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Homemade Irish Corned Beef and Vegetables
Spicy horseradish cream and malty Guinness mustard amp up the flavor of this home-corned beef
Published: March 2008 Servings: 6-8
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups lager beer
- 1 1/2 cups coarse kosher salt
- 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Insta Cure no. 1* (optional)
- 1/4 cup pickling spices
- 1 6- to 8-pound flat-cut beef brisket, trimmed, with some fat remaining
Corned beef and vegetables
- 1 12-ounce bottle Guinness stout or other stout or porter
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 2 whole allspice
- 1 dried chile de árbol,** broken in half
- Cheesecloth
- 12 baby turnips, trimmed, or 3 medium turnips or rutabagas, peeled, quartered
- 8 unpeeled medium white-skinned or red-skinned potatoes (about 3 pounds)
- 6 medium carrots, peeled
- 4 medium onions, peeled, halved through root ends
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 2-pound head of cabbage, quartered
- Horseradish Cream
- Guinness Mustard
PREPARATIONView Step-by-Step Directions
For brine
Pour 6 cups water and beer into large deep roasting pan. Add coarse salt; stir until dissolved. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. If desired, stir in Insta Cure No. 1. Mix in pickling spices. Pierce brisket all over with tip of small sharp knife. Submerge brisket in liquid, then top with heavy platter to weigh down. Cover and refrigerate 4 days.
Remove brisket from brine. Stir liquid to blend. Return brisket to brine; top with heavy platter. Cover; refrigerate 4 days. Remove brisket from brine. Rinse with cold running water. Can be made 2 days ahead. Wrap corned beef in plastic, cover with foil, and refrigerate.
For corned beef and vegetables
Place corned beef in very large wide pot. Add stout and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Wrap cheesecloth around bay leaves, coriander seeds, allspice, and chile, enclosing completely, and tie with kitchen string to secure. Add spice bag to pot with beef; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 2 1/4 hours. Transfer beef to large baking sheet.
Add turnips and all remaining vegetables to liquid in pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently until all vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to baking sheet with beef. Return beef to pot and rewarm 5 minutes. Discard spice bag.
Cut beef against grain into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange beef and vegetables on platter. Serve with Horseradish Cream and Guinness Mustard.
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The Lisbon (POR) Half Marathon is a good example. The 1993 course was remeasured and found to be 97 meters short. By inference, the 1991 and 1992 courses are also assumed to have been short. For 1994 and later, the course appears to have been accurately measured and receives routine scrutiny from several sources due to the very fast times recorded on this course. It is also noted that this course drops 3.27 m/km from start to finish (although the distance between the start and finish is less than 30%). This is less than the 5 m/km drop that would cause all marks from this course to be rejected but it is more than the 1 m/km which is the maximum allowable drop for a record quality course. Hence, the Lisbon Half Marathon is classified as a point-to-point course which means that it has the potential for being excessively aided. The race time biases for each year are listed. The years 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2004 have been found through this analysis to have been excessively aided (indicated by a light color for the times in the winners list) and have therefore been excluded from the records/rankings lists.
Occasionally, an individual runner (or group of runners within a race) are dq'd. The disqualification may be initiated by the race organization, the relevant national governing body, the IAAF, or by the ARRS. Basically, there are two reasons for disqualification. A runner may be dq'd for using a proscribed substance (steroids, stimulants, etc) or a runner may be dq'd for an infraction of the rules of competition. This latter disqualification includes deliberate physical interference with another runner and the use of "pace" vehicles in a road race to provide drafting. Click here to view the ARRS criteria for record-keeping.
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12 Jan 2014 10 km RD 34:22 Cuiaba BRA Sarah Ramadhani Makera (TAN) failed in competition test 01 Dec 2013 Mara RD 2:48:31 Mazatlan MEX Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 13 Oct 2013 Hf Mar RD 1:04:20 Cape Town RSA Lindikaya Mthangayi (RSA) methandienone 29 Sep 2013 Mara RD 2:17:18 Berlin GER Miguel-Angel Gamonal Martin (ESP) doping violation 22 Sep 2013 Mara RD 2:17:03 Cape Town RSA Lindikaya Mthangayi (RSA) methandienone 22 Sep 2013 Mara RD 2:31:50 Omsk RUS Yevgenia Danilova (RUS) doping violation 18 Aug 2013 Hf Mar RD 1:16:38a San Diego CA/USA Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 28 Jul 2013 5000m OT 15:40.61 Stara Zagora BUL Roxana-Elisabeta Birca (ROM) doping violation 11 Jul 2013 5000m OT 15:39.76 Kazan RUS Roxana-Elisabeta Birca (ROM) doping violation 19 May 2013 Mara RD 2:36:02.9 Cleveland OH/USA Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 05 May 2013 Mara RD 2:37:35 Pittsburgh PA/USA Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 27 Apr 2013 Hf Mar RD 1:16:55 Des Moines IA/USA Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 30 Mar 2013 56 km RD 3:38:38 Cape Town RSA Nataliya Volguina (RUS) tested positive for anabolic steroid Metenolone 24 Mar 2013 Hf Mar RD 1:05:28 Lisbon POR Fernando Silva (POR) doping violation 03 Mar 2013 Hf Mar RD 1:08:58 Paris FRA Pauline Njeri Kahenya (KEN) failed