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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | sleeps 6
Key Info |
"TOPAZ" is a bright apartment, furnished with everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. It is in a perfect location overlooking the pool in ORKA PARK in a peaceful area of Ovacik with a wonderful view of the Babadag mountain. Only a short walk to the centre of Hisaronu with its shops, restaurants, and bars, but far enough to remain peaceful. Buses and taxis go to Oludeniz beach and the Blue Lagoon (only 3 miles away) and Fethiye (5 miles). ORKA PARK has 24 hour reception staff and, being part of the award-winning 'Orka Homes', you are welcome to use the facilities at the Club Orka Hotel in Ovacik which has 24hr staff, and nightly entertainment.
ORKA PARK has a poolside bar and bistro for drinks and snacks throughout the day. Free WIFI is now available.
This 2-floor apartment enjoys beautiful panoramic sea and mountain views from the roof terrace and two balconies (one facing each direction). The swimming pool enjoys the sun all day and the poolside terraces are large and well-furnished with plenty of sunbeds, side tables and parasols.
An excellent Maid Service is included every 2/3 days.
The open-plan living area offers a well furnished lounge and dining area for 6, and fully equipped contemporary kitchen. There is also a large twin bedroom (which can be made up as a double) and shower room & WC on this floor. Also on this floor are 2 large balconies – one facing east across the pools and landscaped gardens with spectacular views of the Babadag mountain and one facing west with the turquoise sea in the distance and panoramic views across the Hisaronu rooftops and the memorably colourful sunsets. On a very clear day you can see the distant Greek island of Rhodes on the horizon. The balconies have tables and chairs for al fresco dining as well as red bean bags to relax on. The advantage of 2 balconies is that there is always somewhere shady or sunny to eat or relax.
Upstairs there are 2 further bedrooms (one double, one twin/double) and another shower room & WC. From the Master Bedroom there is a wonderful private roof terrace (not overlooked) with views of the surrounding mountains, paragliders, the pine forests, the pools and gardens.
The apartment is air-conditioned throughout. We have now installed a small safe for your passports, etc.
The lounge has comfortable seating for 5 but can be supplemented with the beanbags or other chairs (there are 8 outdoor chairs as well as 6 dining chairs). In the lounge we have a TV with hundreds of satellite channels including about 10 English News and Film channels. There are a number of DVDs (several children's' films) and a DVD player as well as an IPod & IPhone speaker docking station, and a few books. We have added some toys and games for children to enjoy.
See the floor plans in our photo gallery for a better idea of the layout. Also in the photo gallery is a map showing where we are in relation to the town.
There is plenty in the surrounding area to see and do including boat trips, paragliding, Jeep safaris, horse riding, scuba diving, fishing, water sports and an aqua park nearby. Recommended trips include Dalyan and the sandy turtle beach, Saklikent Gorge, Patara Beach, Kayakoy Village and Fethiye market. A personal favourite is the boat trip to the Sunday market at Gocek which stops a couple of times to swim in the crystal clear waters - and they pick up and drop off at ORKA PARK!
Size | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
Nearest beach | Oludeniz and the Blue Lagoon 4 km |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month), Short breaks (1-4 days) |
Access | Car not necessary |
Nearest Amenities | 100 m |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: DALAMAN Airport 50 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | DVD player, Staffed property, Sea view |
Pool | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Children's pool |
General | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available |
Standard | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
Utilities | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
Rooms | 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 Shower rooms, Solarium or roof terrace |
Furniture | 1 Sofa beds, Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 5 |
Other | Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair |
Outdoors | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Shared garden |
Access | Secure parking |
Further details indoors | TOPAZ has a generous open plan lounge/diner comfortably seating 5 with TV, DVDs, and an ever-increasing number of books and games. There is an oval dining table seating 6. The sofa bed, although built as a double, would be too small for two adults but could be used by one adult or a child. COT & HIGHCHAIR - these, and other items for youngsters, can be arranged for an additional cost if requested at the time of booking. SAFE - We have now fitted a small safe in the apartment. There is a lockable wardrobe in the master bedroom.There is also a 'safe' facility available at Club Orka Hotel Reception. The kitchen is extremely well equipped - a real "home from home" with black marble worktops, ceramic electric hob, full size fan oven, very large fridge freezer, microwave and washing machine. There is also an iron and ironing board. The master bedroom has a double bed, the other two have twin beds. On request the twin beds can be made up as doubles. The largest twin bedroom is on the same floor as the lounge (and has its own shower room/toilet) and the other twin and master bedrooms are upstairs with a second shower room and toilet. There are blankets for the cooler months. The 3 bedrooms have plenty of wardrobe space, drawers and dressing tables as well as electric sockets and lamps. There are 2 hair-dryers. The electricity is 240v and an adaptor is required for English plugs (available from supermarkets nearby) although we have supplied several adaptors. There are 2 large fully-tiled shower rooms (one on each floor) each with a WC, wash basin and electric razor sockets. The staircase is marble and all floors are tiled. We also have two large comfortable beanbag chairs which are handy in the lounge or on the balconies. |
Further details outdoors | ORKA PARK has beautifully maintained landscaped gardens surrounding the pools for relaxing and enjoying the panoramic mountain views. There are plenty of cushioned sun loungers, several side tables and parasols to provide shade. The apartment's two balconies and roof terrace are furnished with 8 chairs, 2 tables, a side table and 2 red beanbags. The car park is conveniently next to the apartment. There is a 24 hour reception desk. The poolside bar and bistro, with FREE WIFI, is run by very helpful local people with good local knowledge. The pool is large enough for a refreshing swim to cool off (about 4 feet deep throughout) and there is a smaller shallow children's pool too. |
Further details | Rental rates will be calculated per night based on the published calendar rates. We will make every effort to be flexible with rental periods. In order to allow cleaning to take place earliest arrival times are 4pm and you are requested to vacate the apartment by noon. Rental prices include a maid service every 2/3 days - this includes cleaning floors, making beds, changing towels and emptying bins. All electricity and mains water is included. There are no hidden costs. Please contact us to make a booking and to discuss any special requirements and requests, such as cots, airport transfers and car hire. |
The Turkish Aegean Coast region
The Turquoise Coast of Turkey is one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, offering rugged mountain scenery, crystal clear seas and sandy beaches. The guaranteed sunshine, blue skies and friendly people make this a favourite holiday destination, and only 4 hours from the UK.
This area is steeped in history with an incredible variety of historical sites and ancient ruins.
With 300 sunshine days a year, summer temperatures average 30 - 40 degrees. Winter daytime temperatures reach 15 degrees.
Ovacik is a quiet area situated next to the lively and friendly village resort of Hisaronu and a short bus/taxi ride from the large market town of Fethiye - 5 miles away. Located in the foothills of the famous 6000' Babadag mountain it benefits from cooling summer breezes, welcome in the heat of the summer sun! And only a couple of miles (a short dolmus ride) from the award-winning Oludeniz Beach and Blue Lagoon - featured in all the 'top beach' lists.
Getting around could not be easier, either by dolmus (local minibus) which runs every 5 minutes in season, or yellow taxis available at the press of a button from ORKA PARK entrance.
The cost of living is very low compared to Europe, so it is possible to eat out without breaking the bank. Very relaxing!
