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Earlier this month, Israeli authorities deported Professor Richard Falk, United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the
Richard Falk is the Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law and Practice, Emeritus,
Victor Kattan: You were recently deported by the government of Israel when you landed at Ben-Gurion airport in your role as UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights even though the two assistants traveling with you had been given visas to enter the country, and despite the fact that Israel's foreign ministry had advance notification of your travel itinerary, which included a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Why do you think you were detained for 20 hours and then deported?
Richard Falk: Of course I can only speculate on the Israeli motivations. The representative of the Ministry of Interior at the airport insisted that she was merely implementing an instruction from the foreign ministry to deny me entry. Yet, this fails to explain why there was no effort to inform the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in advance of the visit. My best guess is that
VK: In June 2007, you wrote an article entitled "Slouching Towards a Palestinian Holocaust." In the article, you posed the following question: "Is it an irresponsible overstatement to associate the treatment of Palestinians with [the] criminalized Nazi record of collective atrocity?" You answered by saying:
"I think not. The recent developments in
Do you regret writing these words? If not, why not?
RF: This is a complicated question for me. I wrote those quoted words before I was appointed as Special Rapporteur, as an engaged citizen deeply concerned because the desperate plight of the 1.5 million Palestinians in
VK: Some international lawyers consider academic scholarship and human rights advocacy to be mutually incompatible: they say one cannot be a serious scholar and an activist. As an eminent American international lawyer with a long and distinguished track record of academic scholarship and human rights advocacy for almost half a century, which has included, among other things, opposition to the Vietnam war, apartheid in Southern Africa, the nuclear weapons industry, Israel's invasion of Lebanon and its military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, as well as NATO's intervention in Kosovo, and the invasion of Iraq in 2003, do you think that international lawyers should speak out more often? Is it possible to be a serious scholar of international law and a human rights activist?
RF: This is an important question that I have pondered throughout my career. As mentioned earlier, the true test of either scholarship and advocacy is truthfulness and accuracy, and I have always endeavored to be objective in this fundamental sense. I believe we all have multiple identities, and that it is perfectly consistent to be a scholar writing and speaking for academic audiences and an engaged citizen doing the same for the general public. In some respects, it is a matter of translating one form of communication to the other. I believe it is an important contribution to the vitality of democratic society to have the benefit of the views of academic specialists. At the same time I believe that in a classroom it is essential for a professor to be receptive to viewpoints that contradict his or her own, and I have always tried to do this. I have jokingly pointed out that among my
VK: John Dugard, your predecessor as UN Special Rapporteur compared the situation in the
RF: Yes, my background includes a rather intimate set of encounters with the realities of South African Apartheid. Not long after my role in the
First, it is a crucial domain of struggle to establish the unlawful, and even criminal, nature of the prevailing set of arrangements, and thereby wage a battle for the hearts and minds of the peoples of the world. The US and
VK: Many international lawyers are afraid to openly criticize the government of
RF: It is an unfortunate aspect of this debate about Israeli policy toward the Palestinians that smear tactics have been used. I have been increasingly the target of such attacks, which I console myself into believing, is a sign of a certain influence and effectiveness. Alan Dershowitz, the notorious Harvard law professor, has written a defamatory journalistic piece on my recent travails, that begins by comparing me to David Duke of Ku Klux Klan fame and [Iranian president Mahmoud] Ahmedinejad, suggesting that I am a comparable hate-monger. Such irresponsible hostility is an unpleasant part of my controversial role and outspoken views, and unfortunately is given undue weight by a media culture that often treats anger and vicious character attacks as more convincing, and certainly more newsworthy than evidence and reasoning. Yet I have no regrets. My integrity and self-esteem are intimately tied to my lifelong identification with the oppressed, and my belief that if humanity is to flourish in the future it is essential for the strong to respect the global rule of law as much as the weak. At present, we have a global law that does not treat equals equally; the weak are held accountable, while the strong enjoy impunity. This represents law without justice, inviting charges of hypocrisy and double standards. My work as a scholar and engaged citizen has been dedicated to advancing the cause of global justice based on a legal order that learns to treat equals equally whether states or individuals.
As far as being a Jew is concerned, it informs my identity. I believe this commitment to justice is best articulated by the Old Testament prophets, and is the most timeless contribution of the Jewish tradition to human understanding and ethical practice. I had the privilege as an undergraduate of studying Martin Buber, the great Jewish philosopher, and hearing him deliver a series of lectures at
Victor Kattan is a tutor at the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London where he teaches international law to postgraduate students. His book From Coexistence to Conquest: International Law and the Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict 1891-1949 will be published by Pluto Books in June 2009. Victor is the editor of The Palestine Question in International Law which was published by British Institute of International and Comparative Law in May 2008 and which features a collection of articles by leading scholars of international law on the Israel-Palestine conflict.