in competition test 02 Mar 2013 Mara RD 2:41:15 The Woodlands TX/USA Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 17 Feb 2013 Mara RD 2:41:24 Jacksonvle Bch FL/USA Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 20 Jan 2013 Mara RD 2:49:14a Port of Spain TRI Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 06 Jan 2013 Mara RD 2:44:40 Merida MEX Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 16 Dec 2012 Mara RD 2:41:42 Mexicali MEX Mary Akor (USA) failed in competition test (clenbuterol) 09 Dec 2012 Mara RD 2:34:01 Honolulu HI/USA Kaori Yoshida (JPN) EPO 25 Nov 2012 Mara RD 2:11:44 La Rochelle FRA Nahashon Kimaiyo (KEN) doping violation 18 Nov 2012 Mara RD 2:18:48 Turin ITA Andrew Kimutai Ben (KEN) failed in competition test 28 Oct 2012 Mara RD 2:26:41 Nairobi KEN Salome Biwott Cherono (KEN) doping violation 28 Oct 2012 Mara RD 2:12:14 Porto POR Anthony Wairui Kahuthu (KEN) doping violation 30 Sep 2012 Hf Mar RD 1:05:30 Lisbon POR Fernando Silva (POR) doping violation 25 Sep 2012 5000m OT 16:25.02 Kunshan CHN Jia-li Wang (CHN) doping violation 24 Sep 2012 5000m OT 16:13.62 Kunshan CHN Jia-li Wang (CHN) doping violation 23 Sep 2012 Mara RD 2:48:06 Odense DEN Wioletta Kryza (POL) doping violation 22 Sep 2012 10000m OT 33:39.85 Kunshan CHN Jia-li Wang (CHN) doping violation 05 Aug 2012 Mara RD 2:35:46 London ENG Jia-li Wang (CHN) doping violation 04 Jul 2012 5000 m OT 15:26.19 Cheboksary RUS Inga Abitova (RUS) doping violation 11 Jun 2012 10000m OT 31:55.97 Moscow RUS Inga Abitova (RUS) doping violation 28 May 2012 10 km RD 34:24.5 Boulder CO/USA Genoveva Kigen Chelegat (KEN) failed drug test 26 May 2012 10 km RD 28:25.8 Ottawa ON/CAN Mohamed El Hachimi (MAR) doping violation 13 May 2012 Mara RD 2:17:24 Dongying CHN Eliud Chepti Kapchanga (KEN) competed while under drug suspension 13 May 2012 Mara RD 2:17:04 Prague CZE Fernando Silva (POR) doping violation 29 Apr 2012 Mara RD 2:23:47 Hamburg GER Rael Kiyara Nguriatukei (KEN) failed drug test 22 Apr 2012 Mara RD 2:11:31 Linz AUT Ronald Kipcumba Rutto (KEN) failed drug test 31 Mar 2012 Hf Mar RD 1:05:53 Madrid ESP Fernando Silva (POR) doping violation 18 Mar 2012 Mara RD 2:05:37 Seoul KOR Wilson Loyanai Erupe (KEN) doping 04 Mar 2012 Hf Mar RD 1:05:19 Santander ESP Fernando Silva (POR) doping violation 05 Feb 2012 Mara RD 2:11:27 Hong Kong HKG Eliud Chepti Kapchanga (KEN) competed while under drug suspension 05 Feb 2012 Mara RD 2:11:28 Hong Kong HKG Cosmas Kyeva Mutuku (KEN) failed drug test 22 Jan 2012 Mara RD 2:16:58 Culiacan MEX Jaynocel Basweti Onyamelia (KEN) doping violation 22 Jan 2012 Hf Mar RD 1:04:43 Carlsbad CA/USA Eskyas Sisay (ETH) EPO 31 Dec 2011 10 km RD 29:25.1 Bolzano ITA Fernando Silva (POR) doping violation 06 Nov 2011 Mara RD 2:11:04 New York NY/USA Eskyas Sisay (ETH) EPO 27 Oct 2011 Mara RD 2:46:06 Changhua TPE Yu-fang Hsu failed drug test 25 Sep 2011 Mara RD 2:17:01 Cape Town RSA Anthony Godonqwana prednisone/prednisolone 17 Apr 2011 Mara RD 2:26:31 London ENG Inga Abitova (RUS) doping 27 Feb 2011 Mara RD 2:27:29 Tokyo JPN Tatyana Aryasova (RUS) banned substance 07 Nov 2010 Mara RD 2:29:17a New York NY/USA Inga Abitova (RUS) doping 05 Sep 2010 5 km RD 16:05 London ENG Inga Abitova (RUS) doping 31 Jul 2010 Mara RD 2:31:14 Barcelona ESP Zivile Balciunaite (LTU) banned for steroid use 31 Jul 2010 Mara RD 2:32:15 Barcelona ESP Natalya Yulamanova (RUS) failed drug test 28 Jul 2010 10000m OT 31:22.83 Barcelona ESP Inga Abitova (RUS) doping 25 Apr 2010 Mara RD 2:22:19 London ENG Inga Abitova (RUS) doping 15 Nov 2009 Mara RD 2:27:18 Yokohama JPN Inga Abitova (RUS) doping 27 Sep 2009 Hf Mar RD 1:10:37 Remich LUX Shitaye Gemechu Debelu (ETH) EPO 01 Mar 2009 Mara RD 2:29:35 Torreon MEX Margarita Tapia Garcia (MEX) betamethasone 21 Jun 2008 3000m OT 9:04.39 Annecy FRA Julie Coulard (FRA) testosterone 13 Jun 2008 5000m OT 16:13.81 Sofia BUL Daniela Yordanova (BUL) failed drug test 13 Apr 2008 Hf Mar RD 1:12:21 Vienna AUT Susanne Pumper (AUT) EPO 30 Mar 2008 Hf Mar RD 1:13:23 Vienna AUT Susanne Pumper (AUT) EPO 09 Mar 2008 Hf Mar RD 1:14:12 Vienna AUT Susanne Pumper (AUT) EPO 09 Dec 2007 Mara RD 2:17:26 Honolulu HI/USA Ambesse Tolossa (ETH) failed drug test 21 Oct 2007 Mara RD 2:17:53.5 Amsterdam NED Youssef Galmin (MAR) refusal to submit sample for testing 14 Oct 2007 Hf Mar RD 1:05:44 Dordrecht NED Youssef Galmin (MAR) refusal to submit sample for testing 01 Jul 2007 Mara RD 2:41:21 Brisbane AUS Lindsey Scherf (USA) refusal to submit sample for testing 13 May 2007 Hf Mar RD 1:04:43 Albacete ESP Pablo Lopez (ESP) nandrolone 06 May 2007 Mara RD 2:16:09 Vitoria ESP Pablo Lopez (ESP) nandrolone 28 Jan 2006 Mara RD 2:12:02 Marrakech MAR Youssef Galmin (MAR) refusal to submit sample for testing 05 Nov 2006 Mara RD 2:14:54 New York NY/USA Youssef Galmin (MAR) refusal to submit sample for testing 12 Mar 2006 Mara RD 2:10:40 Seoul KOR Gert Thys (RSA) norandrosterone reinstated on appeal improper testing protocol 04 Sep 2005 10 km RD 32:21 Cape Town RSA Azwindini Gladys Lukhwareni (RSA) 19-norandrosterone 28 Aug 2005 10 km RD 33:35 Arras FRA ionela Vasile (ROM) 24 Apr 2005 Mara RD 2:12:47 Hamburg GER Artur Osman (POL) 30 Apr 2004 10000m OT 27:33.53 Palo Alto CA/USA Cathal Lombard (IRL) EPO 07 Feb 2004 Mara RD 2:15:36 Birmingham AL/USA Eddy Hellebuyck (USA) EPO 31 Aug 2003 Hf Mar RD 1:12:19 Rio de Janeiro BRA Marizete Rezende (BRA) 25 May 2003 10 km RD 29:02 Santos BRA Daniel Ferreira (BRA) 15 Mar 2003 3000m IT 8:52.21 Birmingham ENG Maria Tsirba (GRE) 03 Nov 2002 Mara RD 2:26:44 New York NY/USA Olivera Jevtic (SER) 20 Oct 2002 Mara RD 2:29:30.0 Amsterdam NED Alina Gherasim (ROM) 12 Oct 2002 5000m OT 15:18.77 Pusan KOR Sunita Rani (IND) 20 Oct 2002 Mara RD 2:20:23 Beijing CHN Ya-nan Wei (CHN) 15 Sep 2002 Mara RD 2:35:24 Wachau AUT Larisa Malikova (RUS) 05 May 2002 Mara RD 2:43:22 Hannover GER