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The day after it was printed, I came face to face with a member of a group that has hated my guts for several years.
I told myself when the feud started that I could clear the whole thing up if I were ever contacted directly by someone from the other side. Honestly, I just wanted the opportunity to fight back in person.
I got my chance when I least expected it.
Author Beth Moore described my experience that day in a Bible Study I am working through now on living in the Spirit.
Most of us trust that God can and will transform us as we walk with Him through the years, but there are moments when we don't have that kind of time.
Our child or spouse makes an announcement that shakes our world to the core, and we have to respond.
Our mortal enemy is yelling an inch from our face, and we clinch our fists while silently and half-heartedly praying, "Lord, if it's thy will, restrain me from slapping her."
In my case, there wasn't a spare second to ask for humbleness, patience or understanding — all of which I needed in heavy doses.
So I just started explaining the situation. There are parts of the story that only I can tell, and I was finally telling them to the appropriate person.
For the first time, I was listening too.
The meeting didn't exactly end in a session of hand-holding and singing "Kumbaya," but I do feel that we parted on good terms.
I laughed all the way back to the office about God's peculiar timing.
This issue was filed in my forgotten folder long ago. I never expected it to resurface again.
However, I will admit that I have a lot of unresolved anger regarding this incident from my past. I don't think it's a coincidence that the opportunity to face my feelings never came until I had made a public love dare.
The hypothetical confrontations in my mind always involve me doing a lot of yelling as I go over all the reasons I am right and my opponent is wrong.
That day wasn't about changing anyone's mind. They have just as much right to their opinion as I have the right to defend myself and my work.
But I am also bound by a law of love. When left to my own raw emotions, I will break it every time.
Because of my first "one perfect word" challenge, I now know what it feels like to rely on a love I do not naturally possess to get through a situation I cannot control.
The people I show love to in 2013 may or may not care or even notice it. At this point, I believe only one thing for sure — I will be changed.


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Anthropology Library Reference and Doe Reference GR 101 .A54 1996
North American folklore and does not include Native American folklore. Scholarly, signed articles with information about contributors. Most articles include a bibliography.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Online access to over 17,000 articles about myths of many countries.
Encyclopedia of Folklore and Literature, ed. Mary Ellen Brown and Bruce A. Rosenberg. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 1998.
Anthropology Library Reference and Doe Reference PN 41 .E48 1998
Signed articles of varied quality and depth.
Brunvand, Jan Harold. Encyclopedia of Urban Legends. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 2001.
Anthropology Library Reference and Main GR 105.34 .B78 2001
Brunvand has published several volumes on urban legends; this volume has over 500 entries and 150,000 words and summarizes a multitude of legends and also has articles on related topics about legends in other countries and collecting legends. Most entries have bibliographies.
Enzyklopädie des Märchens: Handwörterbuch zur historischen und vergleichenden Erzahlforschung. Berlin; New York: de Gruyter, 1977-
Main Stack GR 72 .E58
Will be complete in 12 volumes. Long, signed articles with bibliographies.
Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Beliefs, Customs, Tales, Music, and Art. Edited by Thomas A. Green. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 1997.
Anthropology Library and Main GR 35 .F63 1997
2 volume collection of signed articles by experts on the topic. Included bibliographies.
The Folklore of American Holidays. Edited. by Hennig Cohen and Tristram Potter Coffin. 3rd ed. Detroit: Gale Research, 1999.
Doe Reference GT 4803 .F65 1999
Arranged in chronological order, this volume describes 140 holidays celebrated in the United States and gives the folklore associated with each.
The Folklore of World Holidays. Edited by Margaret Read MacDonald. Detroit: Gale Research, 1992.
Main Stack and NRLF GT 3930 .F65 1992
Clements, William M., ed. Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Folklore and Folklife. Westport: Greenwood, 2006. Anthropology Library and Doe Reference GR35.G75 2006
Bächtold-Stäubli, Hanns et. al., eds. Handwörterbuch des deutschen Aberglaubens. Berlin und Leipzig, W. de Gruyter & Co., 1927-42.
Main Stack BF 1434 .G4 .B3
Lexicon iconographicum mythologiae classicae (LIMC). Zürich: Artemis, 1981-2009. 8 vol. and 2 index vols. Covers the iconography of Greek, Etruscan and Roman mythology from the post-Mycenaean period to the early Christian period. Art History/Classics NX650.M9.L48
Medieval Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs, ed. by Carl Lindahl, John McNamara, and John Lindow. Santa Barbara: ABC-Clio, 2000. 2v. Reprinted in 1 vol. in 2002 by Oxford University Press.
Doe Reference GR 35 .M43 2000
Focus is on European folklore of 500-1500 A. D. Over 300 signed entries written by experts in the field, including Berkeley's internationally known expert, John Lindow. Each article has a bibliography.
Mercatante, Anthony S. and James R. Dow. The Facts on File Encyclopedia Of World Mythology And Legend. 2nd ed. New York : Facts on File, 2004.
Doe and Moffitt Reference BL 303 .M45 2004
Covers over 3000 myths and legends from around the world, though the preponderance of entries are on those arising from Europe.
New Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology. New York: Putnam, 1968. Anthropology Library BL311.N43 1968. Articles on the mythologies of many countries.
Ó hÓgáin, Dáithí. The Lore of Ireland: An Encyclopeaedia of Myth, Legend and Romance. Rochester: Boydell & Brewer, 2006. Doe Reference GR153.5.O156 2006 Over 350 entries ranging in length from a short paragraph to several pages. Does not cover the contemporary.
