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A University of Virginia secret society is going public with a plea for students to take better care of each other. The Seven Society placed banners around the university bearing the words of the English poet John Donne.
Beneath each banner they left a letter, encouraging the community to stay strong and caring in the wake of recent sexual assaults, hate crimes, and deaths in the community.
UVA student Nitya Reddy said, "Their main goal is to make the university a more caring and helpful place for its members and so I think a lot of times when there are incidents that really strike the university community - hate crimes and other such events - they really step forward and say let's take a step back and think about why we're here together as a community."
The society's letter also reads, "the hurt of any one of us is the hurt of all of us." The university says the banners will remain in place through the rest of the semester.
University of VirginiaPress Release
On Saturday, in a rare public statement, The Seven Society called on all members of the University of Virginia community to recommit to each other and to the institution to be a strong, caring community that does not tolerate injustice, but rather bands together to recognize what is wrong in our community and to work to right those wrongs.
In the wake of recent incidents that have occurred since the fall semester began – a reported hate crime, several sexual assaults, and the horrific death of a student – the society issued a reminder of the critical need for the University to be a strong and committed community of caring and trust, not only today, but for future generations.
The society selected a famous quotation from the English poet John Donne in which he talks about the importance of human beings being connected to each other, and caring for one another.
Just before sundown, seven large banners were raised on seven University buildings: Saunders Hall at the Darden School of Business, Clay Hall at the School of Law, the Old Medical School Building, the old faculty housing building at 203 Rugby Road, Alderman Library, Clark Hall and Pavilion VII in the Academical Village. Each banner contains Donne's famous words:
"No man is an island,
Entire of itself. …
…Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee."
— John Donne (1572-1631)
Members of the society selected these buildings so that all academic precincts of the University might be represented. The society, one of the University's oldest secret societies, is best known for its behind-the-scenes good works and financial gifts to University initiatives.
In an accompanying letter to the community, which is attached to a stand below each banner, the society writes: "From our earliest days, community has defined the University. … we, in all of our diversity, are brothers and sisters . . . This belief must be born of the bonds that we alone have the power to safeguard and to strengthen. In the trauma of a hate crime or sexual assault, and in the tragedy of the passing of one of our own, we have only each other. To tolerate injustice and descend into apathy is to dissolve these bonds that are the foundation of our community."
The message of the Seven Society underscores President Teresa A. Sullivan's recent e-mail to the community and her long-held commitment that the University become a caring community that aspires to treat every individual with kindness, dignity, and respect, regardless of position or status – and to take prompt action to report instances of misconduct.
In an email, members of the Seven Society wrote that students, staff, and faculty have a "profound responsibility" to care for one another, to steward the University, and to do justice to its legacy.
"We are the sons and daughters of the University; the hurt of any one of us is to hurt all of us," they write,
The banners will remain in place through the end of the semester as visible reminders of that "profound responsibility."
Full text of letter from The Seven Society
To the University:
No man is an island, entire of itself.
From our earliest days, community has defined the University. A spirit of unity was built into the very bricks of the Grounds – into the philosophy of Mr. Jefferson's vision for his life's last work. But this spirit has never been sustained by the design of the Academical Village alone. For one hundred and eighty-six years, it has been sustained by the choice faced by every student who has walked the Grounds: the choice to believe. To believe in the University and all that it can be. To believe in the power and the majesty and the magic of this place. To believe that we, in all of our diversity, are brothers and sisters, forevermore.
This belief cannot be unthinking. It must be born of the bonds that we alone have the power to safeguard and to strengthen. In the trauma of a hate crime or sexual assault, and in the tragedy of the passing of one of our own, we have only each other. To tolerate injustice and descend into apathy is to dissolve these bonds that are the foundation of our community. Each of us must not only recognize what is wrong, but also do what is right.We are all the sons and daughters of the University; as Mr.Donne so well conveys, the hurt of any one of us is the hurt of all of us.
Being a member of this community is not easy. It was never intended to be so. That we are a larger place, a more diverse place than we were – this only makes our commitment and our choices that much more important. If we remember this, if we do believe, if we honor and cherish and steward this gift – then, and only then, might we do justice to the idea of the University, to this grand experiment of which we are a part.
And so, with humility and with faith, The Seven Society asks only this: believe, act, and remember –
send not to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.
Sincerely, The Seven Society


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The yetzer Hora could not fathom the success of klal yisroel and the rebuilding of torah and chesed in America and he brought tummah in the form of technology into jewish homes that caused them to sin. Just like in the time of Haman so too today we have Keilim that have entered our homes and cause us to sin. They are in the form of videos, DVDs, the Internet, a new makkah called facebook, twiters, and other various names. Others know of these better than i do. Unfortunately it claimed many korbanos and destroyed many jewish homes. Frum ehrliche kids from the best of homes, threw off the yoke of torah and mitzvos publicly, with no shame. There are those who did not go as far, yet, they walk around outwardly dressed in a chasidishe levush but on the inside they are rotting and do kol davar assur discreetly in the privacy of their home. It has entrapped youngeleit ,baal habatim, bochrim, girls and married men and women of all ages. It all starts with the kvetch of a knepel ,the push of a button, in one second they went into the dirty ports and they arrived at Sheol tachtis. Plunging into the lowest of the low . Its a Makka of which one touch of a button you are joined with others. Its called chatrooms such as facebook were you socialize and connect with others. Men hooking up with light headed women with prutzim and prutzos. Yiddishe kinder are sending pictures of themselves to each other. It makes your hair stand up to what is going on in our machneh of shomrei torah umitzvos. Even the kosher ones is addicting like a magnet, it ruins shalom bayis to the worst degree sometimes its the man of the house sometimes its the mother of the home. The man looses his wife and she looses her husband you cant talk to the husband his mind is totally occupied with his computer day and night. The yetzer hora of arayos is burning like a fire up to the sky. It consumes daily precious neshamos of yiddesher kinder .The maakos of DVDs videos etc...even though initially it starts off kosher with a heter it eventually leads to what chazal say hayom omar lo aseh kach muchur aseh kach etc. untill we come to the worst. This is a fact, it happens and we cant fool ourselves with so called passwords and other safeguards and think that it is protected from others gaining access to it. this is a mistake. Kids and youngsters are smarter and more tech savvy than their parents and can get around the so called protections.The rebbe ended with a plea to the Women to have mercy on their mishpachos and get rid of these keilim from their homes. If one needs it for parnasah it should be moved out of the house to a different location. In the zechus of us protecting and safeguarding out families from this shmutz may Hk'bh protect and watch over klal yisrael.

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|Stephane Tchakam, Charge de Communication Pan Africa ILGA
Homosexuality is a relatively new phenomenon in Botswana, having only become publicly visible in the 1980s. Most likely, later. Then, Botswana thought of it as a European practice, or otherwise, a cultural aberration born of the trying conditions of the mines in South Africa.
Lesbianism was then unheard of. If it was, it was not discussed at the same level as 'homosexuality' practiced by men. There is no telling how prevalent the practice was in reality because the practitioners were fearful of public exposure. The larger society found the practice abhorrent, un-Christian and, you might say, un-African. That was expressed in the law that forbids same-sex sexual interaction.
Some nations do not only permit sex between people of the same sex, but there are fervent campaigns, especially in the Americas and Europe, that seek legalisation of the right of homosexuals and lesbians to marry.
Needless to say, the manner in which these societies respond to the challenge of providing legal sanction for same sex activity varies according to culture. The legal history of the society and the political persuasion of the rulers. Muslim and Christian fundamentalist political regimes banned homosexuality, as did most of the pseudo-socialist dictatorships of the old 'eastern bloc' countries. The founding fathers of Botswana, like the Christianised kings who ruled before national independence was granted in 1966, liked to think of this country as 'Christian'.Many of them were products of Tigerkloof and other Christian institutions wherever they found their education.
