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reviews for: listing #74414 - South Padre Island, Texas Condo rental
- bedrooms 1
- pool yes
- type Condo
- baths 1
- hot tub no
- community Tiki Condos
- sleeps 5
- pets allowed yes
rates (USD)
$695 - $1,300 /wk
$1,650 - $2,200 /mth
Great Vacation
Review submitted: April 8, 2013 Date of arrival: March 29, 2013
My husband, 6 year old son, and myself recently stayed in Mario's condo for 7 nights. This was our first time visiting South Padre Island, and we loved it. The condo was great. The description and pictures were very accurate. My son loved the Murphy bed and the King size bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with all the necessary items needed to prepare meals. There is a Wal-Mart located close by where you can purchase anything you might need during the stay. We bought groceries and fixed most of our meals at the condo. Mario was very easy to work with and checked in on us during our stay at the condo. He wanted to make sure our stay was enjoyable. We really appreciated the extra effort he put into making us comfortable.
We arrived at the end of Holy Week which brings several extra people to the beach. We had difficulty finding parking over the weekend due to the extra traffic in the area. After the weekend passed, parking was excellent for the remainder of our stay. There are many things to do on the island or you can just relax on the beach. My husband and son went on a fishing trip which they really enjoyed. We also went on the Black Dragon Pirate Cruise. This is a great cruise for children. It is very interactive for the whole family.
There were a few minor issues but they did not effect our vacation. Wash clothes are not provided, so we bought and 18 pack at
Wal-Mart for $4 to use while there. If you have a child, I would recommend you pack a small hand held broom and dust pan or buy one when you get there. This would have come in handy during our stay. It would have made cleaning up a little easier.
We would definitely recommend this condo. There was plenty of space for the 3 of us. It is located just steps from the beach with easy access. Thank you Mario for sharing your home with us. We greatly enjoyed our vacation and I'm sure we will be in contact in the future.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing
Owners response:
Thank you for the wonderful commits and suggestions you had. The broom and dust pan are on the side of the refrigerator and can be hard to see if you don't know they are there. We will look for a place more visible to store them. The hand towels should have been in the bathroom and thank you for letting us know. I will make sure I get with the cleaning company so it does not happen to the next renter.
Thank you the Villarreal's
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Beach Paradise
Review submitted: August 25, 2012 Date of arrival: August 18, 2012
This was our first vacation to South Padre Island. What a treat it was to stay in this condo. It was beautifully decorated, comfortable, and right on the beach. I loved that it was on the third floor. This gave a fabulous view of the beach . The property was clean and well-maintained. Mario checked in as we arrived and when we left, to ensure our stay was pleasant. The restaurants recommended by Mario were excellent. I noticed the relaxed, friendly attitude displayed by all the restaurant servers. Everyone was pleasant and easy to deal with. My children loved the easy beach access and the condo swimming pools. The condo kitchen was well stocked with supplies, making it easy to cook during our stay. We had a great vacation staying at this beach paradise.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway
Owners response:
We work hard at making sure each and every guest has an enjoyable experience. Your feed back is invaluable to use in making sure we offer the best possible accommodations at the best possible rate. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our property and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Thank you,
The Villarreals
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Helpful votes: 6 / 6
Review submitted: June 15, 2012 Date of arrival: May 25, 2012
We rented this condo for a week for our family vacation. This was our 1st trip to S. Padre Island. Communication with the owner was A+ as well as the accomidations at the condo. The owner called us a few hours after we arrived to see if we needed anything. The kitchen is fully equipped and the bed is by far the most comfortable bed we have EVER slept in. The condo is much bigger then what we expected by the photos and it is obvious the owner wants you to feel at home when you rent their condo. The property is well maintained and there was securitythat walked the grounds to ensure anyone parking at the complex or using the pools had the appropriate permission to be there. The staff was very nice and friendly. We will return to S. Padre Island and we will rent this condo again!
Beach access is literally less then 1 minute from stepping out of the front door. If the beach is not your thing you are also the same distance from the pool. There are many activities within walking distance for all age groups.
Thank you to the owners for allowing us to rent the condo and for providing us with A+ accomidations, A+ customer service, and A+ communication. I would not hesitate to recommend this condo to anyone! Thank You!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: Thank you for your review! - We are always pleased to hear that our guests had a great stay. We look forward to having you back! The Villarreal's
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Helpful votes: 10 / 10
Five star experience
Review submitted: March 31, 2012 Date of arrival: March 1, 2012
When we arrived at our unit our first impression was that we were walking into our own home.It was very clean,tidy and well decorated with pictures and wall hangings.The unit is well equipped with all the essentials for home cooking as
well as a washer/dryer, iron/ironing board etc.It is quite spaceous with a patio door off the living room. The king sized bed is nice as well as the patio
door off the bedroom. The balcony offerred an excellent view of the beach area.
Being situated near the end of all the busy hotels meant not having to deal with hordes of people while still being in walking distance of restaurants, grocerery/convenience stores etc. If you like to party there is a nice outdoor bar close by.If you do not have a car, there is a FREE bus service covering
South Padre and Port Isabel that you can catch at the end of the street.We found the owners of the unit to be very freindly and accomodating and highly recommend it as a vacation getaway.
Recommended for: age 55+, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our condo. We work hard to make everyone's stay as enjoyable as yours. Most of our renters are return customers and take great pride in knowing we offer "a very nice, up to date and remodeled condo" for everyone to enjoy day in and day out.
Thank you,
The Villarreal's
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Helpful votes: 13 / 13
February Retreat
Review submitted: March 6, 2012 Date of arrival: February 1, 2012
The condo was everything as described on the rental sites. The owner has made several improvements and has kept in contact with us to make sure everything was going smoothly. The ocean view from the balcony and the continue breese will be sure to please any guest. The unit was very clean and well maintained.
We would recommend Daddy's for seafood and Gabriels for pizza. Teds was a good place for breakfast. We enjoyed the walks on beach, the fishing from jetti, the boat tour of the Brownsville ship yard, the turtle rescue, and the trips to Progresso Mexico.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, pet-friendly
Owners response:
We are so glad you had a great time. We have done many upgrades to our condo the last few months to make everyone's stay as relaxing as possible. Our reviews are testimony that we work hard to make sure everyone's stay is as enjoyable as ours.
Thank you,
The Villarreal's
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Helpful votes: 14 / 14
Fantastic Value
Review submitted: January 7, 2012 Date of arrival: December 23, 2011
This is a very nice condo in a great location. The pictures provided are accurate, but really is much more spacious than it looks in the photos. The balcony is more than adequate in size. We even had our two dogs with us, and it didn't seem crowded!
The kitchen is well stocked, we were able to cook a nice Christmas turkey dinner without problems! Be aware that there is no automatic dishwasher.
