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Home away from home in Mesa. in Mesa
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Superstition Springs
- rates (USD) $ 2,200 - $ 3,000 / month
vacation rental description
This beautiful home is located in Mesa, Az. It is close to two freeways, providing access to two airports, minutes away. It is a newer home in a quiet neighborhood, fully remodeled. New wood floors in the living areas, Granite countertops in the spacious kitchen, with all new appliances. Enclosed garage. Our home is spotless clean. You will love it. /p>
We are receiving inquiries for 2015, Jan. through March, only 2 month plus rentals will be accepted. It is currently rented through March 22, 2014.
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Max Jones 480-272-5392
house rental amenities
Wood floors in living area, travertine tile in kitchen. Four place dining table and two chairs at the countertop.There is a table just outside the arcadia door for four. Full size pool table ,3 flat screen tv's with Dish Network , gas bbq, Brand new patio furniture. All kitchen utensils provided, coffeemaker, blender, crockpot, handmixer and toaster. All linens and towels provided. Iron and ironing board, All new appliances. All new furniture in house. There are queen size beds in two bedrooms. The master bed has a select comfort adjustable mattress. The loveseat and couch both recline. Laundry with washer and dryer. Utilities, power, water, tv and high speed internet are included. All yardwork done by owner.
activities and attractions in Mesa Arizona
Spring training baseball. The Cubs park is minutes away, as are the SF Giants. All the teams in the cactus league have freeway access and are close. The NFL Cardinals stadium is right off the freeway, and is a beautiful venue for football. Phoenix Suns basketball is ready to start very soon. The light rail stops in front of the arena, with many restaurants in walking distance. Awesome golf courses in your back door. Phoenix has some of the best courses in the country, many very close, any skill level, price range. The Phoenix Open is a must see. Great fishing and boating at stocked city lakes or numerous lakes close by, where you can wakeboard/water ski. I can help with travel details, plane or car. Willing to make your stay here the best ever. Give me a call..
vacation rental rates
$1500 deposit for monthly rentals,includes multiple months, for term of rental
$150 pet deposit for term of rental. No cats.
ALL are refundable.
$150 non-refundable cleaning fee on all rentals.
No smoking in the home.
By phone is the best contact, all calls will be returned promptly.
All e-mails will be returned as well.
There are extra photos available on request.
Monthly rentals only on a first come, first served basis.
Max Jones 480-272-5392
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Mesa
- Golf
- Spring training baseball
- Fine dining in the metro area
- Casinos close by
- Boating
Top things to do on a budget
- Phoenix Zoo
- Heard Museum
- Desert botanical garden
- Fishing at numerous stocked lakes.
- Phoenix Art Museum
Top things to do with a family
- Skiing/ Snowboarding close by
- Goldfield Ghost Town
- Az. Science Center
- Buffet dining close by
- Camping
Max Jones , owner


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Indiana Supreme Court
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30 S. Meridian Street, Ste. 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Pho: 317-232-2542
Pho: 800-542-0813 (toll free)
Fax: 317-233-6586
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Teresa Lyles
Program Coordinator
In 1977, the concept of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program was introduced in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Juvenile Court Judge David W. Soukup realized that children who entered the legal system due to abuse or neglect in their own homes were often inadvertently re-victimized by courts and public social service agencies... More about GAL/CASA »
The Indiana GAL/CASA network now has community CASA volunteer programs in 77 of our 92 counties. In 2013, 18,632 children in CHINS and TPR cases were served by 3,450 GAL/CASA volunteers across the State of Indiana. These volunteers receive 30 hours of initial training, 12 hours of annual in-service training, and are closely monitored by program staff in these counties. Last year alone, CASA volunteers donated 431,451 hours advocating for our abused and neglected children.

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Thinking about setting up a subsidiary in Québec? In addition to financing solutions, Investissement Québec has all the resources you need to get your project off the ground.
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MONTREAL — An extremely powerful drug has made its first appearance on Montreal's black market, and it's being produced in sordid conditions by amateur chemists.
In late April, Montreal police raided seven locations in Montreal, seizing more than 300,000 tablets of illegally-produced synthetic prescription drugs, including Viagra and Cialis.
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Chingford families angry at missed bin collections
Updated 1:21pm Monday 11th February 2013 in News By Joe Curtis, Senior reporter
Families whose bins have not been collected on time for nearly a month have expressed their anger that they have to get rid of the rubbish themselves.
Households along Brook Crescent in Chingford say overflowing bins have marred their street as some are even forced to take their own recycling to the Recycling Centre in Kings Road.
They claim Waltham Forest Council's rubbish contractor, Kier, has only managed to collect everyone's waste twice in the past four weeks and only days after they were meant to do so.
Vicky Beaver, 29, of Brook Crescent, said: "This isn't acceptable, we have bins that are overflowing every week. We were literally having to take our recycling down ourselves.
"It's beyond a joke. We're forever calling up to complain but the council doesn't seem to care."
Kier is meant to collect rubbish and recycling every Wednesday morning but in early January there was no collection at all.
The following week households said half the road was missed out by Kier, and then last week and this week collections were only made late on Friday evenings, meaning the bins were left to pile up.
Mrs Beaver said: "It really is getting too much. What are they paid for if we're doing their job for them half the time?"
Neighbour Moss Nikoi, 67, said: "The whole thing's ridiculous. Our street ends up looking a mess. The rubbish gets everywhere because there's not really space in the bins for Thursday's and Friday's rubbish, so the bags do get left next to them.
"It's really disgusting. When they do come it's late at night and it disturbs the whole road."
The firm has been fined £50,000 for poor performance on its rubbish and recycling contract yet was handed a temporary deal worth £800,000 to carry out extra street cleaning services during the Olympics.
The council announced last year that it would not renew Kier's contract to clean the borough's streets, and last week announced that Spanish firm Urbaser SA was its preferred bidder for the £42 million agreement.
A rubbish truck eventually came on Friday at 9pm to collect bins after residents bombarded the council with complaints.
Sidney Murphy, 84, said: "It's irritating that it has to come to this, that we need to remind them of their duties. But the collection was quick after I actually spoke to someone who seemed to know what he was doing."
The council has been approached for comment.
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This council's terms and conditions and lack of genuine and sustained enforcement of the contract will see to that!
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Cornbeefur wrote:Lord Woolton pie, anyone? Gawd give me strength!
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8-29-2014: On Monday, September 8, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., parents and families of children ages 3, 4, or 5 may have their child screened for developmental delays or disabilities. Interested parents/guardians should contact Jean Amundson at 847-234-9400. This event is free of charge to families who reside or attend school within the District 65 boundaries.
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8-27-2014: In response to parent surveys, the Lake Bluff PTO will offer lunch on the last day of every week when school is in session. Orders are being taken through September 17. Information>> on the four options and prices, plus the latest on healthy changes.
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A federal judge held off on ruling in the latest in a line of cases that asks: who counts as a whistleblower?
A federal judge held off on ruling in the latest in a line of cases that asks: who counts as a whistleblower?
Regulators and standard setters have lately been renewing their focus on disclosure effectiveness, and certain projects at the SEC, the FASB and the IASB have been gaining momentum. Although those projects are in the early stages, their common goal of making comprehensive improvements to the U.S. public company disclosure regime may increase their likelihood of success. While views on how to achieve improvements may differ, most seem to agree that the entire disclosure system is due-if not overdue-for modernization.
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The Eastern Screech Owl can be found in several different habitats all around the eastern half of the United States. Any decaying tree cavities found in forests, woodlands, urban, or suburban areas make great homes for this small owl. The species only reaches about nine inches tall!
