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Quickhit: Stolen Naked Celebrity Photos Are Not A Scandal, This Is A Crime
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The people sharing these images are perpetuating an ongoing assault. The people gleefully looking at them are witnessing and enjoying an ongoing assault. When you have been asked by victims of a crime like this not to exacerbate the pain of that crime and you continue to do so anyway, you are consciously deciding that your enjoyment, your rights and perhaps even just your curiosity are more important than the safety and dignity of the people you're exploiting.
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They're still trying to silence Anita Sarkeesian
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
You could be feeling under the weather this week, Aries. Even if your to-do list is a mile long, you need to take some time to recuperate before getting back to business.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Life experience is your advantage, Taurus. When your company is looking to fill a position, they will most likely hire from within. Make the most of this opportunity.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
Gemini, just when things seem hopeless, a small ray of light shines through and you find a solution to your problem. Scorpio has some wise words, so listen up.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, once you think you have all of the answers, something pops up to make you reassess a situation. It could take a few days for you to find the answer you're looking for.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Leo, you may have fun in the sun on your mind, but others are urging you to buckle down and focus on some tasks that need to get wrapped up before you leave.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
There are some changes coming at work, Virgo. You just don't know if they will be to your advantage or be something that could tilt you off your axis.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Libra, you have much to learn, but you cannot cram it all into one week. There is no crash course on life. Make the most of a getaway opportunity.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
You can't seem to focus on one thing for very long this week, Scorpio. You might have to spend a few days clearing your mind before you can refocus on the tasks at hand.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Mingo County authorities are going after more suspected drug dealers three weeks after the fatal shooting of Sheriff Eugene Crum.
Media outlets report a grand jury this week returned indictments against at least 16 people on prescription drug-related charges, and several suspects were arrested Thursday.
Crum had served three months as sheriff when he was shot on April 3. His campaign promise was to clean up Mingo County's pervasive drug problem, and he made good on that with several dozen drug-related arrests as part of Operation Zero Tolerance.
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A deal is a deal.
That's why we're glad to see the federal government has backed off an ill-advised plan to cut millions of dollars owed to states like Wyoming through the Mineral Leasing Act.
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Interior announced plans to chop dozens of states' share of mineral leasing payments as part of automatic spending cuts.
The Cowboy State had the most at stake, standing to lose an estimated $53 million this year, according to The Associated Press. While losses were minimal for some states, others — including Montana, North Dakota and Colorado — also stood to lose millions of dollars.
"The federal government took money that doesn't belong to it and used the sequester as an excuse," Daniel Head, a spokesman for Sen. Mike Enzi, said in a statement last spring. "States are guaranteed a share of the billions of dollars in revenue generated from energy production on federal lands, as they bear most of the costs associated with mineral development."
Soon after the roughly 5 percent cuts were announced last spring, a legal review began. Thankfully, that review of the Minerals Leasing Act recently determined the money must be paid to Wyoming and 34 other states.
If all goes as planned, an estimated $110 million in mineral leasing payments will be restored to states sometime after the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
We're glad to hear states will receive the money that rightfully belongs to them, and hope this decision stands for future years. As Gov. Matt Mead's office indicated, Wyoming is waiting to hear what might happen down the road.
We applaud Wyoming lawmakers and others for their efforts to restore money owed to states.
Wyoming has a long history with the Mineral Leasing Act, enacted by Congress in 1920. The law came about because of a dispute in central Wyoming at the Salt Creek Oil Field, according to Samuel Western, who wrote about the act for the Wyoming State Historical Society. Western said the law changed Wyoming's economic destiny.
For decades, Wyoming has received millions of dollars through royalties and payments from companies that extract oil and gas from federal land in the Cowboy State.
Yes, it is federal land, but Wyoming communities bear the brunt of the impacts of oil and gas extraction. If our state must deal with the negatives of energy development at times, we should receive the perks as well.
Safe Routes to School projects move forward
Kids who live on the south side of town will soon have safer routes to school.
Construction is slated this fall to improve the intersection at Day Street and Coulter Avenue for pedestrians. Sidewalks also will be built along the north side of Monroe Street where none exist.
EDITORIAL: Artsy weekend slated here with festival, exhibit
This is a community that creates.
Fields surrounding Powell produce a bounty of crops, the fruits of local growers' hard work and dedication. Along with agriculture, our area is home to many talented artists who create a variety of art — paintings, sculptures, photography, music and more.
This weekend, Powell will host the inaugural Powell Arts Festival celebrating local artwork that enriches our community.
"Art asks us to look up and look again at what we are about," said Shelby Wetzel, Plaza Diane board vice president. "Art helps us see those things that may have become common or invisible in a new, perhaps more meaningful way."
Southside school wells to undergo improvements
$108,990 bid approved
Water — the very thing they're designed to pump — is plaguing wells at Southside Elementary School.
EDITORIAL: Senate race should focus on Wyoming, not Washington, D.C.
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Local leaders have organized a fundraising effort for residents of Roane County, W.V., where at least a hundred homes were damaged Thursday by flooding.
"We've had a sister county relationship," explained County Commissioner Randy Ellis.
Ellis says they've had a connection to that section of West Virginia for a few years. The connection comes in part from confusion that comes from sharing the same name.
"I called and spoke to the county commissioner up there. It's the same situation. They get a lot of calls about the Roane County school system in Tennessee," he explained.
So when local residents heard about the disaster in West Virginia and the help that was needed, it was tough to not want to do something to help.
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Kingston resident Brian Matthews dropped off cash at the Harriman location. He says it's because he remembers the kindness that was shown to their area when they needed the help.
"When the ash spill hit Roane County, we had a grand outpouring from other communities in other areas. There comes a point when you have to give back," Matthews said.
