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'Game Of Thrones' star J.J. Murphy has died aged 86.
The Northern Irish actor passed away on Friday (08.08.14) just four days after shooting his first scenes in the fifth series of the HBO show as Ser Denys Mallister, who was the oldest member of the show's military order, the Night's Watch.
According to the Belfast Telegraph newspaper, the star was due to shoot further scenes for the role and was said to have told pals he was excited to be working on the hugely popular TV series.
J.J's agent Philip Young paid tribute to the late actor following the news.
He said: "I have never encountered a man with more spirit, passion and love for his craft."
As well as 'Game Of Thrones', J.J. was due to appear as a villager in upcoming movie 'Dracula Untold'.
He starred in several other movies throughout his career including 'Angela's Ashes', 'Mickybo and Me', and 'Cal'.
J.J., who is survived by his wife Mary, was also well known for his theatre work and played many parts at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast.
It is not yet known whether 'Game of Thrones' bosses will re-cast the role of Ser Denys Mallister.
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Microsoft, which is trying to position itself in a major advertising campaign as a privacy friendly Internet company, should take a simple step that shows it means what it says.
Online tracking is pervasive and invasive on the Internet. The most insidious is performed by companies that most consumers don't even know exist, so-called 3rd parties on the websites you chose to visit. By putting little bits of computer code known as cookies on your browser, they are able to track your every move as you surf the web.
Most people don't realize the extent to which this brazen online tracking is done, but when the practice is described, they want to be able to control it. Why should a company I know nothing about, have no say over and no relationship with be able to collect information about my online activity? On the other hand, though most consumers want some say over whether data is collected by sites they choose to visit, they are less concerned about such data collection by a site they have selected, a so-called first party.
Consider Amazon.com. If you buy a book from them, Amazon records what you've purchased and makes suggestions about other books you might like the next time you visit the site. Many people find that helpful and useful.
Understanding the distinction between tracking by sites you choose to visit (first parties) and sites with which you have no direct relationship (third parties), Apple's Safari browser by default has for a decade honored the privacy friendly approach by blocking cookies from sites you haven't visited. If you want to allow 3rd party cookies to be set, you can change Safari's preferences.
Apple's approach isn't perfect. If your are committed, it is possible to fool the Safari browser. You'll recall that Google was caught hacking around Safari's privacy settings in violation of a consent agreement with the Federal Trade Commission and fined $22.5 million. Nonetheless, Safari's approach has been the most privacy friendly.
Until recently the other three browsers -- Mozilla's Firefox, Google's Chrome and Microsoft's Internet Explorer -- have allowed users to set their preferences to block third party cookies. But the feature was turned off by default and users had to figure out how to enable the function. Most did not.
This spring Mozilla announced that it, too, would begin to block cookies by default from sites a user hasn't visited. The Firefox update is expected to be released this summer. The announcement caught the ad industry's attention. One trade association executive, Mike Zaneis, called it a "nuclear first strike."
It is nothing of the sort. Mozilla simply is honoring the consumer and privacy friendly principle that before a site can gather data about you, you should have visited the site. You need to know who they are and what their practices are. What sort of responsible and lasting business model can be built upon spying on Internet users?
So, if Microsoft means what it says about protecting users' privacy, it should join Apple and Mozilla and start blocking cookies by default from sites not visited by the user.
There is some reason to believe Microsoft will do the right thing. You'll recall that another approach to protecting online privacy is the Do Not Track mechanism. Under this method the browser sends a header expressing a user's desire not to be tracked. The FTC advocated this approach in its Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change report a year ago. All four major browsers now offer the option to send the message.
The problem is that there is no requirement that sites honor the Do Not Track request. The World Wide Web Consortium, an Internet standards setting group, is trying to draw up compliance obligations, but those efforts have dragged on nearly two years without agreement. What's expected to be a final meeting attempting to reach an accord is set for next week. Don't bet that anything gets accomplished.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has decided to send the Do Not Track message by default. Right now it's just a signal with virtually no listeners. Blocking cookies from sites a user never visited would provide meaningful protection right now. Microsoft must not hesitate to take that step in Internet Explorer, if it is actually the privacy protecting company it claims to be.
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Jimm's StoryMy dad love to take us camping, my mother hated it! But, she learned how to make cooking easier on a open fire or camp stove.
eggs per bag
ham diced
bell peppers diced
onions diced
mushrooms diced
cheese, shredded
seasoned salt
lemon pepper
ziplock baggies
Directions Step-By-Step
1The night before, dice up all the ingredents and refrigerate (you can use whatever ingredents your family likes most)
2Using a marker, write the name of each person to have breakfast on the upper side of a zip lock baggie.
3Break 1 egg (children), 2 egss (adult) into each baggie, then zip close and shake to break up the eggs.
4Allow each person (who's name is on the baggie)to add whatever ingredents they would like to have in their omelet. Zip close and refrigerate.
5In the morning, once the fire is going, place a pot of water on to boil. Once boiling, add up to eight bags at a time. Boil for 10 minutes. Remove, unzip the baggie and let it slid out of the baggie onto the plate of the person who's name is on the baggie. Throw away the baggie and enjoy your omelet!
About this Recipe
Course/Dish: Breakfast, Eggs, Other Breakfast, Meat Breakfast
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tags: Quick & Easy, For Kids, Healthy
Sandy Mika mikasldy - Jun 19, 2012
Very cool idea, you don't need any butter to it? This sounds like a really good at home idea also, instead of making them one by one :]
and only one pot to rinse out !!!
Pat Duran kitchenchatter - Jun 19, 2012
I have heard of this as my dad was an avid camper and fisherman. We went camping every summer with my cousins and their parents nine of us every year in Sheboygan, Mi. My dad loved coho fishing in the summer and in the winter he would go ice spear fishing.I ramble- thanks for sharing this memory.
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susan simons imbossmare - Jun 19, 2012
One of my husband's customers was telling me about this, she's been doing it for years...So easy to clean up and everyone gets the breakfast they want.
beverly bagwell baggy6 - Jul 1, 2012
We do this at all our camp trips. There are so many of us we are now using roaster ovens. And we make slow cooker oatmeal too. ( we buy the slow cooker bags so no need to wash sc. And if any left overs we just twist tie the bag and reheat for later or make oatmeal cake in the dutch oven yay!)


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A brief snapshot of real estate market activity in Pickens County, Georgia, for November and December, 2010, shows continued relative stability in terms of sales volume and price, with no noteworthy signs of improvement, but also with no indication that conditions are deteriorating in any major way at this time. Prices continue to struggle in the face of distress sales, but declines are more limited than we were seeing.
Comparisons for both November and December reflect year-on-year number of homes sold remaining pretty close to level (23 for November and 12 for December). November 2010, average sale price declined to $205,734, from 221,278 in November 2009, while December 2010, improved slightly to $227,837, from $221,435 in the prior year. Median sales prices reflected a similar pattern, with November dropping to a median sales price of $143,000, and December climbing dramatically to $218,750.
Foreclosures and short sales in Pickens County, GA, continue to weigh on the market. Fifty-percent of December's sales were some form of distress sale (up from 40% in December 2009), and came in at 35% of sales in November (up from 23% in November 2009). A quick look at inventory makes it unlikely that this will change in the immediate future. While overall inventory is down--only 464 homes for sale in the Jasper, Georgia, area as of this writing--the percentage of those reported as bank-owned / REO, or pre-foreclosure / short sales, has climbed to almost 15% of total inventory. Based on the number of homes and land lots that were scheduled for foreclosure auction on the courthouse steps the first Tuesday of March, there will be even more distress sales coming to market before long.