They made no effort to argue the facts and figures that made Botswana a Christian nation, rather than a country of many indigenous religions of the Basarwa, the Ikalanga speaking peoples, the Ba-Zezuru and the Boers, whose blend of Christianity excluded the indigenous Africans from the definition of humanity. In any case, on that account, the founding fathers would have held that indeed homosexuality was un-Christian, also deserving of being kept illegal.
There appears to be a growing tenor in some sections of civil society that advocates for the legalisation of homosexuality. They argue that sexual preference is a personal prerogative. They also argue that homosexuals are born that way. Otherwise, they are trained into that sexual behaviour by the manner in which they were brought up.
Botswana, many years after the developed countries started dealing with the challenges of sexual preference and how it should be reflected in the law, are now arguing the point in a more deliberate and vigorous way. Once again, at the tail-end of events! Former president, Festus Mogae discussed that issue - Is Homosexuality Un-African - with South African Justice Cameron, a self-declared homosexual and Bishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa at the weekend. LEGABIBO believes that 'The law has no place in the bedroom', according to one newspaper headline. Implicitly, that means they want sexual preference to be left to individual choice and that homosexuality should be decriminalised.
The question is: What is more important to Botswana and African society - food on the table and a job, or sexuality? The intellectuals are likely to respond: "Development is a multi-faceted enterprise and we have to look at all these problems as they arise". Isn't that rather confusing for the average man and woman whose preferred topic would be improved agricultural production and a sound education for their children, especially in Botswana's current state of underdevelopment?


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UF roundup: Florida track & field seeking indoor titles
Published: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 11:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 11:47 p.m.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Following a thrilling SEC Championships run two weeks ago when the Gator track and field women's team added its eighth indoor conference title, the No. 1 Florida squads embark on Albuquerque, N.M., with their sights set on bringing home the Florida athletic program's 32nd and 33rd national championship titles beginning Friday at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
The UF track and field program owns five of Florida's last nine national championships since 2010 and both the men's and women's teams enter the 2014 Indoor Championships ranked No. 1.
Only twice has a single school swept both the men's and women's indoor championships — 2008 (Arizona State) and 2004 (LSU).
The Gators have won a total of four NCAA Indoor National Championships — one for the women in 1992, while the Florida men became just the third team in history to win three straight indoor titles when they did so 2010-12.
Florida returns 2013 NCAA indoor champions Eddie Lovett (60m hurdles) and Marquis Dendy (long jump).
On the women's side, the Gators' last individual national titles came in 2010 when Mariam Kevkhishvili (shot put) and Charlotte Browning (mile) each won their events.
Women's golf: The 16th-ranked Gators will host 14 teams at the 42nd-annual SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational this weekend — UF's only home event of the season.
Last spring, Florida took third place, five strokes behind eventual winner and then-No. 2 Alabama. Their team tournament score of 870 was the ninth best in the history of the event. The 2013 Gators were paced by senior Elcin Ulu, who carded a total 215 (+5) and tied for sixth individually, and junior Camilla Hedberg, who grabbed a top-10 individual finish with a final score of 217 (+7).
UF has claimed the Gator Women's Golf Invitational title seven times in the last 12 years, with 17 titles overall.
No. 17 Florida Men's Tennis to Host No. 14 Tennessee and No. 16 Georgia
Men's tennis: Fresh off a come-from-behind victory over South Carolina on Sunday, the No. 17 Gators take on two SEC East opponents this weekend at Linder Stadium at the Ring Tennis Complex: No. 14 Tennessee today at 5 p.m. and No. 16 Georgia on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The Gators faced the Volunteers twice last year, taking the first matchup in Knoxville, 4-3, but dropping the final one at the SEC Tournament. UF pulled the upset over then-No. 4 UGA earlier this season at the 2014 ITA National Indoors in Houston.
Softball: Ranked No. 1 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball and NFCA/USA Today national polls, the Gators will travel to No. 25 LSU this weekend for a three-game series at Tiger Park. Game 1 of the series is scheduled for 7 p.m. today.
Men's golf: Florida will continue its spring season at the 35th annual Chris Schenkel Invitational beginning today at the Forest Heights Country Club in southeast Georgia.
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I'm happy to see this thread has been escalated, however, I'd like to share the linked thread below that has received no response.... http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-Civil-3D/Aut
Yes, this is still extremely unstable. No HotFix 2 did not fix a thing. (as far as my stability issues)
Undo is still broken...
Copy and Paste Crashes Civil 3D (but not map 3d)
Bind crashes Civil 3D (but not map 3d)
Autosave seems to crash civil 3D at times....
Waiting on Windows 8 compatibility?? I hope not!! We've been dealing with an extremely unstable program since April.
As unstable as this program is, I would think there would have been a bigger push to releases the first service pack within a few months.... An all hands on deck approach.... The ship is sinking and bucket bailing is not quite cutting it...
I get the following crash when exporting a pipe network to XML:
Fred, is this with the ExportLandXML command or inside another command? Can you share the drawing this occurs in?
I can select one, or more, networks in Prospector and export to LandXML without a hitch. So just wondering if it is a command issue or perhaps a drawing issue.


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That's the update on the welterweight champion's injury coming out of his UFC 129 title defense against Jake Shields, according to head trainer Firas Zahabi.
St. Pierre has faced endless amounts of criticism on the heels of his five-round 25 minute unanimous decision win, centered mostly around the fact that he seemed to struggle boxing against one of the least respected stand-up fighters in the entire sport.
However, the reasoning behind that seems to be an injury he sustained to his eye shortly into the third round.
Shields threw an open-handed strike, fingers outstretched, that grazed the French-Canadian's eye and caused blood to fill up within it, obstructing his vision.
No wonder that comically looping overhand right was missing so wide.
The good news from Zahabi (via MMAWeekly) is that the injury is not serious and should heal up, with the help of medication, in about 10 days. But Team GSP is not happy about Shields being so reckless with his punches.
"The doctors were very worried it was a detached retina because they couldn't see inside his eye. They flashed the light inside his eye and normally they're supposed to be able to see inside the eye, but the eye was filled with obstructions. The doctor was saying he couldn't see inside, so he needed to go to a specialist. Luckily it was just blood in the eye and not the detached retina. This occurred after the swipe to the face. When he threw that open handed hook, that was recorded, I complained to the ref immediately. I saw it, I completely saw it. I complained about it immediately to the referee that it was an open hand swipe to the face. I don't think it was intentional, but I mean it still happened, and he should get a warning and it should be kept in mind that he's punching with an open hand. It's not right, it's very dangerous."
While Zahabi believes the eye poke was not intentional, there are more than a few concerned parties that disagree. To see the infraction so you can judge for yourself click here.
Even with news of the injury, many fans and pundits alike refused to give St. Pierre the benefit of the doubt, panning his performance for a lack of killer instinct and a repeated want to play it safe so as to avoid any real danger.
This has become a trend recently for the welterweight kingpin, who is begin to alienate even his most loyal fans.
But is there a way to turn the tide? Of course; there always is. That might be in the form of a superfight showdown against Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz, who would love to finish the job his teammate Shields started, as soon as possible.
GSP has some mandatory time off forthcoming but that doesn't mean the match-up is an impossibility for somewhere down the road. Early fall, perhaps?
Besides, who else is left for St. Pierre to fight?


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When Chilean President Sebástian Piñera was sworn into office last month, he did so with the walls around the National Congress rattling, as an aftershock of one of the five worst earthquakes in recorded history shook the building. Today, however, President Piñera is visiting Washington, DC, where he will attend the Nuclear Security Summit.
In a speech at the Brookings Institute, President Piñera's message was clear: Chile's plan for recovery is being put into action, but challenges remain. The Piñera administration is in a race to make up for the time lost to earthquake recovery to implement the goals of its campaign platform, primarily economic reform, poverty reduction and an increase in development.
February's catastrophic 8.8 magnitude earthquake affected 2 million people, killing 342 and leaving 95 unaccounted for. With 370,000 homes damaged or destroyed and 200,000 needing to be entirely rebuilt, the weight of recovery is heavy. Mother Nature's bill to the Chilean government is estimated at $30 billion – nearly 17 percent of the country's GDP.