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Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming back some returning clients from UK. They did a guided mountain bike route with me last winter and had vowed to return for a longer route this year. Having spoken to the group about the kind of day they were looking for, and the kind of terrain they´d like to ride, we opted for a day of mountain biking in Xativa. We began our route in the Valle de Barxeta, and warmed up with a relaxed ride along some easy trails through orange groves, then a short stretch of road took us [read more]
Mountain Biking in Alicante
Guided Mountain Biking and Top Quality Accommodation Packages Sierra de Mariola, Alicante Province, Spain We are delighted to offer our clients the opportunity to design their own bespoke breaks with a combination of guided cross country mountain biking in Spain, superb quality accommodation, excellent cuisine and free time to spend at leisure. The Sierra de Mariola Natural Park is situated just 45 minutes drive from Alicante airport, making access very quick and easy. Its peaks rise to over 1400 metres above sea level and it´s rolling hills and forests provide some fabulous cross country mountain biking for riders of [read more]
Guided mountain biking in Alicante
Last week, I had the pleasure of providing a day of guided mountain biking in Alicante for a client from Holland. He was on holiday with his family in the coastal resort of Elche, and wanted to include a day of mountain biking in his plans. We´d arranged to meet in Banyeres de Mariola, a historical village in the hills of the Sierra de Mariola. Although just 45 minutes drive from Alicante, it´s rural location and stunning scenery make it feel as if it could be a World away. The area offers some fabulous cross country mountain biking as well [read more]
Mountain Biking Near the City of Valencia
Last weekend we provided a day of guided mountain biking for a couple of returning clients. They were enjoying a short break in this vibrant Mediterranean city and wanted to enjoy a day of guided mountain biking near the city of Valencia. Although a coastal city, one of its many advantages is its proximity to the mountains. Today´s route was in the Sierra de Calderona, a designated Natural Park within very easy reach of Valencia. Having collected my clients from their city centre hotel, within just 35 minutes we were unloading the bikes from the van and beginning our route. [read more]
Mountain Biking in Valencia
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of meeting a couple of mountain bikers from Finland. They were spending some time in the city and wanted to arrange a couple of days of mountain biking in Valencia. We´d talked before their arrival and had agreed upon a package that included a combination of bike rental and a couple of days of guided mountain biking in the hills that surround this magnificent city. During their time in Valencia, they explored the surroundings with the bikes. They enjoyed rides to the Natural Park of Albufera de Valencia, the coast line north [read more]
Mountain Biking Holidays in Valencia
This week was special for me. Not just because we enjoyed some great trails, new routes and fantastic Spring weather, but because I spent the week with two long standing clients who have since become friends. Scott and Alain live in Montreal, Canada and this was the third time in three years that they have visited us for their mountain biking holidays in Valencia. A few weeks before their trip, we discussed various options and designed a bespoke holiday for them. This included a return to the mountains of La Safor for the first few days of their trip. The second [read more]
Mountain biking and city breaks in Valencia
I recently had the absolute pleasure of working with Eliane and Silvian from the Netherlands. They were staying in the city of Valencia and had contacted me whilst arranging their trip, with the aim of combining their time in this enchanting city with a couple of days of mountain biking. One of our specialities is to help clients to design their mountain biking and city breaks in Valencia. On our first day of biking I collected them from their hotel and we made the short journey south to the region of La Safor. After a coffee stop and the usual safety [read more]
Mountain Biking in Xativa, Valencia
Last week, I had the pleasure of welcoming new clients Tina and Dennis, experienced and fit mountain bikers from Denmark. They were staying in the beautiful and historical town of Xativa, an increasingly popular destination for those looking to combine active and cultural tourism. Xativa, the birthplace of both Spanish Popes, and the first place in Europe to produce paper, is located just 50 minutes by train from Spain´s third city, Valencia. We began our mountain bike trip from the heart of the historic centre of Xativa, riding out of town and immediately joining a great trail that took us [read more]
January 2014 Bulletin
As ever I would like to begin by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year. I hope that you´re all well, have had a good festive period and that 2014 biking plans and objectives are taking shape! The purpose of this bulletin is to reflect briefly on the last year but more so to keep you informed of new developments here in Valencia. 2013 was a successful and busy year, and I was fortunate enough to share many a great day with many interesting people. Many thanks to you all for your support. Special thanks to those who [read more]

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Olive Pepper Pinwheels Recipe
"These zippy pinwheels are surprisingly simple to prepare ahead of time and have on hand whenever hunger hits," notes Kristin Manley from her home in Montesano, Washington. "They're also attractive to serve as appetizers for guests," she adds.
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon fat-free milk
- 1/3 cup each finely chopped sweet red, green and yellow pepper
- 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
- 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
- 6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth; stir in the peppers, olives and dressing mix. Spread over tortillas. Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Just before serving, cut into 1-in. pieces. Yield: 3 dozen.
Originally published as Olive Pepper Pinwheels in Light & Tasty June/July 2001, p55
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Very easy to make, but a bit too creamy for my taste.
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Yummy!! These appetizers are so easy and when you mix the cream cheese spread ahead of time, the flavors meld and it only gets better. Everyone loved them! They don't last long.
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Yummy!! I took these appetizers to a New Year's Eve gathering and everyone loved them. They didn't last long, once word spread about how tasty they were!
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An excerpt from Healing Pain by Ann Berger, MSN, MD and C. B. deSwaan explains the different types of pain.
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I hesitated to review this book. It focuses on subjects which seemed foreign to me (i.e. Arthritis can be caused by food sensitivity. Alternative treatments are more beneficial than conventional treatments...etc.) Realizing that what helps one person does not always help another and vice versa, I reconsidered.
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According to a new blog post by developer Gas Powered Games, the online version of Age of Empires will be ceasing new content production, claiming that "creating top-tier content, as we have been for the last year and a half, is very expensive." While this isn't the best of news, the blog also outlines that the game is far from "dead" with a short amount of new content still in production to wrap things up, however general support, forums and everything else will continue.
Is AOEO dying? No. Nothing is changing for the existing game. You can still do all the things you do today; we're not taking away anything you already have. There will be no new civilizations or features, that's all.While new content has ceased for Age of Empires Online, Gas Powered Games has revealed a new countdown timer on their website, named Project W. It isn't known whether this will be something tied to Age of Empires Online, or simply an entirely new project, but keep an eye out on AusGamers for the latest news.
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Public Health News Roundup: August 26
EBOLA Update: RWJF Gives $1M to the CDC Foundation's Global Disaster Response Fund
(NewPublicHealth is monitoring the public health crisis in West Africa.)
In order to assist the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) ongoing efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has given a $1 million grant to the CDC Foundation's Global Disaster Response Fund. The CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center and deployed more than 70 public health experts in response to the outbreak, which so far has killed more than 1,400 people. "The spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa represents a global public health crisis," said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MBA, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in a release. "We are privileged to assist CDC in its heroic efforts to contain this outbreak, and we are confident of their ability to control this scourge—provided they have the support required to do the job. Additional resources are urgently needed, and we encourage other funders to respond as well." Read more on Ebola.