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Absolute Perfection! Shaun White Throws Down Epic 100 Point Run, Claims Fifth Straight SuperPipe Gold
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1/2 cup
unsalted butter, softened
1 cup
white sugar
1 (15 ounce) can
pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon
Chinese five-spice powder
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ground allspice
2 cups
all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
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baking soda
3/4 cup
chopped toasted walnuts
I only made one change and that was using chopped pecans in the bread only because we don't care for walnuts. I did up the pecans to a full cup because I wanted to sprinkle some chopped nuts on top. I made muffins out of this recipe instead of one big loaf. I was able to get 18 muffins out of one recipe. I baked my muffins at 350* for almost 22 minutes. These muffins were moist, chewy, flavorful and all around just WONDERFUL. One of the best pumpkin quick breads I've ever made. I'll make this one again.
Didn't have the Chinese spice so I doubled the allspice. It's a good texture but I wish it were a tad sweeter. Next time I might add more sugar.
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This was just OK. Not great.
I have used other recipes in the past that I liked better.
The batter was very, very thick, so it took longer than the suggested time to cook. I didn't use the Chinese Five-Spice powder. I used Nutmeg instead. The pumpkin flavor wasn't strong enough for my taste. A good starting off point for pumpkin bread, but needs lots of tweaks.
Just took this out of the oven & had to taste it. It is scrumptious! Granted, I didn't use the the Chinese spice either, just went with what I had on hand, which was pumpkin pie spice, I used 3 tsp of it. The rest of the recipe I kept the same . The reason I wanted to use this recipe is, it only makes one loaf. It is SO moist and just wonderful. Mine didn't turn out as high as in the pic above, but nonetheless, a wonderful pumpkin bread recipe, delicious. Thank you!
I always make this. I don't use the Chinese 5 spice or all spice. I use 1 tsp of Epicure's Gingerbread spices and cinnamon. It gives it an extra kick of flavor and is always a hit. I also add a cup of raisins to the mix and leave out the nuts for the kids to take to school.
This was a very easy recipe. I did substitute the Chinese spice with Pumpkin Pie spice. And since the kids don't like nuts I added raisins. It was wonderful.
I love pumpkin and I always look for recipes on pumpkin! This is definitely a good choice for your family. I made some changes on the recipe by replacing all-purpose flour to wholewheat flour, adding about 1/4 cup of milk into the pumpkin purée (to add some moist to the bread). I also replaced walnut with pumpkin seed (I ran out of walnut) and bake it in a bear muffin tray. My three-year old boy loves it very much.
I found this to be very bland. It was edible, but the appearance was pretty ugly, so there's no way I would serve it to guests or bring it to a potluck. I do like the combination of spices because it's different from your typical nutmeg and cinnamon pumpkin bread.
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A twist on the spelling and I found what you've been looking for. Kohlrouladen, with a "u," is from northern Germany, according to Jeremy Nolen, a chef at the noted Philadelphia restaurant Brauhaus Scmitz who blogs at newgermancooking.com. Most of us are more acquainted with Eastern European cabbage rolls cooked in a sweet tomato sauce. Kohlrouladen features a savory beef broth for a quite different flavor.
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Show your appreciation to a soldier this Memorial Day (May 27) by sending a taste of home overseas. Nieman-Massey Vanilla provided these tips for packaging homemade cookies and bars so they arrive fresh and unbroken:
Let them cool thoroughly and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Place a layer of crinkled wax paper in a metal cookie tin so it fully covers the bottom. Layer carefully, filling in crevices with air-popped popcorn to absorb moisture. Cover with additional wax paper, and put the lid on the tin. Wrap the tin in plastic wrap to keep air out.
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Good candidates for shipping are brownies and bar cookies such as the recipe here for Alma's Nut Cookies, contributed by reader Sue McDaniel of Fort Valley, Ga. She sent the recipe for Linda Michel of Perry, Ga., who asked for a pecan cookie by that name. McDaniel attributes the original recipe to Alma Dayton of Perry.
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The American Lung Association in California released its annual State of Tobacco Control report that issues grades to cities and counties in California on key tobacco control policies, including those for smokefree outdoor environments, smokefree housing, and reducing sales of tobacco products.
The Santa Clarita Valley's own Men of Harmony will be at it again this Valentine's Day. They say "Nothing tells someone you love them like a singing Valentine," and the Men of Harmony Barbershop Quartets will serenade your sweetheart at home, at work or anywhere you choose in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Christmas Pageant tonight at Dannemora church
DANNEMORA — Youth at Dannemora United Methodist Church will put on a Christmas Pageant at 6 tonight, followed at 6:30 by refreshments and a visit from Santa.
The church is located at 86 Clark St. All are welcome.
Ellenburg Town Council sets zoning public hearing
ELLENBURG — A public hearing on the revised zoning laws for the Town of Ellenburg will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Town Hall on Brandy Brook Road in Ellenburg Center.
The public is being encouraged to attend.
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LAKE PLACID — The deadline to apply for funding through the Adirondack Foreign Language Enhancement Fund at Adirondack Foundation is 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.
Last year, 11 school projects received grants.
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There was a failed secret US mission earlier this summer to rescue American hostages in Syria.
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Networks Blame British Riots on Poverty, Ignore Moral, Economic Failure of Welfare State
Arson, destruction, thievery, beatings and even murder – they're the inevitable reaction to increased college tuition fees?
To hear the broadcast news networks spin the violence and looting convulsing English cities in August, the riots were clashes between the "haves and the have-nots" (a term used by NBC reporter Martin Fletcher) in British society. According to the networks, an oppressed minority unleashed pent-up rage against a conservative government hell-bent on cutting government spending and creating economic inequality in the process.
Reporters on all three major networks blamed cuts in the welfare state system and a lack of economic equality as the underlying cause of the British riots. During eight different segments, reporters blamed economic factors as an underlying cause of the riots.