Mariya Latysheva (RUS) 05 May 2002 Mara RD 2:31:45 Pittsburgh PA/USA Wioletta Kryza (POL) 09 Feb 2002 10 km RD 34:49 Houston TX/USA Desiree Owen (USA) 09 Jun 2001 10000m OT 27:29.53 Tokyo JPN Alene Emere (ETH) 08 Apr 2001 Mara RD 2:35:01 Paris FRA Silvana Trampuz (AUS) nandrolone 17 Oct 1999 Mara RD 2:35:54 Istanbul TUR Florina Pana (ROM) 03 Oct 1999 Hf Mar RD 1:09:26 Palermo ITA Florina Pana (ROM) 24 Jun 1999 10000m OT 27:45.74 Bologna ITA Giuliani Battocletti (ITA) 18 Apr 1999 Mara RD 2:07:37 Rotterdam NED Julio Rey (ESP) 10 May 1998 Mara RD 2:15:35 Turin ITA Migidio Bourifa (ITA) 20 Sep 1997 24 Hr RD 250.772 km Courcon FRA Seiji Arita (JPN) 13 Sep 1997 100km RD 7:06:55 Winschoten NED Maria Bak (GER) steroids 08 Dec 1996 Mara RD 2:16:06 Calvia ESP Mohammed Fahd (MAR) 01 Dec 1996 Mara RD 2:16:10 Florence ITA Roberto Barbi (ITA) ephedrine 10 Nov 1996 Mara RD 2:14:05 Puteaux FRA Mohammed Fahd (MAR) 13 Oct 1996 Mara RD 2:14:09 Lausanne SUI Mohammed Fahd (MAR) 21 Jan 1996 Hf Mar RD 1:06:50 Tokyo JPN Yasuko Kimura (JPN) 16 Jul 1995 Hf Mar RD 1:10:10 Sapporo JPN Izumi Maki (JPN) 04 Jun 1995 Mara RD 2:33:47 Prague CZE Alena Peterkova (CZE) 12 Feb 1995 Mara RD 2:10:44 Tokyo JPN Antoni Niemczak (POL) 17 Apr 1994 Mara RD 2:10:28 Rotterdam NED Gang-jun Hu (CHN) 06 Mar 1994 Mara RD 2:40:12 Los Angeles CA/USA Sylvia Mosqueda (USA) 01 May 1993 24hr RD 264.718 km Basel SUI Nikolay Safin (RUS) steroids 01 Nov 1992 Mara RD 2:33:26 New York NY/USA Gordon Bakoulis (USA) 04 Mar 1990 Mara RD 2:33:36 Los Angeles CA/USA Sirje Eichelmann (EST) 09 Aug 1987 3000m OT 9:11.30 Birmingham ENG Dorina Briand (ROM) 02 Nov 1986 Mara RD 2:11:21 New York NY/USA Antoni Niemczak (POL) 06 Aug 1984 10000m OT 27:51.10 Los Angeles CA/USA Martti Vainio (FIN) 28 Jun 1984 5000m OT 13:16.02 Oslo NOR Martti Vainio (FIN)
Drug Disqualifications- Biological
Alemitu Bekele Degfa (17 Sep 1977,TUR): all performances from 17 Aug 2009 thru Feb 2016
Jose-Manuel Rocha (06 Jul 1976,POR): all performances from 11 Dec 2010 to date
Olesya Syreva (25 Nov 1983,RUS): all performances from 03 Mar 2011 to date
Liliya Shobukhova (13 Nov 1977,RUS): all performances from 09 Oct 2009 thru May 2016
Anna Alminova (17 Jan 1985,RUS) all performances from 16 Feb 2009 thru 15 May 2014
Stimulant Disqualifications
06 Oct 2001 100km RD 6:35:19 Santa Cruz/Bezana ESP Gregoriy Muzin (RUS) 21 Jan 1996 Mara RD 2:31:03 Houston TX/USA Tatyana Pozdniakova (UKR) cold medicine 17 Feb 1991 100km RD 6:37:58 Palamos ESP Eric Seedhouse (GBR) decongestant
Pacing Violations
12 Mar 2006 25 km RD 1:11:37 Alpen a/d Rijn NED Haile Gebreselasie (ETH) joined by pacers at 5 km 12 Mar 2006 20 km RD 58:17 Alpen a/d Rijn NED Salim Kipsang (KEN) paced Gebreselasie in 25 km 07 Jun 1987 Mara RD 2:37:52 Sydney AUS Tani Ruckle (AUS) pacing violation
Note: The pacing violations on 12 Mar 2006 were declared by the ARRS.
Illegal Drafting
04 Apr 2004 Mara RD 2:06:14 Rotterdam NED Felix Limo (KEN) drafting by motor bike 11 Dec 2002 10km RD 27:02 Doha QAT Haile Gebreselasie (ETH) drafting by lead truck
Note: These drafting violations were declared by the ARRS.
Course Cutting
25 Nov 2001 Mara RD n/t Florence ITA Ruggero Pertile (ITA) course cutting 20 May 2001 Mara RD 2:34:00 Vienna AUT Rimma Dubovik (UKR) course cutting 03 Jun 2000 Mara RD n/t Stockholm SWE Said Dogga (MAR) course cutting 16 Apr 2000 Mara RD 2:17:12 Rotterdam NED Said Dogga (MAR) course cutting 24 Oct 1999 Mara RD n/t Chicago IL/USA Said Dogga (MAR) course cutting 17 Oct 1999 20km RD 1:00:11 Paris FRA Said Dogga (MAR) course cutting 25 Apr 1999 Mara RD 2:14:09 Hamburg GER Dariusz Kruczkowski (POL) dropped out at 25 km, crossed finish 02 Mar 1997 Mara RD n/t Los Angeles CA/USA Nadezhda Wijenberg (NED) course cutting 06 Feb 1994 Mara RD n/t Oita JPN Gemechu Kebede (ETH) misdirected on course 06 Feb 1994 Mara RD n/t Oita JPN Maurilio Castillo (MEX) misdirected on course 06 Feb 1994 Mara RD n/t Oita JPN Jeff Jacobs (USA) misdirected on course 01 Mar 1992 Mara RD 2:18:38 Los Angeles CA/USA Polin Belisle (BIZ) course cutting 05 May 1991 Mara RD 2:17:39 Long Beach CA/USA Polin Belisle (BIZ) course cutting
Other Infractions
05 Dec 2010 Mara RD 2:19:14 Kampala UGA Donald Sambu (KEN) did not receive permission from KEN federation for competition 05 Oct 2003 5 mi RD n/t Attleboro MA/USA Mohammed Amyn (MAR) interference with winner near finish 22 Jun 2003 10 km RD 29:11 San Luis Potosi MEX Daniel Cheruiyot (KEN) switched races after starting 28 Apr 2002 50 km RD 2:56:44 Kleinmond RSA Keith Court (RSA) handed fluids at aid station 14 Apr 2002 Hf Mar RD 1:12:47 La Rochelle FRA Hanan Farhoun (MAR) suspended for behavior (discipline) 24 Mar 2002 10 km RD 33:45 Laval FRA Hanan Farhoun (MAR) suspended for behavior (discipline) 02 Aug 1998 5000m OT 13:49.86 Annecy FRA Ahmed Ibrahim Baday (MAR) disqualified for being over age (junior champs) 01 Oct 2000 Mara RD n/t Albuquerque NM/USA Rafael Colmenares (VEN) received unfair assistance 20 May 1990 Mara RD n/t Cleveland OH/USA Irina Sklyarenko (RUS) received unfair assistance 14 Jul 1989 5000m OT 13:17.84 London ENG Eamonn Martin (ENG) received split times from his coach 23 Apr 1984 Mara RD 2:14:30 Cork IRL Jerry Kiernan (IRL) advertising letting larger than permitted under IAAF rules 23 Apr 1984 Mara RD 2:48:26 Cork IRL Deirdre Nagle (IRL) more than one advertising logo on singlet
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Behind this "take your medicine" approach to the biblical languages are a couple of assumptions that need to be challenged. First, the characterization of pastoral ministry as somehow incompatible with the languages (due to busyness, or other causes), is an unfortunate misunderstanding of what a pastorate is all about. No doubt, pastors should be busy... Continue Reading
A Prayer for When We are Weak
Jesus was made weak so that I could be made strong.