CDC: More than a Quarter-Million Youth Who Never Smoked Used E-Cigarettes in 2013
More than a quarter-million middle school and high school students who had never smoked regular cigarettes used electronic cigarettes—or e-cigarettes—in 2013, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study appearing in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research. The study found that youth who had never smoked traditional cigarettes, but had tried e-cigarettes, were twice as likely to intend to smoke traditional cigarettes than were youth who had never used e-cigarettes. "We are very concerned about nicotine use among our youth, regardless of whether it comes from conventional cigarettes, e-cigarettes or other tobacco products. Not only is nicotine highly addictive, it can harm adolescent brain development." said Tim McAfee, MD, MPH, Director of CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, in a release. Read more on tobacco.
U.S. Veteran Homelessness Down 33 Percent Since 2010
There has been a 33 percent decline in U.S. veteran homelessness and a 40 percent decline in the number of veterans who sleep on the street since 2010, according to new national estimates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). The agencies credited evidenced-based practices such as Housing First and other federal programs for the declines. There were an estimated 49,933 homeless veterans in American in January 2014. "We have an obligation to ensure that every veteran has a place to call home," said HUD Secretary Julián Castro, in a release. "In just a few years, we have made incredible progress reducing homelessness among veterans, but we have more work to do. HUD will continue collaborating with our federal and local partners to ensure that all of the men and women who have served our country have a stable home and an opportunity to succeed." Read more on the military.
Alcohol Abuse Among Returning U.S. Veterans
The focus on military concerns in the last few weeks has understandably been on events in the Middle East, Ukraine and Afghanistan. But a new study from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University is shining a light on the continuing problems faced by returning U.S. military personnel—in particular their increased risk of abusing alcohol.
The study found that regardless of whether they experienced traumatic events during deployment, returning National Guard soldiers were more likely to develop a drinking problem when faced with civilian life setbacks, including job loss, legal problems, divorce, and serious financial or legal problems. The study authors say these are all very common for military families. The study was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Previous studies have shown that alcohol abuse is a major concern for reservists returning home. While almost 7 percent of Americans abuse or are dependent on alcohol, the rate of alcohol abuse among reserve soldiers returning from deployment is 14 percent, or almost double that of the civilian population, according to the Mailman researchers.
The study looked at 1,095 Ohio National Guard soldiers who had primarily served in either Iraq or Afghanistan in 2008 and 2009. The soldiers were interviewed three times over three years via telephone about their alcohol use, exposure to deployment-related traumatic events and stressors such as land mines, vehicle crashes, taking enemy fire and witnessing casualties. They were also questioned about any stress related to everyday life since returning from duty.
More than half (60 percent) of the soldiers who responded experienced combat-related trauma, 36 percent of soldiers experienced civilian stressors and 17 percent reported being sexually harassed during their most recent deployment. The researchers found that having at least one civilian stressor or a reported incident of sexual harassment during deployment raised the odds of alcohol use disorders; combat-related traumatic events were only marginally associated with alcohol problems.
Public Health News Roundup: July 14
CDC Closes Flu and Anthrax Labs After Serious Lapses
After two serious lapses with anthrax and avian flu virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it was temporarily closing its anthrax and flu laboratories and stopping shipments of all infectious agents. Last month at least 63 CDC employees may have been exposed to live anthrax bacteria after samples were sent to laboratories that were not prepared to handle the infectious agents. Anyone possibly exposed has been offered a vaccine and antibiotics; the CDC says no one was in danger.
In the second incident, technicians in a CDC lab accidentally contaminated a largely benign flu virus with a much more dangerous H5N1 bird flu strain. A lab worker who received a shipment of the strain and realized it was more dangerous than the sample expected contacted the CDC. And, in a third incident, the CDC also announced on Friday that two of six vials of smallpox vaccine recently found stored at the National Institutes of Health since 1954 contained live virus that could have infected people.
CDC has convened an investigation with finding expected later this week, as well as:
- Established a high-level working group, reporting to the CDC Director, to help accelerate improvements in laboratory safety; review and approve—on a laboratory-by-laboratory basis—resuming transfer of biological materials; and serve as the transition group for accountability on laboratory safety.
- Established a review group, under the direction of CDC's Associate Director for Science, to look at the systems, procedures and personnel issues that led to the events, as well as how to prevent similar events in the future.
- Plans to take personnel action regarding individuals who contributed to or were in a position to prevent this incident.
Read more on infectious disease.
Military Servicemembers at Increased Risk of Financial Abuse
Members of the military are at increased risk of financial abuse, according to a new survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), and more must be done to help servicemembers protect themselves. An NFCC survey of active duty military personnel found that:
- 77 percent of respondents have financial worries
- 55 percent feel not at all or only somewhat prepared to meet a financial emergency
- 60 percent say they had to look outside of traditional institutions and utilized alternative, non-traditional lenders to meet their financial needs
In order to answer this need, the NFCC is working to give servicemembers a deeper understanding of personal finance through its Sharpen Your Financial Focus program, which includes materials that address their particular financial literacy challenges. The program presents 10 individual lesson topics, ranging from banking to planning for retirement. "No one should be victimized by financial abuse, particularly the military," said Gail Cunningham, spokesperson for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). "One way to avoid financial abuse is through financial education, as an educated consumer is always a better consumer, one more equipped to identify fraud or deception and make wise financial decisions." Read more on the military.
Study: Confusion Over Spoon Sizes Can Lead to Incorrect Medication Doses for Kids
Confusion over and differences in spoon sizes can lead to frequent medication dosing errors for children, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers observed 287 parents provide medicine to their children using teaspoons and tablespoons, finding that 39 percent incorrectly measured the dose they intended and 41 percent made an error in measuring what their doctor had prescribed. The findings indicate a growing need to change how doctors prescribe medicine for children. "A move to a milliliter preference for dosing instructions for liquid medications could reduce parent confusion and decrease medication errors, especially for groups at risk for making errors, such as those with low health literacy and non-English speakers," said the study's lead author Shonna Yin, MD, an assistant professor of pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Poison control centers receive approximately 10,000 calls each year related to incorrect dosages of oral liquid medications. Read more on pediatrics.