The media continually returned to the theme of economic disadvantage as a cause of the riots. Facing massive public debt, Britain slashed government spending in 2010 – a move decried by members of the liberal press in Britain. Predictably, the American news networks united with their ideological brethren in Britain – and seized on government cuts in spending as a contributing factor to the riots.
On August 9, CBS reporter Jeffrey Kofman claimed: "But to many here in Britain, it is much more than that [unemployment]. In part, a symptom of massive cuts imposed by conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, including health care, education and police funding, which is to be slashed by up to 20 percent."
On August 9, ABC reporter Lama Hasan rhetorically questioned: "So who are these rioters? Young, angry men from poor neighborhoods, who see little opportunity in a country trying to survive the economic doldrums, slashing programs to help the poor."
Hasan again connected the riots with government cuts during an August 8 segment: "Making matters worse, the youth, angered over a lack of jobs and the deep cuts by the government in social programs, as England tries to rein in its budgets."
And CBS reporter Mark Phillips declared on August 13: "The big "C" conservative Cameron has chosen to define the rioting as a purely criminal event but there is now more and more discussion of underlying social, economic and racial factors as well."
(Cameron, by the way, has publicly declared himself to be a "liberal conservative.")
The same reporters also insinuated that police overreaction had a hand in sparking the riots. The riots originally started when Mark Duggan, an alleged gang member, was shot by police. But reporters downplayed Duggan's possible gang connections, only mentioning his alleged gang connections twice in 15 stories.
On August 8, Hasan opined: "In a poor neighborhood where relations with police have long been strained, sadness quickly erupted into fiery violence."
And Phillips stated on August 9 that: "There's no mystery, though, about how it [the rioting] started. A police gun search operation that resulted in a man being shot dead last week."
The media's insistence that economic causes and police malfeasance were to blame contrasted with several of the rioters they interviewed.
One rioter crowed: "We're just showing the rich people we can do what we want." Another rioter told Hasan: "Why are you gonna miss the opportunity to get free stuff that's worth like loads of money? But I'll keep doing this every day until I get caught."
And many of the looters turned out to be anything but disadvantaged.
Not everyone was as quick as the networks to explain away the violence as a reaction to budget cuts (most of which haven't taken effect yet) or material poverty.
British journalist Paul Willis blamed the riots on moral cowardice, arguing that "We Brits have ceded our public space to antisocial teenagers. There has been a collective loss of nerve."
Other commentators went further, linking the riots with the British welfare state mentality.
Conservative American columnist Cal Thomasexamined the rioters' motivations: "One teen blamed the government: 'They say [they] are going to help us but I don't see any of it. There has to be more opportunities and jobs. Help us at least and then maybe everyone will settle down.' This is the triumph of the entitlement mentality and the welfare state."
British conservative writer Peter Hitchens was even harsher in his condemnation of the welfare state. In a Daily Mail piece titled "Police, water cannon, and plastic bullets? After 50 years of the most lavish welfare state on earth? What an abject failure," Hitchens condemned British liberals for their failure to recognize the moral failings of the welfare state: "All this piffle enshrines the official (and hopelessly wrong) view that crime is caused by circumstances and background, not by unleashed human evil. It is precisely because of this windy falsehood that the cells are crammed with young men who broke the law because they felt like it."
English writer and physician Theodore Dalrymple declared the riots "the apotheosis of the welfare state and popular culture in their British form." He explained,
A population thinks (because it has often been told so by intellectuals and the political class) that it is entitled to a high standard of consumption, irrespective of its personal efforts; and therefore it regards the fact that it does not receive that high standard, by comparison with the rest of society, as a sign of injustice. It believes itself deprived (because it has often been told so by intellectuals and the political class), even though each member of it has received an education costing $80,000, toward which neither he nor—quite likely—any member of his family has made much of a contribution; indeed, he may well have lived his entire life at others' expense, such that every mouthful of food he has ever eaten, every shirt he has ever worn, every television he has ever watched, has been provided by others. Even if he were to recognize this, he would not be grateful, for dependency does not promote gratitude. On the contrary, he would simply feel that the subventions were not sufficient to allow him to live as he would have liked.
But this view does not resonate with the media elites, who consistently advocated for expansions in government meddling in society on numerous occasions. ABC, CBS, and NBC, in their coverage of the riots, chose to ignore this view.
Instead, they continue to intone the liberal mantra that economic inequality, cuts to government spending, and police problems are at the root of civil unrest.
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Yada, Yada, Yada. U. S. MSM knows more than the Brits...
Submitted by Red Jeep on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 4:56pm.
...who live on England.
Here's another English writer Melanie Phillips "So now the chickens have well and truly come home terrifyingly to roost. The violent anarchy that has taken hold of British cities is the all-too-predictable outcome of a three-decade liberal experiment which tore up virtually every basic social value.
The married two-parent family, educational meritocracy, punishment of criminals, national identity, enforcement of the drugs laws and many more fundamental conventions were all smashed by a liberal intelligentsia hell-bent on a revolutionary transformation of society.
Those of us who warned over the years that they were playing with fire were sneered at and smeared as Right-wing nutters who wanted to turn the clock back to some mythical golden age."
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2024690/UK-riots-2011-Britains...
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The riots in the UK come as a shock to the MSM in . . .
Submitted by Galvanic on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:13pm.
. . . at least a couple of ways.
1. Despite a single-payer healthcare system and lavish (by most standards) welfare network, some people are angry in the benevolent kingdom of Doctor Who, Manchester United, and Princess Di.
2. The rioters aren't an oppressed minority that's been denied care, education, and/or opportunities. The minorities are, in fact, among the victims of the riots. No, the majority of the rioters are what Max Hastings properly referred to as feral children -- a stratum of their society that gets but does not earn, and therefore lacks ambition and civility. They merely eat, get high, copulate, and do whatever else feels good at the moment. Rather than reconizing that their society have furnished them with a subsistence, they scorn the very hand that feeds them.
And these images contradict what the progressives have promised as their vision.