When God looks at me, he doesn't see my sin, he sees Christ. When I face weakness of any kind, Jesus is with me, through the power of the Spirit. He is strengthening and enabling me to go through trials so that I might grow in holiness. He is using my very own weaknesses to show... Continue Reading
The Sin in Our Cynicism
Cynicism is the prevailing posture of a post-Christian world, and sadly, it's a posture in which many Christians too often find themselves.
Cynicism is that sneering bitterness toward all things true and deep. It's the subtle contempt trying to contaminate the cheeriest of moments — that slow, thick smoke of pessimism toxifying the oxygen in the lungs of our hope, suffocating any glad-hearted embrace that God did something meaningful in our lives and strangling our childlike faith... Continue Reading
How Will Gay Marriage Impact Your Marriage?
The redefinition of marriage will bring with it a redefinition of marital norms
Gay marriage proponents frequently argue that gay marriage should be treated as equal with traditional marriage. Proponents put forth examples of gay couples and their domestic life together to illustrate the point that gay marriage is not different than any other kind of marriage. Rosin argues, however, that such examples are not the norm. She... Continue Reading
What Does Social Justice Look Like in an Abortion Culture?
Christians must ensure that the shuttering of abortion clinics is met with corresponding support mechanisms from churches and community groups to make abortion alternatives readily available.
Part of the role of government is to provide for the common defense – a protection of the population from those who would seek to do harm. With this understanding, I propose that protection of the unborn should be a priority of a just government. But what of social justice for the unborn? Earlier this August... Continue Reading
On Suicide, Gratitude And Compassion
The past few weeks have brought headlines that ask us to grapple with our deepest hurts and fears
"Christians can be clumsy when it comes to deciphering mental health issues. A thousand voices rushed to weigh in on the selfishness of suicide. Some mused on how a death like Williams' illustrated the emptiness of life apart from a relationship with God. Those who expressed sorrow over his death were scolded for their blind... Continue Reading
One Black Man's Complicated Relationship With The Police
I've never been arrested or charged with a crime, but in many ways I constantly feel like a suspect
"I suspect that many who read this post will criticize my perspective. They will think that none of this history or the current events justify mob action as in the case of Ferguson, Missouri. I would agree if the point is that violence is not an appropriate response. I would, however, ask that we pause... Continue Reading
Predestination: Can I Be Sure I Am Chosen?
One's faith is secure because the Rock on which it is placed is secure
"The first part of the answer is to affirm that the Word of God says our standing in relationship to God as believers in Jesus Christ is secure. Notice this, for example, from 2 Peter 1. Peter writes not only as a "servant" but also as an "apostle of Jesus Christ" (v. 1). Then he... Continue Reading
Samuel Lamerson Named President of Knox Theological Seminary
The Knox Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Samuel Lamerson as President of the seminary, effective immediately
Dr. Lamerson has been at the Seminary since 1989 when Dr. D. James Kennedy founded it under the guidance of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Dr. Lamerson was a member of the first Knox graduating class in 1993, and is well respected by the faculty, staff, and academia at large. He has been professor of New... Continue Reading
UK Worship Artist, Vicky Beeching, Whose Songs Are Sung in American Churches Comes Out as Lesbian
Vicky Beeching, a UK-based worship artist whose songs are sung in American churches has come out as a lesbian
"What Jesus taught was a radical message of welcome and inclusion and love," Beeching stated. "I feel certain God loves me just the way I am, and I have a huge sense of calling to communicate that to young people." And now, she says she wants to work to change the beliefs of those in the... Continue Reading
5 Ways To Crush The Entrepreneurial Spirit Of Your Child
Our children need to know what failure feels like so as they grow up they learn from those experiences
Our children need to know what failure feels like as they grow up, so that when they grow up, failure can be an opportunity to learn rather than a debilitating crisis. I'm thankful that my parents equipped me to thrive and I'm hopeful that my wife and I can pass on the legacy to... Continue Reading
Ebola Claims Another African Doctor
Another leading physician in Sierra Leone's fight against Ebola has died from the disease
Dr. Modupeh Cole died on earlier today, according to Sidie Yayah Tunis, director of communications for Sierra Leone's Ministry of Health and Sanitation. Trained in the United States, Cole was one of the top doctors working in the isolation ward in Freetown's Connaught Hospital. He tested positive for the disease last week and received treatment... Continue Reading
Why Doesn't The World Seem To Care When Christians Die?
Why is it that when Christians are persecuted, no one seems to care — not even other Christians?
"It was only last week, when the torture and killing had reached such extreme levels that the world began to take notice, that President Barack Obama ordered United States humanitarian and military intervention to rescue some 40,000 members of the Yazidis, a non-Muslim minority cornered by radical Muslims on a mountain outside of Mosul." ... Continue Reading
Muhammed Is Britain's Most Popular Boys Name
Muhammad is so popular as a name because the three million Muslims in Britain tend to like to name at least one of their sons after the prophet
"At the time, Mohammed was already the most popular boys name in London by some considerable margin. The scale of the result is likely to leave the public shocked, although much of the mainstream media are expected to focus on the official ONS results. As a result, they will report that Mohammed only came in... Continue Reading
Skip Ryan Resigns from Park Cities PCA and Redeemer Seminary
Two letters were mailed to church members, with confession about struggling with prescription drugs, and pastor's comments
The remorse, regret, sadness, and burden of my failures are not mine alone. I have profoundly hurt my family and you, my church family, and I have betrayed your trust again. I am so deeply sorry that I have failed to be the Christian my teaching has suggested I am. Letters from Park Cities Presbyterian... Continue Reading


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Scientists have confirmed that ferrets can perform quantum tunneling.