As for their calls, these owls make a variety of noises. The most common is a trill used by males and females. This sound serves several purposes such as marking territory and courting. It is even used by the mother to encouraging the young to fledge from their nest. The screeching cry they are named after is often a verbal defense of their nest or territory.
The screech owl featured in the picture was admitted for head trauma. With treatment, the owl recovered quickly and was successfully released Tuesday, August 9th.
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Three years ago, one in six NHS patients were misdiagnosed by their GPs and NHS hospitals. While medicine can be an inexact science, misdiagnosis can be an extremely dangerous and ultimately destructive mistake.
Misdiagnosis mostly occurs when the doctor fails to pick up on certain symptoms of the disease or condition you are actually suffering from. While major misdiagnoses are widely reported in the news, small, unreported ones can have equally devastating effects.
If you've been misdiagnosed, there are certain legal avenues that you should take. This article has been written to advise you on what they are.
Don't be afraid to question your doctor
It can be very intimidating, challenging someone who may have been practising medicine all his or her life. However, your health and well-being is not something to be trifled with. If you go with your instincts and feel that something is wrong, you should do something.
Talk to your doctor, and tell him or her your concerns. This will be important if you choose to use medical negligence solicitors later on. If they stick by their diagnosis, you'll want to seek out a different doctor for a second opinion.
Getting a second opinion
Inform your doctor politely that you may want to see another doctor about getting a second opinion. However, it's fine if you don't want to inform them of your decision.
When your second doctor corroborates your first doctor's diagnosis, then you can have some peace of mind about the whole affair. However, if they give you a different diagnosis, then you have cause to feel hard done by.
All of this may seem like a hassle to go through with. But it must be borne in mind that it is your health, after all, and it is worth stirring things up over it. Getting things like asbestos compensation is good, of course – but essentially, it's not enough. You need to get the right treatment.
Legal avenues for medical negligence
Of course, if the damage has been done, physically and mentally, the right course of action to take would be to go to a solicitor, with all the evidence of your mistreatment as a result of your misdiagnosis.
You'll most likely want to try out the official channels of complaint first, to see what they can do for you. If all else fails with them, it'll be time to consult a solicitor.
At the end of the day, rooting out malpractice and misdiagnosing doctors isn't just for your own personal satisfaction; it's for the greater good. By identifying problems like this in our healthcare system, you are helping others.
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Voters in West Virginia may suffer election fatigue, but that hasn't stopped them from casting their ballots early.
More than 33,061 voters have cast early or absentee ballots in West Virginia ahead of the Nov. 6 general election. The numbers, as of Oct. 26, reflect 17,741 Democrats, 11,027 Republicans and 4,293 who are identified as Mountain Party, no party or other cast their ballots as early voters. An additional 7,568 voters had filled out absentee ballots. Of that number, 3,729 absentee ballots were filled out by Democrats, 2,872 were filled out by Republicans and nearly 1,000 were filled out by third-party members or those with no party affiliation.
More than 640,000 voters are registered as Democrats, 358,655 are registered Republicans, 1,385 are registered with the Mountain Party, West Virginia's version of the Green Party and more than 220,000 are registered as having no party affiliation.
So how do those numbers compare with surrounding states?
Three of the five states bordering West Virginia do not offer early voting. Voters in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Virginia must offer acceptable excuses to their voting boards in order to obtain an absentee ballot.
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Kentucky state code specifies seven reasons for voters to qualify for mail-in absentee ballots. In addition, the law also establishes six reasons for voters to cast an absentee vote early by walking into their county clerks' offices. Things like surgery and temporary residence outside of the state are among accepted excuses for walk-in early absentee voting.
Each county in Kentucky must open a polling place at the clerk's office at least 12 days before Election Day for those who qualify for walk-in absentee voting. Campbell and Boone counties are among the first counties this election cycle to open for walk-in absentee voting. Polling places in those counties opened Sept. 25, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
According to the U.S. Elections Project, a research-based website ran by Michael McDonald, an associate professor at George Mason University, about 20,625 voters have cast mail-in or walk-in absentee ballots in Kentucky as of Oct. 8. Of those, 11,621 absentee ballots were requested.
The numbers in Virginia are much higher. According to the Elections Project, more than 247,000 Virginians have early voted either in person or via mail-in ballots as of Oct. 23. In 2008, 226,554 total voters cast early ballots. That means Virginia has already seen 21,277 more early ballots cast so far this general election than in the entire early voting period in 2008. In-person absentee voting in the commonwealth began Sept. 21. Absentee ballots were also mailed that day.
According to Nikki Sheridan, confidential policy adviser with the Virginia State Board of Elections, the board does not track absentee voter party affiliation, race or ethnicity. However, they do keep track of how men and women vote, as well as different age groups. In order to secure an absentee ballot, voters must give a reason, and those reasons are tracked. Students, those in the military and those working elections are some of those who qualify for absentee ballots.
Numbers for Pennsylvania were not available.
Meanwhile in Maryland, officials sent out more than 147,000 absentee ballots, and 48,111 of those had been returned as of Oct. 25. Of those, 28,696 were Democrats, 13,640 were Republicans and 5,775 have no party affiliation.
According to the Elections Project, 58.7 percent of Maryland's voters are registered Democrats while 26.0 are registered Republicans. Both numbers are down from the 2008 election, but the number of independents has increased from 12.1 percent in 2008 to 15.3 percent this year.
Ohio, however, is a different animal.
Considered by many election experts to be the new Florida, the Buckeye State could decide the 2012 presidential election. The state has experienced a barrage of campaigning from both President Barack Obama and GOP nominee Mitt Romney and their running mates. Secretary of State John Husted laid out the details in an Oct. 23 news release. According to him, 7.9 million people are registered to vote in Ohio and nearly 6.9 million absentee ballot applications were sent to Ohio voters over the course of two statewide mailings.
"Whether by mail or in person, Ohioans are turning out to vote," Husted said in the release. "Not only is the 2012 election running smoothly so far, but every voter has the same level of access thanks to work we've done to ensure uniformity in how Ohio's elections are run."
Ohio offers a county-by-county breakdown of absentee voting. As of Oct. 19, 618,861 absentee ballots were cast by mail, 5,176 military and overseas ballots were cast and 189,109 absentee ballots were cast in person.
Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 5 or delivered in person to the county board of elections by the close of polls on Election Day.


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Peanut Butter Recall
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News about Peanut Butter Recall, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights From the Archives
Peanut Case Shows Holes in Safety Net
Conditions at the Peanut Corporation of America were just one element in the outbreak of salmonella.February 9, 2009 usNews
U.S. Charges Egg Business and Owners
Federal prosecutors in Iowa on Wednesday brought felony charges against Quality Egg L.L.C. and Austin and Peter DeCoster.
May 22, 2014, Thursday
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Countdown to Sequester Links
Some reading while we prepare for the budget cuts.
March 1, 2013, Friday
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Charges Filed in Peanut Salmonella Case
The charges against the former owner and several employees of the Peanut Corporation of America stemmed from an investigation into a deadly salmonella outbreak in 2009.
February 22, 2013, Friday
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F.D.A. Offers Broad New Rules to Fight Food Contamination
Under a proposal, the Food and Drug Administration would shift from taking action after contamination occurred to requiring measures to prevent it in the first place.
January 5, 2013, Saturday
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Hormel to Buy Skippy Peanut Butter
The Hormel Foods Corporation said on Thursday that it had agreed to buy the Skippy peanut butter business from Unilever for $700 million.