While month-to-month snapshots such as this reflect the roller coaster nature of real estate sales, in which it is easy to see sales volume more than double in a month-to-month comparison (and quite often this seems to be the case), and see average prices jump or drop significantly month-to-month, it is always important to keep the bigger picture in mind. While homes sales and prices have definitely taken a hit from their peak 4- or 5-years ago, the last couple of years overall have shown far more stability in the number of homes sold and the average / median prices reached. Unfortunately, while consistent, this now reduced sales volume and high inventory continues to keep number of days on market lengthy, and can create pricing pressure on those needing to sell quickly.
Even our much lower inventory point going into March (which is likely to increase as spring sellers homes are added to the MLS), it would require 21- to 22-months to deplete, versus the 6-months that is considered a "balanced" market. For those wanting / needing to sell, having your home show ready and well-priced will continue to be critical. For buyers, there are plenty of opportunities, but the best deals move very quickly, and it is not unusual to see full price offers and multiple offers, so make sure you are pre-qualified for financing and ready to move swiftly.
Feel free to contact me for more detailed info or data about your neighborhood or area.
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Picture it: You walk into your freshman dorm room and your roommate doesn't have a regular extra long twin bed. Oh no. Instead, they've got this, a privacy pop up tent. Designed so that roommates can have privacy if they're sexing, or watching "Dawson's Creek," or just trying to study, the tent comes in a variety of colors and sizes and retails for $119. I suppose it's just as good at keeping noises and bare butts in as it is at keeping your roommate's obnoxious study friend out. But isn't it, I don't know, extreme? What do you think? [Fab]
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Album Rating: 3.5i think its better than destroyers
Digging: Slowblow - Slowblow
Album Rating: 4.0I might be with you on that. It'll take some time to come to that conclusion though. Basically everything from EIF to current is rated at 4.5 in my book. What a great discography!
Album Rating: 4.5This is a great review. I'd been wondering what the first review of this was going to be like haha.
At first the album was a bit underwhelming because of such high expectations I had for it, but even as a seasoned listener to Ulcerate its hard to grasp where they're going before five listens or so. Only thing is I've always had a slight gripe with their track ordering.
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Album Rating: 3.0i think the last two albums are better but it's still great
ive only heard everything is fire by these guys. i should probably change that
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I'm not sure where I stand on that album but I think I like this more than that
Album Rating: 3.5everything is fire>this>destroyers>debut for me so far
Album Rating: 4.5^^ I'd agree. Everything is Fire has that edge.
I made a medley of all the songs from their first album and turned into a 30 minute song and its really pretty rad. If anyone wants to listen to it you can go here:
Sorry to plug it in the thread, but I made a list and no one replied to it, and I just wanna hear what people think
Album Rating: 4.5Idk, there's still some songs on Destroyers I'm completely obsessed with though, like Burning Skies, Cold Becoming, and Omens.
So far Confronting Entropy is my most played track
Album Rating: 3.5those r prob all the best songs on destroyers. sometimes that album just gets so bland and iffy, but the great cuts def bring it up
Album Rating: 4.0the imperious weak is some intense shit
Album Rating: 4.5But Clutching Revulsion is nothing short of amaaaazing
Album Rating: 4.5@Nexus: agreeed
Album Rating: 4.5I didn't neg, I only give feedback.
Album Rating: 4.5fair enough. twas good feedback.
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Album Rating: 4.5I'd edge this over EiF and its definitely better than Destroyers.
Album Rating: 3.5nah not better than eif
Album Rating: 4.0This is prob a 3 actually.
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Album Rating: 3.5its closer to a 3.5, destroyers is a 3
Album Rating: 4.0lolz
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text: 3 Avoid buying the Blu raychazbgood | 27/10/2009 | See all chazbgood's reviews (2)I am not one that is normally compelled to write reviews about films. I feel that my view of a movie is hugely personal and may be worlds away from yours.On this rare occasion, I am moved to write a review of the Blu ray version of this film, not the film itself. Obviously I can't comment on, or compare to, the DVD version as I bought this for the high def 'experience'.For reference. I am watching through; a PS3 with an optical cable connected to my Onkyo AV receiver for sound and a high quality HDMI cable connected to my Pioneer PDP-LX 5090 screen.I still buy huge amounts of DVDs, but for effects laden and epic films I, like many others I'm sure, prefer the brilliance of Blu ray. This film's transfer is poor.I sat for the best part of two hours grinding my teeth in frustration and misery at the fact that I'd spent extra money on something that is really no better than standard definition, or DVD at best. I even began checking my panel's settings in case the kids had 'accidentally' adjusted anything! My enjoyment of the film was completely ruined as I couldn't focus on anything else. My girlfriend used to complain that I was too picky if the convergence was even slighty out on our old. rear projected set. She couldn't see it, and couldn't understand why I'd get so annoyed with it. Now she says I'm doing it all over again with this!!!To put this into context, immediately afterwards I watched Last House on the Left, again on Blu ray, and I could breathe easily again. The difference was phenominal. The blacks were deep and inky, unlike the 'greys' of Outlander, the colours were bright and vibrant, and the details was mind blowing. Just as I would expect a Blu ray disc to be.You can make up your own minds as to the quality of the film itself. The acting, plot, script and cinematography are for others to judge. But be warned, if you're planning on buying this film on Blu ray, don't expect to be blown away by the quality of the transfer. My recommendation would be to purchase the DVD and use the money you save on a pint. You'll enjoy it more and maybe not mind the poor picture quality so much.


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The JNC seeks applicants who possess the temperament, ability and integrity to freely, impartially and independently interpret the laws and administer justice. It also seeks applicants who represent not only the geographically diverse parts of the Commonwealth, but also the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of our citizens.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who wrote "obviously, it is easier to kill than to create" (95)?
(a) Sly Stone.
(b) Greil Marcus.
(c) Nietszche.
(d) Josef von Sternberg.
2. According to Marcus, what does Elvis symbolize?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) The American dream realized.
(c) Faith.
(d) The beginning of something new.
3. Why did political activist, Eldridge Cleaver, not want to go to jail?
(a) He was afraid to be the next Billy Lyons.
(b) He did not want to lose his friends.
(c) He loved freedom too much.
(d) He was innocent.
4. To which historical figure does Marcus compare Elvis?
(a) Richard Nixon.
(b) Ralph Waldo Emerson.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Stevie Wonder.
5. According to Marcus in "Sly Stone," what two words make the song "Poet" poetry?
(a) Run and stop.
(b) Grinnin and chasin.
(c) Begin and start.
(d) Devil and bullets.
6. Who said "when I was a boy . . . I was the hero in comic books and movies. I grew up believing in a dream"?
(a) Greil Marcus.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) Hank Williams.
(d) Johnny Cash.
7. Who wrote "We needed . . . to be violently stirred into life . . . intolerable social constraints grew daily upon us"?
(a) Frank Kermode.
(b) Sly Stone.
(c) Greil Marcus.
(d) Leslie Fiedler.
8. Who wrote "Little Wing"?
(a) Neil Young.
(b) Bob Dylan.
(c) Sly Stone.
(d) Jimmy Hendrix.
9. What single did Sly release that was the "most optimistic of all"?
(a) "Dance to the Music."
(b) "Riot."
(c) "Stand!"
(d) "Everybody is a Star."
10. What was on the cover of <i>Riot</i>?
(a) An American flag with flowers for stars.
(b) Water.
(c) Sly wearing a zoot suit.
(d) A gun.