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Haves and have nots?
Submitted by KornKing on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:06pm.
How about productive and parasite?
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Ever notice how when commies riot anywhere on the planet...
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 5:34pm.
...that the media will always blame anything and everyone except the commie rioters themselves.
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The 5: Best movie quarterbacks of all-time
Originally published: Mar 17, 2013 - 9:00 am
While Steve Keim and Co. will likely exhaust every option (draft and trade market) before training camp opens in July -- and already have to some degree with the signing of Drew Stanton -- there is one place they probably haven't dared to look yet�Hollywood.
So in honor of the Cardinals' on-going search for the next franchise quarterback, I give you the top five big screen quarterbacks of all-time.
And yes I know they're not real, but please indulge me.
5. David Greene, School Ties, 1992
The 6-foot-3-inch Greene was an imposing figure in the film (based in the 1950s), but even in today's NFL his body frame is right on par with the likes of Tom Brady and Eli Manning. However, Greene possessed something the aforementioned Super Bowl MVPs have always lacked: the ability to make a play with his feet.
4. Levander �Bird' Williams, Wildcats, 1986
Think Daunte Culpepper before injuries, a boat cruise sex scandal and a transition to Nick Saban's offense killed his career. �Bird' had top-end speed for a quarterback, good recognition of one-on-one coverage and the type of arm strength that kept opposing defenses on their heels.
3. Shane Falco, The Replacements, 2000
Falco is easily the least-sound quarterback on the list when it comes to fundamentals, in fact he had a lot of Jake Plummer in him. But as was the case for "Jake the Snake" during Arizona's magical run in 1998-99, when it's winning time throw out the shaky decision-making skills and poor footwork.
I'm also willing to forget all of those deficiencies thanks to this gem of quote:
2. Ronnie �Sunshine' Bass, Remember the Titans, 2000
Hollywood has quite a thing for the guy who comes off the bench and eventually leads his team to an improbable championship run. While that not-so sudden realization puts a bit of a damper on my love of sports movies, I have to say �Sunshine' (Kip Pardue) played the overdone role better than most. Maybe it was the stream of oldies music blasting in the background of most of his montages in the movie, but �Sunshine' just had the look of a top-flight quarterback.
During T.C. Williams High School's run to a high school championship, �Sunshine' had decent mobility outside the pocket, proved he could make all the throws, and relished the opportunity to make a big block or key hit.
Note: The real-life Ronnie 'Sunshine' Bass wasn't too shabby behind center either. Bass went on to play quarterback at South Carolina in the early 1970s.
1. �Steamin' Willie Beamen, Any Given Sunday, 1999
Beamen went from being the Miami Sharks' third-string quarterback to an overnight sensation as only Oliver Stone could draw up. He was pompous, flashy and everything today's sports organizations would hate in the face of a franchise, but it was hard not to love Beamen in every scene he was in, especially those that took place on the football field. And that's saying something with a supporting cast that featured Al Pacino, Jim Brown, Lawrence Taylor and L.L. Cool J.
What he lacked in tact and a team-first mentality, Beamen certainly made up for with explosive speed, allusiveness and athleticism rarely portrayed by a fictional quarterback before or after 1999.
Then again, Beamen defines his greatness better than I ever could:
Honorable mention: Mike Winchell (Friday Night Lights), Paul Crewe (The Longest Yard), Paul Blake (Necessary Roughness), Reno Hightower (The Best of Times) and Johnny Walker (Johnny Be Good)
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RUGBY UNION: Young Harlequins revel in big day at Twickers
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After sharing the Twickenham turf with Lions Owen Farrell and George North, Oxford Harlequins head coach Stuart Wells admits his Under 11 side will be forever reliving their Aviva Premiership Final debut.
As Saracens and Northampton Saints battled it out for glory in Saturday's final, Oxford Harlequins Under 11s got their moment in the spotlight at half-time.
In front of a sell-out 82,000 crowd, they took part in the Land Rover Cup Parade of Champions.
Not only did Oxford Harlequins Under 11s get to walk on the hallowed Twickenham turf, but they also got to meet World Cup winner Lewis Moody.
Their time to shine was reward for winning a Land Rover Cup festival held by London Irish back in November, and Wells believes his team loved every minute of their experience of a lifetime.
"It was an absolutely exhilarating experience for everyone involved," he said.
"The kids were more excited about going to Twickenham than any other rugby thing they've done so far."
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Large 2 bedroom 2 bath Top Floor Unit with 40 ft lanai and 180 degree ocean views, across the street from Whitesands Beach / La'aloa State Park. Unit takes up the entire top floor of this 2 story building that has only 3 units total.
Large gourmet kitchen with center island 5 burner gas range, side by side fridge, oven, dishwasher, all the small appliances and utensils you could think of. There is a dining area inside, plus a second table on lanai. Large living area has comfy island style sofas, cable Flatscreen TV, DVD, and stereo.
Large Master bedroom has a King sized bed, plus a second bed available (queen or twin). The master bath has large shower with colorful "fish" tiles.
Second bedroom has Queen bed; there is a bath with tub / shower of the hall just outside this room. For further sleeping arrrangements, there is an alcove off the living area with 2 twin daybeds. We also have day cribs available.
A five-seven minute drive to town, two minutes to shopping and movie theatres at Keauhou and the best snorkeling park on the island.
This building has only 3 units, so not as crowded as a large condo complex, but you still have your own private entrance, etc. The building has a beautiful yard (each unit has its own gas grill), and is right across the street from White Sands Beach / La'aloa State park. There is plenty of parking, and each unit has its own washer / dryer on the premises (free of charge with detergent provided). You
are only 4 miles from the center of Kailua-Kona town on Alii Drive, and about 2 from Keauhou.
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Kona Office 1-800-588-2800
condo rental amenities
Beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels, ice chests. Kitchen supplies like aluminum foil, storage bags, filters, and dish soap. Small appliances like blender, coffee maker & bean grinder, etc.