Prahlad, Anand, ed. The Greenwood Encyclopedia of African American Folklore. Westport: Greenwood, 2006. 3 vols. Anthropology and Doe Reference GR111.A47.G74 2006
Slatta, Richard W. The Mythical West: An Encyclopedia of Legend, Lore, and Popular Culture. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 2001.
Anthropology Library Reference and Doe Reference GR 109 .S53 2001
Articles on the West as mythologised in literature, art, Hollywood, television, and on the Internet.
Seal, Graham. Encyclopedia of Folk Heroes. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO , 2001.
Main Stack GR 35 .S4 2001
Emphasis on heroes from Europe, North America, China, Japan, parts of Africa and Australia. Excludes gods and goddesses but includes real people when larger than life and heroes and heroines of fairy tales and story cycles. Four indexes and a bibliography.
Thompson, Sue Ellen. Holiday Symbols and Customs. 4th ed. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 2009.
Doe Reference GT 3930 .T48 2009
Arranged alphabetically by the holiday or event. Each entry includes information about the holiday, the folklore associated with it, and list of resources for further research.
South Asian Folklore: An Encyclopedia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Ed. by Peter J. Claus, Sarah Diamond, Margaret Ann Mills. New York: Routledge, 2003. Anthropology Reference, Doe Reference, South/Southeast Asia Library GR302.S68 2003
Walker, Barbara G. The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1983. Doe Reference BL458.W34 1983 Over 1300 entries with bibliographical notes for each.
Haussig, H. W., ed. Wörterbuch der Mythologie. Stuttgart: E. Klett, 1965- Main BL300.W6
Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes. Edited by Pierre Brunel; translated from the French by Wendy Allatson, Judith Hayward, Trista Selous. London; New York : Routledge, 1992. Main PN56.M95.D4813 1992
Mythologies. Compiled by Yves Bonnefoy; a restructured translation of Dictionnaire des mythologies et des religions des sociétés traditionnelles et du monde antique prepared under the direction of Wendy Doniger; translated by Gerald Honigsblum et al. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1991. 2 v. Main BL311 .D513 1991
The Oxford Companion to Australian folklore. Edited by Gwenda Beed Davey and Graham Seal. Melbourne; New York : Oxford University Press, 1993. Anthropology and Main GR365.O94 1993
The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales. Edited by Jack Zipes. Oxford; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000. Main PN3437.O94 ebook

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The dating website called Ashley Madison has a slogan: "Life is short. Have an affair."
Ashley Madison specializes in helping people cheat on their spouses.
On Tuesday, advertising executive Kathy Rettke, a west suburban married mother of two, testified how she met Allen Kustok through the dating website.
It was September 2010, just days before Kustok's wife Jeannie would be found shot to death in their Orland Park home. Rettke testified Kustok used the name "nothing ordinary" online.
Rettke and Kustok met for lunch, where she said that they talked mostly about Kustok's daughter Sarah, a sportscaster, because Rettke was a big sports fan. The lunch ended with a kiss.
Two days later, Rettke was visited by detectives who wanted to know why her phone number showed up on Kustoks' phone. She had even texted him three times just hours after prosecutors say he killed his wife, to end their marriage.
Allan Kustok told police that his wife shot herself in the face. Prosecutors hope to refute that theory with a blood spatter expert who's expected to take the stand later this week.
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The slow pace of negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the potential of a lockout that could linger well into 2011, has led the Buccaneers to put off taking steps to keep their coaching staff and front office intact for next season, we hear.
GM Mark Dominik and head coach Raheem Morris have overseen a remarkable turnaround since they were hired to their current positions before the 2009 season. They helped turn Tampa Bay into a playoff contender after a 3-13 finish in their first year on the job, and Morris is being mentioned as a Coach of the Year candidate.
Dominik and Morris have options on their contracts for 2011, but the Bucs have not picked up the options.
The Glazers, who own the team, are not rushing to make those commitments since it's not certain there will be a 2011 season. If and when the owners and the players' union agree to a new CBA — the current one expires on March 3 — it would be no surprise if Dominik and Morris get rewarded with contract extensions that keep them in place beyond '11.
While the general manager and head coach are on firm footing, it was recently reported that many assistants and members of the front-office staff are feeling far less secure, as they have contracts that will expire in the coming offseason. Some are apparently considering leaving the NFL to take college jobs.
Several members of Morris' coaching staff have deals that will expire in the offseason, including offensive coordinator Greg Olson and special-teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia. If the coaches with expiring contracts wait, hoping the Bucs will eventually come forward with new deals, they risk losing chances at openings elsewhere in the NFL and in the college ranks, which will be filled soon.
Several head-coaching changes and, in turn, a good deal of staff turnover are expected after the season. That, coupled with the CBA uncertainty keeping other teams' coaches from having their contracts extended, has staffs around the league contemplating their next moves.
It's known that Dominik and Morris want to establish continuity on their staffs, however, and they would rather not see some of the people who played significant roles in developing the young talent on the roster depart in the offseason. A staff shake-up may be something the young corps of players will have to overcome following a surprisingly successful 2010 season.


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FDNY Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano unveiled a new fire-safety comic book from the creative team at Marvel Comics featuring two of Marvel's top characters and several of the FDNY's top fire safety tips. "Comics and Marvel superheroes are increasingly popular with both children and adults," said Commissioner Cassano. "Making the fire-safety message entertaining is a great way to bring it to an even larger audience. We know that the work done by this Department and the FDNY Foundation to teach people of all ages how to make themselves and their homes fire safe has had a direct relation to the decrease of fire deaths in New York City."