11. Who said "This is the mystery of democracy . . . that its richest fruits spring up out of souls which no man has prepared and in circumstances where they are least expected"?
(a) Greil Marcus.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) Woodrow Wilson.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.
12. How many people came to see Elvis open a shopping center after he produced only one record?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 30.
(c) 100.
(d) 3,000.
13. What literary term does Marcus identify with the line "When he died, all he left us was alone"?
(a) Theme.
(b) Enigma.
(c) Moral.
(d) Epitaph.
14. What Randy Newman song does Marcus claim suggests that the we are being laughed at and life is a joke?
(a) "Burn On."
(b) "Suzanne."
(c) "God's Song."
(d) "Short People."
15. Marcus believes that "There's a Riot Goin' On" is an example of what?
(a) Temptation.
(b) Rebellion.
(c) Mythical.
(d) A folk tale.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who wrote "Hound Dog"?
2. What was a nickname given to Randy Newman by Lenny Waronker?
3. What literary figure does Marcus allude to in "Sly Stone" when identifying how Sly speaks in the music?
4. What car did Elvis both buy and sing about?
5. According to Marcus, what did Staggerlee represent to the black community?
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Google finally unveiled its new Android Wear-powered samrtwatches at the Google I/O developers' conference last night in San Francisco.
The LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live are now both available to pre-order on Google Play, with the Motorola 360 coming 'later this summer'.
The LG G Watch will cost £145 with the Samsung Gear Live setting you back £118.
They will ship on July 7, and require an Android phone running Android 4.3 or above to be compatible.
Google emphasized the need to check notifications at a glance, and the watches will show notifications like messages or alerts from the users' smartphones.
Both the LG G Watch and the Samsung Gear Live have rectangular displays, but the forthcoming Motorola Moto 360 has a circular, more traditional watch face.
Google Now will be integrated into the watches, Google's highly predictive and contextual search and notification function will shows users cards relevant to their needs and interests, such as navigation and nearby attractions.
The full Android Wear SDK (Software developing kit) is available to developers so more apps will be available to users on the watches' release.
The watches are voice activated, and users will also be able to control music for their smartphones from the watches.
Google beat Apple to the punch with the release of their Android Wear smartwatches. Apple has yet to announce the release date of its highly anticipated iWatch.
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The beach is obviously one of the best vacation and relaxing spots on the planet, but it is also a very healthy choice of location and activity. The beach can help your skin, brain strength, muscles and overall health if you know the best way to utilize it.
The Salt Water:
How does a swim in the ocean benefit your body?
1. Sea water does wonders for acne and semi-permanent scars. Salt helps cure, clear and cleanse which is great news for your teenager's breakouts or your scratches from that friend's cat you tried to pick up last week.
2. Salt water is a natural shampoo. The salt cleanses the oils from your hair and scalp. Taking a dip in the ocean can add volume, get rid of dandruff or built up chemicals, and strip unnecessary oils from your hair. A visit to the beach can be the best treatment for an oily scalp or an overuse of products weighing down your hair.
3. Salt water heals cuts and soars. The salt water will cleanse any cuts of toxins and dry out pus.
4. It clears your nasal passage ways. Often when I was sick as a kid my dad would take me to the beach… Weird, I know. But it was probably one of the best things he could have done for me. The first relates to the sun, which I will touch on later, but the second is because the salt water unstuffs your nose! Doctors even will prescribe mixing salt and water into a little gadget that filters out the mucus from your nostrils; but, who needs that when you can hop in the ocean?!
5. Swimming in the sea water helps you stay fit and in good health. This one is a bit obvious, but none the less very accurate! It burns a ton of calories and uses many muscles in your body that aren't used in any other exercises.
The Sand:
What does this fluffy white stuff on Siesta Key have to offer to my health?
1. Sand is a natural exfoliant. You never leave the beach not covered in sand right? This is actually a great thing because this natural exfoliant will keep your skin healthy and help the breakouts. Your body is constantly getting rid of dead skin cells, so it is important that you exfoliate to keep your pores open and your skin soft.
2. You burn up to fifty percent more calories walking in the sand and your muscles tone much faster. If you are going to exercise, why not do it with a beautiful view!
3. Being buried in sand increases your body's resistance and raises your circulation and metabolism. That's right, I am giving you an excuse to let your kids burry you in the sand… You won't look that ridiculous!
The Sun:
But I thought sun bathing was just to get that nice golden tan?
1. Being in the sun stimulates vitamin D production. Vitamin D helps reduce the risk of cancer, heart attacks, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and depression while boosting your immune system, combating type II Diabetes and fighting acne. IMPORTANT: Do not forget to keep applying sunscreen through out the day! Especially in the Siesta Key area where the UV rays are very strong. The closer you are the equator the stronger the UV. So, if you're visiting from Wisconsin and think you can last the day without sunscreen, you are very wrong! Many of my family members have made that mistake because they know how their skin can hold up in the sun where they are from, but I promise it is different here. You don't want to spend your vacation with a crippling sunburn after day one of thinking your skin is invincible, it will not be fun!
2. Heat from the sun makes you sweat, which in turn raises circulation and metabolism. Sweat also releases toxins to keep you healthy.
3. The sun makes you happier! Having high levels of Vitamin D helps your body maintain high levels of serotonin, which helps you be in a good mood. It's no wonder people come back from a beach vacation much happier.
TIP: Remember to shower and moisturize after a day at the beach. This will avoid the salt drying out your skin and it will also help hold in the color you got from sun bathing!
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sarasea Circle
Sarasota, Fl 34242
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5 Reasons to Visit Siesta Key & Sarasota
Great Food & Drinks: Siesta Key has an abundance of amazing restaurants with great food and drinks. The island has everything from delicious, fresh seafood and steak to a more casual vibe offering fish tacos and burgers. The Key is a great place to be whether you are looking for a fancy date night or a casual night out for drinks.
The Weather: There really isn't a bad time to visit Siesta Key! Visiting during our summer months is a great time to cool off at our famous white sand beach. Enjoy leaving the snow behind and visit in our winter months for a comfortable fall-like feeling. There is always something to do in the area!
Myakka River State Park: This is both a local and visitor favorite. The picturesque Myakka State Park in Sarasota hosts 35 miles of river filled with amazing wildlife. Rent a bike or canoe, go on a boat tour, walk any of the numerous walking trails, visit the bird walk, the tree top canopy walk, restaurant and gift shop! If you need a break from the beach, camping in the state park could be just what you need to unwind! The park is filled with amazing wildlife including alligators, turkey, deer, turtles, and an abundance of different birds.
Ringling: we can't talk about Sarasota without including the Ringling Brothers! Sarasota has been home to the famous Ringling Brothers Circus since 1927 when John Ringling made this the official winter training quarters. With this comes the Ringling Museum, Ringling College of Art and Design, and the Ca' d'Zan mansion- meaning "House of John"- a Venetian Gothic style mansion designed and lived in by John Ringling himself. Tours are given daily at both the museum and mansion.
Siesta Key Beach: We are proud to host Siesta Key Beach, which has been rated the #1 beach in the country due to its sparkling Gulf of Mexico waters, soft, white sand, and relaxed vibe. Siesta Key has over 100 acres of Gulf beach, year-round life guards, and is just a short walk away from restaurants, bars, shopping, and Tropical Beach Resorts of course!Tropical Beach Resorts 6717 Sarasea Circle Sarasota, FL 34242 941-349-3330 www.tropicalbeachresorts.com
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Birds, mammals, reptiles, plants and more at Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Take a trip over to Sarasota Jungle Gardens where you can experience animals, plants, shows, playgrounds and more. This tropical park contains over 150 native and exotic species including birds, primates (yes, there are monkeys here!), small mammals, lizards, snakes, crocodiles, alligators and more. 95% of these animals are rescued by state or federal organizations from inhumane conditions, and the rest are donated. All are kept in large natural habitats. One of the favorites among tourists are the flamingo. Guests from all around the world marvel at these beautiful bright pink creatures who love the visitors. It is not unlikely that these friendly birds will come right up to you. Another much loved species is the fairly new addition to Jungle Gardens, the prairie dogs. These adorable little animals can brighten anyone's day.
