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Other Websites & Organizations
The following resources are available to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Online Support Groups
Related Organizations
If you have lost someone to suicide, you can find an online group to support your healing process at almost any time of day or night. We do not endorse these groups, but rather make them available so that you may determine whether one of these groups is right for you.
The websites below provide information and support you may find helpful in your healing journey.
Suicide Reference Library
A resource list created and maintained by volunteers from several online survivor communities.
Before Their Time
A three-volume, six-CD compilation featuring 80 artists, from Joan Baez to Cheryl Wheeler. The songs were written following the death of someone each artist loved, and address the stages of grief survivors commonly encounter.
The Gift of Keith
Created by a family that experienced a suicide loss, the site provides information about and resources for surviving the loss.
Sibling Survivors
Created by a woman who lost her sister to suicide.
Suicide Memorial Wall
Created to remember those who have died by suicide, and to help survivors understand the causes of suicide.
Survivors of Suicide
General information about surviving suicide loss.
The following organizations provide information and resources related to suicide loss.
Bereavement and Survivor Resources
The Compassionate Friends
(630) 990-0010
For those who have experienced the death of a child, brother, sister, or grandchild. Sponsors newsletters and in-person and online support groups throughout the country, as well as an annual national conference for bereaved families.
National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
(866) 899-5317
Provides resources to people of color in the areas of survivor support and suicide prevention and education, including an annual conference.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Programs and resources for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one in military service, including those who died by suicide. Programs and resources are available regardless of relationship, circumstance, or geographic location of the casualty, and include peer based emotional support, casework assistance, crisis intervention, and grief and trauma resources.
American Association of Suicidology
(202) 237-2280
Promotes public awareness, education, and training for professionals, and sponsors an annual "Healing After Suicide" conference for survivors.
Find a Mental Health Professional
American Psychiatric Association
Provides information about mental health and about how to choose a psychiatrist.
American Psychological Association
Provides referrals to licensed psychologists.
Resources for Child and Teen Survivors of Suicide Loss
The Dougy Center, The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
(503) 775-5683
Publishes extensive resources for children and teens grieving the death of a parent, sibling, or friend, including, After Suicide: A Workbook for Grieving Kids.
National Alliance for Grieving Children
Maintains a national database of children's bereavement support programs. Promotes national awareness to enhance public sensitivity to the issues impacting grieving children and teens.
U.S. Suicide Prevention Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A 24-hour, free and confidential suicide prevention service for suicidal individuals and those concerned about them. Routes the caller to their nearest crisis center to provide immediate access to mental health services.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
(952) 946-7998
A grassroots, nonprofit organization providing education about depression and resources on suicide and depression, including a newsletter and a survivors' conference.
Suicide Information and Education Centre
(403) 245-3900
This computer-assisted resource library has an extensive collection of materials and resources related to suicide, including information kits, pamphlets, literature searches, and a clipping service.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Features an extensive online library of information on suicide prevention and surviving suicide loss, a nationwide calender of events, and customized web pages for survivors, teachers, teens, clergy, and others.
International Suicide Prevention Resources
International Association for Suicide Prevention
+33-562-29-19 47
An international organization with a task force and newsletter dedicated to postvention—the support services and other efforts meant to assist the bereaved after a suicide. Website lists organizations and support groups for survivors of suicide loss around the world.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
(204) 784-4073
Lists Canadian survivor support groups, and promotes public awareness, training, education, and advocacy.
Mackay Memorial Hospital Suicide Prevention Center
+886-2-2543-3535 ext.3680~3
A Suicide Prevention Center with branches in Taipei and Tamshui.


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We survived the 2012 Mayan apocalypse, but we are now faced with another doomsday-esque threat: A battle that will split the earth in two!
Believers in the United Kingdom will be holding a battle, called Jorvik, to celebrate or incite what they believe to be the inevitable.
Thankfully, the legend says that Jorvik doesn't bring the entire world to a fatal end, but actually just releases spirits of the underworld into the mortal world.
According to legend, after the world splits, two humans will survive to carry out the re-population of the Earth.
The Viking mythology calls for a battle between the Norse Gods that will end the world on Feb. 22, 2014.
An in-depth account of the Viking God's battle can be read here.
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I would like to especially mention the dining experience as it gains more attention from readers, we had one of the best waiters ever in the MDR and the food was outstanding. We did not go to any specialty restaurants as we had been in the past on other Celebrity ships, and the experience in the MDR was so good we looked forward to it every night.
We had the classic drink package and found it to be a real treat, the bar staff and wine steward in the MDR really served us well. Our wine glasses at dinner never went empty, and the inclusion of specialty coffees was especially nice.
The only negative comment would be that the cruise director is rather bland, but it was a non-issue, the entertainers were so good, he didn't make any difference.
We boarded within thirty minutes of arrival at 11:30, and was off the ship at 7:30 upon debarkation and drove out of the garage within thirty minutes.
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Judy Rebick
memories of the Battle of Seattle still dancing in our heads and thoughts of the
World March of Women against poverty and violence beginning to take shape, it
might be a good time to think about how social movements actually develop.
this age of celebrity worship, it is hard to remember that most social movements
begin with the actions of a small group of radicals working outside of the glare
of media scrutiny. A good reminder, not to mention a delightful read is Susan
Brownmiller's new book, "In Our Time: Memoir of a Revolution." You
will probably remember Brownmiller as the author of "Against Our
Will," probably the most important book on feminist theory of rape. She has
now taken her skill as a researcher and journalist and looked back on the early
days of the American women's movement, second wave. What's remarkable about her
book is that it introduces us to the women who were really the pioneers of
second wave feminism, and in particular radical feminism. She talks about the
women whose names we know like Shulamith Firestone, author of the Dialectics of
Sex, Ti-Grace Atkinson and Rita Mae Brown, but reveals their role inside the
movement, not always in flattering terms. But she also tells us about women
whose names we don't know. Carol Hanish invented the phrase "the personal
is political," and came up with the idea for the Miss America Protest, the
first action of the burgeoning women's movement. Anne Koedt wrote, "The
Myth of the Vaginal Orgasm, which was circulated in mimeographed form long
before it was reprinted in books. Kathie Sarachild coined the phrase,
"Sisterhood is Powerful."
of the delights of Browmiller's memoir is her meticulous research into the
origins of almost every feminist legend, at least those which began in the
United States. The other is that she credits the radicals for many of the new
ideas of the movement. She points out for example that famous feminists like
Gloria Steinem and Germaine Greer were more transmission belts of the these
ideas into the mainstream than originators. One of the most interesting chapters
to me was on the media. Brownmiller makes it clear that it was women working
inside the media that helped to connect the ideas of a handful of radicals in
various American cities to the masses of American women who were suffering from
what Betty Friedan called the problem with no name.
don't remember the sex discrimination complaint filed by the women at Newsweek
in 1970 to correspond to the timing of the Newsweek cover story, "Women in
Revolt." Nor did I know about the Ladies' Home Journal sit-in in March 1970
where two hundred women occupied the offices of editor in chief John Mack Carter
for eleven hours demanding more feminist content and women editors in women's
was also impressed with Brownmiller's fairness in reporting those early days,
warts and all. For example, she acknowledges the role of the Trotskyist
Socialist Workers' Party with getting the women's movement out into the streets
over the abortion issue. While I have personal knowledge of the role of the
Trotskyist women in the early days of the pro-choice movement, I have never seen
that recognition from radical feminists before. Reading Browmiller's book is
also a bit like a stroll down memory lane. The ferocious battles over minor
political differences, the utopian notions of feminism as the opposite of
patriarchy in every way, the tyranny of structurelessness…all of these
problems in the movement are described along with the many strengths.
felt it was my duty to explain to people as vividly as possible how these ideas
emerged," Brownmiller told me in an interview in Toronto during her book
tour. Brownmiller captures the energy, spirit and sometimes crazy idealism of
the times. She tells one story about how she was trashed in her consciousness
raising group because the other women just didn't understand why she felt it was
necessary to put her name on her rape book as the author. In just a couple of
decades we have gone to the opposite extreme where individual recognition seems
more important than anything else.
Brownmiller's book is more a collective memoir than a political analysis, I
think young people in particular could benefit a lot just from seeing how such a
few women could make such a big difference through organizing and speaking out.
Brownmiller believes the women's movement was basically over by the 1980′s. In
Canada the height of the women's movement took place during the 1980′s with the
successful struggles for equality rights in the Constitution, decriminalization
of abortion, federal employment equity (affirmative action) and provincial pay
equity. Even though the backlash against feminism was ferocious in the 1980′s
surely the movement continued and continues to have influence.
view of a movement seems to be based on the development of new ideas. It is a
very ideological notion of a social movement and one that I don't share. Since I
spent those years in Canada I really have no idea about the accuracy of
Brownmiller's account. Needless to say as a radical feminist her focus is almost
entirely on women active in the independent women's movement. I would have loved
to find out what women in the labour movement were doing during that period.