WiFi, free long distance to US & Canada
Kids Stay Free! We have baby items such as high chairs, day cribs, car seats, and umbrella strollers available on request.
Your own washer & dryer. Each unit has one, we provide detergent and softeneer.
BBQ Gas Grills - there is one for each unit in the yard.
vacation rental rates
Rates: $139 - $169/ State of Hawaii Business License Tax # W 30163806-01
Min stay 5 nights & max stay 16 nights
We help with a SAFE financial transaction for BOTH sides : No damage deposits to worry with. Your initial e-mails are welcome, but we will require a telephone chat before we finalize any contract.
We live, work, mail and bank within 4 miles from this home. TERMS: only $25 on bookings more than 100 days out, with 25% 90 and 60 days out. The balance of 50% just 20 days before arrival. We can arrange an arrival payment.
ASK about our professional web site with 40 more pictures and data on this home. PLUS 100's of pictures and maps of Kona town beaches, area restaurants with menu prices. 300+ Pictures and maps of area shopping, farmers markets, gardens, coffee tours, snorkel, scuba and attractions. We love to TALK about KONA - please call us anytime.
Kona Office 1-800-588-2800
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Quiet Rocky Mountain Retreat in Estes Park
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
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$ 950 - $ 1,195 / week
vacation rental description
Our Mountain Home, that we have named WilderNest, has the feel of a mountain cabin, but is much more than a cabin! It is filled with tasteful, comfortable furnishings. Having owned an art/home decorating gallery in Estes Park for 25 years, we have decorated the home with some of the work we showed there
We have gone to great effort to care for and furnish our mountain home and we want our guests to feel welcome and comfortable and enjoy it as we do. We are proud to provide a clean and SMOKE-FREE environment for our guests so our home is NO SMOKING, either inside or outside, and NO PETS are allowed.
house rental amenities
We provide both Broadband Internet access and WiFi.
The roomy Kitchen is fully equipped with full sized refrigerator, stove top and oven, dishwasher, almost anything you need - mixer, wok, crock pot, Foreman grill, coffee pot, toaster, blender, even a breadmaker, in addition to those items listed below.
There are two separate Living Room/Family Room areas. The Living Room with its woodburning fireplace, and the Family Room with its BlazeKing woodstove are great for those cool mountain evenings. The couch in the Living Room is new, comfortable and beautiful with pine log accents.
The Family Room with its terrazo tile floor is a cozy inviting place to relax in. A five foot beautiful stained glass window depicting a lovely mountain scene fills one of the windows. It also has a Queen-sized hide-a-bed for extra sleeping space.
The Master Bedroom has a very comfortable king sized bed with its own Bathroom. The Second Bedroom has two Twin Beds and a second Full Bath off the hall.
Kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee on the Deck, accessed from either the Living Room or the Kitchen, as you watch a gorgeous sunrise dawning over the mountains. The deer and elk often choose this time of day to amble through the yard. This is truly a place you can come and retreat from the "busyness" of the outside world.
We provide a growing collection of videos, CD's, books and games. A selection of Mountain Interest books and local information is available. We have furnished lots of extras to make your vacation comfy and safe--coolers, first aid kit, flash light, fire extinguisher, etc.
activities and attractions in Estes Park Colorado
We are about five miles from downtown Estes Park so you can experience the peace and serenity that we and our neighbors enjoy but when you are ready to hit the shops, galleries, restaurants, and fun stuff you are only a few minutes drive into town.
Rocky Mountain National Park is about a 15 minutes drive to some of the greatest hiking trails, picnic areas, and scenic beauty you can imagine. The quiet starry nights are something to behold, no light pollution to block out the views of the stars.
vacation rental rates
PEAK Season 2013(Jun 1-Sep 30)...$185/Nt...$1195/Wk (7 Nt Minimum)
LOW Season 2013 (Oct 1-May 31)...$145/Nt..$950/Wk (4 Night Minimum)
CHRISTMAS--December 21-January 5...$1195 Wk (7 Night Minimum)
Additional per person charge of $15/Night over 4 people (Max 6).
Tax is 3.7%.
Deposit of 50% is due 1 week from booking. Balance due 60 days prior to arrival.
A Security Deposit of $100 will be refunded within 14 days of departure, after inspection of the home.


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By Adam Hetrick
27 Nov 2012
A Civil War Christmas
Tony Award winner Alice Ripley and Bob Stillman co-star as Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln, respectively, in the New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel's music-filled play. Tina Landau directs the Christmas Eve 1864-set play that brings together fictional characters and historic figures. It runs through Dec. 30 at the New York Theatre Workshop.