Ending Veterans' Homelessness by Next Year
Evidence-based practices and model homelessness reduction programs that have been effective in other cities are the key tools behind a new initiative, the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness, launched earlier this month by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The goal of the Mayors Challenge is to end veteran homelessness by the end of 2015.Close to 60,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. Housing experts say the model practices and speed of their deployment can also serve as examples to greatly reduce homelessness in the general population—which can be as high as 3.5 million in any given year, according to HUD surveys.
Ending veteran homelessness has received increased attention in recent years. According to Eric Grumdahl, policy director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, there has already been a 24 percent reduction in veteran homelessness in the last three years that is directly tied to evidenced-based practices, including:
- Housing First, a concept that eliminates prerequisites such as sobriety and minimum income before a veteran can be given housing.
- Permanent supportive housing, which adds mental health services.
- Rapid re-housing aimed at people who are homeless from time-to-time rather than chronically homeless.
San Diego and Phoenix were both recently cited by both HUD and the VA for effectively ending chronic homelessness among veterans.
In Phoenix, where one in five homeless adults was a veteran—about twice the national average—the city leveraged partnerships and local, state and federal funding to find housing solutions for veterans. Partnerships included state and federal government; the business and faith community; and non-profit groups. The city's mayor, Greg Stanton, credits "a united front" and Housing First's work to speed up placing veterans in safe housing.
Public Health News Roundup: June 16
Study: Public Transportation Policy Often Doesn't Take Public Health into Account
Many officials and planners continue to ignore public health issues such as air pollution, crime and numerous traffic hazards when designing transportation projects, according to a new study in the Journal of Planning Education and Research. This is especially true for non-white and poor neighborhoods, which often find themselves along major roads, making this a social justice issue, as well. "The public health effects of heavy traffic are broad," said study author Carolyn McAndrews, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver's College of Architecture and Planning. "Studies have found associations between high-traffic roads and high mortality rates, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, poor birth outcomes and traffic-related injuries." The study was based on an analysis of Verona Road near Madison, Wisconsin, which can see nearly 60,000 vehicles per day and is in a neighborhood that is home to approximately 2,500 people. Read more on transportation.
CDC Report Finds Up, Downs in Risky Youth Behaviors
The latest Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that while teens are smoking fewer cigarettes and getting into fewer fights, they're still texting and driving at dangerous rates. The YRBSS—conducted once every two years—monitors an array of risky teen behaviors at the national, state and local levels. It includes data from 42 states and 21 large urban school districts.
Among the findings from the 2013 report:
- Cigarette smoking rates among high school students have dropped to 15.7 percent, meeting the Healthy People 2020 objective of reducing adolescent cigarette use to 16 percent or less
- The percentage of high school students nationwide who had been in a physical fight at least once during the past 12 months decreased from 42 percent in 1991 to 25 percent in 2013
- Fights on school property have been cut in half during the past 20 years, from 16 percent in 1993 to 8 percent in 2013
- 41 percent of students who had driven a car or other vehicle during the past 30 days reported texting or emailing while driving
- The percentage of high school students who are currently sexually active has declined from 38 percent in 1991 to 34 percent in 2013
- Among the high school students who are currently sexually active, condom use also has declined from 63 percent in 2003 to 59 percent in 2013
Read more on pediatrics.
More Active Military Personnel Seeking Mental Health Treatments
The percentage of U.S. military personnel being treated for mental health conditions more than tripled between January 2000 and September 2013, climbing from 1 percent to 3.5 percent, according to a new study in the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report. That comes out to approximately 2,698,903 mental disorder-related treatment courses during the period. In 2012, approximately 232,184 individuals with at least one "initial" mental disorder diagnosis spent a total of 18,348,668 days in mental health disorder treatment. Researchers pointed toward the mental health toll of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the war in Iraq and the war in Afghanistan—as well as an increased emphasis on getting soldiers who need help into treatment—as they main reasons for the increase. Read more on the military and mental health.
Recommended Reading: Book on Suicide Among Military Veterans
A new American Public Health Association (APHA) Press book, "Veteran Suicide: A Public Health Imperative," addresses the critical and growing issue of suicide among military veterans. The book is a collaboration between the APHA and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Both organizations previously partnered on a supplement to the American Journal of Public Health on suicide risks among veterans.
Topics addressed by the book include
- suicide prevention,
- substance abuse, and
- suicide surveillance.
The new book includes very recent research on suicide among veterans. "The research represented by the collection of manuscripts included in this volume is an important step towards addressing the national problem of suicide and a reminder that even one death by suicide is too many," said Janet Kemp, RN, PhD, Department of Veterans Affairs National Mental Health Program Director for Suicide Prevention.
"Veteran Suicide: A Public Health Imperative" is available for purchase online.
>>Bonus Link: This week the Huffington Post published an article by Kimberly Williams, Director of the Center for Policy, Advocacy, and Education of the Mental Health Association of New York City, pointing out that the connectedness members of the military feel with each other often disappears when they return to their communities, which may be a factor in the rising suicide rates among veterans.
Team Rubicon's Veterans Respond to Oklahoma's Tornado Devastation: Recommended Reading
The tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., on May 20 left at least 24 people dead and nearly 400 injured. More than a mile wide in places, the tornado left billions of dollars in damage in its wake. The people of Moore and the surrounding area are now burying the friends and family members lost that day and the slow process of rebuilding has begun.
Among the first to respond to the natural disaster was Team Rubicon, a collection of hundreds of U.S. military veterans who have been provided disaster relief around the world since the organization was founded in 2010. The name for the Moore effort is "Operation: Starting Gun"—both for their quick response to the tornado's devastation and for the Sooners of the Oklahoma Land Rush. They expect as many as 250 volunteers, of which 90 percent are veterans.
