's divisional playoff game against Seattle with a hamstring ailment.||||||| Atlanta's starting lineup includes defensive end John Abraham (ankle), safety William Moore (hamstring) and cornerback Dunta Robinson (concussion). Falcons backup safety Charles Mitchell (calf) also is active.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Christopher Owens did not practice Wednesday because of a concussion.||||||| Owens was injured in the first quarter of Atlanta's 27-21 victory over Denver on Monday night, further depleting a secondary that already lost cornerback Brent Grimes with a season-ending injury in Week 1. Dominique Franks has moved up to take the nickel back spot.
The Falcons have signed third-round pick Christopher Owens, a cornerback.||||||| Owens had 13 career interceptions as a three-year starter for San Jose State. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.


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The Toledo Fire Department says it was called to the YMCA in west Toledo around 10:45 Monday morning. A fire dispatcher says crews found a victim from a near drowning incident and transported the man to a hospital.
Representative Rob Thomas from the YMCA says a male member was participating in an open swimming session in the facility's lap pool. He was extracted from the pool by YMCA lifeguards and they called 911. When EMS arrived, they took over lifesaving efforts and transported the victim to the hospital. The man was conscious when EMS transported him.
There is still no word on his name or condition at this time.
Thomas says the YMCA will investigate the incident, as well as review its safety and emergency procedures to continuously seek to improve the safety and well-being for patrons.
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Charlie Bryant is choosing to remember his mother how he saw her most of his life.
"She was just the most incredible, charismatic woman," Bryant said.
At 58-years-old, Stephanie Bryant was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), also known as the human form of mad cow disease. Within months, Stephanie's health quickly deteriorated. She suffered from memory loss, constant tremors, couldn't walk and barely talk.
Stephanie Bryant passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1.
"It's the sickest, meanest disease," Charlie Bryant said.
But Bryant is remembering his mother with a beach memorial service and dozens of tie-dye shirts he plans to sell to help fund an organization for families with loved ones suffering from terminal illness.
"We are powering through this," Bryant said.
Bryant, 24, and his family and friends shed many tears along Lowdermilk Beach in Naples as they remembered Stephanie on Saturday evening.
But after sunset, Bryant said he would begin moving forward and helping others.
That's the way he said his mom would have wanted it.
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BARTONVILLE, Ill. -- Bartonville Police are announcing several road closures in Bartonville due to rampant flooding in the area.
- The intersection of Adams Street, Washington Street, and Rt. 24
- The intersection of Treasure and Adams Street
- Roosevelt and Adams Street
- Kickapoo Creek Road going out of Bartonville.
Police say that it is unknown at this time when these roads and intersections will re-open.
Bartonville Chief Brian Fengel recommends limited travel and checking in with the police department regarding the opening of these roads before leaving home.