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text: The Jewels of Cartier's Short Film L'Odyssee de Cartier The Exotic True Stories Behind the Jewels in Cartier's L'Odyssée de Cartier Film by Noria Morales 3/06/12 5 Reactions 1 Shares Print 1 0 0 0 0 Cartier recently released its first "short film," a fantasy short called L'Odyssée de Cartier, where a diamond panther set in the window of the Paris store comes alive and goes around the world in a series of adventures that touch upon memorable notes in the famed jeweler and watchmaker's 165-year-old history. Screened at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last week, it was an impressive debut for what is, by definition, an ad, but an extremely beautiful, well-executed, three-minute one. We were particularly fascinated by the scenes in St. Petersburg, India, and China and the plethora of animals shown. We did some research and found enough history to do a feature film. Considering this short film was two years in the making with a crew of 60 people, we won't wait around for the feature, but we're going to stick to one of our trusty slideshows to show you some seriously impressive jewels — and the Indiana Jones-worthy stories behind them. Photos courtesy of Cartier Shalom Harlow's Bracelet What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The bracelet, worn by Shalom Harlow, who plays the Cartier muse in the film, is Cartier's newest piece this year — but for those of you interested in buying it, it's already been sold to an anonymous American. 1 / 15 The Panther What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The panther plays such an iconic role in the company's history — we love the look of this platinum panther bracelet that was made in 1958 of diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds. It turns out that "La Panthere" was the nickname of Cartier's jewelry designer Jeanne Toussaint. Photos courtesy of Cartier 2 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The panther would become a main image for Cartier. Here is a '20s-era advertisement for Cartier, emblematic of the art deco period, with the panther at the feet of a very stylish woman. 3 / 15 The Scene: A Palace in India What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The story of the maharajah and "tutti frutti" jewels as seen in the short — note all the colored jewels and the architecture. As it turns out, there's a super-exotic story behind this involving a 136-carat diamond. 4 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The real story: Jacques Cartier took his first trip to India in 1911 and designed a ceremonial necklace for the Maharajah of Nawanagar with a 136.26-carat "Queen of Holland" diamond, named for the queen of the Netherlands. He mixed in colored diamonds including a 12-carat olive-green diamond and a blue diamond. At left, you can see the maharajah wearing the necklace, as well as Cartier's drawing, and a shot of Jacques Cartier sitting with Indian gem dealers. This alone could make for a great movie — we just need to add in a love triangle of some sort, and maybe some gem robbers. 6 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The jewels alluded to in the film are represented by the Tutti Frutti necklace, made to order for Daisy Fellowes, the daughter of the Duc Descaze and Isabella Singer (heiress to the Singer sewing machine fortune). A Parisian socialite who became Paris correspondent to Harper's Bazaar from 1933 to 1935, Fellowes's Tutti Frutti necklace was comprised of 13 sapphires, two leaf-shaped sapphires, and an array of emerald and ruby beads. This Tutti Frutti style became iconic to Cartier and was inspired by Jacques Cartier's trips to India. 6 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 This bird brooch — which, like many of the animal-inspired pieces, comes alive in the film — was made of brilliant and single-cut diamonds, with wings made of leaf-shaped emeralds and faceted sapphires. 7 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 This snake necklace was a special order for Maria Felix in 1968 (she would also order the crocodiles); it's made of 2,473 diamonds, with emeralds for the eyes and green, red, and black enamel on the bottom. It took two years to make it — about as long as it took Cartier to make its short film! 8 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 This crocodile necklace was a special order for Maria Felix in 1975, made entirely of gold, 1,023 yellow diamonds, emerald and ruby cabochons to make up the eyes, and 1,060 emeralds for the other crocodile. Interesting to note: Maria Felix actually brought in a baby crocodile so the jeweler could make it exactly right. 9 / 15 The Scene: St. Petersburg What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Full disclosure: we thought this was a frozen Seine River — and got really excited by the idea of a sleigh ride through Paris in the Winter. As it turns out, it was Russia, turn of the 20th century. The real story behind this scene? Let's just say it involves Russian royalty, rebellion, and an art dealer/secret agent. 11 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pierre Cartier in Russia in 1904 — he went to the Court of the Russian Tsar to gain clients, and the Duchess Vladimir was one of Cartier's biggest patrons. Who was the duchess, you ask? Photo courtesy of Cartier Archives 11 / 15 The Russian Duchess What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Grand Duchess Vladimir, aka Maria Pavlovna, in 1903. She would go into exile in 1917 and never regain her Cartier pieces, which included a black pearl and diamond tiara, the sapphire and diamond tiara, as well as her collection of about 244 jewels. She asked her friend Albert Stopford, a British citizen/art dealer/secret agent, to smuggle them out of the country for her when Russia rebelled against the Romanov dynasty. Stopford, who literally had to sneak into the Vladimir palace, hid them in the bottom of his travel trunks. After spending years in a bank vault in London (Pavlovna died before ever getting them back), Cartier got the jewels back — today Queen Elizabeth II owns the black pearl and diamond tiara. 12 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The sapphire in the center of this tiara weighs 137 carats and is set against round diamonds. Grand Duchess Vladimir (Maria Pavlovna) ordered it in 1909. Photo courtesy of Cartier Archives 13 / 15 The Scene: China What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 In the late 19th century, Chinese art was all the rage in Paris, resulting in two museums being founded that were devoted to the country's art. In the film, the panther has a run-in with a big dragon, and in real life, Louis, Pierre, and Jacques Cartier were all inspired by the dragon symbolism in Chinese culture, which led to the creation of their Bestiaire collection. 14 / 15 What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 A drawing of a jade and sapphire earring from the 1920s. 15 / 15 1 0 0 0 0 Read More Fashion NewsDesigner SpotlightJewelryCartier fashion news We Spy: Is Shaving Your Head Like Demi Lovato the New Lob? 1 day ago We're All Barbie Girls, Whether We Like It or Not 1 day ago Now Fashion Week Is Even Shorter Than We Thought 2 days ago All the Fashion Insiders Who've Taken on the Ice Bucket Challenge 2 days ago Victoria Beckham's Closet's Up For Grabs — Right Now 3 days ago Designer Sneakers Are Giving Us a Run For Our Money 3 days ago Cartier Have We Found Mary-Kate's Exact Engagement Ring? 3/05 Save More Than Time With These Watch-Shopping Tips! 12/18/13 Which Jewels Are Worth the Investment? 10/09/13 Jennifer Garner and Anne Hathaway Work Sleeveless Looks at the DGAs 2/03/13 Black and White Are This Year's It Couple — 3 Celeb Looks to Prove It 1/18/13 Olivia Palermo's Polished Pairing: Cream Cowl Coat + Leather Leggings 11/07/12 Get a Personalized Fashion & Beauty Newsletter! Help us customize your newsletter by selecting your interests (optional): Street Style Beauty Tips Celebrity Style Fashion & Beauty News Chi-Diem-Chau 2 years This is so interesting, the history of Cartier is amazing. Link Love The star will be hosting the Adidas NEO show, but it's powered by you — InStyle Move over, Lottie Moss — there's a new model's sister in town — Fashionista When it comes to Fall shopping, are you covering all the bases? — HuffPost Style We can't believe it, but it's time to start thinking about layering — The Cut Everything you need to know about your underthings — Lucky Will we eventually see this major model on Broadway? — The Fashion Spot Work your dainty dresses all year long — The Zoe Report Bet you've never thought about this obvious leg-slimming trick — Who What Wear Do your pillow pairings speak to your style? — Domaine Home


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Team MVP: Despite the struggles of the defense, NT Kyle Williams emerged as an elite player in 2010, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl for his play. Williams led the team with 5.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss, even though he was double- and triple-teamed for much of the season.