While these roadblocks to the new administration's agenda are daunting, the earthquake recovery package to be announced this week is set to confront the financial burden in multiple facets, one of which is the private sector, which is expected to recover more than $3.5 billion on insured damages alone. Piñera is also likely to dip into foreign savings, sell non-core public assets, and increase corporate taxes to help pay for reconstruction. This last could spell trouble, as high corporate tax rates are a proven growth killer.
Overall, Chile's government and economy are equipped to manage such a crisis. The country's deep commitment to free market policies earned it the status of the world's tenth freest economy, according to the Heritage Foundation's 2010 Index of Economic Freedom. It is important friend of the United States, a robust free trade partner and the 31st member to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development. The immediate economic impact is daunting, but Chile's recent estimates project that the economy will expand by 4.5 percent this year, bringing it closer to the president's 6 percent goal. Maintaining a commitment to free market principles is the surest path to ensure Chile's future growth.


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Organizations Join, Urge House to Pass Immigration Reform
More than 400 leading U.S. businesses and advocacy organizations - including the American Farm Bureau Federation - sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi calling on the House to enact immigration reform legislation. These organizations says reform of an outdated, broken immigration system is essential if the U.S. is to achieve a fully revitalized economy providing rewarding, lasting jobs and opportunities for all Americans. If done right - they believe reform will also serve to protect and complement the U.S. workforce - generating greater productivity and economic activity that will lead to new innovations, products, businesses and jobs in communities across the nation. The failure to act is not an option - according to these organizations - which say the U.S. can't afford to be content and watch a generation-old immigration system work more and more against the overall national interest.
The House and Senate are scheduled to adjourn Friday for five-weeks - but the Hagstrom Report says some House members may actually vote to stay in session due to its failure to act on a budget bill, immigration or the farm bill.
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Local Happenings
Les Miserables – Encore Entertainers July 26-28
This is a local, youth theatre club that is REMARKABLE! Their performance last Sunday brought me to tears they were so good; the talent is beyond what you would ever expect. A standing ovation! I am taking my daughter to the show in San Pedro on Friday, it was was so good, its worth seeing twice! If you like Les Miserable, you will not be disappointed and the tickets are only $20. For more information go to http://www.encoreentertainers.org/tickets.html
Greek Festival – July 13, 14, & 15, 2012
Don't miss the Greek Festival at the Redondo Beach St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church at 722 Knob Hill Ave this Friday, July 13 from 5 to 10; Saturday, July 14 from noon to 10 & Sunday, July 15 from noon to 9. Entry is just $2, but you can get a free entry coupon at http://sbgreekfestival.com.
Every Friday – Farmer's Markets
Riviera Village: 3 -7 Avenue I and Catalina, Redondo Beach
Hermosa Beach Tennis courts: Noon – 4, Valley Drive & 11th Street
Washington Elementary Carnival
Friday, June 01, 5 – 8, games, prizes & food. A list of the silent auction items is available at: www.Washington.rbusd.org
Jefferson Luau Carnival
Saturday, June 2, 4 – 8, game booths, music, cake walk, hula dancers, games, food and more
Sierra Club Hike
Sunday, June 3, 9 a.m. (& the first Sunday of every month). Take an easy 2 hour hike on Manhattan Beach streets with the local chapter of the Sierra Club. Meet at the Live Oak Park Police Memorial, 1901 Valley Drive, bring water, hat and wear good walking shoes.
Hermosa Beach Art Walk
Sat & Sun, June 9 & 10, 10 to 5 – See the work of 100 local artists; hear live music eat some great food with special activities for kids – On the front lawn of the Hermosa Beach community center at Pier Ave and Pacific Coast Highway. www.hbartwalk.com
Feb 18th – World Renowned Jean-Michel Cousteau
Jean-Michel Cousteau will be at Dive N Surf (504 N Broadway, Redondo Beach) on February 18th 12-4 PM for a book signing
Feb 9th – March 31 : Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Redondo Beach Community Emergency Response Training will begin on Thursday, February 9th at the Main Library in Redondo Beach. It's $40 for those that live or work in Redondo Beach. Training the public in emergency preparedness and basic disaster response skills CLICK HERE to register and get more information.
Feb 5th – Run or Walk to the Pier
The Redondo Beach 34th Annual Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K occurs this Sunday February 5th! This fantastic event is for all ages! Start your Super Bowl Sunday on a healthy, fun and festive note! After the Run/Walk you can enjoy food, live entertainment and beverages. This is a great way to support our local community! For more information on the Redondo Beach 34th Annual Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K, click on this link to their site: http://www.redondo10k.com/
Jan 20-22 Winter Sidewalk Sale - Downtown Manhattan Beach
Jan 21 Power of the Ocean Fundraiser at Saint Rocke 5-9
Supporting the PS I Love You Foundation (inspiring hope and support for at risk youths) and Sarcoma Alliance (improving the lives of those affected by cancer). Private event at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach, check out www.poweroftheocean.eventbrite.com or www.powerofftheocean2012-eorg.eventbrite.com for more info and tickets
Jan 22 Twist it Up with Jack Witherspoon! HT GRILL in the Riviera 4-7
Jack is a 3 time Leukemia survivor and, at age 11, has released his first cookbook! Chef Jack will be in the kitchen cooking up some great food with Chef Fabio Viviani from Top Chef, as well as on hand to sign his new cook book Twist it Up. Jack has already raised over $150,000 to support a cure for Leukemia and to support children with living with cancer. A portion of the proceeds from his book and the fundraisers at HT Grill will be denotated to his foundation. http://blog.chefjackwitherspoon.com/2012/01/11/booksigning-for-twist-it-up/
Hermosa Beach Holiday Sidewalk Festival: Saturday, November 19, 2011 – 12N – 8:00 PM
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Holiday Sidewalk Festival this Saturday from 12N – 8:00 PM. The event will take place in Downtown Hermosa Beach, live music, a scavenger hunt, deals, and treats will all be in attendance, making it an authentic community event. All ages are welcome and IT'S FREE! Parking will be difficult so try riding a bike or walking to this event. Get an early start on some holiday shopping this year by slipping into some holiday cheer at the 2nd annual Holiday Sidewalk Festival.
Celebrate in Riviera Village! : Thursday, December 01, 2011 – 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Start your holiday celebrating in Riviera Village at the annual Holiday Stroll on Thursday, December 1, from 6 to 10 pm. This wonderful collection of upscale shops will stay open late that night, offering fabulous finds and delectable treats to all. Santa will greet young revelers from 5:30 to 7 pm in the parking lot of Coffee Cartel, at the corner of Catalina and Elena. The Holiday Parade down Catalina Ave. steps off at 7 pm and features local bands.
Sandpipers 20th Annual Holiday Homes Tour: December 2, 3, 4, 2011 10am-5pm
Celebrate the season and tour three distinctive South Bay homes exquisitely decorated for the holidays, plus a holiday boutique and cafe. All proceeds benefit local South Bay charities through Sandpipers non-profit programs. http://www.sandpipers.org/ for tickets
Redondo Beach Christmas Boat Parade: December 10, 2011 at King Harbor Yacht Club
Santa Visits Redondo Beach residents: December 10th at Alta Vista Park (4-8pm) & December 17th at Anderson Park (4-8pm)
Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival: December 11, 2011 Manahttan Beach Pier 4pm-8pm
The Nutrcracker performed by the Los Angeles Ballet at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center December 23 & 24, 2011
For those of you celebrating Jewish holidays, we thought we'd fill you in on the happenings in the south bay this holiday season. The holiday being celebrated is Chanukah, the festival of lights which calls for lighting candles for eight straight days in a candelabra called a menorah, the exchange of lots of gifts, and the spinning of a top called a dreidl, among other traditions. There are four diverse synagogues in the area serving the Jewish community: Temple Menorah and Chabad Community Center in Redondo, Congregation Tikvat Jacob (CTJ) in Manhattan Beach and Temple Shalom in Hermosa Beach. Here are some of the activities being planned at each synagogue:
Congregation Tikvat Jacob (CTJ)
1829 North Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach
CTJ Hanukkah Chinese Latke Party
Sunday, December 25, 5:00pm
Clergy Latke Throw-Down!