Certainly a similar history done in Canada would have to be more broadly
focussed to be accurate. Nevertheless, the book is a wonderful read and a good
reminder of how a few people with clear ideas and good organizing can make a
difference even without much money.


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Bitchie Or Not? Rihanna Rocks Denim On Denim In Beverly Hills
Rihanna loves that denim!
Yesterday, she took her love for denim to the streets of Beverly Hills as she hit Rodeo Drive for a shopping trip. Dressed in a distressed denim skirt, matching shirt and nude pumps, she was spotted at high-end stores like Miu Miu, splurging on Mama Fenty who was celebrating her birthday.
This isn't the first time Rihanna has rocked the all denim look. Catch a few of our favs, plus more pics from her shopping trip below:


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Take the Ear Infection Quiz
Infections of the middle ear, called otitis media, seem to be a common badge of childhood. Seventy-five percent of children experience at least one episode of otitis media by their third birthday. How much do you know about this illness? Take this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.
1. An ear infection usually begins with a cold.
2. Otitis media is primarily an illness affecting infants and young children.
3. The ear's eustachian tube is the primary culprit in otitis media.
4. The adenoids also play a role in the development of otitis media.
5. Children often have trouble hearing when they develop an ear infection. This hearing loss usually is only temporary, however.
6. Difficulty sleeping and loss of balance are two symptoms of otitis media.
7. Children who live in homes where there is cigarette smoke are more likely to develop otitis media.
8. Once the infection clears, fluid may remain in the middle ear for several months.


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MCLEAN CO., Ill. -- A 48-year-old Heyworth man succumbed to his injuries Monday after falling 15 feet last week.
According to the Pantagraph, Michael Burleson was working at the Cargill plant in Bloomington when he fell Wednesday.
He was hospitalized for five days, before being pronounced dead Monday.
Coroner Beth Kimmerling says no autopsy will be performed and that hospital records and toxicology tests will be used to determine his cause of death.
Kimmerling and OSHA are working together to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.


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First of all I wanted to say thanks and give my appreciation to everyone who was kind enough to help me troubleshoot my brake light problems a few months back, well luckily it ended up being a super simple and free fix, all of the new brake light switches I bought wouldn't work, and the ones that did worked in reverse order, apparently corrosion in the connector and on the old brake light switch was the problem all along.Now my newest project is trying to pull the most amount of power possible from my current set-up, I have a 78' Chevy Nova with a 350 engine, bored 60 over, aftermarket center-bolt aluminum heads, dual-plane aluminum intake (square bore with an adapter on it for a spread spore carburetor), mid-length headers, stock exhaust (probably pretty restrictive), mechanical fuel pump, 750 Rochester carburetor (completely rebuilt with performance kit and vacuum secondaries), MSD distributor, 10mm spark plug wires (with 25 ohms of resistance), 3.90 rear gears, .480/.480 cam (I believe the duration is 280 and the powerband is 2,000-6,000rpms), I think I currently have a 2000rpm stall converter, turbo 350 transmission (completely built with manual valve body), it seems like my car should be a lot meaner than what it is, I've been told that I need to get a 3,000rpm stall converter and full exhaust with a X-pipe to make a big difference, do you guys have any suggestions to awaken a lot of sleeping power/potential out of my current set-up first? Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
i agree, a higher stall converter. dont forget a tranny cooler. a shift improver kits a good idea.do you know what your compression is? cc of heads? style of pistons? part numbers?roller rockers?exhaust plays a very important roll in power potential. too restrictive, and you'll never see your goals. just as important as pipe size is, good free flowing mufflers are part of the combination. an x or h pipe will help, and keep it a little quieter.sounds like your on the right path. heres a good article/chart about exhaust size and power potential.http://www.exhaustvideos.com/faq/how-to-calculate-muffler-size-pipe-diameter/
+1 JoeGreat link you posted.,. I'll put it in print and post a thread.,. thanks bud.
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Christian Scott and Brandon Collins won't be playing this year because the NCAA says they haven't made enough progress towards their degrees. Mack Brown released a statement last night confirming...
Knocked Off the Pedestal: Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger Charged With Securities Fraud. Bad Rudy.
Big Ten Power Poll, Internet meme style
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Having noticed a few of these types of postings around SB Nation lately, I thought I would try my hand at one, as well. After lengthy deliberation, I now bring you . . . The Ten Best Moments of the...
Does the "E" in ESPN Stand For Evil?. Bruce Feldman's suspension makes A Sea of Blue wonder.
More Bob Knight Inaccuracy, Just For The Record.
Here is the first venting thread of the season in hoops.
To cheer us all up after last night, here is Corey Perry scoring an own-goal, from the other end of the rink, via a botched pass. H/T to Puck Daddy for posting this and Megalodon for retweeting it.
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Officials have about 500 tents remaining for participants in the 'Resolve to be Ready' campaign
People urged to download the SD Emergency app
SAN DIEGO - San Diego County officials have about 500 free tents remaining Wednesday to give to participants in the "Resolve to be Ready" campaign, which includes an upgraded emergency planning app for Apple and
Android mobile devices.
Earlier this month, the county offered the two-person tents donated by Target to the first 3,000 people to download the SD Emergency app – available on iTunes and Google Play -- then fill out a disaster preparedness plan and register their cell phones or email addresses with AlertSanDiego, the county's
mass calling system, according to county officials.
"We're asking all San Diegans to `Resolve to be Ready' in 2014, and the improved app makes it easy to keep that resolution," said Supervisor Ron Roberts. "The new version has everything you need to prepare for disasters that affect San Diego, like wildfires, and users will find the new sharing capabilities, notifications and other features very compelling and useful."
The upgrades to the app allow users to share disaster plans created in the app with family members and friends, and will send notifications when food, water and other items assembled for a home emergency kit expire. It also offers disaster preparedness information and information on disaster recovery, checklists to help create emergency plans and build an emergency supply kit, county officials said.
More information, including alternatives for residents without mobile devices, is available on the county of San Diego website at www.readysandiego.org.


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The Fullbright Company
Gone Home is about love and family, and it's the scariest game of the year
Gone Home
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As I rounded a corner at the end of a long hallway on the upper floor of the 1990s Pacific Northwest mansion of Gone Home, I jumped in my seat and yelped a little bit. "Nope, fuck that," I murmured. I ran back around the corner, and peaked timidly back at what had scared me so badly.
The end of the dark hallway in front of me was adorned with dark red Christmas lights. No monsters, no zombies, no corpses, just red Christmas lights. Terrifying Christmas lights. I am not going down that hallway.
You can probably empathize with this feeling. We've all experienced the weird, nonsensical terror of coming home to a dark, empty house at night, illogically terrified to walk into the next room because obviously there's a murderer just behind the next door.
With Gone Home, the Fullbright Company has taken that illogical fear and turned it into one of the scariest games in years. It accomplishes that by leaving out the usual video game spooks and replacing it with…whatever you imagine. What are you scared of? That's what you'll face in Gone Home.
Home gone
As you move through each dark room in the house, the terror of your imagination slowly builds. Video games have taught us that if there's nothing behind Door #1 then it's twice as likely that there's something behind Door #2.
The tension builds and builds, and then just when it gets to be too much, you'll find something.
You play as one of the daughters of the family of the home, just returning from a year-long trip to Europe. You spend the game rummaging through the house trying to figure out why nobody is home. It's a first-person adventure game where you look through your family's belongings to try to understand the year of their lives that you've missed.
The game's title, Gone Home, is a brilliant take on what it feels like to do that. It's not "Coming Home" for a reason. Her home is gone.
But it's not all about sadness and terror. There's also joy to be found in learning what her family has been doing for the past year: her father's struggles, her sister's love, her mother's complicated career.
You'll do this by searching through the many rooms of the house for letters (it takes place in the 1990s, remember) notes, and any other kind of artifact that might give you some insight into their activities and personal drama. The joy is in getting to know these loved ones who have become strangers over the past year.
Like any house, this mansion is littered with inconsequential junk. So when you finally find something that has some real emotional weight attached to it, the veil of the game's vague terror lifts for a brief moment. These moments of levity ease the game's considerable tension, but it builds again quickly as you realize you now have to walk down into the scariest location imaginable: a dark basement with no light switch anywhere near the door.
Immersion breaker
You'll be occasionally pulled out of the experience for a couple of unfortunate reasons though. The dialogue, especially in the early game, isn't particularly graceful. It tends toward info-dumping to the extent that there's actually a note on the front door of the house at the beginning of the game that says "please, please don't go digging around trying to find out where I am."
Compared to the subtlety of the rest of the game, this felt like the game's designers reaching through the screen to shove the player in the right direction.