Once thought purely decorative, ferret beads have now been shown to absorb high frequency EMF, so those early ferret radio hampsters were right after all.
The Hayling Island hampster is a dead ringer for the Saskatchewan ostrich ferret.
Ferrets are not free on that imprisoned
....which means they can be persuaded. That's logic.Originally Posted by Swift
And there are many examples of ferret pun-ishment in this thread. The question is, did we deserve it?
Actually, the ferrets have Free Willy. It's their favorite movie.
Free Willy V: Hostage of Ferrets -- coming soon to theaters near you.
So many bugs, so little time.
It was reported that the announced engagement of Angelina Jolie to Brad Pitt caused much wailing in the ferret community. However, upon further investigation, it was discovered that it actually led to much "whaling" in the ferret community. We are uncertain at this time where they got the harpoons.
Wherever they got them, they are currently seeking their prey on the Great Nebraska Sea.
Call me Squeaky Ishmael
They seek the great white ferret that roams the oceans looking for peace and revenge, and Wales, in that order.
Now it can be told: the Titanic actually struck the Great White Ferret.
Why did the old Persians hold the sea holy? Why did the Greeks give it a separate deity, and own brother of Jove? Surely all this is not without meaning.
It is without meaning. And don't call me Shirley.
Should nervous ferrets knit tennis shorts?
Is there such a thing as tennis longs?
Lazarus Long raised ferrets.
So many bugs, so little time.
Keith Moon raised tides.
In a stunning reversal, Keith Moon has now accepted the invitation to perform at the 2012 Olympics. However, he will be running the Zombie Ferret Circus rather than playing with the Who.
So many bugs, so little time.
I believe the Whom is more correcter English in that context.
Oh, Spoons, quiit being so accusative!
So many bugs, so little time.
In ancient Rome, reentry heat shields were made from ablative absolutes.
Someone that is always early is ablate, but saying "ablate" is offensive when spoken in the presence of those who have well defined abs. Its also offensive at funerals, no matter who or whom is present.
Wagner's opera "Die Meisterferret von Nurbugring" has never been performed, due to the difficulty of driving a Formula 1 race car at 200 mph on stage.
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DUNCAN, Okla._
The queen of rockabilly was honored in Duncan Saturday night for her lifetime musical contribution to film and broadcast media.
Oklahoma native, Wanda Jackson an American singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist made her mark in the mid-1950s and 60s as one of the first popular female rockabilly singers.
Saturday Jackson made an appearance at Duncan's
Trail Dance Film Festival, recognized for her role in the film "Queens of Country."
Wanda Jackson's isn't about owning the title "First Lady of Rock and Roll."
"It feels pretty good," Jackson said.
Jackson was born in Maud, Oklahoma where she said her interest in music started in 1943, when she was just six years old.
"that's when I decided to be a girl singer," Jackson said.
In 1954, under the guidance of her father, she entered the music world.
Not too soon after, she was playing her first rock and roll song with another music legend.
"I was working with Elvis in 55 and 56 and he's the one that talked me into getting into to it, but we knew it was getting big, being very popular, but we had no idea of the proportion of this," Jackson said.
She said the cherry on top of her career came in 2009, when she was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"That was a wonderful evening, I never thought that I would be there, never even entered my mind," Jackson said.
Former Capitol Hill high school classmate Maxine Price said even from a young age she knew Jackson was destined for fame.
"She deserves it, she deserves everything, she's just been a joy for me, been watching her go from one level to another level and just explode beautifully, " Price said.
She greeted her friend at the Simmon's Center and remembered Jackson's stardom started as far back as grade school.
"She was always available for any kind of assembly or talent shows or what have you and of course she sang on KLPR radio it was a Capitol Hill station, not the school but the area," Price said.
Jackson's nearly six decades in the business earned her the title of "Trail Blazer" for her lifetime musical contribution to film and broadcast media.
"No matter what you go through during the day to make your job when you walk on stage and have that applause and that's it," Jackson said.


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Apoaequorin (Pronounced: ā-poe-ē-kwôr-ĭn) was first discovered in 1962 in glowing jellyfish. Turns out these proteins caused the jellyfish to glow when the proteins bound to calcium ions. We've learned a lot about how calcium functions in the body by using apoaequorin. The Princeton professor who discovered this protein and his colleagues who helped develop the research won the Nobel prize in 2008. Prevagen does not cause any glowing!
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High tech relief could be on the way for drivers dodging potholes in Fort Worth, and for the crews who fill them. City Council was expected to vote Tuesday night to buy an automated pothole spray patcher called the RA 400 VORTEC, made by LeeBoy in North Carolina. A demonstration video in Chicago shows how the RA400 cleans out the crater with a blast of air, then fills it with asphalt and aggregate.
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Dylan Wykes moved to No. 3 all-time on the Canadian half-marathon list, while Reid Coolsaet also proved he's in world-class shape, beating Americans Meb Keflezighi and Ryan Hall at the New York City Half-Marathon on Sunday.
Britain's Mo Farrah won the event in 1:00:23, just ahead of Ethiopia's Gebre Gebremariam and Galen Rupp of the United States. Wykes was the second-best North American runner, finishing 11th in 1:02:14. Coolsaet was 13th in 1:02:42.
Wykes and Coolsaet were with the leaders for the for first 5K, going through in just over 15:00. A pack that included the eventual medallists then dropped the Canadians, but Wykes continued to push forward. He ran most of the race alone, behind the leaders, but ahead of the chase pack, which included Coolsaet, Hall and Keflezighi.
"It felt great almost the whole way," Wykes said. "Even though I was running by myself from mile four to 11, I actually felt like I was running fast, but within myself the whole time. And being able to run with, and even beat some of the top Americans was pretty satisfying."
Wykes has recently moved to Vancouver, where the west coast weather allows him to be on the outdoor track much more than was possible while training in Ontario. Under coach Richard Lee, his training has been a mix of track workouts at 5K to 10K pace, along with tempo runs on the roads. He cited a workout of 3000m, 3 X 1000m, 2000m, 5 X 400m as a particularly strong workout that let him know he was fit heading into the race.
Both Wykes and Coolsaet recorded personal bests in New York, demonstrating that their fitness is on track for a fast fall marathon in Toronto.
"My foot and shin felt fine," Coolsaet said in his blog. "I'm really hungry for the Montreal half-marathon on April 17."
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GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. — An armed security guard is accused of abducting a woman in north Oak Cliff and raping her in Grand Prairie early Wednesday after telling her that he was a police officer and that he was arresting her, police said.
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Tennessee Titans
Marc Mariani - #83 - WR
|6' 1"/ 190 lbs.
|Havre, MT
|Years played
|2010, 7th round, 15th pick by Titans
Munchak staying with Titans, Reinfeldt let go
Mike Munchak will be back in 2013 as the Titans' head coach, owner Bud Adams told PFW correspondent Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
Week 17 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Alfred Morris, Everson Griffen and Darius Reynaud as its Players of the Week.