Gourmet Kosher Catered Chinese Buffet Feast
Dreidl Games & arts Project
BYOH – Bring your own Hanukkah Lighting
Songs & Treats
Feature movie with Popcorn & More
All this for $20 adults, $10 kids to 12yrs., $50max/family
Payment due in office by December 20th. You can RSVP on our website ctjmb.org or call Wendy at 310 546-3667
Chabad and CTJ Hanukkah Celebration at the Manhattan Village Mall
Wednesday, December 21st, 5:30pm
Chabad Community Center
2108 Vail Avenue Redondo Beach
(310) 214-4999
Ray Carrol Gift Drive
Brighten the Holidays for the Less Fortunate
Event Featuring:
Gift Wrapping
Chanukah Arts & Crafts
Book Fair
Hot Latkes and Dounuts
& Lots More!!!
Help us provide holiday gifts for children who are less fortunate or in the hospital this holiday season. Together we can ensure that every child receives a present this holiday season.
No Charge. Please join us and bring your own gifts as well.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 11:00am – 2:00pm
At the JCC: 2108 Vail Ave. Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Giant Menorah Lightings
Celebrate Chanukah with the community
Support our community and celebrate Chanukah with our giant Menorah lightings across the South Bay. Each night of Chanukah we will be lighting the Menorah at a different location.
1st night – Tuesday, December 20 at 5:30pm
Redondo Beach – In front of City Hall
corner of Diamond St and PCH
2nd night – Wednesday, December 21 at 5:30pm
Manhattan Beach – Manhattan Village Shopping Mall
In conjunction with Congregation Tikvat Jacob
3rd night – Thursday December 22 at 5:30pm
El Segundo – in front of City Hall
Main St & Grand Ave.
5th Night – Saturday, December 24 at 6:15pm
Chanukah on Ice at the Toyota Sports Center
555 N. Nash St. El Segundo
7th night – Monday December 26 at 6:00pm
Hermosa Beach – Greenwood Park
In front of giant windmill Pier Ave & PCH
8th night – Tuesday December 27th at 6:00pm
Plaza El Segundo
Temple Menorah
1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach
(310) 316-8444
Sunday, December 11 at 4:30pm – Community Chanukah Party (reservations are required)
Friday, December 16, 6:30pm – Shir Shabbat Hanukkah Service (Dairy Pot Luck preceeds service at 5:30pm).
Temple Shalom of the South Bay
1818 Monterey Blvd. in Hermosa Beach.
(310) 613-3855
Our Shabbat services are led by Rabbi Toba August and Cantor Mollie Wine.
December 9 — Bring your family's menorah!
Celebration of Light — Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m.
K-1 and Second Grade — Services will feature our
Class Shabbat kindergarten, first grade, and
second grade students
Sunday, December 18 Hanukkah Party
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FLOYD and PAC, Is there a double standard??
FLOYD and PAC, Is there a double standard??
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Ok, I've been scanning this situation with Money vs Canelo over and over in my brain and I realized that now it seems Floyd will be staying at 147 since they stripped him of his belt at 154 and everyone seems to want him to go back up and face a bigger Alvarez (who walks around at 170/re-hydrates to the same weight on fight night) and there are those (Haters, mostly) who expects him to make the move back up and not do it at a CW but then those same (Haters, mostly) gave Manny Pac a pass when he took on an Old/way past it/Over-the-hill Oscar at 147 (a weight he hadn't been at in 9 years) for Manny's CW fight with him at WW.
So the questions are: Is there a Double Standard here?? And, if so, why does it exist for Floyd and not for Manny Pacquiao??
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I don't get why we still have posts about this,we get it Pac gets away with murder
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IT'S A PARTY, Y'ALL!! Come check it out! Friday, December 23, at the FIREPIT, it's a NAUGHTY AND NICE party....come find out who's been NAUGHTY and gettin' a lump of coal and who's been NICE and gettin' a lump of this fine lady here in the Santa hat. Hosted by YOUR favorite Orange Bowl participants, West Virginia's Brodrick Jenkins and Clemson's Sammy Watkins. Ohh yeah!!
Hey hey! I can't tell y'all how GEEKED I am about this throwdown, blowout, hoe-down New Years Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve party next week in my old stompin' grounds, Miami. There are gonna be many fly ladies just flocking to the club and copious jams spun by my two favorite DJs, Lowkey and Germ. Hope y'all can make it down to see us put the XXX in XXX-mas!! Bahahaha!!
What what! That's right, bro! Sammy Watkins here and I can't wait to show y'all how we celebrate the Holiday Season in South Florida. We're actually taking bets on whether I score more touchdowns or ladies next week. I'm taking the OVER on both!!!
You boys should probably stop and consider whether there might be some kind of moral or NCAA issues with your little get-together there. We wouldn't want anything to get in the way of your enjoyment of one of the most important games of your lives, or your ability to grow up and be fine young contributing members of society.
Are you for real pops? I was gonna make it RAIN at that party, and now you're gonna rain on my parade like that? Don't even front. We're gonna get our party on, NCAA or no NCAA.
Aww no way dude! I was about to have this BANGIN night, and I mean BANGIN night knowhatImsayin? Hahaha. And now you go and bring the NCAA and morality into it? What are you, like my conscience or something?
I'm not your conscience, young lad, I'm your life coach, Ole Billy Stew! Golly I sure wouldn't like to see you guys get in any trouble with the NCAA, that sure would put a damper on your bowl experience. Bowls are a reward, ya know! You should enjoy them, with a warm glass of milk, some fig newtons, and your bride.
OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!! Who brought this old man??? Get outta my party dude!! You're gonna ruin my cred with the ladies!! And do I have some FINE ladies dressed in red velvet that can't wait to sit on Sammy Claus's lap next Friday!
Now Samuel, is that any way to talk to your elder? Those ladies you're talking about are the sisters of our lads and the daughters of our brides. Come on, Brodrick, let's go home and play some Wii with my boy and my bride.
Yeah, Life Coach Stew! That sounds sooooo much better than poppin' $100 bottles with college girls dressed in elf costumes. Where's my guitar at?? We have an Orange Bowl to win! Hit it! Red, green, red, green yellow/red/blue, yellow/red/blue, green, green green....WOAHHHHHH WE'RE HALFWAY THERE....WOAHHHH....LIVIN' ON A PRAYER......
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Saint Norbert Dark - Klášterní pivovar Strahov
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Reviews by ccrida:
4.13/5 rDev +4%
Bottle picked up at the Monastery and consumed a few days later. Color is dark brown, almost black, with a small light tan head leaving decent lace.
Smell is pretty intense, caramel and molasses, a little sweet grape.
Taste is rich, sweet grape again, much like the esters in a Belgian, but with some chary roast, really like an export stout, which I'm loving.
Mouthfeel is slippery, dry, medium plus.
Drinkability is pretty high for me, as this really tasted like a Belgian stout, which I enjoyed. Atypical of other dark largers I had in Prague though with the sweetness that had an estery character.
09-18-2013 21:59:02 | More by ccrida
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4.15/5 rDev +4.5%
Sv. Norbert Special Dark (Specialni Tmave pivo)
.25 L served in mini-stein at brewery.
Unfiltered variation on a Munich dark, with a little bit drier "flavor and is more bitter". "All malt, well hopped beer."
4.5 Near opaque and black with mahogany highlights; hazy; topped by a creamy tan head that has good retention.
Aroma; a bit hard to distinguish since the brewer was checking a boil kettle only about 12 M away, releasing a fine aroma of boiled malt. Anyway, the beer itself smelt of dark malt and spicy hops.
4.5 caramel and dark malts in about equal proportion with spicy hops. Hints of coffee and dark chocolate in the finish.
M – near crisp; medium body; medium carbonation.
O – an interesting variation on a Munich dark.