While visiting the gardens, make sure to catch the daily bird and reptile shows. Not only are they educational for the kids, but they are also hands on. The after show question and answer sessions include individual interactions with the animals. The family will love getting a picture holding one of these awesome creatures.
Park Hours
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily.
Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day
Daily Admission Rates:*
Senior (Age 62 & up)
Military (With ID)
Child (Age 4-16)
Child (Age 3 & under)
From I-75, take Exit 213 University Parkway West. Turn left on U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) and head south for 2 miles. Turn right on Myrtle Street and head west 3 blocks to Sarasota Jungle Gardens, turn right on Bay Shore Road. Entrance will be on your left.
Feel free to contact the staff at Tropical Beach Resorts with any questions about your visit to Sarasota or Siesta Key, FL.Tropical Beach Resorts 6717 Sarasea Circle Siesta Key, Fl 34242 www.tropicalbeachresorts.com 800-235-3493
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Become a Sarasota Bay Explorer for the day
Become a Sarasota BayWant your kids to learn more about the ocean than they can by just visiting the beach? Interactive marine science boat trips and safaris are cruising through Sarasota Bay and Lido Park that are sure to get the whole family excited about marine life in Sarasota. There are 3 different eco tours available for you and your family to experience, that are in conjunction with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
Sea life encounter cruise (suitable for all ages):
This 1 hour and 45 minute journey through Sarasota and Roberts Bay will teach you about the ecology, history and folklore of Sarasota. From the boat you will most likely get great views of dolphins and manatees before arriving to an island for a nature walk. A guide will take the group to view pelicans, herons, ibis and egrets in their natural habitat. Also, the kids and adults alike will get hands on time with some critters such as puffer fish, sea horse, stone crabs, cow fish and more though a collection that will be gathered there with a trawl net. The trip will include cold drinks, snacks, and lots of learning!
Reservations are recommended
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure.
Cruise Ticket
Adults: $27
Children (4-12): $23
Children 3 and under: Free
Combo Ticket
(Cruise and Aquarium)
Adults: $40
Children (4-12): $33
Children 3 and under: Free
Guided Kayak Tour (6 years old and up):
No kayaking experience? No problem. Before this backwater adventure you will have a quick lesson to teach you all you'll need to know to paddle through the mangroves and observe the wildlife up close and personal. A naturalist will be there to lead you through the journey in Lido Park and to describe all the plants and animals you will come across.
Kayaks, paddles, life jackets and instruction will all be provided.
Reservations and deposits are required.
Adults: $55
Children: $45
Nature Safari (6 years old and up):
This new tour is really the experience of a life time. Go boating with marine biologists to Lido Key Beach to walk through the beach and trails where you can explore multiple different ecosystems including coastal grasslands, wetlands, uplands and tidal mangrove forests with a vast amount of plants and animals in each that will be shown to you by the guide. Next stop is a sandbar to search for live shells, sea stars, fish, crabs, sand dollars and even sea horses.
Adults: $45
Children (6-12): $40
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Where will you be watching fireworks this Fourth of July?
If your answer is somewhere in beautiful Sarasota then you are doing Independence Day right! Sarasota has parades, fireworks and more to help you have as much patriotic fun as possible on this very special day because, well… AMERICA. So get out your best red, white and blue attire and prepare to plan for your day of celebrating freedom!
Start the morning off at Bicentennial Park watching the infamous Annual Freedom Fest Parade at 9 a.m. This brief celebration and parade will also include food, music, and children's games.
Bicentennial Park: on the corner of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Road, west of Town Hall at 2730 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 941-383-2466
After you spend the rest of your day at the beach you can make your final destination at Tropical Sarasota Fourth of July at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens starting at 6 p.m. Don't miss out on the barbeque, popcorn and ice cream to prepare you for the much anticipated fireworks. Bring a chair or a blanket so you can see the spectacular Bayfront Fireworks that begins around 9 p.m.
$20 for non-members, free for kids 11 and under. 811 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota
Would you rather watch the Bayfront Fireworks Spectacular blast off over Sarasota Bay for free? Anywhere downtown including Bayfront Park and Island Park will have a great view. The display is privately funded and charity focused, benefiting Suncoast Charities for Children.
Bayfront Park: 2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236
Island Park: 1 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL, US, 34236
There is another fireworks show in Sarasota on the soft white sand of the number one beach in America: Siesta Key. The 24th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display and Party shoots fireworks off north of the volleyball courts, so the view is great from anywhere south and along Crescent Beach. Ideal weather conditions will bring about 20,000 to 30,000 to the fireworks, which starts at about 9:15 p.m.
Siesta Key Beach: 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL, US, 34242
Book your stay with Tropical Beach Resorts to have a private beach access just steps from your room to watch the Siesta Key 4th of July Fireworks Display this year.
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sarasea Circle
Siesta Key, Fl 34242
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Where will you be spending Happy Hour on Siesta Key?
You are on vacation, right? Then there is no need to wait until the sun goes down to enjoy a few drinks any day of the week on your trip. Plus, who doesn't love drink and food specials? Here are a few hot spots Siesta Key Village has to offer. Feel free to bar hop and experience all of them! That's one of the many wonderful qualities of The Village here, there is plenty to see but all in one manageable size strip of the key, so you can explore it all.
Daiquiri Deck
Walking up to the bar here is similar to when you were a kid going to the Slurpee machines at the mini mart that had multiple different flavors. You got so excited that you couldn't even choose. The only difference here is there are many more delicious flavors and these have alcohol… Which I know while enjoying vacation, we are very grateful for! Kick back, relax, and you will probably even have a live band playing for you in this much loved beach bar.
Happy Hour Specials Everyday 3 pm to 7 pm
$8.00 Domestic Pitchers
$9.50 Premium Pitchers
$2.75 Domestic Pints
$3.50 Premium Pints
2 For 1 Small Daiquiris
2 For 1 Well Drinks
5250 Ocean Blvd
(941) 349-8697 www.daiquirideck.com
Siesta Key Oyster Bar "SKOB"
Hop right on over next store from the Daiquiri Deck to the best oyster bar in Sarasota. Hang out on the SKOB patio and choose from over 21 beers on tap along with Domestic, Imports, and specialty-bottled beer and order some seafood while embracing the Island atmosphere.Happy Hour Specials everyday 3 pm to 6 pm $7 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell or Lousiana Crawfish Late Night Happy Hour Sundays-Thursdays 10-close Friday-Saturday 11-close 2-for-1 Draft and Well liquors 5238 Ocean Blvd
(941) 346-5443 www.skob.com
The Hub Baja-Grill
If you are a Margarita fan you have found your new favorite Siesta Key bar. Just a block down the road from the two mentioned above you will find Sarasota's voted number one Margarita and almost all day happy hour! It's five o'clock somewhere, right?