January 3, 2013, Thursday
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A Family Farm's Crisis: Its Rice Contains Arsenic
Faced with studies that found inorganic arsenic, a carcinogen, in rice, Lundberg Family Farms is struggling to reassure its customers, who greeted the news with panic.
November 22, 2012, Thursday
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In the South, a Good Year for Farmers of Peanuts
In Georgia, where nearly half of the nation's peanuts are grown, the annual fall harvest has yielded a record crop that farmers say tastes better than average.
November 7, 2012, Wednesday
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Peanut Butter Takes On an Unlikely Best Friend
Jelly gets kicked to the curb, and pickles take its place, making the PB&P a cult snack option.
October 24, 2012, Wednesday
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Odd Couples
Just as soon as we posted Dwight Garner's article on the pleasures of the peanut butter and pickle sandwich, our readers jumped in to share their favorite peanut butter combinations via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter.
October 23, 2012, Tuesday
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Unilever Weighs a Sale of Skippy
The British-Dutch consumer products giant said on Thursday that it was considering selling its Skippy peanut butter brand in the United States and Canada as it focused more on emerging markets.
October 4, 2012, Thursday
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Reporting on Food Safety Problems
New York Times reporters Michael Moss and Andrew Martin are investigating food-safety problems. If you have inside information or other tips for us, including cases of food-borne illness, please contact us through The Lede blog.
Peanut Problems in Georgia
An examination of the conditions at the Peanut Corporation of America in Blakely, Ga., revealed a badly frayed food safety net at the state, federal and corporate levels.
Up to Date: Peanut Recall
The recent salmonella outbreak has raised some alarming questions about food safety and the F.D.A.'s oversight of the food supply.
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Iranian security forces on Thursday announced the arrest of a ring of assassins which it says were responsible for the recent killings of nuclear scientists, Iranian media reported. Police also sought to directly tie the suspects to Israel, alleging that they were "hired by an Israeli spy network," according to state news agency IRNA.
Tehran has in the past accused Israel of being behind the killings of several of its nuclear scientists. In January, the Islamic state blamed Israel when a nuclear scientist was killed by a bomb placed on his car by a motorcyclist in Tehran.
The announcement marks the second wave of Iranian arrests of alleged assassins in recent months. In April, Iran announced that it had arrested several members of a "major terrorist group" over the killing of nuclear scientists.
The Iranian Intelligence Ministry announced that the suspects were responsible for the killing of Majid Shahriari, Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan and Reza Qashqaei - all scientists allegedly working on Tehran's contentious nuclear program.
Iran alleged that western spy agencies responsible for carrying out the nuclear assassinations collaborated with People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK,) an exiled Iranian organization dedicated to overthrowing the ruling regime and replacing it with a democratic, secular government.
Following the arrests, Iran announced its commitment to continue with its efforts to bring to justice the "terrorists" who "martyred the young scientists in cold-blooded murder," IRNA reported.
Tensions are running high between Iran and Israel, which has not ruled out a military strike on the Islamic Republic if diplomatic efforts fail to resolve a row over Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
Reuters contributed to this story.


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White Barn Inn
- Address:
37 Beach Avenue
Kennebunk, ME 04043Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $50 and over
White Barn Inn
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.whitebarninn.com/
- Phone: 2079672321x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm -9:30pm, Friday - Sunday: 5:30pm -9:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: European, American
- Executive Chef: Jonathan Cartwright
- Dress Code: Jacket Required
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Private Room, Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private parties are offered in the White Barn Inn Wine Cellar. The Cellar seats 10-15 guests. Offered year round, seating at 7:30pm.
- Entertainment: Talented Jazz Pianist entertains evenings.
A word from White Barn Inn
Fine American cuisine served in a fabulously converted barn. The White Barn Inn Restaurant is a AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star and Relais Gourmand property with four course Prix Fixe Menu at $109 per person, and subject to availability, a nine course Prix Fixe menu at $165 per person, both featuring the finest fresh local ingredients.Continued
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White Barn Inn reviews from OpenTable diners
144 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.7
- Ambiance4.7Noise LevelQuiet
special occasion (116)romantic (111)fit for foodies (84)notable wine list (76)scenic view (15)neighborhood gem (13)good for groups (3)great for brunch (1)great for outdoor dining (1)kid-friendly (1)hot spot (1)Show More
- Lives up to its fabulous reputationOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/30/2014As wonderful as we had hoped and expected. Absolutely delicious, every bite to be savored and appreciated. Taste, presentation, seasonal touches - all terrific. Lobster was perfect, blueberry ice cream was divine. Wine and cocktails also did not disappoint. Service was in line with expectation, though some staff really went above and beyond, especially the maître d. Perfect romantic dinner or enjoyable experience for any true foodie.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too high endjackscriticDined on 8/26/2014Although this was a nice place it is definitely not for a tourist. When we were seated the menu stated 4 course meal. The pice was $109 and if you wanted the wine pairing it was $189. It was a bit high end and the main course which was a lazy lobster over linguini was superb.....I feel there were so many other nicer and less expensive places to go this was too much. The only cars in the lot were the rich locals. I did nit even see the Bush's there!Special Features:
- An excellent dining experienceLeve7430Dined on 8/25/2014Fantastic food and service. This restaurant never disappoints. Bring your appetite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderfull ExperiencePed42Dined on 8/25/2014We have heard about the dining experience here for years but had not tried it. We certainly will dine here again on all future trips to the area. Aff courses were well thought out, expertly prepared, and presented beautifully. Our server Ryan knew the menu and the wine list well. His suggestions were excellent. Truly a fine dining experience.Special Features:
- foodiefoodieDined on 8/25/2014Dinner and service was excellent,The lobster was the very best I have ever had.the blueberry soufflé was very good .Would not recommend the asparagus lobster soup,it was bland.We would definitely recommend it to our FriendsSpecial Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/24/2014I was not happy with the place at all, and from the lack of customers I can see why. Over priced, way TOO stuffy for the state of Maine. When I arrived they told me I had to wear a jacket, no mention of this when I made the reservation. Would not recommend this to anyone.
- wonderful eveningmmreiDined on 8/22/2014We recently visited for an anniversary dinner--the service was terrific and the food was excellent, from the amuse bouche to the post-dessert sweets. We never lacked for a thing but the servers were not intrusive. My favorite? The duck--and that amazing pre-dessert (yes, there were pre and post dessert sweets!) peanut-butter chocolate....cloud? Teeny serving, just right, and quite heavenly.Special Features:
- A must dineBarclaysbossDined on 8/20/2014The food and service was superb. It was an enjoyable and impressive dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- THEBESTDined on 8/20/2014Exceptional service, Exceptional food, Exceptional facility, what else would you want? We were very pleased with an exceptional evening that lasted close to three hours. I have had the privilege of eating dinner in many restaurants across Europe and Asia as well as in the United States and would rank the White Barn at the very top of the list. My first experience at the White Barn was over 20 years ago and I never forgot that experience. I won't let so many years go buy without returning. Life is good and this is what makes life so good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good, very priceyYorkdinerDined on 8/20/2014Food was good to excellent, service excellent, dinner for two, martini each and a glass of wine, was it worth $360, that's the question. Live in area, can go to other restaurants for half the price and have just as good as experience. My wife is very happy, and I am because it's off her bucket list.Special Features:
- Very disappointingWabuDined on 8/20/2014After explaining on the phone and at check in that this was a birthday celebration(and made it clear to the hostess which one of us we were celebrating) the evening opened with our waitress saying, "I understand we're celebrating an anniversary tonight?" My sister liked her lobster and our son his tenderloin but the other food was surprisingly mediocre.The asparagus soup and parmesan mousse were tasteless, and the salmon entree was not seasoned at all.The wait staff dramatically bringing the food all at once rings hollow when water glasses aren't refilled all evening. As a capper, the candled dessert was brought to the wrong person.At $109 per person, this was over-priced experience-we were all sad to see how far this restaurant has fallen.