08-03-2011 02:56:06 | More by chinchill
4.5/5 rDev +13.4%
05-24-2012 06:07:31 | More by rogerthegill
New York
3.68/5 rDev -7.3%
On-tap at Klašterní Pivovar Strahov, Prague, Czech Republic
A: The beer is jet black in color and poured with a two finger high dark beige head that slowly died down and left lacy patterns of bubbles on the surface. A moderate amount of carbonation is visible.
S: There are aromas of sweet malts in the nose as well as some hints of caramel.
T: The taste is very similar to the smell and has flavors of dark malts with notes of caramel and sweetness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and smooth on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
D: The beer goes down smoothly and is very easy to drink. It's very sessionable and I could easily have more than one in a single sitting.
12-10-2010 04:00:50 | More by metter98
4.25/5 rDev +7.1%
05-27-2014 08:11:12 | More by msondel
4/5 rDev +0.8%
05-08-2012 16:09:16 | More by Danny1217
4.13/5 rDev +4%
This is brewed at the Strahov Monastery in Prague and served at the Klaterní Pivovar A Restaurace.
Near black in color with a beige head that leaves good lace. The aroma is mild (although it's difficult to measure with the lingering smoke). I can detect some dark toffee (dry, not sweet).
This is thinner than the amber version. The initial impression is coffee and cream. Lots of grainy, dark burnt malts which culminate in a very strong espresso finish. No notable hop bitterness here. Very close to a dry stout flavor.
11-29-2008 11:17:35 | More by smcolw
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12-05-2013 17:56:09 | More by DbbC
3.75/5 rDev -5.5%
05-02-2013 23:35:49 | More by saeh
3.48/5 rDev -12.3%
The color is dark, very dark, with a cream colored head, two finger, quite beautiful.
The taste is dark, too. Toasted malts, quite strong, a plesant roast, and a hint of hazelnut in the back. Good.
More complex taste, more characterized, and, in the end, better.
Again dark malts, some caramel, dry fruit notes, and a light coffee and chocolate in the back.
Light body, quite drinkable.
Again toasted malts in the aftertaste, and dry fruit.
Good beer.
07-09-2009 17:18:11 | More by stcules
4.04/5 rDev +1.8%
Had at Sv Norbert Monastery in Prague. It was a 3 mile walk up a hill, so anything likely would taste great. Very nice spot. 4 beers on tap. This poured a very dark caramel color, with little head. Little smell. Nice malty taste with decent carbonation. This was a nice smooth taste that was very refreshing. Nice malty beer with a small amount of a hop kick to differentiate it from other Munchers. Nice. Will likely never have again as it is a million miles away. Great stuff
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Saint Norbert Dark from Klášterní pivovar Strahov
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Happy National #EmptyChairDay! http://t.co/TCiTUtMf—
Clark Lindstrom™ (@supermancwl) September 03, 2012
As Twitchy reported earlier, conservatives are mobilizing today to celebrate National Empty Chair Day. Clint Eastwood's much-buzzed-about RNC speech last week really got conservatives' creative juices bubbling, and they erupted today in a glorious display of hilarity and snarkage.
But don't take our word for it; feast your own eyes on the beauty:
@HeyTammyBruce #tbrs #EmptyChairDay My empty chair is busy bowing to foreign leaders http://t.co/MO3E1Voo—
Luis Rosas (@Rosas77) September 03, 2012
#EmptyChairDay This empty chair sure does waffle. http://t.co/OOsZiHW8—
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#EmptyChairDay Smoking a beef brisket for dinner, POTUS stopped by. http://t.co/xzUIHH0o—
Jeff Budd (@PuttyBudd) September 03, 2012
@dloesch @twitchyteam Invisible Obama lost his arm chair privileges at my house. Also, he has to sit in the rain. http://t.co/HHoZfgHY—
Abby Hilty (@abbyjustine) September 03, 2012
POTUS was kind enough to stop by a few houses for tee parties:
#EmptyChairDay Loosening up for a day on the links…..again!! http://t.co/B4x2SFxS—
Little Par-teas (@LittleParteas) September 03, 2012
@dloesch happy empty chair from Wisconsin http://t.co/npJD6Pq9—
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A meeting of obama & his henchmen. #Emptychairday http://t.co/Uv0D2xrD—
Morgans empty chair (@morgansparhawk) September 03, 2012
Check our special guest as I fill in for Beck. #EmptyChairDay instagr.am/p/PHdgwTr5G6/—
Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) September 03, 2012
@DLoesch @TwitchyTeam @michellemalkin @DavidLimbaugh Empty chair with friend, empty shovel! #EmptyChairDay http://t.co/05kyOk3q—
Cary (@hood9mm) September 03, 2012
Nice to know that President Obama is diggin' #EmptyChairDay as much as we are.
@michellemalkin Celebrating #EmptyChairDay in Colorado. http://t.co/6AHiIXvg—
Peter Boddie (@Pundit_Pete) September 03, 2012
Pres. Obama stopped by for a chat! So glad Dear Leader came by! #tcot #Obama2012 #EmptyChairDay http://t.co/pF5bYJOp—
Ellis George (@emgeorge105) September 03, 2012
@DLoesch Our #EmptyChairDay photo. http://t.co/PRBEsPtQ—
sooner1 (@intrepidokie) September 03, 2012
Obama attempting to fix the economy @DavidLimbaugh @DLoesch #emptychairday http://t.co/9oBm93r6—
Julie Betts Piskula (@JulieLvsPACKERS) September 03, 2012
Happy #EmptyChairDay! Oh, I mean Happy No #LaborDay! Wait … whatev. #tcot @ Little Glass House instagr.am/p/PHamXRCP_H/—
Jennifer Glasgow \m/ (@awstn_jglo) September 03, 2012
Prez O stopped by for a quick pick up game… #EmptyChairDay http://t.co/JbTTUHCe—
LM Mann (@LMTexan123) September 03, 2012
The president is sitting on my wife's pillow. This won't end well…. #EmptyChairDay http://t.co/qWPRrj1K—
Craig Carroll (@craigcarroll) September 03, 2012
The Man of the People was sure to swing by Walmart today, too:
#emptychairday in line for a flu shot at Walmart. http://t.co/jnqBsrrD—
jeff woolums (@jeffwoolums) September 03, 2012
The Obamas: They're just like us!
Even the dog isn't interested in the empty chair on #EmptyChairDay http://t.co/ny9OCPuG—
Troy Vargas (@troyvar) September 03, 2012
#EmptyChairDay Because. Math. http://t.co/KrPdFTAU—
H. Blackburn (@Blackburnsghost) September 03, 2012
From 1 gunslinger 2 another! Time to mosey on out of this mess!
#RomneyRyan2012 #BreitbartIsHere #WAR http://t.co/GgntxXZX—
jim palmer (@spiv) September 03, 2012
Take a seat, pilgrim.
@DLoesch Obama takes his rightful place on Mount Rushmore #EmptyChairDay @twitchyteam @michellemalkin http://t.co/YJzVt6TY—
Mike McNally (@notoserfdom) September 03, 2012
It's #TeamLightBringer ! #emptychairday @DLoesch @michellemalkin http://t.co/DUYqSjFy—
Julie Betts Piskula (@JulieLvsPACKERS) September 03, 2012
This is what we do with empty chairs! #EmptyChairDay #ClintEastwood #RNC2012 http://t.co/13doXC8a—
(@love2laugh) September 03, 2012
I couldn't quit laughing out loud when I saw this "only known photo of Karl Marx with Obama" yfrog.com/g04nnrvvj HT: my friend Susan—
David Limbaugh (@DavidLimbaugh) September 03, 2012
President Obama even managed a covert trip to Afghanistan!
@DLoesch #emptychairday in Afghanistan with #breitbart joining in http://t.co/WKxIDvS8—
ibreakthings (@Kudzu81) September 03, 2012
What a guy.
The Misfits also succeeded in helping Obama to overcome his notorious shyness and stick around for a video:
Hi @DLoesch, we had the best #emptychairday out of anybody. youtu.be/LWrTumqZvPk—
Brandon Morse (@CnservativePunk) September 03, 2012
So, so — *wiping away tears* — beautiful. Keep 'em comin', Twitter! The day is young!