Day trips are easily arranged and you may like: 12 Island Boat Trip, Dalyan and Mud Baths, Saklikent Gorge where you can trek, swim and go rafting, Patara Beach -18kms of soft white sand, Ancient city of Xanthos, Ghost Village at Kaya Koy, Jeep Safari, Truck Safari, Canoeing, Paragliding, Quad biking, Horse Riding, Jetskiing,Turkish Baths, Aqua Parks (in Ovacik and Calis Beach), Scuba Diving and watersports, Mountain Walks, Fishing, or a sunset meal at one of the many restaurants with mountain views - Wonderful!
There are markets in Hisaronu on a Monday and a larger one in Fethiye on a Tuesday where you can practice your bartering skills! Or try the local pancakes ... delicious!
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Write a review27 Sep 2014
"A Luxury holiday in 'Topaz'"
This holiday I needed sun,luxury accommodation with friends. Did I get it yes and more.We were greeted and shown to our apartment by polite people. Everything was explained to us and it was very easy… More
10 Sep 2014
"Absolutely the best!!"
I have visited Turkey twice before and can honestly say that we have not stayed in a better accomodation to date! the complex was in a lovely position with stunning views with a large, clean and more… More
12 Jan 2014
"Stunning apartment for the perfect holiday!"
I stayed in Topaz for a week last October with my boyfriend. We were looking forward to a break at the end of the season to recharge - and Topaz was just perfect!
The apartment itself - about a 45 minute drive from Dalaman airport - is absolutely stunningly presented and you can tell Richard and Carol have spent time on making it a real home away from home. The decor is modern, the kitchen is fantastically well equipped and the entire place was absolutely spotless! The maids who came in during our week did a really good job; the decorations and petals in the bedroom were a lovely touch. The apartment is also very spacious - great for couples to get away but there are two other bedrooms as well so it would be ideal for families or groups of friends.
The apartment is beautifully situated, surrounded by mountains - the views from both the kitchen and the main bedroom are just breathtaking. The pool at Orka Park is, again, spotlessly kept, with friendly staff at the bar; it was very very tempting to spend the entire week lounging around the pool without ever leaving! However there's so much to do in the surrounding area that we were spoilt for choice.
The apartment is about a 10 minute walk (or 5 min taxi) from Hisaronu's many restaurants, shops and bars - perfect for going out in the evenings. We spent a fantastic day exploring the ruins of Tlos and Sakklikent Gorge, another day at the gorgeous Blue Lagoon beaches and another wandering around Fethiye's amazing markets. Everything was really easy to get to and, again, the onsite staff were very helpful with any questions.
I really, really cannot rate the Topaz apartment enough. It's so beautiful and the location is just ideal for whatever you want to do on holiday. I can't wait to explore more of Turkey now! Richard and Carol were so helpful with any questions we had; the only question left is to decide when to go back!
14 Aug 2013
"Great vacation in a beautiful location"
Stayed in this apartment for one week in July. Place was spotless a pleasure to stay there. Staff were friendly and owners a pleasure to deal with. We would most definitely go back there and were only… More
8 Oct 2012
"Didn't want to come home :-("
Amazing apartment with truly beautiful views, the staff were amazing and speak very good English if you go to the Orka Hotel for food make sure you get served by Steve and Muzzy and get Muzzy to make … More
26 Aug 2012
"Gorgeous apartment, breathtaking views, fabulous place!"
This apartment was gorgeous, lots of light and amazing views from front and back of property. The owners have made this a real home from home and have also thought of useful things like extension cabl… More
22 Aug 2012
"Exquisite apartment and excellent value for money"
We visited in August 2012 and had a wonderful holiday . We did not want to leave ! Our party was made up of myself ,my partner and my two children aged 17 and 14 and our family friend aged 14.
The apartment was excellent and exactly as described on the website.We could not fault the facilities at the Orka apartments . The pool and bar were great and the situation of the property was ideal for Olu Deniz and Hisaronu . It was lovely to have the choice of numerous restaurants each evening . The apartment was very well looked after and I would reccommend to anyone . We will definitely be returning in the near future
20 Aug 2012
"Wonderful apartment on a great complex"
We really enjoyed our stay at Topaz, Orka Park. Apartment was fantastic, and just as described and complex was peaceful and well maintained. Staff on site were helpful and friendly and eager to help. … More
2 Aug 2012
"Fantastic Apartment would recommend highly"
This is the best apartment we have ever stayed in. It was superb and well equipped. Views were amazing from all balconies. Pool area was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would de… More
24 Jun 2012
"Fantastic Luxury Sunny Apartment Highly Recommend"
This apartment is great! It's huge with a lovely swimming pool and in a brilliant location.My partner and I had a very relaxing week trying out all the local eateries, lounging by the pool and ha… More
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I couldn't resist. He was being so good, and it's too darn cute! He's not always this well behaved with my violets.... lol |
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Hi is good, sharing sunny spot with violets! :) Could you please tell me what exposure that window has? I'm horrified to let any direct sunlight on them, and looks like I'm wrong! |
- Posted by catseye_1978 none (My Page) on Tue, Mar 11, 14 at 14:51
Hi Aggie, I'm in New Hampshire, and I think direct sunlight is less of an issue in the winter. I have most of my violets directly in windowsills, which is what I've seen lots of people in my area do. Though as the days get longer, I 'm going to move them a little further away. A couple of strong plants bloomed all winter with this light! I think you want to avoid the hot sun that come in the late afternoon. Though, I have plants that get this type of sun as well. They have problems, but I don't suspect sunlight issue. It's so cloudy here all winter, the sunshine days are more rare. I would NOT let them have the direct, late day sunlight in the summertime. These pictured are in an eastern window, the picture was taken in the morning, and morning light is the best light for so many houseplants. I have been wondering if the plants in the more southern window are getting too much light. I think I'll switch to a filmy curtain for the summertime. I had been think I might want new curtains anyways. ;) I am a newbie - less than year with this hobby, and I mess up all the time. So, please correct me if I'm wrong!! Anyone!! Jessica |
Hi,so from my experience and trust me when I say I have mess up a LOT,I can say that the late evening sun is ok.its the mid day sun you should avoid say from about 10 in the morning to about 4 in the evenings,my violets are on a north exposure window and that's where I got one to finally bloom,but I live in Jamaica so maybe it would be different there but for sure its the mid day sun that gives scorched leaves and I am talking from first hand experience.Velleta |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Tue, Mar 11, 14 at 23:34