The FDNY Foundation, the non-profit arm of the FDNY, and Marvel Comics collaborated to produce this comic book for Marvel fans, both young and old. The comic book features FDNY firefighters and Marvel superheroes together as they battle both fire and supervillains. Along the way, Marvel superheroes teach valuable fire-safety knowledge learned from the FDNY. The 10-page comic features a cliffhanger ending, which sends the reader to the FDNY Foundation website, www.fdnyfoundation.org, to see the story's resolution. These limited edition comic books will be distributed free at FDNY Fire Safety Education events, and at the FDNY Fire Zone in Rockefeller Center (www.fdnyfirezone.org), while supplies last.
Bravest Edge Finest in Emotional Game
The FDNY (the Bravest) recently squared off against the NYPD (the Finest) in the 38th annual FDNY/NYPD hockey game at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Prior to the game, both teams stood at center ice and watched a video tribute to their colleagues who died on 9/11. While many of the younger players weren't active members 10 years ago, FDNY coach Joe Byrne makes sure they never forget what happened that day. "He doesn't talk about it a lot," said FDNY's Jim Becker, the game's MVP. "But he's helped us understand what 9/11 was about."
The FDNY earned its third straight win in the series, with a 6-5 overtime victory. Proceeds from the game went to help loved ones of FDNY and NYPD members killed in the line of duty. The FDNY Hockey Team is a not-for-profit organization comprised of FDNY firefighters and officers who donate their time and efforts to raise funds for several charities each year. Past charities include the UFA Widows and Children's Fund, the Thomas Elsasser Memorial Scholarship Fund, the New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the Teddy Bears That Care Program. The FDNY Hockey team competes in charity events and tournaments worldwide, including the upcoming World Police and Fire Games in New York City this August.
North Carolina Fireman Honored
Ed Weigl has given everything he has to the state of North Carolina, serving as a volunteer firefighter for more than 44 years. On March 7 of this year, the state gave back. Governor Beverly Perdue honored Weigl with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is among the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina, is given to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Contributions to their communities, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award. A state employee can be awarded The Order if the employee has contributed more than 30 years of dedicated and enthusiastic service to the state of North Carolina. Past winners include Maya Angelou, Billy Graham, Michael Jordan and Charles Kuralt.
Weigl joined the fire department in 1968 and has held every position, including chief for 3 years. He was elected treasurer in 1997 and still holds that position today. The ceremony was held Weigl's station, No. 7 Township Fire and Rescue in New Bern, NC. Alton Riggs, a local fire tax commissioner and childhood friend of Weigl's, presented the award on behalf of the governor.
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New Interviews with Pattinson and LeungActor Interviews
September 23, 2005, 11:22 AM
Virgin.net has posted two new Goblet of Fire related interviews with Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) and Katie Leung (Cho Chang). In the interview with Robert Pattinson, they discuss such topics as being in a huge production such as the Potter films, and what was required of the young actor in this new movie.
VN: "Did you find your role in Harry Potter physically demanding?"
Robert Pattinson: "Bits of it. It's a very physical part, the stuff in the maze which was done in the beginning was all on huge action sets. The hedges were huge and hydraulically operated. I got hit by stuff, getting pulled around by ropes, and Dan and I were running around punching each other so it was kind of vicious! There was a lot of underwater stuff which I quite liked, it got therapeutic after a while. I had never scuba dived before and the tank they taught us in was a little bath tub. The real thing was massive, like 60 feet deep and they expect you to just get in and act."
In the second interview with Katie Leung, the topics range from how she got the part as Cho Chang to her outfit for the premiere and oh yes, even...kissing. :)
VN: How does it feel to be Harry Potter's first kiss?
Katie Leung: "It feels great! I feel even luckier and appreciative to have got this role because so many girls would do anything to be in my position. The scenes where he's gazing at me form afar were really fun to film because you had to give him this look and tease him. I had to do a lot of looking back to make him think he's got a chance when really he hasn't because I have a boyfriend."
VN: Who do you think your character Cho would choose out of Cedric and Harry?
Katie Leung: "I think Cho would go with Cedric as she was really loyal in the book. Harry's really famous in Hogwarts and he plucked up the courage to ask her to the ball but she didn't want to be unfaithful so she turned him down in the end. I think she's a really nice person so Cedric would be her choice. "
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It takes more than just being found with several pounds of weed for the Bengals to keep you out of action. From ESPN's Chris Mortensen:
To be fair, Simpson hasn't been convicted of anything, even if the evidence seems overwhelming. And as Mike Florio points out at Pro Football Talk, the NFL, not the Bengals, is ultimately responsible for deciding if Simpson will be suspended. Despite the potential distraction that his presence with the team may cause, it won't be a surprise if he evades any punishment by the league until his legal situation takes its course.
The Bengals haven't officially confirmed Simpson's status for the game, but word will come soon. From the team's official web site:
The Bengals wouldn't confirm an ESPN report Sunday morning that wide receiver Jerome Simpson is playing against the 49ers in Sunday's 1 p.m. game against the 49ers at Paul Brown Stadium. They are expected to announce his status before the inactve list comes down at 11:30 a.m.
It's believed that Simpson was at PBS Saturday after missing practices Thursday and Friday following reports that he's under investigation in a drug investigation.


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Im trying to create and sign a sis using the developer certificate. The documentation is great in telling you how to get a developer certificate from symbian signed. all works well, a private ket and cer file are created. i then call createsis from the commandline and get the follow output.
C:\Coding\ui\sis>createsis create -key private.key -cert certreq.cer -pass notgivingthisaway ditto.pkg
Processing ditto.pkg...