The other problem is that Gone Home feels unrealistically sculpted to be the perfect 1990's in retrospect. It feels like a very idealized vision of the time. The main character's sister is into all the best underground all-women punk bands we wish we liked instead of N'Sync. The father has a killer vinyl collection, and the family watches all the movies we wish we would have been watching in retrospect. VHS tapes of films like Andromeda Strain litter the house, rather than films you'd be much more likely to find in a 1990s family's home: Harry and the Hendersons and Stakeout.
It's a small complaint, and it only mattered to me because of how believable and real all of the family members were outside of that. Compared to how interesting, flawed, and lovable each character is, the family's tastes and artifacts left behind felt a bit too sculpted. This is what you wish your family had been like.
Rubber band
Gone Home is like an overstretched rubber band. It's a game about tension. It builds and builds until it feels like the rubber band has to snap back in your face, and then it eases as fear is replaced by the glee of learning something new about your sister's first year in high school.
Gone Home plays the player's brain like a fiddle. It's an exceptional work of psychological terror, and a triumph of video game storytelling. While its character's are rich and detailed, the mansion is not, and it becomes a blank canvas onto which you can superimpose your own fears.
Gone Home is also touching, beautiful, and fun, and it's one of the must-play games of 2013. Be sure to bring headphones, and lose yourself in the subtle terror.


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Undefeated in league play, the Clatskanie Tigers varsity football team increased their record to 3-0 against Portland Christian Friday, Oct. 22. The Tigers came home victorious 46-20.
The Tigers finished with 460 yards rushing. Shelby Grittman had 234 yards on 13 carries and 112 yards by Jacob Meyer were gained on seven carries.
Storm Engen made a 50-yard touchdown on a pass by quarterback Tyler Puzey in the first quarter. Puzey was five for 11 for 86 yards passing with one interception.
Grittman scored three touchdowns including one on an 80-yard run.
Meyer added a 60-yard touchdown and Shea Atkins contributed a 34-yarder for a score.
Johnny Carver was a defensive standout with two interceptions, returning the first for a 93 yards gain.
Clatskanie will take their 3-0 record into the battle of the undefeated against Rainier with a 2-0 league record, Friday, Oct. 29, with kick-off at 7 p.m. This is Clatskanie's Homecoming game.
Lady Tigers competed in the Corbett volleyball tournament taking third in pool play against Faith Bible, East Linn Christian and Western Mennonite.
Against Faith Bible, Clatskanie lost 20-25 and 13-25.
The Lady Tigers then tied with East Linn Christian, 13-25 and 27-25. Ali Compton made 14 consecutive serves to bring Clatskanie within one point for the win.
Western Mennonite also split with Clatskanie, 13-25 and 25-17.
In bracket play, the Lady Tigers battled against Colton and Gervais, defeating Colton 21-25, 25-11 and 15-11 and losing to Gervais, 15-25 and 9-25.
"We lacked in our serving during the tournament and that caused inconsistency on our offense. We played hard and overall had a good day," said head coach Julianna Bergman.
Clatskanie hosted Knappa and defeated them in four games of varsity volleyball action on Thursday, Oct. 21.
Match scores were 17-25, 25-19, 25-21 and 25-22.
Serving 100 percent for the team was Ashlyn Dines, Kaitlyn Carson and Maegan Hunter with three aces.
Contributing kills were Ali Compton with 14; Emily Reynolds, six; Kelli Burgher, four, and Courtney Aske, three.
Defensive standouts included Compton, Lacey Britton, Hunter, Aske and Reynolds.
"Defensive consistency was the key to our success with this match," said head coach Julianna Bergman.
Megan Strom, Britton and Hunter were recognized for hustle.
With match scores unavailable, Warrenton defeated Clatskanie in varsity volleyball action on Monday, Oct. 25, on the Tigers court.
Serving 100 percent for the team was Ashlyn Dines. Others serving were Maegan Hunter, 94 percent with one ace, and Emily Reynolds, 92 percent with three aces. Kelli Burgher added one ace.
Ali Compton had 16 kills and Dines had 10 assists.
Defensive standouts included Compton, Courtney Aske, Reynolds and Lacey Britton.
Dines, Compton and Burgher were recognized for hustle.
"It's a good feeling to finish the season strong with a competitive match," said head coach Julianna Bergman.
Defeating Valley Catholic 66-6 in Lewis and Clark League action the Rainier Columbians remain undefeated following the Friday, Oct. 22nd home game.
Rainier collected a total of 618 yards besting the 500 yard total gain mark for the third straight week.
"We're starting to pile it on now," said head coach Thor Ware.
Matt Cathcart rushed 251 yards and had two touchdowns on 13 carries.
Ethan McGlone took the ball 10 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns.
Brad Tripp carried the ball seven times for 96 yards and four touchdowns. He was also three for five passing for 45 yards.
Coach Ware acknowledged Nick Huelter, Cameron Hall, Mitch Staeffler and Seth Krueger for doing "an excellent job."
Rainier, who is 5-3 and 2-0 in league play, will visit Clatskanie who is also undefeated in league Friday, Oct. 29. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.
Senior night for the Rainier girls varsity volleyball team was Thursday, Oct. 14, as they hosted Warrenton. The Lady Columbians lost in three matches with scores of 14-25, 21-25 and 20-25.
Standouts included Amanda Schwegler with eight kills and three digs; Bailey Jackson with 12 digs; Aubree Coffman with 12 assists and Kylee Crape with five blocks.
Michelle Pritchard was named as a defensive standout and Jennifer Leavenworth as all-around-player by head coach Jeff Schrock.
The Rainier boys and girls cross country teams ran in the Vernonia Relays on Thursday, Oct. 21, in Vernonia.
Both varsity and junior varsity teams ran the 2.5 mile flat course around Vernonia Lake.
No individual or team placings were available to The Chief.
Individual times available for the boys were Trent Cheseboro, 14:32; Sean Johnson, 14:59; Jon Kelley, 15:05; Scotty Brezeale, 15:09; Buddy Pickering, 15:10; Zack Lovell, 15:14; Tyson Griffith, 15:37; Brandyn Aberle, 16:26; Brian Guisinger, 16:54; Kylar Anderson, 17:26; Cray McDaniel, 17:46; Austin Nash, 18:33; Jared Thomas, 19:01; Nick Clark, 19:01; Alvaro Fael, 19:45; Will Zeilinski, 21:35; Michael Morton, 24:50; Nick Hanks, 25:01.
Lady Columbians individual times included Jessica Neumann, 21:34; Nadia Solenko, 21:48; Sammi Malsack, 22:30; Jessica Anderson, 22:37; Megan Lovell, 25:57.
Rainier/Clatskanie girls soccer team fell to Riverdale 0-3 on Thursday, Oct. 21.
"We made some huge improvements tonight," said head coach Erin Fox. "Brianna Taylor, Kati Paddock, McKenzie Garlock, Shanna Sullivan, April Norvell and Katherine Wilson all played a good game."
Named players of the game by Coach Fox were Audrianna Young and Jubilie Jefferson.
"Goalie Holly Burghardt also made some outstanding saves," concluded Coach Fox.
Flowers n' Fluff continues to stay in first place following the seventh week of the Bowling Bags women's bowling league season.
Flowers n' Fluff served Salisbury and Callahan a 4-0 loss. West Columbia Realty defeated Clatskanie Mini Mart 3-1; West Mart cut Split Ends 4-0 and Colvin's Pub and Grill chopped Johnson Logging 3-1.
Sam Brandt bowled the week's high game of 195 and high series of 511.
Team standings are:
Team Won Lost
Flowers n' Fluff 20 8
West Columbia Realty 16 12
West Mart 15.5 12.5
Salisbury and Callahan 14 14
Colvin's Pub and Grill 13.5 14.5
Johnson Logging 12.5 15.5
Clatskanie Mini Mart 11 17
Split Ends 9.5 18.5
Scores by teams are as follows:
Flowers n' Fluff: Carol Smith, 378; Julie Haskins, 398; Clella Johnson, 342; Gloria Crape, 466.
Salisbury and Callahan: Rachel Borland, 259; Millie Bunnel, 348; Laura Laytham, 361; vacant, 360.
West Columbia Realty: Crystal Boothe, 438; Colleen Wilson, 463; Vickie Kazeck, 282; Cheryl Frazier, 429.
Clatskanie Mini Mart: Celice Carlough, 455; Gloria Ahrens, 379; Diane Grumbois, 371; Marty Hooper, 410.
West Mart: Linda DeGandi, 505; Gloryann Brace, 455; Melissa Hughes, 446; Sam Brandt, 511.
Split Ends: Laura Jenkins, 369; Brenda Cottrell, 347; Mary Wheeler, 376; Julie Moore, 387.