Report: Titans QB Locker to have surgery
Titans QB Jake Locker will undergo surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder in the "near future," according to Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
Titans notch four return TDs, defeat Jaguars
Tennessee became the first team in NFL history with two players scoring twice on returns in a game as the Titans beat the Jaguars 38-20.
Titans must improve LB depth because of McCarthy's durability issues
Titans second-year MLB Colin McCarthy has gone from a player ready for take off back to square one because of persistent injuries.
AFC South Spin cycle: Colts' turnaround complete
The Colts punched their postseason ticket with a 20-13 win at Kansas City and the Texans continue to stumble late this season.
Packers pound Titans 55-7
Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, Ryan Grant scored twice and the Packers routed the Titans 55-7 on Sunday.
Titans S Babineaux's struggles continue
We hear finding an upgrade over veteran FS Jordan Babineaux, whose play has declined, will be on the Titans' offseason agenda.
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Win's a win for desperate Titans
The Titans' victory over the Jets was almost unwatchable, but you won't hear Mike Munchak or his staff apologizing for a win they desperately needed.
AFC South Spin cycle: Titans play spoiler on 'MNF'
The Titans dashed the playoff hopes of the Jets, while the Texans clinched the AFC South with their win over the Colts.
Titans end Jets' playoff hopes
Chris Johnson went 94 yards for the longest touchdown run in the NFL since 2006 and the Titans beat the Jets 14-10 on Monday night.
Britt, Morgan provide Titans rare glimmers of hope
As QB Jake Locker regresses, the two first-round picks that prededed Locker, DE Derrick Morgan and WR Kenny Britt, are coming off their best games of the season.
Titans to place TE Cook on I.R.
The Titans will place TE Jared Cook on injured reserve with a torn rotator cuff.
AFC South Spin cycle: Texans thrashed, Colts come back again
The Texans showed they're not currently the class of the AFC in a huge blowout to the Pats, while the Colts made another fourth-quarter comeback.
Luck, Colts come from behind again to beat Titans
Andrew Luck led Indianapolis back from a 13-point second-half deficit aas the Colts rallied for a 27-23 victory Sunday over the Titans.
The Tennessee Titans have placed Mariani on injured reserve in trimming the roster to 75 before Monday's deadline.||||||| Mariani was hurt Thursday night at the end of a punt return in a 32-27 win over Arizona with a compound fracture where both bones in his lower left leg snapped. He was carted off the field and was in surgery before the game ended.
Mariani has broken his left leg at the end of a punt return in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals.||||||| Mariani, a seventh-round draft pick out of Montana, was a Pro Bowl returner in 2010. Replay showed his leg snapping near the calf as he went to the ground at the end of 14-yard return with 9:40 left in the first quarter Thursday night. He remained on the ground for several minutes as a team doctor put an air cast around his lower leg.


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April 3, 2013 | Posted By: Ann McKenna | Categorized in: Shopping
Have you ever picked up a magazine with your favorite celebrity on the cover or sat down to watch a movie and thought to yourself, I love how they look? Their hair is flowing like a Pantene commerical. Their faces are spotless, and their clothes resemble something from a Paris runway show. It's as if the fashion gods just planted them on Earth to taunt us. Just yesterday, I was reading my US Weekly at the gym and saw a picture of Jennifer Hudson in a $6,000 dress. Yes, you read that right. For $6,000, I could wipe out my whole closet and build a whole new wardrobe!
So, how do you manage to dress like these stunning stars and still afford to pay your bills? Cue the celebrity fashion lines. Big box retailers and celebrities have been teaming up since god knows how long. It's really a win win situation for both if you think about it. The department stores use these exclusive lines to draw in shoppers, and the celebrities have the opportunity to put their ideas to work. Plus, it's a huge advantage for the every day consumer like you and I. We can walk into a department store with a few bucks in our pocket, and leave with some stylish pieces with a celebrity stamp of approval. No need to take out another line of credit, or call in Tim Gunn. Everything is nicely laid out for the budget-conscious consumer.
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If you are a big fan of Kim, Kourtney, or Khloe Kardashian, then you might want to plan a trip to Sears soon. The feisty threesome teamed up with the giant retailer in 2011, and have been growing their line ever since. Their brand features lots of curvy dresses, comfy jump suits, and sparkly accessories. I'm not sure I could pull off some of their pieces, but I do love their shoes. If only I knew how to stand in four inch stilettos, then I'd think I would be ok. Other exclusive designer/celebrity lines featured at Sears are:
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Coined "the clothing line for teen girls with credit cards", Material Girl was the brain child of Madonna and her daughter Lola. Even though I felt really old when I passed through the juniors department, I loved many of their pieces. If you have that rocker edge, then this line would be right up your alley. Lots of tutus, ripped shirts, stripes, and bold statements are part of the brand as well. Plus, you can swing by the men's section and pick up a nice shirt from Sean John. His line of flannels are perfect for casual weekends. Other exclusive designer/celebrity lines featured at Macy's are:
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Adding to their growing list of exclusive brands, JCPenney has teamed up with Marchesa to create Pearl by Georgina Chapman, a collection of affordable special-occasion dresses. The line has a wide range of pieces from prom to holiday. If I were seventeen again or had a daughter around that age, I would certainly hit this department up. It's the budget babe's dream come true! Other exclusive designer/celebrity lines featured at JCPenney are:
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Following an extraordinary increase in supply and other challenges of the mid-2000s, Southern California resorts have boasted a strong recovery, with 2014 on pace to be a record-breaking year for group room nights.Southern California has one of the worlds most attractive coastlines and is renowned for its natural beauty, sprawling beaches, access to entertainment, and pleasant climate. Part of this destinations appeal is its supply of resort hotels, which range from small limited-service oceanfront properties to expansive luxury full-service golf resorts. Luxury resorts are sprinkled along the oceanfront from Santa Barbara County south to San Diego County and have been performing at record occupancy levels in the last year. In particular, the strength of the resort market and the extraordinary high barriers to entry for new supply resulting from the difficult entitlement and development process, limited number of oceanfront sites, and high costs of construction make the area attractive to hotel investors and lenders.With the markets ready access to a statewide population base of roughly 38 million people and a regional drive-in population of approximately 22 million people (10 million in Los Angeles County, a combined 4 million in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, 2 million in combined Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, and 3 million each in Orange County and San Diego County), resorts in Southern California are a strong draw for local individuals and groups alike. Easy airport access to four international airports (Los Angeles International (LAX), Long Beach, John Wayne/Orange County in Santa Ana, and San Diego International) provides adequate airlift for both domestic and international visitors.Resort demand in this region is driven by meeting and group business (50-60%), with the balance made up of leisure travelers. Meeting and group demand is essentially corporate and incentive in nature, supplemented with social group business. The regions luxury properties appeal to corporate groups seeking a resort or recreational environment for meetings and events. Given the picturesque locations, easy accessibility, and moderate climate, the California coast as a whole offers a competitive advantage relative to other resort markets in the United States. Wedding groups are attracted to this market for the same reasons.With its desirable year-round climate, the market is moderately seasonal in nature. Occupancy levels peak in the mid- to high-80% range in the summer months as vacationing families use school breaks to visit the myriad tourist attractions