Created ditto-tmp.SIS
Signing ditto-tmp.SIS with certreq.cer and private.key -> ditto.SIS
error:06078081:digital envelope routines:EVP_PKEY_get1_DSA:expecting a dsa keyer
ror:0D0680A8:asn1 encoding routines:ASN1_CHECK_TLEN:wrong tagencryption error, C
annot load private.key.
ERROR! Failed at signsis -cd -s "ditto-tmp.SIS" "ditto.SIS" "certreq.cer" "priva
te.key" notgivingthisaway
Any ideas?
The documentation just says use the developer certificate to sign the sis. but it aint working!


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Deluxe Apartment -Next to Abbot Kinney, Short Walk to Beach in Venice
- bedrooms 0
- baths 1
- sleeps 2
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Studio
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,014 - $ 1,230 / week
$ 3,549 - $ 4,920 / month
vacation rental description
Situated only steps from world famous Abbot Kinney Boulevard, this completely redone, modern and tastefully decorated deluxe apartment suite, places you right in the heart of a new, reborn Venice Beach, with easy access to wonderful restaurants, great stores and galleries. And with only a short walk to the Venice Boardwalk and the beach, you have the best of both worlds right at your doorstep!
studio rental amenities
- Comfortable Queen-size bed
- Lots of sunlight
- Bathroom with shower/tub combination
- Private outdoor small terrace
- Steps from Abbott Kinney Blvd.
- Short walk to the beach
- Perfect for single or couple on vacation
- All brand new modern furniture
- 32" flat screen + HBO + Showtime
- DVD/CD/Radio w. surround sound
- Wireless internet access
- Washer/dryer combo in the unit
- Shared full size dryer next to the unit
- Shared BBQ grill
- Open modern kitchen with all new appliances
- High thread count designer linens and towels
- Smoking outdoor only
- Sorry, on street parking only.
activities and attractions in Venice Los Angeles Area
City Highlights
Located in western Los Angeles, Venice Beach is a wildly popular draw for individuals looking for a good getaway spot. Selecting Venice Beach vacation rentals puts visitors in one of the prime vacation destinations in California. The town was founded in 1905 and was marketed as the Venice of California. Since then, Venice Beach has only grown in popularity, and over the years it has been well built up with beaches, canals, boardwalks, and more. Venice Beach vacation homes are fantastic options for those who are looking for nonstop entertainment and sun during their getaway.
Those who choose Venice Beach vacation rentals never have to wonder if they will have enough to do. Venice Beach is arguably the perfect vacation destination thanks to its multitude of attractions, many of which appeal to a wide range of guests. At the top of the list is the Ocean Front Walk. For those who plan a Venice Beach vacation, the Ocean Front Walk is the first place to visit. With live musicians, fortune tellers, and distinctive products, there is something for everyone at the Ocean Front Walk.
Beyond the Ocean Front Walk, some people may be drawn to Muscle Beach. Though the original Muscle Beach was located north of Santa Monica, the modern incarnation is at Venice Beach. This unique gathering place focuses on body building and weightlifting, and celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger have trained there extensively. Muscle Beach features weightlifting equipment and space for gymnastics and other physical activities.
One of the newer attractions that those looking for a Venice Beach vacation condo may be interested in is the Venice Beach Skate Park. This state of the art facility features a variety of obstacles, making it the perfect place to enjoy a skate or to just appreciate the tricks of others. The park is located just next to Muscle Beach and is on the beach.
Venice Beach vacation rentals are also close to a number of wonderful recreational activities. Some guests may be interested in the wealth of golfing opportunities near Venice Beach. Another relaxing activity can be a spa getaway, with plenty of unique massages and skin treatments to choose from.
If guests wish to enjoy a bit more action while staying in a Venice Beach vacation home, it is also good to remember that Venice Beach is renowned for its intense pickup basketball. There are a variety of courts in the area, and some famous players have been known to hone their skills on the streets of Venice Beach. Other sporting opportunities in Venice Beach include tennis, volleyball, bicycling, and more.
For beach lovers, Venice Beach not only has ready access to the water but is also close to some of the other popular California beaches. In fact, those who choose a Venice beach rental are only five minutes away from both Santa Monica and Marina del Rey.
In addition to the other leisure activities available at Venice Beach, those who choose Venice Beach vacation rentals can expect a solid shopping experience. There are four distinct shopping districts in Venice Beach, the first of which is along Ocean Front Walk. This unique stretch has a number of unusual vendors among the other performers and restaurants. The offerings here are eclectic and changing, so it is always worth a look.
For a bit more upscale experience, many guests prefer the shopping along Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Between antiques and boutiques, the selection on Abbot Kinney is sure to appeal to a wide range of shoppers. Shoppers should also be sure to check out some of the vintage clothing stores on Abbot Kinney, which are considered to be some of the top shops in the entire Los Angeles area.
Venice Beach vacation rentals are also within close distance to some fine dining experiences. Of particular note are the restaurants along Abbot Kinney Boulevard. This thriving street even features Abbot's Pizza, which is well known for its salad pizza. Because Venice Beach is such a popular destination, guests can expect to find restaurants of all styles and price points.
vacation rental rates
Shoulder Season: September 13 - April 30
$169 / night, $1,014 / week, $3,549 / month
Mid Season: May 1 - June 30
$185 / night, $1050 / week, $3,885 / month
Peak Season: July 1 to September 12
$205 / night, $1,230 / week, $4,920 / month
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Spectacular Casa del Mar right on the beach in Jaco
- bedrooms 6
- baths 7
- sleeps 12
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Hermosa Palms
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 8,400 - $ 13,500 / week
vacation rental description
Stay for 7 nights and pay for 6!