Dear Jessica, Do not be fooled by kitty's innocent look, it is just an act to get his photo taken. I know what goes on in that mind behind that furry face, and so does Irina. It is called Jealousy! Joanne |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Wed, Mar 12, 14 at 1:13
Jessica, Okay, I know this is my pet peeve and I've been called on it but...it's soil, not dirt. ;) Linda |
- Posted by catseye_1978 none (My Page) on Wed, Mar 12, 14 at 19:05
Hahaa, thanks, Linda! :-/ Yes, kitty looks like a little angel, doesn't he??? He has gotten the water bottle more than once about my violets, and every so often he tries to MUUURRRRDDERRRRR one of them. Then he goes back for another attempt on the same one. I've lost a couple that way. He;s much better now, but he's tempted, that's for sure! (the extra drama is due to it being so dramatic! Roots and plant splayed all over the floor.... like he's digging for a bone. It's totally tragic when he does it!) |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Thu, Mar 13, 14 at 1:22
Hi Jessica, Irina has posted some hilarious antics of her "angels with fur" also! In one of your photos, the leaves look like your kitty took a few bites. I had a kitty that looked a lot like your rascal. She could not stand that they were getting attrntion. I thought she had plenty to entertain herself. I just never heard of a cat being jealous of an African Violet, until I read Irina's tales of woe! She had plenty of kitty grass, etc. But it was the violets she was after because they were my "pets." Joanne |
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The AV on the upper right looks like it is planted in a food or water bowl ... is that the "sacrificial lamb" to appease the Great Destroyer? |
- Posted by catseye_1978 none (My Page) on Thu, Mar 13, 14 at 22:20
Hahahaha! It might as well be a sacrifice to the Great Destroyer! He dug that one up a couple of weeks ago! This morning, while I was getting ready for work, he tried to MUUUUUUUUURRRDDDERRRRR my Rob's Cotton Ball. Oh. My. God. It was tragic. I fixed it, it's domed, only one broken leaf, could have been so much worse. But, this is a tiny plant, and the stupid cat likes to dig the plants out and SHRED the roots. He didn't get to do that to this one, but I know that's his ultimate goal.... It is total jealousy. He's the baby, has other cats and a dog to play with, but he is completely jealous and out to get my violets. He had taken a few months off from this habit, apparently he's on a spree. Naughty kitty. |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Thu, Mar 13, 14 at 23:43
Kitty Cabin Fever, I think they have the minds of two year old children. The very thing you don't want them to do is what appeals to them most. Maybe he thinks he is helping ... !!? What's his name? Joanne |
- Posted by catseye_1978 none (My Page) on Fri, Mar 14, 14 at 19:05
lol - I love my animals, but I want to kill them sometimes! His name is Kiki. My 8 year old son named him. He's a sweet little love, but he's definitely the naughtiest of the three. He knows EXACTLY what he's doing. lol |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Sat, Mar 15, 14 at 11:55
Hi Jessica There is a natural cat repellent you can sprinkle on the top soil of the plants, it is called chewing tobacco, Skoal is the brand name. Manchestah sounds like the happening place to be! Joanne |
This post was edited by fortyseven on Thu, Mar 20, 14 at 23:14
Something else that is a possibility is Ssscat (not sure how many s's) compressed air. This has a sensor and doesn't hurt the cat but scares them. Mostly it goes off with my husband or me but I'm using a couple of cans of it. Happy Harold has been knocked down 4x and there are bites out of O. Manitoba and Red Rocket. Diana |
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 16, 14 at 0:24
Joanne, Be careful with the tobacco. It is the basis of many pesticides the nicotine being poisonous to insects. I have read of it being harmful to animals although I do not know the quantities needed. Linda |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 16, 14 at 1:40
Jessica, two plants that cats love are dracaena and spider plants. Those were the two that I used the tobacco on and the cats stayed away. So maybe if you get Kiki a dracenca and a spider plant, he will be very happy. Especially the spider should be easy to find. Just don't tell the florist where you buy it what is the purpose! With the dracaena, they tend to use it as a litter box, so maybe you don't want to get that one, after all. Linda, I did not know that about that about the tobacco. Joanne |
This post was edited by fortyseven on Fri, Mar 21, 14 at 22:07
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 16, 14 at 3:27
That might be something to look into but I've never heard of it being used for thrips before. Maybe I can do a little detective work. Linda |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 17, 14 at 4:02
Cat |
This post was edited by fortyseven on Thu, Mar 20, 14 at 22:58
How adorable! I can see why you couldn't resist! |
Nice! I miss my cats. But I always had outdoor cats, and just don't think it would be right to keep one in an apartment (with a not so friendly GSD). A friends cat would eat anything with blooms or foliage. She never got her to stop that. Maybe you could try cat grass as an alternative offering? Or put cayenne pepper on the soil (it sort of helped with my squirrel problem on the balcony). Other than that, it's all about attitude, what the cat wants, the cat gets, that's why they call you a well trained human :-) Karin |
A gentle wack with a fly swatter or a spray of a water mister works for me except with my tomato seedlings. Zachariah loves to nibble on them. I found out they were poisonous to cats, so now I keep them out of his reach. |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 21, 14 at 16:02
Zackey, Zachariah is just sitting on the fence, trying to decide which direction has the most tasty goodies. Or, more likely, where he can cause the most mischief, or, playfulness. His perky ears are trying to detect a hint of where he won't get caught. Joanne ;( |
Actually that is Miss Callie, my outdoor kitty. I posted the wrong photo. |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 21, 14 at 19:30
Hi, I was going to ask you, as I recognized she was a calico or a Tortoise, and she has the delicate look of a female. Males are not calico. But I thought I better mind my own business! Joanne |
This post was edited by fortyseven on Fri, Mar 21, 14 at 22:09
- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 22, 14 at 1:24
More genetics!!! Sorry, but it's a favorite topic... Linda |
- Posted by fortyseven 9 CA (My Page) on Sat, Mar 22, 14 at 10:25
Yes! Joanne |
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While I definitely agree that all kinds of evidence has been withheld from public knowledge, there are a couple points....
First, this is nothing new. Bin Laden has always denied involvement. The only time he acknowledged being responsible, was in some supposed sham video that was "found" in Afghanistan, and claimed by the CIA as some sort of smoking gun proving he did it.
Second, while I certainly have never seen a solid piece of evidence proving that he was involved... Him saying he wasn't involved isn't exactly proof of innocence either. He is after all a crazy bastard who thinks it's perfectly ok to murder people because of the country they were born in.