Colvin's Pub and Grill: Toni Davidson, 342; Melissa Greer, 361; Jane Lane, 460; Darlene Brown, 454.
Johnson Logging: Melody Jacobson, 400; Lisa Rowley, 407; Earla Johnson, 314; vacant, 360.
Clatskanie Middle High School (CMHS) is celebrating Homecoming this week with activities that will lead up to the varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 29, beginning at 7 p.m. against Rainier on the Tigers home field.
Activities and events for the week include daily dress up days, muscle volleyball on Wednesday and Thursday, powder puff football on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m., the Homecoming football game on Friday night and a Homecoming dance on Saturday night from 8-11 p.m. in the CMHS commons.
This week is also Red Ribbon Week for Key Club. Students sign a pledge to be drug free and receive a ribbon.
The Clatskanie Booster Club will be hosting a pre-game tailgate party for Homecoming from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday night, Oct. 29, in the back parking lot of the high school, near the baseball field.
The theme of the party is "See the Red," and all party goers and game viewers are encouraged to dress in red.
Free hotdogs, popcorn, soda, Tiger tattoos and Booster buttons will be available during the party.
Those attending the party are asked to bring a chair and tailgate food to share.
Canopies will be provided in case of bad weather.
The Booster Club is continuously looking for new members and volunteers.
To join or for more information, contact club members Calvin Olsen, president, 503 369-3069; Matt Hendricks, vice president, 503 369-6374; Cyndi Warren, treasurer, 208 249-7144; Carol Donaldson, secretary, 503 369-9903; Ruth Donaldson, business manager, 503 369-3068; Pete Karber, voting board member, 503 728-2835, or Iris Makinson, voting board member, 360 430-9890.


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Blueberry Pretzel Dessert Recipe
I received this recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago, and it's been requested by my daughter for her birthday more than 20 times!Janet Akey, Presque Isle, Wisconsin
- 1-1/2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) blueberry pie filling
- Additional whipped topping, optional
- In a large bowl, combine the pretzels and sugar; stir in butter. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the crust. Top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until serving. Garnish with whipped topping if desired. Yield: 12-15 servings.
Originally published as Blueberry Pretzel Dessert in Country Woman May/June 2004, p35
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The Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, CA, has confirmed plans to construct the first of two new concert halls as the initial phase of a major expansion. The Segerstrom family, owners and developers of the area's South Coast Plaza and longtime benefactors of the center, donated last December the site adjacent to OCPAC. The gift represents part of more than six acres promised for "the future growth and development of Orange County arts organizations," said family spokespersons Jeanette and Henry Segerstrom. "Our family is particularly proud that this gift of our resources can be made for the benefit of all Orange Countians as we are celebrating our 100th year in Orange County."
To be known as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the expansion site is south of Town Center Drive, across from OCPAC's existing 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall and adjacent to the South Coast Repertory venue. The initial phase of the project encompasses the construction of an 1,800-seat concert hall, and later a 500-seat music hall. New Haven, CT-based architect Cesar Pelli and New York City-based acoustician Russell Johnson of Artec Consultants will lead the project design team for the concert hall.
The proposed master plan for the arts center expansion includes additional phases to construct a new visual arts center with a pedestrian link to the concert halls, to expand SCR, and to create a central plaza that will serve as a gathering place accommodating up to 6,000 people for various events.
Prior to establishing a final cost for the new project, Pelli's office said the team must first reconcile architectural program and site requirements to establish a budget. Now that the Segerstroms have granted the land, the next step will be a cost analysis study. Renderings displayed at a December press conference were called "block" models reflecting land-use studies undertaken during preliminary design development, and did not represent the final design of the project. "As the design goes forward, the final shape of the hall will be revealed," Pelli said. Center officials said the project could be completed in four to five years, with approximately two to two-and-a-half years required for further feasibility studies, concert hall design, and budgeting, followed by 24 to 30 months of construction. Pelli, by the way, expects to break ground this spring on another expansive civic project, the new Performing Arts Center of Greater Miami.
OCPAC first opened the doors of its main 3,000-seat hall in September 1986 after three years of construction at a cost of $73 million, entirely funded by private contributions. The center was designed by The Blurock Partnership architectural firm of Newport Beach, CA, working with Caudill Rowlett Scott of Houston. Acoustician A. Harold Marshall of New Zealand was the main member of the acoustical design team, a consortium called Joint Venture Acoustical Consultants, which also included Jerald Hyde of St. Helena, CA, and Dennis Paoletti of San Francisco.
The new OCPAC development is an outgrowth of expansion feasibility studies first begun in 1987 and updated in recent years, according to Mark Chapin Johnson, chairman of the center's board of directors. "Cesar Pelli was asked to take part in the site planning by representatives of South Coast Plaza, who realized it was necessary to look at the long-term development of the South Coast metro area," Johnson said. "The center has elected to continue that relationship with Pelli by choosing him to serve as the architect for the concert hall." He said the organization's robust endowment fund stands at $26 million. Anticipating the gift of land from the Segerstroms, the center's board of directors and staff have been developing campaign plans to raise the necessary funding for the expansion; a master fundraising strategy was presented to the board last October. By commissioning Pelli, an architect with a world-class reputation, the board no doubt hopes to entice additional private benefactors to enhance the center's expansion coffers even further.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by ViVi43 Sheraton Stockholm Was only there for 2 days, but a great facility. Lovely rooms. Love the modern decor and parquet floors! Attentive staff. Close to Old Town and City Hall. Hop on hop off bus stop around the corner. July 13, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jamie73 Let down by front desk The bedrooms and facilities were standard. While the staff were all very friendly, the three times I went to the front desk (once on each of the days I was there), the waiting time was in excess of ten minutes. They need more staff at that area. The additional staff they had "couldn't help" despite there being vacant terminals to use. While the bedrooms were typical of this quality of hotel, the bath was small and the shower just a hose (with poor water pressure). The food was excellent though for your typical mass cooked offerings June 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JanBri FABULOUS STAFF-WELL RUN HOTEL We had several problems due to the fact that Heathrow misdirected our luggage. The staff at the Sheraton Stockholm took such amazingly good care of us that they helped the situation dramatically. Isak the night manager was particularly kind and gracious. Nothing we asked of him was too much for him to take care of. He made us feel right at home. Steve the concierge heped so much with the luggage siutuation. We took his advice and went to Arlanda airport to find our bags and we were grateful that we did find them before moving to our next destination. The only difficulty was that we prefer to use air conditioning rather than leave the window opened, but the AC wasn't cool enough for us, so we left the window opened and it was fine. Altogether an excellently well-located and well-run hotel. June 29, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Rosalae Not a satisfactory stay Room was not clean by 4 pm Only bed was made Complained to receptionist and she was not interested Cleaner came again but still did not do a good job Very dusty under bed Did not change glasses or dirty coffee cups They offered to do it a third time but we had to get up early to leave next morning Worst experience at a Sheraton and it was very expensive Nice property but dirty room ruined it for us June 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by gfein Super Location Stayed for two nights in June after finishing some business in Stockholm. This hotel has one of the greatest locations in the whole city. 5 minute walk from Central Station and the express train to the airport and a 5-10 minute walk from the old town. Try and reserve a superior room. Especially one on the 8th floor with a balcony. It is worth the extra cost! I did not have one, but I heard the standard rooms face an inner courtyard and are bleak as far as the view is concerned. June 13, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Luis81 A very American hotel in central Stockholm Our stay at Sheraton was ok, although we felt somehow pushed to spend more -we were offered the breakfast buffet and an upgrade at check-in, none of which were exactly unexpensive. The staff was mostly friendly and helpful. However, one particular receptionist annoyed us at check-out when she asked whether we had not just consumed but even "displaced" any item at the minibar. This came as rather rude remark to bid farewell to your guest. She then went on to discourage taking a bus to the airport, which is a perfectly convenient alternative to taxi. A very American contempt for public transport, most unbecoming in a city like Stockholm. We might return... or not. May 9, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Mplanner This hotel has the worst customer servce Laundry service damaged my cloths and management at this hotel have been going back and forth with excusses on how they are not fully responsible for cloth damages. Finally after three weeks of excusting discussions are willing to pay a tinny portion of my cloths, not in cash but in hotel credit. This is inacceptable from an SPG hotel. It is worth to mention that I actually organized a trip for 6 people staying 3 weeks each to this hotel and if I had known the quality of service I am given, I would never book this hotel. Definitvely, I do not reccommend this hotel June 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Travelus47 Great staff at desk. Room large and adequate. Some problems. The staff at the front desk were attentive , cheerful and friendly. The lady day concierge needs to improve her people skills.All other staff polite and friendly. We stayed in a junior suite which was very large. However we lost the use of the room for the better part of a day due to a