The bed and other furniture is indeed, very comfortable. Very easy to settle in and relax. The location is great--away from the touristy area just enough, with the beach just a shout from the condo.
Even though it was Christmas, the grounds were kept very clean and the outside trash cans were always empty when we had to dispose of our extra trash! It seems to be in a very safe area, we walked to several places without any issues.
The bar next to the condos is expanding with good food and lots of seating. They have beach volleyball nets up as well.
Mario is very interested in making sure everything is ok, and you won't have to worry about a thing. I would definitely rent here again.
Recommended for: age 55+, pet-friendly, romantic getaway
Owners response:
We look forward to your next visit.
The Villarreal's
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Helpful votes: 16 / 16
It's Beautiful
Review submitted: October 20, 2011 Date of arrival: September 23, 2011
Just wanted to send a big Thank You!! I was one of Josie's friends, that stayed there a couple of weeks ago. We loved your place. Thanks again for allowing us to borrow your home away from home, it's beautiful. May God continue to bless you and your family.
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Helpful votes: 21 / 21
Clean Comfortable Condo
Review submitted: May 8, 2011 Date of arrival: April 26, 2011
We had a great time staying at this condo in South Padre. The condo was very clean and comfortable; the king size bed and linens were a dream. Plenty of closet space and soft towels in the bathroom. The kitchen was well supplied with everything I needed and more to entertain friends.
We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the morning having coffee and in the afternoon with a glass of wine - all without excessive wind.
Check-in was quick and everyone with the complex was very polite and accomadating. The beach was clean and just steps from the condo. It has to be the best beach on the Island. We have visited South Padre at least once a year for the past five years and I can assure you that we will be staying at this condo again if there is an opening, it looks like it is booked solid through out the year and now I understand why !!
We appreciate Mario checking on us throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. We were able to meet the cleaning crew before we left and were very impressed with them - they do a wonderful job of keeping the condo clean and Mario did a great job of making sure we had everything we needed to enoy our stay. I could go on and on about how nice our stay was but you need to see for yourself.
Until the fall,
Marjorie & Richard
Recommended for: age 55+, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Marjorie and Richard,
Thank you so much for your wonderful commits, we really enjoyed having you at our condo and look forward to having you back soon.
Thank you, The Villarreal's
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Helpful votes: 34 / 35
Little slice of Paradise
Review submitted: April 24, 2011 Date of arrival: April 17, 2011
The location of the Condo is fantastic - only yards from the beach and a fantastic view from the balcony! The condo is clean and very neat, and decorated very tastefully. The staff and neighbors were very friendly and helpful. The pictures on the listing are very accurate. The condo has all the amenities required for your stay, and is very comfortable. Mario, the owner, is very pleasant and accommodating, and remains in contact throughout the rental process.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a pleasant beach getaway. The local restaurants offer menu's that will please all ages and appetites, and are priced reasonably for a resort area. The shelling on the beach is so-so if you are interested in that type of thing. The dunes at the end of the road are a must see if you have not experienced them before. There are several nice restaurants and bars with sunset views on the Bay side. The shop owners along the "main drag" are pleasant and accommodating. Hope this review helps those that trying to make a decision.
Thank you Mario, we are looking forward to a return visit!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: Dan and Carole thank you for the great review we are so pleased that you had a great time. We hope to see you back so.... Thank you, Mario and Toni
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Helpful votes: 35 / 36
Wonderful Retreat
Review submitted: January 24, 2011 Date of arrival: December 31, 2010
This condo is an excellent retreat for our vacation. It is clean and supplied with all ammenties. The balcony view of the gulf side was fantastic, yet sheltered from the wind. The sunrise was outstanding in colors.
Mario was in contact to make sure all was well.
We very much enjoyed our time here and would.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway
Owners response: Thank you and hope to see you again..
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Helpful votes: 38 / 38
Christmas Vacation
Review submitted: January 14, 2011 Date of arrival: December 24, 2010
This condo is an excellent retreat for a weeks vacation. It is clean and supplied with all ammenties including extras such as hair dryer, iron,washer/dryer etc.
The balcony faces the gulf side for a fantastic view and also shelters you from the wind which during our trip was well needed. The sunrise was outstanding in colors.
Mario was in contact to make sure all was well with us which we appreciated.
We very much enjoyed our time here and would certainly rent this unit again.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response:
Thank you for taking such good care of our Condo, so others can enjoy it as much as you did. We hope to see you back soon!!
Thank you!!
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Helpful votes: 37 / 37
Dec. in SPI
Review submitted: December 23, 2010 Date of arrival: December 1, 2010
Super vacation, condo grounds very nice all under new managment. The condo was very tastefully decorated, every gadget you could want in the kitchen, great location, great view of the gulf. We will definitly be back.This was a very nice condo, you can see that the owner has taken great lengths to upgrade the unit they have done a great job!!!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 36 / 36
AWESOME location - great getaway!!!
Review submitted: October 13, 2010 Date of arrival: October 8, 2010
This condo is absolutely adorable! It's very clean, has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and is on the beach :) You can hear the waves with the windows open - very relaxing. The pool was enjoyable, as well. I recommend this condo for everyone, and definitely will return!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 36 / 36
A great place to stay
Review submitted: October 5, 2010 Date of arrival: September 24, 2010
For those of you looking for a place to stay in S. Padre, you need to consider this place. The condo was very clean and has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The view from the balconey is incredible and you are just steps away from the beach. There is also a grass area between the condos and the beach where you can sit with your lawn chairs and enjoy the beach without the sand. I highly recomend this place for a relaxing getaway.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 36 / 36
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Individual fruit pies combine fall favorite flavors of apple and caramel.
Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Combine apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt in bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Roll out cold puff pastry on lightly floured surface to 14-inch square. Cut dough in half crosswise; cut into thirds lengthwise to form 6 rectangles. Spoon about 1/3 cup apple mixture onto half of each dough rectangle, to 1/2 inch of edges. Brush outside of pastry with water. Fold dough over filling; press firmly to seal. Press around edges with fork to seal; cut 3 small slits in top of each pastry. Place 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake 20-22 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 15 minutes on cooling rack.
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Calories: 230
Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 200mg
Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Nice recipe for family dinner and also for company since you can make it ahead. Also served it with a vanilla topping since some don't care for caramel. And it tastes fine with no topping at all!
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Courtney is new to running and learning the ends in & outs by getting involved in the running community. She started running and got healthy after losing her second child to a stillbirth. Instead of letting the grief be self destructive, she decided to find a healthy way to grieve. Through healthy eating, running, and strength training she was able to shed pounds and move forward with her life in a healthy way. Her love for running started on a snowy Monday night in January when she joined Lou's New Runners Class. She hasn't stopped running and helps out with Lou's class to encourage new runners. Within one year from starting to run, she has been able to finish a half marathon, start training for a marathon, and lead a group run with the track club.