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Enforcement, benefits of texting ban while driving murky
No member of the Texas House Transportation Committee expressed support Tuesday for texting while driving, but questions remain about whether a statewide ban would reduce accidents. Members said the bill, spearheaded by Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, aims to improve safety and educate people not to text and drive. Whether it will achieve this goal is […]
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Bike sharing expands, with more to come
Anyone interested in grabbing a bike from Houston's cycle-sharing kiosks now has two more locations to choose from. As part of an expansion announced last month, stations at the Tellepsen YMCA and Ensemble light rail stop opened Thursday, said Will Rub, director of Houston Bikeshare. With the opening of the Ensemble stop and the additional […]
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Main Street bridge reopens, connecting downtown and northside
With a ceremonial head-butt from an alligator and cheers from University of Houston Downtown students, Metro officials opened the Main Street bridge to northbound traffic Monday after an 18-month closure. "We're going to see opportunity for not just UHD, but for the north side," said university president William Flores. During the opening celebration, UHD's gator […]
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Highways get high marks, but cross streets cracking
Texas might get high marks in a new study for spending money wisely and keeping state-maintained roads in good shape, but the study had a big gap: Local roads. Take a look at Houston's 2011 pavement assessment map. Much like when I am driving, red is bad and green is good. And there's a lot […]
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Giddy update yourself on how to mosey to the rodeo
My apologies for the headline; this is literally my first rodeo. Whether this year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which starts Monday, is your first or 81st, getting around can be difficult, and traffic can certainly take longer than eight seconds. Driving: Getting to Reliant Park is a matter of taking Loop 610, or Texas […]
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Mini Cooper kerfuffle is finished
A bit of housekeeping that I failed to note a few weeks back: For those who care, the Mini Cooper affixed to the side of a Kirby Drive business is perfectly legal — now. The car caused a commotion last month when the city tagged it as code violation. After some back and forth about […]
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Main Street bridge reopening Monday after long rail-work closure
The Main Street bridge across Buffalo Bayou north of downtown will reopen midday Monday, Metro officials said, after a lengthy closure related to light rail expansion. The bridge, a key link between downtown and the near Northside, closed in August 2011 so workers could extend the tracks north from University of Houston Downtown to Northline […]
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Metro considering a return to daypasses
Daypass could make buses more attractive to riders, especially at off-peak times, Metro officials said. Photo:Metro The daypass might be making a comeback for Metro bus and train riders, making it potentially easier for visitors to hop aboard and for some frequent riders to save money. A Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County board committee […]
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Solution to Texas traffic consistent funding, TXDOT head says
Finding a stable, consistent way to pay for Texas' road-building and repair needs is outside the control of transportation officials, but that isn't stopping them from stating their case. "The truth is, our transportation system has serious challenges," said Phil Wilson, executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation. The department is celebrating what officials […]
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Transportation taxing tricky, and options are growing
The gas tax is hugely unpopular, fails to generate enough revenue to pay for repairs and hasn't changed since 1993. You want to know how long ago that was? Whoomp! (There It Is) was a popular song and Chevy Chase had a talk show. Seriously, he really did. Here: Needless to say, the gas tax […]
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Moon mission LADEE arrives after an 'amazingly precise' looping flight (+video)
LADEE, NASA's latest mission to the moon, successfully slipped into lunar orbit on Sunday. LADEE's looping trajectory offers a low-cost, dependable path to the moon.
More than 40 years after the last astronaut left the moon, NASA's next (robotic) explorer has arrived in lunar orbit. The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) arrived right on schedule Sunday morning to investigate the twin mysteries of the moon's atmosphere and dust, after a picture-perfect launch and transit.
"The launch people really worked well and gave us just an absolutely perfect launch," says Mike Loucks, one of the "astrogators" (space navigators) planning LADEE's trip from the Earth to the moon. "It was just unbelievably precise… which made our job easy after that!" Though the team had prepared contingencies for any number of bobbles or snafus, none were needed.
Throughout the month-long flight, "the onboard propulsion system on the spacecraft has performed flawlessly as well, and been amazingly precise," says Loucks, who with the rest of the LADEE flight team was exempted from the NASA shutdown because their mission had already launched and needed their monitoring and maneuvering. "It's been remarkable."
It's tricky to define exactly when LADEE "got to the moon," since the robotic explorer didn't (and won't) land. Maybe when LADEE started orbiting? That happened with the first Lunar Orbit Insertion, or LOI-1, at 3:57 a.m. PDT on Sunday morning. But by then, LADEE had already been in the moon's "field of influence" — where the moon's gravity pulls more strongly than Earth's — for almost a day. Even before that, on October 2, LADEE crossed the midpoint of its final loop, and was closer to the moon than to Earth.
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
(St. Cloud, MN) -- Quad/Graphics is closing its facility in St. Cloud this summer, throwing 280 people into unemployment. According to the "St. Cloud Times," the job cuts represent the largest mass layoff in the area in over a dozen years. Company officials will shut down production in late August. The closure is due to the purchase of Brown Printing Company in Waseca by Quad/Graphics.


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Eco-friendly yards | Replacing a grass lawn with a flowery meadow
Does the idea of a meadow right outside your door appeal to you? Are you interested in being less of a slave to your lawn? Consider alternatives to just...
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Hobbs & Hopkins, Portland: It sells a mix called Fleur de Lawn, similar to the Nichols Garden Nursery mix, with dwarf perennial rye grass instead of colonial bent grass, and Pipolina MicroClover that can be mowed low to keep it from flowering. Visit www.protimelawnseed.com, or call 503-239-7518.
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Does the idea of a meadow right outside your door appeal to you? Are you interested in being less of a slave to your lawn? Consider alternatives to just plain grass.
One solution is to plant an ecology lawn, or eco-lawn, a mix of grasses and flowering plants. Available from many sources, the exact mix depends on the supplier.
Nichols Garden Nursery, in Albany, Ore., is one source. Rose Marie Nichols McGee, the owner, developed her mix 22 years ago as a low-water-use and low-maintenance lawn alternative.
She recommends Northern Ecology Mix for the Puget Sound area, which includes colonial bent grass; strawberry and Dutch white clover (Trifolium species); the flowering perennials English daisy (Bellis perennis), Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium); and an annual, baby blue eyes (Nemophila menziesii).
Colonial bent grass is not a vigorous grass and won't overwhelm the perennials. The annual baby blue eyes serve as a nurse crop, growing quickly until the perennials fill in.
Clover is a nitrogen fixer and provides nutrients for the other plants, which means less fertilizer application.
McGee recommends cutting the eco-lawn every three weeks in the spring, then about once in the summer. The key is to mow it often enough to keep the yarrow from developing woody stems, but allowing the perennials to flower between cuttings.
Flowers in the lawn attract bees, and that can be a concern.
For an eco-lawn with few flowers, Hobbs & Hopkins, in Portland, uses a new clover in its eco-lawn mixes, Pipolina MicroClover. This clover has the benefits of other clovers, providing a natural source of nitrogen, but does not bloom until it is 6 inches tall (other clovers bloom at much lower heights), so occasional mowing prevents clover flowers.
Another approach is to choose a seed mix that can be left longer for a natural meadow look — flowers, bees and all, evocative of times spent in the mountains or prairies.
Grassland West offers Xeriscape Mix, a combination of native plants, half grass and half perennials. The grass is Romer's fescue (Festuca roemerii). The combination looks best when mowed only once a year in the fall after the perennials have provided a summer of bloom.
The plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall to give a true meadow look. The perennial flowers take a year to establish and bloom, so the first year the meadow is mostly green. The Romer's fescue grass serves as a nurse crop while the perennials build strength.
Is it possible to turn our lawns into flower-filled grassy meadows, or would our neighbors turn us in as sloppy caretakers? Would the flowers tend to be dandelions instead of daisies?
Miller says the look of meadows and eco-lawns does not please everyone, and many customers go back to a standard turf lawn after a few years.
Even so, many remain committed to the advantages of a bio-diverse, easy-care lawn. The thick plant growth prevents weed seeds from germinating, and an occasional dandelion is lost in the profusion of textures.
Fall is a good time to seed one in. The weather is cool and rain will help to keep the soil moist for good growth of the tender young plants. Plant before mid-October so that the new seedlings can establish before winter cold sets in.
For large areas, consider hydroseeding, a process that mixes seed with a slurry of mulch and water that can be sprayed on. The seed germinates quickly because the mulch holds moisture. To find an installer, look in the Yellow Pages under "hydroseeding." Most hydroseeders have access to eco-lawn and meadow mixes.
Phil Wood has a degree in landscape architecture and designs and builds gardens. Write to him at email@example.com. Sorry, no personal replies.