Happy Hour Specials Monday – Friday 11 am to 6 pm & Late Night Happy Hour 10 pm to close
$5 House Margaritas
$4 House Wines
$3 Well Drinks
$2 Domestic Drafts
5148 Ocean Blvd
(941) 349-6800 http://cottageonthekey.wix.com/hubbajagrill
These are just a few suggestions. The Village on Siesta Key has much more to offer! Feel free to call or email the helpful staff here at Tropical Beach Resorts with any other questions. We are also located on the key, so we have plenty of local knowledge to assist you in planning your vacation.
Tropical Beach Resorts 6717 Sarasea Circle Siesta Key, Fl 34242 www.tropicalbeachresorts.com 800-235-3493
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Do I need a car when I visit Siesta Key?
Do I need a car when I come to Siesta Key?
This is a very frequently asked question of the guests coming to visit us here at Tropical Beach Resorts. It is really a personal preference depending on what you are planning to do while you are visiting our little slice of island paradise. But here are some tips and facts to help with your decision.
Siesta Key is a 7 mile barrier island off the southern end of Siesta Key. The island is about 11 Miles, or a 20 minute drive from Sarasota Airport (airport code 'SRQ'). There are all the major rental car companies available at the Sarasota Airport. A taxi ride from the airport is approximately $30-$35. We suggest having the ride set up prior to landing to avoid waiting and ease of transportation. We recommend using the service Night Ride, they have nice town cars and the drivers are knowledgeable of the island and our resort specifically. Check them out at www.newnightride.com or call them at 941-922-0400.
If you are traveling into Tampa Airport or St. Pete/Clearwater Airport, the distance is a solid hour drive. Shuttles are available for around $90 plus gratuity for groups of 2-4. Larger groups will need to secure vans, which are an add'l expense. There are all the major rental car companies at both airports. You have some options here…you can keep the car the entirety of your stay or some people will get one-way rentals and drop them off at Sarasota Airport and then taxi to the hotel. For private cars, check out www.newnightride.com or for shuttle rides, we suggest www.supershuttle.com. The shuttles offer either shared rides, which are a bit cheaper or you can reserve the entire shuttle for larger parties.
If you are at the hotel and you decide you need a car to go on a Sarasota adventure, there is an Enterprise Rent-a-Car right off the island and they will come to the hotel and pick you up. This is good if you only need a car for part of your stay (www.enterprise.com). Nearby attractions include MOTE Aquarium, Selby Gardens, Ringling Museum, Myakka State Park, St. Armands Circle, just to name a few!
Once you are on the island, there are a number of free shuttle services which work on a gratuity-only system. They run from early morning until after the bars and restaurants close. There are a great way to get around the island and not have to worry about parking, which can sometimes be tricky during holidays and on weekends. They will pick you up here at the hotel and then you can just call when you are ready to come back.
There are so many activities within walking distance of the hotel, if you are coming to the island to just kick back and relax, you will be in good shape! There is a grocery store, 7-11, drug store, post office, plenty of shops, restaurants and bars which you can walk to within 10-15 mins or less! And if you are just looking to hit the beach, the rooms are only a minute to three minute walk from the sand. There is a local marina that rents pontoon or motorboats to explore the intercoastal, you can go parasailing, jet skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, biking, the outdoor activities are endless! There is the Siesta Key Village which is 3 miles north of the Tropical Beach Resorts, which has an abundance of other stores, restaurants and bars.
There are also plenty of local restaurants that deliver to the hotel, so you never have to leave the property if you don't want to. We also have a service that will stock up your room with groceries or other gifts, such as flowers, etc.
Contact the friendly staff here at Tropical Beach Resorts for more information on specifics or other questions you might have! 800-235-3493
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sarasea Circle
Sarasota, Fl 34242
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You need a vacation, and here are 5 reasons why!
Your body wants you to go on vacation, and here are 5 Facts about Vacation that you need to know! For your own good:) Americans forfeit 226 million vacation days each year, according to CNN, by not using the vacation days they earned. In fact, all of that unused time off adds up to $34.3 billion annually in lost vacation days. Now that is one of the worst facts we have ever heard….Read on!
Vitamin D from sunlight is free
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining healthy bones and keeping the immune systems and nervous system functioning normally. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin made by the body, in the skin, from exposure to sunlight. While this essential nutrient is available as a supplement, spending some time outdoors each day (as little as 5-15 minutes) can provide the needed benefits. And trust us, you get lots of sun on this island! The best part: the sun is free! Grab a beach chair and hit the shores. Further, preliminary research suggests Vitamin D can help prevent various forms of cancer, including breast, prostate and colon cancers. So soak up that Siesta Key Sun and get your Vitamin D!
Siesta Key Vacation time shrinks stress
Isn't it time for you to take a Siesta Key break? Vacation helps shrink stress and anxiety while also boosting the mental and physical health of the entire family. We need a brain break, a detour from deadlines and a timeout from technology! It takes effort to unplug from the ever-spinning world around us, but one's mind, body and spirit will be renewed by re-plugging into the joys of quality time with family and friends.
Special Vacation Time with Family or Spouses enrich relationships
People who take frequent vacations tend to spend more time with their spouse and children and are more satisfied with their marriages. Taking that quality together time to get away from the hustle and bustle enriches relationships as the memories made and time together is more focused without the constant stress of everyday life. People share the relaxing time together and in turn, life is better all around. Everyone always says: "Life is Better at the Beach."
Longer stays tend to be more relaxing
It usually takes people 2 to 3 days to really relax and get into the groove of vacation time. Longer vacations are associated with greater psychological benefits than shorter ones, so try to plan a break that's at least 7 days. Now really, what would be better than 7 days of Florida fun and sunshine? There are so many activities to do off the beach too, like amusement parks, museums, state parks, sporting events, and tons of shopping!
Your body needs to relax and rejuvenate
Vacation time helps to reset your body clock and promote healthy sleeping habits. This is because chronic stress can slowly eat away at your sleep time, leaving you unaware of just how much sleep you end up missing each night. Getting out of that rut and taking a breather helps you get used to a full night's restful sleep and resets your body clock to a healthy schedule. At Tropical Beach Resorts, we have super comfy new beds in all the rooms and fluffy, soft sheets and blankets. You will leave feeling refreshed and maybe even wanting to buy a new bed!
So, after reading these facts, we hope that you now know that there are health reasons that you should be paying attention to for your own well-being and you can tell you boss that it is for the good of everyone around that you take that much needed break.
Give our friendly, helpful staff at Tropical Beach Resorts a call today to book your special trip to our piece of paradise, here on Siesta Key. We'll see you soon!
Kyna Smith
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What is the Village that everyone is talking about!?
Siesta Key Village is in the heart of Siesta Key with designer shopping, local dining, laidback nightlife and more! Located just steps from the beachfront, The Village is a quaint and cool island strip where there is just enough to explore but not so large that you feel overwhelmed. By your second visit you will feel like a local!
The village is the perfect spot to take a break during your beach day and get a bite to eat at one of the outdoor restaurants or grab an ice cream cone at the popular SubZero Ice Cream. Need more sunscreen, towels, beach toys for the kids or some souvenirs from your trip? You'll have plenty of shops that you can browse through that will have a plethora of Siesta Key shirts, hats, bumper stickers, you name it, so you can truly embrace being a tourist at the most beautiful beach in America. But don't worry, there are more to the shops in the Village than touristy sea shells and postcards, there are also unique stores and trendy boutiques. Treat yourself to a trendy new designer dress at The Foxy Lady. Stop by and "try before you buy" a bottle of wine at Siesta Key Tropical Wines. The Local Bean is coffee shop in paradise that supports local art, local venders, and serves an awesome cup of organic. fair-trade coffee. If you have a little extra time, drop in for a class at Studio Rubylake. The exercise studio has a noncompetitive, laid back and peaceful atmosphere focusing on working out for fun and relaxation, and releasing stress – and a Vacation Package: $25 for unlimited group classes for 7 days. One of my personal favorites is Siesta Key Bead Shack. This boutique sells hand crafted jewelry and beads, and you can even design your own jewelry.