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I loved you; and perhaps I love you still,See what I mean? For a personal example, I once spent two years (off and on, obviously) trying to translate Baudelaire's "Le cygne," one of my favorite French poems. I had tossed off a wonderful rendition of the first stanza (forgive the self-praise), continued on for several stanzas encountering more and more difficulties, and finally ran aground with the end in sight. Believe me, I tried everything; it just didn't work, and I wasn't about to put forth a version that betrayed the original. I realize your credo is a comforting one for a translator, and perhaps even necessary while one is working, but it ain't so.
The flame, perhaps, is not extinguished; yet
It burns so quietly within my soul,
No longer should you feel distressed by it.
Silently and hopelessly I loved you,
At times too jealous and at times too shy.
God grant you find another who will love you
As tenderly and truthfully as I.
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Those nights frustration hounded me upstairs
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Hey Guys, before you start getting your cackels up, this post is really based on a just a thought I've had that perhpas you might want to weigh in on: I have been reading plenty back and forth hatred spewed on the blogs between our two teams. But the one thing I have noted is that the BSU's fan base seems to really let the trash talk get under their skin. I know it is a pain to read the stupid trash, but it seems to me that BSU fans are not so used to it. Therefore, I've caught myself wondering on several occasions why are some of the BSU fans letting some immature/idiotic Oregon fan get to them so easily, when it seems the Oregon fans for the most part just snap back and move on - and a thought occured to me; at first I thought it might be the fact that non-BCS schools have chips on their shoulders...etc, and that is probably part of it, but then another thought came to mind and that is; BSU really has no true totally hated/competitive rival. I suppose Fresno used to be back in the day before BSU rose to the heights that they find themselves in at this point, but come on, they have not been a factor since way before the Fiesta bowl. Nevada just aint their yet either. Idaho? Need I say more about that? Sure they spew stupidity about BSU, but that is like the 7 year old trying his best to tease his teenage brother = not listening... Idaho is not keeping BSU out of the Rose/Fiesta Bowl either. However, Oregon and Boise seem to be quite equal according to the experts. Both are only a few spots apart on almost every poll. The 08 game did not go the way the Ducks expected last year and they want revenge. BSU wants to prove to the world that last year was no fluke and will issue a beat down no matter who QBs...etc. If BSU wins again, nuff said. If not, this becomes a sore spot as BSU's home record gets tarnished by the first ranked team to come to the blue in years (Boston College was ranked and, well....) This is the type of stuff of a real rivalry.
Now I know a lot of you will say, but Oregon fans are a pain (certainly some truth to that) but try having Beaver fans 60 miles away, or Husky fans with their non-stop trash talk year after year after year...etc. We have lived with it for so long, we are rather used to it and have learned that is just part of a rivalry. I really wish Idaho was a true rival so that you might really know what it is to have a TRUE hatred for your annual game and their fans. Perhaps that would make some of our goofy fans seem less irritating to you all.
Let me say this, doesn't the mini rivalry we now have make the game that much more anticipated? It makes it kind of fun in a wierd twisted way - don't you think? BSU needs to find a scum sucking low life group of idiots to play every year that brings a level of hate to the surface that you simply can't stand the very sight of them - and Oregon could have possibly been that team, except this series is over on September 3rd.


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we don't have internet at the new house yet but don't worry, i'll be back soon!
tfw no ice cream
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"kisame you KNOW heavier weights HURT my HANDS"
mine and keile's drawing of kisame and deidara getting their sweat on at the gym
nobody does days off like team 10
commission for gilbo of gil alexander from bioshock 2!! i'm pretty happy w/ how the water turned out
for the lovely and wonderful eryn…..what's an exo
a quick ino to go with keile's sakura!
i'm not sure how much i'm actually allowed to talk about the game project i'm working on? but it deals with loss through the eyes of a child
Check out my epic commission from the talented conversationparade of Lady Sif and her hound Asta from damalur's most beautiful gift fic After the Fall! I'm so excited! Look at these fierce babies!
thanks again for commissioning me, and happy early birthday!!!
A piece I commissioned from the insanely talented conversationparade (who is still open for commisions, check her out!).
Solaire and my Chosen Undead hanging around near a bonfire, talking about jolly co-operation, the Sun and killing things, probably.
thanks again for commissioning me!!! it was a lot of fun drawing your character :)
new 2mb gif limit YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS EYYoooo
the rat queens!!! give me all-female fantasy adventures or give me death
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Hard Hit Cities Las Vegas and Los Angeles on the upswing Versus One Month Ago
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2009 – Trulia, Inc. (www.trulia.com), the best place to start your real estate search, today announced that 24.6 percent of current homes on the market in the United States as of July 1, 2009 have experienced at least one price cut, totaling $27.1 billion in reductions. The average price-reduced home has seen a listing price reduction of 10.4 percent, a moderate decrease from 10.6 percent the month prior. Some of the hardest hit areas have seen significant decreases in terms of the number of homes with price reductions, indicating that stabilization is beginning to occur in these areas.
Several major metros are beginning to see signs of recovery with significant decreases in the number of price-reduced properties for sale compared to last month's report. Areas that have experienced the biggest decreases in home price reductions include Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Two of the hardest hit markets during the past few years, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, turned in the biggest improvement of all major markets in the U.S. with a 33 percent and 25 percent reduction respectively in the number of homes being reduced in price compared to one month ago. While the overall number of price reductions has been drastically reduced, the average percent off of the asking price in Las Vegas and Los Angeles continues to be higher than the national average. The average reduction in Las Vegas is 16 percent and the average reduction in Los Angeles is 12 percent.
"All real estate is local and we're seeing glimmers of hope as price stabilization occurs in major cities across the nation, including some of the earliest hit cities that have experienced huge declines in the past few years," said Pete Flint, Trulia co-founder and CEO. "On the flip side, perhaps sellers are pricing their homes more rationally to get them off the market as soon as possible."
The national reduction average for a property is 10.4 percent, but in markets like Detroit, Miami and NYC sellers more dramatically overpriced their homes, and are making more drastic cuts. In Detroit, sellers dropped their price an average of 21 percent, in Miami sellers slashed 15 percent off their original asking price and in New York City sellers cut 13 percent off their price.
Compared to the previous month, four new cities entered the top ten major for markets that have greatest percentage of listings with price reductions – Milwaukee, Chicago, New York City, and Raleigh (see below for top 50 cities by percentage of home price reductions).
Luxury Market Getting Hit Hard
25.8 percent of homes with a selling price greater than $1 million are seeing price reductions compared to 24.5 percent of homes on the market for less than $1 million. While the percentage of homes seeing discounts are almost identical, discounts on luxury homes are significantly more with 13 percent being slashed off the original price compared to only 9 percent of homes under the $1 million dollar price tag.