- Our first visit The White Barn InnGindyRDined on 8/19/2014Our first visit to The White Barn Inn was excellent. The service was impeccable although a bit stiff-as if the servers were acting in a play. The food was great but the most memorable thing were the desserts! My husband had the chocolate soufflé and I had the Peach Creme Brûlée. Both were fabulous but my Creme Brûlée plate was one of the best I ever had. We will definitely make this a yearly event when we visit Maine!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/16/2014A beautiful experience. Great food with super service. A must do any time of the year.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Romantic eveningFoodsnobDined on 8/15/2014The White Barn Inn was a wonderful spot to celebrate our 10th anniversary. The entire staff was great, greeting us warmly. The food was delicious. It was very quiet and formal, so if you are uncomfortable with near silence, pick another restaurant. The desserts were amazing, so save room! You will leave about $400 poorer at minimum, but it is a special place, worth the price tag for a special meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- exceptional,as always.guypDined on 8/15/2014The quality of this restaurant has remained constant through the years.For us it has become a "classic",and we don't miss a chance to go back whenever we are in the area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding as always.OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/15/2014We have been to White Barn Inn many times and each visit meets or exceeds the already high standard. The lobster dishes are particularly outstanding.
- The Best Fine Dining in MainephantomtravelerVIPDined on 8/13/2014This is truly the best fine dining in Maine. The food is outastanding, he wine list top notch, and the service is simply excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fell Short of ExpectationsTwiggsDined on 8/11/2014In a check off the boxes sort of way, the White Barn was everything it was supposed to be -- elegant, creative, fresh, "special", etc. But my overall reaction was: pompous, self important, scripted and middle-aged. I'd rather go to a less fusty joint trying to create a reputation than this matron trying more or less to live up to one -- especially for the $$$$$. The recipes seemed more contrived than creative. The service hinted -- just hinted -- that the staff was more important than the diners.Special Features:
- Expensive disappointmentlaeaterrrrVIPDined on 8/10/2014After hearing that White Barn Inn was a Michelin like experience, we were excited to add this to our itinerary. Where do I begin. This is nothing like a Michelin restaurant. We ordered the reserve pairing and I was served a $40 dollar bottle of wine that tasted like water with my main course. We ordered flat water after a bottle of pellegrino and the waitress poured the flat water into our glasses that were still half full of sparkling. The asparagus soup had zero taste. The wine was bland, food was bland, service was bizarre which overall was disappointing but with the price tag is worth a scathing review. Not worth the time, money, or calories. The one redeeming factor was the pianist.
- Disappointed at White Barn InnHappytoreviewVIPDined on 8/10/2014Been there in the past several times and the menu and taste of the food have declined dramatically. Menu tries hard to be innovative with flourishes of foam instead of potatoes, but ultimately it doesn't live up to the expectations. We each had grilled fish (one haddock, the other halibut) fish was fine everything else on the plate was Not recognizable and tasteless. Apple fritters with fish didn't really match the flavor and were mostly breading and no apple taste. We had crime brûlée and strawberry soufflé for dessert. Soufflé was fine, the crime brûlée was a bit heavy. The price is way too high for the food, although the setting and the very formal ambience and low noise level were appealing. There is no a la carte option on menu.Special Features:
- The White Barn InnJimADined on 8/9/2014Spent a special evening at The White Barn Inn to celebrate our anniversary. It was all we expected it to be and more. The atmosphere was warm and intimate, the wait staff was professional and knowledgeable and the food was spectacular. My wife had the Tenderloin and in her words "it was the best she ever tasted" and I had the veal which was excellent. Although this is a very expensive destination it is wonderful if you want to make your evening a memorable occasion.Special Features:
- Oppi328VIPDined on 8/9/2014The White Barn Inn is a very special restaurant! The food and the service are spectacular. I ordered the quail and foie gras appetizer, and it was fabulous! My husband ordered the scallop appetizer, and he thought that it was delicious. We both ordered the lobster which is served on a bed of homemade fettuccine. It is a very special presentation and one of the most delicious entrées ever! For dessert, we both ordered the strawberry soufflé with a chocolate cap on top. It was light and full of flavor! We highly recommend this restaurant!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No Longer a Good Value IMODiamondraterDined on 8/9/2014I've eaten at White Barn Inn about 5 times and sad to say we won't be going back. I just spent $640 for the tasting menu with wine for two last Saturday night. Food was fine and service excellent, but simply not worth the money! There are just too many good restaurants in Maine now that we could have had 3 excellent dining experiences for the same cost, re: Fore Street, Primo, Timber, etc. That said, the place was full so I assume they are still doing well. I've eaten in top restaurants around the world and this was the most I've ever spent for dinner - and I left feeling a bit taken.....paying less for food and more for the name, chef reputation and rating.Special Features:
- this one is a ten (10)sgolden876Dined on 8/9/2014great restaurant, service was amazing, food fantastic, just perfect all around ,,, highly recommend this placeSpecial Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 8/8/2014Dining at the White Barn Inn is a wonderful experience. The service is impeccable without being uncomfortable. The lobster in coral butter was out of this world. Our funny experience was the dessert. You order it up front but beware, they serve a pre-dessert then after you consume the dessert you ordered, they serve a post dessert! And, as we were leaving they offered another little dessert bite to go! Very sweet.Special Features:
- Not worth the costZbygDined on 8/8/2014Don't know how it got such great reviews on Yelp. Had the tasting menu. Food was just OK as were the wine pairings. Expect much more for $1200 for four people. There are many servers but when coffee was served it sat cooling in our cups while we waited for cream and sugar. Not a World Class experience!
- Our all time favorite dining spotOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/8/2014The White Barn Inn Restaurant offers superb meal preparation along with the superb service. We highly recommend the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nicest Restaurant Ever!MickeyHerbDined on 8/7/2014The White Barn Inn might be the nicest restaurant I have ever had the plaeasure of experiencing. Very expensive, but worth every penny. Best lobster dish by far I have ever consumed. Everything was exquisite and delicious. My friend and I and our wives went and we didn't have jackets which are required, but we were enciouraged to come anyway, and we slipped on jackets that the Inn has there for guests to wear. It was painless. A perfect place for any special occasion!Special Features:
- White barnjoesDined on 8/6/2014Excellent food and atmosphere. Service was a little slow. Beautiful space. Could use valet parking in the large dark parking lot it shares with an innSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Oppi328VIPDined on 8/6/2014The White Barn Inn is the BEST restaurant in every way! The decor is gorgeous, the service is outstanding, and the food is scrumptious! For appetizers, we had the quail and foie gras, the rabbit, and the lobster spring rolls. All were perfect! The lobster entree on a bed of homemade fettuccini is fabulous! Two of us ordered that. The halibut was also delicious! We had 2 different souflees for dessert. One was inside a crepe, and the other was strawberry with a chocolate cap! We highly recommend this restaurant!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- For older not too discerning crowd40ishFoodiesDined on 8/4/2014A restaurant resting on its laurels, unfortunately. The decor is dated - contrived outdoor scenes with wheelbarrows and bird bath features. A decor that probably worked well 40 years ago (my grandmother would love it!). With a quiet (almost comatose) atmosphere. Although they didn't crumb the table, the service was suburb! Even the busboy was charming. The food, however, was disappointing and uninspired. Appetizers were beautifully presented and tasty. Intermezzos (lobster bisque & chilled soup) were bland (neither of us finished them). Entree fish was overcooked and not terribly fresh, veal was flavorless. Desserts weren't worth finishing either. A disappointing, overpriced experience I cannot recommend. ($440 for 2 people - incl tip)
- Awesome dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/3/2014Service, presentation, taste, selection, timing. One of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at in my life and I have been to over 96 countries and 42 states. Incredible experience and very romatic. They even asked what the occasion was when I made my reservation and whe they sat my wife they told her Happy Birthday, then spelled it on her desert plate in chocolate.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/1/2014Since it was our first time at the White Barn and having attended many Relais et Chateaux in the past (all of them in Quebec, New York and France) we were quite disappointed with the quality, presentation on the food. We found that no extra attention was brought to each plate (such as choice of ingredients, appealing to the eye and the tastebuds). For example, the amuse-bouche and the parmesan mousse tasted like they came straight out of the fridge and not freshly done. The cream of asparagus was not a cream but a bouillon since it was so clear. As for the vegetables accompanying our main dishes, they were EXTREMELY salty. The pre-dessert was good, however there was a thin crust over the choclate mousse. Very poor supper!