and beaches. Group meetings account for a larger percentage of occupancy in spring and fall, and the market typically reaches its nadir in the low-50% range in December. Average rate levels follow similar trends as occupancy, with peak demand in the summer allowing for higher rates than those achieved during winter months.HISTORICAL SUPPLY AND DEMAND TRENDSBased on information available in the HVS database, we have compiled the performance of ten luxury resorts in Southern California to represent the overall supply and demand trends recorded by the regional market area since 2001. These full-service resorts are located along the Southern California coastline and include properties with a range of 200 to 600 guestrooms. The corresponding composite supply and demand trends are outlined in the chart below.As a result of the long and challenging process to secure entitlements and the high cost of construction, new lodging properties proposed for the Southern California coastal area can take years, if not decades to develop. The resort market received two major waves of new supply in the 2000s, essentially doubling the number of available guestrooms in the market. Despite this significant increase in supply, the market demonstrated a remarkable ability to absorb it. Since 2001, occupied room nights have more than doubled, reflecting a net increase of 121% compared to an 86% net gain in available rooms. During the period reviewed, demand only declined in two of the last 13 years. Demand declined very modestly in 2007 and 2008, for a combined total loss of approximately 5,000 room nights. Consequent to these supply and demand trends, market occupancy has seen large swings from peaks in the mid-60% range to a low point of 46.2% in 2009. Occupancy grew in 2010 with strong demand improvement. Market occupancy has been on an upward trajectory, a trend that continued through 2013 and resulted in the market surpassing the previous peak occupancy recorded in 2006.Concurrent with fluctuations in occupancy, average rates have also been affected by the same aforementioned influences. Typical of many luxury resort markets, the Southern California resorts are able to garner stronger average rate growth during periods of high demand, and discount average rates more drastically when economic conditions are less favorable. In the most recent cycle, average rates reached annual peak levels in 2007 and 2008 of over $390, subsequently declining in 2009 through 2010 to levels similar to what was recorded in 2004. As the economy began to recover, average rates increased in 2011 through 2013.CURRENT OUTLOOKDue to the markets attractive features and ready access for drive-to visitors, the Southern California resort market has rebounded significantly in recent years from its low in the mid-2000s. Occupancy levels are now at a ten-year high and average rates continue to increase toward their prior peak. The dark clouds of the recent recession, the negative publicity from corporate spending at group events, the absorption of new supply, and the contraction of group meetings have lifted.The Southern California resort market began to recover in mid-2010 and has continued to pick up steam through 2013. Coinciding with the beginnings of economic recovery, demand began to rebound in the summer of 2010 and continued to grow vigorously through 2011, primarily driven by leisure travelers.1 Corporate groups began to return to the market in early 2011; as many resort properties offered very competitive pricing to entice group business. Group pace gained velocity in 2012 and 2013 and is on track to be exceptionally strong in 2014 and 2015, with many properties reporting a record number of group room nights on the books for 2014. In addition, meeting planners have reportedly begun to extend their booking windows. With the return of the group business to the market, no new supply on the immediate horizon, and a readily available base of drive-to leisure demand, the resort market is well positioned to start pushing stronger average rate growth in 2014 and 2015.NEW RESORT DEVELOPMENTGiven Southern Californias destination appeal and the high average rates of its luxury resorts, hotel developers actively pursue sites for new resort construction. The difficult entitlement and development process and the cost of construction impart a practical level of supply constraint, limiting long-term prospects of new competition. California has not experienced the dense development along the oceanfront typical of other resort areas like Florida, Hawaii, and Mexico. The coastline or Coastal Zone2 is subject to regulation by the California Coastal Commission.Development activities, which are broadly defined by the Coastal Act of 1976 to include (among others) construction of buildings, divisions of land, and activities that change the intensity of use of land or public access to coastal waters, generally require a coastal permit from either the Coastal Commission or the local government. The approval process can be long and arduous and is not always successful. Many local jurisdictions in California also have stringent entitlement requirements which can affect the design, scale, and timing of projects.As of the date of this report, no major coastal resort developments were under construction for the Southern California luxury market. A handful of hotels and resorts have been proposed for sites in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties over the last ten to fifteen years; these projects are not expected to open for several years, if at all. The most recent development was the renovation and reopening of the El Encanto Hotel and Garden Villas in Santa Barbara. The 83-room historic resort originally opened in 1918 and was purchased by Orient-Express Hotels for $26.0 million ($313,253 per room) in November 2004 for redevelopment. In September 2006, the property was closed for a complete renovation and expansion.with a new spa, pool, fitness center, and nine new guestrooms. The project was stalled because of the onslaught of economic recession woes and problems maintaining financing for the extensive renovations. Construction on the project resumed in mid-2010 and the resort reopened as a 92-room luxury resort in mid-March 2013. The reported cost of the redevelopment project was $108 million ($1,173,913 per room).3 Other projects along the coast have also been challenged by the high costs of construction and the timing of economic cycles. As a result of these extensive development processes along the California coast, developers are now seeking opportunities for sites outside of the Coastal Zone within the Southern California market area.RECENT TRANSACTIONSSouthern California luxury resorts are attractive investments to hotel buyers for an array of different reasons, including their locations on or near the Pacific Ocean, their lush amenity offerings, the ease of access to world-class golf courses and world-famous beaches, the highly desirable climate, and high barriers to entry for new supply.However, the hefty purchase prices and extensive amenities and infrastructure required to operate luxury resorts limit the pool of potential buyers. The following chart details the major Southern California full-service resorts that have transacted since 2000.SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MAJOR FULL-SERVICE RESORT TRANSACTIONS 2000-2013As noted in the chart above, with a select number of luxury resorts and a limited pool of buyers, Southern California resorts do not transact nearly as often as other types of hotel properties. When they do transact, sales prices are very high often in excess of $500,000 per key. It should be noted that because of deteriorating market conditions and lack of credit available for hotel purchases between 2008 and 2010, there was only one transaction during that period. Even in the economic nadir of 2009, the one transaction in this time period represented a purchase price of greater than $250,000 per room. Once financing became more readily available beginning in 2011, transactions accelerated. The improving market fundamentals and the positive relationship of sales prices to replacement costs have supported ever higher prices. Two recent transactions illustrate the appeal of Southern California resorts to investors and are outlined below:In mid-2013, the Omni La Costa Resort (formerly La Costa Resort) was purchased from KSL Capital Partners by Omni Hotels & Resorts as part of a portfolio of five expansive resorts totaling more than 2,300 rooms, 12 golf courses, and five spas. [The four other properties that were purchased along with La Costa are Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, Texas); Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, California); The Grove Park Inn (Asheville, N.C.); and The Homestead (Hot Springs, Virginia).] Prior to this portfolio sale, La Costa Resort had changed hands through what was the only luxury Southern California resort transaction between 2006 