July Price Reductions – Top 50 U.S. Cities
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Third Week of Easter
Acts 9: 1 – 20
This morning we heard one of the most familiar and dramatic passages in the New Testament: the Conversion of Saint Paul. This event is often the subject of scholarly dissertations and homilies. It is also a favorite subject in Art. One can call to mind, for example, the dramatic painting of Carravaggio.
But what has happened here goes far beyond words or pictures. It is, in a real way, a manifestation of God's transforming Grace in the life of one of the most important figures in Christianity.
Saul of Tarsus becomes Saint Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles. There are also important Pastoral Lessons contained in this ninth chapter of Acts. Underlying all of this legitimate drama is a profound truth expressed in Ascetical Theology, that is, the deep and hidden effects of Grace in the Spiritual Life of a person.
It is important to remember always: no one is beyond the pale of God's Mercy. In fact, God seeks us out as He sought out Paul, Augustine and so many others. Just recently, the church celebrated "Mercy Sunday," a feast which brings this consoling truth to us in a profound way.
May the conversion of Saint Paul, detailed for us in today's first Scripture Lesson, be both a reminder and a consolation to all of us who struggle each day to remain faithful. Through the intercession of the Apostle to the Gentiles, may we rise after each fall and continue our journey to God.
Christianity is Risen!
Christianity is truly Risen!
Amen. Alleluia!


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Not long ago, Larry Sanders had no idea where he was going.
The NBA lockout had him contemplating playing in Europe, and the raw former first-round draft pick was having trouble finding a place on the Milwaukee Bucks roster. His future grew even more uncertain after last year when the Bucks brought in John Henson and Samuel Dalembert to serve as the main big men in the middle.
Now in his third season, he has emerged as one of the most improved players in the league. The 6-foot-11 Sanders leads the NBA in blocked shots at almost 3.2 per game and is also averaging career bests in field goal percentage, points and rebounds.
The underdog has become a fan favorite in Milwaukee, where the Bucks are pushing for the playoffs.
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I was under the impression that we were going to let our guys play through the season to see if they can grow together? I mean this team is already completely irrelevant locally, why continue that trend by making hasty moves? IDK, what do you all think? Here's the question and answer:
Jason: Any rumblings of the Wolves making a deal?
Chad Ford: They are very active. I'm not sure they have any untouchables these days ... including Kevin Love. But unless it's a clear upgrade, not sure that David Kahn is doing much more than continuously shuffling the deck.


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Sable is a former WWE Diva that forever changed the role of women in the wrestling world. Sable used her sex appeal to help usher in the WWE's Attitude Era in the late '90s. She became the first WWE Diva to appear on the cover of Playboy Magazine.
Personal Info:
Rena Lesnar (born Rena Greek) was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 8, 1967. She married Wayne Richardson in 1986 and they had a child, Mariah, together. Wayne was killed in an automobile accident in 1991. From 1994 - 2004, she was married to Mark Mero. In 2006, she married Brock Lesnar.
Modeling Career:
Prior to entering the world of professional wrestling, she was a model for Guess Jeans, Pepsi and L'Oreal. Her start in the world of wrestling began in 1996 when her then-husband Mark Mero joined the WWE.
Valet for Triple H:
In 1996, Triple H had a gimmick where he was accompanied to the ring by a different valet every night. At WrestleMania XII, he was accompanied to the ring by Sable. He lost that match to the Ultimate Warrior in less than a minute and blamed Sable for that loss. In the interview area, he verbally berated Sable who was eventually saved by Mark Mero who also was making his first WWE appearance. For the next few years, she was in Mero's corner.
Mark Becomes Jealous:
When Mark was put out of action for several months, Sable began to model various WWE merchandise. She quickly became one of the top stars in the WWE. When Mark returned from injury, he became jealous of her booming popularity and in an effort to make the fans stop caring about her he once made her wear a potato sack to the ring. He eventually turned on her and joined forces with Luna.
Playboy Model:
In 1999, Sable appeared on the cover of Playboy Magazine. A few months later, she quit the WWE and filed a $110 million breach of contract suit against the WWE. She appeared on the cover of Playboy again a few months later and even had a special magazine dedicated to her. She became the first person to appear on the cover of a Playboy publication three times in the same year. For the next few years she did some acting, most notably she appeared in Corky Romano.
Return to the WWE:
She returned to the company in 2003 without her husband, who she was in the process of divorcing. As part of the promotion of WrestleMania XX, Sable appeared on the cover of Playboy again, this time with WWE Diva Torrie Wilson. During this time, she met Brock Lesnar. He left the company after WrestleMania XX and she left a few months after he did. Since leaving the company, she has stayed out of the public eye.
Sable's PPV Matches and Title Reigns:
3/29/1998 WrestleMania XIV - Marc Mero & Sable beat Goldust & Luna
4/26/1998 Unforgiven - Evening Gown Match: Luna beat Sable
5/31/1998 Over The Edge - Marc Mero beat Sable
8/30/1998 SummerSlam - Edge & Sable beat Marc Mero & Jacquelyn
11/15/1998 Survivor Series - Women's Title: Sable beat Jacqueline to win the title
1/24/1999 Royal Rumble 1999 - beat Luna in a strap match
3/28/1999 WrestleMania XV - beat Tori
5/10/1999 RAW - lost the Women's Championship to Debra
7/27/2003 Vengeance - No Count Out Match: Sable beat Stephanie McMahon
3/14/2004 WrestleMania XX - Playboy Evening Gown Match: Sable & Torrie Wilson beat Stacy Keibler & Jackie Gayda
6/27/2004 Great American Bash - Sable beat Torrie Wilson
Sources include: wwe.com, imdb.com, renamero.net, and onlineworldofwrestling.com


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The annual Montana Healthcare Forum Conference took place in Helena today for insurance providers and others in the Healthcare Industry to discuss today's issues in the industry.
The forum was held at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena and was hosted by the Montana Chamber of Commerce. Many things were discussed at the event including the Affordable Healthcare Act and its implementations in Montana. Another topic at the event was a discussion on patient centered medical homes which is a new model across the nation and in Montana that helps pay for quality of service instead of fee for service. This was a one day event and is the 7th year the Montana Chamber of Commerce has hosted it.


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Several members of the St. James congregation have been and are highly skilled needle pointers with an obvious eye for design. The decision to start a Needlepoint Guild was made in 1983 with the encouragement and guidance of the Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman, the then-rector of St. James. Joan McCaskill was asked to become the chair and begin work. Several members of the church, as well as members of the community, volunteered to work on this project.
The initial project of the Needlepoint Guild would consist of designing and stitching kneelers to be installed at the communion rail, as well as seat and back covers for the chairs in the sanctuary, and a banner for the church. Much thought was given to making the project artistically consistent with the design of the church building, and compatible with the teachings of the Episcopal Church. Each piece would be carefully designed to complement and enhance the elaborate architecture, woodwork and the stained glass windows. The work was to be given to the glory of God and in loving memory of those members of St. James Church who have entered into life everlasting.