- AmazingbzgirlDined on 8/1/2014So, Providence is our food scene and everything is measured against "Gracie's" which in our mind has Michelin stars... The White Barn Inn started out slow and we were rather gloating (nicely) that Gracie's had it beat (and without the actual Michelin stars)...then came the deconstructed Duck Benedict and we perked up...and when the lamb two ways arrived we had to admit (albeit reluctantly) that we could understand why the White Barn Inn received it's star....exquisite melding of flavors with the duck. Hollandaise burst out of its small encrusted square bathing the duck prosciutto and egg. The lamb was melt in your mouth and the fiddlehead ferns were the perfect complement. Cheese board was broad and deep...loved it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistent excellenceSLL99Dined on 7/29/2014We have eaten at the White Barn Inn for nearly 20 years and each time the food, service, and overall experience is top notch. To our surprise, we misread our open table reminder email and arrived at the restaurant 30 minutes late - not even a word from the maître d' who sat us immediately. Would waiter Ryan was professional but relaxed which we prefer. Food was excellent especially enjoyed the veal amuse and the inventively prepared grand mariner soufflé for desert. Extensive wine list. A restaurant not to miss while in kennebunkport.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OutsandingK2R2Dined on 7/27/2014We went to White Barn with little idea of their impressive offerings. We were, however delighted to find an outstanding and impressive menu, ambiance and service. Hardly inexpensive but well worth the money. My wife and I have eaten at many good restaurants, this place however was outstanding. Dont take your little ones, but do take your apetite and your wallet. Gentlemen, remember to wear a jacket, I didn't know of the requirement, but was provided one with grace and style..Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ambience just lovely- food OKChristyDined on 7/27/2014We had a lovely romantic dinner at the White Barn Inn and spent the night as well to celebrate our anniversary. Unfortunately the dinner was a bit of let-down -(breakfast the next morning was nice, though) - There was just something left to be desired for the cost of the dinner. The unique food combinations and plating were just not there and the desserts (both mine and my spouse) weren't particularly impressive. They do bring out a dessert tray with small bites at the end which was yummy but since it is a (single cost for the 4-course meal, you get another dessert too.) Don't get me wrong: the food was very good- it just wasn't at a 4 or 5 star level. I would highly recommend the inn but I'm not so sure that I would return for dinner.Special Features:
- ExquisiteOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/25/2014Exquisite and outstanding. The service was impeccable. The decor (the flowers) charming and the ambiance was delicateSpecial Features:
- Great for FoodiesPsm1234Dined on 7/19/2014This is the best meal I ever had world wide. The fee of one hundred nine per person was well worth it. This Inn caters to you from the moment you enter the parking lot. The staff is formal yet friendly and easy to converse with. You are given several small samples before and after you meal. There is even a pre-desert! My wife and I had Souffles for dessert. That is included in your diner fee. I felt this place was a bargain for what we received. We aren't big wine drinkers but if I returned I would do the wine pairing. The people I saw doing that seemed to be enjoying themselves. The atmosphere was quiet with piano music in the background.Special Features:
- Never disappointsluvgreatdiningexperiencesDined on 7/19/2014We dined at the White Barn Inn several times during the 1990's. A return trip to Maine provided us with another chance to return to this special dining spot - we were not disappointed! Service, food, ambiance were all outstanding. We only wish we lived closer so we could enjoy this treat more regularly. It is not inexpensive but it is a fabulous treat!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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You'd have to be a middle schooler to think these things are worth lugging around. They were so comically gigantic that my friend April and I joked about turning them into coasters. Then there was a silent pause...both our heads tilted to one side. At the same time, we laughed and determined it should happen. (Meanwhile scantily clad sales girls averted their eyes away from us and towards our husbands who were actually there to try on shoes.)
These of course ended up in my formal living room, where I'm adding metallics at every turn. This addition only set me back $8. Don't you love a happy (repurposed) ending?


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville University men's basketball team faces South Carolina State on Monday night at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena at 7 p.m., and with it comes a chance to go into Atlantic Sun action on a high note. The Dolphins and Bulldogs each come in at 3-7 on the season, products of difficult early scheduling on both their parts. The game will be available to stream live on ASun.TV or you can catch it on the radio dial at 92.5 FM. Voice of the Dolphins Scott Manze will have the call of the action and Artis Gilmore will provide the color.
There's no denying that Jacksonville has been nicked up at times this season. The Dolphins have had to trot out seven different starting units through their first 10 games. While the lack of continuity has had its drawbacks, the benefit has been the growth and production of some of the team's newcomers. One player who has been making the most of his extended playing time is freshman Marcel White. Starting each of the last four games, White has put in about 25 minutes of action in each contest. In the two games in the past week, White shot 6-of-12 from the floor against both UCF and Samford, averaging 14.5 points. He also set new career marks with 28 minutes played and two steals on Friday facing the Bulldogs.
Javon Dawson has been in and out of the lineup as well, playing in seven contests up to this point. Returning on Tuesday at UCF, he has made a strong impression in the last two games, coming up just a point shy of his first double-double against the Knights with nine points and 10 rebounds. On Friday against Samford he left no doubt, setting season highs with 16 points and 11 boards while adding three steals in 34 minutes of work.
The winner of Monday's game could very likely hinge on which team reverses an early-season trend. Jacksonville has given up an average of 83.5 points per game on the defensive end of the floor, a figure that ranks last in the Atlantic Sun. Opposite the Dolphins will be a below-average South Carolina State offense. Coming in averaging 65.1 points per game, the Bulldogs are in a tie for 313th nationally in scoring offense. Though they put up at least 83 points in wins against Voorhees and Coastal Carolina, they haven't reached 70 points in any other game.
Of course part of South Carolina State's offensive woes can be attributed to its schedule. The Bulldogs have had road losses to Marshall, Michigan, Nebraska and Clemson to begin their year, and Clemson's defense currently ranks as the stingiest in the country. The South Carolina State attack will flow through 6-11 forward Matthew Hezekiah. The Jacksonville native is the only Bulldog currently scoring in double figures (12.5 ppg) and his .558 field goal percentage also leads the team. Guard Adama Adams is second on the squad at 9.7 ppg and has a team-best 2.5 assists per game to his credit. Daryll Palmer paces the team on the glass, averaging 6.9 rebounds.