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Arkansas State Police Told to Buy 130 New Cameras
Arkansas lawmakers have authorized a plan to spend more than $950,000 in federal funds to purchase 130 new patrol-car cameras for Arkansas State Police.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grant would allow for Pannin high-resolution police cameras to be installed in more than a third of the state's patrol cars to replace broken or outdated equipment.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that about 100 patrol cars are already equipped with the new technology, which allows dashboard-camera data to be transferred to police headquarters over the Internet.
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UNO reopens "apartment fire" dorm
UPDATED 5:58 PM CDT Aug 17, 2014Nearly six months ago a cigarette started the fire that engulfed a Scott Village dorm on UNO's campus. Sunday a new batch of students got ready for the year.
Video TranscriptGOOD EVENING, I'M BRANDI MONTHS AGO -- A CIGARETTE STARTED THE FIRE THAT ENGULFED A SCOTT VILLAGE DORM ON UNO'S CAMPUS. TODAY -- A NEW BATCH OF STUDENTS GETS READY FOR THE YEAR --IN A BIG WAY. NEW TONIGHT KETV NEWSWATCH 7'S ADRIAN WHITSETT TAKES US INSIDE THE OVER-HAULED HOUSING. (Adrian Whitsett: "As students come into UNO on moving day this Sunday they're greeted by a brand new red and black basketball court at Scott Village. But that's not the only thing that's new they building since that fire in February." )(BJ Reed/Senior Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs: "It really is a critical thing for us to have this building ready to go." ) MAKING SURE 48 STUDENTS HAVE A HOME THIS SEMESTER. BUILDING G'S SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR SUSTAINED THE MOST DAMAGE FROM THE FEBRUARY 26TH FIRE. BUT TODAY -- THEY'RE BRAND NEW -- MOST EVERYTHING IS THE SAME WITH SLIGHT UPGRADES IN CONSTRUCTION. THE UPPER DECKS ARE COMPOSITE INSTEAD OF WOOD - WITH A NEW CHEMICAL FIRE SYSTEM OUTSIDE TO HELP MITIGATE DAMAGE IN THE FUTURE. (also, there's it's called Hardi plank the siding on the is more of a fire suppression product as well.") A DECISION WAS MADE EARLY NOT TO TEAR THE BUILDING DOWN -- INSTEAD USING ABOUT 2.3 MILLION DOLLARS TO RENOVATE AND REHAB.(Adrian Whitsett: accelerated timeline here at UNO which meant the same day as the fire, the engineers, that building was burning trying to assess the damage had the original blueprints from when it was built in 2003 which made the whole process a lot easier.Reporting at Scott village Adrian Whitsett, KETV Newswatch 7.")
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Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and overcame a multitude of turnovers and foul trouble to lead Denver to a much-needed 109-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Anthony picked up his fourth foul early in the third quarter and finished the game with nine of his team's 11 turnovers. Nene added 22 points and Chauncey Billups 21 for the Nuggets, who came into the night having lost five of their previous six contests.
Thursday's win moved Denver within a half-game of Phoenix for the fourth seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are also a game behind Utah for first in the Northwest Division.
"Not to sugar coat it, but we needed to win this game," Nuggets guard Ty Lawson said. "We had lost five out of six games. It was a big win since we were sliding in the standings a little. Getting this win was big for us and we need to keep it rolling."
Anthony and Billups combined for 29 second-half points as the Nuggets outscored the Blazers, 53-37, over the final 24 minutes.
Andre Miller scored 24 for the Trail Blazers, while Martell Webster notched 17 and LaMarcus Aldridge 16 in defeat.
The Trail Blazers clinched a playoff spot with a 118-90 home win over New York on Wednesday, but had a four-game winning streak broken on Thursday and lost for just the second time in 11 contests. They fell into a tie with San Antonio for the No. 8 seed in the West.
A three-pointer by Brandon Roy trimmed Portland's deficit to 74-72 with 3:31 to go in the third quarter, but the Nuggets scored the next five, capped by a Billups three-point play coming off a reverse layup and a foul shot. Billups nailed a three-pointer at the end of the quarter for an 87-76 cushion.
"When a team hits a couple of shots finishing off the third quarter, a six or seven point lead turns to a 10 or 11; it's tough to come off of and get a win," Miller said.
Portland was within 94-86 midway through the fourth, but Anthony stemmed the tide with a jumper and the Nuggets pulled away down the stretch and led by as many as 19 in the closing two minutes.
The Nuggets carried a 27-24 edge into the second quarter, and despite falling behind early in the second, the hosts built a nine-point lead before settling for a 56-55 edge at the half. Marcus Camby sank a jumper at the buzzer for Portland.
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"I just want to say a massive thank you to the girls at Oakwood for grooming my Cocker Jack. He was a she knotted little wreck when we rescues him and not only did you make him feel comfortable, at ease and look great but you treated him so well he pulls me through the door every time we come. He loves it there and im so please he isnt scared to be groomed. If only i could post a photo of before and after, people just wouldnt imagine the difference you made. Thank you from me and Jack : )"
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Oakwood Dog Grooming have two sites, one located in West Hull and is easily accessible from Willerby, Kirkella. The second site is located n...
I saw another dog that had already been clipped waiting to be collected and I said I didnt want my dog as short as that after they asked me how I wanted it doing, she showed me with her hands how long and said so this length then and I said yes, when mentioning the other dog she said oh no we wont do it as short as that dont worry but when it came to picking my dog up it was exactly as short as the dog waiting in the shop! All the family were shocked how short he was but thankfully it is growing back, so I am looking elsewhere now as dont want that to happen again .
I am very sorry that you were disappointed with your service. Unfortunately it is very difficult for us to action a complaint if we are not made aware of it at the time. I have spoken with our staff and they don't have any recollection of anyone with a Shih Tzu making any comment on the quality of the service they received. As a business we want to try and provide the best service we can. Following from your complaint we have decided to implement a feedback system so customers can tell us how they feel straight away. Hopefully this system will help us review situations like this quicker and deal with them more effectively. Kind regards, Steve – Business Owner
Popped into Oakwood just for advice on grooming , Nicky couldn't help me enough thank you again !