Public Health News Roundup: May 16
WHO Reports First Patient-to-Nurse Transmission of SARS-like Virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting that two health care workers in Saudi Arabia have become infected with a potentially fatal new SARS-like virus after catching it from patients, which represents the first case of the virus spreading this way within a hospital. Novel coronavirus, or nCoV, is thought to be spread through close contact, but, "scientists are on the alert for any sign that nCoV is mutating to become easily transmissible to multiple recipients, like SARS -- a scenario that could trigger a pandemic," according to Reuters. Read more on infectious disease.
Repeated Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk
Soldiers who sustain multiple traumatic brain injuries, even if they are mild, are at greater risk for suicide, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Researchers found that the risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors increased for soldiers with such injuries over the course of a lifetime -- not just in the short term after the injuries occur. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among U.S. military personnel, and researchers say this study provides further guidance on assessing risks and supporting wounded soldiers. Read more on military health.
HHS Announces $1 Billion to Fuel Health Care Innovation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a nearly $1 billion initiative -- the Health Care Innovation Awards -- that will fund work to transform the health care system by demonstrating better care and lower costs. This is the second round of the award. In the first round, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded 107 Awards out of nearly 3,000 applications. Round one awardees included a medical home for people with disabilities that showed a 71 percent reduction in hospitalization rates. Read more on access to health care.
Public Health News Roundup: March 21
AAP Policy Statement Supports Same-sex Marriage
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a new policy statement in the journal Pediatrics in support of same-sex marriage, as well as the right for all to adopt kids and provide foster care. "Children thrive in families that are stable and that provide permanent security, and the way we do that is through marriage," said policy statement co-author Benjamin Siegel, MD, chair of the AAP Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. "The AAP believes there should be equal opportunity for every couple to access the economic stability and federal supports provided to married couples to raise children." Added Ellen Perrin, MD, another co-author: "If a child has two loving and capable parents who choose to create a permanent bond, it's in the best interest of their children that legal institutions allow them to do so." Read more on LGBT issues.
1 in 50 U.S. Kids Have Autism
Approximately one in 50 youth ages 6 to 17 had autism from 2011 to 2012, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration. The share was about 1.2 percent in 2007. The greatest increase was seen in boys an in those ages 14 to 17. Health officials say the increase doesn't mean autism is becoming more prevalent, but that it is being diagnosed more frequently, according to CBS News. Under the new statistics approximately 1 million U.S. children have autism. Read more on mental health.
Study Links Gulf War Syndrome to Brain Damage
A link has been found between Gulf War Syndrome and damage to the brain, according to a new study in the journal PLOS ONE. James Baraniuk, senior author and professor of medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, said the study clearly demonstrates that Gulf War Syndrome—a collection of symptoms experienced by approximately 250,000 veterans of the 1991 war—is not psychological. Researchers and Georgetown University used fMRI machines to identify "anomalies in the bundle of nerve fibers that interpret pain signals in the brain in 31 Gulf War veterans," according to USA Today. This quick form of diagnosis could also end up helping people with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Read more on the military.
Public Health News Roundup: February 5
New Report Widens Information on Veteran Suicide
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released a comprehensive report on Veterans who die by suicide—include veterans who had not sought VA health care services. Previous reports included information only on those who had sought those services. The VA has recently implemented broader suicide prevention initiatives, including a toll-free Veterans Crisis Line; placement of suicide prevention coordinators at all VA medical centers and large outpatient facilities; and improvements in case management and reporting. Immediate help for veterans is available at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net or by calling the Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (push 1) or texting 838255. Read more on military.
FDA Approves Generic Version for Cancer Drug Doxil in Short Supply
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of widely used cancer drug Doxil (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection). This approval is critical because the drug is currently on the FDA's drug shortage list. The agency is using a priority review system to expedite the review of generic applications to help stem shortages. Doxil is used for several cancers, including ovarian cancer, multiple myeloma and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. Read more on prescription drugs.
Stroke Victims Need Therapy Within 60 Minutes of Hospital Arrival
People having an ischemic stroke should receive clot-dissolving therapy within 60 minutes of arriving at the hospital, according to new American Stroke Association guidelines published in the journal Stroke. Ischemic stroke, which accounts for nine in 10 strokes, is caused by a blood clot in the arteries leading to the brain. According to the American Heart Association, calling 9-1-1 immediately after recognizing any of the warning signs of stroke—and getting to a stroke center as fast as possible—are critical steps for optimal stroke care. That's because during an acute stroke, physicians must quickly evaluate and diagnose patients to determine whether they are eligible to receive the clot-dissolving drug recombinant tissue plasminogen activator which has to be given within hours of symptom starting.
Other new changes to stroke guidelines include:
- If feasible, transfer patients to the closest available certified primary care stroke center or comprehensive stroke center, which might involve air medical transport, though telemedicine with a stroke center may also be appropriate.
- Create multidisciplinary quality improvement committees within hospitals to review and monitor stroke care.
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|Crestview advances to state final with 54-50 win
|Friday, March 21, 2014 12:58 PM
By John Parent • DHI Sportswriter
COLUMBUS – Play 29. That's been the rallying cry of the undefeated and top-ranked Crestview Knights coming into the Division IV tournament. After a 54-50 win over New Madison Tri-Village on Thursday night at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Crestview will do just that.
The Knights, now 28-0 on the year, will take on Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Crestview stands now just one win away from its first-ever boys basketball state championship.
For the second straight game, Tyson Bolenbaugh was responsible for a crucial three-point play that helped seal a Crestview victory. With 5:55 to play in the game on Thursday night, Bolenbaugh got his defender in the air, absorbed contact, and wound up on the floor, watching as a desperation shot found its way through the net.
Bolenbaugh's free throw gave the Knights a commanding seven-point lead and clutch free throws from Cam Etzler and Damian Helm salted away the Crestview win.