In five previous meetings between the two sides Jacksonville has a 4-1 series lead, but if the Dolphins need added motivation, they need look no further than last season. In a game in Orangeburg, S.C., South Carolina State led by as much as 17, and held a 15-point lead with five minutes remaining before the Dolphins came all the way back to tie it in the final minute. On the last possession of the game, Adams directed the Bulldog offense but missed on a short jumper. Unfortunately, Hezekiah was in the right place at the right time, tipping in the miss for the game-winning bucket with less than two seconds to go.
Swisher Gym will play host to the first two A-Sun games of the season next week. The Dolphins will first meet Mercer on Dec. 30, then quickly turn around to welcome in Kennesaw State on Jan. 1. Each game will tip-off at 7 p.m.


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The Xbox One and PS4 look amazing, but Sony and Microsoft have no way to show you
The evolution of video game consoles includes features like online gaming, social networking, new controllers, and new formats like the GD-ROM and, most recently, Blu-Ray. Still, the feature that drives consumers above any other, or at least arguably, is graphics.
Everyone wants to know which system has games that look the best, with the smoothest framerates, and the most special effects. Comment threads devolve into arguments about the 360 version of a game versus the PlayStation 3, and then screenshots of the PC version of the game are thrown in for another data point.
Graphics sell consoles. We want a longer draw distance, a smoother image, and we need it to all look as good as possible on our splashy new big-screen televisions. This, believe it or not, is a problem for the upcoming crop of next-generation systems.
Once again, our Internet infrastructure sucks
I keep hearing that the graphical jump from the current generation to the next generation is too subtle, that many people can't see the difference. It's true that in person the jump from the Xbox 360 to the Xbox One, or the PlayStation 3 to the PlayStation 4, isn't nearly as pronounced as the leap we saw during the last console transition around eight years ago.
If the shift from the 16 bit to the 32 bit systems allowed games to move into 3D, the move from the 32 bit systems into the current systems have allowed us to do 3D very, very well. Powerful gaming PCs will blow the current generation console games out of the water, but it's amazing how much the now-inexpensive consoles have been able to keep up with graphical advances, and how much fidelity and detail developers have been able to wring out of systems with 512MB of RAM.
I've had a chance to play through a good variety of next-generation content, and the updates to the graphics are often subtle. It's now possible to enjoy games running at a steady 60 frames-per-second, even with a large amount of action on the screen.
You know how much smoother everything gets in a game when you're in a tunnel? Yeah, it feels like that all the time now. It's fantastic, and I think many gamers are unaware of how much better 60 fps feels over games that run at 30 fps or lower.
Environments will be larger, allowing better open world games. Both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 feature 8GB of RAM and, even though each system uses that RAM differently, that's a literal shit-ton more than the 512MB you find in existing consoles. It's science.
This will help those of us who are primarily PC gamers as well; the lowest common denominator will suddenly become much, much higher, especially as the current generation systems die out to be replaced by a mass market that's mostly playing on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This will allow PCs to really stretch their legs on ported games. The rising tide raises all ships, as they say.
The problem is that we watch videos on Youtube, or embedded via whatever service our favorite news sites use. These services tend to suck for image quality, to put it bluntly, and the quality of the video is tied to your connection. If there's a burp in the network, you lose resolution. You can't see very clearly into the distance. The frame rates tend to be inconsistent. The quality of the image isn't being represented.
Watching a game like Titanfall on Youtube is one thing. Downloading the video in high resolution and watching it from your hard drive adds another layer of quality, but nothing, NOTHING beats actually playing the damned thing on a large display and picking out all the detail and intricacies of the image. I can't tell you how many times I've played a next generation game at E3 or a press event and been impressed with the graphics and responsiveness, only to see all the things that stood out reduced to mud in the videos available online.
The graphical leap to the next generation is not going to be as great as it has been in the past, but developers will be able to do so much more with the hardware that the game itself will be changed. You'll spend less time looking at loading screens, and you'll enjoy a smoother, more steady framerate. Levels will be larger, and characters and environments will be more detailed. There will be many small things that add up to an experience that makes the upgrade worth your time and money, but those advantages are impossible to convey to players using our existing Internet connections, or still images. You have to see it in person and feel it.
This isn't a problem with the systems as much asit's a problem in how we show off games. Video games are moving towards products that simply can't be adequately expressed via embedded videos watched on laptops or even standard monitors. Selling the Oculus Rift will be the same thing, and the 3DS still struggles with showing what 3D adds to the experience without just putting a system in someone's hand.
This frustrating issue is not likely to be fixed until these consoles are in the stores, or hooked up to our friends' televisions, and we're holding a controller in our hands. Until then? Hold judgment. You're not seeing everything you need to in order to have an informed opinion.


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Let's face it: Valentine's Day isn't for everyone. A lot of cynics are out there, especially when it comes to love.
Inside Midtown Manhattan's Vander Bar, the anti-Valentine celebration is dripping with love. To those in attendance, February 14 is S.A.D.: Singles Awareness Day.
Even I feel bad. But, all you single people, don't feel so lonely. Two wise intellectuals (my father and comedian Larry David) say being with that someone special is not always what it's cracked up to be anyway.
A wise woman, Demetria Lucas, author of "A Belle in Brooklyn," says you shouldn't sweat the single stuff.
Another positive thing: you're not one of those contributing to the $17 billion spent on Valentine's Day, where 180 million cards are exchanged and 196 million roses handed out.
You only live once, even if you are alone.
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TROY, Ohio (AP) -- Trial is set to begin in western Ohio for a 30-year-old man charged with a raping a 10-year-old boy.
The boy and his adoptive father are expected to testify for the prosecution. The trial judge has ruled that the boy can testify by closed circuit television instead of taking the stand in the courtroom.
The attorney for Jason Zwick had unsuccessfully sought a delay Monday. He alleges possible witness tampering. His motion said the defense contends that Zwick has been misidentified as the perpetrator.
Zwick is charged with three counts of raping a minor under 13. The adoptive father is expected to testify for the prosecution, after a plea agreement under which he will serve 60 years to life in prison.
Trial is expected to last about a week.


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Stylish bib shorts for warmer conditions
A replica version of the shorts worn by the number one cycling team, the Team Sky bib shorts are made from a comfortable fabric that is breathable, durable and has good stretch. The fabric also has a wicking treatment to improve moisture transfer and an anti-bacterial treatment to prevent skin irritation. The shorts have a panelled construction to ensure a good fit and also feature a high-quality pad. A breathable mesh helps to regulate body temperature and is cut low at the front for answering calls of nature. Updates to the 2014 version of the shorts include black mesh in the bib section and exposed gripper on the leg cuffs for a stylish finish.
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Самый большой и старый дуб в окрестностях г. Саратова. Возраст свыше 200 лет, диаметр ствола 1 метр.
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Just in case you mistakenly heard that it was all ice and snow in Russia, take a peek at the Big Bikini Exposition. This is right on the river Moskva in Moscow!
Moscow has been the capital of Russia for almost its entire history. The exception is during the period of the Russian Empire, which lasted from 1721 until the Russian Revolution 1917. For these two centuries the capital was St. Petersburg. The Russian Empire was the second largest contiguous Empire in world memory; only the Mongol Empire had been greater.
Check out what's happening north of Mongolia these days, in Chita
Although you may not have heard of Sochi, on the Black Sea, they're building up quickly and hope to host the 2014 Olympics.