Siesta Key Village becomes a popular nightlife spot after dark. If you'd like to enjoy a few drinks and listen to some live music then you'll love the Siesta Key Oyster Bar, The Hub, or Gilligans. Are you looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Laid back, casual or fine dining? Japanese, Italian, Mexican or American? You'll find such a wide variety of dining experiences here you wouldn't even have to eat at the same restaurant twice during your visit – unless it becomes your favorite!
My favorite eats:
The Old Salty Dog
5023 Ocean Boulevard
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(Very family and dog friendly!)
Jo To Japanese Steakhouse
5218 Ocean Blvd.
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(Great Hibachi. Kids love to watch the chefs perform tricks)
Blasé Café
5263 Ocean Blvd
Siesta Key, FL 34242
(Home of Siesta Key's best martinis)
The best part is there is are free services that will cart you around anywhere on the key from 10am 2am! So don't worry about having a few daiquiris because you can be dropped off right at your hotel or condo door. Also, it's the perfect way to avoid the public beach parking. Save this number on your phone for your trip, you'll be happy you have it later! 941-306-9097
And one last thing I would like to mention about the village… All the shops and eateries are locally owned and individually awesome. No chain stores or strip mall feel here! Each place is unique and the area has truly kept the classic beach town feel.
Why not ask a staff member at Tropical Beach Resorts which local spot in the Siesta Key Village is their favorite – the locals know best! They can offer all the little suggestions to make your trip the island get-a-way of your dreams!
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sarasea Circle
Sarasota, FL 34242
Reservations 800-235-3493 –
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Tour the gorgeous city of Sarasota from the seat of a bike!
Sarasota Bike Tours is a unique way to experience Siesta Key and beyond. They are the first and only bike company in Sarasota and they plan for everything you could need! Bikes, helmets, kayaks, snacks or picnic lunch and a local guide are all provided for you. Taking one of their trips allows you to enjoy the more hidden beauty of Sarasota while being active with friends or family. The owner of the tour company is a Sarasota native, so he knows all the best back roads, nature and architecture to explore from the seat of a bike or kayak through Sarasota, Siesta key and Lido Key.
Siesta Key Sunset Tour
Want to explore the number one beach in the U.S.A? With this tour you can experience a leisurely ride on the roads and on Siesta's white sand beach. Take in the renowned Siesta Key sun set while enjoying a glass of wine or beer with your snack at the end of your trip, which is all provided by Sarasota Bike Tours. The tour starts and finishes in the Siesta Key Public Beach parking lot, and if you are staying on Siesta Key they can usually begin and end at your condo, hotel or beach house.
Duration 2 hours
Distance 5-7 miles
Price $49 (This tour includes a snack and beverage.)
Siesta Key Ride & Kayak Tour
This tour also starts at Siesta Key Public beach, and then continues down Midnight Pass Rd to Turtle beach, where you will be prepped for a kayak trip through old Midnight Pass, the Jim Neville Marine Preservation and turtle lagoon . You will conclude with a short ride back to the Siesta public beach, or your condo, hotel or beach house.
Duration 4 hours
Distance 8 miles
Price $99 (This tour includes a box lunch.)
Why not enjoy an adventure off of Siesta Key on your vacation? Sarasota Bike Tours also has excursion to explore Lido Key and our beautiful downtown area:
Downtown Historic Tour
Lido Beach Sunset Tour
Lido Key Bike & Kayak Tour
Ringling Mansion & Sarasota Bay Front Tour
Taste of Sarasota Tour
Sarasota Bike Tours offers a 20% discount for guests who bring their own bike.
Prices include bikes, helmets, and all equipment. Sarasota Bike Tours accept requests for any tour on days not previously booked. Feel free to call if you have any questions or special requests.
Contact Info:
Jason Crain
(941) 313-0613
The knowledgeable staff at Tropical Beach Resorts are happy to suggest a wide variety of activities during your visit to Siesta Key, Florida. Let us help you plan the island get-a-way of your dreams!
Tropical Beach Resorts
6717 Sarasea Circle
Sarasota, FL 34242
Reservations 800-235-3493 –
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Liberia On Edge
-Looming Chaos, Looming Casualties
-D-day Tomorrow
-Electoral Clashes Increasing
Tomorrow, Saturday December 20, 2014, is a day set for eligible Liberian voters to go to the poll and exercise their constitutional obligation to elect 15 new senators for the next nine year period.
The day was announced by the National Elections Commission (NEC) recently after the Supreme Court of Liberia lifted a protracted stay-order on the controversial mid-term senatorial election necessitated by a writ of prohibition filed by some political parties and eminent citizens who thought holding election amid the raging Ebola crisis was inappropriate.
But the dust has settled over whether or not the election must go ahead following the ruling of the High Court in favor of those who want the ballot to go ahead despite the Ebola crisis for which the constitutional October 15 date was altered.
However, as Liberians are gearing up to cast their votes in favor of their preferred candidates tomorrow, it is uncertain what might happen in the next few days or hours before and after the results of the process is announced, Because As The Public Agenda Newspaper Reports, some of the voters claim they would go to polling places with heavy hearts, given unfavorable incidence of increasing clashes between supporters of two of the rival candidates in the race, Mr. Robert A. Sirleaf and Ambassador George Manneh Weah.
Robert Sirleaf Storms Monrovia
-But Fails To Generate 'Tsunami'
Mr. Robert A. Sirleaf, who is believed to be one of the formidable candidates in the Montserrado County, Thursday, stormed Monrovia perhaps to climax his major campaign activities by pulling a sizable crowd.
Earlier, the campaign Team of Mr. Sirleaf estimated about 2500,000 supporters to turn over in their number to grace the occasion.
CDC Parades Today!
Congress for Democratic Change's (CDC) campaign Team has called on partisans and supporters to turn out in mass to finalize its campaign activities for tomorrow poll.
Professor Wilson Tarpeh and Representative Edwin Melvin Snowe said, partisans would go for Ambassador George Manneh to his resident along the RIA Highway and March with him to the ELWA Junction to be joined by other waiting partisans.
Anti-Ebola Law Violated
-Politicians Truck Voters
Despite stern caveat by the Liberian Government and its International Anti-Ebola partners, some candidates contesting the tomorrow poll are ignoring preventive measures put in place on the deadly Ebola virus.
"Don't touch, don't shake hands" are some of the regulations put in place to prevent spread of the deadly Ebola virus during the election, but it appears those warnings are nothing to some politicians and their supporters.
On Thursday, when Mr. Robert A. Sirleaf climaxed his campaign activities for the Saturday poll, supporters were seen packed in vehicles as some held hands and paraded the streets of Monrovia in violation of the anti-Ebola laws.
Turing The Tide To Make A Difference
-US Based Liberians Donate Water Purification Machine
Despite the culture of some Diaspora Liberians to always paint extremely negative pictures of everything back home in their country of origin, which according to societal commentators, is actually doing more harm than good, a United States based group has instead chosen to turn the tide for the socio-economic betterment of the people.
In its passionate efforts to bring relief to their countrymen back in Liberia, the Missouri based New Vision Africa, a non-profit social and economic development organization comprising Liberians hailing from the fifteen (15) political sub-divisions, has brought a new cutting-edge customs built water purification machine into the country.