This spectacular brand new 6 bedroom home is located right on the beach inside the gated community of Hermosa Palms in Playa Hermosa, Jaco. Enjoy the ocean views through the huge window panes in the massive living room and in the suites that overlook the beach. The whole house has been beautifully decorated with new luxury contemporary furniture and tropical details.
house rental amenities
It features:
- 4 bedrooms in the main house all with private bathrooms, king or queen size beds and large flat screen TVs.
- A spacious guest house with 2 bedrooms, one with a king size bed, the second with a queen size bed, flat screen TVs, one bathroom, living room and kitchen.
- Large infinity edged pool right on the beach
- A movie theater cinema for 10 people
- Game room with pool table, large flat screen TV and mini bar
- Fully equipped kitchen with top of the class appliances, large fridge, range with oven and dishwasher.
- Nicely furnished solarium on the third floor.
- Garage for 2 cars
- Sound system throughout the house
- Laundry room with clothes washer and dryer
activities and attractions in Jaco Costa Rica
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The JU Dolphins could not overcome a four run first inning by the East Carolina Pirates Sunday afternoon at John Sessions Stadium.
The ECU Pirates scored four runs in the top half of the first inning on two hits and one Dolphin error. Dolphin starting pitcher Alex McRae (West Allis, Wis./New Berlin Eisenhower) struggled with his control in the inning allowing three Pirates to reach by base on balls.
Kris Molter (Jacksonville, Fla./Bishop Kenny) homered to lead off the bottom of the third inning for the Dolphins to cut the lead to 4-1.
ECU answered back with a solo home run of their own in the bottom half of the fifth to increase the lead to 5-1 off McRae.
The Dolphins rallied in the fifth for two runs. Zachary Houck (Orange Park, Fla./Eagles View Academy) reached on a one out walk. Braddock Rowe (Jacksonville, Fla./South Georgia College) was hit by a pitch. Nathan Koslowski (Jacksonville, Fla./Episcopal) singled to right scoring Houck and advancing Rowe to third. Brady North (Tampa, Fla./Hillsboro CC) then lifted a sacrifice fly to center to make it a 5-3 game.
McRae then found his groove. He retired nine Pirates in a row following the homer in the fifth.
The Dolphins would score again in the seventh. Koslowski had a one out triple and scored on a North ground out to first making it a 5-4 game.
The Dolphins could get no closer. The Pirates added and insurance run in the ninth and held on for the win.
McRae (1-2) was charged with the loss. Koslowski finished the day with three hits and an RBI to lead the Dolphins offensively. Coach Tim Montez said " we are a young team, we made some strides this week that may not have shown in the win column. We are now playing with more emotion, we started to do some of the little things better that will make us better in upcoming conference play".
The Dolphins will be back in action on Wednesday at John Sessions Stadium. The UCF Knights come to town for a 12:00PM start. You can follow the Dolphins live on www.judolphins.com by clicking the LIVE SCORING link.


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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 711 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Steve1954 Mixed Feelings I wish I knew that the parking would be so expensive. (Hotel staff did not inform us.) I assumed we would pay $40, the posted daily rate. It actually cost $70! Ouch! The parking attendant said validation was only "good" for a few hours. Again, no one told us. Because of this, the experience left me with a bad final impression. Not good. Steve S August 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kelly03 This hotel has clean, updated rooms. The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean and updated nicely. Great location and proximity to shopping, restaurants and Fenway Park. August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Davids80 Great room with a view Was able to upgrade to mini-suite and absolutely loved it. Great view of Boston skyline and Fenway Park. Housekeeping did lovely job everyday. Hotel connects to mall and Hynes Convention Center. Great overall experience. August 4, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by nothappy100 My stay at your hotel in July 2014 Compared to my previous stays at your hotel, this time: 1. Reception and Concierge Staff was not very friendly and not very helpful. 2. My washroom had plumbing problems the first night which kept me up the whole night with noise and I had to shower in another room 6am (my first day of work of the 12 night stay). 3. The fridge I requested didn't come until I followed-up a few times. 4. My bill had charges for upgrade even thought I was not upgraded to another room. 4. I was given 5000 spg points for my inconvenience (when I requested - it was not volunteered) - but not sure it will actually show up in my spg acct. I hope it does. 5. I will be cancelling my next reservations in light of my unsatisfactory experience during my July 2014 12 night stay. July 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by richied always a winner only one nite but great room...great view easy walk to fenway wonderful breakfast August 4, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by DocProf High End The hotel essentially offered amenities to match the price, but my room was noisy. The food in the Apropos restaurant was significantly over-priced. August 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gus4 This hotel meets high expectations Although this is a busy hotel because of the capability to host conferences/conventions, the service is very good. Bell men very helpful and friendly. August 3, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by JaayCee could be better i was there for 4 nights for a trade show and 2 of the nights the fire alarm went off. first one seemed to be legit but the 2nd one seemed like a total mistake since it went off at 5 am in the morning and a minute later, we got the okay to go back to our rooms. having traveled into 3 hour difference time zone, being woken up in the middle of the night and working is totally awful. the ice machine didn't work on my floor so i always had to go to a differnet floor to get my ice. the rest of the hotel is decent. parking is super expensive. coming from LA, i wouldnt imagine parking to me more expensive but it was. boston is terrible place to drive around July 17, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Matthew56 Our room was only cleaned once during the week. I do not think you had ample employees to handle the large group from July 18--24. You were not prepared at check-in and couples who had made and paid deposits on their rooms were not able to get suitable accommodations. Your staff was nice but a wee bit overwhelmed. We had our room cleaned once during our week stay and that was by request. August 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by GeekyGirl Great location, but some staff were rude The hotel itself was great, location was perfect, most of the staff were excellent, however, the cleaning staff took up the elevators quite often, forcing the guests to wait going to/from multiple floors, and totally ignored any quests