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September 6, 2014 all-day
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Welcome to our Alumni web pages!
Our graduates are key advocates for the School so we are always delighted when former students get in touch with us to share their news and tell us more about what they are doing! So, why not contact us - we would be delighted to share your experiences, news and comments with other alumni, as well as with our prospective and current students. When you do get in touch, it would be helpful if you could tell us which degree programme you studied, what year you graduated and whether you are using your degree directly or indirectly? Also, prospective students can find it difficult to decide which University to choose, so we particularly welcome comments about why you came to Leeds and what was good about studying here?
If you would like to find out more about what is happening today in the School of Earth and Environment, please feel free to browse around our website. The People pages list all of our current staff, the research pages (including those for our four research institutes) provide information about our research activity. Our news pages provide an insight into our latest successes, both on the research front and on a more personal level. You can also look at the current undergraduate and postgraduate courses and see what our student-run societies (RocSoc and EnviSoc) are doing. From time to time we host events for former staff and students so please watch this space for more information about what is happening. We also actively encourage you to keep your details updated on the University of Leeds alumni webpages.
About our School
The School of Earth and Environment or SEE was formed following the merger of the School of Environment and the School of Earth Sciences in 2004. Many of the original staff remain but we have recently experienced a period of unprecedented growth taking our total size to over 200 (including 90+ academics and 60+ researchers), which means that if you look at our People list you may find quite a few less familiar names!
The School combines world-class earth and environmental sciences with environmental social sciences in both fundamental and applied research. Our research is organised into four research institutes:
- Earth Surface Science Institute
- Institute of Climate and Atmospheric Sciences
- Institute of Geophysics and Tectonics
- Sustainability Research Institute
You are welcome to browse these web pages to find out more about what staff and research students are doing. You can also do this on an individual basis via the People pages.
In early 2010 we moved into a brand new building! The £23.5million project refurbished the former School of Earth Sciences building and adding a large new wing to accommodate the whole School on one site for the first time since the merger in 2004. For more information about our new building please visit our SEE New building project web pages.
About our Former Students
Find out more about what our former students are doing via our Meet the Students page.
We would be delighted to feature more student profiles here, so please forward suitable text and a photo to alumni(at)see.leeds.ac.uk
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News and Events
New Building Opening Ceremony and Party: Easter 2010
In April 2010, we celebrated moving into our new building with an Opening Ceremony and Party and many current and former staff and students attended to see Lord Bragg of Wigton, Chancellor of the University, formally open the building in the presence of the Vice Chancellor, Pro Chancellor and Deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds.
We have a publicly available calendar providing information about these and other events and activities which you are welcome to view: http://see.leeds.ac.uk/typo3/news/calendar/
Keeping in Touch and Getting Involved
You are welcome to email us at any time either to tell us your news, help to organise an alumni reunion or event, help our current students or get involved in any other way: alumni(at)see.leeds.ac.uk
Are you a recent graduate of the School of Earth & Environment?
Why not join the School's new Alumni Group to network with fellow professionals.
We know that there are already a number of SEE alumni and current student groups on Facebook so you can also search for your former classmates by year and programme. And, if there isn't a group already, why not set one up?
Previous Events
Reunion of the Geological Sciences class of '79: 25 & 26 September 2009
The Geological Sciences Class of '79 celebrated 30 years since their graduation with a reunion in Leeds on 25 & 26 September 2009. More than half of the original class met together for a weekend of activities including a tour of the new building and a field trip to Malham.
If you would like to make contact with anyone from this year group, please email alumni(at)see.leeds.ac.uk
University Centenary 2004
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Nice hotel close to the beach And the cityPosted Jul 29, 2014
One of the best place where I been . after one day on the beach arriverà in that hotel And foud any tink perfect was amazing. I will come back ther for sure
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Its a pretty place and quite. Hotel just near the beach.excellent place
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Clean rooms ... Very clean! Comfortable furniturePosted Jul 23, 2014
Excellent!!!! Private Beach and Pools. Better than advertised.
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Excellent Long WeekendPosted Jul 21, 2014
Location: Walking distance to the Point Of Rocks for snorkeling
Since my family had not seen the Gulf Of Mexico before, we decided on a long weekend at Siesta Key. Having an apartment rather than a hotel room was the ticket. So much more comfortable! Smoothies in the morning, grabbed some fresh fish from the market across the street and grilled it at the pool, awesome pizza and craft beer restaurant across the street. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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More than expectedPosted Jul 6, 2014
The hotel is at walking distance to the beach, the condo is nice. The beach is awesome.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Tulsa, OK
Great for a family of 5Posted Jul 2, 2014
Nice rooms, enough space for our family of 5 with 3 teenagers. Close to the beach. Pool was great also just a tad too warm. Staff was very friendly and very informative. We will definitely be back!!
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Ohio
Excellent place to stay!Posted Jul 2, 2014
We were very impressed with our stay at the Beach Club at Siesta Key. The staff was very friendly and helpful on arrival. Our room was clean and modern. It had everything we needed... Refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, & wifi. The pool was great. The groundskeeper works very hard to keep the grounds looking great. They have a deck with comfortable lounge furniture that is great to hang out on after a long day at the beach. The beach is a short walk (less than 2 minutes) away. We had a very relaxing stay here and cannot wait to come back.
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A "REAL" review!Posted Jun 26, 2014
Pros: Has the feel that you have your own condo on the beach. Beautiful property within yards of a beautiful beach.
Cons: Upgrade the beds. Otherwise, none needed.
Location: Siesta Key village is 3 miles up the road. Its mostly lifestyles of the rich and famous, but just over the causeway is life as we know it. So enjoy.
Too many reviews are subjective. I especially hate those written by people who have lived pampered lifestyles. So this won't be one of those (in a whiney voice) "they didn't put chocolates on my pillow" reviews. So go in knowing that other peoples reviews (including mine) are somewhat subjective. Here goes: Took my family on vacation and upon arrival I was greeted and welcomed by the concierge. She was polite, enthusiastic and made me really feel glad I chose them. I had a ton of questions for her about the property, beach and area. I didn't have to ask one. The concierge gave me a full and thorough run down. Now feeling welcomed and informed, I checked into my room which was immaculate, spacious yet cozy. The full kitchen was stocked with the essentials and then some. The pictures on-line were accurate and at the same time didn't give the place justice. Beach was literally 3.5 min away. Very family oriented place. Only complaint I had was that our bed was kind of hard and uncomfortable. Thought it was me but my wife said the same. Again, subjective so take it for what it's worth. Otherwise, beautiful property. It was really quiet at night. Couldn't hear the neighbors. We stayed in bldg A and the mild vehicle traffic going into the adjacent hotel was a nuisance while sitting on the balcony smoking my cigar. But that's just me. otherwise excellent stay. My only regret was that we didn't stay longer. We'll be back for sure!!!
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it was a very pleasant experience, it is a lovely place to visit and stay. highly recommended..
for Everyoneby Jon
Posted May 21, 2014
3rd time at this resort, love it. The location is great. Only thing that I would advise, is they tell you that you can use the code to get on the beach by the Hyatt, which is true, but you are confined to a very very small piece of sand and ocean, which is basicly the runoff area of street water. If you even attempt to go onto the beach of other side, especially the Hyatt, you will get chewed out by their vulgar staff.


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The East Liberty County American Legion Post 321 and the Liberty County Veterans Council have announced plans for a Veterans Day Parade through downtown Hinesville.
A young man asked recently if I would write a letter on his behalf, recommending him to the University of Georgia. That was an easy request. The lad is as bright as a newly-minted penny and I have no doubts that if UGA remains his first choice, he will excel there as he has done in one of the more academically demanding, private schools in our state.
Two weeks ago, President Obama presented his health-care proposal to the nation in a joint session of Congress. In the past 50 years, joint sessions of Congress have been called only 15 times.
If diplomatic pusillanimity was the aim, President Barack Obama's decision to abandon our current missile-defense plans in Eastern Europe must be regarded as a masterstroke.