Thank u for sorting talula out n for the advice u av given me to help keep her looking beautiful. Not only do u pride yourself in Ur work with the dogs but the after care is fantastic too. I will b bringing her back to you n I'm sure she will love it again seen as she was pampered to a top quality many thanks girls jo 5***** plus some
Reamus, I am sorry you were not happy with your groom, if you would like to get in touch via the website www.oakwooddoggrooming.co.uk we can have a chat about what you were unhappy with and try to put things right. We pride ourselves on customer service and had you made us aware you werent happy with something rather than just paying, leaving and writing this review we could have done something about it for you. We dont want unhappy customers but people need to give us a chance to put things right. We try to groom as per owner requirements but sometimes it is hard to determine via discussion what you want the dog to look like, we can always cut feet shorter if that is what you required. Its better to leave the dogs coat too long and cut more off that cut it too short, we cant stick hair back on. Also the groomers will always ask you if you are happy with the groom when you colect and pay, this is an ideal time to discuss and both Nicky and Jane would gladly have put the dog back on the table and taken more off the legs/feet had you made us aware of that. Many thanks and I hope to hear from you. Gill
Dear jamie, I am sorry you feel unhappy with the service you received. I have spoken to both of the groomers who were working on Saturday and they have advised that when you brought your dog in they told you that she was matted on her legs and down one side of her body (she was matted to the skin) and that it would need to be clipped off short. They showed you an example and you explained you werent happy with this, but when a dog with a curly coat like a poodle gets matted down to the skin it is impossible to brush out without causing the dog considerable pain. Your husband suggested we should do what we needed to in order to make the dog comfortable and unfortunately that involved a full clip off. Unfortunately due to the severity of the matted coat we had no option but to clip the dog off fully, (had we just clipped off the matted sections your dog would have looked like we had hacked it) and you were advised of this at the point of drop off. When your husband collected the dog we again explained why we had had to clip the dog off and discussed when the dog would be next due. I appreciate you were not happy and it was not what you wanted but but if a dog is matted we have no option. We cannot always do what the owner wants if that is impossible. Again we did advise you of this at the point you dropped the dog off, we certainly didnt just go ahead and clip the dog, doing what we wanted as you suggest. When you called to complain again the groomers tried to explain why we had to clip the dog off and also tried to give you advise on the best brushes to use to ensure your dog doesnt get matted again resulting in further full clip offs. Again my apologies that you were not happy but in this case I feel our groomers have done everything required by advising you at every step what needed to be done and why. We never groom a dog how we want always how the owner wants providing that is achieveable. If it isnt achievable we will always discuss as in your case. Kind Regards Gill"
I just want to say a massive thank you to the girls at Oakwood for grooming my Cocker Jack. He was a she knotted little wreck when we rescues him and not only did you make him feel comfortable, at ease and look great but you treated him so well he pulls me through the door every time we come. He loves it there and im so please he isnt scared to be groomed. If only i could post a photo of before and after, people just wouldnt imagine the difference you made. Thank you from me and Jack : )
The groomer clearly explained what needed to be done before she started. If a trim was all that was required, that is what would have happened. However, the dog's fur was so matted it needed to be clipped short. If the owner had looked after the dog's fur properly to begin with this would not have been necessary. Oakwood are a marvellous organization and do not not deserve this drivel from someone who created the problem in the first place.
I took my dog here for the 1st time after hearing my friend went with her dog. I will never be going again I was in tears for days. I payed 30 pound for a full groom. There never cut his paws n now he looks ill treated. I am very upset and can't believe what there have done to him. I'm so embrassed I can't even walk him as he looks ill treated. Never use oakwood. My dog will never be going there again I'm very disappointed
I switched groomers as my dogs became terrified of going to the place I used to go to. Since going to Oakwood the dogs pull me through the door and don't really want to leave, the handling is kind and they love the attention. Everytime I go and pick them up they look absolutely beautiful, the skill of the girls there is clear to see. I wouldn't go anywhere else other than Oakwood!


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People sit at a traditional Japanese "Izakaya" pub.
Skyscrapers in Tokyo's Shinjuku district frame Mt. Fuji at dusk.
Mount Fuji soars behind thatched houses in Oshinohakkai.
Komomo, a geiko (geisha), performs during an annual spring dance performance at the Kaburenjo theatre in the Miyagawa district of Kyoto.
Japan may be expensive to visit but it gives generously of enriching experience for free to all who visit its tiny island shores.
Japan's Mount Fuji, covered with snow and surrounded by cloud, is seen from an airplane.
Japan is looking to diversify an economy that is best known as an industrial powerhouse but for decades has been badly drained by an ageing population and declining birth rate.
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The attorney general who ensured there was no accountability for Israeli state violence against protesters in 2000 has now been made a high court judge.
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Before you page through a single magazine or discuss any details with any vendors, examine how much you have to spend (financially and emotionally) on your wedding. If your parents or soon-to-be in-laws are planning to pay for all or some of the expenses, include them in the conversation.
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DOVER — Ask anyone on the Dover Post 8 Junior American Legion baseball team and they will tell you they simply feel better when lefty Evan Zuchowski is on the mound.
Zuchowski, a rising senior at Dover High School, isn't used to being the ace. He was third in the rotation for the Green Wave last spring, pitching behind Foster's Dream Team player of the year Anthony Lupi and Robby Sheldon. Caught behind two Division I All-State selections, Zuchowski's opportunities were limited.
"The tail on it's ridiculous," Verrill said. "It can start on the inside corner and then just tail all the way to the outside corner."
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Traditional, kid-friendly cookie - by Garrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic
servings30 cookies
active time10 min
total time30 min
1 cup of butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces), room temperature1/2 cup of sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 cups of flour
1 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 - 3/4 cup of your favorite jam -
Parchment paper (optional)
1 Cream the butter and sugar on high speed for about 3 minutes.2 Separate the eggs. Add the yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. If using nuts place the egg whites in a shallow dish on the side and whisk them until bubbly and frothy (the egg whites will be used to keep the nuts on the cookies). - note: 1 whole egg as substitute for 2 yolks
3 Add the flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes and preheat the oven to 350F.
4 Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. If using nuts, dip the balls into the egg whites then roll them into the nuts until covered. Place the balls on parchment lined cookie sheets.
5 Press down with your thumb to make a small well in the center of the cookie. Do not press too hard or the cookie will fall apart. Fill with 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
6 Bake for 12-15 minutes or until slightly firm. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet to firm up before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Yield: Makes 2 - 2-1/2 dozen cookies.
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main ingredients: Fruit
cuisine: American
dietary considerations: Low/No Sugar
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Brazil will auction some port terminals as soon as March, Ports Minister Antonio Henrique Pinheiro Silveira said. The terminals will go to bidders promising to move the most goods efficiently at a low cost.
The terms for some of the 29 terminals to be sold in the first round of auctions will be published at the end of January, and companies have 30 days to submit proposals. Silveira said the government will auction the terminals in phases, with the priority of lowering operating costs for producers.
"The government is looking for the best performance, however, the government isn't going to impose specific engineering strategies ahead of time," Silveira said in an interview in Brasilia. "There is a certain flexibility for engineering projects, for solutions in each terminal."
Plans to publish the auction terms this month had to be delayed when the court that oversees government spending set 19 conditions that must first be met, Silveira said. The changes, including updated capacity studies and inventory of technology used, will be finished by the end of January, the minister said.
The government will guarantee land access by railroad, highway and through cities, as well as fully-dredged water access, Silveira said. This requires 6.4 billion reais ($2.7 billion) of investment, according to the website of the state-owned Planning and Logistics Company.
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Brazil expects a record 200 million tons of grains in this year's harvest, and last week Silveira announced a joint logistics plan with the ministries of agriculture and transportation to avoid the lines of trucks that were parked on highways for miles, waiting to export last year's harvest.
The strategy to lower operating costs for producers and make Brazilian goods more competitive should be fully adopted by February, Silveira said.
The first round of port terminal auctions is part of a plan to sell 159 terminals in 2014, divided into four groups. The government expects 17.2 billion reais of private investment for the 25-year contracts.
The first group to be auctioned includes nine terminals in the Santos Port and 20 terminals in different ports in Para state.
Auctions for terminals designated for grains, largely contested by trading companies or groups of companies with vertical supply chains, will be won by bidders proposing the maximum movement of goods. Winners of the four auctions for container terminals will be decided by the greatest discount offered from the maximum toll set by the government.