on there. While I'm all for focusing on my work myself, it was somewhat uncomfortable when they got on, and talked amongst themselves, ignoring everyone else. July 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cindula49 My favorite Boston hotel This hotel has character and atmosphere! It's close to the conference hall, to all my favorite shops and restaurants, and they're all accessible w/out going outside. A chic hair salon next to the lobby opened this year. My room was comfortable, attractive decor w/ a spectacular view of the mountains, the Christian Science Mother Church and reflecting pool. The staff respect your privacy and are equally attentive to your needs. July 30, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roar great location great location for shopping and dining. excellent place for business meetings or even conventions. great staff. August 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Christie18 Great Location I stayed at the Sheraton for 2 nights to attend a conference. We arrived around 10:30 am and were allowed to check in! We were able to walk to many places. It was nice having the mall connected to the Sheraton. Our group all agreed that we would stay at the Sheraton again! July 31, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by kmholt Amenities: Excellent, Service: Inconsistent I stayed at the Sheraton Boston Hotel while attending a conference. The amenities were excellent! Room was spacious, comfortable, and quiet. Exercise facilities, shopping, dining all exist within hotel and others are within close proximity. Regarding customer service: Desk staffing seemed somewhat inconsistent with their support and information given. Upon check in I was given information pertaining to the conference I was attending, however a few other members of our group (who checked in at a different time) were not given information about the conference. We had all registered for our lodging through the conference website. I was informed that internet access was covered under the conference rate others in the group were not, there was an option to decline housekeeping services in exchange for a meal voucher, I was not informed of this exchange. Desk staff were polite and helpful towards me, however in observing other customers' interactions, I noted less than polite exchanges. One customer requested a printed quote of the cost of her rooms as there had been some confusion and the rates had changed between the time of her registration and check-in. Desk staff repeatedly told the woman they could not provide this to her and insisted that she should contact Reservations to obtain the quote. I believe the manager on staff should have provided this to her or called Reservations on her behalf. Waits to speak with desk staff were often moderately long 10 - 15 minutes due to volume of traffic. August 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mischa869 I'd give it a 4.5 only because... It was a great hotel. The only issues: 1. GoGreen - you can get a $5 coupon/day for refusing housekeeping - was weird. You couldn't use it the $5 for alcohol but food and sodas...which would have been fine, but they don't have a restaurant past 11am - just bar food. Plus, when I asked for a few towels, they gave me a little attitude. 2. No restaurant - although PF Changs is just through the doors. 3. For hor d'oevres with Club level, you have to go to the bar (not the Club Room) and select from their menu - it was not clear to me even when I asked a few times. January 19, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Dedo12741 Mr. Problems, problems, problems. Cleaning lady failed to leave wash cloths in room for three straight days. Each time I called the housekeeping department to request wash clothes and was told they would be delivered. After waiting for 2 -4 hours, the towels were not delivered. After a second call (each time) the delivery was made. July 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Nedayton Mensa AG Great Hotel- M-F Housekeeper was great, the week end/holiday staff was not as good-example did not empty ice bucket either day or replace the plastic bag. Would suggest adding a robe hanger in the bathroom - also towel racks. Airport shuttle would have been great for fee. July 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by HeraScie Great location, usual high Sheraton Standard i was in a suite, which was nicely appointed. Meeting spaces were excellent - one issue was that most of them were freezing cold. It was summer, but the AC did not seem to be well-regulated. Adjacent to the large shopping mall meant there were many food and bev options, in addition to those provided by the hotel. New day spa in the lobby was reasonably priced and very accommodating. Short walk to Fenway park for baseball. The jacked up price on phone calls was a bit much - but probably no worse than most hotels. Also, wifi connection in meeting areas was non-existent, making the online program and app for my convention useless. Great location and property. Oh, ask for a room that overlooks the river. July 21, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by eddie3014 Very Disappointed While I found the facilities more that comfortable, I may not ever choose to stay at this hotel again. The relationship 1105Media / Campus Technology and the Sheraton have was highly problematic. No one at the Sheraton could assist me with the challenges we had with booking the room due to the reservation being made through Campus Technology's conference web site. As a result, extending a stay and getting an adjoining room was nearly impossible. Hours of effort across multiple individuals was required to get adjoining rooms. I was finally told to just show up at the hotel, and they would take care of it. It was resolved that evening, but its astonishing that this couldn't be resolved over the phone prior to arrival. It's clear that the relationship between Campus Technology and the Boston Sheraton was poorly developed, and that resulted in much of my travel. Further, as we checked in, we changed the room billing from the card we reserved the room on to another card. This was also problematic. The night manager said they could not issue a refund for the one night that had already been charged to the card, and they would split the bill. The next day, I discovered through online banking that the entirety of the stay had been paid out of my second card. I spoke to the front desk about this that morning and was told they would issue an emergency refund on the first card and that there should not have been a draw on my account, only a hold, for the second card. After speaking with my bank, they assured me that the money had been taken by Sheraton. At check out, the refund had not come through in my online banking and the hotel was unable to issue a receipt that shows it had been processed. They said they "could see it on their screen" but could not print it. That's ridiculous. My advice... end the Campus Technology registration of hotel rooms. Better training is needed of staff who would happily throw their colleagues under the bus as being incompetent. The culture of the desk staff is poor. I'm sure the Campus Technology conference will be at the Sheraton in Boston next year, but I will be staying at the Hilton across the street. Worst hotel