Designs were rendered by artist Lauren Cunningham Tucker, a Baton Rouge native. Mrs. Tucker is nationally known for her needlepoint designs and has been commissioned to design works for the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, the National Cathedral, in Washington, DC.
After submitting samples of their work, the stitchers on the original project included Joe Benton, Bunnie Bienvenu, Madeleine Campbell, Lynda Carpenter, Lubna Culbert, Laura Everson, Paula Freeman, Barrie Griffin, Amelia Hatcher, Kathryn Hettrick, Mary Holm, Robert Holm, Peggy Hunt, Mary Jarnagin, Joan McCaskill, Mildred McVea, Suzanne Mann, Virginia Noland, Madeline Riché, Pat Saroch, Nora Say, Carole Seiferd, Mary Lou Shetterly, Mary Elizabeth Snellgrove, Laura Thompson, and Peggy Winter.
The kneelers were complete in 1986 and dedicated with a special service in which the chairperson and members of the Needlepoint Guild were recognized for their devoted efforts, dedication and the hours spent for the Glory of the Lord.
Work on the remainder of the pieces, however, was put aside until 2007 when, at the request of Joan McCaskill, Carole Wright retrieved partially completed pieces from the church safe and, as newly-appointed chair of the Needlepoint Guild, recruited members of the church to resume work. She oversaw the project and supervised the completion of the next several pieces dedicated on St. James Day, July 25, 2010.
The pieces completed in Phase II include the cushions for two bishop's chairs and two clergy chairs in the sanctuary, and the St. James banner. The stitching was done by Sue Bowers, Rosemary Campbell, Lubna Culbert, Celene Miller, Nanette Noland, Mary Lou Shetterly and Carole Wright.
Special thanks go to Carole Wright, chairperson of the St. James Needlepoint Guild for her efforts in resurrecting the guild, and to Helen Campbell and Phillip Wright for the support they have given the project.
The detailed description of each design, including the symbolism of art and colors used are depicted on photographs by Fred Frey, III.
Phase I: Kneelers
The theme for the needlepoint cushions for the altar rail undertaken in 1983 was representation of the seven sacraments. In addition, there are cushions to commemorate Christ's incarnation as represented by a unicorn, and Christ's resurrection, both as the rising phoenix and as a lion
The unifying element of the kneelers is the use of the arches which frame each cushion and provide continuity. These arches are a reflection of the Gothic-revival design of our church architecture, also reflected in the interior woodwork and carving. Another unifying theme is the azure blue seen between the arches on each cushion symbolizing heavenly love. The top of each cushion features a border displaying the symbol of the cross.
The descriptions and photos below are in an order of the cushions from left to right when facing the altar. (All are interchangeable, however, except the center cushion, so do not be astonished to find them different in the church.)
The unicorn is a legendary animal representing purity. The legend of the unicorn was interpreted by Christian writers as an allegory of the annunciation and the incarnation of Christ and his sinless life. Above the head of the unicorn is the banner bearing the monogram INRI which stands for the Latin words Ieusus Nazarenus Rex Iudæorum or Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
The Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) and the banner of victory are the identifying symbols for the sacrament of forgiveness: the Reconciliation of a Penitent.
The lamb is surrounded by the blue hyssop flower which symbolizes penitence and humility. These two symbols are then surrounded by lilies, standing for the pure state established in the life of the penitent by reconciliation with God.
Double wedding rings symbolize the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. The circle is an ancient symbol of eternity and perfection. The rings may be taken to represent the never-ending love of the couple for each other. They also remind us of the love of Christ for his bride, the Church. This is reflected in the monogram XP — the Chi Rho, one of the earliest forms of christogram using the first two letters in the Greek spelling of the word Christ: Χριστός. The rose symbolizes the triumph of love, and the Lily of the Valley for its association with weddings and the purity of intentions of the couple to be married. The two flowers are mentioned in the second chapter of the Song of Solomon: "I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valley." The blue ribbon is a symbol of the heavenly love which holds mankind together, and Christ to the Church.
The scallop shell is the symbol of baptism generally used in Christian art to signify pilgrimage. It may be taken to represent the pilgrimage of the life in Christ about to be undertaken by the newly baptized. It is also the symbol of James the Greater, the patron saint of our parish. The shell is also associated with the sea and its waters. Water is seen dripping out of the shell, the moving water representing the washing away of sin and cleansing of baptism.
The dolphins on either side of the shell represent resurrection and salvation. Ancient Romans used the dolphin to signify the soul's journey across the sea of death to the Blessed Isles. Christians began to use the image of the dolphin as a specific symbol of Christ as the guide of souls across the waters of death.
Bullrush is a plant often found in abundance near water and has become a symbol for the multitude of the faithful who lead a humble life and abide by the teachings of Christ, the source of the water of life.
The chalice is the identifying symbol for the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. Surrounding the chalice are grapes and wheat, representing the wine and bread of the communion meal.
The Eucharist is the principal act of Christian worship. It is the instrument designated by Christ himself at the Last Supper, and we believe that by the grace of God, Jesus is truly present to the faithful in the bread and wine. The Holy Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is celebrated weekly as the principal service of worship in most Episcopal churches. In our tradition, communion is open to all who are baptized, regardless of age or denomination.
The cushion in front of the altar gate reflects the centrality of the resurrection in our Christian belief and features its symbols. The phoenix dominates; the legendary bird of great beauty with gold and crimson plumage lived in the Arabian wilderness. Myth credits the phoenix with a 500-year life span after which it burned upon a funeral pyre only to rise again from the ashes, restored to the freshness of youth. Flanking the phoenix are acanthus leaves entwined with pomegranates, an ancient symbol of fertility and hope of immortality. The many seeds in one fruit also represent the Church. The blue butterflies also represent the resurrection. The IHS monogram at either end denote the first three letters of the Greek name of Jesus, iota-eta-sigma, our sure and certain path of resurrection.
The sacrament of Confirmation is represented by the dove surrounded by flaming tongues as described in Acts 2:3, traditional symbols of the Holy Spirit which is conferred upon the confirmand by the laying on of the bishop's hands.
Surrounding this are fruit symbolizing the fruits of the spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. The vine reminds us of Jesus' words in John, "I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit."
Ordination is represented by the crossed keys, the symbol associated with St. Peter. The keys are surrounded by a purple ribbon, symbolic of the office of bishop. The oaks leaves are representative of strength, faith, and steadfastness, and the oak is bearing its fruit, the acorn.
Holy Unction is symbolized by the oil vessel, or ampulla. The grape vines surrounding the vessel remind us of the power of Christ to bring salvation, and the birds symbolize God's protection of all creation.
Jesus healed the sick, and instructed his disciples to do likewise in Matthew 10: "Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness."