According to an official of the organization, A. Fofin Konneh, the bringing in of the machine, which is capable of purifying 2,700 gallons of water per day, is their own way of stepping forward to help in the ongoing local and international fight against the further spread of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, which has ravished the Liberian population, economy and culture of love and affection for one another.
ULSU Demands Legislative Report
-Over US$900, 0000 Nationwide Oil Consultations
-Describes New Oil Law Validation As "Talking Shop"
By Eugene K. Myers
The President of the University of Liberia Student Union (ULSU), Anthony F. Williams, has described the just ended validation process on the new draft oil law as a "talking shop," that lacked the true essence of consultations.
The event was organized recently by the House of Representatives, as a final validation process on the 2013 draft new oil law of Liberia.
The two-day gathering of national stakeholders, which included student groupings and civil society organizations, was in continuation of the House's independent nation-wide reform on the country's emerging oil and gas sectors, with the aimed of enhancing transparency and accountability, by soliciting views of ordinary citizens in the processes.
But, in an exclusive interview with the Public Agenda Newspaper in Monrovia, Mr. Williams blasted the forum as falling short of the intended purpose, adding that the lawmakers only wanted to justify their wrongful use of the people's money.
Tomorrow Is Voting Day
-But Opposing Opinions Divide Electorate
By Eugene K. Myers-(With Support From IREX)
Liberians across the 15 political sub-divisions, head to the poll tomorrow, Saturday, December 20, 2014, to vote Candidates of their choice, in the country's first constitutional proscribed post war Mid-term Senatorial Election.
The election, which is being conducted by the National Elections Commission (NEC), in accordance with Article 46 of the 1986 Liberian Constitution and other provisions of the New Election Law of Liberia, is meant to replace 50% of the membership of the Liberian Senate, whose nine-year tenure will expire on January 16, next year.
However, with barely hours to casting their respective votes, several eligible voters, including market women, have been giving reasons why they will cast their ballots in densely populated and votes rich Monrovia.
Bringing Information To New Georgia
– UNDP Donates Solar Powered Radios
United Nations Development Program's Liberia Country Director, Kamil Kamaluddeen, Wednesday, December 17, 2014, handed over 150 solar powered wind-up radios to Ebola survivors and other vulnerable groups in New Georgia in Montserrado County.
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, recently launched the "No New Ebola Case Campaign" in New Georgia, in recognition of the way in which residents came together to fight the disease.
Dr. Kamaluddeen said that a South African company, Lifeline Energy, donated the radios, and UNDP wanted to show its support for the President's campaign, by giving them to community members affected by Ebola.
"The Ebola crisis has shown us just how important information is. Liberia has an excellent network of radio stations and we want as many people as possible to be able to listen in to get the information they need," he said.
The radios were handed over in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism. Deputy Minister of Information for Technical Services, Robert Kpadeh, thanked UNDP for the efforts to bring more information to people in New Georgia.
WASH Sector Ends Sub Regional Workshop
A workshop aimed at providing a clear understanding of WASH requirements for conducting assessment at Ebola Treatment Units and Community Care Centers, has ended in Bong County.
The workshop was also aimed at developing the capacity of WASH Team at the sub regional level in support to the fight against the Ebola outbreak, and was held under the theme "Building Capacity- Building of Integrated WASH / Assessment & monitoring team",(IWAMT).
It brought together local WASH coordinators from the 15 political sub division, Environment Health Technicians, UNICEF representatives amongst others.
The workshop covered topics like , structural design designs for Ebola Treatment Units, Community Care Centers , Reports (Assessment & monitoring format, composition and functions of Integrated WASH Assessment and Monitoring Team, coordination and collaboration ,checklist for assessment and tools amongst several other topics were discussed the workshop.
Vatican Official Visits Liberia
-Pays Courtesy Call on President Sirleaf
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has held talks in Monrovia with a visiting official of the Roman Catholic Church, with oversight on Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson, at her Foreign Ministry office.
Cardinal Turkson was accompanied to the meeting with the Liberian President by Apostolic Nuncio to Liberia, Archbishop Miroslaw Adamczyk; Bishop Andrew Karnley of the Diocese of Cape Palmas; Monsigner Robert Vicillo of Caritas International; Rev. Fr. Patrick Kabbah and Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods of the Catholic Ebola Taskforce.
According to an Executive Mansion release, President Sirleaf welcomed Cardinal Turkson to Liberia and indicated that the best way to demonstrate friendship is to be there in times of need. She extended Liberia's appreciation to Pope Francis and Cardinal Turkson for considering Liberia for a visit during this critical period.


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We should just start referring to him as "Hash Master Todd."
Gus, yesterday we had an amazing book salon with James Risen re his "Pay Any Price." His reporting on the BILLIONS of dollars wasted in Iraq, Afghanistan and the "war on terror" is staggering. [I highly, highly recommend his book and the ensuing discussion.] We're talking about millions stolen, "lost," embezzled or otherwise misappropriated. All this in ADDITION to the gobs of money spend on weapons.
Amid the perpetual howls re budget-balancing, it would be terrific if environmentalists and others could get folks to focus on this outright thievery. Recover the money and put it to good use.
Of course this is why the government is hounding Risen and others on this issue.
for example Chuck Todd who made a hash of it today.
Chuck Todd is a Hash Master of many subjects.
I have a friend who works in the LA office of NRDC. For several years they have been able to take advantage of the rotten market for new lawyers by providing a place where some can work, on their law firm's dime, for a year. [Firms made offers to grads, then didn't want to go through because insufficient business/income. So firm offered a reduced rate of compensation if grad would go "work for a non-profit" for a year, then firm would reconsider if they could renew their original job offer].
They've had some really high quality talent via this. So, one small "good thing" out of bad.
Yes, I'm really scared about Keystone. Particularly the "Obama may use it as a bargaining chip."
What horrid deal is he going to make in exchange for the health of our planet? Based on his past record, nothing good.
Maybe one possible Good Thing to come from the horrid student debt/post-grad impoverishment situation is that more people will opt out of Black Friday shopping, gadget envy and all the other consumer ills. Instead they'll discover that life can be pleasant without the "frills."
Of course they need enough for food and shelter, but maybe they'll learn to reject this other junk. I'd really love to see folks boycott "Black Friday" and Walmart.
One of the points you make in the book is how the country has adopted the worst of the traits of the South.
[quoting Peter Applehome] Think of a place . . . where the word 'liberal' is a negative epithet, where hang-'em-high law-and-order justice centered on the death penalty and throw-away-the-key sentencing are politically all but unstoppable. Think of a place obsessed with states' rights, as if it were the 1850′s all over again . . . Such characteristics have always described the South. Somehow, they now describe the nation.
Certainly rings true to me!!!
Do you see any way that the BETTER qualities of the South — the ones you spend a lot of time describing and defending — and ever be revived and utilized for good?
I totally agree. All too many folks are too tired, from working too many jobs, and too fearful, to have much energy to place in "protest."
I wish we could go back to those old days of unions, demonstrations and strikes. All of these have been painted as demons.
I'd like to echo Bev's thanks. Your writing really is wonderful.
As she mentions re "class:" how do we convince the "non-elites" that environmental quality is THEIR issue, not just one for effete hippies? I guess we need more movies re Silkwood and other ordinary folks who fought corporate power.
Yup. Just ask Rahm.
I was touched by the description of your growth as you went from Orangeburg to Yale. At that time, college really did offer an opportunity for reflection, for determining what your path in life might be, for examining your values.