Crestview hasn't trailed at halftime often this season, and, after they had jumped out to a 7-2 lead early in the Division IV state semi-finals, it didn't look like Thursday night would be any different.
Instead, the Tri-Village Patriots stormed back and opened up a seven-point advantage before settling for a 24-19 lead at the break.
Crestview's offense got started early when senior guard Cam Etzler knocked down a 3-pointer from the top of the arc just 32 seconds into the game. With Etzler adding another field goal later in the period, following four Helm free throws, it looked like Crestview may be in control.
Tri-Village center Tyler Cook had other ideas, however.
Cook's 6-foot-6 245 lb. frame proved too big to move off inside position and Cook wound up collecting four offensive rebounds in the first half – three of which came on his own miss. When he wasn't causing havoc in the low post, Cook was feeding it. Three times, Cook got the ball in the high post, only to lob a pass inside to a teammate. Those three possessions resulted in a pair of baskets and a trip to the free throw line.
While the Patriots offense was getting in gear, Crestview's was stalling. Helm, one of four Division IV Players of the Year, had committed four turnovers in the first 16 minutes, three times being called for traveling after a shot fake.
While the Knights got threes by Etzler, Preston Zaleski and Isiah Simerman in the first half, they shot just 5-for-20 overall.
"We didn't play the first half we would have liked to," Crestview head coach Jeremy Best acknowledged. "I think a lot of the credit for that goes to Tri-Village. They are a heck of a basketball team, physically, and we struggled with that a little bit. I think they kind of imposed their will on us in the first half. We weren't real good in some of our shot selection, and we really didn't man-up, so to speak, on the defensive end."
At halftime, coach Best challenged his team, most notably senior center Tyson Bolenbaugh.
"Tri-Village kind of shut me down (in the first half), and I didn't really know what to do," Bolenbaugh said. "Coach challenged me, telling me to get engaged – he does that a lot – and I think it really helped."
Bolenbaugh got himself involved early in the third quarter, knocking down a 12-foot jumper from the right wing to bring the Knights back to within two at 24-22. After a Zaleski steal, Etzler banked in a runner down the left side of the lane.
On the next Crestview possession, Bolenbaugh pushed the Knights' run to 7-0 and gave the Knights a 26-24 lead with 6:20 to play in the quarter.
Crestview wouldn't trail again.
"We can't exactly repeat what Coach said to us in the locker room," Etzler joked after the game. "He definitely lit a fire under our rear ends. He knows how to motivate us. We forced some turnovers, we got some high-percentage shots, and that ultimately led to us getting back into the game."
With the Knights leading by a pair, Bolenbaugh asserted himself on the defensive end as well. As Tri-Village junior Damion Cook drove through the lane, Bolenbaugh came from the weak side and swatted away a would-be layup. At the other end of the floor, the senior grabbed an offensive rebound and put it home to make it 30-26.
The Knights would take a six-point advantage to the fourth quarter, building its lead on a Connor Lautzenheiser 3-pointer with a minute to play in the third.
Crestview won the third quarter 15-4 thanks to 6-of-14 shooting. Meanwhile, Tri-Village was held to just 1-for-8 from the floor and turned it over five times.
"I thought, in the second half, we did a good job making them catch the ball in different spots, or just putting enough pressure on them to throw their timing off," Best noted. "They ended up with 15 turnovers and every one of them was huge."
Tri-Village wouldn't go away quietly, however.
As they did in the first half, the Patriots turned to Tyler Cook to keep them in the game. The lefty-shooting senior scored in the low block, then, after a Bolenbaugh bucket, added an 18-foot jumper that brought Tri-Village back to within four.
That's when Bolenbaugh broke the collective backs of the Patriots.
"At halftime, coaches were telling us to pump fake, because they were leaving their feet a lot," Bolenbaugh explained. "I don't really know what happened to it (the shot), but I just pump faked and I saw him jump, so I went into him. There was a lot of luck involved in that one, I just kind of threw it up there."
"It did, (the three-point play) brought me back to BG, against Wayne Trace, when that happened and I was on the floor and celebrating. Teammates were there to pick me up. It's an amazing feeling."
The Knights wound up hitting 22-of-27 free throws for the game. Though Helm was held without a field goal, he converted all 10 of his free throw attempts including 6-for-6 over the final 1:05 of the game.
Crestview finished the game 14-for-47 (37.8 percent) from the floor while Tri-Village hit on 18-of-41 (43.9 percent) of its attempts. The Patriots were held 23 points below their season average and Colton Linkous, who came into the game averaging 19.8 points per night and shooting 48 percent from 3-point range was held to just eight points on 2-of-5 shooting.
A large portion of the credit for that goes to Etzler, who finished with 13 points and five steals.
"Our team defense is pretty good," Best added. "But we have some individual guys that, philosophically, do a few different things. When we assign a guy to lock a guy down, he (Etzler) is the guy that can do it. He's done that all through the tournament, and I'm sure we'll try to find somebody that he can do that against on Saturday, too."
Yet another co-Player of the Year awaits when Crestview takes on Aquinas. Chances are good Etzler will draw that assignment one more time.
Score by quarters
Crestview 12 7 15 20- 54
Tri-Village 16 8 4 22- 50
Crestview (54)
Preston Zaleski 6, Cam Etzler 13, Connor Lautzenheiser 7, Damian Helm 10, Tyson Bolenbaugh 15, Luke Gibson 0, Brock Rolsten 0, Isaiah Simerman 3, Cain Lautzenheiser 0, Mitchell Rickard 0, Eli Jones 0
Tri-Village (50)
Tyler Vanwinkle 0, Tommy Bell 0, Damion Cook 16, Colton Linkous 8, Tyler Cook 20, Mason McCabe 6
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by Caitlin Huston
The city is looking to crack down on condemned homes, as two Seventh street structures are in the process of demolition.
The two houses, at 80 and 82 Seventh St., were ordered to be demolished at a November board of works meeting because of their unsafe conditions. At today's board of works meeting, members are looking at more condemned homes that could also possibly be up for demolition.