horrible sewer back up odour. The air conditioning did not work well. Lovely breakfast buffet but dinner in the hotel restaurant was not very good. June 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mad1503 Great location! We enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton Stockholm. Location is amazing,very close to the old town and many restaurants. Rooms are nice, big and very comfortable. July 3, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by RoomForImprovement A hotel in need of improvement I have had the opportunity to stay at the Sheraton Stockholm for many months. The overall quality of the hotel is ok, but not great - it has a little bit of an "old" / "unmodern" feeling to it. However, the biggest improvement potential is for sure the staff receptiveness, when it comes to complaints and general handling of guest requests. Most recently I had a problem with the shower drain being clogged, which I alerted to the staff on the way out in the morning. The day after, the problem had still not been fixed, and I had to re-address the problem to the staff. Additionally, I have experienced issues with lacking attention of the check-in staff, which means that I several times have not received the "Green Choice" that I signed up for (to the extent that I now always put out the "Green Choice" sign when staying inn the hotel, which is somewhat of a hazzle. That being said, the hotel restaurant staff is very friendly and remember you from previous visits. They always ask how you are doing and do what they can to help you with special diets. I believe this could be a great hotel, but for now I feel very demotivated for going back, given the lack of attentiveness - when you work long hours, the basics of the hotel just need to be in place for you to relax when you are off work. July 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by marceldamen Excellent stay to see the Rolling Stones Great location in the city Center of Stockholm. Very nice atmosphere in the hotel and fantastic rooms. July 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 Perfect Hotel to take a break I stayed in Junior Suit for 2 nights. Everything is so perfect. The location is in the middle of everything. Near Old town, Shopping center, train station, Restaraunt....all of this can walk within a few minitues. The service of the hotel is excellent. The staff is so helpful. The only thing that I think it's not meet my expectation is Bathroom. It's too small in my opinion. But still very comfort. April 28, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by DrWasLoyal Good just a bit small rooms as superior category July 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrOJ Great service and super location This is the hotel where you want to stay if you focus on great service. When entering the lobby you are always met with at smile. The front office staff is always doing what they can to make your stay perfect and they really understand your needs. When you stay at Sheraton Stockholm visit the restaurant. The food is excellent and the staff has good knowledge of the menu. This is one of the best restaurants in Stockholm. The rooms are also nice. Sheraton Stockholm is located centrally in Stockholm - easy to find - you can go any where from here. I look forward to my next stay at Sheraton Stockholm. January 15, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by cruzfox Meh At checkin they didn't offer any welcome gift, they put me on the 3rd floor despite having 2 SPG floors (6&7). I was told there were no upgrades available and that I couldn't move floors to the SPG floor. My non SPG co-worker got the top floor with a balcony, a real bed, and a bathtub (not 2 beds pushed together and a standing shower). Somewhat silly. March 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Vidar Perfect Stay in Stockholm I stayed with my family (unfortunately only one night) before Stockholm Marathon. We had an upgrade but the room was not ready when we arrived at 4pm. The staff was extremely nice and told me that it is worth waiting for because it was one really nice suite... He gave me and my son access to the Lounge and called my mobile 40min later and said that our suite was ready. Thanks! We also had a dinner in the evening at the hotel and the food was terrific! A strong breakfast at the hotel and then my 5th (in a row) personal Marathon record. Thanks Staff of Sherathon Stockolm! June 5, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by MARIANAKO Unbelievable Discomfort We spent three nights suffering from cold temperature in our room the three nights hving the aid of a an '"ELECTRIC WARMING Fan ", AS IF IOT WERE A HUT NOIT A 4 STRAS HOTELS NO ENGINEER EVER CAME TO REPAIR THE AIR CONDITIONING, WE RECEIVED USELESS APOLOGIES till the last day . FROM DIFFERENT STAFF WHO LEARNT EVERYDAY WHAT THE P[ROBLEM WAS . September 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Quincy56 Very nice room in a very nice and convenient area Hotel is conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, the central train stations and subways. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable. I did not get a room with a view, but it may be worth paying extra for it. December 11, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anders43 Perfect stay Was upgraded to a Junior Suite. And as a compansation for a little discussion at my last visit, me and my Wife got a bottle of Champane on the room. Thank you Sheraton!. This is the way of taking care of a customer. I will return again. November 30, 2011
Rated 3 out of 5 by Carlson81 Post cruise Were able to check into room upon arrival, staff friendly and accommodating, hotel well situated for walking and hop on hop off. The dinner service in the dining room was the worst I have ever encountered, service slow food poorly prepared. This took the luster off our vacation June 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Texas1eyedoc Location, Service When in Stockholm there is only one place to stay - Sheraton, Tegelbacken. Best location and outstanding service by friendly well trained staff. Add to this, happy hour every day in the business lounge! I am coming back!! November 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JWM1 Central Location Easy walk to Central Station, Old Town area and shopping. Slightly longer walk to Skanen Park, Vasa and Nordic Museums. Great assistance at front desk and from Club Lounge personnel. comfortable rooms, great beds December 16, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Martin212 Business travel The hotel is in an excellent position, facilities are excellent staff are most welcoming. The breakfast is of a very high quality. Hotel is quiet. Rooms and bedding as expected from an excellent hotel, especially in Europe. November 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pio59 Outstanding Hotel in Stockholm We were more than happy to stay at Stockholm Sheraton. Legendary service quality, super friendly staff and great accommodation - this hotel is a must- stay in the Archipelago Area or at Stockholm city itself. March 25, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Yass A hotel exceeds all your expectations I go to Stockholm very regularly. I must admit Sheraton Stockholm has a great location near to everything, very cooperative staff, pretty comfortable rooms and great food and beverage. November 13, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by FromSpain Staff We are very grateful to Ines (from Croatia) at the check in desk. She helped us a lot with our reservation (we were not satisfied at all with the room we had been assigned) and made sure we were satisfied with everything. June 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SlaughterBeach Great location, helpful staff, room very clean This is a large hotel but the service was quick and personal. There is no doubt Sweden is expensive but this was a large room for a decent value. Well engineered windows kept out all of the street noise, great view and good draperies were a great comfort in the "land of the midnight sun". Room was very clean. Easy walk (4 blocks ..tough if you have alot of luggage) from the Central Train Station and great directions via email from hotel. Everything was translated into English. Didn't eat at the restaurant but it looked quite busy. As always would be nice to have free Internet. Frustrating as a frequent traveller the more expensive the hotel the more expensive the Internet. Would definitely recommend this hotel. June 22, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Bepe9 This hotel was ok for a long stay I stayed at the hotel for 12 nights in a row. The hotel was ok for a long stay, but a few things need improvements: - Some of the mornings it took a couple of minutes before it came hot water in the shower - The breakfast buffe seems to run out of various food items several mornings - Some of the nights the internet connection stopped to function - The Greenchoice selection for room cleaning was not rewarded by the cleaning staff. They forgot to leave the vouchers most of the times. - Both the head concierge and the hotel manager promissed to contact me to give me special offers, but they never did even if I called back twice to the front reception November 30, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Aud84 Nice stay The staff, food, location and the room was really good. However, it was somewhat upsetting to pay for wifi...I would rather include it in the general bill. June 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by IT48 Water Views Recently we stayed at the Sheraton Stockholm 9/11 Aug. Room was ready on arrival. On entering the room water found to be dripping from the ceiling. Phoned desk and advised. Told maintenance would be up straight away. Fifteen minutes later second phone call to desk advised someone would be up to change us to another room. Ten minutes later finally shifted. Later that night we passed the room with the leaking ceiling only to notice that it was occcupied (ie the rain had stopped) by unsuspecting guests. This room already had signs of past water damage. This not the standard I would expect to see from a Sheraton hotel. The rest of our stay was excellent September 9, 2013


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Your Own Private Island Escape! Views, Fitness Center & Pool in Turks and Caicos
- bedrooms 4
- baths 5½
- sleeps 9
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
- community
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With breathtaking views of the turquoise waters of Providenciales, Villa Pima is your own private island escape. The natural sunlight shining in throughout the home illuminates the warm colors of the decor. Soak in the Caribbean as you enjoy the ocean level sunbathing deck while watching the sunset across Taylor Bay.
From an infinity pool and Jacuzzi tubs to a fully furnished fitness room and screened-in porch; Villa Pima encompasses the life of modern luxury. This 4 bedroom, 5 ½ bath property is ideal for families or couples looking for a comfortable island retreat with all the amenities.
Excursions surrounding Villa Pima are just as enchanting as the home itself. Nearby there are numerous restaurants, spas, shopping facilities, and a champion-caliber golf course to entertain. If you want a true getaway with a flare for the luxurious, Villa Pima is your perfect vacation home rental.