Other periods of Russian history include the Tsardom of Russia, from Ivan IV to Peter the Great, and the Grand Duchy (14th-16th centuries).
The earliest period of Russian history was ruled by the Novgorod Republic and Kievan Rus, which was the first Russian state dating back to 800AD in Kiev.
Modern Russia remains one of the world's superpowers. They launched the earth's second satellite, called Sputnik 1, and were the first country to put a human being into orbit around earth. (The first one is called the Moon.)
After the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia became a federal republic of 83 states.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- The state Assembly passed a bill Tuesday outlawing the trafficking of food stamp benefits in Wisconsin.
The Republican-sponsored measure would make it illegal to buy, sell or transfer food stamp benefits for cash and other unlawful purposes such as trading stamps for alcohol or cigarettes.
Republicans say the bill would give district attorneys the necessary tools to prosecute food stamp traffickers.
But Democrats called the plan misguided and mean-spirited.
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Gorgeous Ocean View~Awsome Sunsets~Free WiFi in Seagrove Beach
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2½
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Townhome
- community
rates (USD)
/ week
$ 1,300 - $ 1,500 / month
vacation rental description
Additional pictures can be found on our web page: BigThunderProperties.
If your desired dates are not available, be sure to check availability at one of our other properties, which can be found on our web page BigThunderProperties
If you're coming to the beach to have fun and relax, then this is
the place to start. This spacious & beautiful, newly remodeled
townhome is located on the East side of Eastern Lake, in a quiet
residential area of Seagrove Beach. One of just 14 units (as an
added bonus, this is an end unit) in Beachfront Townhomes, & just
100 feet to the sugar white sand and crystal clear emerald water.
Close to Seaside (3.5 miles) and because this townhome is situated in
a very flat section of the beach, there are no stairs from the beach
access to the sand. With plenty of room for up to 6, this 2 bedroom
townhome has been decorated in an West Indies theme with an emphasis
on elegant and comfortable. A large deck off the living room is the
perfect place to relax and watch the dolphins swim by or gaze at the
stars. Another great "viewing" spot is the balcony off the master
bedroom or just stay in bed and watch the sun sparkel across the
This is a NON-Smoking unit and pets are NOT permitted.
Maximum occupancy is limited to 6 (this includes adults, children, toddlers & infants)
We do not rent to vacationing college students or young adults under the age of 25.
Check-in is 4pm; Check-out is 10am
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townhome rental amenities
Townhome Summary:
2 bedrooms, 2-full baths , 1-1/2 bath - sleeps maximum 6
1 King Bed
2 Double Beds
1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
3 TV's (1-46", 2-24")
3 DVD's, 2 Stereo's,
Free high speed wireless Internet
Beach chairs, umbrella's, floats, toys, beach bag, cooler and beach towels all provided
Charcoal Grill
Fully equipped kitchen: Full size Refrigerator/Freezer w/ice maker,
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Winter: (10/25-3/7/2015): $700/week;
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IDK...i suppose it might. I personally prefer CF because they are more robust and you can get some super high speed ones. SD cards are a lot cheaper, so if I have to add some that is some solace.
There are two ways to look at this:
1. I want my rebel users to upgrade, so I'll put SD card slot in so they can use their current stuff.
2. I want this to be a gateway to pro models, so I'll put a CF card slot in to make the next step easier/give it the feel of a pro set up.
Maybe it'll have dual slots so they can cover both bases? I wish! But not going to happen in an entry level body.
Sorry, but do you ever use SD´s? They´re fast, durable & cheaper than cf´s... For exemple the 16GB SD Extreme Pro 95MB/s from SanDisk for only 33 €, instead of more than 100 € for an CF Card with this speed...
No, I don't use them very much. As I said in one of my earlier posts, I have CF cards for my 40d and 5d. I do have a couple of older SDs for a point and shoot, and a pair of micro SDs for some android tablets. They are the same model (Sandisk Extreme IIs i think) as my CF cards, and not as fast to transfer despite the label. I do realize this isn't a scientific test, and SD cards have advanced quite a bit along with CF cards over the years. They also seem fragile, though I've never broken one of either type.
I simply find the CF card a more pleaseing format for me. Definitely not a deal killer though. Murphy's laws would imply there is a 100% chance of this cam being SD based, since I just bought a new set of CFs. LOL. But time will tell.
I see the 7D AF thing has popped up again - there is always one person talking bad for every 5-10 in a thread that talking good about that AF system. I wonder if there is a QC issue, or if its a learning thing. I'll have to do some more research.


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New Albany continues to add to its early season accolades, as the Lady Bulldogs were named among the top teams in the nation in USA Today's Top 25 poll.
Ranking the top boys and girls teams across the nation, the first poll is based on last year's season, in which the Lady 'Dawgs finished 32-1 and runner-up in 4A. With the entire team returning from last year, New Albany earned the number 22 spot in the poll.
"This is the highest honor we can receive besides winning the state championship; being named among the elite in the nation," NAHS head coach John Stroud said. "To be named in the top 25 with over 30,000 schools in the nation is a big honor."
The Lady 'Dawgs are currently 6-0 on the season with signature wins over Ripley and Briarcrest and will participate in an elite national tournament, the Fort Smith, Ark., Classic, Dec. 16-18.
"This gives us something to build on and to strive for, and hopefully it will give the girls a reason to play harder," Stroud said. "It's just a huge honor, and we're excited."
New Albany is currently the top ranked team in the state in all classifications according the Clarion Ledger Preseason Poll that was released earlier this month. Weekly polls should begin to be released by the Clarion Ledger next month. NAHS is also the top ranked 4A team.
According to Stroud, the preseason polls are based on last year's performance, last year's records, and returning players.
"We were ranked number one for four straight weeks in last year's Clarion Ledger Polls and it is wonderful for us to receive these preseason honors."
The Lady Bulldogs have eight seniors on the team and are returning all their starters from last season. The starting line up includes: sophomore 5'11" forward Jazmine Spears; senior 6'1" center Micha Washington; 5'6" forward Nyambi Penson; senior 5'6" guard Kebrina Lucas; and senior 5'4" guard Porche White. Spears and Washington were named to the 2010 All State Tournament Team.
Spears was selected to the Clarion Ledger's Dandy Dozen Team. This team includes the top twelve players from the state and Spears was the only sophomore in the state chosen for the honor. This recognition is based on newspaper opinion, stats, college coaches, and summer play.
"This is quite an honor for Jazmine and we are very proud of her," Stroud said. The only other player from the northeast Mississippi area to be selected to the Dandy Dozen is New Site Senior Krystal Jackson.
Stroud says he does not necessarily see another undefeated season going into the state tournament like last year.
"Our team needs to be challenged during regular season play," he said. "Our schedule is more difficult this year so that we can be more prepared for post season play."
New Albany will take on Ingomar this week before opening division play at Pontotoc next Tuesday, Dec. 7 and hosting Tishomingo County next Friday, Dec. 10.
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New Albany continues to add to its early season accolades, as the Lady Bulldogs were named among the top teams in the nation in USA Today's Top 25 poll.
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Sheriff Mark Overman and Chief Deputy Jim Gaspers met with Mayors Ed Mayo of Gering, Kent Greenwalt of Terrytown, Randy Meininger of Scottsbluff, County Commission Chairman Mark Masterton and members of their senior staff on Friday, April 05, 2013.
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At any given moment, half of America, it seems, is trying to shed a few pounds, especially as we go into the summer months.