experience ever. August 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Wanderer27 Per your request Had problems the night we checked in due to a staff member not recording changes to our resy when I called such changes in 48 hrs prior to arrival. Jason graciously assisted in the a.m. It would have been nice for staff to have mentioned the food options at the convention ctr July 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Losanno Excellent SPG Recognition This hotel is convenient (attached to the mall and Prudential Center). Excellent lounge, upgrade, and Platinum recognition. Nice staff and hotel overall. What all Sheratons should aspire to be like. February 6, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by MRP25 Not a great experience I stayed at this hotel a couple of weeks ago for a conference. I had recently had a long stay at another Sheraton property and to say that this experience was completely different would be an understatement. The check-in person was not at all helpful and was in fact kind of rude. I was at the hotel during regular check-in hours and was told that there were no rooms available. Meanwhile I heard the person next to me be offered two different rooms types. When I asked why; I was told that the other check-in person "had clicked the button first". I was not at all happy and ended up in a room far from everyone else I was travelling with. I did speak with Glayson upon check-out and he was very helpful. This is why I am giving 2 stars, not 1. July 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Always777 Always777 Boston Sheraton has been a yearly Stop for us. It is consistantly good and always convienient. July 29, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by 432NBB Charging for Everything I have been coming to this hotel for 20 years, but this is the first year that everything cost: wifi, roll away bed, refrigerator. Everyone was friendly, but they are charging for everything. July 28, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Willie2 Room I rated my stay poor because I was given a handicap room where the closet bar was made for someone in a wheel chair. My formal clothes touched the floor for 6 days. I called the front desk twice the second time speaking with Jason. You were sold out and I could not be accommodated. The check in staff should have told me what room I was given and I should have been allowed to decide if I wanted that room. I am and still am very upset! July 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Ananthvenkat Basic amenities This hotel has basic amenities. July 28, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by MARRY29 Overpromised and underdelivered I stayed here for a rather large meeting for my company. They were totally unprepared. Check in took 1 1/4 hours and room wasn't ready at 5pm. They said they would call me when ready, but they never did. I didn't get into my room till 9pm after a full day of travel from the West Coast. Overbooked and not enough staff. Weird smell in the bathrooms and room as well. Public bathrooms were poorly kept, no toilet paper and a big cockroach one day on the first floor. Staff seemed overwhelmed and distracted. July 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by HCCR422 Excellent Stay! Location - perfect location with many convenient T stops, restaurants, proximity to the universities, Fenway and downtown. Service - above and beyond, hotel proactively upgraded us to a suite with a fantastic view of the Charles River and Fenway. Lounge - well staffed and maintained despite the crowds. I would prefer some hot breakfast items, but the breakfast was more than adequate, fresh and delicious. This will be our go to hotel in Boston for all future stays! May 21, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by RT63 Great sleep, but skip the food. The location and size of this hotel are just right! Being attached to the Prudential center and close to shopping and business are great. The two towers means a really quiet place to sleep without long elevator waits. The food leaves a lot to be desired however. I was there for a four day meeting and had 7 meals. The breakfast was average, but the lunches and dinners were not good. To serve bad seafood in Boston seems just plain wrong. The best food was a snack that was sliced cheese and bread. July 21, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by TechTraveller14 House cleaning needs work I did not enjoy my stay at this hotel. While the overall look and feel is quite nice and it was great to have a gym and Starbucks, my room made my stay difficult to enjoy. My room smelled very heavily of body odor, and at first I was worried someone was still in the room. I was so tired from travel, that I hoped the smell would go away and unpacked my suitcase. After getting completely unpacked, I found a pile of men's clothing stuffed in one of the cabinets of the TV stand. I handed the clothes out to the maid in the hall who was very apologetic about the mistake, and was very worried that I might have called the front desk to complain. She was so worried that I decided not to mention the smell or the incident for fear she may be fired. Although she did a poor job with my room, I did not want to be responsible for someone losing their job. Overall, my experience was uncomfortable at best. The stench never dissipated and it made it difficult to sleep. I will avoid Sheraton's in the future. July 25, 2014


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Family loyalties and secrets will come alive during the Axial Theatre's spring production of The Clearing, which premieres with a preview performance tomorrow at Pleasantville's at 8 p.m.
"The mission of Axial Theatre is to engage professional and emerging theatre artists in the development and presentation of new plays. There are still some misconceptions about theatre in Westchester, and Axial is one of the professional theatre companies that is working to change this," explained Howard Meyer, Axial Theatre's artistic director.
Axial's current production stars Francesco Campari, Brian McManamon, Gene Gallerano, South Salem resident Allison Daugherty and Mark Gorham.
"Our cast is composed of veterans of TV, stage and film, largely Actors Equity actors," Meyer added.
The Clearing was written by Yale School of Drama's Jake Jeppson and will be premiering in Westchester County for the first time. The production will be on the stage from tonight's preview through May 13.
"The Clearing shows complex human beings with a desire and inability to connect, and the author's own empathic urgency to connect to us all," commented Paula Vogel, a Pulitzer-prize winning playwright and chair of Yale's playwriting department.
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The play was also a finalist in the 2011 Hudson Valley Writers' Center's new play competition, where Meyer, a Yorktown Heights resident, served as a judge.
"t's complex, it's edgy, and it deals with human emotions in a way that cuts to the core—it's impossible to walk away from the piece without being moved deeply, and that's what theatre is all about: moving people through words and actions in a way that no other medium can," said Meyer of The Clearing. "The story is an unorthodox combination of nostalgia and longing that will engage our audience."