-private pool overlooking sapodilla bay
-gas grill poolside
-central air conditioning
-fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops
-private ocean dock
-full service concierge
For three generations, Elite Destination Homes has cared for an exclusive collection of luxury vacation villas across the globe. We pride ourselves on our exceptional properties, exacting standards and high caliber of guest service. Our pre-trip and on location 5-star concierge service will cater to your every need from private chefs, maid service and recommendations on "can't miss" dining and activities for a memorable experience. Visit the Elite Destination Homes website to view our full portfolio of properties.
Elite Destination Homes is proud to be honored with this prestigious award for outstanding service.
villa rental amenities
- Property Type
- 2 story
- Villa
- 3818 sq. ft.
- Meals
- Catering and Chefs available
- Availalbe Services
- Babysitter
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Concierge
- Housekeeping
- Babysitter
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Concierge
- Housekeeping
- Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
- Full bathroom, TV/DVD, AC, Jaccuzi tub, Balcony Access
- Bedroom 3
- 1 king
- Bathroom, TV/DVD, AC
- Bedroom 2
- 1 king
- Full bathroom, TV/DVD, AC, Balcony Access
- Bedroom 4
- 2 twin/ single
- Bathroom, TV/DVD, AC, Patio Acces
- Bathrooms
- 5.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 3
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 4
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 5
- toilet
- Bathroom 6
- toilet, shower
- Entertainment
- Mp3 Dock
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- Radio
- Stereo
- DVD Player
activities and attractions in Turks and Caicos Caribbean
With so much to do, Providenciales keeps you coming back
The sultry allure of the British West Indies has entertained the fantasies of kings, conquerors, aristocrats and settlers for centuries. Now, most recently, tourists have taken advantage of the wealth of beauty and diverse activities available on the islands. During your stay at one of Elite's impressive luxury vacation rentals, let your concierge help you experience the best of the Turks and Caicos.
Explore one of the world's most renowned pristine coral reefs
From your home base on Providenciales, or Provo, catch a scuba boat from your dock and explore part of the islands' 200 miles of pristine coral reef. Among the most renowned and largest reefs in the world, Turks and Caicos' has become Mecca for scuba divers and marine wildlife enthusiasts the world over. Explore these exquisite formations and swim with an array of exotic tropical fish, turtles, manta rays or friendly bottleneck dolphins, which have been known to approach both swimmers and divers.
Rent a pontoon, kayak or paddle boat at Chalk Sound National Park
Chalk Sound National Park lies close to your Elite villa; this expansive protected area covers half the island. Here, numerous birds hop, fly and leisurely stroll, making for great bird watching. Chalk Sound, the park's namesake and most pronounced feature, is a three-mile long bay of still, translucent waters. On the park's east side you'll find rock carvings dating back to 1844 when shipwrecked sailors did their best to survive, immortalizing their names on Provo's cave walls. While there, be sure to really look around. The summit on which the carvings rest offers some of the most spectacular views of the islands and a postcard-perfect Chalk Sound photo opportunity. Trek over to Las Brisas at Neptune Bay, just five minutes from many Elite villas, and rent a pontoon, kayak or paddle boat and explore Chalk Sound in style, flash in fun.
For those looking to get out on the water
Other Provo activities include windsurfing, boating or jet skiing. You can even have kayaks delivered to your home for an afternoon of coastal exploration, or charter a boat from Private Charters to create an afternoon of snorkeling, diving, hiking or explore one of the Caicos' uninhabited islands nearby. Why not go sailing? Sail Provo's private charter sailboats which are right next door to the conch farm. Perhaps take a picnic and enjoy the island views from afar. Ask Our Concierge for more information or to make reservations.
Still looking for more unique activities? Check this out:
If you're up for a one of a kind experience, be sure to make a trip to the only conch farm in the world, located right on Provo Island. Here you'll learn how to grow Caribbean Queens…and perhaps find yourself knowing a little more about the process than you'd like.
Try golf with an island twist
After all the adventure, be sure to relax with a round of golf on Provo's par 72,
6,529 yard course, featuring a Florida-style layout with lots of traps and twists. After the game, lounge in the exquisite clubhouse or head out for some great shopping nearby
There's more to Turks and Caicos than Provo…
One of the best ways to experience the Turks & Caicos Islands is to venture from Provo to one of the other islands: Grand Turk, East Caicos, West Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, South Caicos, Salt Cay. The short 20-35 minute flights these excursions require are a great way to take in some of the Caribbean's most incredible views. When deciding where to go, give thought to whether you're looking for nature or culture; Turks and Caicos offers both, from uninhabited islands to antique towns, ruins or bustling local centers, the islands offer every hue of the spectrum.
Want an experience of a lifetime? Humpback Whales from boat side or below.
One of the most inspiring sights in the world could be witnessing a herd of majestic whales making their yearly migration. One of the most exhilarating experiences? Swimming with them! From late December through April, a brilliant Atlantic pod of 2,500 humpback whales passes between Caicos' and Turks' islands during their annual migration. Take advantage of this opportunity to watch or even interact with these massive mammals.
Turks and Caicos invite you to lounge in the soft sand and enjoy the sun
During all this excitement, don't forget the reason you came: the beach! Simply lounge on one of Provo's many stretches of soft white sand (or your own private area near your Elite home), try parasailing, speed around the ocean on a jet ski or while water skiing or spend a little family time making sand castles or exploring the beaches for shells.
Shop any style
Indulge in a day of shopping at one of Provo's three centers, each catering to your refined style with stores appealing to your most lavish desires. Of these, we recommend the Ports of Call area in Grace Bay. You'll find plenty of shops and great people watching. Grab an ice cream cone from Giggles Ice Cream Parlor and enjoy the sunshine while browsing, and be sure to stop in Provo Dive shop for scuba and snorkeling gear before heading back to the villa.
Try your luck at Provo's casino
Among the other activities, Provo also hosts the islands' only casino! Enjoy Vegas-style games with an island twist. The casinos offer transportation to and from any of the resorts around the island—great for those who make evening reservations at resort restaurants or want some excitement after an afternoon at the spa.
Restaurants appealing to any palate
Food, one of the best parts of any vacation, takes many forms, flavors and varieties on Provo. The island offers restaurants perfect for a formal romantic evening, relaxing dining experiences and ocean front pier setups. Do a little exploring of your own or take advantage of the list of recommended eats provided by your concierge upon arrival.
Sick of cooking, but looking to lounge? Try our chef services
Though Provo has some of the best restaurants around, with cuisine ranging from Irish pub food to native tastes, be sure to spend a meal at home! Flag down the lobster boat from your dock, pick out some choice crustaceans and utilize your concierge's connections to bring a chef into your vacation rental home and create the best meal you'll have anywhere. Be sure to enjoy it cliff-top or oceanfront in your personal gazebo or tiki hut!
vacation rental rates
01/03 - 04/30 $9,000/wk
05/01 - 10/31 $7,250/wk
11/01 - 12/17 $9,000/wk
12/18 - 01/02 $12,000/wk
Maximum occupancy 8 guests.
5-night minimum stay. *Holiday stays (12/18-01/01) are a 7 night minimum*
Stays over 7 nights receive a mid-stay clean at no charge.
Extra Maid Service $50
Metered A/C for excessive use
12% tax additional


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Fellow climbers: I currently live in the Salt Lake area and will be moving to southern California in the fall of 2013, probably to either Los Angles or San Diego. I've been climbing in and around Utah for the last 10 years and am looking forward to a change of scenery. The only climbing I have done in Southern California was on a few trips to J-Tree and a crappy small crag around LA (cant remember the name). I would love any advice on which city would be more conducive to climbing on a consistent basis (say after work) not just weekend trips. Thanks!
If the angle is greater than 80 deg., I'd go for it.
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los angeles. 2 hours closer to bishop, yosemite, mammoth and the rest of the sierra.
LA is closer to the climbing but it has got to be one of the worst cities in North America (certainly in the west). I mean you can stand on a hill and literally not see the skyline because of all the pollution. The first time I flew in there, when we entered the cloud over the city I thought the engine was on fire. There are nice places, but it reminds me more of a third world capitol city than any place I've ever been. High crime (murder being a big one), public transport is a joke and driving is no fun either. I suppose you could cycle - I can't really comment on how good or bad the city is for cyclists but I'd guess it sucks. It is actually hotter than San Diego. It can be stifling in summer. San Diego doesn't have location going for it if you're a climber (nor does LA really) but it is a much nicer city. Move there and learn to surf.
Yeah it's really cool to hate on LA, but if you can't find a part of the city you like to live in, you probably just don't like cities. I love LA. I hope you're not calling Stoney crappy. Because it has a lot to offer and I look on it fondly as the place I really learned to climb. There is also Malibu Creek with everything up to 5.14. Horseflats fairly close. Santa Barbara fairly close. All the granite out East. Bishop. The Sierras. The Needles. Yosemite. Etc. it's a good home base for a climber.