What if your inspiration to lose weight was seeing pictures of your skinny self? You say, how could that be? I'm still overweight -- well, that's where a new app created by two Arizona women comes in.
This app has really taken off since it hit the iTunes store last month. It's become one of the top sellers when it comes to photo apps.
It's designed to make your face look thinner in "selfies" with the click of a button.
It seems everyone these days has a smart phone constantly in their hand and the popularity of taking selfies has skyrocketed over the past few years.
Now a new app called SkinneePix can shave a few pounds off your next selfie.
"In two steps, you can take a picture and you can adjust 5, 10 or 15 pounds on your face," said SkinneePix co-developer Robin Phillips.
Phillips says the idea came after a vacation with friends.
"They were often somebody saying delete that, I don't like that one or they'd say use the skinny lens, you're going to use the skinny lens, right?"
We took the app to Arizona State University to see what people thought.
"I would never want to lose 15 pounds then I guess. That's so creepy."
"It's actually kind of cool.. yeah, I see the difference."
Jared Syputa tried it out. So what did he think of the results?
"It kind of made me look a little too feminine, so that's probably why I wouldn't buy it."
Some have said the app could give people body issues, but say it's designed to motivate people who may want to get in better shape.
"I guess it could be motivational if you see yourself actually being thinner, then you might want to look like that in real life -- so that could motivate you to lose weight, I guess," said Pelin Kaya, an ASU student.
Cierra Wilson, another ASU student, added, "Everyone's beautiful in their own way and they're trying to make themselves look thinner when they probably already look good in real life."
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Obamas, Clintons to visit Kennedy gravesiteBy NEDRA PICKLER
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People visit the eternal flame at the gravesite of former President John F. Kennedy as it burns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will visit John F. Kennedys gravesite and honor two of Kennedys lasting initiatives as the nation observes the 50th anniversary of his assassination in the coming week.
Obama and his wife, Michelle, will be accompanied by former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary, at a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. Also that day, Obama will be joined by scores of prominent Americans who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in paying tribute to Kennedys legacy.
Kennedy established the modern version of the medal, the highest award the U.S. bestows on civilians, in the months before his death. He was killed two weeks before he planned to honor the inaugural group of recipients, and it fell to President Lyndon Johnson to preside over the ceremony at the White House on the day Kennedys family was moving out.
Since then more than 500 have received the medal.
Obama will present the award Wednesday to the 2013 recipients, including Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, the late astronaut Sally Ride, womens rights activist Gloria Steinem, baseball Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, country music singer Loretta Lynn and 10 others.
On Wednesday evening, Obama plans a speech on Kennedys legacy of service with a dinner at the Smithsonian American History Museum attended by current and past recipients of the medal, including baseballs Hank Aaron, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, singer Aretha Franklin, economist Alan Greenspan, activist Jesse Jackson and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
Kennedys grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is to introduce Obama at the dinner. Other Kennedy members plan to attend, including Robert Kennedys daughter Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and former diplomat Jean Kennedy Smith, a former medal winner and John Kennedys last surviving sibling.
Friday marks 50 years to the day since Kennedy was killed by a gunman in Dallas. Obama will meet privately at the White House that day with leaders and volunteers from the Peace Corps program Kennedy established.
The Clintons presence at the eternal flame where Kennedy is buried is sure to spark speculation about whether Obama has a favorite in the 2016 race to succeed him.
For Hillary Clinton, his former secretary of state, her every move is examined for signs of whether shell run. Vice President Joe Biden, another potential candidate, plans to be at the medal ceremony and dinner but will not be at the grave.
President Harry Truman established an early version of the Medal of Freedom in 1945 to recognize those whose actions overseas advanced the national security of the United States or its allies, but it also could be bestowed by other top U.S. officials.
By executive order in February 1963, Kennedy made bestowing the Medal of Freedom a presidential privilege and expanded its scope to honor contributions to world peace, culture and other public interests.
According to the White House, Kennedy announced the inaugural list of 31 awardees on July 4, 1963, selecting opera singers, diplomats, academics and civic leaders. The medal design was finalized in the fall, and a ceremony was scheduled for Dec. 6. On Nov. 21, the day before the assassination, Kennedys special assistant forwarded a request to have the Marine String Orchestra play at the awards reception.
Johnson decided to move forward with the lunchtime ceremony in the State Dining Room and surprised the dignitaries in attendance by adding Kennedy and the recently deceased Pope John XXIII as posthumous recipients.
In the shattering sequence of events that began 14 days ago, we encountered in its full horror mans capacity for hatred and destruction, Johnson said at the ceremony.
There is little we do not know of evil, but it is time to turn once more to the pursuits of honor and excellence and of achievement that have always marked the true direction of the American people.
Jacqueline Kennedy declined Johnsons plans to also award a medal to her. She watched from an anteroom as Attorney General Robert Kennedy accepted the medal on his brothers behalf. That afternoon, Mrs. Kennedy and her children moved out of the White House.MORE IN This Just InTOWNSHEND — A 26-year-old Townshend man shot his off-again, on-again girlfriend late... Full StoryA Rutland jury has returned a verdict in favor of a retired obstetrician and Rutland Regional... Full Story
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Your brain contains billions of nerve cells arranged in patterns that coordinate thought, emotion, behavior, movement and sensation. A complicated highway system of nerves connects your brain to the rest of your body, so communication can occur in split seconds. Think about how fast you pull your hand back from a hot stove. While all the parts of your brain work together, each part is responsible for a specific function — controlling everything from your heart rate to your mood.
The cerebrum is the largest part of your brain. It's what you probably visualize when you think of brains in general. The outermost layer of the cerebrum is the cerebral cortex, the "gray matter" of the brain. Deep folds and wrinkles in the brain increase the surface area of the gray matter, so more information can be processed.
The cerebrum is divided into two halves (hemispheres) by a deep fissure. The hemispheres communicate with each other through a thick tract of nerves, called the corpus callosum, at the base of the fissure. In fact, messages to and from one side of the body are usually handled by the opposite side of the brain.
Your brain's hemispheres are divided into four lobes.
The cerebellum is a wrinkled ball of tissue below and behind the rest of your brain. It works to combine sensory information from the eyes, ears and muscles to help coordinate movement.
The brainstem links the brain to the spinal cord. It controls many functions vital to life, such as heart rate, blood pressure and breathing. This area is also important for sleep.
Structures deep within the brain control emotions and memories. Known as the limbic system, these structures come in pairs. Each part of this system is duplicated in the opposite half of the brain.
The peripheral nervous system is all the nerves in your body, aside from the ones in your brain and spinal cord. It acts as a communication relay between your brain and your extremities. For example, if you touch a hot stove, the pain signals travel from your finger to your brain in a split second. In just as short a time, your brain tells the muscles in your arm and hand to snatch your finger off the hot stove.
Nerve cells (neurons) have two main types of branches coming off their cell bodies. Dendrites receive incoming messages from other nerve cells. Axons carry outgoing signals from the cell body to other cells — such as a nearby neuron or muscle cell.
Interconnected with each other, neurons are able to provide efficient, lightning-fast communication.
A nerve cell (neuron) communicates with other cells through electrical impulses when the nerve cell is stimulated. Within a neuron, the impulse moves to the tip of an axon and causes the release of neurotransmitters, chemicals that act as messengers.
Neurotransmitters pass through the synapse, the gap between two nerve cells, and attach to receptors on the receiving cell. This process repeats from neuron to neuron, as the impulse travels to its destination — a web of communication that allows you to move, think, feel and communicate.