and 2011. Due to the subsequent recessionary economic climate, previous owners of the La Costa Resort were unable to meet debt obligations and the resort entered foreclosure. In November 2009, KSL Capital Partners acquired the $380 million debt on the loan for $120 million in an all‐cash purchase. Over the course of their holding period, KSL spent nearly $40 million to renovate the property and operated it until economic conditions improved. In June 2013, the La Costa Resort was then sold in the portfolio transaction to Omni Hotels & Resorts. We note that details pertaining to the actual sale price of each property in the portfolio were unavailable; the allocated sales price per room was computed through the total portfolio purchase price divided by the total number of rooms in the portfolio.Bacara Resort & Spa transacted twice since 2011. The more recent of these transactions occurred in February 2013, as a joint venture between Rockpoint Group LLC and Ohana Real Estate Investors (which acquired the property in 2011 for $105 million, or $291,667 per room) who sold the property to Irvine-based Pacific Hospitality. During the brief period of ownership, Ohana invested over $27 million in phased renovations and successfully improved the profitability of the resort. The resort was marketed for sale throughout 2012, during which multiple offers were made on the property. Rockport/Ohana declined to sell at the time and continued to operate the resort. As overall economic conditions in the Southern California resort market continued to improve and Bacaras profitability strengthened further, the property was placed back on the market. It sold for approximately $184.9 million, or $513,611 per room, an increase of 76% over the prior transaction.CONCLUSIONThe Southern California resort market consists of unique destination properties from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Despite the extraordinary increase in supply and other market challenges of the mid-2000s, area resorts were able to record robust demand growth. This strong performance is anticipated to continue over the foreseeable future, especially with no new supply on the horizon.Local resort operators have reported that 2014 is set to be a record year in terms of the number of occupied group room nights, and the booking pace for 2015 is also active. Groups are regaining confidence and extending their booking windows, which provides a solid base of room nights and creates compression. This allows the resort operators to yield manage leisure business and enhance average rate growth. The return of group demand is considered the critical missing piece for Southern California resorts and, with such strong booking pace for the near term, spending in Food & Beverage and ancillary departments is anticipated to increase and help achieve more profitable operating margins. The Southern California resort market is forecast to remain sunny through the next several years.Notes:1 During softer economic periods when group demand is more constrained, operators can attract leisure demand from the surrounding population base. Conversely when group usage of resorts is stronger, leisure demand is displaced with large group business that also generates a significant amount of revenue in resorts ancillary departments and is typically more profitable business.2 California Coastal Commission, www.coastal.ca.gov/whoweare.html: On land the coastal zone varies in width from several hundred feet in highly urbanized areas up to five miles in certain rural areas, and offshore the coastal zone includes a three-mile-wide band of ocean.3 Christopher Reynolds, El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara Takes a Big Step Up, Los Angeles Times McClatchy-Tribune Regional News, April 28, 2013.About HVSHVS is the worlds leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, mixed-use, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs 4500+ assignments each year for hotel and real estate owners, operators, and developers worldwide. HVS principals are regarded as the leading experts in their respective regions of the globe. Through a network of more than 30 offices and 450 professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. www.hvs.com Superior Results through Unrivalled Hospitality Intelligence. Everywhere.About the AuthorsLeah Dauer Murphy is a Vice President with the HVS Los Angeles office. She is a California state-certified general appraiser and also holds two degrees with Washington State University, including an M.B.A. from the College of Business and a B.A. from the School of Hospitality Business Management. At HVS, Leah performs appraisals, feasibility studies, and consulting assignments on hotels and resorts throughout the United States and abroad. Ms. Murphy can be contacted at: +1 (424) 208-1261 or firstname.lastname@example.com Solaimani is an Analyst with the San Francisco office of HVS. He performs hotel and resort appraisals and financial feasibility studies for various property types throughout California and nationwide. Aaron has an abiding interest in working on studies involving proposed hotels where a broader scope and alternative visions are needed. He received his B.A. degree from the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University. Mr. Solaimani can be contacted at: +1 (415) 268-0362 or firstname.lastname@example.com
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As we come in sight with the statues, we offered our silent contemplation as a respect to the cats that have died in the war to save Kuching over total annihilation by humans.
Alright, enough history lessons (which was obviously a lame fiction), now I shall tell you of the places I frequently visit in Kuching and some quick facts to go along with it.
Kuching is beautiful
If you have the chance to go around and observe the places in Kuching, you will find the splendor and beauty in the landscape. Kuching sky is always cloudy, and it rains very often here. Sunsets in Kuching are spectacular. Good shots like these are taken at high rise buildings like Saberkas and the Medan Pelita.
Kuching is haunted
You see, there is a Bukit Hantu in Kuching, which can be directly translated as Ghost Hill in English. Gosh, why would anyone name a place after GHOSTS??? Do you want to buy a house on a Ghost Hill?? Maybe the hill is haunted by the spirits of the dead cats roaming around the city, searching and torturing innocent souls.
Kuching has a river
Sarawak river is well known for its beauty and cleanliness. Yeah right. It was murky and full of rubbish, and filled the air with such strong stench that flies would drop dead at the smell of it. Ok ok, the river was not that bad… to conceal the "truth" I posted up only night shots of the river. Since we do not have many places to go to, Kuching Waterfront is a frequent places for those hopeless couples to have not so romantic walk along the horrible looking river.
Kuching is environmentally protected
In Kuching, you see green everywhere. There are places like Reservoir Park and Taman Sahabat to enjoy the artificially built green environment to indulge yourself in. Read this
Kuching produces inspiration
I usually find my inspiration in Crossway Bookstore at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. It is one of the only surviving Christian Bookstore, which I love to visit and hang around. Uncle Richard, the owner of the place had s strong tie with the students from my previous school, and we still come and see him often, for he had always been an awesome person to everyone. They have really really rare and good stuff available in the bookstore not found elsewhere in Kuching.
Kuching is where the
There are famous spots around Kuching to satisfy your need for
Kuching shopping
Shopping is never the best experience to explore in Kuching, but the small city does provide some unique offers are various spots. For best handphones, gadgets and computer related stuff.. Saberkas is where you hunt.
For super expensive clothings and overpriced shoes, burn your cash at Tun Jugah Shopping Mall.
Kuching is where all the good food is at.
Read this, this, this and this.
There are many many many other more good places in Kuching, that I could not fit in this single entry. All the places I described above are just common places, and known to every Kuching people. Life in Kuching is good, for a simple boy like me, who do not need much to be pleased. I lead a simple life, and simplicity is the main sense that one would perceived after touring around Kuching.
Well, after all, Kuching is my home. I would never feel more belonged at other places than in Kuching. I grew up here, I had my best of times and worst of times all in Kuching. Kuching may not offer the best in everything in the world, but it sure has something that other place could never replace. It is peaceful, quiet, slow moving, and
And night....
But most of all, I will miss the food, and the people(Click) of Kuching.
I am not ready to leave.
Not just yet.