I used to hate on LA...before I lived anywhere near LA. Saying LA is hotter than SD, so f'ing what? San Diego has the best weather in the US, and LA ain't far behind. It's better than 99% of the rest of the cities in the US. "Stifling" in LA? Please. You're from NC and call LA "stifling"? Now that's funny. Yes, LA public transit sucks, and yes traffic sucks. So you live close to work. Or, if you work downtown you live close to a rail line, which is actually very good. I've taken light rail from Pasadena and Metrolink from Riverside to downtown many times and it's very convenient. Complaining about the smog is kinda funny, all that crap blows into the Inland Empire, if you're actually near the coast it isn't any worse than any other city. Certainly better than Atlanta or SLC on an inversion day. Crime? It is at more or less all-time lows for LA, and is lower than the national average. It is WAY lower than it was in the 90s. The 2010 all-crime index was 301 vs. a US avg of 311, and I know that in 2012 violent crime rates were down something like 8% from 2010 levels. That said, it is even lower in SD. Anyway, if it were me, I'd choose SD over LA for both better LOCAL climbing (Idyllwild, JT etc aren't "local" for either of the cities)and a smaller town, easier to get around. Sure, it's further to road trip crags like Yos or Bishop, but the local stuff is much better IMO. There is great bouldering (Woodson is the gem, but man the whole SD area is littered with granite egg covered hillsides) and quite a bit of sport climbing near SD...Mission Gorge, etc. In LA you also get some bouldering at Stony but unless you live close by, traffic could be an issue and there's worthy sport at Echo or Malibu Creek. Good training facilities in SD too, most noteworthy being Mesa Rim. Be aware that SD is, for California anyway, a politically conservative city. Large amounts of military related stuff and all that entails.
No matter what you're into, LA has it in spades. Tons of great rock, challenging ski mountaineering objectives, mountain biking, surfing, etc. The trick is getting to it all. If you can get a job in an area close to the climbing (and hence be able to live close to climbing and work), then it would be a great place to live. When I was there, I didn't get this right. I was in living in Torrance and working by LAX. I had to drive all the way across town to get to any of the climbing, and with traffic even the "local" climbing spots sometimes had a prohibitively long drive. Also, my 10 mile commute to work took me between 30 and 60 (usually closer to the latter) minutes each way, every day. After work climbing was limited to the gym, or maybe Stoney if I got lucky with the traffic. If you can either live and work in "the valley" (close to Stoney Point, Echo Cliffs, Malibu Creek, and one foot out the door to Sierras) or on the eastern end of the county (close to Riverside Quarry, Joshua Tree, Tahquitz) you'll be set, since all the climbing is either north or east. Unless you really like spending time in your car, as a climber I'd stay away from the southwest corner of town (Torrance).
I used to live/work in/near Glendale, between LA and Pasadena. The local climbing is fairly limited (Stoney Point, Horse Flats, Echo Cliffs, Malibu, Riverside Quarry, etc), but I did a lot of trips to the E Sierra, Red Rocks, and Tahquitz mostly. The hills above Pasadena offer good trail running, mountain biking (ton of legal singletrack), and road riding. The neighborhoods are highly varied in the LA metro area, so blanket statements around things like crime are bogus. I'm not sure what you do for work, but if you can live on the eastern end (e.g. Los Feliz, Silverlake, Glendale, Pasadena) it will save you a lot of time for climbing trips. For example, for the E Sierra you can bypass almost all of the Friday afternoon I-5 traffic by taking the 210W.
Ryan says LA sucks.... to each his own. I love LA, I would be nice to live in Bishop, but I need to work. Fossana says it all, stay up around the San Fernando Valley, check out the neighborhoods- is very good advise. Stay away from Torrance, or places "in the Basin" they may be close to the south bay but getting out of the city from there is a pain on a friday afternoon. Welcome
I've not spent a lot of time in either place, but if I had to make a choice, I'd take San Diego. It's further from every major destination (Bishop, Jtree, Sierras) than LA, but is more conducive to after-work bouldering sessions. I also got the vibe that it was a more pleasant place to live, with a tighter climbing community, but that was just based on climbing there for a couple days.
Appreciate the feedback, looks like both areas have their pros and cons.
Having lived in both cities for over 5 years each, it's kinda hard to say! Mobility in San Diego is much better than LA, so you'd have more variety of living areas down in SD due to being able to "get across town" relatively quickly. I had just started climbing when I moved away from SD, so my weekday experience was limited to Mission Gorge, which has a lot to choose from. LA, on the other hand, it at least 1.5 hrs closer to your weekend destinations (Valley/Tuol, Sierras, Bishop, Red Rock, etc.), so while you might have to sacrifice ease of outdoor weekday climbing (depending on where you live in LA), you'll be that much closer to good weekends. That being said, weekday climbing in LA is pretty limited, basically Echo Cliffs, Malibu Creek or Stoney Pt. as long as you live in the valley, which might not be too appealing... Josh and Suicide/Tahquitz are roughly equidistant from LA or SD depending on where you live in either (2ish hrs for both from either destination), so that really shouldn't factor too much. Either option offers lots of upsides, so don't sweat the decision too much! Best of luck.
If you enjoy the ocean, maybe split the difference and consider one of the coastal communities located between LA/SD, e.g., San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, or North San Diego county.
I grew up in San Diego and miss it SO much. Utah's outdoor fun is keeping me here for now, but someday I will be back. There is PLENTY of good climbing all over the place. Just not quite as close as you have in SLC. Just be willing to drive a little bit and get into trad and you can have limitless possibilities. San Diego 100%
If you like sport climbing LA I believe has more options than SD, its definitely not world class like maple canyon or american fork but its fun and challenging. However personally I find the City of LA to be a dump with constant traffic high rent and plus it costs money to park your car anywhere in downtown (then again I am not a city person). Perhaps that question would be better answered if you could say more specifically where you would live. LA/OC and SD are very large and your options are going to change depending on where you plan to live vs how much traffic you are willing to put up with to go climbing.
I'd go for Dana Point or San Clemente, depending on the commute factor. And definitely get a surfboard.


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The Background
Roni Rosengold wasn't always the self-possessed woman we met in July 1995. For years, this former stay-at-home mother of two sons had ignored her own needs while she did everything for her family and her husband, Stuart, now 65, a certified public accountant. Depressed, Roni went to counseling, which brought her a new-found confidence. From then on, she was on the warpath: Unless Stuart started showing her some respect and stopped nickel-and-diming every purchase she made, Roni was heading for divorce court.
But if Roni, now 60, had formerly felt like a doormat, Stuart grew to feel like a punching bag. He knew that his wife was unhappy, but he never expected that she would be so argumentative, always primed for a fight. "Roni doesn't just talk," he said at the time. "She rants and raves. If I tell her we need to cut back on our spending so we'll have money for retirement, she'll just run through all the terrible things I've done in my life."
The Rosengolds finally sought the advice of husband and wife marriage counselors Evelyn and Paul Moschetta, D.S.W., in New York City. Now, eight years after their therapy, we checked in with Roni and Stuart, who just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Have they learned to get along?


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How to properly position the touchscreen. Unlike laptops, tablets like Apple's iPad and e-readers like Amazon.com's Kindle function vertically, horizontally, and anywhere in between. Horizontal use is typically less stressful, especially when the tablet is in a comfortable position for your arms and hands (similar to how you should use a keyboard on a laptop or desktop PC) -- though the fact the screen is positioned at or near lap level means you're likely to bend your neck, which is problematic for your posture.
Touchscreens positioned upright are ergonomically inferior. Like the futuristic computer screen that Tom Cruise's character used in the 2002 movie "Minority Report," vertical touchscreens such as in the new breed of Windows 8 PCs expected later this year (and in some current PCs) force you to use the large muscles in your shoulder and arms in ways that promote fatigue. Then-Apple CEO Steve Jobs put it aptly at a press conference in October 2010: "Touch surfaces don't want to be vertical." The more perpendicular the screen, the more you have to bend your wrist to type, a posture that anatomists call "dorsiflexion." That puts more pressure on the median nerve and the other structures in the carpal tunnel in the wrist.
Vertically oriented touchscreen monitors require you to reach forward and lift your arm against gravity, which tires your muscles rapidly. That also happens to some extent when you use a mouse or trackpad while sitting too far away from your desk, but the fix is easy: Move closer.
If both horizontal and vertical positions are problematic, what angle is acceptable? Unlike desktop computer setups, where there are well-established guidelines based on scientific research, recommendations for people who use touchscreens are scarce and sometimes contradictory because they depend on the task you're doing. For reading, it's best to place the device so that you can see the entire screen clearly. Generally, that means a steep angle close to perpendicular to your line of sight -- in other words, like that of a standard monitor. But for typing and tapping, shallow angles (about 30 degrees) are best.