Bill Drinkwine, Logansport's building commissioner, said the two homes on Seventh Street had been vacant for more than three years and had been classified unsafe structures since 1999.
"They're uninhabitable," Drinkwine said.
The two houses did not have any utilities and had holes in the walls and foundation, Drinkwine said.
The board of works voted unanimously to demolish the homes.
Before the demolition was approved, however, Drinkwine said the board followed procedure to give legal notice to Joe Dunn, the owner of the properties, and invited him to appear before the board.
Drinkwine said Dunn did come before the board and was given the option to stop demolition, but he would have to put up a cash surety that would guarantee repair work. Drinkwine said Dunn did not want the buildings to be demolished, but that he did not have the money for repairs.
"He was against the demolition in the sense that he has a desire to continue to hold the properties as they are," Drinkwine said.
Dunn did not return multiple calls seeking comment.
Earlier this year, the city demolished 1305 Spear Street in its first effort to clear our condemned properties. The city has a list of 36 condemned homes to be demolished soon. The Seventh street homes weren't specifically targeted, but rather were the next to complete the procedures.
"There was no specific reason that these two were chosen first," Drinkwine said.
The reason the board of works is taking a serious look at this list is because of the danger the houses pose to the neighborhoods, Drinkwine said.
"We find people that are living in the back or kids playing games inside these or even crack houses in two of these that we know of," Drinkwine said.
Board member Ron Miller said neighbors living near the condemned houses have also complained. Living near the condemned properties can lower the value of their own homes, he said.
"I think the neighbors have been waiting long enough to get something done with the properties," Miller said.
Miller said he believes the board will deal with the homes that are perceived to be the most dangerous first.
He said he believes the two homes on 12th Street, in particular, are a danger the community.
"I drive by these properties and it wasn't getting any better," Miller said.
But Miller said the board will work to try to fix properties, before deciding on demolition.
"The last thing in the world anybody wants to do is to destroy a piece of property somebody else owns," Miller said.
However, Miller said sometimes the homes are in too much disrepair.
"It gets to a point where it has to come down," Miller said.
For the Seventh Street homes, Drinkwine said three construction companies bid on the demolition and B&G Construction offered the lowest rates.
B&G Construction was issued a $15,000 contract to tear down the homes, according to a building permit.
The demolition is expected to take about six days. At the end of the demolition, the spaces will essentially look like plots of land, Drinkwine said.
With the plot of land, Drinkwine said the city will be looking for someone else to rebuild.
"The city is going to work as they always have to try to locate someone who's willing to reconstruct new homes on these lots." Drinkwine said.
Caitlin Huston is a staff reporter of the Pharos-Tribune. She can be reached at 574-732-5148 or email@example.com.
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Garciaparra nears rehab stint
Dodgers infielder still feeling discomfort in right hand
PHOENIX -- The last step before Nomar Garciaparra returns to the Dodgers will be a Minor League rehabilitation assignment, and a decision on that could come as early as Friday, according to manager Joe Torre.
When he returns, impressive rookie Blake DeWitt can expect an "attaboy" parting gift and a ticket back to the Minor Leagues.
"It seems like the obvious thing," Torre conceded. "A lot can happen between now and then and we may decide to think another way, but as long as we have 12 pitchers, one triggers the other. That's safe to assume."
With starting pitchers going no more than four innings in three of the previous six games, 12 pitchers is almost a certainty for the immediate future.
Torre indicated Chin-lung Hu would continue as the utility infielder because he can play three positions, particularly shortstop. DeWitt was a high school shortstop, but hasn't played the position as a professional.
As for Garciaparra, Torre said the veteran still has some discomfort in his healing broken right hand, but his return "shouldn't be far down the road," possibly some time next week. Garciaparra did not take regular batting practice on Wednesday because he took extra swings Tuesday.
Andy LaRoche has begun to swing a bat a month after surgery to repair a torn thumb ligament, but throwing will be his last hurdle and he could be looking at another month of healing.
Tony Abreu has begun playing in extended Spring Training games. But even when he's healthy, he might have trouble getting his utility job back from Hu, who has played well and stayed healthy.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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It was very clean.
Gym was small and you couldn't go up to the roof without a dress code even if you are a guest.
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New, fresh and crisp
Could use more electrical outlets in the roomOur stay was short...bed was perfect...room was large for NYC hotel...great location for tourists...area is busy near Macy's...catch cabs back on 5th Ave...W. 34th is too busy
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/West 35th Street is a new hotel built in February 2009, perfectly located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The hotel is just steps from some of New York's best attractions including the Empire State Building, world-famous Macy's at Herald Square, Times Square, Broadway theaters and Madison Square Garden. Providing the finest qual...
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Excellent 9.6
Friendly staff, room was ready before 3:00 check-in time, very clean room and hotel.
window only had a think curtain, could have used a second layer or ticker curtain for privacy and to block out light from outside.
Excellent 10.0
The location, just in the midtown of everywhere, very close to the places you can visit them.
Everything was ok, only room space is too short VThe location is very good, it's clean and safety, also the staff is very kindly.
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The City Center Suite is a beautiful, two bedroom, 3 room apartment that sleeps up to 6 people in the very centre of Manhattan just a 5 minute walk from the Empire State Building. The apartment is comfortable and cosy and even has a fireplace The nicest part about the apartment is the view it is not of skyscrapers, back alleys or brick walls but rather of a...
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Contemporary decor with stylish furnishings including plush Hyatt Grand Bed, state-of-the-art media and work center with a 42 inch flat-panel high-definition television that easily integrates with laptops and other electronic devices, a Cozy Corner sofa and bathroom vanity with granite countertops. Enjoy complimentary hotel-wide Wi-Fi and a.m. Kitchen Skille...
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Excellent 9.0
Location in Herald Sq is convenient to all. Staff here is the best in town. Free wifi works well. Great free breakfast.