The lion is emblematic of strength, majesty, courage, and fortitude. The lion was believed to sleep with his eyes open and to typify Christ sleeping on the cross and as to his manhood but waking in his divine nature. The lion also has historic representation for the resurrection in that, in the Middle Ages, the lioness was said to produce her offspring dead but they were given life on the third day after birth by the breath of the lion, their father, as Christ was raised the third day by the power of God through the Holy Spirit. Above the lion is the banner bearing the monogram INRI which stands for the Latin words Ieusus Nazarenus Rex Iudæorum or Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, also seen on the cushion at the other end of the altar rail.


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Preview for this weekend's kickboxing Superkombat World Grand Prix show including live stream details and the full fight card.
The Mixfight.NL forums have a number of photos from Soema Na Basi, the event hosted in Suriname by SLAMM Events last Friday. Above, Italy's Alessandro Campagna celebrates his tournament win.
Ismael Londt and Mourad Bouzidi will headline Muay Thai Mania 4 in the Netherlands on October 23rd.
Alessandro Campagna and Ismael Londt were the big winners at SLAMM Events' Soema Na Basi in Suriname on Friday, August 26th.
Soema Na Basi, promoted by Slamm Events, will take place in Suriname on August 26th. The kickboxing event features an eight-man 70 kg. tournament, as well as a bout between Ismael Londt and Raemon...
Check out this preview for the Soema na Basi event, backed by Team Slamm and set to happen August 26th in Suriname. The show will include an eight-man 70 kg. tournament with some Team Slamm...
As kickboxing enters its first big weekend of the second half of 2011, Romanian-based promotion SuperKombat offers the second leg of their 2011 Heavyweight World Grand Prix this Saturday afternoon....
Ismael Londt headlined the Memento Mori II event in Rotterdam, Netherlands on Sunday, competing against Russian fighter Vladimir Toktasynov. Londt was reportedly able to knock out his opponent in...
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Ismael Londt vs. Patrick Schmitt from the Almere's Finest 1 event last Sunday, April 10th.
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none stat geek, geeks. First of all please let me say how much I enjoy this site and all of the contributors to it. Being that we are blogging at all let's all of us release the baseball geek that lives in his mom's basement (however that may refer to your current situation, it is meant to be figurative, but if it does refer to you literally, then power to you mooch of the realm).
2Legit, I call upon you not to quit the site. I stand resolved that this site can use more fans like you, and dare I say me. If I read you correctly, you are not a stat head, a quality that this site seems to be rather top heavy with. That over abundance of stats makes this site unfortunately unapproachable to many fans who are just as passionate as everyone else. Keep in mind, the whole point of blogging is intended to give a voice to the voiceless, the "silent majority" if you will.
Stats are important, but they have a tendency to be overly relied upon, which inevitibly leads to folly for some and the ever popular underdog victory on the flip side of the bean counter coin. Ex: statistically speaking William Wallace should never have beaten the English in any engagement (who's not a fan of braveheart), the 13 Colonies shouldn't have won their independence, the Texicans should never have been able to overcome Santa Ana's veteran forces (remember the Alamo bitches), the USA should have won in Vietnam (McNamara's failure as the chief war advisor is one of the biggest bean counter failures in history).
Going by the numbers is VERY important and an understanding of them is important, but it is something that I and other's like me will never get, we just don't have the wiring for it. And for all of you who do, great for you, just do the rest of us a favor and don't crunch your numbers in a vacuum. Let us not forget that FIGURES DO NOT LIE, BUT LIARS SURE CAN FIGURE.
How many decades has big tobacco had medical researches "prove" that there was no connection between cigarettes and cancer. I'm sure someone in a white lab coat can show me a formula that an elephant can safely hang off a cliff with it's tail tied to a dandylion; thanks, but I'll stick with my own two eyes and common sense.
Going strictly by the numbers would have robbed us of some of sports greatest moments. By the numbers, no way does THE MIRACLE happen with USA Hockey vs USSR Hockey, no way does Tommy Lassorda put Gibson in to hit by the numbers, Bill Mazeroski is not left in, in the bottom of the 9th to hit the first homerun to decide a World Series against the hated Yankees (lead by Mantle and Marris).
That is the beautiful thing about sports, it is something where unevenly matched opponents can meet on an even playing field. No way can KC compare to New York; but I tell you what, I'll get my best 25 guys, you get your best 25 guys, let's hit the field and see what happens. For that brief period of THE GAME, THE MATCH, THE CONTEST, we get to transcend the indefatiguable, unarguable numbers. Any given Sunday as it were; that's why they play the games; they don't just look at lineup cards and say well, the stats say you got me this time, see ya tomorrow.
With that said I have nothing but the greatest respect for the numbers, more often than not they are correct; you don't get to become the language of the universe for nothing know. But a little heart, a little guts and dare I mention GRIT, is also part of the equation; that part that is in between the numbers. That's all the space that guys like 2Legit and I need, and the multitudes like us. From one fan to another, let's just approach the game from our respective perspectives and don't forget that we can always agree on our mutual hatred of all things Yankee, Cardinal and Mariner; REMEMBER GRASS CREEK!!!!!
Thanks to those of you who bothered to read this rant, I look forward to your comments and any ensuing arguments (that's the other FUN thing about blogging).
Yours Truly,


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Date Posted : 2012-05-01
Category : Motorcycles Scooters By Owner
I am selling my 1998 Honda CBR 600, I am in no hurry to sell nor do I have to sell this bike. I am looking to get either a Mustang GT/ Cobra or a 4 door Colorado but once again, I do not have to sell so please don't waste my time or yours with low ball offers.
This bike is super clean, sounds and runs amazing, and it is very fast with not a single thing wrong with it!
Has tinted out visor, tinted turn signals, and a 2 brothers exhaust.
Fresh oil change for summer, and tires are in good condition.
It will also come with helmet, all weather cover, coat and gloves.
Never been dropped or downed!
Currently has 23,xxx gentle, non abused miles
Once again, this is an amazing bike and I am in no hurry to sell, and am open to trading for a Mustang GT/ Cobra or even a colorado if they are in great condition. I will throw in some cash if neccessary.
Asking $4,000
Thanks for looking, please contact Ben at 248-961-2514 if interested


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TFC Jay Thomas
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Burglary 3rd Investigation and Charges
Date of News Release: 01/18/2006
(Graves County, KY) - On 01-16-06 Kentucky State Police received a complaint of a burglary at the Southeastern Book Company in Hickory.
Troopers Haley and Thomas arrived and discovered the warehouse had been entered twice over the weekend. Taken was a laptop computer and handheld radio's valued at $1,300.00.
On 01-17-06 troopers charged 5 juveniles with the break-ins. Each child, ranging from 14 to 16, will be charged with 2 counts of Burglary 3rd and 1 count of Criminal Mischief 1st.