The ports auctions follow four stretches of highway and two of the country's busiest airports privatized in the second half of 2013 as part of President Dilma Rousseff's Program for Investment in Logistics. The program, announced in 2012, is counting on 212.3 billion reais of private investment in Brazil's infrastructure, according to the Planning and Logistics Company.
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Ahh, I remember the Midway, it was fun it was like an air show but instead of crashes there were bullets. I was just informed by Jay that statement is both wrong and wrong. Moving on as graceful as Martha Graham. So I was actually thankful for a few days off, unhappy I didn't make the all-star team, but I'm told that poor vocabulary and lack of knowledge of the home row keys are not determining stats that merit all-stardom. Holds are fun, I don't care what you say, if that makes me a loser for rooting for a fake stat, then I'm a loser. This guys help your team though even if you don't play in a Holds or NSVH league. I am being serious. I am the Will I am Tell of the loogy business. Let's check out my four up and four down for the closers in the second half, and stay around after that for some set-up news and blues.
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In school they teach, or try to teach, in most of our cases for the ADHD crowd, the essentials of a good curriculum. Reading, Writing and arithmetic. We can apply that to the closer situation in Arizona. Addison Reed is the closer, but for how much longer?, is the key conundrum. He see's the writing on the wall, but he also has the backing of his manager throughout the season (and again on Tuesday), and has since blown 2 more saves. Though the way the D-Backs are going, would it be optimal for them to ground an asset, or a "sort of asset" now, and then try and go a different direction later via trade? Cuz let's be honest, they aren't going anywhere, and have capable arms in the majors and minors to jump in if necessary. Now the math part, well that is why we do fantasy baseball, it's all about the numbers. Which, in Addison's case, really sounds like a totally hot chicks name, prolly drives a Jeep Wrangler, wears her dad's old jeans as cut-offs, basically a goer if you catch my drift. [Jay's Note: I really don't.] Where was I and why am I all sweaty? Oh…numbers. Reed's K's are up and walks are down from his career numbers… but but but Smokey, those are good things. Right? Well, technically yes, but when luck runs out you go to Zig-Zags, and by that, I mean Brad Ziegler, (the next guy up in the event of a change). Yes, even with the escape-goat win on Wednesday. I mean, Addison has done really nothing wrong besides blow 5 games, and sometimes looks about as hittable as Rihanna. So sit on Addison, but cushion the blow with B-Rad, and for dynasty lookers, take a look at Jake Barrett. Let's see what other geniuses of truth happened in the last week or two.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Like typical closenado news and happenings, it comes in spurts. The White Sox, Giants, and the Angels all made changes this past week. All changes were needed, but only one team, the Giants, look like they will try something new and not return to the original status quo. Sergio Romo is a proven and decent closer, but he's overused, predictable, and doesn't throw very hard. The change to Santiago Casilla and the cast of Affeldt, Machi or any other Giants RP seems to be temporary. Casilla has done well in the past with 25 saves in 2012, and a shiny ERA that hasn't eclipsed 3+ since 2010. Consistency makes you reliable as a relief pitcher. I stole that from a German beer ad, or at least I think I did…it was in German and me no sprechen di lingie. So to continue the look down the road, take a look at the SF bullpen picture for next year and you'll notice that Romo is a free agent. So the point is: either Santiago Casilla is the answer there for a one-year stop gap, or should they look to, what is IMO, the best relief pitching group of prospects in baseball. They have three guys who look to be ready (dynasty leaguers go get a pen!): Stephen Okert, Heath Hembree, and my favorite, Ray Black (public advisory over drop pens). So sit on Casilla if you grabbed him. It could be a long ride, but big head Bochy, and the monsters of the SF bullpen have a proven closer that will, for all intents and purposes, be back…maybe. It's more fun to leave it suspenseful, like Murder She Wrote.
Please, blog, may I have some more?It's just sad when you watch what should be a fluid situation turn out to be a fiery car wreck. That's what the bullpen situation with the Angels is like. Just awful to think about, watch and….yikes, to even be immersed in their roster purgatory is just dreadful. Their bullpen is like the Swamp of Sadness in The NeverEnding Story. Atreyu (Mike Scoiscia) leads his horse, Artax (Ernesto Frieri) there, and the horse gets swallowed up with despair (your roster). The only bad thing is that Fred Savage isn't in the Angels pen. Instead, we are stuck with Joe Smith, Ernesto Frieri and the schloo of underachieving or unproven arms that they have to offer. I for one would like them to just settle on a guy, who cares if he fails 5 out of 10 times. I was just informed that this is exactly what has happened already. In all seriousness, roster Joe Smith, bench Ernesto. Monitor everyone else, but don't hold out hope that a luck dragon is going to come swoop in and save the situation, or your team if you got pot committed to the situation there. Stick around for some random tidbits of mental masturbation…
Please, blog, may I have some more?I know bad raps can make a career… I mean Shaq made his secondary career off of them, but Joel Peralta is really getting one. Everyone loves change, and the whole shiny new toy factor associated with bullpens, but I'm here to learn you something about guys that have been drafted, dropped, and then added and dropped twice over this year. The Tampa Bay bullpen, and starters for that matter, are just bad this year. But, in the last 30 days, Peralta has lowered his ERA by 3-and-half runs. That's not exactly easy, especially on a team 15-plus games below .500. Also, he has more K's, same ERA, and more Holds than the now more-coveted Jake McGee during the last 30 days. Better pitcher all year, McGee, better lately? Peralta (but he burned us, so we give him the finger). Just me giving my two cents. I mean fluctuation, and "oooh that guy looks good in macrame shorts" are a blinding factor for rostering fringe bullpen guys. Stick around for some cool bullet points shaped like baseballs… neat.
Please, blog, may I have some more?The job in Tampa isn't as pretty as it used to be, as the team is super underachieving, and not in a superhero-footed pajamas kinda way. Joe Maddon looks like he needs an executive parachute, even though he is a hoot to listen to during an interview. I think he is waiting for someone to jump and run with the job. Jake McGee, Joel Peralta or even the artist formally known as Leo Nunez may be the most obvious and experienced options, but I have another one for ya: Kirby Yates. I didn't make that up. He reminds me of what Jim Henderson did two years ago with the Brewers. Career journeyman, decent, but nothing stands out about his minor league numbers… then boom. K -ates in the minors are above 12 for the last 3 seasons, and he has over 50 saves during that same time. Tampa is the place to rehab relievers, and Korean War shrapnel wounds, so crazier things have happened. Kyle Farnsworth, Fernando Rodney, Troy Percival, Danys Baez, Lance Carter, Al Reyes…. you get the point. The rule with closers is: It's better to be first then not at all. So if time and space are in alignment and Rod Serling is already taken, pounce. Stick around, it's a good week to speculate on saves and save-nots.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Everyone knows about the top prospects getting called up. The Singleton's, Tavares', and Springer's get all the pub, as they should. Hitters that actually hit the ball only need to be successful 3 out of 10 times, and they are considered fantastic… even all-stars. Now a pitcher gets 3 out of 10 wins, he's a bum of the highest order, like a bum that can't play an instrument, but has a puppy for sympathy change. We all know that guy. So the rookie RP getting called up around this time may stick with their respective teams, and they may not. The three in particular I am referring to are Cam Bedrosian, Shae Simmons and Corey Knebel. Bedrosian's numbers in the minors are crazy unimaginable, and he could find himself in a great situation once he gains the trust of the bullpen-opath in Scoiscia. The latter two are prolly not really factors, just yet as Simmons is blocked by the current GOAT at the position, and Knebel, albeit the first 2013 draft pick to make the majors, is going to be a bit-player until next year unfold's. I just wanted to point out that bullpen only-guys that get promoted need some love, it's not like they smell like that musically challenged, puppy wielding guy from previous. These adds are more of a deeper league or keeper league adds now, though I have speculated on Bedrosian in a 16-teamer with a deeper bench.