Do you think that the transformation of college from that [a period of self-examination and discovery] to the current "what job are you preparing yourself for, and BTW you're going to be in debt forever" is a factor in kids not having the idealism and energy of the 60′s & 70′s?
Gus, I am only a couple of years younger than you. Your tales about racial issues in Orangeburg — and what a rural childhood experience was like — resonated with me.
I was also around for the environmental energy of the 70s, with a husband and friends who worked at OEO, EPA and the Hill. Really what's happened to that energy, idealism and commitment?
I was glad to see that at the end of your book you have suggestions for progress, but seriously, where's that going to come from?
As you so deftly articulated, the forces resistant to environmental decency are so well-funded and so well-organized, and have such political power, that it's hard to get our individual votes to count.
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And how were her questions/reception?
Mauimom commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes James Risen, Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War
Have you been on Bill Moyers' show recently? That seems one place that's not "captured" and could be a good means of broadcasting your revelations.
Of course, PBS might refuse to broadcast . . .
Mauimom commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes James Risen, Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War
I'm also amazed at the apparent number of "hit shows" featuring torture, "defending the Homeland" etc. I don't actually watch much "Mainstream tv;" my knowledge comes from the ads for these ridiculous shows during football games, esp. on Fox.
And then there are the "kill, kill, kill" video games they're advertising, just in time for Christmas.
All of this brainwashes the public to accept the whole range of "permanent war" elements.
Mauimom commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes James Risen, Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War
I assume you're doing a book tour? If so, how have your audiences been?
I don't see how anyone can fail to be outraged after reading this book — it's clear why they want to silence you.
Perhaps a remark to your audiences to "contact your congress-folks." We all know that won't really do any good [I used to be on a congressional staff], but letters/calls/e-mails DO at least get counted and might, over time, make some difference in the Congressional ho hum attitude.
Mauimom commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes James Risen, Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War
I use the exercise equipment at my local community center. The tv is ALWAYS on CNN [despite my pleas to change the channel to ESPN], and it's "fear, fear, fear" plus beheadings. Really a relaxing and invigorating experience — NOT!
Mauimom commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes James Risen, Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War
Welcome Jim and Tim.
Tim, I had the same reaction you describe in your introduction: absolute horror, "how did this happen?", and what can we do.
As to the "Greed" portion, where are those howling, budget-balancing Republicans [and Blue Dog Dems]? Is all the looting and shoveling of money to the Dennis Montgomerys of the world undiscovered?
Are there no Congresspersons [or their staff] with sufficient security clearances to inquire into these matters? Are the powers for quashing these inquiries that strong?
Mauimom commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes George Lakoff, The ALL NEW Don't Think of an Elephant!: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate
George, thank you so much for coming by here. Thank you for your original book, which was wonderful, and for this one, which is even better.
I hope more folks will listen [read] and learn.
Thanks again.
Mauimom commented on the blog post FDL Book Salon Welcomes George Lakoff, The ALL NEW Don't Think of an Elephant!: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate
I hear an element of humility and empathy in what you're saying: that those who vote for Republicans aren't all inherently evil, and that we need to understand where they're coming from and base our operations on that.
I don't that all those "smartest guys in the room" in the White House and thereabouts feel comfortable with a POV that doesn't emphasize their own superiority. After all, they all went to Ivies.
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Chris Carpenter was traded. Tommy Hanson has a concussion. Matt Moore won't have an innings pitched limit. The Dodgers named their closer, an it's not who you think. Raul Ibanez is a Yankee. Katharine McPhee is... well you have to keep reading for that.
RHP Chris Carpenter was traded to the Red Sox today. I know, crazy isn't it? Oh wait, we're talking about the 26 year old former Cub, not the Cy Young winning Chris Carpenter of the Cardinals. How made are you at me right now?
Tommy Hanson, who is attempting to return from shoulder woes, has reworked his mechanics to take better advantage of his lower half (i.e. his legs). While that sounds like a good thing, mechanical alterations for pitcher's always make me a bit nervous. Now we get word that Hanson was involved in a car accident yesterday and that he received a Grade 1 concussion that will likely preclude him from doing anything for a few days. I know it's early, but are you getting the unsettling feeling that things may not go Hanson's way this year?
Raul Ibanez signed a one year deal for $1.1 million to join the Yankees. The 39 year old Ibanez is nothing more than an AL-only play at this stage of his career. The expectation at this point is that he will form a solid DH duo with Andruw Jones. If we combine the 2011 production of Jones against lefties and Ibanez against righties the result would be a "player" who produced the following 5x5 line: .263-24-85-36-2. The homer and RBI production is solid, but what is it with these guys aversion to crossing home plate?
Ever do situps first thing in the morning? I tried it today, an I gotta tell ya, not a huge fan. Of course, I have to keep the temple that is my body in shape, so I did it anyway while reading the newspaper (yeah I'm one of those dinosaurs who actually gets a newspaper).
Don Mattingly told Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times Tuesday that "I'm going into camp thinking Javy Guerra is the guy." Of course he meant the 9th inning arm for the Dodgers. I know that Kenley Jansen has a huge arm, and I'm a big proponent of the record setting fireballer (see the October 6th Around the Horn), but Guerra did stabilize a Dodgers' bullpen that was a disaster last year and in the process he only blew two of 23 save chances. With the announcement today I wonder if people will change their drafting strategy since Jansen's ADP is 176, roughly 60 picks ahead of Guerra (233) – numbers are from MockDraftCentral.
Big news out of the Rays camp Tuesday is that the club will not have an innings pitched limit for phenom Matt Moore. Executive VP Andrew Friedman said that the arm of Moore has been "built up in a pretty systematic way" which would seem to signal that he could be allowed to toss 200-innings this year. The Rays have certainly shown the ability to develop pitching over the years so I'm inclined to trust them here. If Moore does throw 200 innings he'll finish the year as a top-10 AL strikeout arm who could live up the billing that has his current ADP sitting at 102.4.
Manny Ramirez will arrive at Athletics camp on Friday. He'll make $306,000 on his pro-rated contract which tells you that he really is intent on returning to the game because a guy who has made nearly $207 million in his career certainly doesn't need a few more bucks. He's an AL-only grab, but he did hit .298 with a .870 OPS in 90 games in 2010 so he might be worth a reserve round add.
I admit it, I've watched the first two episodes of Smash (albeit with the controller in my hand to fast forward the slow parts). I know that Katharine McPhee never really made it as a singer, but something about her persona on screen is certainly enticing.
Johan Santana is throwing without pain, an everyone is getting excited. Let me say it again – don't be one of that group. He's coming back off major shoulder surgery and his performance has dipped year over year the past few seasons. Let him be a headache for someone else.
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This month, I kicked off my Educator-in-Residency here at ACTE
Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. My goal is to explore workforce
development issues and strategic partnerships to benefit CTE and ACTE
members as a whole. While purely coincidental, October also happens to
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I began my presentation with why it is important to be a leader in your
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Our panelists, led by Dave Keaton, presented the work we have done thus
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ACTE chapter. Maine is currently a non-unified state, and it is the
goal of this group to inform instructors of the overview of what we have
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On May 8, 2013 a group of like-minded individuals met to begin establishing an ACTE state association for Maine.
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If its political metaphor is plain, the aesthetic allusions are more intriguing, as Blindness works to show what can't be shown, to find a visual language for what's not visual.
In the Land of the Blind
Fernando Meirelles' adaptation of Jose Saramago's Blindness fails because the source material doesn't easily lend itself to cinema, and because the filmmaker is clearly out of his depth.
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Nand Kishore Balmiki was arrested after he surrendered himself at the Hari Parbat police station on Tuesday, the Agra police said
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