All the property taken in the burglary has been recovered. The juveniles will be charged on a juvenile petition and not taken into custody.
The investigation is continuing by Trooper Brad Haley.


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Gulf Shrimpers Petition Trade Commission On Shrimp PricingBy Evelina Burnett | Published 13 Aug 2013 09:19am |
A coalition representing the Gulf shrimp industry will argue before the International Trade Commission at a hearing today that U.S. shrimpers and processers are being injured by foreign subsidies on imported shrimp and they're hoping this will level the playing field for American shrimpers.
A shrimp boat loads up with ice at the Pass Christian harbor. The current price of shrimp ranges, depending on the size of the crustacean, but dealer Jerry Forte says he's seen a jump of about 10 to 15 cents per pound in the past few days. That's welcome news for the struggling Gulf shrimping industry, but Forte says it's still not enough,
"The price needs to be higher where all the boats can make a living and all the dealers can make a living," he says.
Between hurricanes, soaring gas prices and the oil spill, the Mississippi shrimp industry has had a rough time. Forte says shrimp prices now are lower than they were 25 years ago. One of the main factors driving down prices is competition from imported shrimp. David Veal of the Coalition of Gulf Shrimp Industries says these imports have an unfair advantage: government subsidies.
"We will compete with any business firm around the world, but a processor in Biloxi competing with the government of India is not something that we're able to do, and if they subsidize their industry to the tune of 20 or 30 or 40 percent per pound, there's no way for an American business to compete with that," Veal says.
The Department of Commerce will also release a report today with its final determination of foreign subsidy rates in seven countries. In a preliminary report in May, it found subsidies ranging from about 2 percent to as much as 62 percent. It then put in place temporary bonding requirements reflecting these rates.
"Those had an immediate and rather dramatic affect on the price of shrimp here in this country and we've seen a dramatic increase in dockside price that vessels are being paid for as a result of that," Veal continues.
The International Trade Commission is expected to issue its opinion in September. If it finds U.S. companies are being injured by the subsidies, the commerce department can then issue tariffs on the imported shrimp.
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Guarantee public access for recreation on riverfronts.
Philadelphia has an extraordinary opportunity to create a public waterfront along the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers that will strengthen river neighborhoods; provide miles of trails, parks, boardwalks, and wetlands for residents and visitors to enjoy; and at the same time improve water quality. The city's rivers served for over a century as a leading location for industry, but manufacturing use has declined in past decades. Miles of strategically located land"700 acres on the North Delaware Riverfront alone"sit blighted, vacant, or underused. By taking advantage of this moment of change, the city can create greenways, continuous green bands of land along the water's edge, which would open up portions of the rivers to residents for the first time in more than a century.
To create vibrant, active greenways along its two major rivers, the city should take three immediate, high-impact actions. First, it should enact new zoning regulations for the riverfronts that require developers to locate construction farther back from the water's edge and preserve public access.
Second, it should approach existing owners about donating legal rights of way across riverfront land. Several owners of industrial properties already have offered to do so. Third, the city should monitor the rivers' water quality and quickly raise a red flag and notify the public when water quality could be harmful to users. Minimal costs are associated with each of these steps, and each would help Philadelphia create new waterfront destinations, revitalize surrounding neighborhoods, and provide economic benefits to the city as a whole.
The city should rezone riverfronts to require public access and to reserve waterfront land for public use. The city should rezone the Delaware and Schuylkill waterfronts to require developers to set their buildings at least 100 feet back from the water's edge and preserve that land for public use. While the Philadelphia Planning Commission has created guidelines for land use along the waterfront, the city should adopt a mandatory requirement stating that all developers must reserve a public waterfront.
Approach riverfront owners to request a legal right of way to the waterfront and land for the proposed greenway. The city should contact each owner of riverfront property and request the donation of a legal right of way across his or her land at the waterfront. After reading the Pennsylvania Environmental Council's exciting and detailed plan for creating a connected green corridor along the Delaware, and after seeing the Schuylkill River Park (Schuylkill Banks), a living example of a greenway, owners will see the benefits of having their properties become part of a public waterfront.
Raise awareness and notify river users of unsafe water quality in rivers and streams by raising a red flag. As recreational opportunities along the rivers increase, the city must also continue to improve water quality and create a clear, effective notification system to let river users know when water quality is unsafe. Raising a red flag at popular spots along the rivers has proven to be a cost-effective way to notify river users that raw sewage has entered the water and that users may be exposed to viruses, bacteria, and toxic substances.
Other cities, including Pittsburgh and Boston, have found that putting up well-lit red flags at strategic points along the most used and populated areas of the rivers can stop unsafe river use and raise public awareness about the need to protect river quality.14 This system will build upon the Water Department's current notifications, which are posted on its website.
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NAPLES: The Collier County School District needs to add more than 200 new teachers to its payroll next year to comply with class size requirements.
The board approved Tuesday a compliance plan due to the state by next month, which would add approximately 223 new teachers to district schools.
The plan costs $15 million for salaries alone, according to Michele LaBute, the district's chief operational officer.
"I think it's a big deal across the board," Julie Sprague, Collier County School Board Chair Julie Sprague said. "It impacts the parents. It impacts the teachers."
In addition to its annual hires for attrition, the district is expected to hire 500 new teachers by next school year.
Students will be offered online courses to help the district comply. If they don't comply to the guidelines by October 2011, the district could face seven-figure fines and potential lawsuits, according to Sprague.
The district also is working on plans to re-zone several elementary schools.
"Some people don't calculate the impact those benefits make on a community," Osceola Elementary parent Annalise Smith said. "It's gonna cost us a lot of money to comply with this reduction."
Click here for a link to the county's compliance plan.
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The search continued today for a man, who is believed to have drowned
near Minto.
Minto is 35-miles northwest of Grand Forks.
Gregory Miller's pickup was swept off a township road just west of Minto
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His truck is still in the Forest River, about a quarter mile from where it was
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PORTSMOUTH — A would-be firefighter was allowed to take back guilty pleas to assault charges because, a judge ruled, he misunderstood his lawyer's advice and the potential career consequences.
An order written by District Court Judge Sawako Gardner, finds Cullen Mutrie, 25, of 517 Post Road, Greenland, "may not have been able to intelligently inquire about his career path and the consequences of his convictions...."
The judge noted she reached that conclusion after observing Mutrie during an Oct. 8 hearing he requested to withdraw his guilty pleas and because "he required his father's assistance and guidance" during the hearing.
Mutrie is now eligible to apply for a public defender and a trial will be scheduled, in front of a different judge, to hear all evidence in the case.
According to prosecutor Corey MacDonald, that will include testimony from nine civilian and several police witnesses. MacDonald cited those witnesses during the Oct. 8 hearing, while arguing the guilty pleas should stand.