Biggest surprise: At the start of the year, wide receiver looked to be a big question mark. By season's end, all those questions had been answered by Stevie Johnson. The former seventh-round pick caught 82 passes for 1,073 yards and 10 TDs, emerging as a go-to target for Fitzpatrick during the season.
Biggest disappointment: Instead of picking a single player or position, the entire run defense was the Bills' greatest disappointment. All season long the team was awful at stopping opposing running backs, allowing 200 or more yards in half of their games and finishing last in the NFL in yards per rush and yards per game.
Offseason outlook: If the Bills are to gain ground in the AFC East, the team needs to improve its talent level on both sides of the ball. There will be impact players available when Buffalo picks third overall in the draft, and it will be up to Gailey and GM Buddy Nix to find the piece that fits best.
Overview: The offseason acquisitions of WR Brandon Marshall and ILB Karlos Dansby helped increase expectations for the 2010 Dolphins, and a quick 2-0 start made people think they were a potential playoff team. But their 1-7 home record and the offense's inability to score points (30th in the league) wasted a phenomenal season by the defense under new coordinator Mike Nolan.
Team MVP: OLB Cameron Wake had a career year. We knew the former CFL star had some pass-rushing abilities, but he led the team and finished third in the league with 14 sacks. A dynamic player off the edge, Wake sparked a big defensive turnaround and forced teams to game-plan against him.
Biggest surprise: NT Paul Soliai was thrust into the starting role after rookie DE Jared Odrick suffered a season-ending injury in Week One. The career reserve had a breakout season, recording eight tackles for loss in a career-high 14 starts. The 'Fins now will need to consider re-signing the coveted free agent.
Biggest disappointment: Neither veteran RBs Ronnie Brown nor Ricky Williams had a good season, but that was due in part to a poor offensive line. That leaves QB Chad Henne as the biggest disappointment. He had high expectations and the backing of the club, but he failed in opportunities to lead the team to victories in pressure-packed situations and was even benched after Week Nine. He'll likely have some competition for the starting job in 2011.
Offseason outlook: With new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and a contract extension for Tony Sparano, the Dolphins are putting all their efforts into improving the offense. Expect new faces in the backfield and another signalcaller to battle with Henne. There is a lot of pressure on the Dolphins to add to that side of the ball to score points in 2011.
Overview: As great as the 14-2 regular season was, the only thing most people will remember about the 2010 Patriots is their home playoff loss to the Jets. It was an important season for the future of the franchise, though. Trading Laurence Maroney and Randy Moss allowed BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Danny Woodhead and a pair of rookie tight ends to emerge. Starting four rookies on defense gave them plenty of experience — and also areas to improve.
Team MVP: The league MVP, Tom Brady, was clearly the team MVP. With one of the league's worst defenses, Brady needed to score more points, and he answered the call, doing so with rookies and little-known backs. Brady threw for 3,900 yards, 36 TDs and just four interceptions.
Biggest surprise: When starting CB Leigh Bodden landed on injured reserve, first-round rookie Devin McCourty went from the team's third corner to a starter. As the season wore on, he went from just a starter to a lockdown corner, leading all rookies with seven interceptions and helping the Patriots lead the AFC in takeaways.
Biggest disappointment: Most of the Patriots' players overachieved, if anything, and no single player was a disappointment, but as a team, the third-down defense was very underwhelming. The young "D" was on the field too long and finished last in the league in third-down defense. As the season went along, they improved on defense but couldn't improve in stopping teams on third down.
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Team MVP: He didn't receive the attention that some of his teammates did, but no Jet was better — or more important — than ILB David Harris. The team's leading tackler, Harris was a constant presence in run support, anchoring the league's third-ranked defense in 2010.
Biggest surprise: When the team signed RB LaDainian Tomlinson last March, they expected him to be a situational back, not the every-down runner with speed and agility he proved to be. L.T. showed he hadn't lost much from his days as an elite runner with the Chargers, rushing for 4.2 yards per carry, his best average since 2007.
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Offseason outlook: While it will likely lack the drama of Darrelle Revis' negotiations from last summer, the Jets have a long line of top players looking for new contracts. That includes Harris, CB Antonio Cromartie and a trio of top wide receivers: Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards and Brad Smith. Ryan and GM Mike Tannenbaum will have a busy offseason trying to keep the team among the league's elite.


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Reviews by KDawg:
3.48/5 rDev -6.5%
Poured from tap into a mug. Pours a lighter chocolate color with a small head.
Straight forward aromas of malts, grains, and chocolate.
Medium bodied, but on the lighter side of it. The feel is lacking on the mid and finish with flavors of chocolate and grains.
A solid schwarzbier. Not overly complex, but very drinkable and straight forward.
10-11-2012 20:02:24 | More by KDawg
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03-12-2014 15:51:27 | More by beersdmf17
4.05/5 rDev +8.9%
Served at the brewery in a fluted glass.