One of the biggest and most important issues for Americans right now is the health care reform being debated in Congress. This issue touches every single one of us and I am glad to see so many Georgians and so many Americans engaged on this issue.
Sen. Eric Johnson, the Republican lawmaker who has represented most of Liberty County in the Georgia Senate for the past decade, has gotten quite a bit of praise for his decision to give up his seat to concentrate on his campaign for governor.
I don't know how Jimmy Carter can look himself in the mirror. He has made hypocrisy an art form.
Gov. Sonny Perdue's announcement that Mitsubishi is going to build a manufacturing facility in Pooler is welcome news on the economic front for neighboring Chatham County - and indeed, the region.
Former President Jimmy Carter was a student at Georgia Tech, a graduate of the US Naval Academy, and was trained to be an engineer on a nuclear submarine; just goes to show that all the book-smarts in the world, don't make you the brightest bulb in the pack.
The radical activist group ACORN is the E.F. Hutton of prostitution. It stands ready to provide discreet advice on setting up a brothel and engaging in other, associated acts of criminality. When ACORN talks, pimps and hookers listen.
One of my resolutions for Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - is to be less quick to judge a person or a situation, trying instead to get all the facts before I come to a conclusion. Being a journalist, this is a valuable skill, as well as a character improvement.
Dear Mr. President:
Spooked by the public outcry, the House of Representatives has canceled its order for four military jets that would have been used occasionally to ferry members of Congress around the world. Even so, you shouldn't expect that the next time you fly, your seatmate in coach will be some humbled congressman on a fact-finding mission.
If he wants to prevail in Afghanistan, Barack Obama needs a George W. Bush moment. He'll have to ignore the polls, brush aside doubters in his own party and reinforce a failing war effort.
If you will allow me a moment of personal privilege, it has been one year since our grandson, Zack Wansley, collapsed and died while training for the Thanksgiving Day Marathon in Atlanta. He was 22.
MOULTRIE - The first item in my emails today was: "How to get thin quickly."
Our veterans shouldn't need an act of Congress and a presidential signature to get the Veterans Affairs healthcare system up to speed. But that's just what it took.
Whistleblowers, often revered and feared by the Obama administration, have received a special place since the 2011 initiation of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), a global transparency campaign. Their prominence is justified. The OGP will become a magnet for cynicism unless there is safe cover for those who will make it work or fail - whistleblowers on the front lines of fraud, waste and abuse currently sustained through secrecy and enforced by repression.
According to the Federal Register, on Dec. 7, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency "found" that current and projected concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere threaten the public health and welfare of current and future generations. Unfortunately, this finding and the EPA's subsequent action threaten the health and welfare of current and future generations of Georgians far more than greenhouse gases do.
Just when you thought Washington couldn't get any messier, our elected officials in the nation's capital prove it can.
Dear Georgia public-school teachers, It is new school year but, alas, the same old impediments: an out-of-touch federal bureaucracy, ideological state legislators who choose not to send their kids to public schools but intend to tell you how and what to teach, and a society that values reality television more than quality education. Sometimes, I wonder how you manage.
This week, school bells will ring and the 2014-15 academic year will begin. Some children welcome it, others don't. Parents also likely have mixed feelings about the start of another term.
How do you create positive community change? That is a good question. It is one that the national organization, Keep America Beautiful, has been fine-tuning a solution since the 1950s.
Some missing something or the other required me to prowl through closets at Mama's house. That's when I found it. I pulled it out and smiled broadly, warmed by the memories it evoked.
Editor, According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, our water source is slowly being polluted with saltwater, and the coastal area of Georgia will have to reduce the amount of water that it pulls from the Floridan aquifer by 17 million gallons a day.
It's depressing to read poll after poll highlighting Americans' utter disdain for Congress. But it's my encounters with ordinary citizens at public meetings or in casual conversation that really bring me up short.


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I always feel like fans think guys will get you more and cost you less to get then they do so it would be nice to have a prepective from the other side.
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I decided to stay and post occaisionally to see if I could get one member of the cult to capitulate their position and admit the Pirates are going nowhere until they sell the team. I know, I know, new GM, on the right track now, yada, yada.... Lets just put our cards on the table right now. Give me your time table you'll wait until your on board with rising up and trying to force a sale of the team.
Now - Is the right answer, but I know the number will be 0 for you regular posters
1 year - This can't happen either, since the site is full of knowledgable fans who don't see enough talent to break 500 this year
2 years - I bet this is popular. The young guys come into their own, and we break .500 for first time in 2 decades. Feels like a World Series to some, but not what I'm hoping for.
3 year - Most will pick 3 years as when things turn around. I know, because that was, and still is the standard response.
4 years - Don't know what to say to this group, but if you really believe it will take 4 more years god bless your patience..
Please, no troll guy as first post, how old is that. Grow a pair and give me your time table!!


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Most Annoying Character?
For me, it's Elena.
Do you like Datherine, Statherine or neither
Neither. The HBIC works alone. I want Katherine to bring drama, not to fall in love or something...
I am desperately in love with Katherine. I hope she NEVER goes away. I love her drama with the brothers, plus the fact that she is so mysterious. There is SO much we dont know about her and I`m burning with excitement. Oh yeah, I hope she SERIOUSLY kicks ass. She`s the main villain so she better be villainous!
who is damon kissing at the pool table? on the "memory lane" episode
Where's the picture/video?
Stefan and Caroline Awww
Ian vs Olivia (Fringe) Poll
Is she that good? I've never watched Fringe...
How the heck did Katherine get into Caroline's house?
Well, we didn't see anything before she entered Caroline's room, so I guess she pretended to be Elena again and Caroline's mom probably invited her in. Maybe the writers want us to think about this... after all Katherine has connections idk.
I guess you could assume Caroline´s mother asked Caroline
Favorite quotes........
Stelena Appreciation Thread
Favorite Damon and Elena moments?
Stelena Appreciation Thread
they say stefan was a ripper.. a ripper is a vampire who just tears ppl apart and feeds on them. they are on spoilersguide.com.......
Never trust the good guys! ;) Sometimes I wonder who's the bad guy around here... seriously!
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - A Delaware judge has put a lawsuit over a redevelopment project in suburban Wilmington on hold after attorneys for New Castle County abruptly reversed course.
Vice chancellor Sam Glasscock III said Tuesday he has grave concerns about the conflict generated by county attorneys, who first defended the Barley Mill Plaza project but told the court over the weekend that they now side with opponents.
The judge gave county attorneys until Jan. 15 to explain themselves.
A group called Save Our County wants the project put on hold, arguing that a traffic study should have been done before rezoning was approved.
County attorneys sided with the developer when former county executive Paul Clark was in office, but Tom Gordon, who was elected county executive in November, supports opponents of the project.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - A South Knoxville house fire is being blamed on a fire that was left burning in a fireplace.
The Knoxville Fire Department responded around 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the fire on the 2900 block of Scottish Pike.
When firefighters arrived, they found the owner of the home safely outside.
The homeowner reported he had been burning wood in his fireplace overnight and thought it had burned itself out early this morning.
He later was outside chopping firewood, anticipating cooler weather, when he noticed smoke coming from his home.
Family members living across the street will be giving the man a place to stay.
No injuries are reported.
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1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and allspice in a bowl. Cut apples with an apple slicer (or core apples and cut into eighths). Add apples and lemon juice to sugar-spice mixture; toss. Spoon into prepared dish
3. Combine flour and brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in oats. Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit to cover (it will be a generous layer).
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CATEGORIES MoviesAnchorman Ron Burgundy is getting into politics, and the first candidate to receive his endorsement is his "dear, dear, dear friend" Rob Ford, the embattled, alleged crack-smoking mayor of Toronto.
Burgundy (as played by Will Ferrell) appeared on "Conan" last night to talk up Ford, and performed a spirited rendition of Loverboy classic "Working for the Weekend," which he told Conan was Ford's campaign theme song. There was even a jazz flute breakdown.