Mutrie pleaded guilty on August 14 to the pair of class A misdemeanor simple assault charges stemming from a fight at the Portsmouth Gas Light Co. As part of a negotiated plea agreement with the prosecution, he was sentenced to serve two days in the Rockingham County House of Corrections.
He subsequently filed to withdraw the pleas because, he told the court, he didn't realize the resulting conviction would hurt his chances of becoming a firefighter. When he entered the guilty plea, he told Judge Gardner during his Oct. hearing, he was "under the impression" that only a felony conviction could prevent him from being hired as a firefighter.
"I took it out of convenience," he said about plea deal.
The court also found Mutrie received legal advice suggesting only felony convictions could hurt has employment. Mutrie previously told the court he has worked as a volunteer firefighter for seven years and has been going to school nights and weekends "to get certified."


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Charlotte Observer is at it again Panther Nation !!!
Really this is to early with the biggest Preseason game looming this Thursday night but oh well.
Quarterbacks (3)
On the roster: Cam Newton, Derek Anderson, Jimmy Clausen
Off: Colby Cameron
Clausen has had a great preseason and is pushing Anderson for the backup spot. The Panthers could potentially go with two quarterbacks, but more than likely will keep three.
Running backs (5)
On: DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Mike Tolbert, Richie Brockel, Kenjon Barner, Armond Smith
Off: Tauren Poole, Mike Zordich (injured)
Stewart, recovering from ankle surgery, has yet to do much running and looks like he'll start the season on the physically unable to perform list. Poole is a tough, physical runner, but Smith has more value as a special teams player.
Receivers (6)
On: Steve Smith, Brandon LaFell, Ted Ginn Jr., Armanti Edwards, David Gettis, Domenik Hixon
Off: Joe Adams, Kealoha Pilares, Taulib Ikharo, Brenton Bersin, James Shaw, Dale Moss
Hixon has fallen on the depth chart while nursing a hamstring injury, but it's hard to see Gettleman cutting the former New Yor Giants' receiver. Adams' best shot to make the team is as a punt returner, but he has been sidelined by a calf strain.
Tight ends (3)
On: Greg Olsen, Ben Hartsock, Brandon Williams
Off: Dominique Curry, Zack Pianalto
Williams, a former small college basketball player, has brought an extra dimension to the Panthers' passing game. Olsen remains one of the best receiving tight ends in the league.
Offensive linemen (8)
On: T Jordan Gross, T Byron Bell, G Garry Williams, G Amini Silatolu, C Ryan Kalil, G/C Jeff Byers, G Edmund Kugbila, Free Agent TBD
Off: Chris Scott, Nate Chandler, Garrett Chisolm, Tori Mobley, Bruce Campbell (injured), Brian Folkerts, Patrick Brown, Hayworth Hicks, Justin Wells
Look for Gettleman to bring in a veteran lineman at the end of the month to fortify the team's thinnest position. It figures to be someone who can play guard and tackle – like Travelle Wharton.
Defensive linemen (9)
On: DE Charles Johnson, DE Greg Hardy, DT Dwan Edwards, DT Star Lotulelei, DT Kawann Short, DE Frank Alexander, DE Mario Addison, DT Colin Cole, DT Frank Kearse
Off: Sione Fua, Casey Walker, Craig Roh, Louis Nzegwu, Wes Horton
If Fua and receiver Pilares get cut, Newton will be the only remaining member of the Panthers' 2011 draft class. Horton and Nzegwu have been productive; one of them could take the roster spot of Kearse, who's been hurt.
Linebackers (7)
On: Jon Beason, Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Chase Blackburn, A.J. Klein, Jordan Senn, Jason Williams
Off: Doug Hogue, Ben Jacobs, Ryan Rau
Beason, coming off microfracture knee surgery, hopes to be ready for Week 1 vs. Seattle, even if he has to manage his pain. The signing of Blackburn is one of Gettleman's best offseason moves.
Defensive backs (9)
On: CB Captain Munnerlyn, CB Drayton Florence, S Charles Godfrey, S Mike Mitchell, CB Josh Thomas, CB Josh Norman, CB D.J. Moore, S Haruki Nakamura, S Colin Jones
Off: D.J. Campbell, Ricardo Silva, James Dockery (injured), Melvin White, Robert Lester, Nick Hixson, Anderson Russell
Campbell, Nakamura and Jones are fighting for the last one or two safety spots. Jones and Nakamura have an edge because of their special teams experience, although Campbell is not out of the running.
Specialists (3)
On: K Graham Gano, P Brad Nortman, LS J.J. Jansen
Off: P Jordan Gay, K Morgan Lineberry
Gano has been long and accurate throughout training camp and the two exhibitions. Nortman wants to be more consistent in his second season.
My problems:
For me it is simple I would replace FB/TE Brockel's spot with CB Eric Dockery (who is supposed to be banged up), I would keep A. Russell (SS) on the final 53 man roster and dump C. Jones (SS)would has been terrible all preseason. Also no way the Campbell is going to cut AT ALL Charlotte Observer we are thin as far as depth goes at safety already and he is the backup SS for Mitchell and plays good in pass coverage. It pains me but Nakamura will make the team as a backup FS and because R.Lester hasn't progressed as quickly as we all would have hoped at either safety spot and we have nobody else and R. Silva is nothing great and an easy cut.
We are all hopeful Kugbila can play but cutting C. Scott is risky and Gettleman loves his Hog Mollies so who knows how the reserve guard spot is going to go because Byers is a good backup "C" but as a guard he struggles some. If Kugbila cannot make it back we may have to keep Scott. The article ties S. Locklear to us because of his ties to Gettleman I personally don't believe that because the Giants are also keep close tabs on Locklear to gauge how his knee heals and he will resign their first if given a chance I have a feeling. All comes down to health of Kugbila and who we will sign to take Campbell's spot who is going to IR.
I hate the idea of keeping A. Smith over T. Poole who could fill in for J. Stewart for the first six or so games. M. Tolbert has also been banged up so I would look for Stewart to start the year on the PUP list and T. Poole get a shot to stick on the final 53 man roster to start the year. A. Smith goes back to the PS squad because we already have a better scatback in K. Barner who will also make the final 53.
I don't mind the cuts of Fua, but I do mind keeping Kearse who is banged up; Kearse vs Fua is really a wash an neither are anything great. Kearse has looked pretty bad in the preseason but can play the UT & NT's positiosn in a bind and Fua is a NT and nothing more. C. Cole will make the team as a backup NT so I guess you have to give Kearse the edge if healthy but I really don't like the idea. M. Addison hasn't been great in the preseason but he has been in the reg season for us last year so he just beats out Nzegwu for the final backup DE spot but I would expect Nzegwu to land on the PS squad shortly after the final roster cuts.
Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/08/17/4244226/guessing-at-gettlemans-best-53.html#storylink=cpy