Please, blog, may I have some more?There is something to be said about doing your job, and then saying "good job but the regular guy is back, and he's taking your job back." Mark Melancon filled in swimmingly for the injured Jason Grilli and his line is better than most closers in the F-tier of my rankings. To his dismay, Grilli is back, and is being eased back into his role. Is it fair? Probably. Does it suck for Melancon stat vultures? Most definitely. Going back exactly one year, when Melancon became a fantasy stalwart on our rosters, he has an ERA under 2, 25 Saves and 17 Holds. That's all after Grilli went down last year. Besides the K factor, which is in Grilli's favor, Melancon is basically being grounded for getting only an A- in English class… but but but it's still and A!, I'm sure he's muttering. But, I'm rooting for Grilli, dat journeyman done good, saved all those kids from dat thang. Whatever that thing was. You know the story. No? Well make one up, tell your friends it happened, and let's start a rumor. So good luck Jason Grilli, just make sure to look both ways when you cross the street. Oh, we totally forgot about your 3 BS in April. Cause you're back here forever. Subliminal message: Hold onto Melancon.
Please, blog, may I have some more?Lots of haps going on in the end-game of fake baseball this week. Matt Lindstrom fell down and sprained his crown. Surgery has already happened, so if you're stuck in traffic, or your league has weekly adds instead of daily, Ronald Belisario looks like the dude. In case your looking for alterior adds, Daniel Webb looks like he will get some looks, as Belisario isn't a spring chicken, nor proven commodity. So add willingly if space allows. Also in Oakland, where nothing ever survives, or lives there permanently, according to Jay(Wrong) [Ed. Note– I was wrong. Bail Bondsman flourish there…], they finally got smart, used their shoe phone, and called in the option that may have been the right choice all along. Sean Doolittle is the shiny new toy, until the new shiny toy comes around or he breaks. I love me some Doolittle. If there was a wagon that hosted bands on it, I would be a groupie I guess. He has the K rate, the arsenal, but gets the whole "he is a lefty" shenanigans. So look past his Loogyness and just dig on the beard and 12-plus K rate, or if that doesn't do it for ya, the 30/1 K/BB ratio. Or if that doesn't get ya… well, err… that was my last detail, sorry. Enjoy the tidbits of straight sizzurp laced knowledge that Stephen Hawking would even Ctl+Alt+Esc.
Please, blog, may I have some more?This whole opening will be devoted to Trevor Rosenthal. Why? Because you are being put on notice, a notice to cease and desist your sucktitude. Watching you makes me wanna renew my prescription card to the herbal remedy place. The stats are yuck, take your K's and jump around as he huffs and puffs and blows your WHIP house down. I wanna take a moment and send this note just for Trevor.
Trevor… Hey what's up man. I don't know you, don't know if you read Razzball, but you should, because we are like the Danity Kane of Fantasy Baseball. Take a look over your shoulder my friend, you see that beard having flame thrower getting prepped in the minors? Yeah, that's basically Wally Pipp coming back, but in this case he will be called Jason Motte. Now, Jason is a level-headed bloke, he stabbed someone in 3rd grade for stealing his apple sauce at snack time, and though all charges were dropped and wall-ball was played after… he is coming. Like the Balrog that Gandalf had to beat up… You have been warned homie. Oh, and say hello to your mother for me.
So if you are reading this and have a DL spot,or a wasted spot you wanna spec on for a week or two, now is the time. What's the worst that can happen? Well, he comes back and shats the bed on your bench, but who cares? That's like doing it on someone else's bed, and they have a maid. Stick around for some tid-bits or bits of tid for the guy who wears a helmet and reads this column.
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Mom asked to leave Applebee's for breastfeeding
Anyone else feel strongly about this? I think it's terrible that this woman couldn't feed her baby and was asked to leave the restaurant. How do you feel about this news article?
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This may have been just recently posted on her blog......but this incident happened quite awhile ago if IIRC.
Is there a statement from the manager?
The incident is reported to have happened on Sept 15th. The manager was the ont that asked her to leave but they did release this statement:
Were in the business of welcoming guests to our restaurants and our top priority is always to provide a friendly and comfortable environment for everyone, including nursing mothers who have the right to nurse in public, the company said in a statement, according to 11 Alive. |
I think that I remember this incident and if it's the one I'm thinking about it happened a long, long time ago.
I think this is the 2nd incident like this at an Applebee's. this woman was on the Katie show yesterday and is hosting a "Nurse-In" at Applebee's this Saturday. Info about the nurse in: http://www.facebook.com/events/42466..._mall_activity
I also wonder how she was feeding him since it wasn't a baby it was a toddler. It was an almost 2 yr old. Wonder if she was one of the expose everything and let the kid run around and come nurse Mothers. Even if she was holding him a 2 yr old is a lot harder to keep private. A lot more is going to be exposed. And was she doing it tastefully or letting everything hang out? which no one wants to see while eating.
Truthfully I don't think 2 yr olds need to be nursed in a restaurant. It isn't like they need to get all their nutrition from the breast as a baby would. I'm sure the kid is on table food and could have waited. That is my opinion. |
I agree Hannathy.
Since a nurse-in is planned, I wonder if all of this is just a set up. It wouldn't surprise me. |
Who knows if this mother was letting it all hang out and being distasteful about it. In that case I understand being asked to leave. However, I have to say, I have nursed my 5 children as babies AND toddlers in public and I did it discreetly. My son hated table food and nursing was how he got most of his nutrition. He needed to gain weight so if he asked to nurse in a restaurant I nursed him! There are also times where toddlers nurse for comfort, whether it be because they are scared or got hurt or whatever. Nursing them is a quick way to get them to quiet down without having to leave or disrupt others. There in nothing wrong with nursing a toddler, in my opinion.
Letting it all hang out? Please even if she was I doubt it was showing more than some people show in certain outfits. I wish they'd cover up or go to the bathroom. Also clearly a high class place, that Applebee's. Wouldn't want to offend those folks with toddler-feeding. I bet that evil promiscuous nursing mom just wanted to set them up. Yup. |
I nursed all my babies, they stayed still while they ate. I have never nursed a 2 year old, but I imagine not all of them just lay there and eat. This may have been a case where that child was up and about throughout his nursing time, leaving the mom sitting there with her breast exposed. Maybe that manager is a breast feeding hater because his mom never nursed him, and wanted to stuff them in the bathroom. We only have her side. We still have one side to hear. |
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May 17th 2010 3:13PM Oh yeah, and I would like the PS3 version :)
Joyswag: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands {Joystiq}
May 17th 2010 3:12PM The first Prince of Persia, back in the day, on the PC (DOS). Good old days :)