The Axial production of The Clearing is directed by Josh Hecht, a Drama Desk winner.
"The Clearing investigates the delicate line between loyalty and obsession," Hecht said. "It asks us to consider the haunting possibility that some wounds may be too deep to heal."
"The Clearing" is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18. Tickets to "The Clearing" are $35 for opening night on Saturday, April 28—opening night, followed by a wine and cheese reception. Tickets to all other performances (Thursday through Sat at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.) are $20 general admission and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (800) 838-3006.


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By Ruth 66
There's a new fad catching on called "owling." It even has it's own page on Facebook! This is where you perch up high on an object, squatting down kind of like a like baseball catcher.
In case don't know, planking is where you lay face down with your hands at your sides, feet together and pointed at the ground. You are then "assessed by others on its degree of difficulty," according to Inquisitr.com.
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Here's proof you can combine the two fads.
Owling on a guy planing? WTH? Are some people really weird, bored or what?


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Fallen SA Marine Buried At Fort Sam Houston
Lance Cpl. Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt Killed In Afghanistan
SAN ANTONIO - Prior to a private memorial service at the Pearl Stables, Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt was remembered as "a life well-lived" by pastor Max Lucado, who officiated at the graveside service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
The 24-year-old Alamo Heights High School graduate was the son of Dr. David Schmidt, a team physician for the San Antonio Spurs, and Becky Whetstone Schmidt, a former local newspaper columnist.
Lucado told the gathering of mourners Schmidt was "a man of great love" with "a special love for duty."
Trained as Marine sniper, Schmidt was killed in Oct. 6 during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan.
"I loved him. I knew him since he was only six or seven," said Spurs owner Peter Holt.
Dr. Paul Saenz, also a Spurs team physician and Dr. Schmidt's business partner since 1996, said he had known the young Marine 17 of his 24 years.
"Ultimately, he made his family proud the way he took on the responsibility of being a Marine," Saenz said.
Holt said what he was struck by at the Friday afternoon service was Schmidt's youth, "a young man in the prime of his life."
A family spokeswoman said Schmidt military honors included the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with "V" for valor.
Saenz said Schmidt's family has received gracious support from throughout the San Antonio community.
He said, "I know that the family is extremely appreciative of that."
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Look for a beer man in the aisles at some professional sporting events soon. And expect to find retailers offering growler fills.
The N.C. Rules Review Commission approved temporary rules Thursday to allow in-stand beer sales starting Oct. 25. The move is possible after state lawmakers loosened the rules to allow beer vendors in the stands at professional sporting events with a seating capacity of 3,000 or more. Under previous law, only stadiums with a capacity of 60,000 could have roaming beer sellers, meaning it only applied to Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, where the Panthers play.
Tim Kent, the executive director of the N.C. Beer and Wine Wholesalers, expects the Charlotte Bobcats basketball team and Charlotte Checkers minor league hockey team to possibly add in-stand beer sales. The Carolina Hurricanes likely won't because it's more difficult to avoid a vendor blocking a view of the game. Minor league baseball teams also are likely to embrace the new rules when the 2015 season starts.
Under the rules from the N.C. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, roaming beer vendors cannot carry logo-branded beer trays or signs, only ones with product names and prices in the same font size and type. It also puts into formal rule the time at which in-stand sales must cease:
• the beginning of the eighth inning of a baseball game
• the fourth quarter of a basketball or football game
• the 60th minute of a soccer game
• the third period of a hockey game
• the last quarter of an auto race or the final hour of any other professional sporting event
If concession stand beer sales end earlier than those times, in-stand sales will also conclude, the rules say.
And don't expect to hear the familiar "beer here" call from the aisles. The new law prohibits the traditional bellow.
In the case of growlers, the ABC rules allow retailers to fill empty growlers no larger than 2 liters for off-premises consumption. Previously, only breweries could fill growlers on-site, but House bill 829 expanded the law to permit retailers such as Total Wine, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and craft beer shops to do the same.
Protzman quits governor's race
Former Chapel Hill City Councilman James Protzman has withdrawn from the 2016 governor's race – not even making it until 2014.
"After almost seven months on the campaign trail, I'm sorry to report that it's worse than I thought it would be," Protzman wrote on his blog. "Seeing how candidates have to maneuver to curry favor is sickening. Witnessing the shallowness of the electorate is depressing. And there's the always-present stench of corporate influence."
Protzman, a Democrat, said he wanted to create a platform in running. But he realized he already had a platform in his BlueNC blog.
"But beyond that, it turns out that campaigns aren't even about ideas," he wrote. "They're about money and connections. I knew that going in, but somehow I didn't internalize it. Now that I have, it's like drinking poison. I don't have the stomach for it."
Watt's raised $10
At least four Democrats are already running hard for the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Mel Watt of Charlotte, whose nomination to head the federal Housing Finance Agency still awaits Senate confirmation.
But there's a growing sense that Watt, first elected in 1992, won't run even if he doesn't get the federal post.
Reports filed this week with the Federal Election Commission show Watt raised just $10 in the third quarter. That's not even lunch money in Washington.
By contrast, four people who want his seat have been busy raising money. Leading the field: two-term state Rep. Marcus Brandon of High Point. He raised $90,500 during the quarter and more than $143,000 for the campaign.
Brandon, the legislature's only openly gay member, appears to have a national fundraising base with contributions from New York to California.
Behind him was George Battle III, general counsel for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board, who's raised a total of $109,620.
State Rep. Alma Adams, an 11-term House member from Greensboro, has raised $89,493. And state Sen. Malcolm Graham of Charlotte has raised $57,150.
The 12th District stretches from Charlotte to Greensboro.
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