Brownish black with chestnut reddish hints in the light. Only a spotty bit of lace around the edges, thin layer of tan foam on the surface. Hoppy green aroma, light roast, mellow and well integrated. Flavors of earthy roast malt and firm hoppy bitterness, in the veIn of conifer trees, but something else too, keeping the palate guessing. Light coffee, dry bitter finish, but with a fine lager smoothness to it. Overall tasty and drinkable, would have liked a pint of it.
09-13-2012 01:57:25 | More by emerge077
3.75/5 rDev +0.8%
01-29-2013 23:38:13 | More by jegross2
3.25/5 rDev -12.6%
10-21-2012 07:53:05 | More by Etan
4/5 rDev +7.5%
10-09-2012 03:10:14 | More by harrylee773
3.63/5 rDev -2.4%
Served in a tulip glass at the brewpub.
Lovely vows. If I had something that equated to a soul, tears might have thought about forming. As it is, I need a beer, so let's try out this little black number right here, shall we? It pours a dark-ish black-brown highlighted in sienna and topped by a finger of tan foam. The nose comprises mild roasted malts, orange zest, toasted wheat, and light sourdough. The taste brings in more of the same, with a touch more toast piled in there (just not by all that much). The body is a very light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a sorta/kinda dry finish. Overall, a nice little schwarzbier, one that I could see enjoying a few of here at the brewpub on any given day.
09-17-2012 19:04:07 | More by TMoney2591
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Ontario (Canada)
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On-tap at Revolution. 5oz taster glass.
A - Persistent tan foam settles to a thin lace and nice lacing. Transparent dark chestnut brown body.
S - Served too cold unfortunately, but as it warms there's nutty and roasty flavors, a hint of cocoa, toasted bread, and a bit of earthiness. Even when warm it's a bit understated.
T - Very low sweetness, with toasted bread, and earthy hops flavors. Moderate bitterness in the finish but otherwise quite clean. I could have used a bit more sweetness.
M - High and slightly harsh carbonation. Medium-bodied with a nice heft for only 4.8%. Dry and fairly smooth lager finish.
D - The high CO2 is mildly irritating, as this is easy to drink otherwise. Otherwise it's a decent take on the style, but unfortunately it lacks the flavors and dimensions I look for in a schwarzbier.
09-27-2012 16:50:30 | More by MasterSki
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Bear Archery Outbreak RTH Compound Bow Packages
It's impossible to classify the Bear® Archery Outbreak: it can be both a 70 lb., 30" draw, high-powered hog-sticking machine or a 25 lb., 22" draw, backyard target bow for your teenaged daughter. That's right—it features a full 55 lbs. of adjustment and a huge draw length range of 16"-30", making this bow ideal for everyone from a youngster just starting out in the archery world to an experienced back-country elk hunter. The Max Pre-Load quad limbs deliver pure arrow-driving force, and the efficient Dual Cam System is smooth to draw and transfers all available energy to the arrow. It's easily adjusted without the use of modules or a bowpress. 80% let-off single cam. Axle-to-Axle: 29-1/4". IBO speed: 308 fps. Brace Height: 7-1/4". Draw Weight: 15-70 lbs. Weight: 3.5 lbs. Color: Realtree APG™.
The RTH Package includes a 3-pin sight, Whisker Biscuit® arrowrest, quiver, stabilizer, peep sight, nock loop, and wrist sling.
- Can be both a high-powered hog-sticking machine or a backyard target bow for your teenager
- A full 55 lbs. of adjustment
- Huge draw length range of 16"-30"
- Max Pre-Load quad limbs
- Efficient Dual Cam System
- Easily adjusted without the use of modules or a bowpress
- 80% let-off single cam
- Axle-to-Axle: 29-1/4"
- IBO speed: 308 fps
- Brace Height: 7-1/4"
- Weight: 3.5 lbs.
- Package includes 3-pin sight, Whisker Biscuit arrowrest, quiver, stabilizer, peep sight, nock loop, and wrist sling
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Springmaid Beach Resort at 3200 S. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach is having a family-friendly Roast & Toast from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on its Live Oak Lawn. There's no admission or parking fees, and tickets will be sold for food and games. The menu includes an oyster roast and a pig pickin', while scheduled activities include games, inflatables and live music.
Seventeen years ago Rick McKee and Mimi McKee opened their Steelers-friendly restaurant, Southside Grill, at 355 U.S. 17 Business in Surfside Beach. Their last day of business there was Sept. 15, 2012 and Charz Family Grill opened in its place in April but was closed by August. The couple moved to Tryon, N.C., a place they have visited often and love, to open a new Southside Grill there. But the McKees have returned to the same location in Surfside Beach to again serve their Crab Cakes, Burgers, Pierogies, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Fresh Fish, Ribeye Quesadilla, Chicken a la Rick, Buffalo Chicken and from-scratch desserts. It has a new phone number: 839-8043.
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Cote's 19th Tee, which opened in late summer 2012 at 3389 S.C. 9 in Little River, has closed. It was formerly the location of Hillbilly's Still 'n' Grill and German John's and was owned by Reggie Cote, a retired New York State Highway Patrol officer who, back in the 1980s, owned a New York Bar. Cote's served appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and a few entrees.
Fuego Mexican Grill & Cantina at 4871 U.S. 17 Business in Murrells Inlet, which opened in October 2012, had its final day of business on Sept. 29. Robert Kleszcz, who also owns Roberto's Italian Ice in Myrtle Beach and some bars, is the owner. On Aug. 30 Fuego merged its menu and staff with a 25-year-old Murrells Inlet restaurant – T-Bones – that closed on Aug. 25. However, a Fuego staff member said today, "The owner just wasn't seeing the numbers" to be able to remain open.
Mama Rue's, which opened in the fall of 2010 at 9737 Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island, has closed and its owners are retiring. Restaurant operators Steve Bleau and Marrue "Mama Rue" Bleau were known for being lively hosts who decorated the place with folk art and brought in blues musicians to perform.
Becky Billingsley serves daily restaurant news at MyrtleBeachRestaurantNews.com.