Not too much for public spaces. Sitting area and biz center are all right out in front of hotel.Rooms are great here with each one having a pullout couch. Nice sittign area in front of hotel closed off to the public. A great choice for biz or pleasure this place.
Mediocre 4.0
Price was very good. Unfortunately a great price doesn't make up for a room that needs repaired.
No hot water. In fact in order to turn on shower at all the sink faucet had to be running. When we reported issue we were asked if we called the engineer. I expect hotels to employee competent plumbers & inspect rooms regularly to maintain.
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Welcome to Holiday Inn Express 36th Street. Enjoy a Calm, Peaceful Haven in the Heart of NYC You are a part of it all when you Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express® NYC hotel on 36th Street which is centrally located in the heart of midtown. You are steps away from fabulous shopping and famous landmarks. Business travelers can be minutes away from their off...
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Excellent 9.0
Great location right in Herald Square. At the right price this is a great option for the city. Staff is really great here. Free wifi!
Not much in terms of public areas here, but breakfast is included and is actually very good.The hotel more than met my expectations of a 2.5 star hotel. It is a great option if in town sightseeing.
Excellent 10.0
The hotel was clean, staff friendly and a great breakfast!! Close to all attractions.
It would have been nice to have a lounge for a cocktail but there is a market around the corner that has wine and beer or restaurant/bar directly across the street.
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Excellent 8.3
Towels and Shower Curtain smell very bad.
Good 8.0
It was clean, the breakfast bar was the best. People were very nice. The guests there were nice too. The sundries that they put out were very excellent. And when we came back exhausted, it was good having such good cable TV.
We only had one problem, the toilet in our room kept plugging up. One plummer told us that we should put the toilet paper in the waste basket instead of flushing it down the toilet. Ugh! Plus someone spilled in the elevator my granddaughter had a fall.The location was very good. We walked to Times Square, we were close to the subway, and there were always taxis available, being a senior citizen that walks very slowly that was good. We could see the Empire State Bldg from our room. Shops were close.
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very small rooms and food not very good.
Okay 6.0
There breakfast staff was awesome. The two gentlemen I checked out with were so helpful with my luggage and had great personality's.
I bought two rooms, and asked could I have them connected or close to each other. I went to take some of my family's bags to each room, to my surprise one of the rooms was a mess. it still had left over thing from the guest before. this was after 2:30pmThe young lady that checked me in made me wait for 30min to have the room cleaned. She really did not pay me any real attention. I asked her were to park my car, it was a quick direction and then she was off to the next thing she was doing. She never told me what time breakfast was, or when check out time was. I had to call down to the next shift to get the information. I had eight people in my party to stay in two rooms. We had drove a long way, and were very tired. The rest of the employees made up for the lack of attention from checking in. I think it is a great ho...
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Boutique style hotel located in midtown Manhattan. All rooms feature free wireless Internet. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Macy's, Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden/Penn Station, and Fifth Avenue within walking distance. In-Room Safe Charge: 1.00 per night + tax (Mandatory). Off site parking available. Garage located nearby. Baggage Charge: 6...
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Okay 5.6
Location is great and the subway station is just in the corner of the block. Comlimentary breakfast is just OK, however if you are a familiy, it is important to have breakfast in the hotel in New York. Breakfast is served in the nearby bar& grill and its atmosphere is great. One of the front office staff was very kind and helpful, so I would like to thank her for everthing that she has done.
The hotel is very old and needs complete renovation. The rooms are not large enough to accomodate a familiy of four. It seemed the most unclean hotel during our visit to USA. Housekeeping staff is interesting (I guess they need a short course to learn how to behave to customers). In conclusion, location is OK, but nothing else...
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Location. Located close to Grand Central, Times Square and other popular places without being in a chaotic area. Located very close to parking garage which was very convenient.
Our view! View was looking out on ac units and machinery.Good restaurant/bar attached.
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styling and price
limited room serviceclean and well designed rooms, attentive staff, free Wi-Fi
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The staff was very friendly and helpful and the decor of the hotel was exactly what we were looking for.
There was a dark red stain on the comforter of the bed and dark spots on the mattress cover which required changing. Staff was friendly and responsive but it least 45 minutes to have the bedding changed. It ate into the evening.I am conflicted in my overall rating. We had a bad experience but generally I think I would recommend the hotel. The decor and staff were generally very good and I think our problem was bad luck more than a systemic problem with the hotel.
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With a stay at Americana Inn in New York (Midtown West), you'll be minutes from Bryant Park and Macy's. This hotel is close to Empire State Building and Times Square. Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/ex...
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The hotel was very clean .the staff were wonderful and welcoming especially for the short amount of time we were there.
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There wasn't even a chair in the room; 38th street is very noisy all night.
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A stay at Hotel Metro places you in the heart of New York, steps from Empire State Building and Macy's. This family-friendly hotel is close to Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. Make yourself at home in one of the 181 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and...
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Very quality hotel, very quality hotel room, and a great location.
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The location is great, right in the middle of everything. The rooftop lounge area was beautiful, directly facing the Empire State building.
On two different occasions the concierge referred us to a subway line which didn't run on the weekend. We wasted precious time waiting for a train which never arrived.The hotel is what you would expect. We could hear traffic noise from the 7th floor. The room was a bit small and the view from the room was brick and concrete. But this is New York. The price and location are great. The marble sink was a nice touch. The view from the roof-top terrace was impressive. I would stay here again
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With a stay at Refinery Hotel in New York (Midtown West), you'll be minutes from Bryant Park and Macy's. This 5-star hotel is close to Empire State Building and Times Square. Make yourself at home in one of the 197 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. 42-inch LCD te...
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The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.
Okay 6.0
The Refinery is not a five star hotel. Four and a half stars...maybe. More likely a four star hotel.
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The service! The staff was nice enough to hold our luggage the day we checked out as our flight wasn't until the evening.
No, everything was fantastic!!The location is great. The staff is wonderful. The price was good for being in Manhattan. The room was super neat and clean. It was a wonderful stay!
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The location was great!
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