"I hold him in the highest regard. He's the best," Burgundy told the host of Ford. " ... He's controversial because he's so damn honest."
It sort of makes perfect sense that Burgundy and Ford are friends, since both men share a love of alcohol and an affinity for awkwardly discussing their sex lives in public. Plus, Burgundy knows a thing or two about redemption, tips he can do doubt share with Ford, who's seeking reelection after scandalizing his city.
Burgundy will no doubt be popping up in more places over the next few weeks in anticipation of the release of "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." Ford will most likely next be seen on the evening news after knocking over another city council member.
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A baker from Pickens will be on a new show launching in May on CBS. Francine Bryson who specializes in pies, cakes and quiches will compete against 9 other bakers from around the country on The American Baking Competition. The show debuts on May 29 at 8:00 p.m. on WSPA and CBS.
The show is based on the hit reality series produced in the United Kingdom. The American version of the series will be hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy and judged by chef Marcela Valladolid and baker Paul Hollywood.
The 10 bakers were chosen in a nationwide search of amateur bakers at local casting bake-offs. The baking enthusiasts span various careers from firefighter to college student.
Each week The American Baking Competition will feature the home bakers in three challenge segments. The "Signature Bake," "Technical Bake," and "Showstopper Bake" challenges will determine who is the "Star Baker" of the week. One contestant will be eliminated each week.
CBS says final challenge will be between the three remaining contestants, one of whom will go on to win the best amateur baker crown along with the $250,000 grand prize. In addition, the winner will be awarded a publishing contract with Simon & Schuster to publish their own cookbook.
Click here to watch a preview of Francine on the show.
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HALLOWEEN MARCH ON McCRORY
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Governor's Mansion
200 N Blount St.
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Sponsored by: Progress NC, NC Women Matter, NC NOW, Planned Parenthood Health Systems, Action NC and NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina.
Join us October 30th at 5:30 PM in front of the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh to demand that McCrory clean house at the Department of Health & Human Services. COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE CLEANER AND BRING FOOD TO DONATE TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS. Details after the jump….
Yesterday, on June 10th, a parade of young children pulling red wagons filled with over 16,000 signatures of North Carolinians asking Governor McCrory to protect our public schools attempted to deliver the signatures to the Governor's Office. The action was part of a rally sponsored by Progress North Carolina, Public Schools First NC and Action NC. As the children lined up at the door with stacks of petitions in hand, a secretary came out to inform the crowd that Gov. McCrory was busy and in a meeting until 5:00 PM. However, a pair of women walking by to join the rally noticed the Governor playing catch with a state trooper and Chief of Staff Thomas Stith, not 50 feet around the corner from the rally, outside a side entrance to the state Capitol. You can see the photos after the jump, as well as photos showing the time stamps proving when they were taken. My question: he knew the kids were there. He ducked them. Why did he go then go outside and very publicly diss these children? What kind of person needs to do that?
Although Pat McCrory campaigned as a "political outsider" who would root out special interests and reject "business as usual," the truth is this: before he even took office, McCrory had broken his campaign promises and surrounded himself with veterans of the good ole boy network.
Progress North Carolina has set up a special website to catalogue the proof of this. Please share our new accountability website graphics with others so people understand: we need to watch this guy closely. See the website here. Or you can review its contents after the jump.
Within days of winning the election, Pat McCrory broke his campaign promise to keep special interests out of state government. He has surrounded himself with veterans of the good ole boy network and plunged headlong into conflicts of interest unbecoming of our state's highest office.
Since so many of our lawmakers in Raleigh have made it plain they aren't listening to the people of North Carolina, it's time to get their attention another way. Please join the AFL-CIO, Progress NC and other allies at the General Assembly on May 16 -- the opening day of this year's legislative session -- for a rally that lawmakers can't ignore. Bring your own pot and utensil of choice and be prepared to make some noise. Details after the jump...
In perhaps the most audacious attempt yet to turn a pile of happy horseshit into gold, Americans For Prosperity and the Civitas Institute are sponsoring a "Real Solutions" tour next week in an attempt to convince people that their deep budget cuts to education are *good* for North Carolina. Help us nip this insanity in the bud: please take a look at the tour stops in the article below and if you would like to get more involved in setting the record straight when they come near you, drop me a line: katymunger @ progressnc.org. We need to talk ... thank you!
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N.C. Real Solutions Coming To a Town Near You
According to new polls conducted by Public Policy Polling for Progress North Carolina, two Cumberland County legislative seats could be very competitive this fall. (These polls are part of a series of surveys designed to answer the question: "Can progressives retake the NC General Assembly?")
In Senate District 19, incumbent Republican Sen. Wesley Meredith trails potential Democratic challenger and NC House Rep. Diane Parfitt, 37%-40%. Download the complete results for Senate District 19.
In House District 45, a potential matchup between former Republican county commissioner Diane Wheatley and Democratic school board member Kim Fisher is also close. Wheatley leads Fisher, 38%-36%. Download the complete results for House District 45.
Those of you with the stomach for it know that if you follow right-wing rhetoric by politicians long enough, you can pick up on the latest inaccurate claims du jour. But for a long time, many of us dismissed their talk as transparent hyperbole unworthy of attention or feared that repeating their nonsense would make it seem more legitimate. As a result, last year, our state spent millions in taxpayer money for legislators to debate imaginary problems like voter fraud and we've seen state laws crippled by rumors, myths and religious beliefs.
Am hoping Steve or James can embed the following video for me in my post, but for those of you who want an informative video with your daily coffee... Progress NC has managed to crack the code of the DC double-speak. Our staff experts in "dialects of the 1%" have provided sub-titles to explain why the House GOP wants to raise payroll taxes on working families come Jan. 1st. What on Earth is Renee Ellmers talking about? Conferee? Doc Fix? We're not even sure she knows:
The people have spoken! The infamous "Gang of Five" has won Progress NC's not-so-coveted 2011 Jones Street Heisman Trophy for penalty-worthy conduct on the political playing field. Must have been their famous Flying Wedge maneuver that did the trick. View details and voting results here: http://www.progressnc.org/2011/12/and-the-winner-is.html
Thanks to all of you who weighed in!
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I thought I would share with you a little bit about making your own cards, today. To be honest, I feel a little bit silly, because my sister is the real card-making whiz. And I'm, well….the one who most always forgets to even buy a card, and send it on time….to even those with birthdays in our families. I'm flat-out awful about it. They'll tell you.
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The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 29-24 in an NFL preseason game Sunday afternoon on the strength of placekicker David Akers's left leg.
Akers was in midseason form, nailing five field goals, including two from 40-plus yards out. Three of Akers's successful kicks came in the fourth quarter, in which the 49ers outscored the Broncos 9-0 to stake claim to the victory. Akers outscored Peyton Manning, who threw two touchdown passes for the Broncos, 15-12.
Manning was in midseason form as well, as he completed 10-of-12 passes for 122 yards, and connected with wide receiver Eric Decker for two first-quarter scores. He was replaced by Caleb Hanie near the end of the opening quarter, and Hanie proceeded to throw a pick on his first drive. However, he would redeem himself in the Broncos' final possession before halftime, as he connected with fellow Colorado State alum Joel Dreessen for a five-yard touchdown to put the Broncos up 24-10. Hanie finished the game 8-of-12 for 92 yards.
The 49ers fought back immediately at the start of the second half, as they marched down the field for a four-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in a 26-yard touchdown scamper from running back Anthony Dixon. Akers took over from there, as the Niners put him in position to make some kicks with solid drives led by second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who went 4-for-4 for 80 yards. Meanwhile, the Broncos stalled on offense behind rookie QB Brock Osweiler, who completed just four of nine passes, for 27 yards.
San Francisco starting QB Alex Smith finished 5-of-7 for 69 yards and a touchdown. Dixon led all rushers in the game, running for 58 yards on 13 carries. The 49ers racked up 139 rushing yards overall.
For more on the Broncos, visit Mile High Report and SB Nation Denver. And for more on the 49ers, check out Niners Nation and SB Nation Bay Area.


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