Avoiding injuries from typing and tapping. The position of your wrist also affects the likelihood of injury from performing multitouch gestures on touchscreens. According to Alan Hedge, director of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory at Cornell University, the more you dorsiflex your wrist, the greater the chance of injury. But, he adds, most gestures don't require too much force, so you're usually safe as long as you don't bend your wrist excessively or repeat gestures too rapidly.
In theory, the onscreen keyboards on tablets and smartphones pose the same risks of RSIs and related injuries as physical keyboards. Currently, the main unique problem with touchscreen keyboards is their lack of tactile feedback. Unlike mechanical keys, which move and offer resistance, virtual keys don't react when they're pressed. As a work-around, manufacturers typically let you turn on audible key clicks, but that's not always effective, particularly in noisy surroundings. As a result, says Hedge, users strike virtual keys with as much as eight times the force as they tap real ones -- and all that force puts strain on your fingers, wrist, and forearm. If you have to type more than a few sentences at a time on a tablet or smartphone, consider using a Bluetooth or other external keyboard.
At the same time, onscreen keyboards confer unique advantages, not just risks, such as the ability to provide alternative layouts that place keys in less stress-inducing positions. Unfortunately, that's a benefit that vendors haven't embraced much yet.


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With the recent bout of rain lashing North India and a cut in production, the price of an egg has increased to a new high of Rs 3.65. It is a hike of 16 paise over last week.
Officials at the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC), Namakkal Zone, said that consumption of egg has increased in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Punjab after the recent monsoon downpour.
"This increase in offtake has prompted us to raise prices," an official said.
NECC sources said that the average daily egg movement to Kerala was 105 lakh eggs, which dropped by 25 lakh-30 lakh during Onam.
"With the celebration coming to an end, we expect the consumption in Kerala to go up." The price rise is also attributed to a drop in egg production by 12-15 per cent due to the use of alternate ingredients in the feed instead of the traditional soyameal.
Daily egg production has declined by 41 lakh-51 lakh from the average 341 lakh in July.
The increasing rate has given hope to poultry farmers and the bullish sentiment is likely to continue till the onset of Dasara festival, sources told Business Line.
Meanwhile, NECC hiked prices of layer birds to Rs 49 a kg from last week's Rs 45 and the Broiler Coordination Committee too has increased the prices of chicken to Rs 64 (Rs 58).


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A judicially-determined RAND license covering all of Motorola's H.264 essential patents would also dispose of its request for an injunction in Germany based on Motorola-owned, H.264 standard essential patents, the Judge wrote. The court had earlier issued an order enjoining Motorola from enforcing any injunctive relief it may receive through the German lawsuit initiated in July.
A license agreement will also result between Microsoft and Motorola for Motorola's 802.11 standard-essential patents, Judge Robart wrote. "Thus, the effect of this court's decision would also bar an injunction for the assertion of any Motorola-owned 802.11 standard essential patents against Microsoft," he added.
The use of standards-essential patents covered under FRAND terms in patent disputes has come under scrutiny recently. In June, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said in a statement in the public interest before the U.S. International Trade Commission that ITC's ban orders in matters involving implementation of standards-essential patents, that were committed to be licensed on FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) terms, has the potential to cause substantial harm to U.S. competition, consumers and innovation.
FTC was commenting on ITC investigations into complaints by Motorola against Microsoft and Apple. The ITC last month decided to review an earlier decision that Apple did not infringe four patents of Samsung Electronics in its mobile devices including the iPhone and iPad, and said it plans to discuss in the review issues relating to standards-essential patents, including whether an undertaking to license a patent on FRAND terms precludes a ban on a product if it infringes the patent.
John Ribeiro covers outsourcing and general technology breaking news from India for The IDG News Service. Follow John on Twitter at @Johnribeiro. John's email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Past Performances
Sunday in the Park with George, Spring 2013
A fully staged production of Stephen Sondheim's musical. A senior thesis production.
It Takes a Village, Spring 2013
A senior thesis production of a new musical by Sandra Fong & Emi Nakamura.
Kiss Me, Kate, Fall 2012
A concert performance of the Cole Porter musical.
Pippin, Fall 2012
A senior thesis production featuring Adam Hyndman '12 and directed by Tracy Bersley.
Eugene Onegin, Fall 2012
Directed by Tim Vasen
Strange Faces, Spring 2011
original musical written and directed by Andrea Grody '11, Department of Music and Program in Theater thesis production
Floyd Collins (Adam Guettel), Fall 2010
Program in Theater certificate thesis production
My Fair Lady, Berlind Theatre, Fall 2009
Program in Theater certificate thesis production
Princeton University Opera Theatre (including MUS 214 operas):
*The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)
*The Magic Flute (Mozart)
*The Coronation of Poppea (Monteverdi)
*The Return of Ulysses (Monteverdi)
*La Callisto (Cavalli)
*Egisto (Cavalli)
*Patience (Gilbert and Sullivan)
*Der Freischütz (von Weber)
*Leonore (Beethoven) (American Stage Premiere, 1982)
The Rape of Lucretia
Beatrice and Benedict
The Abduction from the Seraglio
Don Giovanni
Cosi fan tutte
Magic Flute
Marriage of Figaro
Gianni Schicchi
L'Enfant et les Sortileges
*designates MUS 214 productions
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Body Mass Index
The Body Mass Index is a useful tool for finding out if you have a healthy weight for your height. But remember it is only a guide.
You can also use our handy BMI chart to find out if you are underweight, overweight or just right. The chart has already done the calculations for you. It shows the underweight, healthy, overweight and obese ranges for various weights and heights. Just find the point where your weight (going across) meets your height (going up).
To calculate your BMI value exactly, divide your weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in metres). This number tells you how healthy your weight is:
- under 18.5 is underweight
- 18.5-25 is healthy weight
- 25-30 is overweight
- 30-35 is obese
- over 35 is very obese.
The Food Standards Agency have an electronic BMI calculator on their Eat well be well website.
What should I do if I am underweight, overweight or obese?
If you are not within the healthy weight region, you may be putting your health at risk. In particular, being overweight or obese could significantly increase your risk of cancer. You may be eating the wrong types or amounts of food.
Consult your GP for more advice. And have a look at our healthy eating and physical activity sections for tips on making healthy lifestyle choices.
Is BMI always a helpful tool?
In most cases, BMI is a very reliable tool. However, it does have limitations because it doesn't exactly calculate the percentage of body fat. It is not accurate for the following groups:
- children and young people - doctors use gender and age specific charts to measure young people's BMIs
- professional athletes and bodybuilders - BMI doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat, so heavily-muscled people with low body fat could be classified as overweight or obese
- pregnant or breastfeeding women, who need higher fat reserves than usual.
There are also small variations in the BMI thresholds for the two sexes, and for different races. For example, research suggests that the range of normal BMI should be lower for people of Asian origin.
If you have any questions or worries about your BMI then visit your GP.
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Ocean Bay Club #508 -3 bedrooms - 3 baths in North Myrtle Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 3
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community
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Oceanfront views are the focal point from this spacious 3BR/3BA condo located in the Ocean Drive Section of North Myrtle Beach. This property has everything you need for the perfect beach vacation. Starting with the views from the oversized balcony of the beautiful sand and sea to the comfort of the spacious living area. This building boasts indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, kiddie pool, hot tub, exercise room and walkway to the beach. Within walking distance to Main Street in North Myrtle Beach, you don't have to drive your car all week unless you want to go golfing. Otherwise, you can walk to the Shag clubs, restaurants, amusement area and more! When you are ready to relax in the condo, you can cook your meals in the fully stocked kitchen, listen to the built in stereo, close the remote control curtains and take a nap! Or surf the web from the Wi-Fi Internet or watch a movie from one of the 4 DVD players. This beautiful property is close to everything in the Myrtle Beach area, so just call us to arrange your tee times, restaurant reservations or ask about one of the many attractions to go to. This will be the place to come to year after year. Stay in this non-smoking condo located right on the ocean in North Myrtle Beach. This unit does not allow pets and has a parking garage.
condo rental amenities
- Community Pool
- Deck/Balcony
- Elevator
- Handicap Accessible
- High Speed Internet
- Hot Tub
- Jacuzzi Tub
- Lazy River
- North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Ocean Drive
- Oceanfront
- Outside Shower
- Washer/Dryer
vacation rental rates
Rate Table Weekly
Feb 1, 2014- Mar 29, 2014 $995
Mar 30, 2014 - May 17, 2014 $1,095
May 18, 2014 - Jun 7, 2014 $1,695
Jun 3, 2014 - Aug 16, 2014 $1,795
Aug 17, 2014 - Sep 6, 2014 $1,695
Sep 7, 2014 - Oct 18, 2014 $1,195
Oct 19, 2014 - Jan 31, 2015 $995
12% Taxes & fees not included in rates. Linens/towels are optional. Please call us for final cost & nightly rates.